Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more...

Accelerate
A juried exhibition of emerging artists with disabilities. This mixed media show presents works by artists ages 16-25. Through Dec. 22. Nassau Community College's Firehouse Plaza Art Gallery, College Center Building, Garden City.
572-0619.
Acquired Riches: Highlights From The Hofstra University Museum Collection

An exhibit celebrating Hofstra University's 75th anniversary, highlights the artists, genres, and cultures represented in the Hofstra University Museum collection. On view are paintings by Karel Appel, Edwin Dickinson, Conrad Felixmüller, Paul Gauguin, George Grosz, Johan Barthold Jongkind, and Joan Mitchell; works on paper by Jean Charlot, Arthur Bowen Davies, James Rosenquist, and Georges Rouault; photographs by Donna Ferrato, Ralph Gibson, Danny Lyon, August Sander and Andy Warhol; and works of art from Africa, China, Japan, Mexico, and Oceania. Through Dec. 17. Hofstra University's Emily Lowe Gallery, Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672.
Art Faculty Exhibition
Annual showcase by Adelphi University's professional working artists in their respective fields. The exhibit features a broad selection of two-and three-dimensional media by nine faculty members: Eliz Alahverdian, Hannah Allen, Patricia Buttice, Rick Brazill, Geoffrey Grogan, Pam Koehler, Anti Liu, Kellyann Monaghan, and Courtney Weida. Through Nov. 30. Adelphi University's Ruth S. Harley University Center Gallery, South Ave., Garden City. 877-3126.
Displaced Persons Camps: Rebuilding Culture And Community In The Aftermath Of World War II
Albums, memories and reflections of former displaced persons are displayed in this exhibit, written and curated by Lillian Gewirtzman and produced by Marilyn Rabetz. Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, 100 Crescent Beach Rd., Glen Cove. 571-8040 ext. 100 or www.holocaust-nassau.org.
“For Us The Living” – The Civil War In Paintings
The sights, feelings and drama of the Civil War are portrayed in an exhibit of paintings by Mort Künstler, considered to be the leading contemporary painter of Civil War scenes. Approximately 50 paintings and a selection of documentary objects are on view. Through Jan. 9. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
The Honeymooners
3-D Pop artist Charles Fazzino's lastest works are on display. Through December. Central Galleries, 443 Central Ave., Cedarhurst. 569-5686 or www.centralgalleries.com.
National League Of American Pen Women
A compilation of over 40 works from active members of the Long Island branch of the organization, which was founded in 1897 to help female writers, journalists, and artists. Through Dec. 17. Molloy College Art Gallery, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 678-5000 ext. 6549.
2D/3D: Paintings By Keith Mayerson, Sculpture By Kent Henrickson
This two-person exhibit features painter Keith Mayerson and sculptor Kent Henrickson. Through Jan. 9. Nassau County Museum of Art, Contemporary Gallery, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Poppyular Paintings
Works by Gretchen Fuss, incorporating her widely known poppy themes, are on view. Through Nov. 30. Elmont Memorial Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke, Elmont.
354-5280.
Village Art Club Meeting
The Village Art Club continues its program of art techniques, with watercolorist Maryann Heinzen, Thursday, Nov. 18, 7 p.m. The meeting is open to the public. Rockville Centre Library, 221 N. Village Ave, Rockville Centre. 764-1950.

Theater/ Music

Awake And Sing
Clifford Odets' drama about three generations of a Jewish family struggling to survive during the Depression, presented by Hofstra University's Dept. of Theatre and Dance, Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 18-20, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 21, 2 p.m. $10, $8 seniors and students. Hofstra's Black Box Theater, New Academic Building, South Campus, Hemstead. 463-6644.
Jekyll & Hyde The Musical
Musical about the 19th century scientists and his evil alter ego, Thursday, Nov. 18, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 20, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 21, 3 p.m. $45, $35 seniors and students. Maguire Theater at SUNY Old Westbury, Route 107 North, Old Westbury. (866) 811-4111 or www.theatermania.com or www.jekyllandhydelongisland.com.
The Sound Of Music
The Rodgers and Hammerstein classic, Thursday and Friday, Nov. 18-19, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 20, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 21, 2 p.m. $60. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport.
(631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
I'll Be Back Before Midnight
Classic thriller about a couple who rent a remote cabin from an odd farmer, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 19-20, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 21, 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.
Hofstra Chorale And Chamber Singers
The ensembles present an eclectic selection of vocal music, Friday, Nov. 19, 8 p.m. $10, $8 seniors and students. Cathedral of the Incarnation, 50 Cathedral Ave., Garden City. 463-5497.
The Passion Of Dracula
A new version of the Dracula legend, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 19-20, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 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.
Phantom
Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit's musical gives audiences a glimpse of the life of the man behind the iconic mask, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 19-20, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 21, 2:30 p.m. $25, $23 seniors and students, $21 ages 12 and under. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Proof
The award-winning drama, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 19-20, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 21, 3 p.m. $20. Merrick Theatre and Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave.,
Merrick. 868-6400.
Gilberto Santa Rosa
The Grammy award-winning salsa sensation makes his Long Island debut, Saturday, Nov. 20, 8 p.m. $80, $55, $35. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus, Rte. 25A, Brookville. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.
RetroFest 24
A celebration of the 37th anniversary of the Watkins Glen Summer Jam 1973, Saturday, Nov. 20, 8:30 p.m.–2 a.m. Lineup includes Retro69, BigDaddy & The Bulldogs and Blacklight, featuring the music of the Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers and The Band. $10 donation. Proceeds benefit the Long Island Crisis Center. Sunset Grill, 4068 Sunrise Hwy., Seaford. For information, visit www.retrofestival.org or www.longislandcrisiscenter.org.
Beau Jest
The appealing comic romp, presented by Lantern Theatre, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2 p.m. $18, $16 seniors and students. Congregation B'nai Israel, 91 N. Bayview Ave., Freeport. 221-4485.
Cabaret
The musical masterpiece set in 1930s Berlin, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2 p.m. $20, $15 seniors and students. The Show Place at the Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. 599-6870 or
www.plazatheatrical.com.
Hofstra Jazz Ensemble
The jazz ensemble presents "Family Ties (With Strings Attached), featuring the Hofstra String Orchestra, Sunday, Nov. 21, 7:30 p.m. $10, $8 seniors and students. Hofstra University's Monroe Lecture Center Theater, California Ave., South Campus, Hempstead. 463-6644.
Sarah Jones
The Tony Award-winning actress performs characters from her Broadway show "Bridge and Tunnel," Sunday, Nov. 21, 3 p.m. $40, $75 priority seating. South Nassau Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 228 S. Ocean Ave., Freeport.
378-0621.

Family

Who Took Tom The Turkey?
Tom Turkey is missing and everyone is a suspect in this Thanksgiving mystery, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2 p.m. $10. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
A Year With Frog & Toad
Arnold Lobel’s popular series of children’s books comes alive on stage, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2 p.m. Merrick Theatre and Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave.,
Merrick. 868-6400.
The Wizard Of Oz
Join Dorothy, the Scarecrow and the rest of the gang in an adaptation featuring music from the MGM movie, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2 p.m. $10. The Show Place at the Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. 599-6870 or www.plazatheatrical.com.