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.
Rediscovering Slobodkina: A Pioneer of American Abstraction
A retrospective that celebrates the 100th anniversary of Russian-American artist Esphyr Slobodkina’s birth. Abstract paintings, whimsical sculptures, and works on paper are included. Through Mar. 22. Heckscher Museum of Art, Main St. and Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250.
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.
Long Island Black Artists Association
A selection of works by themore than 150 members of the Long Island Black Artists Association can be viewed through Mar. 27. The exhibit includes paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, and photography. Molloy College’s Art Gallery, Kellenberg Hall, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 678-5000, ext. 6449 or www.liblackartists.com.
A Retrospective: 1934-1998
An exhibit of the works of 20th century American painter Ralph L. Wickiser. His works are inspired by the woods and streams near his home in Woodstock, NY, and reveal his fascination with the color, light, texture, and form of nature. Through March 31. Adelphi University’s Ruth S. Harley University Center. 1 South Ave., Garden City.
Teetering
An exhibition by artist
Anne Seidman, a recent recipient of a Pew Fellowship in the Arts and the Joan Mitchell Foundation Grant. Seidman explores the nature of pure painting through abstraction, suggesting friction, awkwardness and ultimately a sense of self. On display through March 20. Hofstra University's Rosenberg Gallery, Calkins Hall, Hempstead.
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Theater/ Music
Little Women
Musical version of Louisa May Alcott's novel, Thursday and Friday, Mar. 19-20, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Mar. 21, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 22, 2 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, Mar. 20-21, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 22, 3 p.m. $20, $15 seniors/students Fridays and Sundays. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Chieli Minucci with Special EFX & Acoustic Alchemy,
The jazz guitarist performs with special guests, at IMAC Theater’s fundraising event, Friday, Mar. 20, 7 p.m. $65 show only, $100 gala. Inter-Media Art Center, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (631) 549-ARTS or www.imactheater.org.
The Dixie Swim Club
Comedy about five southern women, Friday and Saturday, Mar. 20-21, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 22, 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.
Four Dogs and a Bone
John Patrick Shanley’s comedy that pokes fun at Hollywood, Friday and Saturday, Mar. 20-21, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 22, 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 Four Freshman
The ensemble, icons in the worlds of jazz and pop music, bring their unique vocal harmonies to Cabaret at “Club T,” Friday, Mar. 20, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. $45 and $35. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus, Rte. 25A, Brookville. 299-3100 or (212) 307-4100 or www.ticketmaster.com.
Little Shop Of Horrors
The popular musical, Friday and Saturday, Mar. 20-21, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 22, 2 p.m. $15, $12 seniors, $7 under 18. Nassau Community College, Mainstage Theatre, 1 Education Dr., Garden City. 572-7676.
Prisoner of Second Avenue
The Neil Simon comedy, Friday and Saturday, Mar. 20-21; Sunday, Mar. 22, 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.
Rabbit Hole
2007 Pulitzer Prize-winning play about family turned upside down by a life-shattering accident, Friday and Saturday, Mar. 20-21, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 22, 3 p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
The Secret Garden
The award-winning musical based on Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic children’s novel, Friday, Mar. 20, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Mar. 21, 4 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 22, 2 p.m. $25, $20 seniors and students. Plaza Theatrical Productions, The Show Place, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. 599-6870 or www.plazatheatrical.com.
Something’s Afoot
Musical spoof that takes a satirical jab at Agatha Christie “whodunit?” mysteries, opening Saturday, Mar. 21, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 22, 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.
Band Festival
C.W. Post’s Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band perform with the Nassau-Suffolk Wind Symphony, Sunday, Mar. 22, 7 p.m. $10, $8 students/ seniors. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus, Rte. 25A, Brookville. 299-2425.
Garden City Chamber Music Society
Tiffany DuMouchelle and Stephen Solook, with special guest Lucy Shelton, perform Spanish and gypsy music, Sunday, Mar. 22, 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
Owl Prowl
Meet some of these secretive creatures, then take a walk to hear the calls of the Great-horned and Eastern Screech Owls, Friday, Mar. 20, 7-9 p.m. $10, $7 members. Registration required. Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center, Hoffman Center, Rte. 25A, Muttontown. 922-3200.
Alice In Wonderland
The beloved classic, presented by Magic Curtain Players, Saturday, Mar. 21, 2 p.m. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Make Room For Me
The Paper Bag Players turns 50 with a celebratory show, Saturday, Mar. 21, 2 p.m. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. 767-6444 or www.landmarkonmainstreet.org.
The Jungle Book
A retelling of Kipling’s classic, Saturday and Sunday, Mar. 21-22, 1 p.m. $10. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Sleeping Beauty
Charming musical version of the beloved tale, Saturday, Mar. 21, 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 beloved book, Saturday, Mar. 21, 2 p.m. $10. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 775-4420 or www.broadhollow.org.
Zany Zeotropes
Examine the way strips of pictures are used to give illusion of movement when spun, Saturday, Mar. 21, 3 p.m. Create a zeotrope and watch it become animated. 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.
Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny
The acclaimed Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia performs a double bill of beloved bedtime stories, Sunday, Mar. 22, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. $20. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus, Rte. 25A, Brookville. 299-3100 or (212) 307-4100.
Red-Tails In Love
Hear about the avian love story between those famous red-tailed hawks Pale Male and Lola in New York City. Saturday, Mar. 21, 1-2 p.m. See a video about the pair and meet a live red-tailed hawk. $3. Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center, 134 Cove Rd., Oyster Bay. 922-3200.
