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Jazz as an Inspiration for Visual Art

The Grammy nominee Bobby Sanabria and his quartet will bring jazz and more to The Church in Sag Harbor.

Bits and Pieces 01.12.23

“Henry V” from England’s National Theatre at Bay Street, a pottery and flowers talk from the Horticultural Alliance, “Engaging Curiosity” at SoFo, business leaders shine at Parrish, and big-band show in Riverhead.

The Art Scene 01.12.23

Mel Kendrick and Carroll Dunham trade notes at the Parrish, the Artists Alliance honors M.L.K. at Ashawagh, a group show at Kathryn Markel, and out-of-town shows for Stephen Antonakos, Bonnie Rychlak & Jeanne Silverthorne, Bruce Lieberman, and Anne Seelbach.

Roundtree Rings Around Rosie's

The Roundtree hotel and Rosie’s restaurant are partnering for a series of residencies by chefs from high-end New York restaurants.

News for Foodies 01.12.23

Highway's chef’s table, Wolffer's "dry January," a Lunar New Year feast at Sen, new products from Tate’s, and prix fixe menus at Dopo Argento and Bamboo.

Lottery for Kayak Rack Spots

Attention kayakers: The East Hampton Town Trustees are accepting applications for their 2023 kayak-rack lottery. Their racks will accommodate a total of 200 kayaks in six bayside locations.

Dern Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in 2022 Death of Kevin Somers

In Suffolk County Criminal Court on Thursday, Marc Dern of Springs pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter in the Feb. 5, 2022, death of Kevin Somers, a friend and fellow Maidstone Club employee. 

Barnes & Noble to Open in Bridgehampton Commons

Barnes & Noble announced Thursday that it will open a new bookstore in the Bridgehampton Commons this summer, taking over two storefronts previously occupied by Collette and Collette Annex. It will be the company's first foray into the South Fork bookselling world.

Ambulance Association Fights a Village Takeover

The East Hampton Village Ambulance Association has hired a lawyer to fight what it says was an illegal transfer of its ambulance service certificate from the association to the village government without its agreement, notification, or use of administrative protocols required by state law. The transfer could lead to billing for ambulance services.

Montauk Hike Is a Call to Action

Dozens showed up for a New Year's Day hike in Hither Woods, many with signs, to send a message to the East Hampton Town Board: They do not support a sewage treatment plant in the parkland there, even one that is near the old, capped landfill.

More Trees Will Fall to Stop Pine Beetles

The bright blue slashes of paint stand out like neon under a black light, marking the trunks in a stand of healthy pine trees along both sides of Cranberry Hole Road on Napeague that will be sacrificed to protect the overall health of the region’s forests as the southern pine beetle continues its destructive eastward march.

Cannabis Sales Closer at Shinnecock Shops

The Shinnecock Indian Nation's Tribal Council voted unanimously on Dec. 22 to pass an ordinance allowing sales of recreational, adult-use cannabis products at established and future smoke shops on Shinnecock territory along Montauk Highway, and since then has been distributing applications to eligible businesses.

Estate May Grow and Preserve Shrink

The Peconic Land Trust is hoping to transfer just over 13 acres of property in a preserve north of Town Lane in Amagansett to a private estate adjoining it off Abraham’s Path, but to do so it first needs the East Hampton Town Planning Board’s approval of a modification of the parcel’s lot line and — because Suffolk County owns the development rights to the property — approval from the county’s farmland committee.

C.P.F. Revenue Is Down

The latest report from Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr.’s office shows that year-to-year community preservation fund revenues in the five East End towns have fallen more than 17 percent over all.

Sportime Wants Year-Round Tennis

Year-round tennis in Amagansett: That’s the goal of the plan pitched by Claude Okin, who owns the Sportime facility and camp off Town Lane and Abraham’s Path, to the East Hampton Town Trustees in December.

Good News for Plum Island

In a far-reaching, $1.65 trillion package of federal legislation signed by President Biden last Thursday, the campaign to permanently preserve Plum Island took another step forward: Congress has officially invited stakeholder agencies to come to the table for a joint briefing on the island’s future.

Item of the Week: Jonathan Mulford’s Tuition Bills

Before the 1830s, public schools were not freely available in America, and schools required tuition. Seen here, an itemized receipt for tuition payments from Jonathan Mulford (1770-1840), with his children’s names.

Kids Culture for January 05, 2023

From new classes at Projects Most in East Hampton to community service projects for teens to winter craft programs there's a lot for kids and teens to do, even in these quiet times.

On the Police Logs 01.05.23

A 40-year-old man living on Toilsome Lane called police last Thursday afternoon to report “suspicious activity.” He had discovered a plastic bag wrapped tightly around the branch of a tree on his property and wanted his finding documented.

D.W.I. Charged After Crash

A 22-year-old Montauk man is facing drunken-driving charges after he lost control of his car on Abraham’s Path Sunday morning.