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Upcoming Events

Antiques Appraisal Day

May19

Visitors are encouraged to bring their collectibles, memorabilia etc. to be appraised. Phil Weiss, of Philip Weiss Auctions and PBS's Antiques Roadshow renown, will be conducting the appraisals

Where

The Phillips House Museumm

28 Hempstead Ave.

Rockville Centre, NY

Phone

516-670-5737

Price

$10 per item or 3 items for $25

Website
rvchs.org

Haiku Hike and Workshop

May19

Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islanders Heritage Month and join us for a workshop on the traditional Japanese poetry form of Haiku. We will go on a hike and compose Haikus based on our surroundings and observations.

Where

Hempstead Lake State Park

Eagle Ave.

West Hempstead, NY

Price

$4 per adult, $4 per child, and children under 3 are free. An $8 parking fee is in effect during the fee collecting season

Four Seasons in Music Spring “a tour de France: Fete de la Musique”

May19

An evening get together with neighbors and friends for a moment of conviviality and Fete des Meres for Mother’s day. Come hear French composers, old and new, when duoJalal is joined by violinists Deborah Buck and Min-Young Kim, cellist Caroline Stinson, and soprano Abigail Brodnick. The concert is followed by a wine reception - a time to mingle with the artists, friends, and concert-goers within the Billiards Room in beautiful Hempstead House.

Where

Hempstead House at the Sands Point Preserve

, NY

Phone

516-571-7901

Price

$56

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