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.
Exhibition Tea & Tour offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse of NCMA’s current exhibition of works by Louis Comfort Tiffany, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2:30 p.m. The program is introduced by the museum’s director, Constance Schwartz, and features a private guided tour followed by tea in the Café Musée. $45, $35 members Reservations required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9338 or www.nassaumuseum.com.
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. 9-10, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 11, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 12, 2 p.m. $60. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
Molloy Fall Film Festival, “Bend It Like Beckham” is the opening feature of Molloy College’s Film Festival, Thursday, Oct. 9, 5 p.m. $6. Molloy College’s Lucille Hays Theatre, 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, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10-11, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 12, 3 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.
Clue, Musical based on the popular board game, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10-11 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 12, 3 p.m. $20, $16 seniors/students Fridays and Sundays. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Don’t Dress For Dinner, Comedy about involving a married man planning a weekend getaway with his mistress in a French farmhouse and plans that go awry, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10-11, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 12, 3 p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
I Love You Because, A musical love story about contemporary dating in New York City, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10-11, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 12, 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.
Lost In Yonkers, Neil Simon’s dramatic comedy, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10-11, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 12, 2:30 p.m. $22, $20 seniors, $18 students, $14 ages 16 and under. BroadHollow Theatre, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700 or
www.broadhollow.org.
Nerve, A dark comedy about falling into a relationship on a first date, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10-11, 9 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 12, 3 p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Trix Bruce, The deaf comedienne in an improv comedy show, Friday, Oct. 10, 7:30 p.m. $15. Mill Neck Manor Deaf Education Center Auditorium, 40 Frost Mill Rd., Mill Neck.
922-4100 or www.millneck.org.
John Sebastian And David Grisman, The singer/songwriter performs an acoustic concert with mandolin virtuoso Grisman, Saturday, Oct. 11, 8 p.m. Inter-Media Art Center, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.
(631) 549-ARTS or www.imactheater.org.
Family
Seussical!, Dr. Seuss’ beloved characters come to life on stage, presented by Cultural Arts Playhouse, Friday, Oct. 10, 7 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 11, noon and 4 p.m.; Sunday and Monday, Oct. 12-13, 2 p.m. $20, $17 members, $18 for students and seniors. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row., Garden City. (866) 811-4111 or 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Hansel & Gretel, An audience participation version of the beloved tale, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 11-12, 1 p.m. $10. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Patricia Shih & Trio, The folk singer presents a special family program, Saturday, Oct. 11, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Reservations required. Hofstra University Museum, Emily Lowe Gallery, Hempstead. 463-5672 or www.hofstra.edu/museum.
Celebration Sukkah, Celebrate and learn about the harvest holiday by decorating LICM’s Sukkah, Sunday, Oct. 12, 1-4 p.m. $3 with museum admission, $2 members, $6 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row., Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
