Open Studio and Art Exhibit Planned for Nov. 8 Starting in the Village Center

East Hampton Arts & Culture Commission (EHACC) will host an Open Studio and Art Exhibit on Sunday, Nov. 8 from 2 to 5 p.m., during which East Hampton artist...s will open their art studios to the public, discuss and show their artwork and possibly provide demonstrations. Area artists will also exhibit and sell artwork at The Joseph N. Goff House Museum, 2 Barton Hill Road and the Congregational Church of East Hampton Community Hall, 59 Main St. Maps with biographies of participating studios will be distributed at The Goff House Museum the day of the event and The Space, 64 Main St., will offer a drawing opportunity with Gil Salk, a live, clothed model - all supplies provided - carlamwac@gmail.com for information.
Old Bank Flowers, Art & Marketplace, 66 Main St., will also be exhibiting the work of local artists on Nov. 8, Creations Framing and Gallery, 95 Main St., will hold a sale on framed and unframed artwork and the Epoch Arts, 27 Skinner St., will hold “Artopia" a fundraiser featuring student and local artists' artwork, live music, art demonstrations, food, kids crafts, a silent auction and more from 4 to 6 p.m. A suggested donation of $5 will be collected. www.epocharts.org for information.
To participate in the Open Studio and Exhibit, contact EHACC at arts@easthamptonct.org
and Epoch Arts, 27 Skinner St., will hold “Artopia" a fundraiser featuring student and local artists' artwork, live music, art demonstrations, food, kids crafts, a silent auction and more from 4 to 6 p.m. A suggested donation of $5 will be collected. www.epocharts.org for information.
To participate in the Open Studio and Exhibit, contact EHACC at arts@easthamptonct.org

East Hampton Village Center Decorated for the Fall

Volunteers from the Joseph N. Goff House Museum helped decorate the East Hampton Village Center for the fall - just a little more beauty added to the already beautifully decorated local businesses in the village - just in time for the upcoming fall festival at the East Hampton Congregational Church on Oct. 3 and the East Hampton Arts &  Culture Commission Open Studio event on Nov. 8! Big thank you to Paul's & Sandy's Too for donating the corn stalks for the decorations.

East Hampton Village Center Merchants to Host Trick or Treat on Main Street

The East Hampton Village Center Merchants will hold Trick or Treat on Main Street, Friday, Oct. 30 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. 

Open to costumed children of all ages and their families, the event will include free treats, games and activities at various businesses 

and organizations in the East Hampton Village Center including:

East Hampton Fire Co. 1, 3 Barton Hill  Road; The Joseph N. Goff House Museum, 2 Barton Hill Road; Renu’ Hair Studio, 1 Barton Hill Road; 

Old Bank Flowers, Art & Marketplace, 66 Main St.; FROTH Coffee Shop, 72 Main St.;  Red Door Boutique, 73 Main St.; The Ragged Roost, 82 Main St.;  

Designing Kids Hair Salon, 82 Main St.;  Black Cat Music, 81 Main St., Main Street Pizza, 87 Main St.; Center Package Store, 93 Main St. ; Creations Framing Shop, 95 Main St. And Po’s Rice and Spice, 97 Main St. http://goffhouseehct.blogspot.com/ for information.

Thank You Goff House Concert Series Supporters

The Joseph N. Goff House board would like to thank the many organizations, businesses and individuals who supported this year's 17th annual Joseph N. Goff House Gazebo Concert Series. Held on Thursdays at the Center School Gazebo in the the East Hampton Village Center, the five-week series brought together listeners of all ages to enjoy a different live band each week.

The Congregational Church of East Hampton generously offered bathroom facilities and the use of its community hall in case of rain, and Boy Scout Pack 8 was always on hand to sell snack and beverages. 

Thank you to all who donated including Soprano Sponsors American Distilling, Anchor Lodge#112, Carolyn Bonnie Geysen, CPA, Devine's Fine Jewelry, East Hampton Lions Club, Higher Grounds Coffee Shop, Lakeside Signs/MIMI Design, Nelson's Family Campground, Paul's & Sandy's Too, Pizzeria DaVinci Cobalt, Po’s Rice and Spice, Nancy & Bill Pope, The Puzzo Family, The Reich Family and Village at 82 Main; Tenor Sponsors, Dr. Robert Jung, Pauline Markham, Markham Meadows Campground, Radiant Yoga and The Robinson Family; Alto Sponsors: All About Blinds, The Benard Family, Classic Auto, Teresa Fucini, H2O Equipment Company, Inc., MATHnasium of Glastonbury, Old Bank Flowers Art & Marketplace and Weybright Home Improvement;  Bass Sponsors,  The Art Alcove, Belltown Dental, Center Package Store, Chatham Wine Thieve, Kyle & Mary Ann Dostaler, Jessie Hazen, ReNu Hair Studio, Rick’s Sugar Shack and Time Machine.

The Joseph N. Goff House Museum and Cultural Center, located at 2 Barton Hill Road in East Hampton, stands as proud testament to our community’s cultural, civic and architectural heritage. Our facilities invite and support a variety of cultural and enrichment programs aimed at adding quality and depth to community life.  If you are interested in joining the Joseph N. Goff House Board, please contact Dean Markham at deanmarkham@comcast.net or call 860-918-4400. More information on the Goff House is available at http://goffhouseehct.blogspot.com/

Sincerely, the members of the Joseph N. Goff House Board, Dean Markham, Debi Rotteck, Jill Walker, Kim Dinardo Page, Robert Berlin and Melissa Pionzio

Thank You For Goff House Gazebo Concert Support!

The Joseph N. Goff House board of directors would like to send a big THANK YOU out to everyone who came out to the 17th annual Goff House Gazebo Concert series this year! We had a great line up of band and wonderfully supportive crowds, even last night in the church hall because of rain! Thank you too to Boy Scout Pack 8 for providing delicious snacks and to all those who supported the series financially this year, it couldn't be done without your help. Most sincerely, the Joseph N. Goff House Board - Dean Markham, Debi Rotteck, Kim Page Dinardo, Bob Berlin, Jill Walker and Melissa Pionzio

Joseph N. Goff House Concert Series Continues July 16 with We Got Rhythm

The Joseph N. Goff House Concert Series, held at the Center School Pavilion in the East Hampton Village Center on Thursdays, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., continues July 16 with We Got Rhythm a classic song and dance in modern Vaudeville style with singing, tap dancing, guitar, boomba, trumpet, steel drum with Larry Ruhl and Ellen Lovino, a husband and wife song and dance team.
July 23 features the swaying reggae sounds of Moto, performing partying rhythms, soca sounds an uplifting ...fun musical experience. The band features vocalist Roger Lum You from Trinidad, Paul Bozzi, a highly versatile drummer and Dave LaPorte on bass.
July 30 features Seat of Our Pants, an acoustic Folk/Blues/Bluegrass/Country/Old-Timey/Rock trio based out of Marlborough. The group's song choices range from those with prominent vocal harmonies (The Civil Wars, Kasey Chambers, Gail Wade, The Wailin' Jennys, Allison Krauss, and Mad Agnes), to more familiar folk/rock artists (Simon and Garfunkle, Jonathan Edwards, Aztec Two Step, Dan Fogelberg, Joni Mitchell, and James Taylor), to their own versions of up-tempo songs and original work.
Boy Scout Pack 8 will be on hand to sell snacks and drinks. Donations of nonperishable food will be collected for the East Hampton Food Bank. Listeners are welcome to bring chairs, blankets and picnics while enjoying the concert, which is gratefully made possible through the generous contributions of local businesses, residents and loyal supporters.

Joseph N. Goff House Museum To Host Open House on Saturday, July 11

The Joseph N. Goff House Museum will be open to the public on Saturday, July11 from  to 3 p.m. during the Old Home Day festivities. Come visit our air conditions space and enjoy a glimpse into the past through the museum's current exhibit titled "Tourism, Summer Lodges and Camping in East Hampton." The exhibit, which features photos, drawings, memorabilia and memories of East Hampton's thriving summer vacation locations. Admission is free and the museum is handicapped accessible.