Arts And Entertainment

Exhibits and more...
America’s Irreplaceable Dance Treasures:
The First 100
The exhibit showcases influential dance movements, institutions and individual artists who have shaped American dance. The 100 “treasures” encompass a wide range of styles and ideas in photographs and video clips. Through Dec. 6. Hofstra University’s David Filderman Gallery, 9th floor, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672.
Gordon Cheung &

Jonathan Seliger
An exhibition of two important contemporary artists. Gordon Cheung uses Financial Times stock listings in his multimedia paintings. His paintings are virtual-reality environments which comment on the ability of stock exchange numbers to deliver a “promised land” to people’s lives. Jonathan Seliger works with paint and canvas to produce three-dimensional structures. His works are included in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Brooklyn Museum, among others. Through Jan. 3. Nassau County Museum of Art, Contemporary Gallery, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Long Island Moderns: Artists on the North Shore from Edward Steichen to Cindy Sherman
This exhibition celebrates the rich, yet often overlooked role of the North Shore of Long Island in American art. With 60 paintings, sculptures, photographs, and drawings. Through Jan. 10. Heckscher Museum of Art, Main St. and Prime Ave., Huntington.
(631) 351-3250 or www.heckscher.org.
Lisa L. Cangemi Exhibition
See the works of Malverne-based artist Lisa L. Cangemi, with a meet-the-artist reception, Thursday, Nov. 19, 6-9 p.m. Through Jan. 5. Zaraz Collection, 286 Broadway, Lynbrook. 837-3787.
A Long Island View
The works of the late Rockville Centre artist Don Resnick are on display. The retrospective focuses on his paintings, water colors and etchings of Long Island. Through Dec. 21. Molloy College Art Gallery, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 678-5000.
Norman Rockwell
An exhibit of Saturday Evening Post illustrator Norman Rockwell’s images that defined America and Americans, in this country and abroad. The exhibition includes Rockwell’s iconic Four Freedoms series of patriotic paintings symbolizing President Roosevelt’s wartime aims: Freedom of Speech, Freedom to Worship, Freedom from Want and Freedom from Fear. Through Jan. 3. Nassau County Museum of Art, Main Galleries, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
2009 Evers Place Gallery Invitational Exhibition
Evers Place, ‘A Gallery by the Sea,” exhibits works from its most popular artists from the past year, opening Sunday, Nov. 22, through Jan. 7. Meet the featured artists at a wine and cheese reception, Nov. 22, 6-9 p.m. 949 West Beech St., Long Beach. 208-7000 or www.eversplace.com.
Theater/ Music
The White Devil
A darkly comic revenge tragedy, written by John Webster in 1612, Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 19-21, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 22, 2 p.m.; $10, $8 seniors and students. Hofstra University’s Black Box Theater, South Campus, Hempstead.
463-6644 or www.hofstra.edu/drama.
All My Sons
Arthur Miller’s classic drama about the choices made in wartime, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20-21, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 22, 2:30 p.m. $20. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Audience With Murder
The spine-tingling thriller full of unexpected twists, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20-21, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 22, 3 p.m. $20 Friday and Sunday, $25 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
It Had To Be You
Joseph Bologna and Renee Taylor’s comedy about a failed actress looking for love and success in New York, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20-21, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 22, 3 p.m. $20 Friday and Sunday, $25 Saturday. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.ArenaPlayers.org.
Hofstra Collegium Musicum’s 40th Anniversary Concert
The vocal and instrumental ensembles of the Hofstra Collegium Musicum present “Harmony of the Spheres,” a concert of celestial early music from the Middle Ages through the 19th century, Saturday, Nov. 21, 8 p.m. The program includes works by Dufay, Machado, Victoria, Vecchi, Goudimel, Byrd, Praetorius, Batten, Kuhnau, Mendelssohn, Herbeck, and several anonymous composers. $10, $8 seniors and students. First Presbyterian Church, 182 First Street, Mineola. 463-6644 or www.hofstra.edu/Music.

The Odd Couple
The Neil Simon classic, presented by the Long Beach Theatre Guild and the Sisterhood of Temple Emanu-El, Saturday, Nov. 21, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 22, 3 p.m. $18. Reservations recommended. Temple Emanu-El, 455 Neptune Blvd., Long Beach. 432-2600 or www.longbeachtheatreguild.net.
Second Stage Comedy Improv
The Second Stage Comedy Troupe performs routines without scripts, with audience input, Saturday, Nov. 21, 10:30 p.m. $12. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.ArenaPlayers.org.
South Of The Border
Premiere of a new musical play by Oceanside’s Dr. Timothy Mailloux, Saturday, Nov. 21, 8 p.m. Island Park Jewish Center, Long Beach Rd., Island Park.
946-6265.
Bella Fleck & The Original Flecktones
The world’s premier banjo player is joined by founding members of his group, Sunday, Nov. 22, 7 p.m. $65, $45, $30. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus, Rte. 25A, Brookville. 299-3100 or (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.
Hofstra Jazz Ensemble
David Lalama directs his ensemble in a “A Tribute to the Masters,” with guest artist Ted Nash from the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, Sunday, Nov. 22, 7 p.m. Program includes traditional and contemporary jazz compositions and arrangements for Big Band and Nonet. $10, $8 seniors and students. Hofstra University’s Monroe Lecture Center Theater, California Ave., South Campus, Hempstead.
463-6644 or www.hofstra.edu/Music.

Family
The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe
The vibrant musical, based on the C.S. Lewis classic, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Saturday, Nov. 21, 11 a.m. Performance followed by meet and greet with the cast. $10. The Showplace at Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. 599-6870 or www.plazatheatrical.com.
The Nutcracker
A non-ballet version of the classic story, with lyrics added to the legendary Tchaikovsky score, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2 p.m. $8; admission to show and milk and cookies with Mrs. Claus, $20. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Winter Toy Shoppe
A world of toys come to life in this holiday tale, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2 p.m. $9. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Chinese Opera Face Painting
Explore the ancient art form with a demonstration of traditional Chinese Opera face painting, Sunday, Nov. 22, 3:30 p.m. $4 with museum admission. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Paper Making Workshop
Make different types of paper from scratch and bring it home to use, Sunday, Nov. 22. $10. CSTL at Tanglewood Preserve, 1 Tanglewood Rd., Rockville Centre. 764-0045.
Stellaluna
The award-winning children’s book comes to life in a musical puppet performance, Sunday, Nov. 22, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; family workshop at 10 a.m. and noon. $20 and $12; $5 additional for workshop. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus, Rte. 25A, Brookville. 299-3100 or (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.
Chinese Chopsticks
Design a pair of chopsticks using specially printed paper, Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 24-25, 2:30-4 p.m. Then learn how to use them by practicing with pretend food. Free with museum admission. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Notices
Performing Arts College Information Session
Plaza Theatrical Productions’ Performing Arts Academy presents a college information session for students interested in the performing arts, Thursday, Dec. 3, 6-7:30 p.m. Parents invited to attend. Fee is $25 per family (no fee for currently enrolled Plaza Performing Arts Academy students). Registration required. 34 Forest Ave., Lynbrook. 599-6870 or www.plazatheatrical.com.