By Claire Harper By Claire Harper | June 11, 2019 | Lifestyle, Guide,
From opulent galas to heart-filled fundraisers and art-centric happenings, summer out east never sleeps. Here’s your insiders guide into where to be seen and who to be seen with this season.
JUNE 15
SWING INTO SUMMER
Spend an evening overseas at The Bridge’s A Night in Provencethemed event benefiting Group for the East End. Hosted by Stéphane Samuel and Robert M. Rubin, the celebrated soiree includes effervescent libations, a curated dinner, an irresistible auction and, of course, dancing to music by G.E. Smith and Taylor Barton. groupfortheeastend.org/benefit2019
JUNE 20
2019 ANN LIGUORI CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC
Tee up alongside sports TV personality Ann Liguori at the 21st annual golf classic hosted at the iconic Westhampton Country Club. Kick-start the morning with brunch before an exciting day on the course followed by an awards dinner and live auction to close out the day. annliguori.com/anns-charity-golf-event
JUNE 22
ANNUAL HAMPTONS HEART BALL
VIPs and notables from the medical, philanthropic and corporate fields gather at one of the summer’s most influential fetes to support and promote the paramount work of the American Heart Association and its critical research and education programs. Taking place at the historic Southampton Arts Center, expect a fabulous evening filled with a hearty, healthy dinner, dancing and coveted auction items. ahalongisland. ejoinme.org
JUNE 29
SUMMER FETE: CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF THE EAST END
The Children’s Museum of the East End transforms into an adult playground featuring your favorite things: spirited sips, local cuisine, dancing and a silent auction. All proceeds help match the Century Arts Foundation’s generous grant to provide science and coding programs for underserved children. cmee.org/category/special_events
JUNE 29
AN EVENING IN POSITANO SUMMER GALA
Travel to the coast of Italy for the night at the elegant benefit gala, which supports East End Hospice and features a slew of exciting happenings. Be sure to bring your A-game for the casino games.
eeh.org/events/event/an-evening-in-paris
JUNE 29
CHEFS OF THE HAMPTONS
Featuring the Hamptons’ most acclaimed chefs, you won’t want to miss the debut of what’s soon to be the culinary event of the summer. Presented by Dan’s Hamptons Media, hosted at the historic Topping Rose House and benefiting the Guild Hall, the evening includes a curated cocktail hour, a multicourse dinner prepared by celebrated chefs and other not-to-be-missed happenings. danstasteofsummer.com
JUNE 29
13 ANNUAL GET WILD BENEFIT
Attendees get the chance to meet some furry creatures at the annual benefit gala supporting Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue. Hosted by John and Bernard Carl at Little Orchard, the impactful evening brings out the animal lover in all of us. wildliferescuecenter.org
JUNE 29-30
AMAGANSETT FINE ARTS FESTIVAL
Spend two days surrounded by talent and culture as both established and emerging artists display their beautiful work for all to marvel at. Produced and presented by David Oleski Events, last year’s artists included Domenico Belli, Stephen Brehm and Ruth Davis, among others; several artists are expected to return again this year. amagansettfinearts.com
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