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Brooke Shields was among attendees who came out to support the opening reception of "WATER|BODIES" at the Southampton Arts Center. Presented by the New York Academy of Art, the show was co-curated by artist Eric Fischl and Academy President David Kratz.

Talent Resources and JetSmarter partnered to present works by Peter Beard at Gallery Valentine in East Hampton. The holiday weekend happening brought out "The Real Housewives of New York City" alumn Kelly Bensimon and designer Jill Stuart.

This year, Ben Watts, along with Milk Studios, brought the highly anticipated Shark Attack Sounds party to The Surf Lodge in Montauk. Along with beats by Oli Benz, guests enjoyed the photographer's signature Watts Up Rosé.

Alec Baldwin hosted the 2016 Long Island Hospitality Ball, which benefited the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund. The evening paid tribute to Garrett McGuinness, Vice President/General Sales Manager, Spirits Division, Southern Wine & Spirits; Sean Rose, President and CEO, Clare Rose, Inc.; Chris D'Ambrosi, Owner, Mio Posto Restaurants; and Jerry Cusack (honored posthumous), Babylon Carriage House.

Project MOST presented its annual Eileen's Angels Art and Tree Auction, in honor of garden champion Eileen Roaman. From 6 to 9 p.m., guests joined the East Hampton-based after school program as they supported the Springs Seedlings program with an evening of art, music by Inda Eaton, bites, sips and entertainment at The Secret Garden at Landscape Details...

The Retreat, the East End's only comprehensive domestic violence services agency, hosted its 21st annual signature fundraising event, All Against Abuse, at the Ross School Lower Campus Field House in Bridgehampton. The A Night in Monte Carlo-themed soiree honored Dr. Joseph O'Connell with the 2016 Hope Award recipient and featured Guest Speaker Hannah Gross.

Claudia Walters, Francine LeFrak, Catherine Adler, Ellen Scarborough, Nancy Howar O'Sullivan and Florencia Kaufmann hosted a cocktail of ethical shopping event showcasing Same Sky jewelry. Same Sky was founded by Francine LeFrak in 2008 with a vision of providing the dignity of work to women in need of a second chance.

Once again, East End Hospice hosted its Sail into Summer Gala to thank the members of the community for their service to the organization and raise money for a great cause. Held at Sandacres Estate in Quogue, guests enjoyed cocktails, dinner by Robbins Wolfe Eventeurs, dancing, music by The Times Square Orchestra, casino games, and a silent auction.

Event Co-Chairs Pam and Peter Flaherty and Anne and Nicolas Erni joined Honorary Co-Chairs Ina Garten and Jeffrey Garten at The Nature Conservancy in East Hampton for "A Barefoot Contessa Dinner" benefit. The evening raised awareness and funds for the ongoing fight for clean water on Long Island.

"An Evening Under The Stars" celebrated the 20th anniversary of American Heart Association's Heart of the Hamptons Ball. The soiree honored Dr. Frank Spencer, MD, Professor of Surgery, NYU Langone Medical Center, with the Distinguished Service Award, as well as Jean Shafiroff, Humanitarian and Philanthropist, with the Humanitarian with Heart Award.