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The Yeomen of the Guard—which debuted in 1888, with book and lyrics by W.S. Gilbert and music by Arthur Sullivan—is famous among Gilbert &amp;; Sullivan enthusiasts for its dramatic story and its magnificent score, which includes such famous songs as “Is Life a Boon,” “I Have a Song to Sing, O!” and “Strange Adventure.” The current production is the Light Opera Company’s first since 2009. 
The story is set at the Tower of London in the 1510s, during the reign of Henry VIII. Phoebe Meryll has fallen in love with the dashing Col. Fairfax, unjustly imprisoned and set to be executed in an hour as the opera opens. Phoebe, her brother and her father, a sergeant of the Yeomen of the Guard, come up with a desperate scheme to save Fairfax--a scheme which initially succeeds, but which unexpectedly involves Jack Point and Elsie Maynard, strolling players who happen to be performing at the Tower on the day of the execution. Before long, not only Fairfax but also Phoebe, her brother, her father and even Jack are at risk of arrest and execution. 
The story is rich and involving, but allows plenty of room for humor, especially in a subplot in which Phoebe’s would-be suitor, the head jailer and assistant tormenter Wilfred Shadbolt, tries to get Jack to teach him how to be a jester. 
In the new production of the opera, Chris Diamond of Glen Cove and Kara Vertucci of Lindenhurst play Jack Point and Elsie Maynard. Isabella Gaskill of Bay Shore and Ian Joyal of New Hyde Park play Phoebe and Wilfred, with Ben Salers of Northport as Sergeant Meryll and Julian Hernandez of Jericho as Leonard Meryll. Thomas Dean of Baldwin plays Colonel Fairfax, with Terry Hochler of East Meadow as Dame Carruthers and Delaney R. Page of Lynbrook as her niece, Kate. Marc Vun Kannon of Wading River appears as the Lieutenant of the Tower, and Jordan Breslow of Bellmore as the First Yeoman. The director is Gayden Wren of Queens, and the music director is Stephen O’Leary of Baldwin. Michael C. Haigler of Manhattan conducts the orchestra.. “The Yeomen of the Guard has a depth and realism that’s unique in the Savoy operas,” said Wren, a longtime member of the company and also the author of an acclaimed book about Gilbert &amp; Sullivan. “There are laughs and there’s melodramatic drama as well, but it all grows out of the characters. They’re real, well-rounded people who have the kind of contradictions and ambiguities that you find every day in real people, but rarely in comic opera. People feel for these characters because Gilbert and Sullivan feel for them, and tell their stories in a way that lets us really get to know and believe in them. “Both Gilbert and Sullivan separately said that The Yeomen of the Guard was the favorite of their own operas,” Wren concluded. “Gilbert picked a quote from ‘Is Life a Boon?’ to be inscribed on Sullivan’s memorial on the Thames Embankment. It’s breathtaking, one of the best works of musical theater ever written. It takes a lot to mount this show, in terms of talent, money, musicians and so forth, so we don’t do it often. But when it comes up, we’re thrilled.” 

The Yeomen of the Guard will be presented on Saturday May 16th at 2 PM at The East Hampton Library, located at 159 Main St in East Hampton. The event is Free, however registration is required.To Register: Call 631-324-0222 ext. 3, Stop by the Adult Reference desk, or visit our online calendar at www.easthamptonlibrary.org.

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 Gilbert & Sullivan’s classic "The Yeomen of the Guard" Live Performance

Join us for a book signing with Dr. Elisa Port, Chief of Breast Surgery at Mount Sinai and one of the nation’s most trusted voices on breast cancer&nbsp;risk, screening, and treatment. Dr. Port, author of the transformational The New Generation Breast Cancer Book, brings 30 years of clinical experience to this essential volume, a must-read for anyone with breasts. Drawing from the stories and strength of the many patients she has treated; THE BREAST ADVICE offers an unprecedented fusion of doctor-driven science and patient-driven wisdom. It’s not just a guidebook; it’s a companion through prevention, diagnosis, and the breast cancer journey, providing clarity, comfort, and confidence equally relevant to those who might be at risk as to those newly diagnosed.
Covering everything from risk factors, screening, and genetic testing to treatment options like surgery, chemotherapy, and cutting-edge therapies, Dr. Port also addresses the deeply personal aspects of breast cancer care—diet and lifestyle, navigating treatment side effects, and mental and emotional resilience.To Register: Call 631-324-0222 ext. 3, Stop by the Adult Reference desk, or Visit our calendar at www.easthamptonlibrary.org.

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East Hampton and its surroundings have long been home to some of America’s most iconic gardens including Grey Gardens, The Creeks, and the many Woodhouse gardens. During this colorfully illustrated presentation, Blue Carreon will describe several of these historic properties and highlight the stewards who are caring for these gardens today.
Author of The Gardens of the Hamptons, Blue Carreon is a former international fashion editor who is currently a freelance writer covering topics on lifestyle, fashion, and interior design. He’s also the creative director of his eponymous home décor collection, and is the author of Conversations: Up Close and Personal With Icons of Fashion, Interior Design, and Art, as well as the best-selling Equestrian Life in the Hamptons. He is an avid equestrian, and has been voted by Hamptons Magazine as one of the best-dressed personalities and top hosts in the East End.
This year's Tom Twomey Series is presented as a partnership between the East Hampton Library and the East Hampton Historical SocietyTo Register: Visit our calendar at www.easthamptonlibrary.org

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Italo ‘Tal’ Naccarato, the composer, songwriter, teaching artist and instrumentalist was born in the medieval mountain village of Fiumefreddo Bruzio in Calabria, Italy and raised in East Flatbush, Brooklyn. His stylized original work, highlighting a deep appreciation for traditional Folk and Americana Roots music, is steeped heavily in Rock and Blues and includes his original classical guitar inspired compositions, performed with a 'bluesy swing’.To Register: Call 631-324-0222 ext. 3, or Visit our calendar at www.easthamptonlibrary.org

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Join us for an Author talk and Book Signing with two-time National Magazine Award winner Tom Junod. The conversation will be moderated by Ada Calhoun,&nbsp;New York Times–bestselling author.
Tom Junod’s memoir, "In the Days of My Youth I Was Told What It Means to Be a Man," has received widespread acclaim for its "bravura writing" and its deeply personal exploration of masculinity through the lens of a son’s relationship with his philandering, larger-than-life father.
In the Days of My Youth I Was Told What It Means to Be a Man is an intensely emotional detective story powered by a series of cascading revelations. The book is a triumph; it is a tale of a son reckoning with the consequences of his father’s life, and of the son’s own redemption.
The Wall Street Journal calls it "one of the great literary tributes to a complex paterfamilias." Kirkus calls it an "enthralling family memoir" and an "unromantic commentary on manhood" written with both panache and feeling."
Ada Calhoun is the&nbsp;New York Times–bestselling author of&nbsp;Crush: A Novel, hailed on the&nbsp;Today&nbsp;Show as the month's Best Romance, praised by the&nbsp;Washington Post&nbsp;for its "whirlwind of desire and possibility," and named by&nbsp;TIME&nbsp;as one of the 100 Must-Read Books of 2025. Her memoir&nbsp;Also a Poet&nbsp;was named one of the best books of 2022 by&nbsp;The New York Times, NPR, and&nbsp;The Washington Post; and longlisted for the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction. A review in the&nbsp;NYTBR&nbsp;called it “a big valentine to New York City past and present, and a contribution to literary scholarship, molten with soul." Past books include&nbsp;Why We Can't Sleep,&nbsp;Wedding Toasts I'll Never Give, and&nbsp;St. Marks Is Dead.
Books will be available for purchase and signing, provided by BookhamptonTo Register: Call 631-324-0222 ext. 3, Stop by the Adult Reference desk, or Visit our calendar at www.easthamptonlibrary.org.

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Join us for an Author talk and Book Signing with two-time National Magazine Award winner Tom Junod. The conversation will be...

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CHEF'S ARSENAL is having it's Spring 2-Day Warehouse Sale! May 16th - May 17th&nbsp; 10AM-4PM 
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Ready for a fun afternoon? Join us in person for the Bring a Friend; Make a Friend May Lunch! It’s the perfect chance to hang out, enjoy good food, and meet new pals. Bring your bestie or come solo — either way, you’ll leave with a new friend or two!
The menu is terrific. Family style mesclun salad will be served at the table. There is a choice of six entrees and three desserts--something for everyone! Don't miss out on the laughs and great company. Charge your reservation through Eventbrite or avoid the processing fee and send a check for $50.00 per person to Friends of JJML, 201 Main Street, Sag Harbor, NY 11963. See you there!

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