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.

Food For Thought
An exhibit of still life masterpieces that illustrate how food has changed throughout time, in commemoration of Earth Month. Artists represented include DaVinci, Caravaggio, Warhol, and Renoir, among others. Through April 30. Molloy College Art Gallery, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 678-5000.
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Examine photographs and historical documents of the families Sousa Mendes, the Portugues Consul in France, saved during the Holocaust.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.

Theater/ Music

Spring Dance Concert
Original modern dance pieces are performed by Nassau Community College Department of Theatre and Dance students, Thursday through Saturday, April 7-9, 8 p.m.; Sunday, April 10, 3 p.m. $9, $7 seniors and students. Nassau Community College, Mainstage Theatre, Garden City. 572-7676.
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.
Adelphi Symphony Orchestra
Christopher Lyndon-Gee directs the orchestra in a program of dramatic and exotic works, Friday, April 8, 8 p.m. $20 $15. Adelphi University’s Performing Arts Center, South Ave., Garden City. 877-4000.
All Shook Up
Musical comedy, using Elvis songs, about a small town discovering rock ‘n roll, Friday and Saturday, April 8-9, 8 p.m.; Sunday, April 10, 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.
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
Musical featuring the songs of Neil Sedaka, Friday and Saturday, April 8-9, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, April 10, 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 8-9, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, April 10, 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 8-9, 8 p.m.; Sunday, April 10, 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.
Organ Recital
Organist Parker Kitterman performs varied works, Friday, April 8, 8 p.m. Program includes works by J.S. Bach, Marcel Dupre and Girolamo Frescobaldi. $10, $5 seniors and students. Cathedral of the Incarnation, 50 Cathedral Ave, Garden City. 746-2955.
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 8-9, 8 p.m.; Sunday, April 10, 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.
Midori
The violinist, who is renowned for both musicianship and philanthropy, peforms with pianist Ozgur Aydin, Saturday, April 9, 8 p.m. Program includes Mozart’s Sonata for Piano and Violin in G Major, K. 301, Brahms’ Sonata for Piano and Violin in G Major, Op. 78, and more. $75, $50, $30. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus, Rte. 25A, Brookville. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or
www.tillescenter.org.
Springtime With Sinatra
Jerry Cardone performs the best of “Old Blue Eyes,” Saturday, April 9, 7 p.m. Elmont Public Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Crooked Lines
The world premiere of a comedy described as “The Odd Couple meets The Addams Family,” by local playwright John Blenn, Sunday, April 10, 8 p.m. $12 in advance, $15 at door. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 783-8863.
Hofstra Jazz Ensemble
Hear traditional and contemporary jazz compositions, directed by David Lalama, Sunday, April, 10, 7 p.m. $6, $5 seniors and students. Hofstra University’s Helen Fortunoff Theater, Monroe Lecture Center California Ave., South Campus, Hempstad. 463-6644.
Nunsense
Hilarious musical about a group of nuns who stage a fundraising show, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Sunday, April 10, 2:30 p.m. Tickets required. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.
Swingtime Big Band
The band performs classic swing era tunes, Sunday, April 10, 3 p.m. Dance to Big Band music during the show. $18 in advance, $20 at door. Bellmore Jewish Center, 2550 Center Ave., Bellmore. 647-1467.
Guys And Dolls
The classic musical comedy about a group of small time gamblers and the women in their lives, Thursday and Friday, April 14-15, 8 p.m.; Saturday, April, 16, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, April 17, 2 p.m. $60. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.

Family

Building Bridges
Discover the various scientific principles of building bridges and create bridge models, Saturday, April 9, 3 p.m. For ages 5 and up. $3 with museum admission. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Dora The Explorer’s Pirate Adventure – Live!
Dora, Boots the Monkey and the rest of her friends, embark on a treasure trip, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Saturday, April 9, 11 a.m. $10. Performance is followed by a meet and greet with the cast. The Show Place, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. 599-6870 or www.plazatheatrical.com.
Festival Of India
Activities celebrate the culture of India and Indian Americans at the family-friendly event, Saturday, April 9, 1-3 p.m. Elmont Public Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Rock And Roll Sleeping Beauty
A modern version of the beloved fairy tale, Saturday, April 9, 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 9-10, 1 p.m. $10. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.

Notices

Call For Photographers
The Long Island Arts Council at Freeport is requesting submissions for its 30th Annual Juried Photography Show, co-sponsored by Astoria Federal Savings. The show will be held at Freeport Memorial Library in June. Interested photographers must submit entries by Monday, April 12, in JPEG format on CD only. There is a $15 entry fee per photograph ($10 per photograph for Long Island Arts Council members). Accepted photographers will be notified on May 6. Applicants should review the prospectus for detailed registration information. For more information, call the Long Island Arts Council at Freeport at
223-2522 or visit
www.liacfreeport.org.