Arts 02-05

Author

Matthew Charron
February 05, 2026

See Monster | Arts, Culture, and Living

A Deeper Dive Into the D’Amico Treasure Trove

A Bennington student is spending a term at the D'Amico House at Lazy Point, where she is cataloging books and digitizing materials documenting the lives and work of Victor and Mabel D'Amico.
Jeff Ragovin Charts a New Path
In his award-winning video series, "Bounty Uncharted," Jeff Ragovin takes people deep-sea fishing, then brings them and their catch to his house in Springs for a group meal.
From Alanis to the Motor City
A musical weekend at Bay Street Theater will feature an Alanis Morissette tribute and That Motown Band in a benefit performance.
Bookbinding and Performance
The Church in Sag Harbor will welcome Paul Vogel, a bookbinder, mayfield brooks, a movement-based performance artist, and Kveta (Kiki) Hajkova, a holistic health facilitator.
News for Foodies
Super Bowl specials from Townline BBQ, wine charm workshop at Wolffer Estate Vineyard, and a wine class at Park Place Wines and Liquors.
Special Menus for a Special Day
Among the restaurants with prix fixe menus or a la carte specials for Valentine's Day are the 1770 House, Nick and Toni's, Fresno, Almond, Elaia Estiatorio, and the Ram's Head Inn.
Bits and Pieces
A book on the Madoo Conservancy available for preorder, plus jazz at the Masonic Temple, a comedy film festival call for submissions, and two programs from the Horticultural Alliance.
The Art Scene
A Jack Faragasso retrospective in Bridgehampton, "Love and Passion" at Ashawagh Hall, Gabriele Raacke in Uruguay, group show at Stella Flame, and Firestone opens in Florida.

At the Galleries
Late-breaking and standing gallery and arts center listings that last beyond the opening receptions announced in "The Art Scene," updated frequently.

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