Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more...

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. Through July 24. Heckscher Museum of Art, Main St. and Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250 or www.heckscher.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.
Car Show
See all makes of vehicles, Sunday, May 15, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Antiques, classics, custom, rods, trucks, and motorcycles on display. No classes or judging. $10 pre-registration fee per car; $15 day of show. No fee for spectators. Rock Hall Museum, 199 Broadway, Lawrence. 239-1157.

Theater/ Music

Guys And Dolls
The classic musical comedy about a group of small-time gamblers and the women in their lives, Thursday and Friday, May 12-13, 8 p.m.; Saturday, May 14, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 15, 2 and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, May 18, 8 p.m. $60. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Nor thport. (631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
Grupo Niche/Tito Rojas
The two South American groups present a night of salsa, Friday, May 13, 8 p.m. Program includes Schubert and Chopin. $68, $48, $28. 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 Chorale And Chamber Singers
The choral group presents an eclectic selection of vocal music, Friday, May 13, 8 p.m. $10, $8 seniors and students. Cathedral of the Incarnation 50 Cathedral Ave., Garden City. 463-5947.
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 13-14, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, May 15, 3 p.m. $20, $16 students and seniors Friday and Sunday. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
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 13-14, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, May 15, 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 13-14, 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 15, 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.
Polly Ferman
The Uruguayan-American pianist performs a benefit concert, Friday, May 13, 8 p.m. The program includes classic tangos, habaneras and milongas in which Ferman will present the music and its history. The A post-concert, meet-the-artist reception follows. Proceeds benefit the De La Salle School for Boys in Freeport and the Pan American Musical Art Research of Manhattan. $80. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. 280-0397 or email them holagardencity@yahoo.com or visit http://pollyferman.eventbrite.com.
Rick Recht
The acclaimed Jewish musician celebrates a musical Shabbat, Friday, May 13, 8 p.m. Recht will be joined by Cantor Steven Sher, Rabbi Marci Bellows, members of the Temple B’nai Torah adult, and youth choir, teen quartet and BNTY, the temple youth group. Temple B’nai Torah of Wantagh, 2900 Jerusalem Ave., Wantagh. 221-2370.
The Amazing Rock Show
Rock Of Ages’ Joey Taranto stars in a tribute concert featuring rock ‘n roll favorites, Saturday, May 14, 7:30 p.m. Bellmore Theater, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. 783-3319.
Bel Canto Chorale
The Chorale performs its annual spring concert, Saturday May 14, 8 p.m. The program includes Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass and Hear My Prayer, also excerpts from Elijah by Mendelssohn. $15, 12 seniors and students. First Presbyterian Church, 178 South Ocean Ave., Freeport. 705-0011 or belcantochorale.net.
Classic Americana
Vocalist Gretchen Ferrar and pianist Alexander Wu present a musical journey, Saturday, May 14, 2 p.m. Hear Gershwin, Bernstein, Sonheim, and others. Lynbrook Public Library, 56 Eldert St., Lynbrook. 599-8630.
The Pirates Of Penzance
Gilbert and Sullivan’s classic comic opera, Saturday, May 14, 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 15, 2 p.m. $18, $14 seniors, $19 youth under 18. Temple Emanuel-El, 123 Merrick Ave., East Meadow. 794-8911.
The Roches
The sister musical trio in concert, Saturday, May 14, 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.
The Ardelio Trio
Violinist Janey Choi, cellist Clara Yang and pianist Jihea Hong-Park perform varied repertoire, Sunday, May 15, 2:30 p.m. Tickets required. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
Hofstra University Chamber Singers
The chorus, directed by David Fryling, perform a capella choral chamber music, Sunday, May 15, 4 p.m. St. Catherine Sienna Parish, 33 New Hyde Park Rd., Franklin Square. 463-5497.
Inclusion Film Festival
View “Anita,” an insightful film about dealing with special needs, 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.
Musical Bouquet
Baritone Jacob Merlis and soprano Doreen Gamell, accompanied by pianist Martin Kupferberg, present international folk, Broadway and opera favorites, Sunday, May 15, 3 p.m. $18. Temple Gates of Zion Valley Stream Jewish Center, 322 N. Corona Ave., Valley Stream. 561-2308.
Song Of The Rock
A performed reading of scenes and numbers from the new musical by Jean L. Stevenson, Sunday, May 15, 3 p.m. St. James United Methodist Church, 11. St. James Pl., Lynbrook. 596-0484 or email songoftherock@yahoo.com.
Harry & Eddie: The Birth Of Israel
The special relationship betwseen President Harry S. Truman and felllow WW I veteran Eddie Jacobson is explored in this play written by Mark Weston and directed by Bob Spiotto, Thursday, May 19, 7:30 p.m. Performance is followed by a talk-back session with cast and director. $12 in advance, $15 at door. Temple Beth-El of Bellmore, 1373 Bellmore Rd., North Bellmore. 781-2650 or email TBEBellmore@gmail.com.
Golden Serenade
Cantor Yaacov Motzen, Cantor Moshe Shulhoff and Cantor David Guber perform cantorial, broadway, and operatic selections, Sunday, May 22, 7 p.m. They will be accompanied by Cantor Daniel Gildar. Temple Hillel, 1000 Rosedale Rd., Valley Stream. 791-6344.

Family

The Pirates Of Treasure Island
Ride the high seas to adventure in this adaptation of the classic tale, Saturday, and Sunday, May 14-15, 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 14, 2 p.m. $10. Merrick Theatre and Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
If You Give A Mouse A Cookie
Laura Numeroff’s beloved book comes to life on stage, Saturday and Sunday, May 14-15, 12:30 and 3 p.m. See the antics of a small boy and mouse that follows him home. $8 with museum admission ($6 members), $12 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
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