Through Feb. 25. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
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.
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, a favorite destination of the artist. Jasper Johns' enigmatic style will be represented by many recent examples of his work. Two beautiful recent lithographs by Helen Frankenthaler will also be included . A photogravure by Chuck Close and a lithograph by James Rosenquist will be featured as well. 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 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 important insights into African artistic expression. Artifacts include headdresses, weapons, tools and figurative sculptures from nine countries located in western and central Africa. All pieces represent Sub-Saharan cultures and enable visitors to appreciate their aesthetic value in relation to their original functions. 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
The Foreigner
Comic romp about the guests at a fishing lodge in rural George, Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 19-21,8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 22, 2 and 7 p.m. $50. 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, Feb. 20-21, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 22, 3 p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Earth And Sky
A new thriller about an unresolved murder and the seedy urban underworld connected to it, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 20-21, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 22, 2:30 p.m. $22, $20 seniors, $18 students, $14 under 16. BroadHollow Theatre Company Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Something's Afoot
Musical spoof that satirizes Agatha Christie "whodunit" murder mysteries, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 20-21, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 22, 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. 20-21, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 22, 3 p.m. $20, $16 seniors/students Fridays and Sundays. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
We Will Dance
A Broadway musical revue, Saturday, Feb. 21, 8 p.m. With tunes from Jekyll & Hyde, Les Misérables, Dream Girls, and more. $18, $15 seniors/students. Portion of proceeds will be donated to ACDS (Association for Children's Down Syndrome). American Legion Hall, 51 Roosevelt Ave., Valley Stream. (212) 352-3101 or (866) 811-4111or www.oramatheatercompany.com.
Brentano String Quartet The quartet performs Haydn and Mendelssohn, Sunday, Feb. 22, 3 p.m. $10, $8 seniors/students. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Nassau County, 223 Stewart Ave., Garden City. (212) 787-7088 or 248-8855 (day of concert).
Sweeney Todd
The new version of Stephen Sondheim's award-winning musical that premiered on Broadway in 2005, Sunday, Feb. 22, 7 p.m. $75, $60, $45 ($72, $57, $42 seniors). Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus, Rte. 25A, Brookville. 299-3100 or (212) 307-4100 or www.ticketmaster.com.
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.
Family
Blues Clues Live!
The break-through play-along show where the audience "steps inside" with Steve and his animated puppy Blue, Thursday and Friday, Feb. 19-20, 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.
Science of the Circus
Find out how science and the circus come together, with performers from Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, Thursday, Feb. 19, 1 and 3 p.m. Ages 5 and up. Free with museum admission. Same day registration required. Long Island Children's Museum, Museum Row., Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Animal Rhythms
Enjoy the rhythmic adventures of two delightful folktales with Treehouse Shakers, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 20-21, 1:30 p.m. African folktales told through modern dance, rhythmic sounds and storytelling. Ages 3 and up $6 with museum admission ($4 members), $8 theater only. Long Island Children's Museum, Museum Row., Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Animals In Love
Learn how animals around the world show their love for each other, Saturday, Feb. 21, 1 p.m. The 45-minute indoor live animal presentation is followed by 45-minute trailwalk to find and observe animals in love and their habitats. $3. Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary & Audubon Center, 134 Cove Rd., Oyster Bay. 922-3200 or trsac@audubon.org
Battle of the Bands
Hear local bands compete in Molloy College's Battle of the Bands, Saturday, Feb, 21, 7-11 p.m. $8. Molloy College, Rockville Centre. 678-5000, ext. 6430.
Charlotte's Web
Charming musical based on E.B. White's classic story, Saturday, Feb. 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.
Cinderella
The beloved fairy tale, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2 p.m. $10. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 775-4420 or
www.broadhollow.org.
