Name: The Old Marlin & the Sea: An Original Play by John McCaffrey
Start: 2026-10-10T19:30:00-04:00

What connects a legendary silent film star, a masterpiece of American fiction, and a 12-foot California marlin hanging in a historic Sag Harbor boathouse? Find out in John McCaffrey’s captivating new play, The Old Marlin and the Sea. This compelling story introduces audiences to William Farnum, the son of a theatrical family born on the 4th of July who made his stage debut alongside Edwin Booth at age 14. Farnum quickly rose to leading-man status on Broadway before becoming one of Hollywood’s highest-paid silent film stars. At the heart of his story is a deep devotion to Sag Harbor, where he built a magnificent estate and hosted legendary parties with his wife, Olive. Central to it all was his beloved boathouse and the massive marlin he caught off Catalina Island, which still hangs in its place of honor above the hearth today. This premiere reading features original music by Marshall Coid and is accompanied by striking visual projections – including many images dating back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries — to illustrate a larger-than-life figure from Long Island’s East End history.

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<h4>We’ll be visiting our neighbor, the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center, for their Fall Fest! Come check out our SASF table to meet some adoptable kittens (TBD) and bunnies!</h4>

Local Event: Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Fall Fest

Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Fall Fest

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The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center will welcome the community for its Fall Family Fun Festival on Sunday, October 4, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Center, located at 228 West Montauk Highway in Hampton Bays. 
Celebrating community, conservation and connection, the Fall Family Fun Festival will offer an afternoon of seasonal activities and wildlife education for the whole family. Guests will have the opportunity to meet some of the Center’s remarkable wildlife ambassadors, including its Great Horned Owl and Vlad the Turkey Vulture, while learning more about Long Island wildlife and the important work being done to protect it.
Throughout the festival, attendees can shop from local vendors, meet and learn from participating wildlife organizations, enjoy offerings from food trucks, and take part in a variety of children’s activities, including pumpkin decorating, arts and crafts, and more.
The event provides families with a fun way to celebrate the fall season while connecting with the local community and learning more about wildlife conservation. Proceeds from the festival will support the animals in the care of the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center.
The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the rehabilitation of wild animals impacted by human encroachment on their natural habitats. 
WHAT:Fall Family Fun Festival 
WHEN: Sunday, October 4, 2026 | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. 
WHERE: Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center, 228 West Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays, NY 11946 
HIGHLIGHTS: Wildlife ambassadors, local vendors, wildlife organizations, food trucks, pumpkin decorating, arts and crafts, and family-friendly activities
For additional information, visit the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center website or call (631) 728-4200.

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Kassar Productions teams up with LTV Studios for the fourth year in a row, presenting Conor McPherson’s modern adaptation of THE DANCE OF DEATH, a pair of plays originally written in 1900 by August Strindberg. 
Directed by Grace Kiley and starring Dena Tyler, Matthew Conlon, and Edward W. Kassar, the play follows military captain Edgar and his wife, Alice, who live a bitter life with a marriage soured by hatred on an isolated island. When the possibility of redemption and escape arrives for Alice in the shape of their former comrade Kurt, it seems that Edgar is prepared to use his very last breath to make their lives a living hell. The Dance of Death — which has never been performed on the East End — begins with a preview night on Thursday, Sept. 24, and a run including both evening shows and matinees through Oct. 9.
Tickets: Gen admission $33.17 | Students w/ ID $17.23

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Children's Museum of the East End

The Children’s Museum of the East End (CMEE), 376 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton, NY, will welcome the return of its fall programming beginning Tuesday, October 6, with a lineup of weekly classes designed to encourage creativity, exploration, learning and connection through play.
From making music and experimenting with new ingredients to getting messy with sensory materials and creating works of art, CMEE’s fall classes offer young children and their grownups opportunities to learn, play and spend time together throughout the season.
Fall programming includes:
Music with Ms. Leah 
Tuesdays, October 6 through December 15 | 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. | Ages 0–3
Young children and their grownups are invited to sing, dance and celebrate developmental milestones together. Designed for young babies and toddlers, the music class celebrates the bond between child and caregiver while introducing simple techniques families can continue at home.
Cost is $10 for members and $30 for non-members, which includes Museum admission. There will be no classes November 17 or November 24. The October 27 class will be part of CMEE’s Baby’s First Halloween celebration.
Little Chefs 
Tuesdays, October 6 through December 15 | 10 to 11 a.m. | Ages 2–4
Little chefs and their grownups will head into the kitchen to chop, mix, blend and discover new ingredients together. Using fresh produce, participants will create simple, healthy and delicious dishes while encouraging children to explore food in a fun and hands-on environment.
Cost is $25 for members and $55 for non-members, which includes Museum admission. There will be no class October 27.
Sensory Play 
Wednesdays, beginning October 7 | 10 to 11 a.m. | Ages 18 months–3 years
Children are encouraged to get messy during this hands-on class featuring age-appropriate materials, textures and sensory experiences. Each session uses open-ended play to encourage curiosity, creativity, exploration and learning.
Cost is $10 for members and $35 for non-members. There will be no class November 25.
stART Studio 
Fridays, October 9 through December 18 | 10 to 11 a.m. | Ages 2–4
CMEE’s budding artists can discover the foundations of art making through a variety of safe, multisensory materials. In addition to encouraging creativity, the program is designed to help children develop fine motor skills and provides opportunities for early socialization.
Cost is $10 for member children and $35 for non-member children, which includes Museum admission.
CMEE’s fall programming reflects the Museum’s commitment to providing hands-on experiences that spark imagination, encourage learning and give children and their grownups meaningful opportunities to play and explore together.
Advance registration is recommended. For additional information and to register for fall programming, visit <a href="https://www.cmee.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.cmee.org</a>.

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People living with dementia may use behaviors as a way to communicate their needs and feelings as the disease progresses. Learn how dementia can change a person ’ s behavior, possible triggers and person-centered care approaches to address behaviors.&nbsp;
Topics in the program include:&nbsp;
How dementia affects behavior.&nbsp;
Identifying and understanding possible triggers.&nbsp;
Non-medical and medical approaches to addressing behaviors.
&nbsp;Four steps for managing behaviors.
October 7th
6-7 PM&nbsp;register here <a href="https://easthampton.librarycalendar.com/event/empowered-caregiver-responding-dementia-related-behaviors-5896" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">easthampton.librarycalendar.com/event/empowered-caregiver-responding-dementia-related-behaviors-5896</a>

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Join us for a class of meditation and relaxation with Alessandra Lattanzio, a certified level 1 and level 2 crystal singing bowls sound healer. During the session, guests immerse themselves in the healing vibration of crystal sound bowls, while they are comfortably seated or lying down on a yoga mat. The soothing sound and vibrations of the sound bowls destress, help with chronic pain, relieve anxiety and depression, and promote inner peace.register here <a href="https://easthampton.librarycalendar.com/event/sound-healing-990" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">easthampton.librarycalendar.com/event/sound-healing-990</a>

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Hank's Pumpkintown

The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center (EAWRC) will bring some very special feathered guests to Hank’s Pumpkintown on Friday, October 9 from noon to 1:30 p.m. for a special Birds of Prey educational program.
Families visiting Hank’s Pumpkintown are invited to stop by and meet a few of the Wildlife Rescue Center’s resident Birds of Prey up close. Guests will have the opportunity to see these remarkable animals, take photos and learn more about the important role raptors play in our local ecosystem.
The birds participating in the program are among EAWRC’s Education Ambassadors—non-releasable wildlife that help the Center teach the community about Long Island’s native species, wildlife conservation and the importance of protecting the habitats these animals call home.
The program offers families a unique addition to a day of fall fun at Hank’s Pumpkintown and a chance to connect with local wildlife while learning more about the work of the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center.
EVENT DETAILS
What:Birds of Prey at Hank’s Pumpkintown 
When: Friday, October 9, 2026 | Noon – 1:30 p.m. 
Where: Hank’s Pumpkintown 
Presented by: Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center
For additional information, visit <a href="https://www.wildliferescuecenter.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.wildliferescuecenter.org</a>.

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