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 CollectionAn 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 EugenieThe 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.Center For Science Teaching and Learning’s Friend-RaiserJoin the Center for Science Teaching and Learning for a gala fundraiser in support of its new exhibit hall, Thursday, July 16, 6-9 p.m. With entertainment by Frank Latorre and the King Bees. $45, $55 at door. Tanglewood Preserve, 1 Tanglewood Rd., Rockville Centre. 764-0045 or www. CSTL.org.
Theater/ Music
Crazy For YouThe award-winning musical comedy featuring songs of George and Ira Gerwshin, Thursday and Friday, July 16-17, 8 p.m.; Saturday, July 18, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 19, 2 and 7 p.m. $60. John W. Engeman Theater at Northport, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.The East End TrioVaried selections from the ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s, Thursday, July 16, 7:30 p.m. Nautical Mile Esplanade, Woodcleft Ave., Freeport. 223-2522 or www.liacfreeport.org.Menopause The MusicalLong 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 16-18, 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 19, 2 p.m.; Wednesday, July 22, 8 p.m. $45. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. 717-3990 or www.menopuselongisland.com.Tribal LegacyThe band performs Caribbean rhythms, Thursday, July 16, 8 p.m. Dutch Broadway, Elmont. 292-9000 ext. 382.CahootsComedy/thriller involving two paranoid yuppie couples and a deadly crime wave, Friday and Saturday, July 17-18, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, July 19, 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 17-18, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, July 19, 2:30 p.m. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-64000.The Gin GameD.R. Coburn’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Friday and Saturday, July 17-18, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, July 19, 3 p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.Taming Of The Shrew Shakespeare’s rollicking comedy of the sexes, on Vanderbilt Museum’s grounds, Friday and Saturday, July 17-18, 5 p.m.; Sunday, July 19, 7 p.m. $15. Arena Players, Vanderbilt Mansion, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.Little WomenMusical based on Louisa May Alcott’s novel, Friday and Saturday, July 17-18, 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 19, 2:30 p.m.; Wednesday, July 22, 2 and 8 p.m. $28, $25 seniors, $18 students, $14 ages 12 and under. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 775-4420 or www.broadhollow.org.Nassau PopsVocalists Jack and Ann Cassin join the Nassau Pops for a concert of light classical and popular music, Friday, July 17, 8 p.m. Greis Park, Horton Ave., Lynbrook. 565-0646.CamelotThe musical classic, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Saturday, July 18, 7:30 p.m. Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or Special Events Line at 572-0223.Hollywood ArmsComic drama about three generations of women living in a one room apartment near Hollywood Blvd., based on the childhood of entertainer Carol Burnett, opening Saturday, July 18, 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 19, 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.Randy And The RainbowsRandy Safuto performs “Denise” and other Doo Wop hits, Saturday, July 18, 7:30 p.m. Baldwin Park, Baldwin Harbor. 292-9000 ext. 382.African American NightA program of international music and dance, Sunday, July 19, 7:30 p.m. Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or Special Events Line at 572-0223.Latino American NightA program of music and dance, Monday, July 20, 7:30 p.m. Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or Special Events Line at 572-0223.Tribal LegacyCool Caribbean sounds, Monday, July 20, 8 p.m. Terrace Gardens Park, Inwood. 292-9000 ext. 382.
Family
Movie Night Eisenhower Park’s summer movie series continues with “Madagascar 2: Escape to Africa,” Thursday, July 16, 7:30 p.m. Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or Special Events Line at 572-0223.National Circus ProjectSee live circus acts, Thursday, July 16, 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. StarLabTour 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 TheaterFind out how old-time radio shows were created, Friday, July 17, 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. The Tell Tale StorytellersKenny Forgione and Lisa Berman entertain with singing and storytelling, Monday, July 20, 11 a.m., at Rath Park, Franklin Square; 1:30 p.m., at Oceanside Park, Oceanside. Also, Tuesday, July 21, 11 a.m., at Newbridge Road Park, Bellmore; Wednesday, July 22, 11 a.m., at Rock Hall Museum, Lawrence. 292-9000 ext. 382.
Notices
A Small Company In AmericaNYIT Old Westbury’s theatre-in-residence is holding an emergency cast call for Shakespeare‘s Taming of the Shrew. Roles to be cast are Hortensio (male late 30s-50) comic lead and Biondello (male/female 18-20s) comic servant. Come with resumes, headshots, and a prepared comic speech or scene. Be ready to read from the script. For audition appointments, contact director Scott E. Jarvis at darkmansej@netscape.net or 697-1381. This production is non-pay and non-equity.
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.
