The East End Arts Council runs an enjoyable and successful market each holiday season in Riverhead NY.  Its a perfect place to visit if you are going to the Tanger Outlet center for holiday shopping.  The East End Arts Council (EEAC) annoucned today that the Holiday Market in Riverhead will expand this year.  The market is a fine arts and crafts fair event that presents the work of local artists. 

The Annual Holiday Market will be held from November 30th to December 23rd.

Artists are  invited to a meeting on October 16th at 5:30 at 121 East Main Street, Riverhead to discuss the opportunity to participant in the Holiday Market.    Artists can obtain an Holiday market 2007 application form on the EEAC website.  For more information call 631-727-0900.

Many people are starting to look into the conditions know as gluten allergy and gluten sensitivity.  If you live on the east end of Long Island and are curious about these issues then you may be interested in a free lecture in Hampton Bays this weekend.  Michael Thorn, RN, in association with Suffolk County Celiacs is presenting a free seminar at Wild By Nature on August 11th from 1 pm to 2 pm.  You will find out about gluten free diets and be able to ask your own question about this medical condition.  There will be a free gluten free pasta tasting too! 

Event location:
Wild by Nature
260 West Montauk Highway
Hampton Bays NY 

There are two wine festivals tomorrow - sort of opposites that might attract you.

The Lenz Chardonnay Classic is held at the Lenz Winery tomorrow Saturday July 7th from 5:30 PM to 8 PM.  If you love Chardonnay then this is the wine tasting event you should not miss. There will be chardonnays from all over the world (France, Austrailia, California, Long Island and more).  The Lenz winery will serve artisanal cheeses and hors d’oeuvres to match the varieties of chardonnay.  Tickets for subscibers are $35 and for the general public they are $50. 

The Martha Clara Vineyards is hosting an “Anything but Chardonnay & Merlot Festival“.  And its all about the other less well-known varietals that are produced on the east end of Long Island.  It takes place on July 7th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Many people have talked about 07-07-2007 as being an especially lucky day.  Many couples have selected it for their wedding day.  So if you tried to celebrate July 4th with a fireworks viewing and got rained out then 7/7/07 may be your lucky day.

The Sag Harbor Yacht Club Fireworks is being held this Saturday July 7th. And the celebration is also in hor of Sag Harbor Villages’s 300th aniversay.  This will no doubt be a special event.  The club itself is only open to members and guests.  But the general public will have good views of the fireworks display from Marine Park, the Long Wharf and at waterfront restaurants.   Boats in Sag Harbor will also have a great view.  The event is scheduled for 9:30 PM.

This is a great weekend to plan a day trip to the wine country on the north fork of eastern Long Island.  A number of the best wineries are offering special events for Father’s Day this Sunday, June 17th.

• Lieb Family Cellars offers a wine and cheese pairing and tasting this Sunday. Lieb Family Cellars is located in Mattituck NY 11952.
• Martha Clara Vineyards is offering a complimentary glass of wine on Father’s Day. Martha Clara Vineyards is Riverhead NY 11901
• Macari Vineyards offer Dad a special item with a paid tasting - a Macari-engraved corkscrew utility knife. Macari Vineyards  is located in Mattituck NY 11952.
• Palmer Vineyards will give fathers a complimentary special wine tasting. Palmer Vineyards is located in Aquebogue NY 11931
• Pindar Vineyards family-friendly tasting room has a complimentary glass of wine for all Dads. Pindar Vineyards is located in Peconic NY, 11958.
• Roanoke Vineyards is having a rare opportunity this Father’s Day and reservations are required by Friday June 15th.  Big Reds are featured including 2004 Blend Two and Wolffer Estate’s Premier Cru. Roanoke Vineyards is located in Riverhead NY 11901.
• Vineyard 48 in adddition to a free tasting offer Vineyard 48 is located in Cutchogue NY, 11935

You can find a great deal of information on wines on the east end of Long Island in our comprehensive online guide: Vineyards and Wine on the East End of Long Island. 

Starting with a benefit event tonight, the Hampton Spring Garden and Antique Show opens.  The preview benefit show for the East End Hospice takes place at the Bridgehampton Community House on Montauk Highway House in Bridgehampton NY.  The benefit event is from 6 pm to 8 pm. The antique show hours are Friday 10 am-6 pm, Saturday 10 am-6 pm, Sunday 10 am-5 pm.