Arts 7-17-25

Author

Matthew Charron
July 17, 2025

See Monster | Arts, Culture, and Living

A Literary Alliance Launched in a Bar

James Patterson and Mike Lupica hit it off so well when they met four years ago that they have collaborated on six novels since then, most recently on "The Hamptons Lawyer."
Musical Adventures in Late-Night TV
G.E. Smith, the guitarist and former bandleader on "Saturday Night Live," will be joined at Guild Hall by two other late-night bandleaders, Louis Cato and Paul Shaffer.
Eleven Concerts Inspired by Literature
The Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival's summer series will feature celebrated works of the classical canon, two premieres, and a commission, all linked in some way with words.
Touring Musicians in Concert
Music for Montauk has invited four musicians from Philadelphia's Curtis Institute of Music to perform a recital at East Hampton's Presbyterian Church.
‘The World From a Room’
Lauren Shooster has opened Shooster Arts & Literature in Sag Harbor, a gallery of fine art, antiques, and rare books from her own collection of artifacts.
Grounded at LongHouse
LongHouse will host an evening of conversations about humanity's capacity for growth and healing, a bonsai workshop, and an exhibition of innovative garden containers.
A Musical Weekend at LTV
LTV Studios will host performances by Liz Callaway, an award-winning singer and actress, and a jazz piano recital by Phil Markowitz.
Jazz at The Church
Santi Debriano, an acclaimed jazz bassist, will bring his ensemble to The Church in Sag Harbor for a program rooted in global jazz traditions.
Bits and Pieces
Artists on film, marionette workshop, concerts on Shelter Island, at Duck Creek, and the Sag Harbor Masonic Temple, benefits at BHCCRC, the Parrish, and Folly Tree.
The Art Scene
Solo shows for Claire Watson, Darius Yektai, Fitzhugh Karol, and Haim Mizrahi, Bryan Hunt talk at The Church, Ikebana workshop at WACH, a plethora of group shows.
News for Foodies
Paella nights at the fish farm, Best in Show wine class at Park Place, pop-ups at EECO Farm, new dishes at 1770 House, pizza by the slice at Cluckman's.
South Fork Poetry: ‘The El’
Taking up a paddle on a long-ago July Fourth weekend.

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.