Montauk Columns

The Economy of Surfing The ocean did not change…you did. Surfers are aware of the power of the ocean, and lately the ocean is benefiting …more

Most college basketball teams started their 2023-24 season on November 6th. I was excited to watch the Radford University Highlanders open up against number 19 …more

Animals of the Month KITTEN: Eight-year-old Kitten’s favorite spot is up high in one of ARF’s cubby holes, where she can observe the world around …more

by Lawrence Spiro So you think winter is fun. Read on…. Interrupt The wind roars and shrills quaking through the shaking sill. She shifts her …more

There will be a Full Moon on December 27, 2023. This Full Moon will be in Cancer. Many names know the December full moon, which …more

Our cover this month, courtesy of Sue Giustino, features a scene from last year’s Magic of Montauk Holiday Fair, on the Town Green. Last year …more

November Entertainment Dive Bar Pizza November 4th Jettykoon 7pm November 10th The Waylan Brothers 7pm November 11th Ray Red Band November 18th Bingo Bango 7pm …more

Miracle and Wonder: Conversations with Paul Simon Miracle and Wonder: Conversations with Paul Simon, is a 5 hour and 45-minute intimate musical biography narrated by …more

by Debbie Tuma Sag Harbor resident Kevin L. McCrudden held a viewing of his globally unifying and award-winning documentary, “The Light of Man” at the Southampton Cultural …more

Captain Steve took me, with Jerry, Jim, Steve’s cousin John and Paul, on a blackfish trip to Fishers Island on Wednesday October 25th. Although it …more

Montauk – A Blue Zone? Can Montauk be a Blue Zone? Kale smoothies, collagen boosters, under eye serum.  Secrets to longevity lie not in our …more

Physical Therapy Have you recently checked the surf only to end up on the bench instead, missing out on great waves due to an orthopedic …more

by Debra Rose The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons (ARF) held their 30th Annual Stroll to the Sea Dog Walk, a magical day for …more

Animals of the Month BUTTERS: This young, petite, black beauty is known for her cheery disposition! Butters came to ARF through our Operation Cat program …more

This poem requires thought but don’t hold back in connection with our times.   The grandeur of imagery with lights reigning from the To devastate …more

Upcoming Free Virtual Lecture… “The Total Solar Eclipse: Describing the Ineffable” DATE: Tuesday, November 7, 2023 TIME: 7:00 – 8:00 PM PRESENTER:Dr. Kate Russo, Founder, …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Whether attending a film festival, like the recent Hampton International Film Festival (HIFF) or watching television at home on a streaming …more

Pura Vida Puerto Vallarta, on a Port Day! One of our favorite places, the city of Puerto Vallarta in Mexico, has recently received the distinguished …more

Discussion: “Seen Behind the Scenes” with Steve Taub, Producer, Writer & Director Sunday, November 5, 2023     2:30 – 4:00pm Cost: FREE & OPEN TO …more

Dear EarthTalk: How are recent heat waves around the world affecting wildlife? ~ T.C., via email It would be hard to ignore the heat waves …more

Suzy and Greg Harris of Montauk, New York are proud to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Abbey Harris to Benjamin Levine, son of …more

Dr. Tenore received his medical degree from NYIT College Of Osteopathic Medicine. He is a family physician and is seeing patients in Montauk on Monday …more

Did you know the upcoming new moon on October 14, 2023, is the Hunter’s Moon? This name was inspired by Native Americans who would prepare …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Where can you look over an extensive list of soon to be released feature and international films, shorts, and lectures and …more

Wild About Honey We often shop on autopilot, even for items we consume for our health and longevity.  As the knowledge of how our brains …more

Dear EarthTalk: What can I do this fall to ensure my garden looks its best next spring?                   …more

Sulphur and Salt in WV’s Greenbrier Valley West Virginia’s Greenbrier Valley is famous for its captivating fall beauty, rolling farmlands, and its vibrant tapestry of …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel With Halloween approaching, the excitement is mounting for young children anxious to go Trick or Treating on October 31st. What costume …more

EXHIBIT: Immigration in New York State, 1650-1950 This exhibit focuses on historic immigration to New York State from the arrival of Dutch settlers through the …more

by Stefan Lonce I love chocolate and cinnamon…especially together!  What I don’t love is getting dressed and leaving the house should I come down with …more

This Villanelle is dedicated to the lost love of a poet. Grey (Lawrence Spiro) Grey falls from the dim sky I am alone. The fading …more

Brenda and Bruce had come from Pennsylvania for a four night five day Montauk vacation from September 17th to the 21st. On September 20th they …more

by Debbie Tuma After a 10-year hiatus, downtown Riverhead was once again packed with people enjoying a music fest entitled “Blues on the River 2023.” …more

Animals of the Month CRYSTAL: With her piercing green eyes, whiskers that go on forever, and her adorable white feet, five-year-old Crystal is a stunner! …more

the stark beauty of last things a novel by Celine Keating   Book launch party:  Saturday, October 28, 6pm at The Carl Fisher House, 44 Foxboro …more

by Debbie Tuma Having been a long-time fan of Joan Baez, and seeing her at concerts in the 70’s and 80’s, I never dreamed I …more

Entertainment POINT BAR & GRILL Happy Hour 4-6 Mon. – Fri. Half price Drinks, bar service only Sports Bar with Great Food DJs Saturday & …more

Animals of the Month PEZ: Pez recently came to ARF through our Operation Cat program, and she just turned nine months old. Spirited and very …more

Adventures in the North Carolina Mountains! Once in a while you get to visit a town that goes right to the heart and you almost …more

Surfers value rips. They can shoot you out to the line-up in a flash, and they are easy to avoid if you know where they …more

This poem is definitely not AI created. Not Pinchas                               The creep …more

Dear EarthTalk: I’ve heard that grilling generates a lot of pollution and greenhouse gases. Are there greener types of grills or grilling methods that are …more

by Rachel Lys The cost to purchase a seeing guide dog had been increasing for years and the East Hampton Lions Club’s financial contributions dwindled …more

by Debbie Tuma Adults and kids can learn all about seafood at the Suffolk County Marine Environmental Learning Center, located on the water in Southold, …more