Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more...

Donald Baechler
This large-scale installation by artist Donald Baechler is accompanied by several of his collaged paintings. Through May 8. Nassau County Museum of Art, Contemporary Gallery, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or
www.nassaumuseum.org.
Edward Weston: Life Work

The exhibit surveys the 50-year career of a giant of 20th-century photography. The photographs of Edward Weston (1886-1958) capture the rhythms, patterns, and interconnections between nature and human experience. Weston’s photographs are renowned for their sensuous print quality and for the rich black and white scale the photographer achieved during printing. Opens May 7, through July 24. Heckscher Museum of Art, Main St. and Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250 or
www.heckscher.org.
Milton Avery & The End of Modernism
View works by the artist who brought the sketch to the status of a finished painting. The exhibit examines the contributions of Milton Avery as a significant figurative painter from the late 1920s through the early 1960s and places Avery’s work within a long history of modernist practice that recognizes the artist’s sketch as a finished work. Through May 8. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor.
484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
1930: Art in America
Drawing upon works from the Hofstra University Museum collection and loans from varied collections, this original exhibit provides a “snapshot” of the visual arts in America during the 1930s, in celebration of Hofstra’s 75th anniversary. Through May 27. Hofstra University’s David Filderman Gallery, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, Ninth Floor, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672.
Pictures Of Resistance: The Wartime Photographs of Jewish Partisan Faye Schulman
This remarkable exhibit is presented by the Jewish Partisan Educational Foundation. A special reception will be held on Wednesday, May 18, at 6:30 p.m., with tours of the museum at 5:30 p.m. Through June 15. Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, 100 Crescent Beach Rd., Glen Cove. 571-8040 ext. 100 or
www.holocaust-nassau.org.
Collectibles Roadshow
Bring your collection of family treasures to Just Kids Nostalgia’s Roadshow event, Friday, May 13, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, May 14, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, May 15, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Buyers pay top dollar on the spot for collectible items. Holiday Inn Express, 1 Sunrise Hwy., Lynbrook. 489-6004 or (631) 423-8449 or www.jknroadshow.com.

Theater/ Music

Doubt
The Pulitzer Prize-winning drama about a popular priest’s ambiguous relationship with a troubled black student, presented by Nassau Community College’s Theater and Dance Dept., Thursday through Saturday, May 5-7, 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 8, 3 p.m. $9, $7 seniors and students. Nassau Community College, Little Theatre, Garden City. 572-7676.
Guys And Dolls
The classic musical comedy about a group of small-time gamblers and the women in their lives, Thursday and Friday, May 5-6, 8 p.m.; Saturday, May 7, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 8, 2 and 7 p.m. $60. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Nor thport. (631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
A Shot in the Dark
Murder mystery comedy, adapted by Harry Kurnitz from the play “L’Idiote” by Marcel Achard, in which an extremely candid and vivacious parlor maid is accused of murdering her lover, Friday and Saturday, May 6-7, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, May 8, 3 p.m. $20, $16 students and seniors Friday and Sunday. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
All Shook Up
Musical comedy, using Elvis songs, about a small town discovering rock ‘n roll, Friday and Saturday, May 6-7, 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 8, 2:30 p.m. $25, $23 seniors, $18 students, $14 youths 12 and under. All tickets $28 at door. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Liars And Lovers
The world premiere of Thomas Tafero’s drama about two college roommates and a past history that affects their lives, Friday and Saturday, May 6-7, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, May 8, 3 p.m. $20 Friday and Sunday, $25 Saturday. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
Not Now Darling
Ray Cooney and John Chapman’s hilarious farce that makes fun of attempted infidelity and the resulting misunderstandings, Friday and Saturday, May 6-7, 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 8, 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.
Over The River And Through The Woods
A comedy about Italian family life by Joe DiPietro, presented by Wesley Players, Friday and Saturday, May 6-7, 8 p.m. $15. Wesley United Methodist Church, 619 Fenworth Blvd., Franklin Square. 775-6775.
Requiem For A Heavyweight
Rod Serling’s drama about the wrestling circuit, Friday and Saturday, May 6-7, 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 8, 2:30 p.m. $20, $18 seniors, $16 students, $14 ages 12 and under. Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst.
(631) 226-8400 or www.studiotheatreli.com.
Sloan Wainwright
The singer-songwriter in concert, Friday, May 6, 8:30 p.m. (with open mic at 7:30 p.m.) $20 in advance, $22 at door. Garden Stage at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Central Nassau, 223 Stewart Ave., Garden City. 248-8891 or www.gardenstage.com.
Billy Stritch And Friends
Billy Stritch, along with Hilary Kole, LaTonya Hall and Johnny Rodgers, sing the Mel Torme Songbook, Saturday, May 7, 8 p.m. The revue spans Torme’s entire career. $45 and $40. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. 767-6444 or www.landmarkonmainstreet.org.
Choral Concert
Rockville Centre’s St. Paul AME Church Mass Choir joins a select group of local choirs for an uplifting pre-Mother’s Day fundraising concert, Saturday, May 7, 4 p.m. $20, $10 children 17 and under. Valley Stream Presbyterian Church, 130 S. Central Ave., Valley Stream.
Emanuel Ax
The renowned pianist performs a solo concert, Saturday, May 7, 8 p.m. Program includes Schubert and Chopin. $75, $50, $30. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus, Rte. 25A, Brookville.(800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.tillescenter.org.
Hofstra Wind Ensemble And Symphonic Band
The band performs traditional and contemporary works, directed by Peter Loel Boonshaft, Saturday, May 7, 8 p.m. $10, $8 seniors and students. Hofstra University’s John Cranford Adams Playhouse, South Campus, Hempstead.
463-6644.
Steve Adelson
Long Beach’s renowned master of the Chapman Stick performs with special guest drummer Frank Bellucci, Saturday, May 7, 9 p.m.-midnight. Nick’s Tuscan Grill, 40 East Park Ave., Long Beach. 432-2690.
Adelphi Jazz Ensemble
The student ensemble, led by Dave Lobenstein, presents varied works, Tuesday, May 10, 7:30 p.m. $15, $10. Hear classic arrangments by Coltrane, Davis, Ellington, and Parker. Adelphi University’s Performing Arts Center, South Ave., Garden City. 877-4000.
Hofstra University Choir And Hofstra String Orchestra
The choir and orchestra, directed by Cindy Bell and David Ramael, present a program of secular works and traditional chamber music, Tuesday, May 10, 8 p.m. $10, $8 seniors and students. Hofstra University’s John Cranford Adams Playhouse, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-6644.
Inclusion Film Festival
View “Anita,” an insightful film about dealing with special needs, Tuesday, May 10, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, May 11, 7 p.m.; Sunday, May 15, 7 p.m. Anita, a young woman with Down syndrome, becomes separated from her mother after a bomb explodes at their Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires. Oceanside Jewish Center, 2860 Brower Ave., Oceanside. 581-3379.
Hofstra Chorale And Chamber Singers
The choral group presents an eclectic selection of vocal music, Thursday, May 14, 8 p.m. $10, $8 seniors and students. Cathedral of the Incarnation 50 Cathedral Ave., Garden City. 463-5947.

Family

The Emperor’s New Clothes
A breezy musical adaptation of the classic tale, Saturday, May 7, 2 p.m. $10. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700 or
www.broadhollow.org.
The Pirates Of Treasure Island
Ride the high seas to adventure in this adaptation of the classic tale, Saturday, and Sunday, May 7-8, 1 p.m. $10. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
Rock And Roll Sleeping Beauty
A modern version of the beloved fairy tale, Saturday, May 7, 2 p.m. $10. Merrick Theatre and Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
What A Hat!
Enjoy a reading of P.D. Eastman’s classic “Go Dog, Go,” Saturday, May 7, 2-3 p.m. Then create a silly party hat that will make big and little dogs say “What a hat!” Free with museum admission. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.

Notices

Photo Competition
The Long Island Center of Photography is sponsoring its fifth annual photo competition. The competition is open to all photographers and includes all types of photography from traditional to new media. All photographers, amateur and professional, are invited to submit their most current work for consideration. Entries will be judged by R. Wayne Parsons, President of the Soho Photo Gallery in Manhattan and regular photography critic of the New York Photo Review. Winning photos will be exhibited at the African American Museum in Hempstead. Awards and prizes will be presented at an artist’s reception on Sept. 25. Among other prizes, the winning photographer will be offered a solo exhibit. For more information an entry form, visit www.
longislandcenterofphotography.org.