Saturday, July 28, 2012

13th Annual Art for Life Gala

Mark your calendars for Russell Simmons' 13th Annual Art for Life Gala. This year's gala, dubbed "Living in Color," will be hosted by Soledad O'Brien and includes performances by Anita Baker, Salt-N-Pepa, and Diggy Simmons. The evening will benefit the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation. Dress code is rush orange, aqua blue, chartreuse, and fuchsia. Individual Tickets are $1,500. call 212-254-6677, email tdolin@inezevents.com, or visit boomset.com/artforlife

Super Saturday 15

Join Donna Karan, Ariel Foxman, Kelly Ripa, and InStyle magazine for Super Saturday 15. Shop brands like Alice + Olivia, Diane von Furstenberg, DKNY, Trina Turk, and more while supporting the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund and enjoying drinks and nibbles from Hampton Coffee Company, Pinkberry, Sant Ambroeus, and a host of others. Tickets start at $450. Nova’s Ark Project, 60 Millstone Road, Water Mill;

supersaturday15.kintera.org The Ellen Hermanson Foundation HEAT Party

Sit down to a dinner prepared by chefs Roxanne Browning, David Burke, Geoffrey Zakarian, John Deloach, Claudia Fleming, Lucy Kazickas, Kathleen King, and John Villa at The Ellen Hermanson Foundation Heat Party. Funds raised will benefit The Ellen Hermanson Breast Center at Southampton Hospital and Ellen's Well. Private residence of Dr. Howard and Gayle Sobel, Mecox Bay, Water Mill, 212-840-0916; RSVP info@ellensrun.org

Watermill Center Summer Benefit

Dont miss "The Big Bang," the Watermill Center's annual summer benefit featuring eight acres of installations by artists from more than 30 countries, all of whom are participants in the center's International Summer Program. Funds raised will support young and emerging artists in the program's fall/spring residency. 39 Water Mill Towd Road, Water Mill, 212-253-7484; RSVP benefit@watermillcenter.org or watermillcenter.org/benefit

"Outside the Box" at Maison 24

Join David Scott and Maison 24 in Bridgehampton for its celebration of “Outside the Box.” Shop around and rejoice in the opening of the Warby Parker and Parke & Ronen shop-in-shops, seven new limited-edition works by Dirk Westphal, and an inspired design book by David Scott. (5:30-8 PM) 2424 Main St., Bridgehampton; RSVP@SunshineSachs.com; 537-2488;

maison24.com 2012 Great Chefs Dinner

Join chefs Josh Capon and Harold Dieterle, among others, at the 2012 Great Chefs Dinner to benefit the Hayground School's Jeff's Kitchen and the Jeff Salaway Scholarship Fund. Notable Manhattan chefs will prepare hors d'oeuvres and dinner using local ingredients. Hayground School, 151 Mitchell Lane, Bridgehampton, 537-7068; 

greatchefsdinner.com Warby Parker and Parke & Ronen Opening at Maison 24

Celebrate the opening of the Warby Parker and Parke & Ronen shop-in-shops, along with seven new limited edition works by Dirk Westphal, and a design book by David Scott. Mix and mingle with the designers, author, and artist while shopping your favorite Maison 24 goods. 2424 Main St., Bridgehampton;  RSVP@sunshinesachs.com 

Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival

Attend the Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival for a night of music, food, and wine. This annual event helps support local artists, many of whom will perform at the festival. Registration begins June 1.  Atlantic Golf Club, 1040 Scuttle Hole Road, Bridgehampton, 212-741-9073; 

bcmf.org

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