(2009) Aspen Ideas Festival: Lewis Black, Author & Comedian

Lewis Black, author, actor, playwright, Daily Show correspondent & comedic curmudgeon, joins Oliver Sharpe & Ann Korologos at the 2009 Aspen Ideas Festival to share a few big ideas. Lewis discusses a few of the panels he is participating including the comedy/journalism event, The News Has No Clothes, as well as his latest book Me Of Little Faith (his take on religion). Lewis also shares what he believes to be the most important topic facing America: Education & the lack of quality education. He speaks about the importance of honoring the Social Contract and laments the declining status of the profession of teaching. Black also offers another big idea...finding some way to pump more oxygen into Aspen.

VIDEO: Hamptons Summer Playlist - DJ Deff Tonn

Plum's Robyn Moreno caught up with DJ Deff Tonn (Jeffrey Tonnesen) at the Axe Lounge to discuss the world of celebrity DJs and his favorite gigs as well as work on Robyn's mixing skills. Deff Tonn also named the five songs every DJ MUST always have on hand, and supplied us with a Hamptons summer playlist, which you can read below.

(2009) Aspen Ideas Festival: Larry Wilmore, Daily Show Correspondent

The very funny Larry Wilmore, actor, author & correspondent for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, joins Oliver Sharpe and Mary Mazzio for a wide-ranging interview about his Aspen Ideas Festival experience and much more. Larry participated in a festival panel on humor & race as well as the comedy/journalism event, "The News Has No Clothes" featuring comedians D.L. Hughley, Lewis Black & former White House Press Secretary Dana Perino. Larry also discussed his latest book, I'd Rather We Got Casinos & Other Black Thoughts, and his new CBS show with Jenna Elfman, and shared some stories about his children as well as his thoughts on cougars. As always, Larry Wilmore was incredibly entertaining.

In the Studio: Arlen Roth

Known as "The Master of the Telecaster," Arlen Roth is "the guitarist's guitarist," but that's only one aspect of his remarkable 35-year career. He is a highly regarded authority concerning all things guitar, from writing about guitar playing, to serving as the inspiration behind their creation.

(2009) Aspen Ideas Festival: Kurt Anderson, Co-Creator of Studio 360

Kurt Anderson, writer, editor, broadcaster & co-creator of Studio 360, sits down with Oliver Sharpe & Eric Motley to discuss his 2009 Aspen Ideas Festival plans. Kurt will be shooting a live taping of Studio 360 with musical guest They MIght Be Giants as well as emceeing a comedy event featuring Lewis Black & Larry Wilmore. Kurt also discussed the future of media (he's hopeful!) and his latest book Reset, about America's opportunity for renewal, post-financial collapse.

East Hampton Classic Redux: VIDEO Blue Parrot Opens & Martha Stewart Goes Margarita

An East Hampton classic is back! The Blue Parrot is officially open for business and the margaritas are flowing. But can you get a seat?

Nantucket Artist Profile: Ben Larrabee

We learn about acclaimed fine art portrait photographer Ben Larrabee's "Moments of Grace."

(2009) 14th Annual Nantucket Film Festival: Opening Night At Sconset Casino

We head out to the Sconset Casino for the 14th Annual Nantucket Film Festival's Opening Night.

2009 Telluride Bluegrass Festival: Running of The Tarps

Plum's Chris Hanson shares his game plan for that annual Telluride Bluegrass ritual: The legendary Running of the Tarps. Discover how a solid plan, well-executed, can bring the finest tarp success.

(2009) Food & Wine Classic: Bobby Flay Ditches His Demo to BBQ With the Obamas

Plum talks with Bobby Flay at the 2009 Food & Wine Classic. Bobby explains why he had to ditch his commitment to Food & Wine Classic to do a demo, because he was actually cooking a bbq with the Obamas at the White House!

Eating My Way Through Telluride's Bluegrass Festival

I love Telluride Bluegrass Festival. The music, the people, and the whole general scene from the campgrounds to Town Park are all worth waiting for year in and year out. But it’s the food at Telluride Bluegrass that I like and what most locals look the most forward to.

Beachcombing: Nantucket's Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge

Steve Nicole, property manager for the Coskata-Coatue wildlife refuge takes us on a tour and tells us everything that visitors can expect on a trip to Great Point.

SLIDESHOW: 2009 Teva Mountain Games - Pro Kayak Freestyle!

Some of the wildest tricks you'll ever seen thrown in the water. Check out photos & results from the 2009 Teva Mountain Games Pro Kayak Freestyle.

Nantucket Clamming With Jasper White, Ehren Jordan, & Spanky Kania

Chef Jasper White of Summer Shack and winemaker Ehren Jordan from Failla head out with island raw bar legend Spanky Kania to rake for quahogs.