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. 2. 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.
Poetic Journey: Real and the Ideal in Hudson River Painting
NCMA Chief Curator Franklin Hill Perrell examines the characteristics of American art in the lecture program, in conjunction with NCMA’s current exhibit. He demonstrates why these works transcended their times as they reflect both Yankee ingenuity and originality, and why they are seen as having lasting value and relevance in art today.$20, $10 members). Reservations required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9338,
ext. 12 or www.nassaumuseum.com.
Theater/ Music
Candy Apples
World premiere of Andy Accioli’s play about three sisters caring for their aging mother, Friday and Saturday, Mar. 6-7, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 8, 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. 6-7, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 8, 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.
Gathering Time
The folk-rock trio appears at Garden Stage, Friday, Mar. 6, 8 p.m. Stuart Markus, Glen Roethal and HIllary Foxsong perform from their new CD, “Songs of Hope and Freedom.” $15 in advance, $17 at door. Unitarian Universalist Church of Central Nassau, 223 Stewart Ave., Garden City. 248-8855.
Maggie’s Getting Married
Romantic comedy about the a family preparing for their daughter’s wedding, Friday and Saturday, Mar. 6-7, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 8, 2:30 p.m. $22, $20 seniors. $18 students, $14 youth 16 and under. BroadHollow Theatre Company, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700.
National Acrobats of China
Display of Chinese martial arts, acrobatics and illusion, set to traditional music, Friday, Mar. 6, 7 p.m. $50, $40, $30 ($47, $37, $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.
The Taffetas
A musical journey through the Fabulous Fifties, Friday andSaturday, Mar. 6-7, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 8, 3 p.m. $20, $16 seniors/students Fridays and Sundays. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Evening With Peter Yarrow
The legendary Peter Yarrow performs his classics with Peter, Paul and Mary, and more recent works, Saturday, Mar. 7, 8 p.m. Jeanne Rimsky Theatre, 232 Main St., Port Washington. 767-6444 or www.landmarkonmainstreet.org.
Prisoner of Second Avenue
The Neil Simon comedy, opening Saturday, Mar. 7; Sunday, Mar. 8, 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 Shadow Box
The Pulitzer Prize-winning play about facing life’s ultimate challenge, Saturday, Mar. 7, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 8, 2 p.m. $15, $13 seniors and students, Saturday. Lantern Theatre, Brookside School, Meadowbrook Rd., North Merrick. 221-4485.
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. 6, 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. 7, 2 p.m. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Building for Bats
Learn about bats’ benefits to humnaity by blasting bugs and building a bat box, Saturday, Mar. 7, 1 p.m. $3, with $15 materials fee. Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary & Audubon Center, 134 Cove Rd., Oyster Bay. 922-3200 or trsac@audubon.org
Cinderella
The beloved fairy tale, Saturday, Mar. 7, 2 p.m. $10. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 775-4420 or www.broadhollow.org.
The Jungle Book
A retelling of Kipling’s classic, Saturday and Sunday, Mar. 7-8, 1 p.m. $10. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Here Comes Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could
Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could return to the LICM stage, Saturday and Sunday, Mar. 7-8, 1 and 3 p.m. “Rock out” to this Grammy-nominated children’s performer and his band. $6 with museum admission ($ members), $8 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row., Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
The Wizard of Oz
Follow Dorothy and her friends on the Yellow Brick Road, Saturday, Mar. 7, 2 p.m. With Princess Tea Party at 3:30 p.m. $10; $22 with party. BroadHollow Theater, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700.
If You Give A Pig A Pancake
The beloved children’s tale comes to life as a mini-musical, presented by Theaterworks USA, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2 p.m. Jeanne Rimsky Theatre, 232 Main St., Port Washington. 767-6444.
Rockin’ Tie Dye
Celebrate rock legends Janis Joplin and John Sebastian by creating your own tie-dye ‘shirt’ out of coffee filters and water colors, Saturday and Sunday, Mar. 7-8,1:30-3:30 p.m. Free with museum admission. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row., Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Sticks & Stones
Lyle Cogan’s original one-woman musical play addresses children affected by bullying, Sunday, Mar. 8, 2 p.m. For ages 10 and up. $. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus, Rte. 25A, Brookville. 299-3100 or (212) 307-4100 or www.ticketmaster.com.
Winter Nature Walk
Explore the environment at Theodore Roosevelt’s estate at Sagamore Hill during a guided walk down the Nature Trail to the Cold Spring Harbor Inlet, Sunday, Mar. 8, 9:30 a.m. Visitor Center, Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, 12 Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay. 922-4788 or www.nps.gov/sahi.
