Looking for things to do on the East End? We’ve got you covered with our list of the best art and cultural events taking place through January 22, 2017. Expect theater, live music, talks by artists and designers and more.
“4000 Miles” at Hampton Theatre Company
The Hampton Theatre Company presents “4000 Miles” by Amy Herzog from January 12 to January 29, 2017 at the Quogue Community Center. Performances will be held Thursdays and Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. An additional Matinee will be held on Saturday, January 28 at 2:30 p.m.
“4000 Miles,” Amy Herzog’s comic drama won the Obie Award for Best New American Play and was a finalist for the 2013 Pulitzer Prize. The play depicts the unlikely relationship between a 91-year-old lefty and the young lefty grandson who unexpectedly shows up at her apartment at 3 a.m. after a life-altering cross-country bike ride. As an awkward overnight visit turns into weeks, these unlikely roommates infuriate, bewilder, and ultimately reach each other. “4000 Miles” looks at how two outsiders find their way in today's world. Features: Ben Schnickel, Diana Marbury, Amanda Griemsmann and Samantha Herrera.
Tickets are $30 for adults, $25 for seniors (except Saturday evenings), $15 for guests under $35 and $10 for students. Quogue Community Center is located at 125 Jessup Avenue, Quogue, NY 11959. www.hamptontheatre.org.
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Meet the Artists of the Exhibition “Artists Choose Artists”
Parrish Art Museum presents “The Artist’s View: Artists Choose Artists” on Friday, January 13, 2017 at 6 p.m.
This will be the fourth Artist’s View, where participants featured in the exhibition “Artists Choose Artists” lead intimate talks in the galleries. Jackie Black, Marianne Weil, and Almond Zigmund will provide insight into their process for works in the exhibition. Black and Weil were selected by juror Tony Oursler; Zigmund was selected by Leo Villareal. This is the last scheduled opportunity to meet the artists in the exhibition, which closes January 16, 2017.
Tickets are $12 and free for Members, children and students. The Parrish Art Museum is located at 279 Montauk Hwy, Water Mill, NY 11976. www.parrishart.org.
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LIVE from SAC: South of the Border – The Latin Side of Charlie Parker
The Southampton Arts Center and the Jam Session presents “LIVE from SAC: South of the Border – The Latin Side of Charlie Parker” on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for refreshments.
Filled with Latin Jazz sounds and soaring band solos, Charlie Parker gave one of his greatest performances paying tribute to the best in Latin American music on the blockbuster South of the Border album in 1953. This concert is a tribute to the late Charlie Parker and his involvement with Machito and the Latin/Jazz tinge. Featuring select recordings from the South of the Border album fused with original South African compositions, the concert will be led by Morris Goldberg. The South of the Border All Star Band features Morris Goldberg on Saxophone and Penny Whistle, Diego Urcola on Trumpet, Bill O’Connell on Piano, Marcus McLaurine on Bass, Mayra Casales on Congas, and Claes Brondal on Drums.
Tickets are $15 for general admission and $5 for children under 18. The Southampton Arts Center is located at 25 Jobs Ln, Southampton, NY 11968. www.southamptonartscenter.org.
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Fireside Sessions with Nancy Atlas at Bay Street Theater
Bay Street Theater and Dan’s Papers presents “Fireside Sessions with Nancy Atlas & Friends” on Saturday, January 14, 21 and 28, 2017 at 8 p.m.
Every Saturday in January, Nancy Atlas and The Nancy Atlas Project will heat up the stage with music and special guests. Special guests include Danny Kean on January 14, Randi Fishenfeld on January 21 and TBA on January 28.
Bay Street Theater is located at 1 Bay St, Sag Harbor, NY 11963. www.baystreet.org.
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Writers Resist: Teach IN/Speak OUT
Canio’s Books and Stony Brook Southampton presents “Writers Resist: Teach IN/Speak OUT” on Sunday, January 15, 2017 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Chancellors Hall at Stony Brook Southampton.
TEACH IN: 2:30-3:45 p.m. English or Spanish. Learn to write your story, letter to the editor, or opinion piece with a team of writers. RSVP to Julie Sheehan at (631) 996-4421.
SPEAK OUT: 4-5:30 p.m. Writers, activists and community members read works that highlight democracy, diversity and free expression. Moderated by Julie Sheehan. Readers include: Afua Ansong, Otilia Aguilar, Megan and Scott Chaskey, Ursula Hegi, Kathryn Levy, Tracy M. King Sanchez, Roger Rosenblatt, Grace Schulman, Philip Schultz, L.B. Thompson, Adrienne Unger, and Michelle Whitaker. Reception follows. Writers Resist is a nationwide movement.
Stony Brook Southampton is located at 39 Tuckahoe Road, Southampton, NY 11968. www.stonybrook.edu/southampton. www.canios.com.
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Guild Gathering – STRUCTURE
Guild Hall presents “Guild Gathering – STRUCTURE featuring Maziar Behrooz; Casey Dalene; Jess Frost; and Raye Levine” on Thursday, January 19, 2017 from 7 to 9 p.m.
A conversation with Maziar Behrooz, award-winning architect and founder of MB Architecture; Casey Dalene, Founder, artUNPRIMED.com - specializing in Local Hamptons Art; Jess Frost, curator, archivist and art collection manager; and Raye Levine, set designer, architect and actor. This collaborative evening is presented in partnership with the East Hampton Arts Council to engage, cultivate and connect artists, professionals, and the public on the East End. The four artist presentations are followed by a mix and mingle reception.
Free. Reservations required. Guild Hall is located at 158 Main Street, East Hampton, New York 11937. www.guildhall.org.
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A Night of Thanks A Benefit Concert at Bay Street Theater
Bay Street Theater presents “A Night of Thanks A Benefit Concert” on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 7 p.m.
The benefit concert is in honor of all of the courageous work done by the Sag Harbor Fire and Ambulance Departments, as well as all of the other police and fire departments that dealt with the fire on Main Street in Sag Harbor on December 16. The evening begins with Nancy Atlas and the Nancy Atlas Project, followed by the Hoodoo Loungers, and then a set by Gene Casey and the Lone Sharks. In addition to great music, there will be a Special Raffle in the lobby with items and prizes donated from local retailers and restaurants.
Tickets are $50. All ticket and raffle proceeds will be given to the Sag Harbor Fire Department and Ambulance Corps. Bay Street Theater is located at 1 Bay St, Sag Harbor, NY 11963. www.baystreet.org.
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Long Island Premiere of Neil LaBute's "The Money Shot" at SCC
Center Stage at Southampton Cultural Center presents the Long Island Premiere of Neil LaBute's "The Money Shot" from January 19 to February 5, 2017. Performances will be held Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m.
“The Money Shot,” a showbiz satire by Neil LaBute premiered at the MCC Theater at the Lucille Lortel Theater in New York in 2014. LaBute’s first officially billed comedy takes place in the Hollywood Hills home of couple Karen and Bev. Both once glamorous movie stars have one thing in common: desperation. Joan M. Lyons makes her solo directorial debut in “The Money Shot.” Features Bonnie Grice, Joseph Marshall, Tamara Salkin and Kristin Whiting.
Tickets are $22 for general admission and students under 21 with ID are $12. The Southampton Cultural Center’s Levitas Center for the Arts is located at 25 Pond Ln, Southampton, NY 11968. www.scc-arts.org.
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The Curator’s View: Talk on Permanent Collection at Parrish
The Parrish Art Museum presents “The Curator’s View: Permanent Collection” on Friday, January 20, 2017 at 6 p.m.
Alicia Longwell, the Lewis B. and Dorothy Cullman Chief Curator, Art and Education, will discuss the artists themes that guided the new installation of the Museum's “Permanent Collection: Materiality in Process.”
Tickets are $12 and free for members, children and students. The Parrish Art Museum is located at 279 Montauk Hwy, Water Mill, NY 11976. www.parrishart.org.
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The Met: Live in HD at Guild Hall
Guild Hall presents “The Met: Live in HD - Gounod’s ROMEO ET JULIETTE” on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at 1 p.m. The screening will be held in The John Drew Theater in the Dina Merrill Pavilion at Guild Hall.
In The Met’s Manon, the New York Times said, “the temperature rises nearly to boiling every time [Diana] Damrau and [Vittorio] Grigolo are on stage together.” Now they’re back as opera’s classic lovers. Bartlett Sher’s new production has won acclaim at Salzburg and La Scala. Gianandrea Noseda conducts.
Tickets are $22, $20 Members and $15 for students. Guild Hall is located at 158 Main Street, East Hampton, New York 11937. www.guildhall.org.
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Gounod’s "ROMEO ET JULIETTE." Courtesy of The Metropolitan Opera and Guild Hall.
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