Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more...

African American Dolls
A selection of African American dolls from the collection of Freeport artist April Marius are on view, commemorating Black History Month. Through April 17. Phillips House, 28 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 764-7459.
Donald Baechler
This large-scale installation by artist Donald Baechler is accompanied by several of his collaged paintings. Through May 8. Nassau County Museum of Art, Contemporary Gallery, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or

www.nassaumuseum.org.
Food For Thought
An exhibit of still life masterpieces that illustrate how food has changed throughout time, in commemoration of Earth Month. Artists represented include DaVinci, Caravaggio, Warhol, and Renoir, among others. Through April 30. Molloy College Art Gallery, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 678-5000.
Long Island’s Best: Young Artists at The Heckscher Museum
This juried exhibition, now in its 15th year, features approximately 80 works of art by students in grades 9 through 12 attending public and private schools throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Through May 1. Heckscher Museum of Art, Main St. and Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250 or www.heckscher.org.
Milton Avery & The End of Modernism
View works by the artist who brought the sketch to the status of a finished painting. The exhibit examines the contributions of Milton Avery as a significant figurative painter from the late 1920s through the early 1960s and places Avery’s work within a long history of modernist practice that recognizes the artist’s sketch as a finished work. Through May 8. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor.
484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
1930: Art in America
Drawing upon works from the Hofstra University Museum collection and loans from varied collections, this original exhibit provides a “snapshot” of the visual arts in America during the 1930s, in celebration of Hofstra’s 75th anniversary. Through May 27. Hofstra University’s David Filderman Gallery, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, Ninth Floor, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672.
Soweto Art: From The Collection Of Violet And Les Payne
An original exhibit that commemorates the 35th anniversary of the Soweto Uprising. Over 30 paintings and works on paper are on view from the collection of Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Les Payne, who covered South Africa during that time period. Artists of Soweto represented include David Mbele, Velaphi Mzimba, Hargreaves Ntukwana, and Winston Saoli. Through April 21. Hofstra University’s Emily Lowe Gallery, Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672.
Using The Lessons Of The Holocaust To Teach Tolerance
A new permanent exhibit. Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, 100 Crescent Beach Rd., Glen Cove. 571-8040 ext. 100 or
www.holocaustnassau.org.

Theater/ Music

Guys And Dolls
The classic musical comedy about a group of small time gamblers and the women in their lives, Thursday and Friday, April 14-15, 8 p.m.; Saturday, April, 16, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, April 17, 2 p.m. $60. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
Musical featuring the songs of Neil Sedaka, Friday and Saturday, April 15-16, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, April 17, 3 p.m. $20, $16 students and seniors Friday and Sunday. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Dinner With Friends
Donald Margulies drama about two married couples and how the breakup of one couple affects both marriages and friendships, Friday and Saturday, April 15-16, 8 p.m.; Sunday, April 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.
Jupiter String Quartet
Adelphi University’s ensemble-in-residence presents “The Evolution of Voice,” Friday, April 15, 7:30 p.m. The program pairs two Beethoven string quartets with two from Anton Webern. $20 and $15. Adelphi University’s Performing Arts Center, South Ave., Garden City. 877-4000.
The Madness That Is The Marx Brothers
Keith Crocker presents 16mm clips of the Marx Brothers’ classic comedy “Monkey Business,” along with an educational history of the trio, Friday, April 15, 12:30 p.m. Elmont Public Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
There’s A Burglar In My Bed
Comedy about a married couple who arrange trysts with the respective lovers on their 200 acre estate, Friday and Saturday, April 15-16, 8 p.m.; Sunday, April 17, 2:30 p.m. $20, $18 seniors, $16 students, $14 ages 12 and under. Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 226-8400 or www.studiotheatreli.com.
All Shook Up
Musical comedy, using Elvis songs, about a small town discovering rock ‘n roll, Saturday, April 16, 8 p.m.; Sunday, April 17, 2:30 p.m. $25, $23 seniors, $18 students, $14 youths 12 and under. All tickets $28 at door. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Second Stage Improv Comedy
The Second Stage Improv Comedy troupe performs routines with scripts, with audience input, Saturday, April 16, 10:30 p.m. $12. Reservations recommended. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or
www.arenaplayers.org.
St. Petersburg Philharmonic
The St. Petersburg Philharmonic, under direction of Maestro Yuri Temirkanov, in concert, Saturday, April 16, 8 p.m. Program includes the Russian Easter Overture of Rimsky-Korsakov, Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No. 1 and Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9 (from the New World). $100, $75, $45.Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus, Rte. 25A, Brookville.(800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.tillescenter.org.
Crooked Lines
The world premiere of a comedy described as “The Odd Couple meets The Addams Family,” by local playwright John Blenn, Sunday, April 17, 8 p.m. $12 in advance, $15 at door. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 783-8863.

Family

Dora The Explorer’s Pirate Adventure – Live!
Dora, Boots the Monkey and the rest of her friends embark on a treasure trip, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Saturday, April 16, 11 a.m.; Tuesday through Saturday, April 19-23, 11 a.m. $10. Performance is followed by a meet and greet with the cast. The Show Place, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. 599-6870 or www.plazatheatrical.com.
The Emperor’s New Clothes
A breezy musical adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson’s well-known tale, Saturday, April 16, 2 p.m. $10. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Rock And Roll Sleeping Beauty
A modern version of the beloved fairy tale, Saturday, April 16, 2 p.m. $10. Merrick Theatre and Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
The Tale Of The Frog Prince
An audience participation comedy based on the story of a lonely Frog Prince who lives in a swamp on a large kingly estate, Saturday and Sunday, April 16-17, 1 p.m. $10. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
Bread Hunt
Learn about the pre-Passover tradition of cleaning out the home of all bread products, Sunday, April 17, 1-3 p.m. Make a mini bread loaf model to hide at home, then search out the bread hidden in the LICM galleries. Free with museum admission. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Brady Rymer
Grammy-nominated musical artist Brady Rymer performs songs from his newest CD, “Love Me for Who I Am, Songs Celebrating Children of all Abilities,” Monday, April 18, 1 and 3 p.m.; Tuesday, April 19, 2 p.m. The songs include “Picky,” “Love Me for Who I Am” and “I Don’t Like Change.” $4 with museum admission, ($3 members), $8 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
The Cyberchase Challenge
Join Digit from the hit show, Cyberchase, to solve fun and creative math problems that will save Motherboard from Hacker’s virus, Wednesday, April 20, noon. Meet Digit and take a picture with him. Tickets required. Free with museum admission. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Johnny The K.
The musician presents his interactive family show, complete with his 12 string guitar and unique collection of costumed hats, Thursday, April 21, 11 am. Merrick Road Park Golf Course Clubhouse, Merrick Rd., Merrick.
292-9000, ext. 382.
Mr. Easter Bunny
Follow along as Billy and Betty try to convince their Dad, the Mayor of Easterville, that you’re never too old to believe in the magical Easter Bunny, Thursday, April 21, 2 p.m. 10. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700 or
www.broadhollow.org