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Vladimir Fedoseyev

The Vienna Symphony Orchestra will be conducted by its music director and chief conductor,Vladimir Fedeoseyev. On the program are Schumann's Piano Concerto in A minor, Schubert's Symphony No. 9, and Wagner's Overture to Faust (The Great). Now celebrating its centennial year, the Symphony is Vienna's only full-time symphony orchestra and is widely regarded as one of world's greatest symphonic ensembles.Vladimir Fedoseyev has helped raise the profile of the Vienna Symphony Orchestra through touring initiatives and world premiere performances. Tilles Center. October 29. 7 P.M. Tickets: $68, $58, $42 (seniors $65, $55, $39). TillesCharge 299-3100 (Mon.-Sat., 1-6 P.M.)

'Here we go..into the wild blue yonder'

The United States Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants from Washington, D.C. will present a special free concert. Combining the best-of-the-best in musica talent and education within the US Air Force, the critically acclaimed US Air Force Band has toured throughout the world. The conductor has scheduled a wide variety of selections from opera and classical music to popular favorites including folk songs, jazz, and excerpts from musical theater. Tilles Center. Admission Free. October 19. 8 P.M. Tickets are available through mail order only. General seating will be on a first come, first served basis. Maximum of 4 tickets: Write Box Office: U.S. Air Force Concert, Tilles Center, Box 570, Greenvale, NY 11548-0570

Special Events

Talks and tours

Old Westbury Gardens presents its "Talks & Tours" on various aspects of gardening and the decorative arts. October 14. 2 P.M.: Ceilings, Moldings and Pediments with Master Gardener Barbara Frank. October 21. 2 P.M. "Minor Bulbs" with Master Gardeners Mary and Harry Van Allen. October 22. 2 P.M. "Ending the Season in the Garden" with Master Gardener Dan mahony. October 28. 2 P.M. "Neoclassical Themes in an 18th Century English Manor House" with docent Jane Wohlgemuth. Old Westbury Gardens. Garden Talks & Tours meet at the Beech Tree by the West Porch of Westbury House and are free with Garden admission: adults $8/children 6-12 $3. Seniors 62+ $6. House Talks & Tours meet at the front desk and are free with House & Gardens admission: adults $10, children $6, seniors $8. Parking free.

Ah, shucks!

Juried arts and crafts show, historic-boat exhibit, oyster eating and shucking contests, 5 k run, free shuttle bus,and wide variety of entertainment and music contests, are all part of Oyster Festival in central business district, Oyster Bay. October 14-15. 11 A.M. - 6 P.M. Fee: none.

Culture Kids

Circus, drums, marionettes and the world's most acclaimed dance and opera troupes are featured in Culture Kids, a lively six-part performance series. For children 5-8. Nassau County Museum of Art, Roslyn Harbor. 10 AM Saturday mornings. Begins November 4 through May 19. Tickets: Individual performances/$20. Full series: $105. Info/schedule: Michelle Schneider 484-9338.

Celebrating the humanities

Nassau County will celebrate State Humanities Month in October a with series of humanities-oriented events open to the public. The Majority of events are free while some require a modest admission charge. Schedule/Info: (212) 333-1212

How do they do that?

Ship-in-a-Bottle techniques employed by seamen who created model ships inside of bottles is the subject of a children's workshop. Children 6-12 will learn to create a simplified version of this maritime craft. October 22. 1 P.M. Whaling Museum, Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. Members: free. Non-members $5 (includes Museum admission). Reservations required: (631) 367-3418.

Theatre

Fantastic!

See New York's longest running musical: The Fantasticks performed by Hofstra's Department of Drama and Dance. West End Theatre/Hofstra Univ. October 13-22. Tickets $8, 7 for seniors and non-Hofstra students. For show times and info: 463-6644.

Sleep-tight

Love and labor disputes heat up the Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory in the classic musical comedy, The Pajama Game. Local direction by Denise V. Green. Cultural Arts Playhouse, 714 Old Bethpage Rd., Old Bethpage. Through October 14. Fridays: 8:30 P.M., Saturdays: 8 P.M., Sundays: 3 P.M. Tickets: $18/adults, $16/students, seniors.

When children come to life

"Pinocchio", now a heartwarming musical fantasy, is based on the classic children's tale and Gepetto's love for his naughty son. Fantasy Playhouse, Lynbrook. Saturdays &Sundays through October 29. 3:30 P.M. Tickets:$8. Reservations: 599-1982.

A comic threat

Husband and wife team Renee Taylor and Joe Bologna star in their new comedy "If You Ever Leave Me...I'm Going With You" which celebrates the husband and wife acting/writing partnership and three decade love affair. Westbury Music Fair. October 15. 3 P.M. Tickets: $32.50. (631) 888-9000.

MUSIC

Senior 'Pops'

The Senior "Pops" Orchestra of Long Island, under direction of Joseph Manso, will perform a free concert of light classics, Broadway show tunes and popular music. Hofstra University. Adams Playhouse. October 15. 2 P.M. Admission: free. Concert info: (631) 751-5425.

Kansas

Kansas redefines their definitive sound blending progressive and classical music with straight-ahead rock. Westbury Music Fair. October 13. 8 P.M. Tickets: $32.50. (631) 888-9000.

This magic moment

Known by his fans as "The Voice," Jay Black and The Americans will perform their most popular rock 'n' roll favorites: "Cara Mia," "This Magic Moment," "Come A Little Bit Closer," "Only In America," "She Cried," and "Some Enchanted Evening." Westbury Music Fair. October 14. Tickets: $35. (631) 888-9000.

The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber

The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber returns again to Long Island. Expect to hear his biggest hits from The Phantom of the Opera," "Cats," "Evita," Jesus Christ Superstar," "Starlight Express," "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," "Song and Dance," "Requiem," "Aspects of Love," "Sunset Boulevard," "Whistle Down The Wind," and more. Westbury Music Fair. October 12. 8 P.M. Tickets: $45. (631) 888-9000. Info: 334-0800.

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 January 14. Nassau County Museum of Art, Roslyn Harbor. Hours: Tues.-Sun. 11 A.M.-5 P.M. Admission: $/adults, $3 seniors, $2 children. Docent-led tours, 2 P.M. each day except Sun. Info: 484-9337.

Pollock to Wyeth

As a companion to the Hans Namuth: Portraits exhibition, museum shows works by many of the famed artists captured by Namuth's lens, among them Jackson Pollock, Isamu Noguchi, Roy Lichenstein, Willem deKooning and Andrew Wyeth. (Through October 29). Another exhibition 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 sometimes the serene pleasures of the city's leafy parks. (Through January 7).Heckscher Museum, Main Street (Rte 25A) and Prime Ave., Huntington. Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. Admission: suggested donation $3 adults/$1 children. Info: (631) 351-3250.

Faculty art

Multi-media exhibition of works by the NCC Art Faculty, features all aspects of art that is taught in the NCC art department. Community can attend free artists' reception October 25, 5 P.M. - 7 P.M. Through November 14. Nassau Community College/Firehouse Gallery. Mon.-Tues. 10 A.M.-4 P.M.; Wed.-Thurs. 11 A.M.-7 P.M.; Fri. 10 A.M.-2 P.M.; Sat. 12-5 P.M. Info: 572-7165.

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 December 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 is 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.

Looking forward

A special exhibition "Toward the New: American Abstract Artists" traces the history of the American Abstract Artists, a revolutionary group founded in 1936. The group's mission is to ensure that galleries and museums continue to display the work of American artists who create in the abstract style. In keeping with the mission, Hillwood Art Museum will present the most recent work of several current members through November 12. C.W. Post Campus. Open Mon.-Fri., 9:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. and until 7:30 P.M. on Tues.; Sat.-Sun. 11 A.M. - 3 P.M. Info: 299-4073 or www.liu.edu/museum.