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Recorded Deeds 03.02.23

The latest real estate transactions across the South Fork.

Item of the Week: John Howard Payne’s Comic Turn

John Howard Payne (1791-1852) wrote and composed “Have a Care Mon Ami,” the sheet music for which is seen here, around 1833, for a musical farce called “Fricandeau, or the Cook and the Coronet.”

East Hampton Town Announces Property Auction

Dry suits, Jet Skis, computer equipment, a beach rake, a set of aluminum bleachers, and several cars and trucks in varying conditions, all declared surplus property by East Hampton Town, are among 56 items being auctioned by the town.

County Republicans Tap Vilar for Legislature Seat

The Suffolk County Republican Committee has nominated Manny Vilar of Springs, a retired state parks police officer who is the chairman of the East Hampton Town Republican Committee, to run for the Second Legislative District seat.

An Aspirational Accoutrement

“Fit Nation” is a detailed Baedeker of the democratization of athletics, with spot-on observations regarding the sociology of fitness. 

Springs School to Lose Two Top Administrators

The Springs School District on Monday announced the resignation of both its principal, Christine Cleary, and assistant principal, Josh Odom. Mr. Odom is set to succeed Jack Perna as principal and superintendent of the Montauk School.

Ahead of Predicted Snow, Schools Announce Delayed Opening

With significant snowfall in the forecast, local school districts on Monday night began announcing delayed opening times for Tuesday.

Mary Ellen Bartley: From Bologna With Amore

In a wide-ranging interview, the artist Mary Ellen Bartley discusses her residency at the studio and library of Giorgio Morandi and how she created a body of photographs that honors the late Italian painter.

Bay Street Will Keep on Rocking

"Women of Soul" will bring Mama Lee and Rose Lawler to Bay Street, along with Dawnette Darden and the HooDoo Loungers. Ms. Darden will return for a tribute to Prince next weekend.

For LongHouse, a Very New Year

LongHouse Reserve in East Hampton will open for the season with new artworks, new hours, a new curator, a new education director, and a commitment to a chemical-free landscape.

A Concert for Syria and Turkey

Gene Casey and the HooDoo Loungers will headline a concert at Bay Street for the earthquake victims in Syria and Turkey.

In Search of a Great Artist

MTV will premiere “Finding the Next Great Artist,” a new reality series produced by the Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum that will have artists competing to show an artwork there.

Film Fest to Be 10 Days Again

The Hamptons International Film Festival will take place live and in person over 10 days beginning Oct. 6; last year’s fest featured three of this year's Oscar nominees for best picture.

Bits and Pieces 03.02.23

Donnamarie Barnes to talk and Bruce Wolosoff to perform at The Church, Manhattan lectures from LongHouse and Madoo, acting classes at Bay Street, tips for preparing for spring gardening, Fantasy Girl Bands to battle virtually, sustainable architecture webinar, and jazz at the Masonic Temple.

The Art Scene 03.02.23

Three artists inspired by the sea at Grenning Gallery and an artists’ panel at the Southampton Arts Center.

News for Foodies 03.02.23

Love Bites benefit will feature tastes from South Fork chefs, Sen hosts a tasting menu featuring Origen Vodka, and Inlet Seafood has new management and a spruced-up space.

Wind Farm 'Cable Pull' Happens This Week

South Fork Wind is scheduled to begin a sea-to-shore "cable pull" on Tuesday at the offshore wind project's landbound base on Beach Lane in Wainscott, signaling a critical new phase in the development of a 12-turbine offshore wind farm to be located about 30 miles east of Montauk.

Adventures in Polar Research With Hamptons Observatory

In the next virtual talk presented by Hamptons Observatory, the noted polar explorer Ramon Larramendi will discuss his adventures in the coldest regions of the planet as well as his invention of the Inuit Windsled, which the observatory describes as "a mobile platform that is making possible scientific investigations into previously inaccessible areas."

Water Line Break Causes Major Flooding at East Hampton Village Businesses

A break in a water line discovered Sunday morning in East Hampton Village caused major flooding at a number of downtown businesses, including Tutto Caffe, Bonne Nuit, Valentino, and Gubbins. Efforts to pump out basements were stalled for nearly eight hours as PSEG struggled to shut down power to affected areas.

Katy's Courage Skate-a-Thon Is Saturday

A skate-a-thon and bake sale benefiting Katy's Courage, which offers children’s bereavement support and pediatric cancer research assistance in memory of Katy Stewart, will take place Saturday at the Buckskill Winter Club in East Hampton.