Tuesday, October 17 2017 / NYC

The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Champions for Change Gala
The Gala is The Skin Cancer Foundation’s principal fundraising event. Each year, awards are given in recognition of exceptional achievement in skin health, including public education about sun protection and skin cancer prevention. Cocktail Reception followed by Seated Dinner, featuring Award Presentations & Live Entertainment. 

Cipriani 25 Broadway, NYC. 6:30 PM. 

For details & tickets: http://www.skincancer.org/events/gala

Wednesday, October 18, 2017 / NYC

Join Mercado Global's annual celebration and fundraising event that brings together business leaders, top retailers, major philanthropists, and members of the press to support our work to empower women in Latin America and raise awareness around the growing ethical sourcing movement.

Guests will enjoy an evening of inspiration and action set against a three-course dinner, open bar, silent auction, and an after-party featuring a special guest DJ.

6:30 –9:00pm - - Cocktail hour, seated dinner, open bar and Silent Auction

9:30 –12:00 am - - After party including open bar and special guest DJ

The Prince George Ballroom, 15 East 27th St, NYC. 

This year, we are excited to honor Target and Accompany with the 2017 Global Impact Award and Pamela Love with the 2017 Fashion Forward Visionary Award.

An after-party featuring music and dancing, open bar, and gourmet treats will be held from 9:00pm-12:00am.

Learn more & tickets at https://www.mercadoglobal.org/pages/celebration-2017

Tuesday, October 3, 2017 / NYC

CHEFS FOR IMPACT: An Exclusive Night Out For An Exceptional Cause! 

Chefs from some of the best restaurants in NYC are coming together for 1 night only

in support of Impact Network!

Join us on Tuesday, October 3rd for our 7th annual Chefs for Impact gala, a culinary-themed event where guests will enjoy a multi-course gourmet menu presented by master chefs. Hosted at the new venue SECOND, there will also be a cocktail reception, live and silent auctions with one-of-a-kind items, and more!

October 3, 2017 @ 6:00 pm

SECOND, at 849 Avenue of the Americas, NYC

For details & tickets: http://www.chefsforimpact.org/

All proceeds will benefit Impact Network, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization bringing e-Learning to rural Africa. Impact Network pioneered the eSchool 360 model, a holistic education solution using technology to empower local teachers to deliver a high quality education at a cost of just $3/student monthly.

Monday, October 23, 2017 / Garden City, New York                                                                                             NFL Alumni & CEO Golf Celebrity Golf Classic “Experience”! 

The 7th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic will be held on Oct 23 at the prestigious Garden City Country Club. This year, NFL Alumni of the NY Jets & NY Giants will battle on the golf course and serve as celebrity captains. Proceeds from this tournament will benefit the Independence Fund  and Child Life Society. Garden City Country Club. 206 Stewart Ave, Garden City, NY.

Schedule

9:00 AM – 9:30 PM EDT

8:15 AM- Breakfast & Registration

9:45 AM- Executive Seminar

11:30 AM- Introductions

12:00 PM- Shotgun Start

Following Golf Awards, DINNER & Featured speaker "Rick Peterson" former "NY Mets" Pitching coach. Topic: Crunch Time: How to Be Your Best When It Matters Most.

About the Independence Fund

The Independence Fund, Inc. was created in 2007 to assist severely injured veterans in obtaining tools, therapies, and, the equipment they were not otherwise receiving from governmental agencies, especially in relation to mobility and quality of life.

About the Child Life Society

Child Life Society provides vital assistance and programs to children and adults with Cystic Fibrosis. Child Life Society provides desperately needed medical equipment, vitamins and food supplements, home care assistance and emotional support. Child Life Society also subsidizes therapeutic respite trips for CF patients to Key West, FL.

Organizers for the NFL Alumni & CEO Golf Celebrity Golf Classic

• The NFL Alumni Association is a nationwide group of former NFL players, coaches, cheerleaders and employees whose mission is to serve, assist and inform former players and their families. The association offers a variety of programs to help members lead healthy, productive and connected lives. NFLAlumni.org

• CEO GOLF Club is an international company with members who are passionate about playing golf and connect with like-minded executives on common ground. This is a private business club.  Participation is by invite only. www.ceogolfclub.com

Tickets: Limited Tickets available for sale at various price levels, as follows:

Dinner Only Pass (1 Person) $150.

Hamptons Social Network is offering a 15% DISCOUNT CODE for the following ticket options:

All Day Access Pass (1 Player): $800.

Foursome: All Day Access Pass (4 Players): $3,200.

Corporate Foursome: All Day Access Pass: $5,000.

To receive the 15% DISCOUNT CODE, offered by Hamptons Social Network, please email your contact information and ticket type request to:

HamptonsSocNetwork@gmail.com

Hamptons Social Network, a social media group that assists charity organizations with publicity related matters, has over 7,800 members.....philanthropists & influencers. 

Go to Facebook, then: http://www.facebook.com/groups/HamptonsSocialNetwork/

Monday, October 23, 2017 / Garden City, New York                                                                                             NFL Alumni & CEO Golf Celebrity Golf Classic “Experience”! 

The 7th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic will be held on Oct 23 at the prestigious Garden City Country Club. This year, NFL Alumni of the NY Jets & NY Giants will battle on the golf course and serve as celebrity captains. Proceeds from this tournament will benefit the Independence Fund  and Child Life Society. Garden City Country Club. 206 Stewart Ave, Garden City, NY.

Schedule

9:00 AM – 9:30 PM EDT

8:15 AM- Breakfast & Registration

9:45 AM- Executive Seminar

11:30 AM- Introductions

12:00 PM- Shotgun Start

Following Golf Awards, DINNER & Featured speaker "Rick Peterson" former "NY Mets" Pitching coach. Topic: Crunch Time: How to Be Your Best When It Matters Most.

About the Independence Fund

The Independence Fund, Inc. was created in 2007 to assist severely injured veterans in obtaining tools, therapies, and, the equipment they were not otherwise receiving from governmental agencies, especially in relation to mobility and quality of life.

About the Child Life Society

Child Life Society provides vital assistance and programs to children and adults with Cystic Fibrosis. Child Life Society provides desperately needed medical equipment, vitamins and food supplements, home care assistance and emotional support. Child Life Society also subsidizes therapeutic respite trips for CF patients to Key West, FL.

Organizers for the NFL Alumni & CEO Golf Celebrity Golf Classic

• The NFL Alumni Association is a nationwide group of former NFL players, coaches, cheerleaders and employees whose mission is to serve, assist and inform former players and their families. The association offers a variety of programs to help members lead healthy, productive and connected lives. NFLAlumni.org

• CEO GOLF Club is an international company with members who are passionate about playing golf and connect with like-minded executives on common ground. This is a private business club.  Participation is by invite only. www.ceogolfclub.com

Tickets: Limited Tickets available for sale at various price levels, as follows:

Dinner Only Pass (1 Person) $150.

Hamptons Social Network is offering a 15% DISCOUNT CODE for the following ticket options:

All Day Access Pass (1 Player): $800.

Foursome: All Day Access Pass (4 Players): $3,200.

Corporate Foursome: All Day Access Pass: $5,000.

To receive the 15% DISCOUNT CODE, offered by Hamptons Social Network, please email your contact information and ticket type request to:

HamptonsSocNetwork@gmail.com

Hamptons Social Network, a social media group that assists charity organizations with publicity related matters, has over 7,800 members.....philanthropists & influencers. 

Go to Facebook, then: http://www.facebook.com/groups/HamptonsSocialNetwork/

Thursday, October 5, 2017                                                                                                               The Pink Agenda's 10th Annual Gala / NYC

Making breast cancer history isn’t easy, but thanks to great friends like you, we’ve made remarkable progress over the past 10 years. Help us mark this anniversary in a major way and join us for The Pink Agenda’s 10th Annual Gala on Thursday, October 5. 7:30pm - 11pm. At Three Sixty° in NYC.

Hosted by Giuliana & Bill Rancic, the Gala will include a presentation of the Lisa Mae Lee Award to actor, activist, and breast cancer survivor Krysta Rodriguez and music by DJ Chelsea Leyland.

So, in the spirit of Throwback Thursday, put October 5 on your agenda and come celebrate a decade of raising money – and raising hell – for breast cancer research. Purchase a table or ticket today and get ready to party for a purpose! #TPATBT

For details & tickets: http://www.thepinkagenda.org/the_pink_agenda_s_annual_gala17     

For questions, please contact info@thepinkagenda.org or call 646-497-2633.

Thursday, October 5, 2017                                                                                                               The Pink Agenda's 10th Annual Gala / NYC

Making breast cancer history isn’t easy, but thanks to great friends like you, we’ve made remarkable progress over the past 10 years. Help us mark this anniversary in a major way and join us for The Pink Agenda’s 10th Annual Gala on Thursday, October 5. 7:30pm - 11pm. At Three Sixty° in NYC.

Hosted by Giuliana & Bill Rancic, the Gala will include a presentation of the Lisa Mae Lee Award to actor, activist, and breast cancer survivor Krysta Rodriguez and music by DJ Chelsea Leyland.

So, in the spirit of Throwback Thursday, put October 5 on your agenda and come celebrate a decade of raising money – and raising hell – for breast cancer research. Purchase a table or ticket today and get ready to party for a purpose! #TPATBT

For details & tickets: http://www.thepinkagenda.org/the_pink_agenda_s_annual_gala17     

For questions, please contact info@thepinkagenda.org or call 646-497-2633.

Thursday, October 5, 2017                                                                                                               The Pink Agenda's 10th Annual Gala / NYC

Making breast cancer history isn’t easy, but thanks to great friends like you, we’ve made remarkable progress over the past 10 years. Help us mark this anniversary in a major way and join us for The Pink Agenda’s 10th Annual Gala on Thursday, October 5. 7:30pm - 11pm. At Three Sixty° in NYC.

Hosted by Giuliana & Bill Rancic, the Gala will include a presentation of the Lisa Mae Lee Award to actor, activist, and breast cancer survivor Krysta Rodriguez and music by DJ Chelsea Leyland.

So, in the spirit of Throwback Thursday, put October 5 on your agenda and come celebrate a decade of raising money – and raising hell – for breast cancer research. Purchase a table or ticket today and get ready to party for a purpose! #TPATBT

For details & tickets: http://www.thepinkagenda.org/the_pink_agenda_s_annual_gala17     

For questions, please contact info@thepinkagenda.org or call 646-497-2633.

The 25th Annual Hamptons International Film Festival (HIFF), the premiere film event in The Hamptons, will be held over Columbus Day Weekend, October 5-9, 2017. The Festival attracts over 25,000 visitors to various theaters across the Hamptons. HIFF continues to attract some of the best films of the year, with cash prizes handed out of over $165,000.

HIFF has earned the distinction and screened the eventual Best Picture Oscar winner in 8 of the last 9 years (including MOONLIGHT in 2016). 2016 was the consecutive seven years that the Festival’s Audience Award-winning film (LA LA LAND) was nominated for Best Picture, with two such films (THE ARTIST and THE KING’S SPEECH) receiving the honors. The films in its last 9 editions received 275 total Oscar nominations.

HIFF has a continuing partnership with The New York Film Critics Circle, and attracts wide range of journalists, including the film trades, Oscar bloggers, and local publications, and national journalists; and New York-based press.
HIFF is an Oscar-qualifying festival for short films, and hosts 4 film competitions, including the Golden Starfish Awards (GSA) – with an emphasis on early-career filmmakers.

The Festival has also been a part of the launch of a number of major films, having screened the North American premiere of THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO, and the U.S. premieres of STILL ALICE and NOWHERE IN AFRICA. HIFF's audiences were also the first on the East Coast of the U.S. to have seen SPOTLIGHT, ROOM, YOUTH, ANOMALISA, NIGHTCRAWLER, THE HOMESMAN, SONG ONE, LAGGIES, SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE, 127 HOURS and many others.

The Hamptons International Film Festival was founded to celebrate Independent film—long, short, fiction and documentary—and to introduce a unique and varied range of international films and filmmakers. The festival is committed to exhibiting films that express fresh voices and differing global perspectives.

For details, schedule & tickets: http://hamptonsfilmfest.org/

PRESS: FRANK PR
Clare Anne Darragh: clareanne@frankpublicity.com
Lina Plath: lina@frankpublicity.com
FRANK PR. 15 Maiden Lane, Suite 608, NY, NY 10038
Tel: (646) 861-0843.

The 25th Annual Hamptons International Film Festival (HIFF), the premiere film event on New York’s east end, will be held over Columbus Day Weekend, in The Hamptons, October 5-9, 2017.  The Festival attracts over 25,000 visitors to theaters across the East Hampton, Southampton, Montauk, and Sag Harbor. HIFF continues to attract some of the best films of the year, with cash prizes handed out of over $165,000.

HIFF has earned the distinction and screened the eventual Best Picture Oscar winner in 8 of the last 9 years (including MOONLIGHT in 2016).  2016 was the seventh year in a row that the Festival’s Audience Award-winning film (LA LA LAND) was nominated for Best Picture, with two such films (THE ARTIST and THE KING’S SPEECH) eventually taking home the honors. Overall, films in its last 9 editions received 275 total Oscar nominations.

HIFF has a continuing partnership with The New York Film Critics Circle, and attracts wide range of journalists, including the film trades, Oscar bloggers, and local publications, as well as national journalists and New York-based press.

HIFF is an Oscar-qualifying festival for short films, and hosts 4 film competitions, including the Golden Starfish Awards (GSA) – focused specifically on early-career filmmakers.

The Festival has also been a part of the launch of a number of significant films, having screened the North American premiere of THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO, and the U.S. premieres of STILL ALICE and NOWHERE IN AFRICA. Our audiences were also the first on the East Coast of the U.S. to have seen SPOTLIGHT, ROOM, YOUTH, ANOMALISA, NIGHTCRAWLER, THE HOMESMAN, SONG ONE, LAGGIES, SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE, 127 HOURS and many others.

The Hamptons International Film Festival was founded to celebrate Independent film—long, short, fiction and documentary—and to introduce a unique and varied spectrum of international films and filmmakers to our audiences. The festival is committed to exhibiting films that express fresh voices and differing global perspectives, with the hope that these programs will enlighten audiences, provide invaluable exposure for filmmakers and present inspired entertainment for all.

For details, schedule & tickets:  http://hamptonsfilmfest.org/

PRESS

FRANK PR

15 Maiden Lane, Suite 608, NY, NY 10038

Tel: (646) 861-0843

Clare Anne Darragh: clareanne@frankpublicity.com

Lina Plath: lina@frankpublicity.com

The 25th Annual Hamptons International Film Festival (HIFF), the premiere film event on New York’s east end, will be held over Columbus Day Weekend, in The Hamptons, October 5-9, 2017.  The Festival attracts over 25,000 visitors to theaters across the East Hampton, Southampton, Montauk, and Sag Harbor. HIFF continues to attract some of the best films of the year, with cash prizes handed out of over $165,000.

HIFF has earned the distinction and screened the eventual Best Picture Oscar winner in 8 of the last 9 years (including MOONLIGHT in 2016).  2016 was the seventh year in a row that the Festival’s Audience Award-winning film (LA LA LAND) was nominated for Best Picture, with two such films (THE ARTIST and THE KING’S SPEECH) eventually taking home the honors. Overall, films in its last 9 editions received 275 total Oscar nominations.

HIFF has a continuing partnership with The New York Film Critics Circle, and attracts wide range of journalists, including the film trades, Oscar bloggers, and local publications, as well as national journalists and New York-based press.

HIFF is an Oscar-qualifying festival for short films, and hosts 4 film competitions, including the Golden Starfish Awards (GSA) – focused specifically on early-career filmmakers.

The Festival has also been a part of the launch of a number of significant films, having screened the North American premiere of THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO, and the U.S. premieres of STILL ALICE and NOWHERE IN AFRICA. Our audiences were also the first on the East Coast of the U.S. to have seen SPOTLIGHT, ROOM, YOUTH, ANOMALISA, NIGHTCRAWLER, THE HOMESMAN, SONG ONE, LAGGIES, SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE, 127 HOURS and many others.

The Hamptons International Film Festival was founded to celebrate Independent film—long, short, fiction and documentary—and to introduce a unique and varied spectrum of international films and filmmakers to our audiences. The festival is committed to exhibiting films that express fresh voices and differing global perspectives, with the hope that these programs will enlighten audiences, provide invaluable exposure for filmmakers and present inspired entertainment for all.

For details, schedule & tickets:  http://hamptonsfilmfest.org/

PRESS

FRANK PR

15 Maiden Lane, Suite 608, NY, NY 10038

Tel: (646) 861-0843

Clare Anne Darragh: clareanne@frankpublicity.com

Lina Plath: lina@frankpublicity.com

The 25th Annual Hamptons International Film Festival (HIFF), the premiere film event on New York’s east end, will be held over Columbus Day Weekend, in The Hamptons, October 5-9, 2017.  The Festival attracts over 25,000 visitors to theaters across the East Hampton, Southampton, Montauk, and Sag Harbor. HIFF continues to attract some of the best films of the year, with cash prizes handed out of over $165,000.

HIFF has earned the distinction and screened the eventual Best Picture Oscar winner in 8 of the last 9 years (including MOONLIGHT in 2016).  2016 was the seventh year in a row that the Festival’s Audience Award-winning film (LA LA LAND) was nominated for Best Picture, with two such films (THE ARTIST and THE KING’S SPEECH) eventually taking home the honors. Overall, films in its last 9 editions received 275 total Oscar nominations.

HIFF has a continuing partnership with The New York Film Critics Circle, and attracts wide range of journalists, including the film trades, Oscar bloggers, and local publications, as well as national journalists and New York-based press.

HIFF is an Oscar-qualifying festival for short films, and hosts 4 film competitions, including the Golden Starfish Awards (GSA) – focused specifically on early-career filmmakers.

The Festival has also been a part of the launch of a number of significant films, having screened the North American premiere of THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO, and the U.S. premieres of STILL ALICE and NOWHERE IN AFRICA. Our audiences were also the first on the East Coast of the U.S. to have seen SPOTLIGHT, ROOM, YOUTH, ANOMALISA, NIGHTCRAWLER, THE HOMESMAN, SONG ONE, LAGGIES, SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE, 127 HOURS and many others.

The Hamptons International Film Festival was founded to celebrate Independent film—long, short, fiction and documentary—and to introduce a unique and varied spectrum of international films and filmmakers to our audiences. The festival is committed to exhibiting films that express fresh voices and differing global perspectives, with the hope that these programs will enlighten audiences, provide invaluable exposure for filmmakers and present inspired entertainment for all.

For details, schedule & tickets:  http://hamptonsfilmfest.org/

PRESS

FRANK PR

15 Maiden Lane, Suite 608, NY, NY 10038

Tel: (646) 861-0843

Clare Anne Darragh: clareanne@frankpublicity.com

Lina Plath: lina@frankpublicity.com

Saturday, October 21, 2017

Blue Horizon Charitable Foundation (BHCF) Sixth Annual Recognition Gala/NYC

The Officers of the Board of the Blue Horizon Charitable Foundation (BHCF) invite you to join them at the foundation’s Sixth Annual Recognition Gala on Saturday, October 21, from 7 p.m. until midnight at The High Line Hotel, 180 10th Avenue in Manhattan.

The Blue Horizon Charitable Foundation was formed with the mission to assist in and finance the advancement of all aspects of stem cell therapies and cellular regenerative medicine and research in full regulatory conformance, in conjunction with the scientific community.  The foundation will also support and provide charitable therapies to those suffering from degenerative diseases and debilitating conditions. In addition, in order to raise awareness and educate the community, the foundation participates in and supports the production of relative documentary films.

The event promises to be an evening of entertainment, fine dining, and extraordinary company that will bring much needed attention to the importance of funding this innovative research to help manage debilitating diseases. Buy your tickets for $350 each for a limited time only!

https://bluehorizongala.com/th_event/blue-horizon-charitable-foundation-recognition-gala-2017/

Saturday, September 23, 2017 / NYC

2017 Victory Cup Fall Classic Polo Match at Governors Island, NY

by The Victory Cup

Join thousands of spectators for ‘The Best Party in New York!” Get ready for the crisp fall air, NY fashion, luxury vehicles, farm to table food, wine, spirits and beer for an Autumn in NY and celebration on Governor’s Island!

The Victory Cup has broken the mold and throws a polo match that everyone can enjoy. Enjoy a gorgeous day of green grass, fall foliage, majestic horses, beautiful people and heart pounding polo! The Victory Cup has a 14 year history from Washington, D.C. to Austin, Texas, but The Fall Classic on Governor’s Island is a first. In its 14th year, this national event isn’t just a polo match it’s a networking and social destination drawing thousands from NY and beyond!

Join hundreds of sponsors and partners and come put on your best Fall Fashion! Whether you are in the Founder’s Lounge or the Golden Mallet Party Tent, General Admission or have some Hospitality Passes this is a day like no other in NY. Come, relax and enjoy the best day of your life – literally.

This is not your typical uptight polo match – come ready to party and enjoy an awesome day. This event is all about meeting great people, respecting the sport, the horses and the players and having a great time! 

For tickets & details: http://victorycup.org/nyc/#

Event Schedule

10:00 am:  First Ferry Departs From Manhattan

11:00 am:  First Ferry Departs From Brooklyn

10:30 am – 12:30 pm: Gates Open for All Guests

Polo Battle Begins

Mimosa and Bloody Mary Station in VIP Areas

Alcohol Tastings from dozens of Sponsors in the Polo Player’s Hospitality Tent

Food Tastings from over a dozen Restaurant Sponsors in the Golden Mallet Tent

Sponsored Children’s Playground Opens

Sponsored VIP Art Show Opens

1:00 pm:  Farm to Table Catered Lunch in VIP Tent

(Catered Lunch for Paid VIP’s ONLY. Promptly ends at 2 pm)

1:00 – 2:00 pm:  National Anthem by Local Artist

Polo Battle Continues

3:00 pm:  Sponsored Stomping of the Divots

3:30 pm:  Sponsored Fashion Contest

Sponsored Best Dressed Awards

4:00 pm:  Final Polo Match Battle Begins

5:00 pm: Sponsored Player Awards and Trophy Presentations

Champagne Sabering

Check Presentation to Charities

7:00 pm:  The Victory Cup Festivities Concludes

Last ferry departs

Thursday, August 31, 2017: SUMMERFEST in The Hamptons, NY

SummerFest will be held on the grounds of this beloved landmark. Food and Wine Festival featuring a wide selection of dishes from a host of celebrated restaurants & chefs across the East End and provide great entertainment from Southampton Arts Center's programming partners. 6-10 PM. Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton. http://www.southamptonartscenter.org.

Annual Culinary Arts Festival Honoring SIMONE LEVINSON,  2017 Champion of the Arts Award. With a Special Tribute to MARK EPLEY. Event Chairs: Anke Beck-Friedrich & Jurgen Friedrich • Tiffany & Claus Moller • Connie Tarrant.

Featuring Signature Dishes from the most celebrated Chefs & Restaurants on the East End including:

Boa Thai Asian Fusion • Catena’s Market • Clamman Seafood Market • EMP Summer House • Golden Pear Café • Juice Press • Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet • Kozu • Le Charlot • Little Red • Oreya • Paul’s Italian Restaurant • Red Bar • Saaz • Sant Ambroeus • Seasons of Southampton • Topping Rose House • Tutto Il Giorno •  Union Cantina   {* list in formation}.

Host Committee: Henry Buhl • Bob Colacello • Lisa Dennison • Diana and Joe DiMenna • Lise and Michael Evans • Lauren and Martin Geller • April Gornik and Eric Fischl • Marjorie and Josh Harris • Erica and Michael Karsch • Christine and Richard Mack • Mary Kathryn and Alexander Navab • Susan and David Rockefeller • Fiona and Eric Rudin • Teri and Barry Volpert • Edwina von Gal.

Proceeds from the event will allow the center to expand their efforts to provide film, music, dance, theater, children's events, lectures and literary series, further enhancing the vibrancy of The Hamptons' community through the arts. Southampton Arts Center provides a dynamic venue to present the highest quality programming to our entire community through partnerships with a diverse slate of world-class artists, performers, educators and cultural institutions. Southampton Arts Center is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

RESERVE YOUR TICKETS TODAY! For additional information please contact Molly Bishop, Advancement Coordinator: mbishop@southamptoncenter.org | 631-283-0967 Ext.13

Thursday, August 24, 2017 / Sebonack Golf Club, Southampton NY

CTREE Benefit at Sebonack with Georgina Bloomberg

CTREE at Sebonack Benefit to celebrate Horses Changing Lives. The Center for Theraputic Riding of the East End provides equine assisted therapy to children, adults and veterans with special needs. Join CTREE and Honorary Chair Georgina Bloomberg for cocktails, a stunning sunset and an amazing auction. 6pm – 9pm. Sebonack Golf Club, Southampton NY.

For more information please visit www.ctreeny.org or call 631 779 2835. http://www.ctreeny.org/

August 25-27, 2017                                                                                                                                              

2017 Charles Evans PCF Pro/Am Tour / Weekend in The Hamptons

This wonderful event, returning for its 11th year, promises to be an unforgettable experience of fantastic parties, exciting tennis, socializing and an opportunity to raise funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation in its efforts to eradicate prostate cancer. TOURNAMENT SITE: Private Estates on Saturday & Shinnecock Tennis Club on Sunday.

Format: a round robin tournament, played over two days, pairing 32 amateur tennis players with a current member of the ATP tour including many of the top ranked doubles players or one of the legends of tennis.

Schedule Summary:

FRIDAY: 6:30PM. Reception & Dinner at private home.  

SATURDAY: 9AM - 1PM. First three rounds of the pro/am.

Matches will be played on the following Private Estates: Bill Ackman; Bill Finneran; Ken & Maria Fishel; Larry Gagosian; David & Julia Koch; Tom & Ann Tenenbaum Lee; Michael & Margie Loeb. 

Sat 1PM - 3PM: Luncheon at the residence of Michael & Margie Loeb

Sat 6:30PM

PCF Gala - Reception & Dinner followed by a Special Performance by Kool & The Gang. Parrish Art Museum. 279 Montauk Hwy, Watermill, NY. Attire: Resort Casual

SUNDAY, Tournament Site: Shinnecock Tennis Club. 125 Sandy Hollow Rd, Southampton. In case of rain:

Sportime Club, 2571 Quogue Riverhead Rd, East Quogue.

Sun 12PM: Luncheon 

Sun 1PM: Final rounds of the pro/am

Sun 4PM: Trophy Award Ceremony

The Charles Evans PCF Pro-Am Tennis Tour consists of 4 tournaments annually, which provides a platform to the community to generate awareness of prostate cancer - a disease that strikes one in six American men - and the work of the Prostate Cancer Foundation. The PCF Pro-AM Tennis Tournaments has been fighting against prostate cancer for 13 years and has raised over $12.5mm to date.  Over the years, many professionals and amateurs have taken to the courts to do what they could against this killer disease. www.pcf.org

Contact: Anthony Boulle, Tour Director. (561) 373 9294. anthonyboulle@aol.com

Bridgehampton, New York – August 15, 2017 - The 42^nd Annual Hampton Classic Horse Show, showcasing the highest levels of equestrian jumping competition, on its 60-acre show grounds, will be back to Bridgehampton from Aug 27 - Sept 3. The Show features the best horses and riders worldwide, including Olympians, within 6 show rings, a Boutique Garden with over 70 vendors/shops & various dining options.

The Classic is well-known for its world-class equestrian competition, and celebrity sightings throughout the entire show. Some of the Classic’s attendees included Matt Lauer, Jerry Seinfeld, Kelly Ripa, Sofia Vergara, Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen, Julianne Moore, Jon Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Brooke Shields, and Jennifer Lopez…and others. It's the “Hollywood” Horse Show. Many celebrities have children competing in the Classic.

The Hampton Classic hosts over 200 classes of competition for horses. A variety of hunter, jumper and equitation classes are featured encompassing from lead line classes up to the grand prix show jumping. The Classic also offers competitions for riders with disabilities. 

Hamtpons Classic Schedule Overview

Sunday, Aug 27 - Lead line classes, Opening Day Ceremonies and dressage exhibition, the $30,000 Boar's Head Jumper Challenge, and $10,000 Marders Local Hunter Derby highlight Opening. Competition begins at 8:00 a.m.

Monday, Aug 28 - The Finals of the Long Island Horse Show Series for Riders with Disabilities at 10am. The Classic hosts the 7^th annual Adoption Day. Adoptable cats & dogs will be in the Kid's area from 11am-2pm, and adoptable horses will be showcased in Hunter Ring 2 from 1-2pm.  No admission charge on Monday. Competition starts at 10am.

Tuesday, Aug 29 - $10,000 Open Jumper class; $10,000 Brown Harris Stevens 7 & Under Jumper class; USEF Show Jumping Talent Search; Amateur-Owner and Junior Jumpers; Green Working & High Performance Hunters, and Children's Hunters. Short-Stirrup classes & Championships at the Annex Ring. Competition begins at 8am.

Wednesday, Aug 30 - Competition in Amateur-Owner, Junior & Open Jumpers, including $10,000 Wölffer Estate Open Jumper classes, $10,000 Open Jumper and $10,000 7 & Under Jumpers. Amateur-Owner, Junior & Adult Amateur Hunter classes available; and Green & High Performance Hunters and Marshall & Sterling Children's Hunter Classics. Competition begins at 8am.

Thursday, Aug 31 - $40,000 SOVARO® Speed Stake, and Amateur-Owner, Junior, and Children's Jumper classes, including Washington International Equitation Classic, Jumper Phase. Hunter classes and the $2,500 Adult Amateur Hunter Classic. USEF Adult Equitation & Pessoa/U.S. Hunter Seat Medal Qualifying class. Competition begins at 8 am.

Friday, Sept 1 - $10,000 Junior/Amateur Welcome Stake, the $10,000 SHF Enterprises 7 & Under Jumpers Championship, and the $15,000 Speed Derby. At 2pm, the $86,000 Douglas Elliman Grand Prix Qualifier & will set the participant list for Sunday's $300,000 Hampton Classic Grand Prix. Adult-Amateur & Junior Jumper Championships. Hunter classes for various categories. Boutique garden extended shopping til 6:30pm & live music at 4pm.

Saturday, Sept 2 - Kids Day features many activities for the entire family: 10am-2pm. Children under 12 admitted free & receive a free pony ride. Grand Prix ring will host both phases of the $10,000 Great Southwest Equestrian Center Equitation Championship at 8am & $15,000 Carolex Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic; then $50,000 LONGINES Cup at 2pm. Jumper 2 Ring will host $10,000 Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic, $10,000 Junior Jumper Classic, $5,000 Adult Amateur Jumper Classic, and $5,000 Children's Jumper Classic. The other rings will host many Hunter championship classes for Amateur-Owners, Juniors and the $2,500 Pony Hunter Classic.

Sunday, Sept 3 – Grand Prix Sunday is one of the top highlights of the Hampton Classic featuring the highest levels of equestrian competition, and it draws masses of spectators and celebrities to the show grounds. The $10,000 Hermès Hunter Classic is among the featured competition on Grand Prix Sunday. Grand Prix Ring festivities start with the $25,000 Jumping Derby plus the awarding of the Amateur-Owner & Junior Jumper Championships. These events lead up to the grand finale -  the $300,000 Hampton Classic Grand Prix Presented by SOVARO®. The winner of the $30,000 LONGINES Rider Challenge will also be presented.

Complimentary live webcasts of Grand Prix ring competitions air on the Hampton Classic website, produced by ShowNet and courtesy of LONGINES. Also, WVVH-TV, the official Long Island television station of the Hampton Classic, broadcasts up to 5 hours of competition and highlights daily. Broadcasts can also be viewed online at www.wvvh.tv. Most of the Classic's other classes are also available on ShowNet.biz. 

For more details on the Hampton Classic Horse Show, please visit the www.hamptonclassic.com or call (631) 537-3177. Hampton Classic Horse Show, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable corporation. 

Management Profiles

The Hampton Classic is proud to have one of the strongest management teamsin North American horse sports.

Executive Director: Shanette Barth Cohen became Executive Director following the 2005 Horse Show. She has instituted several improvements to the Classic that have enhanced its position as one of America’s most highly regarded hunter/jumper horse shows.

Chairperson: Lisa Tarnapol Deslauriers is an accomplished Grand Prix rider who competed internationally for the US and still competes.. She was selected by the United States Equestrian Federation as an alternate to the United States’ 2007 Pan American Games team.

President: Dennis Suskind, a former amateur jumper rider, is a retired partner of Goldman, Sachs & Company, Inc. He is currently involved in several private business ventures and philanthropic endeavors.. His keen business acumen has given well-focused direction to the Hampton Classic’s long-range business plan.

Friday, August 11, 2017, East Hampton / 5-11 pm

The Black and White Summer Gala: Celebrating AVEDONS AMERICA. The Party of the Season!

Exclusive VIP preview of the August exhibition, Avedon's America, for gala guests at Guild Hall from       5-7pm. Cocktails and tented sit down dinner immediately to follow at a private home. Join us for a convivial evening of music, dancing, dining, and an exhilarating live art auction. Truly a unique Hamptons experience!

Honoring Bonnie Lautenberg.  Hosted by April Gornik

5pm: At Guild Hall. Avedon’s America Exhibition. VIP access to an exclusive exhibition preview

7-11pm: At the Devon Colony Home of Lucy and Steven Cookson. A convivial evening of music, dancing, dining, and an exhilarating live fine art auction. Truly a unique Hamptons experience.

Music by Yung Jake

Live Auction.  Online auction preview and pre-bidding at Paddle 8. Auctioneer: Gabriela Palmieri  

Sponsored in part by Crozier

For details & tickets: https://www.guildhall.org/events/?id=1064&mode=id

Saturday, August 12, 2017 / The Hamptons, NY

East Hampton Library’s AUTHOR'S NIGHT

Authors Night is a lavish fundraiser to benefit the East Hampton Library. All proceeds go directly to the Library. Beginning in 2005 with a handful of dinners and a few hundred attendees, it has grown to be the premier literary event of the Hamptons with 100 authors and more than 2,500 people in attendance.

Authors Book Signing Cocktail Reception from 5-7:30pm

Enjoy fabulous hors d’oeuvres and wine under the tent. Meet your favorite authors, buy their books and have them inscribed. The most recent titles for each author will be available for purchase at the event. Reception Tickets: $100; available at the door. Reception Location: Field at 4 Maidstone Lane, East Hampton village (across the street from Maidstone Tennis Club).

Dinner Parties begin at 8pm

You’re in for a wonderful surprise when you join the party at a lovely Hamptons home. You get to choose your party. Tickets: Dinner party tickets start at $300 (includes entry to book signing reception). Higher level dinner party tickets come with priority dinner party choices and other benefits.

Event Hashtag: #AuthorsNight

Event Radio Broadcast

Our radio partner WPPB 88.3 Peconic Public Broadcasting will be broadcasting live during the book signing reception with Bonnie Grice interviewing as many authors as she can during the event. Tune in on your way to the event. We will post links to recordings of the interviews following the event.

Founding Honorary Chair: Alec Baldwin.

2017 Honorary Co-Chairs: Hilaria Baldwin; Robert A. Caro; Dick Cavett; Peter Marino; Malcolm Nance; Jessica Seinfeld; Stephen Kennedy Smith; Elizabeth Vargas. Event Co-Chairs: Dennis Fabiszak; Sheila Rogers.

Ticket Sales:

Online ticket sales have ended. To purchase dinner tickets call Sheila Rogers 631-907-0106 or email sheila_rogers@easthamptonlibrary.org

Book Signing Reception Tickets ($100 per person) may be purchased at the Library – Mon – Thurs: 9am – 7pm, Fri – Sat: 9am – 5pm & Sun: 1pm – 5pm

Reception Tickets will also be available at the guest entrance of the event Saturday, August 12^th, beginning at 5pm.

For more details: http://authorsnight.org/about/