GreetingsHamptons Mouthpiece Readers.…what’s going on in the Hamptons and the East End? Is it really becoming the place to be in the winter months…Many think is closes its doors and hibernates until the Spring. You will see listed below that is further from the truth. It is true there are many businesses that lock their dooors and go on vacation, but there are many that do not. There is much to do, so put on those dancing shoes and that sparkly blouse and lets have some fun because this is an exciting month…
For starters ITS SUPERBOWL SUNDAY ON 2/5 and our beloved GIANTS are in the Superbowl this year.
February is also Black History Month,Valentines Day and National Wear Red month in celebration of American Heart Month.
Here are my picks for the month. If you would like to see an entire list of events, take a look at the several publications that post the list. www.danspapers.com, www.27east.com, www.curbedhamptons.com and many others that I am sure you can find on google. This is alittle long, I tried to shorten it as much as I could. ENJOY!
TFT 3rd Annual Swimsuit Show at Southampton Public House: Wow what’s not to love seeing both men and women strut their stuff in bathing suits..Warm up your winter with this fun swimsuit show to benefit the annual teen bereavement camp. DJ, Silent Auction, Open Bar………..great food, great fun for a wonderful cause
Place: Southampton Publick House
Friday nights @ 75 Main with DJCHILE @ 75 MAIN ~OFFICIAL WELCOME BACK PARTY~ EVERY1 FREE 11.30pm
This Friday, The Montauk Project at PAGE, 63 Main, Sag Harbor
Place: PAGE on Main Street in Sag Harbor
Specials: $3 domestic and $5 Draft Specials
North Fork Casino Night At The Vineyards In Aquebogue
Fourth Annual Casino Night! Slots and tables! Chinese Auction! Music! Food & Fun! Prizes for Top Winners. To prepare for the big night ahead, many are looking at this website to brush up on their gambling skills so that they can be on the ball when it comes to playing. As they say, practice makes perfect so practicing gives you a better chance of winning!
When: Friday, February 3 @ 6:30 pm
Where: The Vineyards 978 Main Road (Route 25), Aquebogue,Aquebogue,11931
Long Island North Fork Wine Tours And Tasting
North Fork Wine Tours specializes in personalized and guided tours of the LI wineries. Go on a behind the scenes tour of the Vineyard and hear a description of why the L I Wines are similar to Bordeaux wines. Visit five Wineries and enjoy live music. Lunch, dinner and accommodation packages…
When:?Saturday, February 4 @ 9:30 am
Where:?Long Island North Fork Wine Tours and Tasting ?131 Front Street, Greenport,North Fork,
In Celebration of Black History Month VISUAL HERITAGE III:
4 Contemporary Artists
SHEILA BATISTE**NANETTE CARTER** DANNY SIMMONS **FRANK WIMBERLEY
February 1-29, 2012
Poetry reading and book signing featuring Danny Simmons: Saturday Feb. 4, 2:30
curated by Arlene Bujese
Southampton Cultural Center Levitas Center for The Arts 25 Pond Lane, Southampton, ny 11969**631-287-4377 www.scc-arts.org?
Gallery hours: Monday – Saturday 12-4 or by appointment
SYS Super Bash
Saturday 2/4/12 7pm-11pm*****$50 per person / $65 at the door
Place: 230 Elm Street Southampton
Join SYS for the best party of the year. The 2nd Annual Super Bash.
Great Raffle with 3 fantastic prize packages. Play Heads or Tails and have the chance to win $250 per game. Also join the SYS Derby. Races to held all night long. This is going to be tons of fun.. So Get Your Game On and your dancing shoes… cause this is the SUPER BASH!***Music by Michael of EAST END DJ’s
Open Bar from 7:00 – 10:00pm**Cash Bar – 10:00 pm – 11:00pm
PhotographybyKurt will be in the house that night as well…so stop on by and have your picture taken with one of the Hamptons Top Photographers…1/3 of the proceeds will be donated to Southampton Youth Service
New Event **IT’S A LADIES NIGHT OUT
To Support FIGHTING CHANCE*
Wednesday, February 8th*6:30-8:30PM*
The American Hotel in Sag Harbor
Cocktails and Hors d’Oeuvres**$50 at the door
Hosted by: Sarah Amaden – Edwina Annicelli – Allison Babcock – Sabrina Bistrian – Roxanne Briggs Anna Clejan – Stephanie DiTullio – Lorna Dreher – Laurie Gordon – Susan Holgate – Ellie Jannetti – Luisa Kane – Beverley Murphy – Susan Nieland – Adeline Neubert – Shelley Peters – Fairley Pilaro – Samone Ritz – Claudia Taglich – Jenn Wilson*Maybe Hamptons MouthPiece will show up at this event….
Date: Thrusday February 9th****4pm-10pm
Carol Baldwin Breast Cancer Foundation Charity Fundraiser
Place: Savanna’s Restaurant…268 Elm Street, Southampton, NY
On Thursday, February 9, 2012, The Carol M Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund, focused on finding a cure and raising awareness about the importance of early and regularly scheduled examinations for both men and women will be participating in Savanna’s of Southamptons Guest Chef Series. The series is the brainchild of Johndavid Hensley renown chef in the restaurant’s efforts to support the community by donating all receipts from the nights Guest Chef Inspired Signature dish to the charity being? featured. On this night, guest chef’s and co-owners at Christopher/Thomas Catering, Tom Fabbri and Chris Konstantinidis have collaborated with fellow Guest Chef’s Dr. Brian O’Hea, Dr. Joseph DeBellis and Fran Ericsson to create a signature dish for all to enjoy . The entire menu will also be offered to dining guests. For reservations call 631-283-0202. Savanna’s
Bachelor Auction! Benefit for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Thursday, February 9th 6-10PM
The Corridor is proud to support the First Annual CF Bachelor’s Auction on
MEN- Age 21-75! Register yourself for the bidding for $25.00
WOMEN-Age 21-99!Purchase a bidding paddle for $20.00, which will be credited to the purchase price of the bachelor of your choice.
The “date” will be at a complimentary Blue Lagoon luncheon on February 12, 2012, noon to 2pm.`Sponsorships are available and will be printed in the event program.
Bachelors! Purchasers! Sponsors! Audience! Join us for a great time while contributing for Cystic Fibrosis research. To register as a bachelor, become a sponsor, or for more information,
HarborFrost Gala Celebration**A Benefit for the Yard Program…
Friday, February 10th, 7-10PM
Place: PAGE Restaurant, 63 Main Street, Sag Harbor
Music, Dancing, Dinner-by-the-bite (not quite sure what that is), Drink Specials, Auction and much more……Tickets $25 in advance/$30 at the door
Tickets can be bought at the Wharf Shop in Sag Harbor or call 725-5302 ext:750 (ADULT ONLY EVENT)
7th Annual Love & Passion “Sex, Drugs & Rock’n’Roll”
Saturday, February 11th 5PM-8PM
Ashawagh Hall, The Springs, East Hampton
The BIGGEST Show in the Hamptons off season..not that it is saying much..
Open Call For artists***Art Work Must be in Theme
All questions: Email karynmannix@optonline.net for details
FUN’raiser and QUIZ SHOW Contest
Saturday, February 11th ******7-10PM**B’ Smith Restaurant, Sag Harbor
The Sag Harbor Booster Foundation presents the 1st Annual FUNraiser and Quiz Show Contest. Beer/Wine Cash Bar. Light Dinner.
$25 in advance / $30 at the door.
For Tickets and more information, please call 631-495-2333.
Anti-Valentines MASSACRE!
BEYOND the EAST End…I added this one, because I thought it was too funny..
BA-Humba Valentine’s Day…
Tuesday…February 14th 9PM-2AM ****660 west 42ndst.
Whether you’re a homewrecker, serial dater, bad boyfriend, TubeV Sex addict, the other woman, come to this flirt fest while enjoying free drinks, kissing booths, lingerie, dirty toys, prize giveaways, and DJS spinning music all day!
Priscilla Jade Lingerie Fashion Show!!!
Benefiting Seven Star Animal Sanctuary! ? ? ?
Order tickets via Eventbrite:
Pierson High School POPS Concert
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 7PM-10PM
These students are incredibly talented…
Place: Pierson HS, Sag Harbor
Valentine’s Weekend: Renew Your Vows Event
Saturday, February 11th*****430pm-730pm
Place: Gurney’s Inn resort & Spa…290 Old Montauk Hwy, Montauk
Annual Renew Your Vows Valentines weekend in Montauk. Celebrity Judge Jim Ketchum is for the 15th time renewing wedding vows at Gurney’s Inn Resort & Spa on February 11th 2012 at 4:30pm & February 14th 2012 at 4:30pm. Judge Jim Ketchum is requesting a $10 per person donation for the Montauk Food Pantry. Includes wedding cake, Champagne toast and an official wedding renewal certificate. Must RSVP: 631.668.1737
Candlelight Fridays At Wölffer Estate Vineyard
Come in from the cold and enjoy some hot music! Wines by the glass or bottle, and cheese and charcuterie plates for purchase. Every Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the winery tasting room. No cover charge.
Where:?Wolffer Estate Winery ?139 Sagg Road,Sagaponack,11962
The Old Whalers’ Church in Sag Harbor will be hosting its annual Valentine’s Potluck on Sunday, February 12 from 5-7pm.
Place: Old Whaler’s Church*** 44 Union Street, Sag Harbor
The community is invited to join the fun!
There will be children’s games, great conversation and a potluck dinner.
Bring a dish to share and come to the First Presbyterian Church (Old Whalers…Questions? Please call 725-0894.
The Politics of it All:The Quest for Answers – Councilwoman Bridget Fleming
Thursday, February 16, 2012 **** 7PM-830PM
Place: Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center, 551 Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton, NY
The Bridgehampton Child Care and Recreational Center along with the Eastern Long Island NAACP will be presenting Councilwoman Bridget “The Politics of it All:The Quest for Answers”. This is a opportunity to sit down in a living room setting and roll-up our sleeves and discuss topics that are important to the immediate community with Councilwoman Fleming. For more information, feel free to contact The Center on (631)537-0616
LET’S PARTY LIKE WE ARE IN NEW ORLEANS!
Mardi Gras at Wolffer Estate
Wear Your Best New Orleans Party Mask and dancing shoes and hed on out to the Wolffer Estate Vineyard for the 1st Annual Mardi Gras Masked Celebration.
Date: Saturday, February 18th at 8PM
Prizes for best Mask…Dancing…Desserts and much much more
Tickets are $50 Per Person…Reservations are a MUST!
Bridal/Event Showcase at Gurney’s Inn
Saturday, February 18th, 10am-4PM
Gurney’s Inn resort & Spa…290 Old Montauk Hwy, Montauk
Planning a wedding….Then you do not want to miss this event.
North Fork for Long Island Winterfest, six weeks of Jazz on the Vine. www.liwines.com for info about the jazz performances, and to www.thestirlinghouse.comto book your stay. Winterfest 2012 runs from Feb 18 – March 11, 2012. There are amazing artists playing each weekend
Upcoming event in March…
9th ANNUAL RED DRESS DINNER GIRLS NIGHT OUT
Please join us for a night of fun with family, friends & co-workers!
Date: Friday, March 9, 2012?Location: Sea Star Ballroom at the Hyatt?431 East Main Street, Riverhead, NY?Time: 7:00 – 11:00 p.m.?Ticket Prices: $75 PP in advance & $85 PP at the door?(Tickets will include: one complimentary cocktail, passed hors d’oeuvres, a sit-down dinner, cash bar, DJ entertainment, dancing & Chinese auction)
The Red Dress is the National Symbol for Women and Heart Disease Awareness: “Heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the No. 1 cause of death in American women, claiming about 432,000 lives each year, or nearly one death each minute.”?-American Heart Association
Grab your heels & that little red dress It’s time for a girls night out?To raise Heart Disease Awareness!
Well Hamptons MouthPiece readers these are my picks for the month of February…I can’t believe how quickly January went….It amazes me how quickly the years start flying by as soon as you turn 25…I did not want to believe it when I was 25. If you are having an event and you want your events to be included in my blogs then it is best to post on my HAMPTONS MOUTHPIECE FACEBOOK PAGE. GO GIANTS! Have fun to all of you preparing for your Super Bowl parties and try to keep it all in FUN and be sensible if you’re going to be placing super bowl bets online….as for me I am keeping it low key for most of the weekend, but I will be at the SYS Super Bash on Saturday night, and probaly watching the Super Bowl alone on Sunday night. So be safe, no drinking and Driving…and be responsible…no letting friends drive if they have been drinking at your home. Hamptons MouthPiece “We do the Talking for you” providing you with information that you may not know. Hamptons MouthPiece keeping you informed!
Greetings Hamptons MouthPiece Readers…..Big Brother is Always Watching
Has America become to reliant on the advancement of technology? It used to be a time when you called a place of business and a live voice would answer the phone, today that service is only administered by very few. I don’t know about you but it frustrates me when I make a call and I get an automated recording in which it takes me nearly 15-20 minutes before I can get a live voice. I find it rude and incredibly unprofessional, but yet this is acceptable in our society because everyone is doing it. Has the position of a receptionist faded and become antiquated? Who are the gate-keepers for the abundance of sales people that come knocking on your door everyday? Where is that personal touch that makes you different than your competitor?
These my friends are all reasons why some businesses fail and other succeed….Adapting to new technology is essential but keeping some of the old-fashion ways of doing business is just as important. Our society may have tossed out using the phone for talk time and substituted for texting with friends but they have not when they are conducting business or placing an order. There has to be a balance and I am finding that many businesses are having a hard time locating that balance. Here’s food for thought…..would you advertise with a company that has a live person that answers the phone or a company that never answers the phone and you are left to deal with the automated service. We all would like to save money on services, but is it worth saving a few pennies and not have the customer service. I choose to spend more money for better customer service if I need to use it. I like texting, sending emails and chatting with friends on Facebook, but that can sometimes be impersonal and hearing someone’s voice or seeing them in person is priceless, warm and embracing.
businesses will feel the lost of their presence. Now the newest drama is Java Nation will also be leaving its current location, according to the East Hampton Star it is because the landlord will not be renewing the lease. In several local publications it is noted that Collette Cosignment will be taking over the location and has offered the landlord a considerable monthly increase to rent the location. I spoke to the owner of Collette to get a statement from her but she refused me and indicated that she would not be speaking to the media because rumors are escalating. I say why not set the record straight and tell your side, but once again is the primary focus to reach the local community or just a seasonal clientale who can afford to shop at this store. I am in no way indicating Collette Consignment is like one of the big Stores dominating both East Hampton and Southampton but her business reaches an affluent clientele and it’s businesses like hers that are dominating Main Street throughout the Hamptons. It has also been rumored that there are plans to put in an upscale coffee spot, I have no idea if this is true, only time will tell what will be occupying this location. According to the East Hampton Star the owners of Java Nation were not even offered an opportunity to stay and even if they were would they be able to afford such a heavy increase? Whose is the culprit for the turnover throughout Main Street in the Hamptons…I say GREED! I am disappointed that Java Nation will be closing, although I am not a loyal customer of this establishment many others are and the owners have built a very nice following. I am told it really is the only place to get fresh coffee beans and it will be a lost. My daughter says and I quote “What’s the point of coming home now”I personally thought to see her parents, but clearly it was to visit Java Nation…my feelings are somewhat hurt 🙁