Almond Artists & Writers Series Continues: An Evening With Artist Ian Swordy & The Arts Center At Duck Creek
The Anchor Society Winter Shops Program Has Kicked Off With The Opening Of Its First Pop-up Store In East Hampton
Almond Artists & Writers Series Continues: An Evening With Artist Ian Swordy & The Arts Center At Duck Creek
Almond Artists & Writers Series Continues: An Evening With Artist Ian Swordy & The Arts Center At Duck Creek
The Anchor Society Winter Shops Program Has Kicked Off With The Opening Of Its First Pop-up Store In East Hampton
Almond Artists & Writers Series Continues: An Evening With Artist Ian Swordy & The Arts Center At Duck Creek
2021: A Year In Snaps Here are photos that capture a year of events and happenings on the East End. Southampton Arts Center executive director Tom Dunn, curator Amy Kirwin, and “EARTH” artists at the exhibit’s opening. Photo by Jessica Dalene The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons created a Pet Food Pantry to assist families with pets in need in the community. Photo by Lisa Tamburini LongHouse Reserve in East Hampton reopened to the public on April 17, with its celebratory seasonal opening, “Rites of Spring.” Photo by Richard Lewin Rally Point East, the newest members-based club in the Hamptons, centered around the automotive experience, opened in Westhampton. Photo by Ugur Dursun The Watermill Center held its spring Community Day on Saturday, May 22. Photo by Lisa Tamburini The Ladies’ Village Improvement Society of East Hampton held its annual Spring Opening of The Shops At LVIS on Saturday, February 27. Frances Sacks, Susan Nieland. Photo by Richard Lewin On Sunday, March 7, Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts held its “Broadway Skating Party” ice-skating party and benefit at Buckskill Winter Club in East Hampton. Above, Jessica Goldstern. Photo by Richard Lewin Jack Lenor Larsen was interred at his beloved LongHouse Reserve in a small private ceremony on Saturday, May 15. Above, Alexandra Munroe, Peter Olsen, and Victoria Munroe. Photo by Philippe Cheng As part of Wellness East Hampton, James Lane Post held lunchtime panel discussions at The Hedges Inn. A panel on the topic of nutrition was moderated by Nikki on the Daily’s Nicole Teitler. Panelists included Thuyen Nguyen of Thuyen Skincare, Dr. Gerry Curatola of Rejuvenation Health, Charlotte LaGuardia of ThriveEast Nutrition, Hamptons Wellness Coach Alyson Follenius, and Wellness Foundation President Michele Sacconaghi. Photo by Lisa Tamburini As part of Wellness East Hampton, James Lane Post held lunchtime panel discussions at The Hedges Inn. The topic of mental health was moderated by Bridget LeRoy, and featured panelists Amy Kalaczynski, the founder of the Montauk Meditation Club; East End Acupuncture’s Julie Sigler-Baum; Minerva Perez, the executive director of OLA of Eastern Long Island; journalist and film director Allura Leggard; East Hampton High School Student Madelyne Gaibor; i-tri program director Alyssa Channin; and Marisa Striano, the founder of Spirit’s Promise Equine Rescue. Photo by Lisa Tamburini The Clubhouse in East Hampton launched its new world-class venue and stage, featuring a sold-out, intimate performance by Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Jon Bon Jovi and friends on Friday, May 7. Photo by Rob Rich/www.societyallure.com James Lane Post, along with the East Hampton Chamber of Commerce and Discover the Hamptons, held a wellness fair in East Hampton’s Herrick Park that included vendors Elements Fitness, the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation, Mind Offline, Swoon, Alyson Follenius & Megan McGuire, and Evolveast (above). On June 25, Joey Wölffer hosted a celebratory event in partnership with Destination Haus and Hamptons Social for the launch of Wölffer Estate Vineyards Cellar Series Own Rooted Merlot Rosé. Photo by Valerie Fraser Joey Wölffer hosted a dinner at her Sag Harbor home on June 24, celebrating the Cara Cara brand and pop-up in her Sag Harbor boutique. Above, Sasha Martin, Katie Hobbs, Joey Wölffer, Julia Brown. Photo by Valerie Fraser The Southampton African American Museum held a grand opening event and Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 19. Above, James Banks, Fred Thiele and Brenda Simmons. Photo by Jared Siskin/PMC To celebrate the installation of “WHIMSY,” an outdoor sculpture garden curated by artist Eric Fischl, Southampton Arts Center held its inaugural summer cocktail party, Whimsy in the Garden, on Friday, June 25. Above, Fern Mallis, Jean Shafiroff, and Lydia Touzet. Photo by Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com Drew Barrymore and Stacey Bendet at the Alice + Olivia Pride Prom at the Parrish Art Museum on June 24. Photo by Rob Rich/www.societyallure.com On Friday, June 18, Andrew Warren, Ryan Thomas-Roth, and Danielle Naftali hosted an Alice in Wonderland themed World Pride Charity Dinner in the Hamptons to celebrate Pride month and in support of Keshet, a national organization that advocates for the inclusion and equality of all LGBTQ Jews and their families. Above, Andrew Warren, Stay at Home Daughter, Andrew Warren, Julia Moshy, Makenzie Phelan, Ava Dash, Ethan D’Spain. Photos by David Benthal/BFA.com Susan Breitenbach and Sharon Kerr at James Lane Post’s “Community, Connections, & Conversations” real estate event at Calissa Restaurant on June 15. Photo by Ty Wenzel The Clubhouse in East Hampton held its first annual Live Mural and Graffiti competition in collaboration with White Room Gallery and Rich Mothes Studio on June 12 and 13. Above, Emily Kennedy and Keira Atwell. Photo by Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor presented “Becoming Dr. Ruth,” which marked the return to live theater at Bay Street after 15 months. The show had a successful opening night on June 5. Above, Dr. Ruth Westheimer and Tovah Feldshuh. Photo by Barry Gordin The 29th Annual Southampton Fresh Air Home’s Decorators-Designers-Dealers (D-D-D) Sale and Auction Benefit Gala was held on Saturday, June 5. Above, Olga Raykhelson and Nicole Miller.Photo by Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com Center for Therapeutic Riding of the East End held its Spring Turn-Out at the CTREE Barn in Sagaponack on Friday, June 4. Above, Beckie Gaynor, Gina Bradley, Karen Bocksel. Photo by Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com Bounce Beach in Montauk and Solid & Striped hosted a brunch to kick-off summer and celebrate the opening of Bounce Beach and the Solid & Striped take out pop-up window. Photo by Darian DiCianno/BFA.com Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff hosted a small celebration to honor Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation on Friday, May 28, at NAIA Restaurant at the Capri Hotel in Southampton. Photo by Rob Rich/www.societyallure.com The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons held a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, May 28, from 4 to 6 PM for FOREVER HOME, a state-of-the-art rescue, adoption, sanctuary and year-round training facility that will transform ARF’s campus and the lives of animals and their adopters. Photo by Lisa Tamburini On July 23, Alex and Michael Toccin alongside Alexandra Dillard hosted an elegant waterside luncheon at Le Bilboquet in Sag Harbor. Guests toasted the LDT collection, sold exclusively at Dillards. Photo David Benthal/BFA On June 23, American Humane hosted a special clambake at Dune Beach in Southampton. Proceeds from the event will establish the American Humane Military Working Dog Reunification fund. Photo by Rob Rich/www.societyallure.com The LongHouse Reserve in East Hampton held its “Say Yes” benefit on July 24. Above, The Brooklyn Peaches Swim Team. Photo by Lisa Tamburini HamptonsFilm presented a SummerDocs screening of “The Lost Leonardo” on July 24, hosted by Patti Kenner at her private residence in East Hampton. Above, David Nugent, Alec Baldwin, Scott Seltzer, Anne Chaisson, and Randy Mastro. Photo by Chloe Gifkins Best-selling author, Laurie Gelman, celebrated the release of her new book “ Yoga Pant Nation,” at a private residence in Water Mill. Katie Couric, Kelly Ripa, Ali Wentworth, and Laurie Gelman. Photo by Patrick McMullan/PMC Bedside Reading held its first summer book signing, a “Wine & Sign” author event, at The Southampton Inn on July 21. Authors include Annabelle Bryant, Amanda M. Fairbanks, Laurie Gelman, Debby Kruszewski, Zibby Owens, and Margaret Rodenberg. Photo by Jessica Mackin-Cipro Jean and Martin Shafiroff hosted a kick off party for Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s 63rd annual Summer Party on July 16, at their home in Southampton. The annual summer party is held to benefit the Jenny & John Paulson Emergency Department and the East Hampton Emergency Department. Above, Jean Shafiroff and Fern Mallis. Photo by Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com Southampton Arts Center held an opening for the exhibit “BEYOND THE STREETS on PAPER” on July 17. Above, Ian Reid. Photo by Rob Rich/www.societyallure.com The Clubhouse in East Hampton hosted a performance by Sublime with Rome on July 16. Photo by Rob Rich/www.societyallure.com A Preview Benefit Cocktail Party for the 2021 East Hampton Antiques & Design Show was held on the evening of July 16 on the grounds of Mulford Farm. Above, Diana Anderson, Jennifer Borg, Michael Clifford, Lynda Packard, Tina Teel. Photo by Richard Lewin Wyclef Jean performed at Calissa in Water Mill on July 16. Photo by Rob Rich/www.societyallure.com The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation hosted the return of The Hamptons Happening in Bridgehampton on July 10. Above, Ramona Singer and David Burke. Photo by Lisa Tamburini To celebrate the 2021 summer season, Johnny Was hosted a shopping event at its Southampton store on July 10. Photo by Jared Siskin R+R Lab Out East held a Brooks Pilates class with instructor Sarah Brooks on July 2 at the Southampton Arts Center. The event was hosted by Alexa Luria and Julia Moshy. Photo by @smwritingphotos The Neo-Political Cowgirls hosted their fifth annual Andromeda Sisters Arts and Advocacy Gala at The Leiber Collection Estate in Springs on Saturday, June 26. Photo by Lisa Tamburini Lion sculptures designed by artists including Donna Karan & Xio Grossett, Dan Rizzie, Paton Miller, and more, were seen around the Hamptons this summer as part of The Tusk Lion Trail’s Hamptons pride trail in partnership with the African Community and Conservation Foundation. Above, Maria Bello, Donna Karan, Carla Rae Prober. photo by Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com Naomi Watts and Larissa Thomson, the co-owners of Onda Beauty welcomed Gregg Renfrew and BEAUTYCOUNTER to the natural beauty shop in Sag Harbor on Wednesday, August 18. Photo by Sean Zanni The annual Horses Changing Lives Benefit for CTREE at Sebonack Golf Club was held Thursday, August 26. Karen Bocksel, Amalie Bandelier, Chris Ritchey, Jill Carney, Nancy Grady. Photo by Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com In its eighth year, the Collaborating for a Cure Ladies Luncheon, an annual event benefitting the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation, took place on Friday, August 20, at the T-Bar restaurant in Southampton. Photo by Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com Stephen Baldwin at the Southampton Animal Shelter’s annual Unconditional Love Gala on Saturday, August 21. Photo by Lisa Tamburini Brad Oscar, Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane Susan Stroman at Guild Hall. Photo by Joe Brondo for Guild Hall The Angel Ball Summer Gala was held in memory of Gabrielle Rich Aouad to benefit Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research on Friday, August 20, at The Muses in Southampton. Above, DJ Cassidy. Photo by Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com Southampton Arts Center’s Patrons Circle Dinner was held on Friday, August 20. Above, Sylvia Hemingway, Cheri Kaufman, Nicole Salmasi, Lucia Hong Gordon. Photo by M.Sagliocco for Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com On Wednesday, August 18, guests enjoyed a special presentation, conversation, and an opportunity to meet with the team behind the upcoming feature film “LILLY,” in Water Mill. The evening included a private conversation for guests via video with fair pay champion Lilly Ledbetter and film director Rachel Feldman. Photo by Lisa Tamburini The Favorite Daughter x Fivestory Southampton Trunk Show hosted by Erin Foster, Sara Foster & Karen Murray on August 17. Photo by David Benthal/BFA.com On August 18, Social Studies founder, Amy Griffin along with Kelly Sawyer, Erin and Sara Foster hosted a luncheon for close friends to shop and celebrate Favorite Daughter. Above, Sara Foster, Rachel Zoe, Lydia Kives, Erin Foster. Photo by David Benthal/BFA.com On Saturday, August 14, the East Hampton Library’s 17th Annual Authors Night event was held under a grand tent on the library’s lawn. Above, Florence Fabricant. Photo by Richard Lewin The Children’s Museum of the East End held its Celebrate on the Farm benefit on Thursday, August 12, at Amber Waves in Amagansett. Above, Stephen Long and Bridget Fleming. Photo by Rossa Cole A VIP opening benefit cocktail reception for Galerie House of Art and Design show house was held on Thursday, August 5, in support of Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s East Hampton Emergency Department. Above, Rayman Boozer. Joe Schildhorn/BFA The Parrish Art Museum’s Midsummer Weekend kicked off with the Midsummer Dance on Friday, August 13. Above, Timo Weiland, Shantell Martin, and Kit Keenan. Photo by Yvonne Tnt/BFA.com Over the weekend of August 14, Project Zero held Stand Up For The Ocean, hosted by Gina Bradley, Ronnie Flynn, James Jagger, Mei Kwok, Evelyn O’Doherty, Beth O’Donnell, John De Neufville, and Alexandra Richards (above). Photo by Rob Rich/ societyallure.com Bay Street Theater held the opening of its outdoor production of “Camelot,” with book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe on Saturday, August 7. Photo by Barry Gordin, Courtesy Bay Street Theater The 26th Annual Ellen’s Run Hybrid 5K took place on Sunday, August 15, at 9 AM at Southampton Intermediate School. Photo by Kurt Leggard Omnifique and Studio Misfit hosted a moonlight dinner to kickoff the #YouBelong event on Friday, August 13, at The Maidstone in East Hampton. Photo by Richard Lewin Fyli, James Lane Post, and Nova Impact hosted the #YouBelong event in Water Mill in August. Photo by Ezgi Uzun On Friday, August 6, 400 dinner guests celebrated 90 years of Guild Hall and honoree, artist Robert Longo. Photo by Patrick McMullan for Getting Images Iconic experiential retailer, Fred Segal, celebrated its first east coast retail footprint with a charity shopping event in Wainscott at Isaac Boots’ Torch’d Shoppe on Friday, August 13. Above, Lisa Rinna and Isaac Boots. Photo by Kristin Gray Sollis Health and renowned acupuncture center, The Yinova Center hosted an intimate brunch and roundtable discussion in Southampton on Wednesday, August 11, including panelist Stacy London (above). Photo by Daphne Youree On Thursday, August 12, Air Mail and Tom Ford Beauty gathered at The Reform Club in Amagansett for an intimate seated dinner to celebrate the brand’s best-selling fragrance, Fucking Fabulous. Above, Rachel Zoe. Photo by Neil Rasmus/BFA Experience Auto Group Events held a viewing party for the Ferrari SF90 Spider on Sunday, August 7, at a private home in Water Mill, hosted by James Lane Post. Photo by Michael Neamonitakis On Friday, August 13, Kate Bock brought a Mediterranean summer staycation to the Hamptons, sampling Pompette’s refreshing citrus flavors at Topping Rose House in Bridgehampton. Photo by Alexandra Martin, Pompette The Southampton African American Museum held a summer benefit on Thursday, August 12, at Blu Mar in Southampton, co-chaired by Jean and Martin Shafiroff, and Aisha Christian and Michael Steifman. Photo by Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com The Hope for Depression Research Foundation’s Sixth Annual 5K Race of Hope took place on Sunday, August 8, in Southampton Village in support of mental health awareness and research. Above, Audrey Gruss, Arthur Dunnam, and Katie Couric. Photo by Sean Zanni/PMC Fern Mallis was honored at Hamptons Fashion Week in August. Photo by Eric Vitale The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation presented So Fetch!, a beach party fundraiser on Saturday, August 7. Above, Lexie Rough, Nathania Nisonson, Adrianna Desvastich, Merritt Piro, Kate McEntee, and Kingsley Crawford. Photo by Rob Rich/ SocietyAllure.com The 63rd annual Summer Party “Gala In Our Gardens” to benefit Stony Brook Southampton Hospital was be held on Saturday, August 7. Above, Rebecca Seawright, Jean Shafiroff, Jay Schneiderman, and Letitia James. Photo by J. Van der Watt for Rob Rich/ SocietyAllure.com On Friday, August 6, Rebecca Hessel Cohen (above) and Todd Cohen opened up their Sagaponack house for a magical dinner under the stars to celebrate the launch of LoveShackFancy bedding and wallpaper. Photo by Raul Tovar The “Hamptons Artists For Haiti” benefit for Wings Over Haiti was held on Saturday, August 7, at East Hampton Airport. Above, Magalie Theodore, Jonathan Glynn, and Donna Karan. Photo by Joelle Wiggins The Southampton Rose Society’s cocktail party and fundraiser was held on Friday, August 6, in Carole and Fred Guest’s gardens at Folly Fields. Above, Audrey Gruss, Fern Mallis, and Yaz Hernandez. Photo by Lisa Tamburini NYC Second Chance Rescue held its Hamptons Fundraiser on July 29 at V Café at Hampton Racquet. The event was hosted by Jennifer Brooks and Thuyen Nguyen. Photo by Lisa Tamburini The South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature Center held its 32nd annual gala, “The Journey Forward: Reconnecting Through Nature,” on July 31. Photo by Lisa Tamburini James Lane Post, Alise Collective, and Zachary Weiss invited guests for after-beach oysters and rosé at Hero Beach Club in Montauk on Friday, July 30. The event featured wine by Avaline and Peeko Oysters. Photo by Nick Norcia CROSSROADS: The Watermill Center Summer Festival kicked off on July 31. Photo by Martyna Szczesna, courtesy The Watermill Center On Monday, August 2, representatives from the East End Fund for Children joined Citarella owner Joe Gurrera at the gourmet market’s Bridgehampton location as they announced a fundraising initiative during a special event celebrating student artists. Photos by Rossa Cole Lauren Geller, Meg Roth, Daryl Simon, Shawn Frankel, Marjorie Harris attend Fork It Alzheimer’s Event To Benefit The Alzheimer’s Association on July 31 in Bridgehampton. Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Alzheimer’s Association The Aerosoles x Laura Ashley “Cottage Shoppe” opened at EHP Resort + Marina in East Hampton. A launch event was held on Friday, July 30. Womaness & Women’s Health hosted a cocktail event at The Rose Hill Estate in Water Mill on July 22. Above, Michelle Jacobs, Jacqueline Andriakos, Dr. Diane Madfes, Emily Morse, Dr. Shelby Harris. Photo by Neil Rasmus/BFA.com East Hampton Village held its Centennial celebration starting September 24, celebrating 100 years since the village was incorporated. Above, Chris Minardi, Sandra Melendez, Mayor Jerry Larsen, Rosemary Brown, Arthur “Tiger” Graham. Photo by Richard Lewin The second Annual Healthy Steps for Healthy Pets Walk-A-Thon was held on September 25 at The Baker House 1650 in East Hampton and raised over $30,000 for Veterinarians International. Photo by David Warren/Sipa USA. The Nancy Atlas Project performed at the 2021 Sag Harbor American Music Festival. Photo by Lisa Tamburini Gleisy Jaramillo, Ann Liguori, and Nancy Stone at Liguori’s 23rd annual Ann Liguori Foundation Charity Golf Classic at the Maidstone Club in East Hampton, on September 16. Photo by Neil Tandy Marking its five-year anniversary, The Bridge returned to the grounds of the original Bridgehampton Race Circuit on Saturday, September 18. The exhibition, presented by Richard Mille, featured more than 250 incredibly rare cars sourced from collectors around the globe. Above, Nina Agdal and Jack Brinkley-Cook. Photo by Jared Siskin/PMC Guild Hall in East Hampton hosted a series of dinner parties, including one hosted by Barbara and Richard Lane. Photo by Doug Kuntz Larissa Saveliev, Calvin Royal III, Katie Couric, and Katherine Williams at a cocktail party in Amagansett celebrating Youth America Grand Prix, the largest audition and scholarship organization for young ballet dancers. Photo by Richard Lewin Southampton Arts Center’s exhibition, “Clearing The Air,” examined the healing and transformative power of the arts. On September 18, Jay Davis, pictured here gave a curator’s tour of the exhibit. Photo by Rob Rich/ societyallure.com Minerva Perez and Christiane Arbesu at Organización Latino Americana of Eastern Long Island’s 18th annual Latino Film Festival of the Hamptons, which took place at the Parrish Art Museum and Sag Harbor Cinema. Photo by Lisa Tamburini Hudson’s Helping Hands held its first annual An Evening Under The Stars benefit on Friday, September 10, at The Crow’s Nest in Montauk. Above, founders Augie and Kristen Teodoro. Photo by Pat Irwin Global Strays, along with president and co-founder Elizabeth Shafiroff, held its third annual benefit, Redefining Animal Welfare, at NAIA Hamptons in Southampton on Thursday, September 2. Above, Elizabeth Shafiroff, Jas Leverette, and Georgina Bloomberg. Photo by Sean Zanni/PMC Surf therapy non-profit A Walk On Water held its sixth annual East Coast Surf Therapy fundraiser on Saturday, September 11. Photo by Alberto Vasari Large American flags few over the East Hampton Village Green and Montauk Highway on Saturday, September 11 during a ceremony commemorating the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center. The event was attended by 11 different East End fire, police, and EMS agencies. Photo by Michael Heller On Saturday, September 11, East Hampton Aviation Association presented the annual Just Plane Fun Day at East Hampton Airport. Above, Rachael Foggo and Dilys. Photo by Richard Lewin The Sag Harbor Chamber of Commerce presented the return of its annual fall festival, HarborFest. The post-Labor Day tradition, which attracts tourists and locals alike to the Sag Harbor waterfront, was held the weekend of September 11 to 12. Above, Team Corner Bar. Photo by Lisa Tamburini Stephanie Nass, Judge for the Hamptons Cottages & Gardens Table Design Competition, at the Hampton Classic. Photo by Richard Lewin Jean Shafiroff, Brooke Shields, and Rebecca Seawright at The Hampton Classic’s Grand Prix Sunday. Photo by Lisa Tamburini One Wednesday, August 25, at the Reform Club in Amagansett, Social Studies cofounder Amy Griffin co-hosted a Bohemian Beach-themed soirée in partnership with Rent the Runway. Above, Whitney Casey, Amy Griffin, and Stephanie March. Photo by Hannah Turner-Harts The Palm Tree Crew, founded by Kygo, held its first-ever music festival experience in the Hamptons on Sunday, August 29, at the Francis S. Gabreski Airport in Westhampton Beach. Photo by Johannes Lovund The Ellen Hermanson Foundation held a gala fundraising event, Back in Black, on Saturday, August 28, outside at Hampton Racquet in East Hampton. Above, Jean Shafiroff, Julie Ratner, Letitia James, Rebecca Seawright. Photo by J.van der Watts for Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com OVERT’s SZN2 launch at Blue&Cream in East Hampton was attended by DJ Cassidy. Photo courtesy Blue&Cream The Hampton Cannabis Expo 2021 – Advocacy, Legalization & Investing was held Sunday, August 29, at The Clubhouse in East Hampton. Event Founder Gary Bierfriend welcomed guests as they arrived to the inaugural event. Above, Eddie Armstrong and Gary Bierfriend. Photo by Barbara Lassen/Barbara Lynne Photography On Saturday, October 23, a model of the historic Village of East Hampton Hall building was installed at Mulford Farm in a dedication ceremony led by Village trustees Rosemary “Rose” Brown and Arthur “Tiger” Graham and attended by board members of the East Hampton Historical Society. Photo by Michael Heller The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation held its third annual Wag-O-Ween Spooktacular, a doggie costume contest and parade followed by a kiddie costume contest and parade, on Sunday, October 24, at its adoption center in Hampton Bays. Photo by Barbara Lassen On October 14, Montauk Brewing Company released PAWesome IPA, a collaboration with the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons (ARF) for its very special and super limited Ocean Series can release. Above, Shannon and Mia Coppola. Photo by Richard Lewin Wölffer Estate Vineyard held its 31st Annual Harvest Party on Saturday, October 9, on the expansive lawn overlooking the vineyard, celebrating the hard work of Harvest season. Above, winemaker Roman Roth. Photo by Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com Selma Blair at the Hamptons International Film Festival. Photo by Sonia Moskowitz The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons held its annual “Stroll to the Sea” Dog Walk on Saturday, October 9, with Isaac Mizrahi. Photo by Lisa Tamburini On Sunday, October 10, the Amagansett Fire Department hosted the annual “Tyler Valcich Memorial Classic Car Show.” Above, Joe McDonald, Lisa, Tom and Thea Grenci, Catherine Valcich, Eric, Ally and Jackie Snyder, “Finn” with a 1962 Willys Jeep. Photo by Richard Lewin The 2021 “Un-Gala”, benefitting the Sag Harbor Cinema and The Church, was held at The Church in Sag Harbor on Saturday, October 2. Photo by Michael Heller Several of the most recognized Peruvian chefs came together on Sunday, September 26, for the celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the Peru to the World Expo — an organization which specializes in promoting Peruvian cuisine, culture, and tourism in United States and world-wide at the Baker House 1650 in East Hampton. The day before Thanksgiving, kids of all ages gathered at the East Hampton Historical Society’s Hedges-Edwards Barn at Mulford Farm to decorate the scale model of the Society’s Clinton Academy. Above, Michael Clifford, Steve Long, Bennett Long. Photo by Richard Lewin Bright and early on Thanksgiving Day, approximately 900 runners prepared to assemble at the starting line for the 45th Annual Montauk Turkey Trot Run for Fun. Above, Sophie Pinkwater, Jen Metzger, Hadley and Stacey Pinkwater, Will and Austin Metzger. Photo by Richard Lewin Haubrich Art in Springs held a floating garden party on Saturday, November 20. The show featured artists Christa Maiwald and John Haubrich. Photo by Richard Lewin The works of eight local artists were featured at the barn studio of Mark William Wilson in East Hampton on November 6 and 7. Artists included Wilson, Steve Miller, Suzannah Wainhouse, Nick Weber, Darius Yektai, Pipi Deer, and Evan Brownstein. Above, Mary Boochever, Kevin Teare, Steve Miller, Marianna Levine. Photo by Richard Lewin The Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill presents three solo exhibitions of East End artists peter campus, Virginia Jaramillo, and John Torreano, which will be on view through February 27. An opening reception was held on Saturday, November 6. Photo by Lisa Tamburini The third annual Springs Chowdah Chowdown was held at Springs Community Church on Saturday, November 6. Proceeds from the sold out event benefited Share the Harvest Farm and Springs Food Pantry. Above, Frances Gould. Photo by Richard Lewin Maggie Royce, Kristin Eberstadt, Casey Dalene, Deanna Dickenson, Christine Strassfield, Bridget Fleming, Andrea Grover, Amy Kirwin, Anthony Madonna, and Barbara Gibbs at the opening of 90 Years: Selections from the Permanent Collection at Guild Hall in East Hampton. Photo by R.Cole for Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com Little Lucy’s 20th annual Halloween Pet Parade was held on Sunday, October 31, in Southampton Village. Proceeds went to Kent Animal Shelter. Photo by Lisa Tamburini Hamptons Jazz Fest Winter Series and Southampton Arts Center presented the Lew Tabackin Trio for a special evening of jazz music on Friday, December 17. Above, Vince Dupont, Lew Tabackin, Jason Tiemann perform at Southampton Arts Center. Photo by Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com Santa Claus made a special, one night only, guest appearance at the Thomas & Mary Nimmo Moran Studio on Main Street in East Hampton. Above, Carolina and Brandon Reino, Santa Claus, Stefanie Reino. Photo by Richard Lewin Twenty four artists from local art collective 30 Squared displayed work and competed for three blue ribbons on Saturday, November 6, at The Gardiner Mill Cottage Gallery on James Lane in East Hampton. Hundreds visited the opening reception for the show titled “Mayor’s Choice – Selections from Thirty Squared,” where East Hampton Village Mayor Jerry Larsen was the guest jurist. Above, Terry Wallace, Bob Sullivan. Photo by Richard Lewin For only the second time in his 60-plus year career and for the first time in the U.S., renowned Broadway and film production designer Tony Walton is exhibiting his artwork for sale. The show opened at Mark Borghi Gallery in Sag Harbor, on Friday, December 10. Above, Bridget LeRoy, Julie Andrews, Emma Walton Hamilton. Photo by Lisa Tamburini Southampton’s 18th annual Polar Bear Plunge took place live and in-person on Saturday, December 11, and welcomed over 300 community members who took the plunge at Coopers Beach to benefit Heart of the Hamptons. Photo by Lisa Tamburini On Saturday, December 18, Deborah O’Shaughnessy of Southampton Soap Co. organized a Holiday Makers Market at Topping Rose House in Bridgehampton. Photo by Richard Lewin On the evening of Friday, December 3, Joey Wölffer and Marc Wölffer hosted friends of the brand for an intimate dinner to celebrate the holiday season. Photo by David Benthal/BFA LongHouse Reserve welcomed more than 200 guests at its annual Holiday Gathering on Sunday, November 28. Above, John Githens, Rebecca Chapman, Peter Olsen. Photo by Richard Lewin A kick-off Cocktail Party on the evening of Friday, November 26, welcomed in the highly anticipated East Hampton House & Garden Tour. This annual event, now in its 36th year, was held at the Maidstone Club. Above, Nick and Christina Martin. Photo by Richard Lewin On Sunday, October 31, Robin Stables hosted its inaugural “Fall Fling,” Dressage Horse Show at Mecox Bay Farms in Bridgehampton, owned by Stacy Ludlow. The event was directed and produced by renowned international Trainer and past member of the British Equestrian Team, Rebecca Robin Wilson. Above, Diana Shiel, Natalie Mattson, Amalie Bandelier, Andreaser Costa, Chris Ritchey, Rebecca Robin Wilson, Megan McCaffrey, Sandi Bresnick, Suzanne Hall, and Valentino Carlotti. Photo by Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com Previous Article East End Dining News: New Year's Eve Edition Next Article 190 Bridies Path, North Sea, Southampton