We caught a great show at the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center on Sunday night: Justin Townes Earle and his band performed, with solo artist Tift Merritt as the opening act.
Jodi Giambrone, from the PAC, had sent me an email last Thursday asking if I wanted to take a friend and see Mr. Earle perform. I forwarded the email to my girlfriend, Retta, asking if she wanted to go. About an hour after I sent the email, Retta called me at work and asked if I’ve ever heard of Justin Townes Earle. I told her, “Kind of ... I know he is playing at the PAC on Sunday night.” She then asked me if I wanted to go see him.
“Did you get my email?” I asked her. “What email?” she replied. Turns out Retta’s friend, Alice Looney, also offered us tickets to the show because they had a scheduling conflict. In the end, we got to see another great show at the PAC and were able to take our friends Rich and Tracey as well.
One of the highlights of the evening was when Ms. Merritt decided to play the last song of her set totally acoustic. She unplugged her guitar and stepped to the front of the stage without a microphone and utilized the theater’s amazing sound quality. She sounded fantastic.
I would like to thank both Jodi and Alice for the tickets.
There are quite a few birthday wishes to go out this week. First one is for Skylar Arrasate, who turns the big 1-5 on Friday, November 16. (The reason I know this is because I’m friends with her dad, Steve, and we also share the same birthday.) Another person who shares our birthday is Press Arts and Residence editor, Dawn Watson.
On Saturday, November 17, Ella Romanoski, my favorite little redhead who moved to Ireland, turns 3 years old. On Sunday, November 18, the Bun and Burger’s own Claude Zarowin turns another year older. And last but not least, my favorite Town Clerk, Sundy Schermeyer, celebrates her birthday on Monday, November 19. Happy birthday to all of my fellow Scorpios!
Speaking of birthdays, I would like to congratulate my friend Joe Grady and his wife, Joan, on becoming grandparents this past weekend. At 11:16 p.m. on Sunday, November 11, their daughter, Devin Grady, gave birth to a beautiful 8-pound baby girl named Brynn. Both Devin and Brynn are doing well and so is new dad Bryan. Welcome, Brynn!
A big thank you goes out to many people in our area, including the folks over at Goldberg’s Deli and members of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Westhampton, who collected and donated many items to the victims of Superstorm Sandy. Joyce, from Goldberg’s, said she couldn’t believe how much people donated to help the storm’s victims. Our local Kiwanis Club members worked with the New York State Kiwanis’ Disaster Relief Program and were able to donate hundreds of pounds of nonperishable foods. Both groups thank the people of Westhampton who donated to the cause for their kindness and generosity.
The Beach United Methodist Church will be holding a Harvest Celebration Tea and Bazaar on Saturday, November 17, from 1 until 4 p.m., at the church located at 41 Mill Road in Westhampton Beach. There will be some holiday shopping, delicious refreshments and cookies for sale. There is a $10 fee and you are also asked to bring a clean, warm coat or some nonperishable food for their drives.
The Westhampton United Methodist Church, located at 116 Montauk Highway, will host its annual Fall Tea on Saturday, November 17, also from 1 until 4 p.m., in the church’s basement. There will be a charge of $5 to attend the luncheon, which will include sandwiches, tea cakes, tea and coffee. There will also be baked goods, gift baskets, Christmas items and a White Elephant table.
Finally, the High Gear Cycling Studio, located at 92 Old Riverhead Road in Westhampton Beach, will be holding a fundraiser at its studio this Sunday, November 18, starting at 9 a.m. The studio is raising money for Bideawee, which has a shelter in Westhampton and whose Manhattan headquarters sustained serious damage due to Superstorm Sandy. Thirty-five bikes are available; call 631-998-4800 to reserve one.
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