Lifestyle

Brrr…but it’s worth taking the Polar Bear Plunge benefiting Heart of the Hamptons (Coopers Beach, December 14). Later on, attend the Holiday Boat Parade & Viewing Party, a fundraiser for Montauk Food Pantry (Inlet Seafood Restaurant, December 14). After touring “LongHouse Illuminated: A Magical Winter Experience,” shop its holiday artisan [...]

Enjoy a silent auction, holiday décor and fare from Carissa’s Bakery and L&W Market during The Church’s Community Holiday Party (December 13). Santa’s coming to town on December 14 for his firetruck parade and photos (Sag Harbor Main Street/Long Wharf); Magic of Montauk Holiday Fair with live reindeer and food [...]

Fans of “The Nutcracker” can attend productions by the Hampton Ballet Theatre School (Guild Hall, December 13-15), and Peconic Ballet Theatre (Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, December 14-15). Canoe Place Inn presents pianist Nick Corredor’s “Sounds of the Season” (December 13), and jazz pianist/vocalist Champian Fulton’s Christmas show (December 14). Soprano Greer [...]

Find posh pajamas for the whole family including furry friends at Eberjey. Dune Spice carries Middle Eastern wares and delicacies such as Moroccan tea cups, Turkish coffee and Syrian and Israeli dates (Friday-Sundays, 10AM-2PM). For home items and gifts, try B. Vintage’s East Hampton pop up, and Le Shop’s assortment [...]

A portion of proceeds from Almond Restaurant’s annual Christmas Eve suckling pig roast supports OLA of Eastern Long Island. Rowdy Hall’s Hanukkah spread including brisket, potato latkes and olive oil cake is available from December 26-29. Order snowman-shaped tiramisu and dark chocolate, Grand Marnier or chestnut-flavored bûche de Noël from [...]

The Reform Club’s package features personal Christmas trees with ornaments to decorate as well as Brunch slippers, Levain Bakery cookies and bottomless Prosecco. Host holiday dinners in The Roundtree, Amagansett’s main house with catering by Hamptons Aristocrat and apply the hotel’s winter promotion to stay overnight. Baron’s Cove’s New Year’s [...]

Since people are always asking me about real estate and lifestyle matters, we introduced a light and fun monthly Q&A about all sorts of topics.   Holiday tips for the Hamptons. “Marders in Bridgehampton has wreath-making classes as well as other wonderful holiday items, and there are many other shops [...]

The Bonac Festival of Lights begins Thanksgiving weekend with 70 displays, food trucks, Santa and music benefiting local scholarships (East Hampton High School, Friday and Saturday nights, November 29-December 21; firetruck decorating contest, December 6). Sing holiday tunes during Montauk Point Lighthouse’s annual lighting (November 30), and listen to the [...]

Guild Hall concurrently features its “85th Artist Members Exhibition” and solo show “Linda Reville Eisenberg:  Still” (November 17-January 5; members-only preview, December 16). The Church’s “Yes, No, and WOW: the Push Pin Studios Revolution” explores the 20th-century graphic art group that achieved global influence (through December 30). Support The Springs [...]

The American Hotel, Village Bistro East Hampton and Lulu Kitchen & Bar are among East End hotels and restaurants serving traditional Thanksgiving dinners. Pre-order feasts from Amber Waves, whose package has D'artagnan organic turkeys, farm produce, homemade sides and pies, and festive tablescapes to boot. The Cookery’s to-go mains include [...]