Top Picks for May 4th

Friday, May 4

Lawrence Woodmere Academy Presents The Wizard of Oz
Lawrence Woodmere Academy’s Middle School Drama Department will be presenting a live theatrical production of The Wizard of Oz. The performance will be the last this year in the children’s performing arts series presented by Lawrence Woodmere Academy in partnership with Plaza Theatrical Productions of Lynbrook. The show starts at 7:00 p.m. and there will be another presentation on Saturday, May 5, also at 7:00 p.m. Tickets cost $12 per child and $15 per adult. For more information, please call LWA at (516) 374-5559 or Plaza Theatrical at (516) 599-6870.

Monday, May 7

Ladies Night Out: Empower Your Children, Empower the World
Chabad of the Five Towns is hosting a Ladies Night Out with Atara Malach, M.A. Atara will provide practical ideas to everyday dilemmas. Her talk will address parenting of toddlers through young adults. Salads and desserts will be served. The event starts at 8:00 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Raizel Feder, 66 Margaret Avenue in Lawrence. There is a cover charge of $10 per person, $36 per sponsor and $100 per event partner. For more information, please call (516) 295-2478.

Wednesday, May 9

Café HERJC Art Show
The Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre Nursery School will be holding the grand opening of their annual art show from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The exhibit will display approximately 2,000 pieces of children’s artwork from 10 months to five years of age, all framed and labeled. The “café” theme comes from the artistic representations of food carts from around the world surrounding city skyscrapers at the center of the show. The event will be at the Centre’s gym, located at 295 Main Street in East Rockaway. For more information, please call (516) 599-1169.

Thursday, May 10

Lag B’Omer Celebration
Chabad of the Five Towns marks this spiritually auspicious day the traditional way with a bonfire, bows and arrows, music, activities and entertainment with The Ariel Acrobats. The event will be held at Andrew J. Parise Park from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. There will be barbeque food available for purchase and all are welcome. The park is located at the corner of Summit Avenue and Cedarhurst Avenue in Cedarhurst. For more information, please call (516) 295-2478.

Saturday, May 12

Angel Rivera Trunk Show
Wedding Dresser Couture in Woodmere will be holding an appointment-only trunk show with an appearance by designer Angel Rivera on Saturday, May 12. Come preview the new Fall 2012 collection all weekend long, ending on Sunday, May 13. The show will run on both dates from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It is free for everyone, but only those who have an appointment may attend. Please call (516) 792-5955 to make an appointment. Wedding Dresser Couture is located at 1044 Broadway in Woodmere.