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  Jean Shafiroff Cover Jean Shafiroff Katlean de Monchy With Jean Shafiroff, Ana Stone, Kerry Berlet And Elizabeth Steimberg    On Saturday, August 16th, philanthropist, author, advocate, TV host and fashion influencer, Jean Shafiroff hosted a celebration in partnership with Air Charter Services with her friends and family to toast to her new Social Life Magazine cover. Jean Shafiroff is the author of the book, "Successful Philanthropy: How To Make a Life By What You Give".   Jean Shafiroff With Captain Kerry Titheradge And Ramona Singer Justin Mitchell With Alie Mitchell Among those enjoying bites by Citarella were Jean Shafiroff, Robin Baker Leacock, Dr. Tony Berlet and Kerry Berlet, Louise Braver, Janna Bullock, Katlean de Monchy, Kenneth and Maria Fishel, Sylvia Hemingway, Nurit Kahane, Erica Kulka, Dr. Kenneth Mark and Alexandra Mark, James and Meg McCartney, Justin and Alie Mitchell, Dr. Bianca Molina, Devorah Rose, Peter Thomas Roth and Carole Roth, Rebecca Se...

  Robin Thicke Jean Shafiroff    NYC Second Chance Rescue, founded by Jennifer Brooks and Lisa Blanco, with Vice President Lisa Rose, held their 4th Annual Hamptons benefit at the Bridgehampton estate of Ken and Maria Fishel. The event was produced by Kate McEntee, Director of Partnerships and Special Events. The evening honored the remarkable animal advocacy of Christine Evangelista, featured special guest Melissa Gorga, and closed with a show-stopping musical performance by Robin Thicke — making it one of the most talked-about events of the summer.  Up and coming artist Celina Savage also performed live during cocktail hour.   Jennifer Brooks With Katie McEntee, Alexandra Daddario, Melissa Gorga And Lisa Blanco Notable attendees included: Jennifer Brooks, Lisa Blanco, Christine Evangelista, Jean Shafiroff, Antonio Gracias, Melissa Gorga, Robin Thicke, Lisa Rose, Alexandra Daddario, Kate McEntee, James Marzigliano, Kingsley Crawford, Elizabeth Bowden, Jeff Good...

  Roger Silverstein And Patricia Silverstein Jean Shafiroff  Patricia and Roger Silverstein opened their Water Mill estate for a heartfelt cause for the 5th Annual Hamptons Garden Gala. Hosted by the Silverstein Dream Foundation, the Hamptons Garden Gala supported the work of the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation (DRIF). The evening began with a cocktail reception, allowing guests to mingle and enjoy views of the Silverstein estate. A seated dinner followed, along with a program of heartfelt remarks from DRIF ambassadors and supporters. A live auction, entertainment, dancing, combined to create an intimate Hamptons social season celebration of a worthwhile cause.   Ni Ricordi With  Sugie Hong Bruttomesso, Devra Miller, Patricia Silverstein, Regina Mukhtarova And  Sarrah Rose Notable attendees included: Roger Silverstein, Patricia Silverstein, Brian Packin, Carrie Packin, Nitin Gambhir, Elena Ulansky, Peter Thomas-Roth, Jean Shafiroff, Joseph Donovan, James ...

  Kathleen Mulcahy And Jill Rappaport Jean Shafiroff The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center of the Hamptons celebrated their 25th Anniversary with their signature GET WILD! Gala raising funds to contribute to their mission to rescue, rehabilitate and successfully release animals back into the wild across Eastern Long Island. This year has seen the volunteers and staff of the Center assist more than 1,800 animals in need, representing a record in the 25 years of the organization.  To commemorate the Silver anniversary the Center has also launched a new logo.   Zelda Penzel Leesa Rowland Pamela Dove And Henry Buhl Zelda Penzel was honored at this year's Gala, held at the Southampton Arts Center which was organized by event chairs Ingrid Edelman, Jane Gill, Missy Hargraves, and Lisa Baron Schenker. The emcee for the event will be award-winning animal advocate Jill Rappaport. Guests enjoyed cocktails al fresco and had the opportunity to meet some of the wildlife cared fo...

  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...

  Jean Shafiroff Jean Shafiroff With Martin Shafiroff And Novi Brown The Southampton African American Museum (SAAM) held its summer champagne brunch and summer fundraiser at the Southampton Inn With Jean Shafiroff (Event Chair) and Brenda Simmons (SAAM Founder & CEO).  The aim of the brunch was to support the museum’s campaign to support its operations and endowment.   The Southampton African American Museum, a former Black barber shop opened on Juneteenth, 2021, and is the first African American site to be a historically designated landmark in the Village of Southampton, NY and the first Black barbershop to be transformed into a museum in the United States.   Marianne Morrison With Dr Georgette Grier-Key Dede Gotthelf And Terry Moan A number of awards were presented to celebrate individual’s excellence and community impact, including Donna Rodrick, National President, Drifters Inc. (Community Empowerment Award), Nikki Paul, SEPA Chapter President, Drifters ...

  Jean Shafiroff Alex Hamer And Ramona Singer   Philanthropist,  TV host, and author, Jean Shafiroff  hosted her Annual Bastille Day Luncheon at the elegant Maison Barnes Restaurant in New York City. Approximately 60  guests  attended, including  celebrities, fashion designers, society  and media notables.  A special gourmet luncheon prepared by the Daniel Boulud kitchen was served in celebration of  the French National Holiday. Notable attendees at the elegant luncheon included: Jean Shafiroff,  Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia, Barbara Tober, Julia Haart, NYS Assemblywoman Rebecca Seawright, Ava Roosevelt, Ramona Singer, Bill McCuddy, Valerie Steele, Ruth LaFerla, Lee Fryd, Camellia Entekhabifard,   Marilyn Kirschner, and fashion designers Nicole Miller, Malan Breton, Victor dE Souza, Vanessa Noel, Nabys Vielman, and Kokin.  Others included Maribel Lieberman, Alex Hamer, Nicole Salmasi, David Hochberg, Maria Fishel, Mat...

  Gerard Byrne With Jean Shafiroff Celebrated Irish artist Gerard Byrne closed out the 2025 Hamptons Fine Art Fair with a live painting demonstration on Sunday, July 13, that drew collectors, curators, and art enthusiasts to his solo booth in Southampton. Known for his luminous plein-air works and dreamlike urban landscapes, Byrne made his U.S. art fair debut this weekend with over a dozen never-before-seen paintings displayed at Booth #418. These works, many created during his 2024 artist residency in New York City, explored the geometry and glow of Manhattan’s architecture and streetlife. The highlight of the weekend came on the fair’s final day, when Byrne transformed an easel and canvas into a captivating performance piece during his live demonstration from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. As he brought a vintage car – formerly a museum exhibit and custom painted in the style of Pollock by Artist Mark Grimaldi to life, guests watched the artist’s distinctive brushwork and evocative palette unf...

Pamela Morgan   Martin Shafiroff And Jean Shafiroff Lifestyle and entertaining expert Pamela Morgan, of Flirting With Flavors, lit up the Hamptons social scene on Saturday night with her spectacular summer event, La Vie & Luxe: A Night in Saint-Tropez. Held at her stunning Water Mill estate with her husband Michael Trokel, the soirée transported 125 guests to the French Riviera for an unforgettable evening of glamour, rhythm, and indulgence. The event showcased Pamela’s signature flair for entertaining, combining her culinary expertise as a celebrated chef and cookbook author with her eye for luxurious design and detail. The evening was a true celebration of summer, timed perfectly to follow her successful new cabaret performance, Girl Talk, in New York City.   Larry Wohl And Leesa Rowland Ramona Singer And Frederick Anderson Produced in collaboration with Hank Stampfl of Revel Rouge, the evening featured exquisite cuisine by Rogue Catering, curated cocktails by The Cockta...

  Elizabeth Shafiroff And Jean Shafiroff Jean Shafiroff And Candace Bushnell Fern Mallis And Jean Shafiroff Southampton, NY  — The Southampton History Museum welcomed guests to its annual Halsey House Gala on Saturday evening, July 5, for a resplendent celebration of local history, community, and Southampton summer traditions. Held in the gardens of the storied Thomas Halsey House, one of the oldest English colonial dwellings in New York State, the benefit drew friends, supporters, and neighbors for a joyful night of food, music, and celebration. This year’s honorees, Cheryl L. Carter and Edward R. Donovan, were presented with a proclamation by Southampton Village Mayor William Manger Jr. and a citation from NYS Assembly Member Rebecca A. Seawright, recognizing their generous contributions towards restoring the grounds at historic Rogers Mansion.   Lee Fryd With Jean Shafiroff, Nancy Stone And Greg D'Elia   Rebecca Seawright With Bill Manger, Jean Shafiroff And Nancy...

  Jean Shafiroff And Marilyn Maye Josh Gladstone And Donna Rubin The curtain rose on what promises to be an unforgettable summer of song as Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea launched its 2025 season with legendary cabaret star Marilyn Maye in a special Independence Weekend celebration at LTV Studios in East Hampton. Titled “Meet Marvelous Marilyn Maye,” the show ushered in the new season with fireworks of talent and timeless American music where the star paid tribute to the Tonight Show’s presenter Johnny Carson who would have turned 100 years old this year and who had Maye perform live on the show no fewer than 79 times.  After the performance Marilyn participated in a short Q&A session with Joy Behar and a further surprise was the presentation of a citation to Marilyn from NYS Assemblywoman Rebecca Seawright   Joy Behar And Donna Rubin Produced by Donna Rubin and Josh Gladstone, the series’ Creative Director at LTV, Hamptons Summer Songbook transforms a working te...

  Marion Waxman With Dr. Samuel Waxman And Kobi Halperin Jean Shafiroff Fashion met philanthropy this summer in the Hamptons with renowned fashion designer Kobi Halperin for a special evening of wine, music, fashion, and support for the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation at The Hub’s newly opened location in Bridgehampton.  As a longtime supporter of the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF), Kobi Halperin generously donated 15% of all opening weekend sales to the Foundation. Thanks to a matching commitment from The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research, that contribution was doubled, making every purchase equivalent to a 30% donation toward advancing innovative cancer research.    Leesa Rowland Notable attendees included: Kobi Halperin, Dr. Samuel Waxman, Marion Waxman, Chris Arlotta, Kathy Prounis, Jean Shafiroff, Leesa Rowland, Mia Rowe, Rebecca Seawright,  Tanya Zuckerbrot, Zarina Yeva, and Maryanne Grisz. About The Samuel Waxman Cancer Resear...