Using mostly black and white portraits of people he photographed through the years, Levy transforms them into colorful, dynamic images, with bright and vivid colors. 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-210th 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.
Sacred to the Memory: Photographs by Robert Reinhardt
Explores the “sacred ground” in cemeteries of Scotland, where each site encompasses a unique slice of history, culture, religion, art and architecture. Through Feb. 6. Hofstra University’s Rochelle and Irwin A. Lowenfeld Conference and Exhibition Hall, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, 10th floor, Hempstead. 463-5672 or www.hofstra.edu/museum.
White House Pets: Ambassadors at Large
The exhibit looks at the many ways in which animals have been part of White House history. It incorporates 50 historic and contemporary images of White House animals through the years — from the magpie sent to Thomas Jefferson by the Lewis and Clark expedition, to George W. Bush’s Scottish terrier Barney, who starred in his own web-cam series. Through January. The Old Orchard, Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, 12 Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay. 922-4788 or www.nps.gov/sahi.
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.
Photography of Kristie Arden
View photographer Kristie Arden’s work, with reception Wednesday, Feb. 11, 5:30-7:30 pm. 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. 5-7, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 8, 2 p.m. $50. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport.
(631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
Kate Beckman
Cabaret artist Kate Beckman, with musical director Eric Baum, presents “This Joint is Jumpin’,” Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 5-7. Program includes “Straighten Up and Fly Right,” “Swinging on a Star,” “Skylark, I’ll Be Seeing You,” and “Hit Me with a Hot Note.” Seating begins at 7:30 p.m. $15 cover charge. Serenata Kaffe, 220 Sunrise Hwy., Rockville Centre. 255-0770.
The Country Girl
Clifford Odet’s classic backstage story about the wife of an actor down on his luck, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 6-7, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 8, 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. 6-7, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 8, 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.
The Wedding Singer
Musical that pays homage to the pop songs of the ‘80s, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 6-7, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 8, 2 p.m. $14. BroadHollow Theatre Company, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700.
The Taffetas
A musical journey through the Fabulous Fifities, Saturday, Feb. 7, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 8, 3 p.m. $20, $16 seniors/students Fridays and Sundays. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
An Evening of Gospel
The Allen Liturgical Dance Ministry of the Greater Allen Cathedral of New York and the Ebony Ecumencial Ensemble perform gospels, spirituals and traditional African songs, Saturday, Feb. 7, 8 p.m. $15. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. 767-6444 or www.landmarkonmainstreet.org.
Czech Symphony
Young violinist Jennifer Frautschi is guest soloist in a program of Dvorak and Bruch, Sunday, Feb. 8, 3 p.m. $90, $70, $50 ($87, $67, $47 seniors). Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus, Rte. 25A, Brookville. 299-3100 or (212) 307-4100 or www.ticketmaster.com.
Four Nations Ensemble
Andrew Appel on harpsichord and pianoforte and Krista Bennion Feeney on French violin perform, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2:30 p.m. Program includes Bach Sontas I and VI, and Le Roux’s Pieces de Clavecin in F Major. $35. Coe Hall Mansion, Planting Fields Arboretum, Oyster Bay. 922-0061 or www.FOTApresents.org.
Irish Song and Story
Singer/storytellerl Jim Hawkins performs a tribute to Tommy Makem, at the Irish Cultural Society’s monthly meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 8 p.m. Garden City Library, 60 Seventh St., Garden City.
Family
Aristocats
Madame’s jealous butler, Edgar, catnaps Duchess and her Aristokittens and abandons them in the Parisian countryside.Saturday, Feb. 7, 2 p.m. $10. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (516) 775-4420 or www.broadhollow.org.
Charlotte’s Web
Charming musical based on E.B. White’s classic story, Saturday, Feb. 7, 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 Goes Disco
An audience participation play that combines three traditional fairy tales, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 7-8, 1 p.m. $10. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
A Year With Frog And Toad
A charming musical, set to a jazzy score, based on Arnold Lobel’s award-winning books, Saturday, Feb. 7, 2 p.m. $9. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Shout, Juba and Jive
Celebrate Black History month by joining David Pleasant for a workshop/performance highlighting the unique percussion approaches of Gullah/Geechee, a musical style from the Sea Islands off the coasts of Georgia and South Carolina. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 7-8, 1:30 p.m. The workshop culminates in a percussion orchestra in which participants rehearse and perform on a variety of fun percussion instruments. For 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.
If You Give A Pig A Pancake
Mini-musical by Theaterworks USA, based on the beloved book, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2 p.m. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. 767-6444 or www.landmarkonmainstreet.org.
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, Feb. 8, 9:30 a.m. Visitor Center, Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, 12 Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay. 922-4788 or www.nps.gov/sahi.
