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February 22, 2013 Page 33
NEWS BRIEFS Compiled by kelly laffey
Exciting Changes Abound at Bay Street Theatre SAG HARBOR: Bay Street Theatre is thrilled to announce a number of exciting changes underway on the Long Wharf of Sag Harbor. For the very first time in its 21 year history—since the very founding of the theater itself— new artistic visions will be coming to the East End’s most prestigious professional regional theatre. Bay Street Theatre is announcing the start of what will be a six month listening tour to learn more about what today’s audiences and the audiences of tomorrow might like to see. The tour will also be used to explore the new and unique projects from potential new artistic partners. “Our second big announcement is that in support of the 2013 Mainstage season and our new vision for the future, the Executive Committee of the Bay Street Board of Trustees is announcing a $100,000 Challenge Grant,” says Executive Director Tracy Mitchell. From now through March 15, for every dollar the theatre raises from patrons, subscribers, donors, volunteers and the community at large, the committee has promised to match dollar for dollar, up to $100,000. And, as Bay Street is a 501c3 nonprofit, all donations are tax deductible. Visit baystreet.org for additional information and to purchase tickets to the upcoming Mainstage summer season.
New EH Village Administrator EAST HAMPTON: East Hampton Village has named Rebecca Molinaro its next Village Administrator, effective May 1, replacing Larry Cantwell, who is expected to retire in July after 30 years in the position. Molinaro comes from the Village of Westhampton Beach, where she has been the clerk and chief financial officer for the past three years. Molinaro will reportedly make make $95,000 a year, about half of Cantwell’s current salary.
WHBPAC ANNOUNCES WINTER/SPRING MAIN STAGE PRODUCTIONS WESTHAMPTON BEACH: The Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center will be seeing stars all year long as it celebrates 15 years of presenting the finest in performing arts, dance, comedy, film and family friendly programming. Throughout this upcoming celebratory year, the WHBPAC will continue showcasing only the finest performing artists from across the globe. Offering something for everyone throughout Jay Mohr performs at WHBPAC on June 9. this texturally rich season, the WHBPAC invites you to celebrate the transformative power of the arts. Here’s what’s coming up. David Bromberg Quartet (Saturday, March 2 at 8 p.m.); Cowboy Junkies (Sunday, March 3 at 8 p.m.); The Celtic Tenors (Sunday, March 17 at 4 p.m.); Rita Rudner (Saturday, April 13 at 8 p.m.); Robert Cray Band (Sunday, April 14 at 8 p.m.); The Gawler Sisters (Saturday, April 20 at 8 p.m.); Tedeschi Trucks Band (Friday, April 26 at 8 p.m.); Keb’ Mo’ (Saturday, April 27 at 8 p.m.); Bruce Hornsby (Solo) (Saturday, May 18 at 8 p.m.); Toots & The Maytals (Sunday, May 19 at 8 p.m.); Seussical (Sunday, May 25 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.); Jay Mohr (Sunday, June 9 at 8 p.m.); Ottmar Liebert + Luna Negra (Saturday, June 15 at 8 p.m.) For more details, visit whbpac.org.
NICK & TONI’S TO RECEIVE FACELIFT EAST HAMPTON: Nick & Toni’s in East Hampton will be celebrating 25 years in business with an interior facelift! The restaurant closed for renovations this weekend, and they’ll reopen in April to an updated, sleeker space. Reservations are already famously difficult to come by at the restaurant, which is a hotbed for celebs. But the menu will remain the same—tried and true to its vegetable garden roots. Famous faces to grace the establishment include: Alec and Hilaria Baldwin, Ethan Hawke, Billy Joel, Tom Hanks, Paul McCartney, Mark Feuerstein, Nancy Shevell, Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters, Jack Nicholson, Sting, Mick Jagger, Colin Powell, the Clintons, April Gornik and Eric Fischl, James DeMartis and Gabrielle Brooks, Mick Jagger, Barbara Streisand, James Brolin, Richard Gere, Meryl Streep, Mike Nichols, Blythe Danner, Liev Schreiber and Brendan Fraser, among others. Stay tuned on DansHamptons.com for updates!
Bloomerg Wants to Ban Foam Containers NEW YORK: Southampton resident Mayor Michael Bloomberg has been battling cigarettes and soda during his tenure in office, and his new target is now plastic foam containers. During his final State of the City address last Thursday, the mayor said he will propose a citywide ban on plastic-foam boxes. This will include everything from deli food packaging to coffee cups and plastic-foam trays. It should be noted that the plastic foam is not the same as Styrofoam, which is used for insulation and not for food containers. The ban would help the city financially, as it’s estimated that plastic foam can add $20 per ton to recycling costs. City waste includes about 20,000 tons of plastic foam every year. The restaurant industry responded with a statement reported in The New York Times. “We have to consider what the costs will be for both government and the business owners who make the city run,” said Andrew Moesel, a spokesman for the New York State Restaurant Association. If this ban were to move to the Hamptons, would you be in favor of it? Voice your opinion on DansHamptons.com!
Lesters Receive DEC Check AMAGANSETT: Seems like justice has finally been served. Last Friday, the Lester family of Amagansett received a check for $202.25 from the State Department of Environmental Conservation, stemming from seafood seized by the DEC back in July, 2011. The DEC alleged that Kelly Lester and brother Paul Lester were in violation of fishing laws when they raided a clam stand at their Amagansett home. The Lesters were cleared of all charges in East Hampton Town Justice Court in October 2011. Attorney Daniel G. Rogers represents about 12 fishermen who claim that the DEC has acted unconstitutionally in various instances.