HONORING DIANE TUFT, 2019 CHAMPION OF THE ARTS AWARD. 6-10 PM

RESTAURANTS*

Saturday, August 10, 2019
Join us at East Hampton Library’s 15th Annual Authors Night fundraiser...

a fabulous event!

Tickets are available online at: authorsnight.org, at the East Hampton Library & by phone (see details below).

One of the most popular and celebrity-studded events of the Hamptons’ summer calendar, Authors Night features 100 authors across all genres. The “Premier Literary Event of the Hamptons” has grown over its history to become one of the most successful celebrations of books and authors in America, and one of the largest library-author events of its kind in the country.

EVENT ITINERARY:
The evening begins at 5 pm with the Authors Reception under a grand tent, where guests enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres and wine and have the opportunity to meet and mingle with the authors, buy their books, and have them personally inscribed. At 8 pm, directly following the Authors Reception, guests dine at dinner parties at private homes in honor of one or more of the guest authors.

TICKETS:
Tickets are $100 for the Authors Reception only & begin at $300 for the dinners (includes entry to book signing reception). Tickets my be purchased at the Authors Night website (authorsnight.org), at the Library (159 Main St., East Hampton, NY), and by phone at (631) 324-0222.

Event Location:
For the 2nd consecutive year, Authors Night will be held under a grand tent on the “555” field in Amagansett. The field is located just east of the Amagansett IGA and Shell Station, on the north side of Montauk Highway (555 Montauk Highway, Amagansett, NY). Please note: The event is not held at the Library.

Featured authors include Alec Baldwin (Authors Night Founding Honorary Chair), Cristina Alger, Amanda Benchley, Jamie Brenner, Douglas Brinkley, Candace Bushnell, Robert A. Caro, Rosanne Cash, Tom Clavin, Garrard Conley, Fiona Davis, Steven Gambrel, Mary Giuliani, Jane Green, Alice Harris, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Elizabeth Holtzman, David Itzkoff, Barbara Kavovit, Ingrid Fetell Lee, Thomas Maier, Bridget Moynahan, Kat Odell, Chris Pavone, Holly Peterson, Joanne Ramos, Dan Rizzie, Gretchen Rubin, Gianni Russo, Jill Santopolo, Dani Shapiro, Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer, Michael Shnayerson, Jill Twiss, Sybille van Kempen, Vicky Ward, Ali Wentworth, Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Beatriz Williams, Jessica Yellin, and Richard Zoglin. (See complete list at: authorsnight.org)

“As we mark the 15th anniversary of Authors Night, we’re thankful for the outstanding generosity, participation, and support for the event that we’ve received from both the local and literary communities,” said Dennis Fabiszak, East Hampton Library Director. “The funds raised at Authors Night enable the Library to provide our diverse community with essential programming and services throughout the year—all free of charge.”

BENEFICIARY:
Proceeds from this special event benefit the East Hampton Library, a not-for-profit organization providing outstanding free library services to the East Hampton community since 1897.

MORE INFO:
For complete event details, visit the Authors Night website: authorsnight.org

Saturday, July 13, 2019 / Bridgehampton

THE HAMPTONS HAPPENING "TOUR DE CUISINE" EVENT OF THE SUMMER!

Savor the flavors of the world without leaving the Hamptons. Get your tickets for the 15th Annual Hamptons Happening event - Saturday July 13, 2019 - to benefit the SWCRF. 

Join our distinguished honorees - Lidia Bastianich, Nicole Miller, Antonella Bertello and Ian Duke - to celebrate the flavors of the world and collaborate with the SWCRF on our quest for a cure.

This year, we are reinventing one of the East End's most anticipated summer charity fundraisers to bring you the flavors of the world - without leaving the Hamptons. Held at the beautiful estate of Kenneth and Maria Fishel in Bridgehampton, this "Tour de Cuisine" event will feature food, wine and liquor tastings that will transport you to some of your most favorite culinary destinations in Asia, Europe and the Mediterranean, Spain and Latin America, and the Middle East.

While you "hop" from region to region, enjoy live music from Pat Farrell and the Cold Spring Harbor Band- "The Billy Joel Tribute Show."

CHEF HONOREE: Lidia Bastianich, Founder, Honoring Generations of the Bastianich Family, Participating Restaurants & Wines - Felidia, Del Posto, Becco, Otto Enoteca Pizzeria & Bastianich Winery.

FASHION HONOREE: Nicole Miller, Fashion Designer & Owner, Nicole Miller.

BUSINESS HONOREE: Antonella Bertello, Owner, The Baker House 1650.  

RESTAURATEUR HONOREE: Ian Duke, Owner, Southampton Social Club, Union Cantina & Union Burger Bar.

The Hamptons Happening Planning Committee co-hosts the event:

Event Chair, Marion Waxman;  Event Co-Chair, Randi Schatz; Sponsorship Chair, Karen Amster-Young; Journal Chair, Erica Linden-Fineberg, and committee members, Chris Arlotta, Maria Fishel, Michelle Greenberg, Adi Heyman, Norah Lawlor, Jessica Mackin, Laurie Schaffran, and Jessica Wasmuth. Event producer: Elissa Held.

Don't miss out on this exciting event, all to support

groundbreaking cancer research that is moving us closer to a cure.

For details & tickets:  https://www.waxmancancer.org/events/hamptons-happening/

Saturday, July 13, 2019 / WATER MILL                                                                                                                   MIDSUMMER PARTY, PARRISH ART MUSEUM,

The highlight of the Hamptons summer social season, this annual event brings together over 500 artists, philanthropists, business leaders & art world guests in support of the Parrish.

Honorees: Maya Lin, Louise & Leonard Riggio.  Co-Chairs: Deborah F. Bancroft, Preston T. Phillips                               

Host Committee: Mary and Howard S. Frank, Laura Lofaro Freeman and James L. Freeman, Chad A. Leat, Denise LeFrak, Christina and Alan MacDonald, Sandy and Stephen Perlbinder, Robin and Frederic M. Seegal, Marcia Dunn Sobel, and Joey Wölffer

6:30pm:   Cocktails

7:30pm:   Dinner on the Mildred C. Brinn Terrace

9:00pm:   Live Auction

10:00pm: Late Night Party in the Lichtenstein Theater.  Late Night Party Chair: Larry Milstein.

Featuring: Olivier Cheng Catering and Events.  Ron Wendt Design.  DJ Alice Longyu Gao at the Late Night Party

Live Auction items include: – Lavish 7-day Seabourn Mediterranean Cruise for two – Exclusive visit to Sotheby’s with a specially tailored tour for ten, followed by a private dinner in the Boardroom – Spa Weekend Reset at Shou Sugi Ban House – Private wine dinner for ten with Winemaker Roman Roth at Wölffer Estate – Donations to support the Parrish’s year-round Educational Programming.

LATE NIGHT PARTY! DANCING, DRINKS, AND DESSERT, WITH MUSIC BY DJ ALICE LONGYU GAO! STARTS AT 10:00 PM TIL 1:00 AM. SEPARATE TICKET AVAILABLE JUST FOR LATE NIGHT PARTY.

SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS: Thomas Joshua Cooper: Refuge.  Renate Aller: The Space Between Memory and Expectation.  Jean-Luc Mylayne: A Matter of Place.  FUNDS RAISED AT THE MIDSUMMER PARTY SUPPORT THE MUSEUM’S EXHIBITIONS, PUBLICATIONS & PROGRAMS.

Dinner Tickets:  Glass: $2,500 per person; Aluminum: $1,500 per person; Young Patron: $500 (ages 21-35, limited availability).  Dinner Tables:  Sky: $100,000 (14 tickets premier seating); Steel: $50,000 (12 tickets premier seating); Concrete: $25,000 (12 tickets preferred seating); Wood: $15,000 (10 tickets)

Can’t attend? Make a Contribution at event website. The 2019 Midsummer Party is made possible, in part, by the generous support of Corporate Presenting Sponsor Bespoke Real Estate and Corporate Participating Sponsor Market Art + Design. Sotheby’s is the auction sponsor.

Please call 631-283-2118 x150 or e-mail benefitevents@parrishart.org for details 

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Saturday, July 13, 2019 / WATER MILL                                                                                                                

LATE NIGHT PARTY! MIDSUMMER PARTY, PARRISH ART MUSEUM, 10 pm - July 14 @1:00 AM.

Dance the night away and enjoy drinks and sumptuous desserts at one of the hottest parties of the summer. Midnight Metallics is this year’s theme so plan ahead for a stunning and shimmering evening. (Last year’s white hot night with neon lights sold out. Purchase your tickets early.) Late Night Party Chair: Larry Milstein. Late Night Honorary Guest: Shantell Martin. Music: DJ Alice Longyu Gao. Dress: Midnight Metallics. Late Night Party Ticket: $200. Dinner ticket sold separately and includes the Late Night Party.

For tickets: https://327.blackbaudhosting.com/327/Late-Night-Party-2019

2019 Late Night Committee: Elizabeth Asher, Serena Bancroft, Jeremy Batoff, Sarah Bray, Eugenia Bullock, Mercedes de Guardiola, Ben Djaha, Delia Folk, Jamie Grimstad, Alexander Hankin, Marisa Hochberg, Serena Kerrigan, Sterling McDavid, Toby Milstein, Dana Prussian, Joshua Pulman, Alessandro Ford-Rippolone, Ryan Thomas Roth, Steven R. Sachs, Sydney Sadick, Storey Schifter, Christina Senia, Ally Shapiro, Mimi Shojai, Nicole Slaine, Zachary Weiss, Jake Wildstein, Alfonso Zamarripa

SATURDAY, JULY 20, 2019 / EAST HAMPTON, NEW YORK

JOIN US AT A FABULOUS BRUNCH EVENT! AT THE MAIDSTONE, EAST HAMPTON, 11AM-3PM.

The Bay Street Theater 28th Annual Summer Gala

Saturday, July 6, 2019 / Wolffer Estate Vineyards

A Night to Celebrate Bay Street Theater & Broadway Musicals of the 1960s with special surprise guest artists at Wolffer Estate Vineyards! Featuring celebrity emcee Izaac Mizrahi and celebrity auctioneer Richard Kind. Honoring Academy® Award and Tony® Award winner Joel Berry with a lifetime achievement award, Bay Street Theater trustee Andrea K. Wahlquist, and community partner Peconic Landing. Featuring Exciting Live & Silent Auctions Hosted by Give Smart. (Photo of Joel Grey by Timothy Greenfield Sanders). Wolffer Estate Vineyards 139 Sagg Rd, Sagaponack

Contact: Emma Ruben.  emma@baystreet.org. For more details & tickets:

http://www.baystreet.org/page/28th-annual-summer-gala/

Saturday, June 29, 2019 / Topping Rose House

Michelin-starred chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten hosts a historic gathering of the Hamptons’ most celebrated Chefs in a once-in-a-lifetime evening!

Topping Rose House. 1 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 6:30-10PM

Michelin-starred chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten hosts a historic gathering of the Hamptons’ most celebrated chefs in a once-in-a-lifetime evening of fine dining honoring Florence Fabricant, New York Times Food & Wine writer, and Guild Hall Trustee.

There has never been this array of culinary talent gathered for such an event anywhere in the Hamptons. From the curated cocktail hour through the seated, multi-course pairing dinner and delicious desserts, this all-star lineup of chefs from the finest Hamptons kitchens will fill the night with locally sourced signature dishes matched with exceptional wines and craft cocktails.

Tickets: $500.  Table of 8: $4,000.  Table of 10: $5,000.

Featuring:

Jean-Georges, Drew Hiatt, and Amanda Wallace of Topping Rose House

Sam McCleland of Beacon / Bell & Anchor

Terrence Brennan of Blu Mar

Dominic Rice of Calissa

Carissa Waechter of Carissa’s The Bakery

Colin Ambrose of Estia’s Little Kitchen

Dane Sayles of Gurney’s Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa

Paul DelFavero of Harbor Market

Jason Weiner and Eric Lemonides of L&W Market / Almond

Joe Realmuto of Nick & Toni’s / Coche Comedor / Rowdy Hall / Townline BBQ / La Fondita

Matt Birnstill of Quogue Club

Jesse Matsuoka of Sen

Jeremy Blutstein of Showfish at Gurney’s Star Island

Scott Kampf of Union Cantina

Mecox Bay Dairy

For more information, please visit:

https://danstasteofsummer.com/chefs-of-the-hamptons/

https://www.guildhall.org/events/dans-chefs-of-the-hamptons/

Saturday, June 22, 2019 / Southampton

23rd Annual Hamptons Heart Ball

Our research and educational programs are critical to helping people live stronger, longer lives and build healthier communities all over the globe.

Heart Ball Campaign celebrates our life-saving work and will continue to be a major driving force behind eradicating Heart Disease and Stroke. This festive, social gathering held from 6:00-11:00 pm at Southampton Arts Center. Elegant Attire. Parking/Valet will be available. As always, the Hamptons Heart Ball highlights amazing auction items for everyone to bid on. For more information please contact: Barbara Poliwoda, Regional Director at 631-734-2804 or Barbara.Poliwoda@heart.org.

Saturday, July 13, 2019 / Pinnacle Farm, Water Mill

5th ANNUAL ST JUDE HOPE IN THE HAMPTONS!

Support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital along with Honorary Chair, Georgina Bloomberg, at the 5th Annual St. Jude Hope in the Hamptons on July 13th at Pinnacle Farm. Guests will enjoy world-class horse jumping, cocktails, live and silent auctions, dinner, an inspiring St. Jude patient story and dancing. Only a limited number of tickets are left! Visit stjude.org/hopeinthehamptons for more details and to purchase tickets.

Saturday, June 15, 2019 / Sagaponack

Much Ado Sunset Cocktail Party

The garden cocktail party will feature a live auction presented by Jamie Niven with extraordinary lots to include works by Robert Dash, Clare Potter, Vladimir, Frances Palmer and, of course, chicken manure for your gardens! For details & tickets: https://www.madoo.org/calendar-event/sunset-cocktail-party/

The 9th Annual Much Ado About Madoo will take place on Saturday, June 15, 2019, with a garden market from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and sunset cocktail party from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Enjoy shopping from exquisite home, garden, and fashion vendors with gourmet bites and beverages in our gardens, visit the summer studio exhibition, and in the evening bid at our live auction!

Sponsors include HC&G, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Wölffer Estate Vineyard and Bridgehampton National Bank.

Get ready for Polo Hamptons 2019! Saturday June 29, 2019 & July 6, 2019

The Polo Match & Cocktail Party will be held at 900 Lumber Lane Bridgehampton, Saturday 6/29 & 7/6. June 29^th Opening Event hosted by Christie Brinkley.

The Match & Cocktail Party will take place between 4pm - 7pm on both dates. As guests enjoy the thrill of the Polo Match, they will have access to an open bar paired with hors d'oeuvres by Elegant Affairs, and preferred seating. There is complimentary parking but we suggest taking Uber. Only 500 tickets will be available for each date, so please purchase your tickets today! Rain or shine.

For any information on Polo Hamptons, please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/polo-hamptons-match-event-summer-2019-tickets-49389950672?aff=debi

Saturday, June 8, 2019 in The Hamptons, New York!
Join us at the 24th Annual All Against Abuse Benefit. Summer Benefit Gala for The Retreat. 6:30-10:30 pm. At The Muses, 111 Saint Andrews Rd, Southampton.

This year's emcee will be Don Lemon, CNN News Anchor & Host of CNN Tonight. Don has publicly shared his story of abuse as a child, and been an advocate for victims of sexual assault. Auctioneer: CK Swett. Honorary Committee: Maria Bacardi | Joy Behar | Lorraine Bracco | Lisa Fontes, PhD | Kiran Gandhi | Kelsey Grammer | Bonnie Grice | Mariska Hargitay | Ann Liguori | James Lipton | Don McPherson | Kaitlin Olsen | Faith Popcorn | Mercedes Ruehl | Gloria Steinem | Leslie Morgan Steiner | Beth Ostrosky Stern. Please call Kim Nichols at 631-329-4398 or email knichols@theretreatinc.org for more info. www.retreatgala.org

Saturday, June 1, 2019 in The Hamptons

Decorators-Designers-Dealers Sale and Auction Benefit Gala

Southampton, New York

5-8:30 pm

The 27th Annual Southampton Fresh Air Home’s Decorators-Designers-Dealers (D-D-D) Sale and Auction Benefit Gala is the opening fundraising party of the summer season, and features our famous live, silent and wine auctions and an extraordinary home furnishings and antiques sale. At Southampton Fresh Air, 36 Barkers Island Road. Southampton. 

For more details, https://www.sfah.org/ddd

The Auctions feature items from top names in fashion, jewelry, travel, fine dining, entertainment, sports, health and beauty. Priceless one-of-a-kind items include exotic vacations at private resorts, exclusive dining experiences with top chefs in beautiful homes, golf outings at some of the fabulous East End golf courses, photo shoots, and so much more!  The Wine Auction will feature a selection of wines that could rival the best of any private collection. 

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The fabulous furniture sale will feature choice and rare antiques, gently used and new home furnishings—designer furniture, lamps, paintings, framed prints, fabrics, decorative accessories and much, much more.  For a quarter century, guests from Manhattan, Connecticut, Palm Beach and the Hamptons have lined up hours in advance to have first choice of these extraordinary treasures, beautifully showcased by our design team, and offered at amazing prices.

Thursday, May 23, 2019 / Manhattan

Taste of Hope for the American Cancer Society

Join us for our 14th annual Taste Of Hope Event at the Metropolitan Pavilion raising money for the Hope Lodge. A place where cancer patients and their families can stay while they are getting treatment in NYC.

There will be top restaurants from across the country sampling food, wine and desserts, a silent auction and more.

Metropolitan Pavilion. 125 W 18th St, NYC.  6 PM – 10 PM

For tickets & details:

https://www.tasteofhopenyc.org/

Wednesday, May 1, 2019 / Manhattan

You are invited to toast Spring and enjoy the flavors of the Caribbean at a cocktail & tasting event hosted by the newly-formed SWCRF Associate Board. Proceeds will benefit the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation's groundbreaking cancer research.

This inaugural Havana Nights Cocktail Party will attract more than 300 young professionals for a night of themed cocktails, open bar, passed Cuban-inspired hors d'oeuvres and plenty of entertainment by dancers, a live band & a DJ.

TIME: 6:30 - 10:30 PM

LOCATION: The DL, 95 Delancey Street, NYC

Contact the SWCRF office at 212-867-4502 with any questions about the event or your purchase.

If you are purchasing a VIP Table or Sponsorship and do not know the names of the guests yet, select the "Same as billing" option for each registrant and then send the names to Rachel Kramer by email at rkramer@waxmancancer.org at your earliest convenience.

For details & tickets; https://www.waxmancancer.org/events/havana-nights/

Join us at the 54th Petroushka Ball to benefit the Russian Children’s Welfare Society on Friday, February 8, 2019
at The Plaza Hotel Grand Ballroom & Terrace Room, NYC!

Special Guest Stars: Nadine Sierra, soprano and Francesco Demuro, tenor appear by kind permission of the Metropolitan Opera! Music by Lester Lanin Orchestra. Russian Folk & Gypsy Music

Reception - 8:00 pm, Dinner & Entertainment - 9:00 pm, Dancing - after 10:00 pm

2019 Babbitt Ball
The NY Athletic Club, NYC
Tickets & details:
https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07efvctexc6421e4ae&oseq=&c=&ch=B