Did you feel it this week?
That heat wave that came through the East End causing a slow, heavy advection fog as the balmy 40-degree weather slithered in? Well, we certainly did, and while it hasn’t completely gotten rid of the mountains of snow we’ve been dealing with for a good three weeks now, it certainly made a dent, and for that alone we’re looking to celebrate the upcoming weekend.
On tap, there’s a plethora of interesting events to pick from. Here are some of the highlights:
Honor Black History Month, through film in Southampton
In honor of Black History Month, Stony Brook Southampton’s Avram Theater (70 Tuckahoe Road, 631-632-5166) hosts a special film series this weekend showcasing and celebrating the lives and legacy of some of the most prolific Black Americans, from both real life and works of fiction. Tonight, starting at 7 p.m., there’ll be a screening of “Fences” — based on the Pulitzer Prize winning-play by August Wilson about an African American family in 1950s Pittsburgh. On Friday, it’s “42,” the inpsiring story of Jackie Robinson and how he broke the color barrier in major league baseball. Finally, on Saturday, don’t miss “Selma,” depicting the 1965 voting rights marches that helped shape the modern civil rights movement. Tickets are $10 per screening or $28 for all three.
Bring your favorite record to Guild Hall
At Guild Hall (158 Main St., East Hampton, 631-324-0806), it’s”Liberty Labs: B.Y.O.V. (Bring Your Own Vinyl) today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Hosted by Joel Seigle — industrial designer and custom sound system builder — the evening includes partiicpants bringing their own records to play and listen to. $12 to attend, $10 for seniors, free for members, children. and students. On Saturday, don’t miss “A Streetcar Named Desire,” presented by National Theatre Live, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $18 and available here.
Celebrate a dance icon and the written word at The Church
Tomorrow, Feb. 20, The Church (48 Madison St., Sag Harbor, 631-919-5342) hosts “WORD: Identity – An Evening Celebrating Writers and the Written Word” at 6 p.m. Curated by Tom House, the evening includes a selection of writers, poets and storytellers reflecting on identity will include works from East Enders Jeremy Dennis, Ariel Ransom, Christine Sampson, and Lora Tucker. Starts at 6 p.m. General admission is $25. On Saturday, The Church hosts “After Hours” with Oliver Tobin, curator of The Church’s current exhibitions “Martha Graham: Collaborations,” and Janet Eilber, and artistic director at the Martha Graham Dance Company. Join in for a lively discussion between the two experts on the legacy of the beloved dancer starting at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25, $20 for members.
See a classic film, learn about credit in Montauk
“La Dolce Vita” screens tomorrow at the Montauk Library (871 Montauk Highway, 631-668-3377) starting at 5 p.m. as part of the library’s classic film series. The iconic Italian film, directed by the incomparable Federico Fellini follows an ambitious gossip columnist roaming the streets of, well, Rome, and his attempts to navigate hedonistic, superficial, and disillusioned life. Plus, the Vatican really hated this movie when it came out in the 1960s, so it’s definitely worth a look. On Saturday, the library hosts a free workshop on how to build, repair, and improve credit and how credit scores affect interest rates. Led Julianne Moseley of M&T Bank, the workshop starts at 3 p.m.
Get artsy at SAC
“Express Yourself: Collage Workshp: is tomorrow, Feb. 20, from 2 to 3 p.m. at Southampton Arts Center (25 Jobs Lane, 631-283-0967). This hands-on art class for high school students explores personal expression through images, texture and layering while creating a unique collage. Tickets are $5, free for members. Also tomorrow, for the grown-ups, it’s “Figure Drawing with Linda Capello,” working from a live model and exploring the techniques of line, mass, gesture, proportion and foreshortening. Starts at 1 p.m. and tickets are $30, $25 for members. Center Stage will be holding auditions for Joe Landry’s upcoming radio play adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic “The Great Gatsby” this Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. A knowledge of 1920’s songs “What’ll I Do?” and “Ain’t We Got Fun” would be helpful. Email [email protected] for more info. On Saturday, Feb. 21, all kids are welcome to SAC for a drawing workshop with local artist Paton Miller ($5 per person).
Support a more-than-worthy local cause
Buckskill Winter Club (178 Buckskill Road, East Hampton, 631-324-2243) hosts a charity event for Katy’s Courage (a nonprofit honoring Katy Stewart, a Sag Harbor 12-year-old who died from a rare form of pediatric liver cancer) this Saturday. Sure to be a day of fun and community spirit, attendees may enjoy a free ice show, hockey games for both adults and kids, and public skating. There’ll also be a raffle and silent auction. To register, email [email protected] or call the number above. First hockey game starts at 10:30 a.m.
