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Community News, July 25

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The latest ArtRemsenburg show, “Deeper Visions,” opened with a reception last Saturday and artists, from left, Katherine Liepe-Levinson, Amy Hess and Barbara Bilotta were on hand to talk about their work. The show will be open this Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11a.m. to 4 pm at the Remsenburg Academy,  130 South Country Road In Remsenburg. COURTESY ARTREMSENBURG

The latest ArtRemsenburg show, “Deeper Visions,” opened with a reception last Saturday and artists, from left, Katherine Liepe-Levinson, Amy Hess and Barbara Bilotta were on hand to talk about their work. The show will be open this Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11a.m. to 4 pm at the Remsenburg Academy, 130 South Country Road In Remsenburg. COURTESY ARTREMSENBURG

Assemblyman Fred Thiele, center, was honored at the Bridgehampton  Child Care and Recreational Center's Jazz Soul Celebration benefiton Saturday evening on the grounds of the center in Bridgehampton.    KYRIL BROMLEY

Assemblyman Fred Thiele, center, was honored at the Bridgehampton Child Care and Recreational Center's Jazz Soul Celebration benefiton Saturday evening on the grounds of the center in Bridgehampton. KYRIL BROMLEY

Magdalonie Paris and Bonnie Cannon at the Bridgehampton  Child Care and Recreational Center's Jazz Soul Celebration benefit on Saturday evening on the grounds of the center in Bridgehampton.    KYRIL BROMLEY

Magdalonie Paris and Bonnie Cannon at the Bridgehampton Child Care and Recreational Center's Jazz Soul Celebration benefit on Saturday evening on the grounds of the center in Bridgehampton. KYRIL BROMLEY

Assemblyman Fred Thiele, center, was honored at the Bridgehampton Child Care and Recreational Center's Jazz Soul Celebration benefit on Saturday evening on the grounds of the center in Bridgehampton.    KYRIL BROMLEY

Assemblyman Fred Thiele, center, was honored at the Bridgehampton Child Care and Recreational Center's Jazz Soul Celebration benefit on Saturday evening on the grounds of the center in Bridgehampton. KYRIL BROMLEY

Fidelia Dottin, Esther, Nicole, and Florence Rolston at the Bridgehampton Child Care and Recreational Center's Jazz Soul Celebration benefit on Saturday evening on the grounds of the center in Bridgehampton.    KYRIL BROMLEY

Fidelia Dottin, Esther, Nicole, and Florence Rolston at the Bridgehampton Child Care and Recreational Center's Jazz Soul Celebration benefit on Saturday evening on the grounds of the center in Bridgehampton. KYRIL BROMLEY

Amagansett Firehouse was, as always, both the Start Line and the Finish Line for this year's Wounded Warrior Project

Amagansett Firehouse was, as always, both the Start Line and the Finish Line for this year's Wounded Warrior Project "Soldier Ride Hamptons". Over 125 bike riders registered to support the valuable efforts of WWP. The Ride began at 9 a.m. after a breakfast at The American Legion Post in Amagansett and speeches by Stephen Talkhouse's Peter Honerkamp and others. The "hero's lap" route wound through East Hampton Village, to Sag Harbor and back. RICHARD LEWIN

Amagansett Firehouse was, as always, both the Start Line and the Finish Line for this year's Wounded Warrior Project

Amagansett Firehouse was, as always, both the Start Line and the Finish Line for this year's Wounded Warrior Project "Soldier Ride Hamptons". Over 125 bike riders registered to support the valuable efforts of WWP. The Ride began at 9 a.m. after a breakfast at The American Legion Post in Amagansett and speeches by Stephen Talkhouse's Peter Honerkamp and others. The "hero's lap" route wound through East Hampton Village, to Sag Harbor and back. RICHARD LEWIN

Amagansett Firehouse was, as always, both the Start Line and the Finish Line for this year's Wounded Warrior Project

Amagansett Firehouse was, as always, both the Start Line and the Finish Line for this year's Wounded Warrior Project "Soldier Ride Hamptons". Over 125 bike riders registered to support the valuable efforts of WWP. The Ride began at 9 a.m. after a breakfast at The American Legion Post in Amagansett and speeches by Stephen Talkhouse's Peter Honerkamp and others. The "hero's lap" route wound through East Hampton Village, to Sag Harbor and back. RICHARD LEWIN

Billy Porter performs at “Love Always Wins,” Guild Hall's grand theater reopening on July 13. JESSICA DALENE PHOTOGRAPHY

Billy Porter performs at “Love Always Wins,” Guild Hall's grand theater reopening on July 13. JESSICA DALENE PHOTOGRAPHY

T.J. Bartoldus and Jerett Benjamin at “Love Always Wins,” Guild Hall's grand theater reopening on July 13. JESSICA DALENE PHOTOGRAPHY

T.J. Bartoldus and Jerett Benjamin at “Love Always Wins,” Guild Hall's grand theater reopening on July 13. JESSICA DALENE PHOTOGRAPHY

Andrea Grover and Dr. Georgette Grier-Key at “Love Always Wins,” Guild Hall's grand theater reopening on July 13. JESSICA DALENE PHOTOGRAPHY

Andrea Grover and Dr. Georgette Grier-Key at “Love Always Wins,” Guild Hall's grand theater reopening on July 13. JESSICA DALENE PHOTOGRAPHY

Billy Porter, Jane Krakowski, and David Rockwell at “Love Always Wins,” Guild Hall's grand theater reopening on July 13. JESSICA DALENE PHOTOGRAPHY

Billy Porter, Jane Krakowski, and David Rockwell at “Love Always Wins,” Guild Hall's grand theater reopening on July 13. JESSICA DALENE PHOTOGRAPHY

The Hampton Lifeguard Association honored local water people and unsung heroes of the sea at its second annual

The Hampton Lifeguard Association honored local water people and unsung heroes of the sea at its second annual "Cheers to Waterproofing" event held at the Amagansett Life Saving Station on Saturday evening. Accepting the award for Dominic Kulik are Dante Kulik, Regina Scully and John Ryan Sr. KYRIL BROMLEY

The Hampton Lifeguard Association honored local water people and unsung heroes of the sea at its second annual

The Hampton Lifeguard Association honored local water people and unsung heroes of the sea at its second annual "Cheers to Waterproofing" event held at the Amagansett Life Saving Station on Saturday evening. Pictured are John Ryan Jr, Tom Casse and T.J. Calabrese. KYRIL BROMLEY

The Hampton Lifeguard Association honored local water people and unsung heroes of the sea at its second annual

The Hampton Lifeguard Association honored local water people and unsung heroes of the sea at its second annual "Cheers to Waterproofing" event held at the Amagansett Life Saving Station on Saturday evening. Pictured are T.J. Calabrese, Tom Field and John Ryan Jr. KYRIL BROMLEY

Anne Erni and Lana Harber at the LongHouse Reserve  of donated works of 60 acclaimed contemporary artists on July 13, live in the gallery-style setting of the Pavilion. The Benefit Preview Party  titled

Anne Erni and Lana Harber at the LongHouse Reserve of donated works of 60 acclaimed contemporary artists on July 13, live in the gallery-style setting of the Pavilion. The Benefit Preview Party titled "Imagination Vernissage," was held on Saturday. RICHARD LEWIN.

Alek and Julia Beynenson at the LongHouse Reserve  of donated works of 60 acclaimed contemporary artists on July 13, live in the gallery-style setting of the Pavilion. The Benefit Preview Party  titled

Alek and Julia Beynenson at the LongHouse Reserve of donated works of 60 acclaimed contemporary artists on July 13, live in the gallery-style setting of the Pavilion. The Benefit Preview Party titled "Imagination Vernissage," was held on Saturday. RICHARD LEWIN.

Steve Miller at the LongHouse Reserve  of donated works of 60 acclaimed contemporary artists on July 13, live in the gallery-style setting of the Pavilion. The Benefit Preview Party  titled

Steve Miller at the LongHouse Reserve of donated works of 60 acclaimed contemporary artists on July 13, live in the gallery-style setting of the Pavilion. The Benefit Preview Party titled "Imagination Vernissage," was held on Saturday. RICHARD LEWIN.

Peter Barraud of North Fork Brewing Company in Riverhead, Rory McEvoy of Kidd Squid Brewing Company in Sag Harbor and Rob Raffa of übergeek Brewing Company in Riverhead at the Express Magazine's

Peter Barraud of North Fork Brewing Company in Riverhead, Rory McEvoy of Kidd Squid Brewing Company in Sag Harbor and Rob Raffa of übergeek Brewing Company in Riverhead at the Express Magazine's "Sips of Summer" Next Generation of Craft Beer event at Kidd Squid Brewing in Sag Harbor on July 18.

Stefan Rybak, Lauren Stone, Robert Falk and Harry Wareing of Long Island Radio Broadcasting and WEHM at the Express Magazine's

Stefan Rybak, Lauren Stone, Robert Falk and Harry Wareing of Long Island Radio Broadcasting and WEHM at the Express Magazine's "Sips of Summer" Next Generation of Craft Beer event at Kidd Squid Brewing in Sag Harbor on July 18. KYRIL BROMLEY

The crowd at the Express Magazine's

The crowd at the Express Magazine's "Sips of Summer" Next Generation of Craft Beer event at Kidd Squid Brewing in Sag Harbor on July 18. KYRIL BROMLEY

Sam Giordano and Jenna Miller at the 2024 Hetrick-Martin Institutes School’s Out benefit on Saturday evening in Water Mill. The event, hosted by Emmy Award-winning talk show host Tamron Hall, broke the organization’s previous record from last year by over $100,000, raising more than $760,000.  The Hetrick-Martin Institute is the nation’s oldest LGBTQIA+ youth organization serving queer and trans youth.  TRISTAN DYER

Sam Giordano and Jenna Miller at the 2024 Hetrick-Martin Institutes School’s Out benefit on Saturday evening in Water Mill. The event, hosted by Emmy Award-winning talk show host Tamron Hall, broke the organization’s previous record from last year by over $100,000, raising more than $760,000. The Hetrick-Martin Institute is the nation’s oldest LGBTQIA+ youth organization serving queer and trans youth. TRISTAN DYER

Leo Paige, Thomas Isen and Max Wolfson at the 2024 Hetrick-Martin Institutes School’s Out benefit on Saturday evening in Water Mill. The event, hosted by Emmy Award-winning talk show host Tamron Hall, broke the organization’s previous record from last year by over $100,000, raising more than $760,000.  The Hetrick-Martin Institute is the nation’s oldest LGBTQIA+ youth organization serving queer and trans youth.  TRISTAN DYER

Leo Paige, Thomas Isen and Max Wolfson at the 2024 Hetrick-Martin Institutes School’s Out benefit on Saturday evening in Water Mill. The event, hosted by Emmy Award-winning talk show host Tamron Hall, broke the organization’s previous record from last year by over $100,000, raising more than $760,000. The Hetrick-Martin Institute is the nation’s oldest LGBTQIA+ youth organization serving queer and trans youth. TRISTAN DYER

Brad Comisar and Greg Holt

Brad Comisar and Greg Holt

Sam Giordano and Jenna Miller at the 2024 Hetrick-Martin Institutes School’s Out benefit on Saturday evening in Water Mill. The event, hosted by Emmy Award-winning talk show host Tamron Hall, broke the organization’s previous record from last year by over $100,000, raising more than $760,000. The Hetrick-Martin Institute is the nation’s oldest LGBTQIA+ youth organization serving queer and trans youth.  TRISTAN DYER

Sam Giordano and Jenna Miller at the 2024 Hetrick-Martin Institutes School’s Out benefit on Saturday evening in Water Mill. The event, hosted by Emmy Award-winning talk show host Tamron Hall, broke the organization’s previous record from last year by over $100,000, raising more than $760,000. The Hetrick-Martin Institute is the nation’s oldest LGBTQIA+ youth organization serving queer and trans youth. TRISTAN DYER

Leo Paige, Thomas Isen and Max Wolfson at the 2024 Hetrick-Martin Institutes School’s Out benefit on Saturday evening in Water Mill. The event, hosted by Emmy Award-winning talk show host Tamron Hall, broke the organization’s previous record from last year by over $100,000, raising more than $760,000. The Hetrick-Martin Institute is the nation’s oldest LGBTQIA+ youth organization serving queer and trans youth.  TRISTAN DYER

Leo Paige, Thomas Isen and Max Wolfson at the 2024 Hetrick-Martin Institutes School’s Out benefit on Saturday evening in Water Mill. The event, hosted by Emmy Award-winning talk show host Tamron Hall, broke the organization’s previous record from last year by over $100,000, raising more than $760,000. The Hetrick-Martin Institute is the nation’s oldest LGBTQIA+ youth organization serving queer and trans youth. TRISTAN DYER

Brad Comisar and Greg Holt at the 2024 Hetrick-Martin Institutes School’s Out benefit on Saturday evening in Water Mill. The event, hosted by Emmy Award-winning talk show host Tamron Hall, broke the organization’s previous record from last year by over $100,000, raising more than $760,000. The Hetrick-Martin Institute is the nation’s oldest LGBTQIA+ youth organization serving queer and trans youth.  TRISTAN DYER

Brad Comisar and Greg Holt at the 2024 Hetrick-Martin Institutes School’s Out benefit on Saturday evening in Water Mill. The event, hosted by Emmy Award-winning talk show host Tamron Hall, broke the organization’s previous record from last year by over $100,000, raising more than $760,000. The Hetrick-Martin Institute is the nation’s oldest LGBTQIA+ youth organization serving queer and trans youth. TRISTAN DYER

The Wings Over Haiti Benefit was held at The East Hampton Airport honoring Donna Karan for her commitment of helping Haiti. There was a silent art auction to help raise money for the charity that Jonathan Nash Glynn founded following the devastating earthquake in 2010. Donna Karan addresses the crowd while Jonathan Nash Glynn stands beside her.  DOUG KUNTZ

The Wings Over Haiti Benefit was held at The East Hampton Airport honoring Donna Karan for her commitment of helping Haiti. There was a silent art auction to help raise money for the charity that Jonathan Nash Glynn founded following the devastating earthquake in 2010. Donna Karan addresses the crowd while Jonathan Nash Glynn stands beside her. DOUG KUNTZ

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