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.

Theater/ Music

Run For Your Wife
Madcap British farce about a mischievous London cab driver, Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 18-20, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 21, 2 and 7 p.m. $50. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport.
(631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
Dance Of Death
August Strindberg’s comic drama about marriage, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 19-20, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 21, 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.
Nightwatch
Thriller about a woman claiming to see a murder from her window, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 19-20, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 21, 3 p.m. $20. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Pat Wictor
The blues singer/songwriter performs, Friday, Feb. 19, 8 p.m. Our Times Coffeehouse, Ethical Humanist Society, 38 Old Country Rd., Garden City. 541-1006.
Separate Beds
Comedy about about two couples on a 35th wedding anniversary cruise, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 19-20, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 21, 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.
Catch Me If You Can
Comic thriller about a man hon his honeymoon whose wife disappears, Saturday, Feb. 20, 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 2:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2 and 8 p.m. $23, $21 seniors, $18 students, $14 ages 12 and under. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700.
13
High-energy musical for all ages about discovering “being in” is where you least expect it, Saturday, Feb. 20, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 21, 2:30 p.m. $18, $16 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.
Moscow State Radio Symphony Orchestra
Music director Alexei Kornienko conducts the Moscow State Radio Symphony Orchestra in an all-Tchaikovsky program, Saturday, Feb. 20, 8 p.m. Pianist Alexander Sinchuk is guest soloist. $80, $65, $40. 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.
And The Winner Is...
Concert of Oscar-winning songs, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2 p.m. Tickets required. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
Michi Wiancko
The violinist performs, Sundday, Feb. 21, 2:30 p.m. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.

Family

Alice In Wonderland
Join Alice for some madcap adventures in Wonderland, Thursday, Feb. 18, 1 p.m. $10. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700.
Blue’s Clues – Live!
The breakthrough play-along show in which audiences become part of the fanciful world where Steve, the host, lives with his animated puppy, Thursday and Friday, Feb. 18-19, 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.
Mural Workshop
Participate in a team project to create a large scale-mural displayed at Nassau County Museum of Art’s Art School, led by community art specialist Iandry Randriamandroso, Thursday, Feb. 18, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $30, 1 adult/1 child, $10 each additional person. Includes museum admission and tour. Reservations required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Wizzing Whirligigs
Learn about these comic weathervanes, Thursday, Feb. 18, 1 p.m. Create hand-powered whiligigs based on the Wizard of Oz and watch them spin. For ages 5 and up. $4 with museum admission ($3 members). Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Night Creatures
Discover fascinating facts about bats, owls and other nocturnal animals, Friday, Feb. 19, 1 and 3 p.m. With live bat presentation. $4 with museum admission ($3 members), $8 theater only. 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. 20, 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.
101 Dalmations
The beloved classic starring those lovable dalmations, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2 p.m. $9. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
The Wizard Of Oz
Join Dorothy and her friends as they venture to Emerald City, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2 p.m. $10. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700.

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.