Southampton Arts Center Announces July Programming - SAC Galleries will be open on Tuesday, July 4, from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM
(Southampton, New York… June 2023) Southampton Arts Center [SAC – southamptonartscenter.org] welcomes July with kids' events, films, Hampton's Jazz Fest Summer Series, and much more. In addition to other events, SAC’s current exhibition, A MOMENT IN TIME: ICONIC IMAGES BY HARRY BENSON, curated by Sally Martin Katz, is open Thursday through Monday from 12 to 5 PM. Here’s what’s on deck at SAC this month…
Live: Hamptons Jazz Fest - Santi Debriano Arkestra Bember - Saturday, July 1 @ 7 PM
Southampton Arts Center, in collaboration with Hamptons Jazz Fest will present Santi Debriano Arkestra Bembe. Panama-born and New York-based Santi Debriano steers away from simplicity. The bassist-composer, who emigrated to the United States from Panama at the age of four and later obtained an ethnomusicology graduate degree from Wesleyan University, has made a point to transpose Afro-Caribbean tradition onto his compositional work. His latest mark, Ashanti, finds West African language and ritual at its core. Alongside his Arkestra Bembé, Debriano harnessed the power of the Yoruba tribe’s bembé — a celebration involving food, drink, music and dance — and fabricated his own, pandemic-inspired jam session tradition of a similar intimacy. Countless weeks of bembés yielded Ashanti, the stalwart bassist’s eighth release as a leader.
southamptonartscenter.org/live
Studio: Chess Class - Sundays, July 2, 9, 23 + 30 @ 1 PM
Discover the art of chess at Studio Chess, hosted by the Southampton Arts Center this summer! Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced player, this engaging workshop offers a unique opportunity to explore the captivating world of chess within a creative setting. Join us for a series of interactive sessions led by a professional chess instructor, who will guide you through the fundamentals of the game and help you develop strategic thinking skills. From understanding the basic moves to exploring advanced tactics, you'll gain valuable insights that will enhance your chess prowess.
southamptonartscenter.org/studio
Live: Dear Elizabeth by Sarah Ruhl - Sunday, July 2 @ 7 PM
Southampton Arts Center, in association with producer Josh Gladstone, proudly presents a stellar cast led by Academy Award-winner Mercedes Ruehl, Emmy-nominated Harris Yulin, and Julia Motyka in a captivating, staged reading of “Dear Elizabeth” by Sarah Ruhl. Immerse yourself in the profound and intimate connection between poets Robert Lowell and Elizabeth Bishop, as Ruhl masterfully illuminates the beauty found within their simple yet profound correspondence. Through the mesmerizing reading of “Words in Air: The Complete Correspondence Between Elizabeth Bishop and Robert Lowell,” Ruhl expertly charts the intricate journey of these two literary giants, from their first encounter to a passionate but abbreviated affair, amidst the swirling turmoil of their lives.
[Registration is required]
southamptonartscenter.org/live
Kids: The Craft Studio - Mondays, July 3, 10, 17, 24 + 31 - Various Times
Join Southampton Arts Center as we present, The Craft Studio. All the way from NYC, these 45-minute art classes are where toddlers can experience an exploration of art! With step-by-step art lessons and quick-changing activities, it is the perfect way to get your little ones excited to craft! We finish each class with a dance party to get our wiggles out! This is a with-caregiver class and requires adult participation!
southamptonartscenter.org/kids
Studio: Voices Carry - Thursdays, July 6, 13 + 27@ 10 AM
Learn the art of Cabaret with Kristen Stein and Nanne Allecia, in a safe, supportive environment and dazzle your friends and family with your passionate performance. Let your inner rock (pop, country, jazz) star shine!
southamptonartscenter.org/studio
Film: Harry Benson: Shoot First - Friday, July 7 @ 6 PM
Renowned photographer Harry Benson rose to fame alongside The Beatles, having been assigned to cover their inaugural trip to the United States in 1964. With unprecedented behind-the-scenes access, Benson captured some of the most vibrant and intimate portraits ever taken of the most popular band in history. [Limited space]
southamptonartscenter.org/film
Studio: Figure Drawing Workshop – Fridays, July 7, 14, 21 + 28 @ 1 PM
Working from a live model, artist Linda Capello’s figure drawing workshop will explore techniques of line, mass, gesture, proportion, and foreshortening, starting with short poses and working towards one long pose. Limited availability – registration is required.
southamptonartscenter.org/studio
Live: Kip & Sylvia - Tonight on D-Deck - Saturday, July 8 @ 7 PM
From the Producers of the Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize and Celebrity Autobiography...
Revel in the hilarious misadventures of Kip and Sylvia Glasscock, an eccentric husband and wife songwriting team, as they take center stage with their failed show tunes and uproarious stories from their unhappily married life.
southamptonartscenter.org/live
Talk: A Whale's Tale: Panel + Screening of Saving the Right Whales - Sunday, July 9 @ 7:30 PM
Southampton Arts Center and the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) are partnering to present an evening about the history of whaling on the East End of Long Island and the current efforts being taken to save this species from extinction.
southamptonartscenter.org/talks
Kids: Ramblin’ Dan’s Freewheelin’ Band – Tuesdays, July 11, 18 + 25 – Various Times
Ramblin' Dan’s Freewheelin' Band provides high energy and engaging music classes for kids 0-4 years old. Driven by playful musicality and skillful guitar work, sessions are about having fun in pressure-free and comforting atmosphere, helping kids gain confidence. Using the music to lead the way, your bandleader will help your kids jam along on instruments, use various props for activities (parachutes, scarves, umbrella dances, puppets), read song-based books, learn sign language, do animal-play, and of course clap, dance and sing along.
southamptonartscenter.org/kids
Kids: SAC's 10th Birthday Party! - Wednesday, July 12 @ 1 PM
Join us in celebrating Southampton Arts Center's monumental 10th birthday with a day of unforgettable festivities, including interactive art exhibitions, engaging workshops, live performances, and a host of delightful surprises that will captivate both the young and the young-at-heart.
southamptonartscenter.org/kids
Kids: Timbalooloo Live Concert for Children - Thursday, July 13 @ 3 PM
Join Southampton Arts Center, in collaboration with Hamptons Jazz Fest, for a children’s concert with Timbalooloo! Timbalooloo seeks to uplift communities by exposing children and families to the richness of global culture in New York and beyond.
southamptonartscenter.org/kids
Wellness: Sound Bath & Meditative Music Concert - Friday, July 14 @ 7:30 PM
Enjoy a blissful sound bath, and meditative music concert, relax in the twilight and summer evening setting, and take in the soothing vibrations played by two of the leading sound artists in the field. [Weather permitting]
southamptonartscenter.org/wellness
Talk: Talk with Harry Benson & Sally Martin Katz - Saturday, July 15 @ 4 PM
Join Southampton Arts Center along with photographer Harry Benson and curator Sally Martin Katz as they discuss our current exhibit, A MOMENT IN TIME: ICONIC IMAGES BY HARRY BENSON.
southamptonartscenter.org/talks
Live: A Moment in Time: Iconic Images by Harry Benson - Closing Reception - Saturday, July 15 @ 5 PM
Join Southampton Arts Center for the closing reception of our current exhibition, A MOMENT IN TIME: ICONIC IMAGES BY HARRY BENSON with special guest, Harry Benson.
southamptonartscenter.org/live
Live: Hamptons Jazz Fest - Mike Lawrence Legacy Band - Saturday, July 15 @ 7 PM
Southampton Arts Center, in collaboration with Hamptons Jazz Fest will present Mike Lawrence Legacy Band. Marking the 40th year since the extraordinary trumpeter/composer Mike Lawrence’s sudden and tragic passing at the age of 37, this multi-generation, top-tier sextet, helmed by trumpeter Chris Rogers and Long-Island based tenor saxophonist Sam Dillon, present the intriguing original compositions that Lawrence performed in New York City jazz clubs from 1977 to 1982, usually with Michael Brecker on tenor sax.
southamptonartscenter.org/live
Film: I Am Not Ok - Friday, July 21 @ 7:30 PM
Southampton Arts Center, in collaboration with Southampton African American Museum, presents a short film about a mother and son responding to the unending killings of black Americans amidst the backdrop of the protests that followed the death of George Floyd. Dance and archival photographs are woven together to evoke fear, outrage, and anger and the need for communities to come together to support each other and find solutions.
southamptonartscenter.org/film
Live: Change Agents: Women Collectors Shaping the Art World - Opening Reception - Saturday, July 22 @ 5 PM
This summer, for our 10th anniversary, Southampton Arts Center (SAC) will present Change Agents: Women Collectors Shaping the Art World, an exhibition that showcases the unparalleled vision of 14 women collectors dedicated to championing artists and their practices. The first of its kind at SAC, the exhibition celebrates these international pioneers whose missions are matched by their generosity to advocate for the most critically acclaimed and emerging artists of our time. Each collector, a tour de force within her own right, has created an enduring impact on our cultural landscape in different ways, from donating works to some of the world's most established institutions to advancing the careers of emerging artists in the earliest days of their profession, as well as initiating foundations and exhibition spaces that amplify the importance of art in our society.
southamptonartscenter.org/live
Studio: Mah Jongg - Thursday, July 27 @ 1:30 PM
Learn to play the fun, challenging, and thought-provoking game of American Mah Jongg. This six-week course covers all aspects of the game including understanding the card, selecting and playing your hand, and pick up playing strategies all leading to the ultimate Mah Jongg. [Registration is required]
southamptonartscenter.org/studio
Talk: What's Your Style? Stylish Interiors for Modern Lifestyle - Thursday, July 27 @ 5:30 PM
Join Southampton Arts Center for a book signing with Stewart Manger, author of Romancing The Home: Stylish Interiors For A Modern Lifestyle.
southamptonartscenter.org/talks
Talk: Rising Collectors’ Panel July 28 @ 7 PM
Join Southampton Arts Center for an intimate panel discussion moderated by Lisa Dennison.
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Live: Hamptons Jazz Fest - Bakithi Kumalo - Saturday, July 29 @ 7 PM
Southampton Arts Center, in collaboration with Hamptons Jazz Fest will present Bakithi Kumalo Band. Born in the Soweto township of Johannesburg, South Africa, and surrounded by relatives who loved music and actively performed, with traditional African rhythms and a cappella vocal groups all around him. Kumalo learned to follow the groove of the bass lines and developed licks based on the left-hand work of accordion players in the township bands. Landing his first job at the age of seven filling in for his uncle’s bass player, he continued to work as a session musician in South Africa during the 1970s and early 1980s, and was soon recognized as a top session bassist, accompanying international performers during their South African tours.
southamptonartscenter.org/live
Film: Strong-Cuevas Sculpture I & II - I Like to Be Awed - Director Lana Jokel - Sunday, July 30 @ 5 PM
Join Southampton Arts Center as director Lana Jokel honors her close friend Strong-Cuevas. The sculptural language of Strong-Cuevas originates from the basic form of the human head. Whether simplified through the use of contours and profiles, or by the reduction of details in the case of the monumental works, her abstract faces symbolize a universal human condition throughout time. The film will be followed by a wine reception.
SAC’s galleries are open Thursday through Monday from 12 to 5 PM. Learn more and register for events at southamptonartscenter.org/events.
General Operating Support is made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. A MOMENT IN TIME: ICONIC IMAGES BY HARRY BENSON presenting sponsors are Peter and Jamee Gregory with participating sponsor Douglas Elliman Real Estate and media partner Hamptons Magazine. FILM @ SAC is sponsored by Brown Harris Stevens with media support from The Southampton Press. KIDS @ SAC is sponsored by Tee & Charles Addams Foundation.
ABOUT SOUTHAMPTON ARTS CENTER
Southampton Arts Center is committed to community building through the arts. We present and produce inspiring, inclusive, socially and regionally relevant programs across all disciplines – welcoming, connecting, and collaborating with the diverse members of New York’s East End community and beyond. SAC is a not for profit 501(c)(3) organization.
For more information about Southampton Arts Center, located at 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton, New York 11968, visit southamptonartscenter.org or call 631.283.0967. Follow SAC on Facebook and Instagram @southamptonartscenter. For press inquiries, contact Rachel Bosworth via email at rachel@rachelbosworth.com or by phone at 631.220.1220.
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