Pride Tea Dance, Diamond Ranch

The most anticipated lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights event of the crowded summer season, the 16th annual Hamptons Tea Dance will be held July 12, from 4-8 p.m., at The Diamond Ranch in Water Mill. Each year the event draws an impressive cross-section of leaders from the worlds of business, finance, law, philanthropy, politics, fashion, art and design, with more than 1,200 people attending.

Alan Van Cappele, Suzanne Smith, Kim Kakerback,M.J. Vineburgh, Mitch Karsch

Co-chairs this year are Mark W. Paviluk, Mitchell W. Karsch, Juliana Frei, Joel Isaacs and Alfredo Paredes. Back by popular demand is well-known New York City DJ Lady Bunny.

The Tea Dance benefits the Empire State Pride Agenda, which trains community leaders, educates policymakers, researches and documents challenges facing the community, analyzes the impact of proposed public policy and legislation and works to enhance the social welfare and equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender New Yorkers. General admission is $100 in advance, and $125 at the door, if available. Sponsorships begin at $250. Sponsorships and individual tickets may be purchased online at www.prideagenda.org. For additional questions about ticket purchases, call 212-627-0305.

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