Her robotic animals also play on our fascination with machines and simulated movement. Through May 25. Nassau County Museum of Art, Contemporary Gallery, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.com.
Facing Destiny: Children in European Portraiture
Court painters traditionally portrayed the privileged world of royalty through their costume, jewelry and emblems of office. This exhibit glimpses personalities such as Maria Theresa of Austria or Louis XIV of France when they were shown as miniature adults, in a time before childhood was seen as a phase in and of itself. Through May 25. Nassau County Museum of Art, Main Galleries, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337.
Five Centuries of Art: Selections from the Permanent Collection
The breadth of Heckscher Museum's Permanent Collection of paintings are presented in this exhibit of Old Master works, landscapes by European and American artists, a small selection of 17th-20th century portraits, and more. Heckscher Museum of Art, Main St. and Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250.
Paintings Of The East End
An exhibit of works by East Hampton artist Cynthia Loewen. The self-taught artist expreses her love of the sea and shore through her acrylic paintings inspired by Vermeer's sense of color and light and William Merritt Chase's feel for composition and place. Through May 2. Barnes Gallery, 2 Nassau Blvd., Garden City. 538-4503.
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 span 50 years, including 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
A 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. Hempstead, 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.
Senior Art Exhibit
The works of Molloy College graduating art seniors are on display; an opening reception, is Sunday, May 3, 2-4 p.m. Through June 30. Molloy College's Art Gallery, Kellenberg Hall, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 678-5000 ext. 6449.
TriCounty Artists of L.I. 62nd Annversary Celebration
A showcase of members' works. Through May 1. Lynbrook Public Library, 55 Eldert St., Lynbrook. 599-8630 or 599-5190.
Winslow Homer: Illustrating America
Winslow Homer's woodcuts, made first such publications as Harpers Weekly, became the basis for the artist's early fame. The exhibition featuresmore than 100 prints from illustrated weeklies and journals. Through May 25. Nassau County Museum of Art, Second Floor Galleries, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337.
Theater/ Music
Allan Holdsworth
The jazz/rock guitarist performs with his band, Friday, May 1, 8 p.m. $37.50, $28.50 members. Inter-Media Art Center, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (631) 549-ARTS or www.imactheater.org.
Andrea Marcovicci
The cabaret star presents a tribute to Rodgers & Hart, Friday, May 1, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. $45 (7:30 p.m.) and $35 (9:30 p.m.) Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, CW. Post Campus, Rte. 25A, Brookville. 299-3100 or (212) 307-4100 or www.ticketmaster.com.
Bedrooms
Joseph Bologna and Renee Taylor's comedy about four couples, Friday and Saturday, May 1-2, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, May 3, 3 p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.ArenaPlayers.org.
Breaking And Entering
Comedy about a charming con man who breaks into what he thinks is an empty apartment, Friday and Saturday, May 1-2, 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 3, 2:30 p.m. $22, $20 seniors, $18 students, $14 under 16. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700.
The Fifth Season
Comedy about two partners in a clothing business living the fast life, Friday and Saturday, May 1-2, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, May 3, 3 p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Home Fires
Drama about a Texas woman trying to raise her three teenage children during World War II, Friday and Saturday, May 1-2, 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 3, 2:30 p.m. $25, $22 seniors, $18 students, $14 ages 16 and under. BroadHollow Theatre, Elmont Public Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700.
Verdict
Original mystery play by Agatha Christie, Friday and Saturday, May 1-2, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, May 3, 3 p.m. $20, $15 seniors/students Fridays and Sundays. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Evening With Chad & Jeremy
The British Invasion band performs their many hits, Saturday, May 2, 8 p.m. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. 767-6444 o www.landmarkonmainstreet.org.
Hofstra Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band
Peter Loel Boonshaft directs the band in a program of traditional and contemporary works, Saturday, May 2, 8 p.m. $10, $8 seniors and students. Hofstra University's John Cranford Adams Playhouse, South Campus. 463-6644.
Second Stage Comedy Improv
The Second Stage Comedy Troupe performs routines without scripts, with audience input, Saturday, May 2, 10:30 p.m. $12. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.ArenaPlayers.org.
Long Island Youth Orchestra
The region's best young musicians in concert, with soloist Christopher Hopkins, Sunday, May 3, 7:30 p.m. Program includes George Gerswhin's Piano Concerto in F. $15, $5 seniors and students. Freeport High School Auditorium, Sunrise Hwy., Freeport. 629-4605 weekdays or 922-6652 weekends.
Poetry Reading
Suffolk County Poet Laureate David Axelrod, Ph. D., reads from his works, Sunday, May 3, 3 p.m. Molloy College's Wilbur Arts Center, Multipurpose Room, 2nd floor, Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 678-5000 ext. 6468 or www.writersunlimited.org/laureate.
Polezhayev Family Concert
An anniversary celebration of Felix Mendelssohn's 200th birthday and Victor Borge's 100th birthday, arranged by Vladimir Polezhayev, Sunday, May 3, 3-5 p.m. Program includes Mozart, Schumann, Brahms, Gershwin, Berstein, Broadway show tunes, and more. $10. NYIT's David G. Salten Hall, Northern Blvd., Old Westbury. 686-7640.
Hamlet
Adelphi Honors College senior Craig Fox directs and acts in this one-night-only production, presented by Adelphi's Honors College, Department of Theatre and Young Actors, Dancers, and Designers of Adelphi (Y.A.D.D.A.), Thursday, May 7, 7 p.m. A portion of the proceeds will support Hempstead High School's Department of Theatre. Adelphi University, Olmsted Theatre, 1 South Ave., Garden City. 877-4000 or http://aupac.adelphi.edu.
Family
Disney's High School Musical
Disney Channel's smash hit musical comes to life on stage, Saturday, May 2, 4:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 3, 2 p.m. $20, $18 seniors. $14 youth 16 and under. BroadHollow Theatre Company, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700.
The Pirates of Treasure Island
Travel along with and become part of Long John Silver's pirates and Captain Smollet's crew, Saturday and Sunday, May 2-3, 1 p.m. $8. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Peanuts
Charlie Brown and the gang bring their antics on stage, presented by Magic Curtain Players, Saturday, May 2, 2 p.m. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
The Wizard Of Oz
Venture down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy and her firends, Saturday, May 2, 2 p.m. $10. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 775-4420 or www.broadhollow.org.
What's Happening
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