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Love Bites, a pre-Valentine multi chef event featuring the best restaurants, caterers and private chefs of the Hamptons took place on Saturday, January 31 at Seasons of Southampton.

The event was held to benefit The Ellen Hermanson Foundation, The Ellen Hermanson Breast Center at Southampton Hospital and Ellen's Well. Dr. James Brady was honored for all of the pro bono reconstructive surgery that he has donated to breast cancer patients. Chef Peter Ambrose served as Chef Chairman. Guests enjoyed dancing to Allen Dalton Production's DJ Bob Kelly.

Ann Ciardullo and Cathy Tweedy, who both sit on the Board of the EHF, served as the event Chairpersons. The Silent Auction was coordinated by Marla Schwenk. The event was held in the loving memory of the Foundation's dear friend, Annette Heller.

Dishes were provided by Tim Burke, 230 Elm; Cheryl Stair, Art of Eating; Chris Arlotta & Mario Pecoraro, Arlotta Food Studio; Ambrosio Merlos, Backbar Grille; Sam McCleland, Bell & Anchor; Jillian Renna, Candied Anchor; Michael Cavaniola, Cavaniola's Cheese; Michael Johnson, Cowfish; Rob Janesh, Creative Appetite; Dina Tsiorvas, Dina's Delights; Peter Ambrose, Endless Summer Catering; Alissa Beth Cohen, Edible Encores; Erica Kalick, Erica's Rugelach & Baking Company; Todd Jacobs, Fresh Hamptons; Keith Davis, Golden Pear Cafes; Damien O'Donnell, Harbor Bistro; Joe Cipro, Private Chef; Matt Ketchum, Ketchum Seafarm Oyster Bar; Bob Abrams, Little Red; Randy Riess, Lobster Grille; Joe Realmuto, Nick & Toni's (Honest Man Restaurant Group); Kevin Penner, North Fork Foods; Craig Young, Rumba; Paul Labue, Seafood Shop; Jeanine Burge & David Gaviola, Silver Spoon Specialties; Scott Kampf, Southampton Social Club; and Gary Lattanzio, Tully's Seafood Market and Cafe.

Alcohol and beverages were provided by Chopin Vodka, Ubons Bloody Mary Mix, Pampelonne, Wolffer Estate Vineyard, Niche W&S Import Co, Hampton Coffee Company and Dona Sarita Mezcal.

Additional sponsors include Flowers by Topaz - Mark Masone, The Independent Newspaper, WLNG, Party Rental LTD, At Your Service, Decco by Party Up Productions, all paper goods by Imperial Bag & Paper, Don Kayser, Society In Focus, and Rose Jewelers.

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Ross School Senior Projects

Harrison Rowen: The Hydrogen Fuel Cell: Sustainable Energy for the Future.

Eddie Chan: Human Bioart

By Miles X. Logan The Senior Project is the culmination of a student’s learning experience at Ross School. Through execution of the Senior Project, students embody their passions in a process and product that integrates such Ross School principles as multiple intelligences, cultural and historical context, personal reflection, application of technology, and pursuit of excellence.

The main components of the Senior Project are the Process Folio, the Final Product, and the Presentation.

A faculty mentor, acting as facilitator, teacher, advisor, editor, critic, and advocate, works individually with each student and is critical to the evolution

and realization of the project. At the conclusion of the Senior Project, students should have deeper insight into themselves as learners and producers.

Students pick their topics at the end of their junior year and typically begin the work during the summer. The projects are on display at the Ross School in East Hampton throughout the month and a catalog is available on the campus.

Below, students discuss their projects.

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for architectural design and structural engineering into my Senior Project, I decided to construct a treehouse.

Not only was I able to design my own personal space within nature, I was also able to learn con­struction and woodworking techniques. Working closely with my mentor and a carpenter, I went from building parts of the set for the spring musical to building a fully functional structure up in the trees.

Nikki Betuel Turning Points: Lessons of the Holocaust for the 21st Century A turning point is a single moment when an individual feels that his or her life has changed, for better or for worse. For my Senior Project, I decided to personally interview Holocaust survivors, identify the turning points in their lives, and collect their wisdom and perspectives on our modern society.

Although historical events are finite, these interviews made it clear that the lessons of history transcend time. In order to demonstrate the longevity of the lessons of the Holocaust, I wrote a book that connects each survivor’s turning point with a current event.

By using clean and contemporary graphics; creating original, mixedmedia artwork; connecting survivors’ turning points to current events; and preserving their advice for the future, my book unites the lessons of history with the 21st century.

Eddie Chan: Human Bioart My Senior Project is focused on developing multiple art skills and transforming human biology research into paintings and sculptures. Through the research, I started to understand human biology, and provided the information contained in my works of art.

My objective is to help people understand how their bodies work, through the paintings and sculptures, in an easy but memorable way. I also wish to use this project to improve my art skills and create amazing artwork.

Caio Garcia: Building Music For my project I built an acoustic guitar out of wood and metal, and composed songs for me to play with this guitar. I based the building process on how guitars are traditionally built, but

Livia Azevedo: The Treehouse Project decided to make the top out of metal in an attempt to get a different sound.

I’ve drawn the inspiration for my songs from my Rock background mixed with what I’ve been learning in Jazz Band in my senior year. My lyrics revolve around the theme of a masquerade and are an introspective reflec­tion on the superficiality of men in society.

Harrison Rowen: The Hydrogen Fuel Cell: Sustainable Energy for the Future.

In my eyes, developing a world that runs on clean, sustainable, and efficient energy is the most important task of our generation. I have always been a car fanatic, but only more recently did I come to fully understand just how detrimental cars are to the environment.

With my conflicting interests in mind, I researched sustainable energy for cars and was instantly fascinated by the hydrogen fuel cell. Using energy collected from the Sun, hydrogen fuel cell systems exploit the properties of water to create usable electricity. For my Senior Project, I planned, designed, and fabricated my own solar-powered hydrogen fuel cell system. This system is small in output power, as the goal is not to power a car.

The goal, however, is to exhibit the potential of hydrogen power as a possible energy source for the future. It is composed of four major components: a solar panel, an electro­lyzer, a gas processing system, and a hydrogen fuel cell.

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Fresh Hamptons Fresh Hamptons in Bridghampton hosts happy hour daily from 4 to 6 PM. Guests may enjoy half-priced bar food, house pours, tap beer and house wine.

Cabin Fever The Cabin Fever Music Festival returns to the East End with a line up of bands performing this February. Follow @cabinfevermusic for a full line up and venue locations.

Fireside Sessions Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor presents Fireside Sessions with Nancy Atlas on Friday at 8 PM. For more info visit www.baystreet.org.

Mercado Open Mic Mercado Mexican Grill & Tequila Bar in Bridgehampton presents an Open Jam/Mic every Thursday. All performers will receive special $2 and $3 tacos and 1/2 price margaritas for all customers. 7 to 9:30 PM. Indian Wells Tavern Indian Wells Tavern presents happy hour Monday to Friday from 4 to 6 PM at the bar with reduced price drinks and $6 bar menu. On Friday it's ladies night starting at 10 PM with $6 well drinks, $6 glasses of wine and $6 fireball shots for ladies. Saturday night for a $5 cover there's a DJ and $6 shots. Visit www. indianwellstavern.com.

Southampton Publick House Stop by for Monday Night Madness in the taproom featuring $5 pints, $5 burger platters, and $.50 wings.

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Weekday happy hour runs from 4 to 7 PM. Wednesday is Ladies Night with drink specials at 9:30. Friday is all night happy hour with taproom specials and DJ Dory at 10 PM. Saturday night, dance to Hamptons Classics served up by DJ Brian at 10 PM. Zokkon Zokkon in East Hampton hosts free sushi at the bar 5 to 8 PM tomorrow evening. Sunday through Thursday the restaurant offers a three course prix fixe for $25.95.

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They may be friends, relatives, or professional counselors. You have a great desire for balance and justice, but are you willing to commit to doing the consciousness-raising work on yourself that will help you find it?

ARIES (Mar. 20 - Apr. 20) At this time, you can gain strength by protecting yourself from negativity. You are picking up on the feelings of those around you. Those who are sad, hurt, or angry must calm themselves, leave your presence, or understand when you choose to leave. Use your intuitive gifts to guide you. Take a break from your regular routine.

TAURUS (Apr. 20 - May 21) It is difficult for you to fight the established order. You must take actions that go against beliefs that are widely accepted. Don’t let fear of ridicule hinder you. A dispassionate, scientific examination of the way things are really going is called for. As long as you are an instrument for positive change, you will succeed.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 22) Feel the appropriateness of things staying as they are. Embrace the present moment and stop struggling to escape insecurity, pain and doubt. Your life is moving at the rate you can deal with.

Focus your attention on other things besides the snail’s pace of desired

changes, like getting grounded and connected to nature.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23) You have recently let go of some limiting beliefs and your heart is feeling lighter. You may have to go out of your ordinary circle to gain the perspective you seek. Avoid being penny-wise and pound-foolish. Give the gift of your attention to an elder relative. You may learn something important you could not learn elsewhere.

LEO (July 23 - Aug. 23) Do not waste your time trying to effect changes in another who has not reached the point of desiring to change. You may be feeling defeated, but the time of defeat is the most fertile time to sew the seeds of future successes. A new, vibrant cycle awaits the proper time and conditions to begin. Do not give up on yourself or your dreams.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) You may be too close to your situation to see it clearly, so don’t be ashamed to ask others for guidance.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 23) Analyze your emotions, usually a no-no, because otherwise your anxiety may prevent your relationships from growing. Believe in your ability to handle any mess you may encounter.

Just keep remembering how much you enjoy a good surprise. Don’t take anything for granted this month.

Discovery is the joy of living.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 22) Organization and planning are vital now, but recognize and reward your present accomplishments with a celebration. Insist on being treated with respect, but avoid the impression of being uptight and egomaniacal by recognizing the both struggles and successes of others. Generosity will bring rewards in equal measure.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) You must forgive others for the recent mistakes that you think they have made. See their errors as what they really are: educational lessons, which all involved can learn from.

Concentrate on making your base secure. At this time, help cannot be given unless it is both needed and asked for. See the very big picture.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21 - Jan. 20) Do not make the decision that you have been procrastinating about. It’s OK to remain unresolved, at least for now. A path will reveal itself as you go forward and explore all the various possibilities that are piquing

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your curiosity. If you do several things at the same time, you won’t become bored by or boring to others.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 19) You are feeling reluctant to consider a loved one’s viewpoint and we hope it isn’t because of their age. Seek to understand their needs - it will be hard, but it is essential for your evolution as a loving being. Remember, if reconciliation feels in the least possible, it is not weakness, but the greatest strength to pursue it vigorously.

PISCES (Feb. 19 - Mar. 20) The causes and consequence of an aggressive approach must be resolved.

You are right to act driven, but form a clear picture of the goal you want to drive to. You are feeling more powerful, which makes you want things to go even faster, but you still need to learn about patience and practice if you want victory to last.

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Jennifer Aniston, 1969

Guys love her. Girls love her. We all love her, and we have ever since she lit up our TV screens playing Rachel Green on “Friends” starting in 1994.

She was born into the business, literally. Her father John Aniston was an actor and was featured on the soap opera “Days Of Our Lives” and her mom Nancy Dow appeared on “The Beverly Hillbillies” and “The Wild, Wild West” as well as in several prominent films.

Aniston attended a prestigious “alternate school” as a child and went on to attend the LaGuardia High School of Music and The Performing Arts in New York City. Her godfather was Telly Savalas, the famous actor, so the connections were in place to launch an acting career.

She worked off-Broadway and moved to Los Angeles when she was 20 to appear on a short-lived TV series, “Molly.”

After three other short lived TV ventures she struck gold with “Friends” thanks in part to her access to NBC honcho Warren Littlefield.

She’s been in the public eye ever since. Her marriage to Brad Pitt and their subsequent divorce – fueled by his affair with Angelina Jolie, broke Aniston’s heart, and her adoring public mourned with her.

In 2008 her movie Marley and Me broke box office records and established her as a screen siren. She’s worked on the silver screen ever since, with varying degrees of success.

Earlier this year an anticipated Oscar nomination for Cake failed to materialize, and America mourned again with their sweetheart. Don’t feel too badly, however -- Aniston has won an Emmy, a Golden Globe, and a Screen Actors Guild award.

She is currently engaged to Justin Theroux: the marriage is reportedly being held up because she wants to protect the $110 million fortune she has amassed.

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By Jessica Mackin Celia Grace is changing the definition of “the perfect wedding dress” by offering exquisite gowns where the story behind the dress is as beautiful as the dress itself. The Massachusetts-based company has earned membership in the Fair Trade Federation. As a fair trade company, the wedding dress and accessory brand ensures that their products are made under safe and fair conditions that improve lives rather than harm workers.

Owner Marcie Muehlke explains, “Fair Trade is a global movement to end poverty by giving people the ability to vote with their dollars for the kind of world they want–one where people earn a living wage, work in safe and fair conditions, and can better themselves and their families.”

As America’s first fair trade wedding dress brand Celia Grace products are sewn following fair trade conditions, and the company donates a water filter to a family in need with every dress sold.

The dresses and accessories are made from heirloom eco silks hand woven in rural

Cambodian villages on no-electricity looms.

This preserves the traditional craft of silk making passed down through generations of women and allows weavers to earn a living wage, keep their girls in school, and avoid moving to the city or risking human trafficking.

“When I got married I wanted to love not only about how my wedding dress looked but also how it was made. I am so happy to be making that dream a reality with Celia Grace,” says Muehlke.

The seamstresses who sew Celia Grace wedding dresses and accessories work in a women’s sewing group that offers a positive alternative to dismal garment factory conditions in Cambodia. Celia Grace seamstresses are respected professionals who earn a living wage, have upward mobility, get benefits, and work in a healthy, fair and empowering environment.

Celia Grace dresses are available at Thea Tora Bridal Collection in Sayville. You can learn more about the brand by visiting www. celia-grace.com.

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Bridal Calendar Vera Wang Bride will hold a trunk show from tomorrow to Saturday at 911 Madison Avenue. For more information call 212-628-3400.

East End Wedding Guide presents Hamptons and North Fork Wedding Showcase on Sunday, March 1, from noon to 4 PM at the Southampton Inn. Meet over 30 wedding professionals and enjoy raffles and giveaways. $10 admission at the door or call 631-283-6501 or email events@southamptoninn.com.

RK Bridal in NYC will showcase David Tutera for Mon Cheri on March 20 to March 21. For more info call 212-947-1155.

“Honey, we better call Sag Harbor Florist for our wedding flowers now.

Once they’re too busy, we’ll have to postpone the wedding . . .”

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Wedding Traditions’ Surprising Origins And the sixpence? That’s the hope of

By Kitty Merrill It originally went “something old, wealth and good fortune.

Weddings nowadays are often infused something new, something borrowed, something blue and a sixpence in her with an array of customs and traditions passed through the centuries. Here’s where shoe.” Why? Modern brides tend to eschew hobbling just a few of them came from.

Ancient Egyptians believed the vein down the aisle with a coin in their Manolos, but do tend to stick with the custom. in the third finger on the left hand led According to bridesandgrooms.com, the directly to the heart. That's why it became old represented ties to family, the new the ring finger.

When grooms “bought” their wives success in the future. The borrowed item reminds that friends and family will still be from their fathers, they often paid with there for her and blue is the color signifying precious gems, but it’s Pope Innocent III O'Neill Sales Exchange fp brides:Layout 1 2/11/14 10:19 AM Page 1 faithfulness and loyalty (think: true blue). who’s credited with the custom of diamond

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engagement rings. He came up with the idea of a waiting period between betrothal and wedding in 1214. Couples began to demonstrate their commitment with rings. Archduke Maximilian of Austria was reportedly the first to use a diamond ring, when he became engaged to Mary of Burgundy in 1477. The wedding band, a never-ending circle, symbolizes everlasting love.

A bridal bouquet was originally designed to drive away evil spirits (though it doesn’t help with mothers in law). It was most often made of garlic, dill, and

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herbs. Celtic bouquets were made of ivy, thistle and heather. Some believe the tradition of an herbal bouquet originated during the time of the plague, when people held bouquets over their faces to ward off germs. Because the bride was believed to be especially lucky on her wedding day, guests used to rip pieces of her dress off in the hope her luck would spread to them.

Throwing the bouquet became the better option.

Bridal parties were formed to serve as decoys for the wedding couple. Women dressed identically to confuse the evil spirits. The groom often kidnapped the woman he’d marry and she was directed to stand on his left, leaving his right arm free to fight off rivals and defend her. The friend or relative who was most helpful with the abduction was known as “the best man.”

Carrying the bride over the threshold was done to protect her from evil spirits and as a way to demonstrate her purity and reluctance to enter the bridal chamber. In the case of abductions, the reluctance was often real.

Throwing rice evolved from the tradition of showering the just-wed with grains and nuts to insure a good harvest.

Rice was used during lean times. Nowadays people use birdseed, though some claim the disfavored rice does no harm to birds; it’s just an extra chore to clean up. It’s a Mexican tradition to throw red beans at the newlyweds to bring them good luck.

Different ethnicities have crafted their own customs, handed down through the years. Couples of the Jewish faith drink from a shared glass of wine that has been blessed with benedictions. When the ceremony is over, the groom crushes the glass by stomping on it to symbolize love’s fragility. At African American weddings, the newlyweds jump over a broom to

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Trending Honeymoon Hotspots

By Miles X. Logan Niagara Falls? It’s so not happening.

Even Hawaii has lost its sheen, though not its sun baked waters.

According to trendy designer/TV personality Lauren Conrad, the “coolest” honeymoon hot spot this year is the Amalfi Coast in Italy (hey, didn’t we see George Clooney there?).

Conrad said the beaches there are “pristine” and the “pasta dishes are the best you’ve ever had.” The top hotel? Try the Santa Caterina.

Want to get farther away from the paparazzi? Try Dubrovnik, Croatia. Really.

Conrad said the Dubrovnik Palace Hotel is to die for.

Jane Anderson of 101 Honeymoons says there is nothing like Europe, especially if you are planning a June wedding.

Mallorca on the Mediterranean is “most fragrant . . . the orange blossom is out and everything is fresh and calm.” Anderson said Nice is nice in the late spring – or did she mean Nice is nice? She recommends the Hotel Negresco either way.

The ever-hip Martha Stewart offers the “Choose Your Own Honeymoon Adventure Guide.” Couples can pick what

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symbolize beginning a new life together, a ritual created during slavery. At a Chinese ceremony the bride wears red, the color of love and joy. Hispanic tradition calls for a large rosary or white rope to be wound around the shoulders of the couple in a figure eight, the infinity symbol.

What’s up with that bag of Jordan almonds each guest finds on the table at the wedding reception? The tradition has Middle Eastern roots. Five pieces are given to each guest to represent the five wedding wishes: fertility, health, wealth, happiness and longevity. The almond is candy coated representing the bitter and the sweet of marriage.

A tiered wedding cake traces back to Anglo-Saxon times. Guests would bring small cakes that would be stacked atop one another. It took a French baker to come up with the idea of crafting a single stacked cake.

The tradition of a white wedding dress is comparatively new. The trend began in 1840 when stylish Queen Victoria chose a white satin gown for her wedding to Prince Albert.

American weddings were simple and private affairs until the 1920s, when brides began to turn to professionals for help organizing grand fetes. According to the website randomhistory.com, by the 1950s, the white wedding extravaganza was the dream of most girls, with high end department stores cashing in at their bridal salons and specialty shops springing up.

The dream faded somewhat during the “Flower Power” years, but resurrected in 1981, inspired by the splendor of Princess Diana and Prince Charles’ nuptials.

kind of experience they are after, and the guide will highlight some of the better hotels, restaurants and hotspots in those areas. The best part of Stewart’s guide is it’s functional for every budget.

T he n u m b er o ne ho neym o o n destination according to the Weather Channel? Acapulco is gold. Those interested in staying stateside might want to visit the fabulous Bellagio Hotel in Vegas, the Weather Channel suggests. Other favorite destinations include Lake Louise

in Canada and Amankali, Bali, where The Channel recommends the honeymoon suite at the Manggis.

Ever hear of The Maldives? We didn’t either, which means the kids from your first marriage, and your creditors, won’t be able to find it, either. It’s an island-laden country in the Indian Ocean.

“Incredibly azure waters, perfect beaches covered with white warm sand, slender palm trees, remote and calm resorts,” raves OceanTravel.com.

“Maldives is definitely a place where you and your brand new spouse will ascend to a paradise on Earth.”

Despite all the exotic locales, we just ran into a local couple that had the best honeymoon ever, at least they say so. They went to New York City — go figure - stayed at a five star hotel, scored tickets to three of the top Broadway plays, ate at several fivestar hotels, and saw Billy Joel at Madison Square Garden. And they took the Jitney in and back.

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Coming Attractions The Met: Live in HD Guild Hall in East Hampton presents The Met: Live in HD with Tchaikovsky’s Iolanta / Bartok’s Bluebeard’s Castle on Saturday at 12:30 PM. A Operatif PreOpera Lecture with Victoria Bond will take place at 11:30 PM. Visit www. guildhall.org.

Dominic Inferrara The Shelter Island Friends of Music presents The Velvet Voice of Dominic

Inferrara, Baritone, performing the alluring Arias of opera to the best Ballads of Broadway on Sunday at 3 PM at Shelter Island Presbyterian Church.

Parrish Art The Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill will screen a collection of 16mm educational films from the 1950s and ‘60s about romance, love and marriage, including How Do I Know It’s Love?, Are You Ready for Marriage?, and Who’s Boss? as a special Valentine’s Day weekend event on Friday at 6 PM. Visit www.parrishart.org.

Anthology On Tap

Do you love Montauk -- its history, environment, spirit, or characters?

Write about them.

Editor and novelist Céline Keating and writer Ed Johann, who leads the Montauk Writers’ Group, are seeking fiction, poetry, and nonfiction that reflect Montauk’s landscape, nature, people, work, recreation, history or spirit of place.

“In the same way that the East End inspires artists, so too does Montauk serve as a muse for writers. We are excited to play a role in gathering some of that creativity together,” said Keating in a release this week. She’s an editor in both book and magazine publishing for decades and has a second novel coming out this spring.

“Montauk spirit touches many, whether long-term residents or new visitors.

We want to explore all facets of this unique place.”

Johann, a cofounder of the writers’ group, added, “We hope we will get material featuring Montauk characters, or first-hand accounts of Montauk history . . . I’m especially hoping for stories about colorful Montauk characters, and remembrances from old timers. We hope that by generating interest in the anthology, we’ll uncover work from unexpected sources.”

The plan is to reach out to the community for material, with a March 30 deadline for submissions. Selections will be chosen by May, and publication is slated for 2016. Contributors will receive glory, two copies, and a chance to participate in a reading. Local poet Bill Akin will assist with the poetry selection.

The pair reports a publisher is on board, and any profits will go to local nonprofit organizations Third House Nature Center Inc. and Concerned Citizens of Montauk.

For more information, email Keating at celine_keating@earthlink.net or Johann via avedonia@aol.com.

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judge accused of murder. Enter the big city sharpie to save the day – his estranged son (Robert Downey Jr.).

Duvall is indeed good, and Billy Bob Thornton does a nice job playing the prosecutor. Vera Farmiga, Vincent D’Onofrio and Leighton Meester also star.

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Fifty Shades Of Grey (R) The kinky international bestseller comes to the big screen and Dakota Johnson, the daughter of Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson, becomes an instant screen siren. Jamie Doran is the “normal” guy into all things sado and them some.

It’s not going to play well in Kansas, trust us.

The Voices (R) Ryan Reynolds stars as a loveable yet deranged bizzaro in this odd little effort that is both a funny comedy and a grisly horror film. The director Marjane Satrapi, is an original talent who makes films that matter. For the viewer, the trick is to figure out why. Anna Kendrick and Jacki Weaver co-star.

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Love, Rosie (R) Should be called, “Say Goodnight, Gracie.” This romantic comedy starring Sam Claflin (Hunger Games) and Lily Collins (The Blind Side), is dreadful, and Collins is, simply put, awful. Did we mention the script sucks?

Timbuktu * (PG-13) Abderrahmane Sissako’s masterpiece about a simple cattle herding family whose lives are turned upside down by religious fundamentalists is one of the best films of this century. The likely winner of the Best Foreign Film Oscar is a must-see.

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The event benefits the Donald T. Sharkey Memorial Community Fund. Don was the original Mr. Amagansett, friends say.

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ONGOING Focused Imagination "Focused Imagination" by The East End Photographers Group show takes place through February 20 at Suffolk County Community College. The show is co-curated by Suffolk County Community College alumna Christina Stow at the Eastern Campus' Lyceum Gallery in the Montaukett Learning Resource Center in Riverhead.

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March 7. The show features over 100 vintage dolls from the private collection of Betty Ann Richardson and the Suffolk County Historical Society. The Historical Society also presents "Black History Through the Eyes of Dolls Exhibit," an historical collection of nearly two hundred African American dolls from the private collection of Dr. Judith Kronin, an avid doll collector, renowned educator, and author of Creating Smart Schools. Call 631-727-2881 for more info.

Student Arts Fest Guild Hall in East Hampton presents the Student Arts Festival Part I, Grades K-8. The show runs through February 22. For more information visit www.guildhall.org.

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ARF Thrift & Treasure The ARF Thrift & Treasure Shop at 17 Montauk Hwy in Sagaponack is holding a February Sale with 50 percent off clothing and 20 percent off everything else (excluding the bargain basement).

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One Billion Rising On Friday at 5 PM renowned local dance theatre company, Neo-Political Cowgirls, in partnership with The Retreat and Dodds & Eder Home has organized a "One Billion Rising" event for the third year in a row.

This global event began as a call to action over the staggering statistic that one in three women in the world experiences physical or sexual violence in their lifetime. Bring your children, parents and friends to Dodds & Eder in Sag Harbor and join in in this stand against domestic violence. This East End community event will include a flash mob dance, poetic readings, and musical performances by Skylar Day, Lynn Blue and the East Hampton High School Key Club.

Furry Valentine The Southampton Animal Shelter is having a Furry Valentine Open House Weekend. On Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 3 PM come and visit the shelter pets. There will be a yummy home made bake sale, face painting for the kids, and free kisses and licks.

Maybe you'll find your Fur-Ever Furry Valentine. For more information, please call 728-PETS or visit the website at www.southamptonanimalshelter.com

Love, Loss and What I Wore The North Fork Community Theater will present a fundraiser performance of Love, Loss and What I Wore on Saturday at 8 PM and on Sunday at 2:30 PM. All proceeds will benefit the NFCT Renovation Campaign. There will be a free reception at 7 PM before the Saturday show, and a Renovation Plan Update after the Sunday matinee.

The performance will be directed by Terry Brockbank and performed by Linda Betjeman, Kathy Brockbank, Susan Cincotta, Jenifer Maxson and Sara Mundy.

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at www.nfct.com or by calling 631-298-NFCT. Pink Pearl Gala At the inaugural Pink Pearl Gala on Friday, March 20, the North Fork Breast Health Coalition will recognize gastroenterologist Dr. Joseph M. Duva with the first Pink Pearl Spirit Award.

The dinner and award ceremony will be held from 6 to 9 PM in the elegant ballroom at the East Wind Inn and Caterers in Wading River. News12 Reporter Shari Einhorn will emcee the event.

The gala was named for Pearl Philindas, past president of the North Fork Breast Health Coalition, who passed away last year. She will be honored posthumously with the first Pink Pearl Community Service Award.

In addition, Janine Nebons of Tanger Outlets will receive the first Pink Pearl Corporate Leadership Award. She has been instrumental in the success of sixteen NFBHC Annual 5K Walks held at the Riverhead outlet center.

Seating is available for $95 per person. For more info call 631208-8889, contact Event Chair Melanie McEvoy at melanie@ mcevoyandassociates.com or visit www.northforkbreastcoalition.org.

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East Hampton WEDNESDAY 2•11•15 • There are levels to the pickleball at the Montauk Playhouse. Who knew? There’s Level I at 11 AM and Level II at 5:30 PM. You know you wanna get up to Level II, so get in there and work your pickleball. Visit the town website to see all the weekly programs.

• East Hampton Clericus sponsors a community soup dinner at Most Holy Trinity Church at 5 PM. THURSDAY 2•12•15 • There’s a heart health open house at the East Hampton Senior Center at 10:30 AM. Free health screenings, nutrition advice, exercise demonstration, stress management, and more. Call 631-726-8800 with questions.

FRIDAY 2•13•15 • The YMCA RECenter hosts a Red Cross blood drive from 2 to 7 PM. SATURDAY 2•14•15 • The annual student arts festival at Guild Hall runs through February 22. Check out masterpieces crafted by kids in grades K through eight.

• The Jewish Center of the Hamptons offers a Havdalah service, with a wine and cheese reception at 5:30 PM and a service at 6 PM. • Seal hikes are held today and tomorrow at 9 AM at Montauk State Park. Meet at the Lighthouse Concession Building. Dress to be outdoors two to three hours and make reservations by phone. 631-668-5000 ext.201.

• He ain’t playin. Rick Whalen leads an eight-mile hike from Amagansett to Springs, starting at 10 AM. Meet at the dirt pull off on the east side of Abraham’s Path a quarter mile north of Town Lane. Call 631-2758539 to learn more.

• ARF holds an open house from 11 AM to 3 PM at its adoption center on Daniels Hole Road in Wainscott.

• Go birding with Frank Quevedo, executive director of The South Fork Natural History Museum in Bridgehampton and see sea ducks. He’ll lead an expedition in Montauk at 9 AM. Call 631-537-9735 for meeting place, registration and admission information.

Southampton WEDNESDAY 2•11•15 • The Southampton Town Democratic Committee hosts a Valentine’s Day Lovefest from 6 to 9 PM at 230 Elm. Former Congressman Tim Bishop is the honoree.

Buffet, live music, dancing, and festive garb are on the docket. $35 in advance, $40 at the door. Visit www.

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• It’s soup and sundae night at Hampton Bays Middle School. 5 to 7 PM. Buy a bowl or bring a bowl, and help decide the best soup in town. $10.

THURSDAY 2•12•15 • Pastor Mike Vetrano of the Basilica Parish of Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary discusses couple’s communication at the Plaza Café on Hill Street in Southampton at 6:30 PM. There’s a dinner and glass of wine included in the $35 per person price. Call 631-283-0097 to save your spot.

FRIDAY 2•13•15 • The Town of Southampton offers a high tea luncheon for Valentine’s Day at senior centers in Hampton Bays, Bridgehampton and Flanders. 10:30 AM. Call 631-728-1235 to learn more.

• A/V Geeks present a screening of their favorite 16 mm films about love, romance, and marriage at the Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill. 6 PM. $10.

SATURDAY 2•14•15 • Teens learn the power of protein with Nature Educator Melanie Meade of the South Fork Natural History Museum in Bridgehampton at 2 PM. Call 631537-9735 for registration and admission information.

• Meet hike leader Susan Colledge of the Southampton Trails Preservation Society on Wickapogue Road just east of the intersection with Narrow Lane in Southampton for an exploration of the Richard Fowler Preserve at 10 AM. Walk a short trail to see where colonial settlers wintered during the 1640s. Got questions? Phone 631-484-3816.

• The Hamptons AARP Community Group sponsors an afternoon social and dance for those 50 and over.

There’s a mardi gras theme, with instruction in country line dance and basic ballroom. $10. RSVP by calling 631-259-1385. 4 to 6 PM. SUNDAY 2•15•15 • STPS hosts a Maple Swamp ramble at 10 AM. Meet Jim Crawford at the kiosk on Spinney Road. Call 631-369-2341 with questions.

TUESDAY 2•17•15 • Every Tuesday at the senior center in Flanders, there’s Drawing 101 with Mister Bill at 10:30 AM. Call 631-728-1235 for details.

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Starting on Monday morning, kids of all ages are welcome to gather at the South Fork Natural History Museum for a fun-filled week of naturerelated programs. On Monday, it’s “Are You A Reptile?” “Birding In Vineyard Field” is on Tuesday, and kids can learn about amphibians on Wednesday. The rest of the week will feature field walks and a great migration challenge. All programs start at 10 AM, free of charge. To learn more, call the Bridgehampton-based museum at 631-537-9735.

Reservations are appreciated.

Play On Your Art Strings

Budding young artists can works on a variety of interactive arts and craft projects this weekend and into next week at Guild Hall in East Hampton. Continuing from last week, there’s a free open art studio (with an instructor) for kids ages six to nine years old this Saturday (and February 21) from 2 to 3:30 PM. To register and for more information call 631324-0806 or email info@guildhall.org.

FRIDAY 2•13•15 • Check out ChocoVino at the Long Island Aquarium on East Main Street in Riverhead. Sip wine, taste sweets and enjoy a five- course dinner. $180 per couple. Reservations are accepted through 631-2089200 ext. 426. And don’t forget to ask about the Sweetheart Sleepover package next door at the Hyatt.

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Almond

Almond in Bridgehampton will serve a special four-course blood orange themed menu on Valentine’s Day beginning at 5:30 PM. The special menu includes courses of seasonal dishes featuring blood orange and will cost $75 per person. The a la carte menu will also be available. The menu is prepared by Executive Chef Jason Weiner. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 631-5375665 or visiting OpenTable at www. opentable.com.

Bell & Anchor

The Bell & Anchor in Sag Harbor offers a two and three course prix-fixe menu every night from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. The two-course menu is $30 per person, and the three-course menu is $35 per person.

Harbor Grill

Harbor Grill in East Hampton hosts a 2-for-1 steak night every Wednesday from 5 PM to close. The special includes a choice of a filet mignon, a hanger steak or a strip steak served with whipped potatoes and vegetables, and a choice of a cup of soup or a small house salad to start. The 2-for-1 deal includes the two-course dinner for two people for $36.

Rowdy Hall

Rowdy Hall in East Hampton is hosting their annual “Rowdy & The Oscars” ballot contest. In each check presenter, customers will find an “Oscar Ballot” form. If they choose to participate, all they have to do is fill out the ballot and present it to the host, manager, server or bartender.

Whoever answers the most answers correctly will be declared the winner and will receive a $50 gift certificate and two movie vouchers. If there is a tie for most correct a drawing will be held. The contest ends Sunday, February 22, the date of the Oscars.

For more information, call Rowdy Hall at 631-324-8555.

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Parish of Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary at the Plaza Café, 61 Hill Street, Southampton tomorrow at 6:30 PM. Enjoy a wonderful meal and an opportunity to grow in your relationship with that someone special.

"How to Talk so Your Spouse Will Listen – How to Listen so Your Spouse Will Talk" is the theme of the evening.

Couples young and old are invited for this prix fixe dinner and a glass of wine for $35 per person. Contact Father Mike at pastor@shjmbasilica.org.

A Film About Coffee

The local family-owned espresso bar and coffee roaster Hampton Coffee Company and the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center present "A Film About Coffee," an awardwinning movie about specialty coffee,

on Friday at 7:30 PM. This is only the second showing of the film in New York State and Hampton Coffee Company will be providing a free Pour Over Coffee Brew Bar to all ticket-holders who arrive before the show, as well as be moderating a film discussion after the movie.

“We've always been proud to be roasting specialty coffee for our customers,” said Hampton Coffee Company Roastmaster Dwight Amada.

“It is truly such an amazing product as literally dozens of 'hands' touch our coffee before it becomes the beverage we all drink every day. From the farmers and coffee bean pickers, to those who transport the raw green coffee bean to the ports in coffee producing countries, to the shiphands who bring it into port in New Jersey. And there are so many more people whose lives are affected by those coffee beans our Baristas craft into Lattes and Cappuccinos for the end user -you.”

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"The film whisks audiences around the world, from farms in Honduras and Rwanda to coffee shops in Tokyo, Portland, Seattle, San Francisco and New York. Through the eyes and experiences of farmers and baristas, the film offers a unique overview of all the elements - the processes, preferences and preparations; traditions old and new - that come together to create the best cups. This is a film that bridges gaps both intellectual and geographical, evoking flavor and pleasure, and providing both as well."

The complimentary Pour-Over Brew Bar provided by Hampton Coffee Company will be served in the theater's Gallery Lounge starting at 6:30 PM. An interesting question and answer session with local coffee industry professionals follows the screening.

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Here’s a list of new programs at local libraries.

Check in with your local branch for ongoing programs.

Advance registration is required for most of the listed programs. Call for details.

East Hampton Library 631-324-0222 WEDNESDAY 2•11•15 • AARP tax assistance is available every Wednesday through April 15 from 10 AM to 1 PM. SATURDAY 2•14•15 • A Little Romance, starring Diane Lane and Laurence Olivier will be shown at 1 PM. SUNDAY 2•8•15 • The Winter Film Festival continues with Salvo, an Italian offering (with English subtitles). 2 to 4 PM. Rogers Memorial Library 631-283-0774 SATURDAY 2•14•14 • It’s Shrek, screened for the tweens at 2 PM. Hampton Bays Library 631-728-6241 WEDNESDAY 2•11•15 • A Herstory Writing Workshop for Latinas meets every Wednesday from 7 to 9 PM.

Quogue Library 631-653-4224 SATURDAY 2•14•15 • Lovers can get all swoony to the romantic music of pianist Jim Badzik at 2 PM. SUNDAY 2•15•15 • Michael Sheahan performs Celtic music at 2 PM. Westhampton Library 631-288-3335 FRIDAY 2•13•15 • It’s “Good Lessons from Bad Women” starring Dorothy Leeds at 6:30 PM. Limited seating, reservations required.

• At noon, during the “lunch and learn” series, find out how to have a healthy heart.

Montauk Library 631-668-3377 WEDNESDAY 2•11•15 • See Fury at 7 PM. THURSDAY 2•12•15 • The Wellness Foundation presents a screening of the film Processed People, followed by a Q&A about the upcoming Wellness Challenge. 5 PM.

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Mattituck Laurel Library 631-298-4134 FRIDAY 2•13•15 • See Shelter Island, the story of island resident and “outsider” artist Harald Olson and his eclectic patron Jimmy Olinkiewicz, at 1:30 PM. SUNDAY 2•15•15 • Enjoy the music of Ireland by Fiddler’s Green at 2 PM.

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Riverhead Library 631-727-3228 FRIDAY 2•13•15 • Girls in grades seen through 12 can makeover prom dresses at 3 PM. Basic sewing skills required.

SATURDAY 2•14•15 • Jerome leads a drum circle at 2 PM. MONDAY 2•16•15 • Try Falum Dafa, the Chinese spiritual discipline that combines meditation with qiqong exercises at 7 PM.

Amagansett Library 631-267-3810 SATURDAY 2•14•15 • Valentines are the focus of this week’s family fun and craft time at 3:30 PM. SUNDAY 2•15•15 • Kids in grades K and up learn how to make origami this week and next at 2 PM.

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