While it started as an AIDS charity and therefore has a strong gay following, \u00a0it benefits everyone from young to old with any illness. \u00a0Tickets start at $300 and go up!<\/p>\n The best reason to go:<\/strong>\u00a0Taylor Dayne will be performing live and it’s a ton of fun for a great cause. \u00a0Potential Reason to skip it: \u00a0Most\u00a0of the “boys”\u00a0will be better dressed than you and in better shape!<\/p>\n 6\/2\/12 The best reason to go: \u00a0<\/strong>The furniture in the silent auction is amazing stuff… they’re are also great trips and everything from teeth whitening to fishing trips available! Potential reason to skip it: \u00a0The auction items here don’t go for TJ Maxx prices (it’s the Hamptons folks, people are generous) and the tooth whitening I won two years ago cost me like $20k after the dentist discovered my need for 3 root canals!<\/p>\n 6\/16\/12 The best reason to go:<\/strong>\u00a0The ART ! \u00a0Hello everyone from Dan Rizzi (this year’s honoree) to April Gornick and Ross Bleckner have been featured at previous auctions. \u00a0The selection is amazing. Potential Reason to skip it:\u00a0 Have you seen any work from Bob Ross of PBS fame? NO! Plus, add insult to injury, no potential fluorescent works to replace my Led Zepplin poster under the black lightt!!!<\/p>\n 6\/23\/12 The best reason to go:\u00a0<\/strong> The\u00a0Goody Bag is\u00a0one of the best of the season! \u00a0 Have you seen any wrinkles on my face lately!? \u00a0NO, that’s because I got this amazing moisturizer in last years bag! \u00a0\u00a0Potential Reason to skip it: \u00a0\u00a0Just because you devour every passed hors d’ourves at the cocktail hour doesn’t mean you have an inside track for winning those\u00a0training sessions in the silent auction. \u00a0FAT ALARM!<\/p>\n Finally, according to their Faceboook page, the new and improved Red Horse Market is open for business!!! I’m totally psyched and once again Pasquale’s fresh home made mozzarella will be a staple for my summer dinner parties. \u00a0 The hours according to the page are 6am to 9pm! \u00a0How cool, I don’t have to rush home from work to make a 6pm closing time!! \u00a0The phone is 631-324-9500 if you want more details! 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Kicking it all off on\u00a0<\/a>5\/26\/12 is Miracle House Summer Kickoff<\/a> – Miracle House is a non-profit extended stay facility that provides housing, counseling and support for those seeking treatment in NYC and need assistance. \u00a0 The location is the Bridgehampton Surf an Tennis Club.. and this is a huge event.<\/p>\n
\nSouthampton Fresh Air Home Sale and Auction Benefit Gal<\/a>a – Southampton FAH provides a camp experience for physically challenged youth with sailing, swimming, hiking, etc.\u00a0\u00a0 The benefit is held at their facility on
\nBarkers Island Road in Southampton \u00a0It’s one of the more mellow benefits of the season but it’s a who’s who’s mixer for everyone in Southampton. \u00a0 Tickets once again go for $300 and up.<\/p>\n
\nThe Retreat – Artists Against Abuse<\/a>\u00a0– The Retreat is a safe house for victims of family violence\u00a0in addition to conducting educational outreach programs that advocate non-violence. \u00a0 It’s one of the more relaxed benefits of the summer and usually a great time! \u00a0The benefit will be held at the Ross School facilities on Butter Lane (same as last year). Tickets start at $150 for the pre-party and go up from there!<\/p>\n
\n\u00a0American Heart Association’s Heart of the Hamptons<\/a> – Widely recognized as a premier philanthropic and festive event in the Hamptons.\u00a0The Heart of the Hamptons Ball has raised over $2.5 million for the American Heart Association since it began 15 years ago.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The event is held\u00a0at the Hayground School\u00a0in\u00a0Bridgehampton on Mitchell\u2019s Lane. \u00a0Tickets start at $500 and go up.<\/p>\n![](\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-wa7L8TXEYNc\/T7VmbGlYN8I\/AAAAAAAAAvQ\/GZJCpIfUVSI\/s320\/redhorse.bmp\")
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