East Hampton

Why I Dislike Marilyn Monroe

Jill Lynne | Posted 02.29.2012

Read More: Marilyn Monroe, East Hampton, Gender Stereotypes, Sexual Stereotypes, Sexism, Gloria Steinem, Women's Movement, Feminism, My Week With Marilyn, Women News

The sensibility Marilyn displayed -- alluring but devious and manipulative, infantilizing, a baby babe -- were the very behaviors that we were protesting against, striving not to be.

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Ten Best Art Picks From the Hamptons

Bruce Helander | Posted 11.28.2011

Read More: East Hampton, The Art Economist, Art, West Hampton, South-Hampton, Hamptons, Bridgehampton, Slidepollajax, Arts News

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WATCH: Russell Simmons' Art For Life Benefit

East Hampton, NY Patch | Matthew Margolis | Posted 10.02.2011

Read More: Russell Simmons, New York, Crowdrise, Artists, Def Jam, Edward Norton, East Hampton, Art, Video, Hamptons, Soledad O'Brien, Art for Life, Artist, Rush Philanthropic, Danny Simmons, Patch, Arts News

Soledad O'Brien, Danny Simmons and Edward Norton take a few minutes to talk about the importance of art. The 12th annual Art for Life Benefit for R...

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Helmut Lang To Destroy 6,000 Piece Clothing Archive For Art

Posted 09.13.2011

Read More: Helmut Lang Art, The Hamptons, Clothing, East Hampton, Art, Weird News, Style, Sculpture, Fashion, UK Arts, New York, Helmut Lang, Arts News

Famed fashion designer Helmut Lang is taking his new career choice as an artist very seriously. Lang, who gave up fashion in 2005, is shredding his 6,...

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Betsey Johnson: Andy Warhol Would Have Gotten Botox

The Huffington Post | Ellie Krupnick | Posted 09.04.2011

Read More: Andy Warhol, Style News, East Hampton, Betsey Johnson Style, Hamptons, Designers, Betsey Johnson, Betsey Johnson Andy Warhol, Botox, Style News

As we all know, Betsey Johnson is one kooky lady and at age 69, she's got stories to tell. The Daily Front Row caught up with the designer in the Hamp...

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The Faithful Shopper: The Heavenly Hamptons

Faith Hope Consolo | Posted 08.30.2011

Read More: Hawaii, Madewell, Upper East Side, Jobs Lane, Mixology, Swimsuits, July 4th, Sam Edelman, Newtown Lane, Main Street, Pop-Up, Tweens, Trina Turk, The Big Drop, California, County Road, England, London, Jack Wills, Artisan Workshop, The Black Dog, Accessories, Michael Kors, Isabella Fiore, Juicy Couture, Lingerie, Sneakerology, Island Company, 4th of July, Steven Alan, The Circle, Theodora & Callum, Stuart Weitzman, Organic Avenue, Oxford, Topshop, East Hampton, Capri Hotel, Montauk, Pop Up Shops, Southampton, Hamptons, Independence Day, Cynthia Rowley, Manhasset, Montauk Highway, Carlos Falchi, The Surf Bazaar, Lacoste, Edit Boutique, Martha's Vineyard, Shoe-Inn, Greenvale, Sunbarth, Kailani, Eres, New York News

With the Independence Day weekend just ahead, I'm headed for the beach! The Hamptons beckon, with a slew of new seasonal stores in the main shopping districts.

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Larry Gagosian's House Damaged In Fire

East Hampton, NY Patch | Taylor K. Vecsey | Posted 08.29.2011

Read More: Andy Warhol, East Hampton, Jackson Pollock, Willem De Kooning, Roy Lichtenstein, Pablo Picasso, Property Damage, Fire, Painting, Gagosian, Larry Gagosian, New York, Gagosian Gallery, Arts News

A fire broke out behind the walls of renowned art dealer Larry Gagosian's house in Amagansett on Tuesday night, leaving it uninhabitable for the time ...

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The Faithful Shopper: Gourmet Goodies

Faith Hope Consolo | Posted 07.13.2011

Read More: Upper East Side, Rose, Greenwich Village, Lexington Avenue, Prohabition, Coffee, Columbus Circle, Hostess, The Hamptons, Drew Nieporent, Eli's Vinegar Factory, Hamptons, Wine, Tea, Faith Hope Consolo, Fifth Avenue, Trader Joe's, Hostess Presents, Eli's Manhattan, Sherry Lehmann, Broadway, Hostess-Presents, Gourmet Garage, Murray's Cheese Shop, Josh Guberman, Upper West Side, Montauk, Eli Zabar, Java, Zabar's, Mario Batali, Donald Trump, Dean and DeLuca, Time Warner Center, 67 Wine, Astor Place, Citarella, Bridgehampton, Junior's, Host Gifts, Sherry-Lehmann, Long Island, Host-Gifts, E.a.T, Summer, Lafayette Street, Whole Foods Market, Morrell, Astor Wines & Spirits, Grand Central Terminal, Rockefeller Center, Champagne, Soho, Kalyustan's, Madison Avenue, East End, Kalyustan, East Hampton, West Village, 57th Street, Garden of Eden, Robert Schagrin, Lidia Bastianich, Crush Wine, Seafood, Cheesecake, Junior's Cheesecake, New York News

With summer nearly here, it's time to start planning our social lives -- whether you're hosting friends or you're the guest, nothing is more special than to offer your gourmet treat or bottle of wine.

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E. Hampton Della Femina To Close, Owner Blames Obama

East Hampton, NY Patch | Taylor K. Vecsey | Email the Author | April 20, 2011 | Posted 06.21.2011

Read More: East Hampton, Della Femina, Della Femina Hamptons, NY Restaurants, Tax Hikes, Jerry Della Femina, Tax, Patch, New York News

Jerry Della Femina has sold the restaurant that bear's his last name and has become a staple East Hampton restaurant for almost two decades. Mei Li...

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Artlog's Top Art & Culture Picks

Artlog | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Art Openings, Father Duffy Square, Art Party, Twitter, South-Hampton, Musical Theater, Theater, Times Square, Graffiti-Art, Music, Interview, Parrish-Art-Museum, New York, New York City, New York Film Festival, Art Gallery, East Hampton, Art, Art Show, Hamptons, Fringe Festival, Party, Drawing, Graffiti, Slidepollajax, Dance, Gallery-Opening, River to River Festival, Fringenyc, New York News

Its hot and that's probably making your brain a little fuzzy, but Artlog has some great events you should not miss this week. Start of the second half of your week with a little art therapy.

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A Day With My Darling Pal Bruce Weber

Cornelia Guest | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Bensoni, East Hampton, Fashion Photography, Bruce Weber, Photo Shoot, Bobbi Brown, Style News

Bruce makes me feel so fabulous when I'm in front of his camera -- one of my favorite places to be.

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What's Worth it: c/o The Maidstone

Suzanne Aaronson | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Hamptons Film Festival, Stylish, East Hampton, Beach, Slow Food Movement, Travel News

c/o The Maidstone Why it's worth it: Great location just outside East Hampton town and a 10-15 minute walk or bike/ 2 minute drive to the beach. St...

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Terry Semel Desperate To Construct Additional Mansion On Amagansett Property

The New York Observer | Chloe Malle | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: The Hamptons, East Hampton, Hamptons, Hamptons Land Disputes, Terry Semel, NYC Real Estate, New York News

On the evening of Tuesday, June 22, tech tycoon Terry Semel appeared before the Zoning Board of Appeals at East Hampton's town hall on Pantigo Road. ...

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The Faithful Shopper: Beach Chic -- Pop Up Shops

Faith Hope Consolo | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Asprey, Hugo Boss, Blanksl8, Steven Alan, La Perla, Temperley, Trina Turk, Imilla Road, Emilio Pucci, Southampton, Balenciaga, Blank Sl 8, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, East Hampton, Lauren G, Montauk, Hamptons, Cynthia Rowley, Pop Up Stores, Gucci, Magaschoni, Hermes, Derek Lam, Screaming Mimi, Edit Summer, Michael Kors, Pucci, West Hampton, Bridgehampton, Fire Island, Tommy Hilfiger, New York News

Summer, for me is all about surprises -- and shopaholics know there is no better surprise than a pop-up store, a boutique open for just a few weeks.

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THEATRE: Alec Balcwin, Sam Underwood In 'Equus' At Guild Hall

nytimes.com | CHARLES ISHERWOOD | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: East Hampton, Guild Hall in East Hampton., Equus, Alec Baldwin, Sam Underwood, New-York-Theatre, East Hampton-New York, Arts News

EAST HAMPTON, N.Y. -- "Equus" rides again at the John Drew Theater at Guild Hall here this summer. Clip-clip, clip-clop, whinny-whinny -- oops! Be car...

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Baby Whale Beached In Hamptons Euthanized

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: East Hampton, Baby Whale Euthanized, Whale Euthanized, Beach, Hamptons, Baby Whale, New York News

EAST HAMPTON, N.Y. — A young whale stranded for three days at a New York beach has been euthanized. The president of the Riverhead Foundation f...

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Painter Julio Valdez: In the Same Path as the Sun

Jim Luce | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Dreaming Boy, Baruch College, Beverly Hills, American School of Altos De Chavon School of Design, El Museo Del Barrio, East Hampton, Art in America, Dreaming Boy II, Artnews, Arts News

Rarely have I been speechless when I walk into an exhibition, but the latest aqua paintings of Julio Valdez really touched me.

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Warhol's Michael Jackson Portrait Sold For Over A Million Dollars

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Andy Warhol, Michael Jackson, Art Auction, East Hampton, Vered Gallery, Andy Warhol Portrait, Janet Lehr, Michael Jackson Portraiit, New York, Ny Art, Andy Warhol Michael Jackson Vered Gallery, Nyc Art, New York Art, New York News

EAST HAMPTON, N.Y. — A New York art gallery has sold an Andy Warhol portrait of Michael Jackson, but won't reveal the purchase price or the buye...

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Library Benefit -- or Red Light District?

Erica Abeel | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Ranking and Status, East Hampton, Culture Watch, Humor, Satire, Celebrities, Library Benefit, Books, New York News

Now I know what it feels like to be a hooker in Amsterdam or Thailand -- or any of those places where rows of prostitutes sit in windows or open cubicles offering their wares.

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WLNG: Radio America Remembers (Video)

Tom Gregory | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Lake Agawam, Sag Harbor, East Hampton, Old Time Jingles, Rusty Potz, Southampton, Bridgehampton, The Hampons, The Andrews Sisters, Radio, Paul Sidney, The Dixie Chicks, The Kingston Trio, Radio Jingles, Atlantic City, Brigantine, Wlng, Wfil, Entertainment News

For an audio trigger back to the halcyon days of your father's generation, a click of a mouse, or a trip to Long Island's East End is a journey back to the good old days of the summer sound.

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Andy Warhol's Michael Jackson Portrait Back On Auction Block

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Andy Warhol Art, Andy Warhol, Michael Jackson, New York, East Hampton Art Gallery, East Hampton, Andy Warhol Portrait, East Hampton New York, Michael Jackson Portrait, Michael Jackson Art, Andy Warhol Michael Jackson Vered Gallery, New York News

An Andy Warhol portrait of Michael Jackson is back on the auction block. The Vered Gallery in East Hampton, N.Y., removed the painting from a sale th...

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Dollar Sign Burned Into Hamptons Football Field

Newsday | DAVE MARCUS | | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: East Hampton High School Football Field, New York, Hamptons, East Hampton, East Hampton High School, East Hampton Football Field, Dollar Sign, New York News

Forget the Montauk monster.This summer's Hamptons mystery centers on a 60-foot-long dollar sign that was burned into the synthetic turf at East Hampto...

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Interview: Steve Miller

Hillary Newman | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: East Hampton, Art, Hamptons, Sculpture, Environment, Science, Gallery, X-Ray-Screening, Technology, Green News

There is nothing more exciting than to look at the promise of the day making art.

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Billionaire Ron Baron's Hampton's Scuffle With Neighbors

New York Post | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Ron Baron, Ron Baron Court Order, Hampton's, East Hampton, East Hampton Town Court, Baron Court Order, Ron Baron Hamptons, Baron Capital Management, Business News

BILLIONAIRE Ron Baron - just six years after he infuriated East Hampton's gay community by videotaping their seaside sex romps - has made more enemies...

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Should Localities Post Their Budgets?

John Tepper Marlin | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Transparency, East Hampton, Obama, Financial Statements, Budgets, Civil Rights, State and Local Governments, Politics News

This past weekend I was on the East End of Long Island and got into an intense conversation with Charlot Taylor about local budgets. She said there we...

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