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Hamptons Take 2 Documentary Film Festival 2015 at Bay Street Theater

December 2, 2015 In Hamptons Happenings 3 Mins Read

Hamptons Take 2 Documentary Film Festival 2015 at Bay Street Theater
December 3rd – December 6th at Baystreet Theater in Sag Harbor, NY
2015 FESTIVAL PROGRAM
TICKET SALES & FESTIVAL PASSES AVAILABLE ONLY AT BAY STREET THEATER BOX OFFICE.
FILM TICKETS: $15 each
SENIORS: $13 (no online sales)
STANLEY NELSON GALA: $45

FESTIVAL PASS: $125 admission to ALL films INCLUDING Gala

These are only 3 of the many documentaries that will be shown this weekend. For more information on the documentaries to be shown during the film festival, click here: www.ht2ff.com

A BALLERINA’S TALE
THURS, 12/3, 8:00pm, 85 minutes
DIRECTOR: Nelson George
Q/A with Filmmaker Nelson George
DIRECTOR: Nelson George
PRODUCER: Leslie Norville
EDITOR: Malika Weeden
CINEMATOGRAPHERS: Cliff Charles, Oskar Landi, Nelson George, Malika Weeden, Nicolas Waterman, Jon Dunham
Few dancers make it to the highest levels of classical ballet. Of that small number, only a fraction of them are black women. Misty Copeland succeeded in pulling herself up from the studio company at American Ballet Theater to the corps de ballet and then to soloist. In 2013 she was offered the lead role in Igor Stravinsky’s Firebird to be performed at New York’s Metropolitan Opera House, a major coup for a soloist. While she danced beautifully that night, she performed in great pain. Afterwards she was found to have six fractures in her left shin that required corrective surgery. This film follows the ballerina’s painful road back to dancing.

Nelson George is an author, filmmaker, television producer and critic with a long career in analyzing and presenting the diverse elements of African-American culture. Nelson has been on a roll since 2013 with the following completed documentary projects: VH1 Rock Docs’ Finding the Funk; Showtime’s Brooklyn Boheme; ESPN’s The Announcement; and the short All Hail the Beat, for the Focus Forward campaign.

MODERN TIDE: MIDCENTURY ARCHITECTURE ON LONG ISLAND

SAT, 12/5, 12:15pm, 86 minutes
DIRECTOR: Jake Gorst
Q/A with Director/Producer, Jake Gorst
Much of Long Island’s rich heritage of midcentury modern architecture has disappeared due to redevelopment and natural disaster. Modern Tide: Midcentury Architecture seeks to highlight some of the region’s best work as a way to bring awareness and appreciation for such architectural achievements. The film explores the work of the region’s best postwar architects and designers, including Albert Fey, Frank Lloyd Wright, Marcel Breuer, Andrew Geller, Philip Johnson, Charles Gwathmey and others.

GALA TO HONOR STANLEY NELSON JR.
Saturday December 5th
7:00 Cocktail reception
8:00 Remarks & Award by Julie Anderson to Stanley Nelson Jr. via Skype
8:15 Film: The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution, 115 min
10:15 Conversation & Q/A with author Jill Nelson & producer Laurens Grant
The history of African Americans has not been a straight ascendency from slavery. Change for black people, Stanley Nelson said, happens when black people push for change. The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution tells the story of the rise an fall of the black militant organization from 1966 to 1973 and the times that created them.

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Hamptons Teen :The Future is bright for the Lady Whalers Field Hockey Team

November 21, 2015 In Hamptons Happenings 3 Mins Read

Hamptons Teen :The Future is bright for the Lady Whalers Field Hockey Team
The Pierson-Bridgehampton Lady Whalers were defeated on Saturday, November 14, 2015 by the Cazenovia Lakers. The 2-1 score was indicative of the tightly contested game; only finally settled in the second half. Cazenovia scored their first goal after a penalty stroke was awarded to the Lakers due to an infraction of the rules by a Lady Whaler. The penalty shot just escaped the outstretched leg of the goalie, Freshman Charlotte Johnson and the goal was scored by Cazenovia player, Zoe Shephard. 1-0, Cazenovia.

Penalty stroke goal defended by Whaler goalie Charlotte Johnson #89

The Whalers came back to tie the score 1-1 at 23:50, at the beginning of the second half on a goal by Sophomore, Claudia Patterson. This was Patterson’s first career goal and it couldn’t have come at a better time. There was a very physical scrum in the goal area but Patterson successfully scored.

Pierson-Bridghampton score goal by Claudia Patterson #13 (1st career goal)

Cazenovia showed their championship pedigree by forcing the Whalers into multiple corner penalties in the first half. The Whalers successfully defended these corners and some credit must be given to Junior, Allura Leggard for disrupting the corner offensive sets of the Lakers by flying out with impressive speed. The Whalers played excellent team defense preventing goal after goal as the Lakers applied constant offensive pressure.

The Whaler’s however, have a championship pedigree too and Junior, Ana Sherwood was incredible, showing her grit, determination and skill by moving the ball up the field against a determined Cazenovia defense. Sherwood attempted some shots on goal but the Cazenovia defenders were determined to prevent any uncontested shots. Sherwood and Leggard are Captains and they lead their team by example. Not to be outdone, Senior, Kerrie Vila, the third Whaler Captain was fantastic in defense from the sweeper position. She incredibly defended a shot headed toward the goal that was shot from the right side at a difficult angle. This kept the second half score tied going into the final 7 minutes of the game. Vila was a very active defender in what would turn out to be her final game as a Whaler.

Annabelle Schroeder #23, Hollie Schleicher #7, Kerrie Vila #3

Goalie, Charlotte Johnson was at it again, giving her body up defending the goal. She showed no hesitation to dive at shots making save after save. Unfortunately the Whaler’s season would be determined by a goal by Cazenovia Laker, Zoe Shephard with 7:10 seconds left in the second half. The whalers appeared stunned for a moment but they quickly regrouped and for the remainder of the game, applied constant pressure on Cazenovia setting up some shots on goal by Freshman, Hollie Schleicher, Sherwood and Junior Calista Cafiero until the final second.

The Whalers were emotional but proud in defeat. This is a very young team with only one Senior starter graduating; so the future is bright. First year, Head coach, Bethany Semlear is looking forward to next year’s championship campaign.

- NYSPHSAA Field Hockey Class “C” Semi-FINALIST Plaque. Bethany Semlear, Head Coach, CAPTAINS(3) Kerrie Vila #3, Ana Sherwood #14, Allura Leggard #6, Kayla Yardley, Assistant Coach — – NYSPHSAA Field Hockey Class “C” Semi-FINALIST Plaque.
Bethany Semlear, Head Coach, CAPTAINS(3) Kerrie Vila #3, Ana Sherwood #14, Allura Leggard #6, Kayla Yardley, Assistant Coach

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WEBSITE LINK:
https://www.photographybykurt.net/Sports/Field-Hockey/NYSPHSAA-Championship-Semi/

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Hamptons Happenings ..Learn how to make a Wreath

September 28, 2015 In Hamptons Happenings 1 Min Read

Hamptons Happenings…Learn how to make a Wreath..Attend Marders Fall 2015 Classes
MARDERS FALL 2015 CLASSES

All classes start at 10:00 AM on Sundays. Please call Marders Garden Shop to register and pay in advance.
MARDERS — 120 Snake Hollow Road . POBox 1261 . Bridgehamptons NY 11932 . (631) 537-3700 . info@marders.com

October 18
SILK & DRIED ARRANGEMENTS – DEMO
October 25
BITTERSWEET WREATH WORKSHOP
November 1
DRIED WREATH WORKSHOP
November 8
DRIED ARRANGEMENT WORKSHOP
November 15
DRIED WREATH WORKSHOP
November 22
NO CLASS
November 29
OPEN HO– — USE WEEKEND
December 6
BOXWOOD MAKING WORKSHOP
December 13
WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP
December 20
WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP

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Hamptons Happenings : Songs of Solomon come to the Hamptons

September 14, 2015 In Hamptons Happenings 1 Min Read

Hamptons Happenings :Songs of Solomon come to the Hamptons

Songs of Solomon will be performing in Bridgehampton,NY on Saturday, October 10, a Gospel Concert hosted by the Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church, 2429 Main Street, Bridgehampton NY 11932

Songs of Solomon are The #1 choral ministry in Harlem USA

Proceeds to benefit the Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center
Doors open at 3:30pm • Concert starts at 4
Reception to follow featuring
McNamara Wines, Publick House Beer, & Raw Bar from The Seafood Shop

General Admission $30,
Reserved Seating $50
Reserved Seating and Reception $100

Click here to purchase tickets:

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Hamptons Happenings “PAUL” formation on Mimosa Monday

September 9, 2015 In Hamptons Happenings 2 Mins Read

Hamptons Happenings “PAUL” formation on Mimosa Monday
SAG HARBOR COMMUNITY: On Labor Day Monday, 9/7/15, family and friends of Paul Hansen gathered at Sagg Main Beach in Sagaponack to remember him and honor him with formations made up of people.

Paul Hansen, who was killed in a car accident near his home on Rolling Hills Court East in Noyac early Sunday morning. Mr. Hansen, a 53-year-old real estate salesman and father of two boys, was the passenger in a 2013 Porsche convertible that crashed into a utility pole at about 2 a.m. on Sunday, August 30th in Sag Harbor.

Paul’s family spoke so fondly about his favorite role of being a father. He enjoyed kiteboarding at Long Beach, taking his sons snowboarding in Vermont, lounging and surfing at Sagg Main beach, being a Cub Scout leader, golfing, fishing and spending time with his friends and large family.

Paul was an outdoor man who loved the water and so it was only fitting have a celebration at the beach on Labor Day. In an effort to HELP kickstart a fundraiser for Paul Hansen’s sons Hunter and Austin, his family organized a Re-create “Euro-Oval”/Carsticker decal (image below) by “people-forming” Mimosa Monday Partiers into letters and oval ring on beach. Filmed start to finish by drone equipped w/ GoPro Camera & Tommy Hansen airplane “fly-by”.

Photo credit: Kurt Leggard, Photography by Kurt

Photo credit: Michael Heller, Sag Harbor Express

Memorial donations may be made to the Memorial Fund for the Benefit of Hunter and Austin Hansen, payable to Hunter and Austin Hansen, Bridgehampton National Bank, Box 70, Sag Harbor, NY 11963, attention, Tara Fordham. I will post the kick-starter program when it completed.
Please continue keep this family in prayer.