Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more...

Currents
An exhibit highlighting three exciting artists working today: Jessica Jackson Hutchins, Benjamin Edwards and Tom Sanford. All three artists have been shown widely in group and solo exhibitions here and abroad. Through Sept. 12. Nassau County Museum of Art, Contemporary Gallery, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Defying The Devil: Christian Clergy Who Saved Jews From The Holocaust
Photographs, artifacts and video relate the events of the Holocaust. Through Sept. 30. 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 Biennial
This inaugural juried exhibition features approximately 40 paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, and photographs by professional artists living on Long Island, selected from more than 250 entries by jurors Dr. Isabelle Dervaux, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Drawings, Morgan Library and Museum, New York, Renato Danese, Danese Gallery, New York and Richard Lippe, collector of American art, Long Island. Through Sept. 26. Heckscher Museum of Art, Main St. and Prime Ave., Hunington. (631) 351-3250 or www.heckscher.org.
The Sea Around Us
This exhibition examines the romantic fascination artists have always had for expanses of water through American and European artists from the mid-19th century to the present. On view are works by Jasper F. Cropsey, William Glackens, Thomas Buttersworth, Childe Hassam, Red Grooms, Maurice Prendergast, Edward Hopper, Claude Monet, Louis Comfort Tiffany, and James Wyeth, and other masters of seascape art. Through Sept. 12. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
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., Hunington. (631) 351-3250 or www.heckscher.org.
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.
Long Island Arts Council Photography Exhibition
View photography by the winners of the Long Island Arts Council’s 30th Annual Photography Exhibition. Works from Doing Going (Best in Show), Mark Lozier (Second Place) and Don Hunerberg (Third Place) are on display. Through Aug. 31. Molloy College Art Gallery, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 678-5000 ext. 6549.
Passed Lifes
An exhibit of works by Long Island-based photographer Darrell Emile, presented by the Long Island Center of Photography. Through Sept. 30. African American Museum, 110 N. Franklin St., Hempstead. (718) 343-6797.

Theater/ Music

Damn Yankees
The classic musical comedy centered around our national pastime, Thursday and Friday, Aug. 19-20, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 21, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 22, 2 and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Aug. 25, 8 p.m. $60. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
Desert Highway
An Eagles tribute, Thursday, Aug. 19, 8 p.m. Merrick Road Park, Merrick. 292-9000 ext. 382.
Menopause The Musical
The off-Broadway musical about the ups and downs of four women through a collection of re-lyricized baby boomer songs, Thursday and Friday, Aug. 19-20, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 21, 2 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 22, 2 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 24-25, 8 p.m. $47.50. Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. 717-3900 or www.menopauselongisland.com.
All My Sons
Drama based on a true story of a successful businessman who knowingly sold the goverment defective airplane parts during World War II, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 20-21, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 22, 2:30 p.m. $18, $16 seniors/students, $14 ages 12 and under; all tickets at door, $20. BroadHollow Theatre Company, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Any Friend Of Percy D’Angelino Is A Friend Of Mine
A Mafia comedy about a mysterious stranger who arrives at Long Island estate, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 20-21, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 22, 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.
The House On The Cliff
Thriller about a young heiress in a lake house, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 20-21, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 22, 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.
The Glass Menagerie
The Tennessee Williams classic, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 20-21, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 22, 2:30 p.m. $18, $16 seniors and students, $14 ages 12 and under; tickets at door $20. Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst.
(631) 226-8400 or www.studiotheatreli.com.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Shakespeare’s enchanting romantic comedy, Friday, Aug 20, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 22, 7 p.m. $15. Arena Players, Vanderbilt Mansion at the Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
Seven Brides For Seven Brothers
The lively stage version of the classic MGM film, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 20-21, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 22, 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.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
A charming musical comedy about adolescent overachiever’s angst, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 20-21, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 22, 3 p.m. $20. Nassau Arts Center, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Fresh FM’s “Fresh In The Park”
Varied performers in concert, Saturday, Aug. 21, 7:30 p.m. Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or Special Events Line at 572-0223.
India American Night
An international program of music and dance, Sunday, Aug. 22, 7:30 p.m. Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow.
572-0200 or Special Events Line at 572-0223.
Scandinavian American Night
An international program of music and dance, Monday, Aug. 23, 7:30 p.m. Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow.
572-0200 or Special Events Line at 572-0223.
The Tempest
Shakespeare’s classic, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Tuesday, Aug. 24, 7:30 p.m. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett.
374-1967.
Risky Business
The band presents a “Blast From The Past,” Tuesday, Aug. 24, 8 p.m.; preshow 7 p.m. Cedarhurst Park, 200 Cedarhurst Ave., Cedarhurst. 295-5770.

Family

Movie Night
See “How To Train Your Dragon,” Friday, Aug. 20, 8 p.m. Newbridge Road Park, Bellmore. 292-9000 ext. 382.
Sleeping Beauty
Musical version of the beloved tale, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Friday, Aug. 20, 7:30 p.m. East Rockaway Memorial Park, Atlantic Ave., East Rockaway. 599-6870 or www.plazatheatrical.com.
Family Fun Day
Enjoy varied kids activities in Cedarhurst’s Maple Plaza, Sunday, Aug.22, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sample free classes and demonstrations fromparticipating studios: Owl Art Center, Happy Feet Dance Studio, Kitchen Club 4 Kids, Music Hub, and more. Maple Plaza, Central Ave., Cedarhurst.
What On Earth!
Explore the natural world and learn ways to help the environment, Monday through Friday, Aug. 23-27, 2-4 p.m. Try cooking, crafts, and science activities. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Animal Talk With Scout Stacey
Join Scout Stacey for an exploration of the animal kingdom, Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2 p.m. Learn about reptiles, birds and insects. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.

Notices

Leggz Ltd. Dance
The dance troupe is auditioning for classically trained males and females, ages 7-adult, for its full-length Nutcracker Ballet with the South Shore Symphony Orchestra. Pay for professional principal performers. Auditions are held Saturday, Aug. 28, beginning 9 a.m., at Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. Call 766-7171 for an appointment.