THE NOVEMBER/DECEMBER SCENE
NOVEMBER 2011
Through May 14th, 2012
The Museum of Modern Art presents “Diego Rivera: Murals for The Museum of Modern Art.” Diego Rivera was the subject of the MoMA’s second monographic exhibition, (the first was Henri Matisse), which set new attendance records in its five-week run from December 22nd, 1931, to January 27th, 1932.
MoMA brought Rivera to New York six weeks before the exhibition’s opening and gave him studio space within the museum, a strategy intended to solve the problem of how to present the work of this famous muralist when murals were by definition made and fixed on site. Working around the clock with two assistants, Rivera produced five “portable murals” large blocks of frescoed plaster, slaked lime, and wood that feature bold images drawn from Mexican subject matter and addresses themes of revolution and class inequity.
After the opening, to great publicity, Rivera added three more murals, now taking on New York subjects through monumental images of the urban working class and the social stratification of the city during the Great Depression. All eight were on display for the rest of the show’s run. The first of these panels, “Agrarian Leader Zapata,” is an icon in the museum’s collection.
This exhibition will bring together key works made for Rivera’s 1931 exhibition, presenting them at the MoMA for the first time in nearly 80 years. Along with the mural panels, the show will include full-scale drawings, smaller working drawings, archival materials related to the commission and production of these works, and designs for Rivera’s famous Rockefeller Center mural, which he also produced while working at the museum.
(212) 708-9400
www.moma.org
Nov. 1st - Jan. 8th
The Heckscher Museum presents, “Ripped: The Allure of Collage.”
Collage was the first medium in the twentieth century to challenge the sanctity of the age-old forms of painting and sculpture. Derived from the French word “coller” (to glue), collage uses bits of torn and cut paper, sometimes taken from the trash, to create a sense of dislocation, experimentation, irony and often, great beauty. Unlike oil paintings on canvas or panel, or sculptures in marble or bronze, collages have an inherent quality of transience and fragility.
This exhibition will present approximately 50 collages by a diverse range of European and American artists to demonstrate the medium’s broad and surprising power, including works by Jean Arp, Romare Bearden, Ethel Camhi, Joseph Cornell, Salvadore Dali, Hunt Diederich, John Digby, Steven Ford, Albert Gallatin, George Grosz, Jane Hammond, Hannah Hoch, Ray Johnson, Jiri Kolar, Roy Lichtenstein, Conrad Marca-Relli, Frank Olt, Peter Pitzele, Marybeth Rothman, Miriam Schapiro, Nancy Scheinman, Esphyr Slobodkina, Casey Vogt, and Mark Wagner. Among the various art forms to be invoked are Victoriana, Cubism, Dada, Surrealism, Conceptual Art, Abstraction, Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art, Feminism, the African-American experience and Currency Art.
(631) 351-3250
www.heckscher.org
November 5th
The Don Monti Memorial Research Foundation presents its 40th Anniversary Ball of the Year at the Crest Hollow Country Club. The event will honor Dr. Vincent Vinciguerra with a lifetime achievement award.
(516) 367-6855
www.donmontifoundation.org
The Long Island Museum’s 18th Holiday Celebration at the Visitors Center at The Long Island Museum. Fun evening filled with cocktails, dinner and a fabulous silent auction.
(631) 751-0066
www.longislandmuseum.org
November 6th
The Linden String Quartet will perform at the Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park from 2:30pm-4pm. The Quartet is the gold medalist and grand prize-winner of the 2009 Fishoff National Chamber Music Competition as well as the winner of the 2010 Concert Artist Guild Victor Elmaleh Competition. For tickets ($30 per ticket) call Lilly McGurk (516) 922-8676 or (516) 606-8584 or emcgurk@plantingfields.org
(516) 922-9200
www.nysparks.com
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center will give concert entitled “Dedicated to Mendelssohn.” Intensely emotional, Robert Schumann was deeply moved by the music of his contemporary Felix Mendelssohn. The Escher Quarter brings its burnished sound to quartets by the aligned romantic masters. Performance will be at the Alice Tully Hall, at 1941 Broadway, New York City.
www.lincolncenter.org
Instructional Bird Walk for Beginners, from 9:45am-11:30am at the Caumsett State Historic Park. In this instructional program, novice adult birders will practise observing birds at feeders in the wild. Approximately two miles with hills. Bring binoculars. Ages 18 and up.
(631) 232-8119
www.nysparks.com
November 17th
The Caleb Smith State Park Preserve Nature Museum sponsors program “Tiny Tots, - Let’s Discover Nature Hour,” from 10am-11am at the Nature Museum. “Let’s Discover Nature Hour” is a special time for both parent and child to discover the wonders of their natural world together. Each program’s theme will use nature explorations and hands-on activities as a springboard for learning.
Thursdays, ages 3-5
Nov. 10th-Let’s Talk Turkey
Dec. 1 - Hibernation Hideout
Dec. 15- Where is Everybody?
www.nysparks.com
(631) 265-1054
DECEMBER 2011
December 3rd
Tree Lighting at the Orient Beach State Park. Come and join the fun as the tree gets lit. Featuring Santa and selections from Oysterpond School District Chorus. 6:30-7:30pm.
Tree Lighting at Belmont Lake State Park from 4:15pm-7pm. Come and join them to light the tree. Featuring Santa and his helpers, wagon rides, ice sculptures, carolers, fireworks, holiday displays and WBLI and WBAB music.
www.nysparks.com
(631) 323-2440
“Deck the Halls Annual Benefit Party,” at the Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park, from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. The benefit party will be held at Coe Hall. $150 per person. An evening filled with hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, live music, and silent auction.
December 4th
East End Hospice presents “Tree of Lights,” in three different locations, Westhampton Village Green, East Hampton’s Herrick Park and the Cutchogue Village Green. (631) 288-7080
www.eeh.org
December 9th
Seventh Annual Tree Lighting and visit from Santa at the Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park from 6pm-8pm. Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, Santa will be seeing visitors in the Main Greenhouse Classroom. Delight in all kinds of holiday excitement at the annual tree lighting. Coe Hall is open. Free for all activities.
www.nysparks.com
(516) 922-9200
The Patchogue Theatre For The Performing Arts, presents “Pooh’s Winter Tail,” at 7:30pm. Winnie the Pooh is Christopher Robins’ little “bear of very little brain” who finds himself involved in all sorts of frantic adventures, assisted by such friends as the dismal Eeyore, Piglet and Rabbit. A.A. Milne’s wit and special understanding of young people make this one of the most delightful family shows. Performed by Plaza Theatrical Productions, this touring company has energized audiences and made for great theatre experiences for young and old.
www.patchoguetheatre.com
(631) 207-1313
December 16th-Dec.19th
Six performances of “The Nutcracker,” in four days at the Staller Center. “The Nutcracker,” will be performed by the Seiskaya Ballet on Friday, December 16th at 7pm, Saturday, December 17th at 2pm and 7pm, Sunday, December 18th at 1pm and 6pm and Monday, December 19th at 7pm. The Seiskaya Ballet returns to the Stony Brook Staller Center for an international collaboration, choreographed by world renowned Russian-born choreographer Valia Seiskaya.
www.tillescenter.org
(516) 299-3100
December 17th-Dec.18th
Four performances of “The Nutcracker,” in two days at the Tilles Center. “The Nutcracker,” will be performed by the Eglevsky Ballet on Saturday, December 17th at 12noon and 5pm and on Sunday, December 18th at 1pm and 5pm. The Eglevsky Ballet was founded in 1961 by Andre Eglevsky, premier danseur of George Balanchine’s New York City Ballet. It remains the only professional ballet company on Long Island. For over four decades, the company had grown and prospered.
www.tillescenter.org
(516) 299-3100
December 18th
Holiday Concert at Coe Hall at the Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park. 2:30pm-4pm. Calmus Vocal Ensemble.
www.nysparks.com
(516) 922-9200
