Christopher Byrne considers the life and work of Terrence McNally, a giant of the American theater.

Toby Lightman hit it big in her early 20s, signing a record deal and opening for Prince, but it was in part his advice that led her to go independent and release studio-quality work under her own label.

A Parrish panel on James Brooks had curatorial observations, a protégé's reminiscences, and the context of his time and place in midcentury Springs.

Hindman, a Chicago-based auction house, is expanding to New York City and the East End in an effort to meet clients and collectors where they live, and to connect with new clients as well.

At its annual Landscape Luncheon, LongHouse Reserve will honor Abra Lee, a horticulturist whose lecture will illuminate the untold stories of America’s Black gardeners, farmers, and growers.

The Hamptons International Film Festival has announced its poster artist, Susan Meiselas, a documentary photographer, plus several additional film it will screen.

Sculpture by Sally Richardson in Montauk, artists’ panel at the Parrish, open studios in Springs, Bert Stern and Hilary Helfant at Keyes Art, April Gornik in Chelsea, photojournalism in Sag Harbor, Anne Raymond and Chris Kelly in Montauk.

Comedy at the Southampton Cultural Center, silent disco at Guild Hall, classical music festival at LTV Studios, jazz at the Parrish Art Museum.

Inspired by Japan’s izakayas, or informal taverns or pubs, Kumiso has opened in a small space in East Hampton with a creative menu of snacks, buns, salads, and ramens, all at reasonable prices.

Eric Fischl’s artistry on Kidd Squid cans, a rare blend from Bedell, Navy Beach for Maui, the U.S. Open and other fun in Greenport, the Cookery on the road.