Calendar: Garden City Life - December 4, 1997

Ongoing

Bailey Wells and Rhoda Sherbell: Paintings and Drawings will be on display in the Rochelle and Irwin A. Lowenfeld Exhibition Hall, 10th floor, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus, Hofstra. Admission is free. On view through Jan. 11. For information call 463-5672.
Cartoons go to College, a delightful showing of cartoons, editorials, sports and political satires by regional and nationally famous cartoonists. through Dec. 20. Exhibition at the Firehouse Art Gallery, Nassau Community College, One Education Dr. Free and open to the public. Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Wednesday 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. For information call 572-7165. The following free forums (open to the public) will be held in conjunction with the exhibit:

Artists' reception and panel discussion. An enlightening exchange with members of the National Cartoon Society. Included will be some of America's most renowned illustrators, who will share with us their unique experiences in this unique field. The reception follows immediately along with a cartoon raffle and an autograph session. Dec. 7 from noon to 3 p.m.

Gallery director Janet Marzo will host a walking tour of the current exhibition. Included will be information on the exhibiting artists as well as interesting tidbits on the cartoon characters and the art itself. Dec. 11 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Cubist Visionary Retrospective, an exhibition of the modern American geometric painter Kenneth Stubbs, whose particular vision focused on the analysis and composition of the figure and landscape and the translation of the flat patterns and abstract shapes found in nature. His goal in painting was to present an element of movement into cubism without compromising its principles. On view through Dec. 19 at the Emily Lowe Gallery, South Campus, Hofstra University. Hours: Tuesday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays and holiday weekends. Admission is free. For information call 463-5672.
Jewish Heritage: A Persian Collection, an exploration into the tradition of Judaica as reflected in the Persian wood carving of the 20th century. Torah covers and wood plaques wil be on display, reflecting the long and still developing history of Judaism. An artistic expression of faith and the endurance of that faith. On display through Jan. 18 in the David Filderman Gallery, 9th floor, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus. Hours: Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is free.
Mallette Art Gallery, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Central Nassau, 223 Stewart Ave., Garden City. Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday - Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday and by appointment. Call 718-738-9865. Presented are artists from The Bowery Gallery: Small Works through Dec. 19 and Still Life from Dec. 21 through Jan. 16 (reception Dec. 21 from 1 to 3 p.m.)
Molloy College Art Gallery, Kellenberg Hall, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 678-5000, ext. 271. Gallery hours: Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Exhibit by Brooke Rea Chapman, of Bridgehampton, whose paintings have been favorably compared to the landscapes of the realist artists of the 19th century. Through Dec. 17.
Selections from the National Drawing Association will be on exhibit at the Adelphi University Center Gallery through Dec. 12.

Epilepsy Support Group

The Epilepsy Foundation of LI announces the formation of a new support group for adults with epilepsy and their significant others. The group will take place on Tuesday evenings from 8 to 9 p.m. at the foundation headquarters, 550 Stewart Ave., 3rd floor. Come meet others who share your concerns. There is a $5 fee and registration is necessary. To reserve a place call Sandra Hamberger, RCSW 794-5500. Space is limited.

Volunteers Needed by the Epilepsy Foundation

Volunteers are needed to help dispel some of the myths and misconceptions that still surround epilepsy by performing a puppet show in area elementary schools. The "Kids on the Block," a troupe of life-size abled and disabled puppets are used. If you have two hours a week for four weeks and can commit to one performance a month, you will be trained in the art of Bunraku or Japanese Puppetry. Training will take place in the Garden City office. Call June Lipsky at the Epilepsy Foundation of LI at 794-5500 for information.

English as a Second Language Classes

Offered by the Uniondale Library, 400 Uniondale Ave., Uniondale. Sponsored by BOCES and held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Students must be 21 years or older. Continuous registration. Call 489-2220.

Upcoming Event

Gala New Year's Eve Party

Corpus Christi Parish is having a gala New Year's Eve party in Fitzgerald Hall, Garfield Ave., Mineola from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Dec. 31. There will be plenty of dining, dancing and of course that special toast for the New Year! Catering is by J.B.'s Pub of Mineola. Features an open bar and an individual platter of "table tasties" to start the evening, followed by a delicious buffet dinner with an individual carving station, champagne toast, dessert and coffee. Music is by Excalibur Entertainment, who promises to have everyone up and dancing to music from the "Golden Oldies" straight through to today's hits! Price is $90 per couple, $45 per person. For information call Mary Peppard 747-6819. Reservations may be made by Dec. 15 to Corpus Christi Church, 155 Garfield Ave., Mineola, NY 11501.

Friday, December 5

Snow Riders 2

Warren Miller's film will be presented by the Nassau Community College Ski Club at 8 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room, NCC Center, 1 Education Dr. Mr. Miller's travelogue documentary ski films are humorous, adventurous, educational and motivating for the ski enthusiast as well as the novice. Open to the public. Admission is $6. For information call Prof. Mike Kowalski 572-7152.

All In the Timing

Six one-act comedies by David Ives at 8 p.m. at the Nassau Community College Mainstage Theatre, 1 Education Dr. Tickets $6 ($4 Sr/NCC ID), $7 ($5 Sr/NCC ID); no discounts Saturdays. Box Office: 572-7676. Performances also on: Dec. 6 (8 p.m.), Dec. 7 (3 p.m.); Dec. 10, 11, 12, 13 (8 p.m.), Dec. 14 (3 p.m.)

Saturday, December 6

LI Children's Museum Programs

550 Stewart Ave. For information call 222-0207. General admission $4. Open Wed.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sat., Sun. 10 a.m to 5 p.m.

Toys of the Colonial Child. Create the toys and playthings of children who lived more than 200 years ago like Ball-in-Cup, Tops, Buzzers! Also on Dec. 7.
Colonial American folk songs and stories for children and their adults performed by Geroge Gaines Swanson. Children will try the banjo and play the spoons, an old American folk instrument. Performances 1 and 3 p.m.

Thrift Shop

At the Floral Park United Methodist Church, 35 Verbena Ave., will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Housewares, clothing, bric-a-brac, collectibles available. For information call 354-4969.

Holiday Music Concert

Will be performed by the Waldorf Choral Society, under the direction of George V. Rose. Featuring Britten's Ceremony of Carols, Gounod's Missa Solemnes and traditional carols. Performers are Shannon Gillespie, soprano, Ron Verderber, tenor, Robert Mobsby, bass, Robert Ludwig, organ and Marjorie Fritts, harp. The public is invited. Tickets $15 adults, $12 seniors and students. Special group rate for 20 or more tickets is $10 each. For information call 742-3434. Held at 8 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, 50 Cathedral Ave.

AHRC Greenhouse Holiday Sale

The Nassau AHRC Greenhouse, 189 Wheatley Rd., Brookville, open for a special holiday sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (also on Dec. 7). All varieties and colors of holiday plants, poinsettias wreaths, and decorative roping are for sale. Also offered are: decorative crafts, gift baskets, grave blankets, specialty trees. The AHRC Greenhouse is a program of Nassau AHRC which provides programs and services daily to children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families. Admission is free. For information call 626-1000, ext. 375/376.

Holiday Craft Fair

Presented by the Garden City Nursery School (a non-profit organization) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Cathedral House, 50 Cathedral Ave. Approximately 80 vendors of homemade crafts are participating. There will also be a snack bar, delicious baked goods, face painting, exceptional raffle prizes and photos with Santa from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come to this festive event and prepare for the holidays. For information call 481-7765.

Holiday Bazaar

Held by the Ladies Auxiliary to Albertson VFW Post #5253, 155 Searingtown Rd., Albertson. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at post headquarters. Vendors selling jewelry, clothing, Christmas crafts, baseball cards and other items will be in attendance. There will be homemade goodies, penny-social, plants, sweepstakes and treasure tables. Free blood pressure and chiropractic screening tests. For information call Ruth Simonson 334-1480.

Sunday, December 7

Music Festival

At the Cathedral of the Incarnation, 50 Cathedral Ave. For information call 746-2955. Today's concert: AIDS Benefit Choral Evensong. The Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys, Cathedral Girls' Choir. Music of the Advent season. No admission charge, but donations will benefit the AIDS Commission of the Diocese of LI. 4 p.m.

Village Tree Lighting

Presented by the Garden City Chamber of Commerce at the Village Gazebo. Featuring Tom Wagner and the Village Music Makers. Sing along as this 19-piece band rings in the sounds of the holiday season; Mark Barbatsuly, vocalist, plus the Tom Cats. Bring the children to welcome Santa Claus. See the March of the Sky-High Wooden Soldier! Hot chocolate courtesy of the Garden City Volunteer Fire Dept. and Hoffman's Delicatessen. Holiday cookies courtesy of Bagelman of GC, Jean Marie Patisserie and Riesterer's Bake Shoppe. Sponsored by Astoria Federal Savings.

Monday, December 8

Free Smoker's Withdrawal Clinic

Held Mondays at 8 p.m. in Mercy Medical Center's Marks Lecture Hall, 1000 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre. Call 255-2435.

Tuesday, December 9

Franee the Clown

In place of the regular storytime, meet Franee the Clown for some holiday hijincks! All welcome. 10 a.m. at Barnes and Noble, Country Glen Center, 91 Old Country Rd., Carle Place. Call 741-9850 for information.

Wednesday, December 10

All In the Timing

Poetry Group

Hosted by Carol Zimet. Open to new members. For anyone who wishes to read his/her original work. 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, Country Glen Center, 91 Old Country Rd., Carle Place. Call 741-9850 for information. Register at the Customer Service Desk.

Thursday, December 11

Recitals at the Cathedral of the Incarnation

Concert featuring the Cathedral's 1986 Casavant pipe organ, the largest on LI, located at 50 Cathedral Ave. 746-2955. Today's concert: The Wellwood Ensemble, music for harpsichord, guitar, recorder and voice. 12:15 p.m.

Friday, December 12

The Kenn Morr Band

Will play their special blend of country/rock/folk compositions. 8 to 10 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, Country Glen Center, 91 Old Country Rd., Carle Place. Call 741-9850 for information.

Singles Rap -Social

The next Gathering will be held at 8 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Central Nassau, corner of Nassau Blvd/Stewart Ave. The Gathering brings people over 30 together to have fun and get to know one another. Refreshments served during social hour, followed by a rap session, which is followed by another social hour with refreshements and dance music. A $6 donation at the door is requested. For further information call 248-8855.

Saturday, December 13

Caregiver's Support Group

Designed to help caregivers handle the whole spectrum of physical, emotional and financial needs of older adults. Meets on the second Saturday of each month. 10 a.m. at Mercy Medical Center, 1000 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. For information call 255-2622.

LI Children's Museum

Wrap-O-Mania! Create your own beautiful wrapping paper, gift boxes and bags using a selection of recycled papers, stamps and doodads. Make your holiday presents extra special while conserving some of the earth's precious materials. Ongoing from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 550 Stewart Ave. For information call 222-0207. General admission $4. Open Wed.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sat., Sun. 10 a.m to 5 p.m.

Meet the Author

Meet Michael Brown, author of Santa Mouse and Santa Mouse, Where Are You? He will read and sing his Santa Mouse stories and songs. A gifted performer and successful composer, lyricist, director and writer. 2 to 3 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, Country Glen Center, 91 Old Country Rd., Carle Place. Call 741-9850 for information.

Sunday, December 14

LI Children's Museum

Papel picado is Spanish for "cut paper" created to look like lace in fanciful banners used as holiday decorations. Make your own cut paper banner in honor of Las Posadas celebrated in Mexico. Ongoing from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 550 Stewart Ave. For information call 222-0207. General admission $4. Open Wed.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sat., Sun. 10 a.m to 5 p.m.

The New Hofstra String Quartet

Presented by the Dept. of Music. Performance features Lisa Kim, first violinist; Robert Reinhart, second violinist; Dorian Rence, violinist; and Gerald Appleman, cellist. 8 p.m. in the Monroe Hall Lecture CenterTheater, Hofstra University, South Campus. Tickets $10, $8 for senior citizens. For information call 463-5490. Box Office: 463-6644.

Garden City Public Library

60 Seventh St.
Garden City 11530
742-8405

The library's hours are as follows: Monday-Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.

Holiday Dish Decorating Workshop. YA (grades 6 to 12 only) registration in progress for program to be held Dec. 12 (Session I: 1 to 2:30 p.m.; Session II: 3 to 4:30 p.m.)