Arts And Entertainment

Exhibits and more...

Coming By Force/Overcoming By Choice
A multi-media visual celebration of Black History through the eyes of contemporary black artists, in collaboration with the African American Museum of Education and Applied Art. Through March 10. Nassau Community College’s Firehouse Plaza Art Gallery, College Center Building, 1 Education Dr., Garden City. 572-0619.
Eye Of The Beholder

A showcase of six of the most intriguing female artists working today. Works by Nina Chanel Abney, India Evans, Marilyn Minter, Sara Rahbar, Christy Singleton, and Aya Uekawa are on view in a multimedia exhibition that includes sculpture, photography and works on paper and canvas. Through Feb. 28. Nassau County Museum of Art, Contemporary Gallery, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Five Centuries Of Art: Selections From The Permanent Collection
An exhibit that spans the breadth of Heckscher Museum’s Permanent Collection of Paintings. On display are Old Masters, landscapes by European and American artists, a small selection of 17th-20th century portraits, and more. Heckscher Museum of Art, Main St. and Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250 or www.heckscher.org.
Latinas!
An exhibit of Latin American Art created by women and depicting images of women. Artists represented include Fernando Botero (Colombia), Ana Maria Martinez (El Salvador), Vik Muniz (Brazil), Carlos Luna (Cuba), Andriana Varejao (Brazil), Victor Rodriguez (Mexico) and Fidelio Ponce de Leon (Cuba), and many others. Through Feb. 28. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Long Island Black Artists Association
Varied artworks are exhibited, including paintings, drawings, sculpture, prints, and mixed media. Through March 31. Molloy College Art Gallery, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 678-5000 ext. 6549 or www.artgallery@molloy.edu.
Love is In The Air
An exhibit of photographs by Jennifer Creed Aly. Through March 26. Zaraz Collection, 286 Broadway, Lynbrook. 837-3787.
Opened Closing
Paintings by B.A. Stoll are on display. South Ocean Art Gallery, South Nassau Universalist Congregation, 228 S. Ocean Ave., Freeport.
Sojourn To South Africa
Works of Long Island-based fine art photographer Phyllis Goodfriend are on view, presented by The Long Island Center of Photography. African American Museum, 110 N. Franklin St., Hempstead. 572-0730.
‘Scapes – Town, Country And Shore
An exhibition of oil paintings and pastels by Garden City resident Arthur G. Typermass. Typermass’ settings reflect the northeast, ranging from mountain vistas in northern New England, Cape Cod to energetic Manhattan scenes. Barnes Gallery, 2 Nassau Blvd., Garden City. 538-4503.
Something’s A Foot: Small Works From The Hofstra University Museum Collection
An exhibit of intimate, small-scale works from the Hofstra University Museum Collection. Mediums range from paint, pencil, wood, metal, and stone to ceramics. Hofstra University’s David Filderman Gallery, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672.
The Subject Is Women: Impressionism And Post-Impressionism
A viewing of works by women and works depicting women. The exhibit includes such renowned masters as Cassatt, Degas, Pisarro, and Renoir, among others. Through Feb. 28. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Intimate Encounters
Actress Shirley Romaine explores what notable women poets have written about their encounters with lovers, friends and family, Sunday, Feb. 14, 3 p.m. Presented in conjunction with Nassau County Museum of Art’s current exhibits. $20. Reservations required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.

Theater/ Music

Run For Your Wife
Madcap British farce about a mischievous London cab driver, Thursday and Friday, Feb. 11-12, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 13, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 14, 2 p.m. $50. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
Nightwatch
Thriller about a woman claiming to see a murder from her window, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 12-13, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 14, 3 p.m. $20. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Strangers On A Train
Suspenseful thriller follows two men who meet on a train and talk about getting away with murder, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 12-13, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 14, 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.
Sweeney Todd
The award-winning musical of the murderous barber who returns to 19th century London seeing revenge, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 12-13, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 14, 2:30 p.m. $15 seniors and students, $14 youths under 12. BroadHollow Theatre Company, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700 or
www.broadhollow.org.
Divas Of Our Time
Naomi Zeitlin performs, Saturday, Feb. 13, 2 p.m. Lynbrook Public Library, 56 Eldert St., Lynbrook. 599-8630.
Monterey Jazz Festival
Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour features an all-star lineup, Saturday, Feb. 13, 8 p.m. Joining pianist Kenny Barron with his Kenny Barron Trio are Regina Carter, Kurt Elling, Russell Malone, Kiyoshi Kitagawa, and Johnathan Blake. $65, $40, $30. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus, Rte. 25A, Brookville. 299-3100 or (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.tillescenter.org.
Separate Beds
Comedy about about two couples on a 35th wedding anniversary cruise, Saturday, Feb. 13, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 14, 2:30 p.m. $18, $16 seniors and students, $14 ages 12 and under. Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 226-8400 or www.studiotheatreli.com.
George Washington Celebration
View George Washington memorabilia, assisted by Valley Stream Historical Society members in colonial costumes, Sunday, Feb. 14, 1-4 p.m. Pagan-Fletcher Restoration, 143 Hendrickson Ave., Valley Stream. 735-5901.

Family

Tugging On My Hearts Strings
Cut out, decorate and assemble a heart-shaped spinning mobile, Thursday and Friday, Feb. 11-12, 2:30-4 p.m. Free with museum admission. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Cinderella!
The classic fairy tale springs to life in a fast-paced musical production, Saturday, Feb. 13, 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.
If Only I Had A Heart
Meet Maryl Taradash, the sculpture artist who created an installation in front of Long Island Children’s Museum, Saturday, Feb. 13, 3 p.m. Create a moving sculpture using tin, fishing line and other materials. For ages 7 and up. Free with museum admission. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
101 Dalmations
The beloved classic starring those lovable dalmations, Saturday, Feb. 13, 2 p.m. $9. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Pinocchio
The puppet who would be a boy comes to life in this audience participation play, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 13-14, 1 p.m. $10. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.ArenaPlayers.org.
The Wizard Of Oz
Join Dorothy and her friends as they venture to Emerald City, Saturday, Feb. 13, 2 p.m. $10. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700.
Patriotic Songs
Musicians from Chamber Players International bring the best of American political tunes to the LICM stage, Monday, Feb. 15, 1 and 3 p.m. Hear both vocal and instrumental pieces. For ages 5 and up. $4 with museum admission ($3 members), $8 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.

Notices

Oceanside Chorale
New members are needed, especially tenors and basses. Rehearsals are Wednesday, at 8 p.m., at the Merle Avenue School, located between Oceanside and Long Beach Roads, in Oceanside. The chorale is now rehearsing for its “Musical Potpourri” concert performance in June. For more information, call 764-2787 or email fxdefontes@hotmail.com.
Greater Nassau Chorus of Sweet Adelines International
If you are a woman who loves to sing, the Greater Nassau Chorus of Sweet Adelines has place for you! Receive a special introduction to barbershop and a cappella singing, at Open House rehearsals, Tuesdays, throughout February, 6:45-10 p.m. Rehearsals take place at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1375 N. Grand Ave., Baldwin. Call 250-4995 for registration and directions, or contact membership@greaternassauchorus.org or www.greaternassauchorus.org.
Yiddish Theater
The Hazak Chapter of the Bellmore Jewish Center is bringing The Folksbiene Theatre’s Traveling Troupe to Bellmore Jewish Center for a performance of “Mama’s Loshn Kugel,” a Yiddish musical revue with English supertitles, Sunday, April 18, 3 p.m. $18 adults, $12 children 10-16 years old. A limited number of seats are available. Call Ruthe at 221-8570 or Bill at 221-2056.