[Photo: Countess LuAnn strikes a pose but doesn't strike out.] It was another ol' ball game out at East Hampton's Herrick Park as they hosted the 63rd Annual Artists vs. Writers softball game. The game raised a whopping $73,000 for local charities East End Hospice, East Hampton Day Care Learning Center and Phoenix House, according to Patch. This year's underdog, the Writers, came ready to play beating the Artists 17-12. Their newest team member, former Yankee Jim Leyritz, might have been one of the reasons behind the team's victory. Saturday's game drew a large 1,000 crowd thanks to the all-star lineup of Alec Baldwin, Christie Brinkley, Lori Singer, Josh Charles, Jim Leyritz, Countess LuAnn de Lesseps, Rod Gilbert, David O'Leary, Mike Lupica and many more. More»

Dogs, jewelry and drinks made Friday night a particularly tempting night for many Hamptons women who ventured to the London Jewelers boutique in East Hampton for a different kind of cocktail party. The Udell family's London Jewelers and the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons came together to host The Pet Project, a cocktail party where guests could get a buzz and adopt a puppy. A brilliant strategy that could lead to some big life altering additions. (And was banned in the West Village.) More»

[Photo of Jon Bon Jovi, Bettye LaVette and Ben E. King via] It was a sold out show on East End for Saturday night's Apollo Theater Benefit and security was tight. Billionaire Ronald Perelman hosted the jam packed musical charity night at his 57-acre estate "The Creeks," overlooking the Georgica Pond. Performances by Ben E. King, Bettye Lavette, Jon Bon Jovi, Jamie Foxx and Alicia Keys provide the insane line up that entertained the crowd until well after midnight, benefiting Harlem’s Apollo Theater. Guests arrived at 8p.m. in their first class wheels with their pre-purchased $2,500 ticket. More»

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Last night was totally "girls night" at the Gail Rothwell boutique in East Hampton. Retailer Gail Rothwell opened her doors for the East Hampton Shop at Sunset night to benefit The Retreat, the only women's shelter in East End. Guests enjoyed trunk shows featuring Amy Conway's signature jewelry collection, music, special offers and light refreshments. The night marked the first initiative benefiting The Retreat which apparently, according to director Jeffrey Friedman, was in need of funds to assist women and children in crisis at its the demand for its services has increased. "We are grateful for the support of Gail Rothwell and Amy Conway," he told Hamptons.com. More»

It wasn't just any other Saturday night at  Georgica Restaurant. If you were clubbing at this Hamptons hot spot this past weekend you were amongst the birthday bash for Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Jessica Hart's sister Ashley Hart. Jessica, who definitely knows how to throw a party or two, enjoyed the fun summer night with close friends and family. Devorah Rose, Seth Levine and other Hamptonites partied the night away to the fresh beats of DJ Heckman. More»

Friday night New York City’s most prominent art scene socialites gathered in East Hampton to celebrate the Guild Hall Summer Gala.The Gala celebrated artist Richard Prince with a preview of his new exhibit “Covering Pollock”, who with the use of iconic brands illustrates our obsession and fascination to brand labels, fame and lifestyle. Alec Baldwin hosted the event as Master of Ceremonies, which included a cocktail party in the garden of a historic estate followed by a dinner. Guests such as Richard Prince, Martha Stewart, Dina Merril, Pam and Edward Pantzer, Matthew and Stacey Bronfman, Robert A. Stern, Richard Steinberg, Larry Gagosian, Robert and Caryn Nederlander, along with many others, danced the night away as DJ Alexandra Richards spun.

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If you're an avid reader then I'm sure you didn't miss out on East Hampton's 7th annual Authors Night. But in case you did, here's a recap. Co-chairs Alec Baldwin and Barbara Goldsmith hosted the event with honorary co-chairs Robert A. Caro, Dick Cavett, Nelson DeMille and Michael Connelly. More than 160 authors showed their stuff raising approximately $200,000 for the East Hampton Library.

Well-known authors Georgina Bloomberg, Jennet Conant, Kathy Freston, Victoria Hagan, Shere Hite, Duane Hampton, Katie Lee, Robert Lipsyte, Susan Lucci, Jeffrey Lyons, Adam Ross, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Beth Ostrosky Stern and Colson Whitehead set up shop under the library ground's white tents. Guests munched on hors d'oeuvres and wine while mingling with the authors and buying their "personally inscribed" books. More»

It was a starry night at Cinema Society & Showtime's Homeland Premiere on Saturday, literally. From dapper actors to the gorgeous fashionistas, the long list of affluent guests all showed up for the film's screening and party under the full August moon. Actors included Claire Danes, Damian Lewis, Morena Baccarin, Mandy Patinkin, Kiefer Sutherland, Hugh Dancy, Matthew Broderick, Gabourey Sidibe, John Benjamin Hickey, Melissa George and Steve Guttenberg. More»

Gilt Group has become everybody's guilty pleasure. Offering insider deals on everything for men, women, kids, the home, local services and travel packages. Sales take place on a first come first serve basis, so when people see something they like-most find themselves logging on minutes before hand to refresh their way to discounts. Most recently added to the site is an all access pass for two to their Gilt City East Hampton home. More»