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By Jessica mackinThe largest sale of contemporary

art ever made was reported last week. And the artists both lived and worked in Springs.

Billionaire Chicago-based hedge funder Ken Griffin is said to have purchased the artwork of abstract expressionists Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning from David Geffen’s foundation for the sum of $500 million in a private sale.

The deal is a record for both artists, and the largest sale of contemporary art of all time. The works of art purchased were de Kooning’s 1955 oil on canvas “Interchanged” and Pollock’s 1948 canvas “Number 17A.” Both paintings are now on loan to the Art Institute of Chicago.

The de Kooning piece is believed to be the most expensive work of

Pollock & de Kooning $500 Mil Salecontemporary art ever sold.

Here, we take a look back at both artists, and the small hamlet of Springs where they created a rich artistic history.

Springs is known as the epicenter of the abstract expressionist movement, with artists like Pollock, de Kooning, Lee Krasner, and John Ferren living and creating in the hamlet. The Post-World War II art movement put New York on the map as the center of the western art world.

Many artists were attracted to the natural light and the area’s rural nature. Property values in Springs were also lower than those closer to the ocean in East Hampton.

Both Pollock and de Kooning were a part of The New York School, an informal group of American artists (painters, poets, dancers, musicians)

in the mid 1900s in New York City.Pollock was known for his individual

style of drip painting. In 1945, he married the painter Lee Krasner and moved out of the city to Springs. With the help of art collector Peggy Guggenheim, they bought a wood-frame house and barn at 830 Springs Fireplace Road. The barn was converted into Pollock’s studio. This space is where he perfected his technique, with which he is permanently identified. Pollock enjoyed considerable fame and notoriety as a major artist of his generation.

Pollock struggled with alcoholism. He died in an alcohol-related car crash on Springs Fireplace Road in 1956. The 2000 film Pollock, depicts the story of his life, with Ed Harris as the title character. The film was shot in Springs and includes landmarks such as Pollock’s house and studio and the

Springs General Store. “Every so often, a painter has to

destroy painting. Cézanne did it. Picasso did it with Cubism. Then Pollock did it. He busted our idea of a picture all to hell. Then there could be new paintings again,” de Kooning once said of Pollock, according to www.artsy.net.

The Pollock-Krasner House and Studio is now run by Stony Brook University and open to the public for tours, which include Pollock’s studio where paint splattered on the floor and walls evoke Pollock’s signature work.

According to de Kooning’s obituary in the New York Times he had moved to East Hampton to escape interruptions that came with his escalating fame. He had first come to Springs in 1948 to visit Pollock and Krasner.

“I like to go out when I feel like it, maybe for an hour in the morning and again in the afternoon, and I like to ride around without being bothered,” said de Kooning, speaking of the hamlet.

De Kooning led the 1950s art world to a new level with his abstract paintings. He “never fully abandoned the depiction of the human figure” stated theartstory.org. His well-known Woman series represents some of his most recognized works.

“From 1940 to the present, Woman has manifested herself in de Kooning’s paintings and drawings as at once the focus of desire, frustration, inner conflict, pleasure,” wrote art critic Harold Rosenberg.

The female figure was a significant symbol for de Kooning’s art, career, and life. In 1943 he married Elaine de Kooning, also an abstract expressionist.

De Kooning died in 1997 at the age of 92 in East Hampton.

Both Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning were major contributors to our local history. Springs continues to be an art hub today with frequent exhibitions at Ashawagh Hall, The Pollock-Krasner House, and The Fireplace Project. The area is home to an array of artists, both established and up-and-coming.

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Lucia teaches yoga classes at Well Within Studio in East Hampton. On Wednesday at 6:30 PM she teaches an Aromatherapy Yoga. Each week a

new essential oil is introduced with tips on how to use them, their benefits and relationship to the chakras. The oils, as well as diffusers, will be available for purchase after class.

On Friday at 8 AM she teaches Gentle Yoga. Start your weekend off feeling balanced and at peace. No experience is needed and all levels are welcome.

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Zima! On Saturday from 1 to 3 PM the

Montauk Playhouse Community Center Foundation, in a cultural collaboration with the Neo-Political Cowgirls theater group, will present ZIMA!, an interactive theatrical scavenger hunt for all ages, held throughout Montauk village.

ZIMA! (Polish for “winter”) begins at the Montauk village green gazebo, where participants are offered a riddle to solve. Participants solve the riddle piece by piece by visiting several staged vignettes throughout Montauk village, each featuring elaborately costumed actors who offer clues via brief theatrical performances. At the end, participants are invited to the Playhouse for refreshments and to see if they solved the riddle.

A suggested donation to participate is $5 per person. Advanced reservations (not required) may be made at www.montaukplayhouse.org or 631-668-1124.

Frosty PlungeTake the Frosty Plunge into the Sag

Harbor Bay on Saturday during the annual HarborFrost celebration. The Sag Harbor Ambulance invites you to participate, or sponsor someone who

is willing to embrace the cold, for a good cause. One hundred percent of the proceeds benefit the ambulance.

Registration begins at noon at the windmill and the plunge is at 1 PM at Windmill Beach. The Sag Harbor Gym will open its showers for anyone needing to warm up after the plunge. There is a $20 entry fee per person and participants are encouraged to have friends and family make a sponsorship donation.

HarborFrost activities will continue after the plunge with a live ice carving demonstration on Long Wharf, the Amazing Fire Juggler, live music throughout the vi l lage, Eskimo ice sculptures along Main Street, fire dancers, and fireworks after dark. For more information visit www.sagharborchamber.com.

Have-a-Heart dinnerPeconic Landing presents “Have-

A-Heart Dinner” on Friday with two seatings at 5 PM and 7 PM in Greenport to benefit the Winter Emergency Fund of CAST, Community Action Southold Town. The cost is $25 for adults and $10 for children. Seating is limited. Call 631-477-1717 for reservations.

cfaR trivia nightCitizens for Access Rights, or CfAR,

will host Trivia Night on Friday at the Amagansett American Legion Hall

at 7 PM. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Teams of four can register in advance for $25 per person ($20 for 2015 CfAR members), singles may also register and will be put on a team. To register in advance send team name to [email protected]. There will be a cash prize for first place. Snacks and refreshments will be available. All proceeds will go to CfAR to protect beach access on the East End.

For further information on CfAR visit www.citizensforaccessrights.com or “like” CfAR on Facebook at www.facebook.com/citizensforaccessrights.

Pink Pearl galaAt the Second Annual Pink Pearl

Gala on Friday, March 4, the North Fork Breast Health Coalition will recognize the doctors of Eastern Long Island Hematology Oncology with the Pink Pearl Spirit Award. The gala was named for the late Pearl Philindas, past president of the coalition. The dinner and award ceremony will be held from 6 to 9 PM in the elegant ballroom at the East Wind Inn and Caterers in Wading River.

With offices in Riverhead and Southampton, Eastern Long Island Hematology Oncology includes Doctors Louis J. Avvento, Alexander Zuhoski and Deepali Sharma. They offer a team approach in addressing the complex care issues of cancer patients. The practice works with patients and referring physicians from Eastern Long Island Hospital, Southampton Hospital and Peconic Bay Medical Center.

News 12 Long Island Reporter Shari Einhorn will emcee the event.

Seating is available for $95 per person. To reserve individual seating, reserve tables for a group or to inquire about corporate sponsorship opportunities, call 631-208-8889, contact Event Chair Melanie McEvoy at [email protected] or visit www.northforkbreasthealth.org.

leprechauns Pub crawlOn Saturday, March 5, downtown

Riverhead transforms into the St. Patrick’s capital of Long Island as eleven venues host the Second Annual March of the Leprechauns Pub Crawl. As with all Riverhead Pub Crawls proceeds benefit local not-for-profits, The East End Emerald Society and the Peconic Ballet Foundation.

Wi th the recent success o f Riverhead's Annual Santacon Pub Crawl and subsequent Oktoberfest

Pub Crawl the downtown Main Street area has averaged over 1500 people supporting local businesses in Riverhead.

Par ticipants of March of the Leprechauns are encouraged to dress up for the St. Patrick’s Day festivities so expect plenty of green to be seen. This year Flatty Paddy will join the festivities as the official mascot of March of The Leprechauns encouraging the spirit of the event while rewarding participants with prizes from venues for posting photos on their social media pages of themselves with Flatty Paddy and the hashtag #FlattyPaddy.

Participating venues include The Suffolk Theater, Jerry and the Mermaid, Diggers Ales and Eats, Joe’s Garage, Perabell Food Bar, Vines and Hops, Crooked Ladder Brewery, Sonoma Grill East, Uncle Joe’s Pizzeria and Café, and Blue Duck Bakery.

Both Hotel Indigo and the Hyatt will be offering special rates on hotel rooms for guests who would like to spend the night. Brew Crew Cycles, a sponsor of the March of the Leprechauns event will be parked outside Crooked Ladder promoting their spring and summer brewery tours.

Dancing with DJ Phil will begin at 5 PM at The Suffolk Theater with bag pipers and Irish step dancers set to make an appearance throughout the evening. $10 bracelets will entitle crawlers to food and beverage specials in all participating venues. Bracelets are available for purchase at suffolktheater.com or by calling 631-727-4343.

katy’s skate-a-thonKaty’s Courage is hosting the

fifth annual Skate-A-Thon at Buckskill Winter Club in East Hampton on Sunday, March 6, beginning at 3 PM. Festivities include public skating, a puck throw, figure skating recital by coaches and participating kids, the skate-a-thon, raffle, and a hockey game. Throughout the day, participants may stop by the annual bake sale for treats. All proceeds will benefit Katy’s Courage.

Katy’s Courage is a not-for-profit organization honoring Katy Stewart, an inspirational 12-year-old girl who died from a rare form of pediatric liver cancer. The organization is dedicated to supporting education, children’s bereavement counseling and pediatric cancer research through multiple fundraising events.

For further information about Katy’s Courage, visit www.katyscourage.org.


By Jessica mackinAfter The Bridgehampton

Chamber Mus i c Fes t i va l ’s successful first “BCMF Spring” last year, the decision was made to expand the series from two concerts to three this year. Marya Martin, the festival’s founder and flutist who also performs in two of the programs, points to local support of the festival for its success.

“My heartfelt belief that East End audiences would embrace a series of spring concerts was confirmed last season,” said Martin, “and their overwhelming support has allowed us to expand this year’s offerings. I am touched by the wonderful reaction from the community.”

Harpsichordist Kenneth Weiss is featured in the first concert on Saturday at 6 PM at the Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church. Weiss, one of the world’s most prominent harpsichordists, is a native New Yorker whose parents built a house in Montauk when he was 12 years old.

His engagement with the BCMF since 2014 is particularly meaningful to him, as it combines the world-class music-making that is his life’s work with the part of the world that feels like home to him.

He is based in Europe, but tries to spend as much time as he can in Montauk, always eager to meet more of the creative people who populate the East End – and he particularly appreciates how different, and special, a BCMF concert experience can be.

“People listen to music differently” when they are not in the city, he observes. The slower pace “takes concert-going back to what it used to be.”

The three programs of BCMF

BCMF Spring

Spring 2016 are “Bach’s World,” revolving around the life and times of Johann Sebastian Bach on Saturday; the Miró Quartet, returning to the spring series, performing Beethoven and Ginastera on April 9; and a program of chamber music gems by Haydn, Mozart, and Schubert on May 14.

The artists, in addition to Miró, Martin and Weiss, are the festival’s hallmark mix of esteemed BCMF veterans and bright young talent: violinist Ani Kavafian, who performed at the first festival in 1984, and cellists Peter Wiley and Edward Arron, alongside up-and-coming violinists Bella Hristova and Tien-Hsin Cindy Wu, and pianist Juho Pohjonen.

A student ticket price of $10, introduced last spring, will again be available. New this year is discounted pricing for subscribers to the three-concert series. For subscriptions, single tickets priced at $40 and $50, and information on student tickets, visit www.bcmf.org or call 212-741-9403.

The BCMF’s 33rd summer season, which will take place in July and August 2016, will be announced in May.

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By Isa Goldberg

Director Bartlett Sher brings a well-textured sense of drama to this revival of Fiddler on The Roof at The Broadway Theatre. In a production that feels somewhat slow paced for a musical comedy, Sher’s Fiddler evokes a sense of loss, of the need to leave behind a life that has been uniquely our own. For many people, there is nothing in the American songbook that speaks to “Tradition” as memorably as Fiddler.

Written by Joseph Stein, and premiering on Broadway in the early ‘60s, the play is essentially an expression of the Jewish immigrant experience. And as staged here, the forced exodus of the Jews from their beloved Anatevka brings to mind the loss of the ancestral estate in Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard.

It is an emotionally effecting production, with Danny Burstein as the humorous, troubled, but loving patriarch, Tevya, and Jessica Hecht as his heckling, albeit caring, wife. Joined by an ensemble of actors who blend beautifully, Jerry Bock’s and Sheldon Harnick’s music and lyrics remain delightfully fresh, as is Hofesh Schechter’s choreography, based on the original by Jerome Robbins.

Michael Yeargan’s minimalist set with beautiful painted backdrops portrays the ongoing life of this small Russian village -- fading into the distance, while Donald Holder’s lighting creates the darkness that eventually engulfs it.

levity and FunThe Bedlam Theater’s production

of Jane Austin’s Sense and Sensibility, adapted for the stage by Kate Hamil, at the Judson Gym, exudes energy and wit. Staged in an open space, fishbowl style, with the audience overlooking the action, the show flaunts the kind of innovative stagecraft that makes Austin’s tale feel as sassy today as it conceivably was then. Indeed, her satire about “people making such a ta doo about money and greatness” still rings true.

As helmed by Eric Tucker, the narrative -- a spinning wheel of rumors and chatter -- unfolds, assisted by set

pieces on wheels that the actors move as they create each scene. In a tale that is rife with romantic deceptions and duplicity, not to mention poor judgment, several of the actors play multiple roles.

To that end, Jason O’Connell gives an outstanding performance as the spineless, unfulfilled Edward Ferrars as well as his brother, a hopelessly spoiled nincompoop. As the Dashwood sisters, Andrus Nicols as the sensible sister Elinor and Kate Hamil as the romantically confused Marianne, are also exceptional.

The production plays like a romp, rife with Victorian references and camp wit about our social mores.

it’s another WorldUnlike like the planet Mars with a

famished Matt Damon fighting for his survival in the movie The Martian, the world of I And You, at 59E59 Theaters, has the banal appearance of a teenager’s bedroom. Indeed, most of this 90-minute drama, performed without an intermission, feels entirely too obvious. Caroline (Kayla Ferguson) and Anthony (Reggie D. White), two adult-looking teenagers, address the conflicts of race and gender while discussing a homework assignment they can’t resolve. Anthony’s penchant for the poetry of Walt Whitman doesn’t necessarily sit well with Caroline. Her reticence confuses him. Were it not for Lauren Gunderson’s use of poetic language, one would be at a loss to ascertain why these two kids hang on to each other.

Less loving toward one another than “David and Lisa,” in that titular drama, Caroline and Anthony, however, remain true to their quest -- to be true to themselves, regardless of their troubling environment. Helmed by Sean Daniel, the story, at the end, ignites in a flash of revelation that brings relief from planetary distress.

Broadway By the YearRaconteur Scott Siegel explores

the history of The Great White Way through song at Town Hall, for the 16th season. On Monday, he brought the musicals of the 1930s by Porter, The Gershwins and Rodgers & Hart to life with Broadway songbirds Emily Skinner and Tonya Pinkins, among others.

The series continues on March 28 with Karen Akers and Marilyn Maye, and a cast of Broadway stalwarts illuminating the songbooks of the 1950s with works by Lerner & Lowe, Rodgers & Hammerstein, and other American masters. On May 23 it’s the ‘60s, featuring the incorrigible Bill Irwin, and on June 20, Broadway by the Year celebrates the musicals of the ‘70s, from Sondheim to Hamlish to Coleman. It promises to be, as always, a starry starry season.

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shelters Photo exhibitionCome out and enjoy a night

of ar t , music, food and fun at the “Shel ters” Photo Exhibi t ion at Ashawagh Hall in Springs this weekend. Hampton Photo Ar ts invites you to step into the world of 40+ East End photographers in its annual photo exhibition.

The event showcases the works of both emerging and established local photographers. The show is curated by Erick Segura and Elitsa Cowell. Artists include Peter Ngo, Lisa Jones, Sunny Guo, Peter Sobel, Anthony Daunt , Dana Casa le, F rank l in Dolan, Mat t Harn ick, Luke Desario, Heather Wojtusiak, Ma t t h ew MacPhe r son , J ame s S lezak , Hea the r MacPher son , Rian White, Ingrid Torjesen, Lizzy Goldstein and many more.

Meet the artists at the opening night on Saturday from 5:30 to 10 PM. There will be music by Kenne th Morsch and ca te r ing by Segura Catering - - featuring Carissa’s Breads. The exhibit is also open on Sunday from 11 AM to 4 PM. For more info visit www.hamptonphotoarts.com.

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Winter art showThe Southampton Artists Association

Winter Art Show will run through Sunday at the Levitas Center for the Arts in the Southampton Cultural Center. For more info visit www.southamptonartists.org.

good ground artistsClovis Point Vineyard & Winery

presents an exhibit with Good Ground Artists. The show runs through April 10. Visit www.clovispointwines.com.

Black History month exhibitThe Suffolk County Historical

Society presents a Black History Month Exhibit, running through March 12. “Envisioning, Developing, and Preserving Gordon Heights” features photographs, newspaper accounts, and the test imonies of original homesteaders document ing the founding and rise of the Gordon Heights community in central Suffolk County. Positioning the emergence of Gordon Heights within the interrelated histories of the Great Migration and black suburbanization, this exhibit examines the roots of housing segregation on Long Island and recounts the efforts of Gordon Heights residents to build their community and civic institutions, including NY state’s first African American fire department.

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the "shelters" photo exhibition is at ashwagh Hall this weekend.

The ninth annual Winterfest - Jazz on the Vine kicked off this past Friday night at the Suffolk Theater in Riverhead with Toby Walker and Miles to Dayton performing. Winterfest will run through March 20 and will span across 40 venues throughout the East End with 70 concerts. For more info, visit www.facebook.com/liwinterfest.

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live musiccorky laing & kofi Baker

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts presents the ultimate classic rock experience on Friday with Corky Laing and Kofi Baker at 8 PM. Revisit the glory days of 60s and 70s rock and get firsthand accounts from two influential musicians: Corky Laing of Mountain (Mississippi Queen and Silver Paper) and Kofi Baker of The Cream Experience, son of the legendary drumming icon Ginger Baker. Sample hits from both Mountain and Cream then seize the opportunity to join a Q&A with two incredible drummers. Visit www.baystreet.org.

Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 day of the event.

gene casey & the lone sharks

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts presents Gene Casey and The Lone Sharks, a concert

on Saturday at 8 PM. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 day of the event. Visit www.baystreet.org.

elvis, Jerry lee, & cashThe Suffolk Theater in Riverhead

presents Elvis, Jerry Lee, & Cash: The Sons Of Sun on Friday at 8 PM, featuring two cast members from Las Vegas’ touring production of Broadway’s Million Dollar Quartet and one of the nation’s top Johnny Cash performers. Visit www.suffolktheater.com.

long island WinterfestLong Island Winterfest continues

this week through March 20. For a full schedule of events visit www.liwinterfest.com and our “Where To Wine” column.

the Jam sessionThe Jam Session takes place at Bay

Burger in Sag Harbor every Thursday evening from 7 to 9 PM. The Jam Session has attracted musicians from all over the tri-state area and beyond, featuring local and international special guests. This week it’s Yacouba Sissoko. Visit www.bayburger.com.

mama lee, Rose & FriendsWinston’s Bar and Grill in East

Hampton welcomes Mama Lee, Rose & Friends every Wednesday from 6 to 8 PM. Winston’s will also offer $4 Brooklyn Pumpkin ale draughts while they perform. Visit www.winstonsds.com.

cabin FeverCabin Fever Music Festival closes

out its ninth year this week. The festival features music at venues throughout the Hamptons during the month of February. The festivities continue today at Bub’s Tavern in Hampton Bays with Steve Meadors and Bryan Gallo at 8:30 PM. On Friday at Southampton Publick House Necter and Satchel Boogie perform at 10 PM.

On Saturday Mick Hargreaves and Butchers Blind take the stage at Bub’s Tavern at 10 PM. On Sunday it’s the Cabin Fever Closing Party with Warm Needles, Bad Mary, Planeside and Haunted Hacienda playing at Jimmy C’s in Hampton Bays at 3 PM. Visit Cabin Fever Music Festival’s Facebook page.

the stephen talkhouseThe Realm performs at The Stephen

Talkhouse in Amagansett on Saturday at 10 PM. Visit www.stephentalkhouse.com.

Hotel indigoHotel Indigo Bistro in Riverhead

presents Robert Bruey on Friday at 7 PM. On Saturday, Six Gun in the Hotel Indigo Ballroom at 7 PM and Jeff Leblanc in the Hotel Indigo Bistro at 7 PM.

Ricky RocheRicky Roche performs at Pure North

Fork in Wading River on Friday at 8 PM. No cover.

Filmmusic Film series

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts presents East End Music Film Series hosted by Suzy Elmiger with a screening of Voices of Sarafina! by Nigel Nobel and discussion on Sunday at 2 PM. Tickets

are $15 and available online at www.baystreet.org or by calling the Bay Street Theater Box Office at 631-725-9500.

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Guild Hall presents “Table Talk: Remember This - Simple Strategies to Improve Your Memory” with Daisy Swan on Sunday at 11 AM. Swan has been a professional personal and career coach and teacher for the past 23 years helping clients to discover their most authentic way of living and working. Visit www.guildhall.org.

theatereco, a new musical

Guild Hall in East Hampton presents the JDTLab Staged Reading of ECO, A New Musical on Tuesday at 7:30 PM. Music and lyrics by Jenna Mate, book by Bethie Fowler. Free admission. Visit www.guildhall.org.

girls speakNeo-Political Young Cowgirls

present Girls Speak starting this Tuesday at Guild Hall in East Hampton. Join Kate Mueth and The Neo-Political Cowgirls in creating new, exciting, site-specific theater work. Girls Speak takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays through March 3 with a March 4 final performance.

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Each week we’ll highlight local community events and library offerings presented by area institutions and organizations. It’s on you to send ‘em in, kids. Deadline for submissions is Thursday at noon. Email [email protected].

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long island WinterfestLong Island Winterfest continues. For a full schedule of events visit www.

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Wölffer estateWölffer Estate Vineyard in

Sagaponack presents Candlelight Friday every Friday from 5 to 8 PM. This week, Certain Moves performs smooth jazz and R&B. On Saturday, it’s wine tasting with the wine maker from 2:30 to 5:30 PM. Visit www.

wolffer.com.

macari VineyardsMacari Vineyards presents MJT performing progressive rock on

Saturday from 4 to 6 PM. Visit www.macariwines.com

Baiting Hollow FarmBaiting Hollow Farm Vineyard

presents music by 3EZ on Saturday from 2 to 6 PM and Southbound on Sunday from 2 to 6 PM. Visit www.

baitinghollowfarmvineyard.com.

Bedell cellarsBedell Cellars in Cutchogue presents

Songs In The Attic on Sunday at 1 PM. Visit www.bedellcellars.com.

clovis Point VineyardClovis Point Vineyard in Jamesport

presents live music on Saturday with Firefly from 1:30 to 4:30 PM and

Hoodoo Loungers at 6 PM. An oyster sucking demonstration and tasting will take place from 1:30 to 4:30 PM on Saturday. On Sunday, live

music by TJ Brown from 1:30 to 4:20 PM. Visit www.clovispointwines.com.

Pellegrini VineyardJack Morelli Quartet performs at Pellegrini Vineyard on Saturday

from 1:30 to 3:30 PM. Visit www.pellegrinivineyards.com.

lieb cellarsLieb Cellars in Cutchogue presents a Friday Night Music Series, this week with Points East from 6 to 9

PM. On Saturday, live music by Rob Europe from 3 to 6 PM. Visit www.

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martha clara VineyardsMartha Clara Vineyards in Riverhead presents Jukebox Explosion, a 1960s tribute, on Saturday from 7:30 to 9 PM. A wedding open house will be held Saturday from 1 to 3 PM. Visit www.marthaclaravineyards.com.

osprey’s dominionOsprey’s Dominion Vineyard in Peconic presents live music with

Sahara on Saturday from 1 to 4 PM. Visit www.ospreysdominion.com.

Pindar VineyardsPindar Vineyards in Peconic presents Wine Blending on Saturday from 2 to 4 PM. There will also be music

by Jen Kane on Saturday from 1 to 5 PM. Visit www.pindar.net.

coffee Pot cellarsCoffee Pot Cellars in Cutchogue presents a 2013 Meritage Sneak

Peak on Saturday’s through March 19 from 2 to 5 PM with $3 tastings.

Visit www.coffeepotcellars.com.

RaphaelRaphael in Peconic presents NOFO

Varietals 101 on Saturday and Sunday from 12:30 to 2:30 PM. Also on Saturday The Two Don’s & Susan perform from 1 to 4 PM. On Sunday Points East performs from 1 to 4 PM.

Visit www.raphaelwine.com.

sherwood HouseSherwood House Vineyards in Jamesport presents live music in

the tasting room every Saturday from 2 to 6 PM. Visit www.

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shinn estateShinn Estate Vineyards stays open late on Friday and Saturday with wine by the glass or bottle and cheese plates available from 5 to 8 PM. Visit www.

shinnestatevineyards.com.

sparkling PointeSparkling Pointe presents Tour The World Cheese Pairing on Saturday at 5 PM. On Sunday, Unraveling

Methode: Champenoise Tour & Tasting at 2 PM. Visit www.

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Palmer Vineyards Palmer Vineyards in Riverhead

presents The Wonderful Varietals of Palmer Vineyards with winemaker Miguel Martin on Saturday from

2:30 to 4:30 PM. Visit www.palmervineyards.com.

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WEDNESDAY 2•24•16• Every Wednesday through April 13, the East

Hampton Library will offer AARP tax assistance from 1 to 5 PM. Sign up is required. Call 631-324-0222 ext 3. SATURDAY 2•27•16

• Happy Birthday Amagansett Library. The library celebrates its 100th birthday with a party from 1 to 2 PM. Its anniversary quilt will be on display.

• Hike Chatfield’s Hole with David Luce of the East Hampton Trails Preservation Society at 10 AM. Meet at the kiosk parking area on Route 114, two miles north of Stephen Hands Path. Call 917-885-5749 with questions. SUNDAY 2•28•16

• Learn simple strategies to improve your memory at a free lecture presented at Guild Hall in East Hampton. 11 AM to 12:30 PM.

THURSDAY 2•25•16• Academy-Award winning English film director Nigel

Noble will be at the Rogers Memorial Library at 5:30 PM for a screening of his 30-minute film, Close Harmony, which tells the story of a Brooklyn music teacher who works with fifth-graders as well as elderly men and women to form an intergenerational chorus. Register at www.myrml.org or call 631-283-0774 ext. 523.

• At 7 PM film historian Michael Edelson discusses Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? at John Jermain Library in Sag Harbor.

SATURDAY 2•27•16• Dr. Mark Bridgen offers the 411 for homeowners

who want to raise chickens at the next meeting of the Horticultural Alliance of the Hamptons. 11 AM at the Bridgehampton Community House. MONDAY 2•29•16

• Mary Angela Buffo, a yoga teacher, spiritual counselor and mentor, will be at the Rogers Memorial Library at 5:15 PM to offer a program titled “The Law of Attraction: The Art of Enthusiasm.” There is a $10 fee due at registration. Register at www.myrml.org or call (631) 283-0774 ext. 523.

• The Hampton Bays Civic Association holds a joint meeting with the Hampton Bays Economic Development Committee to explore options for implementing the Hampton Bays Corridor Strategic Plan for downtown revitalization. 7 PM at the community center on Ponquogue Avenue. WEDNESDAY 3•2•16

• Kindergarten registration for the Westhampton Beach School District will be held at Westhampton Beach Elementary School, located at 379 Mill Road, today from 9 to 11 AM, 1:30 to 2:30 PM and 6:30 to 7:30 PM and on Thursday, March 3, from 9 to 11 AM and 1:30 to 2:30 PM. Children who will turn five on or before Dec. 1, 2016 are eligible to attend school in September 2016.

FRIDAY 2•26•16• My Old Lady screens at the Mattituck-Laurel

Library at 1:30 PM. SATURDAY 2•27•16

• There’s coffee, coloring, and camaraderie at the Shelter Island Library at 2 PM.


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a good leader, you must know how to follow. If you put the needs of the group ahead of your own, you will succeed. Focus and clarity comes from the practice of being one-pointed in your attention. Breathe in discipline as an enjoyable daily ritual.

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valuable lessons by studying the past. The best way to change the future is to let the past guide your actions today. All things great and small flow and grow and follow their destiny. Breathe in the ability to go with the flow.

leo (July 23 - Aug. 23) Be patient in the face of delay and obstacles. Patience is a great teacher. It is a sign of maturity and wisdom. Enlightenment comes from understanding the dualities of life. We are each but a speck in this universe and yet, to each of us, its center.

ViRgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) Enjoy exercising, eating healthy foods and doing what is good for you. Put your fear of the unknown aside and embrace positive change. When life overwhelms us, it is time to get outside and touch the earth to ground ourselves, reestablishing our essential unity with nature.

liBRa (Sept. 23 - Oct. 23) Forgive yourself and those trying to improve. Forgiveness is an essential quality of a truly successful person. Though we all

suffer life’s challenges, it is equally true that almost all of us are more fortunate than others in some way.

scoRPio (Oct. 23 - Nov. 22) Discard what has outlived its usefulness. If you want new people and ideas to come into your life, you must make room for them. Each time we change ourselves, the whole world is changed. Breathe in the ability to see what needs to be changed.

sagittaRiUs (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) Have faith in miracles to bless and protect you. The miracles of everyday life suggest that other miracles are all around us. When we open ourselves up to the truth, we show real faith -- and then miracles can happen.

caPRicoRn (Dec. 21 - Jan. 20) Enjoy being generous. Those who are cheap are also petty and stingy with their love. Embrace the abundance the universe gives you. We are all connected in the unbroken circle of life. Breathe in the feeling of love and wholeness that starts in the heart and radiates out to the world.

aQUaRiUs (Jan. 20 - Feb. 19) Do not take things personally. Your sense of peace and contentment is worth maintaining at all times. Peace comes when we allow all expectations to float away. Breathe in acceptance of the ways others express their points of view.

Pisces (Feb. 19 - Mar. 20) Bravely face your shadow-self. Do not allow your ever-present shadow side to cause self-doubt or weaken your resolve. The sun’s dawning brings back warmth, light and color and to a darkened world. Breathe in the infinite promise of a new day

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Race (NR) Stephan James plays Jesse Owens, in retrospect probably the most important sports figure (of any color) in the history of this country. It is an important lesson for those who don’t know the story of the track and field superstar, but unfortunately the film focuses on the magical performance by Owens in the 1936 Olympics – in front of Hitler, and not on the trials Owens had to endure afterwards.coming soon

Only Yesterday * Isao Takahata’s 1991 animated classic has finally come to America, and it is indeed worth the wait. A masterpiece.new on dVd

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Glassland (NR) Toni Collette steals the show in this grim drama about a hard working son (Jack Reynor) who has to cope with his alcoholic mother. Gerard Barrett’s Irish drama is depressing, relying on Reynor (Transformers: Age of Extinction) to capture and hold the attention of the audience, and he for the most part gets the job done.

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Add the warm parsnip purée along with the lemon around the plate. Place scallops on top of the parsnip. Add some mâché to garnish with a drizzle of brown butter to finish. Enjoy!


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By emily toy

Last week, I traveled to downtown Amagansett to pay a visit to Indian Wells Tavern for a bite. I was familiar with the casual locale, having enjoyed countless burgers, chicken wings, quesadillas and other bar bites over the years.

Upon arrival, my friend and I were warmly greeted by Margaret, who promptly showed us to our seats, smiling the entire time. The 30-foot bar and surrounding area with high-top tables was lively for a Tuesday night. Beer was flowing, there was a jovial murmur buzzing around. The vibe was good.

This feeling continued as we sat down in the newly furbished dining area. Red banquets adorned the brick walls, with newly finished tabletops on the chic black metal bear claw tables.

Raul, our server and a veteran in the biz, was efficient, knowledgeable and friendly.

As we perused the menu, he suggested a chef’s choice tasting which featured menu items available a la carte. We decided that may be a good way to have new chef Tyler Hannabal show us what he’s got.

I had a margarita to drink first, my friend a Blue Moon. The Tavern has about eight specialty cocktails as well as well-priced glasses of wine. But it’s the dozens of beers (both draft and bottled) available that are sure to

Keep It Simple, Tavern Style

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please anyone wanting to wet their whistle.

Bread service was the introduction to the meal and it was a solid one, with sesame seed crackers and warm slices of wheat bread served with both butter and a house-made sundried tomato spread. As someone who usually has one piece of bread, if any, when I go out, I found my hand wandering over to it more than once.

Highlights included a graham-cracker dusted calamari salad with a pesto drizzle. Although a little sweet, a quick spritz of lemon brightened it up immediately.

Described as a regular favorite, the potato-crusted cod was served over a risotto with pieces of bacon with a beurre blanc sauce. Although a bit starch heavy, the cod was cooked perfectly and the beurre blanc had just enough zing to it to counter the heaviness of the dish.

Next came a rib eye with grilled asparagus. The asparagus were cooked perfectly, with just the right amount of char. The rib eye itself, so so, but if I could, I’d put the horseradish crème fraiche it came with on anything. So yummy!

For dessert, we opted for something classic, and nothing is more classic than a crème brulee. The vanilla-flavored delicacy was close to perfect and a

nice way to end our meal. All in all, Indian Wells Tavern is

reasonably priced, with no frills, and has been a staple in the local community for close to a decade serving solid bar food. Be sure to check them out for daily food and drink specials that include happy hours and prix fixe.

The Tavern is located in the heart of Amagansett at 177 Main Street. Call 631-267-0400 for more information.


Food & Beverage SpecialsCompiled by Jessica Mackin


UPcoming

Rowdy & the oscarsRowdy Hall in East Hampton is

hosting their annual “Rowdy & The Oscars” ballot contest. In each check, customers will find an “Oscar Ballot” form. If they choose to participate, all they have to do is fill out the ballot and present it to the host, manager, server or bartender. Whoever submits the

most correct answers will be declared the winner and will receive a $50 gift certificate and two movie vouchers. If there is a tie for most correct a drawing will be held. The contest ends Sunday the date of the Oscars. For more information, call Rowdy Hall at 631-324-8555.

nick & toni’sNick & Toni’s in East Hampton has

announced a Winemaker Dinner which will be hosted by winemaker Richard Olsen-Harbich of Bedell Cellars on

Thursday, February 25, beginning at 6:30 PM. The evening will feature a menu created by Executive Chef Joe Realmuto and each dish will feature a Bedell Cellars wine pairing. Cost is $95 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are necessary and should be made through Nick & Toni’s by calling the restaurant at 631-324-3550.

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Free soupClamman Seafood Market Caterer in

North Sea presents “Free Soup Days” on Tuesday and thursday through February from 11 AM to 3 PM. Free soup with the purchase of a sandwich or entree. Call 631-283-6669.

Winter Deals At 1770 HouseEach Thursday through April, in the

intimate downstairs Tavern at The 1770 House in East Hampton, the signature burger, meatloaf, chicken parmesan and pizza are $17.70, with house wine by the glass at $9 and a house beer selection at $5.

From Sunday to Thursday, except holidays, complementing nightly menus in the dining room and Tavern, there is a $35 three-course prix fixe including Executive Chef Michael Rozzi’s popular a la carte dishes. At the core of Rozzi’s menus is local bounty with New American cuisine that changes with the season. Visit www.1770house.com or call 631-324-1770.

Prime timePrime Time at The Palm in East

Hampton takes place Sunday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM with half off “Prime Bites” at the Palm Bar.

townline BBQTownline BBQ in Sagaponack hosts

happy hour and football specials. Specials are available Thursday and Friday from 3 to 8 PM and Saturday, Sunday and Monday all day. These specials are only available at the bar. Also, free pool is offered during happy hour. Visit www.townlinebbq.com.

Fresh HamptonsFresh in Bridgehampton hosts Happy

Hour daily from 4 to 6 PM. Guests may enjoy half-priced bar food, house pours, tap beer, and house wine at the bar.

southampton Publick HouseStop by for Monday Night Madness

in the taproom featuring $5 pints, $5 burger platters, and $.50 wings. Weekday happy hour runs from 4 to 7 PM. Wednesday is Ladies Night with drink specials at 9:30. Friday is all night happy hour with taproom specials and DJ Dory at 10 PM. Saturday night, dance to Hamptons classics served up by DJ Brian at 10 PM.

indian Wells tavernIndian Wells Tavern in Amagansett

offers Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 4 to 6 PM at the bar only. For further information call Indian Wells Tavern at 631-267-0400.

Buckley’s inn BetweenHappy Hour weekdays in Hampton

Bays run from 4 to 7 PM. On Thursdays, it’s Buckley’s famous wing night with $15 all you can eat wings and all you can drink Miller Lite from 10 PM to 1 AM. Music by DJ Pauly and beer pong.

Winter items at la FonditaLa Fondita in Amagansett has

introduced new menu items and daily specials for the winter season. Friday is Fajitas de Pollo o Carne, griddled chicken or beef with red, poblano, jalapeno peppers, onions and cilantro served with rice, refried beans, avocado, and hand-made tortillas. Cost is $14.50 for the plate and $9.50 for the burrito. Saturday its Platillo de Costillas (Pork ribs cooked in salsa roja, served with rice, refried beans, and hand-made tortillas) for $14.50. For more information visit www.lafondita.net.

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