Arts

"He gave me my whole start in music, which was the coolest thing ever," Frankenreiter told us.

Fans of Saturday Night Live are in for a special treat this summer, as Weekend Update correspondent Colin Jost comes to the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center. For one night only, fans will be able to see Jost as he samples his comedic skills on July 30th.

"'Me and My Shadow' epitomizes the moment when the world of 'art' looked at photography and said 'YES, PHOTOGRAPHY IS ART!'" shared Janet Lehr, Principal of Vered Art Gallery.

"My grandparents were poor Italian immigrants. My father always told me to get an education and live my dream of being an artist," explained artist Joyce Raimondo. "Public education started me on a life-long journey in the arts. Let's keep 'The American Dream' alive for young people today."

"We know the success the event had in New York City and we look forward to a great event this summer in the Hamptons, as well as the awareness it will bring to the homeless cats and dogs at the ARF Adoption Center looking for forever homes," said Jamie Berger.

"I have some friends who have performed at Guild Hall and love it," the comedian told Hamptons.com. "One of them is my good friend Jerry Seinfeld who was the person that brought me to the Hamptons for the first time ever."

"Hampton Ballet Theatre School's production of Peter and the Wolf is a wonderful summertime event!!" said Sara Jo Strickland.

"Even though Shakespeare is in the title, this slapstick comedy is a silly, fun, lighthearted romp through the Bard's better-known works," says co-producer and actor Ian Harkins. "It's a good time for audience and actors alike."

During the Hamptons celebration, Rivera will recreate superlative performances from her illustrious métier.

"Andrea's extensive experience, accomplishments and local standing make her the ideal person to take the reins of Guild Hall and lead us into the future. She brings a dynamic vision along with insightful knowledge of our ever-evolving community," Marty Cohen.