Move with dancer Johnnoy Johnson in this workshop designed for all skill levels. Learn about the special and powerful Feminine Divine that resides in all of us, regardless of gender. Johnnoy will introduce us to fundamental spiritual concepts and deities, explain how these notions and sacred histories are expressed through movement, and then guide us through gentle movements as a group.

Explore the deities of the Yoruba pantheon through movement and celebrate feminine beauty, strength, and nurturing essence. Engage in mindful activities designed to honor and awaken the divine energy that resides in each of us. Lean into the energy within that fosters creativity, compassion, intuition, and balance.

This program is open to all movement skill levels. Participants should wear comfortable clothing that they can move easily in, avoiding jeans. Proper footwear includes sneakers, socks, or bare feet. 

When it is finally ours, this freedom, this liberty, this beautiful
and terrible thing, needful to man as air / usable as earth; when it belongs at last to all...”
Robert Hayden, Frederick Douglass

The Power of Poetry returns for its fourth verse! We invite our poetry-loving friends to the next iteration of our recurring community-driven poetry ‘read-in’ series. Verse 4: Poetry Exploring Liberation celebrates voices that explore the many dimensions of liberation. Selected poets will include Maya Angelou, Nikki Giovanni, Robert Hayden, Audre Lorde, Aja Monet, Mary Oliver, Ocean Vuong, and others. 

In this ongoing series, poems are curated in advance then assigned to readers upon arrival. Poems remain a mystery to the readers until they step up to the mic. The poems are not pre-selected, rehearsed, or memorized. Instead, they are felt, experienced, and actively engaged with in the moment. We are ever grateful to the positive feedback from our community who have organically help to co-create the Power of Poetry format and experience.

Be it social, spiritual, or political, the journey of liberation is both individual and collective. Reflecting on this, we encourage you to join us as we read, listen, and contemplate poetry in real-time.

If you are interested in reading, please purchase/reserve a ticket first. After check out, there will be a link to the “Request to Read” form on your confirmation screen.

If you have any questions, please email kristen@thechurchsagharbor.org

Each Verse of this recurring community-driven series presents a curated selection of poetry that is woven together around a common thematic thread. For those who have missed our previous ”verses,” check them out here: Verse 1 – Saints of Sag Harbror, Verse 2 – An Ode to Some Odes, and Verse 3 – I’m with the Banned.

Do you enjoy digging deeper and learning about the history and concepts of art? The Church’s Executive Director, Sheri Pasquarella, and the photographer Ben Hassett invite you to join them as they build a dialogue around ten photographs that date from the advent of photography through today. Pasquarella and Hassett will each present five photographs — which will only be revealed as the event unfolds. The pair will then spontaneously examine, discuss, and appreciate the ten photographs individually, engaging the audience with a fun conversation designed for art-appreciators of all levels of experience, whether new to art criticism or aficionados. Join the conversation! What photographs do you think will be revealed? 

This program is a part of the exhibition Here & There: The First Churchennial, which presents arts and works from the artist in residency at The Church from 2021 – 2024.

POSTPONED

Diana Diamond is a preeminent expert on personality disorders, attachment, and narcissism. Join us for the opportunity to gain invaluable knowledge from a distinguished member of our community as she discusses narcissism as a clinical and social phenomenon. Dr. Diamond will reveal the impetus for her latest book, Treating Pathological Narcissism With Transference-Focused Psychotherapy. Cultural representations from art, literature, and film will be used to illustrate the universal fascination with narcissism. After the discussion there will be a lively Q&A.

The discussion will illuminate the special challenges of treating individuals with narcissistic disorders who retreat from reality into compensatory grandiosity, thereby compromising their lives and relationships. She will also discuss how to recognize when narcissistic traits become pathological and require treatment, and how practitioners can engage and connect more deeply with patients suffering from pathological narcissism. The ramifications of pathological narcissism in political and organizational life and relationship between collective and individual narcissism will also be discussed.

What are the points of intersection between writing a biography and writing a memoir? Authors Bill Goldstein and Thymaya Payne explore this and more! The two discuss their latest literary endeavors that find them in a state of “trusting the process.” Each will share an excerpt from their current works-in-process before diving into a discussion about the intersections of their practices and experiences. The talk will close with a welcomed Q&A with the audience.

Goldstein’s work-in-process is a biography of Larry Kramer, the legendary American playwright, novelist, film producer, and AIDS activist. His work is born from years of research as well as a working relationship with Kramer while he was alive. This vantage point of both being present in Kramer’s physical timeline as well as conducting the research as a third person observer has presented unique challenges to Goldstein’s process.

Payne shifts gear to turn the narrative to his own life, a sharp contrast to researched-based works that explored the lives of others – including his forthcoming biography on civil rights leader Walter White and a documentary film on Somalian Pirates. His memoir-in-process, entitled AIDS, Raves, and Pirates, explores reflections on his relationship with his father. Payne’s process explores the validity of memory and questions the mind and heart’s tendency toward projection. 

Both Goldstein’s and Payne’s projects were in development here at The Church during Goldstein’s and Payne’s respective residencies.

This program has been programmed in tandem with our Fall exhibition Here & There: The First Churchennial. Join us as we honor the legacy of an activist, celebrate our LGBTQIA+ community, and stand together in allyship and community.

Please note that this conversation has been rescheduled from its original October 11^th date.

November 23rd Query: What hardships are you grateful for?

Still, Small Voice draws its name from the idea of the "still, small voice" within—a quiet, inner voice that guides us in moments of reflection. This monthly gathering, started in 2023 as an artistic experiment, now returns as a community-led practice with rotating facilitators. It invites participants to engage in silent reflection and thoughtful sharing, centered around a question about creativity, community, and being human. We forever ever grateful for Nanao Anton & Erling Hope for their contributions, inspirations, and commitment.

This is a space to hear your and others’ authentic voices & own it in community, free of judgement or reaction, as necessary

This is not group therapy, a study group, a political action group or Quaker Meeting.

Please review our Community Values before attending.

Each exhibition, The Church presents an ‘after hours’ session that provides a stimulating, in-depth look at the show with the people who made it happen. For The Churchennial, we are presenting a dynamic format:  an introduction about how the exhibition came to be, followed by a ‘lightening round’ exhibition tour with several of the artists!

The program begins with a brief talk by Sheri Pasquarella, our Executive Director, who will share the insights and inspiration behind the show & the exhibition design. We’ll then go through the exhibition with ‘lightening rounds’ with exhibiting artists who will discuss or describe their work in their own words – including Linda K. Alpern, Amy Wickersham, John Wittenberg, Mark Webber, Sharon van Liempt-Brown, Margaret Garrett, Jim Gingerich, Roisin Bateman, Peter Solow, Francine Fleischer, Kerry Sharkey-Miller, Susan Bachemin and others tba!

What was the impetus behind the move to create this exhibition format, highlighting former artists in residence? How did we come up with the exquisite exhibition design? What does the work mean in the artists’ own words? Come find out in this unique experience within the Fall exhibition Here & There: The First Churchennial. Audience Q&A will be integrated into the tour and format.

Deepen your appreciation for the beauty of the line, shape, and form with artist Margaret Garrett. A former dancer turned visual artist, Garrett will discuss her inspirations and her process in the creation of Canon, a video that is representative of her movement-based work. Learn how making Garrett began making videos as a way to find shapes for her paintings and how this evolution led to the development of a new visual language for her—video collages that explore movement, shape, and the unfolding of contrapuntal patterns. Following the discussion there will be a spirited Q&A

Garrett’s Canon will be on view as part of Here & There – The First Churchennial, our fall exhibition and can be seen ahead of the talk during our exhibition hours Thursday-Monday 11 AM to 5 PM beginning October 5^th.

Dear Grownups, it’s time to find joy in bleak times! Welcome designer, educator, and play expert Cas Holman as she shares insight from her newly released book Playful: How Play Shifts Our Thinking, Inspires Connection, and Sparks Creativity. Holman is joined in conversation by the visual artist Liz Collins, who’s colorful, textile-based works and installations often reflect notions of play and connectivity. Following the discussion the dynamic duo invites you to a spirited Q&A as well as a book singing.

Drawing on psychology, history, art, and design, Playful makes a powerful case for the vital necessity of play in our lives and its essential importance to adult’s mental health, creativity, and problem-solving skills. Playful weaves together inspiring stories and eye-opening research into the emerging science of play. It shows us how adopting a playful mindset is crucial in helping us overcome fear of failure, embrace new ways of thinking, destress, reset, connect with one another, and grow our creativity at every stage of our lives. Come play!

Playful: How Play Shifts Our Thinking, Inspires Connection, and Sparks Creativity by Cas Holman with Lydia Denworth will be released by Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House, on October 21, 2025.

Do you feel creatively blocked, stuck, or drained? Do you feel confused about something, can’t find clarity, don’t know what to do? Is there something that you can’t seem to change no matter how hard you try? Let’s write about it!

Join Kristen Santori as she navigates you through a simple reflective journal exercise. Learn how illuminating the language you use to code the world can decode the areas where a simple shift in diction can create a world of difference. Come to understand the beauty of the pause and how to transform your thoughts so that you can “dream” in “yes.” Participants are asked to bring their own journal/notebook, a writing utensil and a highlighter.

A disciplined journal keeper, Kristen has been keeping a morning writing practice for over a decade. Through writing and research, she has learned ways to rewire her neural network and become living proof of what a life can be once space for healing has been created and acted upon. This Wellness Monday presentation Kristen developed, created, around an exercise that was lived through in practice, served as a catalyst in her personal journey of wellness, and is now an invitation for others to see if it works for their benefit as well.

“The best way to spread love is to be LOVE!” says Bonnie Cannon, Executive Director of The Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center and our November Knowledge Friday Speaker. Join us as we explore the life, mind, and insight of a much-loved community pillar, music aficionado, and true community rockstar. Then stay for a Q&A with the living legend.

For nearly 20 years Bonnie has dedicated her life to ensuring the benefit and well-being of others. Creating safe play spaces to more formal childcare, expanding educational opportunities, and being a bridge for cultural unity, Bonnie has lived a full life of service and has become an inspiration point for many on the East End.

Join us for a stellar evening as we learn about the night sky from our friends at the Vanderbilt Museum. This new collaboration will bring the Vanderbilt’s  mobile planetarium to the main hall at The Church, with two showings of Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe narrated by Mark Hamill. After each showing, the stellar exploration continues outside, as guests are led to telescopes set up in our garden (weather permitting). The event is timed for maximum possibility of viewing Saturn and the Earth’s moon, which are expected to be visible at that time. Learn, explore, and have fun with our guests, Planetarium Director Dave Bush, Planetarium Outreach Coordinator Rachel Goralski, and Astronomy Educator Britteny Mickaliger.

While space, the final frontier, may be far from limited, capacity for this event is. Reserving tickets in advance guarantees you entrance to your designated showing and time with the telescopes. Recommended for ages 9 and up. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

October 26th Query: How Spooky are Stories?

Still, Small Voice draws its name from the idea of the "still, small voice" within—a quiet, inner voice that guides us in moments of reflection. This monthly gathering, started in 2023 as an artistic experiment, now returns as a community-led practice with rotating facilitators. It invites participants to engage in silent reflection and thoughtful sharing, centered around a question about creativity, community, and being human. We forever ever grateful for Nanao Anton & Erling Hope for their contributions, inspirations, and commitment.

This is a space to hear your and others’ authentic voices & own it in community, free of judgement or reaction, as necessary

This is not group therapy, a study group, a political action group or Quaker Meeting.

Please review our Community Values before attending.

Calling all Educators, Superintendents, and School Administrators!

Join us for a special Open House designed to support East End students and educators. Attendees will learn about existing arts enrichment opportunities for schools and students, as well as how to apply for our new ACE (Arts, Creativity, and Education) Pilot Program for the 2026 school year. Five selected applicants will be awarded a $5,000 budget each to support a yearlong arts education partnership with The Church.   

Enjoy light refreshments, connect with fellow educators, and meet our co-founders April Gornik and Eric Fischl, as they share the founding vision for The Church and its mission to inspire creativity on the East End.

Event Highlights:

• Program overview with Executive Director Sheri Pasquarella

• Learn how you district can benefit with Casey Kleister-Meyer, Operations Manager

• Explore possibilities with Kristen Santori, Programming and Communications Manager

• Tour our facilities and explore workshops with Samuel Havens, Workshop & Residency Manager

• Q&A and Feedback Session

• Food, beverage & Conviviality!

Registration is free. Space is limited.
This event is specifically designed for educators and school leaders –please share with anyone who may be interested.

Let’s inspire creativity together!

Photographer Mary Ellen Bartley will share the inspirations, evolutions, and challenges she faced while working on her project Morandi’s Books. Bartley’s 2020 residency at Casa Morandi in Bologna initiated Morandi’s Books, which offers a contemplative look into the personal library of Giorgio Morandi, the twentieth-century Italian painter renowned for his quiet and precise still life compositions. A six-week residency at The Church during the pandemic offered Bartley space for expanding the series which reflects Bartley’s deep engagement with Morandi’s restrained visual language while expanding her ongoing exploration of books as vessels of both form and feeling. 

Learn about Bartley’s process and ideas at our first Insight Sunday of the autumn. Following the discussion there will be a thoughtful Q&A.

Bartley’s work will be on view as part of Here & There – The First Churchennial,  our fall exhibition and can be seen ahead of the talk during our exhibition hours Thursday-Monday 11 AM to 5 PM beginning October 5^th.

Take your wellness journey into a new dimension with author and speaker Joe Dolce. Engaging audiences nationwide about the benefits of psychedelics and microdosing on health and well-being, Dolce now offers his insight to The Church community in a spirited lecture centered on research explored his latest book Modern Psychedelics: The Handbook for Mindful Exploration. Dolce will share his thoughts on how psychedelics and microdosing have been used to open the doors of perception and increase awareness and treat illnesses that eluded modern medicine and big pharma. Ready to field your questions, Dolce welcomes the curious in a lengthened Q&A. Copies of Modern Psychedelics will be available to purchase and will be signed by the author after the event. 

Dolce dives into how psychedelics have been used in treatments by physicians worldwide, and have been proven to assist individuals navigating Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, substance use disorders, and more. Learn how these therapies work and more from a leading voice in the psychedelic world. 

Please note: psychedelic substances (ketamine excepted) are schedule 1 controlled substances in New York. By presenting this lecture, The Church is not condoning or promoting the use of psychedelics in any way; rather, it is presenting the research of an engaging and researched exploration on the topic.

This event has been postponed. New Date and time information forthcoming.

What are the points of intersection between writing a biography and writing a memoir? Authors Bill Goldstein and Thymaya Payne explore this and more! The two discuss their latest literary endeavors that find them in a state of “trusting the process.” Each will share an excerpt from their current works-in-process before diving into a discussion about the intersections of their practices and experiences. Moderated by Kristen Santori, the talk will close with a welcomed Q&A with the audience.

Goldstein’s work-in-process is a biography of Larry Kramer, the legendary American playwright, novelist, film producer, and AIDS activist. His work is born from years of research as well as a working relationship with Kramer while he was alive. This vantage point of both being present in Kramer’s physical timeline as well as conducting the research as a third person observer has presented unique challenges to Goldstein’s process.

Payne shifts gears to turn the narrative to his own life, a sharp contrast to researched-based works that explored the lives of others – including his forthcoming biography on civil rights leader Walter White and a documentary film on Somalian Pirates. His memoir-in-process, entitled AIDS, Raves, and Pirates, explores reflections on his relationship with his father. Payne’s process explores the validity of memory and questions the mind and heart’s tendency toward projection. 

Both Goldstein’s and Payne’s projects were in development here at The Church during Goldstein’s and Payne’s respective residencies.

Programmed in tandem with our Fall exhibition Here & There: The First Churchennial, this program also falls on what would be the 38^th anniversary of a massive LGBT march on Washington as well as National coming out day. Join us as we honor the legacy of an activist, celebrate our LGBTQIA+ community, and stand together in allyship and community.

Come celebrate with us! Stop in anytime between 6 PM and 7:30 PM on October 4^th to get the first look at our 2025 Fall Exhibition Here & There: The First Churchennial during our opening reception.  A multi-media exhibition, Here & There highlights the artists residency program at The Church from its first three years, 2021 through 2024.

Central to our mission to ensure that Sag Harbor continues its long history as a thriving center for makers and artists, this year-round residency program has featured over 128 artists and thinkers from around the world and from our community. More than 40 of those artists will be on view in all visual art media including painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, and video art, in addition to events and workshops in performance, music, and the written word.

Tom Gardella has dedicated his life to service: our current Mayor of Sag Harbor has led a full life of community commitment, from United States military intelligence to Fire Department Chief, from serving as a Critical Care EMT to Mayor of Sag Harbor Village. Join us for the first Knowledge Friday of the season as Gardella sits down one-on-one with The Church Co-Founder, Eric Fischl to discuss his unique and fascinating journey. The conversation will be followed by a Q&A with the audience. Come celebrate a community that fosters creativity and connection and get to know a leader who is continually working for the benefit of Sag Harbor’s living legacy. 

A Long Island Native, Gardella and his family found their way out to Sag Harbor in the summer of 1986. Prior to coming to Sag Harbor, he served in the Alpha company 319, the 525^th military intelligence group as an Imagery Analyst for the United States Military during the Cold War—analyzing photos, radar, infrared, and more. When he arrived in Sag Harbor, he switched gears a bit as he began work for GF Schiavoni, a local plumbing company. For nearly forty years Gardella has grown alongside this seaside community, putting out fires (real and metaphoric) and serving the community in both care and leadership.

Calling all makers, artisans, artists, and tinkerers! We are thrilled to announce that this year’s Maker’s Market will be curated from an open application process! If you are a weaver, potter, designer, woodworker, jewelry designer – or a designer or retailer of other marvelous wearable, shareable or other objects, we’d love to hear from you!

The highly anticipated Holiday Makers Market returns to The Church on Saturday November 29^th and Sunday 30^th from 11 AM – 5 PM. The Market features more than fifteen unique artisans and makers, offers our community a selection of home goods, clothing, jewelry and more, making finding a special handmade gift a breeze!

Interested in participating as a vendor?
Submit an application!

Applications must be filled out and submitted by
5 PM September 30th to be considered.

Please read the following criteria before applying:

• Makers must be able to present both days of the market to be considered.

• All goods need to be made or designed on the East End.

• Vendors Fee is $300 to participate. This includes an 8-foot table and a dedicated 10ft by 6ft vendor space in our main gallery during the market.

• Vendors must be equipped with their own Point of Sale.

• Vendors must be incorporated or LLC entities.

September 28th Query: Where do you draw the line?

Still, Small Voice draws its name from the idea of the "still, small voice" within—a quiet, inner voice that guides us in moments of reflection. This monthly gathering, started in 2023 as an artistic experiment, now returns as a community-led practice with rotating facilitators. It invites participants to engage in silent reflection and thoughtful sharing, centered around a question about creativity, community, and being human. We forever ever grateful for Nanao Anton & Erling Hope for their contributions, inspirations, and commitment.

This is a space to hear your and others’ authentic voices & own it in community, free of judgement or reaction, as necessary

This is not group therapy, a study group, a political action group or Quaker Meeting.

Please review our Community Values before attending.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event will not take place

“….When the dove returned to him in the evening,
there in its beak was a freshly plucked olive leaf…”

The Ark is about to dock, and to celebrate our closing weekend, we invite our poetry-loving friends to the fourth installment of The Power Of Poetry, our community-driven poetry read-in. Gathering in the library, we will weave through a curated selection of poems that relate to The Ark as we explore man’s relationship to animals and nature and examine archetypal imagery of the flood, the raven, the dove, and the rainbow. Join us as we fill the gallery with the power of poetry— reading, listening, and reflecting on poetry in real-time.

As a reminder, the poems are curated in advance, and readers are assigned their reading order upon arrival. Poems are not pre-selected, rehearsed, or memorized but are actively engaged with as the reader steps up to the mic. Feedback from the community has been overwhelmingly positive, with many sharing that this format helps both listeners and readers feel liberated from ego and fully immersed in the poem.

If you are interested in reading,
please purchase/reserve a ticket first.

After check out, there will be a link to the

“Request to Read” form on your confirmation screen.

If you have any questions, please email kristen@thechurchsagharbor.org

SPACE IS LIMITED

With over a decade of training and caring for dogs, Veronica Gryzbowska and Gail Murphy from Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons (ARF Hamptons) come to The Church and join animal lover and The Church Co-founder April Gornik in a lively discussion meant to reveal the truths (and dispel the myths) about our beloved four-legged family members. Learn something new or debunk old tricks from the experts and ask your questions during the Q&A. Ready to expand the fam? Visit the ARF adoption vehicle in the parking lot to find your new furry family member! Unable to have a pet? Come by and support the shelter and find out ways you can volunteer, foster, donate, and support ARF’s rescues.

August 24th Query: What is on your mind?

Still, Small Voice draws its name from the idea of the "still, small voice" within—a quiet, inner voice that guides us in moments of reflection. This monthly gathering, started in 2023 as an artistic experiment, now returns as a community-led practice with rotating facilitators. It invites participants to engage in silent reflection and thoughtful sharing, centered around a question about creativity, community, and being human. We forever ever grateful for Nanao Anton & Erling Hope for their contributions, inspirations, and commitment.

This is a space to hear your and others’ authentic voices & own it in community, free of judgement or reaction, as necessary

This is not group therapy, a study group, a political action group or Quaker Meeting.

Please review our Community Values before attending.

Please note: Our Parking Lot will be closed today 8/23 - please park at St. Andrew’s or utilize village parking

The 5th Annual Celebrating Creatives of Color returns and for the second time will be hosted at The Church.  The event will showcase creative artists and authors of color from Sag Harbor and beyond, and provides an opportunity for artists and authors to display their work and interact with other art enthusiasts and collectors. All artwork and books will be for sale. 

Proceeds from this event will help support the Bridgehampton Childcare and Recreational Center (BCCRC) and The Church. Artists and Authors will donate 10% of their total sales to support these two important community organizations.

This year, we are pleased to offer a special Author Event as part of the celebration!

11:00 AM - 12 PM: Readings from select authors - Join authors Harriette Cole, Don Lemon, Wendy Mills, Victoria Christopher Murray, Former Ambassador Suzan Johnson Cook, and Jennifer Morgan, PhD for a live reading hosted by Sunny Hostin. All books will be available for purchase and signed after the reading.

Purchase a grab-and-go treat from Deanna Smith, the party perfectionist, and linger to enjoy all the fair has to offer!

Visual Artists to include:  Judy Henriques Adams, Akili Buchanan, Daevon Byron, Andrew Canyen, Jeremy Dennis, Faith Evans, Beverly Granger, Garry Grant, Paloma Hostin, Jennifer Ivey, Rod Ivey, Paula Nailor, Michael Jelks, John Pinderhughes, Victoria Pinderhughes, Olney Marie Ryland, Shawn Rhea, Ernani Silva, Sharon Van Liempt, Sheniqua (Shea) Young. List in formation.

A warm wave of gratitude to the event organizers and Village of Sag Harbor residents from the Sag Harbor Hills, Azurest, and Ninevah Communities: Beverly Granger, Gwendolyn Hankin, Victoria Pinderhughes, Paula Taylor, and Olivia White.  Their efforts have helped to bring attention to emerging and established creatives while supporting community institutions that provide access to enhanced cultural understanding and continued learning.

For questions, please email CCCSagHarbor1@gmail.com

Howard Marks, the legendary co-founder of Oaktree Capital and a Board Member of The Church, will share his unparalleled practical wisdom and 56 years of experience in the world of investing. Known for his direct and insightful manner, Marks will explain core components of the financial world, providing an accessible opportunity for our whole community to gain a thorough understanding of the investment process and how economics is currently shaping the world around us.  There’ll be plenty of time for your questions!

Monica Banks invites you to an inside look at the process and inspiration behind her work Restless Things, 2024, which is included in The Ark. Drawn to contrast and dissonance, Banks’s porcelain sculptures of dead birds and insects reference the delicate beauty and tragedy found in birds and small winged creatures. For Banks, “birds are everything,” and her work contains a deep sense of spirituality and hope that she considers “essential in all of us corporeal beings.” Join us for an intriguing discussion followed by a Q&A and leave with insight into the world of birds and winged things, as well as the artist’s unique approach to the traditional technique of porcelain.

 To explore Bank’s work stop by during our exhibition hours Thursday-Monday, 11 AM – 5 PM. More information about The Ark can be found by visiting our exhibition page here. Our exhibition is free and open to the public, no RSVP necessary.

Learn how to transform your landscape into a welcoming home for biodiversity with Edwina von Gal, founder of Perfect Earth Project, April Gornik, co-founder of The Church, and Frank Quevedo, Executive Director of the South Fork Historical Museum. Join three eco-minded institutions in the spirit of collaboration, creativity, and conservation as we host a conversation designed to uncover the simple ways we can cultivate healthy eco-systems in our own backyards! Those in attendance will have the opportunity to present questions to the speakers. Join us for a Saturday afternoon centered on giving back to Mother Earth through knowledge, insight, and botanical creativity.

What are the secrets of Lorne Michaels’ and SNL’s phenomenal success? Find out from those who lived it!

New York Times bestselling author SUSAN MORRISON, author of Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live will be joined in conversation with the author of the New York Times bestseller, The Art of the SNL Portrait, MARY ELLEN MATTHEWS, former SNL writer, actor, and producer JIM DOWNEY, and former SNL writer SARAH PALEY. Join us for an evening of laughter, insider stories, and a celebratory look at an elusive figure at the helm of one of the century’s most impactful comedy empires.  

Copies of Morrison’s Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live and Matthew’s The Art of the SNL Portrait will be available for purchase and signed after the event.

A special thank you to our collaborating community book sellers, Book Hampton, for joining us on this program.

Come see the birds of the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center who will be here at The Church! Join Tammy Flanell, Education Animal Manager at the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center as she introduces us to a few feathered friends. How well do you know the Native wildlife on the East End? This is a great opportunity for kids and parents to learn more about ways they can interact and help their local wildlife and the people working to protect and preserve them.

Attendees will learn a about the diversity of species on the East End, the personal story of each bird visiting us, and more about the rescue center.  By providing rehabilitation services for animals and education for humans, the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center continues to preserve and protect. And you can too!

Following the brief presentations, the audience will be able to ask questions and take photos with the birds. Please note: Attendees will not be able to touch, hold, or pet the birds.