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Hetrick-Martin Institute (HMI) announced that for the third consecutive year, their annual Hamptons benefit, School’s Out, broke a record by raising $760,000, over $100,000 more than the total raised last year. Celebrating the LGBTQIA+ youth organization’s 45-year legacy this year, this momentous fundraising milestone marks the highest-grossing amount in the summer event’s 24-year history.

The Southampton Fresh Air Home (SFAH) celebrated the summer season with its 37th Annual Picnic with Fireworks by Grucci on Friday, July 12th. Over 600 guests attended the event honoring the gracious hosts of 22 years, Danielle and David Ganek. SFAH president Ann Yawney spoke about the organizations mission and history, and Cathy Price presented the Ganek Family...

Searching for a new coffee spot in East Hampton? Grab a complimentary cup of joe at Gucci's Pop-up at the Maidstone Hotel.

Alex Mill, the cult-favorite men's and women's fashion brand based in Soho and started by Alex Drexler, the son of retail legend Mickey Drexler, is thrilled to announce its first exclusive seasonal retail pop-up in East Hampton, located at 60 Park Place. Spanning 600 square feet, the Alex Mill summer outpost will be open through September. This exciting...

The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF) celebrated their honorees Cathy Bissell and Dave Portnoy, with his rescue pup Miss Peaches at the foundation’s 15th Annual Unconditional Love Gala on July 20th, 2024.The Gala delivered an evening of glamor and giving, featuring live entertainment, a gourmet dinner, and a silent auction. Funds raised from the gala directly support the...

On Saturday, July 20, Jill Zarin's Luxury Luncheon returned to the Hamptons. The event, produced by Sean Koski and Brian Kelly, celebrity event planners and co-hosts, featured a particular design by Ticket2Events. All guests were pampered like celebrities with Medn Skincare consultations, accessories, blow-outs, and gel manicures, to name a few.

On Friday, July 19th, 2024, French Heritage Society (FHS) hosted their annual Summer Soirée at the home of Maria and Kenneth Fishel in Bridgehampton, NY. The festive evening took the form of a cocktail party around the pool at the beautiful Fishel residence with generous support by Diptyque, rosé wine from Whispering Angel, and art on the table...

ME+EM continues its US expansion with the exciting opening of two new stores in New York, located on Mercer Street and Newtown Lane in East Hampton. ME+EM is a modern luxury women’s clothing brand designed for busy women globally. Each month, the brand releases capsules of ready-to-wear clothing, accessories, and footwear, all crafted in London and sold directly...

On Friday, July 12th, a preview benefit cocktail party took place for the 2024 East Hampton Antiques and Design Show at the sunning, historic grounds of Mulford Farm in East Hampton. Attendees had the chance to meet Honorary Chairmen, acclaimed design duo Tony Ingrao and Randy Kemper.

The Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center hosted their summer fundraiser with the theme “It Takes Our Village” on Saturday, June 29th at Mulford Farm in East Hampton. Two hundred guests attended this anticipated summer event that featured the well-known live bluegrass band, Pete & the Stray Dogs, delicious food from The Clam Bar, and beverages from Wölffer Estate,...