The Merrick Chorale begins this season’s rehearsals on Sept. 9. The Chorale is always open to new members, Rehearsals are held Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m., in the music room of Brookside School Community Center, Meadowbrook Rd., in North Merrick. The performance schedule includes participation in the annual Brotherhood Concert at Thanksgiving, a holiday concert in December and the classical concert in January. For information, contact 378-2285.
The Oceanside Chorale is looking for is looking for new members, especially tenors and basses. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings at 8 p.m., at the Merle Avenue School, between Oceanside and Long Beach Rds., in Oceanside. The next concert is Saturday, December 20, 8 p.m. Call Chorale President Frank at 764-2787 for more details.
Bel Canto Chorale, celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, seeks singers – lower voices are particularly encouraged to audition. The Chorale performs two major concerts each year in addition to a benefit concert and outside performances. All soloists are selected from within the membership. Rehearsals are Sunday evenings in Wantagh. Open houses will be held September 14 and 21. For further information, contact BelCantoChorale1@aol or call Karin Weibert at 541-0726.
Exhibits And More...
Cristina M. Artusa paintings showcases the recent works of Molloy College art graduate and art gallery assistant Cristina Artusa. Through Sept. 12. Molloy College, Kellenberg Hall, 1st Floor, Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 678-5000 ext. 6549.
Five Centuries of Art: Selections from the Permanent Collection is an exhibit that spans the breadth of Heckscher Museum's Permanent Collection of paintings.On display are Old Master works, landscapes by European and American artists, a small selection of portraits dating from the 17th through the 20th century, and more. Hechscher Museum of Art, Main St. and Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250.
The Presidents: 1993-2005 explores the 20th century presidencies of Franklin Delano Roosevelt through William Jefferson Clinton, with photographs, documents, and other conference mementos. Through Dec. 8. Hofstra University’s David Filderman Gallery (through Dec. 8) and the Rochelle and Irwin A. Lowenfeld Exhibition Hall (through Oct. 26), Donald E. Axinn Library, Hempstead. 463-5672 or www.hofstra.edu/museum.
Poor Boy to Rockefeller: Long Island Oysters and Oystermen examines the significant role the humble oyster has played in the lives of Long Islanders over the centuries. The exhibit uses historic objects to explore the biology, economics, geography and history of this natural resource and the industry that developed around it. The exhibit opens Sept. 17, through Sept. 2009. The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. (631) 367-3418 or www.cshwhalingmuseum.org.
Transitions In Pine And Paint is a solo exhibition of paintings by Azita Rahmanian. Opens Saturday, Sept. 13, with opening reception, 7-9 p.m. Through Nov. 1. Baha’i Center of Nassau County's Nine Doors Gallery, 11 West Jamaica Ave., Valley Stream.
TriCounty artists Of Long Island presents its 61st Annual Fall Membership Painting & Sculpture Exhibition. Through Sept. 26. Wisser Memorial Library, New York Institute of Technology, Northern Blvd., Old Westbury. 686-1158.
Visions ‘08 is an exhibit of photographs by the Photo Artists Network, a group of serious amateur photographers dedicated to the principle that “photography is art.†Through Oct. 31. The Barnes Gallery, Garden City. 538-4503.
White House Pets: Ambassadors at Large looks at the many ways in which animals have been part of White House history. It incorporates 50 historic and contemporary images and cartoons of White House animals through the years — from the magpie sent to Thomas Jefferson by the Lewis and Clark expedition, to George W. Bush’s Scottish terrier Barney, who starred in his own web-cam series. Through January 2009. The Old Orchard Museum, Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, 12 Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay. 922-4788 or www.nps.gov/sahi.
Theater And Music
Over The River And Through The Woods, Comedy about two sets of Italian-American grandparents and their grandson who wants to move cross-country, Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 11-13, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 14, 2 and 7 p.m. p.m. $60. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport.
(631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
A Bad Year For Tomatoes, Comedy about an actress who settles in an New England hamlet to write her autobiography, and the uninvited visitors who interrupt her, Friday and Saturday, 12-13, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 14, 3 p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Countermoves, Thriller about two middle-aged couples who go away to a rural cabin retreat, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 12-13, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 14, 2:30 p.m. $22, $20 seniors, $18 students, $14 under 16. BroadHollow Theatre Company Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst.
(631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Doubt, The Pulitzer Prize winning drama set against the backdrop of a Catholic school in 1964, which tells the story of a strong-minded woman faced with a difficult decision involving a colleague, opening Saturday, Sept. 13, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 14, 2:30 p.m. $25, $22 seniors,$28, $25 seniors, $14 ages 16 and under. BroadHollow Theatre, Elmont Public Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont.
(631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
The Fantasticks, The musical about a young boy and girl who fall madly in love, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 12-13, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 14, 3 p.m. $18, $14 seniors/students Fridays and Sundays. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick.
868-6400.
The Manhattan Transfer, The vocal group known for its elegant harmonies celebrates its 35th anniversary, Friday, Sept. 12, 7 and 9:30 p.m. $65, $49 members. Inter-Media Art Center, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (631) 549-ARTS or www.imactheater.org.
The Vagina Monologues, The groundbreaking, Obie-award winning play that introduces a divergent gathering of female voices, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 12-13, 9 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 14, 3 p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Margot Leverett And The Klezmer Mountain Boys, Klezmer clarinetist Margot Leverett joins forces with stars of klezmer and bluegrass to explore the shared musical spirit of two different types of music, Saturday, Sept. 13, 8:30 p.m. $18 in advance, $20 at door. The Jewish Community Center of West Hempstead, 711 Dogwood Ave., West Hempstead. 481-7448.
Family
Les Miserables, The legendary musical adapted for young audiences in a slightly abridged version, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 12-13, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 14, 2:30 p.m. $16 adults, seniors and students, $14 under 16. BroadHollow Theatre Company, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip.
(631) 581-2700.
Art From The Heart, View artwork of over 50 young artists at the annual student exhibition, opening Sunday, Sept. 14. Kids are welcome to come and create during the open studio at exhibit reception, 1-3 p.m. Through Oct. 31. Creative Art Space for Kids Foundation, 48-D Atlantic Ave., Lynbrook. 596-4278.
