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Diana Aceti Named New Director Of Development For Bay Street Theatre
by Andrew Nachemson

Top Stories - Diana Aceti has been appointed as Bay Street Theatre's Director of Development.
Christie's Willem De Kooning Auction Offers An Opportunity To Own A Piece Of East Hampton's Artistic History
by Andrew Nachemson

Top Stories - Christie's is currently holding an auction for 33 distinct, untitled works from the estate of Willem De Kooning's good friend and psychiatrist, Dr. Henry Vogel.
The Asbury Short Film Festival Enters Its 32nd Year With Screenings At Riverhead's Suffolk Theater
by Andrew Nachemson

Top Stories - The Asbury Short Film Concert will be presented at the newly renovated Suffolk Theater in Riverhead.

The Southampton Cultural Center Offers Inexpensive Tickets With High Quality Programming

by Chelsea Katz

Art News - With help from the village of Southampton and volunteers, The Southampton Cultural Center has different types of programs but manages to keep their ticket prices low.

Susan Rockefeller To Be Honored At SoFo Rocks Fundraiser

by Chelsea Katz

Museum News - Susan Rockefeller will be honored on Saturday, June 15th at this year's SoFo Rocks Fundraiser for her work towards environmental education outreach.

American Dream Show On Hamptons TV

by Douglas Harrington

On The Screen - The American Dream Show put ten new episodes in the can at a WVVH/Hamptons TV shoot.

East Hampton's Guild Hall Showcasing East End Resident John Alexander

by Colleen Maidhof

In the Galleries - Artwork from East End artist, John Alexander on display at Guild Hall in East Hampton in June and July.

Artist Jessica Lichtenstein Offers "PEEP SHOW" In The Hamptons

by Chelsea Katz

In the Galleries - Jessica Lichtenstein's "PEEP SHOW" will run until June 17th at the Vered Gallery in East Hampton.

The Perlman Music Program Prepares To Perform "Classical Collaborations" In The Hamptons

by Chelsea Katz

Live Music View - The Perlman Music Program faculty and young artists will perform "Cultural Collaborations" at The Southampton Culture Center on and The Jewish Center of the Hamptons.

Moby Dick Inspired Art Exhibit Set To Open At Southampton Gallery

by Chelsea Katz

In the Galleries - Mack & Heuer's Moby Dick art exhibit will open on Friday, June 7, at 4 North Main Gallery.

Willie Nelson Heading To The Hamptons For A Performance At The Surf Lodge

by Colleen Maidhof

Live Music View - Legendary country music star, Willie Nelson who just turned 80 in April is heading to the Hamptons for a performance at the Surf Lodge in Montauk

The Arrested Development Of Netflix's World Domination

by Andrew Nachemson

On The Screen - A seemingly perfect relationship results in mixed reviews and lost shares.

Judith Leiber: Celebrating 50 Years Of Handheld Beauty

by Devon Aragona

In the Galleries - Inspiring, world-renowned artist and designer Judith Leiber will be celebrating the 50-year anniversary of her designer handbag company, Judith Leiber Handbags, at the Leiber Collection gallery in East Hampton.

East Hampton's Guild Hall Offers Innovative Ways To Engage The Hamptons Community In The Arts

by Chelsea Katz

Museum News - Created during The Great Depression in 1931, Mary Woodhouse bought and donated the plot of land across the street from her personal library to start an arts establishment for East Hampton.

Parrish Art Museum Brings Dynamic Concerts To The Hamptons

by Devon Aragona

Live Music View - Hampton's Parrish Art Museum invites you to grab a seat in their covered terrace or to relax on the event lawn and enjoy a variety of music through out the summer.

Mario Cantone: Adults-Only In The Hamptons Memorial Day Weekend

by Nicole B. Brewer

Performing Arts - “Facebook is torture! It's like homework! I can't stand it,” said the very funny Mario Cantone in an interview with Hamptons.com just days before his Memorial Day Weekend headlining visit to the Hamptons to kick off the summer.

Sara Nightingale Gallery Has A New Sheen

by Devon Aragona

In the Galleries - Sara Nightingale Gallery in Watermill will have a new sheen to its' already lustrous art reputation after their upcoming opening.

Artist Alice Aycock Giving Illustrated Talk At Water Mill's Parrish Art Museum

by Michelle DiLungo

In the Galleries - Artist Alice Aycock, will be giving an illustrated talk on her extraordinary work in sculpture, public art, and drawing in the Parrish Art Museum's Lichtenstein Theater.

Acoustic Guitarists Visit The Hamptons

by Devon Aragona

Live Music View - Some of the best international acoustic guitar players are coming to the Hamptons.

Guild Hall Screening National Theatre Live Presentation Of Helen Mirren In The Audience

by Nicole Barylski

Performing Arts - If a trip to London isn't in your cards, get your share of the theater by stopping by Guild Hall's screening of the National Theatre Live presentation of Helen Mirren in "The Audience" at 8 p.m. on Friday June 14.

Annual Sing East End 2013 Coming To Historic Vail-Leavitt Music Hall

by Michelle DiLungo

Art News - The 4th Annual Sing East End is coming back to the Historic Vail-Leavitt Music Hall in Riverhead.

Water Mill Museum Season Opening Features Reading By Sally Huns

by Michelle DiLungo

Museum News - The Water Mill Museum is holding their season opening reception as well as a historical reading which is open to the public.

Bonnie Grice Hosting 2013 Teeny Awards Ceremony

by Michelle DiLungo

Performing Arts - East End Arts announces the 2013 Teeny Awards Nominees for their 11th Annual Teeny Awards ceremony.

Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center Brings Big Talent To The Hamptons

by Chelsea Katz

Performing Arts - The Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center first opened its doors in the Hamptons as a performing arts center in 1998 to May of 2013, world-renowned talent has taken its stages.

Hampton Classic Horse Show Selects Jocelyn Sandor Urban As Poster Artist

by Michelle DiLungo

Art News - The Hampton Classic Horse Show has selected Jocelyn Sandor Urban, a noted equestrian painter, as its 2013 poster artist.

East End Arts Exhibiting New Art Show At North Fork Gallery

by Michelle DiLungo

In the Galleries - East End Arts is exhibiting an exciting new art show featuring Alex Ferrone and Mary Twomey.

Point Your Face At This: Drawings By Demetri Martin

by Michelle DiLungo

The Bookshelf - "Point Your Face At This: Drawings" by Demetri Martin is an entertainingly smart and witty collection of drawings by the New York Times Bestselling Author.

"Seussical" Is Heading To The Hamptons Over Memorial Day Weekend

by Michelle DiLungo

Performing Arts - Theatreworks USA's national tour of "Seussical: The Family Musical" is stopping by the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center this Memorial Day Weekend.

Learn How The Other Half Loves With Hampton Theatre Company

by Michelle DiLungo

Performing Arts - Ever wonder how the other half loves?

Baz Luhrmann Hosts Douglas Elliman Real Estate Private Screening Of "The Great Gatsby"

by Michelle DiLungo

Art News - Douglas Elliman Real Estate agents are joining iconic director Baz Luhrmann for an exclusive private screening of his highly anticipated film “The Great Gatsby”.

"Jekyll & Hyde" Debuts Limited Engagement At Marquis Theatre

by Michelle DiLungo

Performing Arts - International music sensation, “Jekyll & Hyde” debuted its thirteen week limited engagement at Broadway's Marquis Theatre.

Hamptons Gallery Conjures Up Of The Joys Of Spring

by Michelle DiLungo

In the Galleries - The newest exhibit at the Tulla Booth Gallery conjures up of the joys of spring.

Bay Street Theatre: A Haven For The Hamptons Theatre-Goers

by Chelsea Katz

Performing Arts - After a four to five hour rehearsal, everyone is flying at the Hamptons' own Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor.

Hamptons' Artist Eric Fischl: "Bad Boy: My Life On And Off The Canvas"

by Michelle DiLungo

The Bookshelf - "Bad Boy: My Life On and Off the Canvas", by Eric Fischl and Michael Stone takes an in depth look at the life of America's foremost narrative painter Eric Fischl.

Parrish Art Museum Hosting Hamptons Spring Cultural Celebration

by Michelle DiLungo

Museum News - The Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill hosting a Spring Cultural Celebration honoring the diverse heritages represented on the East End.

Hamptons Gallery Showcasing Aviation Archeologist And Sculptor, Andrea Davide At Upcoming Exhibit

by Michelle DiLungo

In the Galleries - On Saturday May 18th, which marks US Armed Forces Day, Chrysalis Gallery will present the work of Long Island Aviation Archeologist/Sculptor, Andrea Davide.

Tina Andrews' Provocative Play "Buckingham" Coming To The Hamptons

by Michelle DiLungo

Performing Arts - Award-winning writer, director and producer Tina Andrews is bringing her provocative new play "Buckingham" to the Hamptons.

East End Arts Gallery Debuting Art & Science Show In Riverhead

by Michelle DiLungo

In the Galleries - The East End Arts Gallery, is debuting their new juried, all media art show, Art & Science.

Tenth Anniversary Season Of The Rising Stars Piano Series Featuring Di Wu

by Michelle DiLungo

Performing Arts - The tenth Anniversary Season of the Rising Stars Piano Series continues with internationally acclaimed Chinese pianist Di Wu.

Hamptons Earth Day Celebration At Canio's Cultural Cafe

by Michelle DiLungo

Art News - Canio's Cultural Cafe in Sag Harbor is hosting "Speak Up For Earth", an Earth Day celebration.

WHBPAC's Summer Schedule Heats Up The Hamptons

by Nicole Barylski

Performing Arts - From the legendary Liza Minnelli to the hysterically funny Kathy Grffin to the talented Huey Lewis & The News, the Westhampton Beach Performance Arts Center's summer schedule is heating up the Hamptons.

Roots Of Modern Exhibit Opens At LongHouse Reserve In East Hampton

by Ali Fitzgerald

Art News - The LongHouse Reserve in East Hampton will open for the season with the Roots of Modern exhibit.

Hamptons International Film Festival Hosting 12th Annual Screenwriters' Lab

by Michelle DiLungo

Hamptons International Film Festival - The Hamptons International Film Festival (HIFF) will host its 12th annual Screenwriters' Lab co-sponsored by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation this weekend.

Art Southampton Returning To The Hamptons

by Nicole Barylski

Art News - After a highly successful debut in 2012, Art Southampton presented by Art Miami is returning to the Hamptons in July.

Hamptons Sub 30 Poetry Slam At Parrish Art Museum

by Michelle DiLungo

Art News - In honor of National Poetry Month, Parrish Art Museum is hosting a Sub 30 Poetry Slam.

Jeanette Martone Wins Best In Show At The Retreat's Annual Juried Art Show

by Ali Fitzgerald

In the Galleries - Best in Show of The Retreat's Annual Juried Art Show, goes to Jeanette Martone for “Behind The Fence."

Poets Laureate Read At Canio's Books In Sag Harbor

by Michelle DiLungo

The Bookshelf - In celebration of National Poetry Month, Canio's Books is hosting Poets Laureate Linda Opyr of Nassau and Ed Stever of Suffolk County.

Sunday Book Conversation Series At BookHampton In East Hampton

by Nicole Barylski

The Bookshelf - While the weather in the Hamptons is finally starting to heat up, make sure your summer reading is just as hot at BookHampton's Books We're Talking About”, an in-store book conversation.

Suffolk Theater Celebrates Jazz History Month

by Nicole Barylski

Live Music View - The Suffolk Theater is celebrating Jazz History month with performances from four talented jazz groups.

WHBPAC Receives 2013 MetLife Foundation Creative Aging Program Grant

by Nicole Barylski

Art News - The Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center has received the 2013 MetLife Foundation Creative Aging Program Grant for their “Melodies & Memories” program.

East Hampton's Guild Hall Accepting Entries For 75th Artist Members Show

by Nicole Barylski

In the Galleries - Calling Hamptons artists, Guild Hall in East Hampton is currently accepting entries for the 75th Artist Members Show.

Southampton Cultural Center's Rising Stars Series Continues With Piano Duo Michelle And Kimberly Cann

by Ali Fitzgerald

Live Music View - Southampton Cultural Center continues the 10th Anniversary of the Rising Stars series with a performance by Michello and Kimberly Cann.

East End Arts Gallery Accepting Artist Entries For National Art Competition

by Ali Fitzgerald

Art News - The East End Arts Gallery is now accepting artist entries for their upcoming second annual national art competition and exhibit; this years theme is H2O. All types of art are accepted including painting, drawing, original fine art prints, photography, and computer art.

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