HAMPTONS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2016

The 24th Annual Hamptons International Film Festival (HIFF), the premiere film event on New York State's east end, will be held over Columbus Day Weekend, October 6-10, 2016. HIFF was founded to celebrate Independent film—long, short, fiction and documentary—and to introduce a unique variety of international films and filmmakers to its audiences. The Festival provides film makers with a forum to express a wide variety of global perspectives, while the audience is presented with diverse and inspirational film selections.

HIFF has screened the eventual Best Picture Oscar winner in 7 of the last 8 years (including SPOTLIGHT in 2015) and is the only Festival on the East Coast with such a distinction. The Film Festival attracts more than 25,000 visitors to local theaters in East Hampton, Southampton, Montauk, and Sag Harbor.

HIFF recently announced the Saturday and Sunday Centerpiece films—MANCHESTER BY THE SEA and 20TH CENTURY WOMEN, respectively—and the Southampton Opening Night Film, STRANGE WEATHER, starring Holly Hunter. 

TICKETS

All films will be revealed in late September.

The exclusive access Founder Pass is available now. Other passes and packages are on sale now, offering early selection and the best pricing. Individual tickets will go on sale at noon on Monday, September 26. Visit the Box Office page for details.

HIFF 2016 Schedule: For Film Guide, Signature Programs, Events and more information, please visit: http://hamptonsfilmfest.org/

Thursday, October 6: HIFF 2016 OPENING PARTY. 9PM-Midnight. The Leo. 44 Three Mile Harbor Rd, East Hampton.

Sunday, October 9: HIFF 2016 AWARDS DINNER GALA. Honoring Edward Norton with special guest presentations. The Topping Rose House, Bridgehampton. 6:30-9:30 PM. Festive Attire. Ticket $500 (limited availability). http://hamptonsfilmfest.org/hiff-2016-awards-dinner/

LOCAL TRANSPORTATION

Jitney Loop: Free Hampton Jitney shuttle service will be running during the Festival. The shuttle loop will include stops at the majority of the festival venues, and additional stops will be added for the Opening and Closing events.

SPONSORSHIP

HIFF is presently offering a variety of custom sponsorship packages for the 2016 Festival, including unique opportunities for promotional awareness, brand positioning on-screen, custom activation, and client/executive hospitality. Please contact Jordan Overstreet at jordan@hamptonsfilmfest.org.

Press Contact: FRANK PR
Phone | 646-861-0843
Lina Plath | lina@frankpublicity.com
Clare Anne Darragh | clareanne@frankpublity.com

Sunday, October 9: HIFF 2016 AWARDS DINNER GALA. Honoring Edward Norton with special guest presentations. Bridgehampton, NY.

Thursday, September 15, 2016 / NYC

“SIP FOR THE SEA”

A Tasting of Sustainable Wine and Food to Benefit the New York Aquarium

The Wildlife Conservation Society hosts the fourth annual SIP FOR THE SEA benefit to support the New York Aquarium in Brooklyn and showcase WCS’s commitment to marine education and conservation.

6:30 – 9:30 PM.  6:30 PM – Grand Taster admission.  7:30 PM – General admission.  Central Park Zoo.  Fifth Ave at 64th St.

The dramatic transformation of the New York Aquarium is well underway. The centerpiece, a dazzling new building called Ocean Wonders: Sharks! has already begun to resemble the architectural marvel it will become. We have already erected the highest point of the structure, where visitors will find the best view in all of Coney Island.

Few New Yorkers are aware that the waters surrounding this city make up one of the world’s most diverse and vibrant marine environments. The New York Aquarium’s Ocean Wonders: Sharks! exhibit will introduce the city to some of its most remarkable residents, inspiring visitors to help us protect the waters that are so crucial to wildlife and humans alike.

SIP FOR THE SEA, a signature benefit for the Aquarium, is a festive evening featuring pairings of sustainable wines with sustainable seafood and other special offerings from some of New York’s and Brooklyn’s top restaurants. This evening will provide an occasion to celebrate the wonders of the ocean and support the Aquarium as it rebuilds and transforms the exhibits and Brooklyn Coney Island campus into a premier destination.

For Tickets: http://events.wcs.org/sipforthesea/

Weekend of September 16-18, 2016
“THE 7TH ANNUAL DREAM EXTREME”
PLEASE JOIN US IN THE HAMPTONS FOR A BEACHSIDE BASH, KITEBOARDING CLINICS AND DINNER DANCE PARTY! 
TO SUPPORT WOMEN & CHILDREN IMPACTED BY INCARCERATION. FOR DETAILS &

TICKETS:
http://dreamextremenewyork.com/invitation/

Wednesday, September 14, 2016 
VIVIENNE HU PRESENTATION SPONSORING CAROL GALVIN FOUNDATION & STEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION
W week we come together for a special event that will honor those who have fallen 15 years ago today as an official NYFW event featuring a presentation of Vivienne Hu designs http://viviennehu.com/ to raise money and awareness for The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers foundation started in honor of Stephen Siller who ran through the tunnel to the towers to save many lives only to lose his own as the towers came down. On this night we will stand together through not only fashion but live music performances including one by pop star Meredith O'Connor as well as the FDNY Emerald Societies Pipes and Drums with many guest musical performances such as country music star James Otto. Also we will feature a special walk by Madeline Stuart the first professional model with down syndrome to walk NYFW. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to both Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers as well as The Carol Galvin Foundation who sponsors women battling cancer with this years recipient being Ericka Santiago a young 37 year old woman battling tripple negative breast cancer.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2016, 

EAST COAST OPEN: CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH & SEASON FINALE. 1 PM Gates Open & 3 PM Polo Match.

TOWN & COUNTRY WILL ONCE AGAIN HOST A VIP HOSPITALITY TENT AT THE USPA FINALS, OFFERING GUESTS A PREMIUM VIEWING EXPERIENCE FROM THE COMFORT OF OUR LAVISH FIELD-SIDE LOUNGES ALONG WITH COCKTAILS AND BITES BY GEOFFREY ZAKARIAN'S THE NATIONAL

TIMING: SEPTEMBER 11 (STARTING AT 2PM)

LOCATION: THE GREENWICH POLO CLUB

1 HURLINGHAM DRIVE GREENWICH, CT

https://townandcountrypolo.splashthat.com/

http://greenwichpoloclub.com/events/tournaments/

Thursday, September 1, 2016

2016 SummerFest! Southampton, New York

Join us for the Third Annual SummerFest celebrating our 2016 Season and our programming partners! This memorable food and wine fest will include tastings from celebrated East End restaurants. Enjoy the current exhibition, Winning the White House: From Press Prints to Selfies, presented by International Center of Photography, a campaign-themed photo booth, plus music and dancing to the sounds of DJ Karin Ward.

Southampton Arts Center. 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton.

This year’s event will honor Renee Harbers Liddell, 2016 Champion of the Arts Award.

Host Committee:

Anne Chaisson ● Cristina Cuomo ● Eric Fischl ● April Gornik ● Andrea Greeven Douzet ● David Kratz ● Elyn Kronemeyer ● Paton Miller ● Tripoli Patterson ● Coralie Charriol Paul ● Susan Rockefeller ● Bob Roth ● David Stark

Participating Restaurants:

Buoy One  ● Citarella ● Clamman Seafood Market/Seasons of Southampton ● Golden Pear Café ● Kozu ● La Parmigiana ● Le Charlot ● Little Red ● Paul’s Italian Restaurant ● Plessers / Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet ● Red Bar ● Saaz ● Sant Ambroeus ● Silvers ● Sip‘ n Soda ● Southampton Social Club ● Tastings NYC ● The Fudge Company ● Tutto Il Giorno ● Union Cantina ● Ye Ole Bake Shoppe

TICKETS/SPONSORSHIP: AVAILABLE AT VARIOUS LEVELS (see website for other levels)

$500 – CONSCIENCE POINT TICKET(S): Includes 1 Ticket & listing in printed program.

$250 – DUNE BEACH TICKET(S) – LIMITED AVAILABILITY: Includes 1 Ticket.

For information & tickets call: 631-283-0967 or email Stacy Meyrowitz at smeyrowitz@southamptoncenter.org

http://www.southamptonartscenter.org

Saturday - Sunday, August 27-28, 2016

2ND ANNUAL HANG OUT IN THE HAMPTONS WITH MAC WEEKEND TO BENEFIT THE JOHNNY MAC TENNIS PROJECT. Pro Am and an Evening with John McEnroe & Friends

Enjoy a Saturday night, including dinner under the stars with the stars. Then on Sunday, have some serious fun, playing some serious round-robin doubles with Johnny Mac, Patty Smyth, Chelsea Handler, other tennis obsessed celebrities and some of the world's best tennis pros at beautiful SPORTIME Amagansett. Please contact Laura Lewis at 212-427-6150 or email llewis@jmtpny.com to find out more.

http://www.jmtpbenefit.com/hamptons2016/

1. Saturday, August 27, 2016 - 8:00PM

AN EVENING WITH JOHN McENROE AND FRIENDS

Enjoy a Saturday night, including dinner under the stars with the stars.

Dinner Under The Stars: Enjoy a Saturday night under the stars with the stars at SPORTIME Amagansett. Join Johnny Mac, Chelsea Handler, Patty Smyth and other friends and surprise guests for cocktails, dinner, live music and comedy. Celebrate the Johnny Mac Tennis Project's achievements in style while helping to remove the financial barriers to success for the incoming class of potential tennis stars. 

2. Sunday, August 28, 2016 - 3:00PM

JMTP PRO AM

ROUND-ROBIN TENNIS TOURNAMENT

Have some serious fun, playing some serious round robin doubles with John and Patrick McEnroe, Chelsea Handler, other tennis obsessed celebrities and some of the world's best tennis pros at beautiful SPORTIME Amagansett, East Hampton, NY.

Thursday, August 25th, 2016 in NYC

The Truth Behind The Lie, an Off-Broadway Production by Renzo

Executive Producer Michele Bell & Producer Gianna Palminteri

Please note this is Renzo's final engagement on his NYC tour at the 13th Street Repertory Theatre. 

Renzo: On stage or screen, Renzo is the “Master of His Art.” His innovative performance is eloquently refined through arduous technique. At the age of 15, Renzo began his studies with legendary magician, Tony Slydini. Renzo later studied as an actor with HB Studios in NYC to add to his "one of a kind" skilled artistry. Entertainer to countless celebrities such as Sia Furler, Michael J. Fox, Vincent Pastore, Julian Lennon, Ace Frehley, and more. Renzo has been seen on national TV performing from Vegas, NYC to St. Maarten. Renzo appeared in several films & television shows, such as Celebrity Ghost Stories, national TV spot for Ricoh Copiers & the PGA Golf Tournament.

Show starts 8pm, running time 1 hr and 10 mins

Wine is served during intermission.

At 13th Street Repertory Theatre, 50 West 13th Street btwn 5th & 6th Avenues in NYC

Confirmed to Attend: Renzo, Michele Bell, Gianna & Chazz Palminteri & Family, Vincent Pastore, Sid Rosenberg, Lenny Green, Anthony Jones, Will Stylz, DJ Killa Touch, Chinx, Miss Jayyiah, Von Boozier Twins, John Luke, Eric DeCamps, and Meredith O'Connor.

Publicity: For additional information, contact Veronica Lee Anne 646-467-4406 and/or VeronicaLeeAnne@gmail.com

For further details: www.misterrenzo.com

Chazz & Gianna Palminteri are producing A Bronx Tale - The Musical slated for Opening Nov 2016 on Broadway in NYC. Chazz & Gianna will be at the theater Thursday for the closing **

Saturday, August 27, 2016

VH1 and the VH1 Save The Music Foundation, along with Event Co-Chairs Julie and William Macklowe & Chris McCarthy,  Invite you to a summer celebration of music.  

VH1 Save The Music will once again bring a lot of music and a little cool to the Hamptons with an ultra-exclusive concert event at the beautiful private estate of a Foundation Board Member. The evening will be a combination of high-energy with a twist of laid-back casual luxury – brought to life through the evening’s live music, unique décor and unforgettable experiences offered by our sponsors.

Hamptons LIVE 2016

Saturday, August 27th, 2016

8PM - 11PM

Private Residence - Hamptons, NY

Performances By: FIFTH HARMONY + DJ CASSIDY 

Tickets start at $750 and there are various Sponsorship levels. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hamptons-live-2016-tickets-21534998761#tickets

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hamptons-live-2016-tickets-21534998761

Last year, Jason Derulo sizzled on the stage for a 45 min set that kept attendees dancing the night away and this year the excitement escalates. For footage from last year’s concert event visit: on.vh1.comhamptonslive15

Email events@vh1savethemusic.com for questions or inquires, as well as Jennifer Dunn 212.846.7416

jennifer.Dunn@vh1savethemusic.com or Samantha Manus 212.846.4391 samantha.Manus@vh1savethemusic.com

The VH1 Save The Music Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to restoring instrumental music education in America's public schools, and raising awareness about the importance of music as part of each child's complete education. Since 1997, the VH1 Save The Music Foundation has provided $51 million worth of new musical instruments to more than 1,960 public schools in more than 200 districts around the country, impacting the lives of more than 2.6 million public school students.

August 20, 2016 in Bridgehampton, NY

Please Join us for

"An Intimate Evening Under the Stars"

 ************

Proudly Honoring

Joe and Ali Torre, Founders

The Joe Torre Safe At Home Foundation

Recipients of The Michael Bolton Charities 

Lifetime Achievement Award

Event Co-Chairs

Corey and Steven Goldfarb

Alan Oyugi

Donna and David Schlessinger

 Sammi and Scott Seltzer

Susan Shin

Lori Shabtai and Ofer Azrielant

Gale and Ken Sitomer

Event Committee

Kenneth Alpert, Claudia Avendano, Lois Beekman Oliveira, Melissa Blau, Michael Cantwell, Jen Danzi, Marjorie & Robert Emden, Tommy Febbraio, Cory & Stephen Goldfarb, Kimberly Guilfoyle, Sabrina N. Hannam, Esq., John Jacobs, Yung Hee Kim, Lenora & John Klein, Sabrina & Jahn Levin, Robin Modell, Laura & Brent Nicklas, Vanessa & Todd Rome, Catherine & David Schieldrop, Shari & Andy Stenzler, Cody Vichinsky & Lauren Dobbins, Zachary & Nicole Vichinsky

 Presenting Sponsors

Lawrence Scott Events

JBialsky Design & Development

Diamond Sponsor

Sabrina & Jahn Levin

Sammi & Scott Seltzer

Gold Sponsor

Alliance Global Associates

Bespoke Real Estate

Lenora & John Klein

Lori Shabtai

Gale Sitomer 

Silver Sponsor

Susan Almrud & Sebastian Beck Almrud

Creative Design Landscaping

Robert & Marjorie Emden

Inspirato

Michael & Ronnie Kassan - MediaLink

LaCroix Sparkling Water

John Sills & Elizabeth Papadopolous

Linda & Larry Weiss

Event produced by

Lawrence Scott Events

Media Sponsor

Hamptons Magazine

The Michael Bolton Charities is proud to support The Retreat, Inc.

6:30-7:30 pm ~ Private Sponsor Reception

7:30 pm ~ Dinner, Award Presentation, Dancing,

Silent & Live Auctions

9:50 pm ~ Performance

For more details & Tickets: http://www.michaelboltoncharities.com/index.php/events or 

Call (203) 483-6463 or email andrena@michaelboltoncharities.com

If you are unable to attend and would like to support The Michael Bolton Charities with a fully tax deductible contribution, please visit our website.

VETERINARIANS INTERNATIONAL TO HOST FILM SCREENING OF WHEN ELEPHANTS WERE YOUNG

Sunday, August 14, 2016. 4 - 7 pm. 3:30 VIP Meet & Greet.

At The Castle Barn at Nova’s Ark Project. 60 Millstone Rd, Water Mill, NY.

On Sunday August 14, 2016, guests will be able to learn about the Asian elephant crisis though a comprehensive film entitled “When Elephants Were Young,” narrated by William Shatner known as a cultural icon for his portrayal of James T. Kirk (Star Trek). The film details the life of a young man and his young elephant living together in Thailand. Their tender bond reveals a complex relationship, where elephants live with humans even though they are wild animals.

Watch Shatner’s video message in support of World Elephant Day, 8/12/16:  http://bit.ly/2a5g7Yd 

Following the film, an expert panel discussion will take place with the film’s producer/director and World Elephant Day Founder, Patricia Sims, Asian elephant expert Richard Lair, who is featured in the film, and Dr. Scarlett Magda, founding president of Veterinarians International.

Tickets: $39 and can be purchased at www.vetsinternational.org.

About Patricia-Sims

WRITER,-DIRECTOR,-PRODUCER,-EXECUTIVE-PRODUCER,- CINEMATOGRAPHER. From swimming with wild dolphins and whales in oceans around the world to getting up close and personal with monkeys in the jungles of Borneo and elephants in Thailand, award winning Canadian Filmmaker Patricia Sims has always kept a passionate eye on conservation. Patricia has produced documentaries globally. She has collaborated with some of the world’s leading conservation celebrities, scientists and explorers, with a specialization in wildlife and oceanographic productions. She has produced television documentaries for CityTV, CBC, Astral-Media, YLE, ARTE, Discovery-Channel, TVAsahi, NHK, NHKBBS2, TBS, non profit-organizations, and the United Nations University.

Patricia is the Co-Founder of the annual World Elephant Day, a global awareness campaign that brings attention to the critical threats facing elephants. Since 2005, Patricia has been based in British Columbia where she founded CanazWest Pictures. Her most recent productions include “DocJam”, a 15-part documentary series for Bell Media in Canada. She has produced, directed and written the multi-award winning “Return-to-the-Forest”, a documentary narrated by actor William Shatner (Best Short,-Artivist Film Festival, Hollywood;- 2012 Humanitarian Award Best Shorts Competition, Los-Angeles; Best-Conservation Film, New- York-Wildlife Conservation Film-Festival). “Return to the Forest” was released on the inaugural World Elephant Day, August 12, 2012. Patricia’s follow-up film,“When-Elephants-Were-Young,” narrated by William Shatner, is her first feature length documentary, to be released in 2016.

About Veterinarians International’s Founding President, Dr. Scarlett Magda

A resident of Sag Harbor, NY Dr. Magda is a veterinarian with a passion for raising awareness about the interconnectedness of human and animal health and tackling the root causes of zoonotic disease transmission and animal welfare issues. She has 10 years of international experience working with organizations ranging from the Thai Elephant Conservation Center, Foundation for AIDS Orphaned Children in Uganda, Elephant Family, UK, the Belize Zoo and the Ministry of Environment in Costa Rica. She had sat on the board of directors for Veterinarians Without Borders Canada for five years prior to moving to the United States. She was honored with the Ballard Award for Wildlife from Morris Animal Foundation and is currently the only published scientific paper on the topic. Dr. Magda also practices emergency veterinary medicine in numerous specialty hospitals across New York State. She was responsible for bringing East Hampton’s first public oyster garden program in partnership with the East Hampton Town Shellfish Hatchery, and the South Fork Natural History Museum to life this past May.

About Richard Lair

Richard Lair has lived and worked with Asian elephants, and has been a member of the IUCN/SSC AsESG, the UN’s Asian Elephant Specialist Group for over 30 years. He wrote the first scientific paper on the numbers and status of Thai domesticated elephants, and in 1997 wrote Gone Astray:  The Care and Management of the Asian Elephant in Domesticity, for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Richard Lair has been interviewed on many television shows (BBC, Animal Planet, National Geographic, The Daily Show) and his work has been featured in TIME magazine, the New York Times, and others.

To learn more about Veterinarians International, to purchase tickets or to make a donation visit www.vetsinternational.org. For Sponsorship and Naming opportunities please call 646 893 8280 or email info@vetsinternational.org.

Friday, August 12, 2016 in The Hamptons, New York

“Trunks of Love: A Night of Elephants and Champagne Event”

ANTONELLA BERTELLO, GEORGINA BLOOMBERG & CORNELIA GUEST invite you to join us on World Elephant Day for a reception generously presented by Louis Roederer, Best Chefs of America Chef Maurizio Marfoglia, and Chef Elisabeth Johansson of Swedish Culinary Summer with a featured course by award-winning food writer and chef Jodi Moreno of What's Cooking Good Looking. Honoring CHRISTIE BRINKLEY for her passionate humanitarianism, achievements in animal advocy and leadership in championing the cause of elephants.

With a special presentation of a Lifetime Achievement Award to RICHARD LAIR.

Evening will include interactive displays, a silent auction and short film illustrating the captive Asian elephant crisis.

{A note about shoes: Women are recommended wedges, flats, or a shoe with a sturdier heel, as this is a Garden Reception…if it rains, we have elegant accomodations indoors and heels can be worn}.

WHEN: Friday, August 12, 2016 from 7-9 PM.

WHERE: The Baker House - 181 Main Street, East Hampton.

For details & tickets: 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trunks-of-love-a-night-of-elephants-and-champagne-tickets-26387355290

All funds raised will allow us to support our Asian Elephant Veterinary Care Program, which will bring to Thailand two mobile elephant clinics, urgently needed medical services and a disease surveillance program to more than 265 captive elephants in Surin Province and the elephants of Boon Lott's Elephant Sanctuary and the surrounding region. For sponsorship and naming opportunities call 646-893-8280 or email info@vetsinternational.org. www.VetsInternational.org.

Hampton Classic 2016. August 28 - September 4, 2016

The Hampton Classic, one of the largest outdoor horse shows in the US, returns to Bridgehampton August 28 through September 4! Full schedule and details at www.hamptonclassic.com

In 2009, the Hampton Classic became the second horse show ever to receive the Heritage Competition by the United States Equestrian Federation. 

The Hampton Classic is the annual host to the year-end finals of the popular Young Jumper Championships (5, 6, and 7 & 8 year-old horses compete in their respective divisions after qualifying competitively).  Top jumper riders globally compete for top prize money offered in the US. 

There is opportunity to compete in the Hunter Divisions {four classic grass rings}. Opening Sunday at the Grand Prix Ring, you will find the Hampton Classic Leadline.  

Approximately 50,000 spectators attend the Classic annually. With over 1,600 horses and more than $750,000 in prize money, the Classic is considered a major sporting event and a fabulous week long social event in the Hamptons. 

Situated on the Classic’s 60-acre show grounds is a Boutique Garden with over 80 retail vendors, a variety of dining options, and a Farmer’s Market. The Classic is highly regarded by the horse community and is famous for its Celebrity sightings and popular high-end shopping boutiques.

This year’s Classic will feature 16 gourmet food options situated throughout the grounds. Per Shanette Cohen, Executive Director of the Classic: “We have brought in some amazing food vendors this year.”

WHERE:  Bridgehampton, NY (off Montauk Highway, Route 27 at 240 Snake Hollow Road), 65-acre showgrounds.

GENERAL ADMISSION:

Daily: $10/person (under 6 free) or $20/carload;

Free General Admission on Monday.  LIHSSRD Competition only. Shops open;

Seniors free: Tuesday – Thursday; Kids free: Saturday

Reserved Seats for Grand Prix Sunday: $25 per person for bench seats in the Grandstands or $35 per person for premium center-section Grandstand seating (in addition to $10/person or $20/carload admission).  Parking for the show is free. 

For more information:  www.hamptonclassic.com ; E-mail: info@hamptonclassic.com

Media Contact

Marty Bauman, Classic Communications:

Phone: (508) 698-6810. Fax: (508) 698-6811• E-mail: info@classic-communications.com 

Friday, August 12, 2016

Guild Hall's Summer Gala: Celebrating Aspects of Minimalism. The Party of the Season in East Hampton!

Private exhibition preview followed by a fun evening with delicious cocktails, jammin’ music, dancing, dining, and a very lively art auction – truly a unique Hamptons experience! 5-11pm.

Honoring Neda Young. Hosted by April Gornik

Music by Hannah Bronfman

Live Auction will include works by:

Lucas Blalock, Robert Longo, Vik Muniz, Ed Ruscha, Robert Motherwell, Andres Serrano, Cindy Sherman, Carrie Mae Weems, and Lisa Yuskavage

Online auction preview and pre-bidding at  Paddle 8.

Auctioneer: Robbie Gordy, Christie’s New York  

At Guild Hall:

5pm Exclusive Exhibition Preview of Aspects of Minimalism. Guild Hall 158 Main St, East Hampton.

At Mulford Farm:

7-8pm Cocktails. 8pm Dinner, Live Auction & Dancing! 10 James Ln, East Hampton.

Tickets: Various ticket options available. For tickets & more information, please visit: https://give.guildhall.org/summergala

Saturday, August 13, 2016:  East Hampton Library's 12th Annual Authors 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.

Tickets: $100; available at the door.

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. View dinner party choices on website. http://authorsnight.org

Event Location

Field at 4 Maidstone Lane, East Hampton village (across the street from the Maidstone Tennis Club).

Tickets

https://co.clickandpledge.com/advanced/default.aspx?wid=34853

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.

SATURDAY, JULY 30, 2016 OCRFA’S 19th ANNUAL SUPER SATURDAY NY 6 • NOVA’S ARK PROJECT • WATER MILL, NY • 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Hosted By: Donna Karan, Gabby Karan de Felice, Kelly Ripa

A day-long summer fundraising event for the entire family! July 30, 2016 1pm - 6pm 12pm Preview Admission Nova's Ark Project Water Mill, NY.  Activities include a one-of-a-kind designer garage sale with discounted designer shopping, luxury experiences, a kids carnival and games, a raffle, fortune tellers, manicures and more. Shoppers can also bid on exciting packages from some of our event participants through an online auction hosted by charity buzz. http://supersaturday.ocrf.org/supersaturdayny

Online ticket sales are now closed. Tickets and tables will be available by phone through 4pm Eastern on Thursday, July 28th. To purchase, please call London Misher PR at 212-759-2800. Tickets will be available at the door on Saturday, July 30th.

Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Alliance (OCRFA)

Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Alliance (OCRFA) is the largest global organization dedicated to advancing ovarian cancer research while supporting women and their families. Ovarian Cancer Research Fund merged with Ovarian Cancer National Alliance earlier this year to become OCRFA, the voice for ovarian cancer. OCRFA advances private research, advocates for increased federal research, as well as furthers policies that give women access to the services they need, and supports women and their families before, during and after a diagnosis. OCRFA has invested over $70 million in private ovarian cancer research and has been instrumental in securing over $2.2 billion federal dollars dedicated to ovarian cancer research and awareness, ensuring the issues faced by the ovarian cancer community are heard in local and national legislative offices.  

Saturday, August 20, 2016

"Hamptons Tour Decor"- A Tour of exceptional homes and gardens"

The Tour: Please join us for a full-filled day of touring some of the most exceptional homes and gardens in the Hamptons all to help raise money to find a cure for cancer. All proceeds to benefit The Dubin Breast Center of the Tisch Cancer Institute at Mount Sinai Hospital. 

Some highlights

-A home with an unique contemporary art collection including one-of-a-kind Lady Gaga photographs

- An elegant estate with an underground grotto

- A famous architect's Versailles-like gardens

- A country castle with an imported barn from the 19th century

-A contemporary home with climbing wall

-THE BONUS HOUSE- A 50 acre compound with a petting zoo, in-ground trampoline, basketball court and it's own lake.

The Tour: The tour will include a number of exceptional homes and gardens throughout Watermill, Bridgehampton, Sagaponack and East Hampton with one BONUS house accessible with a VIP ticket. Once arriving at the bonus house, you will be able to tour the property with a cocktail and some nibbles in hand. Then, stick around to socialize with the other VIPs during our cocktail party.

The tour will commence at 11am with a brunch at one of the prestigious homes. From there, you can continue on to the other homes at your leisure until 4pm. At 4 pm, those people who have purchased a VIP ticket, will be able to go to the Bonus home where we will be having a cocktail party until 6pm. You can tour the Bonus home at your leisure while sipping cocktails and nibbling on light bites. 

Tickets: As for tickets, please purchase them online by clicking on purchase tickets. We encourage you to purchase the VIP ticket so you can experience all of our homes including our Bonus home which is a 50 acre compound. Our VIP cocktail party will take place at this home. Or if you just want to do the tour, you can purchase an early bird ticket until August 11, 2016 and then General Admission tickets thereafter. We will also be selling tickets on the day of the tour if available.  http://www.hamptonstourdecor.com

VIP Tickets: (Brunch, Tour, Bonus House and Cocktail Party)- $250

General Admission: (Brunch and Tour only): $140

Early Registration (Until August 12th): (Brunch and Tour only): $100

Under 30 years old: (Brunch and Tour only): $100

Can't attend but want to donate: We appreciate it! Sponsorship opportunities available.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please go to www.hamptonstourdecor.com

And to contact the host, Samantha Daniels, please email at breastcancertourhamptons2016@gmail.com 

Saturday, July 30, 2016

23rd Annual Watermill Summer Benefit & Auction

FADA: HOUSE OF MADNESS

The Water Mill Center. 39 Water Mill Towd Rd, Water Mill. The Watermill Center will once again bring together the worlds of theater, art, fashion, design, and society for The 23rd Annual Watermill Center Summer Benefit. Watermill International Summer Program Participants come from over 25 countries to create installations and performances throughout the eight and a half acres of grounds during the event. The funds raised will support The Watermill Center's year round Artist Residency Programs, providing a unique environment for young and emerging artists to explore and develop new work. 6 pm to 12 Midnight.

• Cocktail Ticket: $500 cocktail hours between 6:00-8:00pm

• Contributor Ticket: $1,250

• Donor Tickets: $1,500

• Patron Table for 10: $15,000

• Benefactor Table for 10: $25,000

• Distinguished Benefactor Table for 10: $50,000

For more information on sponsorship benefits or to purchase tickets over the phone, please contact Elise Herget at 212.253.7484 x10 or benefit@watermillcenter.org. www.watermillcenter.org

Friday, July 29, 2016: East Hampton, NY

The Thomas Moran Trust Announces a Midsummer Cocktail Party To Benefit the Thomas Moran

Studio. Final Phases of Restoration Celebrated by East End Artistic Luminaries

^{The Thomas Moran Trust has announced its Midsummer Cocktail Party, to be held on July 29th on the historical grounds of the Thomas Moran and Mary Nimmo Moran Studio on Main Street in East Hampton Village.  The benefit party will celebrate the final phases of this sensitive restoration project and offer the public a sneak-peek of the interior, as well as access to the outbuildings and grounds.  6 pm - 8 pm.}

A community of artistic luminaries has rallied to lend their support, bridging the legacy of the Morans with the contemporary East End art community. Benefit Committee members include: Cindy Sherman, Larry Gagosian, Kim Cattrall, Eric Fischl, April Gornik, Nicole Miller, Edwina von Gal, Ralph Gibson, Mary Jane Marcasiano, and Neda Young — among others.

All proceeds from the Cocktail Party will go toward the completion of the restoration. Tickets for the Midsummer Benefit Cocktail Party start at $250 and can be bought online at www.thomasmorantrust.org or by calling the office of the Thomas Moran Trust at 631-324-0100.

About The Studio of Thomas and Mary Nimmo Moran

In 1885, the great American landscape painter Thomas Moran and his wife, Mary Nimmo Moran, a celebrated printmaker, and their children moved into their new studio and house that Moran himself designed on East Hampton’s historical Main Street. The Studio, as it has been known since the Moran family first occupied it, comprises Thomas Moran’s studio and the rooms they lived in, as well as the gardens and outbuildings. The Moran Studio was the first artist’s studio built in East Hampton and it played a significant role in American art history. In its heyday The Studio was a lively center of the turn-of-the-19^th-century art colony. In 1965, the Thomas Moran Studio became one of the first National Historic Landmarks in America — the highest recognition accorded by the Department of the Interior to the nation’s most historically significant properties.

About The Thomas Moran Trust

The Thomas Moran Trust is a nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring the Moran Studio, gardens, and its four historically important outbuildings. In partnership with the National Park Service, the Town and the Village of East Hampton, as well as private, foundation, and corporate donors, this National Landmark will once again become a keystone of America’s artistic and cultural heritage.  Restoration on the property began in the fall of 2012, and it is scheduled to open to the public in the summer of 2017 as an educational arts center 

Contributions to the Campaign for the Restoration of the Moran Studio are gratefully welcomed. More information about the restoration project can be found at www.thomasmorantrust.org.