Arts

Altman's Art will include a screening of "Gosford Park," a discussion of Altman's work and a talkback hosted by Bob Balaban, who will be accompanied by Guilia D'Agnolo Vallan and Kathryn Altman.

"That fact that we, with an international cast, get to explore with the Berliner audiences these themes of fertility of mind, body, creativity and womanly hunger is just so exciting and satisfying as theater artists," said Kate Mueth.

Renowned as a session "guitar man of the stars," a solo performer and a bandleader of genre-breaking outfits, multi-string instrumentalist virtuoso David Bromberg will grace the intimate Westhampton Beach theater backed by his stellar quintet.

"The East End has long celebrated the changing of seasons with contra dancing in barns," noted Amy Kirwin and Andrea Grover.

"My challenge in 'Play for Me' was capturing - in words -- the way music sounds, and exploring the deep emotion it evokes," noted author Céline Keating.

"I am playing FOR the recipients of such efforts," said Gene Casey. "It's been humbling, eye opening and has taken what I do as a musician to a level that is very real and immediate."

Snowy days and cold winter rays inspired a group of local artists to bring sunshine and warmth back into their lives by exploring the power and depth of painting through the challenge of completing 30 pieces in 30 days.

"The show recognizes the contribution of the New York School era artists to the legacy of art in the world and Southampton who are now deceased: Jane Freilicher, Howard Kanovitz, Roy Lichtenstein, Larry Rivers and Jane Wilson," noted curator Arlene Bujese.

"We are so grateful to Barbara for approaching us with this idea a few months ago," expressed Loretta K. Davis, Executive Director at The Retreat.

"It's a festive and fun way to kick-off the weekend," noted series co-organizers, Andrea Grover, and Amy Kirwin.