http://www.hamptons.com//column.php A Hamptons.com Column en-us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:03:20 -0500 editor@hamptons.com (Nicole Brewer) webmaster@hamptons.com (Mike Goodsell) http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/On-The-Scene/8933/As-The-Summer-Winds-Down-Star-Wattage-Still.html As the summer winds down the star wattage in The Hamptons still shines bright, as celebs hit local and restaurants and events. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:55:13 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/On-The-Scene/8933/As-The-Summer-Winds-Down-Star-Wattage-Still.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/On-The-Scene/8952/Internationally-Renowned-Latina-Environmentalist.html Yolanda Kakabadse Navarro, the former minister of the environment of Ecuador and the incoming president of the International World Wildlife Fund, will present a lecture on her most recent environmental achievement at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25, in Stony Brook Southampton's Avram Theater. Sun, 13 Sep 2009 11:12:19 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/On-The-Scene/8952/Internationally-Renowned-Latina-Environmentalist.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Around-Town/8728/The-Laurels-Go-To-The-Dogs-At-First-Annual-Family.html They gathered from miles around to compete in the Fido Festival - that's right - Westminister and all the rest of those fancy dogs shows and kennel clubs have nothing on the good looks and talent that pawed their way to the East End show ring on the grounds of the Hayground School on Saturday, Aug. 22. Sat, 22 Aug 2009 15:37:23 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Around-Town/8728/The-Laurels-Go-To-The-Dogs-At-First-Annual-Family.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/On-The-Scene/8622/Annual-Great-Chefs-Dinner-Raises-Scholarship.html Those wonderfully creative folks at Hayground School sure know how to make the connection between food, art and education as the now annual Great Chefs Dinner once again proved on Sunday, Aug. 9. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:07:15 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/On-The-Scene/8622/Annual-Great-Chefs-Dinner-Raises-Scholarship.html http://www.hamptons.com/The-Arts/Main-Articles/8847/Watermill-Center-Bids-Adieu-To-Summer-With-Annual.html Ater pulling off a miraculous last minute change of venue to the Field House at The Ross School's lower school campus due to the threat of Tropical Storm Danny, this year's "Last Song of Summer" concert to benefit the Watermill Center was one to remember featuring headlining acts Martha Wainwright, Rufus Wainwright, and special guest Norah Jones. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:39:00 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/The-Arts/Main-Articles/8847/Watermill-Center-Bids-Adieu-To-Summer-With-Annual.html http://www.hamptons.com/Video/Main-Street-Series/8845/Social-Life-Magazines-Devorah-Rose-On.html <i>Social Life Magazine's</i> editor, Devorah Rose talks about her work with the magazine and its vision for the summer Hamptons season. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:12:39 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Video/Main-Street-Series/8845/Social-Life-Magazines-Devorah-Rose-On.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/On-The-Scene/8741/Benefit-Cocktail-Party-For-LongHouse-Reserve.html Michael Katz held a cocktail party for the benefit of the LongHouse Reserve on Aug. 15. The evening included a special performance by Escola de Samba BOOM, locally famed drummers who met to explore Brazilian rhythms. Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:31:23 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/On-The-Scene/8741/Benefit-Cocktail-Party-For-LongHouse-Reserve.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/On-The-Scene/7857/You-Wont-Believe-Just-How-Easy-It-Is-To-Adopt-A.html For more than 60 years, North Shore Animal League America has worked to make the world a safer, friendlier, healthier place for animals in need. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:35:23 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/On-The-Scene/7857/You-Wont-Believe-Just-How-Easy-It-Is-To-Adopt-A.html http://www.hamptons.com/The-Arts/Live-Music-View/8009/The-Montauk-Band-Suddyn-Hits-The-Airwaves.html Suddyn (two Montauk brothers and two Irish childhood friends) uniquely fuse together the emotional intensity and style of Radiohead, the atmospheric rock of U2, and the baroque drama of Queen. Sat, 27 Jun 2009 11:42:21 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/The-Arts/Live-Music-View/8009/The-Montauk-Band-Suddyn-Hits-The-Airwaves.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/On-The-Scene/7824/Southampton-Classic-Car-Bike-Show-Roars-Into.html Anthony Green, with the assistance of many local businesses, sponsors, friends and supporters, organized the Southampton Classic Car & Bike Show, which was held on the grounds of the Southampton Elks Lodge on Saturday, June 13. All proceeds went to The Andrew Reister Fund. Sun, 14 Jun 2009 23:03:01 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/On-The-Scene/7824/Southampton-Classic-Car-Bike-Show-Roars-Into.html http://www.hamptons.com/News-Neighborhood/Neighborhood-Events/7742/Hamptons-Auto-Classic-Auction-Ramps-Up-This.html The Hamptons Auto Classic auction, now in its 15th year, is featuring some extremely rare and highly desirable classic motor cars. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:15:27 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/News-Neighborhood/Neighborhood-Events/7742/Hamptons-Auto-Classic-Auction-Ramps-Up-This.html http://www.hamptons.com/News-Neighborhood/Neighborhood-Events/7784/Southampton-Classic-Car-Bike-Show-At.html If you own or operate a car or motorcycle that you want to be seen in and have seen, then show up at the grounds of the Southampton Elks Lodge on Saturday, June 13, for the Southampton Classic Car and Bike Show, and enter your ride for a good cause to benefit The Andrew Reister Fund. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:45:31 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/News-Neighborhood/Neighborhood-Events/7784/Southampton-Classic-Car-Bike-Show-At.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/On-The-Scene/5755/Shinnecock-Nation-Museum-To-Celebrate-Annual.html The Shinnecock Nation Cultural Center and Museum Winter Festival, which boasts a marketplace, traditional food, children's activities, and a new exhibit "People on the Shore: The Maritime History of the Place of Shells" will be held this weekend, Dec. 13 and 14. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:44:46 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/On-The-Scene/5755/Shinnecock-Nation-Museum-To-Celebrate-Annual.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/On-The-Scene/7707/Bay-Street-Theatre-Announces-Brand-New-Our-Town.html Don't miss intimate conversations with our most notable neighbors as part of Bay Street Theatre's brand new "Our Town" series beginning Thursday, June 11. For nine Thursdays this summer, Bay Street Artistic Director Murphy Davis will chat with some of the most interesting people who live and work in our area, from artists and authors to playwrights and producers. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:00:20 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/On-The-Scene/7707/Bay-Street-Theatre-Announces-Brand-New-Our-Town.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/On-The-Scene/7082/Film-Buffs-Descend-On-Tribeca-For-Eighth-Annual.html Now numbered among the world's greatest international film festivals, like Cannes and Sundance, TFF '09 offers some unique opportunities for film fanatics. Among them, the Tribeca Drive-In at The World Financial Center Plaza, The Art Awards Gallery at Chanel SoHo, and free outdoor family-friendly screenings. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:09:13 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/On-The-Scene/7082/Film-Buffs-Descend-On-Tribeca-For-Eighth-Annual.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/On-The-Scene/6988/Carmichael-Releases-Big-Band-Styled-Come-And-Get.html Judy Carmichael, internationally acclaimed Grammy Award-nominated pianist, has just released her latest C.D., "Come and Get It." Carmichael's East End C.D. release party was held on Thursday, April 9, at the Bay Street Theatre, where toes were tapping and heads were bobbing. Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:12:04 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/On-The-Scene/6988/Carmichael-Releases-Big-Band-Styled-Come-And-Get.html http://www.hamptons.com/The-Arts/Performing-Arts/6766/Hampton-Theatre-Companys-Six-Degrees-Of.html Opening night for John Guare's play "Six Degrees of Separation" saw the curtain rise to a packed house at the Hampton Theatre Company (HTC) in Quogue as the lights dimmed and theater-goers prepared for 90 minutes of non-stop entertainment. The cast, which features actors both young and old, some making their stage debuts and other long-time veterans of both the HTC's stage and on and off Broadway productions, did an exceptional job handling the rigors and complexities of the performance. Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:49:06 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/The-Arts/Performing-Arts/6766/Hampton-Theatre-Companys-Six-Degrees-Of.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/On-The-Scene/6584/Regulars-Showcases-Local-Talent-On-Wednesday.html It's hard to believe that in just a few short months, Regulars Music Café has become the cutting edge scene to hear the best in local - and not so local - talent. From rock to reggae, country to blues, Regulars serves up an always interesting, often eclectic, roster of musicians, singers and songwriters to a very appreciative community when it comes to live music. Wed, 04 Mar 2009 09:47:41 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/On-The-Scene/6584/Regulars-Showcases-Local-Talent-On-Wednesday.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/On-The-Scene/6486/Pub-Saloon-Quiz-Night-Serves-Up-Trivia-Challenge.html If you think you know the capital of Pakistan; the longest river in Scotland; what film won 11 Academy Awards with 11 nominations; and what novel's characters are named Heathcliff and Catherine - then head over to Townline BBQ in Sagaponack on Monday nights at 7 p.m. for their "Pub Saloon Quiz Night." Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:26:23 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/On-The-Scene/6486/Pub-Saloon-Quiz-Night-Serves-Up-Trivia-Challenge.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/On-The-Scene/6481/Local-Musicians-Kick-Out-Acoustic-Jams-At.html The Springs Church Community Center was rocking last Saturday - albeit in an unplugged sort of way - as local musicians gathered for the first 'all acoustic' Coffeehouse hosted by Crossroads Music in East Hampton and The Springs General Store. Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:24:02 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/On-The-Scene/6481/Local-Musicians-Kick-Out-Acoustic-Jams-At.html http://www.hamptons.com/The-Arts/Live-Music-View/6371/Winterfest-Celebration-Extended-Over-Six.html Continuing to be an ardent supporter of community programs promoting local tourism and business in Suffolk, County Executive Steve Levy joined with several East End community and business groups to announce the coming of Long Island Winterfest 2009. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:15:05 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/The-Arts/Live-Music-View/6371/Winterfest-Celebration-Extended-Over-Six.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/On-The-Scene/6432/Unleash-Your-Inner-Rock-Star-On-Stage-At.html If you've been looking for an outlet for your inner rock star and the Talkhouse hasn't been returning your calls, then it's high time to load up the van with your band and your gig bag and head to Crossroads Music's monthly Coffeehouse. Wed, 18 Feb 2009 11:57:40 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/On-The-Scene/6432/Unleash-Your-Inner-Rock-Star-On-Stage-At.html http://www.hamptons.com/The-Arts/Performing-Arts/6224/Wit-Breaks-Prep-School-Tension-In-Dishers.html With 1980s British rock blaring, the cast strides in darkness onto the stage. A single spotlight shines on a man in a wheelchair giving an interview. The lights go out, the scene is reset and the action begins as eight young men take the stage in a two-hour long history lesson which holds the audience mesmerized in its grip. Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:04:39 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/The-Arts/Performing-Arts/6224/Wit-Breaks-Prep-School-Tension-In-Dishers.html http://www.hamptons.com/News-Neighborhood/Neighborhood-Events/6323/Stony-Brook-Southampton-Holds-First-Annual-Green.html Stony Brook Southampton's Avram Theater's First Annual Green Film Series will continue on Thursday, Feb. 12, at 7:30 p.m., with a screening of "Weather the Storm," introducing viewers to the logic underlying both industrial and smaller-scale fishing economies. Fri, 06 Feb 2009 23:35:14 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/News-Neighborhood/Neighborhood-Events/6323/Stony-Brook-Southampton-Holds-First-Annual-Green.html http://www.hamptons.com/News/School-News/6392/Westhampton-District-Weighs-Short-And-Long-Term.html As the ground outside Westhampton Beach High School thaws and spring sports teams prepare for their respective seasons, just where they will get down to the business of running drills and playing ball comes down to one thing and one thing only, the condition on the field that day. The board was presented with two options - the installation of a state-of-the-art artificial turf or a complete rehabilitation of the current grass field. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:02:20 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/News/School-News/6392/Westhampton-District-Weighs-Short-And-Long-Term.html http://www.hamptons.com/The-Arts/Live-Music-View/6190/Jazz-Musicians-Steve-Shaughnessy-And-Tom-DePetris.html As part of their 'Saturday's At Six' event series, Canio's Books invited long time friends and natives of the Hamptons, Steve Shaughnessy of Sag Harbor on upright bass and Tom DePetris of Bridgehampton by way of Saugerties, NY on guitar, to come and perform a mélange of classic jazz tunes as well as some of the duo's original compositions. Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:53:39 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/The-Arts/Live-Music-View/6190/Jazz-Musicians-Steve-Shaughnessy-And-Tom-DePetris.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/On-The-Scene/6113/Sag-Harbors-Dylan-Collins-Sings-At-Neighborghood.html While many of the millions of Americans tuning into President Barack Obama's inauguration ceremony will be celebrating this occasion from the comfort of their homes or offices, one rather lucky and very talented 11-year-old girl from Sag Harbor will be on stage during the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball helping President Obama celebrate this historic achievement in person. Tue, 20 Jan 2009 09:45:35 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/On-The-Scene/6113/Sag-Harbors-Dylan-Collins-Sings-At-Neighborghood.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/On-The-Scene/6088/Inauguration-Coverage-Live-On-The-Big-Screen-At.html So you didn't win the lottery for a prime seat along Pennsylvania Avenue on Inauguration Day? Not to worry. Bring your neighbors and come in out of the cold as Bay Street Theatre once again throws open its doors for a not-to-be-missed event starting at 10 a.m. Fri, 16 Jan 2009 17:52:46 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/On-The-Scene/6088/Inauguration-Coverage-Live-On-The-Big-Screen-At.html http://www.hamptons.com/News/School-News/5889/Southern-Blues-Rock-Band-Little-Feat-Takes-The.html Perhaps best known as a Southern-fried blues band, Little Feat creates a sound that transcends boundaries, weaving in California rock, Dixie-inflected funk-boogie, rockabilly, folk and jazz. Little Feat will bring its rollicking jam band show to the Hamptons this coming weekend. Tue, 23 Dec 2008 18:16:57 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/News/School-News/5889/Southern-Blues-Rock-Band-Little-Feat-Takes-The.html