Anke Roehrscheid and Gail Schoentag at The Gail Schoentag Gallery. (Courtesy Photo: Jonathan Ziegler/PatrickMcMullan.com)

Southampton - Summer is still in full swing, even during these 'dog days' with so much to do and so many places to go, the fun just never ends here in the Hamptons.

On Friday, August 12, 2011 a pre-event for the American Cancer Society's 'Festive in Flip Flops' Inaugurial Hamptons Summer Bash was held at the Christopher Fischer Store in East Hampton. Guests included Joni Fisher, Festive in Flip Flop chairs Sherri Abruzzese and Gopa Dobson, Eleanor Kennedy and Anna Safur. Guests sipped on wine from Duck Walk Vineyards and recieved 15 percent off full price merchandise on Christopher Fischer collections and 10 percent of all proceeds were donated to the American Cancer Society. Festive in Flip Flops will be held Saturday August 20, 2011 at the Bridgehampton Tennis and Surf Club.

On August 13, 2011, Gail Schoentag opened her gallery doors in Sag Harbor to unveil the work of eight internationally acclaimed artists. The reception, which also served as a kickoff party for the upcoming American Cancer Society's Festive in Flip Flops benefit, brought out over 300 art lovers. The exhibition entitled "Limits and Desperate" featured paintings, photography and videos curated by Professor Ludwig Seyfarth, and was attended by artists Eric Decastro, Anke Röhrscheid and Josef Schoeffmann. Artwork by Nathalie Grenzhaeuser, Florian Heinke, Clare Langan and Bjørn Melhus/Yves Netzhammer was also shown.

Josef Schoeffmann at The Gail Schoentag Gallery. (Courtesy Photo: Jonathan Ziegler/PatrickMcMullan.com)

Sharon Bush , Jonathan Goldberg, Sherri Abruzzese, Joshua Johnson, Brian Farrell, Dr. Laura Torrado and Elaine Sargent enjoyed the indoor/outdoor gallery space over cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Saxophonist Morris Goldberg and guitarist Tom DePetris performed live jazz at the gallery located at 112 Hampton Street. The "Limits and Desperate" exhibition will be on display at the gallery until September 20, 2011.

Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks will return to South Edison on Friday, August 19 and Saturday, August 20 from 10 p.m. until 1 a.m. Their Americana-pop-swing blend, familiar to fans of NPR's "A Prairie Home Companion" and the award-winning HBO series "Boardwalk Empire," will have South Edison swinging.

On September 3, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Brahmin, the luxury New England handbag company, will be pairing up with fashion expert Sabrina Strelitz, former Accessories Editor of InStyle, to help women find their perfect bag. The new Brahmin Fall collection will be displayed while Sabrina gives women personal bag fittings and Fall trend consultations so they can head into the season with their own amazing style!

Additionally, attendees will have the exclusive opportunity to preview and purchase this year's official Fashion's Night Out Tote Bag created exclusively by Brahmin. Be sure to stop by for Hourly Surprise Gift Drawings, live music, a summer cocktail, and register to win a free Brahmin bag and most importantly, nab the perfect bag.


Comedienne Sandra Bernhard will make her inaugural appearance at the Old Mill Inn in Mattituck on Friday, August 26. The show begins at 8 p.m. Bernhard will be performing selections from her first official comedy album in 10 years, "I Love Being Me, Don't You?" The evening will give fans a rare opportunity to see Bernhard, who recently appeared at Town Hall in New York and the Leicester Square Theatre in London, in a very intimate setting.

Russell Simmons and his girlfriend, actress Melissa George. (Courtesy Photo: Lawlor Media Group)

Built in 1820 and tucked into an unspoiled corner of the East End, the Old Mill Inn continues to delight customers in search of great waterfront dining. In the heart of North Fork wine country, just minutes from the Hamptons, this destination restaurant showcases fresh, local and seasonal ingredients. The Old Mill Inn is open for both lunch and dinner, Wednesday through Monday. Tickets to the Sandra Bernhard show are still available for $30. VIP tickets are also available for $75 each. Both can be purchased by calling 631-298-8080.

Stars flocked to the Social Life Estate in Southampton last Saturday, August 13, to celebrate the August 2011 issue with Russell Simmons and his girlfriend, actress Melissa George. The pair arrived fashionably late in a cream colored Volkswagen Beatle. The evening carried out with guests mingling while sipping on cocktails and hor d'oeuvres from Elegant Affairs. The party also hosted an exclusive jewelry trunk show that showcased the designs of Judith Ripka and the Somaly Mam Foundation. The event was the fifth of the season for Social Life Magazine. Notables who attended included Brett Ratner, Michael Lohan, Debra Derella-Cheren, Geraldine Paz, Charles Regensberg, Dennis Newsham and Josh Gooberman. Guests received VIP gift bags with exclusive items from Porsche Design, Somaly Mam, Michele® Watches, Beatrice and Permaline Cosmetics.

Supermodel Jessica Hart and sister Ashley at Georgica. (Courtesy Photo: Rob Rich)

SIGHTINGS!

 • Justin Bartha from "The Hangover" was spotted having lunch with friends Monday at Navy Beach in Montauk. The guys group sat on the beach.

 • At Nick & Toni's in East Hampton: On Wednesday night Paul McCartney and Nancy Shevell brought Shevell's sister and kids in for dinner and sat in the front room. Friday night Emily Mortimer dined with her husband and another couple on the porch. On Saturday, Liev Shreiber and Naomi Watts dined with friends including Fisher Stevens.

 • Claire Danes stopped into Rowdy Hall in East Hampton Saturday afternoon with a friend.

 • Supermodel Jessica Hart surprising her little sister Ashley with a birthday cake and sparklers at Georgica.