Saturday, June 30, 2012

Annual Summer Gala Moonlight Luau

The East End Hospice will honor Gordon A. Werner with the Good Samaritan Award at  its annual Moonlight Luau. Enjoy cocktails, games of chance, dinner, and silent and live auctions. Festive attire is required (7-11 PM). Sandacres Estate, 4 Sanacres Lane, Quogue, 288-7080;

eeh.org Marcus Samuelsson Book Release Dinner

In honor of chef Marcus Samuelsson’s new book, Yes, Chef: A Memoir, the Backyard Restaurant at Solé East will host a four-course feast prepared by Samuelsson himself. Courses will be paired with wines from Bedell Cellars, Channing Daughters, and Clovis Point and diners will receive a copy of the book. Two seatings are available (6:30 PM, 9:30 PM) and tickets are $125. 90 Second House Road, Montauk, 668-9739; email marcusdinner@soleeast.com

Hilary Pereira Book Launch

Stop by C. Wonder and have author HIlary Periera sign your copy of Mermaids & Martinis: Turn Your Party Into a Memory. Part of C. Wonder Southampton's Beach Reads Series, the afternoon event (3–5 PM) will include a signing, sweets, and treats. 5 Main St., Southampton; RSVP events@cwonder.com

Rebecca Minkoff Pop-Up Shop at Solé East in Montauk

Head to the grand opening of the Rebecca Minkoff pop-up shop at Solé East in Montauk, which will feature her Spring/Summer 2012 collection. Prices range from $150 to $795 and every 50th customer will receive a $100 voucher in honor of the opening. 90 Second House Road, Montauk, 668-2105;

soleeast.com Beaches & Bays Gala

Join The Nature Conservancy in honoring board chairman Jeff Hughes at the annual Beaches & Bays Gala. The evening will kick off with cocktails and continue with dinner by Glorious Food Catering and dancing to the sounds of the Peter Duchin Orchestra. Funds raised will help further the organization's mission to preserve Long Island's most precious natural resources. The Center for Conservation, 142 Route 114, East Hampton, 329-3981 ext.19;

nature.org Wellness Foundation Summer Benefit

The Wellness Foundation wil honor its advisory council members at its first annual summer benefit, which promises vegan-friendly hors d'oeuvres (courtesy of The Art of Eating), plenty of wine, and music. Special guest Kathy Freston, author of The Lean and Veganist will add to the evening's guest list of wellness world experts and gurus. Private residence, East Hampton, 329-2590; RSVP info@wfeh.org

C. Wonder 4th of July Celebration

Come kick off your July 4th festivities with C. Wonder’s star spangled celebration (10 AM-8 PM). Spin the Wheel of Wonder for a chance to win C. Wonder products and VIP perks, every hour. Indulge in a complimentary candy counter, ice pop social, and participate in the scavenger hunt around town. Receive a limited-edition C. Wonder Southampton tote bag with every purchase of $20 or more. 5 Main St., Southampton, 287-2645;

cwonder.com Launch of the Stony Hill Stable Foundation

Celebrate the launch of the Stony Hill Stable Foundation with their Benefit Cocktail Party at Stony Hill Stables (6 - 8 PM). Attendees will enjoy a special Dressage Exhibition as well as an exciting Pony Drill Team Performance. 268 Town Ln., Amagansett; 267-3203;

stonyhillstables.net 'Reed Krakoff: One Chair' Exclusive Viewing

Harper’s Books is offering an exclusive viewing of "One Chair" by Reed Krakoff (5:30-7:30 PM). "Reed Krakoff: One Chair" explores color and shape with 99 chairs in various combinations of felt, all versions of the iconic felt chair he designed, mixing color with his signature RK Grey in color-blocked combinations. The exhibit will run until July 11 with 25 units of an exclusive, limited-edition RK Uniform Satchel in canvas available for purchase during that time. 87 Newton Lane, East Hampton; jvolk@reedkrakoff.com 

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