Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more...

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.holocaust-nassau.org.
Village Art Club Meeting
Freelance illustrator and art teacher Bart DeCeglia demonstrates oil painting at the Village Art Club’s monthly meeting, Thursday, April 28, 7 p.m. Admission is free and is open to non-members. Rockville Centre Library, downstairs meeting room, 221 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre. 764-1950.

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 21-22, 8 p.m.; Saturday, April, 23, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, April 24, 2 p.m. $60. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
Liars And Lovers
The world premiere of Thomas Tafero’s drama about two college roommates and a past history that affects their lives, Friday and Saturday, April 22-23, 8:30 p.m. $20 Friday and Sunday, $25 Saturday. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
Not Now Darling
Ray Cooney and John Chapman’s hilarious farce that makes fun of attempted infidelity and the resulting misunderstandings, Friday and Saturday, April 22-23, 8 p.m. $20 Friday and Sunday, $25 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
Dramatic Reading
Actor David Houston gives a dramatic reading in radio style, accompanied by music and sound effects, of “Sag Harbor” by Colson Whitehead, Monday, April 25, 2 p.m. The program, part of “Long Island Reads,” incorporates account of the birth and growth of the fascinating village. Elmont Public Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
All Shook Up
Musical comedy, using Elvis songs, about a small town discovering rock ‘n roll, Wednesday, April 27, 2 and 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, April 29-30, 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 1, 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.
Doubt
The Pulitzer Prize-winning drama about a popular priest’s ambiguous relationship with a troubled black student, presented by Nassau Community College’s Theater and Dance Dept., Thursday through Saturday, April 28-30, 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 1, 3 p.m. $9, $7 seniors and students. Nassau Community College, Little Theatre, Garden City. 572-7676.
Gathering Time
The folk group with Malverne’s Stuart Markus, Glen Roethel and Hillary Foxsong perform old favorites and original compositions, Thursday, April 28, 7:30 p.m. Tickets required. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.

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, Thursday through Saturday, April 21-23, 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.
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.
Terrapin Puppet Theater’s “Boats”
A moving story of sailers Jof and Nic, life-long friends who met through bizarre circumstances involving a chicken, a deserted island and a sombrero, Friday, and Saturday, April 22-23, 2 p.m. For ages 5 and up. $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 Growing Tree
Commemorate Earth Month and Arbor Day by making trees “grow” using eco-friendly fabric scraps and recycled paper, Saturday, April 23, 2:30-4:30 p.m. All ages. Free with museum admission.Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Rock And Roll Sleeping Beauty
A modern version of the beloved fairy tale, Saturday, April 23, 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, April 23, 1 p.m. $10. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or
www.arenaplayers.org.
Tales Of Humor
The Brooklyn Film Festival’s kidsfilmfest presents “Tales of Humor,” Monday, April 25, 1 and 3 p.m. Watch as a gopher tries to get its meal from a farmer’s market in “Gopher Broke,” among other short films. For ages 3 and up. $4 with museum admission ($3 members), $8 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Teen Poetry Slam
Explore creativity and read poems by favorite poets, conducted by teacher Terry Lewis, Tuesday, April 26, 6:30 p.m. Participants are encouraged to bring at least three selections to read. Elmont Public Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.

Notices

Photo Competition
The Long Island Center of Photography is sponsoring its fifth annual photo competition. The competition is open to all photographers and includes all types of photography from traditional to new media. All photographers, amateur and professional, are invited to submit their most current work for consideration. Entries will be judged by R. Wayne Parsons, President of the Soho Photo Gallery in Manhattan and regular photography critic of the New York Photo Review. Winning photos will be exhibited at the African American Museum in Hempstead. Awards and prizes will be presented at an artist’s reception on Sept. 25. Among other prizes, the winning photographer will be offered a solo exhibit. For additional information and an entry form, visit www.longislandcenterofphotography.org.