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Photos: Patti Grabel Opens “Causing A Stir” Exhibition

by xoJohn July 25, 2018

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New York’s Patti Grabel is a well-known artist who creates her magic in her Water Mill, NY studio. One of her pieces was included in a 2017 benefit event supporting Michael Bolton Charities. Her work Musical Spoons (2017) is in the private collection of Sound Point Capital located in the Seagram building at 375 Park Avenue, New York, NY. Musical Spoons was also selected for the Museum of Arts and Design’s 60th anniversary Diamond Jubilee MAD Ball as part of their silent auction. Grabel’s accolades don’t stop there, her latest collection of timeless pieces, Causing a Stir, are now on display at Chase Edwards Contemporary. This is her second exhibition at the studio.

July 25, 2018 0 comment

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Party Photos: Christie Brinkley Hosts St Barth Hamptons Gala

by xoJohn July 24, 2018

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Over the weekend, Christie Brinkley hosted the 7th Annual St. Barth Hamptons Gala, presented by Social Life magazine. The sparkling event took place at the Bridgehampton Historical Museum, and a portion of the proceeds benefitted the museum.

July 24, 2018 0 comment

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The 14th Annual Hamptons Happening Benefits The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation

by xoJohn July 18, 2018

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Every year, The Hamptons Happening is among the most eagerly awaited events of the Hamptons Summer season. The benefit is a scrumptious celebration of New York’s finest cuisine, personally presented by 20 of the top chefs of the most celebrated restaurants in New York City and the Hamptons. Guests indulged their appetites for the savory and the sweet, mixed and mingled, bid on exciting live and silent auction items and danced to world-renowned bluegrass band Sheriff and The Deputy all the while collaborating to fund the quest for a cure for cancer.

July 18, 2018 0 comment

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Padma Lakshmi To Be Honored at James Beard Foundation’s Chefs & Champagne Fundraiser

by xoJohn May 23, 2018

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Padma Lakshmi, host and executive producer of Bravo’s James Beard Award-winning and Emmy award–winning Top Chef, will be the guest of honor at this year’s Chefs & Champagne on Saturday, July 28, 2018. Lakshmi is in good company, previous honorees include Julia Child, Martha Stewart, and Daniel Boulud, among others.

Lakshmi is a savvy businesswoman, having had multiple companies of her own, including the home décor line, The Padma Collection; and Padma’s Easy Exotic, a collection of frozen rice, lentils, and other culinary products. Last year, Lakshmi became an ambassador for the ACLU, focusing on women’s reproductive health and immigration issues. She is also co-founder of the Endometriosis Foundation of America. When asked about the prestigious honor, Lakshmi said, “I am excited to be joining the ranks of previous guests of honor such as Julia Child and Martha Stewart to support the foundation’s mission to make America’s food culture more delicious, diverse, and sustainable for everyone. Bringing attention to JBF scholarship, women’s leadership, and other impact programs aligns with many of the causes that are close to my heart.”

The annual fundraiser, which is held at Wölffer Estate Vineyard in Sagaponack, New York, is one of the most highly anticipated culinary events of the summer. During Chefs & Champagne, guests get the chance to sample food and drinks from more than 35 chefs, beverage masters, and artisanal purveyors. Champagne Boizel and Wölffer Estate wines will be served through the evening. As of today, chefs who have signed on to fête Padma are: Alex Baker, Yves, NYC; Emma Bengtsson, Aquavit, NYC; Janine Booth and Jeff McInnis, Root & Bone, NYC; Peter Botros, The Stone House at Clove Lakes, Staten Island, NY; PJ Calapa, Scampi, NYC; Adrienne Cheatham,

May 23, 2018 0 comment

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Kool and The Gang Performs at Prostate Cancer Foundation’s Gala

by xoJohn August 31, 2017

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Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF), a nonprofit organization which remains steadfast in its commitment to identify and fund groundbreaking prostate cancer research programs to save the lives of millions, hosted its annual gala at the Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill, NY. PCF has recently partnered with the Veterans Administration to fast track better treatment and research opportunities for underserved veterans. The event raised over $4.0 million in support of the foundation’s work and included several Young Investigator Awards that will focus on VA Initiative programs that will benefit all cancer patients.

August 31, 2017 0 comment

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Georgina Bloomberg Covers Resident

by xoJohn August 31, 2017

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Resident Magazine’s publisher Michael Travin, associate publisher Melissa Kassis, and editor-in-chief Hillary Latos hosted a party to celebrate Georgina Bloomberg, who is on the cover of Resident Magazine’s August 2017 issue. The private event was held at a private estate in Water Mill, New York.

August 31, 2017 0 comment

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Nightlife Recap: A Hamptons Happening, Walk of Hope, The DL Turns 5…

by xoJohn August 18, 2017

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13th Annual A Hamptons Happening Honors Diverse Industry Leaders

Samuel Waxman and Helen Samuels and Chris Wragge photo by D.Gonzalez for Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com

Who: A Hamptons Happening and Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF)

What: A Hamptons Happening was hosted by CBS 2 News anchor Chris Wragge and honored the achievements and charitable contributions of high-profile professionals from a wide range of industries: Glenn Myles, Chairman and CEO of First Wall Street Capital; Bobbie Lloyd, Chief Baking Officer of Magnolia Bakery; Shep Gordon, Talent Manager, Hollywood Film Agent, Producer and Author; Gabriel Kreuther, Owner and Executive Chef of Gabriel Kreuther Restaurant, a Michelin Star recipient, and Relais & Chateaux restaurant; and Margaret Hayes, President and CEO of Fashion Group International.

The honorees delivered heartfelt acceptance remarks during the awards ceremony as they received awards of recognition from Dr. Waxman and SWCRF Executive Director William T. Sullivan. In other highlights, Mr. Sullivan acknowledged the event chairs, sponsors, event partners, volunteers and staff members who contributed to the fundraiser’s success. He also presented a bouquet of flowers to Founding Chair Marion Waxman in recognition of her years of service to the SWCRF by spearheading the popular fundraiser.

When: Saturday, August 5

Where: Private Estate, Bridgehampton, NY

Bobbie Lloyd and Samuel Waxman and Marion Waxman Chef Gabriel Kreuther and Margaret Hayes photo by D.Gonzalez for Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com

Southampton Hospital’s 59th Annual Summer Party

Who: Benefit Chairs Bill Ford and Marigay McKee, Terrence McNally and Tom Kirdahy, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s Chief Administrative Officer Robert Chaloner, and Southampton Hospital Foundation President Steve Bernstein.

What: Over 700 supporters stopped by the Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s 59th Annual Summer The night raised more than $1.5 million to provide support for the Jenny & John Paulson Emergency Department, the sole provider of emergency care on the South Fork, treating more than 25,000 people annually.

The festive evening was emceed by Fox 5 Good Day New York host Greg Kelly and brought out supporters including Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and wife Hilary Geary Ross, Southampton Village Mayor Michael Irving and wife Ellen Irving, Somers and Jonathan Farkas, Margo and John Catsimatidis, Julie Ratner, Douglas Elliman Real Estate Chairman Howard M. Lorber, who is also Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Stony Brook Southampton Hospital Foundation, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital Association Chairman Kenneth Wright, and Stony Brook University President Dr. Samuel Stanley.

The evening’s Honorary Chair was Georgina Bloomberg, and former event Chairs in attendance included Jean Fitzsimmons, Jean Shafiroff and husband Martin Shafiroff, and Audrey Gruss and husband Martin Gruss.

When: Saturday, August 5

Where: Southampton, NY

Walk of Hope 2017

Who: Paola Bacchini; John Barman; Elizabeth Belfer; Southampton Hospital’s Steve Bernstein; Janna Bullock; Cornelia Ercklentz; Somers Farkas; Lex Federbush; Jamee and Peter Gregory; Samantha Gregory and Roberto Benabib with their daughter, Carolina Gregory-Benabib; Martin Gruss; Susan Gutfreund; Mai Hallingby Harris; Lucia Hwong Gordon;Dr. Jonathan Javitch; Susan and Joseph Meyer; Campion Platt and his three children; Arnie Rosenshein; Nicholas Varney; Susan Warner; and Clelia and Tom Zacharias.

What: The rain didn’t slow philanthropist from running for a cause. Guests donned plastic ponchos and set out at 9AM to complete a beautiful 5K course around Lake Agawam. The USA Track and Field-sanctioned event raised over $140,000 for advanced depression research. Speaking from the steps of the Cultural Center just before the starting gun, HDRF Founder and Chair Audrey Gruss said “Depression is the number one cause of disability worldwide. All of you here today are helping to address a major global health issue.” Southampton Village Mayor Mark Irving also helped kick-off the event with Gruss. “The Walk of Hope has gathered the community to raise awareness that depression is a real medical condition,” he said. Gruss added that 50% of patients do not respond to existing medications, making brain research critical to finding new and better treatments for depression.

The Walk of Hope + 5K Run starts the lead-in to the 11^th Annual Luncheon Seminar held in November 2017, which will honor Ashley Judd for speaking out about depression and salute the achievements of HDRF and its acclaimed Depression Task Force of world-renowned neuroscientists.

When: Saturday, August 5

Where: Southampton, NY

Melanie Hamrick and Jose Sebastian

The DL Celebrates 5 Years

Who: The DL

August 18, 2017 0 comment

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