Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more...

Defying The Devil: Christian Clergy Who Saved Jews From The Holocaust
Photographs, artifacts and video relate the events of the Holocaust. Through Sept. 30. Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, 100 Crescent Beach Rd., Glen Cove. 571-8040 ext. 100 or www.holocaust-nassau.org.
Doing Good Works
An exhibit of the works of Nassau Community College’s Art Department faculty. Art on view reflects the charities and issues in which exhibitors are involved. Through Oct. 12. Nassau Community College, Firehouse Plaza Art Gallery, College Center Building, Garden City. 572-0619.

“For Us The Living” – The Civil War In Paintings
This exhibit portrays the sights, feelings and drama of the Civil War, through paintings by Mort Künstler, considered by many to be the leading contemporary painter of Civil War scenes. His work is esteemed for its dramatic intensity and for an extraordinary level of authenticity that results from intensive research. Approximately 50 paintings and a selection of documentary objects are on view. Through Jan. 9. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Long Island Photo Meet Up Exhibition
View a selection of photographs from the Long Island Photo Meet Up Group. The group, which evolved through the internet, was begun in 2005 and now has over 300 members. Through Oct. 29. Molloy College Art Gallery, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 678-5000 ext. 6549.
Passed Lifes
Works by Long Island-based photographer Darrell Emile are on view, presented by the Long Island Center of Photography. Through Sept. 30. African American Museum, 110 N. Franklin St., Hempstead. (718) 343-6797.
Regional Juried Photgraphy Exhibition
The winning photos of the fourth regional photography competition are on display, presented by the Long Island Center of Photography. Judging was conducted by Bob Shamis, Curator of Prints & Photographs at the Museum of the City of New York. Through Nov. 10. African American Museum, 110 N. Franklin St., Hempstead. (718) 343-6797.
Rock On! Masterworks of Rock Photography
An exhibit of more than 50 images of Rock ‘n’ Roll musicians from the early days of Elvis Presley, Little Richard and Chuck Berry, through the classic period of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who and The Doors, to today’s hip-hop musicians Tupac Shakur and LL Cool J. These iconic images by rock’s master photographers reveal the extraordinary artistry that has created a compelling visual record of self-expression in the second half of the 20th century. This exhibition features photographs by Joel Brodsky, William Coupon, Bob Gruen, Art Kane, Jonathan Mannion, Mick Rock, Mark Seliger, Allan Tanenbaum, Alfred Wertheimer and others. Exhibit opens Sunday, Oct. 2, through Jan. 9. Heckscher Museum of Art, Main St. and Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250 or www.heckscher.org.
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., Hunington. (631) 351-3250 or www.heckscher.org.
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.
2D/3D: Paintings By Keith Mayerson, Sculpture By Kent Henrickson
This two-person exhibition features painter Keith Mayerson and sculptor Kent Henrickson. Through Jan. 9. Nassau County Museum of Art, Contemporary Gallery, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Small Works: Plein Air Paintings
An exhibit of oil paintings by San Francisco-based plein air painter Patrick Vennari. Through Sept. 30. Barnes Gallery, 2 Nassau Blvd., Garden City South. 538-4503.
Film Forum
See "500 Days of Summer" at Elmont Public Library's Film series, Friday, Oct. 1, 2:30 p.m.; also "Date Night," Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2 p.m. Elmont Public Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Author Visit
Meet Heather Brewer, author of the teen series "The Chronicles of Vladimir Todd," Saturday, Oct. 2, 4 p.m. Also the authors of "Images of America: The Five Towns" and "Images of America: Long Beach" visit, 11 a.m. Chapter One Books, 3185 Long Beach Rd., Oceanside. 764-5101 or www.chapteronebooks.net.
Famous Scientists Of The 17th & 18th Centuries
Learn about the scientific advances and discoveries that took place in both Europe and America, Sunday, Oct. 3, 1:30 p.m. Dr. Stephen J. Freedman, adjunct professor of chemistry at Adelphi and Hofstra Universities, demonstrates the experiments of renowned scientists including Sir Robert Boyle, Sir Issac Newton and Benjamin Franklin. Rock Hall Museum, 199 Broadway, Lawrence. 239-1157.
Book Talk
Meet author Millicent Vollono, Tuesday, Oct. 5, 7 p.m. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.

Theater/ Music

My Fair Lady
The classic musical, Thursday and Friday, Sept. 30-Oct. 1, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. Oct. 2, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 3, 2 and 7 p.m. $60. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
Cafe Time
Naomi & Joel present "East Side-West Side & All Around the World," Friday, Oct. 1, 12:30 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Hay Fever
Noel Coward’s stylish comedy, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 1-2, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 3, 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.
Key For Two
Comedy about a woman and two men, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 1-2, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 3, 2:30 p.m. $25, $23 seniors and students, $21 ages 12 and under. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Ring Of Fire
The life of Johnny Cash told through his songs, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 1-2, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 3, 3 p.m. $20. Merrick Theatre and Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Chopin At 200
Poetica Musica, Old Westbury Gardens artists-in-residence, perform the works of Chopin, Saturday, Oct. 2, 6:45 p.m. pre-concert talk, 8 p.m. concert, followed by dessert reception. $25, $20 seniors and students. Reservations required. Old Westbury Gardens Red Ballroom, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. 333-0048 or
www.oldwestburygardens.org.
Idina Menzel
The Tony Award-winning Broadway star performs with a full orchestra, Saturday, Oct. 2, 8 p.m. $100, $75, $45. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus, Rte. 25A, Brookville. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or
www.tillescenter.org.
Strawberry Fields
The Beatles tribute band performs, Saturday, Oct. 2, 8 p.m. Concert benefits The Susan Satriano Memorial Foundation. $25. Oceanside High School, 3160 Skillman Ave., Oceanside. 594-2336 or 603-5520.
Yid Vicious Klezmer Ensemble
An infectious combination of traditional secular Yiddish music with a twist, Saturday, Oct. 2, 8 p.m. $19, $17 seniors and students, $10 under 12. Hofstra University's Monroe Lecture Center Theater, California Ave., South Campus, Hempstead. 463-6644.
Arabesque Winds
The all-female woodwind quintet performs varied works, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2 p.m. Program includes works by Barber, Bozza, Ligeti,and more. Rockville Centre Public Library, 221 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. 766-625.

Family
The Princess And The Pea
The beloved tale, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2 p.m. Merrick Theatre and Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Autumn Leaves
Discover what makes leaves change color in autumn, Sunday, Oct. 3, 1-2 p.m. Walk the trails to examine different trees and their leaves. $5. Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center, 134 Cove Rd., Oyster Bay. 922-3200.
Donde Es La Fiesta?
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, Sunday, Oct. 3, noon-4 p.m. Explore crafts, music, food, and animals from Guatemala, Peru and Puerto Rico. Make unique versions of handicrafts. Free with museum admission Long Island Children's Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
El Louie Show
Louis Miranda returns to LICM to share stories from his Hispanic heritage through original music and rock 'n roll favorites, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2 p.m $4 with museum admission, $8 theatre only. Long Island Children's Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.

Notices

Singers Wanted
The United Choral Society is looking for singers. All voices are welcome. Rehearsals are held at Temple Beth El, located at the corner of Broadway and Locust Ave., in Cedarhurst. Ability to read music is a plus, but not required. Call 371-2820 for more information.