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The cast and crew of Bonac Theater’s production of “Anything Goes,” which was performed at East Hampton High School this weekend. Directed by Kathryn Schreck, “Anything Goes” starred East Hampton High School seniors Dakota Quakenbush and Kieran Conlon. COURTESY ANITA BOYER

The cast and crew of Bonac Theater’s production of “Anything Goes,” which was performed at East Hampton High School this weekend. Directed by Kathryn Schreck, “Anything Goes” starred East Hampton High School seniors Dakota Quakenbush and Kieran Conlon. COURTESY ANITA BOYER

Project Most hosted its annual

Project Most hosted its annual "Empty Bowls" benefit at American Legion Post 419 in Amagansett on Sunday. Local chefs served their own menu's best and most delicious soup to supporters and friends. Job Potter and Friends provided the musical entertainment. RICHARD LEWIN

Chefs Peter Ambrose, Joe Realmuto and Charles Query at Project Most's annual

Chefs Peter Ambrose, Joe Realmuto and Charles Query at Project Most's annual "Empty Bowls" benefit at American Legion Post 419 in Amagansett on Sunday. Local chefs served their own menu's best and most delicious soup to supporters and friends. Job Potter and Friends provided the musical entertainment. RICHARD LEWIN

Kate Mueth and Josh Gladstone at Project Most's annual

Kate Mueth and Josh Gladstone at Project Most's annual "Empty Bowls" benefit at American Legion Post 419 in Amagansett on Sunday. Local chefs served their own menu's best and most delicious soup to supporters and friends. Job Potter and Friends provided the musical entertainment. RICHARD LEWIN

The First Presbyterian Church of Southampton celebrated the installation of its new minister Reverend Paul Lent, fourth from left, at services on Sunday morning. With Rev. Lent are: Rev. Kathryn Jones-Calone; Rev. Michael F. Smith; Rev. Donald Adams, Moderator of Long Island Presbytery; Rev Lent; Carolyn Corwith; Joshua Borsack; Midge Fowler; Rev. Susan Case Cardone; Rev. Dr. Richard Reifsnyder and Rev. Charles M. Cary. DANA SHAW

The First Presbyterian Church of Southampton celebrated the installation of its new minister Reverend Paul Lent, fourth from left, at services on Sunday morning. With Rev. Lent are: Rev. Kathryn Jones-Calone; Rev. Michael F. Smith; Rev. Donald Adams, Moderator of Long Island Presbytery; Rev Lent; Carolyn Corwith; Joshua Borsack; Midge Fowler; Rev. Susan Case Cardone; Rev. Dr. Richard Reifsnyder and Rev. Charles M. Cary. DANA SHAW

The First Presbyterian Church of Southampton celebrated the installation of its new minister Reverend Paul Lent at services on Sunday morning. Rev. Lent with his family, daughter Helena, son, Daniel and wife, Christine. DANA SHAW

The First Presbyterian Church of Southampton celebrated the installation of its new minister Reverend Paul Lent at services on Sunday morning. Rev. Lent with his family, daughter Helena, son, Daniel and wife, Christine. DANA SHAW

The annual Free-throw Shooting Contest organized by the Knights of Columbus Joseph Slomski drew competitors from across the East End on Monday, February 26, at the Westhampton Beach Middle School. Prizes were awarded at each age level for boys and girls. The winners were, boys, William Marran (age 9), David Owens (10), Michael Heptig (11), Killian McCormack (12); girls, Greta Minnerop (11), Tierney Canty (12), and Hailey Heptig (13). COURTESY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FATHER SLOMSKI COUNCIL

The annual Free-throw Shooting Contest organized by the Knights of Columbus Joseph Slomski drew competitors from across the East End on Monday, February 26, at the Westhampton Beach Middle School. Prizes were awarded at each age level for boys and girls. The winners were, boys, William Marran (age 9), David Owens (10), Michael Heptig (11), Killian McCormack (12); girls, Greta Minnerop (11), Tierney Canty (12), and Hailey Heptig (13). COURTESY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FATHER SLOMSKI COUNCIL

Ava Rodo Harte, Michele Czwartacki and Melissa Hin at the opening reception of the Southampton Artists Association's annual winter show at the Southampton Cultural Center on Saturday afternoon. DANA SHAW

Ava Rodo Harte, Michele Czwartacki and Melissa Hin at the opening reception of the Southampton Artists Association's annual winter show at the Southampton Cultural Center on Saturday afternoon. DANA SHAW

Southampton Artists Association (SAA) Board members, Danielle Leef, president; Paul Dempsey, vice president and Pamela Morrison, treasurer, at the opening reception of the SAA's annual winter show at the Southampton Cultural Center on Saturday afternoon. DANA SHAW

Southampton Artists Association (SAA) Board members, Danielle Leef, president; Paul Dempsey, vice president and Pamela Morrison, treasurer, at the opening reception of the SAA's annual winter show at the Southampton Cultural Center on Saturday afternoon. DANA SHAW

Marilyn Adsitt and Georgiana Ioli at the opening reception of the Southampton Artists Association's annual winter show at the Southampton Cultural Center on Saturday afternoon. DANA SHAW

Marilyn Adsitt and Georgiana Ioli at the opening reception of the Southampton Artists Association's annual winter show at the Southampton Cultural Center on Saturday afternoon. DANA SHAW

Ellen Kingston and Raj Pattanam at the opening reception of the Southampton Artists Association's annual winter show at the Southampton Cultural Center on Saturday afternoon. DANA SHAW

Ellen Kingston and Raj Pattanam at the opening reception of the Southampton Artists Association's annual winter show at the Southampton Cultural Center on Saturday afternoon. DANA SHAW

Susan Zises at the opening reception of the “19th Annual Love & Passion Group Exhibition” on Saturday and at Ashawagh Hall. KYRIL BROMLEY

Susan Zises at the opening reception of the “19th Annual Love & Passion Group Exhibition” on Saturday and at Ashawagh Hall. KYRIL BROMLEY

Marilyn Stevenson at the opening reception of the “19th Annual Love & Passion Group Exhibition” on Saturday and at Ashawagh Hall. KYRIL BROMLEY

Marilyn Stevenson at the opening reception of the “19th Annual Love & Passion Group Exhibition” on Saturday and at Ashawagh Hall. KYRIL BROMLEY

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