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 the more 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.
Photography of Kristie Arden
View photographer Kristie Arden’s work. Through February. Coffee Nut Cafe, 250 E. Park Ave., Long Beach.
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.
Theater/ Music
Film Festival
Molloy College Film Festival presents “Across The Universe,” a mix of nostalgia and social commentary set to The Beatles music, Thursday, Feb. 26, 5-8 p.m. Molloy College Wilbur Arts Center, Rockville Centre. 678-5000 ext. 6272.
Long Island Film Festival
See independent films by local filmmakers, presented by LIFILM.org, now through Friday, Feb. 27, 4 p.m. $12 per day. Perspective Studios, 70 Glen St., Glen Cove. Visit www.lifilm.org for complete details.
Moonchildren
Play chronicling a year in the life of college seniors set in in 1967-68, Thursday and Friday, Feb. 26-27, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 28, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, Black Box Theatre, 1 South Ave., Garden City. 877-4000.
Candy Apples
World premiere of Andy Accioli’s play about three sisters caring for their aging mother, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 27-28, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 1, 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, Feb. 27-28, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 1, 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.
Maggie’s Getting Married
Romantic comedy about the a family preparing for their daughter’s wedding, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 27-28, 8 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.
Mariza
The singer interprets traditional Portuguese Fado music in a modern way, Friday, Feb. 27, 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.
Something’s Afoot
Musical spoof that satirizes Agatha Christie “whodunit” murder mysteries, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 27-28, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 1, 3 p.m. $28, $25 seniors, $18 students, $14 ages 16 and under. BroadHollow Theatre, Elmont Public Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700.
The Taffetas
A musical journey through the Fabulous Fifities, Friday andSaturday, Feb. 27-28, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 1, 3 p.m. $20, $16 seniors/students Fridays and Sundays. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Paragon Ragtime Orchestra
Rick Benjamin’s Juillard-trained Paragon Ragtime Orchestra performs Scott Joplin and other turn-of-the-century favorites, Saturday, Feb. 28, 8-10 p.m. $20. Freeport High School, S. Brookside Ave., Freeport. 223-7659 or www.paragonragtime.com
The Shadow Box
The Pulitzer Prize-winning play about facing life’s ultimate challenge, Saturday, Feb. 28, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 1, 2 p.m. $15, $13 seniors and students, Saturday. Lantern Theatre, Brookside School, Meadowbrook Rd., North Merrick. 221-4485.
Aida
Teatro Lirico d’Europa performs Verdi’s beloved opera, accompanied by a full orchestra, Sunday, Mar. 1, 3 p.m. $75, $50, $35 ($72, $47, $32 seniors). Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus, Rte. 25A, Brookville. 299-3100 or (212) 307-4100 or www.ticketmaster.com.
Damocles Trio
The ensemble of pianist Adam Kent, violinist Ari Yoshioka and cellist Sibylle Johner, perform, Sunday, Mar. 1, 2:30 p.m. Program features Hayden’s Trio for Piano in C Major, Fernandez’ Trio Brasileiro and Beethoven’s Trio for Piano, Violin and Cello in Bb major, Op. 97. $35. Coe Hall Mansion, Planting Fields Arboretum, Oyster Bay. 922-0061 or www.FOTApresents.org.
Yes We Did! – A Story Of Creative Political Activism
The Obama Girls of Comedy present a comic look at the experiences of four women who worked the campaign circuit this past fall, Monday, Mar. 2, 12:30 and 8 p.m. Nassau Community College, College Center Building, Garden City. 572-7153.
Family
Amazing Animals “Behind The Scenes”
Visit Tanglewood Preserve’s Amazing Animals Exhibit for a special behind the scenes tour, Saturday, Feb. 28, 10 a.m. Help feed the animals and learn about their care. $6. Center for Science Teaching & Learning, Tanglewood Preserve, 1 Tanglewood Rd., Rockville Centre. 764-0045 or www.CSTL.org.
Cinderella
The beloved fairy tale, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2 p.m. $10. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 775-4420 or
www.broadhollow.org.
Charlotte’s Web
Charming musical based on E.B. White’s classic story, Saturday, Feb. 28, 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 Jungle Book
A retelling of Kipling’s classic, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 28-Mar. 1, 1 p.m. $10. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Beauty And The Beast
Ballet Long Island performs an original ballet based on the classic tale, Sunday, Mar. 1, 1 and 3:30 p.m. $1.50. Nassau Community College, College Center Building, Garden City. 572-7153.
Freedom Quilts
Commemorate Black History Month by discovering the stories that quilts told in the days of the Underground Railroad, Saturday, Feb. 28, 3 p.m. Learn how patterns in quilts were used to communicate messages to runaway slaves on their secret journey north. Design your own meaningful quilt pattern to take home. 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.
