Arts And Entertainment

Exhibits and more...

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.
Indian Art After Independence
This exhibit is the first American presentation of a group of modern and contemporary Indian masterpieces. The approximately 20 paintings and drawings explore India’s embrace of modernity and global culture and offer an interesting window into the passion of two individual collectors, Virginia and Ravi Akhoury and Shelley and Donald Rubin. Through Dec. 18. Hofstra University’s Emily Lowe Gallery, Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672.

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. 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.
Rhythm, Blues And Hues
An exhibit of works by James Whitten. Through Dec. 30. Lakeview Public Library, 1120 Woodfield Rd., Rockville Centre. 536-3071.
2009 Evers Place Gallery Invitational Exhibition
Evers Place, “A Gallery by the Sea,” exhibits works from its most popular artists of the past year. Through Jan. 7. 949 West Beech St., Long Beach. 208-7000 or www.eversplace.com.

Theater/ Music

Miracle On 34th Street
The classic holiday tale, Thursday and Friday, Dec. 17-18, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 19, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 20, 2 and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2 p.m. $60. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900.
Bus Stop
William Inge’s romantic comedy about a bus full of weary travelers in a winter snowstorm, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 18-19, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 20, 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.
Fame
Musical based on the movie and TV series, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 18-19, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 20, 2:30 p.m. $16, $15 seniors students, $14 ages 12 and under. BroadHollow Theatre Company, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.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, Dec. 18-19, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 20, 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.
Striking 12
Alternative holiday rock musical that tells the story of a grumpy overworked New Yorker who gets an unexpected visitor on New Year’s Eve, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 18-19, 8 p.m. $25, $22 seniors, $18 students, $14 ages 16 and under. BroadHollow Theatre Company Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst.
(631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Annie
The beloved musical, Saturday, Dec. 19, 4 and 8 p.m. $28, $25 seniors, $18 students, $14 under 12. 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 775-4420 or (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
A Season Of Jubilee
Christmas celebration with Memorial Presybterian Church’s Liturgical Dance Ministry, Saturday, Dec. 19, 7 p.m. $25, $10 under 12. SUNY Old Westbury’s Maguire Theater, Old Westbury. 808-5696 or 486-7188.
Second Stage Comedy Improv
The Second Stage Comedy Troupe performs routines without scripts, with audience input, Saturday, Dec. 19, 10:30 p.m. $12. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.ArenaPlayers.org.
A Christmas Carol
The holiday classic, Sunday, Dec. 20, 3 p.m. $15. Long Island Scottish Rite Masons, 28 Lincoln Ave., Rockville Centre. 921-3866 or 678-3232.
United Choral Society
Holiday concert features guest soloists, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2 p.m. Program includes Christmas and Chanukah melodies, plus highlights from Joseph Haydn’s “The Creation.” Tickets required. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 791-2818.

Family

High School Musical
The Disney phenomenon, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 18-19, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 20, 3 p.m. $20. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
A Christmas Carol
Musical adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Saturday, Dec. 19, 11 a.m. Performance followed by meet-and-greet with the cast. $10, includes popcorn and soda. The Show Place at the Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. 599-6870 or www.plazatheatrical.com.
Frosty The Snowman
Frosty and his friend Jenny must save Chillsville from an evil plan to melt all the snow, Saturday, Dec. 19, 1 p.m. $8. 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 775-4420 or (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Visit With Santa
Share holiday wishes with Santa, Saturday, Dec. 19, noon-3 p.m. $4, $3.50 children. Nassau County Firefighters Museum & Education Center, Museum Row, Garden City. 572-4177 or www.ncfiremuseum.org.
Winter Toy Shoppe
A world of toys come to life in this holiday tale, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2 p.m. $9. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Caroling Around The Campfire
Enjoy the spirit of the season by singing carols and visiting with animals, Sunday, Dec. 20, 1-2 p.m. Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center, 134 Cove Rd., Oyster Bay. 922-3200 or www.trsac@audubon.org.
Sarah’s Christmas Donkey
A holiday tale, presented by the Joyful Noise Choir, Sunday, Dec. 20, 5 p.m. Malverne Bible Church, 270 Franklin Ave., Malverne. 287-0768.

Notices

Theater Tickets Available
Peninsula Counseling Center is offering tickets for the recently extended Broadway show “Love, Loss, and What I Wore.” Show date is Sunday, Jan. 17, 3 p.m. $75. Proceds benefit the PCC’s Doris Vine Memorial Fund for Children and Dress for Success. For information contact, Audrey Goodman at 569-6600 ext. 1330.
Island Park Theater Group
Kids (ages 7 and up) and adults are needed for “On Broadway! A Musical Revue,” to be performed in March. Be prepared to sing and dance Broadway show tunes; bring your own Music/CD/Tape (an accompanist or CD player will be available). Auditions will be held Wednesday and Thursday Jan. 6-7, 7 p.m., at Lincoln Orens School, 150 Trafalgar Blvd., Island Park. IPTG member/registration fee $15. For additional information, call 431-3320.