Parrish Art Museum executive director Mónica Ramírez-Montagut—an Institute of Library and Museum Services board member appointed by Biden Administration whose role was terminated earlier this month—joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to discuss how PAM losing $140,000 in federal funds stands to affect local accessibility of art.

Mila Tina and Vanessa Acero of Ritmo Fit XP, as well as Carolina Kohn of Ambrosia Elixirs, join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of their immersive wellness experience at Southampton Arts Center, “Roots of the Feminine Energy: Thank You, Mother,” combining drumming, dancing and martial arts in collective movement celebrating mothers, caregivers, teachers, and all who embody nurturing roles in their families and communities on the first day of SAC’s newest exhibition, “Independency: The American Flag at 250 Years” 

Anne Howard and Stephanie McEvily of Food Rescue US-North Fork, as well as Kelly Brennan of Golden Acres Organic Farm in Riverhead, join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of a May 22 meet-and-greet for organization volunteers at the Riverhead farm.

Dr. Martijn Figee, director of the Mount Sinai Interventional Psychiatry Program, joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM amidst Mental Health Awareness Month to discuss the TRANSCEND clinical trial, which uses implants to help people living with Treatment-Resistant Depression. TRD is a condition diagnosed in people with a major depressive disorder (MDD) who have not responded to multiple treatments. Upwards of 730,000 (11%) of adults living in New York City have been diagnosed with MDD, according to a study published in 2024 by the city.

Grammy Award-nominated Brady Rymer of Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM and performs the title track of brand-new record, “Sunny Side Up,” amidst the 25th anniversary year for The Little Band That Could.

Amira Murphy of Alpina Swiss Bakery in Water Mill joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to talk about the local bakery ahead of World Baking Day on Sunday, May 18.

Dentist, author and comedian Dr. Mike King joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM amidst both Jewish Heritage and National Dental Care Month to talk about children’s book, “Ruby Finkelman Finds the Real Magic” and how to be a mensch ahead of appearance at the Gold Coast Book Fair happening May 16-18 in Oyster Bay 

Jude Amsel, Laurie Dolphin and Ted Thirlby join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of inaugural exhibit “Mixed Bag on Paper” at MAJU Gallery in the former Jack’s Marine on Shelter Island featuring artists from Shelter Island and surrounding forks, which opens from 5-7 p.m. on May 24 and runs through June 29.

Dr. Tom Manuel and Wendy Pearson join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to discuss The Jazz Loft’s five-concert series taking place at Stony Brook Southampton’s Avram Theater ahead of “The Art of New” on 5/29 featuring Grammy Award winning drummer and composer, Dan Pugach, and 17-piece big band, including singer-songwriter Allison Rumley.

Former Congressman Steve Israel joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the Second Annual Gold Coast Book Fair in collaboration with Theodore’s Books.