Inspirational stories and lessons on how to live your best creative life. Drummer, DJ, producer, culinary entrepreneur, author, and member of The Roots – Questlove will be in conversation with special guests about their creative process, their next challenges, and the intersection of art and commerce in their lives. Questlove shares his wisdom on the topics of inspiration, philosophy, and originality in wide-ranging provocative and informal conversation with an amazing roster of guests.
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Midsummer Night Conversations on Creativity with Questlove and Wyatt Cenac

An Evening with Linda Eder
Billy Stritch, Musical Director
One of the greatest voices of our time, Linda Eder’s diverse repertoire spans Broadway, Standards, Pop, Country, and Jazz. She’s joined by Grammy-winning composer and famed musical director – the incomparable Billy Stritch. Sublime!

Mames Babegenush in Concert
Eastern European ecstasy bumps up against Nordic funk in one of the season’s most adventurous musical mash-ups. Formed in Copenhagen in 2004, this six-piece ensemble quickly dazzled audiences as well as critics around the world with their fresh sound and musical gumption. Klezmer meets Scandinavia for a uniquely joyous dance!
Andreas Møllerhøj: double bass
Lukas Rande: saxophones
Morten Ærø: drums
Nicolai Kornerup: accordion
Bo Rande: flügelhorn
Emil Goldschmidt: clarinet
Mames Babegenush is East meets North. Where strong Scandinavian roots merges with the vibrant dance music of Eastern Europe. From the ambiance of Nordic pine trees to lively weddings in Romania, the music of Mames Babegenush gives a sense of both melancholy and ecstatic joy.
Over the last 15 years, Danish band Mames Babegenush has established itself as one of Europe’s premiere klezmer-jazz ensembles. Their long list of awards include the Danish Music Award for Best World Album of The Year and three prizes awarded by the prestigious International Jewish Music Festival in Amsterdam, including the Jury and Audience Prizes.
Mames Babegenush has performed at a number of the music world’s most venerated venues and festivals, including Carnegie Hall (US), Wiener Metropol (AT), Chicago World Music Festival (US), Paradiso (NL), Lotus Fest (US), Klezmer Fürth (GER), the New York Gypsy Festival (US), Teatro Independencia (ARG) and Roskilde Festival (DK) alongside the likes of Gogol Bordello, David Krakauer and Amsterdam Klezmer Band.

The Purist Connect 4 Ideas Festival
Purist’s Ideas Festival
Connect 4 brings together today’s thought leaders discussing four hot-button topics: the well-being of ourselves and our environment, meditation and transformation, movements, and policy.
Festival Pass – August 14 & 15 ($250) for the all events including cocktails in the garden on Day Two
Day One – August 14
Buy a Single Day Pass for August 14 ($150)
12:30pm 10min Guided Meditation with Donna D’Cruz
12:45–2pm Survivor and Storyteller Kevin Hines and Dr. Kelly Posner Gerstenhaber
2–2:15pm Break
2:30– 3:30pm Transcendental Meditation with New York Times bestselling author and meditation expert Bob Roth in conversation with David Lynch via Skype from Los Angeles
3:30–3:45pm Acclaimed violinist Junko Ohtsu
3:45–5pm The Fate of Food: What We’ll Eat in a Bigger, Hotter, Smarter World author Amanda Little
Day Two – August 15
Buy a Single Day Pass for August 15 ($150)
12:45pm 10min Guided Meditation with Donna D’Cruz
1–2:30pm Chris Cuomo and Don Lemon
2:30–2:45pm Legendary guitarist GE Smith
2:45pm Break
3–4pm Conservation International’s Daniela Raik and Costa Brazil founder Francisco Costa
4–4:15pm Break
4:15–5:30pm Dr. Frank Lipman and Holistic Nutritionist Tapp Francke, moderated by Cristina Cuomo
PURIST Cocktails in the garden sponsored by Sotheby’s International Realty immediately to follow.
For more information contact nancy@thepuristonline.com

Art as Ecosystem: Eric Fischl with Glenn Fuhrman, Dorothy Lichtenstein, and Rick Lowe presented in association with The Church
Academy of the Arts President Eric Fischl draws together experts to measure art’s health and vitality. Join FLAG Art Foundation’s Glenn Fuhrman, Roy Lichtenstein Foundation President Dorothy Lichtenstein, and MacArthur Genius artist Rick Lowe on an exploration of what is possible and what is yet to dream. Get inspired by the passion and leadership of arts professionals in this not-to-be-missed series.

Art, Love, Life: A Conversation with Eric Fischl and Frederic Tuten about his memoir My Young Life
Acclaimed artist Eric Fischl in a lively discussion with celebrated novelist, short story writer and essayist Frederic Tuten. “Frederic Tuten is a national treasure, and a writer’s-writer of the first order” –Jon Robin Baitz
Listen to Kurt Anderson interview Frederic Tuten about his memoir My Young Life by Studio 360

Art as Ecosystem: Eric Fischl with Andy and Christine Hall, Christy MacLear, and David Kratz presented in association with The Church
Guild Hall’s Academy of the Arts President Eric Fischl draws together experts to measure art’s health and vitality in the second edition of his ground-breaking series. Join Christine and Andy Hall of the Hall Art Foundation; renowned President of New York Academy of Art, David Kratz; and business strategist and PaceX CEO, Christy MacLear to explore art’s ecosystem. Take the pulse of the art world with this remarkable collection of art world insiders.

The Met: Live in HD – Handel’s Agrippina (Met Premiere)
As the imperious title empress, mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato leads the Met premiere of Handel’s tale of deception and deceit. Harry Bicket conducts Sir David McVicar’s wry new production, which gives this Baroque black comedy a politically charged, modern updating.
Delve even deeper into Handel’s Agrippina? Join us for a pre-opera lecture, Operatif: Handel, The Opera Composer before the broadcast.

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OLA of Eastern Long Island en asociación con Guild Hall presentan
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Una noche frenética de Música con influencia. Bailando en los pasillos protagonizada por el duo duo de guitarra más caliente de Miami The Fox Brothers con la electrizante artista invitada bailarina de Flamenco Sonia Olla, Coreógrafa de Ricky Martin y el Tour Mundial de Madonna Corazón Revelde!
7:30 Recepción; 8:00 (en punto) Comienzo del show.
OLA of Eastern Long Island in association with Guild Hall presents
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A wild night of Flamenco-infused live Music! and dancing in the aisles starring Miami’s Hottest Guitar duo The Fox Brothers with electrifying special guest, Flamenco Dancer Sonia Olla, Choreographer for Ricky Martin and Madonna’s Rebel Heart World Tour!
7:30pm VIP Reception, 8pm Show

Fascinating Rhythm: The Words and Music of the Gershwins
With Anna Bergman, Klea Blackhurst, Michael-Demby Cain, Lee Roy Reams, and KT Sullivan.
Musical Direction by Jon Weber.
Fascinating Rhythm follows the Gershwins through over a dozen of their legendary Broadway shows. Our musical journey begins in London in 1924 with Lady Be Good which starred Adèle and Fred Astaire singing the hit song Fascinatin’ Rhythm, and ends on Broadway with Porgy and Bess, their collaboration with George and Dubose Heyward.