http://www.hamptons.com//column.php A Hamptons.com Column en-us Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:47:44 -0500 editor@hamptons.com (Nicole Brewer) webmaster@hamptons.com (Mike Goodsell) http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/9203/Today-Show-Comes-To-The-East-End-To-Shoot.html While everyone else was picking which movies they wanted to see at the Hamptons International Film Festival on Saturday, October 10, "Today" show co-anchor Meredith Vieira was picking apples, pumpkins, and grapes in the Hamptons. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:48:25 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/9203/Today-Show-Comes-To-The-East-End-To-Shoot.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/9373/Jazz-At-The-Parrish-Business-At-Its-Best-While.html The Hamptons is a social universe unique in so many ways. From the way we socialize, to the way we do business, to the way we support the arts. It all came together once again in the East End on Friday, November 6 as art and commerce synthesized in a networking event that combined art, jazz and business at and in support of the Parrish Art Museum. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:35:04 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/9373/Jazz-At-The-Parrish-Business-At-Its-Best-While.html http://www.hamptons.com/Home-Page/Top-Stories/9327/Halloween-Rag-A-Muffin-Parade-In-Southampton-And.html Children, adults and four-footed friends all strutted their stuff in both Southampton and Sag Harbor in celebration of Halloween and the annual Rag-A-Muffin parade in each community. Treats were on the mind and tricks were pondered by dozens of ghoulish, ghastly and ghostly parade marchers! Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:05:13 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Home-Page/Top-Stories/9327/Halloween-Rag-A-Muffin-Parade-In-Southampton-And.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/9233/Reporters-Notebook-Days-4-5-The-17th-Annual.html It turns out, at least for this reporter, that Sunday at the Hamptons International Film Festival (HIFF) turned out to be as busy as Saturday. Mother Nature has definitely cooperated this year, as the village was packed with pedestrians on another beautiful day. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:02:44 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/9233/Reporters-Notebook-Days-4-5-The-17th-Annual.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/9192/Reporters-Notebook-Day-3-The-17th-Annual.html Thank goodness for my comfy bed at the Huntting Inn, because after just two days at the Hamptons International Film Festival (HIFF) I was already exhausted and collapsed into sleep Friday night following the Breakthrough Artists reception at Georgica Restaurant. However, after a good night's sleep and a great breakfast at the Huntting I was ready to go on the busiest day of the festival, Saturday. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:46:55 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/9192/Reporters-Notebook-Day-3-The-17th-Annual.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/9266/The-Peconic-Baykeeper-Grassroots-Fundraiser-At.html Not all important non-profit fundraising events in the Hamptons create celebrity fodder for the <i>New York Post's</i> "Page Six" gossip column. Yes, occasionally it can be a grassroots event that celebrates good local people in support of an essential local organization that impacts the lives of Hamptonians. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:03:55 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/9266/The-Peconic-Baykeeper-Grassroots-Fundraiser-At.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8415/MacDella-Cooper-Hosts-Champions-Of-Education.html Philanthropists, models, fashionistas and socialites joined MacDella Cooper when she hosted the inaugural Champions of Education Benefit in Southampton on Saturday, July 29. Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:33:35 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8415/MacDella-Cooper-Hosts-Champions-Of-Education.html http://www.hamptons.com/The-Arts/Hamptons-International-Film-Festival/9171/Reporters-Notebook-Days-1-2-The-17th-Annual.html Thursday, October 8 marked the start of the 17th Annual Hamptons International Film Festival (HIFF). In less than two decades this cinematic extravaganza has grown in both size and prestige, drawing to it some of the world's most respected actors, producers and directors, along with the emerging stars of the next generation of filmmakers. Sat, 10 Oct 2009 16:05:17 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/The-Arts/Hamptons-International-Film-Festival/9171/Reporters-Notebook-Days-1-2-The-17th-Annual.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/9153/Liguori-Charity-Golf-Classic-Pairs-Up-Goodwill.html Draw up how you'd like to start your work week and this might be what it looks like, exactly how it would go. A day on the links - not too hot, not too cold - a little competition, good company, fine fare, and best of all, at Monday's 2nd Annual Ann Liguori Foundation Charity Golf Classic, all proceeds went toward the American Cancer Society and Healthy Children, Healthy Futures, a wellness program that teaches East End youth about good nutrition and fitness. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:27:07 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/9153/Liguori-Charity-Golf-Classic-Pairs-Up-Goodwill.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/9078/Sex-And-The-City-Descends-On-Southampton.html Not that the Coopers Beach parking lot is usually full this time of the year, but ocean goers on Saturday, September 25 found half of it coned off as a film crew to set up base camp at the Southampton oceanfront location. As has happened often over the years, "Sex And The City" (SATC) has once again transformed the Hamptons into Hollywood. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:20:54 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/9078/Sex-And-The-City-Descends-On-Southampton.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/9102/Black-White-Benefit-In-Support-Of-The-Peconic.html The beautiful Westhampton Beach Country Club was the site of this year's Peconic Bay Medical Center (PBMC) Black & White Benefit. The event took place on Friday, September 25 and the turnout in support of this essential medical facility was simply spectacular, as was the celebration itself. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:24:00 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/9102/Black-White-Benefit-In-Support-Of-The-Peconic.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/9063/Historical-Figures-Of-Southampton-Revealing.html A group of Hamptons ladies now known as the 'Calendar Girls,' doffed their clothes for the creation of a 'PG Rated' calendar to help raise funds for the restoration of the centuries old Halsey House. The glamorous result of their unabashed support for the Southampton Historical Museum's efforts to preserve and promote the history and culture of Southampton, 'Historical Figures of Southampton,' went on display at The Mark Humphrey Gallery on Friday, Sept. 25, and drew a packed house to the Main Street, Southampton gallery. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:03:56 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/9063/Historical-Figures-Of-Southampton-Revealing.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/9065/Everyone-Benefits-From-The-First-Annual-IGHL.html The Independent Group Home Living (IGHL) held its First Annual Luncheon and Fashion Fling at the Westhampton Country Club on Sunday, Sept. 27, and what a smashing success it was. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 23:43:10 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/9065/Everyone-Benefits-From-The-First-Annual-IGHL.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/9037/Sex-In-The-City-2-Films-At-Serenity-At-Coopers.html On Friday afternoon, Sept. 25, Coopers Beach, the number one beach on the East Coast, will be the film site of scenes from the upcoming movie "Sex in the City 2." Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:31:42 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/9037/Sex-In-The-City-2-Films-At-Serenity-At-Coopers.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/7033/Grey-Gardens-Hardly-The-Ho-Hum-Neighbors.html <b>Editor's Note</b>: Based on the extraordinary recognition given to HBO's brilliant film "Grey Gardens" at this year's Emmy Awards, we thought our readers would like to revisit the Hamptons.com article written and aired on our site the week of the film's premiere. We think there is a no better back story written about our Beales of East Hampton. Enjoy! Thu, 16 Apr 2009 01:00:38 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/7033/Grey-Gardens-Hardly-The-Ho-Hum-Neighbors.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8914/Mandy-Patinkin-Highlights-Labor-Day-Weekend.html Mandy Patinkin performed his show "Dress Casual" with Paul Ford on piano to highlight The Hampton Synagogue Labor Day Weekend Sunset Celebation. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:44:44 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8914/Mandy-Patinkin-Highlights-Labor-Day-Weekend.html http://www.hamptons.com/Hamptons-Style/Main-Articles/7510/Dick-Cavett-Still-Curious-After-All-These-Years.html Maybe the key to Cavett's success was that he did not try to mimic his predecessors, but sought to re-create them for a new generation, and in the process created an entirely new way to think about the way to do late night talk. We spoke with the consummate conversationalist over lunch in Manhattan. Thu, 21 May 2009 12:00:46 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Hamptons-Style/Main-Articles/7510/Dick-Cavett-Still-Curious-After-All-These-Years.html http://www.hamptons.com/Hamptons-Style/Main-Articles/7976/Saving-The-Environment-Never-Tasted-So-Good.html Sheets of rain proved little deterrent to the 500 environmentally conscious food-savvy contributors that slogged their way through a soggy parking field to an oasis of savory finger foods and crisp wine pairings that awaited them beneath the event tent amid the fields at Wolffer Estate Vineyards. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:35:35 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Hamptons-Style/Main-Articles/7976/Saving-The-Environment-Never-Tasted-So-Good.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8893/Splash-Of-Red-Gala-Supported-By-Red-Cross.html The event was dubbed "A Splash of Red on the Bay" and the B. Smith's Restaurant setting was ideal. The Suffolk County Chapter of the American Red Cross threw a heck of a fundraiser on Aug. 29 in Sag Harbor. It is an admittedly tough economy for even the chicest charities and this one could use your help. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 02:16:20 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8893/Splash-Of-Red-Gala-Supported-By-Red-Cross.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8895/Screening-Of-A-Passion-For-Giving-Applauds.html The Ross School played host to a sneak preview of the film "A Passion For Giving." Directed by Robin Baker Leacock, the film explores the passion for giving through a series of interviews, art and musical interpretations with a diverse group of philanthropists who simply believe in giving back. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:54:54 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8895/Screening-Of-A-Passion-For-Giving-Applauds.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Around-Town/8786/Catching-Fashion-Photographer-Bill-Cunningham.html Legendary fashion photographer Bill Cunningham's usual stomping ground is the corner of Fifth Avenue and 57th Street in NYC. Thanks to the the Guild Hall "Art As Fashion" show, he came to East Hampton earlier this month, giving me a chance to capture him doing what he does best. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:52:39 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Around-Town/8786/Catching-Fashion-Photographer-Bill-Cunningham.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8494/Super-Saturday-Supporters-Keep-Cool-Looking-For.html The sun was hot and the air was thick with promise as shoppers hit the field at the start of Super Saturday 12 held at Nova's Ark Project in Water Mill. The annual event, underwritten by designer Donna Karan, funnels all of the afternoon's proceeds to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. Tue, 04 Aug 2009 10:27:22 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8494/Super-Saturday-Supporters-Keep-Cool-Looking-For.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8742/Sixth-Annual-On-Our-Toes-In-The-Hamptons-Leaps.html The Honorable Bernard Jackson and his wife Joyce Mullins Jackson hosted some 300 guests at their lovely Water Mill hilltop estate for the Sixth Annual "On Our Toes in The Hamptons" featuring and for the benefit of Ronald K. Brown's world acclaimed Evidence, A Dance Company on Saturday, Aug. 22. Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:52:28 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8742/Sixth-Annual-On-Our-Toes-In-The-Hamptons-Leaps.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8715/Renee-Zellweger-Plays-George-Hamiltons-Mother.html The stars came out along with the mosquitoes as dusk fell across the lawn at Goose Creek, a private estate in Water Mill commandeered by a publicist to hold an invitation only screening of the soon to be released film "My One and Only." The movie, starring <b>Renee Zellweger</b>, is based on the real life story of actor George Hamilton. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:45:37 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8715/Renee-Zellweger-Plays-George-Hamiltons-Mother.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8596/Wildlife-Rescue-Center-Honors-Longtime-Supporter.html Get Wild," the Wildlife Rescue Center of The Hamptons' annual mid-summer bash paid tribute to one of its longtime supporters, producer Martin Richards at a lovely cocktail party on the sprawling lawns of <b>Avis</b> and Bruce Richards magnificent Little Plains estate on Saturday, Aug. 1. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:11:41 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8596/Wildlife-Rescue-Center-Honors-Longtime-Supporter.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8731/Governor-Attends-Best-Buddies-Gala-In-Support-Of.html The Best Buddies Hamptons Gala, celebrated Friday, continues the legacy of public service long championed by the Kennedy family dedicated to volunteer mentoring for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Sun, 23 Aug 2009 13:09:36 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8731/Governor-Attends-Best-Buddies-Gala-In-Support-Of.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8571/Wild-Wild-West-Carnival-Offers-A-Rootin-Tootin.html Cover Girl Christie Brinkley and the National Women's Division of Albert Einstein College of Medicine rounded up over 1,200 guests on Sunday, Aug. 9 at the Ross School in Bridgehampton for the 20th Annual Wild, Wild, West Carnival and raised over $350,000 to benefit a new clinical research program at Einstein's Children's Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center in the Bronx, NY. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:59:41 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8571/Wild-Wild-West-Carnival-Offers-A-Rootin-Tootin.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8554/Bug-Bash-Spotlights-Concern-For-Cleaner-Heath.html Former Lieutenant Governor Betsy McCaughey has sounded the alarm over concern for sanitary conditions in the nation's health care facilities at the annual Bug Bash benefit held at philanthropist Henry Buhl's magnificent "Girasole" estate. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:07:46 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8554/Bug-Bash-Spotlights-Concern-For-Cleaner-Heath.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8533/Ladles-Of-Love-Serves-Up-A-Charitable-Feast-Of.html In an effort to fill the empty shelves at local food pantries, John Kowalenko and Cheryl Stair of Art of Eating, along with others, made a commendable effort by launching the first "Ladles of Love" outdoor benefit concert at Principi Farm in Amagansett. The farm was set up with a large tent housing food and wine tastings from more than 40 local restaurants, caterers and vineyards. An absolute feast was to be had - if you couldn't find something you enjoyed - then you simply were not not looking hard enough. Fri, 07 Aug 2009 01:13:39 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8533/Ladles-Of-Love-Serves-Up-A-Charitable-Feast-Of.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8388/Childrens-Museum-Of-The-East-End-Throws-Its.html The Children's Museum of the East End (CMEE) in Bridgehampton, held its first annual Summer Family Fair "Under the Sea," a day of family fun to benefit the three-year-old non-profit museum. Sat, 25 Jul 2009 22:53:50 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8388/Childrens-Museum-Of-The-East-End-Throws-Its.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8499/Southampton-Hospital-Summer-Party-A-Centennial.html Wickapogue Road resembled Hollywood Boulevard on Oscar Night as gleaming Bentleys, Rolls-Royces and vintage automobiles deposited group after group of glamorously attired guests for the 51st Annual Southampton Hospital Summer Party. Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:52:06 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8499/Southampton-Hospital-Summer-Party-A-Centennial.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Around-Town/8496/Mercedes-Benz-Polo-Challenge-At-Blue-Star-Jets.html A long line of cars kicked up the dust again this week as they made their way down a dirt driveway just off Hayground Road headed for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz Polo Challenge At Blue Star Jets Field in Bridgehampton. Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:47:27 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Around-Town/8496/Mercedes-Benz-Polo-Challenge-At-Blue-Star-Jets.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8469/HIFF-Summer-Docs-Series-Showcases-It-Might-Get.html The Hamptons International Film Festival (HIFF) continued its first ever "Summer Docs" series with the second film "It Might Get Loud" on Friday, July 31, at Guild Hall. The first film in the series was "The Cove," and the final summer film will be "William Kunstler: Disturbing The Universe." Sat, 01 Aug 2009 21:20:31 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8469/HIFF-Summer-Docs-Series-Showcases-It-Might-Get.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8458/Jimmy-Buffett-Contributes-To-A-Celebration-Of-Old.html In what should have been an otherwise uneventful Wednesday 'hump day' evening, the activities at the Stephen Talkhouse certainly changed all that with tears and cheers as a local old friend was fondly remembered, and Jimmy Buffett introduced some of his new Island friends later in the evening. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:36:05 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8458/Jimmy-Buffett-Contributes-To-A-Celebration-Of-Old.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8408/Rock-The-Farm-Hits-A-High-Note-For-Wounded.html This past weekend the Rock the Farm benefit for the Wounded Warrior Project was one such event that split the difference between supporting a great cause and having an unbelievable time. Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:34:42 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8408/Rock-The-Farm-Hits-A-High-Note-For-Wounded.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8433/Southampton-Hospitals-Presidents-Committee.html Under beautiful skies, Charles and Diane Holmes welcomed the members of the President's Committee of the upcoming Southampton Hospital 51st Annual Summer Party to their magnificent Sebonac estate "Cryptomeria" for cocktails on their terrace overlooking their lush gardens and views of the National Links. Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:59:29 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8433/Southampton-Hospitals-Presidents-Committee.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8317/The-Sport-of-Kings-Returns-To-Bridgehampton-Polo.html Polo - the sport of kings, shahs, tribal chieftains and Long Island gentility came back on Saturday, July 18 for yet another season with the Mercedes Benz Challenge at David Walentas' sprawling Two Trees Farm in Bridgehampton. Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:11:58 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8317/The-Sport-of-Kings-Returns-To-Bridgehampton-Polo.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8323/Bay-Street-Theatres-Summer-Bash-A-Groovy-Good.html Bay Street Theatre's 2009 Summer Gala Benefit Bash lit up the Long Wharf in Sag Harbor this past Saturday evening, treating guests to a celebration of the 1960s from start to finish, providing a groovy good time. Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:41:15 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8323/Bay-Street-Theatres-Summer-Bash-A-Groovy-Good.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8222/Parrish-Art-Museum-Midsummer-Party-Honors-Trustee.html The highlight of the Hamptons summer social season has always been the Parrish Art Museum's Midsummer Party. This year the special honoree was the much respected and beloved Dorothy Lichtenstein, making the evening a not-to-be-missed event. Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:23:09 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8222/Parrish-Art-Museum-Midsummer-Party-Honors-Trustee.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8223/Surfs-Up-At-The-Sag-Harbor-Whaling-Museum-Luau.html Whaling Museum supporters celebrated their Fifth Annual Luau Friday evening as The Surf Dogs were on hand to play classic favorites like "Pipeline" by the Chantays while guests feasted on savory selections from the Seafood Shop and the customary luau staple, a roast pig. Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:56:14 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8223/Surfs-Up-At-The-Sag-Harbor-Whaling-Museum-Luau.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8212/Governor-Paterson-Attends-The-Hamptons-Tea-Dance.html Dedicated to winning equality and justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-gender New Yorkers, the Empire State Pride Agenda celebrated their 17th Annual Hamptons Tea Dance with an overflow crowd that included the governor of the Empire State himself, David Paterson ,and United States Senator Kristen Gillibrand. Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:06:19 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8212/Governor-Paterson-Attends-The-Hamptons-Tea-Dance.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8131/Halsey-House-Gala-Offers-Colonial-Twist-To-Annual.html Truly one of the finest ways to celebrate our nation's birthday is the annual Halsey House Gala on the grounds of the 1680 Thomas Halsey Homestead on South Main Street this past Saturday, July 4. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:01:04 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8131/Halsey-House-Gala-Offers-Colonial-Twist-To-Annual.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8054/Roots-Music-Festival-Offers-Up-Country-Jazz-and.html Based on the tremendous audience reception of last year's first Roots Music Festival, organizer singer/songwriter/musician Caroline Doctorow decided to give it another go on Saturday, June 27. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:44:47 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8054/Roots-Music-Festival-Offers-Up-Country-Jazz-and.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8102/Fresh-Air-Home-Kicks-Off-Summer-With-Annual.html Summer finally began this weekend with the first clear days in memory and a fabulous picnic and specially created fireworks display by the masters of pyrotechnics The Grucci Family to benefit the Southampton Fresh Air Home. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:20:04 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8102/Fresh-Air-Home-Kicks-Off-Summer-With-Annual.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8038/Kelsey-Grammer-Takes-A-Turn-As-Host-Of-Retreat.html The Retreat enlisted East End artists in another successful merging of art and altruism. Dozens of artists donated their talents and hundreds of attendees donated their means in support of the 14th Annual Artists Against Abuse fundraiser hosted by the incomparable Kelsey Grammer and his wife Camile. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:40:50 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8038/Kelsey-Grammer-Takes-A-Turn-As-Host-Of-Retreat.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/7977/East-End-Turns-Out-For-13th-Annual-Heart-Of-The.html Despite the rain, it was another incredible Saturday night in the Hamptons when more than 400 people traveled to Bridgehampton to attend the American Heart Association's 13th Annual Heart of the Hamptons Ball. Special guest at this years' event included The Honorable Rudolph W. and Judith S. Giuliani and Alex McCord and Simon Van Kempen from "The Real Housewives of New York City." Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:47:16 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/7977/East-End-Turns-Out-For-13th-Annual-Heart-Of-The.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8014/Centennial-Celebration-Commemorates-Hospitals.html Despite the torrential rains on Friday, June 26, nothing could stop over 50 past chairs, committee members and supporters of the Southampton Hospital's Annual Summer Party, one of the Hospital's most important yearly fundraising events. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:07:07 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/8014/Centennial-Celebration-Commemorates-Hospitals.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/7853/Over-Cocktails-Patrons-And-Benefactors-Discuss.html Longtime Parrish Art Museum benefactor and Past Chairman of Landscape Pleasures, Mica Ertegun once again opened her magnificent Halsey Neck estate, Boatman House, for an early evening cocktail reception for the Parrish Art Museum's benefactors and patrons. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:42:34 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/7853/Over-Cocktails-Patrons-And-Benefactors-Discuss.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/7962/Sixth-Annual-Ross-Club-Starlight-Gala-Shines.html The rainy weekend weather did not diminish the excitement and enthusiastic turnout for one of the, literally, "stellar" events of the Hamptons summer charity season, as hundreds gathered in support of the Ross School. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:12:33 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/7962/Sixth-Annual-Ross-Club-Starlight-Gala-Shines.html http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/7920/Love-Heals-10th-Annual-Benefit-Rallies-Fight.html Love Heals, the Alison Gertz Foundation for AIDS Education, held its 10th annual Love Heals benefit at the Polish Hall in Southampton on Saturday, June 20. Sun, 21 Jun 2009 20:17:19 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Out-And-About/Within-The-Hedges/7920/Love-Heals-10th-Annual-Benefit-Rallies-Fight.html