Recreation

Sipping champagne at Jean Shafiroff's cocktail party at Sequin, we were mesmerized by all the shiny pretty things. We were on the western wing of the "Shop for Paws" Job's Lane Block Party in Southampton, to benefit the Southampton Animal Shelter.

Sophia Vergara, Jon Bon Jovi, Matt Lauer, Mayor Mike Bloomberg, Mary Kate Olsen, and Diana Taylor were among the stars who chatted and laughed while photographers snapped away at the Hamptons Classic Grand Prix during Labor Day Weekend.

Presenting partner, Cadillac, joined forces with The Montauk Beach House to throw a closing celebration of the Sound Waves @ The House series which featured three of the hottest lady DJ's including Alex Merrell, Elle Dee, and Bridget Marie.

Yes, poverty exists even in the affluent paradise we call the Hamptons, but thanks to Maureen's Haven and corporate sponsors like Rechler Equity Partners there is shelter from the storm of homelessness.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Sag HarborFest, the weekend long celebration of Sag Harbor's maritime history.

Summer may have passed by in the blink of an eye, but make sure you take advantage of the holiday weekend by stopping by some of these Hamptons spots.

The "Smash" star spent quality time with her son during lunch at a Hamptons hotspot.

Wrap up the summer with live music at the Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett.

Haute Living is hosting the third annual 2013 Charity Hamptons Poker Challenge at Southampton Social Club.

John Legend, who is marrying model Chrissy Teigen next month in Lake Como, Italy, celebrated his last days of single-hood during a Hamptons bachelor party.