Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more...

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.
Doing Good Works
An exhibit of the works of Nassau Community College’s Art Department faculty. Art on view reflects the charities and issues in which exhibitors are involved. Through Oct. 12. Nassau Community College, Firehouse Plaza Art Gallery, College Center Building, Garden City. 572-0619.

“For Us The Living” – The Civil War In Paintings
This exhibit portrays the sights, feelings and drama of the Civil War, through paintings by Mort Künstler, considered by many to be the leading contemporary painter of Civil War scenes. His work is esteemed for its dramatic intensity and for an extraordinary level of authenticity that results from intensive research. Approximately 50 paintings and a selection of documentary objects are on view. Through Jan. 9. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.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.
Long Island Photo Meet Up Exhibition
View a selection of photographs from the Long Island Photo Meet Up Group. The group, which evolved through the internet, was begun in 2005 and now has over 300 members. Through Oct. 29. Molloy College Art Gallery, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 678-5000 ext. 6549.
Passed Lifes
Works by Long Island-based photographer Darrell Emile are on view, presented by the Long Island Center of Photography. Through Sept. 30. African American Museum, 110 N. Franklin St., Hempstead. (718) 343-6797.
Regional Juried Photgraphy Exhibition
The winning photos of the fourth regional photography competition are on display, presented by the Long Island Center of Photography. Judging was conducted by Bob Shamis, Curator of Prints & Photographs at the Museum of the City of New York. Through Nov. 10. African American Museum, 110 N. Franklin St., Hempstead. (718) 343-6797.
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.
2D/3D: Paintings By Keith Mayerson, Sculpture By Kent Henrickson
This two-person exhibition features painter Keith Mayerson and sculptor Kent Henrickson. Through Jan. 9. Nassau County Museum of Art, Contemporary Gallery, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Small Works: Plein Air Paintings
An exhibit of oil paintings by San Francisco-based plein air painter Patrick Vennari. Through Sept. 30. Barnes Gallery, 2 Nassau Blvd., Garden City South. 538-4503.
Quilt Show
Varied quilts on display, presented by the Malverne Historical & Preservation Society, Saturday, Sept. 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 26, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Joseph L. Landers Restoration House, 369 Ocean Ave., Malverne. 596-3239.
Author Visit
Meet Jenna Blum, author of "Those Who Save Us" and "The Stormchasers," Sunday, Sept. 26, 5 p.m. With author's reading and book signing. Chapter One Books, 3185 Long Beach Rd., Oceanside. 764-5101 or www.chapteronebooks.net.

Theater/ Music

My Fair Lady
The classic musical, Thursday and Friday, Sept. 23-24, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 25, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 26, 2 and 7 p.m. $60. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
Hay Fever
Noel Coward’s stylish comedy, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 24-25, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 26, 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 Dixie Swim Club
Dramatic comedy about five Southern women on a long weekend, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 24-25, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 26, 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.
Key For Two
Comedy about a woman and two men, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 24-25, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 26, 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.
Ring Of Fire
The life of Johnny Cash told through his songs, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 24-25, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 26, 3 p.m. $20. Merrick Theatre and Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
America's Dream Chamber Ensemble
The adventurous ensemble performs a diverse repertoire, presented by the Merrick-Bellmore Community Concert Association, Saturday, Sept. 25, 8 p.m. Calhoun High School, 1786 State St., Merrick. 868-5366 or www.MBCCA.org.
Classic Legends II
Concert with Tony Grant, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Community Party
Enjoy family fun, presented by The Vineyard Church, Saturday, Sept. 25, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Games, watermelon eating contest, children’s crafts, and more. Rockville Centre Village Green, between Lee and Morris Ave., Rockville Centre.
Rockin’ For Autism III
Hear performances by legendary Long Island bands, benefiting the Developmental Disabilities Institute Foundation and the DDI Parent’s Association, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2-8 p.m. With the Stanton Anderson Band, Seven Turns, Eddie Jelley & Cold Shot, and more. Mulcahy’s Pub & Music Hall, 3232 Railroad Ave., Wantagh. (631) 366-2904 or www.ddiny.org.
Latin And Lace
The 12-piece Lou Caputo Not So Big Band performs, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2 p.m. Program includes Latin jazz standards, big band and more, with guest vocalists Jan Parker, Gregory Gomez, Bob Spiotto, and Loli Marquez-Sterling. $19, $17 seniors and students, $10 under 12. Hofstra University's Monroe Lecture Center Theater, California Ave., South Campus, Hempstead. 463-6644.
Paul Joseph Trio
Jerome Kern jazz music is performed by composer/pianist Paul Joseph and his trio of piano, drums and bass, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2 p.m. Rockville Centre Public Library, 221 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. 766-625.
Film Showing
See the award-winning documentary film, “Mardi Gras; Made in China,” Monday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m. A question and answer session follows. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.

Family

Lynbrook Expo
The annual event serves as the kick off to the village's 100th anniversary celebration, Saturday, Sept. 25, 10 a.m. Entertainment, crafts, vendors, classic cars, military, fire and police exhibits, war embankment, refreshments, and more. Greis Park, 55 Wilbur St., Lynbrook. 599-8000.
The Princess And The Pea
The beloved tale, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2 p.m. Merrick Theatre andCenter for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Richmond Indigenous Gourd Orchestra
Create a gourd instrument with the artists of the Richmond Indigenous Gourd Orchestra, Sunday, Sept. 26, 11:30 p.m. Workshop is followed by a lively performance by these unique artists, 2 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.