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JULY 2009
PARRISH BASH
A highlight of the Hamptons summer season, the Parrish Art Museum Midsummer Party will honor Dorothy Lichtenstein. Enjoy cocktails, spectacular décor, and dinner and dancing along with chairs Agnes Gund, Jo Carole and Ronald Lauder, Larry Gagosian, Gayle Perkins Atkins, Deborah Bancroft, and Kelly Behun Sugarman. 7 p.m. Southampton. Call: 631-283-2118 x42.
BOUND FOR A CURE
Bring along the family to the Breath of the Hamptons benefit for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Join chairs Stefanie Sacks Dec and Colleen Weis for fun and entertainment for all—cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a buffet dinner, games with prizes for kids of all ages, live music, and more. 4 p.m. Private home, Bridgehampton. Call: 516-827-1290.
MERCEDES-BENZ POLO CHALLENGE
The Bridgehampton Polo Club hosts this summer’s coveted Mercedes-Benz Polo Challenge, which will run for six consecutive Saturdays at Blue Star Jets Field, where the matches promise to be among the most exciting. Join East End’s most influential audience of A-listers and celebrities who will return for this highly anticipated event. The VIP tent will host an invitation-only cocktail reception for invited guests each Saturday during the tournament. 4 p.m. Bridgehampton Polo Club, Bridgehampton. Email: norah@lawlormediagroup.com.
ART FOR LIFE
Join Russell Simmons, Tim Gunn, Donna Karan, Stephen Hill, Susan Taylor, David Tisch, and honoree Sheila Johnson to celebrate the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation’s 10th Anniversary Art for Life Benefit. The required black and white attire will give the auctions, dinner, and drinks an artsy twist. 6 p.m. Russell Simmons’ Estate, East Hampton. Call: 212-254-6677.
BAY STREET GALA
Bay Street Theatre’s Summer Gala Benefit Bash is Sailing Back to the 60’s! Lesley Gore makes a special appearance at this not-to-be-missed evening, joining guests including Sid Bernstein, Anne Jackson and Eli Wallach, Marty Richards, and Hilary Knight. Festivities include cocktails, live and silent auction, dinner and dancing, as well as fabulous entertainment taking you on a magical mystery tour of the 60’s. 6:30 p.m. Long Wharf, Sag Harbor. Call: 631-725-0818.
ASIAN HAMPTONS
Gather to celebrate Asian Laughter—a tribute to the joy that Southeast Asian art and culture bring to the world—at the LongHouse Reserve Summer Benefit Gala, which will honor internationally acclaimed silk weaver Carol Cassidy. Guests will sample unique culinary delights from Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam while sipping cocktails and enjoying traditional Asian music and performances. 6:30 p.m. Longhouse Reserve, East Hampton. Call: 631-329-3568.
WATERMILL BASH
Get fired up at Inferno: The 16th Annual Watermill Center Summer Benefit to support artistic programming. Join host Robert Wilson, and chairs Marina Abramovic, Laurie Anderson, Kim Cattrall, Lou Reed, and Rufus Wainwright. Live auction, dinner and dancing. 6 p.m. Watermill Center, Water Mill. Call: 212-253-7484 x16.
CHEFS & CHAMPAGNE
Eat, drink, and be merry at the James Beard Foundation’s Chefs & Champagne event celebrating Julian Niccolini and Alex von Bidder’s 50th anniversary of The Four Seasons. The lavish tasting party features flowing Champagne, wines from the Wölffer Estate Vineyard, and culinary masterpieces from over 30 of the world’s most renowned chefs. VIP champagne and wine reception with silent auction preview 4:30 p.m. Main event 5:30 p.m. Wölffer Estate Vineyard, Sagaponack. Call: 212-627-2308.
DESIGNER SHOWHOUSE
Traditional Home magazine will sponsor this year’s Hampton Designer Showhouse, where top interior designers and decorative artists will showcase their talent and turn a lavish home into a decorating masterpiece—to benefit Southampton Hospital. Runs through September 6, Monday-Sunday 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Water Mill. Call: 631-726-8099.
SUPER SATURDAY
The Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation kicks-off the 12th Annual Super Saturday event, co-hosted by Donna Karan, Kelly Ripa, Blake Lively, and Ariel Foxman, with its famous one-of-a-kind designer garage sale—featuring DKNY, Betsey Johnson, Diane von Furstenberg, Kenneth Cole, Nicole Miller, Shoshanna, Rock & Republic, Steven Alan, Rachel Zoe, and more—a kids’ carnival, gourmet lunch, and exciting activities galore! 1 p.m. Nova’s Ark Project, Water Mill. Call: 212-759-2800 x22.
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
Commemorate 100 Years of Healing at Southampton Hospital’s 51st Annual Summer Party. Join chairs Christie Brinkley and Sheila O’Malley Fuchs for a festive evening of cocktails, silent auction, dinner and dancing with music by The Alex Donner Orchestra. 6:30 p.m. Southampton. Call: 631-283-4406.
WILDLIFE BENEFIT
Be one with nature at this year’s Wildlife Rescue Center Get Wild benefit. Chairs Liz Brown and Leslie Alexander, Margo MacNabb Nederlander, Ellen and Chuck Scarborough, Avis Richards, Beth Ostrosky Stern, and Marcy Warren will join guests to honor Marty Richards and celebrate the wild. 6 p.m. Private Home, Southampton. Call: 631-329-5480.
WILD, WILD WEST
Calling all cowboys and cowgirls to come on down for all the festivities you can lasso up at the 20th Annual Family Day Wild, Wild West Carnival, with Chair Christie Brinkley. Fun for the whole family, the day will consist of potato sack races, a hula-hoop contest, a water balloon toss, pony rides, inflatable rides, face painters, a giant slide, cupcake making, wagon rides, arts & crafts, and more! Event proceeds will benefit Albert Einstein College of Medicine’s Children’s Research Center. 10 a.m. Ross School, Bridgehampton. Call: 718-430-2818.
ANTIQUES & DESIGN
The Stella Antiques & Design Show is the summer outpost of NYC’s chic and cutting edge events at the Gramercy Park Armory. The smart, trend-setting dealers will be bringing their best to benefit The Bridgehampton Historical Society, letting you shop with style among the exquisite and eclectic selection. Friday 12-7 p.m., Saturday 10-6 p.m., Sunday 10-5 p.m. Bridgehampton Historical Society Corwith House Museum. Call: 973-808-5015.
HAMPTONS STYLE
Dine and dance at this year’s Guild Hall Summer Gala where a special preview of The Art of Fashion in the Hamptons exhibition, featuring Vera Wang, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Tory Burch, Nicole Miller, Elie Tahari, Donna Karan, and Betsey Johnson will be showcased by guest curators Pamela Fiori and Stan Herman. Cocktails, dinner, and a live auction of remarkable works by notable fashion photographers will also be held. 6 p.m. East Hampton. Call: 631-324-0806 x13.
ELLEN’S RUN
Join Honorary chair Stella McCartney and hosts Steven Klein, Kim Cattrall, Daphne Guinness, and Donna Karan to kick things off at the pre-event Cocktail Party for the 14th annual Ellen’s Run (takes place the following day). Whether you’re planning to run or just party, all will unite in the fight against breast cancer. 8 p.m. Steven Klein’s Bridgehampton Farm. Call: 631-329-5480.
ARTISTS & WRITERS
Take yourself out to the ball game—don’t miss the 61st Annual Artists & Writers Charity Softball Game where celebs will show off their athletic chops on the diamond. Join Alec Baldwin, Lori Singer, B. Smith, Kim Stolz and many more (including surprise guests), and come show your support for East End Hospice, Phoenix House, and East Hampton Day Care. 3 p.m. Herrick Park, East Hampton (Raindate Aug. 22). Call: 631-288-7080.
BEST BUDDIES
Join Best Buddies International at the 2nd Annual Gala in the Hamptons. Chairs Tatiana and Campion Platt, and Anne Hearst and Jay McInerney will join guests for cocktails, live auction, dinner and dancing to celebrate the accomplishments of people with disabilities. 6:30 p.m. Private home, Water Mill. Call: 202-824-0349.
CHABAD BALL
Chabad of Southampton Jewish Center is holding its 8th Annual Gala Dinner honoring Elana and Aryeh Bourkoff and Leslie and Ricardo Salmon. This black and white ball will include a silent auction. 5 p.m. Private home, Southampton. Call: 631-680-6140.
HAMPTON CLASSIC
The Hampton Classic Horse Show, one of the nation’s premier show jumping competitions, returns for its 34th year. The $20,000 Nicolock Open Jumper Time Challenge will kick things off on Opening Day, and the grand finale will feature $250,000 for the FTI Grand Prix and FEI World Cup Qualifier. Saddle up! Sunday-Sunday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Bridgehampton. Call: 631-537-3177.
GARDEN TOUR
Guild Hall presents the 5th annual Garden as Art event which will explore the relationship between artists of the East End and their gardens. Hear leading lecturers explore the art of gardening and enjoy some of the most exquisite gardens around. Cocktail party, Friday 6 p.m. Breakfast, lecture, luncheon, and tour, Saturday beginning at 9:30 a.m. Private homes and Guild Hall, East Hampton. Call: 631-324-0806 x22.
RED CROSS BENEFIT
Come and enjoy a buffet-style dinner, silent auction, and countless entertainment at the Suffolk County Chapter of the American Red Cross Summer Benefit. 7 p.m. B. Smith’s in Sag Harbor. Call: 631-924-6700.
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