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At HTC in Quogue: They Do! They Do!

Next from the Hampton Theatre Company is “I Do! I Do!”—a poignant and funny ode to enduring affection from the creators of “The Fantasticks.”

The Art Scene 03.05.26

Small works by over 50 artists at the Springs Library, group shows at the White Room in East Hampton and Dan Welden’s studio in Noyac.

Bits and Pieces 03.05.26

National Theatre Live at Guild Hall, Gene Casey and the Lone Sharks at Bay Street, Austrian art collective at the Watermill Center, Roma jazz at the Masonic Temple, comedy in Southampton.

South Fork Poetry: ‘The Designer’

A prayer for Jack Ceglic, artist, designer, and East Hamptoner, from Philip Schultz’s about-to-be-released collection, “Enormous Morning.”

News for Foodies 03.05.26

The next wine class at Park Place Wines and Liquors will focus on the wines of the Rhône Valley and Southern France.

A Soup Extravaganza at Empty Bowls

An array of soups from local chefs will be available for tasting at Project Most’s much-anticipated annual fund-raiser on Sunday.

Kevin Graham

Paid Notice: Kevin Graham, fondly known as “Unk” or “Bapa” by his granddaughter and “Doc” by his friends and colleagues, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and school psychologist, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026, surrounded by family. He was 79.

Leonard William Cohen

Paid Notice: It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Leonard W. Cohen, of Cedar Grove, New Jersey. Leonard passed away on February 21, 2026. Throughout his 89 years, he touched many lives with his wisdom and kindness.

Bridgehampton Neighbors Pan Equestrian Center

An equestrian center complete with a 21,000-square-foot indoor riding arena, a stable for 26 horses, manure pit, three 2,272-square-foot houses, and a nearly 15,000-square-foot garage proposed on a protected parcel of land next to the Channing Daughters Winery in Bridgehampton was roundly panned by residents at a Southampton Town Planning Board public hearing Thursday night.

Larsen’s New Guard Challenges Democratic Establishment

East Hampton Village Mayor Jerry Larsen, who is running a Democratic primary campaign against Supervisor Kathee Burke-Gonzalez, the incumbent, has backed a full slate of 38 challengers to the current Democratic Committee, with hopes to unseat as many members as possible.

A Success by Any Standard

Donovan Solis, the owner of Georgica Services, an auto shop known for its high-end, rare, and classic cars, started working there as a teenager — washing windshields at the gas pumps — and at first, he wasn’t even getting paid to do it.

James E. Clark

Paid Notice: James E. Clark, a lifelong resident of East Hampton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 19th, with his two daughters, Tracy Clark-Cherry and Marilyn Clark, at his side.

Rochelle M. Rosenberg

Paid Notice: Rochelle M. Rosenberg was “one of a kind,” a true pathfinder in the world of advertising in New York City during the heyday of Madison Avenue. There she met her husband, Arnold, a commercial photographer and apprentice of Irving Penn.

The Way It Was for February 26, 2026

Even in the ’20s, the East Hampton basketball team beat Bridgehampton. And even in 2001, the price tag of the Montauk St. Patrick’s Day parade was problematic.

High School Musical Postponed a Week

The East Hampton High School musical “Into the Woods,” originally set to take the stage tomorrow for a three-day run, has been postponed. Students were set to have their final rehearsals early in the week when the blizzard hit.

Bonac Helps Build School in Malawi

On Feb. 9, a group of 20 East Hampton High School seniors boarded a plane for Africa to begin the adventure of a lifetime. An 18-hour flight would transport them to Malawi, where they spent five days helping to build a school in the village of Chipa.

Free to Fish a Marine Monument

The Trump administration’s move this month to allow commercial fishing in the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument, 130 miles off Cape Cod, was welcomed by commercial fishing interests last week.

Larsen Returns Some Campaign Donations

The Jerry Larsen for Supervisor campaign committee gave back an undisclosed sum of money to donors this week, after the Suffolk County Democratic Committee accused the campaign on Feb. 4 of accepting donations in excess of what is allowed by law.

LaLota Funds New Police Cruisers

East Hampton Town will be adding two police cruisers to its fleet this year, thanks in part to federal funds secured by Representative Nick LaLota that will be funneled through the Suffolk County Police Department for the purchase.

Bird Flu Found in Snowy Owl

A snowy owl found dead near Louse Point on Jan. 17 died of bird flu, the State Department of Environmental Conservation confirmed. There have been reports of it in clusters of Canada geese and cormorants this year as well.