The Puerto Rican Miami-based artist’s worked are featured in this exhibit. Betancourt is known for creating innovative large-scale photo collages. Through Apr. 30. Molloy College’s Art Gallery, Kellenberg Hall, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 678-5000 ext. 6449 or www.carlosbetancourt.com.
Cathy McClure: Menagerie
McClure creates an engaging sensory experience, capturing the movement, sound and light of such classic carnival entertainments as the Ferris wheel, carousel and other rides. 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.
Ruminations
A showcase of John Anderson’s abstract paintings, spanning three decades. The self-taught painter is preoccupied with color relationships and how the condition of paint (which he makes himself from egg, pigment, and oil) affects the character of those relationships. Through Apr. 22. Adelphi University’s Adele and Herbert J. Klapper Center for Fine Arts, 1 South Ave., Garden City, 877-4462 or galleryexhibitions@adelphi.edu.
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.
TriCounty Artists of L.I. 62nd Annversary Celebration
A showcase of members’ works, with Meet The Artists reception, Thursday, Apr. 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 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.
Art Excursion
Explore Long Island's East End ties to art and Abstract Expressionism, Saturday, Apr. 25. The Hofstra Museum sponsored bus trip visits Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center, Ibram Lassaw’s Studio, and the Green River Cemeter., $60. Hofstra University Museum, 112 Hofstra University. 463-5672 or hofstra.edu/museum.
Theater/ Music
Chris Durang One-Act Plays
Seven one-act plays by playwright Chris Durang, Thursday through Saturday, Apr. 23-25, 8 p.m. Program includes Wanda’s Visit, The Actor’s Nightmare, The DMV Tyrant, Mrs. Sorkin, Funeral Parlor, One Minute Play, and Gym Teacher. $10. NYIT’s David G. Salten Hall, Northern Blvd., Old Westbury.
Stage Door
George S. Kaufman’s play, a tribute to the business of show business, Thursday, Apr. 23, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Apr. 24, 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Apr. 25, 8 p.m.; Sunday Apr. 26, 2 p.m. Adelphi University’s Olmsted Theatre, South Ave., Garden City. 887-4000.
Bedrooms
Joseph Bologna and Renee Taylor’s comedy about four couples, Friday and Saturday, Apr. 24-25, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Apr. 26, 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, opening Saturday, Apr. 25, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Apr. 26, 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, Apr. 24-25, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Apr. 26, 3 p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Hofstra Chorale and Chamber Singers
David Fryling directs the Chorale in eclectic collection of works, both new and old, for a cappella and accompanied choir, Friday, Apr. 24,8 p.m. $10, $8 seniors/students. Cathedral of the Incarnation, Cathedral Ave., Garden City. 463-5497.
Home Fires
Drama about a Texas woman trying to raise her three teenage children during World War II, Friday and Saturday, Apr. 24-25, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Apr. 26, 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.
Spring 2009 Dance Concert
Nassau Community College Department of Theatre and Dance students perform original modern dance pieces choreographed by Prof. Stanley Burke, Friday and Saturday, Apr. 24-25, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Apr. 26, 3 p.m. $9, $7 seniors, $5 under 18. Nassau Community College’s Mainstage Theatre, 1 Education Dr., Garden City. 572-7676.
Verdict
Original mystery play by Agatha Christie, opening Saturday, Apr. 25, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Apr. 26, 3 p.m. $20, $15 seniors/students Fridays and Sundays. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick.
868-6400.
An Afternoon Of Music
Christine Solimeno and Peter Rapanaro perform, Sunday, Apr. 26, 1-4 p.m. $5. Malverne Historical & Preservation Society, Ocean Ave., Malverne. 825-5787.
Bremervoerder Chorus
The chorus performs “Favorites – Old and New,” benfiting the the Plattduetsche Home Society, Sunday, Apr. 26, 3 p.m. $10 donation. Plattduetsche Park Restaurant, Jaeger Halle, 1132 Hempstead Tpke., Franklin Square. (718) 746-8862.
Adelphi Chorus
The Chorus performs Bach’s Christ Lag in Todesbanden with instruments, Vaughan Williams’ Five Mystical Songs, and Faure’s Cantique de Jean Racine, Monday, Apr. 27, 7:30 p.m. With Adrienne Borbely, pianist. Adelphi University’s Concert Hall, South Ave., Garden City. 887-4000.
Family
Storytelling By The Fireside
Listen to the story of American Girl Kirsten in “Kirsten Saves The Day: A Summer Story,” Thursday, Apr. 23, 4-5:30 p.m.; Saturday, Apr. 25, 10:30 a.m.-noon. For ages 6-10. $5 per child. Reservations required. Rock Hall Museum, 199 Broadway, Lawrence. 239-1157.
Disney’s High School Musical
Disney Channel’s smash hit musical comes to life on stage, Friday, Apr. 24, 7 p.m. Saturday, Apr. 25, 4:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Apr. 26, 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, Apr. 25-26, 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, Apr. 25, 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, Apr. 25, 2 p.m. $10. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 775-4420 or www.broadhollow.org.
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