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The Board of HamptonsFilm announced that Richard Gladstein has been appointed as the new Executive Director. A two-time Academy Award®-nominated film producer, Gladstein brings a wealth of experience in film, arts leadership, education and cultural programming.  Gladstein will report to HamptonsFilm Co-Chairs Alec Baldwin and Randy Mastro.  David Nugent has also been elevated to Chief Creative Officer of...

On Saturday, July 12, the South Fork Natural History Museum (SOFO), the only state-of-the-art natural history museum on the South Fork of Long Island, welcomed over 400 guests to celebrate the incredible nature conservation efforts of the museum’s last 36 years at their Annual Summer Gala Benefit (Champions of the Wild: A New Generation) at The South Fork...

The Southampton History Museum welcomed guests to its annual Halsey House Gala on Saturday, July 5, for a resplendent celebration of local history, community, and Southampton summer traditions. Held in the gardens of the storied Thomas Halsey House, one of the oldest English colonial dwellings in New York State, the benefit drew friends, supporters, and neighbors for a...

Southampton Arts Center held its fifth annual summer kick-off party, Whimsy: Motown Magic, on Saturday, June 28. The fundraiser welcomed Southampton’s residents, artists, and all community members to indulge in delicious fare from Robbins Wolfe, cocktails, live entertainment, and dancing with That Motown Band. Proceeds from the event support SAC’s year-round programming and commitment to offering accessible, inclusive...

The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation's  Sweet 16th Unconditional Love Gala, a premier summer fundraiser celebrating compassion, community, and animal welfare, will take place on Saturday, July 19, at 6:00 pm at an exclusive private estate on Ocean Road in Bridgehampton.

The Hamptons’ biggest family event returns to the Children’s Museum of the East End (CMEE) as it hosts the 15th Annual Family Fair. This year’s theme—SWEET ESCAPE—promises a joyful morning filled with arts & crafts, water play, live entertainment, food trucks, candy, and more.

The Sagaponack General Store has been the heart of Sagaponack for 150 years. After closing in 2020, the store has reopened for 2025 and is embracing all the history, legacy, and community that comes with the space.

Celebrate the Fourth of July with a spectacular fireworks show in the Hamptons!

On Friday, June 20th, Kulson hosted a summer kickoff at Sage & Madison in Sag Harbor. Guests enjoyed an exclusive first look at the summer capsule collection, complemented by cocktails in hand and caviar hors d'oeuvres.

On Sunday, June 8th, the Montauk commercial fishing fleet once again held its annual “Blessing of the Fleet.” The weather was perfect, as was the turnout. This is just one of many traditions that help launch the East End season. It’s colorful to see so many different types of commercial fishing boats in the harbor reveling. Watching the...