The Early Word: Sign Up for Piano Lessons, Get the First One Free

1. Jaqueline's Piano Corner is accepting new students—and the first lesson is free. The Windsor Terrace-based piano school welcomes all young beginners, so call (631) 664-2597 to schedule a lesson, or visit the Piano Corner's Facebook page.

2. The Pavilion Theater wants to start selling alcohol and increase their selection of food. Read all about it , and let us know what you think.

3. Thursday is officially the last day for kids 12 and under to ride .

4. The L Magazine has declared itself unimpressed by the food selection at , the 13,000-square-foot beer garden that opened next to Green-Wood Cemetery in June. Also of interest: The article reveals that one of the bar's owners, Ted Mann, is the son of Ted Nugent.

5. Alternate side parking rules are in effect today.