As we roll into a new month today, South Fork locales are offering some serious entertainment expertly executed for your viewing and listening pleasure. Among the myriad musical performances at a number of Hamptons haunts, this weekend’s performances include a celebration of the songs of beloved (and “de-lovely”) composer Cole Porter, reggae night with Winston Irie and classics-meet-honky-tonk tunes with Gene Casey and his Lonesharks.
If it’s a more singular sensory experience you seek, be sure to swing by Guild Hall in East Hampton for Sam Green’s sound-focused screening of his documentary, “32 Sounds,” or scoot on over to LTV in Wainscott for its first ever fundraising event: the multi-media, multi-faceted Printaganza gala.
Art talks, book signings, more movie screenings and a five-decade old arts and crafts show are also on the docket for this weekend’s festivities and if you’re in Amagansett, be sure to check out the 6th Annual Dog Show at the American Legion Post 419 right on Montauk Highway. Destined to be a day of fun for the whole family, awards will be given to Best in Show as well as other subcategories. Because, let’s face it, if any of us should be getting an award around here for surviving the summer for this long, it should be our four-legged, furry friends. That’s the doggone truth.
Celebrate the songs of Cole Porter at LTV
All are welcome to Jeff Harnar’s “It’s De-Lovely,” at LTV Studios this Saturday, August 3, at 7:30 p.m.. Part of the Wainscott locale’s “Hamptons Summer Songbook By the Sea,” series, the evening will include multi-award winning cabaret, concert and recording artist Harnar singing songs made famous by composer Cole Porter, with help from musical director Alex Rybeck. Tickets are $50 in advance, $55 at the door. VIP café seating is available for $80 a person. Save your spot here.
Free tunes across the South Fork
CK Beats performs at Navy Beach in Montauk tomorrow, August 2, at 5:30 p.m. while Rum Punch Mafia takes the stage on Saturday at 5 p.m.. Gene Casey and The Lonesharks perform at The Clubhouse in Wainscott tonight from 6 to 9 p.m., while Winston Irie and his Selective Security Band play on Sunday. Same time, same place. Lina Maxine performs at Kidd Squid Brewing in Sag Harbor on Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m..
Peruse through an outdoor art show in WHB
The 51st annual Mary O. Fritchie Juried Fine Arts & Crafts Show is on the Great Lawn (on the corner of Potunk Lane and Main Street) in Westhampton Beach this Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., both days. Hosted by the Greater Westhampton Chamber of Commerce, the arts and craft show will feature over 65 artists who specialize in oils, acrylics, watercolors, mixed media, wood and metal sculpture, jewelry, wearable art and photography. All featured artist are chosen through a competitive selection process and will be judged by an esteemed panel of artists.
Enjoy a workshop and story time at Sylvester Manor
Join in at the Sylvester Manor Farmstand on Shelter Island tomorrow morning at 10:30 a.m. for an hour-long workshop where participants can learn how to make their own essential oil roll-on from specially derived plant powers. Led by Holly Cronin, all materials will be provide and the cost is $20 per person. Sign up here. Drop by for “Story Thyme” at the farmstand this Saturday at 10:30 a.m.. Designed for kids up to five years old, fabulous books will be read and fantastic weather will be enjoyed!
Pile in for Printaganza
This Sunday, LTV celebrates its 40th anniversary with its first ever fundraising event: Printaganza. The auction benefit gala offers guests a chance to mix and mingle with dozens of local artists as it will feature a special blending of broadcast, filmmaking, visual arts, printmaking, performing arts, music, science and fundraising. Performances will include cellist Laurinel Owen and the HooDoo Loungers, and there’ll be refreshments from Channing Daughters Winery and Kidd Squid Brewing Co. Featuring the work of over a hundred artists, including the “Godfather of Printmaking” Dan Welden, honored artist will be John Alexander and there’ll be a live art auction hosted by comedian and TV personality Bill McCuddy. A silent auction, which features early online bidding, is available now and can be found here. Starts at 4 p.m.. Tickets are $100. Get yours here.
Music, movies and motivation at SAC
Join Dr. Peter Freed, acclaimed psychiatrist and motivational expert, at Southampton Arts Center today at 10:30 a.m. as he shares his experiences on how to stop procrastinating. Tickets are $25 per person, $15 for members. Just do it! Later on tonight, SAC hosts a family movie night, with an outdoor screening of “Pitch Perfect” set to begin after dusk. Gates will open at 7 p.m.. Bring a beach chair or a blanket to sit on and enjoy! $10 per person, free for members. On Saturday, there’s a talk and book signing with entrepreneur Gerald Rosengarten, who will be discussing his latest work “Jump on the Train” beginning at 11 a.m.. Talk will be followed by coffee and light bites. Free to attend. Trumpet and flugelhorn player, composer and music producer Rachel Therriem performs at SAC on Saturday as part of Hamptons JazzFest. Show starts at 7 p.m., gates open at 6:30 and tickets are $30. Lana Jokel screens her new film, “Ethereal: Alice Hope Art” on Sunday, August 4, at 6 p.m.. Tickets are $10 and a wine reception will follow.
Get jazzed up at the Parrish
The Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill is collaborating with Hamptons JazzFest and Jazz at Lincoln Center for a performance featuring Sean Mason Quintet. Slated for tomorrow at 6 p.m., the concert will be led by North Carolina native Mason, who taught himself how to play the piano when he was 13, and will feature original music. Performance will be outside and guests are encouraged to bring beach chairs for seating. Tickets are $45 for adults, $40 for seniors, $35 for members, $20 for students, $10 for kids 13 and up.
Share in a summer soiree at Share the Harvest Farm
Celebrate 15 years of East Hampton’s Share the Harvest Farm this Sunday. Located at the ECOO Farm on Long Lane, the annual festival from 5 to 8 p.m. with live music from Real East End Brass, local libations and artisanal bites, along with peeps from Slow Food East End. Tickets are $200, but it directly supports the farm’s mission to fighting the very real food insecurity on the East End. Buy your tix or donate here.
Cash in for canines in Amagansett
The 6th annual Hamptons Dog Show is on Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Amagansett American Legion Post 419 at 15 Montauk Highway. Hosted by the East Hampton Lions Club, the show helps raise money for the Guide Dog Foundation of Long Island. Awards will be given for most unique breed, most unique feature, best trick, dog/owner look-alike and Best in Show! To enter your dog in the competition, it costs $40. Entrance to the show is $10 per person, free for kids under 10. There’ll be fun for the family, as the show will also include food and ice cream trucks, live music, dogs treats and apparel plus a cash bar.
Catch a super sound screening in East Hampton
Guild Hall in East Hampton hosts Sam Green’s “32 Sounds,” an immersive documentary and unique sensory experience tonight at 7 p.m.. Presented in its “live cinema” form, the film features live narration by Green and will be accompanied by live music performed by JD Samson and Michael O’Neill. Tickets start at $55 and are available here.
Attend an artisan demonstration
The Greater Westhampton Historical Society hosts free summer craft demonstrations this Saturday beginning from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Tuthill House Museum located at 101 Mill Road. All are welcome to join in as talented and experienced artisans demonstrate the fine art of traditional crafts. Saturday’s demonstrations will focus on farm animals and silhouettes. Call 631-288-1139 for more information.
