FRIDAY JULY 23

Fridays At Five – Author Series

5pm

Bridgehampton Library hosts this event each Friday in their grassy back yard with wine and other refreshments.  Authors of various books (books, actual hard cover books, think pre-Kindle) are there in person to give you their first hand accounts of their stories.  This week’s author is Frances Osborne talking about her biography of her enigmatic great grandmother Idina Sackville a proper British woman breaking the boundaries in the jazz age.  Admission is $15.

Bridgehampton Library, 2478 Main Street, Bridgehampton, www.hamptonlibrary.org.

 

SATURDAY JULY 24

Opening Day 2010 Mercedes-Benz Polo Challenge at Blue Star Jets Field

4 – 6pm

The players are in tip top shape, sleek and ready to play to win – and that’s just inside the VIP tent.  The exciting game is more than a backdrop to the social festivities with the fines polo players and ponies in the world.  The $20 at the gate goes to benefit the South Fork Breast Health Coalition and you can go early to get your best tail gate spot.  In the VIP tent, and maybe again a VVIP tent invited guests will preview all the luxury goodies the sponsors have to offer.

Blue Star Jets Field at Two Trees Farm, 849 Hayground Road, Bridgehampton

 

Soldier Ride

A fundraiser for the Wounded Warrior Project which joins civilians and veterans to cycle, walk, or run to raise money for this organization which is dedicated to supporting and rehabilitating injured veterans.

Bikers can register at Oceanview Farm in Amagansett (551 Montauk Hwy) between 7:30 – 9am before embarking on assorted routes.  Note that traffic will be impacted in East Hampton Village and then on Route 114 towards Sag Harbor when the cyclists head there between 10:30 and 11am.  The riders will regroup at Haven’s Beach then head to the Long Wharf for a tribute to Lance Corporal Jordan C. Harter at 11:30 am.  Riders will head over the bridge to Long Beach and then back up Rte. 114 to East Hampton.  Note you can also run or walk the route or just come out to cheer them on.  www.soldierridethehamptons.com

 

Rock The Farm

6pm

This benefits the Wounded Warrior Project and brings out not only a super fun young crowd but honors our service men and women who have given so much.  This year the new location will expand the party with an all American BBQ open bar and hours of music by live bands The Giving Tree, Ilo Ferreira and a special guest (last year it was Dan Akryod).  It’s the best $100 ($150 at the door) you’ll spend for a night out and a very important cause.

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Oceanview Farm 551 Montauk Hwy Amagansett.

www.rockthehamptons.com.  Be sure to book tix in advance.

 

James Beard Foundation Chefs & Champagne® New York

5:30 to 8pm

This year honoring Martha Stewart, the Foundation’s annual fundraiser at Wolffer Estate Vineyard is the taste bud extravaganza of the summer.  With delectable offerings from 30 fine chefs as well as Wolffer wines, beers from Stella Artois and of course a selection of fine Champagnes, it is an epicurean delight.  You also have to bid on the amazing silent auction for fine dining, wines and spirits, and culinary travel packages.  The winner of the James Beard 2010 Christian Wolffer Scholarship for food and wine studies will also be announced.  This is truly one of the most lovely, sophisticated events of the season (and yes great goody bag.)  Inside tip – join the James Beard Foundation and get a discounted ticket $195 compared to the regular $250.  There are also VIP options available.

www.jamesbeard.org/chefsandchampagne  (212) 627-2308.

Wolffer Estate Vineyard, 139 Sagg Road, Sagaponack NY 11962.

 

Art For Life

6pm

The 11^th Annual Garden Party Benefit at Russell Simmons’ East Hampton Estate will feature a live and silent auction of unique art and luxury items, with cocktails, and dinner.  Russell Simmons, Danny Simmons and the Board of Directors of Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation invite guests to join them for a NIGHT OF WONDER.  Attire is summer white with a splash of color, and the crowd is a great mix of leaders in the media, music, art, and philanthropic world.  This year is honoring Richie Akiva, Allison & Chip Brady, Deepak Chopra, and Kassem “Swizz Beats” Dean.  The funds go to celebrate and encourage the creative energy of New York City youth.  For Tix $1,500 ARTFORLIFE@HAVENLLC.COM OR 212-810-4490.

SUNDAY JULY 25

 

Full Moon Kayak

6pm

KamaDeva Yoga and Main Beach Surf team up for this kayak across Georgica Pond to the beach for a bonfire and libations.  Magical.  See the full story http://hiphamptons.com/?p=1266