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Installation view, John Chamberlain: THE TIGHTER THEY’RE WOUND, THE HARDER THEY UNRAVEL, Aspen Art Museum, 2023-24. Photo: Daniel Pérez

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G.E. SMITH’S PORTRAITS: JIMMY VIVINO & SPECIAL GUESTS

Produced by Taylor Barton

Join us for an evening of extraordinary music and storytelling featuring the legendary G.E. Smith and the incomparable Jimmy Vivino, with special guest artists to be announced. This special night brings together Smith, the masterful guitarist and bandleader known for his work with Bob Dylan, Hall & Oates, and Saturday Night Live, alongside Jimmy Vivino, the renowned guitarist, arranger, and longtime musical director for Late Night with Conan O’Brien. A true musician’s musician, Vivino has built a storied career blending rock, blues, and soul—collaborating with artists across genres and generations, from Levon Helm to Al Kooper.

Together, Smith and Vivino will take the stage for stripped-down performances, spontaneous collaborations, and behind-the-scenes stories from decades of life on the road and in the studio. The evening will also feature surprise appearances by additional guest artists, making each PORTRAITS event a one-of-a-kind experience.

PORTRAITS is a uniquely intimate concert series created by Taylor Barton & GE Smith, showcasing in-depth musical conversations with some of the most dynamic artists of our time. Through song and storytelling, these performances offer a rare glimpse into the artistry, influences, and experiences that shape a musician’s craft.

 

 

ZIGMUND’S THE FINAL HOOK UP

It’s the final program to celebrate and unveil the community hook! The latch hook rug mosaic will have evolved throughout the time the exhibition has been on view, and now it will be completed and become part of the Wading Room.

This program has no fee, but feel free to make a donation!

ZIGMUND’S HOOK UP

Be part of—wade into—the start of a two-month-long communal latch hook rug mosaic that will evolve throughout the time the exhibition is on view. Upon its completion, the latch hook becomes part of the Wading Room.

This program has no fee, but feel free to make a donation!

GIBNEY COMPANY

Join us for a transformative evening as Gibney Company, one of New York’s leading contemporary dance ensembles, makes its debut at Guild Hall. With a powerful mix of athleticism, artistry, and thought-provoking storytelling, this debut performance showcases a carefully curated program of new and reimagined works by three visionary choreographers: William Forsythe, Lucinda Childs, and Peter Chu.

PROGRAM

William Forsythe – Trio (of six) (1996, reconfigured for Gibney Company)
Trio (of six) is a reconfiguration of Forsythe’s celebrated 1996 work, which had been a staple of his repertoire in Frankfurt, Germany. Restaged several times in its original trio form, including at the Paris Opera Ballet, Forsythe requested the opportunity to adapt the work for Gibney Company, whose small ensemble offered a unique level of organizational flexibility. This six-person staging reflects Forsythe’s practice of evolving works over time, adapting them to different environments and creative contexts.

Lucinda Childs – Three Dances (for prepared piano) John Cage Lucinda Childs’ Three Dances (for prepared piano) John Cage explores the rhythmic intensity of John Cage’s 1944-45 composition Three Dances through a lens of movement. Childs’ signature postmodern minimalist precision and deep reverence for structured repetition shine in this world premiere for eight dancers. The work exemplifies Childs’ lifelong engagement with transdisciplinarity and formalism, while also nodding to her roots in the Judson Dance Theater. It is a stunning exploration of how sound and movement can intimately coexist.

Peter Chu – Echoes of Sole and Animal 
Peter Chu’s Echoes of Sole and Animal draws inspiration from the principles of qi gong and taiji, inviting dancers to surrender to the intangible, allowing internal sensations to guide their movements. Rooted in traditional Chinese practices that cultivate energy flow, balance, and breath control, this work explores the interplay of opposites—strength and softness, expansion and contraction, stillness and motion—embodying the yin-yang concept of harmony. Set to an immersive soundscape, Chu’s choreography deepens the connection between dancers and their environment, creating a space where pulse and rhythm intertwine, revealing the complexity of energy and flow.

SILENT DISCO DANCE PARTY IN THE GARDEN

Join us in the Furman Garden for another night of quiet movin’ & groovin’. Wireless headsets will feature three different channels, and DJ’s Mister Lama (Carlos Lama), ZiggaSun (Almond Zigmund), and Sits-a-Lot (Amy Kirwin) are back to spin your favorite tunes from disco to funk, 80s and 90s hip-hop and rap, and pop hits from all decades, filling your ears, and get you on your feet. And for those who don’t feel like dancing, spectating is almost as fun!

Cocktails and snacks are available for purchase at Louise & Howie’s Coffee Bar in the lobby.

TILER PECK: AN EVENING OF MUSIC AND DANCE

Tiler Peck, one of America’s most celebrated prima ballerinas, brings together five world-class artists from diverse artistic disciplines for an extraordinary, one-night-only performance. Curated by Peck, this innovative program blends music and dance in a bold exploration of artistic synergy and genre. Featuring masters of their craft alongside rising stars, the evening highlights the power of collaboration and the beauty of stepping beyond creative boundaries.

Joining Peck for the evening are her New York City Ballet colleagues Roman Mejia and India Bradley, Violinist Amaryn Olmeda, Pianist Jacek Mysinski, and additional artists to be announced.

Peck hopes this evening will take everyone on a unique journey where music and dance become one. 

GHTAC X LVIS: REPURPOSED FASHION SHOW

Presented by the Guild Hall Teen Arts Council & the East Hampton Ladies’ Village Improvement Society

Sustainability meets style in this bold celebration of creativity and conscious design. GHTAC X LVIS: Teen Fashion Show showcases original ensembles crafted entirely from repurposed and upcycled materials, transforming second-hand clothing and fashion waste into visionary, wearable art.

A true community collaboration, this fashion show is the result of months of creative work between the Guild Hall Teen Arts Council and the dedicated volunteers of the Ladies’ Village Improvement Society (LVIS). Together, they sourced clothing from the LVIS thrift shop, carefully selecting garments with the potential for reinvention. Guided by a shared theme, the teens took on the role of designers—de-seaming, reconstructing, and reimagining fabrics to create entirely new looks that challenge the boundaries of fashion.

A reception will follow to celebrate the culmination of the 2024-2025 Guild Hall Teen Arts Council!

 

LIVING WITH CHAMBERLAIN: A CONVERSATION WITH ALEXANDRA FAIRWEATHER

Guild Hall, in collaboration with the John Chamberlain Estate, invites you to explore Living with Chamberlain, a visually stunning and deeply personal exploration of John Chamberlain’s legacy published by ASSOULINE. 

This compelling new volume goes beyond the museum walls to explore how Chamberlain’s work transforms the lives of those who live with it. Featuring a foreword by Rick Owens, and interviews and conversations with family, friends, gallerists, and collectors, this intimate and personal volume uncovers how Chamberlain’s art has impacted the lives of so many, including personalities as diverse as Chamberlain’s wide-ranging artistic expressions. 

The evening will feature a conversation with Alexandra Fairweather, Director of the Chamberlain Estate. Fairweather will be joined by special guests for a discussion on the intersection of art, design, and the impact of Chamberlain’s work.

The conversation is programmed in-tandem with the exhibition, Functional Relationships on view from May 4 – July 13 at Guild Hall. 

KIDFEST FOR CAMPS: MARIO THE MAKER MAGICIAN

CAMP MATINEE PERFORMANCE – NOT AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. FOR TICKETS, PLEASE CONTACT KMATTERS@GUILDHALL.ORG or call 631.324.0806 x110.

Fresh off a sold-out Off-Broadway run and recently featured on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Mario the Maker Magician is bringing his one-of-a-kind, high-energy show to Guild Hall! Robots and magic and slapstick… oh my!

Contagiously upbeat and full of heart, Mario leads audiences through a romping explosion of energy and belly laughs, punctuated with moments of genuine emotion that will catch you by surprise. Not just a kids’ show, this is an all-ages theater experience—for adults, kids, families… everyone!

With appearances on Sesame Street, Universal Kids, and live on tour with David Blaine (who calls him “the best kids’ magician in the world!!”), Mario blends DIY robotics, classic vaudeville, and mind-blowing magic into an unforgettable performance.

KIDFEST: MARIO THE MAKER MAGICIAN

Fresh off a sold-out Off-Broadway run and recently featured on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Mario the Maker Magician is bringing his one-of-a-kind, high-energy show to Guild Hall! Robots and magic and slapstick… oh my!

Contagiously upbeat and full of heart, Mario leads audiences through a romping explosion of energy and belly laughs, punctuated with moments of genuine emotion that will catch you by surprise. Not just a kids’ show, this is an all-ages theater experience—for adults, kids, families… everyone!

With appearances on Sesame Street, Universal Kids, and live on tour with David Blaine (who calls him “the best kids’ magician in the world!!”), Mario blends DIY robotics, classic vaudeville, and mind-blowing magic into an unforgettable performance.

The fun starts early with an arts & crafts workshop with our friends at CMEE starting at 3:30 pm. Pre-Show workshops are free for all KidFEST ticket holders.