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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...

The 33rd Annual Decorators-Designers-Dealers Sale and Auction Benefit Gala (D-D-D), held on Saturday, June 7, raises spirits and funds proving to be a spectacular evening in support of the Southampton Fresh Air Home (SFAH). More than 450 guests gathered for what has become one of the Hamptons' most anticipated fundraising events of the summer.

Fresh flowers, local seafood, baked goods, and more at farmers markets in the Hamptons!

The South Fork Natural History Museum (SOFO), the only state-of-the-art natural history museum on the South Fork of Long Island, is pleased to announce that its 36th Annual Summer Gala Benefit (Champions of the Wild: A New Generation) will take place at the museum in Bridgehampton on Saturday, July 12, 2025, to benefit SOFO’s educational and environmental programs...

Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center is kicking off the summer season with their annual summer benefit, a long-running and highly anticipated community event. It will take place Saturday, June 28th from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. at Mulford Farm, 10 James Lane, East Hampton. Visit the event page for more information at this link. This year’s theme for the...

At 55 Long Lane, East Hampton, Share the Harvest Farm is more than just rows of vibrant vegetables and rich soil, but a deeply rooted reflection of compassion and the strength of community. Founded in 2010 by John Malafronte, Ira Bezoza and Peter Garnham, this nonprofit farm was built on a simple but powerful idea, that everyone deserves...

Kicking off Memorial Day weekend, The HUB—short for Health, Unity, and Beauty—launched its summer season with an impressive soirée on Friday. Founders Michael Catalano and Toni DeMauro, along with creative and event leads Alex Vinash and Billy Folchetti, welcomed 300 Hamptonites into the magic of their bold new project.

This summer, collectors on the East End will have a new destination to explore. CardVault by Tom Brady, the high-end sports card and memorabilia brand founded by Ed Kane, Randy Greenstein, Chris Costa, Tim Bonito, and Scott Heigelmann, will open its newest retail location in the heart of East Hampton just in time for Memorial Day Weekend. A...

On Saturday, May 24th, Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center will host a special annual fundraising event: Kites for Kids. The event will be held at Main Beach in East Hampton from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Parking is free for fundraiser participants. Kites are just $12. To learn more and reserve your kite in advance, click here. This is the third...

NYC Second Chance Rescue hosted its 5th Annual Rescue Ball Gala — a dazzling evening of compassion, community, and celebration — at Pier Sixty in New York City. The event honored two inspiring individuals for their outstanding advocacy and dedication to animal welfare: Martha Stewart, iconic lifestyle entrepreneur and lifelong animal champion, and Dr. Dan Belkin, leading dermatologist...