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Using mostly black and white portraits of people he photographed through the years, Levy transforms them into colorful, dynamic images, with bright and vivid colors. Through Feb. 25. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
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 Master works, landscapes by European and American artists, a small selection of 17th-210th century portraits, and more. Heckscher Museum of Art, Main St. and Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250.
Rediscovering Slobodkina: A Pioneer of American Abstraction
A retrospective that celebrates the 100th anniversary of Russian-American artist Esphyr Slobodkina’s birth. Abstract paintings, whimsical sculptures, and works on paper are included. Through Mar. 22. Heckscher Museum of Art, Main St. and Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250.
Robert Rauschenberg and His Contemporaries: Recent Prints from Universal Limited Art Editions
An homage to the artist, who died in May 2008. The exhibit features examples from Rauschenberg’s last print series, titled The Lotus Series, with imagery drawn from contemporary China, a favorite destination of the artist. Jasper Johns’ enigmatic style will be represented by many recent examples of his work. Two beautiful recent lithographs by Helen Frankenthaler will also be included . A photogravure by Chuck Close and a lithograph by James Rosenquist will be featured as well. Joining the work of these modern American masters will be cutting-edge graphics by other important artists. Through Apr. 5. Heckscher Museum of Art, Main St. and Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250.
Long Island Collects
The outstanding holdings of several Long Island art collectors, are presented in this exhibit. The important art movements included are Impressionism (exemplified by Cezanne, Renoir and Pisarro), Modernism (exemplified by Picasso and de Chirico) and Post-War American Art (exemplified by Larry Rivers, Jim Dine and Cindy Sherman). Through Mar. 15. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9338 or www.nassaumuseum.com.
Out Of Africa
An exhibit that highlights the relationship between function and form while revealing important insights into African artistic expression. Artifacts include headdresses, weapons, tools and figurative sculptures from nine countries located in western and central Africa. All pieces represent Sub-Saharan cultures and enable visitors to appreciate their aesthetic value in relation to their original functions. Through Mar. 15. Hofstra University’s David Filderman Gallery, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, 9th floor, Hempstead. 463-5672 or www.hofstra.edu/museum.
Photography of Kristie Arden
View photographer Kristie Arden’s work. Through February. Coffee Nut Cafe, 250 E. Park Ave., Long Beach.
Poetic Journey: Hudson River Paintings from the Grey Collection
The Hudson River school paintings are featured in this exhibit, in conjunction with Long Island Collects, which marks the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s exploration of what came to be called the Hudson River. View works by masters of the genre such as Thomas Moran, Albert Bierstadt, George Inness and John Frederick Kensett, among others. Through Mar. 15. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9338 or www.nassaumuseum.com.
Theater/ Music
The Foreigner
Comic romp about the guests at a fishing lodge in rural George, Thursday and Friday, Feb. 12-13; Saturday, Feb. 14, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 15, 2 p.m. $50. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
The Country Girl
Clifford Odet’s classic backstage story about the wife of an actor down on his luck, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 13-14, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 15, 3 p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Earth And Sky
A new thriller about an unresolved murder and the seedy urban underworld connected to it, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 13-14, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 15, 2:30 p.m. $22, $20 seniors, $18 students, $14 under 16. BroadHollow Theatre Company Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
The Taffetas
A musical journey through the Fabulous Fifities, Friday andSaturday, Feb. 13-14, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 15, 3 p.m. $20, $16 seniors/students Fridays and Sundays. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
The Wedding Singer
Musical that pays homage to the pop songs of the ‘80s, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 13-14, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 15, 2 p.m. $14. BroadHollow Theatre Company, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700.
Barry Manilow
The singer/songwriter performs for Valentine’s Day, Saturday, Feb. 14, $78.50-$253.50. Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale. (631) 888-9000 or www.nassaucoliseum.com.
Daryl Sherman Trio
Cabaret artist Daryl Sherman in concert at “Club T,” Saturday, Feb. 14, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. $40 for 7:30 show; $30 for the 9:30 show. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus, Rte. 25A, Brookville. 299-3100 or (212) 307-4100 or www.ticketmaster.com.
Great Dames
Christine Pedi and pianistMathew Ward perform songs about and made famous by the great ladies of the stage, screen and beyond, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2 p.m. $18, $15 seniors and students, $10 under 12. Hofstra University’sMonroe Lecture Center Theater, California Ave., South Campus, Hempstead.
463-6644 or www.hofstra.edu/music.
INN Benefit Concert
Hear prominent local performers at a benefit for the Interfaith Nutrition Network, Sunday, Feb. 15, 4-8 p.m. With Phil Minnisale, Will Sales, Michael Garin, Mardie Millet, Joe Idanza, New York Frets, and more. $15 concert; concert/dinner $25 in advance. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Nassau County, 223 Stewart Ave., Garden City. 248-8855 or email uuccn21@gmail.com.
Family
Charlotte’s Web
Charming musical based on E.B. White’s classic story, Saturday, Feb. 14, 11 a.m. Performance followed by meet-and-greet with the cast. $10, includes popcorn and soda. Plaza Theatrical Productions, The Show Place, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. 599-6870 or www.plazatheatrical.com.
Cinderella Goes Disco
An audience participation play that combines three traditional fairy tales, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 14-15, 1 p.m. $10. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Gary Ferrar’s Ah! Real Magic!
A high-show involving the world magic, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2 p.m. With illusions and close-up magic. $10. BroadHollow Theatre, Elmont Public Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700.
Pop into My Heart
Explore Valentine’s Day legends, Saturday, Feb. 14, 3 p.m. Using various pop-up techniques, make a sweet greeting to send to loved ones. For ages 5 and up. $3 with museum admission ($2 members). Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row., Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Winter Nature Walk
Explore the environment at Theodore Roosevelt’s estate at Sagamore Hill during a guided walk down the Nature Trail to the Cold Spring Harbor Inlet, Sunday, Feb. 15, 9:30 a.m. Visitor Center, Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, 12 Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay. 922-4788 or www.nps.gov/sahi.
Blues Clues Live!
The break-through play-along show where the audience “steps inside” with Steve and his animated puppy Blue, Monday through Friday, Feb. 16-20, 11 a.m. Performance followed by meet-and-greet with the cast. $10, includes popcorn and soda. Plaza Theatrical Productions, The Show Place, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. 599-6870 or www.plazatheatrical.com.
Aristocats
Madame’s jealous butler, Edgar, catnaps Duchess and her Aristokittens and abandons them in the Parisian countryside, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 1 p.m. $10. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 775-4420 or www.broadhollow.org.
Notices
Battle of the Bands
Local bands are invited to compete in Molloy College’s Battle of the Bands, Saturday, Feb, 21, 7-11 p.m. Those interested in signing up a band for the competition or for more information, can call Denise Scully, Student Affairs, at 678-5000, ext. 6430, or e-mail dscully@molloy.edu.
Immersion Dance Company
Immersion will be holding auditions for 3-4 female dancers for a long term commitment. Requirements include strong technique, individual presence, versatility in terms of dance styles (mostly modern and contemporary), and a strong background in improv and partnering. Dancers must be able to rehearse and understudy with potential to perform. Rehearsals will begin Sunday, Apr. 5. The audition will take place Saturday, Feb. 21, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Location is A Place to Dance, 55-19 69th St., in Maspeth. A resume is required. For more information or to RSVP, contact Michelle Durante at 917-825-2972 or email mdurante@immersiondance.com.
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 Master works, landscapes by European and American artists, a small selection of 17th-210th century portraits, and more. Heckscher Museum of Art, Main St. and Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250.
Rediscovering Slobodkina: A Pioneer of American Abstraction
A retrospective that celebrates the 100th anniversary of Russian-American artist Esphyr Slobodkina’s birth. Abstract paintings, whimsical sculptures, and works on paper are included. Through Mar. 22. Heckscher Museum of Art, Main St. and Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250.
An homage to the artist, who died in May 2008. The exhibit features examples from Rauschenberg’s last print series, titled The Lotus Series, with imagery drawn from contemporary China, a favorite destination of the artist. Jasper Johns’ enigmatic style will be represented by many recent examples of his work. Two beautiful recent lithographs by Helen Frankenthaler will also be included . A photogravure by Chuck Close and a lithograph by James Rosenquist will be featured as well. Joining the work of these modern American masters will be cutting-edge graphics by other important artists. Through Apr. 5. Heckscher Museum of Art, Main St. and Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250.
Long Island Collects
The outstanding holdings of several Long Island art collectors, are presented in this exhibit. The important art movements included are Impressionism (exemplified by Cezanne, Renoir and Pisarro), Modernism (exemplified by Picasso and de Chirico) and Post-War American Art (exemplified by Larry Rivers, Jim Dine and Cindy Sherman). Through Mar. 15. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9338 or www.nassaumuseum.com.
Out Of Africa
An exhibit that highlights the relationship between function and form while revealing important insights into African artistic expression. Artifacts include headdresses, weapons, tools and figurative sculptures from nine countries located in western and central Africa. All pieces represent Sub-Saharan cultures and enable visitors to appreciate their aesthetic value in relation to their original functions. Through Mar. 15. Hofstra University’s David Filderman Gallery, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, 9th floor, Hempstead. 463-5672 or www.hofstra.edu/museum.
Photography of Kristie Arden
View photographer Kristie Arden’s work. Through February. Coffee Nut Cafe, 250 E. Park Ave., Long Beach.
Poetic Journey: Hudson River Paintings from the Grey Collection
The Hudson River school paintings are featured in this exhibit, in conjunction with Long Island Collects, which marks the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s exploration of what came to be called the Hudson River. View works by masters of the genre such as Thomas Moran, Albert Bierstadt, George Inness and John Frederick Kensett, among others. Through Mar. 15. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9338 or www.nassaumuseum.com.
Theater/ Music
The Foreigner
Comic romp about the guests at a fishing lodge in rural George, Thursday and Friday, Feb. 12-13; Saturday, Feb. 14, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 15, 2 p.m. $50. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
The Country Girl
Clifford Odet’s classic backstage story about the wife of an actor down on his luck, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 13-14, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 15, 3 p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Earth And Sky
A new thriller about an unresolved murder and the seedy urban underworld connected to it, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 13-14, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 15, 2:30 p.m. $22, $20 seniors, $18 students, $14 under 16. BroadHollow Theatre Company Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
The Taffetas
A musical journey through the Fabulous Fifities, Friday andSaturday, Feb. 13-14, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 15, 3 p.m. $20, $16 seniors/students Fridays and Sundays. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
The Wedding Singer
Musical that pays homage to the pop songs of the ‘80s, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 13-14, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 15, 2 p.m. $14. BroadHollow Theatre Company, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700.
Barry Manilow
The singer/songwriter performs for Valentine’s Day, Saturday, Feb. 14, $78.50-$253.50. Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale. (631) 888-9000 or www.nassaucoliseum.com.
Daryl Sherman Trio
Cabaret artist Daryl Sherman in concert at “Club T,” Saturday, Feb. 14, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. $40 for 7:30 show; $30 for the 9:30 show. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus, Rte. 25A, Brookville. 299-3100 or (212) 307-4100 or www.ticketmaster.com.
Great Dames
Christine Pedi and pianistMathew Ward perform songs about and made famous by the great ladies of the stage, screen and beyond, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2 p.m. $18, $15 seniors and students, $10 under 12. Hofstra University’sMonroe Lecture Center Theater, California Ave., South Campus, Hempstead.
463-6644 or www.hofstra.edu/music.
INN Benefit Concert
Hear prominent local performers at a benefit for the Interfaith Nutrition Network, Sunday, Feb. 15, 4-8 p.m. With Phil Minnisale, Will Sales, Michael Garin, Mardie Millet, Joe Idanza, New York Frets, and more. $15 concert; concert/dinner $25 in advance. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Nassau County, 223 Stewart Ave., Garden City. 248-8855 or email uuccn21@gmail.com.
Family
Charlotte’s Web
Charming musical based on E.B. White’s classic story, Saturday, Feb. 14, 11 a.m. Performance followed by meet-and-greet with the cast. $10, includes popcorn and soda. Plaza Theatrical Productions, The Show Place, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. 599-6870 or www.plazatheatrical.com.
Cinderella Goes Disco
An audience participation play that combines three traditional fairy tales, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 14-15, 1 p.m. $10. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Gary Ferrar’s Ah! Real Magic!
A high-show involving the world magic, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2 p.m. With illusions and close-up magic. $10. BroadHollow Theatre, Elmont Public Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700.
Pop into My Heart
Explore Valentine’s Day legends, Saturday, Feb. 14, 3 p.m. Using various pop-up techniques, make a sweet greeting to send to loved ones. For ages 5 and up. $3 with museum admission ($2 members). Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row., Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Winter Nature Walk
Explore the environment at Theodore Roosevelt’s estate at Sagamore Hill during a guided walk down the Nature Trail to the Cold Spring Harbor Inlet, Sunday, Feb. 15, 9:30 a.m. Visitor Center, Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, 12 Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay. 922-4788 or www.nps.gov/sahi.
Blues Clues Live!
The break-through play-along show where the audience “steps inside” with Steve and his animated puppy Blue, Monday through Friday, Feb. 16-20, 11 a.m. Performance followed by meet-and-greet with the cast. $10, includes popcorn and soda. Plaza Theatrical Productions, The Show Place, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. 599-6870 or www.plazatheatrical.com.
Aristocats
Madame’s jealous butler, Edgar, catnaps Duchess and her Aristokittens and abandons them in the Parisian countryside, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 1 p.m. $10. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 775-4420 or www.broadhollow.org.
Notices
Battle of the Bands
Local bands are invited to compete in Molloy College’s Battle of the Bands, Saturday, Feb, 21, 7-11 p.m. Those interested in signing up a band for the competition or for more information, can call Denise Scully, Student Affairs, at 678-5000, ext. 6430, or e-mail dscully@molloy.edu.
Immersion Dance Company
Immersion will be holding auditions for 3-4 female dancers for a long term commitment. Requirements include strong technique, individual presence, versatility in terms of dance styles (mostly modern and contemporary), and a strong background in improv and partnering. Dancers must be able to rehearse and understudy with potential to perform. Rehearsals will begin Sunday, Apr. 5. The audition will take place Saturday, Feb. 21, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Location is A Place to Dance, 55-19 69th St., in Maspeth. A resume is required. For more information or to RSVP, contact Michelle Durante at 917-825-2972 or email mdurante@immersiondance.com.
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