Film screenings with discussions, a special art-inspired dining experience and live theater are on this week's list of the best things to do in The Hamptons. Taking place through Monday, January 28, 2019, read on to discover the options for your weekend and beyond on the East End of Long Island.
1. Live Theater: "On Golden Pond"
Hampton Theatre Company presents its final performances of "On Golden Pond" at the Quogue Community Hall through January 27, 2019 with performances on Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
The drama by Ernest Thompson tells the love story of long-married couple Ethel and Norman Thayer as they spend what may be their final summer together at their Maine lake house and reflect on what lies ahead and the enduring power of love. The play stars Diana Marbury and George Loizidess with Jane Cortney, Paul Bolger, Wally Marzano-Lesnevich and Ian Hubbard. Directed by Andrew Botsford.
Tickets are $30 for adults; $25 for seniors; $20 for those under 35 years old; $10 for students under 21 years old and $20 for theater industry members and veterans. A three-play package is available as are group discounts. To purchase, click here or call OvationTix at 1-866-811-4111. Quogue Community Hall is located at 125 Jessup Ave, Quogue, NY 11959. www.hamptontheatre.org.
For a preview, click here to read "On Golden Pond” Opens January 10, 2019 for Three-Week Run in Quogue,"
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Diana Marbury and George Loizides star in "On Golden Pond" offered by the Hampton Theatre Company in Quogue. Photo by Tom Kochie. Courtesy Hampton Theatre Company.
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2. Live Theater: "Pretty Little Lies"
Southampton Cultural Center presents the final performances of Neil LaBute's "Reasons to be Pretty" through January 27, 2019. Performances take place on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. on the Levitas Center's stage in the Southampton Village cultural center.
"Reasons to be Pretty" is the third installment of LaBute’s trilogy that focuses on the modern-day obsession with body image and appearance in American society. The dark comedy deals with the pressures of what it means to be “pretty” as four friends navigate through the fallout from an off-handed remark that changes everything.
General admission is $25 and $12 for students with ID. Group rates are available. Brunch/theater and dinner theater packages are $69 at Claude's or Plaza. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here or by calling 631-287-4377. Reservations encouraged. Southampton Cultural Center is located at 25 Pond Lane, Southampton, NY (across from Agawam Park). www.scc-arts.org.
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John Lovett and Bethany Trowbridge performing in "Reasons to be Pretty". Photo: Dane DuPuis. Courtesy of Southampton Cultural Center.
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3. Film Screening & Discussion: The Price of Everything
Sag Harbor Cinema Arts Center screen the HBO documentary "The Price of Everything" on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 6 p.m. at Guild Hall.
Directed by Nathaniel Kahn for HBO, the film examines the art market now and raises questions about art, society, values and where it goes from here. Following the screening, filmmaker Nathaniel Kahn, artist John Alexander, and producer Carla Solomon take the stage in conversation about the film and its findings.
Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Guild Hall is located at 158 Main Street, East Hampton, NY 11937.
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"The Price of Everything" documentary screens at Guild Hall and is presented by Sag Harbor Cinema.
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4. Jackson Pollock Birthday Dinner at his Favorite Haunt
Pollock Krasner House celebrates Jackson Pollock's birthday by providing a unique experience for art fans: a dinner at Pollock's favorite haunt with some of the dishes he was likely to order. Held the day before his birthday, his birthday dinner party at his favorite watering hole, The Springs Tavern, formerly Jungle Pete's, will be offered on Sunday, January 27, 2019 with sittings at 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Hosts Dan and Charlene DeSmet will present a special three-course menu taken from the pages of Robyn Lea's book, "Dinner with Jackson Pollock." Featured dishes include Cross-Country Johnny Cakes, whiskey-soaked chicken with collard greens, and brandied peaches.
Dinner is a $40 prix fixe. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 631-527-7800. The Springs Tavern is located at 15 Fort Pond Boulevard, East Hampton, NY in the historic The Springs. www.thespringstavern.com.
5. Film Screening & Discussion: George Plimpton
Hamptons Doc Fest teams up with Hamtpon Library to screen "Plimpton!" on Monday, January 28, 2019 at 7 p.m. at the library in Bridgehampton, NY.
Following the documentary screening, a Q&A follows with Linda Francke, author, longtime friend and neighbor of George Plimpton, with documentary directors Tom Bean and Luke Polin.
"Plimpton!" is a portrait of George Plimpton that weaves interviews with Plimpton with recollections of friends, family and contemporaries, to tell the story of the founding editor of the Paris Review, literary influencer and mover among presidents, sports stars, actors, musicians and notables.
Admission is free. Running Time, 89 min. Reservations are requested and can be made by clicking here. Hampton Library is located at 2478 Main Street, Bridgehampton, NY 11932. www.hamptonlibrary.org.
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Hamptons Doc Fest offers documentary film screenings year-round in The Hamptons. Click here for details.
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