Hamptonite Paul McCartney (or his art work, at least) will be rocking the North Fork. Hikes through Hay Ground history will take you back in time. Classical music performances by young artists on Shelter Island will send you soaring. Here’s to another great weekend on the East End.
Final Weekend of LUV at Guild Hall
Friday, June 29, Saturday, June 30, 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 1, 2 p.m., Guild Hall, East Hampton
It’s your last chance to see the brilliant production about two college friends— misfit Harry and materialistic Milt—who are reunited when the latter stops the former from jumping off a bridge. Each tries to top the other as they trade hysterically funny, hard-luck stories, and Harry suddenly finds himself as the solution to Milt’s most vexing question: how to get rid of his wife Ellen. Ticket Prices: Balcony $40/$38 members; Orchestra Seating $50/$48 members; Prime Orchestra $85/$80 members. Tickets online at GuildHall.org or at Box Office 631.324.4050; theatermania.com; or 1.866.811.4111.
EHM Rock & Roll Fine Art Show at Jedidiah Hawkins Inn
Friday, June 29, Saturday, June 30, 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sunday, July 1, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Jedidiah Hawkins Inn (located in the back gallery), 400 South Jamesport Av., Jamesport
Gary Sohmers has been called the King of Pop Culture, and this weekend he brings that royalty to the North Fork, appraising pop culture items during the EHM Rock Art Show. The Art Show features artwork created by rock stars such as Paul McCartney and Tony Bennet, famous rock photographers, handwritten lyrics, gold records, concert posters, Beatles animation, album lithographs and more—from the Rat Pack to the Red Hot Chili Peppers!
The Perlman Music Program’s Summer Music School Works in Progress Concerts
Friday, June 29, 7:30–09:30 p.m., Geffenberg Performance Tent, The Perlman Music Program Campus, 73 Shore Road, Shelter Island Heights
These informal concerts provide students with a supportive and nurturing environment where they are free to take artistic risks without feeling the pressure associated with a formal recital. For attendees, they offer a great evening of music. Works in Progress concerts are free and open to the public. Please email eleinhaas@perlmanmusicprogram.org or call 212.877.5045 with any questions. For more information, please visit www.perlmanmusicprogram.org.
Shawn Colvin at WHBPAC
Friday, June 29, 8 p.m., WHBPAC , Westhampton Beach
The Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center welcomes back celebrated folk singer/songwriter Shawn Colvin in an intimate solo performance. Tickets are $70, $55 and $40. Visit tktkt for more information.
Hay Ground Cemetery Tour
Saturday June 30, 10 a.m., Hay Ground Cemetery, Windmill Lane, Bridgehampton
Join Dr. J. Kirkpatrick Flack—a Hay Ground resident and the author of its Heritage Area report—for a stroll through the Hay Ground Cemetery this weekend. Flack hails from the Washington, D. C. area, was an associate professor at the University of Maryland for many years in the subjects of U.S. History and historic preservation, and won much acclaim for his written works on D. C. area heritage. The tour is open to the public and free. Participants will gather at the intersection of Windmill Lane and Montauk Highway. Rain cancels.
Bridgehampton Fine Art and Craft Show
Saturday, June 30, 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church , 2429 Montauk Hwy , Bridgehampton
Annual juried arts and artisan show featuring many local artists including Kristin Taliercio, a painter from Water Mill, John Todaro award winning photographer from East Hampton, David Posnett a jewelry designer from Springs and many others in a variety of media.
Dick Cavett at Shelter Island Public Library’s 22nd Annual Book & Author Luncheon
Saturday, June 30, noon–2 p.m., Rams Head Inn, Shelter Island
Dick Cavett, Emmy award–winning talk show host and comedian, and his wife, fellow author Martha Rogers, Ph. D., will be the featured guests at the Shelter Island Public Library’s 22nd Annual Book & Author Luncheon, moderated by TV journalist and best-selling author Gary Paul Gates. Tickets are $75 each ($50 of which is tax-deductible). Open seating reservation and choice of entree required and may be made in person at the library or by phone at 631-749-0042. Copies of Dick Cavett’s newest book, Talk Show, and Martha Rogers’ co-authored book, Extreme Trust, will be available for purchase and autographing at the luncheon.
Escape: Video Art from Long Island at Guild Hall
Saturday, June 30, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.. Guild Hall, 158 Main Street, East Hampton
The show focuses on artists who are considered pioneers of video art and who were also living or working out on Long Island during the time they made seminal works, including: Laurie Anderson, Lynda Benglis, Burt Barr, Jonathan Horowitz, Joan Jonas, Tony Oursler Keith Sonnier, Andy Warhol, William Wegman and more. Co-curated by Lauren Cornell, Executive Director of Rhizome and Adjunct Curator at the New Museum, and Hanne Mugaas, Independent Curator.
Southampton Chamber of Commerce Farmers Market
Sunday, July 1, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., west side grounds of Parrish Art Museum, 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton
Eat local! The market features vendors offering local products including vegetables, fruits, eggs, fish, shellfish, beef, pork, poultry, dairy, pickles, cakes, breads, pastries, fudge, olive oils, marinades, jams, spice rubs, sauces, and more. In addition, there are local artisans with their homemade wares, educational displays, activities and so much more!
