Southampton - What a time was had by all last week and weekend - people at places playing and performing and all pleasantly enjoying the beautiful weather and events.

On July 7, 2011, Legislator Jay Schneiderman (I-Montauk) was master of ceremonies at the Lucia's Angels Fashion Show & Cocktail Party to benefit "Lucia's Room" at Southampton Hospital. The event was held at Strong's Marine in Southampton. There were over 12 models in the show that wore clothing that was provided by Open Minded Buying Club, Dee Jays, Norahs, and Therapy Clothing with 10 percent of the sales going to the "Lucia's room" project at Southampton Hospital.

A Comfort and Caring Room (Lucia's room) is being constructed at Southampton Hospital. The room will be decorated and equipped with all that is needed to create a peaceful and serene atmosphere for patients and their visitors. The completed room will primarily be used by breast cancer patients that are going through difficult surgeries, palliative care patients and/or end-of-life services. The hospital's fee for this room will be no more than the least expensive double patient room.



The popular Live Music In The Garden program at Hampton Coffee Company in Water Mill continues this Friday rain or shine with a twist! In addition to scheduled featured performers there will be an Open Mic portion. To perform in the Open Mic, just sign-up in person at 4:30 p.m. The event runs from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Hampton Coffee Company, is next to The Green Thumb Farm Stand in Water Mill. This event is free and family-friendly!

Bachelorette Ashley Hebert wears Ramy Brook lime green 'Harriet' top. (Courtesy Photo: ODA PR)

Congrats and raise your milk glasses! Kathleen King, owner and founder of Southampton's favorite bakery, Tate's Bake Shop, won the GOLD at the 2011 sofi Awards - the Oscars of the Specialty Food industry - for her all-natural Whole Wheat Dark Chocolate Chip Cookie.

Bachelorette Ashley Hebert wore Ramy Brook on Wednesday night's episode of "The Bachelorette." Ashley looked fabulous in the Ramy Brook lime green 'Harriet' top on her date with Ben F. in Taiwan.

On Thursday Riley Etheridge Jr. performed at the Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett. Etheridge Jr. who lives in New York City but is a native of the South played music from his latest album, "Powder Keg," which was just released. His latest album blends together rock, country, blues, soul, and folk into a rich Americana sound.

Artist Daria Deshuk and publisher Jamie Forbes held their first Live Streaming of Fine Arts Magazine' Online Juried Art Exhibit. The exhibit was held at the Daria Deshuk Studio in Bridgehampton on Friday.

Daria Deshuk, Sam Deshuk Rivers and Emily Picard in front of "Things That Fly" exhibit. (Nicole Barylski)

The exhibition was attended by many, including several of the artists whose art was on display. Fine Art Magazine will display all images of artists who submitted work. The opening exhibition was streamed live through facebook and Fine Art Magazine's website, and will be posted on their youtube channel, with segments focusing on artwork submitted, which included sculptures and photography.

On Saturday, The Parrish Art Museum held their annual Midsummer Party. The event included a cocktail hour and dinner party. For those who enjoy staying out late the Parrish Art Museum had the Midsummer After Ten Party where guests enjoyed dancing, drinks and dessert. This year The Parrish Art Museum teamed up with South Pointe nightclub, where guests from the Midsummer After Ten Party received complimentary admission to South Pointe, for the official after party.

Grammy Award-winning British trio Dirty Vegas performed at "Montauk Acoustic Sunsets" Series in The Backyard Restaurant at Solé East on Saturday. The performance is the second installment in the "Montauk Acoustic Sunsets" series, an extension of the Music To Know (MTK) music festival.

Riley Etheridge, Jr. at the Talkhouse in Amagansett. (Nicole Barylski)

Dirty Vegas gained mainstream popularity after winning a 2003 Grammy Award for "best dance recording" for their international hit single "Days Go By," which was also featured in a 2003 Mitsubishi commercial.South Edison continued its celebration of summer with live music in July. On Friday, July 8 and Saturday, July 9, South Edison welcomed Spanish natives and brothers, Rafael and Cristobal Cintron, of Los Cintron. The Cintron brothers, who play a mix of flamenco, latin and world music, have performed at venues around the globe including New York's Lincoln Center with the Metropolitan Opera. Other artists with whom they have shared the stage include Gazpacho Andalú, Duende Camaron, and Bárbara Martínez
Betsey Johnson hosted an intimate private dinner for FLATT Magazine at the Paige Estate presented by Moet. Later, Betsey and her crew headed over to the Ricochet Concert and Art Series at AXE Lounge. Guests including Lulu Johnson were treated to a special performance by Daniel Merriweather. The evening kicked off the three week event series presented by Bombay Sapphire for Ricochet, a new music and art venue opening in Miami later this year.

British pop singer-songwriter Daniela Brooker (17) has enjoyed an exciting week of promotion in NYC for her forthcoming single, "Summer Love" (being released on August 8). Daniela has been asked to perform for the NY Chapter of The GRAMMY Foundation, where she will perform for the executive team in a special showcase for breaking artists. She will also debut her new single on July 14 on CNN EN ESPANOL's NotiMujer Show, presented by the channel's famed host Mercedes Soler. Soler will also chat with Brooker about her new single and being a strong young woman in the industry.



SPOTTED

 • Late in the afternoon on Sunday, July 10 Kelly Ripa and her family were spotted at The Clam Bar in Amagansett. The fried clams were a big hit at the table, who appeared to have come straight from the beach.

 • Sunday night Alec Baldwin and his girlfriend Hilaria Thomas dined at Nick & Toni's in East Hampton with a few friends. Baldwin noshed on fish and the table had zucchini chips to share.

 • "The Office" funny man and star of the upcoming movie "The Smurfs" B. J. Novak was spotted dancing with a female companion at celebrity hotspot Southampton Social Club.

Ladies pose for a photo at the Parrish Art Museum's Midsummer After Ten Party. (Nicole Barylski)

 • "Good Day New York" anchor Rosanna Scotto dined with two friends at Southampton's 75 Main restaurant.

 • New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning was spotted at Hamptons staple T-Bar at Savanna's enjoying a bite with wife Abby McGrew, his mother and sister-in-law.

 • Russell Simmons dined at East Hampton's Georgica and couldn't seem to take his eyes off of actress Sincerely Ward who was there with friends.

 • Jodi Foster and son Christopher were spotted Tuesday night, July 12 at Turtle Crossing American Bistro in East Hampton, sharing corn on the cob dusted with cotija cheese, grilled artichokes and grilled hearts of romaine. The young Foster continued the vegetarian meal with a Turtle Crossing Quesadilla (made with seared mango, caramelized onion, jack cheese and avocado) followed by profiteroles while Mom sipped a lager.