Southampton Hospital Celebrates the Holidays with An Exclusive Shopping Fête, Hosted by Jean Shafiroff

Ranee Bartolacci-Meir, Insignia Productions

Southampton Hospital Celebrates the Holidays

with An Exclusive Shopping Fête Hosted by Jean Shafiroff

at New York City’s Mackenzie-Childs

Greeted by trumpeters and set against the whimsical backdrop of the MacKenzie-Childs boutique, a festive crowd received an early start to the festive holiday season with Southampton Hospital. Hosted by the 2011 Summer Party Chair Jean Shafiroff, guests enjoyed gourmet bites and cocktails while browsing the boutique’s chic home designs. Attendees enjoying the holiday spirit included CEO of Mackenzie-Childs Lee Feldman, Director of Retail & Trade Operations for Mackenzie-Childs Jamie De Vault, Southampton Hospital Foundation President Steven M. Bernstein, Martin Shafiroff, Laura Lofaro Freeman, Sharon Kerr, John and Margo Catsimatidis, Myra Weiser, Victoria Wyman,Melanie Wambold, Andrea Greeven Douzet, Sharon Bush, Lucia Hwong Gordon, Yaz Hernandez, Margot Langenberg, author Rita Cosby, Ann Rapp, Zita Davisson, Lisa Evers of FOX News, Cassandra Seidenfeld Lyster, and Ranee Bartolacci-Meir of Insignia Productions.

Shopping attendees received twenty percent off one regular priced item; more importantly, ten percent of all sales were donated to Southampton Hospital, which provides healthcare services to communities from Westhampton to Montauk. MacKenzie-Childs also provided complimentary shipping for purchases over $295.

The success of the event was a continuation of Jean’s record-breaking fundraising efforst for the 2010 Summer Gala, which this yearsupported the operations of Southampton Hospital’s recently opened Jenny and John Paulson Emergency Department. The 2011 Summer Gala will be held on August 6, 2011.

The Mission of Southampton Hospital is to provide and ensure the highest quality of healthcare services to communities from Westhampton to Montauk. Donations help launch important new programs and services, sustain and improve current initiatives, acquire urgently needed equipment and medical technology, provide care to vulnerable and disadvantaged populations, initiate capital projects, renovate and refurbish current facilities, support annual projects, and educate and train the healthcare providers of tomorrow. Thanks to the tireless fundraising efforts by supporters of the Southampton Hospital, it has achieved a high level of excellence in patient safety and care. In 2010 the hospital was awarded the Healthgrades’ Patient Safety Excellence Award for the second time and was recognized by The Healthcare Association of New York State with its Pinnacle Award for Quality and Patient Safety.

To learn more about the Southampton Hospital and how you can help, please visit www.southamptonhospital.org.

Andrea Greeven Douzet, Jean Shafiroff, Jamie De Vault

Melanie Wambold, Steven M. Bernstein, Sharon Kerr

Jean, Martin & Jackie Shafiroff

Lucia Hwong Gordon

Lisa Evers, Jamie De Vault

Lauren Thayer, Lee Feldman, Jamie De Vault

Valentin Hernandez, Yaz Hernandez

Sharon Bush, Ann Rapp

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A Hamptons For All Seasons— Discover the East End Year- Round

A Hamptons for All Seasons—

discover the EAST END year-round

An idyllic year-round escape, the Hamptons remains the perfect jaunt for bustling New Yorkers and out-of-towners through the fall season. From film festivals to annual benefits to local fall fairs, the excitement on the East End continues long after Labor Day. As the leaves begin to change color and the air cools, below is a list of our 2010 Hamptons clients, which includes everything you need for the new season— hotels and real estate projects, restaurants, event producers and celebrity hangouts…

If you are working on any related stories, or would like to experience any of the aforementioned, please let us know we would be happy to provide you with a reservation or meeting, as well as any additional information or images.

Where to Stay
Southampton:
1) SOUTHAMPTON INN (www.southamptoninn.com)
The Tudor-style Southampton Inn is home to ninety recently-renovated guestrooms, each individually decorated to reflect the effortless style and charm of the Hamptons. Located at the starting corner of downtown Southampton Village, steps away from designer boutiques; quaint and fine dining; art galleries, parks and museums; and renowned Coopers Beach, Southampton Inn provides visitors and guests with the perfect location to walk to town and the beach.
Autumn offers the East End visitor a range of activities and events from film premieres and harvest festivals, to golf and fishing excursions. The Southampton Inn complements these offering with a range of special packages—
Fall Harvest Family Package: October 29 – 31, 2010
· The Annual Rag-A-Muffin Parade and Pumpkin Trail, Saturday October 30th
· Two-night stay
· Welcome goody bag for each child
· Voucher per child for a free pumpkin at a local pumpkin patch
· Complimentary movie for the family at the Inn’s game room
· Vineyard tasting at Duck Walk
· The Annual Rag-A-Muffin Parade and Pumpkin Trail
· Package rates begin at $499 for family of four
o Thanksgiving Package: November 25, 2010
· Overnight accommodations for two
· Hamptons style Thanksgiving Dinner-for-two
· Package rates begin at $229 based on double occupancy
· Ask for family rates!
o The Southampton Inn’s 5.5-acre campus includes a conference center, special event and wedding facilities, restaurant and 71 Hill Street, the premier office complex in Southampton Village.
o The Southampton Inn is a perfect venue for anytime getaways, corporate meetings and events, weddings, family reunions, holiday parties and social events. Amenities include, but are not limited to, an outdoor heated fifty-foot pool; all-weather tennis court; Gilchrist & Soames toiletries; complimentary shuttle service to Coopers Beach throughout the summer season; and library with fireplace. A variety of exciting local excursions can be arranged through the Southampton Inn Concierge Service including golf outings, fishing trips, wine tastings and kayaking.
91 Hill Street
Southampton, NY‎ 11968
Where to Dine
Southampton:
1) 75 MAIN (www.75main.com)
The chicly decorated restaurant is highlighted with dark hard wood flooring accompanied by a white color palette that instills a sense of purity. A touch of color is added to the restaurant with artwork by famous artists Chris Brown and Sports Illustrated photographer Rafael Mazzucco.
The Southampton hotspot brings traditional Italian cuisine to the East End. The vast menu hosts a variety of impeccable cuisine with a traditional breakfast menu that features omelets, waffles, French toast and fresh fruits. Lunch offers guests a light fare of salads, paninis, hamburgers and pasta with a more extensive dinner menu of expertly crafted dishes that include Calamari Fritti, Veal Milanese, Smoked Salmon with Fettuccini and the Soft Shell Crab.
When the dinner crowd departs, 75 Main is transformed into a chic lounge with DJs, drink specials and live radio broadcasts.
75 Main Street
Southampton, NY11968

2) OSO RESTAURANT AT SOUTHAMPTON INN (www.southamptoninn.com/dining) – (SEASONAL)
Classic Hamptons hospitality meets the modern palate at OSO At Southampton Inn— OSO delights foodies with a creative take on Modern American fare. Southampton Inn guests are awoken by a refreshing breakfast, featuring local farm fresh ingredients, freshly squeezed juices, and baked goods, prepared on-premise in the Inn’s new state-of-the-art kitchen. Throughout the fall, winter and spring month, guests are treated to coffee, tea, juice and pastries in the library.
91 Hill Street
Southampton, NY‎ 11968

Who to Know
1) CELEBRITY EVENT PLANNER, RANEE BARTOLACCI-MEIR OF INSIGNIA PRODUCTIONS (www.insigniaproductions.com)
Spanning the Hamptons to New York City to Los Angeles, the go-to Celebrity Event Planner for the most exciting, exclusive fêtes is Owner of Insignia Productions, Ranee Bartolacci-Meir. From the theme, food, décor, music and venue, Ranee adds a personalized, distinctively stylish touch.
With her Insignia Productions team, Ranee manages each event from beginning-to-end— attending each meeting, ensuring that the chosen theme is carried throughout all aspects of the event and each component is meticulously planned, absolute focus is placed on even the smallest of details. Ranee’s uniquely hands-on approach allows her insight into each client’s personality, resulting in events that are is carefully-crafted according to the client’s wishes, tastes and style.
A luxury full-service event-planning firm, Insignia Productions specializes in intricate and inspired design, customized planning and the logistical production of all event types and sizes. Recently, Insignia Productions organized and produced a pre-Oscar’s lunch with legendary filmmaker Quentin Tarantino to celebrate his eight-time Academy Award-nominated film, Inglourious Basterds. Ranee’s past events have ranged from the traditional – a classic New York City wedding, held at the Plaza Hotel with entertainment by Kool & the Gang – to the trendsetting – including an Asian-fusion wedding at L.A.’s Walt Disney Concert Hall (featured in Bridal Guide Magazine), a fragrance launch-themed thirteen-year-old birthday, and chilly ice-themed soirée, complete with ice bar and décor.

Plan Your Party
1) FLOWERS BY TOPAZ (www.flowersbytopaz.com)
Flowers by Topaz is a Long Island based event planning and design firm that specializes in affairs from Manhattan to the Hampton’s. This one-stop-shop has a full showroom that provides everything from invitations and linens to furniture rentals and chic floral arrangements for your special event.
o Owner and operator Mark Masone, a sixteen-year-veteran of the hospitality industry, has worked with celebrity clientele that includes: New York Governor Patterson, and Lindsey Lohan, as well as major corporations as Sony and Avon.
o Clients have the option to choose from a variety of pre-packaged offerings, or arrange for one of the talented event planners to create a customized package that will meet your exact need.
2831 Long Beach Road
Oceanside, NY 11572

2) THE ARTFUL EVENT (www.theartfulevent.biz)
o A full-service, event design and decorating boutique firm that specializes in themed events. Owners Pat Boscaino and Mark Masone have more than twenty-five combined years of experience in the industry, creating some of the most memorable events for clients.
o From the Hamptons to New York City, The Artful Event company can create the perfect affair from weddings to that very special sweet 16. Event planners on-site are experts in the industry and will work with any budget. This boutique firm has worked closely with a variety of venues including, but not limited to: The Boathouse in Central Park, Cipriani, Oheka Castle and Gurney’s Inn.
36 Tyrone Drive
East Hampton, NY

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Over 100 Ferraris Rev their Engines for the SECOND ANNUAL FERRARI HAMPTONS RALLY

over 100 Ferraris, with a total estimated value of over $75 million, rev their engines for the

Second Annual Ferrari Hampton Rally

Hosted by Founder Nathaniel Christian

Ferrari enthusiasts got their fix this past Saturday as Nathaniel Christian, Founder, and Ferrari enthusiast, hosted the Second Annual Ferrari Hamptons Rally at Georgica Restaurant & Lounge. Drivers celebrated the summer season with an East End afternoon filled with exclusive world-renowned vehicles, stylish surroundings, gourmet bites and refreshing cocktails.

The luxe event was held at one of East Hampton’s finest dining and nightlife venues with an invitation-only guest-list of jet-setters, from celebrities and socialites, to media and business moguls. Over 100 Ferrari aficionados partook in the rally, cruising past breathtaking estates, polo fields, vineyards, marinas and the ocean, all of which was preceded by an intimate brunch reception. Following the rally, drivers and guests enjoyed a late afternoon fête, which was complete with specialty cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.

As founder and host of the event, Nathaniel Christian is a Ferrari enthusiast and collector — the long time New York resident credits his passion and fondness for the history and craftsmanship of the vehicles as his inspiration for the event. Nathaniel Christian has become a luxury lifestyle expert, as a real estate, fashion, restaurant and nightlife entrepreneur.

The impressive list of event lifestyle sponsors included Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate, Bombardier Flex Jets, Ameriprise Financial Services, Dayton & Sydney Wealth Strategies, Panoramic View Resort & Residences, and Putnam Leasing.

www.ferrarihamptonsrally.com

Founder Nathaniel Christian

Ferrari at Second Annual Ferrari Hamptons Rally

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