Arts And Entertainment

Exhibits and more...

Art In Nature
An exhibit of painting and photography by varied artists. Through Nov. 1. South Ocean Art Gallery, South Nassau Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 228 S. Ocean Ave., Freeport. 623-1204.
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.
Long Island Quilters Guild Exhibit
Quilts created by members of the Long Island Quilters Guild are on display, along with quilting demonstrations, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Quilts vary from figurative country to contemporary, mural to pillow-size. Through Oct. 30. 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.
Spring Bulbs Workshop
Learn howo to integrate bulbs into existing gardens with Old Westbury Gardens Director of Horticulture Maura Brush, Sunday, Oct. 18, noon. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. 333-0048 or www.oldwestburygardens.org.
50 Years Of Hofstra Radio 
The Hofstra Radio Alumni Association, with the School of Communications and WRHU (Radio Hofstra University), is hosting a celebration marking the 50th anniversary of Hofstra University’s radio station 88.7 FM, Friday through Sunday, Nov. 6-8. Varied activities are scheduled, including the Nov. 7 gala at the Huntington Hilton, where the HRAA, will induct a new Hofstra Radio Hall of Fame. Multi-media presentations on Nov. 7-8 highlight the role Hofstra radio played covering major world events. For further information, email wrhu.org@gmail.com or call 463-5109.

Theater/ Music

Rent
The award-winning groundbreaking rock musical set in the East Village, Thursday and Friday, Oct. 15-16, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 17, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 18, 2 p.m. $60. John W. Engeman Theater at Northport, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
Frozen
Cutting-edge drama about about a mother coping with a missing child, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16-17, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 18, 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.
My Fair Lady
The classic musical version of G. B. Shaw’s “Pygmalion,” Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16-17, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 18, 2:30 p.m. $20. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Murder By Misadventure
Thriller about two writers who have worked together for years and start to hate each other, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16-17, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 18, 2:30 p.m. $25, $22 seniors, $18 students, $14 ages 12 and under. BroadHollow Theatre Company, 700 Hemptead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
See How They Run
Comedy about the goings-on in an English vicarage, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16-17, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 18, 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.
Amstel Quartet
The saxophone quartet from Holland performs traditional and contemporary works, Saturday, Oct. 17, 8 p.m. $20. Freeport High School, 50 S. Brookside Ave.,Freeport. 223-7659.
Crazy For You
High energy musical comedy with classic Gershwin music, Saturday, Oct. 17, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 18, 2:30 p.m. $16, $15 seniors and students, $14 12 and under. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Bay Way Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip.
(631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Tom Wopat
The singer/actor opens “Cabaret at Club T,” Saturday, Oct. 17, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. $50 and $40. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus, Rte. 25A, Brookville. 299-3100 or (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.

Family

Story Theatre
Playlets based on fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm, Friday, Oct. 16, 7 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 17, 1 and 3 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 18, 3 p.m. $7, $5 children. Nassau Community College, 1 Education Dr., Garden City. 572-7676.
Alice In Wonderland
Join Alice’s madcap adventures in Wonderland, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2 p.m. $10. With Princess Tea Party following show, $22 (includes show admission). BroadHollow Theatre Company, Bay Way Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Beauty & the Beast
The enchanting tale, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2 p.m. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Beauty And The Beast
Another version of the beloved story, Saturday, Oct. 17, 12 p.m. $15. John W. Engeman Theater at Northport, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
The Birth Of Monkey King
A puppetry adaptation of the Chinese Folk Tale, presented by Chinese Theatre Works, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17-18, 1:30 p.m. Meet Monkey and follow along with him through his journey as he learns many valuable lessons. $4 with museum admission ($3 members), $8 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
101 Dalmations
The beloved tale about those adorable dalmations escaping the clutches of Cruella De Vil, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2 p.m. $10. BroadHollow Theatre Company, 700 Hemptead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
CASK Open Studio
Explore the creative process at an open studio, hosted by CASK, The Creative Art Space for Kids Foundation, Sunday, Oct. 18, 1-3 p.m. Ages 5 and up can work with paints and drawing materials, get an inside view of the art center and meet the staff of artists. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 48-D Atlantic Ave., Lynbrook. 
596-4728 or www.artclasses4kids.org.

Notices

Bel Canto Chorale
All voices, are needed. The chorale performs two major concerts each year in addition to a benefit concert. Sunday evening rehearsals are held
in Wantagh. Call 541-0726 or e-mail BelCantoChorale1@aol.com. for information.
Merrick Chorale
Merrick Chorale welcomes new members. Rehearsals are on Tuesday, 7:30-9:30 p.m., September through May, at the Brookside School Community Center, Meadowbrook Rd., North Merrick. For information, call 378-2285.
Gilbert & Sullivan Yiddish Light Opera Company
Gilbert & Sullivan Yiddish Light Opera Company of L.I., is casting lead roles and chorus for Der Yiddisher Mikado. Performances take place in October, November and December. The roles and the story are the same as the English version.  Knowledge of Yiddish is not required. Auditions are held Wednesdays in September and October, 7:30 p.m., at Chatterton Elementary School, Merrick. For more information, call Eleanor Wolff at 295-2598.