Times Square Gossip

  Jean Shafiroff With Rebecca A. Seawright   The new Southampton African American Museum (SAAM) held a VIP reception and ribbon cutting to celebrate their historic opening. After sixteen years of planning, the transformed barbershop to Museum opened its doors for a community cultural experience highlighting incredible journeys of black people along unchartered paths from Virginia and the Carolinas north to Southampton, NY. Prior to the event, philanthropist, donor and volunteer fundraiser for the museum, Jean Shafiroff, donated $10,000 and raised another $20,000. The funds Jean helped secure is more than a third of their budget of $85,000 to run the museum on an annual basis. During her speech at the grand opening, she encouraged people to open their wallets and their hearts to contribute to the fundraising efforts which they graciously did. Brenda Stuart-Luke With Brenda Simmons And Jean Shafiroff Mr. Emanuel Seymore was one of the people involved in the renowned “Great Migra...

   Donald Hershman And George Wayne Artist Don Hershman celebrated the finale of his latest collection of original pieces, as part of a retrospective series inspired by the late Victor Arimondi.  In the show, Donald and Victor: Under The Influence, the inventive artist embodied his visceral need to pursue interests and creative expressions as he paid a loving tribute to his former partner who succumbed to AIDS in 2001. Hershman’s paintings recognizes the unique attributes of Arimondi’s work, featuring a display that is compassionate and reflective of our modern times. The exhibit can still be viewed until Sunday, June 27th, 2021. A feature film chronicling Don & Victor’s relationship, with a screenplay written by Don, is titled SHOOT ME BEAUTIFUL and is currently in preproduction. George Rush serves as executive producer. Gigi Salomon With Erika Kaiser The closing reception took place at Salomon Arts Gallery in Tribeca. Notable attendees included: Artist Don Hershman...

  Salvatores Proscuitto Arugula Pizza For the best casual Italian American experience in Hampton Bays locals and summer tourists alike turn to Salvatore’s Restaurant.  Nestled in the heart of the town are menu offerings discovered in a treasure chest full of incredible pastas and appetizers. And the crowning jewel is Salvatore’s iconic pizzas from their wood fire oven.   Tasty and affordable dishes are found in both the comfortable dining room and spacious outdoor terrace. Entree highlights include Mario’s Macaroni with rigatoni, sausage, broccoli, garlic and evoo; Shrimp Pesto with pesto cream sauce, angel hair, sun dried tomatoes, parmigiano and garlic (with options for gluten free or whole wheat pasta); and Chicken Parmigiana served with a choice of pasta or side salad.   The entire menu is an East End indulgence that cannot be passed up. Even scrumptious Cheese Calzones with mozzarella, ricotta, and provolone drive customers wild. And, what is best about Salvator...

  Samuel Waxman MD With William T. Sullivan Randi Schatz With Michael Schackett HUGO BOSS Fashions Inc has teamed up with the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF) for a special in-store party and announced the launch of the first-ever Global Walk to Flatten the Cancer Curve. As a lead event sponsor, HUGO BOSS will be donating 15% of store sales during this event to SWCRF. The event took place at the BOSS Store on 568 Broadway, NYC. Samuel Waxman, M.D., Founder and Chief Executive Officer of SWCRF, Stephan Born, CEO and President Americas HUGO BOSS Fashions Inc., and William T. Sullivan, Executive Director, of SWCRF gave speeches during the event. Dr. Waxman and William T. Sullivan thanked Stephan Born and HUGO BOSS for their collaboration. They spoke about the importance of Global Walk to Flatten the Cancer Curve and this year’s 17th Annual Hamptons Happening. Notable attendees included: Samuel Waxman, M.D., Founder and Chief Executive Officer of SWCRF; Stephan Born, CE...

  Lizzie Asher In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Save Venice, the leading American nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the artistic heritage of Venice, commemorative events are being organized worldwide to support important restorations of masterworks of Venetian art and architecture. In place of the annual Un Ballo in Maschera held in New York each year, Save Venice is hosting “50X50,” in a global scale with 50 parties in 50 cities across the globe to toast its accomplishments. Host and Houston Native, Skylar Pinchal, along with the Young Friends of Save Venice, led by Chair of the Young Friends Steering Committee, Lizzie Asher, held a cocktail party at the Cohen House at Rice University in Houston, TX. Steering committee members, Casey Kohlberg, Christina Senia and Mercedes de Guardiola joined Lizzie and Skylar, as well as Counselor Federico Ciattaglia, Consul General of Italy in Houston, who spoke during the event. The cocktail party was attended by approximat...

  16pc Jacques Lieberman This Father’s Day offers the perfect opportunity to treat your Dad to a sweet gifts, celebration meal, and a family staycation. In this Father’s Day guide, you will find a selection of ways to celebrate and honor the special man in your life that he will cherish.  For Dad’s Sweet Tooth   MarieBelle Chocolates   This Father’s Day MarieBelle Chocolates at their flagship retail location at 484 Broome Street offers patrons a sumptuous shopping experience for the eyes and appetite with lavish window displays which aim to warm the heart. There is no better way to celebrate your Dad than heading to the MarieBelle website (www.mariebelle.com), and getting dad the Jacques Lieberman Ganache Box, 16 pieces of chocolate ganache representing the work of renowned artist Jacques Lieberman in a classic MarieBelle blue box. Enjoy this limited-edition box, ideal for art and chocolate connoisseurs.  Other Father’s Day items available are the Cylinder Choco...

   'COUCH'   Ataia's new music video 'COUCH' is now released.    Singer and songwriter Ataia is out of Los Angeles, CA. She finds inspiration for her own music in various genres, ranging from pop and hip hop to trap and bass.    Ataia's first single, “Couch”, calls out to all the introverts in the world who would much rather relax at home reading a good book on a Saturday night than go out on the town and socialize with people they don’t even like, the song preaches the inner thoughts of every person who’s ever just wanted to go the f*ck home.    You can follow her on TIC TOC   /  INSTAGRAM  /  YOU TUBE TWITTER   /   SPOTIFY

                                                          LAST CALL FOR A DEADLY DIVA  The fourth and final novel in Flo Anthony's "Deadly" Black Murder Mystery series, Last Call For A Deadly Diva, will be released by Wahida Clark Presents Publishing on July 20, 2021. After marrying  Electronics and Racehorse owner Black billionaire Victor Dumas five years ago, Valerie Rollins became an instant widow after her husband succumbed very quickly to a rare form of  stomach cancer. Following his death, Valerie, who is the most renowned Black gossip columnist in the United States, found herself in an entirely foreign world of extreme wealth beyond her wildest dreams.  Victor left everything to Val, his son, playboy polo player Vance Dumas,  and his seven-year old grand-daughter Valencia.      Still...

Leesa Rowland   Best-selling author, animal rights activist and actress Leesa Rowland celebrated the release of her new book at T-Bar Southampton. Family, friends, and supporters were in attendance to share in celebration of Leesa Rowland, who recently sat down with New York Lifestyles Magazine to discuss her new book, The Charisma Factor: Unlock the Secrets of Magnetic Charm and Personal Influence in Your Life. Ramona Singer  Notable attendees included: Leesa Rowland, RHONY’s Ramona Singer, Larry Wohl, Arlene Lazare, Alan Lazare, Steve Boxer, Michelle Walker, Rebecca Woodland, Kate McEntee (Southampton Animal Shelter), James Marzigliano, Nathania Nisonson, Katerina Feldman, Leslie Feldman, Larry Rosenthal, Julie Kang, Libbie Mugrabi, Jane Scher, Alan Cooper, Fran Cooper, Asia Lee, Bill Carmack, Amelia Doggwiler, and Walter Sternlieb. Bill Carmack & Amelia Doggwiler Published by Hatherleigh Press, the 224-page self-help book follows the release of Rowland’s first book, Dis...

  Jean Shafiroff Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff hosted a special fundraiser for the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF) at NAIA Restaurant at the Capri Hotel in Southampton, NY. Approximately 150 guests came together to celebrate the community’s animal shelter and all their hard work for homeless animals. The funds raised from the event was good start to the charity season the returning Unconditional Love Gala approaches later this summer. Rebecca Seawright With Jean Shafiroff & Carolyn Maloney Tony Bowles     Notable attendees included: Jean Shafiroff (Host and Underwriter), Martin Shafiroff, US Rep. Carolyn Maloney, NYS Assemblywoman Rebecca Seawright, Henry Buhl, Bill McCuddy, Robin Leacock, Kate McEntee (SASF), Nathania Nisonson, James Marzigliano, Kingsley Crawford, Missy Hargraves, Joe Sprague (Executive Director), Beau Hulse, Beatrix Barash (SASF), Renee and Dale Schlather, Amy and Marion Piro, Yubal Marquez Fleites, Mar and William Morosse, Micha...