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-The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Only one week away! Don't miss it...Summer Solstice 2010 is June 21st.

[What in the world are these two dance-crazed girls doing? Read on to find out.]

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This might be the "Year Without A Summer" (as Gawker says), but despite all the rainy days, grayness, and generally shitty weather conditions, a collection of a few hundred twenty-and thirty-somethings gathered at the Chelsea Art Museum to celebrate the Summer Solstice. More»

Today's top pics come from last Saturday night at the Wolffer Estate Vineyards in Sagaponack. It was the Summer Solstice and it benefited the Group For the East End. We heard all about this from our Plum TV Host, Nick Gregory. On to my picks:

1. Carmen Marc Valvo and Frank Pulice: Anyone that can pull off a shirt like that (as Frank does) deserves a spot on the list. Plus, even his facial expression matches his outfit.
2. Christian Wölffer and Angelica Compagno: I first met Christian last year at his daughter Joey's bday party. The first thing that struck me was his charismatic smile, which PMC caught nicely in this photo. Who wouldn't be happy sitting on his vineyard next to a beautiful woman. Live is good.
3. Greg Clemmons and Co-Chair Katherine Birch: Though the ruffles are a bit much for me (though I bet would eat this dress up?!), I love the color on her, and, as always, anyone that dares to be a bit different. Her purple looks good next to Greg's nantucket reds.