Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more...

Accelerate
A juried exhibition of emerging artists with disabilities. This mixed media show presents works by artists ages 16-25. Through Dec. 22. Nassau Community College's Firehouse Plaza Art Gallery, College Center Building, Garden City.
572-0619.
Acquired Riches: Highlights From The Hofstra University Museum Collection

An exhibit celebrating Hofstra University's 75th anniversary, highlights the artists, genres, and cultures represented in the Hofstra University Museum collection. On view are paintings by Karel Appel, Edwin Dickinson, Conrad Felixmüller, Paul Gauguin, George Grosz, Johan Barthold Jongkind, and Joan Mitchell; works on paper by Jean Charlot, Arthur Bowen Davies, James Rosenquist, and Georges Rouault; photographs by Donna Ferrato, Ralph Gibson, Danny Lyon, August Sander and Andy Warhol; and works of art from Africa, China, Japan, Mexico, and Oceania. Through Dec. 17. Hofstra University's Emily Lowe Gallery, Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672.
Art Faculty Exhibition
Annual showcase by Adelphi University's professional working artists in their respective fields. The exhibit features a broad selection of two-and three-dimensional media by nine faculty members: Eliz Alahverdian, Hannah Allen, Patricia Buttice, Rick Brazill, Geoffrey Grogan, Pam Koehler, Anti Liu, Kellyann Monaghan, and Courtney Weida. Through Nov. 30. Adelphi University's Ruth S. Harley University Center Gallery, South Ave., Garden City. 877-3126.
Displaced Persons Camps: Rebuilding Culture And Community In The Aftermath Of World War II
Albums, memories and reflections of former displaced persons are displayed in this exhibit, written and curated by Lillian Gewirtzman and produced by Marilyn Rabetz. Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, 100 Crescent Beach Rd., Glen Cove. 571-8040 ext. 100 or www.holocaust-nassau.org.
“For Us The Living” – The Civil War In Paintings
The sights, feelings and drama of the Civil War are portrayed in an exhibit of paintings by Mort Künstler, considered to be the leading contemporary painter of Civil War scenes. 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.
The Honeymooners
3-D Pop artist Charles Fazzino's lastest works are on display. Through December. Central Galleries, 443 Central Ave., Cedarhurst. 569-5686 or www.centralgalleries.com.
National League Of American Pen Women
A compilation of over 40 works from active members of the Long Island branch of the organization, which was founded in 1897 to help female writers, journalists, and artists. Through Dec. 17. Molloy College Art Gallery, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 678-5000 ext. 6549.
2D/3D: Paintings By Keith Mayerson, Sculpture By Kent Henrickson
This two-person exhibit 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.
Poppyular Paintings
Works by Gretchen Fuss, incorporating her widely known poppy themes, are on view. Through Nov. 30. Elmont Memorial Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke, Elmont. 354-5280.
Film Showing
See "Since You Went Away," starring Claudette Colbert, Monday, Nov. 29, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.

Theater/ Music
All About The Marriage Hearse
Comedy about a twenty something Catholic/Jewish Manhattan couple discussing marriage, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 26-27, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 28, 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.
Art
Yasmina Rezza's stylish Tony Award-winning play, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 26-27, 8 p.m.; Sunday Nov. 27, 2:30 p.m. $18, $16 seniors and students, $14 youths 12 and under. Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 226-8400 or www.studiotheatreli.com.
The Passion Of Dracula
A new version of the Dracula legend, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 26-27, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 28, 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.
Phantom
Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit's musical gives audiences a glimpse of the life of the man behind the iconic mask, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 26-27, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 28, 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.
The Sound Of Music
The Rodgers and Hammerstein classic, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 26-27, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 28, 2 p.m.; Wednesday, Dec. 1, 8 p.m. $60. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
Ain't Retirement Grand?!
A new musical comedy about retirement, Saturday, Nov. 27, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 28, 2:30 p.m. $10. BroadHollow Theatre, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Annie
The award-winning musical, Saturday, Nov. 27, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 28, 3 p.m. $20. Merrick Theatre and Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick.
868-6400.
Second Stage Improv Comedy
The Second Stage Improv Comedy troupe performs routines with scripts, with audience input, Saturday, Nov. 27, 10:30 p.m. $12. Reservations recommended. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
The Art Of The Con
Con artist/bamboozler Jeff Grow explains his tricks in a slick, entertaining performance, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m. $30 and $20. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, Garden City. 877-4000.

Family

Carousel Spinners
Learn how spinners became early toys, Friday, Nov. 26, 3 p.m. Craft a spinner with a playful carousel theme. $3 with museum admission. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Frosty The Snowman
Frosty and his friend Jenny try to save Chillsville from the Evil Pierpot's plan to melt all the snow, Saturday, Nov. 27, 11 a.m.; Sunday, Nov. 28, 10 a.m. $15. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or
www.engemantheater.com.
Giving Thanks To Nature
Share traditional Native American tales of how animals and people show thanks and appreciation for Mother Nature, Saturday, Nov. 27, 1-1:45 p.m. $3. Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center, 134 Cove Rd., Oyster Bay, 922-3200 or www.trsac@audubon.org.
Holiday For Toys
After the toymaker closes shop, toys magically come to life, Saturday, Nov. 27, 1 p.m. $10. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont.
(631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
A Year With Frog & Toad
Arnold Lobel’s popular series of children’s books comes alive on stage, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2 p.m. Merrick Theatre and Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Snow White And The Seven Dwarves
Join Snow White and the dwarves on an adventure towards a happily-ever-after ending with the Prince, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2 p.m.$10. BroadHollow Theatre, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700.
Music of Russia
Share Russian folk music and dance at a workshop and perfomance, Sunday, Nov. 28. Learn a famous folk dance called "Troika" and perform it, 1 p.m.; then join Oleg and Terry in the LICM theater to hear tradtional Russian percussion instruments, 3 p.m. $4 with museum admission, $8 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Holiday Lights
Examine the meaning of candles during the holidays season at a candle-making workshop, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 3 p.m. Make a candle to take home. $3 with museum admission. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or
www.licm.org.