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Greenport Votes Yes, Nameless Writers Salon Returns, More Than an Art Space

Thomas Loncar
May 21, 2026

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In today’s North Fork Buzz:

Greenport Votes Yes
Nameless Writers Salon Returns
More Than an Art Space

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The Lowdown

Greenport Votes Yes 🗳️

Greenport voters signed off on a $26 million school budget Tuesday night, approving an 7.91% tax levy increase and a round of staffing cuts that will eliminate 21 positions districtwide.

The budget passed comfortably, 398 to 153, clearing the 60% supermajority needed to override the state tax cap. Greenport was the only North Fork district this year to go above the allowable cap.

District officials say the cuts include 10 instructional positions, 10 non-instructional roles and one administrative position, but stressed the plan keeps class sizes small while preserving sports, music, transportation and extracurriculars. ($)

Get the full story 👉 Suffolk Times

Nameless Writers Salon Returns 📖

The Nameless Writers Salon is back at Sound View Greenport for its 15th installment on May 26, bringing another stacked lineup of authors to the North Fork for an evening centered around the theme: “Becoming.”

Hosted by artist and curator Kara Hoblin inside The Library at Sound View, the salon will feature readings and conversations from bestselling and award winning writers including Chris Pavone, Annie Hartnett, Brooke Lea Foster, Jennifer O’Brien and Mary Latham.

This season’s theme leans into transformation in all forms, identity, grief, reinvention, ambition, memory and the people we slowly become along the way.

Now in its third season, the salon has quietly turned into one of the East End’s most interesting recurring cultural gatherings, blending nationally known literary names with the atmosphere of an old school salon night.

Get the full story 👉 James Lane Post

More Than an Art Space 🎨

Tucked into Bootleg Alley just steps from the harbor, Veme Studios is turning a bright new Greenport storefront into an art studio, creative clubhouse and community hangout.

Run by local artists Verona Peñalba and Melissa Flotteron, the shared space invites anyone, experienced artist or total beginner, to book time with paint, clay, collage or mixed media and simply make something.

The duo first started teaching together more than a decade ago after meeting through their husbands, eventually hosting classes at wineries, hotels and makeshift studios around Greenport before opening Veme’s first official location in 2023.

The studio offers pottery classes, painting workshops, kids’ art parties, private group sessions and a summer Creators’ Club for kids ages 6–13. This season also brings a new bead bar where guests can make charm necklaces and bracelets.

Get the full story 👉 Northforker

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Happenings: Weekend Preview

Friday

🌺 Pop Over for a Poppy A simple but meaningful Memorial Day tradition returns to the Southold American Legion with a drive through poppy distribution honoring those who served and died in the U.S. Armed Forces. More Info

🤠 Line Dancing Time to dust off the boots, the Southold Historical Museum’s Barn fills up with music, movement, and Lady T leading the charge for a night of line dancing and fun. More Info

🐩 Westminster Kennel Club Dinner Fancy dinner, but make it a little more paws-itively historic. Léon 1909 is hosting a special evening celebrating 150 years of the Westminster Kennel Club, with proceeds supporting Westminster Cares. More Info

🎉 Garden Party A backyard style feast is taking shape at Meadowlark North Fork with Tonino’s Pizza, Braun’s Seafood, and The Catered Fork teaming up for a night of crowd pleasing classics, plus small batch wines and DJ Henry Eau handling the beats. More Info

🍜 Asian “Deep Cuts” Pop Up Bold Asian dishes are on the menu as Grace & Grit returns, with Chef Adam mixing in a few fan favorites alongside some personal “deep cuts” that have never made it onto a pop-up menu before. More Info

⚓️ Season Opening Reception New exhibitions, fresh discoveries, and the return of one of Greenport’s most beloved waterfront spaces. The East End Seaport Museum kicks off the season with a reopening celebration featuring revamped gallery space and a major new installation by Shinnecock artist Courtney M. Leonard. More Info

🎥 The American Revolution The story shifts from protest to full scale rebellion at Peconic Landing as Part 2 of the Ken Burns series follows Congress appointing George Washington to lead the newly formed Continental Army and the dramatic push toward independence in July 1776. More Info

🔮 Tarot Reading Candlelight, cocktails, and a little cosmic guidance set the tone at Black Llama Bar as Alexandra Blazer brings tarot readings into the mix for one of the bar’s signature mystic nights. More Info

Saturday

💐 Floral Arrangement Workshop Playing with flowers beats doing chores, the Floral Arrangement Workshop at Salt Air Farm brings the bloom therapy. Play with flowers, build something pretty, and leave with an arrangement that says “yes, I’m basically a florist now.” More Info

🐢 World Turtle Day Turtles take center stage at Manor Lane in Jamesport as Turtle Rescue of the Hamptons hosts an outdoor World Turtle Day celebration. Meet live turtle ambassadors, learn how the organization rescues and rehabilitates more than 400 turtles each year, and pick up a few ways to help protect local wildlife around the East End. More Info

🎨 Small Works Five North Fork artists, one shared backdrop. The North Fork Arts Center opens its Small Works exhibit with a collection of pieces inspired by life on the East End, showcasing artists living and working right here on the North Fork. More Info

🇺🇸 America’s 250th Special Exhibits Revolutionary era history gets the spotlight at the Southold Historical Museum with a new lineup of seasonal exhibits running from May 23 through September 13. The exhibits explore what life on the North Fork looked like during the American Revolution, bringing local stories and artifacts into the conversation as the country approaches its 250th anniversary. More Info

Sunday

🏃‍♂️ Good Day for a Run Cardio feels slightly more rewarding when there’s wine waiting. The 7th annual Memorial Day weekend 5K returns to Pindar Vineyards. The scenic course winds through one of the prettiest spots on the Wine Trail, which honestly makes the whole “running” part feel a little more negotiable. More Info

🌱 Introduction to Microgreens Tiny greens, surprisingly big personalities. At Sang Lee Farms, farmer Nicole Petti leads a hands-on class covering the health benefits of microgreens, how to use them in everyday cooking, and the basics of growing them at home. More Info

🍔🍷 Memorial Day BBQ Memorial Day weekend gets the backyard barbecue treatment at Clovis Point with grilled favorites and wine pours. More Info

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Nameless Writers Salon Returns 📖

More Than an Art Space 🎨

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