http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/localguide/ny-xli-sg,0,407347.storygallery?track=rss The latest feature stories about events and things to do on Long Island en ©2009, Newsday.com Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:57:52 -0400 http://www.newsday.com/images/icons/newsdaysmalllogo.gif http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/localguide/?track=rss 122 22 http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/localguide/ny-etxmain3012909859jun26,0,7750635.story?track=rss More than ever, the music business is all about being ready when opportunity knocks. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:32:00 -0400 http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/localguide/ny-etxmain2912913809jun27,0,1913329.story?track=rss There's nothing quite like a summer drive. When the weather's nice and your day is free from other obligations, consider taking a little road trip to explore a new neighborhood - or two. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:45:00 -0400 http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/localguide/ny-etxmain2612906975jun24,0,2241009.story?track=rss Sure, Long Island has great beaches. But where would you go if you wanted to, say, gather sea shells? Watch surfers? Whether you want to find a stretch of sand in the center of the action or dodge the crowd altogether on a secluded beach, here's a tip sheet to the area's surf and sand. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:35:00 -0400 http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/localguide/ny-lskidsmain2412907998jun22,0,5225791.story?track=rss 'No more pencils, no more books. . . . " No more books? Many parents don't want their kids to give up reading over the summer because research shows that students can fall behind if they don't practice what they learned during the academic year. Here are some ways to keep those chanters turning the pages while on school vacation. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:00:00 -0400 http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/localguide/ny-etxmain2312880707jun19,0,5194725.story?track=rss As the Bay Shore-based publisher of coffeeandteanewsletter.com , Lynda Calimano has sampled coffees and teas from around the world. Great iced coffee, she says, starts with great coffee beans. Sun, 21 Jun 2009 16:08:00 -0400 http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/localguide/ny-etxmain2212889755jun19,0,3092983.story?track=rss Summer school suddenly sounds so cool. Taking a class just because you can puts the fun back into fundamentals. Here's a look at some unusual courses offered around Long Island: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 14:27:00 -0400 http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/localguide/ny-etent2212889262jun19,0,5570675.story?track=rss Summer kicks into high gear this week at Nikon at Jones Beach Theater, with four back-to-back shows stacked up and a traffic jam of stars and up-and-comers for the season's busiest week. Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:38:00 -0400 http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/localguide/ny-etmain1812873081jun16,0,3196429.story?track=rss Strolling Long Island's boardwalks has always been a quintessential cheap date, where couples can meander hand-in-hand to the romantic sound of crashing surf. However, just about anyone with a yen for salt air and crowds can find relaxation on the wooden seaside promenades ranging from three-quarters of a mile to more than 2 miles long. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/localguide/ny-fdscweb1812864347jun16,0,2718139.column?track=rss A wine region needs writers and photographers to tell its story. Long Island's wine country has two knowledgeable chroniclers who have met that need with new books. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:53:00 -0400 http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/localguide/ny-etxliweb1612874409jun12,0,7651758.story?track=rss If you're thinking of treating the dads in your life to a day of well-deserved relaxation or much-needed grooming help this Father's Day, many Long Island spas offer treatments with men in mind. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:27:00 -0400