We think it’s pretty safe to say, when you get down to it and no matter how hard we may try, Mother Nature will always win.
For this weekend ahead, consideration for how we fit into the natural world around us takes front and center stage, as film screenings, and subsequent discussions, rest at the heart of this weekend’s action. No matter how you slice it, there is unequivocal evidence that Earth is warming at an unprecedented rate and human activity is the principal cause.
As you navigate this weekend, and every weekend, for that matter, keep the great Dolly Parton’s words in mind:
“We should pay more attention. We’re just mistreating Mother Nature—that’s like being ugly to your mama. We need to take better care of the things that God gave us freely. And that we’re so freely messing up.”
Remember, Southforkers, we’re all in this together. And together, we have all the power we need.
Celebrate SIAC’s first summer season with Chris Sorensen
Join in for an evening with award-winning photographer Chris Sorensen Thursday, Aug. 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Shelter Island Arts Center (23 North Ferry Road). Chris has photographed some of the most recognizable names in business, fashion, media, and beyond. His acclaimed series, Wife During Quarantine — a creative collaboration with his wife, Maggie Gregg, during lockdown —has since become a beautifully published book. Event is free, RSVP is requested.
See humans try to team up with nature to solve our biggest challenges
Southampton Arts Center (25 Jobs Lane, Southampton, 631-283-0967) hosts a screening of How to Live on Earth this Thursday, Aug. 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. A visionary feature documentary that explores the connection between us and nature, presented as the ultimate “how-to video” with inspirational, cutting-edge stories and cinematography from around the world. Featured voices include Xiye Bastida, climate justice activist, Sam Kass, food entrepreneur and former White House Chief and Dan O’Neill, field biologist and wildlife filmmaker. After the screening, there’ll be a talk with Jonnie Hughes, executive producer and co-founder of Open Planet Studios, alongside representatives from Conservation International, a global nonprofit and Trust for PublicLand, a national nonprofit, who will discuss the making of the film. Admission is free.
Attend a ribbon cutting for EH history
East Hampton Historical Society will host a ribbon cutting and reception to celebrate the new Collections Center on Mulford Farm (10 James Lane, East Hampton) on Thursday, Aug. 27. The Collections Center will house the Historical Society’s collection of nearly 20,000 artifacts in a state-of-the-art environmental conditions. A brief ceremony to celebrate the important milestone and the generosity of donors who made it possible will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by a reception underwritten by Chubb. The celebration is free to attend with RSVP tickets available here.
Get jazzy at The Avram
The Jazz Loft @ Southampton Concert series continues with All Heart — Carlos Jiménez Mambo Dulcet Thursday at 7 p.m., bringing the spirit of Cuba to the Avram Theater (located at Stony Brook University’s Southampton campus at 39 Tuckahoe Road) to the East End. This high-energy Cuban descarga celebrates the music of legendary Latin jazz icons including Tito Puente, Arsenio Rodríguez, Ray Barretto, La Lupe, Celia Cruz, Mongo Santamaría, Israel “Cachao” López and José Fajardo. From infectious mambo and salsa grooves to powerful improvisation, the band delivers an exhilarating tribute to the artists who shaped Afro-Cuban music. Tickets are $36 and are available here.
Dance, comedy and film at Guild Hall
East Hampton’s Guild Hall (158 Main St., 631-324-0806) hosts “Roderick George, kNoname Artist: The Grave’s Tears,” this Friday, Aug. 28 at 8 p.m. kNoname Artist is a Berlin-founded, New York City-based dance company founded in 2015, with “The Grave’s Tears” performed by seven male dancers. The work confronts the physical and psychological toll of systemic oppression, violence and erasure against the LGBTQIA+ community. We think it’s coming to the East End not a toe tap too soon. Tickets are $84 and are available here. On Saturday, Aug. 29 at 7 p.m., there’s a HamptonsFilm SummerDoc screening of The Last First: Winter K2, followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Amir Bar-Lev, moderated by HamptonsFilm co-chair Alec Baldwin and CCO David Nugent. The explores a harrowing 2021 winter expedition on K2 and the changing culture of extreme mountaineering. Tickets are $35. Comedy comes to Guild Hall on Sunday, Aug. 30 at 7 p.m. with George Civeris & Friends — Jake Cornell, Liza Treyger and Julia Shiplett. Tickets are $84 and are available here.
Hear from an indigenous filmmaker
Explore the interpretation of homeland and landscape with award-winning Native American visual artist and filmmaker Sky Hopinka this Sunday at The Church (48 Madison St., Sag Harbor, 631-919-5342) from. 2 to 3:30 p.m. Hopinka’s work examines the correlation between language and culture in relation to home and land, as he’s joined in conversation with The Church’s executive director Sheri Pasquarella. He’ll speak on his creative process, the importance of indigenous cinema in our cinematic landscape, and his extensive body of work, including the four video works included in “This Land: Considering the American Landscape,” presently on view at the Sag Harbor locale. An audience Q&A follows. Tickets are $10, $5 for members. Reserve yours here.
Catch Zoltan Kaszas’s comedy special in WHB
Zoltan Kaszas, the award-winning Hungarian stand-up comedian known for his sharp, observational humor and love of cats, brings his “Worldwide(ish) Tour,” to Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center (76 Main St., Westhampton Beach, 631-288-1500) on Sunday, — his largest tour to date, covering dozens of cities across the U.S. and international locations. Kaszas, who The Atlantic called a “breakout star,” has been featured on several SiriusXM comedy channels, Laughs on Fox, commercials from Manscaped, Netflix Is a Joke radio & festival, has had hit Dry Bar comedy specials “Cat Jokes” and “Average Intelligence,” as well as headlined comedy clubs and theaters across the countryWith a showtime set for 8 p.m., tickets are available here.
Pile into Surf Lodge for Pinky Swear mashup
The Lower East Side’s beloved immersive cocktail lounge, Pinky Swear, is taking over the Surf Lodge (183 Edgemere St., Montauk, 631-483-5045) on Sunday, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. for a full-moon celebration co-hosted by celebrity astrologer Karen Thorne. brining signature energy to the iconic waterfront destination. For one night only, attendees can enjoy the lounge’s specialty cocktails and surprise guest performances. For more info, click here.
Cocktails for an African cause in Montauk
On Sunday, it’s “Cocktails for a Cause” at Solé East Resort in Montauk (90 Second House Road, 631-668-2105) from 6 to 8 p.m. benefitting Wheels for Education Africa. Every ticket sold will support the organization’s mission to provide transportation, sanitation facilities, and upgraded school buildings to children in Uganda. Tickets are $150 and include an open bar, passed apps, and entry into the event.
