Arts and Entertainment

Exhibits and more...

Art In Nature
An exhibit of painting and photography by varied artists. Through Nov. 1. South Ocean Art Gallery, South Nassau Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 228 S. Ocean Ave., Freeport. 623-1204.
America’s Irreplaceable Dance Treasures: The First 100
The exhibit showcases influential dance movements, institutions and individual artists who have shaped American dance. The 100 “treasures” encompass a wide range of styles and ideas in photographs and video clips. Through Dec. 6. Hofstra University’s David Filderman Gallery, 9th floor, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672.

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.
Long Island Quilters Guild Exhibit
Quilts created by members of the Long Island Quilters Guild are on display, along with quilting demonstrations, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Quilts vary from figurative country to contemporary, mural to pillow-size. Through Oct. 30. 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.
The Future Of The Arts On Long Island
A discussion concerning the future of Long Island’s arts and cultural community, presented by Landmark on Main Street and the Long Island Arts Alliance, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 7 p.m. Guest panelists include Long Island Philharmonic Executive Director Stephen Belth, Huntington Arts Council Executive Director Diana Cherryholmes, Stony Brook Film Festival Executive Director Alan Inkles, Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts’ Dale Lewis, Airmid Theatre Artistic Director Tricia McDermott, and New York State Regent Roger Tilles. Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. 767-1384.
50 Years Of Hofstra Radio 
The Hofstra Radio Alumni Association, with the School of Communications and WRHU (Radio Hofstra University), is hosting a celebration marking the 50th anniversary of Hofstra University’s radio station 88.7 FM, Friday through Sunday, Nov. 6-8. Varied activities are scheduled, including the Nov. 7 gala at the Huntington Hilton, where the HRAA, will induct a new Hofstra Radio Hall of Fame. Multi-media presentations on Nov. 7-8 highlight the role Hofstra radio played covering major world events. For further information, email wrhu.org@gmail.com or call 463-5109.

Theater/ Music

Celtic Thunder
The popular Irish/Scottish male pop vocal group performs ballads, hits and popular songs, Thursday, Oct. 8, 7:30 p.m. $75. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus, Rte. 25A, Brookville. 299-3100 or (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.
Nickel And Dimed
Theatrical adaption of the groundbreaking book “Nickel and Dimed, On (Not) Getting By In America” by Barbara Ehrenreich, Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 8-10; 8 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2 p.m. $10, $8 seniors and students. Hofstra University's Black Box Theater, South Campus. Hempstead. 463-6644 o www.hofstra.edu/drama.
Rent
The award-winning groundbreaking rock musical set in the East Village, Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 8-10, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 11, 2 and 7 p.m. $60. John W. Engeman Theater at Northport, 250 Main St., Northport.
(631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
Here On The Flight Path
Comedy about a divorced man and the women who occupies an apartment next door, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 9-10, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 11, 2:30 p.m. $22, $20 seniors, $18 students, $14 12 and under. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Frozen
Cutting-edge drama about about a mother coping with a missing child, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 9-10, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 11, 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.
My Fair Lady
The classic musical version of G. B. Shaw’s “Pygmalion,” Friday and Saturday, Oct. 9-10, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 11, 2:30 p.m. $20. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Murder By Misadventure
Thriller about two writers who have worked together for years and start to hate each other, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 9-10, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 11, 2:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2 and 8 p.m. $25, $22 seniors, $18 students, $14 ages 12 and under. BroadHollow Theatre Company, 700 Hemptead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
See How They Run
Comedy about the goings-on in an English vicarage, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 9-10, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 11, 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.
Nassau Chorus of Sweet Adelines
The chorus presents a free outdoor double performance at the Long Beach Fall Festival, Saturday, Oct. 10, 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. With varied live entertainment, artists, vendors, food, and more, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Kennedy Plaza, West Park Ave., Long Beach. 
Memories Of Prague
Czech violinist Petr Macecek performs with Old Westbury Gardens artists-in-residence Poetica Musica, Saturday Oct. 10, 8 p.m. Program includes works by Dvorak, Brahms and Beethoven. With guided tour of Westbury House at 6:45 p.m. and pre-concert talk at 7:30 p.m. $25, $20 seniors and students. 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. 333-0048 or www.oldwestburygardens.org.
Second Stage Comedy Improv
The Second Stage Comedy Troupe performs routines without scripts, with audience input, Saturday, Oct. 10, 10:30 p.m. $12. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.ArenaPlayers.org.

Family

Creatures Of The Night
Explore Tanglewood Preserve to see which animals are asleep during the day, Friday, Oct. 9, 7-9 p.m. Center for Science Teaching and Learning at Tanglewood Preserve, 1 Tanglewood Rd, Rockville Centre. 764-0045 or www.CTSL.org.
Beauty & the Beast
The enchanting tale, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2 p.m. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
101 Dalmations
The beloved tale about those adorable dalmations escaping the clutches of Cruella De Vil, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2 p.m. $10. BroadHollow Theatre Company, 700 Hemptead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Story Theatre
Playlets based on fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm, Saturday, Oct. 10, 1 and 3 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 11, 3 p.m. $7, $5 children. Nassau Community College, 1 Education Dr., Garden City. 572-7676.
Land Ahoy!
Celebrate the anniversary of Christopher Columbus’ discovery of the Americas, Monday, Oct. 12, 2–4 p.m. Create miniature handmade ships out of organic materials such as toothpicks and paper. All ages. Free with museum admission. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.