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Memorial Day weekend is approaching very quickly and the official start of the party scene in the Hamptons. Here is a list of  the Hamptons Nightlife Scene 2014

NEW…..Finale East Hampton previously SL EAST (previously Lilly Pond) on Three Mile Harbor Road, .Eugene Remm and Mark Birnbaum, EMM Group will be opening a outpost in conjunction with nightlife veteran Ellington Keys.

NEW….1Oak in Southampton. Butter Group owners Richie Akiva and Scott Sartiano will be taking over last years South Pointe  and previously Stereo By the Shore……. 125 Tuckahoe Lane, Southampton

Sienna Restaurant & Lounge
44 Three Mile Harbor Rd, East Hampton, NY 11937

REDSTIXS… 1020 Montauk Highway, Watermill( formally Trata in WaterMill)  Beijing Style Chinese CuisineFriday and Saturday late night party scene…DJ on Friday & Saturday nights.

Southampton Social Club, Southampton, 256 Elm St, Southampton, NY 11968

Surf Lounge…Montauk

TAPS… North Sea Road, Southampton, NY

Stephen Talkhouse, Amagansett, NY

The Drift Inn @Beach Bar, Hampton Bays (new location)

Boardy Barn at Hampton Bays… 270 W Montauk Hwy, Hampton Bays

 

 

Hamptons Happenings: Spend a weekend in the Hamptons this Winterescape to the country. The Hamptons is only a 1 hour drive from many areas in Suffolk, and about a 2 hour drive from NYC, New Jersey and some areas in Connecticut. When I lived in NYC I loved getting away from the loud noise and hustle of the everyday life for a weekend. Spending time in the Hamptons, if for only 2 days felt like a week vacation and I returned back to Brooklyn feeling rested.
343There are many places that are open year-round in the Hamptons but The Southampton Inn in Southampton, NY is one of my favorite places in the Hamptons…They are open year-round with monthly specials for visitors who would like to escape and spend a winter weekend in the country. Many think that the Hamptons does not exist after Labor Day, but it does. Just last week Drew Barrymore celebrated her 29th Birthday in the Hamptons and Alec and Hilaria Baldwin escaped the NYC paparazzi for a Hamptons getaway.
Enjoy the Hamptons for a romantic weekend in February or March and check out these specials being offered by the Southampton Inn.

February Special – $214 for 2 Room Nights  33521

Take advantage of an extraordinary special for the entire month of February by reserving two room nights for $214 in honor of the 2nd month of 2014. Let us arrange your dinners, massage treatments, theatre or concert tickets, and ice-skating lessons.  What a wonderful way to relax, rejuvenate, and experience the joys of Southampton in the winter season.

$214.00* for two nights in February.

Click here for online reservations. 
*Double occupancy. Does not include tax. 
 
The Presidential for Families  33620

Looking to escape with the family?  Book two connecting rooms and enjoy the list of family fun activities Southampton Village has to offer including sledding, ice skating, movies and museums. The connecting rooms will be 1 King room connected to 1 Double Queen room; subject to availability.    $210.00* for two rooms in February; $230.00* for two rooms in March. No charge for children under 12 years of age. *Double occupancy. Does not include tax. Excludes potential pet fees. 

34224March is Pet Appreciation Month
Book an overnight stay during the month of March and your furry family member gets to stay for 50% off! It is a great time for you and your pet to get out of the house after a long winter. Take a walk through the beautiful Village of Southampton or play fetch at the world renowned Cooper’s Beach.
Complimentary pet treats are available all month long at the front desk.Maximum of two pets in a given room. Pet rooms must be reserved in advance and are limited to our 16 pet friendly rooms. Pet fee reduced to $24.50 during the month of March.
32821The Ides of March Package on St. Patrick’s Day Weekend

Begin the evening for two on March 15th at 5:00pm with your complimentary glasses of wine and hors d’oeuvres, sitting fireside in the library and listening to the recognized readers in honor of Dan’s Literary Prize. Afterwards, enjoy the stroll to the Zagat 24-point rated Plaza Café where a savory three course meal awaits and conclude the night in your graciously appointed guest room. Begin Sunday morning with a complimentary award-winning breakfast for two in Café Oso, and continue your getaway in the beautiful Village of Southampton.
$219.00* for overnight guest room, two glasses of wine, 3-course dinner for two, and breakfast the following morning._DSC0002

*Double occupancy. Does not include tax, gratuity, or additional beverages. Reservations for dinner must be scheduled through our front desk.

In order to take advantage of these special offers, please call
or email our reservations team to book with us directly.
Southampton Inn
91 Hill Street
Southampton NY, 11968
reservations@southamptoninn.com
events@southamptoninn.com
 www.southamptoninn.com
800-832-6500 / 631-283-6500

Rates are subject to change at any time based on availability

“Montauk, NY, Hamptons Happening”…Shark’s Eye, Montauk’s Revolutionary fishing Tournament. Montauk is known for its surfing, fishing and fishing tournaments. People from all over the world vacation in Montauk just to fishing. On Saturday July 27th and Sunday, July 28th some of the foremost research scientists in the country will come to Montauk for “The Shark’s Eye, Montauk’s first Satellite tag and all-release fishing tournament hosted by Montauk Marine Basin”, this will be a two-day festival for sport, science, conservation and education. All sharks caught in this tournament will be released – circle hooks only. If you have always wanted to experience shark fishing in a different location but you are unable to attend this tournament to do so, then why not have a look at these FKF Charters, located in Key West for further information about the charters that they have on offer. From shark fishing to tarpon fishing, there is something for everyone, so don’t hesitate in checking it out if you’re in the area. This amazing event is being led by “Montauk Marine Basin owner, Carl Darenberg.

A REVOLUTIONARY CHARITY FISHING TOURNAMENT TO SAVE SHARKS

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This painting by renound artist April Gornic goes to the tournament winner.
July 26th-28th Friday 3pm-6pm, Saturday 6am-5pm, Sunday 6am-5pm
Montauk Marine Basin
426 West Lake, Montauk, NY
631-668-5900
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This event will be joined by country music sensation Colton James, and folk music star Caroline Doctorow & MariGrace Dineen. They will be performing at the outdoor stage at Gosman’s famous seafood dock on Saturday night, July 27, from 5 to 9 p.m. The outdoor concert is free. On both days, Brooks and Sean Paxton, A.K.A. “the Shark Brothers,” will provide exciting informational and educational forums under the tent at Montauk Marine Basin. Brooks and Sean directed the Guy Harvey Ultimate Shark Challenge in Florida, another shark conservation fishing tournament. [button color=”blue” link=”http://www.marinebasin.com/?id=sharkseye1&doc=web_pages.html” size=”medium” target=”_blank” font=”tahoma” align=”center”]Click here for Film &Music Festival tent activities[/button]

The public will hear a plea for shark preservation from Scott Curatolo Wagemann, a Cornell Cooperative Extension scientist and shark attack survivor! Booths under the tent will host the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, OCEARCH, and the Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation. It’s all for the public to better understand the vital work that these organizations are doing to bring back the large sharks and other species that once flourished in our waters. Four sharks will receive satellite-tracking tags during the two-day all release tournament. Three anglers will name three sharks. The 6th Grade class at the Montauk school will name a fourth. The public will then be able to follow these fish online via OCEARCH Global Shark Tracker, the most-followed shark tracking site and app in the world — provided free of charge! Dave Bofill Marine and White Water Marine will provide chase boats with the scientists to tag the sharks. And Mustad — the best-selling hook on the planet — will provide circle hooks. The Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation is providing $10,000 in cash prizes and renowned artist April Gornik has donated an original work of art for the winner. In addition to the boat team competition, the public can be in the action as an official Tournament Observer.

Shark’s Eye Background

Today the great apex predators of the ocean face extinction, and so do the charter boat captains who catch them.That’s why Carl Darenberg, owner of Montauk Marine Basin, artist April Gornik, and the Concerned Citizens of Montauk, working with the Montauk Boatmen, Inc., the Montauk Chamber of Commerce, Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, OCEARCH, the Shark Brothers, and Mote Marine Laboratory are proud to present Shark’s Eye.All sharks caught in this tournament are released and only circle hooks are used. Eligible mako, thresher and blue sharks are fitted with satellite tracking tags, which monitor their movements after release. The anglers who catch them get to name three tagged sharks, and a fourth is named by Montauk school children. The public is able to follow these fish online via the OCEARCH Global Shark Tracker.

In 1951 a young Frank Mundus settled in Montauk and got the idea to offer charter fishing for sharks. Nobody paid much attention to him. But by the time Mundus and team harpooned a 4500 pound great white, in 1964, anglers were paying serious attention, as well as a writer named Peter Benchley. The movie “Jaws” was released in 1975 and everybody wanted to come to Montauk to go Monster Fishing for sharks. Big money tournaments started to take hold.

Cut to the late 1990’s, when disturbing videos started to appear. Sharks were shown being finned alive by foreign commercial fishermen. They were being killed not by the thousands, but by the millions, to provide fins for shark fin soup for the growing Asian market. Shark populations started to decline, and by the mid 2000s were no longer sustainable.

To ensure a highly competitive, exciting and informative event for both anglers and the general public, in addition to satellite tagging of certain fish, a system of best practices and modern catch and release protocols have been engineered into this tournament format to maximize the post-release welfare and survivability of all sharks caught during this competition. These methods include the mandatory use of inline circle hooks to help prevent internal hooking, heavy tackle and line strengths to reduce a shark’s time on the line, and other specific handling procedures designed to ensure angler safety and healthy shark releases. Anglers and Observers will receive personal training on these methods, prior to competition.

All profits from the two-day event will go to the Montauk Boatmen (MBI), the Montauk school, the Montauk Chamber of Commerce and the Concerned Citizens of Montauk (CCOM).

“Hamptons,NY”  Russell Simmons, Danny Simmons and The Rush Philanthropic Foundation is back for their 14th season in the Hamptons with their annual 14th ART FOR LIFE Hamptons Benefit. This year’s theme I am told is “Field of Dreams” and the Attire is dreamy hues of Peacock Green, Aquamarine& Amethyst. This will be the first year that the annual event will not be hosted at Russell Simmons estate in East Hampton. I am sure the event will be just as elegant as always. I am excited for this years entertainment Maxwell ,Estelle & Rapper Rick Rossflyer_1851_org

Celebrating the creative energy of our New York City Youth!

I look forward to attending this program every year not just because of the star power that attends but _dsc7349because they are doing some pretty fantastic work in the inner-city communities with art and music for students whose schools have eliminated these programs due to budget cutbacks. Russell & Danny continue their vital support to arts programs dedicated to serving urban children and emerging artist.

Saturday, July 27, 2013
Fairview Farms, Bridgehampton, NY
REGISTRATION: Tue, Jun 25, 2013 to Sat, Jul 27, 2013
CONTACT: Inez Weinstein Special Events
EMAIL: tdoolin@inezevents.com
PHONE: 212 254-6677
URL: http://www.rushphilanthropic.org
Individual Tickets $1,500 Tables from $15,000
*Featuring a silent auction of unique luxury items & experiences Cocktails at 6pm
 Dinner and Program at 7:30pm
 
HONORING

Sam Englebardt & William D. Johnson, Founders, Demarest Films
Anne Pasternak, President & Artistic Director, Creative Time

Anne Pasternak
Anne Pasternak
Tyler Perry, Filmmaker & Philanthropist


Tyler Perry
Tyler Perry
Additional Honorees To Be Announced later…..

FEATURED ARTIST

Rashid Johnson

HOSTED BY

Soledad O’Brien

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Soledad O’Brien and Russell Simmons AFL 2012

HONORARY CHAIR

Star Jones Michael Strahan

EVENT CHAIRS

Kimberly Hatchett Crystal McCrary Camilla Olsson Richard & Lisa Plepler

ART AUCTION CHAIR

Lucille Blair Alberto Mugrabi

LUXURY AUCTION CHAIR

Shamin Abas, Shamin Abas Public Relations Angella Forbes, Forbes Public Relations

SPECIAL PERFORMANCES BY

TBA

MUSIC BY

DJ M.O.S

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Ronnie Davis, Ronnie Davis Productions

ART FOR LIFE HAMPTONS (Hamptons,NY)

In 2013, Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation will celebrate the 143h Annual ART FOR LIFE Hampton Benefit Event– our primary fundraising initiative for our friends and supporters. The evening, held in celebration of the creative energy of our New York City youth, honores exemplary individuals for success in their respective fields and good works to better the community.

The Board Members are Officers:
Russell Simmons, Chairman and Co-founder | Danny Simmons, Vice Chairman and Co-founder | Javier Evans, President | Monica Petraglia McCabe, Secretary | Richard Slomovitz, Treasurer |
Tangie Murray, Executive Director

Directors
Shamin Abas | Lucille Blair | Allison Weiss Brady | Derek Jenkins | Dr. Yasin N. Khan | Stan Lathan | Marc J. Leder | Victor Matthews | Brenda D. Neal| John B. Rhea | David Rosenberg | Joseph “Rev. Run” Simmons

For additional information or to purchase tickets or tables, please contact Tracey Doolin at Inez Weinstein Special Events at: (212) 254-6677 or (212) 614-0400, Fax: (212) 477-4501, via email tdoolin@inezevents.com.

For Press Inquiries please contact: K&Co at AFLPress@Kucerakandco.com or 212.510.8593

“Hamptons, NY ” photos in this article courtesy of Photography by Kurt & rushphilanthropic.org

I can’t wait to see Maxwell perform, I am a huge fan. It would be really nice to see Maxwell, Estelle & Rick Ross do something together. As Always Hamptons Mouthpiece keeping you in the know with Hamptons Happenings in Hamptons,NY

Hamptons Happenings…I am so excited for the Chef’s and Champagne in the Hamptons 2013. The James Beard Foundation’s Chefs & Champagne® New York…..Honoring Andrew Zimmern..Last year Food Network’s “Chopped” were the 2012 honorees, I had never watched the show and I was clearly in the minority. After the event I came home and decided to tivo the show and now I am completely a Chopped Junkie….I love this show and have watched every episode.

www.jamesbeard.org
www.jamesbeard.org

Once again this year I may have been in the minority because I had never watched or even heard of Bizarre Foods on the Travel Channel with Andrew Zimmern. I have watched the show and I like it. I have learned much about other cultures from around the country and yes, the food that Andrew eats on this show is very BIZARRE. I am sure I am NOT brave enough to try new things as Andrew does, like the “trash fish” and black bear he ate. The most Bizarre food that I have ever eaten was “turtle” when I was in Costa Rica, this is apparently a treat…I will admit is was delicious.

I am most excited to attend this years Chef’s & Champagne because it is one of my favorite events in the Hamptons. I am looking forward to stopping by Chef Eric Miller from Madison & Main table, Chef Alex Guarnaschelli from Butter Restaurant and one of the judges from my new favorite show “Chopped” will be there as well so I would love to taste her food and a new restaurant that just opened in Bridgehampton that is receiving rave reviews Chef Todd Jacobs from Fresh, can’t wait to have a sample of his food.

C&C 2012 Kurt Leggard
C&C 2012 Kurt Leggard

The James Beard Foundation (JBF) will honor multiple James Beard Award-winning TV personality, chef, food writer and teacher Andrew Zimmern at Chefs & Champagne® New York, the Foundation’s annual summer fundraiser in the Hamptons at the Wölffer Estate Vineyard. This sumptuous tasting party will feature flowing Champagne, the wines of Wölffer Estate Vineyard, Stella Artois® Belgian lager, and culinary offerings from a select group of more than 35 renowned chefs, many from JBF Award–winning restaurants.

Saturday, July 20, 2013
Chefs & Champagne® New York Main Event
6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Chefs & Champagne® New York VIP Experience
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
 
Wölffer Estate
185 Sagg Road
Sagaponack, NY 11962
 

Andrew Zimmern is a multiple James Beard Award-winning TV personality, chef, food writer and teacher, Andrew is also the host and co-executive producer of Travel Channel’s hit series, Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern and Bizarre Foods America. As this year’s guest of honor, Zimmern has graciously announced a charitable partnership with eyebobs, a leading U.S. eyewear company specializing in reading glasses. A portion of the proceeds from “The Zimm,” Zimmern’s new style of limited-edition eyeglass frames, will be dedicated to furthering the James Beard Foundation’s mission and programs. “The Zimm” follows eyebobs’s 2012 collaboration with style icon Iris Apfel and the company’s 2011 collaboration with Katie Couric.

Chefs & Champagne® New York is considered the East End’s premiere culinary event. Funds raised at the event help support the James Beard Foundation’s wide variety of initiatives, including culinary student scholarships and the organization’s annual food conference on sustainability, public health, and nutrition. A silent auction consisting of fine dining experiences, wines and spirits, cookware, and culinary travel packages will also raise funds for the organization. In addition, the 2013 recipient of the Christian Wölffer Scholarship for wine and food studies will be announced.

General Admission: JBF Members $200, Non-members $275. General admission includes: all tastings, silent auction bidding opportunities, and gift bag.

VIP Premium Admission: $375 for JBF Members and Non-members. VIP tables of 10: $4,000. The VIP experience includes exclusive reception with early access to all tastings; advanced silent auction preview; reserved table seating; access to VIP after-party (8:30 pm to 10:00 pm); and a gift bag.

For reservations and more information, please contact the James Beard Foundation at (212) 627-2308.
Visa Signature® is the preferred card of the James Beard Foundation.
Event Sponsors*: Badoit® Sparkling Natural Mineral Water; Celebrity Cruises®; Delta Air Lines; evian® Natural Spring Water; ForbesLife; Forever Cheese; Melissa’s; Roland Foods; Royal Cup Coffee; Skuna Bay Salmon; Stella Artois®; VerTerra; Wölffer Estate Vineyard; WVVH-Hamptons TV®
VIP After-Party Official Sponsor: Empire City Casino

Chefs*: Franklin Becker, Cast iron, NYC (Fall 2013); Ari Bokovza and Pastry Chef Colleen Grapes, The Harrison, NYC; Anthony Bucco, Ryland Inn, Whitehouse Station, NJ; Floyd Cardoz, North End Grill, NYC; Clifford Crooks, E Squared Hospitality, NY; Patrick Feury, Nectar, Berwyn, PA; Timothy Fischer, Restaurant Latour at Crystal Springs Resort, Hamburg, NJ; Tom Fraker, Melissa’s; Markus Glocker, Gordon Ramsay at the London, NYC; Alex Guarnaschelli#, Butter Restaurant and The Darby, NYC; Evan Hanczor, Parish Hall, Brooklyn, NY; Todd Jacobs, Fresh, Bridgehampton, NY; Stefan Karlsson, Fond, Gothenburg, Sweden; Dan Kluger, ABC Kitchen, NYC; Matthew Lightner, Atera, NYC; Dean James Max and Ali Goss, Parallel Post, Trumbull, CT; Shane McBride, Balthazar, NYC; George Mendes, Aldea, NYC; James Merker, Mile End Delicatessen, NYC; Ashley Merriman, The Waverly Inn, NYC; Eric Miller, Madison & Main, Sag Harbor, NY; Todd Mitgang, Crave Fishbar, NYC; Masaharu Morimoto, Morimoto and Tribeca Canvas, NYC; Billy Oliva, Delmonico’s, NYC and Southampton; Pastry Chef Ron Paprocki, Gotham Bar and Grill, NYC; Bryan Petroff and Doug Quint, Big Gay Ice Cream, NYC; Maricel Presilla#, Cucharamama and Zafra, Hoboken, NJ; Olivier Quignon, Bar Boulud, NYC; Michel Richard#, Central Michel Richard, Washington D.C.; Rosa Ross; Scrimshaw, Greenport, NY; Alex Stupak, Empellón Cocina and Empellón Taqueria, NYC; John A. Suley, Celebrity Cruises; Pastry Chef Abby Swain, Craft and Craftbar, NYC; Jason Weiner, Almond and L&W Oyster Co., Bridgehampton, NY and NYC; Hayan Yi, Corkbuzz Wine Studio, NYC; Pastry Chef Zac Young, David Burke Kitchen, NYC

For more information on e James Beard Foundation and the event visit www.jamesbeard.org
Contact: Alexandra Pearson or Diane Stefani
212.255.8455/ Alexandra@rosengrouppr.com / Diane@rosengrouppr.com
C&C 2012
C&C 2012