New York, NY –August, 2021 – Uprise Art, an acclaimed women-led company, will presenta special event to launch a new body of work by abstract artist Linda Colletta. This exhibition will feature pieces from her Brushworks series, on view from August 30th – September 12th online and at the gallery’s location at 264 Canal St #4w, New York, NY.
On September 9th from 6-8pm, the gallery will host an artist talk with Colletta and Uprise Art founder Tze Chun.
Colletta’s Brushworks series began after discovering a vintage wallpaper brush at a barn sale in Weston, CT. The resulting works reinforced her approach of repurposing, reinventing and reviving materials within her practice. Using sweeping gestural marks, she uses watery acrylic paint on canvas and paper, to allow for fluid brushstrokes and an element of chance to guide her process.
Acting in contrast to her more frenetic compositions, this series is an exercise in restraint and minimalism. Although deceptively effortless, the elegance lies in precision, muscle memory and the countless hours of practice to master them.
The special event will feature works including Atlantic III and Neon Vermillion IV from 2021.
Colletta stated, “My Brushworks are a practice I come back to again and again. They are a place where I can re-set and simply zen-out to the fundamentals of painting that are at the core of all my work. They center me and give me time to think about all the other work I am scheming to create. The result is an elegant simplicity steeped in a rich history of practice, patience and discipline.”
Colletta is an abstract artist, who has been creating art in various mediums for over 25 years. Her work has been exhibited at Monika King Projects, White Room Gallery, Southport Gallery, Burning Man, The Affordable Art Fair, and The Other Art Fair. Private collections include Google, Memorial Sloan Kettering, New York Presbyterian, 277 Fifth Ave and Justin Bieber. At 19 years old, she began her artistic journey as a scenic artist creating backdrops and scenery for live televised performances by Coldplay, Brittney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, Green Day, among many others.
Uprise Art is an online art gallery that helps you discover original contemporary artwork by emerging artists for the spaces where you live and work. Their team of in-house art advisors curate for individual collectors, corporate collections, and architectural projects around the world. Uprise Art is a women-led company and more than 70% of their roster consists of women and LGBTQ+ artists and artists of color.
Uprise Art’s gallery is located at 264 Canal Street #4w. Exhibition hours are Monday-Thursday from 12pm-5pm. If you are interested in checking out the special event, it is suggested to contact advisors@upriseart.com. You can view additional information about Uprise Art and Linda Colletta here https://lindacolletta.com/ and https://www.upriseart.com/.
Pekarna New York, was conceptualized by Australian-native Dean O’Neill, introduces Slovenian food and culture to New Yorkers in the largest restaurant and events venue on the Upper West Side.
Owner Dean O’Neil
Combining O’Neill’s backgrounds in engineering and hospitality, the 6,500 square foot labyrinth of dining rooms and bars is structurally designed for a good time. Engineered for optimal customer service, each room has its own entrance, maximum soundproofing as to not disturb its UWS neighbors, as well as distinct features designed specifically for each room such as the lighting, furnishings and HVAC so that every guest can enjoy their ideal dining experience.
O’Neill has been working in the hospitality and custom technology arena for over 20 years and was the owner of Infirmary, a French Quarter inspired creole restaurant that was listed number one on Eater’s Best Cajun Restaurants in NYC story. An Avionics engineer by trade, he has created custom designs for The VNYL – Vintage new York lifestyle, Hotel Chantelle, The Writing Room and many other notable venues in New York City.
The idea for Pekarna New York stemmed from one of Mr. O’Neill’s important projects in Slovenia back in 2003, which included The Opera Bar and The Versace Apartment both located in Ljubljana, the capital city of Slovenia. Later on, in 2018, he would complete his own endeavor called The Pekarna Boutique Apartments, which launched in January of 2018. It was during this time when O’Neill fell in love with the food culture of Slovenia and wanted to bring the tastes and culture to New York City.
Dean O’Neill has assembled a culinary team with the appointment of Executive Chef Kamal Hoyte and Consulting Pastry Chef Alma Rekvic. Leading the helm in the kitchen is Chef Hoyte, who grew up in the Caribbean Island of St. Vincent and The Grenadines. A passionate love for the culinary arts drove him to The Culinary Institute of America and upon graduating he sharpened his skills working with some of the most renowned Chefs in NYC at Oceana Restaurant and Restaurant Daniel. Acclaimed top Slovenian Pastry Chef and cookbook author, Alma Rekvic, who was a Chief Judge on Master Chef Slovenia, was also tapped by O’Neill to design a few Slovenian dishes along with the dessert menu, as Slovenia is well-known for their special desserts and sweets.
MENU
Chef Hoyte’s dinner menu will be a melding of traditional Slovenian and New American seasonal dishes with French techniques. To start, an array of appetizers is spotlighted with Truffle Matzo Ball Soup with roasted chicken thighs, chicken consommé and truffle matzo balls; Crispy Wild Boar with Rice, Slovenian-inspired crispy spiced batter with house-smoked boar, served with a mustard and sweet chili sauce; and Artichoke Mac and Cheese, featuring a mix of cheeses, elbow macaroni and breadcrumbs with house blend Artichoke baked in.
Chef Hoyte in the Kitchen
Burgers include the Pekarna Buger, a colossal burger with a wagyu beef patty, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, house pickled cucumber, pickled onions and house BBQ sauce in a toasted Kaiser bun topped with a fried onion ring; and the Chicken Shnitzel Burger, lightly fried chicken breast with coleslaw, house Cajun mayo and a sunny side egg on a toasted Kaiser bun.
Pekarna Burger
Standout mains are the Pan Seared Bone-In Chicken, soft brined free-range chicken breast, confit cippolini onions, glazed rainbow carrots, potato soufflé with a Movia Slovenian wine sauce; the Slovenian Style Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb, served with potato soufflé, roasted Brussels, carrot creme and Movia Slovenian red wine reduction.
Desserts
Acclaimed Pastry Chef Alma Rekvic ‘s desserts bring true Slovenian sweets to the people of New York City. The Apple Wrap or “Slovenian Apple Pie” is made with baked apple roll, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla gelato. As Kremšnita Cake or “Slovenian Bled cake” is traditionally made in Slovenia with numerous variations unique to specific regions and people, the puff pastry with vanilla custard, sugar and seasonal berries features Pekarna’s own variation, a passionfruit glaze, creating a new flavor profile.
Slovenian Wine
Indigenous Slovenian grapes offer New Yorkers new flavor profiles from family-owned wineries focusing on the areas and cuisines Pekarna represents. Standouts include biodynamic Movia Sauvignon Blanc 2018 Primoje Brda among whites, the most refined of the skin contact (or Orange) Slovenian wines, the Ferdinand Rebula Brutus, 2016, Primorje Brda; Chef Alma’s recommended Slovenian red, the Marjan Simčič “Selecija” Pinot Noir Goriska Brda.
The star of the wine list is the special handling of the Slovenian sparkling Movia Puro Rose, which remains fermenting until it is disgorged at the table, the only possible method for wine to be completely free of Sulphur, sugars and additives.
Cocktail Program
The robust cocktail program, curated by Mr. O’Neill and head bartender David Hu, takes guests back to the origins of mixology combining more spirits and quality liqueurs than juices to make drinks boozier and more fruit forward than sweet. Quality products are used to achieve this goal including Giffard liqueurs, which make all the difference.
The cocktail menu features 20 selections like the Ying Yang made with Absolut Grapefruit vodka or Malfy Rose Gin, limoncello, St. Germain, Giffard lychee liqueur and Mette Spiriteuex; and the Melting Pot, Venezuelan Diplomatico Rum Reserva Exclusive, Giffard apricot liqueur, pineapple juice, and lime liqueur.Other cocktail highlights are the M47 Bramble, named after the gin used to make this cocktail. Monkey 47 uses 47 botanicals in the production of their gin making this a world class winner. You will find this on tap, along with 3 other cocktails on tap, and it includes Monkey 47 Gin, limoncello, cane sugar syrup, and a Giffard Cassis (blackberry) liqueur. The MacSazerac and Rare MacSazerac, are first of their kind Macallan cocktails. Created in conjunction with Macallan they contain Macallan 12 or Macallan Rare Casket Whiskey, cane sugar, absinthe and Peychaud’s.
Cocktails
Frozen “summer” drinks are served all year round and include the unique Frisky, a frozen whiskey with blue lemonade and the Swedish Colada with Bacardi coconut rum, Kronan Swedish Punsch liqueur, colada mix and honey bitters.
The team will also serve house made Low ABV Spiked Seltzers with liqueurs in flavors such as blackberry, strawberry and passionfruit.
Paying homage to the drink of great artists such as Edgar Allan Poe, Van Gogh and Hemingway, the menu will spotlight many different absinthes, which will be served by the traditional drip method. Four rare Gold Pineapples, which hold two cocktails and four Gold Swans, which hold five cocktails, will be available for sharing throughout the night at a discounted price, but its first come, first served. Any drinks or cocktails can be put into these vessels making them the perfect way to enjoy two or more drinks.
Brunch
The team at Pekarna is looking to reinvent the way guests view brunch, offering quality drinks and a playful menu of dishes to enrich and satisfy.” Featured starters include the Avocado & Crab Toast with cucumber and wild Jumbo crab meat on toasted focaccia. Along with the current brunch menu, exciting new options including waffles and pancake dishes will be added in the coming months.
Brunch drinks include the Champagne Mimosa with fresh squeezed orange juice and GH Mumm Brut Champagne; Passionfruit Mai Tai with light and dark rum mix, Giffard passionfruit liqueur and fresh passionfruit; and A Warm Morning with Jack Daniels, Cocchi, apricot liqueur and angostura bitters.
Interior
Pekarna, which means bakery in Slovenian and other Slavic languages, was in fact a bakery prior to the renovation. While building out the event spaces O’Neill actually discovered four ovens built into the foundation and extending under the sidewalk. The unassuming exterior opens into adjacent dining and bar rooms. The main dining room is set with Bosnian furniture between the variety of rare, modern and vintage glass chandeliers and the durable Croatian wood floor that absorbs enough sound for all guests to talk and interact comfortably. Beside it, the 592 Bar room, with its AC on full blast for those who like a chillier environment, has a greater focus on bar seating perfect for private parties. The 592 Bar’s gloss-finished brick walls are complimented by the “alcohol art” displaying the bars top spirits.
Interior
Among the restaurant’s nine total bathrooms, there are four different ADA bathrooms, one of which is completely touchless, and each uniquely designed with notable fixtures such as a vintage water bottle tap sink.
Event Spaces
The lower level, which can be accessed by an elevator or by the stairs, has four differentevent spaces for private and public parties, coordinated by Events Manager Lana Asanin, that are all soundproof and claim their own separate entrances and exits.
The Elixir Room serves as a true multimedia space with a 106-inch drive down screen and 7.1 digital surround sound with stadium banquette seating. The lighting and seating is configurable for events from e-sports and movie premieres to conference meetings or the Super Bowl. A mixing deck and wireless mics are on hand to create any event required complete with a DJ plug in.
Separating the north and south sides of the lower level is the Dragon Room, featuring a Perrier-Jouët Champagne Bar and two cocktails on tap. Reminiscent of a European getaway for a wine night and ready with a screen for a viewing party, the Dragon Room is another versatile option among Pekarna’s private spaces.
The Garden Room is the outdoor backyard featuring white-clothed tables and greenery found throughout with an antique swing, a perfect place to escape the sounds of the city. With a separate entrance and separate bathroom, guests can have a completely outdoor experience, be it for COVID safety or even surprising an unsuspecting guest of honor inside.
The Perilo Room is an additional dining area for guests that cannot be accommodated upstairs and features a Monkey 47 gin bar. Perilo is a Slovenian word that means laundry, paying tribute to Mrs. Kim’s laundry that used to be there. Beginning in September, this room will host The Alice Experience, a 90-minute interactive performance Wednesdays – Sundays complete with cocktails and the madness of Wonderland.
Pekarna’s expansive set of rooms fit for dining, drinking and public or private events is certainly enough to get lost in, but you will always find your way back to a bar.
Pekarna is located at 594 Amsterdam Avenue, New York
They are able to seat 320/ 220: 30 at the Bar; 58 in the Main Dining Rooms; 32//48 in the Elizir Room; 37 in the Dragon Room; 39 in the Perilo Room and 25 in the Garden Room
Yankees legend, Bernie Williams, joined acclaimed artist Charles Fazzino at Charles Saffati’s gallery Carlton Fine Arts Ltd. for a reception to celebrate the unveiling of his latest work 9/11: A Time of Remembrance, a new limited-edition artwork to memorialize the 20th Anniversary of 9-11.
The celebration, which was emceed by FOX 5’s Tina Cervasio, commenced with a performance of the National Anthem and the official 9/11 Color Guard. The performance was followed up by the public unveiling of Fazzino’s 9/11: A Time of Remembrance, where Bernie Williams and Fazzino revealed the beautiful new work as guests enjoyed lite bites from Kensington and sipped champagne and wine.
Those in attendance included Salvatore Cassano, Former Commissioner, FDNY; Salvatore Carcaterra, Former, Deputy Chief, NYPD; San Panchal, Former 1st Grade Detective & 9/11 Hero, NYPD, Dr. Marie Hayag, William Jarosak and GDGC Enterprises Diamonte Zarba.
Charles Fazzino’s painting entitled “9/11: A Time of Remembrance” was commissioned by The National September 11 Memorial & Museum and is an homage to all those affected by the 9-11 attacks including victims, survivors, and heroes. A portion of the proceeds of the sale of “9/11: A Time of Remembrance” and limited-edition prints will benefit the National September 11 Memorial & Museum.
Fazzino’s new limited-edition artwork to memorialize the 20th Anniversary of 9-11, is set to be showcased alongside a curated set of the artist’s signature pieces at the gallery. The special Charles Fazzino exhibition will be on display through September 23rd at the gallery’s 543 Madison Avenue location.
Carlton Fine Arts Ltd. is located at 543 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10022 location. Exhibition hours are Mondays – Thursdays: 10 AM – 6 PM; Fridays: 10 AM – 4 PM; Saturdays: Closed; Sundays: 11 AM – 6 PM and by appointment. For those interested in checking out the exhibition outside of open hours, appointments can be scheduled by calling 212-593-2800 or email: info@carltonfa.com. Visit http://carltonfa.com/, for more information.
New York, New York, August , 2021 — In his latest book, Through a Screen Darkly: Psychoanalytic Reflections During the Pandemic, New York City psychiatrist Dr. Ahron Friedberg portrays a range of individuals dealing with mental health issues related to the pandemic, providing context for these harrowing recent statistics:
The average share of adults reporting symptoms of anxiety disorder and/or depression almost quadrupled from January 2019 to June 2021*
36% of adults report difficulty sleeping, 32% cited eating problems, and 12% reported increase in alcohol and substance abuse*
Communities of color and essential workers are suffering disproportionately*
Young adults, more likely to lose jobs and / or be in lockdowns, are also suffering disproportionately*
Suspected suicide attempts have increased in teenagers, especially girls**
Commenting on the statistics, Dr. Friedberg stated: “Stress has physical as well as mental consequences. It weakens the immune system and increases the incidence of major depression as well cardiac and pulmonary issues.”
Friedberg continues: “I coined the term Post-COVID Re-entry Syndrome to describe the stress that people suffer as they re-enter the workforce, reconnect with friends and family, and attempt to resume some semblance of a normal life.”
To manage this anxiety, Dr. Friedberg recommends:
Taking a walk outdoors
Connecting with friends and family – safely
Self- Reflection
If symptoms become severe, he recommends consulting a trained mental health professional. Primary care physicians and clergy can also provide resource and emotional support.
“The ultimate goal is to bolster your resilience,” states Dr. Friedberg. “In my experience counseling patients through the pandemic, I found that they had greater capacity for resilience than they realized. Deploying this resilience was their pathway to successfully managing their mental health.”
Through a Screen Darkly offers practical examples of how patients coped with these conditions and (in many cases) found the resilience to get past them.
In addition to Through a Screen Darkly, Dr. Friedberg wrote Psychotherapy and Personal Change: TwoMinds in a Mirror with Dr. Sandra Sherman. With Dr. Jack Hirschowitz, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Mount Sinai, he wrote Flashing Seven: Seven Essential Skills for Living and Leading. With his father, Dr. Eugene Friedberg, he wrote Between Us, A Father and Son Speak.
Through a Screen Darkly is available for purchase at amazon.com.
ABOUT DR. AHRON FRIEDBERG:
Dr. Ahron Friedberg, M.D. is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He is a practicing psychiatrist and psychoanalyst in Manhattan. At Mount Sinai, Dr. Friedberg served as Co-Chair of the Psychiatry Advisory Board and has helped develop and lead several academic and teaching initiatives including their Innovations in Psychiatry Symposium. Dr. Friedberg also directs the ‘Symposium’, a national meeting held annually at Mount Sinai. He has participated in clinical research as part of the Department’s Mood and Anxiety Program, which focuses on translational neuroscience and understanding resilience.
Dr. Friedberg has served twice as national President of the American Society of Psychoanalytic Physicians. He was named first Executive Editor of International Psychoanalysis.net, a highly regarded online psychoanalytic resource. In addition, he is an Acquisitions Editor of International Psychoanalytic Books, Book Editor of Psychodynamic Psychiatry, Editor of the American Academy ofPsychodynamic Psychiatry and Psychoanalysis Academy Forum, elected chair of the International Council of Editors, Psychanalytic Journals, as well as a regular contributor to Psychology Today.
His research been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals, including The Psychoanalytic Review, The American Journal of Psychoanalysis, Neuro-psychoanalysis, and Psychodynamic Psychiatry. Dr. Friedberg’s writing focuses on the treatment of anxiety and trauma, clinical technique, and the concepts of resilience, consciousness, and desire in psychoanalysis. He has received awards for excellence in writing, in addition to originality and scholarship.
(New York, NY – August, 2021) – Carlton Fine Arts Ltd. will host a public artist reception to celebrate the unveiling of acclaimed pop artist, Charles Fazzino’s, “9/11: A Time of Remembrance” on Monday, August 23rd from 6pm-8:30pm.
The Girl Shops the World by Charles Fazzino
The new piece will be privately unveiled at The National September 11 Memorial & Museum, where Fazzino will be joined by Anthoula Katsimatides, 9/11 Family Member; Joseph Esposito, Former Chief of Department, NYPD; Salvatore Cassano, Former Commissioner, FDNY; Salvatore Carcaterra, Former, Deputy Chief, NYPD; and San Panchal, Former 1st Grade Detective & 9/11 Hero, NYPD.
Our Sea of Tranquility by Charles Fazzino
Fazzino’s new limited-edition artwork to memorialize the 20th Anniversary of 9-11, will be showcased alongside a curated set of the artist’s signature pieces at the gallery. The special Charles Fazzino exhibition will be on display through September 23rd at Carlton Fine Arts Ltd. location at 543 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022.
Tagging the Subway by Charles Fazzino
Charles Fazzino’s painting entitled “9/11: A Time of Remembrance” was commissioned by The National September 11 Memorial & Museum and is an homage to all those affected by the 9-11 attacks including victims, survivors, and heroes. A portion of the proceeds of the sale of “9/11: A Time of Remembrance” and limited-edition prints will benefit the National September 11 Memorial & Museum.
Hears Acoss America by Charles Fazzino
Charles Fazzino states, “It is so very humbling to have been commissioned by the National September 11 Memorial & Museum to memorialize the 20th Anniversary of 9-11. My artwork was created as a homage to all those affected by the 9-11 attacks including victims, survivors, heroes and all of us who just watched the Twin Towers fall that day.”
Experience the Magic by Charles Fazzino
Carlton Fine Arts Ltd. is located at 543 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10022 location. Exhibition hours are Mondays – Thursdays: 10 AM – 6 PM; Fridays: 10 AM – 4 PM; Saturdays: Closed; Sundays: 11 AM – 6 PM and by appointment. For those interested in checking out the exhibition outside of open hours, appointments can be scheduled by calling 212-593-2800 or email: info@carltonfa.com. Visit http://carltonfa.com/, for more information.
Balade is the Lebanese word for “produce of the highest quality.” And that’s what diners can expect at Balade in the East Village. Chef/Restaurateur Roland Semaan is a native of Beirut, Lebanon’s Capital City. His interest in hospitality started in the kitchen of his childhood home in Lebanon as he watched his mother and grandmother cook. His father was a diplomat, and the family home was the host site of elaborate dinner parties that welcomed political guests from around the world.
At eighteen, he traveled to Le Bouveret, Switzerland where he attended Cesar Ritz College and studied hotel and restaurant management. After graduating, he went to Dubai for a year to work in the hotel industry. He then came to the United States to attend Johnson and Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island where he earned his master’s in culinary arts. From there, Semaan moved to New York City where he began his career at Great Performances,a catering and events company managing the company’s large-scale events. He then took a management position with the Atlantic Grill, part of B.R. Guest hospitality. From there, he went to work at the Hilton Hotel in Times Square to serve as food and beverage director. During his tenure at Atlantic Grill, Semaan’s entrepreneurial spirit guided him to develop his own restaurant concept. He found the perfect location in the East Village and returned to his Lebanese roots with the opening of Balade Restaurant in 2010. “That was my mission,” said Semaan. “To introduce Lebanese cuisine to New Yorkers.” The restaurant has since become an East Village staple serving the neighborhood and destination clientele.
Executive Chef: Chef Micheline Wakim was a home cook before she was recruited by Semaan to work as sous chef of Balade. Over time, Semaan trained her as she honed her cooking skills and leaned to re-imagine his family recipes passed down from generations. Wakim was promoted to executive chef and Omar Douad, a native of Jordan, joined the team as chef de cuisine. Douad brought his Middle Eastern background to round out the menu with more vegetarian choices and adding more traditionally served larger platters typical of Middle Eastern tradition.
Dinner can begin with a spread of savory, shareable plates called Mezze. Jwaneh are chargrilled chicken wings that are marinated for 48 hours with Balade proprietary spices and imported olive oil from Lebanon; Mouhmara, freshly-ground red peppers and walnuts topped with pomegranate; Makanek beef sausages flamed table side with fresh lemon juice.
Family-style platters like the Supreme Mixed Grill is served covered in Balade’s famous house-made bread and edged-open to reveal a medley of grass-fed beef kafta, lamb kabab, chicken tawook, and lamb chops served with chargrilled vegetables. The Samke Mechwiye is a whole grilled branzino, bone-in, marinated in lemon, olive oil and salt served with tahini dipping sauce. Djej Al Fahem is a half chicken marinated with their Balade’s signature recipe of fresh herbs and spices served with hand-cut fries.
Manakeesh, or Lebanese Pizza, is kneaded with fresh dough. Signature pie Lahme Baajin is crafted from house-made seasoned ground-lean beef, mixed with finely diced tomatoes and onions. Jebne is made from a combination of white cheeses and served with a side of tomato slices.
An alternative to Lebanese pizza is “Pita Pitza.” Created by Semaan, this kind of pizza yields a crispier crust. The Sultan El Shawarma is made with thinly-sliced marinated beef and roasted with onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, and topped off with a drizzle of tahini and a pinch of a spicy mixture called za’atar.
Desserts
Ashta consists of “white pudding,” a rich cream traditionally made by repeatedly skimming the film that appears on the surface of boiled milk. The pudding is then coated with honey and topped with pistachio and fresh strawberries. Mouhallabie is a recipe handed down from his grandmother. It consists of a milk pudding topped with ground pistachios and orange blossom. Lebanese Ice Cream is available in pistachio and vanilla made from rose water.
A well-curated wine list consists of mostly red and white wine imported from Lebanon, France and Italy.
Their beer selections come from Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey and Morocco.
Design
The interior design reflects the culture of Lebanon adorned with circular cut pieces of wooden cedar trees and Arabesque tiles – all imported from Lebanon. Outdoor seating is offered with transparent partitions, picnic tables and chairs, and astro turf. Hardcover cookbooks line a top shelf above the outdoor dining area.
Takeout and Delivery hours are Saturday and Sunday from 12pm – 12am and Monday through Friday from 5 pm to 12 am. Delivery platforms include Uber Eats, Caviar, Grubhub, Postmates, and Delivery.com
Balade offers catering. The catering menu can be viewed here.
Balade is located at 208 First Avenue, East Village, NY 10009
Their website address is www.Baladerestaurants.com.
Their phone number is 212.529.6868.
@baladenyc is their Instagram handle
Their hours of operation are Monday-Friday 5pm-12am; Saturday and Sunday from 12pm-12am
Their Main Dining Room seats 60 and their Bar seats 7 people
NEW
YORK CITY – Hashimoto Contemporary is pleased to present
The Sun’s Energy,
a
solo exhibition with San Francisco-based artist, Chelsea Wong.
The
Sun’s Energy isWong’s
inaugural solo exhibition at Hashimoto Contemporary and debut solo
exhibition in New York City.
Chelsea Wong ,”Terme Naturali,” 2021
For the exhibition, the artist challenged herself to paint scenic compositions inspired by some of her most cherished memories. Drawing from real life and infused with a heavy dose of whimsy and imagination, the series of colorful paintings take the viewer around the globe, sharing uplifting stories of beautiful moments the artist has witnessed. Through heavily stylized and idyllic imagery, Wong creates an encouraging visual statement promoting joy, acceptance and openness to one another. Through her work, the artist celebrates racial and cultural diversity, promoting working class communities and evoking a sense of curiosity and wonder.
About
the exhibition, the artist states,
“As with all my compositions, I paint diverse groups of people enjoying themselves. I come from a mixed-race family and would have loved to see more role-models that look like me growing up. I believe we are all entitled to joy, happiness, and celebration. It is how I connect with the world. As the title of this show suggests, The Sun’s Energy, we are all beings on this planet sharing the same sun, soaking up the same warmth, and deserving of it’s good energy.”
In order to ensure the health and safety of visitors and staff, please note that masks are required for entry.
The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF) proudly presented SO FETCH, a beach party fundraiser. Hosted by Georgina Bloomberg, Katie McEntee, Kingsley Crawford, Nathania Nisonson, Elizabeth Shafiroff, Merritt Piro, Elizabeth Bowden, and Olivia Mulvey. The girls called all party animals to attend their first annual beach party where 100% of the proceeds went directly to the shelter’s rescue program. Guests arrived at the Gin Lane beach located to the left of the historic Bathing Corporation. Dogs with shelter volunteers greeting party goers and enjoyed a night at the beach and out of their kennels.
Atmostphere_Credit Patrick McMullan
Notable attendees included: Kate McEntee, Kingsley Crawford, Nathania Nisonson, Elizabeth Shafiroff, Merritt Piro, Elizabeth Bowden, Lexie Rough, Adrianna Desvastich, Julie Sinaw, James Marzigliano, William Crompton, Catherine Saxby, Taylor Ervin, Natalie Jackson, Rolise Rachel, Nikki Walter-Nemickas, Addison Walter, Philip Greenwald, Brian MacMillan, Marcy MacMillan, Elizabeth Pagnis, Marc Anthony, Sandra Liveric, Rob Schmitt, John Brady, Paty Brady, Lauren Beck, Matthew Williams, Phyllis Chase, Ava Lunder, Greta Lunder, Megan D’Souza, Flip Crawford, Lisa Crawford.
Ava Lunder, Greta Lunder and Megan DSouza _Credit Patrick McMullan
Rosalie Rachel _ Credit Patrick McMullan Kahlua the dog and Jenn Lavardera _ Credit Rob Rich Society Allure.
Philip Greenwald_Credit Patrick McMullan
Lexie Rough, Nathania Nisonson, Adrianna Desvastich, Merritt Piro, Kate McEntee and Kingsley Crawford_ Credit Rob Rich Society Allure
Addison Walter and Nikki Walter-Nemickas_Credit Rob Rich Society Allure
Guests had a night filled with cocktails and dancing on the beach to music by DJ Teal Camner. Wine provided by Winc, a tequila station serving up DOGaritas sponsored by Bottle Hampton, glasses of Bodvar Rosé being poured, Tito’s at the bar while guests treated themselves to vegetarian appetizers catered by Seasons of Southampton. Dessert were classic Hampton’s Tate’s chocolate chip cookies and cupcakes in a jar by Baked Cravings that party goers ate around bonfire including smores.
Atmosphere _Credit Rob Rich Society Allure
The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation’s gift bag was created by Rolise Rachel of My Hamptons Guide. It included a Loteli Float, a beach ball from Titos Vodka, the book The Puppy No One Wanted by Barby Keel, Cafe Victoria Coffee, a Total Pet Care package, North Fork Potato Chips, True Serenity Tea, Sobel Skin Care, a pin from Beefcake Productions, Cookies from Tates Bake Shop, a beverage from Recess, Nestseekers bag/magazine and a mask from East End Taste. Thank you everyone who donated to this lovely cause.
Thank you to all our sponsors also including Bissel, JP Mulvey Plumbing and Heating INC, Saunders, Schmidt’s market, Southampton Limousine, Hamptons Drone Imaging and Jiade Vaia Landscaping.
Huge thank you to the host committee and event committee. You have all been so supportive and such a great team. Our shelter is so lucky to have such wonderful volunteers. Thanks to host committee Georgina Bloomberg, Katie McEntee, Kingsley Crawford, Nathania Nisonson, Elizabeth Shafiroff, Merritt Piro, Elizabeth Bowden, and Olivia Mulvey; and event committee Sarah Alvarez, Serena Bancroft, Hannah Berner, Sara Burack, Joe Calamita, Joe Cirpo, Sara DiOrazio, Jessica Hatton, Alexandra Iadevaia, Taylor Karns, Jessica Mackin, Alexandra Maitland, James Marzigliano, Nick Norcia, Samantha Pace, Christine Prydatko, Rolise Rachel, Maurice Richardson, Lexie Routh, Julie Sinaw, Louise Taylor, Nicole Teitler, and Sarah Vacchiano.
Elizabeth Bowden, William Cromton, Catherine Saxvy and Taylor E _Credit Rob Rich Society AllureJulie Sinaw, James Marzigliano, Kingsley Crawford and Nathania Nisonson_Credit Rob Rich Society Allure
About SASF
The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF) is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization that relies on the generosity of their donors and volunteers to care to for the homeless animals in its community, and to place them in loving “forever homes.” The number of animals in need of help is growing every day. The overpopulation of pets on Long Island is a major issue. Whether caring for strays found wandering the streets, rescuing neglected and abandoned animals, or saving dogs from the horrors of the puppy mill industry, the shelter is a safe haven for all animals and for some, a last resort. Without SASF, these animals would not be able to survive. The shelter provides a steppingstone for animals to find a loving home. It offers them housing, food, medical treatment, training, and rehabilitation when necessary.
They not only take in community pets but also partner with other rescues and shelters, located on Long Island, New York and areas in the South including Puerto Rico, to save animals that are in dire situations.
This past year, the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation found homes for over 800 animals and provided the community with necessary resources like their Wellness Clinic, Pet Food Pantry, Advo-Cats Program, low-cost spay/neuter mobile clinic, as well as other community outreach programs. These services help pet owners who fall on hard times keep their animals with them and out of the shelters.
(August 10, 2021 – Southampton, NY) – The Hope for Depression Research Foundation’s Sixth Annual 5K Race of Hope gathered 220 men, women, and children on Sunday morning in Southampton Village in support of mental health awareness and research. Iconic journalist Katie Couric cheered the crowd as Celebrity Grand Marshal during the festive event that raised $325,000 for research into new and better treatments for depression and anxiety.
“Mental health is such a critically important issue, and it’s heartening to see it come out of the woodwork in a way that is unprecedented,” said Couric, speaking from the steps of the Southampton Cultural Center right before the 8:30 am starting gun.
Starting Line_Credit Caryn Leigh
She added: “HDRF gathers all the top-rated brain scientists in the country and the world to figure out how to tackle these psychological issues, because they are like physical issues and they should be treated as such. A better understanding of how our brains work and how our brain chemistry works — it’s so important.”
HDRF Founding Chair Audrey Gruss and Board member Arthur Dunnam, both Hamptons residents, also stood with Couric as Co-Grand Marshals of the 5K walk/run, which is a USA Track and Field-sanctioned event.
“I founded HDRF to lead research in the causes of depression and in their treatment,” said Gruss to the crowd. “Due to you and your support out here every year for five years, HDRF is now the leading depression research organization in the country. We have several new treatments in clinical trials and we won’t quit until there’s a cure.”
At the starting gun, participants set off in staggered waves to complete the 3.1-mile course around Lake Agawam and the tree-lined streets of Southampton, NY. Many sported hats, shirts and vests in HDRF’s signature yellow, creating a sea of sunshine against the backdrop of cloudy skies.
The staggered heats were a safety measure to avoid crowding and ensure a safe return to in person racing. While fundraising broke records, the number of participants was down compared to normal years with turn-outs of over 700. This is likely due to the slow reopening of public life and multiple demands on our time in the post-Covid era.
Along with the in-person event, HDRF Race organizers also provided a virtual “opening ceremony” for another 300 participants who signed up to complete the distance in their own hometowns. A live broadcast streamed on the HDRF website, featuring messages of hope from runners across the country and a countdown to the 8:30 AM starting gun.
At the close of the Race, Audrey Gruss handed out Awards for several categories. First Prize for best male time went to Sergey Avramenko, and First Prize for the best female time went to Una Broderick. The Award for Top Fundraising Team went to Jessica Wagner and Team Wagner, which raised $2,000. The Award for Top Individual Fundraiser went to Arthur Dunnam, who raised $36,468 from friends and family for his race. The award for largest team went to Natasha Jefferies and her team, Dakari’s Heartbeat, with 13 members.
All race participants received an ultra-lightweight vest, hat, race shirt, mask, and finisher medal. The first, second, and third place winners received cash prizes of up to $500. Successful fundraisers also received special prizes for raising upwards of $250 and $1,000.
Race participants included: Lisa M. Aery, Carolina Benabib, Bill Bone, Janna Bullock, Jamee and Peter Gregory, Kim Heirston, Tania Higgins, Karen and Richard LeFrak, Matt Oleszczuk, Jenny and John Paulson, James and Teresa Remez and their daughters Sofia and Lila, Mirella Cameran-Reilly, Kevin Richards, Scott Snyder, Susan and Rob Taylor, Victoria Wyman, Clelia & Tom Zacharias and Richard Ziegelasch.
Richard and Karen LeFrak_Photo Credit Caryn Leigh
Kim Heirston_Photo Credit Caryn Leigh.
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5K Race of Hope Committee:
Lisa M. Aery, Kelly Ashton & Carlo B Sant Albano, Felice & Shelley Bergman, William Secord & Bruce Bierman, Jill Blanchard, Serena Bowman, Janna Bullock, Lili Cavendish, Julie & Mike Connors, Ide & David Dangoor, Beth Rudin DeWoody, Roy Cohen & Arthur Dunnam, Lisa & Sandy Ehrenkranz, Marjorie & Alexander P. Federbush, Bambi & Roger Felberbaum, Ambassador David and Jennifer Fischer, Frances Fisher, Bill Ford, Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Ford, Mary Ann Fribourg, Clo D. Giffen, Judith S. Giuliani, Barbara & Alan Glatt, Mrs. Darcy Gould, Jamee & Peter Gregory, Mrs. John (Susan) Gutfreund, Mayme & Montague Hackett Jr., Candy Hamm, Mai Hallingby Harrison, Kim Heirston, Yaz & Valentin Hernández, Tania & Brian Higgins, Elizabeth & Edgar Howard, Mario Nievera & Travis Howe, Nicki Harris & J. Ira, Benigna Kirsten, Kontes Family, Judy & Leonard Lauder, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Mack, Ann & Cameron MacRae, Isabella & J. Paul Meyer, Susan & Joe Meyer, Muffy & Donald Miller, Mary P. Moran, Lucia N. Musso, Margo & James Nederlander, Anne S. Nordeman, Jane & Richard Novick, Francesca Stanfill Nye, Pamela Pantzer, Jenny & John Paulson, Robin Pickett, Kathy Prounis, Michael Donnell & Thomas C. Quick, Joanna Roland, Hilary Geary Ross, Frances G. Scaife, Barbara & Randall Smith, Scott Snyder, Ginny & David Sydorick, Debbie & Jack Thomas, Susan Warner, Lynne Wheat, Victoria Wyman, Clelia & Tom Zacharias, Richard Ziegelasch and Silvia Zoullas
Victoria Wyman_Photo Credit Caryn Leigh
5K Race of Hope Sponsors:
Down to Earth, Impala Asset Management, Jacob Antilety Landscaping, Livingston Builders, Liquid I.V., Sant Ambroeus, Scott’s Protein Balls, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, Wirebox, Wölffer Estate Vineyard
The Race of Hope starts the lead-in to HDRF’s 15th Anniversary HOPE Luncheon Seminar which will be held on November 10th at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. The event will focus on “The Importance of the Gut Microbiome to Your Mental Health,” and will salute the research progress of HDRF’s acclaimed team of world-renowned brain researchers.
What is HDRF, and a quick overview of their work/achievements in the past decade:
• HDRF is the leading non-profit dedicated solely to advanced depression research.
• Audrey Gruss founded the organization in 2006 in memory of her mother, Hope, who struggled with depression.
• The mission of HDRF is to fund cutting-edge neuroscience research into the origins, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of depression and other related mood disorders.
• In 2010, HDRF launched its Depression Task Force – a collaboration of nine leading scientists, at the frontiers of brain science, from different research institutions across the U.S. and Canada. To accelerate breakthrough research, they share ongoing results, in real-time, at the HDRF Data Center.
• HDRF has invested over $35 million in advanced depression research to date.
About Depression:
• In the United States, depression affects over 20-million adults each year – that is one in 10 adults.
• Depression is the leading cause of suicide. In the United States, one person dies by suicide every 11 minutes – over 47,000 people per year.
• Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide.
• Depression costs society $210 billion annually – 60% of which represents reduced efficiency at work and costs related to suicide.
The Crisis in Research and Treatment:
• 50% of those diagnosed with depression do not fully respond to existing treatments.
• In 35 years since the introduction of Prozac and other SSRI anti-depressants, there has been almost no change in the treatment of depression.
• Although depression is one of the most serious and prevalent conditions in the US, it is ranked 77th (out of 250) in the amount of federal funding it receives.
• Most of the major pharmaceutical companies have discontinued brain research.
What Makes HDRF Different:
• The Depression Task Force represents the most innovative approach to neuroscience research today.
• The Task Force has created an unprecedented research plan with each member executing a piece of the plan in their own laboratories. By avoiding well-worn paths of research, the team is shaking up the field for answers that will finally lead to new treatments for depression.
• They share results in real-time at a centralized data bank. This allows them to leverage data to accelerate research. This is unheard of in the entire scientific research field which is normally competitive and not collaborative.
Abstract artist Linda Colletta will be presenting her work at the upcoming Art Market Hamptons with The White Room Gallery on August 12th – 15th at The Bridgehampton Museum (2368 Montauk Highway). Colletta will be showcasing her large scale work including Clandestine Crunch from her Pools series and Queen of the Night from her Dropcloths series, which can be viewed at booths #D05 and #C39
Linda’s body of work explores themes of addiction, dysmorphia, pretenses and what’s hiding underneath. As a recovering compulsive over-eater, she aptly refers to her ever-growing large scale works as the “all you can eat” paintings. The process is cyclical and waste-less, each piece leads to the next in its materiality. Nothing is thrown away; dried paint, paint water or scrap canvas. By incorporating all ‘leftovers’ from previous paintings into future pieces, a thread is woven through the entire body of work. The visual narrative of these candy-coated compositions speaks to a personal and societal battle with food and the mental mania of obsession and addiction. These compositions, with a whimsical grit, are in direct pursuit of radical honesty and reckless abandon.
She works within the lineage of abstract expressionism, painting flat on large-scale tables with acrylic, oil stick, spray paint, ink, graphite, remnant canvas and sewing, on upcycled vintage house painters drop cloths incorporating the history of random paint, dirt, spills, drips, and seams left behind. The work is completely spontaneous and unplanned, she allows the process to unfold and reveal itself in real time.
Linda Colletta is an abstract artist, who has been creating art in various mediums for over 25 years. At 19 years old, she began her artistic journey as a scenic artist creating backdrops and scenery for live televised music performances. She left the scenic art world after 15 years to dedicate her life to her painting career. Her work has been exhibited at Monica King Projects, White Room Gallery, Southport Gallery, Burning Man, The Affordable Art Fair, and The Other Art Fair. Private collections include Justin Bieber, Memorial Sloan Kettering, New York Presbyterian, and 277 Fifth Ave.
