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DIVERSIONS: Colorforms

Heather Rose Rauscher of Wainscott designs a high-style home-and-fashion line based on gorgeous mash-up prints.

DIVERSIONS: Oh, Behave!

Things can get tense out there, with SO many TERRIBLY Important People jostling for elbow room in parking lots and expostulating on why they deserve the table with the sunset view. Here, THEN, are a few much-needed tips on public etiquette.

OVERHEARD: Rabbit Season, Duck Season

Bruce Cullum may not be the very last rabbit hunter on the East End, but he’s one of very few that remain. A century ago, rabbit hunting was common.

From the Master’s Mouth

Laurie Anderson has compiled Lou Reed’s notes into a book showing how tai chi saved the rocker’s life and came to define his life.

Book Markers: From Katie Couric to Sunny Hostin

Katie Couric is first up at the revived Fridays at Five, while Sunny Hostin visits the East Hampton Library with her new novel.

Citarella Helps South Fork Children, and You Can Too

For the third summer in a row, Citarella stores on the South Fork are raising money for the nonprofit East End Fund for Children, and anybody who shops in the gourmet markets in East Hampton, Bridgehampton, or Southampton through Labor Day will have an opportunity to do their part to help.

Sarah Nir: Writer and Rider

Sarah Maslin Nir is not only a Pulitzer Prize-nominated reporter for The New York Times, she is also an equestrian and the author of “Horse Crazy,” a successful memoir of her passion for horses, and a series equestrian-themed middle-grade children’s books.

Midcentury Mischief

Bay Street Theater’s production of a new adaptation of “Dial M for Murder” is “nasty, sophisticated fun, with plenty of unexpected laughs and terrific performances,” according to The Star’s theater critic.

More Like Dolphins Than People

The upcoming SummerDocs film "The Deepest Breath” illuminates the extreme sport of freediving through the stories of Alessia Zecchini and her drive to become the female world champion, and Stephen Keenan, an Irish adventurer and diver who became her trainer and close friend.

Indian Music by Way of Pollock

A little-known friendship between Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner on one hand, and a notable musician and a dancer from India on the other, has led to a performance by contemporary Indian musicians at LTV.

Tria Giovan's Trip Back in Time

While much of Tria Giovan’s accomplished photographic output has focused on interiors, travel, portraits, and Cuba, her new book features her street photography of an ungentrified Lower East Side from 1984 to 1990.

The Art Scene 07.06.23

A busy week at the galleries, with John Torreano at the Drawing Room, a group show at Eric Firestone, new sculpture at Duck Creek, a focus on color at Kathryn Markel, portraits and landscapes at MM Fine Art, J. Oscar Molina solo in Southampton, a bayman’s photographs, and more.

The Music Scene 07.06.23

Jazz is everywhere, with music alfresco at the Parrish, jazz and rap at Duck Creek in Springs, piano virtuosos at LTV, and soulful jazz vocals at The Church.

Bits and Pieces 07.06.23

Cabaret coming to LTV, Music Mondays at Bay Street, film and comedy in Southampton, fashion and fun at The Church, movement class at Guild Hall, and historical photos in Sag Harbor.

East End Eats: Less Than Enchanting

Some dishes were very good, but with uneven cooking and lofty prices, Enchanté Bistro in Southampton gets a lukewarm review from our food critic.

News for Foodies 07.06.23

Sushi gets a rebrand in Montauk, D.J.s and live music at Navy Beach, fireworks over Three Mile Harbor at Si Si, and El Turco has a prix fixe special.

Amagansett's Cranberry Hole Road Bridge Is Closed Again

Following an inspection, the New York State Department of Transportation and the Long Island Rail Road have closed the bridge at Cranberry Hole Road in Amagansett due to structural problems. It is the second closure of the bridge in less than two months.

Isabel Spear Hefner, Longtime East Hampton Star Ad Manager

Isabel Spear Hefner, known as Min, passed away peacefully at her home in Amagansett on June 21 after a long encounter with breast cancer, surrounded by her family. She worked in The Star's advertising department for 37 years, retiring from her position as advertising manager in 2020.

Civil Service Exam Fees to Be Waived

Acknowledging that Civil Service exam fees can be "a substantial barrier to entering public service, particularly for candidates from traditionally marginalized communities," Gov. Kathy Hochul announced last week the state will waive these fees through 2025.

OVERHEARD: The 'In' Crowd

Just how damn crowded is it, anyway? Spoiler alert: No one actually knows! If the flawed 2020 census were correct, our population would only be about that of the town of Aberdeen, South Dakota, but if the town planning department is correct, East Hampton in summertime is somewhere between New Haven, Connecticut, and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.