Dick Cavett was sitting by the window in his Upper East Side Manhattan apartment last week as sirens wailed by, wishing he were in his beloved Montauk home, Tick Hall.... more
Bay Street Theater will hold a Mardi Gras celebration on Saturday, March 1. Mardi Gras, which takes place every year on the eve of Ash Wednesday, invites observers to overfill themselves with intoxicating libation and rich food in advance of the decidedly less exciting season of Lent that follows. According to tradition dating back to the late 1600s in America, Mardi Gras is license to act up. The night kicks off in the lobby of the theater with live singers starting at 7 p.m. At the bar, Hurricanes will be flowing like it’s Pat O’Brien’s on Bourbon Street. In addition, ...
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Members of the Greater East Hampton Chamber of Commerce elected a board of directors for 2025 and new leadership at their general membership meeting, held at Clinton Academy in East Hampton on Monday, February 10. Gavin Menu, the publisher of The Express News Group and the website 27east.com, was elected president of the board and Nicole Castillo, the owner of WordHampton Public Relations, as vice president. Steve Long, the executive director of the East Hampton Historical Society, was elected as board secretary and Robert Mangels, a vice president at Dime Bank, will continue as treasurer. Barbara Layton, a business consultant ...
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The Construction Career Charitable Fund has opened applications for its 2025 scholarship program. High school seniors from Westhampton to Montauk, who are planning careers in the construction trades industry immediately after graduation, may apply. With awards of up to $10,000, the CCCF is dedicated to supporting local students with a passion for the trades, providing both financial assistance and career resources. In addition to scholarships, CCCF offers mentorship and job placement assistance, connecting students with leading area contractors in fields such as carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, and more. By partnering with local school districts and top-tier trades professionals, CCCF ensures ...
15 Feb 2025 by Staff Writer
Project Most will benefit from the Empty Bowls event set for Sunday, March 2, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Amagansett American Legion Post #419. Local chefs will be cooking up the soups that will be served, on site or as takeout. There will also be live music and a 50-50 raffle. For more information, go to projectmost.org.
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