Long Island Culture: Doo Wop at the CAC

March is around the corner and it begins with Jazz and morphs into some great early Rock 'n' Roll celebrations. You can make your plans now:

Doo Wop and the Dawn of Rock in Huntingon

The Cinema Arts Centre offers rare clips and footage in this story about the origins of Rock 'n Roll. on Tuesday March 12 at 7:30 p.m..

• Price: CAC Members $10 / Public $15. Includes reception.
• Info: Tickets can be purchased online, www.CinemaArtsCentre.org at the box office during theater hours or by calling Brown Paper Tickets at 1-800-838-3006

Jon Batiste at the Landmark on Main Street

The Landmark in Port Washington presents iconic jazz artist Jon Batiste on Friday, March 1 at 8 p.m. With his voice on piano and dapper sense of style, he has ignited the NYC music scene. He has performed in over 40 countries, has appeared in Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center, Concertgebouw, has released several CD’s.

• Price: All tickets $20.
• Info: Tickets and information at the box office phone 516-767-6444 or www.landmarkonmainstreet.org.

New Date: The Temptations and the Four Tops

The Temptations and The Four Tops, originally scheduled for Saturday, February 9 at the NYCB Theatre at Westbury will now perform on Friday, March 15 at 7 p.m. It's a second chance to see classic rock and roll at its finest.

• Price: $69.50 and $49.50 plus applicable service charges and are available online at www.ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or at the Westbury box office.
• Info: For more information visit www.thetheatreatwestbury.com.

About this column: "Long Island Culture" highlights upcoming cultural and arts events around our region. Add yours in the comment section below and to our events calendar. You can also pitch your best offerings to Local Editor Joe Dowd at joe.dowd@patch.com.