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LIGHTNING ROUND 3-6 p.m. Parrish Art Museum, 25 Jobs Ln., SH. In the tradition of “percha kucha” (chit-chat in Japanese), the Parrish Art Museum brings you Lightning Round 3, an evening of rapid-pace presentations by 10 members of the creative community. $5 members, $10 nonmembers. 631283-2118, www.parrishart.org.
For more events happening this week, check out: North Fork Calendar pg. 54, Kids Calendar pg. 65, Arts & Galleries Listings pg. 58 AMG: Amagansett, BH: Bridgehampton, EH: East Hampton, HB: Hampton Bays, MV: Manorville, SGH: Sag Harbor, SGK: Sagaponack, SH: Southampton, WM: Water Mill, WH: Westhampton, WHB: West Hampton Beach, WS: Wainscott
thursday, MAY 17 ANTON CHEKHOV’S “UNCLE VANYA” Thursdays-Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 7 p.m., through May 20. John Drew theatre, Guild Hall, 158 Main St., EH. Comedic story about middle-aged Ivan Petrovich Voynitsky’s reaction when he is visited by his late sister’s first husband, and the man’s beautiful new wife. Directed by Stephen Hamilton. $25 general admission, $23 members, $10 students. 631-324-0806, www.guildhall.org. THEATRE PERFORMANCE: “EXTREMITIES” BY WILLIAM MASTROSIMONE 8 p.m. The Bridge@Bridgehampton Community House, 2357 Montauk Hwy, BH. This raw and graphic play about a woman’s reaction to a sexual assault, and is not recommended for children under 16. $20. Runs through May 27. 631-871-3408, www.extremities-hitfest.eventbrite.com. THE SECRETS OF BEEKEEPING Class repeats third Thursday of the month through October. South Fork Natural History Museum, 377 BridgehamptonSag Harbor Tpk., BH. A course for the novice beekeeper, or to improve your beekeeping skills. $200. 631-537-9735, www.sofo.org.
COOKING CLASS WITH PETER AMBROSE 6:30 p.m. Old Whalers’ Church, 44 Union St., SGH. A caterer on the East End for 20-plus years, Peter will prepare samples from his takeout and catering menus as well as his “Endless Summer” a la carte menu. Some of the highlights include lobster roll, fish tacos, pulled pork, salads, Mediterranean chicken skewers, baby back ribs and much more. Wine and water will be served throughout the evening. Proceeds benefit the Community House Fund at Old Whalers,’ established to improve and maintain the facilities used by many community groups that serve several hundred people each week. Contributions to the Community House Fund are tax deductible. $30, payable by cash or check at the door. Space is limited, reserve in advance. 631-553-6515. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: INFORMATIONAL MEETING 7:30 p.m. The Benevolent & Protective Orders of Elks of the USA, Lodge #2044, 1239 East Main Street, RVHD. A replica of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C. will be coming to Calverton National Cemetery 6/20-6/24, and many volunteers are needed. Come to the meeting for more information. 631-727-2027. MONTAUK MUSIC FESTIVAL 8 p.m. opening night party. Gurney’s Inn, 290 Old Montauk Hwy, MTK. Meet the musicians. $35 includes 3-hour open bar hors d’oeuvres, and 7 bands performing. Free festival continues through 5/20, with more than 100 artists performing a variety of music. Most of the proceeds from T-shirt and CD sales benefit the Montauk fireworks show on July 4. 631-668-2428, www. themontaukmusicfestival.com/performersbands.html.
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friday, MAY 18 THE RETREAT BOUTIQUE ‘TOO’ 5-7 p.m. Sneak Preview Party. A premier thrift shopping experience. Open daily except Tuesdays. EH. Suggested donation of $25 or an item of designer clothing. 631-3294398. LAST OF THE SEASON – CANDLELIGHT FRIDAY AT WOLFFER Morris Goldberg Trio, 5-8 p.m. Wölffer Estate Vineyard, 139 Sagg Rd., SGK. Free. 631-537-5106, www.wolffer.com. OPEN HOUSE FOR CENTER FOR THERAPEUTIC RIDING OF THE EAST END 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Wolffer Estate Stables 41 Narrow Ln., East, SGK. Meet the staff, riders and volunteers and learn how its amazing program helps children and young adults with cognitive, emotional or physical disabilities. Call for more information, Rain or shine. 631-779-2835, www.ctreeny. org. MONTAUK MUSIC FEST – SOLE EAST 7:15 p.m. One Love, 8 p.m. Jay Loftus, 9:15 p.m. Kevin McWha Steele, 10:25 p.m. Lunic, 90 Second House Rd., MTK. 631-668-2105, www.themontaukmusicfestival.com. LIVE MUSIC AT SOUTH EDISON IN CONJUCTION WITH THE MONTAUK MUSIC FESTIVAL (Continued on page 64) Canyon, a self-proclaimed
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR AN OFFER YOU CANNOT REFUSE! Dear Dan, Senator Schumer lobbying the General Services Administration (GSA) to sign a lease for space at 1 World Trade Center makes no sense for taxpayers. First, we have provided several billion dollars subsidizing reconstruction of 1 WTC. Current cost is now $3.9 billion including a $1 billion cost overrun. Overall costs of rebuilding the 16-acre site including the 9/11 memorial and other projects has increased from $11 billion in 2008 to $15 billion today. Many components are several years behind schedule. Now taxpayers are being asked to pay twice by providing funding for GSA to rent space at the same facility from the Port Authority and the Durst Organization. (Does Schumer have any conflicts of interest in soliciting campaign contributions from members of the Durst Organization as a political quid pro quo for “assisting” and “steering” them tenants?) Why
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shouldn’t 100% of 1 WTC space be rented out to private sector tenants thus saving taxpayers funds? Many other owners of facilities can offer leasing at a far lower price per square foot. They could easily beat the so-called bargain of $40 a square foot at 1 WTC. With a $16 trillion dollar plus deficit, shouldn’t the GSA along with other federal agencies be consolidating? Schumer’s actions are just padding the amount of leased space at 1 WTC with taxpayers picking up the tab. Schumer reminds me of Don Corleone, the “Godfather.” He is making them “an offer they can’t refuse!” Sincerely, Larry Penner Great Neck NOT HOSPICE Dear Dan, Recently it was brought to my attention that some area residents are being solicited by phone to give donations to “hospice” and in at least one incidence when asked, the caller was reluctant to reveal the name of the organization to receive the donation. Please be aware, East End Hospice has never, is not now nor has any plan to engage in soliciting donations via the telephone. Granted, donations to East End Hospice are welcome and necessary to support activities such as our highly acclaimed children’s bereavement programs, providing groups and individual therapy sessions to children and parents all across the East End; Camp Good Grief which in this the 15th year is expected to be attended by over 100 children; and the very exciting new project to build an 8 bed free standing hospice inpatient residence. Looking back over the past 21 years of serving the people of the East End, the community has steadfastly supported and encouraged us in our work. We look forward to providing care and comfort to those in need in the years ahead as East End
Hospice continues to bring the extraordinary level of support families have become accustomed to and rightly deserve. With gratitude, Priscilla Ruffin, President & CEO East End Hospice, Inc. This is good to know. –DR ARRESTING THE OBESITY EPIDEMIC Dear Editor, The number of Americans considered obese is expected to rise from the current 34% to 42% by the year 2030, according to a study published in The American Journal of Preventive Medicine and discussed at Monday’s “Weight of the Nation” conference. Obesity-related ailments account for countless premature deaths and as much as 18% of the $2.6 trillion national cost of medical care. The leading causes of obesity are consumption of fat-laden meat and dairy products and lack of exercise. This is particularly critical during childhood years, when lifestyle habits become lifelong addictions. A five-year Oxford University study of 22,000 people, published in The International Journal of Obesity in 2006, found that those on a vegetarian or vegan diet gained the least weight. A review of 87 studies in Nutrition Reviews concluded that a vegetarian diet is highly effective for weight loss. The time has come to replace meat and dairy products in our diet with wholesome grains, vegetables, and fruits and to undertake a regular exercise program. Parents should insist on healthy school lunch choices and set a good example at their own dinner table. Sincerely, Brian Williams Stonington, CT Also carrots can help you see better at night. –DR