Events Calendar

Divaria Productions Presents Othello: The Opera & Play Enmeshed

September 14, 8 pm Othello: The Opera and Play Enmeshed is an exploration of the timeless classic through theatre, opera and dance. The project will feature selections from Verdi’s opera in Italian (singers, string quartet, pianist, stage director), parts of Shakespeare’s text with professional actors, and dancers, all three of which will transmit the essence of the story through different mediums. The story of Othello concerns themes of jealousy, misplaced trust and exclusion, all of which, though crafted 400 years ago, are extraordinarily relevant today. Bay Street Theater, www.baystreet.org

11th Annual Westhampton Beach Festival of the Arts

August 31, 10 am – 6 pm and September 1, 11 am – 6 pm St. Marks Church and the Village of Westhampton Beach host the 11th Annual Westhampton Beach Festival of the Arts. The visions and creative talents of artisans from across America are displayed in an outdoor gallery featuring sculpture, jewelry, painting, photography and mixed-media. Discover creations in glass, ceramics, fiber art, metalwork and wood. Meet and interact with the artisans as you learn how your specific pieces were created. Commission a work of art made just for you! Join us on the Great Lawn in front of St. Mark’s Church. Admission and parking are free. Westhampton Beach Festival of the Arts, www.paragonartevents.com 

Late Summer Cocktail Party 2019

August 31, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Hosted by: Peter L. Hallock & Marge Sullivan. In Honor of: The Southampton Association. Enjoy sumptuous hors d’oeuvres with an open bar and dancing to DJ Carlos Lama. Join us to celebrate the end of summer on the lawn of the Gilded Age Rogers Mansion. This year’s party is in honor of The Southampton Association. Proceeds support the Museum’s education programs. Festive attire encouraged. Tom Edmonds, Executive Director of the Museum, says “The mix of young and old make for a very exciting party under the stars of Southampton.” Southampton History Museum, www.southamptonhistory.org

Outdoor Concert with West End Blend – 70s, 80s & 90s Favorites!

August 31, 7 pm – 9 pm Since their conception, Funk/Soul band West End Blend has been playing their version of Funk and Soul in venues all over the Northeast. Fronted by vocalist Erica T. Bryan, the band pays homage to classic throwback sounds while adding their own distinct vibe and flair. Behind her, the Blend packs a horn section, two guitars, bass, keyboards and drums onto stages every night. FREE. 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton Southampton Arts Center, www.southamptonartscenter.org

Opera & Broadway Of The Hamptons Presents September Serenade with Cristina Fontanelli and Her Fabulous Friends

September 8, 3 pm Opera & Broadway of the Hamptons returns to Guild Hall to continue the 30-year tradition of bringing world-class voices to the East End. The brand-new program “September Songs” will feature beautiful selections from the world’s best-loved opera arias, duets and Broadway hit tunes – plus dance and song by young talent. Join award-winning singer/PBS-TV and CBS-TV host, Cristina Fontanelli and her fabulous guest artist tenor and baritone friends. Musical selections will be chosen from the “chestnuts” of the Opera including Madame Butterfly and La Boheme, Broadway favorites from West Side Story and current hits such as Hamilton and classic and popular songs in Italian and Spanish, plus Neapolitan songs! 158 Main Street, East Hampton Guild Hall, www.guildhall.org

Humble Pie

September 14, 8 pm One of rock’s seminal incubators of British Blues talent, Humble Pie, was born in 1969 when Steve Marriott, Peter Frampton, Greg Ridley and Jerry Shirley, convened at Steve’s Essex home. The band took both sides of the Atlantic by storm with hits like, 30 Days In The Hole, I Don’t Need No Doctor, Hot ‘n Nasty and Fool For a Pretty Face. Today, the band lives on with a new line-up but the soul of the original group intact, overseen by original drummer, Jerry Shirley. Kick off the fall with some classic British rock ‘n roll! Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, www.whbpac.org