BRIDGEHAMPTON-JULY 23: BRIDGEHAMPTON POLO 15th Anniversary Season Kick Off on Saturday, July 23, 2011 at The CIRCA Championship Field, Two Trees Farm, 849 Hayground Road, Bridgehampton, NY 11932
The sporting event that epitomizes a quintessential summer afternoon in the Hamptons returned this Saturday with the 15th Anniversary Season of Bridgehampton Polo. The Hamptons ‘Boys of Summer’ led by Industrialist Peter Brant’s White Birch team and the face of Polo Ralph Lauren, Nacho Figueras and his Yellow Cab team returned to the CIRCA Championship Field, Two Trees Farm at 849 Hayground Road in Bridgehampton for the opening day of the 15th Anniversary Season of Bridgehampton Polo Club. Polo enthusiasts and Hamptons tastemakers watched the White Birch Farms team defeat Yellow Cab 16-10 on the CIRCA Championship Field in the first match of the Monty Waterbury Cup which continues through August 13th. White Birch’s Mariano Aguerre led all scoring and was awarded MVP.
The afternoon began with The Vanity Belles performing the national anthem live followed by guests watching high profile polo players like the face of Ralph Lauren Nacho Figueras take to the CIRCA Championship Field. Tastemakers were invited to sip on fine bubbly and mingle in the new, exclusive Blue Star Jets VIP Tent while taking in the thrills of high goal polo action on the CIRCA Championship Field. With the high goal polo action as the backdrop, guests in the new field side invitation-only Blue Star Jets VIP Tent included Russell Simmons, Betsey Johnson (who threw in the ball to mark the start of the game), Kelly Klein and high profile other Hamptonites. Guests enjoyed the Sector No Limits watch display, Alex and Ani Bangle Bar, live music by DJ Airloom, tastes from Southampton Social Club and featured drinks such as the Sobieski Mint Pony and Aperol Spritzer along with other refreshments including 4 Orange Vodka, Martin Codax, Don Miguel Gascon, Vita Coco and Smartwater. Lounges in the reserved field side area under the Blue Star Jets VIP Tent are available for purchase on a weekly basis or for the remainder of the season. Blue Star Jets is the largest broker of private jets and helicopters in the United States. With access to over 4,000 aircraft and 5,000 airports, Blue Star Jets is the most flexible way to fly privately.
Philanthropist MacDella Cooper, Founder of the MacDella Cooper Foundation and the MCF Academy, hosted a tailgate at Bridgehampton Polo in advance of the L’AFRICANA™ SUMMERFEST in Southampton. This year’s SummerFest lineup included appearances by: Millen Magese - Super Model; Brianna Michelle - Fashion Model & Personality; NuNu Wako - TV Talk Show Host; Carol Wilkinson - News Anchor & Host; Cindy Barshop, CEO of Completely Bare& cast member on Real Housewives of New York City; Socialite Karen Koeningsberg and Zoe Himmel & GPOW - MCF JR Ambassador.
The afternoon ended with Bridgehampton Polo Club being awarded the coveted Five Star Diamond by for 15th Anniversary Season, presented by PRESIDENT / CEO, The American Academy of Hospitality Sciences, Joseph Cinque and Emmy Award Winning Journalist Marvin Scott.
This year’s keynote sponsor, CIRCA is the leading global buyer of fine jewelry, diamonds and watches from the public. With offices throughout the US, Asia and Europe, CIRCA has become the first-ever luxury brand on the buy side of the jewelry industry. As one of the largest buyers of jewelry in the world, CIRCA is committed to reducing the environmental impact of mining for new gemstones and precious metals. CIRCA believes that every diamond sold back into the marketplace is one less that has to be mined. For more information, please visit http://www.circajewels.com
Additional 2011 season partners include: Urban Zen Foundation, Sector, Alex and Ani, Nest Seekers, Whitmores, The Aurelia Group, Niche Media, 4 Orange Vodka, Sobieski, Aperol, Martin Codax, Don Miguel Gascon, Vita Coco and Smartwater.
Media Inquiries: Laurie Zuckerman of Shamin Abas Public Relations | tel: 561.859.9670 | e-mail: laurie@shaminabaspr.com
PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2011 by Christopher London | tel: Private | e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com*********************More Photos & ID's Coming Shortly*******************************
The sporting event that epitomizes a quintessential summer afternoon in the Hamptons returned this Saturday with the 15th Anniversary Season of Bridgehampton Polo. The Hamptons ‘Boys of Summer’ led by Industrialist Peter Brant’s White Birch team and the face of Polo Ralph Lauren, Nacho Figueras and his Yellow Cab team returned to the CIRCA Championship Field, Two Trees Farm at 849 Hayground Road in Bridgehampton for the opening day of the 15th Anniversary Season of Bridgehampton Polo Club. Polo enthusiasts and Hamptons tastemakers watched the White Birch Farms team defeat Yellow Cab 16-10 on the CIRCA Championship Field in the first match of the Monty Waterbury Cup which continues through August 13th. White Birch’s Mariano Aguerre led all scoring and was awarded MVP.
The afternoon began with The Vanity Belles performing the national anthem live followed by guests watching high profile polo players like the face of Ralph Lauren Nacho Figueras take to the CIRCA Championship Field. Tastemakers were invited to sip on fine bubbly and mingle in the new, exclusive Blue Star Jets VIP Tent while taking in the thrills of high goal polo action on the CIRCA Championship Field. With the high goal polo action as the backdrop, guests in the new field side invitation-only Blue Star Jets VIP Tent included Russell Simmons, Betsey Johnson (who threw in the ball to mark the start of the game), Kelly Klein and high profile other Hamptonites. Guests enjoyed the Sector No Limits watch display, Alex and Ani Bangle Bar, live music by DJ Airloom, tastes from Southampton Social Club and featured drinks such as the Sobieski Mint Pony and Aperol Spritzer along with other refreshments including 4 Orange Vodka, Martin Codax, Don Miguel Gascon, Vita Coco and Smartwater. Lounges in the reserved field side area under the Blue Star Jets VIP Tent are available for purchase on a weekly basis or for the remainder of the season. Blue Star Jets is the largest broker of private jets and helicopters in the United States. With access to over 4,000 aircraft and 5,000 airports, Blue Star Jets is the most flexible way to fly privately.
Philanthropist MacDella Cooper, Founder of the MacDella Cooper Foundation and the MCF Academy, hosted a tailgate at Bridgehampton Polo in advance of the L’AFRICANA™ SUMMERFEST in Southampton. This year’s SummerFest lineup included appearances by: Millen Magese - Super Model; Brianna Michelle - Fashion Model & Personality; NuNu Wako - TV Talk Show Host; Carol Wilkinson - News Anchor & Host; Cindy Barshop, CEO of Completely Bare& cast member on Real Housewives of New York City; Socialite Karen Koeningsberg and Zoe Himmel & GPOW - MCF JR Ambassador.
The afternoon ended with Bridgehampton Polo Club being awarded the coveted Five Star Diamond by for 15th Anniversary Season, presented by PRESIDENT / CEO, The American Academy of Hospitality Sciences, Joseph Cinque and Emmy Award Winning Journalist Marvin Scott.
This year’s keynote sponsor, CIRCA is the leading global buyer of fine jewelry, diamonds and watches from the public. With offices throughout the US, Asia and Europe, CIRCA has become the first-ever luxury brand on the buy side of the jewelry industry. As one of the largest buyers of jewelry in the world, CIRCA is committed to reducing the environmental impact of mining for new gemstones and precious metals. CIRCA believes that every diamond sold back into the marketplace is one less that has to be mined. For more information, please visit http://www.circajewels.com
Additional 2011 season partners include: Urban Zen Foundation, Sector, Alex and Ani, Nest Seekers, Whitmores, The Aurelia Group, Niche Media, 4 Orange Vodka, Sobieski, Aperol, Martin Codax, Don Miguel Gascon, Vita Coco and Smartwater.
Media Inquiries: Laurie Zuckerman of Shamin Abas Public Relations | tel: 561.859.9670 | e-mail: laurie@shaminabaspr.com
PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2011 by Christopher London | tel: Private | e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com*********************More Photos & ID's Coming Shortly*******************************
Betsey Johnson gets ready to throw in the ball starting the game at BRIDGEHAMPTON POLO 15th Anniversary Season Kick Off on Saturday, July 23, 2011 at The CIRCA Championship Field, Two Trees Farm, 849 Hayground Road, Bridgehampton, NY PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2011
Betsey Johnson gets ready to throw in the ball starting the game at BRIDGEHAMPTON POLO 15th Anniversary Season Kick Off on Saturday, July 23, 2011 at The CIRCA Championship Field, Two Trees Farm, 849 Hayground Road, Bridgehampton, NY PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2011