Arts

"The message of my orbs on Montauk Highway is, 'Hey, there's positive energy and healing all around you, even in a traffic jam!'" Henry Richardson told us.

"My life as an artist crossed paths with politics when I met my late husband, Senator Frank Lautenberg. He taught me the equivalent of a PhD in political science. At my core I am creative, but my journey with Frank enabled an intersection of art and politics that's become who I am," remarked Bonnie Lautenberg.

"Each of these films tell a unique, thrilling story and we are excited to share them with our passionate audiences out east, with a truly remarkable lineup of some of the year's most anticipated films, events and world premiere screenings," David Nugent noted.

"This year's eclectic program includes films highlighting surf cultures and personalities from Tofino to Tasmania," Trey Highton explained.

"Supporting an organization that brings the love of the written word to people is gratifying," Cox told us.

"The majority of the works on view reflect the undeniable lure of the sea and the striking natural topography of the East End," Adrienne Conzelman explained.

"I think getting my mom's sense of why this was such a conflict and what her issues were is really what drives the story of the film," Mason told us.

According to Charlie Canavan, "I have worked on a number of events like this in the past, and when we heard the park needed to raise funds for swings and other equipment, it seemed like a great idea to throw a party there with a concert on the hill."

"This year, some 90 East End artists have contributed their time, talent and singular creativity to produce these unique works of portable art for this most worthy cause," noted Benefit Chair Arlene Bujese.

"They are smart. Sag Harbor is my home town, they are New Yorkers and Long Islanders, they are really smart and they are the ones who respond to my work the best," Mizrahi said about performing at Bay Street.