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HAMPTONS INTERNATIONAL FILM FILM FESTIVAL CELEBRATED AT BAKER HOUSE 1650

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   Antonella Bertello With Frederico Azevedo And Jean Shafiroff Antonella Bertello, owner of The Baker House 1650 and Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff welcomed guests to an autumn reception celebrating the Hamptons International Film Festival at the historic East Hampton boutique hotel. Bringing together the worlds of film, fashion, fine art and philanthropy, the gathering offered a stylish finale to the East End’s social season as the Hamptons welcomed filmmakers, artists and cinema enthusiasts for one of the region’s most anticipated cultural events.   Donna Rubin Set against the elegant surroundings of The Baker House, the reception brought together friends, philanthropists, artists and members of the Hamptons social community for an evening of conversation and celebration. The occasion also provided an opportunity to introduce guests to wines from Mas des Infermières, the French vineyard owned by acclaimed filmmaker Sir Ridley Scott and his family, highlight the upcoming...

KENNETH AND MARIA FISHEL CELEBRATE BRITISH CRAFTSMANSHIP IN BRIDGEHAMPTON

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  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...

ONE ART SPACE PRESENTS SHEPARD FAIREY AT HAMPTONS FINE ART FAIR

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  Billy McCulloh With MaryAnn Giella McCulloh Donna Rubin One Art Space was a featured exhibit at the 2026 Hamptons Fine Art Fair, with a curated presentation led by internationally recognized artist Shepard Fairey, whose art recently graced the cover of Time Magazine, and featuring works by Al Diaz and Chuck Connelly at the Southampton Fairgrounds. The fair, one of the major art events in the Hamptons summer calendar, brought together galleries, collectors and artists for four days of modern and contemporary art in Southampton – and resulted in the sales of nearly all of the works on display at the Gallery’s booth and sold out of all of the Shepard Fairey. Curated by One Art Space’s MaryAnn Giella McCulloh, the presentation framed three artists through the powerful language of street art and urban visual culture: Fairey as the future-facing force, Diaz as the living present and Connelly as a vital bridge to the expressive past. Together, the works created a conversation about how ...

2026 HAMPTONS SUMMER SONGBOOK BY THE SEA OPENS WITH BROADWAY LEGEND NORM LEWIS

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  Norm Lewis Hamptons Summer Songbook By the Sea, the live concert series bringing leading Broadway and cabaret performers to LTV Studios, returned for its third season with the first of an eight-show summer lineup. The 2026 season opened with Tony Award-nominated Broadway star Norm Lewis, one of American theater’s most celebrated baritones, performing in the intimate black-box setting of LTV Studios in Wainscott. Lewis, whose stage credits include “The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess,” “Les Misérables,” “Ragtime” at Lincoln Center and the title role in “The Phantom of the Opera,” will headline the season premiere in a rare East End appearance. The evening began with a summer reception featuring spirits from BottleHampton and passed hors d’oeuvres from East Hampton Kitchen before guests took their seats.   Donna Rubin With Norm Lewis And Joy Behar  Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni And Assemblywoman Rebecca Seawright Notable attendees included: Donna Rubin, Josh Gladstone, Norm ...

ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY DOES HAMPTONS SUMMER SONGBOOK BY THE SEA JULY 11TH, 2026

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  Ann Hampton Callaway Hamptons Summer Songbook By The Sea, the live concert series bringing leading Broadway, cabaret and American Songbook performers to the East End, continues its third season with Ann Hampton Callaway performing “Here’s To Life” on Saturday, July 11th, 2026 at 7:30 pm at LTV Studios in Wainscott. Callaway, one of America’s most celebrated pop, jazz and cabaret performers, is known for her Tony-nominated performance in the Broadway musical “Swing!” and for writing and singing the theme song to the hit television series “The Nanny.” A singer, pianist, composer, lyricist and arranger, Callaway has built a career at the crossroads of Broadway, jazz, television and the great American Songbook, bringing warmth, wit and vocal elegance to stages around the world. Her songs have been recorded by Barbra Streisand, and she has collaborated with artists including Carole King and others across the worlds of pop, theater and cabaret.   The July 11th performance, ti...

LUXURY RESORT BRAND 'MARINA ST BARTH' WELCOMES GUESTS TO NEW HAMPTONS BOUTIQUE

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  Marina Cocher Bergés Marina St Barth, the luxury resort wear brand founded by Marina Cocher Bergés, welcomed guests to its new Southampton boutique over Memorial Day weekend for a celebration marking both the start of the Hamptons summer season and the brand’s 20th anniversary. Located at 54 Jobs Lane, the Southampton boutique brings Marina St Barth’s signature sense of island elegance, casual glamour and bohemian chic to one of the East End’s most iconic shopping destinations. The gathering offered guests a first look at the brand’s curated world of resort wear, accessories and statement pieces designed for sun-drenched days, coastal evenings, travel, entertaining and life on the move. Maribel Lieberman   Donna Rubin The celebration also honored a milestone year for Marina Cocher Bergés, whose brand has grown over two decades from a deeply personal vision into a destination for women seeking effortless pieces with distinction, color, texture and a global point of view. With...

HAMPTONS SUMMER SONGBOOK BY THE SEA RETURNS TO NYC FOR FRIENDRAISER

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  KT Sullivan Hamptons Summer Songbook By the Sea returned to New York City for its 3rd Annual NYC “Friendraiser,” an evening of live performance and celebration benefiting LTV Studios and building anticipation for the acclaimed East End concert series’ 2026 summer season at The Triad Theatre.  Hosted by Donna Rubin and LTV Creative Director Josh Gladstone, the annual friendraiser brings together leading cabaret artists and supporters for a musical preview of the season ahead. The evening served as a prelude to Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea, the celebrated concert series presented at LTV’s Studio Three Theater in Wainscott slated to run from Sunday, June 28th through Saturday, August 29th. The program opened with award-winning Barbara Fasano, whose “A Swell-egant, Elegant Party” set the tone with warmth, wit and polished musicality, before Laurence Maslon, host and producer of WLIW-FM’s Broadway to Main Street, continued the Broadway-centered celebration. Journalist and ...

BRIDGEHAMPTON GOES BRITISH WITH ASPREY PARTY AT KENNETH & MARIA FISHEL ESTATE

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  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...

THE STARS COME OUT FOR MARILYN MAYE AND HAMPTONS SUMMER SONGBOOK

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  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...

BROADWAY BUZZ HITS THE BEACH: SUMMER SONGBOOKS STAR STUDDED HAMPTONS LINEUP

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  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...

HAMPTONS SUMMER SONGBOOK BY THE SEA 'FRIENDRAISER' @ TRIAD THEATRE

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  KT Sullivan  Supporters, Celebrities and Cabaret enthusiasts came out to support the Annual “friendraiser” for the Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea at the Triad Theatre (located at 158 West 72nd Street) in New York City. Natalie Douglas LTV Studios in East Hampton sees the return this Summer 2025 of its acclaimed musical series: Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea, produced by Donna Rubin and LTV’s Creative Director Josh Gladstone. Produced at LTV Studios in East Hampton each Summer 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.    Josh Gladstone With Donna Rubin The Friendraiser delivered an exciting taste of what is to come this summer season with performances by KT Sullivan and Mark Nadler, Nat...

BUSINESS & COMMUNITY LEADERS IN SOUTHAMPTON COME TOGETHER

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  Southampton Deputy Mayor Len Zinnanti With Southampton Mayor Bill Manger, Wendy Pearson And Dede Gotthelf The Southampton Inn hosted local business and community leaders for the first get-together of the Fall for a lively discussion as to how best to boost the year-round economy to help local businesses, nonprofits and cultural institutions.  Bill Manger, Mayor of Southampton Village, joined community leaders including Kristen Reynolds, Discover Long Island, Wendy Pearson, Stony Brook University, Ian Duke, Southampton Social Club, Julie Ratner, Ellen Hermanson Foundation, Stephanie Bitis, Dan’s Papers, Donna Rubin, Andrea Wuitschik, and Virna Demera among others.  Representative for the Southampton Inn said, “The Village of Southampton has so much to offer year-round. Our villages are vibrant with cultural events and it’s the perfect time to enjoy our beautiful outdoors with hiking and beach walks. There are great room rates, restaurant deals, and retail sales. Plus we ...