Dan's Papers - June 15, 2007

WESTHAMPTON BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY BENEFIT - 6/15 - 4:30-6:30 p.m. Dedication of the Verity O'Brian Post Card Exhibit at Starr Boggs Restaurant, 6 Parlato Drive, Westhampton Beach. 631-288-1139.

GROUP FOR THE SOUTH FORK 35TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION - 6/16 - 6:30 p.m. The East End Gala will benefit the Group For the South Fork. At the Wolffer Estate Vineyard, 143 Sagg Road, Sagaponack. 212-245-6570 ext.16.

SOFO ANNUAL DINNER DANCE BENEFIT - 6/16 - The South Fork Natural History Museum's Annual Dinner Dance benefit will begin at 6:30 p.m. with cocktails. Dinner and dancing will begin at 8 p.m. At the South Fork Natural History Museum, 377 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-9735.

PLAYHOUSE PROJECT BENEFIT - 6/16 - 5:30-7:30 p.m. The 3rd Annual Playhouse Project Benefit Award Concert and Reception will feature classical musicians Gleb Ivanov and Bassam Saba. Located at 64 Huntting Lane, East Hampton. 631-324-0806 ext. 29.

2007 TOUR OF HIDDEN GARDENS - 6/16 - 11 a.m.-4 p.m. A tour of five gardens. To benefit the Sag Harbor First Presbyterian Church. Tickets cost $25 in advance and $30 on the day of the tour. Tickets will be sold at 44 Union Street, Sag Harbor. 631-725-2238.

ALARIA'S 15TH ANNUAL HAMPTONS BENEFIT - 6/16 - 7 p.m. To benefit Alaria's Elga Stulman Concert Series. The concert and supper will be in a home overlooking Sagg Pond in Bridgehampton. 212-749-4035.

FIGHTING CHANCE BENEFIT - 6/16 - 3-6 p.m. There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Fighting Chance to celebrate the first free-of-charge cancer counseling and resource center of its kind serving the East End. A tour of the new premises will be conducted with Exquisite Foods serving cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Tickets cost $50. Located at 112 Hampton Street, Sag Harbor. 631-725-4646.

ARF'S 21ST ANNUAL GARDEN TOUR - 6/16 - 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons' annual garden tour will feature six gardens in East Hampton. There will be a cocktail reception in Grey Gardens following the tours. Tickets for the tour are $60 each and can be purchased at www.arfhamptons.org. Tickets for the tour and cocktail reception from 4-6 p.m. are $150 and must be purchased in advance. All proceeds from the tour will benefit the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons. 631-537-0400.

WHBPAC 5TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT BENEFIT - 6/18 - Check-in is at 9 a.m. and the cocktail party begins at 4 p.m. $400 per person. At the Westhampton Country Club, 35 Potunk Lane, Westhampton. 631-288-2350.

WHBPAC - 6/15 - 8 p.m. The twelve piece big band Pink Martini will be performing. Tickets cost $75, $60, and $45. Located at 76 Main St., Westhampton Beach. Call 631-288-1500 or visit "http://" target="_blank">www.WHBPAC.org.

BAY STREET THEATRE - 6/15-7/1 - Katherine Helmond stars in the American premiere of The Night Season. The cast also includes Michael O'Keefe and Kellie Overbey. Performances are at 8 p.m. Tues.-Sat. and at 7 p.m. on Sundays. There are 2 p.m. matinees on Wednesdays and 4 p.m. shows on select Saturdays. Located at Bay Street Theatre, on the long wharf, Sag Harbor. 631-725-9500 or baystreet.org.

LOAVES & FISHES COOKING SCHOOL - 6/15 - 6-9 p.m. Laotian/Thai Made Simple: Dinner instructed by Penn Hongthong. Cost is $99. Located at 2422 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton. 631-537-6066.

PARRISH ART MUSEUM SUMMER FILM SERIES - 6/15 - 8 p.m. The documentary Rivers and Tides kicks off the series by following artist Andy Goldsworthy as he creates beautiful sculptures out of natural materials in vast outdoor locations. Admission to the film is $5 for members and $7 for non-members. Located at 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton. 631-283-2118.

CANIO'S BOOKS - 6/15 - 6 p.m. Reading from the poetry anthology We Begin Here: Poems for Palestine and Lebanon with poets Kathy Engel, Kathryn Levy and Naomi Lazar at Canio's Books. Located at 290 Main Street, Sag Harbor. 631-725-4926.

HANDMADE MOZZARELLA DEMONSTRATIONS - 6/15-6/17 - 1 p.m. Observing Chef Pasquale Langella make handmade mozzarella the way it was made before machines. At Tutto Italiano, 74 Montauk Highway, East Hampton. 631-324-9500.

LU BERRY FASHION SHOW - 6/15 - 10:30 p.m. Fashion show featuring Lu Berry's 2007 collection of couture line of swimwear, pocketbooks and accessories. At Flirt, 44 Three Mile Harbor Road, East Hampton. 631-875-6572.

3RD ANNUAL ANSLEY'S ANGELS SHOPPING SPREE - 6/15 - 5-8 p.m. Jimmy's of Westhampton Beach is holding their 3rd annual Ansley's Angels for Juvenile Diabetes Shopping Spree. Sponsoring designers Alice + Olivia and Paris Gordon in association with Jimmy's will be donating a portion of the proceeds to the cause. Located at 167 Main Street, Westhampton Beach. 631-288-7000.

NATUROPATHICA SPA - 6/15 - 5 p.m. Naturopathica Spa presents Everyday Tips for Energy and Empowerment. $25 cost includes seminar, book and a Naturopathica gift. Located at 74 Montauk Highway, East Hampton. 631-329-2525.

CABARET STYLE MUSICAL PERFORMANCES - 6/15-6/17 - "Joe Sent Me", a cabaret-style musical revue set in a 1929 Speakeasy. Presented by the Jacobson Center for the Performing Arts. At 8 p.m. on June 15, 2 and 8 p.m. on June 16 and 2 and 7 p.m. on June 17. Tickets cost $20. The show location is at the "Castle" building at Nova's Ark Project, 30 Millstone Rd., Water Mill. 917-749-9140.

LOAVES & FISHES COOKING SCHOOL - 6/16 - 1-3 p.m. Culinary Basics: Knife Skills. Instructed by Chris Cariello. Cost is $69. Located at 2422 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton. 631-537-6066.

REMEMBERING FAIRFIELD PORTER - 6/16 - 6 p.m. Join David Shapiro, distinguished poet and longtime friend of Fairfield Porter, for an informative evening of recollection with several of Porter's colleagues and friends. $5 Parrish Members/ $7 Non-Members At the Parrish Art Museum, 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton. 631-283-2118.

CANIO'S BOOKS - 6/16 - 6 p.m. Biographer Ruth Crocker reads from Mrs. Russell Sage: Activism And Philanthropy in Gilded Age And Progressive Era America. Located at 290 Main Street, Sag Harbor. Call 631-725-4926.

POETRY LECTURE - 6/16 - 2 p.m. Lynn Cohan, a Hofstra English professor, will lecture on the twentieth-century modern poet T. S. Eliot. There will be a question and answer period following the presentation. Admission cost $3 per person or $5 per couple. At The North Sea Community House, 130 Noyac Road, Southampton. 631-204-1240.

GALLERY TALK - 6/16 - 3 p.m. There will be a tour of Stephen Longmire's photographs from his new book, Keeping Time in Sag Harbor at the Sag Harbor Whaling and Historical Museum's exhibition. This is the first talk in a series by Longmire as part of Sag Harbor's 300th anniversary. Located at 200 Main Street, Sag Harbor. 631-725-0770.

BOOKHAMPTON - 6/16 - At 5:30 p.m., Christopher Obetz will discuss his new book, 100 Classic Golf Tips at the Southampton store located at 91 Main Street (631-283-0270). At 8 p.m., Susanna Moore will read from her new novel, Big Girls at the East Hampton store at 41 Main Street (631-324-4939). Also at 8 p.m., Lawrence Norden will talk about his new book, The Machinery of Democracy: Protecting Elections in an Electronic World at the Sag Harbor store located at 20 Main Street (631-725-8425).

GARDEN PARTY - 6/16 - 1-6 p.m. Cecily Pennoyer will be honored at a garden party at Ann Madonia Antiques. Located at 36 Jobs Lane, Southampton. 631-283-1878.

SAG HARBOR FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW - 6/16-6/17 - 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Fine Arts and Crafts Show will feature over 40 local artists. At Marine Park, Bay Street, Sag Harbor. 631-899-3599.

FREE MEDITATION CLASS - 6/16 - 12:30-1:30 p.m. Free meditation classes every Saturday at Lotus Blossom with Eve Eliot. Located at 325 Montauk Highway, Wainscott. Call 631-537-7442.

SOUND MEDITATION AT LONGHOUSE - 6/16 - 8 a.m. LongHouse Reserve offers Sound Meditation sessions every Saturday led by Jim Owen. Located at 133 Hands Creek Road, East Hampton. 631-329-3568.

UNLIMITED EARTH CARE OPENING - 6/16 - 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be served at the Unlimited Earth Care 2007 opening that will show a vanguard garden accessories collection that features modern furniture, statues, stools, vases, pots, and lanterns for landscape. Located at 2249 Scuttle Hole Road, Bridgehampton. 631-725-7551.

BOOK SIGNING - 6/16 - 6-8 p.m. Lori Barbaria will be signing her book Abracadabra - Create As You Speak at a champagne author reception at Sylvester & Co. located at Main Street, Sag Harbor. 631-725-0200.

LECTURE ON COLLECTING PLANTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD - 6/17 - 2 p.m. Tomasz Anisko will be the guest speaker of the Horticultural Alliance of the Hamptons. Located in the main auditorium of the Bridgehampton Community House, 2357 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton. 631-537-2223.

BLUE AND CREAM LOLA YARD SALE - 6/17 - 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Discounted designer clothing and accessories as well as items for the home at the Blue & Cream LOLA Yard Sale. At 8 Main Street, Southampton. 631-259-2669.

MONDAY MOVIE - 6/18 - 3 p.m. Volver, the critically-acclaimed most recent film directed by Spanish director Pedro Almodovar, will be shown at the Rogers Memorial Library. The 120 minute film is in Spanish with subtitles. Located at 91 Coopers Farm Road, Southampton. 631-283-0774 ext. 523.

OIL PAINTING WORKSHOP - 6/18 - An oil painting workshop for adult beginners. Meets Monday from 10 a.m.-Noon or 7-9 p.m. $50 fee includes supplies. At the Sag Harbor Studio in Sag Harbor. 631-725-0645.

WILLIAMS-SONOMA COOKING CLASS - 6/19 - 12-2 p.m. A Mediterranean Al Fresco Evening presented by Chef Miche Bacher. Cost is $55 per class. Located in the Bridgehampton Commons at 2044 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton. 631-537-3040.

LOAVES & FISHES COOKING SCHOOL - 6/19 - 6-9 p.m. French Bistro. Instructed by Sybille van Kempen. Cost is $99. Located at 2422 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton. 631-537-6066.

SINGING LESSONS - 6/19-7/24 - Tuesdays. The Southampton Cultural Center is offering a 6-session, 2 hour singing workshop focusing on the mechanics of singing and the techniques for getting to the heart of a song and communicating it. Located at 25 Pond Lane, Southampton. 631-287-4377.

BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES - 6/19 - Learn to dance Smooth at 6 p.m., Latin at 7 p.m. and Disco at 8 p.m. every Tuesday. Class costs $10 and partners are not required. At the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, 977 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-288-5659.

INTRODUCTION TO PRINTMAKING - 6/19-6/20 - 10 a.m.-3 p.m. A two day workshop with master printmaker Dan Welden begins with an introductory slide presentation and viewing of selected prints from The Parrish collection as well as the artist's own prints. In the final phase of the workshop, participants will engage in the actual printmaking process. $85 Parrish Members/$115 non-members. Located at 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton. 631-283-2118.

FOOD WORKSHOP - 6/19 - Noon. "Making Peace with Food," with Fran Donovan, will be offered at the Rogers Memorial Library. Participants are invited to bring lunch, followed by an hour-long workshop, which will include a mindful eating meditation and an exploration how we can eat more consciously for a healthier, more intuitive relationship with food. Located at 91 Coopers Farm Road, Southampton. 631-283-0774 ext. 523.

TUESDAY LECTURE SERIES - 6/19 - 7 p.m. Eric Messin will give a lecture on "Jewelry from La Belle Epoch, 1880-1910." There is no charge for members, cost is $5 for non-members. At the Southampton Historical Museum, 17 Main Street, Southampton. 631-283-2494.

EAST END BOOKS - 6/19 - 5:30-7 p.m. Author Ana Quincoces Rodriguez will be at a reception and book signing for her new book, Cuban Chicks Can Cook: The Indispensible Guide to Basic Cuban Favorites. At East End Books, 53 The Circle, East Hampton. Call 631-324-8680.

FIGURE DRAWING WORKSHOP - 6/19 - The Southampton Artists Association will host two figure-drawing workshops. Call 631-725-5851 for the 10 a.m.-2 p.m. class and 631-283-8613 for the 7-9:30 p.m. class. Model fee is $5. At the Southampton Veterans Hall, 2 Pond Lane, Southampton.

ANNUAL CARNIVAL - 6/19-6/24 - 6-11 p.m. Annual fundraising carnival for Kiwanis Club activities and community service. Located at Tuckahoe Lane and Route 27 on County Road 39 in Southampton. 631-287-5004.

LOAVES & FISHES COOKING SCHOOL - 6/20 - 11 a.m.-2 p.m. At Home Bakery: Summer Baking for Entertaining. Instructed by Jeanne Cuddy-Peretz. Cost is $99. Located at 2422 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton. 631-537-6066.

AN EVENING AT WOLFFER ESTATE - 6/20 - 6-8 p.m. Network with fellow business professionals at beautiful Woelffer Estate while enjoying fine wine and regional food. Tickets to the event are $25 for Business Council Members and $35 for non-members. Those who join as members of the Parrish Art Museum's Business Council will receive four free tickets. At Woelffer Estate, 139 Sagg Road, Sagaponack. 631-283-2118 ext.49.

DINNER MEETING - 6/20 - The Westhampton Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their dinner/ business meeting this month at Starr Boggs. Networking begins at 6:30 pm and dinner at 7:30. Gary Wood is the scheduled speaker. Cost is $30. Located at 6 Parlato Drive, Westhampton Beach. 631-288-3337.

FILM SCREENING AT ROGERS MEMORIAL LIBRARY - 6/20 - 6-8:30 p.m. The movie Torch Song Trilogy will be shown at Rogers Memorial Library as part of the East End Gay Organization's cultural series. Located at 91 Coopers Farm Road, Southampton. 631-324-3699.

BALLROOM DANCE WORKSHOPS - 6/21 - Learn to dance West Coast Swing at 7 p.m. and Salsa at 8 p.m. every Thursday. Cost is $75 per course and includes five, one-hour sessions. Located at 26 Newtown Lane, East Hampton. 631-288-5659.

LOAVES & FISHES COOKING SCHOOL - 6/21 - 6:30-9 p.m. Wine and Food Tasting. Instructed by Jeanne Cuddy-Peretz and a wine expert. Cost is $99. Located at 2422 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton. 631-537-6066.

PAINTING EN PLEIN AIR - 6/21 - 3:30-6:30 p.m. Beginning and Intermediate outdoor painting sessions with James Fahnestock. Each five-week session meets once per week for an afternoon of painting in and around Southampton Village. $225 Parrish Members/ $275 non-members per series Located at 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton. 631-283-2118.

POETRY WRITING WORKSHOP - 6/21 - 6-8 p.m. Using the paintings and models on view in the exhibition, "Studio as Muse," as a point of departure, you will create poems based on themes of place, landscape and view. Workshop session will include writing, model poems, feedback and group discussion. $55 Parrish and NSPS members/$75 non-members Located at 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton. 631-283-2118.

AUTHOR ROUNDTABLE DINNER SERIES - 6/21 - 6:30 p.m. Author and radio host Tracie Hotchner will talk about her new book The Dog Bible. $49 per person includes a three course meal and a signed copy of the book. At Alison Restaurant, 95 School Street, Bridgehampton. 631-537-7100.

4TH ANNUAL EEGO GOLF/DINNER OUTING - 6/15 - The East End Gay Organization (EEGO) will host golf during the day and dinner and dancing at night. At Montauk Downs, South Fairview Avenue, Montauk. 631-324-3699.

PADDLING THE MAZE AT SAMMY'S BEACH- 6/16 - 10 a.m.-Noon. This trip coincides with a new moon spring high tide, and a chance to witness Horseshoe Crabs mating and the Atlantice Silverside spawn, as well as lots of other wildlife viewing. Meet on the east side of Three Mile Harbor inlet at Maidstone Park, Springs. All outings are suitable for beginners but not first-time paddlers. Cost is $20. Kayak rentals available for $30 and includes a lifejacket. Reservations required. 631-267-5228.

GOLF CLINIC - 6/16 - 9:30-11 a.m. Poxabogue Golf Center is offering a 90-minute golf clinic that will cover the fundamentals of the full swing. Cost is $50 per person. Equipment provided. All levels welcome. Reservations required. Located at 3556 Montauk Highway, Wainscott. 631-537-0025.

MILLER'S GROUND - 6/16 - 10 a.m. Climb a South Fork mountain and investigate a vernal pool on this challenging four mile romp over the Ronkonkama Moraine. Meet on Wainscott Northwest Road (Daniel's Hole Road), just north of the East Hampton airport. 631-324-1127.

SARNOFF HIKE - 6/16 - 10-1:30 p.m. The route of the seven to eight mile hike will be determined by trail conditions. Meet at Sarnoff Reserve's D.E.C. parking lot on the west side of CR 104, 2.5 miles south of Riverhead traffic circle. 631-574-8844.

SAG HARBOR SAILING - 6/16-6/17 - 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Father's Day Specials. Dad's that sail on the on the "Pelican" catamaran on June 16 or June 17 will receive a half price coupon for future sails on the Pelican from Sag Harbor Sailing. At 5 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday, the Pelican will leave for a 3 hour sunset cruise. The cost per person is $45. Bring Dad with you for a kayaking trip in the waters surrounding Sag Harbor on Father's day, June 17 and he will kayak for free. Located at Pineneck Avenue (off Noyac Road), Sag Harbor. 631-725-5100.

ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY TOUR - 6/16 - 10 a.m. Richard Barons will lead a tour in the Mulford Farmhouse. At Mulford Farm, 10 James Lane, East Hampton. 631-324-6850.

BARCELONA NECK - 6/17 - 9 a.m.-Noon. A brisk five-mile hike with woods and water. Meet at the Sag Harbor Golf Club parking lot on Barcelona Point Road (off Route 114), Sag Harbor. 631-726-5903.

SHORT GAME CLINIC - 6/17 - 9:30-11:30 a.m. Poxabogue Golf Center will be offering a 2-hour Short Game Clinic that will provide an overview of effective techniques for putting, chipping, pitching and bunker play. Cost is $70. Equipment provided. Reservations required. Located at 3556 Montauk Highway, Wainscott. 631-537-0025.

16TH ANNUAL SOUTHAMPTON CHAMBER GOLF TOURNAMENT - 6/20 - Lunch and registration will begin at 11 a.m., shotgun start at noon, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres at 5 p.m., a buffet dinner at 7 p.m. and at 8 p.m. awards and raffle prizes will be given out. Cost is $250 for Chamber members and $275 for non-members. At Noyac Golf Club, 51 Wildwood Road, Sag Harbor. 631-283-0402.

BIG REED POND - 6/20 - 10 a.m. Enjoy beautiful water views of Big Reed Pond, including a registered national landmark on this three to four mile hike. Meet at the parking area off East Lake Drive, about two miles north of the intersection with Route 27 in Montauk. 631-668-2093.

BRIDGE GARDEN TRUSTS - 6/20 - The Bridge Gardens Trust will be open to visitors on Wednesdays and Saturdays until September. Admission is $15 per person. Located at 36 Mitchell Lane, Bridgehampton. 631-537-7440.

THE MADOO CONSERVANCY - 6/20 - The garden is open to the public on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1-5 p.m. until September. Admission is $10 per person. Located at 618 Sagg Main Street in Sagaponack, just south of the Sagg Store and Post Office. 631-537-8200.

LONGHOUSE RESERVE - 6/21 - There will be a tour of Les Quatre Vents - Francis and Anne Cabot garden. Located at 133 Hands Creek Road, East Hampton. 631-329-3568.

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DINING BOOKLETS - The East End Hospice's discount dining booklets are now available. Cost is $100 per booklet, offering discounts to 37 East End restaurants. Valid through May 2008. Call 631-288-7080 or visit www.eeh.org.

GUILD HALL - East Hampton Studios will be the temporary home for the 2007 John Drew Theater summer season due to the restoration scheduled to be complete by the following summer season.

SAG HARBOR SAILING - Open for summer 2007 season. Offering sailing instruction, day sail rentals, bare boat charters, kayak rentals and fly-fishing instruction. Located on Pineneck Ave., Sag Harbor. Call 631-725-5100 or visit www.sailsagharbor.com.