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  Brady Hunter Foundation The Hamptons played host to a fusion of sport, philanthropy, and star power as The Brady Hunter Foundation presented Padel for a Purpose, a one-of-a-kind charity padel tournament benefiting children and animals at Brisas East Hampton.  Guests enjoyed a high-energy pro-am Padel tournament while music played throughout the night courtesy of DJ Rob Beer and DJ Bryan Griffin. The winners of what turned out to be a very competitive tournament were Hank Medina & Eymeric Chevalier, Philippe Laffont & Roby Gattiker came in 2nd and The Brady Hunter Foundation’s founder, Josh Fox, and his partner Pablo Rodriquez, came in 3rd.  The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF)  adoptable puppies seeking adoption onsite, ensuring the evening was as heartwarming as it was competitive on the court. Following the matches, the celebration continued with an exclusive after-party at Common Ground East. In keeping with the Brady Hunter Foundation’s miss...

  Jean Shafiroff   Antonella Bertello Roger Sichel And Ilene Sichel  As the Hamptons summer season draws to a close, The Baker House 1650 once again proved why it remains one of the East End’s most beloved and storied destinations. The historic East Hampton inn welcomed guests for a sparkling summer reception featuring Parisian high-jewelry Maison Messika, capping off a season of coastal glamour with an evening that embodied timeless Hamptons style.  Long regarded as a crown jewel of East Hampton, The Baker House 1650 blends old-world charm with contemporary sophistication. Over the Labor Day holiday, the property’s lush gardens and sweeping terraces became the perfect stage for friends, tastemakers, and summer residents to gather in celebration of another vibrant season.   Agata Byrne With Gerard Byrne Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe The Messika reception was one of the weekend’s highlights, as guests sipped champagne and admired curated displays of the Maiso...

  Brady Hunter Foundation This summer, the Hamptons will witness a high-energy fusion of sport, philanthropy, and star power as the Brady Hunter Foundation presents Padel for a Purpose, a charity padel tournament benefiting children and animals. The event will take place at Brisas East Hampton (147 Daniels Hole Road) from 5:00pm to 10:00pm on Saturday, August 23, 2025 transforming the evening into a spectacle of athleticism, entertainment, and generosity. The star-studded lineup of co-hosts includes Colby Covington, UFC Champion; Dale Moss, former NFL wide receiver and reality TV favorite; Angie Harron, travel and wellness model; Samantha Crichton, star of Serving Hamptons; Ted Jones, Event Emcee, comedian and Snapchat comedy host; and Richie Hosein, visionary entrepreneur and renowned connector. Together, they will welcome guests to a spirited tournament that blends sport with social impact. Guests will enjoy music sets by DJ Rob Beer and DJ Bryan Griffin, while the Southampton An...

  Little Charli Little Charli, the downtown Bleeker Street New York restaurant known for its wood-fired flavors, is starting its second year in East Hampton just in time for the 2025 summer season. Bringing a touch of downtown energy to the East End, Little Charli is one the must-visit destinations for locals, weekenders and visitors alike.  Co-Located with Common Ground East on Three Mile Harbor Road in East Hampton, Little Charli offers a chic yet inviting setting, and delicious pizza from its signature wood-fired oven at center stage. Whether for a relaxed cocktail at sunset or an intimate summer dinner, Little Charli’s setting captures the carefree spirit of a Hamptons summer.  The restaurant’s wood-fired philosophy is at the heart of its East Hampton dinner menu. Summer favorites include the Charli Caesar salad, blistered artisanal pizzas topped with truffles, portobello mushroom, spicy soppressata; and a range of freshly made tasty pasta dishes.  A curated wine...

  Mark Nadler And KT Sullivan LTV Studios in East Hampton announces the return of its acclaimed musical series for Summer 2025: Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea, produced by Donna Rubin and LTV’s Creative Director Josh Gladstone. This captivating concert series brings together a stellar lineup of celebrated cabaret and Broadway performers, presented in an inspired, reimagined industrial television studio—where state-of-the-art lighting and sound meet the romantic charm of café-style seating, modular staging, and a gleaming Baby Grand piano. Each performance offers an up-close, electrifying encounter with the great American songbook and beyond, interpreted by some of today’s most gifted vocalists and musicians. Tickets for all summer performances are available at ltveh.org/hss2025 . The exciting 2025 lineup features an unforgettable roster of artists and musical tributes that promise to make this season the most enchanting yet; Saturday, July 5th, 2025 @7:30PM – Season Opening Ev...

  ARF HAMPTONS The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons, Inc. (ARF Hamptons) is excited to debut its newest signature summer event, Rescues & Rosé, hosted by the ARF Hamptons Young Professionals Committee. Join us for an unforgettable evening on Saturday, June 14th, 2025 from 4:00pm – 7:00pm at the ARF campus in East Hampton. This fresh take on the classic Hamptons rosé party features an open bar with rosé by Wölffer Estate Vineyard, wines from Channing Daughters, beer by Kidd Squid Brewing Co., multiple specialty cocktails, and a full open liquor bar. Guests will enjoy live music from DJ Pedrose, elevated hors d’oeuvres, and gourmet food stations including a raw bar. And while rosé might be the star of the drink menu, the real VIPs are ARF’s adorable adoptable cats and dogs — in attendance and available for meet-and-greets, cuddles, and photo ops. Rescues & Rosé isn’t just another rosé-themed event in the Hamptons — it’s the only one where you get to sip, socialize, and play...

  Christina Moais With Warren Anderson & Fritz The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons, Inc. (ARF Hamptons) held its Pet Celebration Day at the ARF Adoption Center at 124 Daniels Hole Road in East Hampton. The public was invited to bring the whole family, and pets too, for a tail-wagging pet fair dedicated to the joy our cats and dogs bring and the impact of ARF’s rescue efforts over the last 50 years. Admission to the event was free.  Attendees were able to learn about ARF’s programs and services, including the Operation Cat TNR program, dog training and socialization classes, volunteer opportunities, lemonARF, ARF’s Pet Food Pantry and coming later this spring, low cost spay/neuter clinics.  The festivities included music, vendors, a scavenger hunt, face painting, crafts for the kids, the dog agility course, “Ask the Trainer,” free nail clipping, free microchipping, low-cost vaccines, plus coffee, bottled water, and candy treats. Food was available and in addition, t...

  Bobbi Brown Jill Davis, Kate Davis, Hollis Forbes, Liz Lange and Mary Margaret Trousdale will co-chair the annual Lecture & Luncheon Fundraiser at Maidstone Club to support the new Stony Brook Medicine (SBM) East Hampton Off-Campus Emergency Department on Thursday, July 11, 2024. Presented by the Southampton Hospital Foundation (SHF), this year we’re talking beauty with iconic makeup artist Bobbi Brown. BookHampton owner Carolyn Brody will moderate the conversation.  “I believe that true beauty begins with health and well-being. As a Hamptons resident, with a Jones Road Beauty outpost in East Hampton, I am thrilled to support the mission of this new Emergency Department by being a part of this exciting event,” said Brown. “The opening of the new Stony Brook Medicine East Hampton Off-Campus Emergency Department empowers our community with the care they deserve, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to lead vibrant, healthy lives.”  As a professional makeup artist, Bo...

  Marion Waxman With Dr. Samuel Waxman Jean Shafiroff With Dr. Samuel Waxman And Marion Waxman The 2nd annual Kids Cancel Cancer, benefiting the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF), took place at The Clubhouse in East Hampton. In addition to raising crucial funds for pediatric cancer research, the event was an entertaining evening of arcade games, miniature golf, close-up magic by Chuck Hayes, great food, a thrilling live and silent auction facilitated by Grandstand Sports and Memorabilia, and much more.    Diana Passarelli With Chris Arlotto   Deborah Clayman With Lisa Berg, Sam Marchiano, Michelle Katz, Alyssa Klein, Lauren Silvers And Nancy LItman   Unlike, other fundraising events put on by SWCRF, this one is unique, since it was created and organized by kids,” said Marion Waxman, who is spearheading the event. “This year’s event raised more than $90,000. Funds will support the work of two leading pediatric cancer investigators – one based at St...

  Kids Cancel Cancer Event For Waxman Foundation Kids Cancel Cancer is the latest fundraising event to benefit the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF), an international organization committed to funding world-class cancer research around the world. Unlike, other fundraising events, this event was created and is being organized by adolescents to specifically raise money for pediatric cancer research. The Foundation anticipates raising $100,000 and naming a pediatric research grant in honor of the co-chairs and committee. This amount will help support the work of two investigators for up to two years. In addition to raising vital funds for groundbreaking research, Kids Cancel Cancer will be an entertaining day of arcades, miniature golf, great food, raffle prizes, and more. Parents are more than welcome to attend too. This inaugural event will take place on August 17th, 2022 at the Clubhouse in East Hampton from 5:00pm – 9:00pm. Tickets are $100 for kids, $125 for parent...

  El Turco The Hamptons are set to get an exquisite culinary experience with the opening of the restaurant El Turco.  Truly divine and fully authentic Turkish inspired food will captivate guests out East this summer with authentic Turkish menu selections served with renowned Turkish hospitality. El Turco East Hampton is the result of a casual meeting between one of El Turco’s founders and Frank Cilione, the longtime operator of the dual restaurant and nightlife venue on Three Mile Harbor Road in East Hampton.  Soon thereafter, Mr. Cilione hired the original El Turco founders Nurdan Gur Yuzbasioglu, Gokhan Yuzbasioglu along with developer and visionary Cagri Kanver to assist in realizing their collective vision.  Located close to the heart of East Hampton at 44 Three Mile Harbor Road, the newest El Turco will come alive in the stunningly well-designed space during the July 4th holiday weekend and officially opening July 8th. El Turco has created a chef’s tasting exper...

Leesa Rowland With Kristy Rao Vanessa Gordon, Hamptons lifestyle expert Publisher of East End Taste Magazine, presented the 2nd Annual Hamptons Interactive Influencer Brunch at The Maidstone Hotel in East Hampton, New York. This event was in benefit of Bideawee, one of the first no-kill animal rescue centers in America, with focus on their Westhampton rescue center. Actress and Philanthropist Leesa Rowland was a special guest for the brunch. As a philanthropist and animal rights activist, as well founder and president of Animal Asham, Leesa Rowland is one of the top East End influencers Leesa Rowland With Jodine Russo Vanessa Gordon Despite the sweltering heat, The 2nd Annual Hamptons Interactive Influencer Brunch was well attended. Hamptons Luxury Liner transported the notable influencers, celebrities and NYC based personalities to The Maidstone Hotel. The brunch featured many interactive stations and onsite sponsored activations. The influencers’ favo...

At Eternity's Gate Screening In East Hampton  LongHouse Reserve in East Hampton presented a special evening with Julian Schnabel, including a screening of his film, At Eternity's Gate starring Willem Dafoe as Vincent van Gogh last week at Guild Hall. The evening was a pre-event for their upcoming Summer Benefit honoring Schnabel and Donna Karen. Fitzhugh Karo With Jack Lenor Larsen & Dianne Benson Faye Fisher & Jerry Zaks Dianne Benson, Longhouse’s board chairman, introduced Julian Schnabel who made a typically warm sometimes humorous and deeply sincere introduction saying, "I'll let the movie speak for itself… I'm not going to do a Q&A later because I don't want to talk after the movie about anything. I want you to digest it your own way. Don't get up. Stay in the movie theater until an hour after the movie's over… and at the end of the movie, until you see a yellow screen. I don't want you to miss that yellow s...

Alan Cumming Dancers For Good, the magical Benefit evening of dance, will feature an extraordinary line-up of performances by renowned companies and choreographers such as Amy Marshall Dance Company, Carolyn Dorfman Dance, Eryc Taylor Dance, Martha Graham Dance Company, Pam Tanowitz Dance, Paul Taylor Dance Company, Rock the Ballet and a special tribute to Broadway’s CHICAGO The Musical! Two legends of the dance world, Bebe Neuwirth and Chita Rivera will be honored. Guests will enjoy a spectacular array of ballet, modern and Broadway dance performances followed by an intimate cocktail reception with the honorees and an opportunity to meet the dancers. The Benefit celebrates innovative, passionate and heartfelt dancers who have devoted their lives to the wonder of movement. 100% of Dancers For Good net proceeds support The Actors Fund which fosters stability and resiliency, and provides a safety net for all performing arts and entertainment professionals ove...

Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre presents Green Afternoon VI, an annual interactive garden installation and performance at the home of architects Marcia Previti and Peter Gumpel in East Hampton, NY on Saturday, August 18, 2018 from 5pm-7pm. The evening begins at 5 pm with cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and several outdoor sitting rooms featuring performance installations, with performers dancing in tree houses, on outdoor sculptures, in and around the swimming pool, in the woods, and more. After the moving installations, at 5:50 p.m., the audience will move to the lawn for a seated performance of Selwyn's developing work Crossroads. Green Afternoon VI takes place at 230 Old Stone Hwy, East Hampton, NY 11937. Tickets are $100 and can be purchased at www.amandaselwyndance.org . Crossroads is a new work in development by Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre scheduled to premiere in June 2019. The piece explores forging into unchartered waters and...