The Art Scene 08.26.21
Parrish's "Road Show" returns, Skarstedt's new tonal show, Robert Colescott in Montauk, surreal poodles, more Robert Longo, and much more.
Bits and Pieces 08.26.21
Music at Duck Creek continues, MountainFilm on Tour returns to Southampton, and a new way to enjoy Tribeca Film Festival programs.
The Music Scene 08.26.21
Jazz and rock performances from Montauk to Southampton
Dreesen's 'Holey' Grail of Doughnuts
Dreesen's local doughnut dynasty is still thriving and expanding, despite the challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic.
News for Foodies 08.26.21
A new chicken option in Sag Harbor and Rosh Hashanah menu choices from L&W Market in Bridgehampton
For Storm Cleanup, East Hampton Temporarily Lifts Seasonal Leaf Blower Ban
In the wake of Tropical Storm Henri, East Hampton Town has temporarily lifted a seasonal ban on gas-powered leaf blowers that was enacted earlier this year.
Photos: Scenes From Henri on the South Fork
The tropical storm known as Henri was at one point hurricane-strength before coming ashore east of the South Fork. Nevertheless, the storm brought rain and wind — though not to the extent that had been predicted initially.
Making It New at Guild Hall
Last year, Robert Longo, like so many of his New York City peers, was a full-time resident in his weekend house here, improvising studio space in a basement, which he called “a storm of chaos,” while he waited to move into another house in Northwest.
In the midst of the pandemic, he was organizing “All for the Hall,” a benefit exhibition for Guild Hall, recruiting his friends to donate work and finding an eager artistic community ready to give back when it was so urgently needed.
East End Begins to See Effects of Tropical Storm Henri
After several days of uncertain predictions, Tropical Storm Henri appeared on a path to make landfall in Rhode Island, sparing the East End the worst of its winds.
Officials Declare State of Emergency as Closures Roll In
With Henri forecast to be "at or near hurricane strength" when it makes landfall on Long Island on Sunday, according to the National Hurricane Center, state of emergency declarations have been issued in East Hampton Town, East Hampton Village, Southampton Village, and Southampton Town.