Sag Harbor Community Notes, April 28

Congratulations to Noyac sculptor Dorothy Frankel. Five bronze pieces by Ms. Frankel have been chosen to be exhibited at the Newark Peace Education Summit. The three-day conference focuses on peacemaking practices from around the world and takes place May 13 through 15 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark. Notable speakers at the event include His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Newark Mayor Cory Booker, Somaly Mam, Nobel Laureates and peace advocates from a wide cross section of cultures.

“My work is about peace, love, compassion so it’s a great honor to be chosen to display my hand sculptures at the Newark Peace Education Summit,” says Ms. Frankel. “Having such distinguished speakers and peace activists gathered together is an exciting moment.”

Ms. Frankel will display the five sculptures from her series of hands, all larger than life-size. The pieces are titled “Connection,” “Peace,” “Love,” “Prayer Hands “and “Inner Peace.” Through her work, Ms. Frankel seeks to express the complexities of human relationships. Each is meant as a tribute to the inherent emotions that unite us, exalt us, and show us our common bonds. “My interest lies in images that lead to connection, hope and power of community. I create sculptures and installations that lend themselves to this concept of quiet reflection and the human need of belonging.”

The sculptor uses basic hand gestures and some sign language to develop a piece that, on a larger monumental scale, according to the artist, creates a community gathering place, adding warmth and peace to the urban setting.

Sag Harbor’s family band Edna’s Kin will perform in a benefit concert on Sunday, May 1 at 3 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church. Edna’s Kin consists of the church’s minister of music, Dr. Daniel W. Koontz, who will step away from the pipe organ and strum the guitar during the afternoon performance. Dan will be joined by his dad, Dr. Warren Koontz, on banjo, and brother, Andrew Koontz, on bass and fiddle. The band’s regular drummer, Dan’s son, Bo, is away at prep school. Harmonica player Don Schmitz has signed on to help “rock the house.” The session will offer some foot-stompin’, hand-clappin’ ol’ timey music during which “everybody sings!” says maestro Dan.

Tickets will be available at the door for $15, student admission is $10. All proceeds will benefit the restoration and maintenance of the church organ which gets a healthy workout every Sunday morning. In fact, Edna’s Kin will play at what’s being called a “Hill Billy” mass at 10 on Sunday morning, May 1. The Christ Church Choir will assist in singing “I’ll Fly Away” and “Angel Band,” made popular by the movie “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” All are invited to attend. The church is located on East Union Street. For more information, call 725-0128.

First we complained it was too cold. When was spring ever going to get here? We lamented. Suddenly, temperatures hit the mid-seventies. Too hot too soon! We shouted. Spring buds jumped out, blossomed right through to blown. Things should settle down to just right in time for the Cormaria golf outing set for Monday, May 9. This is the second annual Sister Clare Kelly Memorial Golf Tournament to be held at the Long Island National Golf Club in Riverhead. Check in is at 9 a.m. Enjoy breakfast, the driving range, and a putting contest. Don’t be late for the 10 a.m. shotgun start. The outing concludes with a social hour, hors d’oeuvres, and buffet dinner. Sounds delightful! But there’s more: prizes and a raffle drawing. The entry fee is $175. Call Carol Ahlers at Cormaria for more information and sponsorship opportunities at 725-4206.