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.
Long Island Collects
The outstanding holdings of several Long Island art collectors, are presented in this exhibit. The important art movements included are Impressionism (exemplified by Cezanne, Renoir and Pisarro), Modernism (exemplified by Picasso and de Chirico) and Post-War American Art (exemplified by Larry Rivers, Jim Dine and Cindy Sherman). Through Mar. 15. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9338 or www.nassaumuseum.com.
Out Of Africa
An exhibit that highlights the relationship between function and form while revealing insights into African artistic expression. Artifacts include headdresses, weapons, tools and figurative sculptures from nine countries located in western and central Africa. Through Mar. 15. Hofstra University’s David Filderman Gallery, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, 9th floor, Hempstead. 463-5672 or www.hofstra.edu/museum.
Poetic Journey: Hudson River Paintings from the Grey Collection
The Hudson River school paintings are featured in this exhibit, in conjunction with Long Island Collects, which marks the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s exploration of what came to be called the Hudson River. View works by masters of the genre such as Thomas Moran, Albert Bierstadt, George Inness and John Frederick Kensett, among others. Through Mar. 15. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9338 or
www.nassaumuseum.com.
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.
(516) 463-5474.
Theater/ Music
Little Women
Musical version of Louisa May Alcott's novel, Thursday through Saturday, Mar. 12-14, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 15, 2 p.m. $60. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
Candy Apples
World premiere of Andy Accioli’s play about three sisters caring for their aging mother, Friday and Saturday, Mar. 13-14, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 15, 3 p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Four Dogs and a Bone
John Patrick Shanley’s comedy that pokes fun at Hollywood, Friday and Saturday, Mar. 13-14, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 15, 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.
Little Shop Of Horrors
The popular musical, Friday and Saturday, Mar. 13-14, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 15, 2 p.m. $15, $12 seniors, $7 under 18. Nassau Community College, Mainstage Theatre, 1 Education Dr., Garden City. 572-7676.
Natalie Mac Master
The fiddling sensation from Nova Scotia appears with her group of musicians, Friday, Mar. 13, 8 p.m. $65, $45, $30 ($62, $42, $27 seniors). Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus, Rte. 25A, Brookville. 299-3100 or (212) 307-4100 or www.ticketmaster.com.
Prisoner of Second Avenue
The Neil Simon comedy, Friday and Saturday, Mar. 13-14; Sunday, Mar. 15, 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.
The Tempest
Hofstra Shakespeare Festival’s main production, Friday and Saturday, March 13-14, 8 p.m.; Sunday, March 15, 2 p.m. $12; $10 seniors/students. Hofstra University, John Cranford Adams Playhouse, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-6644.
The Dixie Swim Club
Comedy about five southern women, opening Saturday, Mar. 14, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 15, 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 Shadow Box
The Pulitzer Prize-winning play about facing life’s ultimate challenge, Saturday, Mar. 14, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 15, 2 p.m. $15, $13 seniors and students, Saturday. Lantern Theatre, Brookside School, Meadowbrook Rd., North Merrick. 221-4485.
Such Stuff as Dreams Are Made On
The Shakespeare Festival Musicale presented by The Hofstra Collegium Musicum, and Something Wicked … A One-Hour Version of Macbeth, Saturday, March 14, 2 p.m. $10, $8 seniors/students. Hofstra University’s John Cranford Adams Playhouse, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-6644.
Island Chamber Symphony
Gifted 14 year-old cellist Lucy Hayes performs Concerto for Cello in C Major, with the Chamber Symphony, Sunday, Mar. 15, 3-5 p.m. The program also feature Mozart’s Symphony No. 35, NYIT, W. Kenneth Riland Academic Health Care Auditorium, Northern Blvd., Old Westbury. 686-7640.
Waldorf Choral Society
The Waldorf Choral Society, perform Bach’s Mass in B Mino, Sunday, March 15, 3 p.m. Baroque period instruments, accompany the choir; soprano Elizabeth Farnum, alto Megan Friar, tenor Greg Hostetler, and bass Erik-Peter Mortensen are guest soloists. $20, $18 seniors/students, $5 under 12. Cathedral of the Incarnation, 50 Cathedral Ave., Garden City. 747-4457.
Family
Alice In Wonderland
The beloved classic, presented by Magic Curtain Players, Saturday, Mar. 14, 2 p.m. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Cinderella
The beloved fairy tale, Saturday, Mar. 14, 2 p.m. $10. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 775-4420 or www.broadhollow.org.
Crafty Critters
Explore some of the strange habits of animals and make a critter craft, Saturday, Mar. 14, 1-2 p.m. $3, members free. Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary & Audubon Center, 134 Cove Rd., Oyster Bay. 922-3200 or trsac@audubon.org.
The Jungle Book
A retelling of Kipling’s classic, Saturday and Sunday, Mar. 14-15, 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. 14, 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.
Waking Up the Garden
Use your senses as you smell witch hazel and look for the first signs of color in the garden, with Jenny Ulsheimer, horticulturist, Town of North Hempstead, Saturday, Mar. 14, Noon-4:30 p.m. Free with museum admission. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row., Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Celtic Celebration with Darlene Graham
Celebrate Irish culture when Darlene returns to the LICM stage, Saturday, and Sunday, Mar. 15, 1:30 p.m. Feel free to bring your best singing voice and join in $4 with museum admission ($3 members), $8 theater only. LICM, Museum Row., Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
