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Lessons of the Holocaust to Teach Tolerance
A contextualized history that explains the 1920s’ increase of intolerance, reduction of human rights, and lack of intervention that enabled the persecution and mass murder of millions of Jews and others. Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, 100 Crescent Beach Rd., Glen Cove. 571-8040 ext. 100 or www.holocaust-nassau.org.
Mysteries of Bats
Tackapausha Museum and Preserve’s exhibit features varied species of bats, including a live family of Egyptian Fruit Bats who fly and “hang out” in the museum’s nocturnal area. Other exhibits include displays about Long Island’s ecology and interactive activities. Tackapausha Museum and Preserve, Washington Ave. (between Merrick Rd. and Sunrise Hwy.), Seaford. 571-7443.
Past Traditions:/New Voices in Asian Art
Juxtaposing traditional Asian subject matter with modern Western influences, this multimedia exhibition features works from contemporary Asian artists from China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam. Artists include Xu Bing, Fx Harsono, Yun-Fei Ji, Bari Kumar, Dinh Q. Lê, Nyoman Massriadi, Shahzia Sikander, and Ai Weiwei. Through Dec. 10. Hofstra University’s Emily Lowe Gallery, Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672 or www.hofstra.edu/museum.
Picture Perfect: Selections From the Permanent Collection
This exhibition showcases works with appeal to a wide range of aesthetic sensibilities. Brightly colored paintings by Stuart Davis, George D. Green, Richard Hennessy, and Wayne Gonzales contrast evocative landscapes by Ralph Albert Blakelock, Jerome Blum, and Matthew Spender. Heckscher Museum of Art, Main St. and Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250 or www.heckscher.org.
Stan Wan: Fashion & Portraits
Photographic works by fashion photographer Stan Wan are on view in this exhibit showcasing his years in Europe from 1980-1990. Through Oct. 6. Hofstra University’s Rosenberg Gallery, Calkins Hall, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5474.
Still Life: 1970s Photorealism
An exhibition devoted works associated with Photorealism movement. The artists featured include Audrey Flack, Ralph Goings, Duane Hanson, Malcolm Morley, Ben Schonzeit and Idelle Weber. Through Nov. 9. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Tiffany’s Orient
An exhibit of paintings and decorative arts inspired by Louis Comfort Tiffany’s travels and surroundings in North Africa and the East. Through Nov. 9. Nassau County Museum of Art, Second Floor Galleries, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Village Art Club Members’ Art Exhibit
Group showcase of varied works, opening Sunday, Oct. 5. Through Oct. 18. Rockville Centre Public Library, downstairs meeting room, 221 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre. For information, contact Frank, 764-1950, or Diane, 766-6915.
Afternoon Movie
See “The Lunch Box,” an Indian romance about a mistaken delivery in Mumbai’s lunchbox delivery system that connects a young housewife to an older man as they build a fantasy world together through notes in the lunchbox, Friday, Oct. 3, 2:30 p.m.; also “They Came Together,” a romantic comedy about a corporate executive for a candy comedy and his relationship with a quirky candy store owner, Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Friday Film
See “Locke,” a thriller involving a successfuman driving his car alone and the life-changing events that unfold through a series of phone calls, Friday, Oct. 3, 2 p.m. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223-6228.
Movie Time
See “Belle,” the costume drama based on the true story of a mixed-race girl raised as an aristocrat in 18th century England, Monday, Oct. 6, 1:30 and 7 p.m.; also “Chef,” the comedy-drama about a prominent L.A. chef who loses his restaurant job and then starts up a food truck in an effort to reclaim his creative promise, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2 p.m. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
Movie Matinee
Watch “Pompeii,” a historical drama that tells the story of a slave in a race against time to save his true love, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2 p.m. Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. 488-3444.

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