THE HAMPTON'S HEATS UP FOR SUMMER TIME
Colin QuinnDo not miss gravel voiced comedian Colin Quinn now appearing in “Long Story Short” at Guild Hall in East Hampton. The show, which just concluded a successful run on Broadway at the Helen Hayes Theatre in Manhattan, is produced and directed by local guy Jerry Seinfeld. “Long Story Short” described as a “hilarious blend of incisive observation, sharp commentary and Colin’s channeling of personalities of the past”—from Socrates to Snooki—has been informally subtitled “The History of the World in 75 Minutes.” He’ll be there through June 26.
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Gary LawranceThe perfect lead in to this weekend’s Parrish Art Museum’s Landscape Pleasures Tour is a visit to the Southampton Historical Society’s Rogers Mansion for their new exhibition, PHENOMENAL PLACES: Architectural Models by Gary Lawrance, AIA. Gary Lawrance is an architect whose firm, Lawrance Architectural Presentations, provides architectural models and development services to architects, landscape architects and interior designers.
He will exhibit a dozen scale models of homes, including many designed by prominent local architects, including Francis Fleetwood, Peter Cook, Preston Philips, Kitty McCoy and Frank Greenwald, some of which can be found full-size in the Hamptons and other parts of Long Island . Gary Lawrance is also the Co- Author with Anne Surchin, AIA, of the recent bestselling book, "Houses of the Hamptons, 1880-1930", Acanthus Press 2007. He also writes two popular blogs," Houses of the Hamptons" and "Mansions of the Gilded Age."
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He will exhibit a dozen scale models of homes, including many designed by prominent local architects, including Francis Fleetwood, Peter Cook, Preston Philips, Kitty McCoy and Frank Greenwald, some of which can be found full-size in the Hamptons and other parts of Long Island . Gary Lawrance is also the Co- Author with Anne Surchin, AIA, of the recent bestselling book, "Houses of the Hamptons, 1880-1930", Acanthus Press 2007. He also writes two popular blogs," Houses of the Hamptons" and "Mansions of the Gilded Age."
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Later that evening, Landscape Pleasures Sponsors, Patrons, Benefactors, and Underwriters are invited for drinks and hors d'oeuvres at Redcraft, a late nineteenth-century, red-bricked, Arts and Crafts-styled home on Ox Pasture Road in Southampton. The grounds and park plantings of this four-acre property were recently rethought by landscape architect Perry Guillot, including the elaborate walled garden that will be resplendent in early summer bloom.
One of the most breathtaking ways to celebrate summer in the Hamptons is by attending Landscape Pleasures the next day. Now in its twenty-eighth year, the season’s most spectacular weekend promises to deliver a tremendous combination of stimulating talks by legends in the field of interior design including Mario Buatta, Alexa Hampton, Charlotte Moss and William Sofield, followed by a self-guided tour of some of the country’s most beautiful private gardens, all owned by interior designers! Co-chairs for this year’s exceptional program are Lillian Cohen, Perry Guillot, and Martha McLanahan. HC&G is the media sponsor of "Landscape Pleasures:” the two-day horticultural symposium. will present lectures, and attendees can tour beautiful gardens at the homes of decorators including John Barman, Steven Gambrel and more.
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One of the most breathtaking ways to celebrate summer in the Hamptons is by attending Landscape Pleasures the next day. Now in its twenty-eighth year, the season’s most spectacular weekend promises to deliver a tremendous combination of stimulating talks by legends in the field of interior design including Mario Buatta, Alexa Hampton, Charlotte Moss and William Sofield, followed by a self-guided tour of some of the country’s most beautiful private gardens, all owned by interior designers! Co-chairs for this year’s exceptional program are Lillian Cohen, Perry Guillot, and Martha McLanahan. HC&G is the media sponsor of "Landscape Pleasures:” the two-day horticultural symposium. will present lectures, and attendees can tour beautiful gardens at the homes of decorators including John Barman, Steven Gambrel and more.
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Adam Pascal And Anthony RappTake off Monday and head over to Sag Harbor to catch ”Rent” stars Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp who will appear in “Adam & Anthony Live” at Bay Street Theatre. The performance is a warm-up for the pair’s first national concert tour.
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For years my kitchen drawers in Southampton and New York have been stuffed with yellowing, dog-eared newspaper clips of recipes from Silvia Lehrer, Dan’s Papers food columnist for many years. Now Silvia the Queen of Hamptons cookery has released a marvelous compendium of her favorite recipes using the best of the best of locally sourced products form land and sea. SAVORING THE HAMPTONS: Discovering the Food and Wine of Long Island’s East End (Running Press; May 2011, Hardcover; $30.00) a culinary celebration of this unique region.
While the Hamptons have long been known as a luxurious summer vacation spot, Lehrer, a Hamptonite for two decades, shows us the deliciousness in every season. In SAVORING THE HAMPTONS, Lehrer chronicles the seasons, from the opening of farm stands in the spring, bearing asparagus and eggplants, to the bustling summer months of tomatoes and berries, the apple picking in autumn, and finally, the hearty winter potlucks.
Featuring over 200 recipes, from Scallops in Sorrel Sauce and Fettuccine with Wild Mushrooms in the spring, Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms and Marinated Swordfish and Shrimp Brochette in the summer, to Harvest Grape Tart and Brined Roasted Turkey with Lemon and Herbs in the autumn and Fisherman’s Seafood Chowder and Butternut Squash Risotto in the winter months, the book highlights the season’s finest ingredients from the island’s rich resources.
The book also features a delightful foreword by longtime friend and neighbor Alan Alda as well as fascinating interviews with famed chefs, farmers, vintners and just plain folks who appreciate the bounty of the East End. This is indeed Silvia’s love letter to the Hamptons and deserves a place of pride on your bookshelf!
She will be at BookHampton on Main Street Southampton, Saturday form 3pm-4pm.
Quinn Photo By: RD/ Marks/Retna
While the Hamptons have long been known as a luxurious summer vacation spot, Lehrer, a Hamptonite for two decades, shows us the deliciousness in every season. In SAVORING THE HAMPTONS, Lehrer chronicles the seasons, from the opening of farm stands in the spring, bearing asparagus and eggplants, to the bustling summer months of tomatoes and berries, the apple picking in autumn, and finally, the hearty winter potlucks.
Featuring over 200 recipes, from Scallops in Sorrel Sauce and Fettuccine with Wild Mushrooms in the spring, Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms and Marinated Swordfish and Shrimp Brochette in the summer, to Harvest Grape Tart and Brined Roasted Turkey with Lemon and Herbs in the autumn and Fisherman’s Seafood Chowder and Butternut Squash Risotto in the winter months, the book highlights the season’s finest ingredients from the island’s rich resources.
The book also features a delightful foreword by longtime friend and neighbor Alan Alda as well as fascinating interviews with famed chefs, farmers, vintners and just plain folks who appreciate the bounty of the East End. This is indeed Silvia’s love letter to the Hamptons and deserves a place of pride on your bookshelf!
She will be at BookHampton on Main Street Southampton, Saturday form 3pm-4pm.
Quinn Photo By: RD/ Marks/Retna
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