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.
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.
2009 DogCatemy Celebrity Gala
Well-behaved dogs and their owners are invited to North Shore Animal League’s annual gala, Thursday, Nov. 5, 6 p.m. Featured celebrities include Island Park’s Rescue Ink. View celebrity-made short films starring their pets, with awards presented for Best in Show, Best Tail-Waggin' Comedy, Best Musical, Best Dogumentary, and Best Pawformance. Proceeds benefit North Shore Animal League programs and services. Cipriani Wall Street, 55 Wall St., New York. To purchase tickets, visit AnimalLeague.org/Gala09 or 812-7209.

Theater/ Music

Rent
The award-winning groundbreaking rock musical set in the East Village, Thursday and Friday, Oct. 29-30, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 31, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 1, 2 p.m. $60. John W. Engeman Theater at Northport, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
All My Sons
Arthur Miller’s classic drama about the choices made in wartime, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 30-31, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 1, 2:30 p.m. $20. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Audience With Murder
The spine-tingling thriller full of unexpected twists, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 30-31, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 1, 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.
Frozen
Cutting-edge drama about about a mother coping with a missing child, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 30-31, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 1, 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.
The Women In Black
Thriller about a lawyer who believes he was cursed by a woman whose business affairs he handled early in his career, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 30-31, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 1, 2:30 p.m. $22 $20 seniors, $18 students, $14 ages 12 and under. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst
(631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
The Dinner Party
The Neil Simon comedy, recently on Broadway, presented by Lantern Theatre, Saturday, Oct. 31, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 1, 2 p.m. $15, $13 seniors and students Saturday. Congregation B’nai Israel, 91 N. Bayview Ave., Freeport. 221-4485.
Sweeney Todd
The award-winning musical about murderous barber, unjustly exiled, who returns to 19th century London seeking revenge, Saturday, Oct. 31, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 1, 2:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2 and 8 p.m. $28, $25 seniors, $18 students, $14 ages 12 and under. BroadHollow Theatre Company, BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hemptead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Avenue Q
The hit musical about life in New York City told by a cast of people and puppets, Sunday, Nov. 1, 7 p.m. $75, $60, $45. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus, Rte. 25A, Brookville. 299-3100 or (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.
Fiddler On The Roof
Celebrate tradition in the award-winning musical, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2 p.m. $20, $15 seniors and students. The Showplace at Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. 599-6870 orwww.plazatheatrical.com.

Family

Beauty & the Beast
The enchanting tale, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2 p.m. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Beauty And The Beast
Another version of the beloved story, Saturday, Oct. 31, 12 p.m. $15. John W. Engeman Theater at Northport, 250 Main St., Northport.
(631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
Dorothy & The Wizard Of Oz
Dorothy’s familiar journey to Oz comes alive in a musical audience participation play, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 1 p.m. $10. Arena Players, Second Stage Theater, 296 Rte.109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.ArenaPlayers.org.
1880 Halloween
Traditional Halloween activities enjoyed by families in the late 19th century, Saturday, Oct. 31, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage. 572-8400.
101 Dalmations
The beloved tale about those adorable dalmations escaping the clutches of Cruella De Vil, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2 p.m. $10. BroadHollow Theatre Company, 700 Hemptead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Chinese Chopsticks
Design a pair of chopsticks using specially printed paper, Tuesday through Friday, Nov. 3-8, 2:30-4 p.m. Then learn how to use them by practicing with picking up pretend food. Free with museum admission. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Snakes Sunday
See snakes demystified at a live snake demonstration, Sunday, Nov. 1, 1-2 p.m. Make a snake to take home. $3. Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center, 134 Cove Rd., Oyster Bay.
922-3200 or www.trsac@audubon.org.