OUR FABULOUS CHRISMUKKAH CAROL: A HOLIDAY REWRITE

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Tag: Performing Arts

Hamptons International Film Festival presents NOW SHOWING: Monos

Now Showing brings acclaimed first-run art house, independent, and world cinema films currently in theaters to the East End.

Monos, Alejandro Landes’ awe-inspiring third feature, is a breathtaking survivalist saga set on a remote mountain in Latin America. The film tracks a young group of soldiers and rebels — bearing names like Rambo, Smurf, Bigfoot, Wolf and Boom-Boom — who keep watch over an American hostage, Doctora (Julianne Nicholson).

The teenage commandos perform military training exercises by day and indulge in youthful hedonism by night, an unconventional family bound together under a shadowy force known only as The Organization. After an ambush drives the squadron into the jungle, both the mission and the intricate bonds between the group begin to disintegrate. Order descends into chaos and within MONOS the strong begin to prey on the weak in this vivid, cautionary fever- dream.

With a rapturous score by Mica Levi (only her third, after UNDER THE SKIN and JACKIE), director Alejandro Landes examines the chaos and absurdity of war from the unique perspective of adolescence, recalling LORD OF THE FLIES and BEAU TRAVAIL in a way that feels wholly original. Landes brings together a diverse young cast of both seasoned professionals (including Hannah Montana’s Moisés Arias) and untrained neophytes and thrusts them into an unforgiving, irrational and often surreal environment where anything can happen — even peace.

Art Criticism: The Next Generation

With Tiffany Bradley; Belinda Becker, DJ, dancer, and actor; and Dr. Tyesha Maddox, Assistant Professor, African and African-American Studies at Fordham University.

A new generation of commentators are remaking art criticism in their image. This program will screen four short films and one work-in-progress, showcasing arts experiences from Native American, Afro-Brazilian, African-American, and Caribbean-American communities. A panel discussion will follow with Millennial curators and journalists responding to the changing understanding of cultural heritage. Shorts include Digital Natives: Plains Indians at The Met, Free Blacks: DanceAfrica at BAM, #MovementIsRising: Museum of Impact, Millennial Realness: 2019 Whitney Biennial and Carnival Queens.

Witness Theater: The Film

Presented by Selfhelp Community Services, UJA-Federation, & Jewish Center of the Hamptons
Welcome by Patti Kenner, Introduction by Stuart C. Kaplan
Q&A and Light Refreshments to follow

Very rarely does a documentary film come along that transforms the lives of the audience and generations to follow. Acclaimed filmmaker Oren Rudavsky reveals what happens when students confront the unspeakable horrors of the Holocaust face-to-face with actual survivors – the last generation of survivors. Sacred personal stories, never before told, and until now too painful to share, are bestowed on the young as a precious gift, ensuring that a new generation will be able to bear witness and never forget. This moving documentary, currently shown at film festivals across the country, is about the power of connection, friendship, and love between generations. It is also about healing, to the extent possible, in the context of the most brutal genocide in human history.

For more information, contact Gwen Rodriguez at 212-971-7764

71st Annual Artists & Writers Charity Softball Game

As advocates of the artistic spirit, Guild Hall is excited to be partnering with the historic Artists & Writers organization this year to promote a truly original softball game. It can get wild and wooly and it’s always fun and creative.

The Artists & Writers Charity Softball Game traces its origins to a pick-up softball game, organized in 1948 by a group of artists that included Willem de Kooning, Franz Kline, Philip Pavia, and Jackson Pollock. We are proud to say that we have works by each of these artists in the Guild Hall permanent collection. For the last 39 years, community leader and artist Leif Hope has stewarded the game and brought together nationally known celebrities and figureheads such as Alec Baldwin, Bill Clinton, Yogi Berra, Christie Brinkley, Joe Torre, and others.

The 2019 game will be held on August 17 at East Hampton’s Herrick Park, with the first pitch set for 3pm. Funds raised at this event will support vital charities on the East End including The Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center, Phoenix House Academy, The Retreat, East End Hospice, and Guild Hall.

Bring the whole family to the park and cheer on the players!

New players participating this year, including guitarist and musical legend GE Smith; his wife, producer Taylor Barton; NYC Ballet executive director Jon Stafford and multi-media artist Clifford Ross. That foursome will be taking the field for the Artists side, along with fellow Artist-newcomers model, photographer and skincare entrepreneur Rebecca Underdown; musician and photographer Chloe Gifkins; and model and influencer Sean O’Donnell, who has over one million followers on Instagram. Also new to the Artists side is acclaimed photographer Delfina Blacquier, who happens to be married to polo master Nacho Figueras.

The Writers, meanwhile, are expected to have a host of new players as well. Those include broadcaster and hockey legend Ron Duguay; ABC weatherman and new WLNG owner Bill Evans; CBS correspondent and Inside Edition weekend anchor Diane McInerney; screenwriter Daniel Pulick; Emmy award-winning filmmaker Rob Levi; stand-up comedian, actor and podcaster Remy Kassimir; parenting expert Erika Katz and financial writer Stone Abramson.

The Writers will be led by The New Yorker writer Ken Auletta and sportswriter/novelist Mike Lupica. Among the team’s many returnees are screenwriters Bill Collage and Alec Sokolow; copywriter Brett Shevak; Fox News correspondent Rick Leventhal; strength and conditioning expert Jay Cardiello; rap artist Lance Romance; surf reporter Tom LaGrassa; sports news reporter/producer Ann Liguori; explorer Richard Weise; biographer and media legend Walter Issacson and last year’s Most Valuable Player essayist, musician and illustrator Andy Friedman.

The Artists roster is being managed by Leif Hope and architect Ronnette Riley. The Artist returnees include street artist Zak Meers, landscape architect Ed Hollander, CharityBuzz founder Peter Borish, urban planner/designer Joe Sopiak, CBS News anchor Chris Wragge, film and video producer Stu Sleppin, graphic designer Walter Bernard, agent and entrepreneur Robert Tuchman as well as musicians Brian Pfund, Eddie McCarthy and Ron Noy.

To make a donation or sponsor the event please contact Kristen Curcie at 631-324-0806 x20 or
kcurcie@guildhall.org

How to be a Badass: Starring Alan Alda and Laura Brown

*Live and being recorded for the Clear+Vivid podcast*

Join Alan Alda and Laura Brown for a delightful and fresh perspective on how to embrace your inner badass – with style and meaning. 

Their conversation will touch on important questions like, what exactly does it mean to be a “badass”? Is it attitude, behavior, an inspirational presence, or what? Is the world better for it?
And what is style? How do we use it to communicate who we are? 
Looking under the surface is In Style.

Clear+Vivid® is a series of Alan Alda’s spirited conversations with people who know how hard it is, and yet how good it feels, to really connect with other people – whether it’s one person, an audience or a whole country.

You’ll know many of the people in these conversations – they are luminaries in our culture. Some you may not know. But what links them all is their powerful ability to relate and communicate. With his unique blend of humor and insight, Alda explores the ways we can connect better with one another in every area of our lives. Something we need now more than ever.

Laura Brown is the Editor in Chief of InStyle, one of the world’s most successful fashion media brands. Appointed in August of 2016, she is responsible for InStyle’s voice, content, strategy and brand extensions. Helming a brand that reaches 30-plus million women, Brown oversees the core magazine, digital across all platforms and 13 international editions. In addition, she leads development of the ‘InStyle Badass Women’ platform and live events such as the annual InStyle Awards and the Golden Globes party.

** This live recording with Alan and Laura will be included in Season 5 of Clear+Vivid® and will be available in late September 2019 **

The Strangeness of Men & Women

A Play Based on a True Story by Eden Collinsworth
Starring Blythe Danner, Peter Eyre, Paul Hecht, and Erin Neufer.
Directed by Eden Collinsworth

The Strangeness of Men and Women is based on the true story of one of the more remarkably bizarre divorce cases, certainly one of the most entertaining.  Though the case takes place in 1920’s in London, it pits the male establishment against a new, very different generation of women and addresses the provocative issues between the sexes today.  “The only difference between men and women is everything,” or so it has been said. Come and make up your own mind. 

JDT Lab: The Tragedie of King John Falstaff by Michael C. O’Day

Defeated by the forces of Henry IV, the fearsome Welsh sorcerer seeks his revenge by magically shunting England into a terrifying alternate timeline.  In this parallel-universe version of Shakespeare’s Henriad, Prince Hal is reduced to a mere footnote, and it’s Sir John Falstaff – fat, drunken, boastful, cowardly, irrepressible Falstaff – who becomes king of England.  Can the Lord of Misrule overcome his innumerable vices to lead his nation, and put things back to rights?  And if he can’t – or won’t – then is there anybody who can?

Yung Jake: cartoons – Closing Party

ILLROOTS PRESENTS

YUNG JAKE
cartoons: April 20 – May 27, 2019

with performances by
TISAKOREAN
BOUBA SAVAGE
WORKING ON DYING
BBY KODIE
+ SPECIAL GUESTS

Saturday May 25, 8:30-10:30pm

Guild Hall, 158 Main Street, East Hampton, NY 11937

RSVP FOR ENTRY
yungjake@nadinejohnson.com

After Party at The CLUBHOUSE
174 Daniels Hole Rd. East Hampton, NY

Julian Schnabel’s At Eternity’s Gate with special guest, director Julian Schnabel

With an introduction by director Julian Schnabel.

During a self-imposed exile in Arles and Auvers-Sur-Oise, France, Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh develops his unique, colorful style of painting. While grappling with religion, mental illness and a tumultuous friendship with French artist Paul Gauguin, van Gogh begins to focus on his relationship with eternity rather than the pain his art causes him in the present.

GUITAR MASTERS: The Allman Betts Band with special guest JD Simo

Guild Hall welcomes the return of the second annual Guitar Masters festival, celebrating the artistry of the guitar with the world’s finest talents.

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Allman Brothers Band! After successful touring as The Devon Allman Project with special guest Duane Betts, the sons of Gregg Allman and Dickey Betts join forces and launch The Allman Betts Band with a worldwide tour that features new music, songs from their solo projects and classic Allman Brothers and Gregg Allman tunes. The new ABB includes Devon Allman, Duane Betts, Berry Oakley Jr. (son of original ABB bassist Berry Oakley), Johnny Stachela (slide guitar) and Devon Allman Project percussionists R. Scott Bryan and John Lum.

Artists performing at this show are the core members of The Allman Betts Band. While some shows on this tour may feature special guests, this is entirely at the discretion at the band and not guaranteed on this date. Please purchase your tickets accordingly.