Here are our top picks for things to do in the Hamptons, East End and Riverhead this weekend. The popular screening of the film “Heart of a Dog” by Laurie Anderson at the Parrish Art Museum has already sold out, but read on to find other things to do in arts and culture in The Hamptons and on the East End through January 10, 2016.
1. The Cast of “Beatlemania” at Suffolk Theater
The Suffolk Theater presents a concert featuring former cast members of the “Beatlemania” Broadway musical on Friday, January 8, at 8 p.m. Expect more than two hours of covers of beloved Beatles songs, including “Strawberry Fields,” “Penny Lane,” “I am the Walrus,” and works from the Abbey Road album. Cast members Carlo Cantamessa as John, Lenie Colacino as Paul, James Filgate as George, and John Delgado as Ringo undergo three costume changes and perform on classic guitars, many of which are the same model as those used by The Beatles. Also performing on multi-keyboards and percussion is musical director Mark Templeton. Expect plenty of chances to sing along.
Tickets are $40 to $49 and options include row seating and cabaret seating. Doors, bar and restaurant open at 6:30 p.m. The Suffolk Theater is located at 118 East Main Street, Riverhead NY 11901. www.suffolktheater.com.
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Cast of Beatlemania performing. Courtesy Suffolk Theater
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2. Wine Appreciation Class at Martha Clara Vineyards
Budding oenophiles can delve into the basics of wine making, wine tasting and the history of the Long Island wine region in a Wine 101 class at Martha Clara Vineyards on Saturday, January 9, at 1 p.m. The course also explores the history of the vineyard.
Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Members pay $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Martha Clara Vineyards is located at 6025 Sound Avenue, Riverhead NY 11901. www.marthaclaravineyards.com.
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3. Exhibition Opening at the White Room Gallery
The White Room Gallery presents a new exhibition, “America on Fire: A Politically Incorrect Show,” with an opening reception on Saturday, January 9 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Curated by Mark Seidenfeld, the exhibition features such artists as Peter Spacek, Jeff Muhs, Chales Waller, David Geiser, Anna Jurinich, Caren Sturmer, Michael Cardicino, Rosa Cole, Barbara Bilottoa, Sally Breen, June Kaplan, Kat O'Neill, Mark Seidenfeld, Bryan Greene, Bob Tucker, Melissa Hin, Mark Zimmerman, Daniel Schoenheimer, Diane Marxe and Nadine Daskaloff.
Free admission. The White Room Gallery is located at 2415 Main Street, Bridgehampton NY 11932. thewhiteroom.gallery
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"Madoff" by Geoffrey Stein. Courtesy White Room Gallery.
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4. Rock Show at Bay Street Theater
Bay Street Theater presents a month-long series of “Fireside Sessions” concerts with musician and Montauk resident Nancy Atlas and band The Nancy Project at Bay Street Theater. Each concert includes a special guest and the performance on Saturday, January 9, at 8 p.m. features drummer Simon Kirke. Expect a high-energy rock show. Fireside Sessions with Nancy Atlas continue on January 16, 23 and 30.
Tickets are $25. Bay Street Theater is located at 1 Bay Street, Sag Harbor NY 11963. www.baystreet.org.
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Nancy Atlas hosted special guests Clark Gayton and Winston Irie as part of her 2015 Fireside Sessions at the Bay Street Theater on Friday, January 9th, 2015
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5. Piano Concert at Rogers Memorial Library
The Rogers Memorial Library presents a “pianistic journey” concert on Sunday, January 10, at 3 p.m. Anne Tedesco performs Scarlatti’s Sonata in D major, Debussy’s “Reflets dans l’eau,” Chopin’s Etude in F minor and Ballade No. 4, Liszt’s “Un Sospiro” and Albeniz’s Tango and Cantos de España, virtually taking audience members to Italy, France, Poland, Hungary and Spain. A reception follows.
Admission is free, but reservations are recommended. Rogers Memorial Library is located at 91 Coopers Farm Road, Southampton NY 11968. www.myrml.org.
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