Stepping Out

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Weekly calendar of exhibits, theater, music and more

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Ansel Adams: Sight and Feeling
An exhibition of Adams’ photographs that demonstrates how his intuitive and emotional response to the landscape resulted in powerful and enduring photographs. Through March 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Light Works: 100 Years of Photos

A survey of photography processes and subjects from 1873 to 2000, ranging from Eadweard Muybridge’s 19th-century photographic studies of animal locomotion to Richard Misrach’s contemporary chromogenic prints. Through March 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Mysteries of Bats
Tackapausha Museum and Preserve’s exhibit examines varied species of bats, featuring a live family of Egyptian Fruit Bats who fly and “hang out” in the museum’s nocturnal area. Other installations include displays about Long Island’s ecology and interactive activities. Tackapausha Museum and Preserve, Washington Ave. (between Merrick Rd. and Sunrise Hwy.), Seaford. 571-7443.
Norman Rockwell and Friends: American Illustrations from the Mort Künstler Collection
An overview of masters from the Golden Age of American Illustration: Edwin Austin Abbey, Howard Chandler Christy, Dean Cornwell, Charles Dana Gibson, Winslow Homer, J.C. Leyendecker, Maxfield Parrish, Howard Pyle, Norman Rockwell, and N.C. Wyeth, among others. Through March 5. Heckscher Museum of Art, Main St. and Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250 or www.heckscher.org.
Political Slant II: Editorial Cartoons
An original exhibition featuring works by Thomas Nast for historical context, along with works by award-winning editorial cartoonists Matt Davies, Walt Handelsman, Mike Keefe, Steve Kelley, and Signe Wilkinson. Through March 12. Hofstra University’s David Filderman Gallery, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672 or www.hofstra.edu/museum.
Afternoon Movie
See “Sully,” the dramatic portrayal of the heroic landing of a failing US Airways jet on the Hudson River in the winter of 2009, Friday, Jan. 6, 2:30 p.m.; also “Bridget Jones’s Baby,” the newest addition to the romantic comedy adventures of the world’s favorite singleton, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
At the Movies
See “Me Before You,” a romantic drama about a small town girl who forms an unlikely bond with a recently-paralyzed man she’s taking care of, Friday, Jan. 6, 2 p.m. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223-6228.
Film Screening
See the documentary “Stryker’s America: Photographing the Great Depression,” which tells the story of how Roy E. Stryker, a low-level federal bureaucrat, managed a massive New Deal project to document the Great Depression, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 6-7, 12, 1 and 3 p.m.; also Tuesday through Thursday, Jan. 10-12, 12, 1 and 3 p.m. Free with museum admission. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Heeeeere’s Johnny!
Examine Johnny Carson’s career, featuring vintage clips in a multimedia presentation, with Jack Schnur, Friday, Jan. 6, 12:30 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Movie Time
See “We’re No Angels,” the classic comedy about three escaped convicts, starring Humphrey Bogart, Friday, Jan. 6, 2 p.m.; also “Florence Foster Jenkins,” a dramedy based on the life of the New York heiress who dreamed of becoming an opera singer despite having a terrible singing voice, Monday, Jan. 9, 1:30 and 7 p.m. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
On Screen
See “Florence Foster Jenkins,” a dramedy based on the life of the New York heiress who dreamed of becoming an opera singer, despite her voice, Friday, Jan. 6, 2 p.m. Merrick Library, 2279 Merrick Rd., Merrick. 377-6112.
Sunday Matinee
See Sully,” the dramatic portrayal of the heroic landing of a failing US Airways jet on the Hudson River in 2009, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2 p.m. Bellmore Memorial Library, 2288 Bedford Ave., Bellmore. 785-2990.
Great Comics
Join film historian Philip Harwood to discuss the careers of Woody Allen, Mel Brooks and Neil Simon, the famous alumni of Sid Ceasar’s “Your Show of Shows,” Tuesday, Jan. 10, 1 p.m. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.
Film Time
See “The Meddler,” a comedy about an aging New York City widow who follows her daughter to Los Angeles in hopes of starting a new life, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2 p.m. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
Art Talk
Examine how women have inspired and motivated artists to create some of the world’s greatest masterpieces, in “Painted Lady: Muse or Mistress,” with art historian Louise Cella Caruso, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2 p.m. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
Movie Showing
Watch the classic 1937 screwball comedy “Nothing Sacred,” starring Carole Lombard, Fredric March and Charles Winninger, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2 p.m. Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. 488-3444.

Theater/Music

Christine Lavin and Don White
The singer-songwriters in concert, Friday, Jan. 6, 8:30 p.m. (open mic at 7:30 p.m.). $25. Garden Stage at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Central Nassau, 223 Stewart Ave.,Garden City. 248-8891 or www.gardenstage.com.
Sister Act
The feel-good musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film, Saturday, Jan. 7, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 8, 2:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2 p.m. $25, $23 seniors, $19 students, $15 youth 12 and under, $28 at door. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 775-4420 or www.broadhollow.org.
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Edward Albee’s acclaimed drama that examines the breakdown of the marriage of a middle-aged couple, Saturday, Jan. 7, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 8, 3 p.m. $22, $20 students and seniors Friday and Sunday. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Here’s to Broadway
Singer-actress Doreen Firestone in concert, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2 p.m. Program includes popular favorites and lesser known gems from the Great White Way. Rockville Centre Public Library, 221 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. 766-6257. Patrick Perone
The vocalist performs a tribute to Elvis Presley, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2 p.m. Tickets required. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
Michael Carbonaro
The versatile magician-actor, the star of truTV’s “The Carbonaro Effect,” takes his mind-bending show on the road, Thursday, Jan. 12, 8 p.m.: Sunday, Jan. 15, 6 p.m. $199.50, $99.50, $64.50 and $49.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.paramountny.com.
9 To 5 The Musical
Musical based on the popular 1980b movie about friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era, Saturday, Jan. 14, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 15, 2:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2 p.m. $23, $21 seniors, $19 students, $15 youth 12 and under; $28 at door. BroadHollow Theatre, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
The Wall Extravanganza
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd with The Wall Theatrical Extravaganza as the characters from the prodigious album come to life on stage, Saturday, Jan. 14, 8 p.m. $69.50, $49.50, $39.50, $29.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.

Family

Alice in Wonderland
Share Alice’s madcap adventures, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2 p.m. $12. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400 or www.merrick-theatre.com.
Beauty & the Beast Jr.
The classic story of Belle and the Beast based on the Broadway production and the acclaimed film, Saturday, Jan. 7, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 8, 2 p.m. $20. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
Peter Pan
Fly away to Neverland with Peter and the Darling kids in this adaptation of Disney’s beloved film, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 8, 12 p.m. $11, $13 at door. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Pinkalicious
Musical based on the popular book about Pinkalicious, who can’t stop eating pink cupcakes, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Saturday, Jan. 7, 11 a.m.; Sunday, Jan. 8, 12 p.m. $12. Performance is followed by a meet and greet with the cast. The Show Place at the Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. 599-6870 or www.plazatheatrical.com.
The Gizmo Guys
An interactive show with the comedy jugging duo, Sunday, Jan. 8, 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Tickets required. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
Traditional Torans
Learn about torans, handmade decorations traditionally placed above a home’s main door during the holidays as a sign of welcome in Indian culture, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2 p.m. Make a toran to take home. Free with museum admission. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Red Riding Hood
An innovative musical that presents an interactive version of the classic fairy tale, Tuesday through Friday, Jan. 10-13, 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. $9 with museum admission ($7 members), $12 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.