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| The (38th) Annual Hampton Classic always signifies the end to the summer in the Hamptons. Held in high regard by the horse community, famous for its celebrity sightings, and second to none in high end shopping boutiques, it earns its nickname The Classic. It is one of the most prestigious horse shows in the nation, and features competitors at every level from young children in "Leadline" to Olympic veterans in the feature Event of the Classic, the $250,000 FTI Grand Prix This year, the Classic features six show rings, a "Boutique Garden" with more than 70 high-end vendors, and an array of dining options. Governor Andrew Cuomo stopped in to show his support for the "Taste NY" vendor stand and tasted some home-grown New York peaches. |
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| The world's best horses and riders, including Olympic medalists and other Grand Prix stars, head the list of entries in the 38th annual Hampton Classic Horse Show which opened on Sunday afternoon. Many of the world's best riders participate in the Hampton Classic." According to Shanette Barth Cohen, the horse show's Executive Director, "These stars of our sport will be competing every day and they will be looking to qualify for our main event, which takes place on Grand Prix Sunday!" The Hampton Classic runs from August 25 - September 1. |
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| This past Saturday they held the 18th annualArthur Ashe Kids’ Day at the US Open. It was the unofficial kickoff of the 2013 US Open tennis tournament and they were visited by guest speaker, the First Lady Michelle Obama, who was there to promote her “Let’s Move” campaign. Mrs. Obama told the guests that she urged her own daughters to get active in tennis so they wouldn’t have the struggle at the game that she has had as an adult. She congratulated the US Tennis Association’s initiative to install five thousand new kid-sized tennis courts across the country and to train 15,000 new coaches, trainers and teachers over a three year period beginning next year. Mrs. Obama’s “Let’s Move” campaign was created to get kids more active and eating healthy meals. |
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| Last Friday, the world’s top tennis players and some of the world’s top chefs were on hand for the US Open’s pre-tournament celebration at the 14th annual BNP Paribas Taste of Tennis at the W New York. Serena Williams and Marcus Samuelson were hosts. Among the guests induging in this year’s lineup were Venus Williams, Adrienne Ballon, Miss Universe Olivia Culpo, Jenell Wiliams, Anabel Belkava; and the great Jesse Schenker, Harold Dieterle, Jonathan Waxman and Master Chefs David Burke and Zac Young (of the David Burke Group). Later V1’s Morning Buzz co-host Jason Dundas announced that Samuelson and the Williams sisters did a surprise cooking demonstration. Proceeds from the evening went to the James Beard Foundation. |
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| Jean Shafiroff hosted a cocktail reception with SEQUIN owners Linda and Kim Renk to benefit the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation. The cocktail party served as a small 'thank you' party for all those who worked on the Shelter's 4th Annual "Unconditional Love" Gala. Those attending the cocktail party included the Shelter’s “Angel” Susan Allen, Board President Jonathan McCann, NBC's Jill Rappaport, Martin Shafiroff, Sandra McConnell,Basil Zirinis, Sharon Kerr, Cheryl Dovenberg, Raya and Cliff Knight, Chele Chiavacci, Richard Farley,Cathy Duemler and Merrill Duemler, Tom Radcliffe, Lee Fryd, Katlean DeMonchy and Greg D'Elia. Also on hand were many of the shelter’s employees and devoted volunteer workers. |
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| Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation is dedicated to providing for the welfare of homeless pets in twenty-two towns and, in turn, placing them in permanent caring homes. SASF has been called one of the most progressive shelters in the country, having recently won an award as the finest shelter on Long Island and ranked in the top 10% of the best rated shelters in the U.S. In addition, the Shelter leads the country with its "live release rate", which means that of all dogs and cats brought to the shelter, 94% are adopted into loving homes. SASF is an open intake shelter that welcomes stray pets regardless of age, breed, or health providing them with with the finest care, food, training, and medical attention. No adoptable animal is left behind! To learn more, visit www.southamptonanimalshelter.com. |
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| Guest, Laura Tashayan, Linda Renk, Kim Renk, Caitlin O'Rourke, Sammie Fisher, and Christina Neknez |
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| Zachary Saltzman, Lauren Yocum, Amanda Saltzman, and Joshua Yocum |
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| Linda Renk, Jean Shafiroff, and Kim Renk |
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| Tara Mulrooney, Cole Rumbough, Nicole Noonan, and Brette Allen |
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| Katlean de Monchy, Emily Post, and David Post |
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| On Thursday, August 22, the elegant Parisian pop-up picnic, Dîner en Blanc, Philadelphia took place for a second year. John F. Kennedy Boulevard, approaching 30th Street Station, was this year's 'secret' space. Culinary and culture enthusiasts dressed in white converged upon a secret locale for an unforgettable evening of elegance, beauty and magic. Attendees came prepared with tables, chairs, non-disposable supplies, food, wine and floral arrangements. Evening festivities included napkin waving, sparkler lighting, live music, dinner, and dancing. More than 2,000 people participated in this year's feast. |
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| The "dinner in white," which began humbly in 1988, is now attended by thousands at some of the best-known Parisian spaces. That year, François Pasquier returned to Paris after a few years abroad and held a dinner party to reconnect with friends. So many wanted to come that he asked them to convene at the Bois de Boulogne and to dress in white, so they could find each other! |
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| Hilary and Shawn Truppo and Diner en Blanc committee member, Megan Haney |
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| Jerry Bernhartd, Becky Potts, Kelly White, and Mike McGorry |
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| Sandy and Joe Thompson, Pete and Crystal Feigenbaum, Steve and Johna DeAngelo, Mary Cloney, and Katie Kunkle awaited instructions to go to the Diner en Blanc location |
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| Truppo family members Hilary, Olivia, Matthew, Jay, and Grace gathered to travel to the ''secret'' location |
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| Raj Saliya, Monika Sienkowska, and Cristina Dobrescu |
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| D.O.B. team leader Pierre Rives (center) guided this group to the Diner en Blanc site at JFK Boulevard |
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| Brendan Walsh and Brian LaPann of Mole Street organized the acoustics for the event |
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| Event chair Natanya Dibona (center) was carried to the parapet overlooking the Schuylkill River by her friends Bill Deal, Chris McBride, Chip Hartford, and Dave Wishlet! |
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| Rich Haelig, Catie Wilson, Bobby Russamano, Debbie Bonacci, Anat, and Chris Sweeney |
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| George Lynch, Jennifer Hughes, Mara Jaffe, and Jonathan Stavin |
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| Natalie Nastase, John Angeloni, Gus Pelagatti, and Amanda Parlett |
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| Gabrielle Aruta and Tim Malloy |
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| Kory Aversa paused for a photo with event organizer Natanya Dibona |
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| Brian Falcon, Melissa Sawyer, Celeste Santiago and Justin Kuratnick, Faith Michie, and Jennifer Nunez |
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| Dinner partners Theresa Mangini and Lisa Dichiara Platt entered the table contest! |
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Photographs by Patrick McMullan (Taste of Tennis, Kid's Day); Lisa Tamburini (Hampton Classic); Susan Scovill (Dîner en Blanc). |