Exhibits and more...
Accelerate
A juried exhibition of emerging artists with disabilities. This mixed media show presents works by artists ages 16-25. Through Dec. 22. Nassau Community College's Firehouse Plaza Art Gallery, College Center Building, Garden City.
572-0619.
Acquired Riches: Highlights From The Hofstra University Museum Collection
Theater/ Music
Bus Stop
William Inge's famous play about eight characters stuck at a diner during a freak snowstorm, presented by NCC Theatre and Dance Department, Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 16-18, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 19, 3 p.m. $9, $7 seniors. Nassau Community College's Mainstage Theatre, Garden City. 572-7676.
Charlotte Tucci
Charlotte Tucci, a winner of the 5 Towns Music and Art Competition, performs favorites from musical theater, Thursday, Dec. 16, 1 p.m. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
The Sound Of Music
The Rodgers and Hammerstein classic, Thursday and Friday, Dec. 16-17, 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 19, 2 and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Dec. 22, 8 p.m. $60. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport.
(631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
All About The Marriage Hearse
Comedy about a twenty-something Catholic/Jewish Manhattan couple discussing marriage, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 17-18, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 19, 3 p.m. $20 Friday and Sunday, $25 Saturday. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
Annie
The award-winning musical, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 17-18, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 19, 3 p.m. $20, $16 students and seniors Friday and Sunday. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
A musical adaptation of "Miracle On 34th Street," Friday and Saturday, Dec. 17-18, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 19, 2:30 p.m. $18, $16 seniors and students, $14 youths 12 and under. BroadHollow Theatre, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip.
(631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
The Norman Conquests: Part II, Living Together
Alan Ayckbourn's second installment of his trilogy, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 17-18, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 19, 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.
The Sunshine Boys
Neil Simon's beloved comedy, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 17-18, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 19, 2:30 p.m. $18, $16 seniors and students, $14 youths 12 and under. Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 226-8400 or www.studiotheatreli.com.
Eric Albinder & Friends
Eric Albinder presents "A Winter Festival of Woodwind Chamber Music," Sunday, Dec. 19, 2 p.m. West Hempstead Public Library, 500 Hempstead Ave., West Hempstead. 481-6591.
Fanfares & Flourishes
Celebrations Brass presents a holiday concert, Sunday, Dec. 19, 4 p.m. Hear festive noels, ayres and voluntaries for three trumpets, trombone, timpani and organ. $10 suggested donation, $5 seniors and students. St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 200 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 798-3369.
Festival Of Lessons & Carols
A traditional service from England, Sunday, Dec. 19, 4 p.m. With music sung by the Cathedral Choirs and carols with the entire congregation, featuring a variety of both traditional and contemporary carol settings. Cathedral of the Incarnation, 50 Cathedral Ave., Garden City. 746-2955 or www.cathedralmusic.info.
Senior Pops Orchestra of LI
A holiday concert featuring Broadway show tunes, light classics and holiday favorites, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2 p.m. Brookside School, Meadowbrook Rd., Merrick. 414-1831.
Family
A Year With Frog & Toad
Arnold Lobel’s popular series of children’s books comes alive on stage, Saturday, Dec. 18, 2 p.m. Merrick Theatre and Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick.
868-6400.
Breakfast With Santa
A holiday buffet with traditional breakfast favorites and special surprises, hosted by Mrs. Claus, Santa and his helpers, Saturday, Dec. 18, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; also Winter Wonderland family brunch, Sunday, Dec. 19, noon. Breakfast with Santa: $27.95 adult, $13.99 children. Winter Wonderland brunch: $64 adult, $32 children. Rein at Garden City Hotel, 45 Seventh St., Garden City. 747-3000.
Beauty And The Beast
The enchanting tale of beautiful Belle and her beast, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Saturday, Dec. 18, 11 a.m. Performance followed by meet-and-greet with the cast. $10. The Show Place, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. 599-6870 or www.plazatheatrical.com.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Hilarious holiday tale of a mother struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant and the unruly kids in her show, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 18-19, 4 p.m. $10. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Holiday For Toys
Toys magically come to life, Saturday, after the toymaker closes shop, Dec. 18, 1 p.m. $10. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700
or www.broadhollow.org.
The Toys Take Over Christmas
Toys in a toy shop come to life in this holiday tale, Saturday, and Sunday, Dec. 18-19, 1 p.m. $10. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.ArenaPlayers.org.
Madeline's Christmas
Enjoy the adventures of the ever-spunky, resourceful Madeline, in a musical play adapted from Ludwig Bemelman's captivating books, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Sunday, Dec. 19, 1 and 3 p.m. $10. The Show Place, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. 599-6870 or www.plazatheatrical.com.
Santa Visit
See Santa when stops by Oceanside Plaza, Sunday, Dec. 19, 12-3 p.m.; with storytime at Chapter One Books, 1:30 p.m. Oceanside Plaza, Long Beach Rd., Oceanside.
Notices
Cast Call
The Freeport Theatre Guild is casting for for "Dark Night of Destiny," an original one-act play by Daniel Donovan. The one-set drama-comedy has two male characters, the main character is approximately 65, although he may look younger. Actors interested in auditioning, should write to the director, Tom Booth, c/o The Freeport Theatre Guild, 52 Grant St., Freeport 11520. Include a photo and resume, if available, and be sure to include a phone number.