The Art Scene: 12.05.19 | The East Hampton Star

Grenning’s Gems

December inevitably means group exhibitions of small and not-so-small artworks that can be gift-wrapped and spirited home for the holidays. Grenning Gallery in Sag Harbor is holding its 22nd annual “Gems” show of paintings selected from its artists’ studios.

Works by Sarah Lamb, Marc Dalessio, Carl Bretzke, Amy Florence, Nelson H. White, Ramiro, John Morfis, Melissa Franklin, Tina Orsolic Dalessio, Maryann Lucas, Victor Butko, and others are on view through Jan. 26. Gift-wrapping will be free through December.

Holiday Show at Kramoris

Not to be outdone, another Sag Harbor gallery, Romany Kramoris, is showing small, “affordable” art and crafts by 40 artists through Jan. 12. An open house will be held on Dec. 15 from 3 to 5 p.m. Among the participating artists are Lianne Alcon, Herbert August, Linda Capello, Christopher Engel, Barbara Groot, Peter Gumpel, Ruby Jackson, Isabel Pavao, Gabriele Raacke, and Roger Sichel.

Focus on Long Island

The Heckscher Museum of Art in Huntington is showing “Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists,” work from its collection, through March 15. Of the four themes, one gallery, East End Exchanges, focuses on the connections among the artists of the region, including Elaine de Kooning, Jackson Pollock, Fairfield Porter, and Jane Wilson. The Women’s Voices gallery has work by Miriam Schapiro and Betty Parsons, while a gallery focused on landscapes has paintings by Thomas Moran and Ty Stroudsburg.

Say Cheese (or Caviar), Day or Night

Self Provisions, a storefront attached to Cavaniola’s Gourmet Cheese in Sag Harbor, is “always open,” as is proclaimed by an illuminated sign on the wall at the entrance. Two large, brightly lit vending machines dominate the space, with offerings ranging from sea salt crackers and slabs of French butter to jars of caviar and curated gift boxes — and, of course, cheese.

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New Year’s Eve at Almond

Almond restaurant in Bridgehampton will celebrate New Year’s Eve with a locally sourced five-course prix fixe dinner that will include party favors and a champagne toast.

Dec 25, 2025

News for Foodies 12.25.25

Lulu Kitchen and Bar in Sag Harbor is offering New Year’s Eve dinner packages to go, and the Ram’s Head Inn on Shelter Island will serve a New Year’s Eve prix fixe and can host private parties any night of the week.

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