Goodnight wishes in the 'great green room'

Family Fun

‘Goodnight Moon’
Margaret Wise Brown’s classic “Goodnight Moon” is vibrantly recreated on stage with fanciful song, dance and puppetry. Chad Henry’s musical adaptation brings to life this long poem of goodnight wishes set in Bunny’s great green room as he is going to bed. Upbeat and charming songs, accompanied by a pianist, and innovative puppetry give life to the various objects in the bunny’s room. Watch as the red balloon floats around the room and the cow jumps over the moon. All ages will delight seeing this production of the sweet story of the little restless Bunny and the magical things he experiences as he attempts to go to sleep.
Thursday and Friday, Nov. 3-4, 10 a.m. and noon; Saturday, Nov. 5, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. $9 ($7 members); $12 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5802 or www.licm.org.

Matthew Morrison
The “Finding Neverland” star Matthew Morrison headlines Molloy College’s Annual Gala, an “Evening of Entertainment.” Morrison, a consummate entertainer, with a magnetic stage presence and a stellar voice to match, has come a long way from his “Glee” days. He is joined by the South Shore Symphony, under the baton of guest conductor Aaron Gandy. Besides raising funds to support the college and scholarships, the event will pay tribute to distinguished people and organizations who support Molloy College and the community.
Friday, Nov. 4, 9 p.m. A dinner reception takes place prior to the performance, at 7 p.m., with a cordial, coffee and dessert bar following the concert. $100-$500. Madison Theatre, Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. (516) 323-4444 or www.madisontheatreny.org.

Stepping Back in Time

Election of 1848
If you are fed up with this year’s election, then cast your vote for candidates of another era. Journey back to 1848 for a historical electoral experience. Both of the major parties had hoped to avoid the slavery issue’s divisiveness. Since President Polk refused to consider a second term, the Democrats turned to Lewis Cass of Michigan, a rather colorless party loyalist. Cass advocated “popular sovereignty” on the slavery issue, meaning that each territory should decide the question for itself — a stance that pleased neither side. The Whigs nominated Zachary Taylor, hero of the Battle of Buena Vista, whose earlier military blunders had been forgotten. Taylor had no political experience and had never voted.
The election picture was clouded by the presence of two other parties. The Liberty Party, which had run with some success on an anti-slavery platform in 1844, tried again in 1848, but lost its issue to a stronger challenger. The Free-Soil Party nominated former president Martin Van Buren, who garnered nearly 300,000 votes —more than enough to deny victory to Cass and the Democrats. Cast your vote and hear speeches, participate in rallies and the victory celebration.
Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 5-6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $10 adults; $7 children 5-12 and seniors. 1303 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage. (516) 572-8401.