Dan's Papers

2 days ago | danspapers.com | Oliver Peterson

1 minute 04/22/2025 In each episode of the “Who’s Here in the Hamptons” podcast (aka Dan’s Talks), Dan’s Papers founder Dan Rattiner introduces you to a new guest, some well-known, others with interesting careers and stories, authors, musicians, restaurateurs, some characters and some behind-the-scenes people who live, work and play in the summer paradise of the rich and famous.

1 week ago | danspapers.com | Oliver Peterson

This week’s Dan’s Papers cover artist, Montauk’s Dalton Portella, discusses his exciting art  across a variety of subjects and media — including the cardinal depicted on our cover, which has a unique origin story — along with several upcoming exhibitions, and the possible return of his popular 484 Gallery this summer. A Conversation with Dalton PortellaTell me about this painting. You mentioned you made it under unusual circumstances compared to most of your work?

1 week ago | danspapers.com | Matt Windman |Shoshanna McCollum

Summer may not be New York’s peak theater season, but this year, it’s making a serious play for attention with the long-awaited reopening of the Delacorte Theatre in Central Park following major renovations, the return of Mamma Mia!, and stage appearances by Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, John Krasinski, and Maya Hawke.

1 week ago | danspapers.com | Timothy Bolger |Michael Malaszczyk

New York State-licensed recreational cannabis dispensaries belatedly began bubbling up on the East End in recent months, but some proprietors report difficulty clearing bureaucratic hurdles during the local government permitting approval process. Three state-licensed dispensaries opened last fall — Brown Budda in Hampton Bays, Strain Stars in Riverhead and Beleaf in Calverton.

1 week ago | danspapers.com | Oliver Peterson

The annual celebration of local art by East End artists, live music, dance and more, Art Groove, is back at Ashawagh Hall (780 Springs Fireplace Road) in Springs, East Hampton for another year this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, April 19-20. This year’s show marks Art Groove’s 13th year, and visitors can expect more exciting artwork and great music, as well as a few new additions over the weekend that costs nothing to enjoy.