Lifestyle

The Hampton Classic celebrates its 50th anniversary from August 24-31. Adding to its VIP experiences, the new Judge’s Box Lounge offers buffet stations, snacks and refreshments in the Chalet Tent, plus bar drinks for purchase and complimentary general admission parking. The $5,000 Citarella Open Jumper CSI2* and $32,000 CSI5* Two-Phase [...]

See “Joseph Hart: Life Paintings” (Halsey McKay, August 1-25), “Joel Mesler: Miles of Smiles” and “Mary Heilmann: Water Way” (Guild Hall, August 3-October 26), and the Ranch’s “Julius Von Bismarck: You Can Dance if You Willow” (August 9-September 27). Artists of Shelter Island (ArtSI) celebrates its 15th annual Open Studios (August [...]

Pianist Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner performs works by Ravel, Chopin and more (LongHouse Reserve, August 2), while Bridgehampton Chamber Music Summer Festival’s program spans Vivaldi’s Four Seasons to Paul Moravec’s world premiere (Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church and Channing Daughters Winery, August 3-17). Dance lovers can attend Hamptons Dance Project (Fireplace Lodge, August 8-10), [...]

New to Westhampton Beach, wellness hub Soundbody Hamptons offers myriad classes (Reformer Pilates, Infrared Sculpt), as well as sound healing and meditation. New York’s Kevyn Zeller Pilates+ brought her signature Core Collective Sessions and private sessions on handcrafted wooden equipment to East Hampton (above Sant Ambroeus). Electric Feminine: A Summer Dance [...]

The Children’s Museum of the East End unveiled a state-of-the art playground with a fun forest. Guild Hall’s “Kidfest” features The Little Mermen—The Ultimate Disney Tribute Band (August 6), 123 Andrés (August 20), Music from Sole X Our Fabulous Variety Show (August 20) and Puppy Pals Live (August 27). East [...]

Grab your best gals for Summer Ladies Night, a silent auction and Marfa Stance trunk show with Clam Bar bites benefiting Children’s Museum of the East End (private residence, August 6). It’s the event that bookworms wait all summer for:  East Hampton Library’s Authors Night kicks off with cocktails, followed [...]

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.   My thoughts on renting vs. owning a boat. “I have owned various boats for most of my life. When my children were no longer [...]

The inaugural East Hampton Art & Design Days features tours, book signings, shopping and guest speakers, including Victoria Hagan and Ed Hollander (various venues, July 10-13). Support East Hampton Historical Society’s Antiques & Design Show Benefit (Mulford Farm, July 12-13; preview party, July 11); Holiday House Hamptons 2025 Designer Showhouse benefiting the [...]

Duryea’s Orient Point introduced classic seafood boils on Wednesday nights. Rather than fussing with the grill, bite into LT Burger’s signature dish at its new Sag Harbor space. Visit El Verano for elevated Mexican cuisine as well as sister concepts El Taco Bar and El Farm Market. New York’s American [...]

Start with the Village of Southampton’s legendary, old-fashioned Fourth of July parade down Main Street. Fireworks! The Grucci family fireworks brand oversees many of the East End’s historic displays commemorating Independence Day. Stars Over Montauk at Umbrella Beach (July 4); Sag Harbor Yacht Club’s John A. Ward Independence Day Fireworks [...]