Arts And Entertainment

Exhibits and more...

Coming By Force/Overcoming By Choice
A multi-media visual celebration of Black History through the eyes of contemporary black artists, in collaboration with the African American Museum of Education and Applied Art. Through March 10. Nassau Community College’s Firehouse Plaza Art Gallery, College Center Building, 1 Education Dr., Garden City. 572-0619.
Eye Of The Beholder
A showcase of six of the most intriguing female artists working today. Works by Nina Chanel Abney, India Evans, Marilyn Minter, Sara Rahbar, Christy Singleton, and Aya Uekawa are on view in a multimedia exhibition that includes sculpture, photography and works on paper and canvas. Through Feb. 28. Nassau County Museum of Art, Contemporary Gallery, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.

Five Centuries Of Art: Selections From The Permanent Collection
An exhibit that spans the breadth of Heckscher Museum’s Permanent Collection of Paintings. On display are Old Masters, landscapes by European and American artists, a small selection of 17th-20th century portraits, and more. Heckscher Museum of Art, Main St. and Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250 or www.heckscher.org.
Latinas!
An exhibit of Latin American Art created by women and depicting images of women. Artists represented include Fernando Botero (Colombia), Ana Maria Martinez (El Salvador), Vik Muniz (Brazil), Carlos Luna (Cuba), Andriana Varejao (Brazil), Victor Rodriguez (Mexico) and Fidelio Ponce de Leon (Cuba), and many others. Through Feb. 28. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Long Island Black Artists Association
Varied artworks are exhibited, including paintings, drawings, sculpture, prints, and mixed media. Through March 31. Molloy College Art Gallery, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 678-5000 ext. 6549 or www.artgallery@molloy.edu.
Love is In The Air
An exhibit of photographs by Jennifer Creed Aly. Through March 26. Zaraz Collection, 286 Broadway, Lynbrook. 837-3787.
Opened Closing
Paintings by B.A. Stoll are on display. South Ocean Art Gallery, South Nassau Universalist Congregation, 228 S. Ocean Ave., Freeport.
Sojourn To South Africa
Works of Long Island-based fine art photographer Phyllis Goodfriend are on view, presented by The Long Island Center of Photography. African American Museum, 110 N. Franklin St., Hempstead. 572-0730.
‘Scapes – Town, Country And Shore
An exhibition of oil paintings and pastels by Garden City resident Arthur G. Typermass. Typermass’ settings reflect the northeast, ranging from mountain vistas in northern New England, Cape Cod to energetic Manhattan scenes. Barnes Gallery, 2 Nassau Blvd., Garden City. 538-4503.
Something’s A Foot: Small Works From The Hofstra University Museum Collection
An exhibit of intimate, small-scale works from the Hofstra University Museum Collection. Mediums range from paint, pencil, wood, metal, and stone to ceramics. Hofstra University’s David Filderman Gallery, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672.
The Subject Is Women: Impressionism And Post-Impressionism
A viewing of works by women and works depicting women. The exhibit includes such renowned masters as Cassatt, Degas, Pisarro, and Renoir, among others. Through Feb. 28. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.

Theater/ Music

Salute To Satchmo
Joey Morant and Company perform, Thursday, Feb. 25, 7:30 p.m. Tickets required. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
Broadway Reflections
Five Broadway musical theater stars recreate career highlights and share behind-the-scenes anecdotes, Friday, Feb. 26, 8 p.m. $50. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
Catch Me If You Can
Comic thriller about a man hon his honeymoon whose wife disappears, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 26-27, 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, 2:30 p.m. $23, $21 seniors, $18 students, $14 ages 12 and under. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700.
Dance Of Death
August Strindberg’s comic drama about marriage, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 26-27, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 28, 3 p.m. $20 Friday and Sunday, $25 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or
www.arenaplayers.org.
Nightwatch
Thriller about a woman claiming to see a murder from her window, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 26-27, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 28, 3 p.m. $20. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Paradise Key
The world premiere of a thriller about an American counter-intelligence agent interrogating a German medical doctor who worked in Nazi concentration camps, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 26-27, 9 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 28, 3 p.m. $20 Friday and Sunday, $25 Saturday. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Separate Beds
Comedy about about two couples on a 35th wedding anniversary cruise, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 26-27, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 28, 2:30 p.m. $18, $16 seniors and students, $14 ages 12 and under. Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 226-8400 or www.studiotheatreli.com.
13
High-energy musical for all ages about discovering “being in” is where you least expect it, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 26-27, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 28, 2:30 p.m. $18, $16 seniors and students, $14 youths under 12. BroadHollow Theatre Company, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700 or
www.broadhollow.org.
Broadway Heritage
Five Broadway vocalists celebrate memorable musical moments and share behind-the-scenes anecdotes, Saturday, Feb. 27, 8 p.m. $50. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
Marc Shaiman
The singer performs at “Cabaret at Club T,” Saturday, Feb. 27, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. $40 and $30. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus, Rte. 25A, Brookville. 299-3100 or (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com
We’ll Take Manhattan
Adelphi University music students perform Broadway’s best, celebrating the melodies and magic of the Big Apple, Saturday, Feb. 27, 8 pm. $15, $10 seniors/alumni, $7 students. Adelphi University’s Performing Arts Center Concert Hall, 1 South Ave., Garden City. 877-4000.

Family

Tugging On My Hearts Strings
Cut out, decorate and assemble a heart-shaped spinning mobile, Thursday and Friday, Feb. 25-26, 2:30-4 p.m. Free with museum admission. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Healthy Heart Station
Learn about our important body part, the heart, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2-4 p.m. Assemble a heart puzzle, listen to a heart beat with stethescopes, examine a preserved heart, and more. Free with museum admission. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Cinderella!
The classic fairy tale springs to life in a fast-paced musical production, Saturday, Feb. 27, 11 a.m. Performance followed by meet-and-greet with the cast. $10, includes popcorn and soda. The Show Place at the Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. 599-6870 or www.plazatheatrical.com.
101 Dalmations
The beloved classic starring those lovable dalmations, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2 p.m. $9. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
The Wizard Of Oz
Join Dorothy and her friends as they venture to Emerald City, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2 p.m. $10. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700.
Introduction To Birdwatching With Project Feeder Watch
Learn the basics of birdwatching while helping scientists identify winter bird movements and trends in bird populations, Sunday, Feb. 28, 1-3 p.m. Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary & Audubon Center, 134 Cove Rd., Oyster Bay. 922-3200 or trsac@audubon.org.
Nature Walk
Explore Sagamore Hill, President Theodore Roosevelt’s former home, on a guided nature walk, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2 p.m. Walk down the estate’s nature trail to the Cold Spring Harbor Inlet. Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, 12 Sagamore Hill Rd., Oyster Bay. 922-4788 or www.nps.gov/sahi.

Notices

Peninsula Counseling Center Fundraiser
Enjoy offfbeat and intelligent entertainment for the 21st century, with Rick Sherman’s interactive mind reading show, Friday Mar. 5, 7 p.m. $55 per person, dinner and and show. Proceeds benefit the Doris Vine Memorial Fund for Children at Peninsula Counseling Center. Kumkapi Restaurant, 1230 Broadway, Hewlett. To reserve, call Audrey Goodman at 569-6600 ext 1330.
Greater Nassau Chorus of Sweet Adelines International
If you are a woman who loves to sing, the Greater Nassau Chorus of Sweet Adelines has place for you! Receive a special introduction to barbershop and a cappella singing, at Open House rehearsals, Tuesdays, throughout February, 6:45-10 p.m. Rehearsals take place at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1375 N. Grand Ave., Baldwin. Call 250-4995 or contact membership@greaternassauchorus.org or www.greaternassauchorus.org.