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David Broza

Israeli folk-rock sensation David Broza will perform live at his fifth annual New York Winter Concert. This annual event has become a New York holiday tradition and proudly continues for one night only. Joining Mr.Broza on stage will be such musician friends as saxophonist Jay Beckenstein of Spyro Gyro, Brazilian percussionist Cyro Baptista, and bassist Francisco Cento. Town Hall, 123 43rd St., NYC. 8 P.M., Dec. 24. Tickets: $40, $35, $30, Ticketmaster: (212) 307-4100 or at Townhall box office.

Happy New Year!

The LI Philharmonic's 10th Anniversary New Year's Eve Gala Celebration has become an annual tradition for Long Islanders. This year's presentation "The Flip Side" is a one-of-a-kind evening featuring stars of stage and screen with unique cross-over programming. The orchestra, led by Joseph Church (The Lion King, Tommy) will be joined by Faith Prince (Spin City, The King and I, Guys and Dolls), David Garrison (Married with Children, Titanic, Torch Song Trilogy) and Samuel E. Wright (The Lion King, The Little Mermaid,Dinosaurs). 7:30 p.m. Dec. 31. Tilles Center. Tickets: $125/$100/$85/$75/$50, (631) 293-2222.

Special Events

Yultide of yesteryear...
"Candlelight Evenings" this year will feature a special exhibit highlighting the history of Christmas on LI. The ambience created by the flickering candlelight inside at least seven of the restored buildings should enchant. Popular 19th Century music and entertainment will also be highlighted. Old Bethpage Restoration, Old Bethpage. Open from 5 to 9:30 P.M. Dec. 23 & Dec. 26 through 30th. Admission: $6/adults, $4/children, 5-12. Info: 572-8400.
Holiday "Seats & Settings"
Savor some of your favorite things -- the gleam of fine china or sparkling crystal surrounded by flowers -- when viewing interior designers' vision of elegance in home entertaining s at "Seats & Settings through Dec. 17. Hempstead House, Sands Point Preserve. 10:30-4 P.M. Mon-Fri; 11:30 A.M. - 5 P.M. Sat, Sun. On-site parking. Admission: $15, $13 (seniors), $5. (children 10-16). Info: 671-1313 or 767-5677.
Bloomin' nights
The "Blooming Lights" celebration offers whimsical botanical and winter scenes with 46 illuminated sculptures and garden scenes. Outdoor tent exhibits large G-scale model trains. Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Fri.-Sun. 5-9 P.M. through Dec. 24/every night from Dec. 26-31.

Music

NJPAC Jubilation Choir
In a special holiday performance, The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) Ju bilation Choir makes its debut in "A Joyous Gospel Holiday." Appearing as soloists with the choir are acclaimed gospel singers Donnie McClurkin and Cissy Houston. The program will consist of contemporary and classic gospel hits. Tilles Center. 7 P.M. Dec. 17. Tickets: $35, $30, $25 (seniors $32, $27, $22). TillesCharge 299-3100.
Celebrate Christmas at Coe Hall
Join Friends of the Arts for Christmas at Coe Hall. The Aureole Trio's unique instrumental combination of flute, viola and harp promises a concert of elegant music amid the spendor of Coe Hall (which will be decorated for the holidays.) Trio's program includes Sonata in G minor (Bach), Sonata No. 2 (Debussy) and Pastorales de Noel (Jolivet). 2:30 P.M., Dec. 17. Planting Fields Arboretum, Oyster Bay. Tickets: $25. 922-0061.
And all that brass..
Known in concert, on television and from their recordings for a highly entertaining performance style and ecdlectic programming, The Canadian Brass presents familiar classics for the holidays season in two concerts. One hour 2 P.M. family performance celebrates Christmas and Chanukah and includes children's holiday favorites. 8 P.M. performance adds music from such notable composers as G. Gershwin. Tilles Center. Dec. 16. Call Tilles Center Box Office for ticket prices and info: 299-3100.
Musica Sacra performs "Messiah"
A holiday tradition continues with Musica Sacra's performance of Handel's "Messiah" including the beloved holiday favorite the "Hallelujah Chorus."Tilles Center. Dec. 15. Tickets: $45, $37, $30 (seniors, $42, $34, $27), 299-3100.
An Irish Christmas
Anthony Kearns, Ronan Tynan and Finbar Wright, also known as The Irish Tenors, will enchant as some of the world's best three-part harmony moves over the audience. The trio has been seen on WLIW's recent pledge drives and has received world-wide acclaim. Westbury Music Fair. 8 P.M. Dec. 14. Tickets: $50, (631) 888-9000.
A topsy-turvey Christmas Carol
The Gilbert & Sullivan Light Opera Co. of LI is reviving its popular seasonal specialty, A Gilbert & Sullivan Christmas Carol.St. James Methodist Church, St. James Pl., Lynbrook. 2:30 P.M., Dec. 17. Tickets at door: $10/adults; $8/children 121 years and under. Info: 485-1864.

Theater

A Nutcracker sweet
Lumiere Ballet presents a traditional full-length presentation of "The Nutcracker", 8 P.M. Dec. 15; 2 & 8 P.M. Dec. 16; 2 P.M. Dec. 17 and Dec. 20; 8 P.M. Dec. 22 and 2 & 8 P.M. Dec. 23. Centre Stage, Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ae., Rockville Centre. Tickets: $18/adults; $15/seniors +65; $12/children under 12.(631) 581-2700.
Really hungry for some R&B?
Hofstra's Gray Wig Theater presents "Little Shop of Horrors" at Monroe Lecture Center Theater, Jan. 5-21. Also special New Year's Eve performance at 9 P.M. on Dec. 31 that includes a sit-down buffet dinner, dessert, champagne, music and dancing. Proceeds from the run of show will benefit the university's scholarship fund. Performances are at 8 P.M. Fri, Sat. and 2 P.M. Sun. Tickets:" $22, $20/seniors. NY Eve gala: $85 per person. Info: 463-6644.
Children's theater
Through the magic of musical theater, favorite children's classic comes to life in American Family Theater's Valley Forge Dance's The Nutcracker on Dec. 28. Tickets: $12.50. Westbury Music Fair box office, and Tickmaster: (631) 888-9000.
A nose so bright
Celebrate the winter holidays with a classic tales for children and adults, "Rudolph." BroadhHollow Players at BroadHollow Teatre, 200 Stewart Ave. Bethpage. 2 P.M., Sat. Dec. 16, Dec. 23 & Dec. 30.Tickets: $8, (631) 581-2700.
Holiday favorites
The Toys That Missed Christmas-The Santa Show" is a new holiday musical. Children may sit on Santa's lap after the performance. Bring your camera for pictures with the Cast. 1 P.M. Dec. 16-18, 23, 24, 26, 27, 29 .4:30 P.M. Dec. 22. "Nine Candles for David" is an original Chanukah musical about the heroes and miracles behind the traditions of Chanukah, The Festival of Lights. 11 A.M. Dec. 16, 17, 23, 24, 26, 28, 29, 30. Fantasy Playhouse, 317 Mewrrick Rd., Lynbrook.Tickets: $8. 599-1982.
Favorite orphan
A favorite family musical, "Annie" is a great way to spend time with family. "Annie" is based on the Tribune Media Services Comic Strip, with book by Thomas Meehan, music by Charles Strouse, and lyrics by Martin Charmin. Cultural Arts Playhouse, 714 Old Bethpage Rd., Old Bethpage. Through January 13. 8:30 P.M. Fri; 8 P.M. Sat; 3 P.M. Sun. No performances on 12/24 & 12/31. Tickets: matinees/$15. All other performances: $18/adults and $16/children. Info: 694-3330.

Art

Dali and friends
Two Surrealism exhibitions "Dali: Works on Paper" and "Surrealism", offer rare opportunity to experience locally the works of the century's artistic masters of dreams and the unconscious. Through Jan. 14. Nassau County Museum of Art, Roslyn Harbor. Hours: 11 A.M.-5 P.M. Tues.-Sun. Admission: $4 adults, $3 seniors, $2 children. Docent-led tours, 2 P.M. each day except Sun. Info: 484-9337.
Pollock to Wyeth
Aaron Copland's New York shows the sharp contrasts of New York City as a sleepy seaport with the angular, soaring thrust of skyscrapers, the speed and complexity of the subway system and the sometimes serene pleasures of the city's leafy parks. (Through Jan. 7). Aaron Copland's America exhibition includes depictions of the composer by a diverse group of American artists and photographers, and an exploration of Copland's American spirit and its parallels in the visual arts the inclusion of works by artists such as Picasso, Chagall, Dali, O'Keefe, Benton, Weber, Wood and Hartley/ among others. (Through Jan. 21.) Heckscher Museum, Main St. (Rte 25A) and Prime Ave., Huntington. Hours: 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. Tues. - Fri. Admission: suggested donation $3 adults/$1 children. Info: (631) 351-3250.
Friends and colleagues
A special exhibition, Four Artists, Four Objects, Ten Years, features the artwork of four contemporary American female artists and their still-life paintings (through Dec. 15.) Showing the work of Janet Fish, Sondra Freckelton, Nancy Hagin and Harriet Shorr, four talented painters who are friends as well as colleagues. Emily Lowe Gallery. Hofstra University. Admission free. Hours: Tues.-Fri. 10 A.M. - 5 P.M.; Sat., Sun. 1 P.M. - 5 P.M. Closed on holiday weekends. Info: (516) 463-5672.