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. Through Dec. 17. Hofstra University's Emily Lowe Gallery, Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672.
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 drama of the Civil War is 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 latest 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 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.
Book Discussion/Signing
Meet Bernard Otterman, author of "Black Grass," a collection of short stories inspired by the Holocaust and its aftermath, at book discussion and signing, Sunday, Dec. 19, 1:30-3:30 p.m. $12 (includes museum tour); $10 (without Museum Tour). Seating is limited and reservations recommended. Louis Posner Memorial Library at the Holocaust & Memorial Tolerance Center of Nassau County, 100 Crescent Beach Rd., Glen Cove. 571-8040, ext 104 www.holocaust-nassau.org.
Film Showing
See the classic love story "Intermezzo," starring Ingrid Bergman and Leslie Howard, Monday, Dec. 20, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.

Theater/ Music

Bus Stop
William Inge's famous play about eight characters stuck at a diner during a freak snowstorm, presented by NCC Theatre and Dance Department, Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 16-18, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 19, 3 p.m. $9, $7 seniors. Nassau Community College's Mainstage Theatre, Garden City. 572-7676.
Charlotte Tucci
Charlotte Tucci, a winner of the 5 Towns Music and Art Competition, performs favorites from musical theater, Thursday, Dec. 16, 1 p.m. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
The Sound Of Music
The Rodgers and Hammerstein classic, Thursday and Friday, Dec. 16-17, 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 19, 2 and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Dec. 22, 8 p.m. $60. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport.
(631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
All About The Marriage Hearse
Comedy about a twenty-something Catholic/Jewish Manhattan couple discussing marriage, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 17-18, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 19, 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.
Annie
The award-winning musical, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 17-18, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 19, 3 p.m. $20, $16 students and seniors Friday and Sunday. Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
A musical adaptation of "Miracle On 34th Street," Friday and Saturday, Dec. 17-18, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 19, 2:30 p.m. $18, $16 seniors and students, $14 youths 12 and under. BroadHollow Theatre, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip.
(631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
The Norman Conquests: Part II, Living Together
Alan Ayckbourn's second installment of his trilogy, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 17-18, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 19, 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 Sunshine Boys
Neil Simon's beloved comedy, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 17-18, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 19, 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.
Eric Albinder & Friends
Eric Albinder presents "A Winter Festival of Woodwind Chamber Music," Sunday, Dec. 19, 2 p.m. West Hempstead Public Library, 500 Hempstead Ave., West Hempstead. 481-6591.
Fanfares & Flourishes
Celebrations Brass presents a holiday concert, Sunday, Dec. 19, 4 p.m. Hear festive noels, ayres and voluntaries for three trumpets, trombone, timpani and organ. $10 suggested donation, $5 seniors and students. St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 200 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 798-3369.
Festival Of Lessons & Carols
A traditional service from England, Sunday, Dec. 19, 4 p.m. With music sung by the Cathedral Choirs and carols with the entire congregation, featuring a variety of both traditional and contemporary carol settings. Cathedral of the Incarnation, 50 Cathedral Ave., Garden City. 746-2955 or www.cathedralmusic.info.
Senior Pops Orchestra of LI
A holiday concert featuring Broadway show tunes, light classics and holiday favorites, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2 p.m. Brookside School, Meadowbrook Rd., Merrick. 414-1831.

Family

A Year With Frog & Toad
Arnold Lobel’s popular series of children’s books comes alive on stage, Saturday, Dec. 18, 2 p.m. Merrick Theatre and Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick.
868-6400.
Breakfast With Santa
A holiday buffet with traditional breakfast favorites and special surprises, hosted by Mrs. Claus, Santa and his helpers, Saturday, Dec. 18, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; also Winter Wonderland family brunch, Sunday, Dec. 19, noon. Breakfast with Santa: $27.95 adult, $13.99 children. Winter Wonderland brunch: $64 adult, $32 children. Rein at Garden City Hotel, 45 Seventh St., Garden City. 747-3000.
Beauty And The Beast
The enchanting tale of beautiful Belle and her beast, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Saturday, Dec. 18, 11 a.m. Performance followed by meet-and-greet with the cast. $10. The Show Place, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. 599-6870 or www.plazatheatrical.com.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Hilarious holiday tale of a mother struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant and the unruly kids in her show, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 18-19, 4 p.m. $10. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Holiday For Toys
Toys magically come to life, Saturday, after the toymaker closes shop, Dec. 18, 1 p.m. $10. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700
or www.broadhollow.org.
The Toys Take Over Christmas
Toys in a toy shop come to life in this holiday tale, Saturday, and Sunday, Dec. 18-19, 1 p.m. $10. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.ArenaPlayers.org.
Madeline's Christmas
Enjoy the adventures of the ever-spunky, resourceful Madeline, in a musical play adapted from Ludwig Bemelman's captivating books, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Sunday, Dec. 19, 1 and 3 p.m. $10. The Show Place, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. 599-6870 or www.plazatheatrical.com.
Santa Visit
See Santa when stops by Oceanside Plaza, Sunday, Dec. 19, 12-3 p.m.; with storytime at Chapter One Books, 1:30 p.m. Oceanside Plaza, Long Beach Rd., Oceanside.

Notices

Cast Call
The Freeport Theatre Guild is casting for for "Dark Night of Destiny," an original one-act play by Daniel Donovan. The one-set drama-comedy has two male characters, the main character is approximately 65, although he may look younger. Actors interested in auditioning, should write to the director, Tom Booth, c/o The Freeport Theatre Guild, 52 Grant St., Freeport 11520. Include a photo and resume, if available, and be sure to include a phone number.