Arts

Calling all Art Lovers out there! You can't miss the 14th Annual Artsti Open Studio Tour throughout Shelter Island, taking place on Saturday, August 17th, and Sunday, August 18th, from 12pm to 5pm. Shelter Island is a creative hub, home to talented artisans and creatives.   Proving again that there are exciting and refreshing alternatives to the traditional...

Acclaimed contemporary American painter Sonya Sklaroff’s solo exhibition, “Escape to the Garden,” premieres this week at the iconic Montauk Beach House (55 S Elmwood Avenue, Montauk, NY). The immersive art experience will feature Sklaroff’s works in oil on canvas and paper, formed by the luxurious natural beauty at the Montauk Beach House. After a private reception and premier,...

Sag Harbor Cinema will honor award-winning actress Naomi Watts with the first Voyager Award at their Annual Benefit on Saturday, August 17th at 6pm at the Bridgehampton Tennis and Surf Club. Ms. Watts starred in critically acclaimed films, such as David Lynch’s MULHOLLAND DRIVE and Alejandro González Iñárritu’s 21 GRAMS, as well as celebrated television programs – most...

Guild Hall unveiled the newly renovated theater at a red-carpet event on Friday, July 12th with a memorable performance from GRAMMY®, EMMY®, and 2X Tony® Award winner Billy Porter. The theme of the evening was “Love Always Wins” as Porter, who donned a custom suit adorned with butterflies and rhinestones by designer Alex Vinash, presented an electric performance full of personal stories, moving...

Alena knows how to make people smile. Not just because she is funny and charming (that helps). It's not just that she is taking your photo at an exclusive event in the Hamptons (that definitely helps). The real smile starts when you see the photograph Alena just took of you. If that's not enough, the success of her...

LongHouse Reserve held its summer benefit on Saturday, July 20th. The benefit was a beautiful garden party showcasing the reserve's beauty. Guests were greeted by performers dressed as flourishing plants and butterflies with live music by Certain Moves. Aphrodise sparkling rosé was handed out from white-gloved hands through a lush garden wall. Dinner was the most radical reimagining...

The Hamptons Fine Arts Fair showcased over 140 galleries in a majestic and architecturally distinctive 70,000 sq. ft. Pavilion complex built on a raised platform. Roughly 10,000 guests attended the fair in Southampton from July 11th to July 14th. This fair has become the largest art event in the Hamptons, attracting Hamptons-based art aficionados. Captivating artworks and sculptures...

The Parrish Art Museum welcomed over 650 guests to Friday and Saturday’s Midsummer Dance and Dinner this past weekend, including actors, artists, art collectors, curators, musicians, philanthropists, and business leaders from the Hamptons, New York City, and beyond. The two-day outdoor event took place on July 12 and 13 at the Museum and raised over $1 million in...

This event will take place at LongHouse Reserve in East Hampton on July 13th, featuring the music and poetry of August Gladstone. This event was born from the generosity of Carrie Rabora Barratt, who is doing a remarkable job as Director of The LongHouse Reserve. August Gladstone has been utilizing the unique atmosphere at LongHouse since his time as...

Southampton Arts Center was thrilled to host its fourth annual summer cocktail party, Whimsy: Motown Magic, on Saturday, June 29.