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Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: Bow Wow Meow Ball: A Shimmering Hamptons Evening in Celebration of Compassion and Care

The Hamptons social season reached a new height of elegance and heart with the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons’ (ARF) annual Bow Wow Meow Ball, a glittering event that combined glamour, philanthropy, and love for animals in need. Hosted inside the William P. Rayner Training Center on ARF’s lush 22-acre East Hampton campus, the evening honored Ellen and Chuck Scarborough with the Champion of Animals Award—recognizing their extraordinary compassion and 25 years of unwavering support for ARF.

The event reflected the very essence of ARF’s mission: to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome cats and dogs while nurturing a community of advocates who believe every animal deserves dignity and care. Guests entered an atmosphere transformed into an elegant fête with décor perfectly paired with dinner catered by culinary visionary Olivier Cheng. As the champagne glasses sparkled, conversations centered not only on the beauty of the evening but on ARF’s more than 50 years of lifesaving work.

Photo credit: PMC / Sean Zanni
Photo credit: PMC / Sean Zanni
Photo credit: PMC / Sean Zanni
Photo credit: PMC / Sean Zanni
Photo credit: PMC / Sean Zanni
Photo credit: PMC / Sean Zanni
Photo credit: PMC / Sean Zanni
Photo credit: PMC / Sean Zanni
Photo credit: PMC / Sean Zanni
Photo credit: PMC / Sean Zanni

Peter Marino, world-renowned architect, and his daughter Isabelle Trapnell Marino, ARF’s dedicated Board President, presented the award to the Scarboroughs in a heartfelt moment that symbolized the powerful bond between ARF and its supporters. Following the awards, the celebration turned into a lively dance party with music curated by DJ Othello, filling the night with joy and energy.

But the most important guests of the evening were four-legged: a heartwarming group of ARF cats and dogs available for adoption, each one a reminder of the cause behind the gala. Their presence brought smiles to faces and underscored the urgency of ARF’s mission.

The evening also featured a spirited live auction and the traditional Call to Arms, masterfully led by auctioneer Jason Lamoreaux. The audience was deeply moved by short films that told the stories of Squirt, a fragile kitten rescued from the roadside, and Monica, a senior Pit Bull Terrier who found her forever home after years of waiting. These narratives showcased ARF’s commitment to medical services and long-term care, reminding guests why their generosity is so vital.

Over 400 guests attended, a dazzling list of philanthropists, animal lovers, and cultural figures from New York City and the Hamptons. Among them: Nan Bush and Bruce Weber, Elias Weiss Friedman (the Dogist), Lisa and Brian McCarthy, Katharine Rayner, Katharina Otto Bernstein and Nathan Bernstein, Sylvie and Olivier Chantecaille, Jessica Koenigsberg-Wurpel and William Koenigsberg, John Paulson and Alina de Almeida, Alex Papachristidis and Scott Nelson, Andy Sabin, Kathleen and Rainer Kirchgaessner, Ralph Gibson and James Wright, Virginia Coleman, Shahab and Libby Karmely, Barbara Washkowitz, Gordon Hoppe, Majo Prazenec and David Sidwell, Samantha Rudin Earls, Emilia Saint-Amand, Dale Ellen Leff, and Patsy and Jeff Tarr.

Their presence and support ensured that the evening wasn’t just a glamorous gathering—it was a significant force for good. All proceeds went directly to ARF Hamptons’ programs, from adoptions and rescue operations to the pet food pantry, spay/neuter clinics, and year-round training classes.

Special thanks were extended to the generous sponsors, including Kontokosta Winery, Sag Harbor Florist, Broadview Gardens, Loaves & Fishes, Lisa McCarthy, Alex Papachristidis, Decker Design, Saint Brush, Deanna First, Eric Gunhus, EG Event Group, Better Man Distilling Co., Flecha Azul Tequila, Kidd Squid Brewing Co., Montauk Distilling Co., Race Lane Wine & Liquor, Sagaponack Farm Distillery, Vin74 Wines and Spirits, and Hamptons Magazine. Their contributions helped transform the Bow Wow Meow Ball into one of the most unforgettable evenings of the Hamptons summer calendar.

Behind the scenes, PR Powerhouse Lawlor Media Group, led by PR Tycoon Norah Lawlor, amplified the evening’s impact, ensuring that ARF’s story of compassion reached audiences near and far. Known for their unmatched ability to blend society, culture, and philanthropy into unforgettable moments, Lawlor Media once again delivered a flawless showcase of purpose-driven glamour.

With laughter, music, and heartfelt moments, the Bow Wow Meow Ball reaffirmed its reputation as more than just a gala. It is a celebration of life, love, and the unbreakable bond between humans and animals. In honoring Ellen and Chuck Scarborough, ARF also honored every person who believes in its mission. It was, simply put, a night where style met substance—and where every wagging tail and gentle purr was a reminder of why giving matters.

Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: Gerard Byrne Illuminates the Hamptons: A Brilliant Summer at Slattery Gallery

There are gallery openings, and then there are cultural moments that define a season. On Saturday, August 30, Southampton will experience the latter when the illustrious Slattery Gallery unveils Gerard Byrne’s breathtaking new exhibition, Stillness in Motion: Seeing Light Anew. For those who live for the pulse of art, society, and brilliance, this will be the Hamptons event of the summer.

Internationally celebrated artist Gerard Byrne, revered for his luminous brushwork and spellbinding play with light, has created a body of work that is nothing short of transcendent. His canvases capture moments that feel simultaneously eternal and fleeting, translating the shimmer of life itself onto canvas. The title, Stillness in Motion, perfectly embodies his genius: to create paintings that vibrate with energy while bathing viewers in a quiet, contemplative glow.

Hosted at Slattery Gallery, Southampton’s jewel of culture on Jobs Lane, the event is elevated further by its spectacular opening reception. The incomparable Patrick McMullan, legendary photographer of New York society, will welcome guests, ensuring that this celebration of art will also shimmer in the annals of social history. To be photographed by McMullan is itself an honor, and his presence guarantees that this exhibition will be remembered not only as a triumph of art but as a glamorous social happening.

And while Gerard Byrne provides the vision, and Slattery Gallery provides the space, there is one name without whom none of this dazzling alignment of art, culture, and society could shine so brightly: Lawlor Media Group. Known across New York and the Hamptons as the gold standard of publicity and event strategy, Lawlor Media is the invisible hand that transforms a gallery opening into a headline-making cultural moment. Norah Lawlor and her team have a unique gift for connecting art to audiences, and their orchestration of this exhibition ensures it will be nothing less than iconic. From the elegant invitations to the careful curation of media presence, Lawlor Media has elevated the exhibition into a phenomenon.

The works themselves are radiant. Byrne’s signature style—the ability to capture light as if it were a living subject—takes center stage. His vibrant depictions of open-air cafés, glowing interiors, and shimmering landscapes reveal a world alive with texture and intimacy. Byrne does not merely paint scenes; he paints sensations, leaving viewers spellbound as they feel the warmth of sunlight, the cool of shadow, and the timeless dance of light across the canvas.

Guests will enjoy cocktails, wine, and cheese as they wander the gallery, immersed in an atmosphere of refined elegance. It is precisely the kind of experience that epitomizes the Hamptons at its best: art, society, and conviviality woven together into a tapestry of culture. Behind the scenes, Slattery Gallery’s dedication to excellence shines through, bringing Byrne’s vision to life in a space that is as beautiful and timeless as the works it holds.

This exhibition is not merely an art show—it is a statement. It is proof that in an era dominated by noise, true artistry still has the power to stop us in our tracks, to remind us of beauty, and to elevate our lives. With Gerard Byrne’s brush, Patrick McMullan’s lens, and Lawlor Media Group’s unmatched artistry in promotion, Stillness in Motion: Seeing Light Anew becomes more than an exhibition. It becomes an event destined to be remembered as one of the Hamptons’ most radiant cultural milestones.

For those lucky enough to attend, it will not only be an afternoon of cocktails and conversation—it will be an encounter with brilliance. Gerard Byrne has given us the gift of seeing light anew, and with the combined forces of Slattery Gallery and Lawlor Media, the entire world will take notice.