Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more...

Children’s Pleasures: American Celebrations of Childhood
Depictions of American childhood pleasures and pastimes from the early 19th century to the present are on display. The exhibit features approximately 50 works by 41 artists, dating from 1836 to 2008. Artists include Elizabeth Catlett, William Merritt Chase, Asher B. Durand, George Luks, Norman Rockwell, and Philemona Williamson, with works in a variety of media (paintings, prints, and sculpture). Through April 18. Hofstra University’s Emily Lowe Gallery, Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-4743.
Fernando Botero
This major exhibition showcases one of the most honored Latin American artists working today. Paintings, drawings and monumental sculpture that exemplify Botero’s most familiar themes are on view. Throughout, Botero’s characters are seen in their “Botero-esque” girth and grandeur. Through May 23. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or

www.nassaumuseum.org.
Five Centuries Of Art: Selections From The Permanent Collection
An exhibit that spans the breadth of Heckscher Museum’s Permanent Collection of paintings. On display are Old Masters, landscapes by European and American artists, a small selection of 17th-20th century portraits, and more. Heckscher Museum of Art, Main St. and Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250 or www.heckscher.org.
Immersion: Life/Water/Space
Video installation by filmmakers Aoife Nugent and Jeremy Leach in celebration of Earth Week. Through April 28. Molloy College Art Gallery, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 678-5000 ext. 6549.
Long Island’s Best: Young Artists at The Heckscher
A juried exhibition of works by art students in grades 9 through 12 from more than 50 public and private schools, now in its 14th year. Developed by The Heckscher Museum educators, working in partnership with art instructors from participating schools, this is the only program on Long Island that offers high school students the opportunity to exhibit their art in a professional museum. An opening reception and awards ceremony will be held Sunday, April 18, 3-5 p.m. Through May 2. Heckscher Museum of Art, Main St. and Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250 or www.heckscher.org.
Long Island Black Artists Association
An exhibit of over 40 paintings, drawings, watercolors, collages, mixed media, photographs, and sculptures. Molloy College Art Gallery at The Barnes Gallery, 2 Nassau Blvd., Garden City. 538-4503.
Metamorphosis: Rona Pondick
Rona Pondick blends traditional sculptural methods with the latest 3-D computer technology to produce powerful sculptural objects that morph human, animal and plant forms. Through May 23. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Miro/Dubuffet/Basquiat
Works by Joan Miró, Jean Dubuffet and Jean-Michel Basquiat are shown together for the first time. Primal symbols characterize their work in personalized types of graffiti that exist in a timeless, unidentifiable space. Through May 23. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or
www.nassaumuseum.org.
Sojourn To South Africa
Works of Long Island-based fine art photographer Phyllis Goodfriend are on view, presented by The Long Island Center of Photography. African American Museum, 110 N. Franklin St., Hempstead. 572-0730.
Something’s A Foot: Small Works From The Hofstra University Museum Collection
An exhibit of intimate, small-scale works from the Hofstra University Museum Collection. Mediums range from paint, pencil, wood, metal, and stone to ceramics. Hofstra University’s David Filderman Gallery, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672.
Birding Basics
Learn the basics of identifying birds by sight and sound, Saturday, April 17, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Bring binoculars. $4. Registration required. Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center, 134 Cove Rd., Oyster Bay. 922-3200.

Theater/ Music

The All Night Strut
A musical revue of the 1930s and 1940s, Friday and Saturday, April 16-17, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, April 18, 3 p.m. $20. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Intimate Apparel
Lyn Nottage’s award-winning play about an African-American seamstress who creates lingerie for the boudoirs and bordellos of 1905 New York, presented by Hofstra’s Dept. of Drama and Dance, Friday and Saturday, April 16-17, 8 p.m.; Sunday, April 18, 2 p.m.; Thursday, April 22, 2 p.m. $10, $8 seniors and students. Hofstra University’s Black Box Theater, New Academic Building, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-6644.
A Long Day’s Journey Into Night

Eugene O’Neill’s classic drama about family dysfunction, Friday and Saturday, April 16-17, 8 p.m.; Sunday, April 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.
Spring 2010 Dance Concert
Nassau Community College dance students perform original modern dance pieces, choreographed by Prof. Stanley Berke, Friday and Saturday, April 16-17, 8 p.m.; Sunday, April 18, 3 p.m. $9, $7 seniors and children under 18. Nassau Community College’s Mainstage Theatre, Garden City. 572-7676.
Broadway Dreams
Stars of Broadway’s musical theater recreate their memorable roles and share behind-the-scenes anecdotes, Saturday, April 17, 8 p.m. $50. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
Itzhak Perlman
The renowned violinist in concert, with pianist Rohan De Silva, Saturday, April 17, 8 p.m. $110, $80, $50. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus, Rte. 25A, Brookville. 299-3100 or (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.
Last Of The Red Hot Lovers
Neil Simon’s classic comedy about a middle aged man attempting to have affairs with three women in his mother’s apartment, Saturday, April 17, 8 p.m. Sunday, April 18, 2:30 p.m. $23, $21 seniors, $18 students, $14 ages 12 and under; $25 at door. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700.
C.W. Post Jazz Ensemble
C.W. Post’s Vocal Jazz Ensemble performs, Sunday, April 18, 2:30 p.m. Tickets required. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
Hofstra Jazz Ensemble.
An evening of traditional and contemporary music featuring student jazz compositions and arrangements for Big Band and Little Big Band, Sunday, April 18, 7 p.m. $10, $ 8 seniors and students. Hofstra University’s Monroe Lecture Center Theater, California Ave. South Campus, Hempstead. 463-6644.
“Mama’s Loshn Kugel”
A Yiddish musical revue with English supertitles, performed by the Folksbiene Theatre, Sunday, April 18, 3 p.m. $18, $12 children 10-16 years old; $23 at door. Bellmore Jewish Center, 2550 South Centre Ave., Bellmore. 221-2056.
The Revivals
Music of the ‘50s, Sunday, April 18, 2:30 p.m. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.
Sinatra Tribute
Jerry Cardone presents “Ol’ Brown Eyes Sings Ol’ Blue Eyes,” Sunday, April 18, 3 p.m. $15. Proceeds benefit MOMMA’S House. West Hempstead High School, 400 Nassau Blvd., West Hempstead. 781-8637 or www.mommashouse.org.
Spring Dance Concert
Hofstra Dance Program celebrates its 25th anniversary with new works by the program’s distinguished faculty, Thursday and Friday, April 22-23, 8 p.m.; Saturday, April 24, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, April 25, 2 p.m. $12, $10 seniors and students. Hofstra University’s John Cranford Adams Playhouse, South Campus, Hempstead.
463-6644.

Family

Aladdin
The beloved tale, Saturday, April 17, 2 p.m. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick.
868-6400.
Rumpelstiltskin
A new version of the fairy tale, Saturday and Sunday, April 17-18, 1 p.m. $10. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or
www.arenaplayers.org.
The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz
Join Dorothy and her loyal companions on their adventures, in this theatrical adaptation of the classic story, Saturday, April 17, noon and 3 p.m.; Sunday, April 18, 2 p.m. $6 with museum admission ($5 members), $10 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
The Wizard Of Oz
Follow Dorothy and friends as they venture to Emerald City, Saturday, April 17, 2 p.m. $10. Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst.
(631) 226-8400 or www.studiotheatreli.com.

Notices
Craft Vendors Needed
The Mill Neck Family of Organizations seeks vendors of handmade items for its Annual Fall Harvest Festival, held on Columbus Day Weekend, Oct. 9-10. A favorite tradition on Long Island, visitors enjoy the Fall Harvest Festival for its crafts, apples, pumpkins, pies, and other treats. Country crafts, including handmade items and holiday gifts, are one of the Festival’s main features. Vendors are assigned an outdoor space (10’x10’), with a table and two chairs. A non-refundable fee of $300 will be due once vendors are selected. The application deadline is June 25. For more information, or for an application, call Roberta Baade, 922-4100, ext. 220.

Photo Competition
The Long Island Center of Photography is sponsoring its fourth annual photo competition. All photographers, amateur and professional, are invited to submit their most current work for consideration. All types of photography, from traditional to new media, are accepted. The submission deadline is June 30. Entries will be judged by Bob Shamis,
distinguished photographer, consultant, and past curator of Prints and Photographs for the Museum of the City of New York. 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. 12. For additional information and an entry form, visit www.longislandcenterofphotography.org