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. Opens Feb. 6, through March 31. Molloy College Art Gallery, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 678-5000 ext. 6549 or www.artgallery@molloy.edu.
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 Phyllis Goodfriend, a Long Island-based fine art photographer are on view, presented by The Long Island Center of Photography. With artist reception, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2-4 p.m. African American Museum, 110 N. Franklin St., Hempstead.
‘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 and 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.
Book Talk
Hofstra University Professor Maureen Murphy discusses the Irish-American women who worked as serving girls, the subject of a book she edited, “Your Fondest Annie,” at the Irish Cultural Society meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 8 p.m. Garden City Library, 60 Seventh St., Garden City.
Exhibition Tea And Tour
View Nassau County Museum of Art’s current exhibits, on a private docent-led tour, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2:30 p.m. With introduction by acting director Constance Schwartz, followed by tea in the Museum Cafe. $45. Reservations required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.

Theater/ Music

Reunion In Bartersville
Comedy about a class reunion with a heart-stopping surprise, Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 4-6, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 7, 3 p.m. $9, $7 seniors and children under 18. Nassau Community College Theatre & Dance Department, 1 Education Dr., Garden City. 572-7676.
Run For Your Wife
Madcap British farce about a mischievous London cab driver, Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 4-6, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 7, 2 p.m. $50. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
Comedy Night
Comedy To Go’s Mike Parenti and Just Plain Keith host Friday Night Comedy, Friday, Feb. 5, 8 p.m. With Teddy Smith (as seen on Jay Leno), Chris Davis (Winner L.I.’s Best Comic 2009), Cara Amore, and Sherril Zubrin. $15. Vibe Lounge, 60B N. Park Ave., Rockville Centre. 208-6590 or www.vibeloungeli.com.
Gathering Time
The folk-rock harmony trio peforms, Friday, Feb. 5, 8 p.m. $15, $17 day of show. Garden Stage at Unitarian Universalist Church of Central Nassau, 223 Stewart Ave., Garden City. 248-8855.
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. 5-6, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 7, 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. 5-6, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 7, 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.
Woodmere Music Club
All are welcome to the free concert, Friday, Feb. 5, 1:15 p.m. Hewlett-Woodmere Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett.
Nightwatch
Thriller about a woman claiming to see a murder from her window, Saturday, Feb. 6, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 7, 3 p.m. $20. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick.
868-6400.
BiLlee T And Marcia Pharr Thomas
The duo presents a tribute to black entertainment, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library, 700 Hemptead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Haitian Jazz
Buyu Ambroise and Blues in Red Band perform, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2 p.m. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223-6228.
Matei Varga
The pianist in concert, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2:30 p.m. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.

Family

Tugging On My Hearts Strings
Cut out, decorate and assemble a heart-shaped spinning mobile, Thursday and Friday, Feb. 4-5, 2:30-4 p.m.; also Tuesday through Friday, Feb. 9-12. 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. 6, 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.
Pinocchio
The puppet who would be a boy comes to life in this audience participation play, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 6-7, 1 p.m. $10. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.ArenaPlayers.org.
Seussical
The musical based on the beloved Dr. Seuss characters, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2 p.m. $9. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Chinese New Year Celebration
Get ready for the Year of the tiger, by making a lion dance mask Sunday, Feb. 7, 3 p.m. Learn about Lunar New Year celebrations and join a parade of lion dancers throughout LICM. $3 with museum admission. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Seashore Safari
Honor Charles Darwin’s birthday with a hands-on introduction to local marine life, Sunday, Feb. 7, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Examine sea stars, shellfish, hermit crabs, snails, and horseshoe crabs with Tracy Marcus of Cornell Cooperative Extension. Create science projects reflecting the environmental impact of pollution. Ethical Humanist Society, 38 Old Country Rd., Garden City. 741-7304 or www.ehsli.org.

Notices

Bel Canto Chorale
The Chorale, singing in Nassau county for over 40 years, welcomes new members. All voices are invited to rehearsals on Sundays, 7-9 p.m., at Wantagh Memorial Congregational Church, 1845 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh. Call 541-0726 or email belcantochorale1@aol.com.
Oceanside Chorale
New members are needed, especially tenors and basses. If you like to sing, there is a position available for you. 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.
Yiddish Theater Coming To Bellmore
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.