Arts And Entertainment

Exhibits and more...

Coming By Force/Overcoming By Choice
A multi-media visual celebration of Black History through the eyes of contemporary black artists, in collaboration with the African American Museum of Education and Applied Art. Nassau Community College’s Firehouse Plaza Art Gallery, College Center Building, 1 Education Dr., Garden City. 572-0619.
Eye Of The Beholder
A showcase of six of the most intriguing female artists working today. Works by Nina Chanel Abney, India Evans, Marilyn Minter, Sara Rahbar, Christy Singleton, and Aya Uekawa are on view in a multimedia exhibition that includes sculpture, photography and works on paper and canvas. What unites these artists is their fresh, often provocative, take on life. Through Feb. 28. Nassau County Museum of Art, Contemporary Gallery, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.

Five Centuries Of Art: 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., Huntington. (631) 351-3250 or www.heckscher.org.
Latinas!
An exhibit of Latin American Art created by women and depicting images of women. Artists represented include Fernando Botero (Colombia), Ana Maria Martinez (El Salvador), Vik Muniz (Brazil), Carlos Luna (Cuba), Andriana Varejao (Brazil), Victor Rodriguez (Mexico) and Fidelio Ponce de Leon (Cuba), and many others. Through Feb. 28. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Opened Closing
Paintings by B.A. Stoll are on display. South Ocean Art Gallery, South Nassau Universalist Congregation, 228 S. Ocean Ave., Freeport.
‘Scapes – Town, Country And Shore
An exhibition of oil paintings and pastels by Garden City resident Arthur G. Typermass highlighting outdoor objects. Typermass’ settings reflect the northeast, ranging from mountain vistas in northern New England, Cape Cod and energetic Manhattan scenes. Barnes Gallery, 2 Nassau Blvd., Garden City. 538-4503.
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.
The Subject Is Women: Impressionism And Post-Impressionism
A viewing of works by women and works depicting women. This exhibition demonstrates how artists of these movements and eras depict women and how women artists depict themselves. The exhibit includes such renowned masters as Cassatt, Degas, Pisarro, and Renoir, among others. Through Feb. 28. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.

Theater/ Music

Reunion In Bartersville
Comedy about a class reunion with a heart-stopping surprise, Thursday through Saturday, Jan. 28-30, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 31, 3 p.m. $9, $7 seniors and children under 18. Nassau Community College Theatre & Dance Department, 1 Education Dr., Garden City. 572-7676.
Run For Your Wife
Madcap British farce about a mischievous London cab driver, Thursday and Friday, Jan. 28-29, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 30, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 31, 2 p.m. $50. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
Fiction
Drama about married writers who treasure their honest marriage until they read each other’s diaries, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 29-30, 8 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.
Lost In Yonkers
The Neil Simon classic, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 29-30, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 31, 3 p.m. $20. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Strangers On A Train
Suspenseful thriller follows two men who meet on a train and talk about getting away with murder, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 29-30, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 31, 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 Trip To Bountiful
Horton Foote’s lighthearted drama about Carrie Watts, who dreams of returning to her childhood home in Bountiful Texas, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 29-30, 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 2:30 p.m. $23, $21 seniors, $18 students, $14 ages 12 and under. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700.
Sweeney Todd
The award-winning musical of the murderous barber who returns to 19th century London seeing revenge, Saturday, Jan. 30, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 31, 2:30 p.m. $15 seniors and students, $14 youths under 12. BroadHollow Theatre Company, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Driving Miss Daisy
The story of a southern elderly Jewish matron and her chauffeur, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2 p.m. $20. The Showplace at the Bellmore Movies, 222 Petttit Ave., Bellmore. 599-6870 or www.plazatheatrical.com.
The Great Fight Of Ego Vs. Truth
A musical/comic performance about love, justice and everybody’s feelings, presented by the Aesthetic Realism Theatre Company, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2 p.m. West Hempstead Public Library, 500 Hempstead Ave., West Hempstead.

Family

Creative Calendars
Design a calendar to treasure all through 2010, Thursday and Friday, Jan. 28-29, 2:30-4 p.m. Free with museum admission. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Aladdin
The beloved story with Aladdin, Jasmine and the Genie, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2 p.m. $8. Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 226-8400 or www.studiotheatreli.com.
Cinderella!
The classic fairy tale springs to life in a fast-paced musical production, Saturday, Jan. 30, 11 a.m. Performance followed by meet-and-greet with the cast. $10, includes popcorn and soda. The Show Place at the Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. 599-6870 or www.plazatheatrical.com.
Pinocchio
The puppet who would be a boy comes to life in this audience participation play, Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 30-31, 1 p.m. $10. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.ArenaPlayers.org.
Robin Hood & Maid Marion
See Robin Hood’s gang of merry men rescue Maid Marion from the evil Sheriff of Nottingham, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2 p.m. $10; $22 includes Princess Tea Party after show. BroadHollow Theatre Company, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Seussical
The musical based on the beloved Dr. Seuss characters, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2 p.m. $9. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Sleeping Beauty
A quirky adaptation of the popular tale, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2 p.m. $10. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700.
Wizzing Whirligigs
Examine the history of whirligigs, also known as comic weathervanes, Sunday, Jan. 31, 3 p.m. Create hand-powered whirligigs based on The Wizard of Oz and watch them spin. $3 with museum admission. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Tugging On My Hearts Strings
Cut out, decorate and assemble a heart-shaped spinning mobile, Tuesday through Friday, Feb. 2-5, 2:30-4 p.m. Free with museum admission. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.

Notices

Bel Canto Chorale
The Chorale, singing in Nassau county for over 40 years, welcomes new members. All voices are invited to rehearsals on Sundays, 7-9 p.m. at Wantagh Memorial Congregational Church, 1845 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh. Call 541-0726 or email belcantochorale1@aol.com
Oceanside Chorale
New members are needed, especially tenors and basses. If you like to sing, there is a position available for you. Rehearsals are Wednesday, at 8 p.m., at the Merle Avenue School, located between Oceanside and Long Beach Roads, in Oceanside. The chorale is now rehearsing for its “Musical Potpourri” concert performance in Jun. For more information, call 764-2787 or email fxdefontes@hotmail.com.
A Small Company In America
ASCIA, New York Institute of Technology’s theater company, is holding an emergency cast call for the role of Mrs. Miller in Doubt. This role is specifically written for an African American actress. start. Doubt also needs a production stage manager. Auditions are by appointment only. It will be presented in ASCIA’s home in the New York Institute of Technology’s Old Westbury Campus. Contact director, John F. Anderson at 516-676-3001 or email jfa_ascia@verizon.net with headshot.
Yiddish Theater Coming To Bellmore
The Hazak Chapter of the Bellmore Jewish Center is bringing The Folksbiene Theatre’s Traveling Troupe to Bellmore Jewish Center for a performance of “Mama’s Loshn Kugel,” a Yiddish musical revue with English supertitles, Sunday, April 18, 3 p.m. $18 adults, $12 children 10-16 years old. A limited number of seats are available. Call Ruthe at 221-8570 or Bill at 221-2056.