ArtRemsenburg presents DAYLIGHT & DARKNESS

Paintings by Peter Beston

Reception will be held Saturday, July 25, 5:00 - 8:00 PM, refreshments will be served. Exhibition open hours are Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays 3:00 - 7:00 PM. Peter Beston studied art at Croydon College of Art and Hampstead School of Art in London, and at West Dean College in Sussex, England. For many years he worked as an award-winning film editor, cutting features, documentaries, and commercials. Having settled on the East End, he now paints full-time. His work utilizes intensity of color and precise composition to lead the observer towards new insights into the familiar. The paintings in this exhibition explore the relationships and intersections between the natural and man-made worlds, and how darkness and light can mask or reveal forms and ideas that arise out of this process. More info: www.peterbeston.com and www.remsenburgassociation.com or call 631-325-0750.

At Quogue Gallery

Quogue Gallery proudly presents the works of three area artists: photographer Peter Moore, sculptor Ben Butler, and painter and photographer Laurel Sucsy.

Quogue Gallery, 44 Quogue Street, Quogue NY 

Summer Opera Concert Series

7 PM

At Diliberto Winery, Jamesport 

Join in at the vineyard for an evening of opera under the stars, featuring international and local performers: Rod Gomez, Jodi Koegan, John Tiranno, Seth Weinstein, Salvatore Diliberto, Jessica Sisti, Donna Butler, Taylor Burgess*. Two concerts will be held, one on Saturday, July 25 and a second on Saturday, August 15. (*August only.) Tickets are $39 per person in advance, $49 at the door; $35 for wine club members. Ticket includes a select glass of wine. Tickets may be purchased at bit.ly/summerconcertseries2015 or by calling 631-722-3416. 21 and over only. Sponsored by Northforker.com. More info: dilibertowinery.com.

Diliberto Winery, 250 Manor Lane, Jamesport NY

10 - 11:30 AM

At Roast Coffee & Tea, Patchogue 

Join Young Creative Professionals (YCP) at their free, monthly networking meet-ups, held every last Saturday of the month from 10 - 11:30AM. Mix, mingle and connect with artists in a variety of fields (visual art, music, theater and more) while enjoying breakfast at 20% off. Learn from individuals who have made a career out of their creative practice; find partners and friends for your professional journey; and be a part of what happens next! YCP is a program in partnership with Patchogue-Medford Library, held at Roast Coffee & Tea in Patchogue. To RSVP, find each month's event on Meetup: meetup.com/Great-South-Bay-Lovers-of-Learning/ (or) call the Library at (631) 654-4700. Questions? Contact YCP's host, Courtney Surmanek at courtneymsurmanek@gmail.com.

"POETRY STREET...where every voice is heard!" welcomes writers of all ages to the Blue Duck Bakery Café for this series of "Open Mics", the spoken word project of Susan Dingle for the East End Arts' JumpstART program. The "Open Mics" are hosted by Susan Dingle and Robert "Bubbie" Brown; poets, community advocates, social workers and educators committed to honoring the creativity of all people. Poets, comedians and storytellers are invited to sign up at 1:30 PM; the first 15 writers to sign-up have 3 minutes to perform original work. $5 fee for poets and audience members. EEA's JumpstART program is an innovative public arts collaboration to bring vitality to Downtown Riverhead through partnerships between artists and businesses. The Poetry Street program will continue on the fourth Sunday of every month at the Blue Duck Bakery Café in Riverhead. For more information on this groundbreaking program, please contact Ms. Dingle at susandingle@optonline.net.

67th Annual Arts & Crafts Show

9 AM - 4 PM

In Cutchogue

The Old Town Arts & Crafts Guild is holding their 67th Annual Arts & Crafts Show, a high volume show, featuring paintings, pottery, jewelry, crafts, and photography on Saturday, August 1. Live music, food, Project Runway, and a Chinese Auction. Free admission. Rain Date: August 2, 2015. For more information, visit www.oldtownartsguild.org.

Rt 25, Main Road and Cases Lane, Cutchogue

2:30 PM

At Raphael Vineyard, Peconic

Jazz/Blues/Funk guitarist Matt Marshak wil be performing with Canadian jazz icons Four 80 East for a great afternoon of music and fine wines at Raphael Vineyard in Peconic, NY on August 9. Matt's music has been featured on XM/Sirius radio with his hit song "Cadillac Kid." He blends the worlds of groove music, jazz, blues, and world beat. This last year he shared the festival stage with the legendary Santana and Larry Carlton at the Dubai International Jazz Festival. His song "Silent Knowing" also climbed to #1 on the jazz charts in the USA for over 6 weeks. Tickets are available at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/matt-marshak-four80east-jazz-on-the-island-summer-concert-series-tickets-16259626982?aff=erelexpsim. More info at www.mattmarshak.com.