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.
Everything Is Everywhere,
In Its Own Way
An exhibition of works by self-taught artist David Scher. The New York-based artist describes his work as “a group of objects, drawings and paintings that create an interval machine of invisible thought.” Through Apr. 21. Hofstra University's Rosenberg Gallery, Calkins Hall, Hempstead. 463-5474.
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.
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.
Bird Walk
Join the South Shore Audubon Society for a bird walk, Sunday, Apr. 19, 9:30 a.m.-noon. In addition to resident populations, bird migrations are underway. Bring binoculars. Oceanside Marine Nature Study Area, off Waukena Ave., Oceanside. 987-8103.
Theater/ Music
“Intimate Encounters” Poetry Performance
Actress Shirley Romaine presents theatrical readings of poetry by female poets who explore the concept of intimacy, Thursday, Apr. 16, 3 p.m. $5, $3 seniors/students Hofstry University’s Emily Lowe Gallery, Behind Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus, Hempstead.
Little Women
Musical version of Louisa May Alcott’s novel, Thursday and Friday, Apr. 16-17, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Apr. 18, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Apr. 19, 2 and 7 p.m. $60. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
Aida
Elton John and Tim Rice’s updated version of Giuseppe Verdi’s classic opera, Friday and Saturday, Apr. 17-18, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Apr. 19, 3 p.m. $20, $15 seniors/students Fridays and Sundays. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Bedrooms
Joseph Bologna and Renee Taylor’s comedy about four couples, Friday and Saturday, Apr. 17-18, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Apr. 19, 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.
The Fifth Season
Comedy about two partners in a clothing business living the fast life, Friday and Saturday, Apr. 17-18, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Apr. 19, 12, p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
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. 17 and 18, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Apr. 19, 3 p.m. $9, $7 seniors, $5 under 18. Nassau Community College’s Mainstage Theatre, 1 Education Dr., Garden City. 572-7676.
Steve Adelson Stick-Tet Trio
Concert features Bryan Carrott on vibes and David Langlois on washboard and percussion, Friday, Apr. 17, 9:30 p.m. No cover. Lola's, 180 W. Park Ave., Long Beach. 431-0044.
Brooks Tegler’s
Glenn Miller Orchestra
Sounds of the Big Band Era, presented by Merrick-Bellmore Community Concert Association, Saturday, Apr. 18, 8 p.m. Calhoun High School, 1786 State St., Merrick. 868-5366 or www.MBCCA.org.
Home Fires
Drama about a Texas woman trying to raise her three teenage children during World War II, opening Saturday, Apr. 18, 8 p.m. Sunday, Apr. 19, 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.
Second Stage Comedy Improv
The Second Stage Comedy Troupe performs routines without scripts, with audience input, Saturday, Apr. 18, 10:30 p.m. $12. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.ArenaPlayers.org.
The Jupiter String Quartet
The Quartet performs related masterpieces which express emotional depth and spiritual vision, Monday, Apr. 20, 7:30 p.m. Program includes Felix Mendelssohn’s Quartet in A minor, Op. 13, Thomas Ades’ Arcadiana, and Ludwig van Beethoven’s Quartet in A minor, Op. 132. Adelphi University’s Performing Arts Center, Concert Hall, 1 South Ave., Garden City.
877-4000 or aupac.adelphi.edu.
Family
Mother Earth Day Parade
Participate in LICM's second annual Mother Earth parade in a costume you design using natural materials, Friday, Apr. 17, 1 and 3 p.m. Jenny Ulsheimer, a creative naturalist, reconnects everyone with nature, as visitors explore female species of plants, insects and animals. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row., Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Disney’s High School Musical
Disney Channel’s smash hit musical comes to life on stage, Saturday, Apr. 18, 4:30 p.m.; Sunday, Apr. 19, 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. 18-19, 1 p.m. $8. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
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