Arts And Entertainment

Exhibits and more...

Gordon Cheung & Jonathan Seliger
An exhibition of two important contemporary artists. Gordon Cheung uses Financial Times stock listings in his multimedia paintings. His paintings are virtual-reality environments which comment on the ability of stock exchange numbers to deliver a “promised land” to people’s lives. Jonathan Seliger works with paint and canvas to produce three-dimensional structures. His works are included in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Brooklyn Museum, among others. Through Jan. 3. Nassau County Museum of Art, Contemporary Gallery, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.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. Opening Jan. 4 through Sept. 12. Hofstra University’s David Filderman Gallery, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672.

Long Island Moderns: Artists on the North Shore from Edward Steichen to Cindy Sherman
This exhibition celebrates the rich, yet often overlooked role of the North Shore of Long Island in American art. With 60 paintings, sculptures, photographs, and drawings. Through Jan. 10. Heckscher Museum of Art, Main St. and Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250 or www.heckscher.org.
Lisa L. Cangemi Exhibition
See the works of Malverne-based artist Lisa L. Cangemi. Through Jan. 5. Zaraz Collection, 286 Broadway, Lynbrook. 837-3787.
A Long Island View
The works of the late Rockville Centre artist Don Resnick are on display. The retrospective focuses on his paintings, water colors and etchings of Long Island. Through Dec. 21. Molloy College Art Gallery, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 678-5000.
Norman Rockwell
An exhibit of Saturday Evening Post illustrator Norman Rockwell’s images that defined America and Americans, in this country and abroad. The exhibition includes Rockwell’s iconic Four Freedoms series of patriotic paintings symbolizing President Roosevelt’s wartime aims: Freedom of Speech, Freedom to Worship, Freedom from Want and Freedom from Fear. Through Jan. 3. Nassau County Museum of Art, Main Galleries, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Rhythm, Blues And Hues
An exhibit of works by James Whitten. Through Dec. 30. Lakeview Public Library, 1120 Woodfield Rd., Rockville Centre. 536-3071.
2009 Evers Place Gallery Invitational Exhibition
Evers Place, “A Gallery by the Sea,” exhibits works from its most popular artists of the past year. Through Jan. 7. 949 West Beech St., Long Beach. 208-7000 or www.eversplace.com.

Theater/ Music 

Annie
The beloved musical, Saturday, Dec. 26, 4 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 27, 2:30 p.m. $28, $25 seniors, $18 students, $14 under 12. 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 775-4420 or (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Miracle On 34th Street
The classic holiday tale, Saturday, Dec. 26, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 27, 2 and 7 p.m.; Thursday, Dec. 31, 2 and 8 p.m. $60. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900.
Under The Yum Yum Tree
Comedy about the bachelor manager of an apartment building that caters to single women, Saturday, Dec. 26, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 27, 3 p.m.; Thursday, Dec. 31, 9:30 p.m. $20 Friday and Sunday, $25 Saturday.; $50 New Year’s Eve “champagne performance.” Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
Striking 12
Alternative holiday rock musical that tells the story of a grumpy overworked New Yorker who gets an unexpected visitor on New Year’s Eve, Thursday, Dec. 31, 9:30 p.m. $50. BroadHollow Theatre Company Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Steve Gillette and Cindy Mangsen
The folksinger-songwriters perform, Friday, Jan. 8, 8:30 p.m.; open mic from 7:30-8:30 p.m. $15, $17 at door. Garden Stage at Unitarian Universalist Church of Central Nassau, 223 Stewart Ave., Garden City. 248-8855.
Fame
Musical based on the movie and TV series, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 8-9, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 10, 2:30 p.m. $16, $15 seniors students, $14 ages 12 and under. BroadHollow Theatre Company, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Fiction
Drama about married writers who treasure their honest marriage until they read each others diaries, Saturday, Jan. 9, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 10, 2:30 p.m. $18, $16 seniors and students, $14 ages 12 and under. BroadHollow Theatre Company Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.

Family

Hawks On Holiday
Learn about three species of hawks and what makes them deadly hunters, Saturday, Dec. 26, 1-2 p.m. Make a hawk craft to take home. Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center, 134 Cove Rd., Oyster Bay. 922-3200 or www.trsac@audubon.org.
High School Musical
The Disney phenomenon, Saturday, Dec. 26, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 27, 3 p.m. $20. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Holiday Short Film Festival
View a special collection of films celebrating the holidays and winter, presented with the Brooklyn International Film Festival’s KidsFilmFest, Saturday, Dec. 26, 1 and 3 p.m. $2 with museum admission ($1 members), $4 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
A Visit From St. Nicholas
An audience participation play set in 1832 on Christmas Eve in the Moore family home, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 26-27, 1 p.m. $10. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.ArenaPlayers.org.
Winter Toy Shoppe
A world of toys come to life in this holiday tale, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2 p.m. $9. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Blues Clues Live!
A breakthrough play-along show that allows the audience to become part of Steve and Blue’s world, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Monday through Thursday, Dec. 28-31, 11 a.m.; Saturday, Jan. 2, 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.
Monkey King In America
Chinese Theater Works performs an original play using hand and glove puppets, Monday, Dec. 28, 1 and 3 p.m. $4 with museum admission ($3 members), $8 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
Follow Rudolph from a baby reindeer through “reindeer games” and as he saves Christmas, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 1 p.m. $8. BroadHollow Theatre Company, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 775-4420 or (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.

Notices

Theater Tickets Available
Peninsula Counseling Center is offering tickets for the recently extended Broadway show “Love, Loss, and What I Wore.” Show date is Sunday, Jan. 17, 3 p.m. $75. Proceds benefit the PCC’s Doris Vine Memorial Fund for Children and Dress for Success. For information contact, Audrey Goodman at 569-6600 ext. 1330.
Island Park Theater Group
Kids (ages 7 and up) and adults are needed for “On Broadway! A Musical Revue,” to be performed in March. Be prepared to sing and dance Broadway show tunes; bring your own Music/CD/Tape (an accompanist or CD player will be available). Auditions will be held Wednesday and Thursday Jan. 6-7, 7 p.m., at Lincoln Orens School, 150 Trafalgar Blvd., Island Park. IPTG member/registration fee $15. For additional information, call 431-3320.