Carole Stone’s latest collection offers understated poems of loss, widowhood, and forging on, but nowhere is there self-pity or bitterness, only optimism.

Concerned Citizens of Montauk has announced a contest called Balloons for Beach Bags, in which people are encouraged to pick up balloon trash, photograph it, and share it with C.C.O.M.

Amy and John Wickersham's scarf-designing project reflects each of their artistic inclinations, as well as their comfortable 42-year marriage.

A local reggae band takes the stage at Bay Street, Mystic Bowie's Talking Dreads in Riverhead, and jazz performances in Sag Harbor and at the Parrish.