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  Ashanti Beth Stern NYC Second Chance Rescue hosted its 5th Annual Concert for a Cause at a private estate in Bridgehampton, where the Charity honored legendary entrepreneur, philanthropist, and longtime animal advocate John Paul DeJoria while celebrating the world introduction of Pawpoint.    The evening’s musical performances were headlined by Grammy Award-winning artist Ashanti and platinum-selling artist Fabolous.   Live auction with items including a yacht charter donated by Lauren and Eddie Shapiro of NestSeekers, plus a paddle raise brought in valuable funds to aid the organizations work on behalf of animals.    Bradley Fishel With Alexandra Fishel, Maria Fishel And Kenneth Fishel “It is an honor to be recognized by NYC Second Chance Rescue. Their compassion, dedication, and commitment to animals are truly inspiring, and I am grateful to be part of an evening that will help so many animals in need,” said John Paul DeJoria.   Jennifer ...

  NYC Second Chance Rescue NYC Second Chance Rescue will host its 5th Annual Concert for a Cause on Friday, August 21st, 2026, at a private estate in Bridgehampton. This year, the organization will honor legendary entrepreneur, philanthropist, and longtime animal advocate John Paul DeJoria while celebrating the world introduction of Pawpoint. Headlining the evening will be Grammy Award-winning artist Ashanti and platinum-selling artist Fabolous, with an opening performance by Celina Savage. Founded in 2009, by Jennifer Brooks and Lisa Blanco, NYC Second Chance Rescue has rescued more than 17,000 homeless, abused, neglected, and critically injured dogs and cats. The organization is dedicated to helping the animals that need it most, including critically injured and medically complex cases, senior and hospice animals, large-breed dogs, and vulnerable cats. “It is an honor to be recognized by NYC Second Chance Rescue. Their compassion, dedication, and commitment to animals are truly i...

  Maria Fishel With Kenneth Fishel And Michele Heary Geraldo Rivera And Erica Rivera Kenneth and Maria Fishel welcomed guests to their Bridgehampton estate for an elegant summer garden party presented in partnership with Asprey of London, transforming their private residence into a celebration of British craftsmanship, refined hospitality and timeless Hamptons style. Set amongst the beautifully landscaped gardens, the afternoon showcased a curated selection of Asprey London’s celebrated jewelry, silver, leather goods and objets d’art. Founded in 1781, the iconic British luxury house has long been associated with exceptional craftsmanship and an international clientele that has included royalty, heads of state and distinguished collectors.    Donna Rubin Candace Bushnell With Maria Fishel And Nicole Miller Guests enjoyed refreshments while exploring the Asprey collection in an atmosphere that blended classic English elegance with the relaxed sophistication of a Hamptons su...

  Rand Luxury Bradford Rand of RAND Luxury will bring one of the Hamptons’ most anticipated automotive and lifestyle gatherings back to Bridgehampton when the Hamptons Concours d’Elegance returns Saturday, August 1st, 2026 at the private estate of Kenneth and Maria Fishel in Bridgehampton. The invitation-only event will place more than $100 million in collector automobiles alongside vintage timepieces, artwork, estate jewelry and luxury shopping experiences, complemented by a catered brunch, fine wines, premium spirits and other hospitality offerings. The afternoon will combine the traditions of a classic concours with a distinctly Hamptons sense of personality. Ferraris and Porsches from every era will be evaluated for awards, while collector cars from other marques will compete for the People’s Choice Award. Adding celebrity sparkle to the judging, author and cultural commentator Candace Bushnell, whose work inspired “Sex and the City,” will present the Sexiest Car Award. Restaur...

  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 ...

  Jill Zarin   Andy Sabin Angela LaGreca The South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature Center, known as SOFO, held its 37th Annual Summer Gala Benefit at the museum in Bridgehampton, themed “Celebrate the Power of Our Natural World: Protecting Our Planet’s Living Waters & Lands.” The gala supported the South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature Center‘s environmental education, museum programming, conservation initiatives and community outreach, bringing together conservation leaders, philanthropists, civic supporters and Hamptons guests for one of the East End’s signature summer benefits. The 2026 honorees included Fabien Cousteau, renowned aquanaut, ocean conservationist and documentary filmmaker; Bernadette Castro, esteemed civic leader and environmental advocate; Louise and Stephen Pesce, devoted supporters of conservation and community initiatives; and Jean Shafiroff, advocate, philanthropist and humanitarian.   Bradford Rand Fabien Cousteau The evening bega...

South Fork Natural History Museum  The South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature Center, known as SOFO, will hold its 37th Annual Summer Gala Benefit at the museum in Bridgehampton on Saturday, July 11th, 2026, from 5:30pm to 10:30pm. This year’s gala, themed “Celebrate the Power of Our Natural World: Protecting Our Planet’s Living Waters & Lands,” will support the South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature Center‘s environmental education, museum programming, conservation initiatives and community outreach. The evening will bring together conservation leaders, philanthropists, civic supporters and Hamptons guests for one of the East End’s signature summer benefits. The 2026 honorees include Fabien Cousteau, renowned aquanaut, ocean conservationist and documentary filmmaker; Bernadette Castro, esteemed civic leader and environmental advocate; Louise and Stephen Pesce, devoted supporters of conservation and community initiatives; and Jean Shafiroff, advocate, philanthropist...

  MarkSeidenfeld   Hamptons-based artist Mark Seidenfeld celebrated the opening of his new solo exhibition of paintings “Uncharted Waters,” at the Bridgehampton Museum. The exhibition, on view through Sunday, June 21st, 2026, inaugurates the museum’s newly renovated Corwith Homestead Tractor Barn in Bridgehampton, New York. Seidenfeld’s paintings mark an evolution from earlier representational work into fully realized abstraction. Landscape gives way to interior vision, with each work built through layering, interruption and revision. Rather than offering direct depictions, the paintings present constructed fields and dreamscapes shaped by gesture, tension and atmosphere. At the center of the exhibition is what the artist describes as the Unknown: a shifting condition that resists repetition and certainty. What appears resolved in one painting becomes a point of departure in the next, allowing the body of work to move through instability, discovery and continued transform...

  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 ...