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What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Weekly calendar of exhibits, theater, music and more

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A Feast for the Eyes
An exhibit that explores how food has inspired art. Through a wide variety of media, eclectic portrayals of food, restaurants, cafes, shops, parties, and table decorations are offered. Artists represented include William Merritt Chase, Andy Warhol, Audrey Flack, Henri Matisse, George Grosz, Red Grooms, Claes Oldenberg, Roy Lichtenstein and Cindy Sherman, among others. Through Nov. 6. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
“Impressions: The Artists’s Eye”

An exhibition of varied works, presented by the National League of American Pen Women’s All Cities Branch. Through Oct. 13. Frank and Gertrude Kaiser Gallery, Molloy College Public Square, Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 323-3196 or www.artgallery@molloy.edu.
Long Island Biennal
A juried exhibition featuring paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, and photographs by professional artists from Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Heckscher Museum of Art, Main St. and Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250 or www.heckscher.org.
Over the River: Transforming Long Island
An original exhibition that focuses on Long Island’s transformation over the decades, brought about by the construction of bridges, tunnels and roadways to New York City. Featured artists include Marilyn Bridges, Louis Lozowick, and Andy Warhol, as well as works on loan from private collectors and museums. Through Dec. 16. Hofstra University’s Emily Lowe Gallery, Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672 or www.hostra.edu/museum.
Afternoon Movie
See “Risen,” the epic Biblical story of the Resurrection, as told through the eyes of a Roman soldier, Friday, Sept. 23, 2:30 p.m.; also “Money Monster,” a thriller about a TV finance pundit taken hostage while on air, Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
At the Movies
See “Sullivan’s Travel’s,” Preston Sturges’s 1941 classic inside-Hollywood comedy, Friday, Sept. 23, 1:30 p.m.; also “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, Sunday, Sept. 25, 1:30 p.m.; “A Hologram for the King,” the comedy about failed American sales rep who looks to recoup his losses by traveling to Saudi Arabia and selling his company’s product to a wealthy monarch, Monday, Sept. 26, 1:30 and 7 p.m. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
Friday Flick
See “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot,” the biographical war comedy-drama recounting a journalist’s wartime experiences in Afghanistan, Friday, Sept. 23, 1 p.m. Henry Waldinger Memorial Library, 60 Verona Place, Valley Stream. 825-6422.
Friday Film
See “Race,” the biopic that charts Jesse Owen’s path to the 1936 Berlin Olympics, Friday, Sept. 23, 2 p.m. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223-6228.
Film Screening
See the documentary “Monet’s Palette,” a tour through Monet’s beloved Normandy, narrated by Meryl Streep, Saturday, Sept. 24, 3 p.m. Free with museum admission. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Rigoletto
A film screening of Verdi’s classic opera, filmed at the Paris National Opera, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2 p.m. $20. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. 877-4000 or www.aupac.adelphi.edu.
Monday Matinee
See “Elvis & Nixon,” a comedy-drama inspired by the 1970 meeting of the King of Rock ‘n Roll and President Richard Nixon, Monday, Sept. 26, 2 p.m. Malverne Public Library, 61 St. Thomas Place, Malverne. 599-0750.
Film Time
See “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot,” the biographical war comedy-drama recounting a journalist’s experiences in Afghanistan, Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2:30 p.m. Lynbrook Public Library, 56 Eldert St., Lynbrook. 599-8630.
Carol Burnett: Part II
Multi-media program that features clips of Carol Burnett’s many TV appearances, hosted by Jack Schnur, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2 p.m. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223-6228.
Literary Conversations
Phillip Lopate discusses his writing and his books, as part of Hofstra’s “Great Writers, Great Readings” series, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 7 p.m. Hofstra University’s Guthart Cultural Center Theater, Axinn Library, First Floor, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5669 or www.hofstra.edu.gwgr.
Film Showing
See “Concussion,” a thriller based the true story of forensic neuropathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu, who discovered football-related brain trauma in a pro player, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2 p.m. Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. 488-3444.

Theater/Music

1776
Musical based on the events surrounding the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Thursday and Friday, Sept. 22-23, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 24, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 25 2 p.m.; Wednesday, Sept. 28, 8 p.m. $76 and $71. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900.
D.L.Hughley
The popular standup comic on tour, Friday, Sept. 23, 8 p.m. $149.50, $99.50, $89.50, $69.50, $49.50 and $39.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
God of Carnage
Yasmina Reza’s award-winning drama involving two highly strung couples who meet for a ‘civil’ discussion about a playground fight between their sons, and the aftermath of that meeting, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 23-24, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 25, 3 p.m. $22, $20 students and seniors Friday and Sunday. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Latin Collection
A Latin music revue with multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Ceilia Tenconi, Friday, Sept. 23, 12:30 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Unnecessary Farce
The acclaimed screwball comedy, presented by the Wesley Players, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 23-2424, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 25, 3 p.m. $15. Wesley United Methodist Church, 619 Fenworth Blvd., Franklin Square. 775-6775.
Viva Verdi
The Allegro Singers perform arias and duets from Verdi’s famous operas, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
The rollicking musical farce, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2 p.m. $28, $20 seniors. The Showplace at the Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. 599-6870 or www.plaztheatrical.com.
Larson Legacy Concert
Sam Salmond and some of Broadway’s best present an afternoon of pop, rock and laughter, Sunday, Sept. 25, 3 p.m. $25. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. 877-4000 or www.aupac.adelphi.edu.
Pete Seeger’s America in Song
Dave Sear performs the best of Pete Seeger, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2 p.m. Rockville Centre Public Library, 221 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. 766-6257.
Songs of America
Jerome “City” Smth’s City Sounds ensemble in concert, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2 p.m. Program includes hits by Ray Charles, MIchael Jackson and Harry Belafonte. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Swingtime Big Band
The band performs “Autumn in New York,” Sunday, Sept. 25, 3 p.m. $30-35. Madison Theatre, Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 323-4444 or www.madisontheatreny.org.
TLC
The acclaimed R&B group in concert, with special guest En Vogue, Sunday, Sept. 25, 8 p.m. $125, $99.50, $79.50, $69.50, and $59.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
This Train is Bound for Glory
A musical revue illustrating how gospel has influenced American music, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2 p.m. West Hempstead Public Library, 500 Hempstead Ave., West Hempstead. 481-6591.
Twentieth Century Girl
Singer-songwiter Lois Morton performs a selection of songs that capture the essence of modern living, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2 p.m. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.

Family

Beauty and the Beast Jr.
The classic story of Belle and the Beast based on the Broadway production and the acclaimed film, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 24-25 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. $12 ($10 LICM members). Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 599-6870 or www. plazatheatrical.com.
Junie B. Jones
A musical adaptation of four of Barbara Park’s best-selling books, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2 p.m. $10. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Movie Fun
See “Disney’s Zootopia,” the animated buddy cop comedy mystery adventure, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2 p.m. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.