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Jellyfish Restaurant, originally the grand Whitney Mansion, hosted Pulse’s April cover party. Attendees enjoyed a waterfront setting, signature cocktails, luxury raffles and an ambience set by Paul Brusger and his jazz ensemble in the wine cellar, which was once one of the most notorious speakeasies on the Island.

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Gerard Simonelli, Sharlene Jamison

Paul Brusger jazz ensemble

Yesie Vasquez, James Ehrlein

Rachel & Michael Finnegan of RJ West Cosmetics

Joe Cicio and Friend

Joann Winkhart, Olga Lucia of Permanent Cosmetics

Mark & Claudia Laffey of Laffey Associates

Jackie & Robert Yeganeh of Love My Shoes 9. Jimmy & Silvia Santa

Nassau County Museum of Art members were given an exclusive preview of AB-EX / RE-CON: Abstract Expressionism Reconsidered, the most recent exhibition in Roslyn. Notable artists on display included Norman Bluhm, Fritz Bultman and Richard Diebenkorn. The works will be on display until June 16. nassaumuseum.org.

Museum Board Member Todd Cohen, M.D. with an untitled work by Richard Diebenkorn loaned to the exhibition.

The daughter and widow of artist Norman Bluhm are shown with the Clark Family who loaned Blume’s Time: 3:30, seen in the background, to the exhibition.

Charles A. Riley II, Ph.D. and Tristan Bultman, Fritz Buttman’s grandson.

Elaine Berger, co-chair of the museum’s Contemporary Collectors Circle, with artist Asad Faulwell in front of one of his Mideast inspired works.

Museum Board Member Harvey Manes, M.D., C.C. Carr, Museum Director Karl E. Willers, Ph.D.

Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts, a revered summer arts camp for youngsters in Wheatley Heights, recently held an opening in Manhattan featuring works from students in their college prep Portfolio Preparation Track program. The show was called Duality and featured paintings and mixed-media works depicting the balancing of good and evil forces. usdan.com.

Student artists Noelle Velez, Lauren Bertocci, Chaz Scala, Denise Losee, Joshua Toor.

Andrew Copper (at right), Associate Director of Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts, speaking to the guests—family and friends of the artists, and members of the Usdan Board of Trustees.

Oheka Castle hosted the inaugural Gold Coast Cares for St. Jude charity for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Over 300 attended and $285,000 was raised, going to the fight against childhood cancer. The funds also enable kids to be treated for free at the medical center. stjude.org.

Committee member Nancy Melius, committee member Kelly Melius, Maryellen Bellando, Samantha Bellando, and Host Elisa DiStefano.

Committee Member Emilie Antonetti of Brooks Brothers, with committee members Dina Chase and Gail Burns.

Committee member Paul J. Matyeunas with Larissa Szczupak.

Elisa DiStefano of News 12 Long Island with Christian and Morgan, local St. Jude patients.

Gold Coast Cares Co-Chair, Gary Melius (right) with guests.

ALSAC St. Jude Chief Information Officer, Robert Machen, with ALSAC St. Jude Regional Director, Tim Bayly.

VIPs and media attended the New York unveiling of the 2014 Maserati Quattroporte at Maserati of Long Island in Plainview. This luxury automobile is one of the most anticipated models slated for release next year. ferrarili.com.

Dr. Alexandre and Ms. Josephine de Moura;
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A number of legendary local jazz musicians entertained crowds over six weeks during the 6th annual Winterfest Jazz on the Vine at nineteen East End vineyards and hotels. Winterfest was conceived as a cultural pick-me-up for the area during the cold offseason. liwinterfest.com.

Mark Gatz Band at Harbes Farm & Vineyard.

Luxury stone purveyor Zicana hosted Pulse’s March cover party, “Soiree for the Senses.” Attendees enjoyed cocktails, luxury raffles and an amazing performance by contortionist Natasha King all while surrounded by panels of precious gem mosaics in a gallery-like setting.

Photos by Society-In-Focus

Natasha King

Natalie Schoenfeld, Rachel Finnegan and Melinda Sarabia of R.J. West

Raphael Wine

The gemstone bust takes in the sounds at the Bri-Tech Sensory Engagement suite

Aki Cipriani, Brandi Horton

Dana Vanpamelen for Tsontos Furs

Zicana showroom prepares to receive

Linda Rizzi, Maria D’Ambrosio, Helene Tommolino

Pulse Publisher and Editor Nada at center with Frank and Rosa Marasco of Zicana

Matthew Ambrosio enjoys Lessing’s catering

After many years of labor, The Suffolk Theater celebrated a “Back to the 30s” Grand Opening Gala. A red carpet entrance, complete with celebrity look-alikes, led to a restored Art Deco interior. There was live big band jazz, dancers and guests dressed for the decade. suffolktheater.com

Rachelle Giancola and Suffolk Theater’s Executive Director, Bob Spiotto

The Room

Model A Guys

Steve Kaelin (Charlie Chaplin) and Gina Dabrowski (Mae West)

Tony LoBianco (Fiorello LaGaurdia)

Vintage car

Terry Vogel

Atlantic Audi’s West Islip showroom became a fashion runway, hosting An Eye For Fashion and a Heart of Compassion. Models sported frocks by NYC designer K. Borgella, and proceeds went to Superstorm Sandy victims. atlanticaudiny.com

Jalisa Outcalt

Sarah Adriaazola, Jalisa Outcalt

Kelly Kelmar Watson

Aeon Elliot

Stephanie Johnson

New York Institute of Beauty make up artist and Aeon Elliot

Kathryn Monteleone, Evee Euresha, Sara Adrizola, Aeon Elliot, Jalisa Outcalt, Serrah Touray, Courtney “Coco” Williams, Stephanie Johnson, Jazzmin Morris, Kelly Kelmar Watson.

The Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (LICADD) just received a major fundraising boost to fight drug and alcohol addiction at their 26th Annual Angel Ball Kickoff held at Kellenberg High School in Uniondale. Part organization progress report and part pledge drive, $126,000 was raised toward the goal of $300,000 hoped to be raised at the May 2nd Angel Ball. licadd.com

LICADD Executive Director Jeffrey Reynolds and guests

Caryn M. Hirshleifer, Esq. of Hirshleifers joins Nina Cozzoli and Carolyn Biscardi of Bottega Veneta

Board Chair Jeffery Capazzi of the Jobin Organization and Past Board Chair Bill Baum of Baum Essex

Kickoff Crowd

Brother Kenneth Hoagland, SM pledges his support on behalf of Kellenberg Memorial High School

Guests

Kickoff Audience

Jo Mazur from Leggiadro at left with Vicky Karayiannis and Lillian Millian from CH Carolina Herrera.

Insignia Prime Steak & Sushi in Smithtown hosted Pulse’s February luxury-themed cover party. An array of the latest Audi automobiles greeted guests as they pulled up to the venue and inside, pieces from Berné Jewelers were displayed. There was plenty of networking and a luxury raffle along with a Heineken Star sponsored pop-up bar serving beer.

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Chloe Koffer, Briana Chiarello

Rachel and Michael Finnegan

Donna Siranna, Silvana Foresta

Vincent Ancona

Insignia Bartender

Berné Jewelers

Arthur Viana, Pulse Publisher Nada Marjanovich, Gary Cucchi

Remy Van Drial, Christina Ho

The Marcie Mazzola Foundation once again stepped up to help those in need at the 9th Annual Butterfly Auction & Dinner, recently held at Westbury Manor. Honorees included The Rose Brucia Educational Foundation and Smile Train. Multiple nonprofits helping the hungry, sick or abused received the evening’s proceeds. marciemazzolafoundation.org

Nancy Mazzola, Bill Horan

Patrick Chierichella, Maryann Barbis, Matthew Barbis

Tina Atlas Panos, Saskia Thomson, Janelle Alberigo

Craig Catron, Pam Jones Nill, Ro Catron

Honoree Matthew Barbis, Founder of The Rose Brucia Educational Foundation

Top shelf Cuban cuisine officially arrived at Roosevelt Field Mall with the opening of Havana Central. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was conducted by Havana Central President and Founder Jeremy Merrin along with Garden City Mayor Donald T. Brudie, followed by a “Welcome to the Neighborhood” party. havanacentral.com

Cigar Rolling Station

Jeremy Merrin and Hempstead Town Clerk Mark Bonilla

Jeremy Merrin with dignitaries and guests at the ribbon cutting

AnaMaria Perez and Luis Calle

Jeremy Merrin and Garden City Mayor Donald T. Brudie

Musical Group Yeracon

Humberto Pichardo, Elaine Boccia, Paul Boccia and Chenique Baly

Long Island Plastic Surgical Group and Aesthetic Center recently celebrated the opening of its new office in Babylon with a VIP reception at Monsoon Asian Kitchen and Lounge. Former state senator Owen Johnson received an award from New York State for his work on behalf of breast cancer advocacy and awareness and Teresa Giudice, cast member of The Real Housewives of New Jersey was a special guest.  The evening was sponsored by Majorska Vodka. lipsg.com

Lorraine Pace, Hon. Owen Johnson

Teresa Giudice, Dr. Michael Dobryansky

MC David North, Lorraine Pace

Lorraine Pace, Dr. Dobryansky

Dr. Roger Simpson, MC Kristin Thorne

GinaMarie Zingale, Laura Brucculeri

David North, Dr. Dobryansky, Lorraine Pace, Dr. Simpson

Nearing its 60th birthday, the Art League of Long Island in Dix Hills has become one of the most important visual arts centers on the Island. Their latest exhibition, Earth and Water: An Exhibition of Ceramic Arts and Watermedia had eight local artists working in clay or water-mediums. The diverse pieces included an operating fountain, wall installations, bas-relief forms, ash glazes, acrylic “drip” painting, watercolors and plein air works. artleagueli.org

Deborah Katz, Solitice

Barbara Karyo, Pope’s Laundry

John Fink, Soothing Coffee-Demon Tamer

Susan Bird, As Far As The Eye Can See

Riccarda de Eccher, Sorapiss

Katherine Hiscox, Summer Reeds

Pulse’s annual holiday party turned The Carltun at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow into a white-themed winter wonderland. A holiday gift preview by local purveyors was a vast tableau of luxury items, including fashions, jewelry and collectibles. The sumptuous Gatsby-style dinner fed guests and the acrobatics of breakdancers and double dutch teams along with music by the New York Funk Exchange entertained the crowd.

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NY’s X-Fienz break dancers flash mobbed the dance floor and battled

Kelly Schuster, Sarah Berger (Salon Nouveau)

NY Funk Exchange kept the crowd dancing

Nada, Pulse’s publisher and editor on the dance floor

Bill Gildersleeve, Debbie Gildersleeve (Renee’s of Mattituck)

NY Double Dutch League jumped, flipped and awed attendees

Jim Perna, Karen Bunone, Vincent Martucci (Long Island Picture Frame Gallery)

John Dooley

Ronnie Rose

At Carlo Pazolini in Roosevelt Field Mall, Long Island Pulse Magazine and the fine shoes and accessories company hosted a party showcasing the latest fashionable footwear, handbags and other necessities. Peconic’s Raphael Vineyard supplied the vino and Mitch & Toni’s the food. carlopazolini.com
 
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Jessica Brandi, store manager

Nicole Montenegro

Wanda Ferreiras, Joanne Rodriguez, Janice James

Jennifer Petrocelli and Jennifer Elton of Raphael Vineyards

The Sony Store at Roosevelt Field Mall recently hosted a Sony@516 Sessions event with Pulse as a media sponsor. Electro-rock group School of Seven Bells performed, Wafels & Dinges provided cuisine and local designer Mark Pernice offered fashion tips. store.sony.com

Plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Andrew Jacono hosted the 10th Annual About Face Benefit for Domestic Violence Survivors at threesixty in Tribeca. All proceeds went to Face to Face, The National Domestic Violence Project and the Nassau County Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Dr. Jacono is the senior advisor to Face to Face, which provides pro-bono reconstructive surgery to abuse victims. facetofacesurgery.org

Stephen Gassman, Meryl Gassman, Fran Gutleber and John Gutleber

Dr. Kevin Glassman, Terry Glassman

Kelly Rutherford and Dr. Jacono

Fashion designer and visual artist Steven Colucci, unveiled his scarf collection and “Sounds of Color” paintings alongside sketches by Andy Warhol at The National Arts Club in Gramercy Park, NYC. Proceeds from the event benefited the American Cancer Society and Quogue Wildlife Refuge. stevencolucci.com
 

Guest, James Alfieri, Issac Reshad, Frank Reshad

Elisabetta Coronel Vera, Issac Reshad, Diana Gruen

Couri Hay, Victoria Martini, Steven Colucci

Paul Dominguez, Guest, Guest, Ian Reisner

Dominique Galluzzi, Monte Zullo

Aubrey Rubin, Steven Colucci

Pulse partnered with the Island’s top restaurants and food, wine and spirits vendors for the annual event to benefit Island Harvest at Huntington’s historic Coindre Hall. The guests came out to support the region’s largest food banking charity and enjoyed a fabulous evening. Music by Trevor Davison Orchestra. 

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Desserts by Seasons 52

Melissa Scarnati, Raina Swersky

Ed Leopold

Lauren Villano, Sarah Elgut

Ruth Ellin, JuJu Quinnonez

Randi Shubin Dresner, Nada Marjanovich

Matthew Ambrosio, Jeanine Carnaggio

Jennifer Petrocelli, Jennifer Elton (Raphael Wines)

Bon Bons Chocolatier

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Pulse’s annual benefit for Island Harvest went off without a hitch, raising funds and awareness for the area’s largest food banking charity. Top purveyors of food, wine and spirits got together to create an opulent evening for hundreds of guests. Hosted by Coindre Hall, Huntington. Music by Trevor Davison Orchestra.
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Trevor Davison Band

Lee Simon, Kim Bow

Liana Menendez

Evelyn Chin, Casey Emerald

Tracy Kaplan, Pearl Losoya

Rachael Finnegan, John and Kathy McNally, Michael Finnegan

Karla Vollbehr, Jennifer Dutton, Francesca Roth

Ann Marie Skaf

Lisa Sparkles, Valerie Van Cleef

Adam Cohen, Robert Fazio

Barneys on Madison Avenue in Manhattan held a launch party for a shopping event dedicated to the Ellen Hermanson Foundation, a non-profit focused on raising awareness of breast cancer and serving breast cancer patients on the East End. The three-day event was in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. ellensrun.org
 
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Sandy Rosenthal, Andrea Warshaw Wernick, Alyse Ruth

Ann Ciardullo, Christine Weinberg, James Weinberg

Julie Ratner, Robert Ellis Silberstein, Hope Klein-Langer

Stephanie Newhouse, Jane Pontarelli

Julie Ratner, Hope Klein Langer, Patti Kenner, Ann Ciardullo

Linda Shapiro, Ann Ciardullo, Julie Ratner, Rose Franco

Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts, the renowned summer arts day camp, recently presented its annual Gala Concert at the center’s 1,000-seat McKinley Amphitheater. The concert featured a performance of an Usdan-commissioned original work by the Senior Jazz Ensemble, Michael Torke’s Song of Ezekiel performed by the Junior and Senior Choruses and Maurice Brandon Curry’s An American In Paris (with music by George Gershwin) performed by the Senior Ballet Ensemble and Senior Band IV. usdan.com

The Senior Ballet Ensemble

Christina and John R. Bransfield Jr., Kristin and John Miller, Irene and Peter Klei

Usdan Jazz Ensemble

Usdan Senior Chorus

Peninsula Counseling Center hosted its annual fundraiser A Tasteful Evening at the Woodmere Club. The event benefited the center’s mental health services provided to southwest Nassau County. Hundreds of guests attended and over two dozen local restaurants served cuisine from around the world. peninsulacounseling.org

Alan Adams from Sugo

Steven Bernstein, John Kastan, Robert Block, Eric Keslowitz, Steven Spiro, Mayor Ed Fare of Valley Stream, Audrey Goodman

First row: Trish Ketelsen, Amaka Oweazim, Lisa Norwich, Sofia Mangeles, Keith Mangeles. Back row: Barbara DeGrace, Hugh Edwards, Glenore Anderson, Angela Ogurick, Debbi Gyulay, Joanne Antun, Valley Stream Mayor Ed Fare

Marina Donal and Renata Chachalynski from Sweet Serendipity

Bobby Antonett from the Woodmere Club

Lucia and Vito from La Bottega

Front row: Al Schwartz, Karen Lawson, Kathleen Kinsella, Dr. Richard Konigman. Second row: Cary Epstein, Valley Stream Mayor Ed Fare, Pamela Greenbaum, Jay Greenbaum, Dr. Jarina Fishmann

Pulse celebrated its October Cover Party at KPacho in New Hyde Park, the trendy high-end Mexican eatery. VIPs and guests enjoyed the food and cocktails, especially the restaurant’s signature margarita.
 
Photos by Tom Fitzgerald

Nicole Zuccaro, Andrew Janosick

Greenford Fleury, Lucia Gabriela

Ewa Włodkowska, Adam Melanson

Diane Uvena, Marie Anne Mordeno

Steve and Lynn Curran

Mike Reynoso, Nicole Grill

Linda Rizzi, Helene Tommolino

Patricia Iuliucci, Navia Watson

Linda Haas, Dawn DeLuca

Little Town NYC in Manhattan recently hosted casual happy hour for Pulse VIPs and staff. The Restaurant Row hotspot provided the perfect escape for early fall networking. littletown.com.

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Chris and John Kyrou

Julie Briggs, Stefani Deleom, Zach Freeman

Francesco Marasco, Patricia Iuliucci

Lola Mendez, Todd Plummer

John Grenon, Devon Dugan

Christine Gillette, Nicole Zuccaro

Pulse partnered with high-end sports apparel retailer SA Elite for a pre-grand opening party at the Gallery at Westbury Plaza. Pulse VIPs previewed winter gear, enjoyed desserts from Seasons 52 in Garden City, Vitamin Water from Smart Water, and sushi from Miraku in Great Neck. As a token of their commitment to the community, Garden City’s newest retailer generously donated $2000 to Long Island’s chapter of American Heart Association. saelite.com.

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Nada Marjanovich, Dr. Alex De Moura, Josephine De Moura, Lilien Williams

Kathryn Peheuirre, Camille Means, Max Zubli, Xavier Manley

Corinne Barde, Kathy Munsch, David Tafoya

DJ Trife

Serena Godfrey and Aida Lorenzo of Seasons 52

David Tafoya, Stephanie McLennan

Kali Chan

The 20th annual Hamptons International Film Festival recently took place in venues across the Hamptons to celebrate independent filmmaking from around the world. Numerous long, short, fiction and documentary films of diverse genres were shown, actors and filmmakers participated in talks, cinema-related classes were conducted and more. hamptonsfilmfest.org.

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Scoot McNairy, Nate Parker

Mike Nichols, Meryl Streep

Trudie Styler

Micah Jesse Interviewing James Lipton

Sienna Miller

Richard Gere

Alec and Hilaria Baldwin

Alicia Vikander

Jess Weixler

Hawk Koch

Dree Hemingway

Long Island Pulse produced Big Night Long Island at Four Food Studio. The trunk show, runway and party was the definitive fashion event of the year. See the video and runway shots at bignightli.com.

Red Carpet photos by Clyde Davis | Runway Photos by Rob Rich, Society Allure | Party Photos by Pam Deutchman, Society in Focus | View all runway looks and where to get them at bignightli.com. 

Victor Talbots ensemble with J Brand jeans, Carlo Pazolini suede lace ups

Kevin Kelly

Jacket at Tsontos Furs, pants at Flair, shoes by Carlo Pazolini

Joie blouse with BB Dakota leather shorts at Debra Canavan Classics, Robert Marc sunglasses at Optical Heights

Karin Caro

Hazmik Buzzetta

Marianne Morrison, Peppy Castro of Barnaby Bye

Sharlene Jamison

Nicole Miller gown at Flair.

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Big Night Long Island celebrated the island’s biggest fashion lovers and VIPs. The trunk show, runway and party at Four Food Studio brought a taste of fashion week to the island. bignightli.com.

Red Carpet photos by Clyde Davis | Runway Photos by Rob Rich, Society Allure | Party Photos by Pam Deutchman, Society in Focus | View all runway looks and where to get them at bignightli.com. 

Diane Szwed, Brian Lewis

Blouse and jeans at Renee’s, Tsontos Furs coat, Carlo Pazolini boots and tote

Victor Talbots ensemble, Tsontos Furs jacket, Eyewear at Optical Heights

Clothing at Renee’s, bag at Sands Point Shop, boots by Carlo Pazolini

Denise Javaherforoush, Amanda Tomel

Tsontos Furs coat

Mignon gown

Brett Paradiso, Frank Marasco, Gaetano Cacace

Tessa VanRiper, Raul Murarka

Clothing at Renee’s, bag at Sands Point Shop, shoes by Carlo Pazolini.

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The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation recently presented its 8th Annual Hamptons Happening at the home of Maria and Kenneth Fishel in Bridgehampton. Three-star Michelin chef, Jean-Georges Vongerichten was honored and top quality cuisine from his numerous Manhattan eateries along with local fare fed guests. The foundation supports research into science-based, non-toxic treatments for all cancers. waxmancancer.org

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Barrie Jean Rinaldi, Andrew Rinaldi

Chris Wragge, Dr. Samuel Waxman

Christine Hogan, Linda Gjelaj, Abigail Gibavic, Jen Mitchell, Kara Venner

Mona Gold, Carly Blake, Janis Spindel

Chef Jean-Georges, Ramona Singer

Rue

Bego Ezair Gallery in Southampton recently hosted the opening reception for Wanda Murphy’s latest art exhibition, Summer Uplifts. A lauded veteran artist in both Manhattan and the Hamptons, her inspiration for the works was the sweet smell of a warm summer breeze and she depicted this impression with linearity and bright colors.  begoezairhotelgallery.com.

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Jean Shafiroff

Steve Green, Mariana Bego, Wanda Murphy

Wanda Murphy

Paige Pedri

Joe Alexander, Cassandra Seidenfeld Lyster, Couri Hay

More than 10,000 fans attended the 37th Annual Hampton Classic Horse Show, held on 65 acres in Bridgehampton. International show jumpers and elegant show hunters displayed world-class equestrian artistry in numerous events spanning the weeklong show. Kent Farrington took top honors in the $250,000 FTI Grand Prix and FEI World Cup Qualifier, the grand finale of the classic. hamptonclassic.com.
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Olivia Mulvey, James Mulvey

Claudia Gill

Maude Davis, Robert Danker

Cathy Lee Jones

Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Diana Taylor

Dr. Barry Weintraub, Jill Sand

Alexa Falcone, Elisa DiStefano

Molly Ashe-Cawley riding Carissimo

Shane Sweetnam riding Amaretto DArco

Darragh Kerins riding Lisona

Over 1,000 attended The Max Cure Foundation’s 4th Annual Roar for a Cure Carnival at Ross School in East Hampton. There were numerous children’s activities, gourmet food, entertainers from the Big Apple Circus, DJ, auction and more. Max Cure is a charity dedicated to advancing cures for pediatric cancers, funding less toxic cancer treatments for children and assisting low-income families who have children with cancer. maxcurefoundation.org.

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Lisa Danielle, Alison Brettschneider, Ramy Sharp, Ann Marie Plotkin, Amy Kass, Lyss Stern, Samantha Yanks, Robin Katz Boyarski and “Max”

Edie Falco with children Anderson and Macy, Trent Tucker

Reid Drescher, Aviva Drescher and Family

Lyss Stern

Nisa Amoils, Morgan Amoils

David Plotkin, Max Plotkin

The stars came out for polo to celebrate Pulse’s midsummer event. Even the weather cooperated to give us a gorgeous Sunday in the Park. As a bonus, Pulse teamed up with Ralph Lauren model Nacho Figueras to support his charity Help Argentina in raising funds for school children in remote areas.

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Margaret Pfeffer, Marianne Grant

Nacho Figueras

Justin Haynes, Rob Ortiz

George Garcia, Anne Marie Garcia, Greg Montesano, Desiree Garcia

Linda Rizzi, Maria Lombardi

Rachael Finnegan, Michael Finnegan

Frank Marasco, Rosa Marasco

Jennifer Elton, Jennifer Petrocelli

The stars came out for polo to celebrate Pulse’s midsummer event. Even the weather cooperated to give us a gorgeous Sunday in the Park. As a bonus, Pulse teamed up with Ralph Lauren model Nacho Figueras to support his charity Help Argentina in raising funds for school children in remote areas.

Photos by Tom Fitzgerald and Pamela Deutchman for Society-In-Focus, society-in-focus.com.   

Grace Raia

Hanna Brzoza

Fred Zamparelle, Kristin Stimola

Delfina Blaquier, Nacho Figueras

Connie Henriques

Margaret Pfeffer

Judy Prasinos

Greg Montesano, Desiree Garcia

Bay Street Theatre recently hosted their perennial Rock The Dock Summer Benefit Bash on the Long Wharf in Sag Harbor. A cavalcade of celebrities from stage and screen attended and Tony award winner Lillias White performed. Proceeds from the event benefited Bay Street’s educational programs, kids camps and college internships.  baystreet.org.

Chris Bauer, Aida Turturro

Robert Zimmerman, Murphy Davis

David Lawenda, Kevin Menard

Anne Jackson, Eli Wallach, Roberta Wallach

Mercedes Ruehl, David Geiser

Southampton Hospital recently held their “Grand Prix Monaco”-themed 54th Annual Summer Party under a tent on the corner of Wickapogue and Old Town Road in Southampton. More than 900 people attended and approximately $1.6 million was raised for the hospital’s Jenny and John Paulson Emergency Department. southamptonhospital.org.

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J.C. Burdine, Drew Grant, Liz Derringer

Timothy Godbold, Whitney Fairchild

Chuck Scarborough, Ellen Ward Scarborough

Shail Upadhya, Karen Bass

Sarah Parr, Elena Bushujeva, Kevin Berlin, Ksusha Goncharova, Chiara Leonetti

Laura Lofaro Freeman, Robert Chaloner

Parrish Art Museum in Southampton just held their annual Midsummer Party on the museum grounds. The theme was “Honoring the Creative Spirit of the East End” with honorees in such fields as music, dance, art and writing. Also, details about the museum’s new space in Water Mill, due to open in November 2012, were revealed. parrishart.org.

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Frederica Tompkins, Alissa Micculla

Tripoli Patterson, Chuck Close

Todd Hutchison, Stacy Engman, Adriana Farietta, Calum Stephenson, Heather Ross

Terrie Sultan, Berry Brown

Liliana Cavendish, Di Mondo, Carolina Portago

Robin Cofer, Sara Herbert Galloway, Kathleen De Monchy

The kickoff reception for Art Southampton was recently held at Gallery Valentine in East Hampton. Attendees were a select group of collectors, philanthropists, designers, art world figures and community leaders pivotal to the success of this international, contemporary and modern art fair. Presented by Art Miami, the fair was a success with exhibitors reporting numerous sales throughout the weekend. art-http://www.southampton.com
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Jean Shafiroff, Alicia Bythewood

Katherine and Gary Andreassen

Kevin Berlin, Sara Herbert-Galloway

Nick Korniloff

Alexandra Fairweather, Dara Ross, Ryan Ross, Kate Vogel

Berry Brown, Dawne Marie Grannum

Heather and Ryan Ross

The Nassau County AHRC Foundation recently held their 62nd Annual Rose Ball at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. Sports celebrity couple Jill and Jim Kelly and banking industry leader Diane D’Erasmo were honored and over $400,000 was raised. AHRC provides community-based programs for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. ahrcfoundation.org.

Frank Becker, Tom Moore, Rose Ball Chair, Howard Jurist, Michael Mascari, Blair Chambers, Diane D’Erasmo, Tom Llamas, and Jack Posner

Tom Llamas with a student from the Brookville Center for Children’s Services

Jill and Jim Kelly, Cynthia and Tom Rosicki

Michael and Beth Ross with Kevin Larragy and his wife

South Nassau Communities Hospital’s 28th Annual Golf Outing was held at The Seawane Club in Hewlett Harbor and Middle Bay Country Club in Oceanside. Healthcare services innovator and physician executive Daniel R. Ferrara, DO, FACEP, was the honoree and over $270,000 was raised in support of programs and services provided by South Nassau’s Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center. southnassau.org.

Daniel R. Ferrara, DO, FACEP, honoree of South Nassau Communities Hospital’s 28th Annual Golf Outing, accepts gift from Joseph A. Quagliata, South Nassau’s president and CEO. 

Our official summer opener was a gorgeous afternoon dockside at the sprawling Montauk Yacht Club. The soft sounds of Jilly Live played while guests mingled, perused the sponsors’ offerings and watched the sun go down.
 

Amanda Tomel

Diana Marino, JB Baretsky

Milla, Sean Meehan, Patrick O’Herron, Amanda Revino

Gary Adamek, Ruth Appelhof, Grady Edelstein

Garfield Geddes, Nicole Geddes

Ewelina Aiossa, Vincent Aiossa

Photos by Tom Fitzgerald and Pamela Napoli for Society-In-Focus, society-in-focus.com.

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Local catering entrepreneur Steve Carl, owner of Carlyle on the Green, was recently crowned Long Island Father of the Year by Saks Fifth Avenue at Walt Whitman Mall in Huntington Station. Carl received the honor for his commitment to his family and his community service.
http://www.saksfifthavenue.com

Samantha Morello, Nick Girardi

Matthew Fox, Andrew Schuring

Lois Kappel, Steve Carl, Stella Oh

Lois Kappel, Sandi Nussbaum

David, Allison and Samantha Silverman

Steve Carl and Family

Photos by Stephen Lang

Queens Theatre, a performing arts venue in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, recently held their 2012 Gala Opening Night Celebration.  Heat Wave: The Jack Cole Project, a tribute to the legendary choreographer, premiered and more than $150,000 was raised for the theatre. queenstheatre.org.

Chet Walker, Ray Cullom, Exec Director of Queens Theatre, Stephen Schwartz

Chita Rivera and Marge Champion

Jacques D’Amboise with Vicki Reiss, Executive Director of the Shubert Foundation

Local mainstay Lakeville Kitchen & Bath recently celebrated the second anniversary of their Smithtown showroom, in partnership with Pulse. Snacks were provided by Uncle Giuseppe’s, Raphael Vineyard & Winery supplied the wine and our own home design guru Lauren DeBellis was on hand for a meet-and-greet. lakevilleindustries.com.

Sharlene Jamison

Dr. Raj Shah, Nicole Petrucelli

Jim Enright

Arlene Brechisci and Richard Sirlin

Steve Kovener, Darren Press, Kat Hall, Rich Coulton

Tony Ritondale, Donna Giuffre, Susana Franceschi

Danielle Fredrich and Kathy Fredrich

Hudson Terrace in NYC hosted Summer Kick-Off Cocktails with LI Pulse. Clients enjoyed cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and dancing at NYC’s West Side rooftop bar and lounge.

Glenn and Sharyn Bradford

Gretchen Walker, Stella Oh, Steven Salton, Meredith O’Connell

Cristal Boulden, Anna Moss, Claire Deslandes

Gilles Guilbert, Nina Richter

Andrew Zecher, Jessica Loggia, Chris Myers

Photos by Stephen Lang

Saturday Night Live’s Ana Gasteyer and Smash’s Brian D’arcy James, two Broadway veterans, performed in a show dubbed One Night, Two Voices, Three Cheers at Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor. The sold-out evening was a mixture of comedy and song and the after-party was attended by numerous notables.
baystreet.org.

Ana Gasteyer, Jane Holden and Brian D’Arcy James

Blythe Danner and Murphy Davis

Tracy Mitchell, Matt McGrath and Blythe Danner

Bruce Sloane, Matt McGrath and Douglas Petri

Joanne and Frank Filipo with Ana Gasteyer and Brian d’Arcy James

Our semi-annual fashion show was held at Mint (Garden City). Guests enjoyed fantastic Indian fare, a gorgeous rooftop lounge and the best looks coming off the runway for Spring. mintny.com.

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Charlie Jade at Lonny’s

Tibi Ikat dress at Rexer-Parkes

Isabel Marant Étoile Heko jumpter at Rexer-Parkes, Kilim bag by Custom Cool

Borgo Ognissanti 28 button down shirt, Rag & Bone vest, both at Marsh’s; Glasses at Precision Eyewear

15-20 leaf blouse and Sivy denim pants at Lonny’s, Kilim bag by Custom Cool

Ter et Bantine top & graphic print short at 25 Park, Sunglasses at Optical Heights

ZOA NY cinch-waist jumper at Lester’s, Sunglasses at Optical Heights

Helmut Lang Point Star dress at Marsh’s, Sunglasses at Optical Heights

Hair by Tru Salon. Makeup by Bobbi Brown for Saks Fifth Avenue. 
Photos by Tom Fitzgerald and Pamela Napoli for Society-In-Focus, society-in-focus.com. 

Devotees of Long Island Pulse Magazine cover parties came out in style for the Spring Fashion Show at Mint (Garden City). The premier restaurant and lounge features a gorgeous rooftop bar and first rate Indian cuisine. mintny.com.

George Makos, Bill Green

Stella Oh, Danny Ocampo, Stephanie Robb of Saks 5th Avenue

Matt Brisco, Atul Kumria, Gary Sikka, Ryan Gallagher

Barbara Kalpakis, JoAnn Winkhart

Brittany Onorato, Arlene Griggs, Nicole Teitler

Kelly Manning, Natasha Fussell

Nadine Marshall, Jorge, Nicole Skalkos

Melissa Reale, Olga Garbus

Photos by Tom Fitzgerald and Pamela Napoli for Society-In-Focus, society-in-focus.com

The Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (LICADD) recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Angel Ball at Oheka Castle in Huntington. WABC-TV’s Sandra Bookman emceed the event, longtime supporters were honored and more than $269,000 was raised for LICADD’s alcohol and drug prevention and intervention programs for children and families. licadd.com.

Thomas Fanning, Dr. John Sheehy and his wife, Patricia

Maureen and Mickey Brennan

Nassau Co. Comptroller George Maragos, Assemblyman Joseph Saladino, Susan Cheever

Laura Moran and Barbara Foley

Fran Gutleber, Caryn Hirshleifer, & John Gutleber

Father Phillip Eichner and Brother Kenneth Hoagland

Dr. John Sheehy, Francis Galluccio, the Honorable Bruce Kennedy, Michael Cardello III, Esq., Adele Smithers, John Gutleber, Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds, Jeffrey Capazzi Seated: Lillian McCormick, Caryn Hirshleifer, Susan Cheever and Bill Baum

The Divamoms Book Club recently had a pre-Mother’s Day luncheon with EL James, author of the wildly popular book Fifty Shades of Grey, at Carlyle On The Green, Bethpage State Park. There was a Q&A with James, along with a reading and book signing.  divamoms.com.

Lyss Stern, E.L. James

Laurea Belle Holmer, Lyss Stern

Laura Belle Holmer, Kristen James, Steve Carl, Lyss Stern and Randi McManus

Lyss Stern, Jennifer Boudin and Guests

Photos by Heidi Green Photography

Our second annual Legal Eagles dinner at The Inn at New Hyde Park was a terrific success. Not only were attorneys mingling and enjoying the festivities, but ten were also awarded the distinction of “Top Legal Eagle” as nominated in specific areas of practice by their peers.

Photos by Clyde Davis.

Penny Kassel

Rosalia Baiamonte, Charlotte Betts, Stephen Gassman, Gary Tabat, John Dimascio

2012 “Top Trusts & Estates Legal Eagle” Lisa S. Hunter, Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman

2011 “Top Civil & Criminal Legal Eagle” Stephen Scaring with 2012 “Most Unbeatable” John Terrana of Forchelli, Curto, Deegan & Esq.

2012 “Top Divorce Legal Eagle” Gary Tabat of Tabat, Cohen, Blum & Yovino with Pulse Publisher Nada

2012 “Top Litigator” Thomas McNamara and Donna-Marie Korth, both of Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman

Lorraine Sullivan accepting 2012 “Top Civil & Criminal Legal Eagle” on behalf of Jim Wicks, Farrell Fritz

Karen Tenebaum, PC and Richard Fromewick of Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein

Monsoon Asian Kitchen and Lounge, newly opened by Bohlsen Restaurant Group, lent last month’s cover party an air of elegance. Passed sushi, specialty drinks and sexy modern Asian flair added to the already rich ambiance brought by partygoers. This bash lived up to our reputation and marked the perfect spring kick off. Consider Monsoon to be LI’s casino venue without the gaming.

Christina Manfredi

Michael Petrone, Michelle Petrone

Joann Winkhart

Pamela Napoli, Tom Fitzgerald

Jodi, Michael

Jim & Linda Vitelli, Sea Crystal Pools

Joe Ventre

Kerry Crosby, Jessica Loggia, Andrew Scott, Janine Powers

Daphne Athanasopoulos

Photos by Tom Fitzgerald and Pamela Napoli for Society-In-Focus, society-in-focus.com

See more photos from the party on Flickr!

The Women’s Fund of Long Island recently conducted a private shopping event at the C. Wonder fashion boutique at Roosevelt Field Mall in Garden City. Ten percent of the evening’s proceeds went to fund this org, which provides financial backing to local nonprofits dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls. lifwg.org, cwonder.com.

Andrea Malone, Vicki Balacek and Elizabeth Spinelli

Susan Kravitz

Laurel Parker West, Joan West

Lori Duggan

Denise Joy Smyler, Cheryl Smyler George

Eden Solomon, Tyra Jones-Witherspoon, Sharon Clarke—Board Member

Jan Ashley, Nancy Cascio

Patchogue Jam 5 was recently held on the Main Stage of the Patchogue Theatre For the Performing Arts. A celebration of original LI music, four local bands performed—Miles to Dayton, The Electrix, The Jay Scott Band and the Katie Pearlman Band. At the entrance, the RockCANRoll charity collected nonperishable food items for the needy from the audience. patchoguetheatre.com.

Ray Kairys and Jim Fleming of the Electrix

Katie Pealman Band

Katie Pearlman

Jay Scott

Krista and Johnathan Preddice, Miles to Dayton

Our first cover party of 2012 was the perfect way to start the New Year. And there was no better venue to celebrate than at the ornate Inn at New Hyde Park, where drinks were flowing, cameras were flashing and attendees were smiling.

Michelle Ciardulli

Andrew Janosick, Amanda Tomel, Andy Randazzo

JoAnn Winkhart

Michelle Petrone

Party attendees

Andrea Lorusso

Denise Needham

Sharlene Jamison, Gerard Simonelli

Lauren Villano, Sarah Elgut, Melissa Scarnti

Sabina Mortillaro, Amanda Tomel

Photos by Tom Fitzgerald and Pamela Napoli for Society-In-Focus, society-in-focus.com

See more photos from the party on Flickr!

Dr. Andrew Jacono, an accomplished local Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon recently hosted the About Face 2011 Benefit at Trump SoHo in Manhattan. The event was a fundraiser for Face to Face: The National Domestic Violence Project, a group that provides free surgery and other help for disfigured survivors of domestic abuse.
newyorkfacialplasticsurgery.com

Kathy & Rich Wakile, Melissa & Joe Gorga

Dr. Kevin and Teri Glassman, Dr. Allan Abramson

John & Fran Gutleber, Dr. Andrew Jacono

Denise Gang, Dr. Andrew Jacono, Dr. Paul Nassif, Adrienne Maloof, Sandy Oliva, Toni Weiner, Susan Ring

What’s Your Sign By Glenn Bradford held its Launch Party at Glenn Bradford’s Fine Jewelry Boutique. The event attracted over 100 guests who were able to examine all facets of the new jewelry collection, which signifies the connection between spirituality, energy and the universe. glennbradford.com.

Glenn Bradford with Myra Maultasch

Eve Albert and friend

Deirdre Hanrahan of What’s Your Sign by Glenn Bradford with Elizabeth Kase

Fran Pennella, Sharyn Bradford

Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts unveiled its First Class exhibit in January at The Lobby Gallery on Park Avenue in NYC. The exhibition will move to the Tilles Center in Brookville on March 8 and remain until the 22nd. The works were creations by artists from this Wheatley Heights-based summer arts camp who were in the Portfolio Preparation Track program, an intensive course designed to help students develop a strong college portfolio. usdan.com.

Derek Mainhart, teenaged artists Jessica Curry and Denise Losee; Rochelle Morgan, Andrew Copper

Denise Losee of Deer Park

Michele Lowe, Dale Lewis

Jessica Curry, of North Merrick

Work by Nicole Wildstein

Board of Directors, Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts

The Long Island region’s Go Red For Women Luncheon was recently held at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. The nationwide “Go Red” movement, conceived by the American Heart Association, was started to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease in women—at the top of the list of health threats. The event included survivor stories and a plethora of information regarding this pervasive illness. goredforwomen.org.

Cindy McLoughlin, Michele Gervat & Kim Hendrickson-Radovich

Red Tie Society & Circle of Red

Members of the North Shore-LIJ Health System

Anne Shybunko-Moore, Cindy McLoughlin, Faith Hope Consolo, Nancy Lieberman, Carolyn Gusoff, Kennetha Pettus and Beth Bunster

2011-2012 Long Island Go Red For Women Committee

This is the official kick-off to the holiday season. When else can about 1,000 VIPs mingle while dancers perform, The Great Throwdini throws knives and That 70’s Band gets the crowd moving on the dance floor?

That 70’s Band

Marionettes

Lana Firebird, assistant to The Great Throwdini

Attendees reveling

Nicole Ringel, Sarah Elgut

Attendees reveling

Shauna Murray    

Photos by Tom Fitzgerald and Pamela Napoli for Society-In-Focus, society-in-focus.com

See more photos from the party on Flickr!

East Hampton’s chic c/o The Maidstone hotel held an opening for I’m an Artist Living in New York, their exhibition of historic photographs depicting legendary art world personalities in candid NY moments. The show was organized by East End gallerist and curator Eric Firestone and featured photographers include Tseng Kwong Chi, Bob Colacello, Burt Glinn, Michael Halsband, Eric Kroll and Anton Perich. themaidstone.com

Leah & Eric Kroll

Firooz Zahedi, Beth Rudin DeWoody, Carlton DeWoody

Elena Glinn

Muna Tseng, Eric Firestone, Susan and Steven Kasher

Ferrari-Maserati of Long Island, caterer Andrea Correale of Elegant Affairs and reality TV star Teresa Giudice from The Real Housewives of New Jersey joined forces to put on a benefit at Ferrari-Maserati’s Plainview location for Harboring Hearts—an org that provides financial and housing assistance for families of individuals undergoing cardiac treatments. The theme was “Experience Italy,” and the 125-plus attendees tasted dishes from Giudice’s bestselling cookbook Fabulicious and enjoyed spa services, raffles and a silent auction. harboringhearts.org, ferrarifl.com

Julie Boyer, Karen Katigbak

Melissa Johnson, Jimmie Guercio, Stacey Guercio

John Aalto, Adriana Feinberg

Terry Hayim, Teresa Giudice, Stuart Hayim

Seth Rose, Jennifer Boyle

Dr. John Mancuso, Marina Mancuso

Laura Fisher, Michelle Javian, Teresa Giudice, Andrea Correale

Brandon Weiskoff, Samantha Friedman, Becca Gold, Ryan Friedman

Vinny Ferrara, Donna Ferrara, Melissa Gironta, Anthony Gironta

Photos courtesy of Sunny Norton of Sunny Norton Photography

The Guardian Brain Foundation recently held their 9th Annual Butterfly Ball at the Carltun in East Meadow. Guests embraced the “Masquerade” theme and Golden Guardian honorees included jazz musician Mercedes Hall and Guardian Brain Principal John Brottenberg. This org provides support to children and adults with injuries and tumors of the brain and assists in the advance of neuroscience research.

The Great Neck Arts Center (GNAC), a prestigious local art institution, recently held its 2011 Gala “A Salute to the Silver Screen” at the New York Institute of Technology’s de Seversky Mansion in Old Westbury. Along with musical performances, the establishment of the J. Leonard Samansky Arts Scholarship Fund was announced and this year’s honorees made speeches—musician Alexa Ray Joel (via video), artist/animator Bill Plympton and film series supporters Terri Carr Muran and Eileen and Alan Sarroff. greatneckarts.org

Billy & Bobby Alessi

Ursula Parker

Kate Steinberg

Bill Plympton, Regina Gil

Jean Celender, Eileen and Alan Sarroff, Regina Gil

Companion Star, a non-profit international performing arts company dedicated to fostering new paradigms for musical theater and giving exposure to under-represented artists, recently held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of their new office in Patchogue Village. Attendees included local officials and supporters of the Patchogue arts scene. Art by local artists Jessica MacAvoy, Jacklyn Dupré and Julie Doane Roberts was also exhibited. companionstar.org

Jacqueline Dupré, Julie Doane Roberts

“Nightingales for Aldous” by Julie Doane Roberts

NY State 3rd District Assemblyman Dean Murray, Patchogue Village Mayor Paul V. Pontieri Jr.

“Keeper of Owl Loop” by Julie Doane Roberts

Michael Douglas Jones

Chris and Nancy Ross

Huntington high-fashion mainstay Rexer-Parkes celebrated their new partnership with top-quality formal menswear purveyor Joseph’s Custom Clothiers with a cocktail party/fashion show. Joseph’s now has a location within Rexer-Parkes and fine attire from both businesses was informally modeled. Joseph’s owner Joseph C. Wendt and Rexer-Parkes owner Francine Rexer were both in attendance. rexer-parkes.com, josephscustomclothiers.com.

Ann Magnani, Giselle Raposo, Marisa Akson

Megan Meehan, Thomas Marchitelli

Joseph C. Wendt, Thomas Marchitelli

Alyson Richman Gordon, Brandy McLam, Joseph C. Wendt, Francine Rexer, Arlene Northcote, Megan Meehan

John T. Mather Memorial Hospital in Port Jefferson recently dedicated a rooftop Healing Garden and recreation space for its adolescent and adult psychiatric patients. Dignitaries from the Suffolk County government along with Mather Hospital executives and board members gathered at the newly created area, intended as a place for patients to work with plants or to just enjoy sunshine and fresh air. matherhospital.com.

Mather President Kenneth Roberts; Dr. Paul Fritz, Director of the Dept. of Psychiatry; Jean McCarrick, Assistant Vice President for Behavioral Health Services; Mather Board Member Judith Fortunato, Town of Brookhaven Master Gardener Arlene Spence; NYS Assemblyman Daniel Losquadro; Jill Snelders, Assistant Director of Recreational Therapy; Suffolk County Legislator Vivian Viloria-Fisher; NYS Assemblyman Steve Englebright; Mather Board Member Betsy Noyes Britton; Mather Board Member John Sini; Mather Board Chairman Kenneth Jacoppi; Vice President of Information Services and event emcee Tom Heiman; and Director of Annual Gifts Laura Juliano.

Hundreds of breast cancer survivors and their supporters gathered at Port Jefferson’s John T. Mather Memorial Hospital for their 15th Annual Breast Cancer Victory Day. News 4 New York Anchor/Reporter and breast cancer survivor Pat Battle was the keynote speaker and fellow survivor Kate Corrigan of Hicksville sang her original song, “We Believe,” a title also used for the event’s theme. matherhospital.com.

Keynote speaker Pat Battle of News 4 New York

Kenneth Jacoppi, Pat Battle, Judith Fortunato and Kenneth Roberts

Pat Battle signs the “Believe” banner

Huntington’s R.J. West boutique and spa recently hosted a one-day Giorgio Armani Fall Beauty Makeup Event with top makeup artist Tim Quinn who holds the titles of Armani Celebrity Face Designer and National Director of Creative Artistry, accompanied by his team of makeup artists. With the purchase of any three Armani items, customers received complimentary makeovers and consultations with Quinn, during this showcase of the Armani Fall 2011 makeup collection.

Saks Fifth Avenue at Walt Whitman Mall in Huntington recently conducted a Key To The Cure Breast Cancer Fundraiser, hosted by Stephen Baldwin. Two percent of proceeds from all sales went to the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund and 100% of proceeds went to the charity from sales of a shirt designed exclusively for the event by Elie Tahari. saksfifthavenue.com.

Stephen Baldwin with Jessica Lee

Joann Karabag, Stella Oh, Stephen Baldwin, Stephanie Robb, Susan Ishkanian, Danny Ocampo

Stephen Baldwin signing a Key To the Cure shirt

Last month Pulse Magazine VIPs stepped into sweet autumn at Sugar Dining Den and Social Club (Carle Place). The drinks, the food, the club, the people…let’s just say it was one exciting night. Afterwards, dinner tables were full with diners enjoying the art of Chef Lucas. After after, revelers danced the night away and sipped up top shelf bottle service. Step onto the red carpet: sugarli.com.

Howie Shroot, Eve Graff, Chris Kardis, Wendy Fast, Celia Marvin  

Christina Vaccacio  

Amanda and Sarina Tonel  

Donna Pappas, Tessa VanRiper, Gail Apel  

Lorene Mitchell, George Terezakis  

Bonnie Blueweiss, Debbie Farber  

Andrew Zecher, Marlaina Teich

Event Production:

The Hamptons International Film Festival just had another successful year with a full slate of feature-length, short and documentary Independent films shown in theaters across the Hamptons. There was also numerous in-depth panel discussions and other talks featuring filmmakers and actors.  hamptonsfilmfest.org.

Emily Browning

Lauren Bush Lauren

Christie Brinkley

James Cromwell and Penelope Ann Miller

Michael Rispoli

Matthew Broderick

Gina Giordan and Matthew Broderick

Photos by Tom Fitzgerald and Pamela Napoli for Society-In-Focus, society-in-focus.com

The inaugural American Cancer Society: Festive in Flip Flops at Bridgehampton Tennis and Surf Club was an evening of fun for its numerous attendees. The gathering was to recognize and support the Cancer Society’s programs and services on Long Island. These include patient services such as rides to treatment, sleep-away camp for children with cancer and their siblings, crucial research and more. cancer.org.

Lee Fryd, Kevin Alexander, Sharon Bush

Cassandra Seidenfeld, B. Smith, Robin Cofer

Sherri Abruzzese, Mady Schuman

Mark Feuerstein, Gopa Dobson

Bill Koenigsberg, Joe Abruzzese, Rick Passarelli, Joseph Smith, Buddy Valastro, Greg D’Alba, David Levy, Ronnie Rothstein

Photos by Tom Fitzgerald and Pamela Napoli for Society-In-Focus, society-in-focus.com

The Independent Group Home Living (IGHL) Women’s Luncheon and Fashion Fling was recently held at Westhampton Country Club in Westhampton Beach and featured apparel from Cross Golf USA and Renee’s of Mattituck. Proceeds went to IGHL, an org providing comprehensive assistance to those with developmental disabilities. ighl.org.

Janine Faber, Louis de Kerillis, Herve Bouillonnec, Diana McCarty, Elizabeth Robbins, Mia Bouillonnec, Dillon Hewitt

Ann Liguori, Scott Vallary

Lisa Lombardi

Diana McCarty

Janine Faber

Dori Geier, Walter Stockton, Mary Beth Maag, Frank Lombardi

Photos by Tom Fitzgerald and Pamela Napoli for Society-In-Focus, society-in-focus.com

The Hamptons Black International Film Festival recently took place over an early fall weekend in New York City, Sag Harbor and Montauk theaters. Domestic and international shorts, features and documentaries were shown, each selected “by and for but not limited to people of African descent,” as the organization states. hbiff.org.

Princess Angelique Monét (multi-media talent and HBIFF Founder) with Claudius Aggripa (violinist and Children & the Arts winner) 

B Smith, Attorney Ghenya Grant

Rashid Bahati, Consul Representative of Senegal, Princess Angelique Monét, Prince Wendemi of Burkina Faso winner of Honorable Theo Walker Mitchell freedom of speech award

Winners of Best Narrative Feature Film Area Q with Rashid Bahati, Carino Sanginitto, their daughter, Gerson Sangainitto

Princess Angelique Monét with Dylan Jenet Collins (singer and Children & the Arts winner)

The Tanzania Watoto Fund is run by Stony Brook University’s International Academic Programs Office and benefits orphanages in Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania. Every summer, Dr. William Arens leads an anthropology-based study abroad program to visit and assist these orphanages along with clinics and schools. Fifty guests recently attended a benefit for the fund at Pentimento Restaurant in Stony Brook Village, featuring live African music, traditional cuisine and original Tanzanian artwork for sale. Over $3,000 in proceeds was raised.
stonybrook.edu/studyabroad.

The Lustgarten Foundation’s 11th Annual Long Island Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk recently took place at Jones Beach in Wantagh. Thousands from across LI attended and helped raise almost $1 million for pancreatic cancer research.

Photos by Avi Gerver

In true Fashion Week Style, Long Island Pulse Magazine staged our annual fall fashion show. Feathers of Fashion, emceed by Nada, Pulse’s own Publisher & Editor, featured first rate ready-to-wear styles provided by our sponsors, exquisite fine jewelry, hair by Tru Salon and make-up by Saks Fifth Avenue. Our international cast of models walked the runway at Four Food Studio while guests oohed and ahhed over cocktails.

Louise Rexer, Ashley Kolarcik, Elizabeth Rexer

Tru Salon owner Brian Duignan (L) and the hair crew before the show

Saks Fifth Avenue on the runway with eyewear by Michael Allen Opticians and What’s Your Sign? necklace by Glenn Bradford

Stella Oh (3rd from right) and Saks Fifth Avenue staff

Linda Gibbs

Gown provided by Rexer-Parkes

Glenn and Sharyn Bradford

Esther Ambalu and Donna Nugent of Ambalu Jewelers

Olga is wearing a Ralph Lauren gown and fur vest from Saks Fifth Avenue.

Fashion show photos by Tom Fitzgerald and Pamela Napoli for Society-In-Focus, society-in-focus.com. Guest photos by Stephen Lang.

Event Production:

Pulse’s Feathers of Fashion fall fashion show took the runway by storm featuring ready-to-wear styles provided by Saks Fifth Avenue, Rexer-Parkes, Emily Sky and Lester’s. Hair by Tru Salon (St. James). Jewelry by Glenn Bradford, Gelber & Mundy and Ambalu. Eyewear by Michael Allen Opticians. Make-up by Saks. Hosted at Four Food Studio.

Laura Greenfield of Emily Sky Fashions, Maureen Perry, Ellen Schuman, Karin Caro

Wally is wearing men’s attire provided by Saks Fifth Avenue

Gina’s poncho & belt provided by Emily Sky, jewelry by Glenn Bradford

Kym and John Benci

Ready to wear fashions provided by Saks Fifth Avenue

RoseMarie Kluepfer, Gabriel Ciccone, Shauna Murray of Feri Jewelers

Manuel is wearing men’s attire provided by Saks Fifth Avenue

Dress at Saks Fifth Avenue, earrings by Ambalu

Garrett and Dena Chelius

Clothing provided by Saks Fifth Avenue, eyewear by Michael Allen Opticians

Fashion photos by Tom Fitzgerald and Pamela Napoli for Society-In-Focus, society-in-focus.com. Guest photos by Stephen Lang.

Event Production:

Saks Fifth Avenue did its part to participate in the industry’s big Fashion Night Out, by hosting a shopping event and model search. Contestants from across Long Island came out to Walt Whitman Mall to put on their best “Top Model” impressions.

Jaimie Byrnes, Naomi Stern, Diana Honeycutt

Cherie LaRue, Suzanne Calicchio, Gabrielle

Andrea Bonilla

Evonne Kyd, Dr. Irena Kyd

Over 125 guests attended Sharyn Bradford’s opening for her solo art show Thoughts In Pose at The Gallery at North Shore Architectural Stone (Glen Head) where she introduced her latest paintings. The works combine stream of consciousness writing with energetic, colorful human forms. sharynbradford.com.

Sharyn Bradford with her “Blue Nude In Pose”

Jeff and Liz Neale of OnSite Digital Media

Stacey Scarpone with Frank Scavone

David and Christina Volz with Amy and Kevin Costello

The 7th Annual Authors Night benefit for the East Hampton Library was recently held under a tent outside the library. More than 1,000 attended and over 160 authors were available for book sales and signings including Susan Lucci, Robert Klein, Beth Ostrosky Stern and honorary co-chair Dick Cavett. Co-founder and Chair Alec Baldwin, was also in attendance. authorsnight.org.

Beth Ostrosky Stern

Susan Lucci

Carmen Marc Valvo

Robert Klein

Kathy Freston and Danyelle Freeman

Dick Cavett

Alec Baldwin and Hilaria Thomas

Photos by Tom Fitzgerald and Pamela Napoli for Society-In-Focus, society-in-focus.com

Despite a delay from Hurrican Irene, The Hampton Classic Horse Show was successfully held in Bridgehampton. One of the largest horse shows in the US, it featured a number of events with competitors ranging from youngsters to Olympic veterans. Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist McLain Ward won for the third consecutive year and record sixth time overall. hamptonclassic.com.

Norman Dello Joio riding Notre Star

Mayor Michael Bloomberg

James Lipton and Rosanna Scotto

Kent Farrington riding Uceko

Jill Rappaport

Nacho Figueras

McClain Ward riding Antares F

Photos by Tom Fitzgerald and Pamela Napoli for Society-In-Focus, society-in-focus.com

Pulse partied poolside on the gorgeous, new rooftop club of Allegria Hotel, celebrating the release of our August issue and 6th Anniversary! Guests enjoyed delectable creations by Chef Todd Jacobs, the awesome sounds of 4 musical groups and luxurious raffle prizes, including a SONY Home Theater, compliments of Atlantic Audi.

Randi Ross

Dustin Levine, Vincent Ancona, Fred Militello

Pulse’s Publisher Nada, Allen Rosenberg, Faye Klausner

Laura Vivonetto, Chef Todd Jacobs, Ingrid Dodd

Jennifer Wittman, Edward Cahill

Christina Vaccacio, Chef Joseph Maulo

Brittany Stigliano, Tom Lam

Event Production:

See more photos from the party on Flickr!

The Annual HEAT Gala Cocktail Party benefiting the Ellen Hermanson Breast Center at Southampton Hospital and Ellen’s Well was just held at Steven Klein’s West Kill Farm in Bridgehampton. Guests of honor were Kim Cattrall, Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb and the event was hosted by Rosanna Scotto. ellensrun.org.

Kim Cattrall

Robin Katz Boyarski, Beth Katz, Heidi Kelso, Wendy Diamond

Emily Levin, Julie Ratner

Hoda Kotb, Kathie Lee Gifford

Rosanna Scotto, Hoda Kotb, Kathie Lee Gifford, Robby Browne, Kim Cattrall, Hope Klein Langer, Emily Levin, Julie Ratner

Photos by Society-In-Focus / www.society-in-focus.com

The 6th Annual Summer Concert benefiting The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research in Manhasset (part of the North Shore-LIJ Health System) was recently held at Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park in Oyster Bay and featured legendary singer/songwriter Carly Simon. Over $1.2 million was raised, benefiting the institute’s research in lupus, sepsis, schizophrenia, Parkinson’s Disease and Alzheimer’s. feinsteininstitute.org.

Carly Simon

Michael Dowling, President and CEO of North Shore LIJ Health Systems; ABC-TV’s John Quinones; Dr. Kevin Tracey , President of The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research

ABC-TV’s John Quinones

Photos by Diane Bondareff/Insider Images for The Feinstein Institute

The Rock The Dock Summer Gala Benefit celebrated Bay Street Theatre’s 20th season on the Long Wharf in Sag Harbor. Hosted by accomplished actors Chris Bauer, Blythe Danner and Richard Kind, there was plenty of good food and drink, music and a silent and live auction with Kind as guest auctioneer. Proceeds will benefit Bay Street’s year of varied and lauded programming. baystreet.org.

Chairman of the Board of Trustees Frank Filipo, actor and Board Member Richard Kind and Joanne Filipo

Chris Bauer, Fisher Stevens, Naomi Watts, Liev Schreiber and Frank Filipo

Back Row: Bay Street Theatre Executive Director Tracy Mitchell and Board Member Adrianne Cohen; front row: One of the founders and Artistic Director Sybil Christopher, actress Blythe Danner and Artistic Director Murphy Davis.

AHRC Suffolk, a non-profit org helping those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, just held their 2nd Annual 5K Run/Walk benefit on Pond Lane in East Hampton. Around 200 runners participated—the male winner was Ben Tuttle of Eastport with a time of 16:46 and the female winner was Heather Wright of Westhampton with a time of 19:01. ahrcsuffolk.org.

Female winner Heather Wright

Male winner Ben Tuttle

Southampton Mayor Mark Epley with bride-to-be, and 5K runner and raffle winner, Laura Noonan

Linda Dickerson and the top female runners of SYS/AHRC Suffolk’s 5K Run/Walk

Bride-to-be Laura Noonan (#84) and fellow runners Erin Collins (#25), Katie Brown (#18), and Brittany Sinensky (#100)

Voluptuous Panic, The 18th Annual Watermill Center Summer Benefit Gala raised about $1.5 million for The Watermill Center, an interdisciplinary laboratory for the arts and humanities. There was an auction with a diverse variety of art for sale along with installations and performances inspired by the “Voluptuous Panic” theme. watermillcenter.org.

Laura Durning, Roger Waters

Richard Phillips, Katie Lee

George Kolasa. Susan Cappa

Watermill Center founder Robert Wilson

May Andersen

Nicole Miller

Andrey Bartenev

Alan Cumming

Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia, Shahrzad Khayami  

Image Credit: ©BFAnyc.com

The 2011 Alzheimer’s Association (ALZ) Rita Hayworth Gala Hamptons Kick-off cocktail reception was recently held at the home of Anne Hearst McInerney & Jay McInerney in Water Mill. Hosted by Princess Yasmin Aga Khan, the event was the kick-off celebration for the annual Rita Hayworth Alzheimer’s Association Gala, taking place in Manhattan this October. ALZ raises awareness of and supports research and treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease. alz.org.

Rufus Wainwright and Jorn Weisbrodt

Harry Johns and Cindy Johns

Anne Hearst McInerney, Jay McInerney, Princess Yasmin Aga Khan, and Somers Farkas

Ben Diamond, Alexandra Lebenthal, Princess Yasmin Aga Khan, and Blaise Labriola

Photo Credit: Patrick McMullan

LI Pulse Magazine celebrated the release of the June/July issue, along with Opening Day for Polo at the Park, at Bethpage State Park Polo Fields.  Over 300 of our fans joined us on a beautiful Sunday afternoon to watch an exciting Polo match, the first of the 2011 season.  Our auto concours featured All Star Limousine’s Party Bus and vintage Packard, Star Subaru’s “super cool” car, and Range Rover’s luxurious SUVs—one which delighted the crowd by dropping the ball for the start of the match.

Suzanne Solferino, Edward Segur

Hosts of the afternoon: Country Farm’s Bob Ceparano and Pulse’s Publisher Nada with Zoki

The winning team and MVP

Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Greenberg

Rachel Perkins

Jim and Lee Vitelli

Dawn Strain, Alexandra Karcev

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See more photos from the party on Flickr!

Saks Fifth Avenue at Walt Whitman Mall in Huntington Station, in partnership with the Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (LICADD) recently held a Father’s Day Honors event. LICADD’s Vice Chair Jeffery R. Capazzi took the title of “Long Island Father of the Year” among three worthy candidates and received a trophy and gift package worth over $2,500. saksfifthavenue.com

Jeff Reynolds

Pulse publisher Nada, Steve Carl, Stella Oh

Mr & Mrs Max Boncina

Steve Carl, Britany Carl, Ashley Carl, Elise and Chris Remiggio

Father of the Year Contest winner Jeffery Capazzi

Steve Chassman & friends

Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons recently conducted a preview party of their Designer Showhouse, located in the newly renovated Animal Rescue Fund Thrift and Treasure Shop in Sagaponack. Top designers each took a room and gave it their own personal flair, with each space featuring Thrift Shop items and pieces donated from the designers’ own collections. arfhamptons.org.

ARF dog Iris, adopted at the event

Sara Davison Executive Director of ARF, Sandra McConnell

Amy Ehele, Bette Smith, Larry Smith, Richard Thompson

Marshall Watson’s “purr-fect” retreat

Mather Hospital in Port Jefferson recently held a ribbon cutting for their new Toshiba Aquilion ONE 320-Slice CT Scanner. The most advanced CT scanner on the Island, it is able to produce 3D images of body structures in much less time than previous models. The $1.8 million system was paid for in part by the hospital and a federal grant secured by US Rep. Timothy Bishop. matherhospital.org.

Kenneth P. Jacoppi, U.S. Rep. Timothy Bishop and Mather President Kenneth Roberts

Mather Auxiliary President Helen Rodowicz prepares to cut the ribbon as (l to r front row) Dorothy Milau (holding ribbon), Kenneth A. Jacoppi, U.S. Rep. Timothy Bishop, Kenneth Roberts, Judith Fortunato, Vivian Viloria-Fisher, and Kathryn Frey (holding ribbon) look on.

Judith Fortunato, Kathryn Frey and Vivian Viloria-Fisher

The Longhouse Reserve Summer Gala was recently held at their 16-acre location in East Hampton. World-renowned artist Dale Chihuly and philanthropist Barbara Slifka were honored, there was a special performance by the New York City Ballet and $400,000 was raised for Longhouse, its mission being “to exemplify living with art in all forms.” longhouse.org.

Photos ©Patrick McMullan

Francesca Valerio, Michael Tannen, Almond Zigmund

Erica Pereira

Jim Sajdak, Jack Larson, Richard Egan

Erial Emery

Robert Kushner, Sharon Chang

Hala Schlub, James Salomon

Robert Wilson, Dorothy Lichtenstein

Angel Firestone, Eric Firestone

Tamara Braverman, Richard Meier

Alexandra Nicholas, Sylvia Hemingway, Regina Kacskodan

Pat Dolan,  Pulse publisher Nada

Southampton Hospital’s 53rd Annual Summer Party was held recently at the Southampton estate of Patty and George Kraus. This year’s theme was “A Tropical Paradise” with cocktails, a silent auction, raffle, dinner and dancing. The event benefitted Southampton Hospital’s Jenny and John Paulson Emergency Department, a vital South Fork facility. southamptonhospital.org

Photos by Owen Hoffman of Patrick McMullan

Sandra McConnell, Martin Shafiroff and Marion Piro

Clifton B. Knight and Raya Knight

Patty and George Kraus

Jean Shafiroff and Chuck Scarborough

Shorefront Park in Patchogue recently hosted the 5th Great South Bay Music Festival, the latest success of the team at James Faith Entertainment. Thousands of music lovers enjoyed beautiful weather and 3 days of diverse music played by 45+ bands on 3 stages along with a wide selection of food and vendors. greatsouthbaymusicfestival.com.

Photos by Elizabeth Sagarin

Jim Faith

The John Stanton Band

Jorma of Hot Tuna

Carbon Leaf

Dan Kudreyko paints for FRESH Art Long Island

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