Through Sept. 6. Nassau County Museum of Art, Contemporary Gallery, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.com.
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.
Tranquil Power: The Art of Perle Fine
An original retrospective that explores the work Perle Fine, a Hofstra faculty member and one of the few female abstract expressionists. Her works, spanning 50 years, include paintings, prints, drawings, and wood assemblages. Through June 26. Hofstra University�s Emily Lowe Gallery, behind Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672 or www.hofstra.edu/museum.
Perle Fine and Friends: An Intimate Portrait
The companion exhibit to �Tranquil Power: The Art of Perle Fine� features a selection of historic photographs, depicting Perle Fine, Jackson Pollock, Lee Krasner, Elaine de Kooning, Willem de Kooning, and others in Fine�s various artistic circles, by her husband professional photographer Maurice Berezov. Through June 26. Hofstra University Museum, David Filderman Gallery, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, Ninth Floor, South Campus, Hofstra University, Hempstead. 463-5672 or www.hofstra.edu/museum.
Adieux
The works of Molloy College graduating art seniors are on display. Through June 30. Molloy College�s Art Gallery, Kellenberg Hall, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 678-5000 ext. 6449.
Manet�s Paris
Nassau County Museum of Art�s chief curator, Franklin Hill Perrell, explores the era which led to the Impressionistic movement, Saturday, June 27, 3 p.m. Franklin�s talk looks at the Second Empire�s glories of music, art and poetry, all of which created the backdrop for Impressionism. $20 ($10 members), includes museum admission. Reservations required. 484-9338 ext. 12 or www.nassaumuseum.com.
Theater/ Music
Bedtime Stories
Norm Foster�s comedy with six loosely connected scenes involving bedrooms, Thursday through Saturday, June 25-27, 8 p.m. Sunday, June 28, 3 p.m. $9, $7 seniors. Nassau Community College�s Mainstage Theatre, Garden City. 572-7676.
Crazy For You
The award-winning musical comedy featuring songs of George and Ira Gerwshin, Thursday through Saturday, June 25-27, 8 p.m.; Sunday, June 28, 2 and 7 p.m. $60. John W. Engeman Theater at Northport, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
Cahoots
Comedy/thriller involving two paranoid yuppie couples and a deadly crime wave, Friday and Saturday, June 26-27, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, June 28, 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.
Kiss Me Kate
Cole Porter�s comic musical masterpiece, Friday and Saturday, June 26-27, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, June 28, 3 p.m. $20, $15 seniors/students Fridays and Sundays. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Midsummer�s Eve
Eclectic arrangements of music and dance inspired by Shakespeare�s �A Midsummer Night�s Dream, �presented by members of the touring company of Dance Visions, Friday, June 26, 5-10 p.m. $12 ($15 at gate); 18 and under free when accompanied by an adult. Buffet dinner at 6 p.m., $75 per person. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. 333-0048 or www.oldwestburygardens.org.
Strictly Murder
Mystery/thriller set in 1939 involving an English couple living in Provence in isolation from the coming war, Friday and Saturday, June 26-27, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, June 28, 3 p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Broadway In Concert
Broadway actor James Barbour, a Hofstra alumnus, performs a benefit concert, Saturday, June 27, 8 p.m. Barbour sings classic Broadway songs, accompanied by pianist Michael Levine. $50, $40 seniors, $20 students,$75 premium seating. Proceeds benefit Hofstra graduate scholarships. Hofstra University�s John Cranford Adams Playhouse, Hempstead. 463-6644 or www.hofstra.edu/HofstraEntertainment.
Turkish American Night
A program of international music and dance, Sunday, June 28, 7:30 p.m. Eisenhower Park�s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or Special Events Line at 572-0223.
Russian American Night
A program of music and dance, Monday, June 29, 7:30 p.m. Eisenhower Park�s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or Special Events Line at 572-0223.
Forever Young Tour
Rod Stewart tribute concert, Monday, June 29, 8 p.m. Newbridge Road Park, Bellmore. 292-9000 ext. 382.
Manhattan Jazz Cabaret
The band performs jazz tunes, Tuesday, June 30, 8 p.m. Rock Hall Museum, 199 Broadway, Lawrence. 292-9000 ext. 382.
Lou Moneta and Gayle Scott
A musical mix of Swing and Sinatra, Wednesday, July 1, 8 p.m. Speno Park, East Meadow. 292-9000 ext. 382.
Family
Big Apple Circus
Play On!, The Big Apple Circus� newest circus spectacular, features a talented troupe of Italian dogs and equestrian stunts, along with daredevil acts, Thursday and Friday, June 25-26, 12 and 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, June 27, 2 p.m.; Sunday, June 28, 12 and 4 p.m.; Tuesday, June 30, 4 p.m.; Wednesday, July 1, 12 and 4 p.m. $15-$45. Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. (888) 541-3750 or www.bigapplecircus.org. Tickets can also be purchased at Long Island Children�s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City.
Yosi And The Super Dads
Celebrate the end of school with Yosi and the Super Dads� �Super Kids Rock� CD release party, Sunday, June 28, 1:30 p.m. For ages 3 and up. $4 with museum admission ($3 for members), $8 theater only. Long Island Children�s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Up In The Air
Explore the ins and outs of air, space and flight, Tuesday, June 30, 3 p.m. Examine the history of aviation here on Long Island, including the famous balloon flight by W.H. Donaldson in 1873 and the �Golden Age� that transformed aviation from a sport to a growing industry. Design and build gliders with simple items like paper and drinking straws. For ages 5 and up. $3 with museum admission ($2 members). Long Island Children�s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
StarLab
Tour the night sky in an inflatable planetarium (on loan from The American Museum of Natural History), Wednesday, through Sunday, July 1-5, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30 p.m. (except Saturday, July 4). 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.
Notices
Leggz Ltd. Dance
Seeks classically trained males and females, ages 7-adult, for the full-length Nutcracker Ballet with the South Shore Symphony Orchestra. Auditions are Thursday, July 9, at 222 Sunrise Hwy., Rockville Centre. $15 audition fee. Pay for principal performers. Call 766-7171 for an appointment.
