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Vanderbilt Planetarium offers exciting shows this summer

Long Island is home to many treasured gems, from parks and beaches to museums, mansions and art galleries. One such gem is the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum’s Charles and Helen Reichert Planetarium. Located at 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport, the state-ofthe-art, 147-seat facility features educational and entertainment shows throughout the year and is touted as one of the finest and most advanced planetarium in the United States. Here are their offerings this summer.

PLANETARIUM SHOWS One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure

Elmo and Big Bird live in the U.S. and Hu Hu Zhu lives in China, but they discover they see the same stars at night. (Toddlers and young children)

The Little Star That Could

This is the story of Little Star, an average yellow star in search for planets of his own to protect and warm. Along the way, he meets other stars, learns what makes each one special, and discovers that stars combine to form star clusters and galaxies. Eventually, Little Star finds his planets. (Young children)

Incoming!

Asteroids and comets have collided with Earth throughout history, changing life and shaping our world. Scientists work to track cosmic threats before they reach Earth. (Adults, families)

Stars: Powerhouses of the Universe

Journey to the farthest reaches of the galaxy and experience both the awesome beauty and destructive power of stars. (Adults, families)

Night Sky, Live!

This live lecture by an astronomy educator uses the Planetarium’s star projector to explore the night sky, seasonal constellations, stars, and celestial events. (All ages)

Long Island Skies

This live presentation examines the night sky over Long Island, including constellations, stars, planets, and deep-sky objects, followed by viewing the sky through the observatory telescope. (All ages)

Earth, Moon, and Sun

This family show explores the relationship among the Earth, Moon, and Sun and looks at the past and future space travel to the Moon and beyond. (Younger children)

Explore

Take an adventurous journey from ancient Mesopotamia to modern space exploration! Experience the fascinating history of astronomy, geocentric and heliocentric models, the laws of planetary motion, and discover the principles of orbital maneuvers, which enable satellites and space travel. (Adults)

Exoplanets: Discovering New Worlds

This show explores ways in which astronomers discover planets around other stars. What these worlds reveal could help in the search for life beyond the solar system. (Older children, families) LASER LIGHT SHOWS: Tickets for daytime Friday and Saturday nights and evening shows Laser Queen may be purchased Laser Led Zeppelin online at www. Laser Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon vanderbiltmuseum.org Laser Pink Floyd: The Wall or at the Admissions Laser Grateful Dead desk. 631-854-5579. Laser Metallica

The unofficial start to summer cruising is finally upon us, and that means the car show season has arrived too, bringing people together who love classic and vintage automobiles and the stories that go along with them. Here are some car shows on the North Shore this summer.

Centerport

Mustang Car Show

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport will host a car show by the Mustang and Shelby Club of Long Island on the Great Lawn on July 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sponsored by Empire Ford. Visitors pay only museum admission of $10 adults, $9 students and seniors, $7 children 12 and under, which includes estate-grounds access. 631371-1432

Jaguar-MG Concours D’Elegance

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport will host the JaguarMG Concours D’Elegance on the Great Lawn on Sept. 11 from noon to 4 p.m. Presented by the Jaguar Drivers Club of L.I. and the MG Car Club-Long Island Centre. Rain date is Sept. 18. Visitors pay only museum admission of $10 adults, $9 students and seniors, $7 children 12 and under, which includes estate-grounds access. 631-854-5579, www.jdcli.com

Farmingville

Car Show and Swap Meet

Long Island Community Hospital Amphitheater at Bald Hill, 1 Ski Run Lane, Farmingville, hosts a Car Show and Swap Meet by Long Island Cars on Sept. 11 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Street rods, classics, muscle cars, antiques, exotics, imports and collectible cars on display with vendors selling parts and accessories, food and entertainment. Admission is $10, under 12 years are free. 631-567-5898, www.LongIslandCars.com

Huntington

Benefit Car Show

The Police Surgeons Benevolent Association in association with the Centurion Cruisers Car Club hosts a benefit car show at St. Anthony’s High School, 275 Wolf Hill Rd., Huntington on June 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the families of slain officers Jason Rivera and Wilbert Mora. Admission is $5 for spectators. 631-368-8617, 516-650-9095

Lions Club Car Show

The Fabulous 50s & 60s Car Club presents the Northport Centerport Lions Cub 57th annual Robert J. Bohaty Classic Car Show at Heckscher Park’s Ball Field, Route 25A and Sabbath Day Path, on Aug. 28 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. $5 admission for spectators. 631-252-9997

Studebaker & Orphan Car Show

The Studebaker Driver’s Club, Long Island Chapter, presents a Studebaker & Orphan Car Show at Heckscher Park, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington on Sept. 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission. 631-834-6785, longislandsdc.com

‘Long Island Cars’ Car Show & Swap Meet returns to Flowerfield Fairground in Saint James on Aug. 21, bringing together classic cars like this 1956 Oldsmobile. Photo by Phyllis Aquino / Courtesy of Long Island Cars

Manorville

Rocket Rally

The Maples, 10 Ryerson Ave., Manorville hosts a Rocket Rally, an East End Olds Car Club car show, with music, DJ, awards on Aug. 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $5 spectators and free ages 12 and younger. 631-680-9399.

Nesconset

All GM Car and Truck Show

Long Island Vettes presents the Plycar Automotive Logisticss all GM Car Show at 54 Lake Avenue South, Nesconset on July 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring Buicks, Cadillacs, Chevrolets, GMCs, Pontiacs and Oldsmobiles. Food vendors. Free for spectators. First 100 cars/trucks to preregister will be judged. Rain date is July 17. 516-216-0217, www. longislandvettes.org

Riverhead

Antique & Big Rig Truck Show

The Long Island Chapter of the American Truck Historical Society will host the 4th annual Antique & Big Rig Truck Show at 5951 Sound Ave., Riverhead on June 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring antique trucks and modern straight jobs to semis. Admission is $5. 631-882-7378

Antique, Classic & Working Truck Show

The Long Island Chapter of the American Truck Historical Society presents the 20th annual Antique, Classic & Working Truck Show on July 9 and 10 at 5951 Sound Ave., Riverhead from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Held in conjunction with the Long Island Antique Power Association’s 30th Annual Antique Farm Tractor Show & and Hit & Miss Engine Run with garden and large tractor pulls, truck and engine exhibits, kids corner and craft vendors. Admission is $10 adults, children under 12 and Veterans are free. 631-339-3065.

St. James

Car Show and Swap Meet

Flowerfield Fairgrounds, Route 25A, St. James hosts a Car Show and Swap Meet by Long Island Cars on Aug. 21 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Street rods, classics, muscle cars, antiques, exotics, imports and collectible cars on display. Vendors selling parts and accessories, plus a variety of cars for sale by owners. Admission is $10, under 12 years free. Rain date is August 28. 631-567-5898, www.longislandcars.com

Smithtown

Rock & Roll Car Show

The Fabulous 50s-60s Nostalgia Car Club will hold Judy’s Run For Stroke Awareness and Prevention annual judged rock and roll car show fundraiser at the Smithtown Historical Society, 239 East Main St., Smithtown, on Aug. 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rain date is Aug. 14. Fee is $10 per carload for spectators. 631252-9997, www.judysrun.com

Stony Brook

Porsche Car Show

The Reboli Center for Art and History, 64 Main Street, Stony Brook teams up with a local Porsche club to raise money for local domestic abuse prevention and education efforts to present a Porsche Car Show for a Cause in its parking lot on June 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is free to the public and no reservations are required to attend. 631751-7707, www.rebolicenter.org

Wading River

Cruise Night at The Shoppes

Cruise Nights are back at The Shoppes at East Wind, 5768 Route 25A, Wading River from 5 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday through Oct. 26. Visit the Shoppes, enjoy a bite to eat and then check out the fine array of classic and coveted automobiles from car enthusiasts from across Long Island in The Shoppes parking lot. 631929-3500, www.eastwindlongisland.com