Greetings Hamptons Mouthpiece readers…Our popular book store BookHampton says goodbye to Sag Harbor for awhile…I saw a sign posted on the window and so I stopped in the store today March 10th to inquire what was going on. I was told that BookHampton was leaving its current space on Main Street because the space was too big. They are seeking another smaller space on Main Street in Sag Harbor but currently they have not found one and are left without a home. While they wait to find a home in Sag Harbor, you can visit the other locations in East Hampton and Southampton. It really does not surprise me that they are seeking a smaller space and downsizing, the increase of the E-book, Kindle and the iPad are dominating the market and possibly decreasing the book sales. Are more people reading on their electronic devices? The other obstacle that small local bookstores like BookHampton face are the online bookstores like Amazon, Barnes & Noble and a variety of other deep discounted online bookstores. It might be increasingly difficult for bookstores to be able to compete with online cost, at least that is what Julie Bosman from the New York Times says in an article she wrote titled “The Bookstore’s Last Stand”
Jeffrey A. Trachtenberg of the Wall Street journal reports that sales of print books have declined 22% since 2008. Some suggest that sales of print in stores have fallen more than that. Where do customers go when their favorite local book store closes, they turn to online purchasing because it is the more convenient option left for these customers.
As for me personally I am torn, I enjoy reading books on my ipad, and I also order books online at Amazon, however I do enjoy going to BookHampton because they are local and they display suggested books from local authors. I love the customer service that you can only get in a bookstore and I love when they have visiting authors. I am sad BookHampton is leaving the village right now and I look forward to their return to the village because they do complete Main Street in Sag Harbor.
Hamptons Happenings March 2013 …Greetings Hamptons MouthPiece Readers…It is hard to believe that March is here already, it is just fascinating how quick the months come and go. There is much to do in the Hamptons for the month of March, a great time to visit for the weekend and for you locals a great time to stop hibernating in your homes. The Annual St. Patrick’s day Parade in Montauk celebrating its 51st year will now kick off at 11:30am on Sunday March 17th 2013 “Rain or Shine starting at Edgemere Road at 11:30 a.m. in Montauk, NY. The parade will continue up Edgemere Road and then turns on to Main Street past the reviewing stand on the Green. It then concludes at the end of Main Street by the IGA. This is New York’s second largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade and it is always a fun event many local restaurants that have been closed will be reopening for the season. Starting at 10 a.m. on the Green, the Montauk Chamber of Commerce will be serving hot clam chowder in your very own St. Patrick’s Day Parade souvenir mug. Montauk’s finest clam chowder is made and donated by local restaurants.
March 2013 Hamptons Happenings
March 1st: Multicultural Festival Presented by the Sag Harbor PTA
Come enjoy and celebrate the festival of diversity here in beautiful Sag Harbor…I attend every year and I just love the various types of food displayed. I have to say I am biased, I love the Caribbean table:
When: Friday, March 1st
Time: 530-930pm
Place: Pierson High School, 200 Jermain Avenue, Sag Harbor, NY
suggested $5 per family donation…100% of proceeds will benefit the Sag Harbor Food Pantry & the John Jermain Library
Friday, March 22nd 2013**A BENEFIT FUNDRAISER FOR SHONDA PETTAWAY
Benefit fund-raiser for Shonda Pettaway:
Battling Breast Cancer..Proceeds will help to cover medical expenses.
Tickets are $15.00 in advanced & $20.00 at the door.
Date: Friday March 22nd 8pm
Place: 230 Elm St Southampton
230 Elm St, Southampton, New York 11968
THE PHOTO CLICK TO BENEFIT EAST END HOSPICE
Saturday March 2nd**Photography Show at Martha Clara Vineyard
6 – 8 pm is “Jazz on the Vine”
*Please note attendance at 6:00 pm will require admission ticket for Jazz on the Vine**Martha Clara Vineyards**6025 Sound Avenue, Riverhead
A portion of proceeds from the sale of artwork benefit East End Hospice For more information on this benefit please call 631-288-7080 or [email protected]
Am O’Gansett Parade
Saturday, March 9th 12noon**Crossroads Music**160 Main Street, Amagansett, New York 11930
The 5th Annual Am O’Gansett Parade will take place on Saturday, March 9th at noon o clock. The parade will start at Mary’s Marvelous and go all the way down to the Computer Store, then spin around and come back for a double dose of healthy fun, maniacal laughter and all sorts of shenanigans.
Saturday March 9th @ 5pm**Live in Concert! North Carolina A&T Fellowship Gospel Choir visits the Hamptons**
Community Baptist Church* 16 Plant St, Southampton, New York
The Center presents Live in Concert! North Carolina A&T Fellowship Choir, Greensboro, NC. This is an event you do not want to miss. North Carolina A&T Fellowship Gospel Choir is an awesome choir.
Ticket price is $20 in advance and $30 at the door. For more information and to purchase an advanced ticket contact Bonnie Cannon (631)537-0616 ext. 16. All proceeds will benefit The Center. Please come out and support a worthy cause.
Saturday, March 12, 12013 **Oceans of Hope Gala & Fundraiser to Benefit the Riverhead Foundation
Time 7-11pm
Place: Long Island Aquarium and Exhibition Center
467 E. Main St., Riverhead NY 11901, Riverhead,
tickets: $150
contact: 631-369-9840 Joanne
The Riverhead Foundation’s 13th annual Oceans of Hope Gala & Fundraiser on March 16th, 2013! Join us for an evening of dinner, dancing to the music of The Hackensack Men, a silent auction & casino fun to benefit the Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation! Tickets are $150 dollars, call 631-369-9840 or email Joanne at [email protected] for information, purchases, or for sponsorship and advertising opportunities. Sat, March 16th, 2013 7-11pm. Semi-formal attire.
Club Underground: Gay Men’s Party
Saturday, March 16, 2013 @ 8pm
Arthur Murray Dance Center
425 County Rd 39a, Lower Level Suite 1, Southampton,
Hikers will meet at the Montauk Light House Concession building. Please dress appropriately for cold weather and wear comfortable shoes. You will be outdoors approximately 2-3 hours. Due to the popularity of this hike, there is limited space. Please call 631-668-5000 to reserve your spot. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Special accommodations can be made for groups larger than 15 wishing to go on the hike. Fees are $5/adults $3/children age 7 to 18 and Free/children age 6 and under.
Saturday, March 16, 2013@ 8:00 pm….Erin Go Mardi Gras Party!
Dance and party at Bay Street Theatre at the ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY with a Mardi Gras theme on Saturday, March 16 at 8 pm. Dance to the music of Joe Lauro’s HOODOO LOUNGERSand GENE CASEY & THE LONE SHARKS! Tickets are $15 in advance and can be purchased at the box office or online CLICK HERE or $25 at the door. Beads and masks will be available for this special night of fun.
Bay Street Theatre
Corner of Bay and Main Streets,
Sag Harbor, NY, 11963
EQ CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT
Sat, Mar 23, 20131:00 PM
East Quogue Elementary School
Central Avenue, East Quogue
East Quogue Chamber of Commerce Annual Easter Egg Hunt – Prizes and fun for all children! Bring your baskets!
There are many more events for the month of March to be added, make sure you check the calendar and this article throughout the month for updates….Hamptons Happenings March 2013…you can also check Southampton and Easthampton Patch and Dans for events in the Hamptons.
Beautiful Sunrise in Sag Harbor…The sunrise in Sag Harbor are so breath-taking, I just love living here year-round and enjoying the absolute beauty of this seaside town. Every Morning I take my daughter to school and we drive over the bridge we capture beautiful sunrises all year long…It is one of the few towns in the Hamptons that has a long wharf for boats and yachts to dock. The town has a beach located on Main Street, there are between 15-20 restaurants throughout Sag Harbor. We have a local theater with live performances through-out the year, and the people are great. Don’t take my bias word…visit for yourself.
Greetings Hamptons MouthPiece Readers...Can you believe that January is over and it is February 2013…it often amazes me on how quickly the days go by. I love February, I guess it’s because I have always loved Valentine’s Day, I love to see couples in love, Red is my favorite color, February is National Heart awareness month, local businesses are busy like flower shops and Restaurants for Valentine’s Day and its Black History Month. Many people continue to think there is nothing to do in the Hamptons in the Winter, but that is not the case. There are many things happening during the month of February…great time to spend a romantic weekend in the Hamptons, nothing better than snuggling on a cold winter day under a heavy blanket nice and cozy, next to the one you love. Many Hamptons Inns have winter specials, reach out to your favorites and book a room, spend Valentine’s Weekend in the Hamptons.
FEBRUARY 2013
2/2/13 SYS Super Bash, 230 Elm Street, $60/$75 at the door, Featuring the North Sea Band..Open Bar 7-10pm, Food*Dancing*SYS Derby
2/2 Mr. AMAGANSETT 2013..630pm, Stephen Talkhouse (benefit the Donald T. Sharkey Memorial Community Fund)
2/7/13 Ladies Night at Stitch...530pm-830pm (22 Nugent St., Southampton, NY)
2/8-2/10 Westhampton Beach High School Musical: FootLoose (Friday-Saturday 730pm & Sunday 2pm)
2/10 HARBORFROST WEEKEND ACTIVITIES: Fun Day – Ice Carving, Fire Dancers, Fireworks, Treasure Hunt and more. On Main Street – Special Sales, Live Music, Local Restaurants, Art Walk Polar Bear Plunge at Windmill Beach benefiting the Volunteer Ambulance Corp Pancake Breakfast benefiting the Volunteer Fire Department Soup Contest benefiting the John Jermain Library..1st Annual Harbor Frost Ball, Quiz Bowl see more on this event:
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR SUNDAY 2/10/2013
Pancake Breakfast: , 8 a.m. to noon., Columbia Street Firehouse, Brickiln Road***$10 adults, $5 kids
live music to Sag Harbor for the day. . Noon to 5 p.m
Ice Carving: Noon at Long Wharf…2 pm at the Civil War Monument**Free
Cartoons on the big screen for the kids. Music in the lobby. Cash bar open.***Noon-4pm, Bay Street Theatre..FREE
Culinary Stroll: Enjoy small bites at four different restaurants. Cash bar available at each.
Sunday, February 10. 1 to 5:30 p.m.**Start at Il Capuccino, 30 Madison Street.
Stroll to LT Burger, Page and end at Muse in the Harbor. $40.
Frosty Plunge: Take a dip in to the bay for the Sag Harbor Volunteer Ambulance Corp.
Sunday, February 10. 1:30 p.m.**Windmill Beach**$20, registration starts at 12:30 p.m.
Treasure Hunt: : 2 pm, 2:30 pm, 3 pm**Start at Civil War Monument, Intersection of Main and Madison Streets
$10 suggested donation.For information call Ana Nieto at 646-286-6264.
A guided walk of the galleries of Sag Harbor. Includes Grenning Gallery, Monika Olka Gallery, Christie’s Building Art Center, Hooke Sculpture Gallery, Richard J. Demato Fine Arts Gallery, Tulla Booth Gallery, Romany Kramoris Gallery and Sag Harbor Fine Arts Center. 3 to 5 p.m.**Meet at Grenning Gallery, 17 Washington Street.**Free
Fiery Sensations Fire Dancers** Grucci fireworks in wintertime. 6:15 p.m., Long Wharf
2/22/13: HarborFrost Ball: … 6pm – 10pm..Food: Open Bar + All You Can Eat Hors’ Devours Raffles: 50/50, Balloon Raffle..Buy tickets online.Muse in the Harbor, 16 Main Street**$65 for Chamber members/$75 non-members**For information call Christine Mazzeo at 918-3097.
2/9/13 The 3rd Annual Mardi Gras Ball: 8pm $15 in advance $25 at the door..Music of Joe Lauro’s HOODOO Loungers, Gene Casey and the Lone Sharks..location: Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor…
Mardi Gras Ball! Cancelled. Rescheduled as a St. Patick’s Day Party on March 16
2/9/13 Sag HarborQUIZ BOWL FUN’raiser NIGHT to support our kids!
After enjoying the days events at HarborFrost. stay a little longer as the evening continues for a FUN’raiser QUIZ SHOWCONTEST.
Date: Saturday evening February 9th @7PM
Place: Stella Maris Gymnasium, Sag Harbor
Price: $25
2/9-3/17/2013 JAZZ ON THE VINE..LI Winterfest
Jazz on the vine returns for its 6th consecutive year. February 9th-March 17th.. Enjoy great weekends and exceptional Jazz performances in winery tasting rooms. Admission includes a glass of wine* and a chance to win a FREE hotel night on the East End with a gift basket of Long Island wines for more information: http://www.liwinterfest.com
2/10/13 SKATE-A-THON 430pm (fundraiser day for Katy’s Courage) http://katyscourage.org
178 Buckskill Rd, East Hampton, NY (all proceeds will benefit Katy’s Courage, Katy’s Courage is dedicated to education, support and pediatric cancer research)
2/9/2013 & 2/23/2013 Cabin Fever Music festival comes to the Hamptons@ SOUTHAMPTON PUBLICK HO– — USE: BREWERY-GRILL-TAPROOM..2/9 Project Vibe & 2/23 Jeff LeBlanc
2/14/13 RENEW YOUR VOWS**14th annual Valentines Day Event @ Gurney’s Inn in Montauk
Thursday 2/14 or Saturday 2/16 @ 5pm
$10 per person suggested donation to benefit local charities
must reserve in advance 631-668-1737
2/16/13 BRIDAL SHOWCASE @ Gurney’s Inn in Montauk
Everything you need to plan the wedding of your dreams..10am-3pm “Complimentary Admission”
food
Entertainment
Specialty Displays* Expert Wedding Planners *Spa & Salon Consultants
2/16/13 Jazz Concert @ Laurel lake Vineyards
$15pp Saturday, february 16th 2-5pm, Natalia Vernal
2/16/13 8th Annual Love & Passion, “the Naughty Show”
Ashawagh Hall, corner of Spring Fireplace Rd. Opening Reception 5-8pm music by Alfredo Merat and special guests**
2/16/2013 Club Underground- Gay Men’s Party
Arthur Murray Dance Center* Arthur Murray Dance Center in Southampton will host it’s second Club Underground night – the ONLY Gay Men’s party in the Hamptons. Men, music, atmosphere, and more. Beer, wine, and bottled water will be available. Help us find our Hamptons Hottie for February!
2/23/13 THE WIZ LIVE IN CONCERT
Southampton High school 1-7pm **come hang out with Dorothy, Scarecrow, Lion and Tinman (2 shows 1pm & 4pm) tickets are $12 in advance and $14 at the door…$5 for children under 12
I am sure there will be many more events this February…as I hear about them I will add the events the Hamptons Mouthpiece Calendar…you my friends are also welcomed to add your event to the calendar… https://hamptonsmouthpiece.com/calendar/
February is National Heart Awareness Month, The red dress is he national symbol for women and heart disease awareness, serves as a red alert for women-reminding them of The Heart. Friday, February 1! Join the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), the Office on Women’s Health (OWH), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and many other groups to promote National Wear Red Day in your local community.
Harborfrost 2013…Get your freeze on..Greetings Hamptons MouthPiece Readers....Sag Harbor the Nominated Happiest Seaside town in America is hosting The 3rd Annual HARBORFROST the last weekend in January. Whose ready to get your freeze on for the Frosty Plunge? I have attended this event for the last 2 years and I look forward to it every year. It will be brisk but with all the activities it won’t feel so cold. This year’s featuring events: The First Frost Ball – a playful kick-off party at Muse in the Harbor Family Fun Day – Ice Carving, Fire Dancers, Fireworks, Treasure Hunt and more. On Main Street – Special Sales, Live Music, Local Restaurants, Art Walk Frosty Plunge at Windmill Beach benefiting the Volunteer Ambulance Corp Pancake Breakfast benefiting the Volunteer Fire Department Soup Contest benefiting the John Jermain Library. Last year I had a great time with watching the brave souls take a plunge in the icy waters for a great cause to the 1st QUIZ BOWL FUN’raiser NIGHT to support our kids! This year Sag Harbor is adding in a FrostBall.
HARBORFROST WEEKEND ACTIVITIES:
FROSTBALL: February 8th 201 6pm – 10pm
Food: Open Bar + All You Can Eat Hors’ Devours Raffles: 50/50, Balloon Raffle (everybody wins), Entry Ticket Automatically Enters You into Door Prize Raffle. This event supports the Sag Harbor Chamber of Commerce! Click here to purchase tickets: http://frostball2013.eventbrite.com
Saturday, February 9th is the 3rd ANNUAL HARBORFROST Day and one not to be missed. My favorite highlight of the day last year was the Frosty Plunge…these BRAVE people took the plunge…take a look at some of the photo’s from that event…
After enjoying the days events at HarborFrost. stay a little longer as the evening continues for a FUN’raiser QUIZ SHOW CONTEST.
Date: Saturday evening February 9th @7PM Place: Stella Maris Gymnasium, Sag Harbor
Price: $25
Time: Doors open at 7:00pm and the quiz bowl begins at 7:30pm and festivities should wind down at 10:30-11:00pm. Admission is $25..It is encouraged advance ticket purchases so that your team is guaranteed a table and admission. Teams of 4-5 people will compete. Attendees will be assigned tables of 4-5 or 2 teams in a table of 8. Those that currently do not have a team will be put on a team on the night of the Fun’Raiser! Not to worry… Brush up on Pop News, Current Events, Past events, Jeopardy wanna-bees WANTED AND NEEDED FOR MY TEAM! So get ready for lots of laughs, good fun and good food/beer and wine all evening!
You do not have to be a Sag Harbor resident to come out and enjoy the day. If you live in the Hamptons spend the day in Sag Harbor with your family, enjoy the beautiful boutique stores, the amazing restaurants, stop by our unique bookstore on Main street…Visitors perfect getaway weekend to spend in the Hamptons…The shopping is amazing, many winter sales and the introduction of the new Spring and summer lines for new fashions in the Hamptons this summer. Hotels and Inns in the Hamptons are incredibly affordable in the winter and you will definitely enjoy your stay. So pack that overnight bag and come on out and enjoy a weekend in the Hamptons…Lets get your Freeze on the Hamptons way.