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.
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 NCMA exhibition 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. The exhibiti surveys the conception of royalty and aristocracy in art and offers a look at people who later became important historic personages. 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
An exhibit that spans the breadth of Heckscher Museum's Permanent Collection of paintings. On display are 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
John Anderson's abstract paintings are on display in this showcase of his works. The self-taught painter's experimentation with color, shape and interval have led him to produce a large and serious corpus of abstract images over the course of three decades. Anderson is preoccupied with color relationships and, in particular, how the material condition of paint (which he makes himself from egg, pigment, and oil) affects the character of those relationships. Through Apr. 22. Meet the artist at a reception, Tuesday, Apr. 7, 6 p.m. Adelphi University's Adele and Herbert J. Klapper Center for Fine Arts, 1 South Ave., Garden City, 877-4462 or galleryexhibitions@adelphi.edu.
Robert Rauschenberg and His Contemporaries: Recent Prints from Universal Limited Art Editions
An homage to the artist, who died in May 2008. The exhibit features examples from Rauschenberg's last print series, titled The Lotus Series, with imagery drawn from contemporary China. The exhibit includes works by Jasper Johns, recent lithographs by Helen Frankenthaler, a photogravure by Chuck Close and a lithograph by James Rosenquist. Joining the work of these modern American masters will be cutting-edge graphics by other important artists. Through Apr. 5. Heckscher Museum of Art, Main St. and Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250.
Winslow Homer: Illustrating America
Winslow Homer's woodcuts, made first for Harpers Weekly and other publications, became the basis for the artist's early fame. The exhibition featuring more than 100 prints from illustrated weeklies and journals was organized by Marilyn Kushner of the Brooklyn Museum. Through May 25. Nassau County Museum of Art, Second Floor Galleries, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337.
Theater/ Music
Little Women
Musical version of Louisa May Alcott's novel, Thursday and Friday, Apr. 2-3, Saturday, Apr. 4, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Apr. 5, 2 p.m. $60. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
Salon Evenings
Long Island's rising vocalists perform, Thursday through Saturday, Apr. 2-4, 7:30 p.m. seating, 8 p.m. performance. With Nikki Fontana, Lily Goodman nd Casey O'Keefe, hosted by Kate Beckman and musical director John Farrell. $10. Reservations required. Cabaret at Serenata Kaffe, 220 Sunrise Hwy., Rockville Centre. 255-0770.
Aida
Elton John and Tim Rice's updated version of Giuseppe Verdi's classic opera, Friday and Saturday, Apr. 3-4, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Apr. 5, 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. 3-4, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Apr. 5, 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 Dixie Swim Club
Comedy about five southern women, Friday and Saturday, Apr. 3-4, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Apr. 5, 2:30 p.m. $22, $20 seniors, $18 students, $14 youth 16 and under. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Studio Theatre,141 S,. Wellwood Ave, Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700.
The Ghost Sonata
August Strindberg's challenging play, Friday and Saturday, Apr. 3-4, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Apr. 5, 2 p.m. $10, $8. seniors/students. Hofstra University's Black Box Theatre, New Academic Building, South Camps, Hempstead. 463-6644.
Movin' Out
The classic songs of Billy Joel are combined with Twyla Tharp's award-winning choreography in this musical about life-long friends, Friday, Apr. 3, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Apr. 4, 3 and 8 p.m. $75, $60 and $45.Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, CW. Post Campus, Rte. 25A, Brookville. 299-3100 or
(212) 307-4100 or www.ticketmaster.com.
Peter Pan
The magical tale of adventure and song, presented by the Long Beach Theatre Guild, Friday and Saturday, Apr. 3-4. 8 p.m.; Sunday, Apr. 5, 2 p.m. $20, $15 children under 10. Lindell Auditorium, Lindell Elementary School, 601 Lindell Blvd., Long Beach. 432-2600 orwww.longbeach
theatreguild.clickhere2.net.
Rabbit Hole
2007 Pulitzer Prize-winning play about family turned upside down by a life-shattering accident, Friday and Saturday, Apr. 3-4, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Apr. 5, 3 p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Something's Afoot
Musical spoof that takes a satirical jab at Agatha Christie "whodunit?" mysteries, Friday and Saturday, Apr. 3-4, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Apr. 5, 2:30 p.m. $25, $23 seniors. $18 students, $14 youth 16 and under. BroadHollow Theatre Company, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700.
Second Stage Comedy Improv
The Second Stage Comedy Troup performs routines without scripts, with audience input, Saturday, Apr. 4, 10:30 p.m. $12. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.ArenaPlayers.org.
The Carol Sudhalter Group
Jazz concert with Carol Sudhalter on flute, baritone sax, and tenor sax, Sunday, Apr. 5, 3-5 p.m. NYIT's David G. Salten Hall, Northern Blvd., Old Westbury. 686-7640.
Der Yiddisher Pinafore
The Yiddish Light Opera Company of Long Island performs its version of Gilbert and Sullivan's H.M.S. Pinafore, Sunday, Apr. 5, 3 p.m. $10, $5 children, $25 family. Central Synagogue, 430 DeMott Ave., Rockville Centre. 379-7989 or 766-2974
Garden City Chamber Music Society
Concert features two major works by Bruce Adolpe and Mozart, Sunday, Apr. 5, 3 p.m. $10, $8 seniors/students. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Nassau County, 223 Stewart Ave., Garden City. (212) 787-7088 or (516) 248-8855 (day of concert).
Family
The Jungle Book
A retelling of Kipling's classic, with audience participation, Saturday and Sunday, Apr. 5, 1 p.m. $8. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Li'l Chef & Me
Be a part of a studio audience for the taping of a children's cooking show, Saturday, Apr. 4, 11 a.m. For ages 6 and up. $6 with museum admission ($4 members), $10 theater only. Long Island Children's Museum, Museum Row., Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Peanuts
Charlie Brown and the gang bring their antics on stage, presented by Magic Curtain Players, Saturday, Apr. 4, 2 p.m. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Sleeping Beauty
Charming musical version of the beloved tale, Saturday, Apr. 4, 11 a.m. Performance followed by meet-and-greet with the cast. $10, includes popcorn and soda. Plaza Theatrical Productions, The Show Place, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. 599-6870 or www.plazatheatrical.com.
The Velveteen Rabbit
Musical adaption of Margery Williams book, Saturday, Apr. 4, 2 p.m. $10. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 775-4420 or
www.broadhollow.org.
