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  Joanne Pike And Daryl Simon The Hamptons social scene rallied for a cause, as Daryl and Irwin Simon hosted the fourth annual Fork It Alzheimer’s fundraiser at their Bridgehampton home, raising $800,000 for prevention research in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association. More than 400 guests filled the sold-out summer benefit, which combined cocktails, dancing, and gourmet bites with an urgent mission: advancing science-backed strategies to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Founded in 2019, the Fork It Fund has now raised $4 million to support cutting-edge prevention research and amplify awareness about the disease, which impacts over 7 million Americans — including 426,500 in New York state. Nearly 12 million family members and friends serve as unpaid caregivers nationwide, with 656,000 in New York alone. The evening began with a sunset cocktail hour under a white tent. Drinks flowed courtesy of Montaukila, Montauk Brewing Company, Blue Point Brewing Company, Breckenrid...

  Maria Fishel And Kenneth Fishel Jean Shafiroff A quintessentially British affair unfolded in the heart of the Hamptons as luxury brand Asprey of London brought its signature elegance and heritage to Bridgehampton for a Summer Garden party event hosted by Kenneth and Maria Fishel at their private estate. The exclusive afternoon affair gathered a curated guest list of socialites and tastemakers to celebrate the best of British craftsmanship and high summer hospitality, framed by sweeping lawns and sculpted gardens under the Hamptons sun. Grace Pastor With Katherine Steno, Gale Brophy,  Andrea Catsimatidis And Ava Dohohalova   Not only was the event visually exquisite, courtesy of Objet d’Art from Asprey of London, but guests also enjoyed the voice of Maria Abous, one of the star performers of this season’s Hamptons Summer Songbook By the Sea cabaret series produced by Donna Rubin and Josh Gladstone of LTV Studios. who serenaded guests with classical melodies.  Guests...

  Christie Brinkley With Jean Shafiroff Chevy Chase With Jayni Chase And Cydney Chase The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF) held its Sweet 16th Unconditional Love Gala, a premier summer event celebrating compassion, community, and animal welfare at an exclusive private estate on Ocean Road in Bridgehampton, NY.  Hosted by comedians Hannah Berner and Des Bishop, this year’s gala honored Alison Eastwood — actor, director, and founder of the Eastwood Ranch Foundation Animal Rescue as the SASF Animal Welfare Honoree. In addition, the Compassion to Action Award was presented to Jayni and Chevy Chase by iconic supermodel and activist Christie Brinkley, recognizing their dedication to animal advocacy.   Beth Stern Bradford Rand With Sergio Nicolosi As the Shelter prepares for an unprecedented closure this fall to undergo much needed renovations and facility improvements, this year’s gala was the most important yet, with great entertainment by Soul System Orchestras, l...

Footprint Of Life Gala  Amy Green and Gary Green are set to host the exciting inaugural Footprint of Life Gala at their residence in Bridgehampton on August 24th. The family-run The Green Vision Foundation has curated a star-studded night to bring together like-minded organizations to collectively support and bring much-needed awareness.   Notable special guests set to attend include Erin Lichy of “The Real Housewives of New York City”, supermodel Karolína Kurková and husband Archie Drury, Monica Chang, David Yarrow, Sasha Benz and husband Oli Benz, Hassan Pierre, Francoise Sarkozy, Peter & Alba Cook, Candace Bushnell, Ramona Singer, Countess Luann de Lesseps, Julia Haart, Batsheva Haart and Chris Burch.   Generous sponsors for the night include Nobu, Macallan, Ferrari, Sip Channé, Faith Tribe, Chef Meze, Princess World Jewelers and Hamptons Magazine.  This isn’t just another gala. It’s a movement.  The jungle-themed “50 Shades of Green” soiree is set to ben...

  Jean Shafiroff Marie Fishel With Christie Brinkley & Ken Fishel Maria and Kenneth Fishel welcomed guests to their Bridgehampton, NY estate two weekends in succession for an exclusive Pre-Polo Cocktail Party. Guests mingled at the Fishel’s soiree prior to watching the first of two annual Hamptons Polo matches produced by Social Life Magazine.  In a tribute to the classic values of the sport attendees were encouraged to wear stylish hats. Maria Fishel Hazel The Beauty RN Devorah Rose Notable attendees included: Maria Fishel, Kenneth Fishel, Peter Thomas Roth, Jean Shafiroff, Ruth Miller, Randi Schatz, Ann Van Ness, Cheri Kaufman, Jacqueline Murphy, Suzan Kremer, Lucia Hwong Gordon, Vivian Louthan, Eugenia Valliades. After the Fishel’s soiree, guests made their way to the Polo Hamptons field for the afternoon match. Christie Brinkley   Notable attendees at the Polo Match included: Christie Brinkley, Maria Fishel, Kenneth Fishel, Candice Bushnell, Jean Shafiroff, Ian Du...

  Maria Fishel And Kenneth Fishel Bradford Rand and his team at the world-renowned events company RAND Luxury produced a private charity brunch & concours in collaboration with Ferrari of Long Island. The exclusive, Invitation-Only concours was Sold Out weeks in advance and was hosted at the private Bridgehampton estate of Kenneth & Maria Fishel. The Event benefitted The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), which is dedicated to finding cures for cancer, and the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF). The annual event showcased one of the largest gatherings of collectible spectacular vintage and new Ferrari Motorcars the Hamptons has ever seen and the collection of vehicles present was estimated in value over $50 Million. A series of automotive connoisseurs and celebrity judges reviewed nearly 70 handmade Italian masterpieces in the concours led by Chief Judge Glenn Simon. In addition, The Hamptons Concours also featured new vehicles from luxury brands Including ...

  Jean Shafiroff And Austin Wright Maria Fishel And Kenneth Fishel  Maria Fishel Kenneth, Maria, and Bradley Fishel welcomed guests to their Bridgehampton, NY estate for their Diamonds On The Fourth Celebration of Independence Day. The Fishel family held the party for family and friends to get together and celebrate the start of the Summer Season.  Building on their Summer celebration last year, Diamonds On The Fourth set the benchmark for a Summer Party this season in the Hamptons. Event Designer Preston Bailey provided a large white tent, with wooden floors, and the red, white, and blue décor and lighting. Guests were elegantly dressed to meet the dress code of Red, White and Blue – with Sparkles. A 1920s style dance troope and performers greeted guests as they arrived at this special event. Guests mingled and enjoyed cocktails and the Fourth of July themed hors d'oeuvres on an evening where the weather changed from rain to perfection just in time.  Bradley Fishel ...

                                                          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...

Maria Fishel Rachel Kramer RAND Luxury, Inc. produced a private charity brunch in collaboration with Experience Auto Group’s Ferrari Maserati of Long Island, on Saturday, July 20th, 2019. The exclusive, invitation-only brunch hosted at the private Bridgehampton estate of Kenneth and Maria Fishel benefited The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF), which is dedicated to finding cures for cancer, and Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, the only hospital on the East End of Long Island. Bradford Rand & Melissa Rand Notable Attendees included: Bradford Rand, Melissa Rand, Ken Fishel, Maria Fishel, Bradley Fishel, Dr. Samuel Waxman, Marion Waxman, Jesse Dean, Rachel Kramer, Glenn Schlossberg, Glen Simon, Dave Auclair, Julie Auclair, Anna Ackley, Dr. David Schusterman, Dana Lieberman, Michelle Lent, Thomas Hill, Sara Diorazio, Steven Knobel, Nicole Noonan, Ricky Passarelli, Stewart F. Lane, Bruce Bronster, Bill Schlight, Cheri Kaufman, Steve Schutzer, Bonni...

**** HAMPTON'S BEST EVENTS **** An Evening Of Enchantment Jean Shafiroff will be the Gala Chair for this great hampton's event this weekend. You can still get your tickets for The Ellen Hermanson Foundation on Saturday July 28, 2018. The event is from 6:30 PM 11:00 PM @ The Topping Rose House,1 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike Bridgehampton, NY, 11932. Hosted by The Ellen Hermanson Foundation Board of Directors Julie Ratner, Ed.D, Chair Emily Levin, Esq., Vice Chair Hugo Moreno, Treasurer Constance Chen, MD Ann Ciardullo Hope Klein Langer Amanda Polk Dee Rivera Iris Shokoff Cathy Tweedy Friends of The Ellen Hermanson Foundation  Bobbie Braun Bob Chaloner & Oscar Mandes Sam Eskenazi Jennifer Finkelstein & Robert Fafalak, MD Rick Friedman & Cindy Lou Wakefield Patti Kenner Kathleen King & Zvi Friedman Edyle & David O'Brien Eileen Rappaport...

**** HIGH SOCIETY IN BRIDGEHAMPTON Photos By: Patrick McMullan **** Don Peebles With Beautiful Katrina Peebles Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff Bridgehampton, NY — Philanthropist power couple Don & Katrina Peebles hosted Cocktails and Conversations in honor of the New York City Mission Society at their Bridgehampton home on Friday, July 7th, 2017. The elegant but understated event benefitted the Mission Society’s programs and services, which help youth and families in our city’s most underserved communities break the cycle of poverty and achieve success. At the event, Mrs. Peebles gave a touching speech about the society’s mission. Margo Manhattan Currently, Mrs. Peebles sits on the board of the Mission Society. The event host committee includes the following supporters: Peggy & John Bader, B. Michael & Mark-Anthony Edwards, Missy Kilroy & Jay Moorhead, and Leah & Stanley Rumbough. Katrina Peebles With Larry Scott ...

**** Lawrence Scott Events Produces “An Evening Under the Stars” for The Michael Bolton Charities **** Lawrence Scott And Michael Bolton The Michael Bolton Charities held “An Evening Under the Stars” fundraising dinner and auction in Bridgehampton, NY recently. This year’s honorees, receiving the Michael Bolton Lifetime Achievement Award, were Joe and Ali Torre of The Joe Torre Safe At Home Foundation for their commitment to ending domestic violence. The intimate evening, benefitting The Michael Bolton Charities, was produced by celebrity event planner Larry Scott of Lawrence Scott Events. Not only did the talented Larry Scott produce the enchanting evening, but he donated the décor and services for the private fundraising event. The tent space was reminiscent of a starry night sky as crystals hanging from standing chandeliers, on the buffet table, glittered in the blue-hued lights. Metal lamps and white urns decorated each table, next to small white...