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  Cathy Bissell The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF) is thrilled to announce that animal welfare philanthropist champion Cathy Bissell, will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Foundation’s 15th Annual Unconditional Love Gala on July 20th, 2024.  The gala, serving as the premiere fundraising event for the Foundation, plays a vital role in raising essential funds to support SASF’s mission to nurture the bond between humans and companion animals through education, advocacy, and adoption.  "We are honored to recognize Cathy Bissell for her lifelong commitment to animal welfare," said Jordan Lippner, Chair of the Board of Directors at the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation. Cathy created BISSELL Pet Foundation in 2011 which has impacted the lives of nearly 750,000 pets and directed over $30 million to shelters and programs to support animal welfare and provide resources to underserved communities.   The 15th Annual Unconditional Love Gala...

  Nitin Gambhir And Elena Ulansky Tethys Art (71 Hill Street in Southampton, NY) has become one of the premiere art galleries in the Hamptons in just a few months’ time. The east end’s latest art house is creating a buzz throughout the coast for their ambitious curatorial vision. Showcasing an impressive display of notable quality and dazzling experimentation, their exhibitions reflect Tethys’ core values with artworks that challenge the status quo, create new dialogues, and synergies.  “We aim to have a strong impact on the art world of tomorrow,” states Tethys Art Co-Founder, Elena Ulansky. Tethys Art since its inaugural exhibition “From Keith Haring to the Screen Generation” has set a new standard for the art world that stretches from the Hamptons to international online presence. Their debut exhibition in June featured artwork by Keith Haring, Richard Prince, Pieter Schoolwerth, Fawn Rogers, Pearlyn Lii, and Elise Swopes. Following on July 23rd, Tethys Art launched their s...

  Jean Shafiroff With Rebecca A. Seawright   The new Southampton African American Museum (SAAM) held a VIP reception and ribbon cutting to celebrate their historic opening. After sixteen years of planning, the transformed barbershop to Museum opened its doors for a community cultural experience highlighting incredible journeys of black people along unchartered paths from Virginia and the Carolinas north to Southampton, NY. Prior to the event, philanthropist, donor and volunteer fundraiser for the museum, Jean Shafiroff, donated $10,000 and raised another $20,000. The funds Jean helped secure is more than a third of their budget of $85,000 to run the museum on an annual basis. During her speech at the grand opening, she encouraged people to open their wallets and their hearts to contribute to the fundraising efforts which they graciously did. Brenda Stuart-Luke With Brenda Simmons And Jean Shafiroff Mr. Emanuel Seymore was one of the people involved in the renowned “Great Migra...

**** THE HAMPTONS Photos By: Rob Rich / Society Allure **** Jean Shafiroff Southampton Long Island, NY –– Philanthropist, author, former honoree, and ‘Open Your Heart’ co-chair Jean Shafiroff, along with her husband Martin Shafiroff celebrated the American Heart Association’s 21st Annual Hamptons Heart Ball. The gala took place this past Saturday, June 10, 2017 at the Southampton Arts Center in Southampton, NY where more than 400 guests and well-wishers demonstrated their commitment to heart health and the work of this important Association. Jean And Martin Shafiroff Dr. Aubrey Galloway & Elaine Hammond The over 400 attendees for the American Heart Association’s 21st Annual; Hamptons Heart Ball enjoyed an evening of great food, drinks, speeches and charity. Guests were thrilled by the events new location this year. The Southampton Arts Center was host to the event and did not disappoint. The American Heart Association, once again proved t...