Installation view of Joel Mesler: Miles of Smiles, Guild Hall, East Hampton, August 3 – October 26, 2025. Photo: Francine Fleischer. Image Courtesy of Guild Hall.
STIRRING THE POT WITH FLORENCE FABRICANT GUEST: ANDREW CARMELLINI
Stirring the Pot closes out the 15th consecutive year with a this this last session where New York Times food & wine writer Florence Fabricant will have a conversation with chef and restaurateur Andrew Carmellini, who has opened a collection of restaurants after making his name at the original Café Boulud.
After 15 years of cooking behind the scenes he struck on his own with the smash hit Locanda Verde with his partner Robert De Niro. The next year The Dutch was the NYT restaurant of the year and 19 restaurants and 15 years later he opened his namesake Café Carmellini at The Fifth Avenue Hotel.
Attendees are invited to arrive at 10 AM for a breakfast by provided by Citarella.
STIRRING THE POT WITH FLORENCE FABRICANT GUEST: PETE WELLS
Stirring the Pot returns for the 15th consecutive year with a series of four insightful and entertaining talks. For the first session, New York Times food & wine writer Florence Fabricant will have a conversation with Marc Murphy, a chef and television personality. Then we’ll welcome Christina Tosi, known for her uncommon confections and string of Milk Bars. Then Pete Wells, who was the chief restaurant critic for The New York Times for 12 years. The final guest will be chef and restaurateur Andrew Carmellini, who has opened a collection of restaurants after making his name at the original Café Boulud.
Pete Wells finally shelved his aliases a year ago after 12 years as the restaurant critic for The New York Times. His specialty, as he has put it, is writing “with opinion and analysis about all kinds of restaurants serving all kinds of cuisine in all kinds of neighborhoods for all kinds of prices.” He’s from Rhode Island, and worked as an editor at Food & wine and at the Times before being tapped to call the vast world of New York restaurants home turf.
Attendees are invited to arrive at 10 AM for a breakfast provided by Citarella.
Celebrate the best of Broadway with us in style in the Hilarie and Mitchell Morgan Theater with a simulcast of the 78th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by Cynthia Erivo, LIVE from Radio City Music Hall.
Come in your fancy dress, walk the red carpet, and enjoy specialty cocktails and bites for purchase from Louise & Howie’s Coffee Bar, plus games during the commercial breaks with fun prizes! The evening will be hosted by Amy Kirwin, Guild Hall’s Public Engagement & Impact Officer, who also happens to have previously worked for the Tony Awards, and has lots of insider stories to share.
So instead of staying home and watching by yourself, join us for the fun in the comfort of our theater, viewing the show on the big screen with the best sound. It’s the next best thing to being at Radio City.
Click HERE to see the nominees so you can brush up on your Broadway knowledge for the big night!
Cast Your Ballot! A prize will be awarded to the person in attendance who has guessed the most correct winners. Ballots can be filled out between 7-8 PM on Sunday, or fill yours out ahead by downloading it HERE, and emailing the completed ballot to Amy Kirwin at akirwin@guildhall.org by 2 PM on Sunday, June 8.
Get into the Halloween spirit with creative costumes and join us in the garden for a night of quietly spooky movin’ & groovin’. Wireless headsets will feature three different channels, and ZiggaSun (Almond Zigmund), Schvitz-a-Lot (Amy Kirwin), and a surprise DJ will spin your favorite tunes from disco to funk, 80s and 90s hip-hop and rap, and pop hits from all decades, filling your ears, and get you on your feet. And for those who don’t feel like dancing, spectating is almost as fun!
Come in costume to win prizes courtesy of Moby’s!
Cocktails and snacks are available for purchase at Louise & Howie’s Coffee Cart in the garden.
Are you ready for story time? Let’s get comfortable and listen to the soothing sounds of Joel’s voice as enlightening life lessons are read directly from a selection of the artist’s books. Afterward, you’ll be so relaxed that you may want to take a stroll, call a loved one, or go to the beach for a nap—whatever post-activity discovery you decide to embark upon, you’ll be fully present for it, or not.
There will be 4 sessions from 12-2 PM, at 30 minutes per session.
Are you already old friends, new friends, or would you like to be friends?! Let’s have coffee with our pal Joel! We will pour a cup of joe (with a choice of goat, cow, or almond milk), immerse ourselves in the Miles of Smiles installation, and hey, if the weather is nice, we might even go outside.
Flippant and Fabulous. Wicked sharp and delightfully silly. This is Hairy Situation.
Being trans and Indian? A textbook hairy situation. But since textbooks are getting banned left and right, we can’t say that anymore.
In their brand-new standup show, ALOK finds themselves tangled in all kinds of hairy situations—being mistaken for a mega-famous Brazilian DJ, botching TikTok makeup tutorials, and, perhaps most terrifying of all, signing up for an appointment at the European Wax Center (aka Taylor Swift’s Tortured Poets Department).
Expect incisive wit, unexpected twists, and the kind of unfiltered comedy that makes you laugh, think, and maybe even cry (but in a fun way).
Come early for an opening DJ set by multi-disciplinary artist, kikaii.
Sculptor Monica Banks will lead a workshop creating household items that defiantly refuse to fulfill their intended function.
This class is sold out. Please email akirwin@guildhall.org to be added to the waiting list.
Art Social is a monthly gathering where attendees enter into a supportive and judgment-free session of art/craftmaking and socializing. Bring your friends and expect to make new ones while tapping into your creative selves. Workshops will be led by experts in their practice, and the projects are designed to be easily and enjoyably accomplished by all skill levels.
Step into the world of Broadway with an extraordinary night of music, stories, and insider perspectives. Join Tony Award-winning producer and newly inducted Guild Hall Academy of the Arts member Jeffrey Seller (Hamilton, In the Heights, Rent), Broadway star Adam Pascal (Rent, Aida, Something Rotten!), and the always-entertaining Seth Rudetsky (SiriusXM’s On Broadway, Disaster!) for a one-of-a-kind experience.
Seller shares insights from his new book, Theater Kid—a heartfelt memoir tracing his journey from a young theater enthusiast to one of Broadway’s most influential producers. Through engaging conversation, he’ll reflect on the making of groundbreaking productions, with a special focus on Rent, the musical that redefined Broadway and inspired a generation.
With Rudetsky moderating and at the piano and Pascal lending his legendary voice, the evening weaves behind-the-scenes revelations with thrilling live performances, offering a rare and intimate look at the artistry, passion, and magic of musical theater.
A book signing will follow the discussion with copies of Theater Kid available for purchase at the event.
Join us for a night of extraordinary music and storytelling featuring the legendary G.E. Smith, the multi-talented Louis Cato, and special guest Paul Shaffer as part of the 2025 G.E. SMITH’S PORTRAITS series.
This special evening brings together G.E. Smith, the masterful guitarist and bandleader known for his work with Bob Dylan, Hall & Oates, and Saturday Night Live; Louis Cato, the Grammy-nominated multi-instrumentalist and bandleader for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert; and Paul Shaffer, the iconic musical director and longtime sidekick from Late Night with David Letterman. Together, Smith, Cato, and Shaffer will blend blues, rock, soul, and sharp wit in an electrifying performance filled with masterful musicianship, spontaneous collaborations, and behind-the-scenes stories from decades on the road and in the studio.
The evening will also feature Shawn Pelton on drums and Andy Hess on bass.
PORTRAITSis a uniquely intimate concert series created by Taylor Barton & G.E. Smith, showcasing in-depth musical conversations with some of the most dynamic artists of our time. Through song and storytelling, these performances offer a rare glimpse into the artistry, influences, and experiences that shape a musician’s craft.
