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“Springs Dog Park is my happy place.” What a great way to start an interview. It's my happy place, too, and I’m happy to have that in common with New York Times Bestselling Author and East Hampton local Susan Verde. 

The Southampton Playhouse, located at 43 Hill Street in Southampton, has quickly reestablished itself as one of the East End’s most vibrant cultural spaces. After an extensive renovation and a reimagining of its mission, the beloved historic theater is once again bringing people together through film, conversation, and community.

When young filmmaker Doug Gallo decided to document his mother’s swimming group in Hampton Bays, he didn’t yet imagine he would uncover a story that would resonate far beyond the East End.  West Landing, Doug’s debut short documentary, dives into the lives of a group of senior swimmers who find strength and connection in their daily swims to a landmark...

Earlier this month, Guild Hall invited the community to slow down and look closer during Art & Social: Painting Tiny with Michael A. Butler. This hands-on workshop led by East End artist Michael A. Butler explored the art of working on a miniature scale—inviting participants to create their own small-format paintings using magnifying tools and a steady hand.

Following the success of his recent solo exhibition Like No One at Ashawagh Hall in East Hampton, artist Michael McDowell returns as one of several artists featured in the exhibition Sea Through River, now on view at LTV Studios, 75 Industrial Road, Wainscott. The exhibition is on display through November 30, and features eleven of Michael’s paintings, alongside the...

Guild Hall celebrates the creative legacy of Robert Rauschenberg with a special book talk and discussion marking the release of I Don’t Think About Being Great—a new collection of Rauschenberg’s writings published for the first time. While Rauschenberg is best known for his boundary-defying work as a painter where he utilized an array of styles, materials, and techniques, this...

Rosebud Baker is a writer, actress, and comedian whose sharp wit and dark humor have earned her a devoted fan base. Her hilarious show this past summer at the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center had the entire theater in stitches. Since beginning her stand-up career in 2014, Baker has performed nationwide, drawing inspiration from her own life to...

With over a million followers, Nikita Upadhyay is a visible presence online—but her real credibility lies behind the scenes. A classically trained Bharatnatyam dancer, she brings discipline and artistry to her work, qualities that helped her become the youngest-ever digital head of Cosmopolitan India, where she grew the magazine’s audience from nine to 80 million. She’s also the best-selling...

Philanthropist, author, and television host Jean Shafiroff has dedicated her life to giving back—supporting causes that range from health care and women’s rights to animal welfare and the arts. She has become one of the most recognized figures in modern philanthropy, serving on numerous charity boards and chairing countless fundraisers that have made a lasting impact on both local and...

From Hollywood red carpets to Milan exhibits and Hamptons fashion shoots, Filbert Kung has photographed the world—but it’s his quiet, unguarded, and attentive nature that reveals the artist behind the lens. I met Filbert Diego Kung at a Grey/Ven fashion event in Amagansett last summer. He’s one of those rare photographers who instantly puts you at ease—calm, composed,...