What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more...

Burton Silverman: The Humanist Spirit
An 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 Pacific 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.
Omnibus: Diverse Images of a Fragmented World
A group exhibit featuring prints by Rockville Centre’s Naomi Grossman. Other artists on display include Jack Sundquist, Dominique DiMaggio, Jordan Spilman, and Earl Swanigan. Through Jan. 26. Matted LIC, 46-36 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City. (718) 786-8660.
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.
Nathan Sawaya: Recent Works
Contemporary artist Nathan Sawaya’s works with Lego blocks are on display. His work elevates brick art to a new phase of artistic expression through large-scale sculpture. 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 presents 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. Through March 18. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Afternoon Movie
See “Crazy, Stupid Love,” the romantic comedy with Ryan Reynolds, Julianne Moore and Steve Carrell, Friday, Dec. 16, 2:30 p.m.; also “The Help,” the drama about the domestic staff of prominent southern families, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Friday Film
Watch “Larry Crowne,” the comedy-drama with Julia Roberts and Tom Hanks, Friday, Dec. 16, 1 and 6:45 p.m. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223-6228.
Festival of Lights Benefit
Join Friedberg JCC for an elegant evening of dining and dancing, Saturday, Dec. 17, 7 p.m. Enjoy gourmet food and dancing, along with raffle prizes and auction items. $125 per person, $85 students. All proceeds benefit Sunrise Day Camp and the Friedberg JCC. Middle Bay Country Club, 3600 Skillman Ave., Oceanside For more information, contact Tamar Segura, at 634-4148 or tsegura@friedbergjcc.org.

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