THE HAMPTONS IN FULL SWING THIS WEEKEND

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THE HAMPTONS GOSSIP
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Story By: Edward Callaghan
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Friday August 6



Get Artsy on Jobs Lane



How Do You Know That



The must see art show this week end is the dual exhibition of two very talented East End painters Dana Bell and Grant Haffner at Jill Lynn & Company on Job’s Lane. Both play with vibrant colors but draw inspiration from very diverse sources for Bell film noir in particular Hitchcock’s North by Northwest informed her painting of faceless people, “How do you know that”. Haffner takes his from the endless never ending back roads of our landscape. Party with the artists tonight! Also take a peek at the Hamburg Kennedy Gallery right behind Lynn’s salon for the best in world class photography and contemporary art.



Saturday August 7


Pull On Your Driving Gloves and Take the
Latest Jaguar for a Spin




Experience the new JAGUAR XJ at the "Dipped In Platinum" Ride & Drive BBQ event at The Estate in Sag Harbor, NY. What’s in it for you - an exclusive preview of the new Jaguar model followed by a private BBQ prepared by Executive Chef Franklin Becker of Abe & Arthur's Restaurant. VIPs, celebrities and influencers will be treated to an exclusive first look at the Jaguar XJ and will have the opportunity to test drive on a countryside Hamptons driving course. Abe & Arthur's Restaurant in New York City will have its Executive Chef, Franklin Becker, on-hand to prepare a BBQ feast, courtesy of Pat La Freida meats. Absolut specialty cocktails will also be available, following the test drive.



Warhol Protégé on Newtown Lane



Drop by Clic Gallery on Newtown Lane in East Hampton from 6 to 8 for the opening of "Christopher Makos Polaroids", featuring original SX-70 Polaroids shot in the 70s and 80s. Chris was a major player in the downtown art scene as well as a dear friend of Andy Warhol, and these are his revealing snapshots of friends and lovers, shot at parties at Studio 54 and during lazy days out in the Hamptons.




Southampton Hospital Summer Party - The Ultimate Hamptons Gala



Now that you’ve got a gleaming new set of wheels, drive over to Wickapogue Road for the “ne plus ultra “of Hamptons galas, the 52nd annual summer fete chaired by the lovely Jean Shafiroff, Tony Urrutia is designing the tent so you know it will be smashing, it is guaranteed to be the most festive evening of cocktails, silent auction, raffle, dinner and dancing to benefit The Jenny and John Paulson Emergency Department.



David Brenner In Sag Harbor



David Brenner


If you’d like something a little less formal then head over to Sag Harbor. David Brenner, stand-up comedian, author, and founder of funnydeli.com is back at Bay Street for a special Saturday evening performance on Saturday, August 7th. Brenner has completed four HBO Specials, the latest being "David Brenner: Back with a Vengeance" which he performed live. The show was one of HBO's highest rated specials.


Polo after Dark at Rdv East


Charles Ferri & the Star Vodka Polo Team will host the hottest party in The Hamptons this weekend. Complimentary Star Vodka cocktails will be served from 10-11pm.



Sunday August 8


2010 Great Chefs Dinner Showcasing Top
Manhattan & Local Chefs



Tom Colicchio



Treat yourself to a truly Eric Ripert, Tom Colicchio, Marc Meyer and Laurent Tourondel are among the world famous chefs returning to the 2010 Great Chefs Dinner this summer in the Hamptons. The much-anticipated event now in its sixth year will be held as a benefit for Hayground School’s Jeff’s Kitchen and the Jeff Salaway Scholarship Fund. The event will include a cocktail party from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. featuring notable Manhattan chefs Tom Colicchio (Craft Restaurants and Top Chef TV) and Josh Capon (Lure Fishbar) as well as top local chefs preparing hors d’oeuvres using local bounty. Confirmed chefs providing hors d’oeuvres at the cocktail party include: Gerry Hayden & Claudia Fleming (North Fork Table & Inn), Cheryl Stair (Art of Eating), Sam Talbot (Mondrain, Surf Lodge, Top Chef), Kevin Penner (1770 House), Bryan Futerman (Foody’s), Jason Weiner (Almond), Tom Schaudel (A Mano), Christian Mir (Stone Creek Inn), Joseph Realmuto (Nick & Toni’s) and Keith Luce (Hawkins and Luce). Joe Watson (Vine Wine Bar) and other vendors will provide specialty drinks for the cocktail party.

VIP Wine Dinner in Jeff’s Kitchen Featuring Top Manhattan Culinary Talent The sit-down dinner to follow the cocktail party from 7 – 9 p.m. features a four-course meal with courses prepared by Eric Ripert (Le Bernardin), Laurent Tourondel (BLT), Marc Meyer (Cook Shop, Five Points, 100 Acres), Miche Bacher (Sacred Sweets) and Michael and Tracey Cavaniola (Cavaniola’s Cheese Shop). The dinner will be paired with wines selected by Joe Watson of Vine Wine Bar, who will serve as the sommelier. .

For tix visit www.greatchefsdinner.com

Colicchio Photo By: RD/Dziekan/Retna

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