Recreation

No sitting on a beach in St. Barth's or hitting the slopes of Aspen this winter for Southampton philanthropist Jean Shafiroff.

"It's been a long winter and we all deserve a night out," noted Steve Long, Executive Director at CMEE.

The evening will finish with a unique Europa-Mambo Loco-Mr. No Shame fusion, which is sure to have the dance floor packed.

Normally you can't trust the trickster clad in all green, but we promise, you won't be deceived during this East End benefit.

"The annual Frost Ball at Muse kicks off HarborFrost weekend with a great party for the whole community, with great food, music and lots of raffles and prizes," noted Gavin Menu, Co-Publisher of The Sag Harbor Express. "Proceeds from the event help support the Sag Harbor Chamber of Commerce and the entire HarborFrost weekend."

The James Jay Dudley Luce Foundation has in just five years made an incredible impact in developing our greatest resource - our young future global leaders.

"Beach access is an ongoing issue so we want to be sure it is top of mind year round," noted Nicole Starr Castillo, Citizens for Access Rights (CfAR) Secretary.

Dance World leaders Dorothy Lappin and Jan Hanniford were honored during the Gala, which featured the world premiere of Work by Margo Sappington.

Just after Fat Tuesday, one East End Theater is bringing the spirit of New Orleans to the Hamptons during their annual Mardi Gras Party.

If the blizzard of 2015 and dropping temperatures are starting to cause cabin fever, this music festival is a sure cure for the winter blues.