MHI Calendar 2009 Q3

and finding cures that will save children's lives; The T.J. Martell Foundation, for Leukemia, Cancer and AIDS research; and Katy's Courage Fund, which financially assists in the care of 10-year-old Katy Stewart from Sag Harbor, as she and her family battle her rare form of liver cancer.

GUILD HALL 158 Main Street, East Hampton, NY 11937 631.324.0806 The Naked Stage – Staged Play Readings in The John Drew Theatre at Guild Hall 7:30 pm The Naked Stage is a working collective of performing artists dedicated to the development of theatre on the East End of Long Island. The members of The Naked Stage believe in the possibilities generated by the collaboration of devoted people. We wish to provide a focal point for the encouragement of theatre and all its associated arts. The Naked Stage: Works in Progress serves as an incubator and laboratory for actors, writers, directors, dancers, composers, musicians and designers to practice and explore their craft.

Sat 8/15 Roseanne Cash in Concert 8:00 pm $65 - $85 Come to Guild Hall on Saturday, August 15, and spend an evening with Grammy Award winner Rosanne Cash in concert! She's recorded 14(!) albums over the last 25 years, and has charted 11(!) number-one singles. This will be a special acoustic set, which we're sure will go perfectly in the intimate John Drew Theater. Show starts at 8 p.m., and tickets range from $65-85.

Wed 8/19 Kidfest presents National Marionette Theatre in Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves 5:00 pm Featuring a beautiful cast of hand-carved marionettes and exquisitely crafted full-stage sets, our interpretation of this Arabian Nights tale is sure to enchant audiences of all ages. Watch as our hero, the poor woodcutter Ali Baba, discovers the enchanted cave of the Forty Thieves and has an adventure of a lifetime! This show is suitable for family audiences age 5 and up.

GUILD HALL 158 Main Street, East Hampton, NY 11937 631.324.0806 Sat 8/1 63rd Annual Clothesline Sale 9:00 am – 4:00 pm All Galleries open. Free public admission. Rain or shine. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.guildhall.org.

Sat 8/1 Comedian Mike Birbiglia 8:00 pm $42 / $40 Comedian Mike Birbiglia appears fresh from his sold-out, extended off-Broadway run of "Sleepwalk with Me" which was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Solo Performance.

Sat 8/8 The 5th Annual Authors Night at the East Hampton Library 5:30 pm Join honorary co-chairs Alec Baldwin, Candace Bushnell and Jay McInerney and more than 100 distinguished authors, including Pulitzer Prize winners Robert A. Caro and Philip Schultz, and best-selling authors: Steven Gaines, Joy Behar, Bethenny Frankel, Melissa Bank, Nelson DeMille, A.M. Homes, Dava Sobel, Lorenzo Carcaterra, Stuart Woods, Robert Goolrick, and many more! Meet and mingle with the authors at the Authors Reception under the tent on the Library grounds, buy their books and have them personally inscribed. After the Authors Reception, the festivities move on to specially themed dinners in honor of one of the guest authors at private homes around the community. Don't miss this special event and wonderful opportunity to show your support for the East Hampton Library! Tickets can be purchased online at the Authors Night website.

Sat 8/8 World Premiere of “Kool: Dancing in My Mind” by Robert Wilson 8:00 pm $250 Robert Wilson World Premiere of Kool: Dancing In My Mind, a tribute to his friend and collaborator Suzushi Hanayagai. Following the performance, there will be a Garden Reception with Robert Wilson and the cast ($250 includes VIP orchestra seats at performance) to benefit Guild Hall.

Sat 8/15 – 10/12 The Art of Fashion in the Hamptons Fri 8/14 Private Summer Gala Preview 6:00 pm -7:00 pm "The Art of Fashion in the Hamptons" Exhibition. Guest Curators Pamela Fiori and Stan Herman. Featuring Tory Burch, Betsey Johnson, Donna Karan, Calvin Klein, Reed Krakoff, Ralph Lauren, Nicole Miller, Elie Tahari, and Vera Wang. For tickets call 631.324.8060 ask for Development.

Sat 8/15 The Art of Fashion in the Hamptons Gallery Talk and Book Signings: Pamela Fiori & Designers 3:00 pm Free with museum admission Sat 8/15 Opening Reception 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm With Guest Curators: Pamela Fiori and Stan Herman. Opening Wine Reception Members Only 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Free Public Viewing 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm. To purchase Gala tickets please call 631.324.0806, ext. 13.

Sun 8/16 American Musical Theatre Salutes Hooray for Hollywood and Points East 7:30 pm $55 / $53 members A Centenary Celebration of Johnny Mercer. Hosted by Lee Davis. Starring KT Sullivan and Eric Michael Gillett.