Hello Hamptonites! It’s that time of the year, again!
Memorial Day Weekend officially kicks off the 2014 Hampton’s Summer Social Season. Thanks to ITM, event hopping for a worthy cause has never been easier. Of course we believe in supporting all charities and educational programs whenever possible. ITM created this list to help you pick and choose the causes near and dear to your heart. What better place to give back, celebrate summer and snag a celebrity selfie with Ripa, Simmons or Baldwin? Happy Event Hoppin’!
ITM’s Event Line Up – Hamptons 2014
East End Benefit
Event Date - Sunday, May 25
Event - Kick off Memorial Day Weekend with the 2014 East End Benefit. The event will feature a silent auction with extraordinary items including: famous artwork, sporting events tickets and more!
Past Celebs Include - Kathleen Turner
Benefits - Planned Parenthood
Dress Code - Cocktail Attire
Tickets - Individual $100
The Starlight Gala
Event Date - Saturday, June 7
Event - Join Russell Simmons for the Ross School’s 11th Annual Starlight Gala with a special live performance by KC and the Sunshine Band!
Celeb Factor - Russell Simmons and KC and the Sunshine Band.
Past Celebs Include – Aretha Franklin, Jonas Brothers and Martha Stewart
Benefits - Steven J. Ross Scholarship Fund
Dress Code - Cocktail Attire
Tickets - Individual $625
Artists Against Abuse
Event Date - Saturday, June 21
Event - Dance the night away at the 19th annual Artists Against Abuse! The evening will include cocktails, dinner, dancing, along with a live auction!
Past Celebs Include - Mariska Hargitay, Alexandra Wentworth and Debra Messing.
Benefits - The Retreat domestic violence services
Dress Code - Cocktail Attire
Tickets - Individual $500
Bay Street Theater Annual Gala
Event Date - Saturday, July 12
Event - Bay Street Theater’s 23rd Annual Summer Gala The evening includes cocktails, dinner, a meet-and-greet along with live performances by Broadway stars!
Celeb Factor - Patina Miller and Tovah Feldshuh
Past Celebs Include - Naomi Watts, Susan Lucci, Alec Baldwin and Blythe Danner
Benefits - Bay Street Theater
Dress Code - Business Casual Attire
Tickets - Individual $395
Golf with the Knicks at The Bridge
Event Date - Monday, June 16
Event - Hit the golf course and basketball court with members of the New York Knicks for the Sixth Annual Ross School Golf with the Knicks at The Bridge.
Celeb Factor - The New York Knicks
Past celebs Include: John Starks, Mel Davis, Larry Johnson and John Wallace
Dress Code - Athletic Attire
Tickets - Available Soon
Bridgehampton Polo Club Challenge
Event Date - Saturday, July 19 – Saturday, August 23
Event - Head out to Bridgehampton for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz Polo Challenge to see some of the world’s greatest athletes compete for six consecutive Saturdays for the sports most treasured prize!
Benefits – Bridgehampton Child Care and Recreational Center
Past celebs Include - Billy Joel, Adrian Grenier, Jay Z, Jessica Alba and many more!
Dress Code - Outdoor Atire
Tickets - Day of Donation
Super Saturday
Event Date - Saturday, July 26
Event - Join hosts Kelly Ripa and Donna Karan for the 17th Annual Super Saturday. The daylong fundraiser features fashion merchandise from over 200 prominent designers, food, drinks, carnival rides and a luxury raffle!
Benefits - Ovarian Cancer Research Fund
Celeb Factor - Kelly Ripa and Donna Karan
Past Celebs Include - Kim Kardashian, Blake Lively, Edie Falco, Emma Roberts and Ashley Greene
Dress Code - Casual Attire
Tickets - Individual $400
Authors Night
Event Date – Saturday, August 9
Event - Join Alec Baldwin and several other famous faces at the 9th Annual Authors Night Benefit Event for the chance to meet some of your favorite authors, buy books and even have them inscribed! The event will benefit the East Hampton Library.
Celeb Factor - Alec Baldwin
Past Celebs Include – Gwyneth Paltrow, Candace Bushnell and Katie Lee
Benefits - East Hampton Library
Dress Code - Business Casual Attire
Tickets – Available Soon
Artists & Writers Charity Softball Game
Event Date - Saturday, August 16
Event - Hit the baseball field for the 66th Annual Artists & Writers Charity Softball Game to support your favorite artists and writers! Enjoy food, drinks and fun in the sun!
Past Celebs Include – President Bill Clinton, Matt Lauer, Chevy Chase and Lori Singer
Benefits - The Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center, Phoenix House, The Retreat and East End Hospice
Dress Code - Casual Attire
Tickets - Donation Suggested
Bow Wow Meow Ball
Event Date - Saturday, August 16
Event - Join ARF for the annual Bow Wow Meow Ball! The evening will include cocktails, dinner, dancing and helping save an animals life!
Past Celebs Include – Bernadette Peters
Benefits - Animal Rescue Fund (ARF)
Dress Code - Cocktail Attire
Tickets - Available Soon
Hampton Classic
Event Date - Sunday, August 24 – Sunday, August 31
Event - Head out to Bridgehampton for the 2014 Hampton Classic! The week long event features the Grand Prix horse jumping show along with so much more!
Celeb Factor - Christie Brinkley and Kelly Ripa
Past Celebs Include - Mary-Kate Olsen, Sofia Vergara, Bruce Springsteen and Jerry Seinfeld
Benefits - Southampton Hospital and several other local charities
Dress Code - Outdoor Attire
Tickets - Available in June
That’s your latest In The Mixx Fixx!
