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.
Hey Ma! Look What I Made!
The Artist Mother’s Group exhibits varied works, with their children and grandchildren. Through July 25. Long Beach Public Library, 2nd Floor Gallery, 111 W. Park Ave., Long Beach.
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 through Saturday, July 23-25, 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 26, 2 and 7 p.m. $60. John W. Engeman Theater at Northport, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
Essential
Vocalist Giovanni von Essen performs a hip blend of jazz, pop, R&B, and soul, Thursday, July 23, 7:30 p.m. Nautical Mile Esplanade, Woodcleft Ave., Freeport. 223-2522 or www.liacfreeport.org.
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 through Saturday, July 23-25, 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 26, 2 p.m.; Wednesday, July 29, 8 p.m. $45. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. 717-3990 or www.menopuselongisland.com.
Cahoots
Comedy/thriller involving two paranoid yuppie couples and a deadly crime wave, Friday and Saturday, July 24-25, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, July 26, 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.
Driving Miss Daisy
Comedy about a wealthy southern widow and her chauffer, Friday and Saturday, July 24-25, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, July 26, 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 24-25, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, July 26, 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 24-25, 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 26, 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.
Taming Of The Shrew
Shakespeare’s rollicking comedy of the sexes, on Vanderbilt Museum’s grounds, Friday and Saturday, July 24-25, 5 p.m.; Sunday, July 26, 7 p.m. $15. Arena Players, Vanderbilt Mansion, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
Little Women
Musical based on Louisa May Alcott’s novel, Friday and Saturday, 24-25, 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 26, 2:30 p.m. $28, $25 seniors, $18 students, $14 ages 12 and under. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 775-4420 or www.broadhollow.org.
Manhattan Skyline
Dynamic harnonies and Big Band sounds, Friday, July 24, 8 p.m. Forest Avenue School, Mill Brook, Valley Stream. 292-9000 ext. 382.
Second Stage Comedy Improv
The Second Stage Comedy Troupe performs routines without scripts, with audience input, Saturday, July 25, 10:30 p.m. $12. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.ArenaPlayers.org.
Seussical
Musical based on Dr. Seuss’ beloved characters, presented by Cultural Arts Playhouse, Saturday, July 25, 7:30 p.m. Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or Special Events Line at 572-0223.
Camelot
The musical classic, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Sunday, July 26, 4:30 p.m. East Rockaway Memorial Park, Atlantic Ave., East Rockaway. 887-6304.
Korean American Night
A program of international music and dance, Sunday, July 26, 7:30 p.m. Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or Special Events Line at 572-0223.
Warren Schein
The entertainer presents “Mr. Saturday Night...Remembering the Catskills,” Tuesday, July 28, 8 p.m. Oceanside Park, Oceanside. 292-9000 ext. 382.
Six Gun
Country music with a kick, Wednesday, July 29, 8 p.m. Echo Park, West Hempstead. 292-9000 ext. 382.
Paddy Noonan Band
Music of the Emerald Isle, Thursday, July 30, 8 p.m. Hewlett Point Park, Bay Park. 292-9000 ext. 382.
Family
Movie Night
Eisenhower Park’s summer movie series continues with “Fast and Furious,” Thursday, July 23, 7:30 p.m. Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or Special Events Line at 572-0223.
National Circus Project
See live circus acts, Thursday, July 23, 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.
The Tell Tale Storytellers
Kenny Forgione and Lisa Berman entertain with singing and storytelling, Thursday, July 23, 1:30 p.m., at Echo Park, West Hempstead; also Friday, July 24, 11 a.m., at Averill Boulevard Park, Elmont.
292-9000 ext. 382
WLICM Radio Theater
Find out how old-time radio shows were created, Friday, July 24, 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.
Magic & Comedy of Jim McClenahan
Wacky antics are part of a family-pleasing magic show, Monday, July 27, 10:30 a.m., at Rock Hall Museum, Lawrence; also Tuesday, July 28, 1:30 p.m., at Baldwin Park, Baldwin Harbor; Wednesday, July 29, 1:30 p.m., at Echo Park, West Hempstead. 292-9000 ext. 382.
Notices
Long Beach Theatre Guild
The Theater Guild, along with Sisterhood of Temple Emanu-el of Long Beach, will hold auditions for the Neil Simon series, “Rumors” and “The Odd Couple.” Auditions take place Monday and Tuesday, July 27-28, 7 p.m., at Temple Emanu-el, 455 Neptune Ave., Long Beach. For more information, call
432-2600 or www.longbeachtheatreguild.net.
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.
The Minstrel Players
Men and women are wanted for Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s “The Hound of the Baskervilles” in November. Male parts available: Dr. Watson - 40s, Sir Henry - 30s, Barrymore (Butler) - 50–70, Jack Stapleton - 20s-30s, Selden (Convict) - non-speaking cameo part, any age. Female: Lady Agatha Mortimer - 40s-60s, Perkins (Maid) – any age, Mrs. Barrymore (Housekeeper) - 50s–70s, Kathy Stapleton - 20s - 30s, Laura Lyons - 20s–30s. Auditions are held Monday, Aug. 17, at 7:30 p.m., at Trinity Episcopal Church, 130 Main St., Northport. Rehearsals begin in September. Bring a resume and headshot. For additional information, call 631-732-2926 or www.minstrelplayers.org.
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