Dan's Papers - July 4, 2008 - New Kids On The Block With Maria Tennariello

MICHAEL PEREZ POP ART GALLERY
59 Main Street, Southampton
631-259-2424 - mperezpopart@aol.com

Pop-Artist Michael Perez recently moved his gallery from Jobs Lane to a larger space on Main Street in Southampton where he's showing new paintings as well as several vintage paintings from his own collection. "Having a gallery in Southampton for over eleven years makes me feel like I am part of something beautiful and special that has no equal." Perez further explains, "There is nowhere like the Hamptons. Everyone enjoying themselves, whether it's at our world famous beaches, quaint, unique shops, or just walking around town." Born and raised in NYC, Perez was inspired by the '80s Pop Art revolution. His new works are fresh and captivating, using more shapes and colors than before. His paintings are surreal and tell a vivid story with his distinctive style.

Join the celebration at the Grand re-opening of the Retreat Boutique on July 3, 4 at 6 pm. You can shop for bargains, enjoy some refreshments, and celebrate helping families affected by domestic violence. The new store features clothing, household items and furniture, also offering a variety of high quality, gently used items. The proceeds from the thrift store benefit the Retreat's domestic violence services. Beyond fundraising, the Retreat Boutique offers families affected by violence access to clothing, household items and even furniture to help them start a new life free of violence and abuse.The new store, located in the Wainscott Shopping Plaza, is open 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

LABL
78 Main St. - #11
Sag Harbor Shopping Cove, Sag Harbor
631-284-3377 - www.lablny.com

A Street Fashion store has just opened in Sag Harbor. LABL carries apparel and footwear for men and women, featuring bold colors, edgy graphics and high quality fabric. LABL boasts top quality clothing at affordable prices. By choice, the shop is off the beaten path, so you have to find it! It is tucked away nicely under Java Nation in the Sag Harbor Shopping Cove. Look for the sign on Main Street at the cove entrance (between the hardware store and movie theater). In short, it is apparel and footwear with attitude. Stocked brands are small labels that originate from various points in the U.S. as well as Sweden and Finland. For the most part, the items featured at LABL aren't available anywhere else on eastern Long Island. Included in the mix are companies that donate goods or profits to those in need. The store also carries items by young local designers. LABL will also function as a gallery for displaying the work of local artists. The store's Grand Opening will begin on Friday, July 4 with an opening reception for Arts 4 & Friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Frozen treats and cold beverages will be served. So get a cup of Java and wander on down, you will be pleasantly surprised and knocked out by the clothing and accessories right here in Sag Harbor.

Orabella Scarano Beachwear
& Intimo Boutique
21 North Ferry Road, Shelter Island
631-749-5440 - www.OrabellaScarano.com

Italian designer, Orabella Scarano, has opened its first retail boutique on Shelter Island, introducing innovative high fashion design and high quality Italian production to the East End. Orabella Scarano is an Italian-made legwear, hosiery and seamless-wear brand started by Lindsey Hoffman, an East End native and former graduate of Southampton College, with offices in New York and Rome. Hoffman is excited to open the first Orabella Boutique and is currently designing the Orabella Scarano swimwear line set to launch in 2009. Their goal is to create luxury products that are a true accessory to fashion, inspiring women with unique, easy chic, glamour and sophistication. Along with the Orabella line of legwear and seamless tops, the boutique hosts a unique selection of high-end swimwear, contemporary clothing, Italian lingerie, beach bags, hats, jewelry and the black and white "Sand" photography collection by Eric Striffler. The boutique, designed entirely in blue and white, bringing the flair and ambiance of the Italian Riviera to Shelter Island for sure. If you are a new business or have just relocated your shop and you want everyone to know about it, e-mail me at NewKids@danspapers.com or via fax at: 631-726-0189. I would love to hear from you!