All eyes in the Hamptons will be on your feet this weekend—at least for as long as it takes to run the 34th Annual Dan’s Papers PotatoHampton 5K Minithon. When the running shoes come off, however, the fun doesn’t end—especially not when you can eat up some of the East End’s best local food, sing along with Elvis and Madonna (sort of), sip wine from the barrel and soak in all that that this weekend in the Hamptons has to offer.
Gemma Di Grazia Exhibit at South Street Gallery in Greenport
Friday, June 1–Sunday, June 3, noon–5 p.m., South Street Gallery, 18 South Street, Greenport
Flowers flourish on the North Fork as New York City artist Gemma Di Grazia will be exhibiting eight pastel paintings of peonies for the month of June. For more information, visit thesouthstreetgallery.com.
Hayground School Farmers Market
Friday, June 1, 3–6:30, Hayground School, 151 Mitchell Lane, Bridgehampton
Farmers market season is here in the Hamptons! Get your produce, seedlings, herbs, wine, cheese, seafood, baked goods, jams, ice cream, nuts and more—even pizza from a wood-burning oven. The vendors for 2012 include: Amagansett Farmers’ Market bread and baked goods; Arlotta olive oil, balsamic vinegar and tapenades; Balsam Farm produce; Bobokid woven bags; Fatass Fudge; Gabi’s Artisanal baked goods; Hamptons Cupcake Lounge; Joe & Liza’s homemade ice cream; La Patatina Gardens jams, savouries and cakes; Let There be Light candles and lotions; Life is Grruff all-natural dog treats; Lorna’s Nuts; Mecox Bay Dairy cheese; Merken seafood; Monty Breads; Open-minded Organics produce and mushrooms; Pierpont Blossom Farm Flowers & Honey; Pindar Vineyards wine; Polkadot Pound Cake; Posh Pies; Pure Cool Water; Weefuls Waffles (but only in July and August); and Wolffer Estate wines.
Our Fabulous Variety Show Presents: Legends
Friday, June 1, Saturday, June 2, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, June 3, 2 p.m., 230 Down, 230 Elm Street, Southampton
The theater troupe Our Fabulous Variety Show (OFVS) proudly announces its fourth production, Legends. Join the OFVS players for an evening of singing, dancing and paying tribute to the many of the greatest songwriters, performers and musicians of the last century: Whitney Houston, Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley and Madonna, to name a few! Hosted by local stand-up comedian Vinny Carbone. Music by DJ Johnny and special appearance by Danny Raffa of Raffa Show. Tickets are $20 and include a complimentary buffet dinner for evening performances and a complimentary brunch for the Sunday matinee. More info at www.ourfabulousvarietyshow.eventbrite.com or email ourfabulousvarietyshow@gmail.com for tickets!
Dan’s Papers 34th Annual PotatoHampton 5K
Saturday, June 2, 9 a.m., Militia Park at Ocean Road, Bridgehampton
The can’t-miss 5K event of the year! Run, walk, skip—however you decide to traverse the course, participants will be treated to one of the most beautiful runs in the Hamptons! To benefit Jordan’s Initiative, a memorial foundation established to honor the memory and heroism of LCpl Jordan Christian Haerter by providing support to currently deployed troops and veterans of our armed forces and their families. Click here to register online until 2 p.m. on Friday, June 1. Day of race registration is $33 and available beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the race location. Race starts at 9a.m. sharp!
East End Photographers Group Photography Exhibition Opening Reception
Saturday, June 2, 5–9 p.m., Ashawagh Hall, 780 Springs-Fireplace Road, East Hampton
East End Photographers Group, celebrating its 24th year, presents a nine-day photographic exhibition featuring traditional, digital and alternative photographic processes. Photographers include Virgina Aschmoneit, Ann Brandeis, Dennis Bontempo, Paul Dempsey, Rich Faron, Ray Germann, Janet Glazer, Gerry Giliberti, Pamela Greinke, Kathryn Odell-Hamilton, Greg Hollmann, Joel Lefkowitz, Sam Maggio, George Mallis, Andrea McCafferty, Ron Nicoletta, Harriet Rugg, Guy Pierno, Nina Schafer, Daniel Schoenheimer, Rosa Hanna Scott, Marilyn Stevenson, Clarence Simpson, Christina Stow, Jarret Stretch, Nick Tarr and Alan Weinschel. Free and open to the public. For more information call 631-324-9612 or visit eastendphotogroup.org ashawagh-hall.com
Pitchapalooza! With Arielle Eckstut and David Henry Sterry
Saturday, June 2, 4 p.m.,Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue, Westhampton Beach
Attention all unpublished writers: Pitchapalooza is coming to Westhampton Beach! Books & Books will be hosting Arielle Eckstut and David Henry Sterry, authors of The Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published—aka “The Book Doctors”—to make your dreams come true! At Pitchapalooza, 20 participants, selected at random, are given 60 seconds—no more, no less!—to pitch their book idea to veterans of the publishing industry. You’ll get a critique on everything from pitch to style to presentation. At the session’s end, one lucky writer is chosen to meet with a literary agent to discuss the book’s future. So start working on that pitch! But make sure to heed Sterry’s advice: “Don’t tell me your book is sad; make me cry. Don’t tell me your book is funny; make me laugh.” To sign up, purchase your copy of The Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published at Books & Books.
South Fork Natural History Museum (SoFo)—Horseshoe Crabs and Shorebird Gathering
Saturday, June 2, 7:15 p.m., Pike’s Beach, Westhampton Beach
At Pikes Beach, in past years, from about mid-May to the first week of June, thousands of Horseshoe Crabs, as well as a variety of migrating birds (including Red Knots) gather at this beach. It’s an incredible sight to see, all the more so in the beautiful light of the setting sun. The horseshoe crabs are there to spawn, the birds to feed on their eggs and fuel themselves for their long migration journeys.
But, due to human intervention, something is happening to this age-old process. Data needs to be collected to document and assess the status of horseshoe crabs in our waters—and you can help. Become a citizen scientist and join SoFo and Cornell to assist in collecting information for this study, while you witness one of nature’s most amazing wildlife events. *Please call for directions and meeting places* *Reservations are required for all walks, workshops, and programs* There is no charge for SoFo Members (unless otherwise stated); Non-members $7 per adult; $5 per child. Fees include admission to the museum on the day of the program.
Strawberry Moon Night Hike
Saturday, June 2, 8:15–9:45 p.m., Quogue Wildlife Refuge, 3 Old Country Road, Quogue
There’s nothing like a nighttime walk in the woods! Come hike through the forest up to North Pond, look and listen for nocturnal creatures, and enjoy some night vision activities. The walk will last approximately 1.5 hours. Reservations and payment required at least 24 hours prior, as space is limited. A program for adults and families with children over 11. Free for members, $5 for non-members. Get more info by calling 631-653-4771 or at QuogueWildlifeRefuge.org.
Bedell Cellars Hosts Barrel Tasting in the Cellar of 2011 Vintages
Sunday, June 3, 1 p.m., Bedell Cellars, 36225 Main Road, Cutchogue
Bedell Cellars will host a barrel tasting in the cellar, featuring winemaker Rich Olsen-Harbich pulling preview samples straight from the barrels of the 2011 vintages. The event will begin with a welcoming on the pavilion and a glass of Blanc de Blancs, followed by a Q&A session in the vineyard, and ending with barrel samplings and a tour of the cellar. Tickets are $50 to the general public, $45 for Discovery wine club members and $40 for Collectors wine club members. Reservations, which are required, can be made through wine club director Molly Deegan at molly@bedellcellars.com.
Beethoven in the Barn
Sunday, June 3, 1:30–3 p.m., Martha Clara Vineyards, 6025 Sound Avenue, Riverhead
Grammy nominee and renowned violinist Anastasia Khitruk is accompanied by pianist Elena Baksht in a program of Beethoven Sonatas for Violin and Piano. Presented by Chamber Players International and Martha Clara Vineyards. Cost is $25 per person, which includes a glass of wine. Tickets available at www.marthaclaravineyards.com and are subject to availability. No coolers permitted on the premises.
