MARISKA HARGITAY'S HAMPTONS HONOR FETE
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This Weekend in the Hamptons June 24-26
This is a BIG weekend with scores of parties so pack your best Burberry blazer – or DVF party frock – and don’t forget to bring your checkbook, as there are some dozen benefits for important and worthy charities both local and national you simply must attend - especially if you care about little things - like, Uh - the environment. So loosen up that wallet and rub elbows with the Hamptons rich & famous while doing a good deed> You'll have a great time and feel guilt free about those extra glasses of Champagne!
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This is a BIG weekend with scores of parties so pack your best Burberry blazer – or DVF party frock – and don’t forget to bring your checkbook, as there are some dozen benefits for important and worthy charities both local and national you simply must attend - especially if you care about little things - like, Uh - the environment. So loosen up that wallet and rub elbows with the Hamptons rich & famous while doing a good deed> You'll have a great time and feel guilt free about those extra glasses of Champagne!
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Jamie FoxxFriday, June 24th
Wine & Swine - Pig Roast in the Nugent Barn
at Southampton Historical Museum
Hop on a bike, train, bus or car and get to the South Fork Supper Pig Roast. Enjoy cheese by Lucy’s Whey, Art Ludlow’s Mecox Farm heritage breed pigs roasted low and slow by Foody’s own “Pig Master,” Chef Bryan Futerman. Wines from the South Fork’s Channing Daughters Vineyards and North Fork’s Paumanok Vineyards will be served. Proceeds will support the programs and activities of Southampton Historical Museum n the Nugent Barn at 17 Meeting House Lane Tickets $60.00 per person. Call to reserve at 631-283-2494. Kickoff is 6 pm for the best deal on the benefit circuit this weekend.
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Saturday, July 24
Jamie Foxx at Reginald F. Lewis Foundation Luncheon
Grammy and Academy Award-winner Jamie Foxx will join the Reginald F. Lewis Foundation as it honors investment manager Eugene A. Profit, CEO of Profit Investment Management, at its fourth annual Gala Luncheon. The triple-threat entertainer will introduce the honoree at the event on Saturday, June 25 at the Lewis Estate in East Hampton. Celebrity spinner DJ M.O.S. will take to the tables at the benefit, which is hosted by CBS2 News Anchor Maurice DuBois and sponsored by J.P. Morgan, ONEX and BET Networks. "Reginald F. Lewis was the Jackie Robinson of the finance world, breaking into the highly selective world of high finance," said Lewis's widow Loida Nicolas Lewis, legendary chair of the occasion. "His accomplishments should be a page in the financial history books of the United States”. Tickets are $550 for the 12:30 p.m. fundraiser. To attend or sponsor the benefit, go to www.reginaldflewis.com or contact 212-690-1363
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Jill Lynn & Company Trunk Show Featuring Berry Brown for Southampton Hospital
Berry Brown
Here’s the perfect opportunity to impress your BFF with a bright shiny bauble from designer Berry Brown’s unique BB Jewels Gramercy Summer Collection, 20% of the net proceeds go to Southampton Hospital so you won’t need to feel embarrassed when you go there after you crack your head in the pool by any ill-advised swan dive. It’s called “Pay it forward”
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Beaches & Bays Gala for The Nature Conservancy
Chairpersons Dorian and Gary Fuhrman host The Nature Conservancy's Beaches & Bays Gala honoring Katharine Rayner for her support of conservation projects.
Funds raised by the event will be used to support The Nature Conservancy's critical work on Long Island - protecting and managing our precious environment of wetlands, forests, bluffs, dunes, beaches and underwater bay habitat.
The gala features music by the Peter Duchin Orchestra, dinner by Glorious Food Catering, Valet Parking. Festive Attire please. Cocktails at 7 p.m. and dinner and dancing at 8 p.m. www.tnc.org.
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Wine & Swine - Pig Roast in the Nugent Barn
at Southampton Historical Museum
Hop on a bike, train, bus or car and get to the South Fork Supper Pig Roast. Enjoy cheese by Lucy’s Whey, Art Ludlow’s Mecox Farm heritage breed pigs roasted low and slow by Foody’s own “Pig Master,” Chef Bryan Futerman. Wines from the South Fork’s Channing Daughters Vineyards and North Fork’s Paumanok Vineyards will be served. Proceeds will support the programs and activities of Southampton Historical Museum n the Nugent Barn at 17 Meeting House Lane Tickets $60.00 per person. Call to reserve at 631-283-2494. Kickoff is 6 pm for the best deal on the benefit circuit this weekend.
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Saturday, July 24
Jamie Foxx at Reginald F. Lewis Foundation Luncheon
Grammy and Academy Award-winner Jamie Foxx will join the Reginald F. Lewis Foundation as it honors investment manager Eugene A. Profit, CEO of Profit Investment Management, at its fourth annual Gala Luncheon. The triple-threat entertainer will introduce the honoree at the event on Saturday, June 25 at the Lewis Estate in East Hampton. Celebrity spinner DJ M.O.S. will take to the tables at the benefit, which is hosted by CBS2 News Anchor Maurice DuBois and sponsored by J.P. Morgan, ONEX and BET Networks. "Reginald F. Lewis was the Jackie Robinson of the finance world, breaking into the highly selective world of high finance," said Lewis's widow Loida Nicolas Lewis, legendary chair of the occasion. "His accomplishments should be a page in the financial history books of the United States”. Tickets are $550 for the 12:30 p.m. fundraiser. To attend or sponsor the benefit, go to www.reginaldflewis.com or contact 212-690-1363
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Jill Lynn & Company Trunk Show Featuring Berry Brown for Southampton Hospital
Berry BrownHere’s the perfect opportunity to impress your BFF with a bright shiny bauble from designer Berry Brown’s unique BB Jewels Gramercy Summer Collection, 20% of the net proceeds go to Southampton Hospital so you won’t need to feel embarrassed when you go there after you crack your head in the pool by any ill-advised swan dive. It’s called “Pay it forward”
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Beaches & Bays Gala for The Nature Conservancy
Chairpersons Dorian and Gary Fuhrman host The Nature Conservancy's Beaches & Bays Gala honoring Katharine Rayner for her support of conservation projects.
Funds raised by the event will be used to support The Nature Conservancy's critical work on Long Island - protecting and managing our precious environment of wetlands, forests, bluffs, dunes, beaches and underwater bay habitat.
The gala features music by the Peter Duchin Orchestra, dinner by Glorious Food Catering, Valet Parking. Festive Attire please. Cocktails at 7 p.m. and dinner and dancing at 8 p.m. www.tnc.org.
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Mariska HargitayGeorge Stephanopoulos & Alexandra Wentorth Host
to Honor Mariska Hargitay
The Retreat is launching their 16th Annual Artists Against Abuse Gala on Saturday, June 25, 2011 at the Ross School Lower Campus Field House. This year, Maria McBride and Russell Kolody of Maria McBride Productions, will transform the Field House into a luxury liner - taking us on a journey not to be missed Hosted by Alexandra Wentworth & George Stephanopoulos This year’s Hope Award nominees are Mariska Hargitay (Actress, Activist, Found & President of Joyful Heart Foundation) and Kenneth P. LaValle (New York Senator). TV host Gina Glickman Giordan is Mistress of Ceremonies. The action happens at 739 Butter lane in Bridgehampton
The Retreat is the only domestic violence agency on the East End of Long Island offering comprehensive services to both women and children. Tickets can be purchased here.....
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to Honor Mariska Hargitay
The Retreat is launching their 16th Annual Artists Against Abuse Gala on Saturday, June 25, 2011 at the Ross School Lower Campus Field House. This year, Maria McBride and Russell Kolody of Maria McBride Productions, will transform the Field House into a luxury liner - taking us on a journey not to be missed Hosted by Alexandra Wentworth & George Stephanopoulos This year’s Hope Award nominees are Mariska Hargitay (Actress, Activist, Found & President of Joyful Heart Foundation) and Kenneth P. LaValle (New York Senator). TV host Gina Glickman Giordan is Mistress of Ceremonies. The action happens at 739 Butter lane in Bridgehampton
The Retreat is the only domestic violence agency on the East End of Long Island offering comprehensive services to both women and children. Tickets can be purchased here.....
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Star JonesStar Jones Among Honorees at Heart of the Hamptons Ball
The American Heart Association's 15th Annual Heart of the Hamptons Ball will take place on the grounds of the Hayground School in Bridgehampton This year, the Heart Ball will honor Todd K. Rosengart, MD Professor and Chairman, Dept. of Surgery, Chief, Div. of Cardiothoracic Surgery, SUNY Stony Brook School of Medicine and Ambassador Charles A. Gargano Former Chair and CEO, Empire State Development, V. Chair Port Authority NY and NJ. Star Jones will receive the "Humanitarian with Heart" award. Rosanna Scotto, co-host of Good Day New York on WNYW-FOX 5 will serve as Emcee for the event and Clinton Kelly, co-host of TLC's "What Not To Wear" will be this years' Auctioneer. This year's event Chair will be Robert McBride Park Strategies, LLC.
The Heart of the Hamptons Ball, is a fun and elegant event focused on raising funds for the mission of the American Heart Association. Friends and colleagues from NYC, Long Island and the Hamptons enjoy the beautiful setting of the Hamptons while eating delicious heart healthy foods, drinking delightful local wines and having fun with the music and dancing. The evening will feature live music, cocktail hour, buffet dinner, as well as a live and silent auction will also highlight the night.
The Ball will take place from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets are $500. For more information, sponsorship opportunities or to purchase tickets, please contact Barbara Poliwoda at 631-734-2804.
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The American Heart Association's 15th Annual Heart of the Hamptons Ball will take place on the grounds of the Hayground School in Bridgehampton This year, the Heart Ball will honor Todd K. Rosengart, MD Professor and Chairman, Dept. of Surgery, Chief, Div. of Cardiothoracic Surgery, SUNY Stony Brook School of Medicine and Ambassador Charles A. Gargano Former Chair and CEO, Empire State Development, V. Chair Port Authority NY and NJ. Star Jones will receive the "Humanitarian with Heart" award. Rosanna Scotto, co-host of Good Day New York on WNYW-FOX 5 will serve as Emcee for the event and Clinton Kelly, co-host of TLC's "What Not To Wear" will be this years' Auctioneer. This year's event Chair will be Robert McBride Park Strategies, LLC.
The Heart of the Hamptons Ball, is a fun and elegant event focused on raising funds for the mission of the American Heart Association. Friends and colleagues from NYC, Long Island and the Hamptons enjoy the beautiful setting of the Hamptons while eating delicious heart healthy foods, drinking delightful local wines and having fun with the music and dancing. The evening will feature live music, cocktail hour, buffet dinner, as well as a live and silent auction will also highlight the night.
The Ball will take place from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets are $500. For more information, sponsorship opportunities or to purchase tickets, please contact Barbara Poliwoda at 631-734-2804.
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Alec Baldwin Food Network’s “Barefoot Contessa” Ina Garten & Alec Baldwin
Host Dinner for Group for the East End
On Saturday, June 25, 2011, more than 400 celebrities and high net-worth supporters from the worlds of fashion, entertainment, finance, food, wine and philanthropy will join Dinner Hostess Ina Garten and Special Guest Alec Baldwin to celebrate life on the East End and raise important funds for environmental advocacy, education and conservation at Barefoot Under the Stars to benefit Group for the East End. In classic "Barefoot Contessa" fashion, Dinner Hostess and Food Network star Garten has whipped up a benefit gala dinner that will be prepared by Brent Newsom and paired with wines from the South Fork's sustainable vineyard, Wölffer Estate. Live Auctioneer Angela LaGreca, the award-winning NBC Today Show Producer and Comedian, will keep the crowd entertained as they bid on priceless live auction experiences Guests will also be treated to music by DJ Tom Finn and receive an exclusive gift bag from W Magazine including Korres natural skincare and other luxe goodies. The event will include cocktails and a silent auction at 6 p.m. and dinner, program and live auction at 7:30 p.m. The Group for the East End protects and restores the environment of eastern Long Island through education, citizen action and professional advocacy. Established in 1972 as Group for America's South Fork, the organization has been inspiring East Enders to embrace and act upon a conservation ethic for 38 years.
SOLD OUT for this event. Please contact Judy Christrup (631-765-6450, ext. 215)
if you would like to be included on the wait list.
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East End Hospice Summer Benefit
East End Hospice's annual Summer Gala, Hospice's primary annual fundraising event, will be held on June 25, 2011 at “Sandacres", a private estate on Quantuck Bay in Quogue, NY. This year the Westhampton Garden Club, whose members work so hard to beautify our community will be honored with the organization’s Good Samaritan Award. The Sandacres event welcomed over 650 guests last June, year round and summer residents alike. Tickets $200 Dinner, Dancing and Live and Silent Auction 7 - 11 pm. Co-Chairs are Linda Filardi & Betsy Rowe. For tickets contact Theresa Murphy Email: tmurphy@eeh.org or call
631-288-7080’
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If you need to get those feet moving & want to hit the clubs, check this out.
Promoter and major party house organizer David Shapiro will be hosting several events this weekend at the hottest Southampton clubs on Friday, June 24th the action kicks off at 11 pm at Southampton Social Club 256 Elm Street, Southampton (dinner available earlier) on Saturday night his crowd of young professionals moves over to AXE Lounge 1181 North Sea Road, Southampton Call David to get on his guest list 917.806.4171
Photos By: RD/Dziekan/Orchon/Kirkland/Kabik/Retna
Host Dinner for Group for the East End
On Saturday, June 25, 2011, more than 400 celebrities and high net-worth supporters from the worlds of fashion, entertainment, finance, food, wine and philanthropy will join Dinner Hostess Ina Garten and Special Guest Alec Baldwin to celebrate life on the East End and raise important funds for environmental advocacy, education and conservation at Barefoot Under the Stars to benefit Group for the East End. In classic "Barefoot Contessa" fashion, Dinner Hostess and Food Network star Garten has whipped up a benefit gala dinner that will be prepared by Brent Newsom and paired with wines from the South Fork's sustainable vineyard, Wölffer Estate. Live Auctioneer Angela LaGreca, the award-winning NBC Today Show Producer and Comedian, will keep the crowd entertained as they bid on priceless live auction experiences Guests will also be treated to music by DJ Tom Finn and receive an exclusive gift bag from W Magazine including Korres natural skincare and other luxe goodies. The event will include cocktails and a silent auction at 6 p.m. and dinner, program and live auction at 7:30 p.m. The Group for the East End protects and restores the environment of eastern Long Island through education, citizen action and professional advocacy. Established in 1972 as Group for America's South Fork, the organization has been inspiring East Enders to embrace and act upon a conservation ethic for 38 years.
SOLD OUT for this event. Please contact Judy Christrup (631-765-6450, ext. 215)
if you would like to be included on the wait list.
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East End Hospice Summer Benefit
East End Hospice's annual Summer Gala, Hospice's primary annual fundraising event, will be held on June 25, 2011 at “Sandacres", a private estate on Quantuck Bay in Quogue, NY. This year the Westhampton Garden Club, whose members work so hard to beautify our community will be honored with the organization’s Good Samaritan Award. The Sandacres event welcomed over 650 guests last June, year round and summer residents alike. Tickets $200 Dinner, Dancing and Live and Silent Auction 7 - 11 pm. Co-Chairs are Linda Filardi & Betsy Rowe. For tickets contact Theresa Murphy Email: tmurphy@eeh.org or call
631-288-7080’
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If you need to get those feet moving & want to hit the clubs, check this out.
Promoter and major party house organizer David Shapiro will be hosting several events this weekend at the hottest Southampton clubs on Friday, June 24th the action kicks off at 11 pm at Southampton Social Club 256 Elm Street, Southampton (dinner available earlier) on Saturday night his crowd of young professionals moves over to AXE Lounge 1181 North Sea Road, Southampton Call David to get on his guest list 917.806.4171
Photos By: RD/Dziekan/Orchon/Kirkland/Kabik/Retna
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