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The Art Scene 08.11.22

Kiki Smith, Francesco Clemente, Mel Kendrick, Richard Mayhew, Anne Raymond in solo shows, Pollock-Krasner lecture, easels up at LTV, pop-ups in Gansett and Springs, and more

Bits and Pieces 08.11.22

Broadway comes to Calissa, jazz at Duck Creek, a Holocaust documentary at Jewish Center, stand-up, Grateful Dead tribute band, and a new designer showhouse in Southampton.

Mingus's Latin Side

The trombonist Conrad Herwig, a longtime member of the Mingus Big Band, will perform the "Latin Side of Charles Mingus" in Southampton.

Broadway to Bay Street

The Tony Award-winning actress and singer Ali Stroker, known for her roles in "Oklahoma" and "Spring Awakening," is coming to Bay Street Theater on Monday night.

Joe Delia Plays Solo in Montauk

The singer-songwriter, musician, and composer Joe Delia will perform at the Montauk Library.

Wallflowers at Montauk Lighthouse on Saturday

The Wallflowers and Jessica Lynn will play a benefit concert for the Montauk Lighthouse.

Mashashimuet Park's History and Future

Community members who are following the $13.5 million redevelopment plans for Sag Harbor's Mashashimuet Park have two opportunities this week to learn more and weigh in on the renovations and upgrades, plus a chance to learn about the park's history at a museum exhibit.

Have Bar, Will Travel

Three East Enders have launched Vintage Rose Hamptons, a tap truck that brings homemade cocktails and local wines and beers to events large and small.

Mostrador Marram Is Magical

Mostrador Marram in Montauk combines terrific food and friendly and professional service with a laid back beachy vibe.

News for Foodies 08.11.22

Japanese offerings at Rita Cantina, seafood boil plus rum at North Fork Table, Mediterranean fare at Capri hotel in Southampton, Taco Tuesdays at the Wolffer Wine Stand.

A Conference for Young People to Create Solutions

Organizacion Latino-Americana of Eastern Long Island is bringing together teens and young adults from all backgrounds to talk about mental and emotional health issues. The first OLA Youth Summit, a bilingual conference for people 14 to 22 years old, will take place on Monday, Aug. 15, at the Bridgehampton Community House.

Sentence Will Exclude Jail Time for Hit-and-Run Driver

Daniel Campbell of Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y., and Montauk pleaded guilty in Suffolk County Criminal Court on Friday to a single felony count of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death. Last August, Mr. Campbell was driving the S.U.V. that struck a Hong Kong teenager, Devesh Samtani.

Toxic Algae Detected in Sagg Pond

Blooms of toxic cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, have been confirmed in Sagg Pond in Sagaponack. 

The Year's First West Nile Positives

The Suffolk County health commissioner has announced the first mosquito samples to test positive for West Nile virus this year, 12 of them from samples collected late last month. 

Loretta Orion, 77, Professor, Author, Gardener, Seamstress

Loretta Orion, a retired anthropology professor, author of two books, and former French teacher who developed the gardens at the Home, Sweet Home Museum in East Hampton Village, died on July 25 at home in Amagansett. She was 77 and had been in declining health after having been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease about 10 years ago. 

Christopher M. Forsberg

Christopher M. Forsberg of Montauk, who used to spend summers at the Ditch Plain hotel owned by his parents and returned to the hamlet full time about 15 years ago, died in his sleep at home on July 13. His cause of death was unknown. He was 49 years old.

For Sue Feleppa

Sue Feleppa died last Thursday at home in Springs. She was 77 and had been diagnosed with lung cancer two years ago. A service will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Aug. 14, a Sunday, at the Yardley and Pino Funeral Home in East Hampton.

Jennifer Bartlett

Jennifer Bartlett, a painter who rose to prominence in the international art world in the 1970s and remained an innovative figure perhaps best known for her monumental steel-plate paintings, died at home in Amagansett on July 25. She was 81. 

G.O.P. Congressional Candidates Debate on Monday

The League of Women Voters of the Hamptons, Shelter Island, and the North Fork will hold a debate among candidates for the Republican Party's nomination to represent New York's First Congressional District on Monday from 7 to 8 p.m. over Zoom. 

'Freedoms,' Safety at Forefront for G.O.P. Lieutenant Governor Candidate

Throughout New York State, "people are talking about their safety, their freedoms, and their economy," Alison Esposito, the Republican Party's nominee for lieutenant governor of New York State, said last Thursday at the Clubhouse in East Hampton.