North Shore Symphony Orchestra seeks young musicians to enter its 2009 Young Artists Award Competition. All Nassau and Suffolk high school students in the class of 2009 and 2010 are eligible to enter. To qualify for the NSSO Competition, students must play an orchestral instrument and enter with a standard concerto. Contestants must audition with the entire concerto, and an accompanist is required. The winner will receive a cash prize of $200 and have an opportunity to be a soloist with the North Shore Symphony Orchestra in concert on Saturday, June 13, 2009. Auditions take place Sunday afternoon, Mar. 22, 2009, at Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School. Applications and further information can be downloaded from the NSSO website at www.northshoresymphonyorch.org.
Exhibits And More...
Feminine Image presents works by photographer Tina Barney, sculptor Donna Rosenthal and painter Aya Uekawa. The exhibit examines social acceptance, fashion, beauty, conformity, and individuality through clothing, jewelry and posture. Through Jan. 4, 2009. 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.
Political Winter Redux examines the nature of political art. The artists featured have a unique ability to tap into the collective unconscious of our world and express it in the most definite terms. Through Dec. 23. Molloy College Art Gallery, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre.
Portrait and Landscape Show explores how portrait can reflect the land and culture of that person, and conversely, a landscape can portray a presence of a people, and can even symbolize an artist’s self-portrait. The five artists represented are photographer Susan Tax (featuring A Las Vegas Junkyard); Behrooz Shahidi (portrayals that mesh portrait with landscape); Denise Lord-Pettas’s interpretive work; photographer Carol Colby Tanenbaum (photographs of Tibet); and Gary Heise (watercolor landscapes inspired a trip to California’s Yosemite National Park). Through Jan. 17, 2009. Nine Doors Gallery, The Bahá’í Center of Nassau County, 11 West Jamaica Ave., Valley Stream. (845) 323-6916 or DeniCait@aol.com.
Sacred to the Memory: Photographs by Robert Reinhardt explores the “sacred ground” in cemeteries of Scotland, where each site encompasses a unique slice of history, culture, religion, art and architecture. Through Feb. 6, 2009. Hofstra University’s Rochelle and Irwin A. Lowenfeld Conference and Exhibition Hall, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, 10th floor, Hempstead. 463-5672 or www.hofstra.edu/museum.
Tiffany Lamps: Articles of Utility, Objects of Art includes approximately 45 major works from the world-renowned Neustadt Collection of Tiffany Glass. 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 Jan. 4, 2009. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9338 or www.nassaumuseum.com.
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
Murderers, Three tales of intrigue, murder and mirth set in a Florida retirement village, Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 18-20, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 21, 3 p.m. $9, $7 students. Nassau Community College Mainstage Theatre, Garden City. 572-7676.
Oliver, The charming musical based on the Charles Dickens tale, Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 18-20, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 21, 2 and 7 p.m. $60. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens’ classic holiday tale, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 19-20, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 21, 3 p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Christmas Belles, A church Christmas pageant spins out of control with three squabbling sisters, Friday and Saturday, Dec 19-20, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 21, 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.
Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, The musical parable of a boy blessed with prophetic dreams, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 19-20, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 21, 3 p.m. $20, $16 seniors/students Fridays and Sundays. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
The Lion In Winter, The classic historical comedy King Henry II’s succession plans, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 19-20, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 21, 3 p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Annie, The beloved musical about the comic strip heroine, Saturday, Dec. 20, 4 and 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, 2 p.m. $28, $25 seniors, $18 students, $14 ages 16 and under. BroadHollow Theatre, Elmont Public Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700.
Oceanside Chorale, Holiday concert featuring seasonal classics, Saturday, Dec. 20, 8 p.m. Program includes “We Need a Little Christmas,” “Welcome Hanukah,” Hanukah medley, South Pacific medley, Christmas carols, and more $8 advance purchase, $10 at door, under 12 free. Fulton Avenue School, 3252 Fulton Ave., Oceanside.
764-2787.
Oklahoma, The beloved classic, presented by Temple B’nai Torah Junior Players, Saturday, Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 21, 3 p.m. $18, $15 seniors and children. Temple B’nai Torah, 2900 Jerusalem Ave., Wantagh. (631) 586-1642.
Family
Beauty And The Beast’s Magical Christmas, Share holiday joys with Belle and the Beast, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 20-21, 1 p.m. $10. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
A Christmas Carol, The classic tale, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Saturday, Dec. 20, 11 a.m. Performance followed by meet-and-greet with the cast. $10, includes popcorn and soda. The Show Place, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. 599-6870 or www.plazatheatrical.com.
Madeline’s Christmas, The beloved French schoolgirl in a holiday tale, Saturday, Dec. 20, 1 p.m. $10. BroadHollow Theatre, Elmont Public Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont.
(631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Yosi & The Superdads Rockin’ Hanukkah, Celebrate the holiday season with Yosi & The Superdads, Tuesday, Dec. 23, 1 and 3 p.m. Sing-along with traditional songs for the Festival of Lights and Christmas, as well as Yosi’s original music. $5 with museum admission ($3 members), $10 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row., Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Bubblemania: Comedy With A Drip, A unique soapy spectacular featuring actor/entertainer Seth Bloom, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2-3 p.m. The show combines artistic skills, comedy, quick wit, music, and the unbelievable qualities of liquid spheres – from intricate bubble sculptures to encasing people inside giant bubbles. $8 ($1 additional at door). Friedberg JCC, 15 Neil Court, Oceanside.
766-4341 ext. 114.
