Week in Review: Surf Lodge Sells; "Uncle Vanya" Opens with Audience on Stage

Take a look back at East Hampton's top stories for the past week, or catch the news you missed:

"UNCLE VANYA" OPENS, RUNS THROUGH MAY 20: Offering a unique perspective on a 115-year-old play, audience members will take their seats onstage during up-close and personal performances of . The 55 seats in the midst of the action are expected to provide a varied and authentic perspective of live theater.

COUNTY AWARDS SOUTH FORK ARTS GROUP $72k: More than a quarter of a million dollars in competitive cultural arts grants will be distributed to 39 organizations across the county, .

PROJECT TO PROMOTE ART IN THE COMMUNITY: tells readers about a .

HOW DO I RECYCLE ELECTRONICS?: .

MONTAUK HAS A LOT OF CHANGES ON THE BUSINESS FRONT: gives us a wrap-up of in the hamlet.

TALK ABOUT CROSSWALKS: takes on .

NEW GROUP BUYS SURF LODGE: According to a statement issued Monday, , a late-night hot spot that has been the subject of complaints from neighbors.

READERS PICK GURNEY'S AS THE PLACE TO TAKE MOM: will be served at the Sea Grille, at the helm of Chef Angelo (Chip) Monte on May 13 from noon until 4 p.m. There will be an omlette station, waffle and cheese blintz station, carving station and Viennese table.

WITH 20 YEARS ON THE JOB, MAYOR WANTS 4 MORE: East Hampton Village Mayor Paul F. Rickenbach Jr. said that he will seek another term i. He will run with incumbents Barbara Borsack, Richard Lawler and Bruce Siska.

CARL "THE GREEK" GUSTO HAS MOVED ONTO HIS NEXT ACT: A beloved bartender on the East End for over 40 years .

TRIAL SLATED FOR MANORVILLE MAN IN CRASH THAT KILLED PREGNANT TEEN FIANCEE: It's been nearly two years since , killing his 19-year-old fiancée. The case is headed for trial and the young girl's father is looking forward to hearing the truth be told.

DELIVERY TRUCK DRIVER KILLED IN NORTH HAVEN CRASH: , was driving a box truck when he veered across Route 114 and smashed into a tree on Thursday.

EAST HAMPTON SCHOOL BUS REAR-ENDED ON CR-39: A school bus carrying East Hampton High School athletes was involved in on Wednesday. No one was hurt.

JUDGE ORDERS PSYCH EXAM FOR DIDDY'S HOUSE INTRUDER: Quamine Taylor was ordered to undergo on Thursday.

DEC SAYS BRUSH FIRE CAUSED BY ARSON: Investigation into is still ongoing, but the DEC says it appears to be arson.

IF BUDGET DEFEATED, EAST HAMPTON WILL GET $1.5 MIL LESS: During a quiet East Hampton school budget hearing on Tuesday,.

EAST HAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICTS, TEACHERS' SETTLE CONTRACT: The East Hampton School District at a meeting on Tuesday night, nearly two months before the contract expires, but union won't vote until Friday.

TEENY AWARDS ANNOUNCED: East Hampton, Sag Harbor, and Ross students in eastern Suffolk County.