Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more...

Acquired Riches: Highlights From The Hofstra University Museum Collection
This exhibition, celebrating Hofstra University's 75th anniversary, highlights the artists, genres, and cultures represented in the Hofstra University Museum collection. On view are paintings by Karel Appel, Edwin Dickinson, Conrad Felixmüller, Paul Gauguin, George Grosz, Johan Barthold Jongkind, and Joan Mitchell; works on paper by Jean Charlot, Arthur Bowen Davies, James Rosenquist, and Georges Rouault; photographs by Donna Ferrato, Ralph Gibson, Danny Lyon, August Sander and Andy Warhol; and works of art from Africa, China, Japan, Mexico and Oceania. Through Dec. 17. Hofstra University's Emily Lowe Gallery, Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672.
Displaced Persons Camps: Rebuilding Culture And Community In The Aftermath Of World War II
Albums, memories and reflections of former displaced persons are featured in this exhibit, written and curated by Lillian Gewirtzman and produced by Marilyn Rabetz. Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, 100 Crescent Beach Rd., Glen Cove. 571-8040 ext. 100 or www.holocaust-nassau.org.

“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.
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 exhibit features photographs by Joel Brodsky, William Coupon, Bob Gruen, Art Kane, Jonathan Mannion, Mick Rock, Mark Seliger, Allan Tanenbaum, Alfred Wertheimer, and others. 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., Huntington. (631) 351-3250 or www.heckscher.org.
2D/3D: Paintings By Keith Mayerson, Sculpture By Kent Henrickson
This two-person exhibit 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.
Quilt Sistahs
An exhibit of handcrafted quilts created by "Quilt Sistahs" Carolyn Alexander and Leona Louden. Meet the artists at a reception in their honor, Sunday, Oct. 17, 1 p.m. Through Oct. 31. Elmont Memorial Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke, Elmont. 354-5280.
Works Of Ellen Fisch
View a collection of photographs of Harlem in 2009 and 2010 taken by Ellen Fisch, presented by the Long Island Center of Photography. Through Dec. 30. African American Museum, 110 N. Franklin St., Hempstead. (718) 343-6797.
Film Forum
See "Killers" at Elmont Public Library's film series, Friday, Oct. 15, 2:30 p.m.; also "Solitary Man," Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2 p.m. Elmont Public Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Old Westbury Gardens Talk And Tour
Join Master Gardener Barbara Levine on a tour of colorful mums and fall berries, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2 p.m. Old Westbury Gardens,71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. 333-0048 or www.oldwestburygardens.org.
Book Review
Discuss "The Invisible Bridge" by Julie Orringer, a chronicle of a family's struggle to survive the horrors of war, with facilitator Edna Ritzenberg, Monday, Oct. 18, 1 p.m. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.
Irish Cultural Society Meeting
Storyteller Jim Hawkins discusses the fascinating life of Kerryman Eamon Kelly and dramatizes five of his stories, when the Irish Cultural Society meets, Tuesday, Oct. 19, 8 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Garden City Library, 60 Seventh St., Garden City.

Theater/ Music

My Fair Lady
The classic musical, Thursday and Friday, Oct. 14-15, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 16, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 17, 2 and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Oct. 20, 8 p.m. $60. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
The Bermuda Avenue Triangle
Renee Taylor and Joseph Bologna's outrageous comedy about the adventures of a Jewish widow and an Italian widow, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 15-16, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 17, 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.
Christine Ebersole
The award-winning actress/singer in concert, Friday, Oct. 15, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. $50 and $40. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus, Rte. 25A, Brookville. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com orwww.tillescenter.org.
Phantom
Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit's musical gives audiences a glimpse of the life of the man behind the iconic mask, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 15-16, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 17, 2:30 p.m. $18, $16 seniors/students, $14 ages 12 and under; all tickets at door, $20. BroadHollow Theatre Company, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Ring Of Fire
The life of Johnny Cash told through his songs, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 15-16, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 17, 3 p.m. $20. Merrick Theatre and Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
All My Sons
Drama based on a true story of a successful businessman who knowingly sold the goverment defective airplane parts during World War II, Saturday, Oct. 16, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 17, 2:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2 and 8 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.

Family

The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow
An innovative version of the beloved tale, with audience participation, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 16-17, 1 p.m. $10. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
The Little Mermaid
The beloved story about the adventurous little mermaid, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2 p.m. $25, $10. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700
or www.broadhollow.org.
The Princess And The Pea
The beloved tale, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2 p.m. Merrick Theatre and Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
A Year With Frog And Toad
Arnold Lobel’s popular series of children’s books comes alive on stage in the children’s musical, presented by Nassau Community College’s Department of Theatre and Dance.Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 16-17, 2 p.m. $7, $5 children under 12. Nassau Community College’s Mainstage Theatre, Garden City. 572-7676.