Montauk Columns

…by Dell Cullum… Way back in the Black Hills of South Dakota there lives a young boy named Rocky Raccoon. The rest of these masked …more

Marineland Dolphin Adventure celebrating 80 Years, with “Bernie the Dolphin”!  2018, for us, has been an exceptional travel year. We’ve spent  quite some time discovering parts …more

by Debbie Tuma One way to beat the winter blues is to snuggle up in a cozy seat and watch a theatrical or musical performance, …more

Happy & Healthy New Year To All Montauk Sun Readers, 2019 is the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock Music Festival. My company created in 1989 a …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel As a pre-Christmas excursion, I took an eight day trip to Germany in the beginning of December to visit my husband’s …more

Capricorn (December 22 – January 20) — Happy birthday Capricorn! Unwelcome obligations crowd in on you. Even if you don’t want to see your relatives, …more

  Fueled for Surfing Winter is here, and along with it comes a change in our regular habits, our energy levels and our surfing routine. …more

by Francine Tesler Sagittarius (November 22 – December 22) — Personal matters weigh on your mind. Decisions, decisions. You feel like a kid in the …more

  Shabbos, Saturday, October 27, 2018 in the morning hours at a Synagogue in Pittsburgh madness had its way. A lone gunman walked into the …more

by Lorraine Fall brings tradition and fun-filled events each year to Montauk. Three annual happenings bring the spirit of our close-knit community together for both …more

  Berets, Baguettes and Bayonets – Three nights in Paris! Still dreaming of Paris? The old Paris, ‘the way we were’ when Parisians were easily …more

  Dear Montauk Sun Readers, Happy and Healthy Holiday Season. Montauk is a 12 month a year vacation and residential lifestyle. Montauk is Peace & …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel The 27th annual New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) Holiday Train show continues to be one of the must see holiday events …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Always cautious and wanting to be ahead of each season, my husband has a set routine he follows to make sure …more

  by Dell Cullum Baby, it’s cold outside, or it will be soon enough. For those of us who have the pleasure of heat and …more

  by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Over the years we have attended many fine events at the Montauk Library and their recent offering held to the …more

  by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel The weather couldn’t have been nicer for this year’s Hampton International Film Festival (HIFF) held Columbus holiday weekend.  The air …more

  by Francine Tesler Scorpio (October 23 – November 21) — Happy birthday Scorpio! If you have time to spend at home, use it to …more

  by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Photos by John Vecchiolla Based on the classic novel Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux, this Westchester Broadway Theatre …more

  by Patria Baradi Pacis Montauk Seniors Jawahir (Jay) Jairam, Beverly Simpson and Nelda Brickner who were born in the month of September were fortunate …more

  Photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photography (soniboy@aol.com) Welcome to this month’s edition of the Montauk Fire Department Corner. I hope everyone had a safe …more

  The twelve-step program does not step far enough but, for most, it is the only way. It lays a pathway to coping and moving …more

  So far so good this Fall. Loads of False Albacore (little Tunney) from Shagwong out to the Porgy Lump and all over the south …more

No-Shave November Last month I wrote and reminded readers about October being breast cancer awareness month. So to be fair this month I am reminding …more

  by Debbie Tuma         photos courtesy of Emily Anderson              For their 26th year, over the Columbus Day Weekend in October, the Hamptons …more

  …Cover Photo by Ken Giustino…Story by Sue Giustino… U.S. Coast Guard Station Montauk is located Star Island, on the easternmost end of Long Island …more

  Fallon Bloecker and Jimmy Nigro wed on Friday October 12, 2018- and what a wedding it was. After a beautiful service at St. Therese …more

I Dreamed of Africa – Zulu, Nayala! Much is being reported these days about South Africa, some may be true and some may be false. …more

  Waves and Climate Change Beyond evolving into amateur meteorologists, surfers also become hyper aware of their beach and ocean environment. Plastics in the water, …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel After another fantastic summer in Montauk that saw a host of fabulous events, it seems time flew by in the blink …more

Our thanks to Carissa “Car” Pelleteri, for providing our cover photo for this month’s issue, from her upcoming book, MONTAUK 11954. • An unfiltered peek …more

  by Francine Tesler Scorpio (October 23 – November 21) — Happy birthday Scorpio! Money difficulties clear up over the next few days. Remember that …more

Anacoluthon describes a certain way of expression that breaks a grammatical sequence. The anacoluthon grammatical form proves useful in the following poem because of its …more

by Dell Cullum One of the more common species of wildlife here on the east end is the raccoon, and although their natural habitat is …more

  by Debra Rose Fall has suddenly become a marketing darling for all things Pumpkin. Lattes, beer, and most snacks scooped up at Trader Joe’s. …more

  Dear Montauk Friends, What Does Peace Mean to YOU? Good News was honored to produce: The Peace Day Party (Woodstock Forever: Peace, Love & …more

by Patria Baradi Pacis August Birthday Celebrants Things have quieted down in Montauk with Labor Day weekend as the last hurrah for families with children …more

by Ingrid Lemme-Chalut Red River Gorge and Cliffview Resort in Kentucky The Bourbon state is one of the most untamed states we’ve experienced in all …more