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  Michael Milken The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) 25th Annual Gala in the Hamptons took place at the Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill, NY. The summer benefit supported the Annual PCF Pro-Am Tennis Tournament and celebrated the millions raised and achievements accomplished over 30 years through PCF research initiatives.  Founder Michael Milken and the PCF Gala in the Hamptons weekend hosts and sponsors welcomed guests to enjoy, engage and be entertained while helping to fund groundbreaking discoveries in cancer research.  The gala began with a cocktail reception as distinguished guests and athletes mingled on the beautiful outdoor lawn surrounded by the expansive meadowlands and native wildflowers that embrace the Parrish Art Museum terrace.   Befittingly, the star of the silver anniversary was the PCF itself, whose supporters broke recent records for fund-raising at its Hamptons Gala with total Sponsorships, ticket sales and a live auction that raised more t...

  Alex Rodriguez Michael Milken John Oates The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) 22nd Annual Gala in the Hamptons took place at the Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill, NY. The summer benefit supported the Annual PCF Pro-Am Tennis Tournament and celebrated the millions raised and achievements made in the past 29 years through PCF. Founder Michael Milken and The Gala in the Hamptons weekend hosts and sponsors welcomed guests to enjoy, engage and be entertained while helping to fund groundbreaking discoveries in cancer research. Oliver Stone The gala began with a lively cocktail reception as distinguished guests and athletes entered the breathtaking Parrish Art Museum terrace – which is celebrating its 10th year at its new location.  Total Sponsorships and ticket sales were valued at $1.3 million. In addition to this, the live auction was swift, raising more than $6.5 million for the Foundation’s work of which the auction lots included a 4-day Home Run Challenge MLB package, 2 VIP a...

  Deborah F. Bancroft With Kelly Taxter And Clare Bell The Parrish Art Museum’s Midsummer Weekend—a benefit for the Museum comprising three distinct events that bring together artists, art collectors, curators, philanthropists, and business leaders from the Hamptons, New York City, and beyond—raised over $1 million to benefit the Parrish. The Midsummer Dance on August 13 featured a DJ Set by James Murphy (DFA Records/LCD Soundsystem); Dorothy Lichtenstein was the Honorary Chair of the Saturday Midsummer Dinner where artist Tomashi Jackson was honored; and the Midsummer Family benefit on Sunday, August 15, featured a performance by the National Circus Project and a collaborative mural workshop with artist Nathan Carter. At the Midsummer Dance, Parrish Director Kelly Taxter and event chair Larry Milstein gave opening remarks and introduced James Murphy. The Midsummer Dinner featured remarks by Board President Mary E. Frank, Dorothy Lichtenstein, and Taxter. Ashley James, Ph.D., Gugge...

Daniel Ezra With Lizzie Asher The supporter of several charitable initiatives, philanthropist and activist Lizzie Asher co-hosted the Parrish Art Museum’s Annual Midsummer After Party. The event, which was chaired by Larry Milstein, took place at the Lichtenstein Theater and featured a live performance by music artist Alice Longyu Gao. Lizzie, who is determined to unite a younger generation of philanthropists and reawaken the institution of charitable giving, also helped relaunch the Young Friends of Save Venice Initiative earlier this year. Notable attendees included: Lizzie Asher, Daniel Ezra, Larry Milstein, Alice Longyu Gao, Mercedes de Guardiola, Christina Senia, Casey Kohlberg, Alexander Hankin, and Danielle Hankin. Kevin Brotman With Mercedes de Guardiola The Parrish Art Museum’s annual Midsummer Party in Water Mill, NY is a highlight of the Hamptons social season, gathering artists, art collectors, curators, philanthropists, and business leaders from th...

Jean Shafiroff At Parrish Art Museum Gala Jean Shafiroff was "Best Dressed" at the 2018 Parrish Art Museum Gala. Once again, beautiful philanthropist and style icon Jean Shafiroff made a striking entrance at the Parrish Art Museum Gala in Watermill, New York. This time Jean wore a hand painted black, yellow, and white " modern art" gown designed by Fernando Garcia and Laura Kim, the two new designers for Oscar de la Renta. The fashion house produced only two of the striking gowns - the one worn by Jean Shafiroff and then the sample. Jean Shafiroff , known for her spectacular ballgown collection , was recently placed on the Daily Fashion Report's 2018 International Best Dressed List for her ballgowns. Others on this list of 10 best dressed individuals included Anna Wintour and Meghan Markle. Jean Shafiroff who takes her interest in fashion very seriously, sits on the board of the Couture Council of the Museum of the Fashion Institute of...

**** THE HAMPTON'S Photos By: Patrick McMullan **** Stunning Jean Shafiroff  Jean Shafiroff And Caroline Z Jean Shafiroff was photographed in a Caroline Z Gown at the Parrish Art Museum's Midsummer Party in the Hampton's. Mrs. Shafiroff stunned the crowd in a striking white vinyl laser cut and turquoise tulle gown designed by 27 year old talented fashion designer Caroline Z. The Parrish Art Museum's Midsummer Party (Water Mill, New York) raised in excess of $1.25 million. The event honored philanthropist Agnes Gund and artist, Clifford Ross whose work was on exhibit . For more information on the Parrish Art Museum visit HERE .

**** IN THE HAMPTONS **** Jean Shafiroff Jean Shafiroff was among the many distinguished attendees at the Midsummer Party at the Parrish Art Museum this past Saturday in Southampton, NY. This event is regarded by many as the highlight of summer social season, attracting thousands of notable guests and Jean Shafiroff was one of the fashion highlights of the night. Shafiroff is an avid style and fashion trend setter, and has been profiled in many publications. Other notable attendees included: Alessandro Nivola, Nicole Miller , Sandra Lee, Anne Huntington and Dorothy Lichtenstein. Shafiroff was dressed in a yellow Carolina Herrera dress constructed with embossed foam rubber. The light yellow ensemble was accessorized with red-orange plastic statement earrings, from Oscar de la Renta, that mimicked the draping of the dress, and an accompanying clutch, from Dior, of the same color. Her outfit also included a bright green plastic jacket by André Courréges. The be...

**** THE HAMPTONS GOSSIP **** The Historic Southampton Inn Enjoy a weekend getaway, filled with culture and cinema at Southampton Inn . To celebrate The African American Museum of the East End’s 7th Annual Black Film Festival, Southampton Inn is offering a special of $139* ($129* for students), for an overnight stay on Saturday, November 17th, 2012, with the purchase of two tickets to the film festival. Guests can extend their stay for additional nights for $100* per room per night, and take advantage of Southampton Inn’s central location to explore all Southampton Village has to offer. Browse nearby designer boutiques, walk the beautiful autumn beaches, visit winery tasting rooms, art galleries, parks and museums, dine at the Hamptons’ best restaurants, see repertory theatre and first run movies, enjoy a scenic lighthouse tour and hike or horseback ride through the falling leaves. In the evening, take a candlelight tour of the historic Rogers Mansion or re...