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Brenda Siemer Scheider Debuts New Documentary Film - 'In My Hands'

June 8, 2009

Brenda Siemer Scheider debuted "In My Hands," a new documentary by Sister Productions, which was screened for the first time at the NBC Universal Screening Room in New York City on May 27. The film is a moving, heartwarming account of learning to live with Marfan syndrome, a potentially life-threatening disorder of connective tissue. 3 comments Gallery

Mizrahi Showcases 'Begetting: An Exhibit Of Work' At Ashawagh Hall

June 7, 2009

This past Saturday, artist, writer, and musician Haim Mizrahi held the opening reception for exhibit, "Begetting." The exhibit featured examples of all the mediums Mizrahi engages in - from a book of his poetry and one of his recent C.D.'s - Mizrahi is an accomplished drummer, treating guests on opening night to an improvised drum performance. Gallery

Have A Heart Offers A Little Something For Everyone

June 4, 2009

The creative forces behind the two pronged benefit for Have A Heart this Saturday, May 30, came up with an ingenious plan to allow everyone to participate at whatever level they could by offering two opportunities for the community to support their upcoming programs for children. 3 comments Gallery

Jennifer Holliday Storms The Beach For Miracle House

June 4, 2009

What better way to slide into summer than on a gorgeous deck overlooking the Atlantic? That is exactly how the evening began for those who were lucky enough to score a ticket on Saturday, May 23 to the Annual Miracle House Memorial Day Summer Kick-off, at the ultra-exclusive Bridgehampton Tennis & Surf Club, with musical guest Jennifer Holliday. 1 comment Gallery

Baldwin Kicks Off Summer Docs Series With 'The Cove'

June 4, 2009

Every seat was filled on Friday, May 22, as Hamptonians packed the newly renovated Guild Hall for the premiere of director Louie Psihoyos' Sundance Film Festival Award winning documentary, "The Cove." 1 comment

Songs For The New Depression: Musicians/Singers Siegal And Axelrod Chase Away Recession Blues

May 29, 2009

OSO at Southampton Inn continued its successful "Dinner and..." series with a special presentation that helped recession weary diners laugh at bailouts, chuckle at the absurdity of Madoff and forget for a moment their shrinking IRA accounts while savoring an elegant three-course dinner.

Friends And Family Turn Out For Third Annual Mary D. Belesis Memorial Event For The Lustgarten Foundation

May 26, 2009

For the third year in a row, the Southampton community turned out to remember a much loved and respected neighbor, the late Mary D. Belesis, and to raise money for an organization searching for the cause of the pancreatic cancer that took Mary's life after a very brief illness. 4 comments Gallery

Community Outreach Supports 'Time For Teens'

May 15, 2009

The community rallied to support the Time For Teens spring fundraiser held annually in Southampton as part of the organization's community outreach program to aid teens with the grieving process when they have lost a loved one thanks to the leadership of Laraine Gordon. 1 comment Gallery

Villagers Step Out For Parrish Spring Fling

May 10, 2009

Over 400 art-minded supporters turned out for the Parrish Art Museum's annual Spring Fling, dubbed Spring Swing this year, as partygoers danced the night away to Big Band inspired tunes and nibbled the tasty treats of Sant Ambroeus. 3 comments Gallery

'Nowhere To Hide' Makes First Run For The Roses

May 9, 2009

Topping Kentucky Derby celebrations in the Hamptons was the last minute inclusion of 'Nowhere To Hide,' Kentucky bred and owned by Barnes and Noble Chairman Leonard Riggio, hailing from My Meadowview Farm of Water Mill.
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Erika Duncan And Herstory: Archived And Accessible

May 4, 2009

On April 20, the Charles B. Wang Center at Stony Brook University hosted a reception celebrating the installation into the University Libraries Special Collections of the archives of Sag Harbor's Erika Duncan - specifically the over 2,000 women that she helped inspire to find the words of their lives because of Duncan's "Herstory Writers Workshops."

Spring Benefit For Amaryllis Farm Corrals Local Support

May 4, 2009

The Wolffer Estate vineyard was the site of an early spring fund raiser for the Hamptons based Amaryllis Farm Equine Rescue organization. Dedicated to public education and putting an end to equine slaughter, Amaryllils was founded in June 2005 in memory of the founder's horse, Rascal. To date the farm has saved 85 horses, ponies and mules. Gallery

First Green Luxury Dwelling Unveiled On Earth Day

April 26, 2009

Builder Jerry Rosengarten, architect Anthony Musso and eco-broker Catherine Bedard of The Corcoran Group picked the perfect day to debut Southampton Village's first luxury green home on April 22 when Earth Day is celebrated around the world. Gallery

Osteens Get First Rate Welcome At National Arts Club; To Bless New Yankee Stadium

April 25, 2009

The landmark Samuel Tilden mansion overlooking Gramercy Park, now home to the prestigious National Arts Club, was the setting for an elegant "Welcome to New York" dinner for Pastors Joel and Victoria Osteen hosted by Sharon Bush, Diane Bernhard, O. Aldon James, Margo Langenberg and Jean Shafiroff of Southampton. Gallery

The Naked Stage Offers Sneak Preview Of Marathon Readings

April 20, 2009

As part of their on-going "Dinner And..." series, guests at OSO Restaurant at the Southampton Inn enjoyed a fabulous dinner prepared by Executive Chef Bryan Naylor and a sneak peek at what Guild Hall's The Naked Stage has to offer during their Naked Stage Marathon starting next weekend. Gallery

Grey Gardens Screening Brings Beales' Descent To Life

April 14, 2009

Martha Stewart, Lorraine Bracco, Dick Cavett, Jane Wenner, Washington D.C. power couple journalist Sally Quinn and former Washington Post editor Ben Bradlee, producers Lucy Barzun Donnelly, Rachael Horowitz and first-time director Michael Sucsy were among the audience at the Goose Creek premiere of HBO Films "Grey Gardens." 1 comment

SRO Crowd For Dennis Murphy Exhibition At Delaney Cooke Gallery

April 7, 2009

Speaking with Murphy (who lives in Bridgehampton), he stated that "In the mid-1980s, after borrowing a friend's camera, I began to use black and white infrared film to chronicle the people and times of New York City. Up until that time I hadn't considered myself an artist in the visual sense, having instead been involved in the East Village music scene Gallery

Cocktail Party In Appreciation Of This Year's Parrish Art Museum's 'Spring Fling' Organizers

April 2, 2009

Now that Spring is officially in the air the Parrish Art Museum in Southampton has begun preparation for their annual Spring Fling event that is set for May 2. Gallery

Two Benefits For The Price Of One Hopping Night In Southampton

April 1, 2009

The place was packed and the joint was jumping. This year organizers of the Koster Memorial Benefit, which is usually held in March, and the Have A Heart Community Trust's annual fundraiser, traditionally held in February, decided to combine forces and hold both events on the same night. 1 comment

It Was All Aboard The High Seas As Guests' Spirits Soared In Support Of The Children's School

April 1, 2009

Hundreds of supporters gathered at Hampton Hall for The Children's School's annual fundraiser to celebrate the achievements of the school, its founding director Kathy Bishop, and dedicated staff whose unconditional support has allowed the school to thrive some 31 years. 1 comment Gallery

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