Today’s Hamptons is a different animal with lavish Mecca multi event happenings thrown by well known personalities in leased multi-million dollar properties that bring socialites, celebrities and the new household named publishers, bloggers, vloggers visiting for the day along with weekend and summer property owners enjoying what the Hampton’s has to offer.  Please see my roundup on best of  the best Hampton Happenings below.

• Waxman Cancer Benefit 13th Annual A Hamptons Happening Honors Diverse Industry Leaders to Benefit Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation Feast Held on Maria  and Kenneth Fishel Bridgehampton Property honoring 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.

There were over 50 different tasting stands from The delicious tasting stations showcase of cuisine and desserts from popular restaurants, chefs and spirits brands including The Savory,The 21 Club; Backyard Brine Pickle Co, Calissa, Chef Dominic Rice, Centro Trattoria and Bar, Eataly, The Golden Pear, Keith Davis, Chef Gabriel Kreuther, Manna, Chef Marco Barrila, Neuman’s Kitchen, Paul Neuman, Saaz Indian Restaurant, Sameer Mohan, Seafood Shop, Colin Mather, The Union League Club, Russell Rosenberg, The Sweet, Candied Anchor, Jillian Rennar, Clarkson Avenue Crumb Cakes, Susan Walsh, Erica’s Rugelach, Erica Kalick, Lisa Vivo Custom Cakes, Lisa Vivo, Magnolia Bakery, Bobbie Lloyd, Southfork Bakery & Beverages: Doña Sarita Mezcal, Haas Brothers, Keith’s Nervous Breakdown Margarita Mix, Moët, Montauk Brewing Co., Montauk Hard Label Whiskey, Palm Bay International and Tito’s Handmade Vodka.   

Attendees were 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, Relais & Chateaux restaurant, Margaret Hayes, President and CEO of Fashion Group International. Lori Stokes, Sharon Wilkes Kinberg and Robert Kinberg, Sybil and David Yurman, Elin and Michael Nierenberg, Maria and Kenneth Fishel, Sandy and Marc Taub, Pamela Morgan, Norena Barbella, Laurie Schaffran, James Frankel, Lewis A. Rubin, Gary Jacob, Bettina and Spencer Waxman, Julie and Scott Waxman, Ann Liguori, Scott Vallery, Bobbie Lloyd, Mark Petracca, Shep Gordon, Margaret Hayes, Gabriel Kreuther William T. Sullivan, Cesar Ricci, Karen Amster-Young, Chris Arlotta, Jake Croman, Erica Linden-Fineberg, Jacob Frisch, Jessica Mackin-Cipro, Jennifer Saraf Myles, Glenn Myles, Sarah and Chris Wragge, Elle Winter and Jake Taub. 

Rufus Wainwright  jumped up on the stage during the live audience joining Mr. Hunt to talk about how he is donating his time to the winning bid to perform on the same Steinway piano that’s on the stage for 1 month in the home of the highest bidder. In a matter of 5 minutes there was a winning bid of $20.000 making for the highest bid of the night. Guests also bid on a wide range of covetable items and Lifestyle experiences in the A Hamptons Happening silent auction,

There were circus performances ,DJ and a solo performance from Rufus Wainwright making for a memorable night. Samual Waxman’s Annual Cancer Benefit continues to give guests a lavishly wonderful experience with no expense spared. Now that’s a way to throw a Benefit!

For more information on SWCRF, visit www.waxmancancer.org

• Women’s Health Magazine and the the FEED Foundation’s 6th Annual  Party Under The Stars Collaboration was held at the Bridgehampton Tennis & Surf Club to fight domextic hunger thru the philanthropic Run 10 Feed 10. The Inside event held the silent auction which benefited the FEED Foundation complete with catered spirits/wine d’oeuvres and music from  DJ Alexandra Richard.  The beach front part had a Live Reggae Band and a giant bonfire complete with welcoming wine. S’mores and sparkles.

There were tons of celebrities and  Guests at the beachside benefit including  Taraji P. Henson, Kelly Rutherford, Taryn Manning, Zosia Mamet, Kat De Luna, Ramy Brook, Eric West, Rebecca Minkoff, Monique Coleman, Jill Zarin, Josh Pais, Adriana De Moura, DJ Alex Merrell, Kelly Killoren Bensimon, Chef Roblé, Ginger Zee, Tashiana Washington, Monika Chiang, Simone De La Rue, Megan Henderson, and Frances Rivera and more.

For more information on RUN10 FEED10, visit TheFeedFoundation.org ∞

The Circle Line BBQ & Brews 1 hour dockside and 2 hour sun/fun cruise is the latest of Circle line cruises leaving from Pier 83 West 42^nd street and 12^th avenue. Let’s first talk about the history of Circle Line and how it’s been a significant part of the NYC harbor since 1945 hosting over 60 million passengers on their cruises earning them world-wide recognition as one of the best boat rides in the world. Circle Line received Awarded proclamations from two New York City mayors – Ed Koch proclaimed April 23^rd “Circle Line Day” In 1985, and Mike Bloomberg, proclaimed Sept. 17^th “Circle Line Sightseeing Cruise Day” in 2008. A fact not very known is in 2001 Circle Line vessels helped transport victims of the Sept 11^th attack back to New Jersey.

Currently, Circle Line Sightseeing fleet, boasts 8 vessels with an additional two completed – The Bronx, Staten Island and Liberty that constitute Circle Line’s new Empire-class state-of the art vessels with modern amenities such as digital screens and high-end sound systems.

Fast forward to June 2017 -The Circle Line BBQ & Brews Cruise with unlimited ice cold beer, wine, top shelf cocktails and mouth-watering BBQ complete with DJ, dance floor and panoramic skyline views of the world’s greatest city sites of the Intrepid, Statue of Liberty, One World Trade Center and the friendly presence of our loveable giant the Brooklyn Bridge while the Yacht laps around Manhattan.

If you needed a true break from the hustle and bustle of the city over the summer than this would have been the cruise for you as this was their first annual BBQ and Brews Cruise in the New York Harbor but the good news is there will be more of this cruising.

Visit Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises or call 212-563-3200 for more information on available & upcoming cruising.

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The 22^nd annual Urban Tech Gala Award and Auction themed “Investing in Today’s Youth-Tomorrow’s Leaders” was held June “17” at guastavinos NYC.  Urban Technology Center is a non-profit organization that helps transform the lives of youths in urban communities for more than two decades through programs.

The Youth Leadership Academy(YLA) courses develop students fundamental skills for life effectiveness. Urban Tech’s “Adopt A School” program focuses on Financial Network Program, Dignity for All, STEM, and Social Justice & Community Leadership.  These programs are put in place and needed to build social and life skills, improve literacy/scores working with principals within the school system and supplying  for technological and financial skills all needed for a successful future.

This year’s Gala was co-hosted by actor, director, and screenwriter Ted Lange and TV Host, reporter and humanitarian Alicia Quarles with honorees Vicki Fuller, Chief Investment Officer at New York State’s Common Retirement Fund, Valerie Jarrett, Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama’s Office of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs and Don Lowery, Senior Vice President Community Engagement at Nielsen. 

Special guest Hannah Bronfman was there who is a DJ, health and wellness enthusiast and founder of HBFIT.com, a unique online community for people passionate about health, beauty, fitness, wellness, travel, music and travel along with being a social media mega fashion “It Girl”.  Socialite & avid long time supporter Sherry bronfman was also there as an award presenter.

Attendees included Brendan Fallis, Former NYC Mayor David Dinkins, Vashtie, Jessica White, Allen Maldonado, Laquan Smith and more.

For more information or to donate to this organization please visit  urbantechnyc.com

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Vera Bradley the successful accessories brand designer known for stylish bags and luggage partners with the NEW TLC reality competition series produced by Al Roker’s production Co. called Girl Starter a show that gives young entrepreneurs 18-24 the opportunity to be empowered to go for their dreams and a platform for the viewers to support their dreams. The show has six phases of competition from Business building to challenges with guest stars and a grand prize money of $100.000 in funding/services in a reality based format blending such as Shark Tank, Project runway and any popular competitive show out there. 

Girl Starter features successful women entrepreneurs – Vera Bradley Co Founder & Chief Creative Officer and Barbara Bradley Baekgaard as guest judges. The show not only gives young business women a chance to be successful but also entertains, enlightens and educates the viewers in what it takes to be successful as well. Airing May 19th 7:00PM EST on TLC.

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