Arts And Entertainment

Exhibits and more...

America’s Irreplaceable Dance Treasures: The First 100
The exhibit showcases influential dance movements, institutions and individual artists who have shaped American dance. The 100 “treasures” encompass a wide range of styles and ideas in photographs and video clips. Through Dec. 6. Hofstra University’s David Filderman Gallery, 9th floor, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672.
Gordon Cheung & Jonathan Seliger
An exhibition of two important contemporary artists. Gordon Cheung uses Financial Times stock listings in his multimedia paintings. His paintings are virtual-reality environments which comment on the ability of stock exchange numbers to deliver a “promised land” to people’s lives. Jonathan Seliger works with paint and canvas to produce three-dimensional structures. His works are included in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Brooklyn Museum, among others. Through Jan. 3. Nassau County Museum of Art, Contemporary Gallery, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.

Long Island Moderns: Artists on the North Shore from Edward Steichen to Cindy Sherman
This exhibition celebrates the rich, yet often overlooked role of the North Shore of Long Island in American art. With 60 paintings, sculptures, photographs, and drawings. Through Jan. 10. Heckscher Museum of Art, Main St. and Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250 or www.heckscher.org.
Lisa L. Cangemi Exhibition
See the works of Malverne-based artist Lisa L. Cangemi. Through Jan. 5. Zaraz Collection, 286 Broadway, Lynbrook. 837-3787.
A Long Island View
The works of the late Rockville Centre artist Don Resnick are on display. The retrospective focuses on his paintings, water colors and etchings of Long Island. Through Dec. 21. Molloy College Art Gallery, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 678-5000.
Norman Rockwell
An exhibit of Saturday Evening Post illustrator Norman Rockwell’s images that defined America and Americans, in this country and abroad. The exhibition includes Rockwell’s iconic Four Freedoms series of patriotic paintings symbolizing President Roosevelt’s wartime aims: Freedom of Speech, Freedom to Worship, Freedom from Want and Freedom from Fear. Through Jan. 3. Nassau County Museum of Art, Main Galleries, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
2009 Evers Place Gallery Invitational Exhibition
Evers Place, ‘A Gallery by the Sea,” exhibits works from its most popular artists of the past year. Through Jan. 7. 949 West Beech St., Long Beach. 208-7000 or www.eversplace.com.

Theater/ Music

Miracle On 34th Street
The classic holiday tale, Thursday through Saturday, Dec., 3-5, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 6, 2 and 7 p.m. $60. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900.
Bus Stop
William Inge’s romantic comedy about a bus full of weary travelers in a winter snowstorm, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 4-5, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 6, 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.
It Had To Be You
Joseph Bologna and Renee Taylor’s comedy about a failed actress looking for love and success in New York, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 4-5, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 6, 3 p.m. $20 Friday and Sunday, $25 Saturday. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.ArenaPlayers.org.
Striking 12
Alternative holiday rock musical that tells the story of a grumpy overworked New Yorker who gets an unexpected visitor on New Year’s Eve, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 4-5, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 6, 2:30 p.m. $25, $22 seniors, $18 students, $14 ages 16 and under. BroadHollow Theatre Company Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Hofstra Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band
A program of traditional and contemporary works for wind band, Saturday, Dec. 5, 8 p.m. $10, $8 seniors and students. Hofstra University’s John Cranford Adams Playhouse, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-6644 or www.hofstra.edu/culture.
Oceanside Chorale
The Chorale performs its holday concert, “Hope for the Holidays,” Saturday, Dec. 5, 8 p.m. Fulton Avenue School, 3252 Fulton Ave., Oceanside. $8, $10 at door. 764-2787.
Second Stage Comedy Improv
The Second Stage Comedy Troupe performs routines without scripts, with audience input, Saturday, Dec. 5, 10:30 p.m. $12. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.ArenaPlayers.org.
Steve Adelson
Swing to the sounds of Adelson on his Chapman Stick and Dave Langlois, on washboard/ pots and pans and percussion, Saturday, Dec. 5, 9 p.m.-12 a.m. With other guests. George Martin’s Coastal Grill, 40 East Park Ave., Long Beach.
432-2690
Sweethearts
The Gilbert & Sullivan Light Opera Company presents the Long Island premiere of W.S. Gilbert’s play, Saturday, Dec. 5, 8 p.m. $20. Ethical Humanist Society, 38 Old Country Rd., Garden City. 795-7745 or www.gilbert-and-sullivan.net or www.theatermania.com.
Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra
Conductor Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops present “Christmas With The Boston Pops,” Sunday Dec. 6, 2 p.m. The orchstra is joined by the a cappella group The Swingle Sisters. $110, $75, $45. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus, Rte. 25A, Brookville. 299-3100 or (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.
Long Island Choral Society
Holiday concert, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2 p.m. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
Orchestra For Talented Youth
Concert of international music, with holiday folk songs, Sunday, Dec. 6, 3-5 p.m. New York Institute of Technology, Salten Hall, Northern Blvd., Old Westbury. 686-7640.
The Precisions
Doo wop music of the ‘50s and ‘60s, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2:30 p.m. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.
Rock Hall’s Festive Afternoon
A colonial-style holiday celebration, with merriment, music and sweets, Sunday, Dec. 6, 4-6 p.m. p.m. $5. Reservations required. Rock Hall Museum, 199 Broadway, Lawrence.239-1157.
Hofstra Chorus and Hofstra String Orchestra
A seasonal concert, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 8 p.m. $10, $8 seniors and students. Hofstra University’s John Cranford Adams Playhouse,South Campus, Hempstead. 463-6644 or www.hofstra.edu/culture.

Family

High School Musical
The Disney phenomenon, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 4-5, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 6, 3 p.m. $20. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
A Christmas Carol
Musical adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Saturday, Dec. 5, 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.
Frosty The Snowman
Frosty and his friend Jenny must save Chillsville from an evil plan to melt all the snow, Saturday, Dec. 5, 1 p.m. $8. 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 775-4420 or (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
The Nutcracker
A non-ballet version of the classic story, with lyrics added to the legendary Tchaikovsky score, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2 p.m. $8; $20 admission to show and milk and cookies with Mrs. Claus. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Storytelling By The Fireside
A reading of “Felicity’s Surprise: A Christmas Story,” in the parlor of Rock Hall, Saturday, Dec. 5, 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Ages 6-10. $5. Reservations required. Rock Hall Museum, 199 Broadway, Lawrence. 239-1157.
Tree And Leaf Art
Use trees and leave to make unique creations, Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-noon. Ages 3-5. $10. CSTL at Tanglewood Preserve, 1 Tanglewood Rd., Rockville Centre. 764-0045.
Winter Toy Shoppe
A world of toys come to life in this holiday tale, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2 p.m. $9. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Breakfast With Santa
Continental breakfast features holiday singing and dancing, face painting, entertainment, gifts for each child, and, of course, a visit from Santa himself, Sunday, Dec. 6, 9:30-11 a.m. $25 per person. Reservations required. Proceeds benefit United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County. Long Island Marriott, Uniondale. 378-2000 ext. 651.
Holiday Lights
Learn about candle-making techniques and how candles are used in holiday celebrations throughout the world, Sunday, Dec. 6, 3 p.m. Ages 5 and up. $3 with museum admission. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.