Happy July, everyone! We have a lot of exciting events coming up that range from Democracy to Darwin – let’s dig in!
Saturday, July 2, 9am-12 noon
Voter Registration Drive
Vote where your vote counts the most! You know all those “swing districts” we all stare at anxiously on election nights? Suffolk County (which stretches from Babylon to Montauk) is one of those anguising districts! Your vote REALLY matters out here.
Even if your primary residence is in NYC you can register to vote out here. You’re just renting? You can STILL register to vote in Suffolk County!! Whether you're Democrat, Republican, Independent... Mama wants your voice to be heard! Come to register, ask questions, get involved. There will be people on hand to offer answers to any of your questions about registration and owning a second home, weekenders, whether this will impact your jury duty and more! We can also help to ensure you are receiving absentee ballots for elections when you are unable to be here in person.
Friday, July 8
Colombian Harp & Jazz Moon Concert, 6PM
Enjoy an evening of transportive tropical rhythms—a fusion of worldly jazz beats and Colombian harp—from acclaimed musicians Oran Etkin, harpist Edmar Castañeda, and vocalist Andrea Tierra. The Colombian-themed menu will be cooked by chef Francis Derby. Dinner and drinks will be served picnic-style while guests are serenaded under the night sky. Tickets on Eventbrite or write us at info@mamafarm.us to secure your tickets.
Saturday, July 9th
The Moth at Mama Farm, 6PM
Budding writers and storytellers – this one's for you! Get inspired while listening to an esteemed Moth storyteller tell their tale of growth and transformation. To help ripen the story you’ve been yearning to tell, The Moth's artistic team and co-authors of How to Tell a Story: The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling from The Moth will share the nuances of how they craft their stories. Dinner by Chef Francis Derby and drinks will be served picnic-style while guests are serenaded under the night sky. Tickets on Eventbrite or write us at info@mamafarm.us to secure your tickets.
Sunday, July 10
Not Your Mama’s Bingo, 7PM
Get ready for a lively dinner and bingo session with Mama Farm's Miss Tomato! Miss Tomato's bingo game is like no other - a fusion of drag, comedy, and cabaret. While we cannot guarantee that Miss Tomato’s bingo will be rated G, children are welcome to join in on the fun. Expect a tomato-based menu from Chef Derby including fried green tomato parmesan & cheesecake with tomato ginger jam. Tickets on Eventbrite or write us at info@mamafarm.us to secure your tickets.
Saturday, August 13 & Sunday, August 14
Premiere of Darwin’s Smile at The Gateway
Mama Farm’s beloved Mama, Isabella Rossellini, is premiering her new show, Darwin’s Smile, at The Gateway on August 13, 2022 at 7 PM with a benefit cocktail reception with Isabella to follow. There will also be a performance on Sunday, August 14 at 4 PM. All proceeds will be donated to The Gateway, Performing Arts Center of Suffolk County. Darwin’s Smile is a new funny and educational monologue written and performed by Isabella that attempts to reconcile two worlds that are often at opposite ends: art and science. Expect to see Isabella transform into dogs, cats, chickens, peacocks, and of course, Charles Darwin to explore how empathy, which is at the base of acting, is also necessary for the study of animal behavior (ethology). Tickets can be purchased at TheGateway.org or by calling 631-286-1133.
Photos You'll Treasure Forever
One of our favorite things to do at Mama Farm is to share information about the wonderful talent among our community. Michele Kats is a photographer based in Bayport, who is an artist and photographic storyteller through her lens.
She does not pose or orchestrate any of the photos. Rather she quietly observes families and, with her incredible eye and sensibility, knows exactly when to press her camera’s shutter. Michele believes you should not only see a photograph, but also feel it in your bones.
If you are looking for timeless photos of your family, yourself or your group of friends, Michele is offering a special 15% discount for Mama Farm members for her Legacy Sessions. (Normally 999.00 )
A Legacy Session with Michele yields a minimum of 75 hand edited images for you to print as you wish, and a downloadable slideshow for you to have for yourself and preserved for future generations.
Michele can come to your home, or you can choose the location. For those interested, please email us at info@mamafarm.us so we can make the connection.
MAMA’S MIX
Want to carry Mama vibes with you wherever you go? Check out our Mama Mixtape!
Special Thanks
This summer is heating up and we've been grateful to Free Rain for keeping us cool and energized with their refreshing and delicious adaptogenic sparkling waters. Free Rain sparkling waters are available at our CSA stand and at our events. Their flavors range from emerging tart cherry with Siberian ginseng to calming blackberry and passionflower. Come grab a can and remember that each purchase supports environmental charities through the 1% For The Planet initiative.
Liz Sorts Your Biz | Mama Farm’s Advice Column:
Among our many talented and wonderful CSA members, we have a certain admiration for the all-knowing “Liz” (pseudonym). Liz is revered by their friends for doling the absolute best advice on literally anything from personal issues to finance to ethics and beyond. Members can submit their most pressing questions via our small intake box at the CSA pick up.
Dear Liz,
What is your advice in dealing with rude neighbors and awkward interactions? I am from NYC and I feel like I should not care about this, but my neighbors out here are seriously discourteous and inconsiderate and it bugs me. I have tried to be kind, smile and show that there is no need for this energy, but to no avail. They are only interested in talking to me when they need something from me and otherwise they'll often avoid eye contact or get all weird when they see me in the street. Why?!
Dear Why!
You can't pick your family and you're stuck with your neighbors… or is it the other way around? There's a reason we call them neighbors and not friends. We will never know the correct answer to why, many false answers but never the truth. First let's have some ground rules. Fences and hedges make good neighbors, no electricity necessary. Never fight your children's battles with your neighbors’ kids – they can handle it themselves. Don't flirt with the other person's mate, unless they're really cute. Don't accept dinner invites, maybe if they're really good cooks, only a casual drink. Never trash them to friends, it will get back to them. Don't talk about local or school politics. And most of all never become best friends with your neighbors. Now let's get to the good part. Bring over a bottle of wine (the cheap stuff no more than $9.99). Smile and say "can we start over?" and never bring up the past. You are going to be your neighbor for many years and let's look forward to the future. If you need a little revenge make sure you and your mate are caught naked in your backyard! Nothing worse than seeing your neighbor with a better body and some appealing equipment. Remember there's always a glass of wine at the end of the day.
- Why not, Liz
Mama Farm Artists
Lamps with shades made from rare souvenir
paper parasols from the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair
by Christopher Tennant ($2,200)