What's happening this weekend on Long Island

Exhibits and more...

From The Hand: Drawings From the Hofstra University Museum Collection
This exhibition highlights some of the remarkable drawings from the Hofstra University Museum’s permanent collection. Artists represented will include Benny Andrews, Leonard Baskin, Jean Cocteau, Arthur Bowen Davies, Harvey Dinnerstein, Arthur Gibbons, Charles Dana Gibson, Wolf Kahn, Ezio Martinelli, Philip Pearlstein, Diego Rivera, Norman Rockwell, George Romney, Burton Silverman, Isaac Soyer, Abraham Walkowitz, and Benjamin West. Through Sept. 11. Hofstra University’s David Filderman Gallery, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, Ninth Floor, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672.
Kindertransport
This remarkable exhibit describes, through documents and photographs, the experience of the approximately 10,000 Jewish children brought to safety in Britain from their homes in Eastern Europe. Through Aug. 30. Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, 100 Crescent Beach Rd., Glen Cove. 571-8040 ext. 100 or www.holocaust-nassau.org.

Richard Avedon: Photographer of Influence
A retrospective of the career of photographer Richard Avedon, who worked in New York from the 1950s through the 21st century. Highly regarded for revolutionizing the genre of portraiture, Avedon created some of the most iconic works of the 20th century. Through Sept. 4. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Robert Hite: Imagined Histories
Sculptures sited among Hudson Valley landscapes are seen in this exhibit. Hite is a sculptor, painter and photographer whose work reflects nature and the surrounding landscape. From 2006 to 2010, he installed and photographed a series of mixed/media architectural sculptures called Imagine Histories: Hudson Valley Landscapes. The exhibition includes a sculpture and black and white photographs from the series. Through Sept. 4. Nassau County Museum of Art, Contemporary Gallery, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.

Theater/ Music

Anderson Twins Sextet
Identical twin brothers Peter and Will Anderson perform swing classics, original compositions and jazz favorites, Thursday, Aug. 11, 7:30 p.m. With Kevin Dorn on drums, pianist mark Shane, Jon Eric Kellso on trumpet, and Clovis Nicolas, bass. Tickets required. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
Hairspray
The delightful musical set in 1960s Baltimore, based on the John Waters’ film, Thursday and Friday, Aug. 11-12, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 13, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 14, 2 and 7 p.m. $60. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
A Chorus Line
The award-winning musical about dancers auditioning for a Broadway show, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 12-13, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 14, 2:30 p.m.; $25, $23 seniors, $18 students, $14 youths 12 and under. All tickets $28 at door. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Afternoon Movie
See the documentary “Exporting Raymond,” about the making of a Russian language version of “Everybody Loves Raymond,” Friday, Aug. 12, 2:30 p.m.; also “Jumping the Broom,” a comedy about two African-American families in Martha’s Vineyard, with Angela Bassett and Paula Patton, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2 p.m., followed by “Inception,” 6:30 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont.
Gathering Time
Classic Woodstock-era folk music, Friday, Aug. 12, 8 p.m. Shell Creelk Park, Barnum Isle. 292-9000 ex. 382 or www.toh.li.
Much Ado About Nothing
Shakespeare’s battle of the sexes comedy, performed on Vanderbilt Mansion’s grounds, Friday, Aug. 12, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 13, 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Aug. 17, 8 p.m. Arena Players, Vanderbilt Mansion, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
Murder Among Friends
Comedy/thriller about an aging actor, his rich wife and double-dealing agent, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 12-13, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 14, 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.
Fresh FM’s “Fresh In The Park”
American Idol Champ, Lee DeWyze performs, Saturday, Aug. 13, 7:30 p.m. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or concertline, 572-0223.
Sounds Of Summer Concert Series
Hear top talents perform every Saturday, through August, 6-8 p.m. Tanger Outlets at the Arches, 152 The Arches Circle, Deer Park. (631) 667-0600.
Cross Island
Old Westbury Gardens artist-in residence Suzanne Mueller performs with pianist Elinor Abrams-Zayas and clarinetist Joseph Rutkowski, Jr., Sunday, Aug. 14, 3 p.m. Free with admission. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury, Rd. 333-0048 or
www.oldwestburygardens.org.
Here’s Johnny: Johnny Mercer, That Is
New York Cabaret Unlimited presents fully choreographed numbers blending Mercer’s songs and life, Sunday, Aug. 14, 7:30 p.m. Tickets required. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.
Emil Stucchio & The Classics
Hear the hits “Cinderella” and “Till Then,” among others, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 8 p.m. Hewlett Point Park, Bay Park. 292-9000 ex. 382 or www.toh.li.
Evolution
A tribute to Journey, Thursday, Aug. 18, 8 p.m. Merrick Road Park, Merrick. 292-9000 ex. 382 or www.toh.li.

Family

Movie Night
See “The Wizard of Oz,” outdoors on Eisenhower Park’s big screen, Thursday, Aug. 11, dusk. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or concertline, 572-0223.
The Tragical Comedy Of Punch & Judy
Puppetry fun for the family, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2 p.m. Valley Stream State Park, Valley Stream.
Theater Fun!
Practice dramatic techniques at LICM’s theater workshop, Monday, Aug. 15, 2 p.m. Try “Simple Machines Please,” “Balance and Motion” or “WLICM Radio Live.” For ages 5 and up. $4 with museum admission ($3 members), $8 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Solo Circus
Explore circus tricks with performers from the National Circus Project Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2 p.m. They will introduce everyone to the art of balancing, juggling, clowning, and plate on the LICM stage. Ages: 3 and up. $4 with museum admission ($3 members) $8 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.

Notices

Leggz Ltd. Dance
Leggz Ltd. Dance is holding an audition on Monday, Aug. 15, for classically trained males and females (ages 7 through adult) for its full length “Nutcracker” ballet. Pay for professional principal performers. Auditions are held at 486 Sunrise Hwy., Rockville Centre. For information and an appointment, call 766-7171.
Long Beach Theatre Guild
Singers, dancers and musicians are need for a production of “Radio Theatre,” presented in conjunction with Sisterhood at Temple Emanu-El. Perform live songs from the 1940s through today. Auditions will be held Monday and Wednesday, Aug. 29-31, 6:30 p.m. for ages 9-15, 8 p.m. for ages 16 and over and adult. Temple Emanu-El, 455 Neptune Blvd., Long Beach. 432-2600 or www.lbtg.net.
Island Park Theater Group
Actors are needed for “Mame,” to be performed in November. Be prepared to sing and dance. Sheet music required. Audition take place Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 12-13, 7-9:30 p.m. Location is the Lincoln Orens School, Trafalgar Blvd., Island Park. For additional information, call 431-3320.
Actors And Musicians Sought
Playback Theater Long Island, now beginning its second year, is seeking actors and musicians from all walks of life to join the improv company. Playback Theater is interested in performers based on Long Island who have a serious interest in improvisational acting, working as a team, and performing in a professional ensemble group. Training is offered. For more information about Playback LI, visit www.playbacktheaterlongisland.com or on Facebook at Playback Long Island. Send resumes to improvtheaterli@gmail.com. Actors selected will then be notified of audition
information.