Hamptons Mouthpiece: Has the Awakening Begun? A peaceful protest in Bridgehampton, NY for racial equality.
On Tuesday, June 2nd organizers Lisa Votino, Lisa Calabrese and Willie Jenkins held a peaceful protest on Main street in Bridgehampton for Justice for George Floyd a black man who was allegedly murdered by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin who kneeled on Mr. Floyd’s neck and ignored his cries for help “I can’t Breathe”.
Lisa Votino, Lisa Calabrese and Willie Jenkins
We stood in solidarity with our brothers and sisters all over the country who are demanding an end to racist policing.
We also remembered two other recent victims of deadly racism Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor and the sadly, all too long list of other victims.
Young protesters, Bridgehampton, NY
I was heartened to see so many young people who not only came to lend their support in this fight against racism towards Black and Brown people but they took the time to make posters.
There comes a time when silence is Betrayal
I am feeling hopeful that with this new army of Allies to the Black Lives Matter movement we can begin to open up the conversation and move forward toward real change in this country regarding systemic racism.
Protesters in Bridgehampton
For many that were protesting and marching, they saw the sheer brutality in the action perpetrated against George Floydand they finally understood the significance behind Colin Kaepernick’s peaceful protest of taking a knee during the playing of the National Anthem. Many finally understood that the goal of the Black Lives Matter movement was never to say that only black lives matter or that black lives matter more than everyone else’s, the goal is to shine light on an issue in this country that you only get to experience if you are black. If you have taken the time to try to acknowledge your privilege and understand the black perspective, these injustices come quickly to light.
William Pickens III & John Pickens
In interviewing William Pickens III, a resident of Sag Harbor Hills Community (SANS) Mr. Pickens who ancestry is that of liberated slaves, who were among the first people to come to the New World. They sailed from England and arrived in Oyster Bay in 1670. We spoke with Mr. Pickens and asked him what was different about the murder of George Floyd and what made this protest different than other activities and other protest in the past? Mr. Pickens responded with the “sheer brutality that the officer snuffed out the life of George Floyd”; he went on to say that this protest in Bridgehampton was different because there were more white people than black people protesting, and “If white people don’t speak up nothing is going to change because they dominate the economy, politics and the history. If they are with us we’ve got a a shot and if they are not we don’t”
Young Protester, Bridgehampton, NY
I end with a quote from Willam Pickens III “Illuminate Love, Eliminate Hate”
Can you see the future? It is daunting. I see a change in some privacy protections regarding Covid19 status. Pre or Post Covid19 infection certifications. A loss of some HIPAA protections in the guise of Public Health prerogatives. Let the lawsuits proceed! What will be the civil liberty concerns as this pandemic changes the social structures of our future. Before going into a restaurant will you have to show your Covid19 certification? When you enter a hospital or go to an Emergency Room, will your Covid19 status dictate which door you enter. As a Black man who understands the ramifications of bias, my experiences extend to the general public: will my Covid19 status determine my access to jobs, travel, opportunity. Will dating apps now reveal the Covid19 status of the prospective date?
I know this seems absurd on the face of it but you would be surprised what fear will do to a society (see the Red Scare period of our country’s history). If and when a vaccine is developed, will the anti-vaccine crowd be denied access to public schools upon refusing to use it. Will you be able to refuse the vaccine based on religious grounds? There are public health laws that allow the incarceration of individuals that pose a threat to the general public, will this happen here if an individual is presenting symptoms but refuses to self-isolate? Get used to proximity tracking of your travel in cities based on your Covid19 status. Our days of innocence are over. We will not be able to look down on the political decisions of the leadership of China in their authoritarian way of governance to control their populace. Can that happen here? And be cautious America, be on guard for the hardline, authoritarian political leaders who will want to control many aspects of your life based on your Covid19 status. Any excuse for power-grabbing is fair game in the post Covid-19 age.
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Will Covid19ism become the new racism? Or will all this fade as we get accustomed to this new reality. Our norms will change, are changing already.
Handshakes are a thing of the past, doorknobs will disappear (who wants to touch those anymore?). We will wash our hands more as a result which is a good thing and anyone entering our homes will be expected to wash their hands immediately (I suspect there will be a decrease in seasonal Influenza). We have to be alert to the possible erosions to our privacy and freedoms. I am all for testing , but please maintain my privacy. I know that a balance will have to be found to protect my individual privacy and the protection of the public and my neighbors. I just want to give you some food for thought.
Hamptons: One of the highlights of my 2019 was meeting Alfre Woodard at the 2019 Hamptons Film Festival for the Premiere of her newest film Clemency to be released in December.
Alfre Woodard is one of my favorite actors and it was exciting to meet her in real life. I had the pleasure to see her newest movie ? Clemency directed by Chinonye Chukwu starring Alfre Woodard as the Warden and Aldis Hodge as the inmate on Deathrow. I thought the film was riveting yet dark and upsetting.
The lack of dialogue brought so much intensity to the film. The acting without words really focused on the Facial expressions which made this film Oscar worthy in my opinion.
The actors were not afraid to go all the way; Life was happening between the lines, it was Intense and authentic. The character Bernadine was strong, deep and profound, an extraordinary performance, one of her best. Aldis performance was gripping and I think we will be seeing more from him on the big screen.
Chinonye Chukwu, Aldis Hodge and Alfre Woodard
Watching the actors and director engage with each other in admiration on the red carpet made me determined to see this film. Saw it today and it was as powerful as I thought it was going to be. Performances from, Alfre Woodard & Aldis Hodge we’re so incredible. It was wonderful seeing Alfre in a lead role and Aldis Hodge is definitely one to watch. Directed and written by: Chinonye Chukwu
The release is later this month nationwide, December 27, 2019. I personally think was an #oscarworthyperformance
Westhampton Beach: The revitalization of Main Street in Westhampton Beach is progressing nicely and quickly. I said rumor had it that they might be finished by December and it looks like that rumor was pretty accurate. The new sewage will generate increased business for the village. Way to go WestHampton! The revitalization of Main Street in Westhampton Beach is progressing nicely and quickly. Rumor has it they might be finished by December. THE new sewage system will generate increased business for the village. Main Street is currently open for business, just in time to complete your holiday shopping.
Hamptons -The Hamptons Events List 2019 … Which Hamptons events 2019 are you interested in attending this summer? Get a head start on planning your summer in the Hamptons, listed below are some of the bigger events Happening this summer in the Hamptons. Visit my Facebook Group: HAMPTONS MOUTHPIECE EVENTS for daily Hamptons events.
JUNE 2019
Summer Solstice Party Friday, June 21 ::: 6:00 – 8:00 PM Co-hosted by Keyes Art and The Ellen Hermanson Foundation. Keyes Art, 53 Main Street, Sag Harborread more
Sat, June 22, 2019| North Fork Crush Wine & Artisanal Food Festival -12n-7pm| Jamesport Vineyards will be transformed into a sumptuous wine and food tasting – just in time for your summer sipping pleasure! Attendees will have the chance to taste over 100 wines. Click to purchase tickets
Organic Farm-to-Table Summer Solstice Dinner on Friday, June 21st, 2019, 6:30 pm at the historic St. Read more
|Holiday House Hamptons Saturday, June 22, 2019
Saturday, June 22, 2019 |Holiday House Hamptons Presented by HC&G White Party| 6-9pm | 90 Wild Goose Ln, Water Mill, NY | Get a first glimpse at the magnificently re-imagined estate, transformed by over 20 talented design firms. The home will also be open to the public six days a week from June 23st– August 4th. Get Tickets
Saturday, June 22, 2019| Annual Hamptons Heart Ball | Southampton Arts Center 25 Jobs Lane Southampton, NY Hamptons Heart Ball will honor John M. Crean, MD, Nuclear Cardiology, East End Cardiology/NYU/Winthrop and Mark Saporita, MD, FACC, Cardiology and Internal Medicine, East End, Cardiology/NYU/Winthrop with the Distinguished Service Award and Toby & Larry Milstein will be the Humanitarians with Heart Honorees. Click for more info. and to purchase tickets
SATURDAY, JUNE 22ND 3RD ANNUAL HAMPTONS ARTISTS FOR HAITI BENEFIT, 530pm-830pm |East Hampton Airport , 200 Daniels Hole Road |East Hampton, NY 11937 click to ticket information
Sunday, June 23rd| Jazz for Jennings | WaterMill Center1230-4pm a benefit for the Bridgehampton Childcare & Recreation Center Click to purchase tickets
The Lyme Invitational
Atlantic Golf Club & Southampton Hospital Foundation |June 24th
Monday, June 24, 2019 |The Lyme Invitational |Atlantic Golf Club & Southampton Hospital Foundationclick here to purchase tickets
Saturday, June 29th & July 6th Polo Hamptons 2019| |900 Lumber Lane, Bridgehampton, NY 11932 | 4-7pm | Polo is back in the Hamptons! The Polo Game & Cocktail Party will be held in Bridgehampton, click to purchase tickets
Saturday, June 29th, 2019 – Under the Palms, East End Hospice Summer Gala– 7-11pm |click to purchase tickets
Saturday, June 29th Summer Fête|The annual Summer Fête at the Children’s Museum! The Museum will transform into a grown-up playground featuring dancing, a silent auction, scrumptious local cuisine, incredible cocktails, and more! All proceeds from the event help match a generous grant from the Century Arts Foundation to provide science and coding programs for underserved children. click to purchase tickets
Saturday, June 29th Dan’s Chefs of the Hamptons | 630pm-10pm |The Topping Rose House |Chefs of Northfork, July 13th | GrillHampton, July 19th click to purchase tickets
Friday, July 5th American Picnicwith fireworks by Grucci…1030 Meadow Lane, 7:00 – 10pm Click to purchase tickets
Thursday, July 5-7th 2019 Art Market Hamptons | The Bridgehampton Museum | The Popular Art Event is Back!Click to get more info
Saturday, July 6th | 28th Annual Summer Gala for Baystreet Theater, 530pm Wölffer Estate Vineyard Click to Purchase tickets
Saturday, July 13th MIDSUMMER PARTY 630pm Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill* Click to purchase tickets
Satuday, July 13th 15th Annual Hamptons Happenings..Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation| 900 Lumber Lane, Bridgehampton, NY | 630pm-10pm Click for more information
Saturday, July 13th, August 10th, August 24th Jazz in the Vines: Jamesport Vineyards 7-9pm New York Wine Events,sensational guitarist Peter Whiteis among thr One of the most versatile and prolific acoustic guitarists on the contemporary jazz landscape.click to purchase tickets
SOFO’S 30th Annual Summer Gala
Saturday, July 13, 2019
Saturday, July 13, 2019– SOFO’S 30th Annual Summer Gala Benefit| 6-11pm | The Southfork Natural History Museum, Bridgehampton click to purchase tickets
13th Annual East Hampton Antiques & Design Show
Jul 19 at 6 PM – Jul 21 at 5 PM
Jul 19 at 6 PM – Jul 21 at 5 PM|13th Annual East Hampton Antiques & Design Show |East Hampton Historical Society | MULFORD FARM Make room on your summer calendar for our 13th annual East Hampton Antiques & Design Show on July 19-21, 2019 at Mulford Farm. read more
Sunday, July 21st 5am-10am Annual Lighthouse Sprint Triathlon & Relay This fund raising event has grown to 550 participating athletes from near and far. Athletes must pre register for this event. Montauk read more
Saturday, July 20th Long House Summer Benefit- LongHouse Celebrates world renowned artist and film maker, Julian SchnabelLonghouse Reserve, Hands Creek road, East Hampton 6-11pm click to purchase tickets
Saturday, July 20th, 2019 | 8th Annual St. Barth Hamptons By Social Life Magazine**6-10pm | hosted by Christie Brinkley | Bridgehampton, 2368 Montauk Highway click to purchase tickets
Saturday, July 20th, 2019 Hampton Designer Showhouse Gala Preview Cocktail Party 6-830pm Purchase tickets to this year’s Gala OPEN DAILY MONDAY TO SUNDAY | Sunday, July 21st, 2019 to Monday, September 2, 2019 | 11AM to 5PM Click to purchase tickets
Saturday, July 20th7th Annual Black & White Shelter Island Historical Society Barn, 6PM An evening of cocktails, dinner, dancing, and a silent auction to support programs, general operating fund, collections, and archives. Music by DJ TWILO Shelter Island History Center, 16 South Ferry Road, Shelter Island. Click to purchase tickets
Saturday, July 20th | Summer Rosé and Bubbly Festival|RG|NY Wine (formerly Martha Clara Vineyards) 6025 Sound Avenue Riverhead, NY 12n-7pm, Rosé Wine + Rosé Champagne + Sparkling Wine + Music + Summer… in the Hamptons. What could be better? Click to Purchase Tickets
Saturday, July 20, 2019, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM |Breakwater Yacht Club
Saturday, July 20, 2019, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM |Breakwater Yacht Club, 51 Bay Street, Sag Harbor Sunset on the Harbor | Enjoy the sunset with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres on Sag Harbor benefiting the LGBT Network, a non-profit organization serving Long Island’s LGBT community since 1993. click here for ticket information
HAMPTONS FASHION WEEK
Sunday, July 21st 2019 |12pm-6pm Location: Art Bridgehampton 2368 Montauk Hwy
Sunday, July 21st HAMPTONS FASHION WEEK 2019 |12pm-6pm Location: Art Bridgehampton 2368 Montauk Hwy |a Full One Day LIVE Experiential event. Bringing backstage front + center where every attendee will experience a full frontal fashion experience! click here to purchase tickets
A concert with The Wallflowers and comedy by Colin Jost to benefit The Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University Irving Medical Center on July 27, 2019, at Guild Hall in East Hampton
Saturday, July 27th |A concert to benefit The Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University Irving Medical Center |Comedy by SNL’s Colin Jost and Music by The Wallflowers |Guild Hall in East Hampton Click here for ticket information
Sat July 27th 3PM | Hamptons White Party | ALL WHITE PARTY HIGHLY ANTICIPATED EVENT. The HOTTEST events of the summer!!! The most EXCLUSIVE events of the year, filled with DANCING, DRINKS, & FLIRTATIOUS FUN !!! Read more
An evening of cuisine by Jean-Georges, Entertainment by Broadway Star Samantha Massell |Topping Rose House, 1 Bridgehampton – Sag Harbor Tpke, Bridgehampton
An Evening of Enchantment Summer Gala Saturday, July 27 ::: 6:30 – 11:00 PM Honoring BNB Bank and Senator Kenneth P. LaValle. All proceeds to benefit The Ellen Hermanson Foundation. click here to purchase tickets
THE 26TH ANNUAL WATERMILL CENTER SUMMER BENEFIT & AUCTION Saturday, July 27, 2019|This year’s auction features over 100 works by artists working in photography, sculpture, mixed media, and more! Bidding opens July 9, 2019 and closes on Saturday, July 27, 2019. click for ticket information
Sunday July 28th 2019 15th Annual Hayground School Chefs Dinner, Hayground School, 151 Mitchell lane, Bridgehampton, NY click for ticket information
Sunday, July 28th 7th Annual Taste of Montauk..Gurney’s Star Island Resort & Marina under a tent. . 6-9pm You will have a chance to converse with some of the chef’s and owners of some of the fabulous restaurants located in Montauk. Location: 32 Star Island Rd. – Montauk, NY 11954 Click for information/
July 29th – August 12th |10th Annual Drive In Movies at Coopers Beach|Monday, July 29th – The Greatest Showman Monday, August 5th – Shazam Monday, August 12th – Aquaman. The gates at Coopers Beach open at 6:30pm. The movies will begin at dusk. Pre- Pay and save! Pre-Paid – $40 per carload $50 per carload at the gate. (Rain date for each show will be the following day- Tuesday) click to purchase tickets
AUGUST 2019
Thursday, August 1, 2019 |10am-4pm|UJA-FEDERATION OF NEW YORK’S HAMPTONS TRUNK SHOW |Bridgehampton Historical Society| UJA-Federation of New York’s Hamptons Trunk Show is a must-attend event featuring designer clothing, jewelry, accessories, and home décor for sale, along with music and personal refreshments from such companies as https://customwater.com/ in an elegantly tented outdoor space. Twenty percent of the proceeds of all sales benefit UJA-Federation, which helps care for New Yorkers of all backgrounds and Jews everywhere. Rain or shine. Free parking available. click to purchase tickets
Honoring Martin & Jean Shafiroff
August 3rd 61st Annual Summer Party fundraiser for Stony Brook Southampton HospitalAn evening of cocktails, dinner, and dancing to benefit the Jenny and John Paulson Emergency Department at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital. click here for ticket information
“A Mind Is…” Hamptons Summer Benefit-New York |AUGUST 3, 2019 VIP RECEPTION, 5:00 PM DINNER & PROGRAM, 7:00 PM Reception and program at a private residence in East Hampton click here for more information
Sunset in Sag Harbor Benefit Event
Saturday, August 3, 2019 from 5-9pm |Sunset in Sag Harbor Benefit Event |Breakwater Yacht Club, 51 Bay Street, Sag Harbor, NY click for ticket information
Saturday, August 3, 2019 | 430-630pm| The Shelter Island Historical Society House Tour |Tour of homes featuring innovative contemporary architecture and sensitively restored historic homes, culminating with an open house at its newly constructed Shelter Island History Center. click for ticket information
Friday, August 9th / 5-11pm GUILD HALL 2019 SUMMER GALA The Party of the Season! Exclusive exhibition preview, a convivial evening of music, dancing, dining, and an exhilarating live art auction. Click to see list of all events
Saturday, Aug 10 – Aug 11 | Watermelon Festival | Harbes Family Farm, Mattituck, NY | 30th Anniversary Season of Harbes Family Farm in Mattituck. Season-long festivities, Harbes Annual Watermelon Festival on Saturday, August 10 & Sunday, August 11, from 10am-7pm! Celebrate the sweetest festival in town and enjoy their farm fresh watermelon. click to see all of the summer events
August 10th 2019 AUTHORS NIGHT | The Hamptons Premier Literary Event | A fundraiser to benefit the East Hampton Library, Authors Book Signing Cocktail Reception from 5 – 7:30pm. Meet your favorite authors, buy their books and have them inscribed. Click for more information,
Enjoy hot dogs, hamburgers and ice cream.It’s a fierce competition where celebrities play and everybody wins! Come have fun and buy a shirt & hat to support our charities with our $10 suggested donation per person.
Sunday, August 18th 2019..24th ANNUAL ELLEN’S RUN 9am, rain or shine Parrish Memorial hall @ Southampton Hospital, Southampton, NY click for registration information
August 25th – September 1st 2019 | The Hampton Classic One of the largest outdoor horse shows in the United States, and a premier destination for horse people, the Classic is a much-anticipated stop on the summer tour. click here to read more
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Friday, August 30th – September 2nd | 73rd Annual Shinnecock Powwow Labor day Weekend, Shinnecock Reservation, Southampton, NY | click for more information
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