THE SCENE

March 11 StepCrew

StepCrew brings their Celtic flair to the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center stage, Saturday, March 11 , 7:30 p.m. The talented cast of dancers and musicians is led by Long Island’s Cara Butler and the Pilatzke Brothers, Jon and Nathan. All three are longtime touring members of the acclaimed The Chieftains. Tickets start at $55, with discounts available to seniors, students, Adelphi alumni and employees. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. (516) 8774000 or Adelphi.edu/pac.

Sons and Daughters of Italy meeting

Breastfeeding Support Group

Mercy Hospital offers a peer to peer meeting for breastfeeding support and resources, facilitated by a certified breastfeeding counselor, every Thursday, 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Bring your baby (from newborn to 1 year) to the informal group setting. All new moms are welcome, regardless of delivering hospital. Registration required. Call breastfeeding counselor, Gabriella Gennaro, at (516) 705-2434 to secure you and your baby’s spot. Mercy Hospital, St. Anne’s Building, 1000 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre. For information visit CHSLI.org.

Civic Association Meeting

The next Franklin Square Civic Association general meeting is set for Wednesday, March 22, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Road.

The singer-songwriter visits the Landmark stage, Saturday, April 1, 8 p.m. Nestled somewhere between power-pop and American folk you will find Willie Nile strumming his guitar. A true believer in rock n’ roll, over the years Nile has made admirers out of Bruce Springsteen and Pete Townshend who personally requested him to tour with The Who, among others who sing his praises. The New York Times called him “one of the most gifted singer-songwriters to emerge from the New York scene in years.” Nile shares the stage with James Maddock; their pairing results in an exciting evening of roots rock. $42, $36, $31. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

The Order of Sons and Daughters of Italy in America meets, Wednesday, March 15, 7:30 p.m. Meetings are at Franklin Square VFW Hall, 68 Lincoln Road, Franklin Square. All general meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month. All are welcome. For more information, contact Andrew Monteleone,

My Furry Valentine

In celebration of Valentine’s Day, all pet adoptions at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter are free through Friday, March 31. For more information, contact the shelter at (516) 785-5220 or visit 3320 Beltagh Ave. in Wantagh.

March 15 Diversity Fair

Hometown Heroes

Franklin Square Civic Association is running its 2023 Hometown Hero Banner Program this spring. The banners will be displayed from Memorial Day through Veterans Day at the VFW Post 2718 on Lincoln Road or at Rath Park in Franklin Square. Applications are due by March 15. For additional information call Adrienne McKenna at (516) 592-3405 or email hometownheroes@fsqcivic.org.

In concert

March 15

Singersongwriters

Kala Farnham and Lara Herscovitch share the bill and swap songs during the monthly Hard Luck Café series, co-presented by the Folk Music Society of Huntington and the Cinema Arts Centre, Wednesday, March 15 , 7-10 p.m. An open mic precedes the concert, in Cinema’s Sky Room, 423 Park Ave., Huntington. $20. For tickets and information, visit CinemaArtsCentre.org.

Over 32 Nassau County school districts will discuss hiring at the Nassau BOCES Diversity Fair, Saturday, March 11, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the rear gym at Career Preparatory High School, 111 Cantiague Rock Road, Westbury. Certified administrators and teachers are invited to attend. Fill out an application to attend online at olasjobs.org/nassaudiversityfair.

Dance at Saint Catherine’s Church

Enjoy a night of dancing, raffles, traditional Irish and Italian food at Saint Catherine of Sienna’s Dinner Dance in celebration of Saint Patrick and Saint Joseph, Saturday, March 18, 7 to 10:30 p.m. 990 Holzheimer St, Franklin Square. $60 adults, $15 ages 12 and under. Tickets are on sale after Sunday masses at Saint Catherine’s; the last day to purchase tickets is Sunday, March 5. For more information, call Ray Diaz at (516) 491-1162 or John Balestrieri at (516) 4852845.

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On stage

Mo Willems’ popular character

The Pigeon comes alive on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage, Saturday, March 11, 11:30 a.m.; Thursday and Friday, March 16-17, 10:15 a.m. and noon. Pigeon is eager to try anything, with the audience part of the action. $9 with museum admission ($7 members), $12 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 2245800 or LICM.org.

Supermarket Bingo

Valley Stream North High School

PTSA holds a bingo fundraiser, Friday, March 10, 7 p.m., 750 Herman Ave., Franklin Square. Contact Deborah Kalb at (516) 644-1557 or email disp25@ optonline.net with questions.

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‘Forever Plaid’

Plaza Theatrical is ready to spring forward with “Forever Plaid,” an affectionate musical homage to the close harmony guy groups that reached the height of their popularity during the ‘50s, Saturday, March 18, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, March 19, 2:30 p.m.; Thursday, March 23, 2 p.m. The show features such hits as “Three Coins in a Fountain,” “Heart and Soul,” “Catch a Falling Star,” and “Love is A Many Splendored Thing.” It’s performed at Plaza’s stage at the Elmont Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. $49, $45 seniors. Elmont. For tickets, call (516) 599-6870 or visit PlazaTheatrical.com.

Family theater

Everyone’s favorite cat comes to mischievous life in this theatrical adaptation of the Dr. Seuss classic, presented Plaza Theatrical Productions, Saturday, March 11, 11 a.m.; Sunday, March 12, noon. See what goes on during that rainy day when two siblings are home alone with their pet fish while their parents are out of town, and the tall cat wearing a hat appears. Tickets are $15. Visit the Plaza stage at The Showplace at Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Avenue, Bellmore. For information/tickets, go to PlazaTheatrical.com or call (516) 599-6870.

Craft Kitchen & Tap House

St. Patrick's Week Menu

2023

Beef Barle y Soup 10

Appetizer s

Chef Patrick was influenced as a young man by his Grandmother 's kitchen, and that's where he saw that cooking can feed peoples souls.

Patrick attended and excelled at the culinary schools he attended. His first stop was at Sullivan College. His journey started at the Garden City Hotel, in the La Cote d' dining room with master Chef Patrick Pino, who shaped his philosophy of cooking. Patrick then headed to New York City to expand his culinary repertoire at the Ritz Carlton Hotel. That's where he met Three Star Michelin Chef Gunther Serger Chef Serger instilled in him the elegance of simplicity, artistry of balance and the appreciation of the ingredients. Patrick moved south to Atlanta and worked with renowned chef and author Marcella Hazan who instilled the purity and quality of the products that they used. A short stint with Chef Emeril Lagasse exposed Patrick to southern flares and flavors as well.

Patrick felt he had found his culinary voice and headed home to Long Island. That's when he found local farms and fishermen that worked with sustainable practices. Over the years Patrick has instilled balance in the blends of ingredients in his cuisine, still striving for the fulfillment of his culinary soul. Craft Kitchen & Taphouse are so excited to have Chef Patrick heading to the Lynbrook team. His weekly specials are a "must try" and will be changing the seasonal menu this May, making it a great Spring Summer destination whether you dine inside or out at Craft.

Irish Nachos

Potato Chips, Cor ned Beef, Sour Cream, Scallions, Swiss Cheese Sauce 15

Kilkenny Ste w Beef, Potatoes & Veggies, Over Egg Noodles 22

Beer Battered Fish & Chips

Cole Slaw, Hand Cut Fries 22

Cor ned Beef & Cabbage

Boiled Potatoes 25

Dublin Eggrolls

Cor ned Beef, Cabbage, Swiss Cheese 15

Entrées

She pherd's Pie

Ground Beef, Car rot & Pea Casserole, Topped W/ Mashed Potatoes 22

Done gal Tidbits

Cor ned Beef, Swiss Cheese, Fries 18

Reuben Sandwich

Cor ned Beef, Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut, Russian Dressing, Fries 17

CB Sandwich

Cor ned Beef, Rye Bread, Fries 16