Emmanuelle Chriqui hugs it out in the Hamptons. (Courtesy Photo: Steven Henry/Wireimage)

Southampton - The summer season certainly attracts artists of all kinds to the Hamptons, from actors and actresses to fine artists and performance artists, and of course those versed in the art of hosting, throwing and attending events.

This past weekend brought artists in all manner, shape and form to the East End, even with the insufferable hot weather, you can't keep a good party guest down!

Here are some events that caught our eye:

Hamptons - Envy - Envy - Hamptons - sounds like a fit as on Saturday, July 16, the Keszler Gallery, Southampton hosted a reception for Russell Young unveiling his new show "American Envy II." Three hundred guests were in attendance to see the latest exhibition from this renowned British silkscreen artist. The show features Diamond Dust silkscreen images of important personalities and moments from the darker side of American history including Jackie Kennedy, Sharon Tate, Elvis Presley, Cassius Clay and events such as the Altamont and San Francisco riots.

Just in case you didn't hear the trampling of horse hooves over the weekend, Polo is back, and the Urban Zen Foundation is proud to be involved with this season's Bridgehampton Polo Challenge at the Bridgehampton Polo Club, as 100 percent of any profits from the sales of products purchased at Polo will go to Hope, Help & Rebuild Haiti. Additionally, to highlight their commitment to holistic health, the Urban Zen Integrative Therapy Program will have trained integrative therapists (UZITs) present to share their knowledge on various eastern healing modalities, including meditation, yoga, essential oil therapy, and Reiki, which are all taught within the course of the 12-month UZIT Program. The Bridgehampton Polo Club will host a match every Saturday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., and on August 27 there will be a Urban Zen fundraiser for Southampton Hospital. So get your serenity on and enjoy watching these beautiful creatures - both the horses and attendees that is!

Beth Stern with author Katie Lee at Juicy Couture for her book signing. (Joe Schildhorn/BFAnyc.com)

Surf's Up! as author and culinary expert Katie Lee was in the Hamptons this weekend to host a cocktail party and book signing at Juicy Couture benefiting the Surfrider Foundation. The newly minted fiction writer and avid surfer signed her debut novel "Groundswell," offering up her surfing tips and chatting about her favorite looks from Juicy Couture's summer collection.

Hamptonites love to hug it out and Emmanuelle Chriqui was as sweet as her "Entourage" alter ego Sloan at the Hamptons Magazine party at South Pointe Nightclub presented by Baume & Mercier. The party was packed but Chriqui didn't seem to mind people repeatedly bumping into her as she politely replied "that's ok." The "Entourage" beauty was posing playfully with friends making kissy faces for photogs even telling them to "make model faces" for the camera.

Juicy Couture donated proceeds from the event to the Surfrider Foundation, a non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of our world's oceans, waves and beaches. Founded in 1984 by a handful of visionary surfers in Malibu, California, the Surfrider Foundation now maintains over 50,000 members and 90 chapters worldwide (www.surfrider.org). The Juicy Couture East Hampton location not only offers the perfect beachy, day and night looks from the collection, it also debuts lifestyle options including art and literature as well as custom designed surfboards.

Artwork by Mika Rottenberg. (Courtesy Photo: ARTBOOK + R/TURPAN)

Fine art made the scene too with ARTBOOK + R/TURPAN (63 Main Street, Second Floor) in East Hampton (Gregory R. Miller, Nicole Klagsbrun and D.A.P.) who held a special reception and book signing to celebrate the launch of the first monograph on Mika Rottenberg, Video Works 2003-2010 (published by Gregory R. Miller & Co. and De Appel Arts Centre, Amsterdam). The ersatz factories and farms that appear in the video-installations of Rottenberg (born 1976) are tended by female laborers with unusual features. Uncommonly fat, tall, muscular or long-haired women work on strange, alchemical assembly lines to turn red fingernails into maraschino cherries, or to squeeze together blush, lettuce and rubber into a curious and magical product. Published on the occasion of Rottenberg's retrospective exhibition at de Appel Arts Centre, Amsterdam, this first publication on the acclaimed young artist presents a comprehensive overview of her work to date. It includes extensive sections on all of Rottenberg's major video installations, culminating with her latest, "Squeeze" (2010). Video stills, diagrams, drawings and previously unpublished source material are interwoven with essays investigating the work from political, philosophical and historical perspectives. Some upcoming events include Ross Bleckner and Frederic Tuten, as well as PERFORMA'S RoseLee Goldberg.

Performance art hits the Hamptons as over 200 people gathered at RVS Fine Art on Jobs Lane to witness the "Nutcracker Gone Wrong!" - a live performance art piece by Kevin Berlin for the July 23 Opening Reception of his solo show of new paintings "Cash & Carry." Featuring two classical ballerinas (Sarah Renna and Olivia Gonzales), a giant mouse (artist Berlin) and a large piece of cheese (courtesey of Waldbaums) everyone smiled.


Not everyone could be everywhere and spot on, so our spotters spotted celebs and such enjoying the Hamptons:

Lauren Bush at Navy Beach and Moet & Chandon private barefoot luncheon. (Billy Farrell)

 • Ian Duke showcased his latest dishes from Southampton Social Club at Bridgehampton Polo Club's opening day on Saturday. Russell Simmons, designer Betsey Johnson and daughter Lulu along with "The Real Housewives of New York City" star Cindy Barshop stayed cool under the VIP tents and nibbled on bites.

 • Arriving in East Hampton by helicopter, "Entourage" star Jeremy Piven celebrated his birthday with close friend and designer Domenico Vacca at a private estate. The duo partied, taking pictures and blowing out candles on a cake with a still of character Ari Gold on the top.

 • Kimora Lee Simmons had her own "Entourage" over the weekend as the diva was seen sunbathing by the pool with girlfriends at the Panoramic View before making her way to dinner at East End hotspot Beachhouse.

 • Navy Beach in Montauk and Moet & Chandon hosted a private barefoot luncheon in honor of Lauren Bush and FEED Projects on Sunday afternoon. Among the 40 guests were Bush and David Lauren, Cynthia Rowley and Bill Powers, famed hairstylist Ric Pipino, Ben Pundole and Chelsea Leyland, socialite and publicist Annelise Peterson, entrepreneur and television personality Fabian Basabe and entrepreneur Jonathan Morr. Several guests arrived via Ferretti Riva yacht, which moored in the waters in front of the restaurant. Guests enjoyed edamame, tuna sashimi salad, calamari salad, miso salmon and lobster rolls paired with Moet Ice Imperial champagne at two long picnic tables on the beach. Fresh watermelon topped off the luncheon and guests perused the FEED pop-up shop featuring FFED bracelets and a limited edition FEED 10 "Moët Navy Beach Picnic" bag.

Cynthia Rowley at Navy Beach in Montauk. (Billy Farrell)

 • On Thursday Bethany Frankel from "Bethany Everafter" had lunch at Bostwick's Chowder House in East Hampton, with her husband , child, nanny and dog. Bobby Flay enjoyed dinner with his dad the same night.

 • Martha Stewart went to the Clam Bar in Amagansett for lunch on Sunday with several friends to celebrate her birthday (a little early - as the actual date is August 3). She complained that her dog was not allowed to join in the celebrations at her table. Despite the lack of canine companionship she and her friends still stayed to savor the classic lobster roll, and finished the meal with cake.

 • On Friday Alec Baldwin and his new girlfriend stopped into Nick & Toni's in East Hampton post Q and A at Guild Hall screening, they snacked with friends.

 • Betsy Johnson stopped in to Rowdy Hall in East Hampton on Saturday afternoon for a late afternoon cocktail.

And Other Items Too!

 • East Hampton's Georgica played host to Sant Arturo Wine's sixth exclusive dinner that included a bevy of a-listers and industry insiders. Guests included actor Jeremy Piven, artist Kevin Berlin, owner of Intermix Khajak Keledijian, Seth Greenberg, Mark Baker, Ivan Wilzig, President of Polo Ralph Lauren Retail Stores Susie Coulter, Dhani Jones, Tony Pooch Dunn, Alan Roth and "Real Housewives of New York City" star Sonja Morgan.

Dina Lohan sports Porsche sunglasses. (Courtesy Photo: Lawlor Media Group)

 • The popular Spanish duo Los Cintron will return to South Edison on Friday, July 29 and Saturday, July 30. Los Cintron, comprised of brothers Rafael and Cristobal Cintron, presents a mix of flamenco, latin and world music, often playing music of the renowned Gipsy Kings.

 • On Sunday, July 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Navy Beach will host "Sunset Sets" featuring live music. The performer will be Joe Delia and Thieves, a blazing blues-based surf rock and roll band playing originals and seldom heard classics.

 • The Porsche Design Group threw a fabulous soirée at a private Southampton Estate last weekend to promote the opening of its new Manhattan boutique. At the event, Porsche Design promoted luxury products such as sunglasses, watches, and fashion and household items. Those spotted sporting Porsche Design accessories included the likes of Dina Lohan and Sonja Tremont-Morgan. Porsche gifted Dina with a pair of shatterproof P'8000 sunglasses, though she wanted more. Luckily enough, Dina promised to bring daughter, Lindsay Lohan to the New York City location and they quickly met her request. Hamptons' socialites spent the night mingling at the private estate posing and sporting the luxury line of Porsche products that will be available in the New York City store on Madison Avenue. As one of the leading luxury brands in the world, Porsche Design crafts high-end products that fall in-line with exceptional style and design philosophies. All products are crafted with impressive technical innovations combining functional, timeless and purist designs and are sold exclusively through Porsche Design stores, luxury retail and department stores. The new location on Madison Avenue allows Porsche Design to showcase its passion to the world.

Keep that artistic vibe happening!