Little House on the
Prairie Event
Saturday, March 25, 4-5:30 p.m.
Young readers, 7-years-old and up, will be introduced to “Little House in the Big Woods” by Laura Ingalls Wilder with a craft and discussion about the Wilder family that inspired this delightful book series. An added treat is that those who attend will be entered into a raffle to win tickets to see the play, “Laura Ingalls Wilder,” ArtsPower’s popular musical that will be presented at the Madison Theatre at Molloy College on Sunday April 2 at 3 p.m.
Where: Turn of the Corkscrew Books and Wine, 110 N. Park Avenue, Rockville Centre / Info: 516-764-6000 or turnofthecorkscrew.com
Madagascar:
A Musical
Adventure
Saturday, March 25 at 11 a.m. and Sunday, March 26 at 10:30 a.m.
Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto the stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime. Madagascar – A Musical Adventure follows all of your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar that will leave audiences with no choice but to “Move It, Move It!” Tickets: $15.
Where: John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main Street, Northport
Info: 631-261-2900 or engemantheater.com
Moana’s Whale of a Luah
Sunday, March 26, 12-3 p.m.
Come in out of the cold to the warm beaches of Hawaii and explore the south pacific seas traveled by Moana, a Polynesian wayfinder and master sailor who used the environment around her to sail the seas. Learn about the whales that migrate to Hawaii, see a real stingray tail, create Te Ka’s lava and other Moana-themed crafts. Event is for children of all ages. $10 per child. Adults: regular $6 admission. Members: $5 child.
Where: The Whaling Museum & Education Center, 279 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor / Info: 631-367-3418 or cswhalingmuseum.org
Tiny Tots: Nature Discoveries—Animal ABCs
Tuesday, March 28, 10:30-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-2:30 p.m.
At this scenic event, children ages 3-5 will explore the natural world around them. These Tuesday programs connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts.
Where: Jones Beach State Park, Ocean Parkway, Wantaugh
Info: (516) 780-3295 or parks.ny.gov
Romeo and Juliet: A School-Time Performance
Wednesday, March 29 at 10 a.m.
Recommended for grades 6 and up, this production from Shakespeare & Company tells the world’s most well-known tragic love story about a young couple whose passion of forbidden love falls against the will of their feuding families. This classic tale of romance, murder and tragedy will transport students as Shakespeare’s words come to life on stage.
Where: Tilles Center for the Performing Arts/LIU Post
720 Northern Blvd., Brookville
Info: 516-299-3100 or tillescenter.org
