Exhibits and more...
Currents
An exhibit highlighting three exciting artists working today: Jessica Jackson Hutchins, Benjamin Edwards and Tom Sanford. All three artists have been shown widely in group and solo exhibitions here and abroad. Hutchins’ sculptural work was seen in the 2010 Whitney Biennial. Benjamin Edwards reflects contemporary society in hallucinatory and visionary landscapes. Tom Sanford paints vibrant representations of pop objects and celebrities. Through Sept. 12. Nassau County Museum of Art, Contemporary Gallery, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Defying The Devil: Christian Clergy Who Saved Jews From The Holocaust
Photographs, artifacts and video relate the events of the Holocaust. Through Sept. 30. Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, 100 Crescent Beach Rd., Glen Cove. 571-8040 ext. 100 or www.holocaust-nassau.org.
Theater/ Music
Damn Yankees
The classic musical comedy centered around our national pastime, Thursday and Friday, July 8-9, 8 p.m.; Saturday, July 10, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 11, 2 p.m. $60. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
Good Rats
Long Island’s legendary band performs classic rock, Thursday, July 8, 8 p.m. Speno Park, East Meadow. 292-9000 ext. 382.
Desert Highway
The Eagles tribute band performs renditions of Eagles classics, Friday, July 9, 7:30 p.m. Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or Special Events Line at 572-0223.
Gathering Time
Popular folk music of the Woodstock era, Friday, July 9, 8 p.m. Echo Park, West Hempstead. 292-9000 ext. 382.
Happy Birthday, Brigit!
Identities, plots, counterplots, and bedrooms are changed with increasing confusion in this dramatic comedy, Friday and Saturday, July 9-10, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, July 11, 3 p.m. $20 Friday and Sunday, $25 Saturday. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.ArenaPlayers.org.
Maids Of Honor
Comedy about a television talk show host about to get married, her sisters and the groom-to-be who is about to be indicted for insider trading, Friday and Saturday, July 9-10, 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 11, 2:30 p.m. $18, $16 seniors and students, $14 ages 12 and under. Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 226-8400 or www.studiotheatreli.com.
Menopause The Musical
The off-Broadway musical about the ups and downs of four women through a collection of re-lyricized baby boomer songs, Thursday and Friday, July 8-9, 8 p.m.; Saturday, July 10, 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday, July 11, 2 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, July 13-14, 8 p.m. $47.50. Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. 717-3900 or www.menopauselongisland.com.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Shakespeare’s enchanting romantic comedy, Friday, July 9, 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 11, 7 p.m. $15. Arena Players, Vanderbilt Mansion at the Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra
The Pops Orchestra performs the best in popular and light classical music, Friday, July 9, 8 p.m. Vocalists Jack and Ann Cassin present favorite Broadway selections. Greis Park, Horton Ave., Lynbrook. 565-0646.
Seven Brides For Seven Brothers
The lively stage version of the classic MGM film, Friday and Saturday, July 9-10, 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 11, 2:30 p.m.; Wednesday, July 14, 2 p.m. $18, $16 seniors/students, $14 ages 12 and under. BroadHollow Theatre Company, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
You Know I Can’t Hear You When The Water’s Running
Comedic series of four one-act plays, Friday and Saturday, July 9-10, 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 11, 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.
Comedy Night
The Second Stage Comdy Improv troupe performs routines without scripts, with audience input, Saturday, July 10, 10:30 p.m. $12. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.ArenaPlayers.org.
Tony Ferrari’s Chaperones
A salute to the ‘50s and ‘60s, Saturday, July 10, 7:30 p.m. With post-concert fireworks. Baldwin Park, Baldwin.
292-9000 ext. 382.
Polish American Night
A program of music and dance, Sunday, July 11, 7:30 p.m. Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or Special Events Line at 572-0223.
Bangladeshi American Night
An international program of music and dance, Monday, July 12, 7:30 p.m. Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or Special Events Line at 572-0223.
Picnic Pops
The Harlem Renaissance Band performs swinging tunes, Wednesday, July 14, 7 p.m.; dance lesson at 6:30 p.m. $10, $18 seniors. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury, Rd. 333-0048 or www.oldwestburygardens.org.
Family
On The Other Hand Art Workshop
Examine Willem de Kooning and his influence on the abstract expressionism movement, Monday, July 12, 11 a.m. (ages 3-6) and 1 p.m. (ages 7-12). Learn about his life and works and mold a clay sculpture using de Kooning’s technique. $3 with museum admission. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Wampum Workshop
Learn about the currency used between Dutch colonists and Native Americans, Tuesday, July 13, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Make wampum jewelry out of clay. For ages 5-9. Registration required. $15. Rock Hall Museum, 199 Broadway, Lawrence. 239-1157.
Notices
The Gilbert & Sullivan Yiddish Light Opera Company
The troupe seeks new performers – male and female, leads and chorus. Presentations combine a love for the Yiddish language and for Gilbert & Sullivan. An understanding of Yiddish is not required. The group meets once a week (Wednesdays), 7:30-10 p.m., at the Chatterton Elementary School on Merrick Ave., Merrick. For information, call Elaine Lerner, 483-0464, or Marty Geller (631) 439-2913, or www.gsyiddish.com.
Plaza Theatrical’s Performing Arts Academy
Plaza Theatrial Productions’ Performing Arts Academy seeks young performers (grades 4-8) for its summer youth production of Grease. Also, teen dancers /performers are needed (grades 9-12) for the summer youth production of Cabaret. Call 599-6870 for information.