Arts

A new book of stunning underwater photographs by the Montauk scientist and explorer Gaelin Rosenwaks is a fascinating portrait of sperm whales, nature's largest predator and the inspiration for "Moby-Dick."

A short film brings new friends to The Church, filmed drama at East Hampton Library, saxophone virtuoso at the Parrish, "It's a Wonderful Life" radio plays on both forks, and the Watermill Center now accepting residency applications.

"The Thief Collector" is a documentary about a de Kooning painting stolen in 1985, its discovery and restoration more than 30 years later, and the apparently unassuming thieves, a married couple who lived in a small New Mexico town.

After concerns were raised by the community and preservationists, East Hampton's Guild Hall has scaled back the ambitious plans for renovating its theater. Instead, it will preserve many of the space's historical architectural elements and keep them visible in the final design, while upgrading the overall experience of productions there.

Pamela Willoughby's soon-to-open Southold art gallery is the latest stage in her career as a restaurant chef turned freelance art curator.

A quiet week for openings, but a new show of paintings by Robert Dash is at Madoo, and the Lucore Art Gallery will have 50 works by 50 artists.

Josh Gladstone and Kate Mueth will bring their interpretation of Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" to the Montauk Library.

Dreamlike pastels and watercolors are paired with decorative objects and jewelry in an enchanting exhibition at the Drawing Room.

PechaKucha at the Parrish, open studios at Watermill Center, holiday cabaret at the Rogers Library, Christmas revelry at the Talkhouse, holiday chamber concert from Music for Montauk

Bridgehampton Chamber Music's first holiday concert will feature Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 and selections from Bach cantatas.

A hand surgeon, a maker's market featuring a unique doll house and other artisanal goods, and a couple of guitar legends will be coming to The Church in Sag Harbor.

Stephen Scanniello, one of the foremost authorities on roses, will speak in Bridgehampton as a guest of the Horticultural Alliance of the Hamptons.