While I actually am going to be heading off for the Cannes Film Festival in France I wanted to note a few of my favorite things to do this Memorial Day weekend in the Hamptons.  Be sure to check out The Big Show at the Silas Marder Gallery in Bridgehampton (at the back of Marder’s Nursery).  Artists both local and from all over the world have each created three 8×10 canvases and there’s a great eclectic mix.  It’s also a great opportunity to buy original art at a reasonable price point.  For live music Nancy Atlas has her live CD release party on Thursday May 26 at Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett.  If you miss that she’ll also be playing Saturday the 28th the late show — a rockin’ good time.  For foodies the fabulous Round Swamp Farm is now open on Three Mile Harbor Road with not only fresh produce but prepared foods as well as the most delicious home made blueberry muffins.  I also just had a fabulous dinner at Red Bar in Southampton — try the linguine and clam sauce which is divine.  Its sister restaurant The Beacon on the water in Sag Harbor will also be opening and has a great sunset view.  Now the weather can be fickle on Memorial Day but if you can’t get a tan at the beach the spray on tan at Ananas Spa in Southampton is a pale girl’s best friend.  If you’re in the mood to garden go to Wittendales in East Hampton and ask for their spreading petunias.  These will bloom all summer with not too much maintenance and spread beautifully out of a clay pot or barrell.

Okay enjoy and be sure to check back for the 411 on all Hamptons Happenings. –>