What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more...

“Air, Fire, Water, “Earth”
An exhibit in which the four elements are used as a metaphor for the world we live in. Works of Ron Erlich, Richard Sigmund, Linda Stojak, and Don Resnick are featured. Through Dec. 15. Molloy College’s Publiic Square Art Gallery, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 678-5000 ext. 6549 or artgallery@molloy.edu.
Burton Silverman: The Humanist Spirit
A exhibit showcasing the works of contemporary artist Burton Silverman, who demonstrates the continuing power of the realist tradition in the 21st century. Through Silverman’s use of contemporary realist portraiture, this show examines the commonalities of “everyman.” Silverman is known for his ability to carefully balance formal visual elements in his realistic representations. Through Dec. 16. Hofstra University’s Emily Lowe Gallery, Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672.
Our Fathers, Our Grandfathers, Our Heroes...
This exhibit traces the story of the famed U.S. Marine Corps Navajo Code Talkers, who helped the war effort in the Paciific during World War II. Through Dec. 31. Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, 100 Crescent Beach Rd., Glen Cove. 571-8040 ext. 100 or www.holocaust-nassau.org.
Borders: Visible and Invisible
Maureen Palmieri and Robert Toedter are the featured artists in Nassau Community College’s 2011 Art Faculty Exhibition. Through Dec. 22. Firehouse Plaza Art Gallery, College Center Building, Garden City. 572-0619.
Ripped: The Allure of Collage
An exhibit of approximately 50 collages, by European and American artists, that demonstrates the medium’s broad and surprising power. Artists represented include Romare Bearden, Joseph Cornell, Salvador Dali, George Grosz, Jane Hammond, Hannah Hoch, Ray Johnson, Roy Lichtentstein, and Conrad Marca-Relli. Through Jan. 8. Heckscher Museum of Art, Main St. and Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250 or www.heckscher.org.
Afternoon Movie
See “The Art of Getting By,” drama about a teenage romance, Friday, Dec. 9, 2:30 p.m.; also “One Day,” a romance-mystery with Anne Hathaway, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280. Friday Film
Watch “Beginners,” Friday, Dec. 9, 1 and 6:45 p.m. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223-6228.
Nathan Sawaya: Recent Works
Contemporary artist Nathan Sawaya works with Lego blocks are on display, His work elevates brick art to a new phase of artistic expression through large-scale sculpture. Opens Dec. 10, through March 18. Nassau County Museum of Art, Contemporary Gallery, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
The Paintings of Louis Comfort Tiffany: Works from a Long Island Collection
Drawn from an important Long Island collection, this major exhibition showcases approximately 125 oils and works on paper by Louis Comfort Tiffany. It is the first New York exhibit to focus on Tiffany’s paintings in more than 30 years. Examples of Tiffany’s decorative arts, especially stained glass lamps and windows, are also included. Opens Dec. 10, through March 18. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Film Showing
See “Incendies,” a Canadian film about twins who make a life-altering discovery following the death of their mother, Wednesday, Dec. 14, 7 p.m. Tickets required. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
Irish Cultural Society Meeting
The island of Iona’s impact on the Christianization of Europe is the subject of a discussion with Iona Professor Brother Robert Novak, when the Irish Cultural Society meets, Wednesday, Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. Garden City Library, 60 Seventh St., Garden City. 488-1353 or email jmgalway@verizon.net.