Hamptons Happenings

Halloween in the Hamptons 2013

I love the Hamptons in October, the trees are changing colors, the traffic slows down, the beautiful fall colors of the flowers and vegetables,Homecoming for most High Schools, the Hamptons Film Festival takes place during Columbus Day weekend, apple picking, pumpkin picking, but the best part about October in the Hamptons has to be Halloween

Pierson 2013 Home-coming 9th grade class

I love trick-o-treating in East Hampton because many of the homes are decorated and the inner child has emerged from many of these adults. I love to see so many children all dressed up and the joy that you see on their face as you open the door with a bowl full of candy. I do feel for those who have no candy and hide in their homes afraid to answer the doors because children can be merciless when you hold out on the Candy on Halloween…DO NOT RUN OUT OF CANDY…Apples and Raisins are not a winner with kids… I would actually recommend buying bulk candy so that you won’t run out of anything. Kids can get cranky when you don’t give them candy….especially at Halloween!

368_1059370758986_4799_n — Allura elementary school

Children from everywhere come out to celebrate Halloween in the Hamptons, and that is because we love to make the children happy. Families go all out with decorations, many of the businesses and homeowners spend a tremendous amount of money on candy because it is possible to have over 200 kids knocking on the door saying those words TREAT-O-TRICK. Lets take a sneak peak at what’s happening this Halloween in the Hamptons.My children have spent Halloween in the Hamptons for the last 12 years and it really has been the best part of their childhood.

The Haunted Path and Rec Night…Friday, October 25th @ SYS 1370 A Majors Path, Southampton 7-10pm (6th grade & up!) $2 transportation available from most locations, snacks & hero slices for sale…$5 admission…call 702-2432 for more info.

Trunk or Treat, Saturday October 26..all Ages 1-3pm Come walk the Haunted Path, enjoy Arts & Crafts & Carmel Apple Making! Call Southampton Youth Bureau for more information 287-1511

Masquerade Party…Saturday, October 19th 6-9pm $30 @ B’Smiths Restaurant on the Wharf, Sag Harbor...dress code: Black or White with Mask Judging, Mask Making…proceeds to benefit the New Youth Resource Center of Sag Harbor..for more information contact Debbie Skinner @ 909-7814

VOODOO (Field Of Horrors) Haunted House Friday, October 11, 2013 – Sunday, October 27, 2013

PATTY’S BERRIES & BUNCHES

410 Sound Ave Mattituck, NY 11952

VOODOO (Field of Horrors) Haunted House, a Dark Mansion & Entertainment Oh LLC Production – NOBODY IS SAFE!!!!! Friday through Sunday SHOWS: Fridays: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm (PG13) Saturdays: 2:00 pm to 5 pm (Family Show) – 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm (PG13) Sundays: 12:00 pm to 4 pm (Family Show) October 11, 12 & 13 October 18, 19 & 20 October 25, 26 & 27 $20 Adults $10 Children CASH ONLY Portion of the proceeds will help fight Breast Cancer

Pumpkin Decorating Workshop

Saturday, October 26, 2013… Guild Hall?158 Main Street?East Hampton

11:00 am to 12:00 pm… $12/$10 members per child

Join us to decorate a pumpkin just in time for Halloween! For kids ages 6 and up. Pumpkins included. No carving. Register online at GuildHall.org or at Box Office; theatermania.com; or 1.866.811.4111.

Annual Halloween Storytime & Parade At The Hampton Library (FREE),

Bridgehampton 2478 Main Street

Saturday, October 26, 2013

For children with their families. Following story time – don’t miss the fun! We have a wonderful time each year, trick-or-treating on Main Street in costume.

Little Lucy’s Halloween Pet Parade!, Saturday, October 26, 2013…1:00 pm

Meet at Little Lucy’s on Jobs Lane at 1:00pm sharp for judges viewing. Parading up Jobs lane and onto Main street, then back to Little Lucy’s with a party to follow! Entertainment by Beau Hulse from L.A. Woman, Raffle Prizes from Local merchants, Award Gifts and Treats from Little Lucy’s, plus, adorable ‘adoptable’ dogs from the SH Animal Shelter. 100 % of all profits for the day will benefit the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation.- Do call if rainy, could then be postponed

HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY

Thu, Oct 31, 2013 ?4:00 PM-5:30 PM

Rogers Memorial Library

91 Coopers Farm Rd, Southampton

Play Halloween themed games while listening to creepy music. There will be a spooktacular prize for the best costume, so get creative! For those in grades 6-12. To register online, use program code RMT257.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Laurie Ridgway

[email protected]* 631 283-0774

ANNUAL HALLOWEEN BASH

Fri, Oct 25, 2013?4:00 PM-6:00 PM

Children’s Museum of the East End, 376 Bridgehampton Turn Pike

Bridgehampton

It’s the Halloween party that’s not tooo scary! At CMEE, Children will enjoy Halloween games and leap and jump to their hearts content in in outdoor “pumpkin patch” bounce house. They can trick or treat for healthy snacks while dressed in costume. Prizes are awarded for best costumes. Activities also include building a mummy action figure, creating clothespin bats, and decorating monstrous cupcakes. Ideal for children aged 6 and under, CMEE’s Halloween Bash offers plenty of fun for older goblins too! We traditionally sell out so sign up early! Free to Members/ $23 for Non-members**6315378250

http://www.cmee.org

ZOMBIE DANCE PARTY

This event requires registration, see below

Fri, Oct 25, 2013?7:00 PM-8:30 PM

Lodge at Squiretown Park, 62 Red Creek Road, Hampton Bays

Join A&G Dance Company and learn a cool zombie dance to show off at the next Halloween party!. Dress the part for extra fun. Family friendly, for all ages.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Eileen Langsdorf

[email protected]**631-728-8585

Price: 10

STAGES 19TH ANNUAL FRANKENSTEIN FOLLIES

Fri, Oct 25, 2013 7:30 PM. Sat, Oct 26, 2013 7:30 PM, Sun, Oct 27^th 2013

Frankenstein Follies The Ghoulishly Fun Musical Revue Stages’ 19th Annual Halloween Bash This Year on Halloween Weekend! Stages, A Children’s Theatre Workshop, Inc. is throwing the Halloween Bash you and your children won’t want to miss! The main event is Frankenstein Follies, a Halloween-themed musical review directed and choreographed by Helene Leonard. Frankenstein Follies features all your favorite monsters and ghouls with a cast of thirty-nine local young performers. There will be Halloween fun for young and old, including face painting, a “tattoo” parlor, a crazy fortune teller and a terrifyingly tasty treat bar for the scary sweet tooth in us all. Call the Bay Street Theatre box office at (631) 725-9500. For more information call Stages at (631) 329-1420..Price $15

Family Sleepovers: Halloween Spooktacular

Friday, October 11; 6:00pm to 7:00am

Bats, porcupines, a sloth – oh my! You might want to take along a flashlight for a rare glimpse into the nighttime habits of three new animals in the brand-new Creatures of the Night exhibit. Buoys and ghouls are invited to dress in Halloween costumes and bunk down for an exciting night of creepy crawly craft time, a haunting movie presentation of Monster House, and some monster mash dancing!

Sleepover includes Aquarium admission, dinner, continental breakfast, a movie, craft, animal interaction, and waking up next to one of our exhibits!

Price: $64.95 (Aquarium Members: $49.95)

Children 2 & Under: FREE

Reservations required – call 631.208.9200, ext. H2O (426).October 11; 6:00pm to 7:00am

EAST END HALLOWEEN PARADES

There are several local parades that occur in most towns in the East End, I do not have the accurate dates and times for these parades, the dates listed are based on previous data from past years. Please come back next week for an update to this article.

Sat, Oct 26, 2013**Sun, Oct 27, 2013

Westhampton To Montauk

Halloween Walk-About:

Hampton Bays on Saturday, October 26, at 10 a.m. Stop at any merchants who display a Mark Sinclair Foundation pumpkin in their window. 728-6784

East Quogue Halloween Parade:

The East Quogue Chamber of Commerce and the East Quogue PTA will hold its annual “Halloween Parade and Pumpkin Carving Contest” on Saturday, October 26, at 5:30 p.m., starting at the East Quogue Firehouse and proceeding to the Village Green.

Southampton Rag-A-Muffin Parade: The 22nd Annual Southampton Chamber of Commerce Ragamuffin Parade & Pumpkin trail will start on Sunday, October 27, at 12:30 p.m., beginning at Agawam Park for free photos by Southampton Village Photo and Graphics on “props” provided by Pumpkintown at Hank’s Farm. The Parade will start at 1PM at Agawam Park then proceed through the streets of Southampton Village (Windmill La., Nugent St., Main St., and Jobs La.) Parade followed by a trick-or-treat “Pumpkin Trail.” Local merchants will distribute special treats to children in costume ages 9 and under. Participating merchants will be designated by a paper pumpkin in their window. 283-0402 | southamptonchamber.com.

Sag Harbor Rag-A-Muffin Parade: Dress up in your spookiest or cutest costume and participate in the Sag Harbor Chamber of Commerce’s annual “Sag Harbor Rag-A-Muffin Parade” on Sunday, October 27, from 1 to 3 p.m. Meet in the parking lot behind the Laundry and parade down Main Street to the Whaling Museum. On Thursday, October 31^st @ 3pm the Pumpkin Trail will attract hundreds of Trick-o-treaters from everywhere down Main Street in Sag Harbor…

Sagaponack Common School: will host its “Haunting Sagaponack and Parade” on Thursday, October 31, at 9 a.m. Costumed children will parade from the school, trick-or-treating at several homes and businesses along the way to the post office,

Amagansett School PTA: will host this year’s “Amagansett Halloween Parade” on Thursday, October 31, at 4 p.m., starting at the Amagansett School and proceeding west down Main Street through the hamlet. 267-3572.

Montauk School PTA: will host its annual “Halloween Parade,” for children in prekindergarten through sixth grade, on Thursday, October 31, at 4 p.m., starting at the Montauk Corner Store and proceeding to St. Therese of Lisieux Church.

Southampton Publick House: 2013 Halloween Costume Party..Thursday, October 31st**10pm-Until….$10 at the door Happy Hour 10pm-Midnigt

Best Costume awarded at Midnight…1^st Prize: $500**2^nd Prize: $250**3^rd Prize: $100*DJ Dory spinning all night long…

Be Safe and Happy Halloween!

*Note: Click on costumes to buy

News Around Town

Greetings Hamptons Mouthpiece Readers….so what’s the NEWS AROUND TOWN this week in the Hamptons…

What do Whites’s Pharmacy in East Hampton and City Chemist in Brooklyn Heights, NY, have in common? They are now both owned by the same person. Seems like City Chemist and White’s Pharmacy have merged, I am happy they will not be changing the name at the East Hampton location or the Pharmacist Vincent Alibrandi. White’s Pharmacy will be redesigned and I am told they would like to bring the Brooklyn vibe to the East Hampton location. I liked the set-up at the Montague Street location and I am excited to see what new changes will be made in East Hampton. I am told these changes should be completed by May 2014, just in time for the very busy summer crowd. The question is which products will they now carry, I do hope they continue to carry Bare Escentuals:

Michael Wudyka of Enclave Inn and East Hampton Studio has apparently had his fill with the Hamptons…All but 1 of the Enclave Inn locations in the Hamptons were sold last year and this year the last remaining location in Bridgehampton was sold to Donna Karan’s daughter Gabby Karan De Felice’s who owns Sag Harbor and Southampton restaurant Tutto Il Giorno..Hmm Will she be turning the inn into another Tutto Il Giorno location? Mr Wudyka in addition has sold the East Hampton Studio in Wainscott and his home…So what’s next for Mr. Wudyka, when I spoke to him last week he was enjoying some funtime at the Emmy’s in Los Angeles. Good Luck Michael, hope to see you in the Hamptons soon.

DANCING? Where is there a place to go dancing on a Saturday night in the Hamptons in the Fall and Winter months…Old Stove Pub in Sagaponack is opening up its restaurant space after 1030pm for dancing…and get this ladies pay $10 at the door and drinks are on the house until midnight…Fellows this is where the ladies will be, but make sure you bring those dancing shoes because women love a man that can dance. In addition on the weekends Old Stove offers a 2 for 1 at the bar…call them for more information.

The Sag Harbor Music Festival is this weekend in the Hamptons 9/28….Looking forward to hearing some really great music from some amazing musicians…As Always Sag Harbor is always happening…Along with the Music Festival, come out on Saturday Morning to support Pierson HS for their annual Home-coming, always so much fun, I am looking forward to seeing the floats parade down Main Street to Mashashimuet Park – Sag Harbor…then immediately following are a series of varsity games by the Field Hockey Team, JV Girls Tennis and the Girls and Boys varsity soccer teams all being played at the Park.

September Fest in Southampton kicks off this weekend…9/27-9/29

San Gennero Festival :October 5th and 6th in the heart of Hampton Bays on Good Ground Road. There will be great food, entertainment, fireworks, carnival rides and games, signings, parade, raffle chances to win a Fiat and so much more! Proceeds for this event go to local charities, specifically the San Gennaro Feast of the Hamptons Scholarship fund, Maureen’s Haven and Coalition for Women’s Cancers at Southampton Hospital.

Artist Dinner every Thursday night at Madison & Main this Fall…Pre-fixed dinner $25 and $5 wine…Music later Sag Harbor, Main Street

Barristers in Southampton will be closing their doors this weekend 9/28-9/29 after 35 years of business. I love their Burgers, the BEST in the Hamptons. They will be missed…The building is for sale with a price tag of $4.1 million, which includes the business and two second-floor apartments.

The Hamptons Film Festival is coming up…stay tuned for my Hamptons Mouthpiece Must See movies to see at the Festival this year. Check back next week for more news around the Hamptons….

check out the new Hamptons Business Guide…list your business $100 for an annual listing.

A nice Lobster dinner that won’t break the bank…

Greetings Hamptons Mouthpiece readers…last week I visited the Seasons of Southampton located on Prospect Street in Southampton, NY for their Thursday evening ClamBake. If you are looking for A nice Lobster dinner that won’t break the bank, then consider The clambake is on Thursday’s only and you have a choice of selecting the following:

Buffet clambake for $34.95 which includes all you can eat + lobster and raw bar
Raw bar only
Lobster*baked potato*corn on the cob $20

I decided to try everything so that I could share my experience with all of you. I started with the raw bar that included clams*shrimp*oysters.

The Clambake consisted of Baked Chicken, Grilled Vegetables, sausage & peppers, corn on the cob, potato wedges

Grilled Vegetables….

For me, I enjoyed the Lobster Meal for $20, the lobster was very tasty, it was not over-cooked and it was NOT cold…

The chef prepared them as ordered. The corn was sweet from a local farm stand and the potato was perfect. I know you might be saying to yourself how can anyone mess up such a simple meal, but believe me what looks simple is not always so simple to prepare. For $20 this is really the BEST deal in the Hamptons. I especially love the fact that this Clam-bake will continue for the month of September. I was not that in-love with the Clambake, although the food looked really good and I could not wait to take a bite into the chicken and the stuffed fish ,unfortunately it was a bit under-seasoned for my taste. I did enjoy the salads, the Sausage & Peppers were delicious and the Grilled Vegetables were very good. I gravitate to Hotdogs at BBQ’s and I would have preferred the Hotdogs to be grilled than steamed, I was confused that rolls & mustard were not offered. I found it a bit odd.

The evening ended with a nice arrangement of desserts, fruit salad, pies & cookies….I had the cookies and the fruit salad

Overall, the ambiance was beautiful, our margarita was DELICIOUS…. The Lobster Meal is one of the best deals in the Hamptons and is very good. I am looking forward to returning before the clam bake ends on Thursday nights. I am not completely sure when the last day is, so I would suggest calling the Seasons of Southampton. They are located at 15 Prospect St Southampton, NY 11968 (631) 283-3354

A nice Lobster dinner that won’t break the bank…

Can you believe Labor Day is here already…

Hamptons Happenings

Greetings Hamptons Mouthpiece readers, Where did the summer go? Can you believe Labor Day is here already? So many events are crammed into this weekend for what some believe is the last summer weekend in the Hamptons. Contrary to what some believe the Hamptons does not shut down after Labor Day and hibernate until next year. Many year-round residents look forward to Labor Day, many are moving back into their homes from renting for the summer. The beaches are not as crowded and that is the time that I like to go. Our students in the East End do not return back to school until September 9th and it is a relaxing time for many year-round residents before the hussle of back to school. I absolutely love the Hamptons in the Fall, there are so many wonderful things to do, so when you leave to resume your life after Labor Day, come back for a long weekend, there are many FUN things to do, like Wine tours in the Northfork, Apple picking, Harbor Festival in Sag Harbor, the Music Festival, SeptemberFest in Southampton, Halloween in the Hamptons, and much much more. The beaches are free to attend and the water is at its best in September. This is also the time that I go out to eat because I think the food and service are just better after a busy summer and I am looking forward to visiting FRESH in Bridgehampton, NY. Listed below are some things to do this weekend and some really big things happening in the Hamptons during the Fall.

Hampton Classic 2013 … August 25 – September 1

WHERE: Bridgehampton, NY (off Montauk Highway, Route 27 –  at 240 Snake Hollow Road), 65-acre showgrounds,  located near some of the most beautiful beaches on the East Coast,  amidst the fashionable Hamptons summer scene.  GENERAL ADMISSION:  Daily: $10/person (under 6 free) or $20/carload.  Seniors free: Tuesday – Thursday; Kids free: Saturday ..

The Wing It Project will be happening at the Hampton Classic on Kids Day this Saturday! Proceeds to benefit educating children throughout the world (10×10 – Girl Rising & Half the Sky Foundation & Darfur Dream Team). Come on down and join us to make you very own fabulous wings-to-wear!! A great project for kids of all ages. www.wingitproject.com

Thursday August 29th 6-8pm @ C. Wonder, Southampton, NY…A summer shopping party to benefit for VH1 Save the Music Foundation

County of Kings, Thursday August 29th. Lemon Andersen, Tony Award-winning Def Poet, will be taking the stage at Guild Hall in East Hampton for a special engagement performance of his acclaimed memoir,

Guild Hall , 158 Main Street ,East Hampton, New York 11937

One Night Only *Thursday August 29th

Performance at 8:00pm* Purchase Advance Tickets $30 631-324-4050 box office

THE 2013 ANNUAL SAG HARBOR HILLS LABOR DAY BLOCK PARTY AND KIDS RACES THIS WEEKEND! SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 2013. BLOCK PARTY STARTS @3PM, RACES START PROMPTLY @4PM. FOOD, MUSIC, MEMORIES! FUN FUN FUN!

67TH ANNUAL SHINNECOCK INDIAN POWWOW**Friday-Monday August 30th-September 2nd 2013

Shinnecock Indian Powwow, Shinnecock Indian Reservation***Southampton, NY

The 67th annual “Shinnecock Indian Powwow” will be held over Labor Day weekend from Friday, August 30, through Monday, September 2. More than 100 tribes represented, music and dance performances, sunset fire lighting, smoke dances, native arts and crafts and native foods vendors will be featured at the weekend-long event. Grounds open Friday at 3 p.m. and Saturday, Sunday and Monday at 10 a.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for kids, seniors and the handicapped. Kids age 5 and under are admitted free. Free parking. Pets are not allowed.

Kick Your Labor Day Weekend into High Gear...Friday, August 30^th Sienna will be the hottest happening in town, as anyone who knows The Box is well aware that it’s a blast! The night will feature the most jaw dropping acts (in true Box style)Sienna Restaurant & Ultralounge (www.siennahamptons.com) for the sexiest kickoff to Labor Day weekend.

Our Fabulous Variety Show Presents: Burger Theater!

The Raffa Show was a huge success!! Help us keep these super fun nights going and join us this Friday for BRYSON TURNER!
Bryson Turner back by popular demand! Performing at 230 Down, located at 230 Elm Street in Southampton.
Your ticket includes seating for the show as well as a delicious burger dinner by Tim Burke Productions!
On Friday August 30th we welcome back NYC comedian Bryson Turner and his hysterical friends for an evening of comedy! Seating is limited so buy early! $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
www.ourfabulousvarietyshow.org

The Sag HarborFest to Celebrate 50th Anniversary
With Weekend-Long Festival
Friday, Saturday & Sunday September 6th, 7th and 8th

Three-day festival complete with music, food tastings, contests, historic tours and, of course, the famous whaleboat races, which will take place throughout the weekend off Windmill Beach in Sag Harbor.

The Wharf will be filled both Saturday and Sunday with vendors participating in the Taste of Sag Harbor as well as a thrill ride of children’s activities. The famous Chowder Contest will take place on Sunday and the 2013 Whaleboat Champion will be crowed after two days of intense races.

Here is the schedule of events for the weekend:

Friday, September 6th:

HarborFest Fiesta 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Sep 06, 2013

(Bring your beach chairs, blankets and dancing shoes for a night of fun for all ages as the Sag Harbor Whaling Museum kicks off the 2013 HarborFest weekend with a Fiesta!

* Montaco Truck Tacos, Chips & Salsa, Guacamole

* Montauk Brewing Company Beer

* Channing Daughters Wine

* Dreamy Ice Cream and Iced Coffee from Sylvester & Co.

* Music by DJ Mister Lama

* Kids Adventure Area

All proceeds from the Fiesta go to the Capital Campaign Fund to restore the home of the Museum, the Benjamin Huntting House.

Tickets are available online, [http://harborfestfiesta.splashthat.com] or call the museum at 631-725-0770. Or stop by at 200 Main St, Sag Harbor! Tickets purchased in advance are $50 for adults, $12.50 for children. Location: Sag Harbor Whaling Museum

HARBORFEST EVENTS AT BAY STREET THEATRE: AN AMERICAN IN PARIS

8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Sep 06, 2013

Harborfest events at Bay Street Theatre introduces

Gene Kelly weekend in honor of Peconic picture show sponsored by Peconic Landing

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS on Friday, Sept. 6 at 8 pm

FOR ME AND MY GAL on Saturday Sept. 7 at 8pm.

Tickets are $7 at the door.

For Tickets and Information (631) 725 9500 and online at www.baystreet.org

Location: Bay Street Theatre, Sag Harbor, NY

SATURDAY & SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 7TH-8TH

ALL DAY EVENT* Music, Food tastings, Contests, Historic tours and, of course, the famous whaleboat races, which will take place throughout the weekend off Windmill Beach in Sag Harbor.The Wharf will be filled both Saturday and Sunday with vendors participating in the Taste of Sag Harbor as well as a thrill ride of children’s activities. The famous Chowder Contest will take place on Sunday and the 2013 Whaleboat Champion will be crowed after two days of intense races. The Sag Harbor Chamber of Commerce is raffling a 14-karat gold whale pendant made by David Lee on Sunday, September 8, which is the final day of HarborFest. Raffle tickets are $5 each or 6 for $25 and can be purchased at The Windmill on Long Beach, The Wharf Shop, Sag Harbor Liquors and Sag Harbor Variety.

Live Music @ Madison & Main on Sunday, September 8th with Talented acoustical guitarist and vocalist Telly Karloousis …Happy Hour 4-7pm

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OLA LATINO FILM FESTIVAL 2013 @ Parrish Art Museum September 13th-15th

Sponsor by/Patrocinado por OLA, BNB, VOZ, Isa Consignment, Parrish Art Museum.

Admission $10 per film click here for ticket information
Friday, September 13
Movie at 5PM: Movie
6-8PM: Dance/Baile con Mambo Loco * band
Saturday, September 14
Movie at 3PM:
Sunday, September 15
Movie at 3PM

THIRD ANNUAL SAG HARBOR AMERICAN MUSIC:
SEPTEMBER 27 & 28, 2013

SEPTEMBERFEST September 27th-29th, 2013…Southampton, NY ….On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 27/28/29, Southampton Village will celebrate the season with a series of exciting events that embrace art, music, food, entertainment, history and fun… and everyone’s invited! CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO..

HAMPTONS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: OCTOBER 10-14, 2013…more information to be added at a later date…come back to see the movie line-up here…

September and October are great months for a bike Tour in the Hamptons…check out Amagansett Beach & Bicycle for Tour information and Bike Rentals.

The Hamptons Meet Belgium

Sag Harbor, NY August 2013…Greetings Hamptons Mouthpiece readers… I recently attended an Art opening in Sag Harbor called The Hamptons Meet Belgium and I thought the work by both artist were beautiful and I knew I needed to share with my readers. My friends this work is amazing and if you are Sag Harbor you should stop by the Monika Olko Gallery to see the work of both these Belgian artist.

The Hamptons Meet Belgium, the Monika Olko Gallery and Belgium based Vodelsang Gallery team up together to present Marcel Ceuppens and Joel Moens in a Hamptons show.

Marcel Ceuppens originally from Belgium but now lives and works in Brussels and London. Marcel studied advertising at the Saint-Lukas Brussels University College of Art & Design, had a successful career as an Art Director some of the most creative advertising agencies in Europe. In 2010 he began creating conceptual digital paintings. “The Everyman Digital Paintings” explores themes of disconnection, complacency and detachment as a universal aspect of a day-to-day existence.

Joel Moens: also from Belgium, is an artist deeply implicated in digital art. He started as a painter but began using computers in 2011 to convey a vision of our highly technological world. His photo-masaic composed of 5000-10,000 different and unique pictures merge to achieve a “uniform” and perfectly aesthetic whole-homage to femininity. Moens says “his work represents the contemporary world and is an emphasis on the overwhelming importance of the internet”. I chose these two artist to highlight because I love the creative new digital art. What is so fascinating to me is the time spent searching for 5-10,000 unique images, and organizing them in a fashion to create beautiful images. When you view this works from afar they look like simply beautiful pictures but as you step up and view it close you will see the absolute beauty in his work. A definite MUST SEE!

The Hamptons Meet Belgium show will be on display until August 28th in Sag Harbor at the Monika Olko Gallery @ 95 Main Street. 631-899-4740