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41 NEW WAYS TO EAT, DRINK, SHOP AND LIVE IN THE EAST END

PLACES PLEASE | Joyful, elegant and highly anticipated—the reopening of Guild Hall (158 Main St., East Hampton, 631-324-0806, guildhall.org) embodies East End residents’ sentiments about the dawn of summer, too. It’s about time! Robert A. M. Stern Architects oversaw a $13 million renovation of the historic performing and visual arts center—its first update since its creation in 1931. The John Drew Theater received the bulk of the funds and now sports revived seats, sound and lighting systems, dressing rooms and a restored circus-tent ceiling and colored-glass balloon chandelier. Alec Baldwin and Liza Minelli kick off what promises to be a show-stopping season.

NORTHERN EXPOSURE | Swedish hotelier Jenny Ljungberg brings Scandinavian hospitality to the Hamptons with c/o The Maidstone (207 Main St., East Hampton, 631-324-5006, themaidstone.com), a cheerful and chic hostelry in what was formerly the Maidstone Arms. Cozy touches include The Living Room restaurant, a slow-food bite that will prepare boxed lunches for beach-bound guests. Charming décor and art—much of which is for sale—includes these vibrant mid-century Josef Frank pillows.