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Weekly roundup of exhibits, theater, music, and more
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Fernando Botero
This major exhibition showcases one of the most honored Latin American artists working today. Paintings, drawings and monumental sculpture that exemplify Botero’s most familiar themes are on view. Throughout, Botero’s characters are seen in their “Botero-esque” girth and grandeur. Through May 23. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or
www.nassaumuseum.org.
Five Centuries Of Art: Selections From The Permanent Collection
Framed
An exhibit of projects by Molloy College’s graduating fine arts and visual education majors. Through June 25. Molloy College Art Gallery, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 678-5000 ext. 6549.
Long Island Black Artists Association
An exhibit of over 40 paintings, drawings, watercolors, collages, mixed media, photographs, and sculptures. Molloy College Art Gallery at The Barnes Gallery, 2 Nassau Blvd., Garden City. 538-4503.
Metamorphosis: Rona Pondick
Rona Pondick blends traditional sculptural methods with the latest 3-D computer technology to produce powerful sculptural objects that morph human, animal and plant forms. Through May 23. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Miro/Dubuffet/Basquiat
Works by Joan Miró, Jean Dubuffet and Jean-Michel Basquiat are shown together for the first time. Primal symbols characterize their work in personalized types of graffiti that exist in a timeless, unidentifiable space. Through May 23. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or
www.nassaumuseum.org.
Sojourn To South Africa
Works of Long Island-based fine art photographer Phyllis Goodfriend are on view, presented by The Long Island Center of Photography. African American Museum, 110 N. Franklin St., Hempstead. 572-0730.
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.
Student Competition And Exhibition
Annual competition of works produced by Nassau Community College art students. The juried show includes painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, and more. Through June 30. Nassau Community College’s Firehouse Plaza Art Gallery, College Center Building, Garden City. 572-0619.
Rock Hall Car Show
See and show all makes of antique cars and trucks from 1985 and older, Sunday, May 23, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Also classics, rods and motorcycles. $10 pre-registration fee per vehicle; $15 day of show. Free admission for spectators. Rock Hall Museum, 199 Broadway, Lawrence. 239-1157.
Theater/ Music
Fiddler On The Roof
The classic musical about Tevye and his five daughters, Thursday and Friday, May 20-21, 8 p.m.; Saturday, May 22, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 23, 2 p.m. $60. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
Menopause The Musical
The original off-Broadway musical about four women who share their ups and downs through re-lyricized baby boomer songs, Thursday and Friday, May 20-21, 8 p.m.; Saturday, May 22, 2 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, May 23, 2 p.m. 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 that begins with a mysterious stranger arriving at the Long Island estate of a mob boss, Friday and Saturday, May 21-22, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, May 23, 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.
How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying
The Pulitzer Prize-winning musical satire of big business, Friday and Saturday, May 21-22, 8 p.m. Sunday, May 23, 2:30 p.m. $23, $21 seniors, $18 students, $14 ages 12 and under; $25 at door. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700.
The Norman Conquests: Table Manners
Alan Ayckbourn’s comedy about an extended family of two sisters and an older brother and their mates. Friday and Saturday, May 21-22, 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 23, 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.
Rehearsal For Murder
A “theatrical” mystery in which the theater becomes the set for the play, Friday and Saturday, May 21-22, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, May 23, 3 p.m. $20. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Andrea Marcovicci
The torch singer performs “Skylark: Marcovicci Sings Mercer,” Saturday, May 22, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. $50 (7:30 p.m.) and $40 (9:30 p.m.). Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus, Rte. 25A, Brookville. 299-3100 or (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.tillescenter.org.
The Long Weekend
Comedy about two couples in a newly acquired country home, Saturday, May 22, 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 23, 2:30 p.m. $18, $16 seniors and students, $14 ages 12 and under. Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 226-8400 or www.studiotheatreli.com.
Twelve Angry Men
The award-winning thought-provoking drama about a group of jurors, presented by the Lantern Theatre, Saturday, May 22, 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 23, 2 p.m. $15, $13 seniors and students Saturday. Congregation B’nai Israel, 91 N. Bayview Ave., Freeport. 221-4485.
Annie Get Your Gun!
The classic musical with those unforgettable songs, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Sunday, May 23, 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.
OperAlive
The elite ensemble debuts at historic Chelsea mansion with selected opera selections, Sunday, May 23, 4-7:30 p.m. The ensemble includes Gina Haver, Ron Meixsell, Julie Anne Meixsell, Ruthann Turekian, and pianist Daniel Ragone. They perform works from Mozart, Beethoven, Bizet, Handel, Verdi and others. $55 per person, $100 per couple. Reservations required. Muttontown Preserve, 34 Muttontown La., Muttontown. 571-8551.
The “Yiddish” Mark Twain
A celebration of Sholom Aleichem, Wednesday, May 26, 2 p.m. Tickets required. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
Family
The Jungle Book
Join Mowgli, Baloo, King Louie, and the gang on their madcap adventures, Saturday, May 22, 2 p.m. $10. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700.
The Jungle Book
The musical tale about Mowgli and his jungle pals, Saturday, May 22, 2 p.m. Nassau Arts Center, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Notices
Photo Competition
The Long Island Center of Photography is sponsoring its fourth annual photo competition. All photographers, amateur and professional, are invited to submit their most current work for consideration. All types of photography, from traditional to new media, are accepted. The submission deadline is June 30. Entries will be judged by photographer Bob Shamis, past curator of Prints and Photographs for the Museum of the City of New York. For information and an entry form, visit www.longislandcenterofphotography.org.
Craft Vendors Needed
The Mill Neck Family of Organizations seeks vendors of handmade items for its Annual Fall Harvest Festival, held on Columbus Day Weekend, Oct. 9-10. A favorite tradition on Long Island, visitors enjoy the Fall Harvest Festival for its crafts, apples, pumpkins, pies, and other treats. Country crafts, including handmade items and holiday gifts, are one of the Festival’s main features. Vendors are assigned an outdoor space (10’x10’), with a table and two chairs. A non-refundable fee of $300 will be due once vendors are selected. The application deadline is June 25. For more information, or for an application, call Roberta Baade, 922-4100, ext. 220.
