Anthony Lane envy in a fellow crime fiction fan.

Through rainy weather, no wind, uncooperative currents, heavy seas, and thunderstorms, three friends and sailors keep it together — and keep talking.

James Patterson and Mike Lupica hit it off so well when they met four years ago that they have collaborated on six novels since then, most recently on "The Hamptons Lawyer."

G.E. Smith, the guitarist and former bandleader on "Saturday Night Live," will be joined at Guild Hall by two other late-night bandleaders, Louis Cato and Paul Shaffer.

LongHouse will host an evening of conversations about humanity's capacity for growth and healing, a bonsai workshop, and an exhibition of innovative garden containers.

The Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival's summer series will feature celebrated works of the classical canon, two premieres, and a commission, all linked in some way with words.

Santi Debriano, an acclaimed jazz bassist, will bring his ensemble to The Church in Sag Harbor for a program rooted in global jazz traditions.