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.
Exhibits and more...
Feminine Image presents works by photographer Tina Barney, sculptor Donna Rosenthal and painter Aya Uekawa. The exhibit examines issues such as social acceptance, fashion, beauty, conformity, and individuality through clothing, jewelry and posture. Through Jan. 4. Nassau County Museum of Art, Contemporary Gallery, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9338 or www.nassaumuseum.com.
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 17th-210th century portraits, and more. Heckscher Museum of Art, Main St. and Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250.
Linda Stojak Paintings is a small retrospective of the noted Philadelphia-based artist’s works exploring her family tree. Through Oct. 30. Molloy College, Kellenberg Hall, 1st Floor, Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 678-5000
ext. 6549.
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.
Tiffany Lamps: Articles of Utility, Objects of Art includes approximately 45 major works and includes displays of how the glass and lamps were made. The objects and displays are from the world-renowned Neustadt Collection of Tiffany Glass, curated by Lindsay Parrott. An accompanying exhibition, Tiffany and the Gilded Age, shows Tiffany’s influence on the art styles of his time, emphasizing Art Nouveau as a decorative theme. The presentation includes furniture, ceramics and objets d’art, jewelry, and paintings by the avant-garde artists of the period – all presented in a typical room environment. Through Nov. 9. Nassau County Museum of Art, Main Galleries, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9338 or www.nassaumuseum.com.
Transitions In Pine And Paint is a solo exhibition of paintings by Azita Rahmanian. 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 18th Invitational Art & Sculpture Exhibition, featuring various invited artists and sculptors. Through Oct. 30. 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
Little Shop Of Horrors, The award-winning musical involving a flower shop assistant and a strange plant with a dastardly plan to take over the world, Thursday and Friday, Oct. 23-24, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 25, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 26, 2 p.m. $60. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
Molloy College Fall Film Fstival, The festival presents its second film, “Juno,” about a quick-witted pregnant 16 year-old, Thursday, Oct. 23, 5 p.m. Molloy College Lucille Hays Theater, Wilbur Arts Center, Rockville Centre. 678-5000 ext. 6272.
Blithe Spirit, Noel Coward’s classic farce about mysticism and the undying power of love, presented by A Small Company In America, ending this weekend, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24-25, 8 p.m $20 evenings, $18 matinees, $2 senior discount. New York Institute of Technology, Salten Hall, Northern Blvd., Old Westbury. 686-7894 or www.asmallcompany.org.
Don’t Dress For Dinner, Comedy involving a married man planning a weekend getaway with his mistress in a French farmhouse and plans that go awry, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24-25, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 26, 3 p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Evita, The Tony Award-winning musical, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24 and 25, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 26, 2:30 p.m. $28, $25 seniors, $14 ages 16 and under. BroadHollow Theatre, Elmont Public Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Footloose, Musical based on the 1984 hit film, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24-25, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 26, 2 p.m.$15, $12 seniors. Hofstra University’s John Cranford Adams Playhouse, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-6644.
The Pillowman, A dark comedy about a writer in a totalitarian state and the nature of good vs. evil, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24-25, 9 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 26, 3 p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Breaking Legs, A madcap comedy about the a playwright who finds himself getting funding for a new play from a Mafia family, opening Saturday, Oct. 25, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 26, 3 p.m. $20, $16 seniors/students Fridays and Sundays. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Chris Botti, The smooth jazz trumpeter performs with his band, at Tilles Center’s annual gal, Saturday, Oct. 25, 8:30 p.m. $118.50 and $58.50. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus, Rte. 25A, Brookville. (212) 307-4100 or (516) 299-3100 or www.ticketmaster.com.
The Foursome, Comedy about four college chums home for their 25th reunion, Saturday, Oct. 25, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 26, 2:30 p.m. $25, $23 seniors, $18 students, $14 under 16. BroadHollow Theatre Company Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst.
(631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Johnny Maestro And The Brooklyn Bridge, The vocalist performs at East Rockaway’s Octoberfest, Saturday, Oct. 25, 8 p.m. The Fishery parking lot, East Rockaway. 887-6321.
Thomas Yehudah Tirino, Peforms the works of Spanish and Latin American composers, presented by Freeport Community Concert Association, Saturday, Oct. 25, 8 p.m. $10. Freeport High School, 50. S. Brookside Ave., Freeport. 223-7659.
Family
Really Rosie, The exuberant young Rosie enlists the kids in her neighborhood to create a make-believe movie all about her, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2 and 4 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 26, 2 p.m. $7, $5 children. Nassau Community College, Little Theatre, Garden City. 572-7676.
The Halloween Cat Princess, A charming tale told with modern lessons, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 25-26, 1 p.m. $10. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Seussical Jr., Dr. Seuss’ beloved characters come to life in this condensed version of the family musical, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2 p.m. $10. BroadHollow Theatre, Elmont Public Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
World Dreaming, Learn about dream stories and rituals, from around the world, Sunday, Oct. 26, 3 p.m. Craft a Native American dream catcher to catch good dreams. Ages 5 and up. $3 with museum admission, $2 members, $6 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row., Garden City. 224-5800.
