Cyndi Lauper (Photo Credit: Northwell Health Studios)
Eric Moran, Victoria Moran-Furman, Iris Katz, Saul Katz, Larry Scott (Photo Credit: Northwell Health Studios)
Grammy, Emmy and Tony Award-winning songwriter and performing artist Cyndi Lauper performed at Northwell Health’s fourth annual Summer Hamptons Evening (SHE) on August 13, which raised $925,000 for the Katz Institute for Women’s Health. The event was held in Water Mill, NY, at the residence of Victoria Moran-Furman, who hosted alongside presenting sponsors Iris and Saul Katz, the benefactors of the Katz Institute for Women’s Health, Eric Moran and celebrity event planner Larry Scott of Lawrence Scott Events.
Elaina Scotto, Larry Scott, Rosanna Scotto (Photo Credit: Patrick McMullan)
Supporters of the event are raising health for the women in our communities — from Manhattan to Montauk. Northwell’s Katz Institute for Women’s Health has created the only network of experts — including clinicians, scientists and researchers — who are uniquely qualified to address the healthcare needs of women.
Margaret Josephs / Photo Credit: Patrick McMullan
“Women have been understudied, underdiagnosed and undertreated for too long,” said Stacey E. Rosen, MD, senior vice president of women’s health at the Katz Institute for Women’s Health. “Our experts focus on the unique health needs of women and collaborate to create a new model to improve the health of women. We’ve launched a revolution in women’s health.”
Dr. Rosen joined Tara Narula, MD, associate director of the Lenox Hill Women’s Heart Program and CBS News senior medical correspondent, to address attendees during the event, which was emceed by Rosanna Scotto, anchor of “Good Day New York” on WNYW-Fox 5 News.
Additional sponsors for the evening included: Lead Sponsors: American Securities Foundation/Michael G. Fisch, and Iris & Michael Smith; Premier Sponsor: Beth and Peter Hammack; and Champion Sponsors: Christie & Bob Donaldson, Alicia Grande and Grande Cosmetics, Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank, Alyssa & Todd Katz, Dayle & Michael Katz, Dr. Karen Kostroff & Dr. Jon Cohen, Karen & Dr. Lyle Leipziger, The Lipsay Family Charitable Foundation, Denise Neiditch Breger and Ruth & Michael Slade.
The Katz Institute for Women’s Health provides an innovative model of care, delivering an integrated approach to women’s health and wellness. Supporters of SHE and the Katz Institute advance our Outpacing the Impossible campaign and become champions for women.
PHOTOGRAPHED BY: Mario Sorrenti
STYLED BY: George Cortina
Adele covers the September 2022 issue of ELLE, on U.S. newsstands August 30th and rolling out globally beginning this week. The British singer-songwriter has been on a steady, galactic trajectory since the 2008 release of her celebrated debut album, 19. She has won 15 Grammys with her devastating vocal power and narrative command, achieved such celebrity that her name has become shorthand for heartbreak itself, and last November, after a six-year hiatus, released her fourth studio album, 30, which became the best-selling album of the year in the U.S.
PHOTOGRAPHED BY: Mario Sorrenti STYLED BY: George Cortina
After a career low point cancelling her Las Vegas residency, Adele speaks with ELLE about the artistic and personal rebirth that has her as happy as she’s ever been. Adele also opens up about her relationship with sports agent Rich Paul and her upcoming reimagined Vegas residency: “I’ve never been in love like this. I’m obsessed with him. I definitely want more kids. I’m a homemaker and I’m a matriarch, and a stable life helps me with my music. But right now, all I got in my brain is Vegas,” she adds. “I wanna f**king nail it.”
PHOTOGRAPHED BY: Mario Sorrenti STYLED BY: George Cortina
Adele also participated in ELLE’s Life in Lyrics video series where she reads lyrics from her songs and elaborates on how they came to be and more on their meaning. She shares how her lyrics have evolved over time, which song speaks to how lost she was when she left her marriage, the laziest words to use in song lyrics, who some of her favorite collaborators are, and more.
On her professional low point canceling her Las Vegas residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace: “It was the worst moment in my career, by far,” she says, within 10 minutes of us sitting down. She hasn’t spoken publicly about the debacle in the five months since, even as rumors about production issues and set disagreements swirled, and she’s eager to address it right away. “By far. I was so excited about those shows. It was devastating.”
On how she was terrified of letting everyone down by canceling her Las Vegas residency, but she also knew in her bones that something about the show did not feel authentic to her: “There was just no soul in it. The stage setup wasn’t right. It was very disconnected from me and my band, and it lacked intimacy. And maybe I tried too hard to give it those things in such a controlled environment.”
On being ‘embarrassed’ after canceling her Las Vegas residency but why it made her confidence grow: “The first couple of months was really, really hard. I was embarrassed. But it actually made my confidence in myself grow, because it was a very brave thing to do. And I don’t think many people would have done what I did. I’m very proud of myself for standing by my artistic needs.”
On what to expect for her reimagined Las Vegas residency: “I want to tell the story of the beginning of my career to now. I’m not gonna give too much about it, but the show grows. The show grows. It’s all about the music, and it’s really, really nostalgic. It’s gonna be really beautiful… I haven’t got any bullet points, obviously, when I talk. That’s why my shows are so erratic. One time I gave, like, an hour speech about an aquarium!”
On how she feels it’s the appropriate time in her career for a Las Vegas residency: “I think I’m right to do it right now,” she says. “I know I’m not, like, 60 years old and I haven’t got 20 albums under my belt. But I think my music will work in a show in Vegas.” She’s also excited to finally share in the communal enjoyment of her new music. “I haven’t really witnessed [30] out in the world yet,” Adele says. “It’s gonna be so emotional. I don’t know what I’m gonna do with meself.”
On falling in love with her boyfriend of a year, the sports agent Rich Paul: “I’ve never been in love like this. I’m obsessed with him.”
On the prospect of a future engagement and marriage: When I ask if she wants to get married again, she says, “Yes, absolutely,” and when I push further to check if she’s engaged, she offers the most expert—and, as is her style, cheekiest—non-answer I’ve ever encountered. “Well! Well. Well, I’m not married,” she says, and starts to laugh. “I’m not married.” We sit with that for a beat, and then I try again: So…are you engaged? “I’m not married. I’m not married!” she says again, and takes a big gulp of coffee before singing, “I’m just in loooove! I’m happy as I’ll ever be. I might as well be married.” (In another conversation soon after, she is more straightforward. “I’m not engaged. I just love high-end jewelry, boy!”)
On the topic of expanding her family and what she is looking to in the near future: “I definitely want more kids. I’m a homemaker and I’m a matriarch, and a stable life helps me with my music. But right now, all I got in my brain is Vegas,” she adds. “I wanna f**king nail it.”
On her two performances in Hyde Park—Adele’s first concerts in half a decade: “They were two of the best crowds I’ve ever stood in front of, ever, in my whole career.” … The experience made her anticipate Vegas even more. “That’s the first thing I said to Rich when I got in the car after the second show,” she says. “I was like, ‘Well, f**k, now I’ve got itchy feet. I’ve got itchy feet, Rich!’” When she sang “Someone Like You” on the first night in London, she let the audience take over on one of the final choruses, and got choked up listening to them sing. “I wrote that on my own, in my little tiny flat, when I was 21,” Adele says. “The fact that they all still remember the words and love the song, it was just incredible.”
On how writing and releasing 30 was a salve for her; and how now, nearly a year after its release, she can finally see how her fourth album resonates with the world, and fits into the story of her career: “I like seeing myself in these four different moments of my life,” Adele says. “It’s been really emotional putting the set list and the visuals together, because so much has happened. Fifteen years is a long time. But one thing I feel so lucky with how big my life is now, is that I really lived a normal life. You know?”
Polo Action at Greenwich Polo Club (Photo credit: Greenwich Polo Club)
Polo Action at Greenwich Polo Club (Photo credit: Greenwich Polo Club)
The Greenwich Polo Club, one of the premier polo clubs in the world, hosted the East Coast Gold Cup Final 2022 between Teams La Fe (players: Louis Devaleix, Robbi Bibao, Agustin Palomeque and Lucas Diaz Alberdi) and Level Select CBD (Andrew Gundlachh, Enrique Zavaleta, Joaquin Panelo and Ezequiel Martinez Ferrario). The tournament saw four teams compete in the East Coast Gold Cup leading to its thrilling finale where Level Select CBD triumphed with a final score of 5-6.
Established in 1981, the Greenwich Polo club is considered as one of the top high-goal venues in the world. Greenwich Polo Club runs 10 matches almost every Sunday through September. Sunday High Goal Public Matches – Gates open at 1:00 pm, the match begins at 3:00 pm and ends around 5:00 pm.
Nestled in the beautiful backcountry of Connecticut, the Greenwich Polo Club has hosted many of the top tournaments in Polo, including the esteemed East Coast Open. It is also home to the acclaimed White Birch polo team, one of the most successful teams in history, having won the most high-goal polo tournaments of any team over the course of the past 25 years, including the US Open Polo Championship in 2005. Legendary teams and players including Mariano Aguerre, Facundo Pieres, Hilario Ulloa, Nacho Figueras and many others, converge on the club every year to compete for some of Polo’s most prestigious titles.
Each Sunday match is attended by thousands of spectators flocking from New York City, Fairfield and Westchester counties, to witness the highest caliber of polo while enjoying an afternoon with friends and family. Greenwich Polo Club has also hosted many dignitaries and celebrities and in 2013 Prince Harry chose Greenwich Polo Club to host the Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup.
The Season has already had many memorable contests and moments and in the past month and many more are to come with upcoming contests including;
Sunday August 28th, 2022 – East Coast Open
Sunday September 4th, 2022 – East Coast Open
Sunday September 11th, 2022 – East Coast Open Final
Saturday, October 8th, 2022 – CS14*/2* Greenwich Show Jumping
The brilliant pianist, Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner performed at LongHouse Reserve in East Hampton last Friday night, celebrating what would have been Founder Jack Lenor Larsen’s 95th birthday. Outdoors, on a Steinway Concert Grand D piano, in front of Buckminster Fuller’s Fly’s Eye Dome sculpture, the young artist gave a tour de force performance of global compositions with intriguing explanations of his selections by Chopin, Liszt, Debussy, Rzewski, Chávez, Stravinsky, Agosti, and an encore of Gershwin. The evening was generously underwritten by Barbara Tober.
“Music is a vital part of the LongHouse experience, as we engage all of our senses” offered LongHouse Director Carrie Rebora Barratt, “Listening is a gift, and while LongHouse rewards looking, smelling, touching, and tasting the deliciousness of a natural preserve, Jack always asked his visitors to listen to the enhancing sounds of music. Thank you, Llewellyn, for enlivening our sanctuary and to Barbara for always being an astonishing patron of the arts. Barbara knew Jack when she chaired the Museum of Arts and Design, he was on her board; a match beyond compare!”
During the concert Barbara joined her friend of many years, Peter Olsen (Jack’s longtime companion) in the front row. At a small dinner following the concert she remained at his side. In a toast she praised the young musician and his talent, and thanked the LongHouse team, board, and donors. Llewellyn returned the compliments, describing her, “You have the wicked wit of Oscar Wilde and the wild color of Sol LeWitt”. LongHouse Co-President, Nina Gillman, made a toast to a new era at LongHouse.
Making his concerto debut at age 6, Llewellyn is the youngest graduate in Julliard history; he later matriculated at Yale. He’s performed at the White House and Kennedy Center for Presidents Obama and Biden, and received the Atlantic Council Young Global Citizen Award as well as First Prize Winner of the 2022 Concert Artists Guild International Competition.
The nearly 300 concert guests included LongHouse Board of Trustees Sherri Donghia and Roger Eulau,Mark and Elizabeth Levine, Deborah Nevins, Suzanne Slesin and Michael Steinberg, and James Zajac, as well as Afsaneh Akhtari, Susan and Ahmed Akkad, James Barron and Jane Farhi, Suzi Cordish, Florence and Richard Fabricant, Mark Fichandler and Paul Travis, Sharon King Hoge, Eileen Kornreich, Fern Mallis, Christopher Mason, Daphne Merkin, Liane Pei, Cole Rumbough, Lee Skolnick and Jo Ann Secor, Yoko Sanada, Bastienne Schmidt and Philippe Cheng, Mary Snow, Limor Tomer, Lloyd P. Zuckerberg and many many more…
Music continues at LongHouse Reserve on September 4th, as Artistic Director Emerita of the Opera Orchestra of New York, Eve Queler, brings a cohort of musical talent (Kirsten Chambers, Stephen Gaertner, Douglas Martin) for Opera Al Fresco. Annually underwritten by John Githens, who dedicates the evening to his departed wife Ingeborg Ten Haeff and to Jack.
Deborah Buck, Tom Dunn, Strong-Cuevas, Christina Mossaides Strassfield, Hal Buckner /Photo By Rob Rich
Southampton Arts Center (SAC) celebrated three beloved local artists – Deborah Buck, Hal Buckner, and Elizabeth Strong-Cuevas – with the opening of their latest exhibition, Figures Transformed.
Jean Shafiroff, Simone Levinson, Elyn Kronemeyer / Photo By Rob Rich
SAC Founding Co-Chair, Simone Levinson, told the crowded room, “Our mission has always been to build a community for the talented artists and art enthusiasts of New York’s East End. As I look around and see all of you here, it is a testament to what we do year-round. Thank you to our artists for inspiring us and to all of you for being part of our community. We’re very excited to have this exhibition as the perfect backdrop for our upcoming 2022 SummerFest! Before we’ve even sent out the invitations, we’ve raised over $500,000 and sold over 400 tickets! THAT is community.”
Hal Bruckner, Troy Bruckner / Photo by Rob Rich
On view until September 24, the multimedia exhibition displays works that use the figure as central imagery. Deborah Buck uses anthropomorphic and imaginary figures to create an other-worldly environment that beckons us to partake in a world beyond ours. Hal Buckner utilizes the female figure to empower, celebrate, and alter the art historical canon. Strong-Cuevas focuses on the figure’s head as a representation of the whole, exploring inner consciousness, outer space and communication through space and time. The show is curated by Christina Mossaides Strassfield and sponsored by Sylvia Hemingway and Lana Jokel.
Guests at the exhibition included SummerFest honorees Helena and Rob Vahradian, as well as Dr. Paula Angelone, Veronica Atkins, Eric Bregman, Maria Elena Christiansen, Dorothy Frankel, Sara Herbert-Galloway, Carolina von Humbold, Elyn Kronemeyer, Claudia Marmolejo, Mar and William Morosse, Henry Munoz III, Michael Perleoni, Lauren Day Roberts, Jean Shafiroff, J. Whitney Stevens, and Melanie Wambold.
To join Southampton Arts Center for SummerFest on September 1st, honoring Helena and Rob Vahradian, visit www.southamptonartscenter.org.
One of Hawaii’s most photographed homes with postcard views of a 240-foot natural waterfall is going to auction. Waterfalling Estate made gossip-mag headlines in 2016 when Justin Bieber rented the home for two weeks at $10,000 per night for his entourage, which included six skimpy-bikini-wearing model.
One of Hawaii’s most photographed homes with postcard views of a 240-foot natural waterfall, a sports stadium with seating for 450 people, a nine-tee golf course, an aquatic center, a two-story water slide, and some of Hawaii’s best ocean views is going to auction. With a secluded location on the Big Island’s northeastern shore, Waterfalling Estate made gossip-mag headlines in 2016 when Justin Bieber rented the home for two weeks at $10,000 per night for his entourage, which included six skimpy-bikini-wearing models. Also a favorite for tropical reality television, Waterfalling Estate was chosen as the film location for both Love Island and Ex on the Beach and a finalist for HGTV’s Ultimate House Hunt.
Located a few miles north of Hilo on eight acres overlooking where the jungle meets the ocean and the Hamakua coastline, the home has five bedrooms, ten bathrooms and two third-floor master suites with lanai. The main living area, including chef’s kitchen and dining has spectacular waterfall and ocean views. On the aquatic level are two guest suites, a game room, media area, two whirlpools, sauna, shower, outdoor kitchen and dining area. There is a one-bedroom guest house, four-car garage, helipad, plus an outdoor bar.
The Big Island offers a big number of activities and entertainment from stunning beaches such as Laupāhoehoe, Waikiki, and Waipi’o, hiking in the Hilo Forest Preserves or Akaka Falls State Park, zip lining over KoleKole Falls, Volcano National Park, whale watching, jungle jaunts, farmer’s markets, world-class fishing, and unforgettable sunsets. Even more adventure is just a 50-minute plane trip away to Honolulu for less than $100.
Currently listed for $9.95 million, the property will be going to auction August 11th to 15th with Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions.
Maria Fishel, Christie Brinkley, Kenneth Fishel (Photo credit: Society Allure)
Maria and Kenneth Fishel welcomed guests to their Bridgehampton, NY estate two weekends in succession for an exclusive Pre-Polo Cocktail Party. Guests mingled at the Fishel’s soiree prior to watching the first of two annual Hamptons Polo matches. In a tribute to the classic values of the sport attendees were encouraged to wear stylish hats.
Kenneth Fishel, Maria Fishel (Photo credit: Vital Photo NYC)
Notable attendees included: Maria Fishel, Kenneth Fishel, Peter Thomas Roth, Jean Shafiroff, Ruth Miller, Randi Schatz, Ann Van Ness, Cheri Kaufman, Jacqueline Murphy, Suzan Kremer, Lucia Hwong Gordon, Vivian Louthan, Eugenia Valliades.
After the Fishel’s soiree, guests made their way to the Polo Hamptons field for the afternoon match.
Robert Fishel, Beth Fishel, Maria Fishel, Kenneth Fishel (Photo credit: Vital Photo NYC)
Notable attendees at the Polo Match included: Christie Brinkley, Maria Fishel, Kenneth Fishel, Candice Bushnell, Jean Shafiroff, Ian Duke, Christine Montanti. Cagri Kanver, Frank Cilione. Event Security was provided by Wilson Associates.
The Westhampton Beach Project hosted its 4th annual public event on the Great Lawn on Main Street in Westhampton Beach, NY. While the event was free, guests interested in making a charitable donation received a VIP lawn seat among other perks. All proceeds raised went towards The Musical Mime Company, INC, the not-for-profit organization dedicated to assembling artists in all areas of creativity and collecting information on corporal movement and furthermore on art in general.
Steven Colucci, David Parsons / Photo By Rob Klein
The project was conceptualized by local Westhampton resident, artist, and President of the Musical Mime Theater, Steven Colucci. Colucci, who has been working in the arts for over 45 years decided to make the Westhampton Beach Project his personal mission to expose the younger generation to some of the art forms he has spent so many years of his life dedicated to studying.
Parsons Dance Company /Photo By Rob Klein
The event kicked off on July 29th with performances by The Parsons Dance Company, who are internationally renowned for their energetic ensemble work. Founded by David Parsons and Tony Award winning light designers Howell Brinkley in 1985, The Parsons Dance Company’s goal is to sustain an appreciation of dance through education and outreach programs as well as their inspiring performances
The following evening, July 30th, included an opening performance from NYC award winning singer-songwriter Eva Sita. Four-time Grammy nominated, and Tony Award-winning actress Melba Moore took it from there, performing songs from her hit Broadway shows and the Great American Song Book. Moore was the first female pop/R&B artist to do a non-operatic solo concert at New York City’s Metropolitan Opera House and the Olympia in Paris. She became the first African American woman to perform the role of Fantine in Les Misérables.
Westhampton Beach Project had a mini food festival for their guests on both days of the event, featuring local bites from over 25 restaurants and cocktails from a dozen bars. Restaurant and bar sponsors included: Insatiable Eats, Brunetti, Rogue Kitchens, The Cottage, SOBOL, Mill Road Cheese Shop, Whitney’s Fine Food, Centro, One North, Buttery Cooker Café, Justin Chop Shop, Mill Road Seafood, Mary’s, Buoy One, Olish Farms-The Fruit King, Tony Asian Fusion, Salt and Loft, LT Burger, Caffeine Café West Hampton, Fishtails, Sari Riverhead, MV Marina, North Fork Roasting Co., Westhampton Beach Brewing Company, Westhampton Fine Wine, William Grant and Sons, 1875 Spirit, Zamora Company USA, LLC, Handlebar, British Ginger, Kedem Winery, Maple Tree and Monkey in Paradise.
The Westhampton Beach Project is funded by Steven Colucci and Colucci Musical Mime Theater and the Lanza Family Foundation. In addition, Drydock Digital LLC donated 3 unique 1:1 NFTs from Steven’s Mime Collection for auction at the Westhampton Beach Project. 100% of the proceeds from the auctioned pieces will be donated to The Musical Mime Company, Inc., which is the not-for-profit corporation responsible for organizing and planning the Westhampton Beach Project.
Jack Hubbard, Jean Shafiroff, Jessica Lawten, Brittany Heyne (Photo credit: Patrick McMullan)
Jean Shafiroff, Bob Chaloner / Photo Credit: Patrick McMullan
As the sun set over the Wolffer Estate vineyard Wine Stand in Sagaponack, American Humane hosted a special cocktail party, Howl at the Moon, to honor American Humane Board Member Jean Shafiroff as a Humane Hero. Jean Shafiroff, who is an American Humane board member, has been the national spokesperson for the Feed the Hungry campaign which raised $1 million to provide 1 million meals at over 100 shelters and has hosted several fundraisers since its launch. While helping raise funds, Jean also donated generously to the cause and has appeared on national television programs numerous times for interviews promoting the campaign.
Jay Schneiderman, Jean Shafiro ff, Bill McCuddy, Miremma, Oscar Mendes (Photo credit: Patrick McMullan)
The vineyards provided the perfect backdrop to the event was a tremendous success with over 150 guests, many of whom brought their own dogs – which only added to the fun evening. Dr. Robin Ganzert, American Humane Society’s President & CEO started things off talking about the significance of the event before introducing Philanthropist and American Humane Board member, Jean Shafiroff. Jean gave a speech announcing that she was honored to serve as National Spokesperson for the American Humane Society.
Steven Stolman, Rich Wilkie, Tim Pontarelli (Photo credit: Patrick McMullan)
Notable attendees included: Jean Shafiroff, Jack Hubbard (CFO American Humane) Jay Schneiderman, (Southampton Town Supervisor), Robert Chaloner (President Southampton Hospital), Mirella Cameron Riley, Brenda Simmon (President of The Southampton African American Museum), Steven Stoleman, Loretta Davis (President of the Retreat), Laura Sheehan, Meghan McCartney, Dawn Assenzio, Jane Hanson, Bill McCuddy , Lee Fryd, Steven Stoleman and Sylvia Hemmingway.
Hope for Depression Research Foundation, has announced that that iconic author, journalist and television producer Candace Bushnell has been named the Celebrity Grand Marshal for the Seventh Annual Race of Hope, which returns to Southampton this summer on August 7th.
HDRF Founding Chair Audrey Gruss and Arthur Dunnam, both Hamptons residents, will join Bushnell as Co-Grand Marshals of the 2022 Race. They will lead racers on a gorgeous loop around Lake Agawam in Southampton Village. The Race attracts over 500 participants from the tri-state area to raise mental health awareness and fund research. To learn more, please visit www.hopefordepression.org/events.
Candace Bushnell is the critically acclaimed, international best-selling author of ten books, including Is There Still Sex in the City, Sex and the City, Summer and the City, The Carrie Diaries, One Fifth Avenue, Lipstick Jungle, Trading Up, Killing Monica and Four Blondes. Sex and the City, published in 1996, was the basis for the HBO hit series and two subsequent blockbuster movies. Lipstick Jungle became a popular television series on NBC, as did The Carrie Diaries on the CW. Is There Still Sex in the City? is currently in development as a TV series with Paramount. Most recently, Bushnell wrote and performs in her new one woman show, Is There Still Sex in the City?
