Recreation

Notable names like Solange Knowles and Pete Francis of Dispatch join East End favorites this weekend in the Hamptons.

Last year, this birthday bash included a surprise set by Diplo and special guest appearances by Rihanna, Katy Perry, and Jeremy Scott, so you definitely don't want to miss this Hamptons happening.

The start of the Hamptons season is definitely something worth celebrating, so celebrate we did.

"The Wolverine" star played a round at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, as part of a charity tournament.

"There are a few things about that are not so bad, but there are more things about it that are bad," summarized Carl Safina.

Some years it felt like "The Sopranos" star Aida Turturro was single-handedly covering the camper's costs.

"She was frightened, meek, submissive," said host Jean Shafiroff. "And, she has turned out to be the most caring dog."

"We feel fortunate to be able to put our efforts towards assisting the Navy SEAL Foundation 'programs with purpose' and in a small way supporting these warriors and their families," expressed Frank Davis.

The ball will honor Howard Bluver, CEO of Suffolk County National Bank, with the distinguished leadership award and Henry R. Kravis, Cardiac Surgeon-in-Chief of Mount Sinai Health System, and Dr. David H. Adams, a professor and Chairman, with the distinguished service Award.

The Surfrider Foundation and Defend H2O are fighting a legal battle to save local beaches that are being considered for "renovations."