Performances/On Stage
Matilda
The inspiring story of an extraordinary girl comes to life on stage, based on Roald Dahl’s beloved novel, Thursday and Friday, Dec. 19-20, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 21, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 22, 2 and 7 p.m.; Tuesday, Dec. 24, 3 p.m. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
A Christmas Carol
An interactive version of the beloved holiday tale, involving puppetry, adapted by playwright-director Christopher Parks of Experiential Theater Company, Thursday, Dec. 19, 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 20, 7 p.m.; Monday, Dec. 23, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Tuesday, Dec. 24, 11:30 a.m.; Thursday, Dec. 26, 2 p.m.; Friday through Sunday, Dec. 27-29, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www. licm.org.
Elf Jr.
The modern-day holiday classic, based on the popular film, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2 p.m. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400 or www.merrick-theatre.com.
A Christmas Carol
A 60-minute version of the holiday tradition, based on Charles Dicken’s classic novel, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Saturday, Dec. 21, 11 a.m.; Sunday, Dec. 22, 12 p.m. The Show Place at the Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. 599-6870 or
www.plazatheatrical.com.
Winter Wonderland Globes
Create a snowy winter globe to admire all year long, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2 p.m. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www. licm.org.
Cocoa and Crafts
Visit the museum for fun crafts featuring pine cone critters, bird-feeders, and more, along with hot cocoa, Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 26-28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Garvies Point Museum and Preserve, 50 Barry Dr., Glen Cove. 571-8010 or www.garviespointmuseum.com.
Movie Fun
See “The Grinch,” the latest versiom of Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2 p.m. Rockville Centre Public Library, 221 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. 766-6257.
Museums/ Galleries and more...
Locally Sourced: Collecting
Long Island Artists
An exhibition that kicks off the Heckscher’s year-long centennial celebration, underscoring the museum’s commitment to preserving and presenting the stories of Long Island’s art through ther permanent collection. It brings together painting, sculpture, photography, and works on paper by dozens of artists to explore the themes of place, dialogue among artists, and landscape, with particular attention to the achievements of women artists of Long Island.Through March 15. Heckscher Museum of Art, Main St. and Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250 or www.heckscher.org
Other People’s Parties
An original exhibition that investigates the human impulse to capture party moments through photography and our desire to live vicariously through images of others. Artists on view include Henri Cartier-Bresson, Larry Fink, Danny Lyon, Mary Ellen Mark, and Andy Warhol. Through March 13. Hofstra University’s David Filderman Gallery, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, Ninth Floor, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672 or www.hostra.edu.
Picture This! The Art of Children’s Books
A celebration of children’s book illustration guest curated by author/illustrators Tim Miller and Isabel Roxas. Works on view include illustrations by Sophie Blackall, Eric Carle, Catia Chien, Victoria Cossack, Mike Curato, C.G. Esperanza, Brian Floca, Gilbert Ford, Stephanie Graegin, Jen Hill, Ezra Jack Keats, Aram Kim, Colleen Kong-Savage, Leo Lionni, Tim Miller, Oge Mora, Il Sung Na, John Parra, Isabel Roxas, Cecilia Ruiz, Maurice Sendak, and more. Through Jan. 12. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor. 484-9338 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Film Time
See “Breakthrough,” the faith-based drama based on the true story of one mother’s unfaltering love in the face of impossible odds, Friday, Dec. 20, 2 p.m. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223-6228.
Friday Flick
See “Captain Marvel,” the superhero adventure that follows the journey of Carol Danvers as she becomes one of the universe’s most powerful heroes, Friday, Dec. 20, 1 p.m. Henry Waldinger Memorial Library, 60 Verona Place, Valley Stream. 825-6422.
On Screen
See “When Harry Met Sally,” Rob Reiner and Nora Ephron’s beloved romantic comedy, Friday. Dec. 20,1 p.m. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
Christmas at Westbury House
Old Westbury Gardens annual holiday celebration, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 21-22, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. With decorated period rooms, visit from Santa, crafts, holiday marketplace, refreshments and more. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. 333-0048 or www.oldwestbury.org.
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