Arts 8-21-25

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Matthew Charron
August 21, 2025

See Monster | Arts, Culture, and Living

John Torreano: Seeing Stars

Fundamental to John Torreano’s art is the interaction between the viewer and the object, and over six decades he has found innumerable ways to express that commitment in his work.
Local Peanut Butter Is Here
Walter Kim, a Sag Harbor resident, decided that if he wanted additive-free peanut butter, he would have to make and market his own. Enter Sagg Peanut Butter.
Portraits Wraps Up With Rockers
For the summer’s final Portraits program, G.E. Smith will share the stage with rock luminaries: Jimmy Vivino, Chad Smith, Simon Kirke, and Joan Osborne.
Event-Filled Days at The Church
Up next at The Church are Inda Eaton, a celebration of artists and writers of color, and a dance performance created in response to its exhibition “The Ark.”
From Cabaret to Jazz at LTV
Coming up at LTV Studios are Craig Rubano, a star of Broadway and cabaret, and a couple of jazz virtuosos, Bill McConnell and Mike Rodriguez.
Patterns at the Drawing Room
Sources of inspiration for Elisabeth Kley’s vessels and sculpture range from ancient civilizations to Wiener Werkstätte designs, and costumes created by Léon Bakst for the Ballets Russes.
Joyful Dance and Surreal Comedy
Guild Hall will host tap dance and world music from Music From the Sole, surreal comedy from Julio Torres, and conversation between Daryl Roth and Anna Deavere Smith.
A Singular Art Collection
“Echoes and Nostalgia” at the Bridgehampton Museum features works from the unique collection of Lana Jokel, a renowned documentary filmmaker.
Jazz at Duck Creek
Up next in the New Music Series at Duck Creek is Akili Bradley, a trumpeter and composer, and her quartet.
Bits and Pieces
Music and comedy from Jackie Hoffman at Bay Street, Latin vibe from Los Hacheros on Shelter Island, free Shakespeare at Agawam Park.
The Art Scene
Marionette performance at Leiber Collection, pop culture icons at White Room, Bill Claps and Oscar Molina at Keyes, women in art panel in Southampton.
South Fork Poetry: ‘_RT’
Get the man’s old mentor on the horn. Please.

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