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New York Times bestselling author Angela Duckworth, author of Grit, joins us to discuss her new book, Situated.
In this groundbreaking work, Duckworth shows that success depends not only on who we are, but on where we are—arguing that behavior is powerfully shaped by the situations we inhabit. Drawing on decades of research in psychology, as well as vivid real-world examples, she reveals how small changes in our environments can have an outsized impact on motivation, performance, and well-being.
With insight and clarity, Situated offers a new way of thinking about achievement, demonstrating how we can design better contexts—at home, at school, and at work—to help ourselves and others thrive.
Book signing to follow. Moderator to be announced.
Book included with ticket.
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One of the Most Anticipated Books of 2026 at People, Esquire, TIME Magazine, Oprah Daily, Today.com, Brit + Co, Alta Journal, Barnes & Noble, Lit Hub, and The Seattle Times
“No one writing in English is funnier or more charming than Andrew Greer. Every sentence in this novel sings.” —David Sedaris
Pulitzer Prize–winning author Andrew Sean Greer (Less) joins us to celebrate his new novel, Villa Coco.
Hailed as the “Future Undisputed Book of Summer 2026,” Villa Coco is a dazzling, sun-soaked ode to life, love, friendship—and focaccia. In this magical, madcap tale, a broke and directionless young American takes on a mysterious role at the Tuscan villa of a formidable nonagenarian baronessa known as Coco. Charged with cataloguing her vast collection, he instead navigates eccentric tasks, a parade of colorful guests, and Coco’s audacious final plan: to reunite with the lost love of her life before it’s too late.
With wit and emotional depth, Greer delivers a joyful, deeply felt story about purpose, connection, and chosen family.
Book signing will follow. Moderator to be announced.
Book included with ticket.
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Named a most anticipated book by The New York Times, The New Yorker, TIME, Vulture, Today.com, Esquire, Harper’s Bazaar, LitHub, and Bookriot.
Two-time Pulitzer Prize–winning author Colson Whitehead joins us to celebrate Cool Machine, the exuberant final volume of his Harlem Trilogy.
Spanning the early 1980s, the novel follows Harlem businessman and fence Ray Carney as he is pulled back into the city’s shifting criminal landscape. In 1981, a desperate bid to secure a loan for his wife draws Carney into one last heist. By 1983, his volatile partner Pepper navigates the downtown art and club scene as a bodyguard. And in 1986, Carney risks everything to save his late cousin’s son, confronting the past he thought he’d left behind.
Moving across a transforming New York—from Harlem to Wall Street to the East Village—Cool Machine brings to life a city of ambition, danger, and reinvention.
The evening will include a solo lecture and audience Q&A.
Book signing to follow.
Doors Open at 5:30 PM
Reception to Follow
Free for Community Pillars
The Innovators at Guild Hall brings you an insightful series spotlighting the business and cultural leaders who are reshaping their industries and doing game-changing work.
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Hosted by Malcolm Carfrae, this conversation brings together some of the most influential women shaping the future of luxury travel, hospitality, and lifestyle. Featuring Sarah Wetenhall, Jayma Cardoso, Deborah Calmeyer, and Dayssi Olarte de Kanavos, the panel will explore visionary entrepreneurship, experiential hospitality, brand-building, and the growing impact of women-led businesses across the global luxury landscape.
The Innovators at Guild Hall is a conversation series featuring the visionaries redefining business, culture, and innovation across industries. From brand-building and audience growth to marketing strategy and operational excellence, each discussion offers fresh perspectives and actionable insights from today’s leading entrepreneurs and executives.
The program takes the form of a 50-minute conversation hosted by Malcolm Carfrae, Founder and Principal of Carfrae Consulting, a sought-after global brand and communications strategist, followed by a Q&A.
Networking and Reception to follow with drinks and light bites by Moby’s East Hampton.
Watch Episode One:
Hilarie and Mitchell Morgan Theater
12 PM – Presentation
12:30 – 2 PM Reception
Join us for a 2026 Season Preview from the Guild Hall program team, followed by a festive reception in the Minikes Garden to meet and mingle with fellow members.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
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The divorce of the century turned Jocelyne Wildenstein – often referred to in the media as ‘The Catwoman’ – into a 90s tabloid obsession, bringing the private Wildenstein art empire into the spotlight. THE LION QUEEN explores the life of a woman shaped by extraordinary wealth and scrutiny, offering a revealing look at the personal cost of fame and fortune.
The screening will be followed by a conversation with producer, Caroline Baron, HamptonsFilm Co-Chair, Alec Baldwin, and HamptonsFilm Chief Creative Officer, David Nugent.
Traversing the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans, Silkroad presents a brand new trio seamlessly blending three disparate narratives of language and sound. Three internationally acclaimed, genre-bending artists who each have been credited with reshaping the landscape of their respective instruments through their unique improvisational styles and compositional voices.
Hailing from Damascus, Syria, Kinan Azmeh has been taking the international music scene by storm with his unique blending of Eastern and Western styles, bombastic improvisation and large-scale compositions for orchestras such as the New York Philharmonic, the London Philharmonic and the Seattle Symphony.
Acclaimed composer and instrumentalist Kaoru Watanabe‘s work is grounded in traditional Japanese music while imbued with contemporary jazz, improvisation, and experimental music elements, working with such figures as Laurie Anderson, Jason Moran and André 3000.
Scottish harper and composer Maeve Gilchrist has been credited with bringing the Celtic harp to new levels of visibility through her unique improvisational and textural approach to the instrument and her collaborations with artists such as from Arooj Aftab, Yo-Yo Ma, The Scottish Chamber Orchestra and Esperanza Spalding.
Through this unique collaboration, hear three very different voices in conversation with one another as they find the sweet spots of stylistic intersection, dramatic contrast and virtuosity, forging an entirely new aesthetic that feels as organic as can be.
