Almond Zigmund speaks at The Church, urban garden design at Keyes Art, group shows at Grenning and AB NY, and Hector Leonardi in Riverhead

Guild Hall sets awards dinner, four new workshops at Bay Street Theater, “Steel Magnolias” and a media workshop launching at LTV, and the Roses Grove Band will rock the Masonic Temple

Inspired by Instagram food posts, Julie Lavin posted her own stuffed cookie creations and discovered a hungry market for her decadent treats.

Herbal salt and natural wine at Amber Waves, Wolffer in Brooklyn, specials at Bridgehampton Inn, super treats from Smokin’ Wolf, and L.I. Restaurant Week starts Sunday.