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August Events

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May 6, 2008 - 11:35:47 AM

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August

1 Friday-3 Sunday “Hampton Bays Fire Department Carnival”

7 pm-11pm.  Firehouse, 69 W. Montauk Highway. 631-729-9191

1 Friday -27 Wednesday  “Safe Summer Beach Program on the East End”

8:00pm to 11:00pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings. No program Friday, July 4th Southampton Town Long Beach, Sag Harbor Free and open to all Evening recreation program held at the facility. This program is designed to be a series of safe and well supervised evenings for teens to meet friends from around the town and make new friends from around the world, outside of the business district. Outdoor basketball, ping pong, knock hockey, DJ music, Arts & Crafts, putting green, outdoor movies, football and soccer under the lights. There is a calendar of special events throughout the 9 week program. Geared toward youth from 12 to 18 years old. Sponsored by:  Youth Advocacy and Resource Development of the Sag Harbor School District       631- 725-5302, ext. 750 or email: YARDDirector@aol.com.

Saturdays through August 23 “Dancing Dreams”

9-10am. Bay Street’s educational outreach programs and co-sponsored by The Ross School.  This program is specially designed for children, ages 3-8, with physical challenges.  It is based on abilities as opposed to disabilities - each child dances in his or her own way within his or her own capability.  Rather than struggling to fit into a class designed for non-challenged children, students participating in this class can progress within their own limits, among peers, and maximize their potential. Classes will be limited to 20 dancers will be held at the Ross School Lower Campus on Butter Lane in Bridgehampton. For more information or to reserve space for the Dancing Dreams program, please contact the Bay Street Theatre Education Office at 631-725-0818 ext. 102.

Wednesday Nights thru August “Free Concerts at Agawam Park”

6:45pm. Pond Lane, Southampton Village. Sponsored by Southampton Cultural Center. 631-287-4377

Saturdays “Bridgehampton Polo Club”

4pm. $20 per car is a donation to the South Fork Breast Health Coalition. Rain dates are Sundays at 2pm. 212-421-1367.

2 Saturday “Southampton Hospital's 50th Annual Summer Party - 'The Golden Gala”

will be held under the tents on the corner of Wickapogue and Old Town Roads in Southampton.  Join us for a festive evening of cocktails, raffle, silent auction, dinner and dancing to the Alex Donner Orchestra - all to benefit the Emergency Services Department - the only Hospital-based emergency care available form Westhampton to Montauk. To receive an invitation, please call Kathy Lucas, Director of Special Events Sponsored by: Southampton Hospital Foundation at 631-726-8700

2 Saturday “Art & Artisans Show & Sale”

featuring Hank Schneider 10am – 4pm Local artists and crafts people demonstrate and show their wares on the museum’s lawn.  Location: Rogers Mansion, 17 Meeting House Lane, Southampton Free admission Sponsored by: Southampton Historical Museums and Research Center 631-283-2494

3,10,17,24, and 31 Sundays “Architectural Walking Tours”

11am Historical lectures by guest architects Locations vary: call for directions $10, free for members, call for directions Sponsored by: Southampton Historical Museums and Research Center 631-283-2494

5-31 Tuesdays – Sundays “Ain’t Misbehavin’ “The Fats Waller Musical Show".

$65-75.  Bay Street Theatre, Long Wharf, Sag Harbor.  631-725-9500,  HYPERLINK "http://www.baystreet.org" www.baystreet.org

6 Wednesday “Knitting on the Front Porch with Mimi Finger”

2:00 Meets every Wednesday through September  Rogers Mansion, 17 Meeting House Lane, Southampton    Free for members and children,  $5 adults Sponsored by: Southampton Historical Museums and Research Center 631-283-2494

7 Thursday ” Beach Chair Poetry Series”

  5pm Four different poets at each event will read their work out-of-doors at different properties managed by the Southampton Historical Museums and Research Center Donations accepted, wine and refreshments will be served. Location: Orchard of The Thomas Halsey Homestead, 249 South Main St., Southampton. Sponsored by Suffolk County and Rogers Memorial Library. 631-283-2494

8 Friday-10 Sunday “The Last Detail Antique Show”

Benefit for the Southampton Historical Museum Some of the finest antique dealers from the around the nation will be exhibiting their collections of European furnishings and Americana. $5 admission, location to be determined.  Sponsored by: Southampton Historical Museums and Research Center 631-283-2494

9 Saturday “15th Annual East End Open Tennis Tournament”

10am. Ready- Set-Tennis to benefit East End Hospice. Cocktails, and more at Sportime, CR 104, Quogue, NY.631-288-7080.

9 Saturday “6th Annual Southampton Lions Club Oldies Spectacular”

7pm. Southampton High School, Narrow Lane, Southampton. 631-283-5106.

11 Monday “Kevin Pollak”

8pm Comedy Club at Bay Street, $50. 631-725-9500,  HYPERLINK "http://www.baystreet.org" www.baystreet.org

14 Thursday “Girl Authority”

  KidStreet at Bay Street Theatre, $15. 631-725-9500,  HYPERLINK "http://www.baystreet.org" www.baystreet.org

14 Thursday “Summer Canning Series Pickling”

10:30am -1pm.  Rogers Mansion, 17 Meeting House Lane, Southampton.  Members $50 Non-members $65.  Sponsored by Southampton Historical Museums and Research Center 631-283-2494

15 Friday “Southampton Fresh Air Home- Open House”

2:30-4pm. The staff and campers of Southampton Fresh Air Home invite and welcome friends, family and the community to an “Open House”. The campers will give short tours of the facility, put on a short entertainment program and light refreshments will be served. Southampton Fresh Air Home, 36 Barkers Island Rd., Southampton. Free. 631-283-5847.

15 Friday -16 Saturday “Jewelry Making Workshops”

Beginning and advanced Instruction given by Master Jeweler Eric Messin Several eight-week courses are offered that meet once a week in a historic silver shop. Location: Pelletreau Silver Shop, 80 Main Street, Southampton Fees start at $340 including tools and supplies, limited to four students per class  Sponsored by: Southampton Historical Museums and Research Center 631-283-2494

16 Saturday “Dom Irrera”

11pm Comedy Club at Bay Street, $50. 631-725-9500,  HYPERLINK "http://www.baystreet.org" www.baystreet.org

16 Saturday “2nd Annual Southampton Antique Auto Show”

10am – 4pm Rogers Mansion, 17 Meeting House Lane, Southampton $5 adults, free for members and children Sponsored by: Southampton Historical Museums and Research Center 631-283-2494

18 Saturday “An Evening w/ Craig Shoemaker – The Love Master”

8pm Comedy Club at Bay Street, $50. 631-725-9500,  HYPERLINK "http://www.baystreet.org" www.baystreet.org

21 Thursday “Freaky Friday”

Film w/ Lindsay Lohan & Jamie Lee Curtis.  3pm KidStreet at Bay Street, $10. 631-725-9500,  HYPERLINK "http://www.baystreet.org" www.baystreet.org

21 Thursday “Beach Chair Poetry Series”

5pm Four different poets at each event will read their work out-of-doors at different properties managed by the Southampton Historical Museums and Research Center Donations accepted, wine and refreshments will be served  Location: Pergola on the lawn of the Rogers Mansion, 17 Meeting House Lane.  Sponsored by: Suffolk County and Rogers Memorial Library 631-283-2494

23 Saturday “Late Summer Party: Mariachi and Margaritas”

5:30 Learn to dance the salsa, rumba and merenge, drink margaritas, and dine under the stars while Latin musician serenade you on the lawn of the Rogers Mansion. Location: Rogers Mansion, 17 Meeting House Lane, Southampton $35 in advance, $50 at the door. Sponsored by Southampton Historical Museums and Research Center 631-283-2494

23 Saturday “to be announced”

11pm Comedy Club at Bay Street, $50. 631-725-9500,  HYPERLINK "http://www.baystreet.org" www.baystreet.org

24-31 “33rd Annual Hampton Classic Horse Show”

Snake Hollow Road, Bridgehampton.  $10 per person, $20 per carload, under six free. 631-537-3177.  HYPERLINK "http://www.HamptonClassic.com" www.HamptonClassic.com

25 Saturday “Eddie Griffin”

10pm Comedy Club at Bay Street, $50. 631-725-9500,  HYPERLINK "http://www.baystreet.org" www.baystreet.org

28 Thursday “Gustafer Yellowgold”

3pm KidStreet at Bay Street Theatre, $15. 631-725-9500,  HYPERLINK "http://www.baystreet.org" www.baystreet.org

30 Saturday “Jeffery Ross”

11pm Comedy Club at Bay Street, $50. 631-725-9500,  HYPERLINK "http://www.baystreet.org" www.baystreet.org

30 Saturday “Shecky’s Girls Day Out”

10am – 4pm. Benefit for the Southampton Historical Museum Jewelry makers, textile artists and other fine crafts people display their wares. Rogers Mansion, 17 Meeting House Lane, Southampton  End of North Sea Road, open sunrise to sunset, free admission Sponsored by: Southampton Historical Museums and Research Center 631-283-2494

31 Sunday “Jamie Kennedy”

11pm Comedy Club at Bay Street, $50. 631-725-9500,  HYPERLINK "http://www.baystreet.org" www.baystreet.org\


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