Frank Olt
Dialogue juxtaposes the work of two important contemporary artists: sculptor Alain Kirili and painter Frank Olt. The two artists, friends in their personal lives, share a passionate interest in materials,and the continuity of abstract traditions. Through Sept. 6. Nassau County Museum of Art, Contemporary Gallery, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.com.
Five Centuries of Art: Selections From The Permanent Collection
An exhibit that spans the breadth of Heckscher Museum’s Permanent Collection of paintings. Old Master works, landscapes by European and American artists, and a small selection of 17th-20th century portraits are on display. Through August 30. Heckscher Museum of Art, Main St. and Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250 or www.heckscher.org.
Napoleon and Eugenie
The sumptuous grandeur of France’s Second Empire is celebrated in Nassau County Museum of Art’s major exhibition of paintings, sculpture, decorative objects, memorabilia and historical artifacts that reflect the Imperial Court of Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie from 1852 to 1870. This exhibit, curated by Franklin Hill Perrell, draws from the notable collection of Christopher Forbes who regards Napoleon III as “one of the great underrated world leaders.” It conveys the story of France during Napoleon’s era and the opulence that characterized the royal court of Napoleon III and his Consort Empress. Through Sept. 7. Nassau County Museum of Art, Main Galleries, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.com.
Multi-Artist Exhibition
Original paintings by Steve Tracy and Tom Keogh, pinhole photography by David Symmonds, and watercolors by varied artists are on display. Through August. Beech Street Gallery, 772 West Beech St., Long Beach. 208-6005 or www.beechstreetgallery.com.
Theater/ Music
Crazy For You
The award-winning musical comedy featuring songs of George and Ira Gerwshin, Thursday and Friday, July 30-31, 8 p.m Saturday, Aug. 1, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 2, 2 and 7 p.m. $60. John W. Engeman Theater at Northport, 250 Main St., Northport.
(631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
Jazz Connection
Hear jazz standards from the ‘20s-’40s, in an intimate setting with table seating, Thursday, July 30, 8:30 p.m. $10. Reservations required. Friedberg JCC, 15 Neil Ct., Oceanside. 634-4154.
Menopause The Musical
Long Island premiere of the Off-Broadway musical about the ups and downs of four women through a collection of re-lyricized baby boomer songs, Thursday and Friday, July 30-31, 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 2, 2 p.m.; Wednesday, Aug. 5, 8 p.m. $45. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. 717-3990 or www.menopuselongisland.com.
Paddy Noonan Band
Music of the Emerald Isle, Thursday, July 30, 8 p.m. Hewlett Point Park, Bay Park. 292-9000 ext. 382.
The Complete Works of Wilm Shkspr (abridged)
A mad-cap play that strings together Shakespear’s entire canon with three actors playing all the parts, on Vanderbilt Museum’s grounds, Friday and Saturday, July 31-Aug. 1, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 2, 7 p.m. $15. Arena Players, Vanderbilt Mansion, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
Driving Miss Daisy
Comedy about a wealthy southern widow and her chauffeur, Friday and Saturday, July 31-Aug. 1, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 2, 2:30 p.m. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-64000.
The Gin Game
D.R. Coburn’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Friday and Saturday, July 31-Aug. 1, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 2, 3 p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Hollywood Arms
Comic drama about three generations of women living in a one room apartment near Hollywood Boulevard, based on the childhood of entertainer Carol Burnett, Friday and Saturday, July 31-Aug. 1, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 2, 2:30 p.m. $22, $20 seniors, $18 students, $14 12 and under. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Jerome “City” Smith And The City Sound Music Orchestra
The band presents soulful tunes, Friday, July 31, 8 p.m. Hendrickson Avenue Park, Elmont. 292-9000 ext. 382.
John Hampson
The songwriter from Stony Brook and lead singer for Nine Days performs a selection from his new solo album, “Shiny New Album,” Friday July 31, 7:30 p.m. Jones Beach Bandshell, Field 4 Boardwalk, Jones Beach, Wantagh. Visit www.jonesbeachevents.com for information.
The Passions
Tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Friday, July 31, 7:30 p.m. Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or Special Events Line at 572-0223.
Chinese American Night
A program of international music and dance, Sunday, Aug. 2, 7:30 p.m. Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or Special Events Line at 572-0223.
Irish American Night
A program of music and dance, Monday, Aug. 3, 7:30 p.m. Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or Special Events Line at 572-0223.
Yellow Brick Road
Tribute to Elton John, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 8 p.m. Speno Park, East Meadow. 292-9000 ext. 382.
Alex Donner And His Orchestra
Alex Donner brings his show from Manhattan’s Algonquin Hotel to Old Westbury Gardens, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 7 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m., with a dance lesson at 6:30 p.m. Arrive early to picnic and stroll the grounds. $10, $8 seniors and members, under 12 free. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. 333-0048 or www.oldwestburygardens.org.
There Goes The Bride
Comedy about a young girl’s forthcoming marriage and attitudes about premarital sex, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 7-8, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 9, 3 p.m. $20 Friday and Sunday, $25 Saturday. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.ArenaPlayers.org.
\Family
Magic & Comedy of Jim McClenahan
Side-splitting comedy and spirited sing-alongs are all part of the family magic show, Thursday, July 30, 10:30 a.m., at Elmont Road Park, Elmont and 1:30 p.m., at Rath Park, Franklin Square; also Friday, July 31, 10:30 a.m., at Hendrickson Avenue Park, Elmont. 292-9000 ext. 382.
Movie Night
Eisenhower Park’s summer movie series continues with “The Wizard of Oz,” Thursday, July 30, 7:30 p.m. Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or Special Events Line at 572-0223.
Willy Wonka!
The beloved family musical featuring music from the classic film, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Thursday, July 30, 7:30 p.m. Nautical Mile Esplanade, Woodcleft Ave., Freeport. 223-2522 or www.liacfreeport.org.
National Circus Project
See live circus acts, Thursday, July 30, 1:30 p.m. Performers from the National Circus Project introduce visitors to the arts of balancing, juggling, clowning, plate spinning, and more. $4 with museum admission ($3 members), $8 for theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
StarLab
Tour the night sky in an inflatable planetarium, daily, 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. For ages 7 and up. $3 with museum admission ($2 members). Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
WLICM Radio Theater
Find out how old-time radio shows were created, Friday, July 31 and Wednesday, Aug 5, 1:30 p.m. Kids help create a live broadcast with sound effects, character voices, and old-time radio ads. For ages 3 and up. $4 with museum admission ($3 members), $8 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Tales Of Neverland: The Adventures Of Peter Pan And Wendy
A new twist on an old favorite, with audience participation, on Vanderbilt Museum’s grounds, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 1-2, 2 p.m. $10. Arena Players, Vanderbilt Mansion, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport.
293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
Nature Adventures
Explore Old Westbury Gardens’ grounds and gardens on a guided nature walk, Sunday, Aug. 2, 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. 333-0048 or www.oldwestburygardens.org.
Sounds Of Stories
Sound artist and composer Chris Peters tells classic fairy tales in a new way, Monday, Aug. 3, 1:30 p.m. For ages 5 and up. $4 with museum admission ($3 members), $8 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Willy Wonka!
Musical based on the Roald Dahl book, featuring music from the classic film, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. $10. Bellmore Theatre, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. 599-6870.
Notices
Leggz Ltd. Dance
Classically trained males and females, ages 7-adult, are need for Leggz Ltd. Dance’s Nutcracker with the South Shore Symphony Orchestra. Auditions will be held Thursday, Aug. 6, at 222 Sunrise Hwy., Rockville Centre. Pay for principal performers. $15 audition fee. Call 766-7171 for an appointment.
What's Happening
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