ART

MIX AND MATCH Painter and sculptor Jennifer Viola participates in an artist’s talk presented by the Educational Alliance. Her talk, “Sculpture Into Painting,” discusses how the two media influence her body of work. Ms. Viola also talks about how other artists can attempt to mix media. Audience members are encouraged to bring in their own art for discussion. Tomorrow, 6:30 p.m., Educational Alliance, 197 E. Broadway, between Jefferson and Clinton streets, 212-780-2300 ext. 378, free. Reservations required for those who want to bring their artwork for analysis.

MUSIC

STAGE DEBUT The Abby Whiteside Foundation presents the debut recital of pianist and composer Gregg Kallor, who performs with mezzo-soprano Adriana Zabala. He performs the premiere of his two song cycles, “Exhilaration” and “Yeats Songs.” The program also includes Rachmaninoff’s Sonata No. 2 and Ginastera’s “Argentinian Dances.” Tonight, 8 p.m., Carnegie Hall, Weill Recital Hall, 54 W. 57th St. at Seventh Avenue, 212-247-7800, $35 general, $15 students and seniors.

SING ON HIGH The Brooklyn Conservatory Community Orchestra performs “American Journey,” a program presented as part of the “Music on the Heights” series mounted by the Plymouth Church of the Pilgrims. The orchestra performs Duke Ellington’s “King of the Magi” from “Three Black Kings” and Aaron Copland’s “A Lincoln Portrait,” featuring a narration by Broadway actor Jeffrey Wright. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Plymouth Church, 75 Hicks St., between Orange and Cranberry streets, Brooklyn Heights, 718-622-3300, $10.

PAINTINGS

WHIMSICAL WORKS Bill Scott combines both painting and printing in his large-scale works, which are dominated by large rectangular blocks of color. Selections from his latest exhibit, “Looking Through,” include “Armature” (2005), above. Through Saturday, March 31, Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m., Hollis Taggart Galleries, 958 Madison Ave. at 75th Street, 212-628-4000, free.

READINGS

PEMBERLEY BOUND Broadway actress Kathleen Chalfant reads selections from Jane Austen’s various works as part of an event co-sponsored by the New York Public Library and the Jane Austen Society of North America. Despite writing since her early 20s, Austen didn’t begin publishing her novels until she was 35, releasing “Sense and Sensibility” in 1811. Tonight, 6 p.m., NYPL, Donnell Library Center, 20 W. 53rd St., between Fifth and Sixth avenues, 212-621-0619, free.

ANEW OLD WAY OF THINKING Rabbi Ira Stone reads from and discusses his book “A Responsible Life: The Spiritual Path of Mussar” (Aviv Publishing) as part of a spirituality workshop. The practice of mussar dates back to the 19th century and is considered to be a process of awakening one’s spirituality so one is moral, compassionate, and generous. Tonight, 7 p.m., Jewish Theological Society, Alperin Lobby, 3080 Broadway at 125th Street, free. RSVP to info@avivpress.org.

ANALYZE THIS “Critical Mess: Art Critics on the State of Their Practice” (Hard Press Editions) is a volume featuring essays on the current debate of the importance and nature of contemporary art criticism. Writers include J.J. Charlesworth, Eleanor Heartney, Nancy Princenthal, and Katy Siegel. The editor of the collection, Raphael Rubinstein, is on hand for a book release party. Tomorrow, 6 p.m., Galerie Lelong, 528 W. 26th St., between Tenth and Eleventh avenues, 212-315-0470, free.

SOIRÉES

HELPING ISRAEL The Bnai Zion Foundation presents the third installment of its Sports Legends Dinner Series, featuring a former Islanders forward, Bobby Nystrom. An auction of sports memorabilia is offered. The nonprofit organization raises funds in support of various humanitarian projects in Israel and America. Tomorrow, 6 p.m., Bnai Zion Auditorium, 136 E. 39th St. at Lexington Avenue, 212-725-1211, $125.

TALKS

SET IN THE CITY “Writing the Historical Novel” is a talk by novelist Kevin Baker, who discusses the joys and pitfalls of writing New York-based historical fiction. He is the author of “Strivers Row” (HarperCollins), about the friendship between a minister and a young Malcolm Little, the man who would become Malcolm X. Tonight, 7:30 p.m., Pelham Fritz Recreation Center, 18 Mount Morris Park West at 122nd Street, 212-860-1380, free.

NOT A DROP TO DRINK The Cooper Union hosts a panel discussion on World Water Day, which raises awareness on how global trends such as population growth are affecting the world’s water supplies and how “green” building practices can make a difference. Panelists include a senior vice president for General Electric Water, Jeff Fulgham, and a sustainable- design expert at Gensler Architecture Firm, Rives Taylor. The founder and chief executive officer of the consulting firm GreenOrder, Andrew Shapiro, is moderator of the event. Thursday, noon-1:30 p.m., the Cooper Union, the Great Hall, 7 E. 7th St. at Third Avenue, 212-353-4220, free.

THE IMPORTANCE OF STOWE In conjunction with the exhibit “New York Divided: Slavery and the Civil War,” the New-York Historical Society presents a discussion with the chairman of the African American Studies Department at Harvard University, Henry Louis Gates Jr., and a writer and co-founder of Jazz at Lincoln Center, Stanley Crouch. The two men discuss the modern importance of Harriet Beecher Stowe’s novel “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.” Thursday, 6:30 p.m., 170 Central Park West at 77th Street, 212-868-4444, $15 general, $10 students, seniors, and educators, $8 members.

THEATER

LIFETIME INFLUENCES Athol Fugard’s “Exits and Entrances,” presented by Primary Stages, is an autobiographical two-character play that chronicles the friendship between a young idealistic playwright and an older actor struggling unhappily to find meaning and dignity in his fading career. Set in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, in 1956 and 1961, the play is based on Fugard’s relationship with stage actor André Huguenet, who was known at one time as the Olivier of South Africa. The play is directed by Stephen Sachs, and actors include Morlan Higgins and William Dennis Hurley. Tonight through Saturday, April 28, Tuesday, 7 p.m., Wednesday-Friday, 8 p.m., Saturday, 2 and 8 p.m., 59E59 Theaters, 59 E. 59th St., between Park and Madison avenues, 212-840-9705, $60.

EVIL UNDEAD The Midtown International Theatre Festival’s Next Step Developmental Series presents Stanton Wood’s “Land of the Undead,” a story based on the silent film “Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror.” The play follows the characters Jonathan Harker and his wife as they travel to seek the undead and try to stop a deadly disease from consuming a city. “Land of the Undead” is directed by Edward Elefterion, and featured actors include Danny Ashkenasi, Katie Curri, and Dan Rice. Through Wednesday, 8 p.m., Where Eagles Dare Theatre, 347 W. 36th St., between Eighth and Ninth avenues, 212-868-4444, $18 general, $15 students and seniors.

OH, LIFE Brian Harris’s “Tall Grass” is a dark comedy about three couples with three problems: A lazy young executive is obsessed with a career-obsessed woman; a middleaged couple’s fantasies lurch out of control, and two octogenarians fight for their lives. The play is directed by Nick Corley, and featured actors include Mark Dold, Edward O’Blenis, and Marla Schaffel. Through Sunday, April 15, Tuesday–Saturday, 8 p.m., Theatre Row, the Beckett Theatre, 410 W. 42nd St., between Ninth and Dyer avenues, 212-279-4200, $51.25.

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