Exhibits and more...
Accelerate
A juried exhibition of emerging artists with disabilities. This mixed media show presents works by artists ages 16-25. Through Dec. 22. Nassau Community College's Firehouse Plaza Art Gallery, College Center Building, Garden City.
572-0619.
Acquired Riches: Highlights From The Hofstra University Museum Collection
Theater/ Music
The Sound Of Music
The Rodgers and Hammerstein classic, Thursday and Friday, Dec. 2-3, 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 5, 2 and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Dec. 8, 8 p.m. $60. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or
www.engemantheater.com.
Adelphi Dance Workshop
Adelphi dance students premiere original works never before seen on stage, Fridayday, Dec. 3, 2 and 7:30 p.m. $5. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, Garden City. 877-4000.
All About The Marriage Hearse
Comedy about a twenty something Catholic/Jewish Manhattan couple discussing marriage, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 3-4, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 5, 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.
Annie
The award-winning musical, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 3-4, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 5, 3 p.m. $20. Merrick Theatre and Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Art
Yasmina Rezza's stylish Tony Award-winning play, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 3-4, 8 p.m. $18, $16 seniors and students, $14 youths 12 and under. Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 226-8400 or www.studiotheatreli.com.
Joe Crookston
The singer/songwriter performs "Stomping Loud in Minor Keys & Story Stongs & Jamborees," Friday, Dec. 3, 8:30 p.m. $15 in advance, $17 at door. Garden Stage at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Central Nassau, 223 Stewart Ave., Garden City. 248-8855 or www.GardenStage.com.
The Normal Conquests: Part II, Living Together
Alan Ayckbourn's second installment of his trilogy continues the mad-cap adventures of Norman's seductions, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 3-4, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 5, 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.
Hofstra Wind Ensemble And Symphonic Band
Traditional and contemporary works for wind band, Saturday, Dec. 4, 8 p.m. $10, $8 seniors and students. Hofstra University's John Cranford Adams Playhouse, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-6644.
It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
A musical adaptation of "Miracle On 34th Street," Saturday, Dec. 4, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 5, 2:30 p.m. $18, $16 seniors and students, $14 youths 12 and under. BroadHollow Theatre, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700.
Red Horse
Lucy Kaplansky John Gorka and Eliza Gilkyson perform together, Saturday, Dec. 4, 8 p.m. $45 and $40. Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. 767-6444 or www.landmarkonmainstreet.org.
Singer-Songwriter Night
Varied singer-songwriters perform a benefit concert for hunger relief, Saturday, Dec. 4, 7 p.m. Musicians participating include Danny Langdon, Gretchen Witt, Jann Klose, and Kristin Diable. $10. K.J. Farrells, 242 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. 804-9925 or www.brownpapertickets.com.
Steve Adelson Stick-Tet Trio
The ensemble performs jazz, blues and pop, Saturday, Dec. 4, 9 p.m. No cover. George Martin's Grillfire, 152 W. Park Ave., Long Beach. 889-3366.
Tierney Sutton Band
The acclaimed jazz band in concert, with special guest Jonathan Schwartz, Saturday, Dec. 4, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. $40 and $30. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus, Rte. 25A, Brookville. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.
Frank Loesser Tribute
New York Cabaret presents fully choreographed excerpts from Loesser's shows, with commentary on his life, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2:30 p.m. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.
Home for the Holidays With Meritt and Moreau
The ever-popular Don Meritt and Annette Moreau perform favorite holiday tunes, combining music and comedy, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke, Elmont. 354-5280.
Long Island Flute Club
The 16-member ensemble performs festive classics, Sunday, Dec. 5, 1:30 p.m. $8, $5 senior and children. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. 338-0048 or www.oldwestburygardens.org.
Hofstra Choir and Hostra String Orchestra
The orchestra and choir combine for a seasonal concert, Tuesday, Dec. 7, 8 p.m. $10, $8 seniors and students. Hofstra University's John Cranford Adams Playhouse, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-6644.
Family
Breakfast With Santa
A holiday buffet with traditional breakfast favorites and special surprises, hosted by Mrs. Claus, Santa and his helpers, Saturday, Dec. 4, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; also Winter Wonderland family brunch, Sunday, Dec. 5, noon. Breakfast with Santa: $27.95 adult, $13.99 children. Winter Wonderland brunch: $64 adult, $32 children. Rein at Garden City Hotel, 45 Seventh St., Garden City. 747-3000.
Frosty The Snowman
Frosty and his friend Jenny try to save Chillsville from the Evil Pierpot's plan to melt all the snow, Saturday, Dec. 4, 11 a.m.; Sunday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m. $15. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
Holiday For Toys
Toys magically come to life, Saturday, after the toymaker closes shop, Dec. 4, 1 p.m. $10. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont.
(631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Meet The Artist Workshop
Meet Mandy Schonzeit and learn how she creates works of art on display at Long Island Children's Museum, Saturday, Dec. 4, 3 p.m. Create artwork using a family pet as inspiration. $3 with museum admission. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
The Toys Take Over Christmas
One special night toys come to life in this holiday tale, with audience participation, Saturday, and Sunday, Dec. 4-5, 1 p.m. $10. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. (516) 293-0674 or www.ArenaPlayers.org.
A Year With Frog & Toad
Arnold Lobel’s popular series of children’s books comes alive on stage, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2 p.m. Merrick Theatre and Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Pop Up Puppets
Make a one-of-a-kind puppet in a cup, Tuesday through Friday, Dec. 7-10, 2:30-4 p.m. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.