A cocktail reception hosted by Lydia, Gillian, and Amanda Hearst, John Flanagan, Lauren and Jim Watkins, Ralph Destino Jr., and Annie Churchill was given at the Ezair Gallery in Southampton for artist Wanda Murphy. A dinner party followed at hot spot Nello Summertimes, where the crowd enjoyed the outdoor seating area on the welcoming summer night. Late-nighters moved over to the Pink Elephant at the Capri Hotel, co-owned by David Sarner and Rocco Ancarola, who were also in the crowd.

Art lovers in the mix included: Jamee and Peter Gregory, Maggie Katz, Michael Burrell, Elaine Sargent, Alan Feuer, Alice Judelson, Carole and Tim Reed, Lisa and Anthony Punnett, Arnold Scaasi, Valeria Kissel and Sean Olnowich, Samantha Cole, and Ann Dexter-Jones.

Guests enjoyed the summer kickoff accompanied by warm evening breezes.