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  Stewart F. Lane With Bonnie Comley Ramona Singer   Hamptons Social and Volvo celebrated the launch of Hamptons Social’s August Summer Book shot by Ellen von Unwerth with a garden party at A Room at the Beach in Bridgehampton on Saturday, August 1, 2026, featuring Malfy Italian Gin. Hosted by Hamptons Social Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Lizabeth Zindel Wells and Executive Editor Erika Katz, the evening brought together guests from fashion, media, hospitality, business, and the arts beneath the property’s towering redwood trees. Notable VIP and influencer guests included Ramona Singer, Luann de Lesseps, Barbara Kavovit, Samantha Ettus, Marilyn Chinitz, Sandra Nunnerly, Lucy Swift Weber, Hamptons novelist Jasmin Rosemberg, Julia Krispeal, Ali Lasky, Amanda Lauren, Influencers Taylor Zhang, David wood, Ryan Lin, Kimberly yeon, Clara Zoroddu, Samantha Feigelson, Eric Andrew, Kales Liv, Sergio Farias, Molly Braun, Nijie taylor, Ella Markham, Chloe Leonik, Taryn Duffish and m...

  Kenneth Fishel And Maria Fishel Katrina Peebles    The French Heritage Society (FHS) welcomed nearly 240 guests to its fourth annual Summer Soirée at the Bridgehampton,NY, home of Maria and Kenneth Fishel. Inspired by the elegance of Provence in Summer, the evening brought together philanthropists, preservationists, and friends of France in support of FHS’s mission to preserve French architectural and cultural heritage. The evening was the most successful Summer Soirée, raising significant funds to support French Heritage Society's restoration grants, student internships, and educational programming. A portion of the proceeds will also benefit FHS’s New York Chapter, supporting three preservation grants in 2026: Lyndhurst in Tarrytown, and Villa Albertine and St. Bartholomew's Church in New York City.   Candace Bushnell Charles Chemin, Bonnie Comley, Stewart F. Lane And Elise Herget The unforgettable soirée was chaired by CeCe Black, Maria Fishel, Rosann ...

  Marc Bouwer With Leesa Rowland And Larry Wohl   Cindy Guyer Leesa Rowland and Larry Wohl set a dazzling new benchmark for New York’s Halloween season with their annual celebration, “Midnight at the Met.” The highly anticipated event transformed Chelsea Industrial into a shimmering world of fantasy where art, fashion, and performance intertwined in spectacular form.   Gianni Musso Stewart F Lane And Bonnie Comley Inspired by the grandeur of the Met Gala, guests were invited to “dress like it’s your last day of your life,” and arrived in avant-garde, couture-inspired costumes that turned the evening into a living museum of creativity. Designer Marc Bouwer created Leesa’s striking look for the evening, making her the “fire” to Marc Bouwer’s “Ice” costume. Under moody, golden light, more than 300 attendees mingled amid dramatic installations, live performance art, and theatrical flourishes that made the night a feast for the senses. A show-stopping performance by Luke K who...

  Jean Shafiroff With Michael Bloomberg & B. Michael A record $4.6 million raised for Central Park at  this year’s Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon Over 1200  supporters attended Central Park's  64th Annual Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon which raised in excess of $4.6 million. The event more commonly known as the Central Park " Hat Luncheon" is considered the number one luncheon of the year in New York City. Women dress in their favorite hats along with matching outfits.  The luncheon attracts guests from all over the country. The Women's Committee of the Central Park Conservancy attracts a top tier crowd to the event and those who feel committed to supporting Central Park because of its great value to NYC.  Spotted among the many guests were former Mayor Michael Bloomberg , Jean Shafiroff,  Christine Schwarzman, Deborah Norville, Bonnie Comley, Grace Hightower, President and CEO of  the Central Park Conservancy-  Betsy Smith ...

  Leesa Rowland Actress, Philanthropist, and Author Leesa Rowland hosted her “Royal Halloween Ball” at The Lotos Club in New York City – an affair combining Regal Spendor with a heartfelt tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The light-hearted party was a throwback to the times of Kings, Queens and the Royal Court. Guests wore their best Court inspired costumes while enjoying cocktails, and dancing to live music.  The Reception was held in the exquisite Library at The Lotos Club and all around where cut-outs representing leading members of the Royal Family of the United Kingdom along with Guardsmen, the Royal Carriage and, of course, the Queen’s Corgi’s. Randi Schatz With Nicole Noonan & Dr. Penny Grant Ramona Singer Event Décor, Cocktails and dinner were created by Revel Rouge with many personal touches from Leesa Rowland. Fashion Designer Marc Bouwer designed Leesa’s Costume. Leesa’s new book, The Charisma Factor: Unlock the Secrets of Magnetic Charm and Personal In...

  Jean Shafiroff Celebrating its 40th Anniversary throughout 2022, French Heritage Society (FHS)  will mark its milestone year on both sides of the Atlantic this fall with a 40th Anniversary Gala at the Petit Palais in Paris on October 15th and “Gilded Age Gala” at a private club in Manhattan on November 17th. The New York Gala will honor philanthropist and long time Board Member, Jean Shafiroff.  FHS kicked off its busy fall gala season with festive cocktails on two consecutive Thursday evenings in September, one graciously hosted by FHS Board Member and Gilded Age Gala honoree Jean Shafiroff and the other by Young Patrons Circle Co-Chair Blake Funston. Jean Shafiroff With NYS Assemblymember Rebecca Seawright & Elizabeth Stribling On Thursday, September 22nd   cocktail festivities were held at the exquisite home of Jean and Martin Shafiroff. Remarks were given by Jean Shafiroff , as well as FHS Chairman Elizabeth Stribling and FHS Events Chair CeCe Black. G...

Bonnie Comely And Leah Lane Zoey Aronson With Luveza Mubashar "I'm Just Tired" is a campy exploration of the anthropomorphization of depression a.k.a. the depression monster, created by NYC based artist, Leah Lane. Chashama presented the Lane’s exhibit in May, which is National Mental Health Month. According to the Center For Disease Control (CDC), ten percent of all American adults will experience depression for two consecutive weeks or more at some point in their lifetime. Most of those adults reported at least some difficulty with work, home or social activities due to their depression. Removing the stigma, seeking help for depression and other forms of mental health and wellness starts with shining a light on the subject and supportive conversations. Dimitria Daniels And Eric Kuzmuk The Lane Family Sam Flynn & Zoey Aronsonption Through the use of multimedia sculpture and attributing human traits and characteristics to a ficti...

Stewart F. Lane With Bonnie Comley The fourth annual BroadwayCon was held at the Midtown Hilton this past weekend. Thousands of theater fans from around the world participated in the three-day expo where fans met and interacted with their favorite Broadway stars. The event included showcases of some of Broadway's newest and most exciting shows, one-on-one workshops with the next generation of up-and-coming performers, autograph sessions, a marketplace, panels and discussions about the current state of Broadway as well as the future of Broadway.  Ellie Heyman Max Vernon One panel titled, ”An Artist’s Perspective of Stage to Screen” was a conversation about the future of capturing stage performances for new musicals. BroadwayHD founders, Bonnie Comley and Stewart F. Lane, were joined by Max Vernon (KPOP, View From Upstairs), Ellie Heyman (Beardo) and Leah Lane (Carmen High) to talk about how streaming performances are making Broadway shows accessible ...

**** HIGH SOCIETY AT LE CIRQUE  Photos By: Patrick McMullan **** Rebecca Seawright With Jean Shafiroff Elizabeth Shafiroff With Marco Maccioni And Jean Shafiroff Bonnie Comley With Jean Shafiroff And Dr. Penny Grant New York, NY – On the menu at the September 18th Le Cirque Luncheon for The New York Women’s Foundation (The Foundation), hosted by author and philanthropist Jean Shafiroff, was a serious discussion about New York’s criminal justice system and the hardships it inflicts on youth, the poor and those facing mental health challenges, particularly women and their families. Each year, Ms. Shafiroff brings together a diverse group of women leaders to discuss pressing social issues confronted by The Foundation and its grantee partners. This year, Hon. Jonathan Lippman, Chairman of the Independent Commission on NYC Criminal Justice and Incarceration Reform and Greg Berman, Director of the Center for Court Innovation, spoke abou...

**** THE HAMPTON'S **** Beth And Howard Stern Check Out Art Daphne Barrios With Leah Lane, Stewart Lane And Bonnie Cromley Southampton, NY - Wrapping up its fourth and largest edition yet, Art Southampton, the leading international contemporary and modern art fair for acquiring investment-quality 20th and 21st century works of art, presented by Art-Miami, drew a record 21,000 collectors, art enthusiasts, curators and art lovers to the world-renowned pastoral grounds of Nova’s Ark Project. Attendees resoundingly noted the distinguished array of contemporary artworks and installations, paintings, photography, prints, drawings, design, video art, and indoor and outdoor sculptures showcased by more than 80 international galleries at the fair. Sales began almost immediately after the fair opened its doors to the lavish and exclusive two-tiered VIP Private Preview, which benefited the Parrish Art Museum and Southampton Hospital and set the tone f...

Romeo and Juliet In BroadwayHD If you missed Broadway's hottest couple, Orlando Bloom and Condola Rashad, in their limited engagement of Romeo and Juliet on Broadway , now is your chance to see it on BroadwayHD. Orlando Bloom (Pirates of the Caribbean, The Lord of the Rings) and two-time Tony Award® nominee Condola Rashad (Smash, Sex and the City 2) turned up the heat this fall as Broadway’s rule-breaking, heart-aching couple, Romeo and Juliet. Jealousy. Prejudice. Betrayal. And the chance that true love could actually conquer all. It could only be the greatest love story of all time, and, for the first time in over 36 years, it played live on Broadway in a stunningly modern production from fi ve-time Tony® nominee David Leveaux. The acclaimed cast of 25 included Tony Award® winners Brent Carver (Kiss of the Spider Woman, Sleepy Hollow), Chuck Cooper (Law & Order, American Gangster), two-time Tony® nominee Jayne Houdyshell (Follies) and Christian Camargo (The...

**** TIMES SQUARE GOSSIP IN THE HAMPTONS **** Photos And Story By Sara Herbert-Galloway www.herbertcollection.com **** Stewart F. Lane With Bonnie Comley And Leah Lane Stewart F. Lane AKA Mr. Broadway With Bonnie Comley Tory Burch's East Hampton store hosted a shopping event for The Theatre Museum. Stewart Lane "Mr. Broadway" and Bonnie Comley Lane hosted the exclusive shoppers evening with a percentage of proceeds sold being donated to The Theatre Museum. Britney Spears Circus Circus Tour tickets at Madison Square Garden were auctioned off for the charity as well. I arrived a bit late but was happy to speak with Stewart and Bonnie who said the shopping party was a huge success. Some of the guests included Jano Herbosh (President of The Drama League), Beverly Cahme (Film Producer), Kathy Ferguson and Mark Zurack, Suzan Kramer, James and Virginia Comley, Robin Cofer and Dominic D'Alleva, Joe Triano (author) and many more. A great turn out for a Sunday evening in the H...