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.
The Greatest of All Time: Muhammad Ali is an exhibit of photographs that capture Ali’s life, boxing career and humanitarian work. Photographers include Annie Leibovitz, Gordon Parks, Steve Schapiro, and Thomas Hoepker, among others. Through Dec. 2. Hofstra University Museum, Emily Lowe Gallery, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672.
Political Winter Redux examines the nature of political art from yesterday, today, and tomorrow. 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.
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, Donald E. Axinn Library, Hempstead. 463-5672 or www.hofstra.edu/museum.
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 with displays of how the glass and lamps were made, 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, Main Galleries, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9338 or www.nassaumuseum.com.
TriCounty artists Of Long Island
presents its Invitational Art & Sculpture Exhibition, featuring varied paintors and sculptors. Through Dec. 1. Wisser Memorial Library, New York Institute of Technology, Northern Blvd., Old Westbury. 686-1158.
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
Oliver, The charming musical based on the Charles Dickens tale, Friday, Nov. 28, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 29, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 30, 2 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, Nov. 28-29, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 30, 3 p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Funk filharmonik, The Long Island-based ensemble is known for their fiery horn sound and rhythmic vibe, Friday, Nov. 28, 8 p.m. $37.50, $28.50 members. Inter-Media Art Center, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (631) 549-9666 or www.imactheater.org.
The Lion In Winter, The classic historical comedy about what happens when King Henry II plans a reunion through which he hopes to name his successor, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 28-29, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 30, 3 p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Christmas Belles, A church Christmas pageant spins out of control with three squabbling sisters, Saturday, Nov. 29, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 30, 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.
Five Centuries Of Great Duets,, Singer Kathryn Wiekhorst joins Helene Williams and Leonard Lehrman, both formerly with the Metropolitan Opera, in a program of Great Duets, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2 pm, They’ll present selections from Purcell thru Mozart, Puccini, German and Russian classics (Mendelssohn, Brahms, Tchaikovsky,) into the 20th-21st centuries (Prokofiev, Bernstein, Blitzstein). Freeport Memorial Library,144 W. Merrick Rd., Freeport. 379-3274.
Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, The musical parable of a boy blessed with prophetic dreams, Saturday, Nov. 29, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 30, 3 p.m. $20, $16 seniors/students Fridays and Sundays. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Phoebe Snow, The vocalist performs, Saturday, Nov. 29, 8 p.m. $50, $37.50 members. Inter-Media Art Center, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (631) 549-9666 or
www.imactheater.org.
The Castle, A unique inspirational drama that tells the stories of four formerly imprisoned New Yorkers who relate their journeys of crime, incarceration and redemption found at the Castle residence, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 12:30 p.m. Nassau Community College, College Center Building, Garden City. 572-7153.
Family
Day With De Kooning, Explore the abstract expressionist art of Willem de Kooning, Friday, Nov. 28, 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. Create a painting of your own using similar artistic techniques. For ages 5 and up. $3 with museum admission ($2 members). Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Beauty And The Beast’s Magical Christmas, Share holiday joys with Belle and the Beast, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 29-30, 1 p.m. $10. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale.
293-0674.
Madeline’s Christmas, The beloved French schoolgirl in a holiday tale, Saturday, Nov. 29, 1 p.m. $10. BroadHollow Theatre, Elmont Public Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Owl Pellet Dissection Lab, Investigate the feeding habits of owls by dissecting their pellets and uncovering the many creatures eaten by them, Saturday, Nov. 29, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Registration required. Theodore Roosevelt Nature Center, Jones Beach State Park, Wantagh.
679-7254.
Pinocchio, The classic musical tale, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Saturday, Nov. 29, 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.
