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Get Out: Syosset Weekend Planner, Feb. 25-27
Events around the area for the family this weekend.
Welcome to the last weekend in February. March is just around the corner which means that spring is not far away, and we’ve come up with ideas to help celebrate.
There’s the blooming of the camellias - a sure sign of spring - over in Oyster Bay. There’s speed dating for the over 40 crowd. Or, you can go see the second half of the best picture showcase, featuring the remainder of the nominated movies up for Oscars this weekend, including the film Black Swan.
There’s also a piano concert at the library, or head over to Huntington where Jennifer “JWoww” Farley will have a book signing.
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1. Celebrate the Blooming of the Camellias
Where/When: Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park, 1395 Planting Fields Rd., Oyster Bay, NY 516-922-8662, http://plantingfields.org., Saturday Feb. 26 and Sunday, Feb. 27, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
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Why Go: A flautist, arts and crafts and a tea party should mean lots of fun.
Pricing: $5.00
2. Speed Dating
Where/When: , 407 Jericho Tpke., Syosset, NY, http://7-in-heaven.com, 631-592-9804, Feb. 25, 8:30-11 p.m.
Why Go: If you're looking to find that special someone this could be a good bet. Sponsored by 7-in-heaven singles, speed dating for ages 44-59.
Pricing: $38.00
3. Best Picture Showcase
Where/When: AMC Loews Raceway, 1025 Corporate Dr, Westbury, Saturday Feb. 26, 11:00am.
Why Go: The Academy Awards are Sunday, and this is your last chance to see thefilms that are nominated before the show. You can also see Syosset's own Natalie Portman in the critically acclaimed film Black Swan, a performance that landed her the Best Actress in a Leading Role nomination. The films shown Sunday are as follows:
11 a.m.: "Winter's Bone"
1 p.m.: "Black Swan"
3:10 p.m.: "Inception"
6:45 p.m.: "The Social Network"
9 p.m.: "The King's Speech"
Pricing: $35.00 for the day.
4. Thomas Yehuda Tirino Piano Concert
When/Where: , Sunday at 2 p.m. http://www.syossetlibrary.org, 516-921-7161.
Why Go: Thomas Tirino is back for an encore performance of piano music that is sure to enchant you.
Pricing: Free
5. "JWoww" Book Signing and Discussion
Where/When: , 313 New York Ave., Huntington NY 631-271-1442, http://bookrevue.com, Friday, February 25 at 7 p.m.
Why Go: Jennifer “JWoww’’ Farley from the MTV show Jersey Shore will sign copies of her new book, “The Rules According to JWOWW.”
Pricing: Free, but all books signed must be purchased at the Book Revue.
