My Visit to the Hamptons & Heart Of The Hamptons Gala
Posted by Ms New York US 2008 at 6/23/2008 6:20 PM and is filed under Christie Brinkley,The American Heart Association,12th Annual Heart Of The Hamptons Gala 
*There are lots of pics in this one, so be sure to scroll down!
I spent an exciting and rewarding weekend supporting the American Heart Association's mission: Learn and Live at their 12th Annual Heart Of The Hamptons Gala in Bridgehampton, NY. It was my first time in the Hamptons, and what an experience it was!! But first let me explain a bit about why this event was important to me: The American Heart Association's mission is in correlation with my platform, Healthy Habits For Life. This event was in support of educating our community about heart health, prevention, and research for a healthier lifestyle through the many diverse efforts of the American Heart Association. I would like to thank Barbara Poliwoda and Stephen Adler for graciously inviting me to attend the event as their guest! It was an amazing experience, and so wonderful to meet others who are genuinely interested in the advancement of health awareness, education and lifestyle.
The moment I stepped foot on the gala grounds, I was whisked onto the Red Carpet by Stephen Adler of Charity Brands, who was also my personal fabulous host for the evening! From the Red Carpet, I gave numerous media interviews while many camera flashes went off in a matter of seconds...and I have to say, I loved it
Doing the interviews were very exciting because I was able to talk about my platform Healthy Habits for Life through many media outlets. I had a chance to meet many diverse and interesting people, and even chat it up in Italian with a guest visiting from Italy.
The highlight of my evening was meeting Christie Brinkley!! She is so beautiful in person, and it is obvious that she is a humble, and kind individual just by the look in her eyes. Ms. Brinkley congratulated me on my Ms. New York US title as I gushed about how I am a huge fan of hers- she made my day! It's no surprise that Christie Brinkley was honored with the Humanitarian With Heart award by the American Heart Association.
As usual, my sister and BFF, Liana was my chaperone...we always have a blast together! We especially enjoyed being escorted by our amazing host Stephen Adler to meet so many great people- you ROCK Stephen!
Some more media pics
Our stay was sponsored by Michael Wudyka of the Enclave Inn of Southampton, who is also the owner of the brand- new Regular's Music Cafe, and everything was arranged by their wonderful Manager John LoCascio. We were warmly welcomed at the Enclave by Eric, who was very helpful to us, as it was our first visit to the Hamptons. Our two bedroom suite was more than comfortable with flat screen tv's, a full kitchen and dreamy comforters (which I really needed at the end of my 14- hour day of dance performances @ Make Music NYC & then the Gala).
After a good- night's rest, I finally checked out the gift bag given to us at the Gala...we got Channel sunglasses!
Liana and I headed off for a little drive around town and ate breakfast at The Golden Pear: Egg, spinach & cheddar on a croissant with a little fruit, and of course, COFFEE!
Our short & sweet stay was concluded by visiting Regular's Cafe, and posing with my all- time favorite, Elvis! If anyone has seen my original musical, Puttin' On The G, you know how much I LOVE Elvis
I look forward to revisiting the Hamptons and my new friends very soon- thank you all for your hospitality, generosity and graciousness!
With Love,
Graziella Baratta
Ms. New York US 2008
Graziella's Performing Artist site: www.GraziellaBaratta.com
The Official Ms. New York US 2008 site
I spent an exciting and rewarding weekend supporting the American Heart Association's mission: Learn and Live at their 12th Annual Heart Of The Hamptons Gala in Bridgehampton, NY. It was my first time in the Hamptons, and what an experience it was!! But first let me explain a bit about why this event was important to me: The American Heart Association's mission is in correlation with my platform, Healthy Habits For Life. This event was in support of educating our community about heart health, prevention, and research for a healthier lifestyle through the many diverse efforts of the American Heart Association. I would like to thank Barbara Poliwoda and Stephen Adler for graciously inviting me to attend the event as their guest! It was an amazing experience, and so wonderful to meet others who are genuinely interested in the advancement of health awareness, education and lifestyle.
The moment I stepped foot on the gala grounds, I was whisked onto the Red Carpet by Stephen Adler of Charity Brands, who was also my personal fabulous host for the evening! From the Red Carpet, I gave numerous media interviews while many camera flashes went off in a matter of seconds...and I have to say, I loved it
Doing the interviews were very exciting because I was able to talk about my platform Healthy Habits for Life through many media outlets. I had a chance to meet many diverse and interesting people, and even chat it up in Italian with a guest visiting from Italy. The highlight of my evening was meeting Christie Brinkley!! She is so beautiful in person, and it is obvious that she is a humble, and kind individual just by the look in her eyes. Ms. Brinkley congratulated me on my Ms. New York US title as I gushed about how I am a huge fan of hers- she made my day! It's no surprise that Christie Brinkley was honored with the Humanitarian With Heart award by the American Heart Association.
As usual, my sister and BFF, Liana was my chaperone...we always have a blast together! We especially enjoyed being escorted by our amazing host Stephen Adler to meet so many great people- you ROCK Stephen!
Some more media pics
Our stay was sponsored by Michael Wudyka of the Enclave Inn of Southampton, who is also the owner of the brand- new Regular's Music Cafe, and everything was arranged by their wonderful Manager John LoCascio. We were warmly welcomed at the Enclave by Eric, who was very helpful to us, as it was our first visit to the Hamptons. Our two bedroom suite was more than comfortable with flat screen tv's, a full kitchen and dreamy comforters (which I really needed at the end of my 14- hour day of dance performances @ Make Music NYC & then the Gala).
After a good- night's rest, I finally checked out the gift bag given to us at the Gala...we got Channel sunglasses!
Liana and I headed off for a little drive around town and ate breakfast at The Golden Pear: Egg, spinach & cheddar on a croissant with a little fruit, and of course, COFFEE!
Our short & sweet stay was concluded by visiting Regular's Cafe, and posing with my all- time favorite, Elvis! If anyone has seen my original musical, Puttin' On The G, you know how much I LOVE Elvis
I look forward to revisiting the Hamptons and my new friends very soon- thank you all for your hospitality, generosity and graciousness!
With Love,
Graziella Baratta
Ms. New York US 2008
Graziella's Performing Artist site: www.GraziellaBaratta.com
The Official Ms. New York US 2008 site
This was a great blog, very excited. lots of details so we feel like we are right there with you. you look so fab in all the pictures! Ms New York is a beautiful person inside and out. my fav pictures are the ones of you with Elvis, the one of you with your gift bag, and the close up of you and Liana. But you should know that you glow in all those pics and its not because of your shinny sash =)
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