Southampton - On Friday, May 20 the Amaryllis Farm Equine Rescue hosted a fundraiser event at Stephen's Talkhouse in Amagansett. The Amaryllis Farm Equine works on saving horses from the local community around the world. The goal of this not-for-profit organization is to rescue, rehabilitate and maintain distressed horses and take care of their every need.

The volunteers who dedicate their time, money and effort into the farm make this rescue center for horses unique and special. Sandy Holzman who is one of the volunteers stressed the importance of the help they receive, "The farm runs on all volunteer work and runs only on donations. There are eight locations with saved horses who once were showcased in the Hampton Classic as well horses that were left unattended to by people." The horses come from all around the world and are available for adoption. Adopting a horse at the rescue will pay for their foods, supplements and medication. At the event, cover band Mojo Wire rocked out and covered classic hits from Johnny Cash to Bob Dylan.

Every week leading up to the much-anticipated Memorial Day Weekend there has been major nightlife news and rumors flying around the Hamptons. A major change that is not a rumor, is the old Madame Tong's space being turned into a new American styled speak easy with a new and inventive menu. The space will reopen with a brand new décor with heavy influence from the 1920s and a twist of polo chic. The space will now be called Southampton Social Club. Chef Matt Creason has created a menu with local ingredients at the epicenter, with a new cocktail menu including all fresh ingredients that are playful yet defined.



Also in Southampton for its third consecutive year, AXE Lounge will return as the premiere hot spot for Hamptons residents and elite alike. Starting Memorial Day weekend, AXE Lounge will be open Friday through Sunday, from 10:30 p.m. to 4 a.m. with table reservations available. Noted hospitality group Paige Management will once again operate the renowned venue, introducing a new stylish design for summer 2011 and continuing its dedication to bringing in top-notch guests and performances. Coming off the heels of two wildly successful summers, AXE Lounge's facelift serves as a symbol of the venue's longevity and commitment to its loyal partygoers. Featuring a modern redesign, the new décor emphasizes a natural balance between sophistication and Hamptons cool. The interiors will spotlight hand crafted decadent chandeliers, re-varnished wooden walls and fixtures. Rich chocolate leather booths surround strategically positioned modern tables, which stay true to the venue's emphasis on group gatherings to create the ultimate nightlife experience.

Susan Gabriel to perform in Amagansett. (Courtesy Photo: Susan Gabriel)

If you are looking for a live music and feel good vibe than make sure you catch Susan Gabriel and The Blue Moo Baseball Band at the D'Canela on Friday, May 27 on Main Street in Amagansett.

One of New York City's top hospitality company, the EMM Group is bringing their own trendy and attractable crowd to their first nightclub in the Hamptons called SL East. This is a second location for the upscale lounge and will feature great live music and beautiful decor. Make sure you are there Saturday night for DJ ChaChi behind the turntables with a live performance by Dawn and Kalenna of Diddy Dirty Money, singing their hit, "I'm Coming Home" and Sunday night featuring international DJ's Jesse Marco and DJ Sinatra.

Every summer the space that is behind the Hess gas station off County Road 39 in Southampton changes names, owners and crowds - last year played home to RDV East, an outpost of RDV in New York and was wildly successful but as always the space will house new operators and a new name - South Pointe. Lead by partner Jonathan Schwartz this hot spot is focusing on new décor and a DJ line-up to impress any party goer. Inside the lounge are 35 tables for high-end bottle service crowds looking to spend, as well as 12 cabana beds outside on the deck, which are also open for bottle service. Outside on the deck there will be a bar, which will be the perfect location to experiment with their signature cocktail "The South Pointe," or their signature shot "The Pointe." Their Memorial Day Weekend line-up is one sure not to be missed, on Friday New York City DJ David Berrie, on Saturday Funkagenda will be performing and on Sunday, South Pointe welcomes world-renowned DJ Calvin Harris.

Happenings!

 • Last week shock waves ran across Hollywood and the world as news broke out of Arnold Schwarzenegger and his affair and love child with his former maid, Mildred Baena. Arnold's soon to be single wife Maria Shriver went on the "Oprah Winfrey" show discuss her unfaithful husband. In talking about her friendship with Oprah over the years Shriver said, "For more than 30 years you have bestowed upon me the most amazing friendship. You have shown love, support, wisdom, and most of all, truth." "The dig at Arnold was supported from a lot of cheers in the crowd. However Dr.Gregory Jantz author of "Every Woman's Guide To Managing Your Anger" says that it is vital for Shriver to manage her anger well and keep her children close during these hard times.

Kellan Lutz sports the new Black Chronograph from Phillip Stein. (Courtesy Photo: 5WPR)

 • If you think you'll have trouble finding where you are going to eat on your next vacation, or what hotel is best in a certain city, then here are some great new tech-tools to help you and your family out - www.gogobot.com brings you great material about your particular city and is free and very easy to use - www.billshrink.com is a great new way to help you save money and budget your monthly bills, this new hip site have already been featured on CNN and ABC television networks. If you love photographs and your iphone or Android than you have to check out www.color.com. This innovative site allows you to bring your phones together and capture photos, videos and conservations all at the same time. This cool new tech-tool is available for purchase in the app store.

 • Looking good and staying fit is essential to any celebrity today for their major roles and openly public lives. The stress of being one can be very large but thanks to the new Black Chronograph Phillip Stein watch, the stress and sleep can be improved. Celebrities already sporting this trendy watch are Kellan Lutz, Oprah Winfrey, Samuel L. Jackson and Madonna.

 • As the rain continues to fall leading up to one of the biggest weekends of the year, don't forget about Bar d Eau in the Trump SoHo in New York City. Now in its second season, Bar d Eau sports a 6,000 square foot pool deck with great cocktails and gourmet fare, the pool area will also host fun games including Bocce. The space opens nightly from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.



 • For those stuck in traffic on the way to the Hamptons stop by the much buzzed about new outpost of Philippe Chow opening in Jericho, Long Island. The famed chef won Zagat's award for Best Chinese in 2010 and has been a staple of cuisine for the last 25 years. Philippe Chow has restaurants in New York City, Miami, Los Angeles and Mexico City.

 • Transcendental Meditation (TM) conjures up images of the Sixties, the Beatles, and the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. But TM isn't just a fad from a bygone era, it's been building a distinguished following and has been clinically proven to improve a wide range of health and mental health issues.


 • Buttressed by a new wave of peer-reviewed scientific research and attracting acolytes from Russell Brand to Martin Scorcese to David Lynch, psychiatrist Norman E. Rosenthal, M.D., who pioneered the study of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and a longtime researcher at the National Institute of Mental Health, has experienced the benefits of TM firsthand. In his new book "Transcendence: Healing and Transformation Through Transcendental Meditation," he offers an accessible and eye-opening guide to the science behind TM, exploring its effect on the brain and how it can help combat our nation's number one killer: stress.

 • If you are looking to pick up some stylish clothes for the start of the Hamptons season try 25 PARK. Located on Main Street in Bridgehampton 25 PARK has instantly become a true fashion spot amongst top celebrities, fashionistas and Hamptonites. They offer a vast assortment of styles ranging from bohemian and feminine to classic and modern from a variety of well established and upcoming designers including, Antik Batik, Duarte, Elizabeth and James, Gryphon, Hanii Y, Haute Hippie, Lillies, Malene Birger, Megan Park, Rick Owens, Sachin and Babi and Vanessa Bruno.

 • To kick off summer in the Hamptons, Interview Magazine, in conjunction with Stoli, is hosting a three day summer concert at the Surf Lodge in Montauk. The all-star line up includes DJ Chelsea Leyland, Delilah, Jus Ske, Johnny Osbourne and The Reggae Roadblock Band, and many more.

beachouse opens this weekend. (Courtesy Photo: Lawlor Media)

Surrounded by fresh sea air and lush gardens, beachhouse Restaurant (located at 103 Montauk Highway in East Hampton) brings seafood chic to the classic American steakhouse! Whether guests prefer cocktails and al fresco lunch on the outdoor patio or a romantic dinner by candlelit in the intimate ocean room, beachhouse delivers the perfect destination for a memorable dining experience. The chic eatery exudes elegance with its elegant décor of wisteria covered gardens, plush leather banquettes and 50-foot mahogany bar. Complemented with exposed brick pillars and high ceilings, beachhouse is just minutes from the ocean and includes an indoor reflecting pool and private banquet room. At the helm of the culinary staff, Executive Chef Dennis J. Farrell has crafted specialty dishes exclusively to beachhouse, who can also indulge in high class mixology with decadent cocktails such as the Beach Bum Margarita and Dragon Fruit Martini.

Open seven days a week for lunch, brunch and dinner, beachouse is available to cater any soirée - either in-house, at the office or at your desired venue - and is the brainchild of Michael Gluckman, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America who earned an Associate's Degree of Science in Culinary Arts, as well as a Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts Management.