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A Labor Day weekend ritual, The Hampton Classic returns for its 48th edition through September 3. Reserve VIP tables to watch top international equestrians including defending champion Karl Cook as well as Daniel Bluman, Lucy Deslauriers, Tiffany Foster and McLain Ward in FEI competitions through the final $425,000 Longines Hampton [...]

Dock and dine on French fare at Montauk’s Maison Close, and there are still seats available for Outstanding in the Field featuring Almond’s Jason Weiner (Fireplace Farm, September 10). Southampton’s new Mexican eatery El Verano comes courtesy of New York chef/restaurateur Julian Medina (Toloache, El Fish). The team behind Sen [...]

Despite its anticompetitive spirit, the invitation-only Bridge VII’s display of 300+ rare and coveted automobiles is tough to beat. Rolls-Royce’s Spectre, a leap for the ultra-luxury electric super coupé class; first-time participant Zenvo’s all-new Aurora; the inaugural BridgeBeach focusing on dune buggies and other off-road vehicles, and sponsor Richard Mille’s [...]

The East Hampton retail scene heats up with permanent locations for Loewe, Zegna, Isabel Marant and Cult Gaia. Cali-chic lifestyle brand Jenni Kayne expanded its presence in Amagansett with a second store in Southampton. Los Angeles-based Merit showroom offers midcentury-modern and contemporary design by the likes of Pierre Jeanneret and [...]

Attend the Château d’Esclans winemaker dinner and beach bonfire (Gurney’s Montauk, September 1), and the Westhampton Festival of the Arts (Great Lawn, September 2-3). Wölffer Estate ramps up its regular concerts with shows by Dan Bailey Tribe, Hello Brooklyn and Rum Punch Mafia (September 1-3). More than a meal, Sí [...]

With the perfect weather, September is made for golf. Even better is teeing off for a good cause, such as Guild Hall’s “The George D. Yates Golf Outing” on September 18, and Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center’s golf benefit on September 28. Both shotgun tournaments are being held at [...]

Since people are always asking me about real estate and lifestyle matters, we introduced a light and fun monthly Q&A about all sorts of topics.   The state of residential inventory, plus is it better to buy during peak season or after Labor Day? “Inventory continues to remain at record [...]

On August 19:  Oscar winner Ariana DeBose (West Side Story) performs at Southampton Arts Center’s Summerfest; and ARF Hamptons hosts its Bow Wow Meow Ball in its new William P. Rayner Training Center for the first time with the Peter Duchin Orchestra and parade of animals. Ellen Hermanson Foundation’s Summer [...]

Attend the “Hamptons 20th-Century Modern Home Tour 2023” (August 13), and bid on East End Hospice’s “Box Art Auction” (St. Luke’s Church, August 26). Current exhibitions include “Geotex: Abstract Geometry in Textile Art” (Jeff Lincoln Art + Design, through September 15) and a group show with work by artist/guest curator [...]

A fixture within the East End’s design scene, architect Pamela Glazer has a distinctive knack for combining styles (such as rustic and contemporary) that sets her namesake firm apart here. She enjoys collaborating with talented local craftspeople and cites sustainable and natural materials from high-density, color-thru concrete panels to reforested [...]