Thursday August 22, 2019

12:00 AM

BookHampton:

BookHampton in East Hampton welcomes Jeanne McWilliams Blasberg, author of “The Nine” on Thursday, August 22, at 5 PM. Friday, August 23, at 5 PM, Anthony Tommasini will talk about “The Indispensable Composers.” Saturday, August 24, at 5 PM, there will be Hilary Knight, author of “The 365 Days of Eloise: My Book of Holidays.” Sunday, August 25, at 4 PM welcomes Lisa Taddeo, who wrote “Three Women.” Monday, August 26, at 5 PM, will be George Packer, talking about “Our Man: Richard Holbrooke and the End of the American Century.” On Tuesday, August 27, at 5 PM, designer Isaac Mizrahi will read from “I.M.: A Memoir.” Go to www.bookhampton.com for details.

12:00 AM

HB Historical Society:

Join the Hampton Bays Historical Society at the Lyzon Hat Shop Museum on Montauk Highway on Thursday, August 22, for its next lecture in the 2019 Summer Series. Meet Steve Drielak, who is a Hampton Bays native, an internationally known forensic scientist, and now an author of his second murder mystery. Hewill discuss his newest book, “Murder Season in the Hamptons: Glowing Sands.” He will also have copies of his book available for purchase. There will be two lectures: one at 5 and the other at 7 PM. RSVP by calling 631 728-0887 or emailing secretaryhbhistorical@gmail.com. Tickets for HBHS members are complimentary and $5 for non-members. Refreshments will be served.

11:00 AM

Quill Show:

Water Mill Museum will have its 33rd annual Quilt Show and Sale from Thursday, August 22, through Sunday September 8 open every day but Wednesday from 11 AM to 5 PM. The show will feature hundreds of quilts with different patterns and themes on display and for purchase. There will be quilts for all bed sizes, for infants, and wall hangings. Admission includes a raffle ticket for a quilt, and is $5 for adults and free for children. For more information, visit www.watermillmuseum.org.

2:00 PM

At The Library:

The Mattituck-Laurel Library will host “Green Screen Fun” for teens in grades seven through 12 Thursday, August 22, from 2 to 5 PM. Teens can take funny photos with friends and family using green screen technology, and will be able to take home their own 4-by-6-inch photo. Photo booth props will be provided. Registration is required.

6:00 PM

Gurney’s:

Gurney’s in Montauk will have Chris Bachmann and Steel Drum Mania on Thursday, August 22. Friday, August 23, is DJ Leverage and Liquid Todd, and Wilki and The Rakiem Walker Project play on Saturday, August 24. See times www.gurneysresorts.com for the schedule.

6:00 PM

Horses Changing Lives:

CTREE, the Center for Therapeutic Riding of the East End, will kick off its 10th anniversary celebration at the Sebonack Golf Club in Southampton on Thursday, August 22, from 6 to 9 PM. “Horses Changing Lives” will be chaired by Amalie Bandelier and Chris Ritchey. Bandelier is CTREE board secretary and Ritchey is a CTREE director. Guests will enjoy a ’70s-themed evening of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, as well as a silent and live auction, featuring auctioneer and winemaker Roman Roth. DJ Mayer will be spinning his ’70s groove tunes.

Event tickets are $300. All proceeds benefit CTREE. To purchase event and raffle tickets, visit www.ctreeny.org or call 631-779-2835.

6:00 PM

Paul Gene:

Springs Tavern in East Hampton will have live music by Paul Gene every Thursday from 6 to 8 PM.

6:00 PM

Taste + Tour CCE’s Flagship Facility:

After skipping a year due to construction and improvements to the site, the Suffolk County Marine Environmental Learning Center in Southold is bringing back its popular Taste + Tour event on Thursday, August 22, from 6 to 8 PM.

8:00 PM

Mo Amer:

Guild Hall in East Hampton welcomes Mo Amer on Thursday, August 22, at 8 PM.

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