Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more...

African American Dolls
A selection of African American dolls from the collection of Freeport artist April Marius are on view, commemorating Black History Month. Through April 17. Phillips House, 28 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 764-7459.
Donald Baechler
This large-scale installation by artist Donald Baechler is accompanied by several of his collaged paintings. Through May 8. Nassau County Museum of Art, Contemporary Gallery, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or

www.nassaumuseum.org.
Milton Avery & The End of Modernism
View works by the artist who brought the sketch to the status of a finished painting. The exhibit examines the contributions of Milton Avery as a significant figurative painter from the late 1920s through the early 1960s and places Avery’s work within a long history of modernist practice that recognizes the artist’s sketch as a finished work. Through May 8. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Soweto Art: From The Collection Of Violet And Les Payne
An original exhibit that commemorates the 35th anniversary of the Soweto Uprising. Over 30 paintings and works on paper are on view from the collection of Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Les Payne, who covered South Africa during that time period. Artists of Soweto represented include David Mbele, Velaphi Mzimba, Hargreaves Ntukwana, and Winston Saoli. Through April 21. Hofstra University’s Emily Lowe Gallery, Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672.
These Are My People: Aristides de Sousa Mendes
Examine photographs and historical documents of the families Sousa Mendes, the Portugues Consul in France, saved during the Holocaust. Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, 100 Crescent Beach Rd., Glen Cove. 571-8040 ext. 100 or www.holocaust-nassau.org.
Long Island African Violet Show and Plant Sale
Learn all about beautiful African Violets, at the Long Island African Violet Society’s annual show, Saturday, April 2, 2-5 p.m.; Sunday, April 3, 1-4 p.m. Old and new varieties available for purchase. John A. Anderson Recreation Center, 111 N. Oceanside Rd., Rockville Centre. For more information, contact Barbara Lindholm at blindholm@optonline.net or Carol Sulewski at 781-5629.
A Sense of Place: Long Island History and Heritage
Examine Long Island’s history, from the Native American Indians and early Dutch and English settlements in the 17th century to Levittown and the suburban metropolis in the 21st century, Sunday, April 3, 1:30 p.m. The slide presentation with Hofstra University Professor Emeritus Dr. Natalie Naylor emphasizes the region’s legacy in parks, museums, and historic houses open to the public where Long Island’s past can be further explored. Space is limited and reservations required. Rock Hall Museum, 199 Broadway, Lawrence. 239-1157.
Exhibition Tea And Tour
View Nassau County Museum of Art’s current exhibit on a private, docent-led tour, with introduction by museum director Karl E. Willers, Wednesday, April 6, 2:30 p.m. Followed by tea in the Museum Cafe. Reservations required. $45. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.

Theater/ Music

All Shook Up
Musical comedy, using Elvis songs, about a small town discovering rock ‘n roll, Friday and Saturday, April 1-2, 8 p.m.; Sunday, April 3, 2:30 p.m. $20, $18 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.
Beatles Sing-Along Jambouree
Glenn Roethel and John Redgate open the Beatles songbook for a nostalgia concert, Friday, April 1, 8:30 p.m. (with open mic at 7:30 p.m.) $15 in advance, $17 at door. Garden Stage at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Central Nassau, 223 Stewart Ave., Garden City. 248-8891 or www.gardenstage.com.
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
Musical featuring the songs of Neil Sedaka, Friday and Saturday, April 1-2, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, April 3, 3 p.m. $20, $16 students and seniors Friday and Sunday. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Deadly Murder
A mystery thriller involving a Manhattan woman who overcame humble beginnings to be part of the glittering New York society lifestyle, Friday and Saturday, April 1-2, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, April 3, 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.
Dinner With Friends
Donald Margulies drama about two married couples and how the breakup of one couple affects both marriages and friendships, Friday and Saturday, April 1-2, 8 p.m.; Sunday, April 3, 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.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Musical based on the popular 1988 film about two con men living on the French Riviera, Friday and Saturday, April 1-2, 8 p.m.; Sunday, April 3, 2:30 p.m. $25, $23 seniors, $18 students, $14 youths 12 and under. All tickets $28 at door. BroadHollow Theatre, BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont.
(631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
There’s A Burglar In My Bed
Comedy about a married couple who arrange trysts with the respective lovers on their 200 acre estate, Friday and Saturday, April 1-2, 8 p.m.; Sunday, April 3, 2:30 p.m. $20, $18 seniors, $16 students, $14 ages 12 and under. Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 226-8400 or www.studiotheatreli.com.
Alexander Abayev
The noted violinist, an Adelphi University faculty member, in concert, Saturday, April 2, 8 p.m. $15, $10 seniors and students. Adelphi University’s Performing Arts Center, South Ave., Garden City. 877-4000.
Broadway Tribute
Five Broadway performers recreate some of their career highlights, Saturday, April 2, 8 p.m. $50. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or
www.engemantheater.com.
Country Dance Night
Swing your partner at a fun-filled evening of dancing to the best in country music, Saturday, April 2, 7-11 p.m. Limit of 120 dancers. Merrick Road Golf Clubhouse, Clubhouse Rd., Merrick. 292-9000, ext. 382.
Second Stage Improv Comedy
The Second Stage Improv Comedy troupe performs routines with scripts, with audience input, Saturday, April 2, 10:30 p.m. $12. Reservations recommended. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
The Children’s Hour
Lillian Hellman’s celebrated play about a troublemaking student at a girl’s school who accuses two teachers of being lesbians, presented by the Lantern Theatre Company, Sunday, April 3, 2 p.m. $18. Congregation B’nai Israel, 91 N. Bayview Ave., Freeport.221-4485 or www.lanterntheatreli.com.
Crooked Lines
The world premiere of a comedy described as “The Odd Couple meets The Addams Family,” by East Meadow playwright John Blenn, Sunday, April 3, 8 p.m. $12 in advance, $15 at door. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 783-8863.
Fabulous “Sixties” Rock Show
Rock to your favorite songs from the sixties with the ultimate tribute band, Sunday, April 3, 2 p.m. Tickets required. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin.
223-6228.
Romantic Exploration Of The Piano
Pianists Matthew M. Harrison and Vlada Yanera perform varied works, Monday, April 4, 1 p.m. Program includes Chopin, Schumann, Liszt, and Brahms. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.
The Triangle Fire Project
An original piece of social theater, created by Adelphi University faculty and students, commemorating the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Company fire, Thursday, April 7, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, April 9, 8 p.m.; Sunday, April 10, 2 p.m. $15, $10 seniors and students. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, South Ave., Garden City. 877-4000.

Family

Beauty And The Best
The beloved tale about the adventures of the brainy and beautiful Belle, Saturday, April 2, 2 p.m. $10. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont.
(631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Irish Family Fun Day
Celebrate Irish culture, Saturday, April, 2, 12:30-5 p.m. Families can learn about Irish arts and crafts, Gaelic sports, traditional music, step dancing, and the Irish language, with storytelling and films. Children will share what they learn during an ice cream and cookies social. $10 per family. IrHofstra University, Hofstra USA and Intramural Fields, North Campus, Hempstad. 463-6182 or email socgmm@hofstra.edu.
The Jungle Book
The adventures of Mowgli and his friends, Saturday, April 2, 2 p.m. $10. Merrick Theatre and Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
The Tale Of The Frog Prince
An audience participation comedy based on the story of a lonely Frog Prince who lives in a swamp on a large kingly estate, Saturday and Sunday, April 2-3, 1 p.m. $10. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.