Arts

"The arts are so crucial, especially at a time like this. I think people forget that the arts are what we turn to when we need an escape or want to express ourselves," said Kasia Klimiuk, East End Arts Teeny Awards Coordinator.

"With around $100 million in fine art available for acquisition, the preview will present a sample of what's to come with the fair's main event opening over Labor Day weekend," Friedman told us.

"To me, the most exciting aspect of this story is the glamour and history of the titular 'Summer House' itself. It's sort of an unexpected setting for a murder mystery, and one I'm sure readers in the Hamptons are familiar with. Hopefully it doesn't freak them out too much…" said Patterson.

"The Hamptons is a city like no other and my work has always sold well there. The 'audience' gets me and the fun, yet sophisticated, tongue in cheek thought bubbles I have my characters speaking, as well as the luxury images that remind people of good times and positive outlooks," said De La Nuez.

"I always want to create new pieces and push myself to try new things," Davidson told us. "Right now, I'm obsessed with vintage candy."

"Being able to showcase established and new authors and our Hamptons partners is exciting," said Jane Ubell-Meyer.

"During this unprecedented time, we think it's important to still offer our communities a safe outdoor space where people can get together over art and culture and still feel connected," Dave Ceva noted.

"AFTEE put together its Drive-In Movie series for several reasons: We all need a family night out and a safe way to come together for a bit of summer fun," Claudia Pilato noted. "And every ticket not only provides a space for a car, but a second space for sitting out side the car - safely distant from...

"First of all, I wanted to describe the drama and beauty of the sea. I loved writing about waves, wind, and weather. I'm also interested stories about risk-taking and adventure," said author Amity Gaige.

"Between 1999 and 2013 I did eight different productions at Bay Street. I thought it would be fun to do some mini-reunions with a couple of people from each of those shows," Milgrom Dodge told us.