John Ryan Sr. and John Ryan Jr. learned Monday that they can go ahead with lifeguard and junior lifeguard training at the Y.M.C.A. East Hampton RECenter's pool as of Saturday.

Alexander Nemerov’s “Fierce Poise” captures the first decade of Helen Frankenthaler’s career with both a fly-on-the-wall intimacy and a great understanding of her work and what made her tick.

Valerie diLorenzo has starred in theater, cabaret, and musical revues, but “there’s nothing like being in a show,” she said. “Especially in summer stock or regional theater or doing a tour, when you’re immersed in that world, in that character’s life, and the people you’re with are your family."