FIRE ISLAND EVENTS

FRIDAY - SATURDAY, MAY 19 & 20

Artists from Wet Paints Studio Group will be painting on site. All art work will be displayed until June 19 and for sale with 30% of the proceeds being donated to the FILH Preservation Society. fireislandlighthouse.com

Taste of Ocean Beach

Ocean Beach, Fire Island.

SATURDAY, JUNE 3 • 12:30PM - 4:00PM

Start off the 2023 summer season with a one-of-a-kind restaurant crawl through downtown Ocean Beach. Enjoy an afternoon of camaraderie, food & drinks as you stroll the beautiful town of Ocean Beach. Sign-in begins at noon on the deck of The Landing, located at 620 Bay Walk. From there, hop from restaurant to restaurant to sample their "signature" cocktails and appetizers. Participating restaurants will be listed on the pole. Raffles at the end of the event. Brought to you by the Ocean Beach Community Fund in partnership with the Ocean Beach Chamber of Commerce. $50 tix include a t-shirt and a taste at each participating restaurant. Rain or shine. Tickets available at eventbrite.com

Captree Boat Basin, 3500 Ocean Pkwy., Bay Shore

First cruise is FATHER’S DAY, SUNDAY, JUNE 18 • 3:00PM

Cruises in June;

Thursday, June 22 & 29 and Wednesday, June 28 | 7:00-10:00pm. Beginning July through August; Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Evenings | 7:00-10:15pm.

Spend a memorable evening out on the water. Set sail aboard the Moon Chaser to Flynn’s Fire Island. Round trip boat ride $17 cash paid upon arrival at The Moon Chaser. Cash bar and music on board. Enjoy the scenic cruise across the Great South Bay to Flynn’s Fire Island’s famous buffet beside the bay. Feast at their Lobster & Prime Rib Buffet Table $53pp (not including beverages, tax & tip). Enjoy live music and a cocktail or two after dinner, or go for a moonlit stroll on the beach. Moon Chaser departs Captree Boat Basin at 7:00pm for Flynn’s; departs Flynn’s at 10:00pm for return to Captree. Reservations required. 631.583.9300 | flynnsfireislandny.com

Watch a beautiful sunset aboard the Running Wild, a 52 ft., 46-passenger 1920s inspired luxury cruising yacht. Cruises pick up from a different FI dock throughout the summer. Check their calendar for when/where they will be departing from, as well as for additional cruises offered all summer long. Open bar & gourmet light bites onboard. Must be 21 & older | shorelineli.com

Karla Waldron, Executive Director, Mondays at Racine

Racine Salon & Spa has been making their clients look and feel beautiful since they first opened the doors in 1994.

Offering everything from massage, skincare & facials, to mani-pedis, hair care & makeup, in addition to their landmark Mondays at Racine Cancer Care program, the full-service salon recently opened the much anticipated Racine Top Floor.

We spoke with Rachel DeMolfetto, Entrepreneur, Beauty Expert, Philanthropist and owner of Racine Salon & Spa, to find out what makes Racine Top Floor such a special place.

Located above the salon, Racine Top Floor is an elegant and exclusive space set apart from the buzz and bustle of the already successful salon. Beautifully appointed, the Top Floor is ideal for hosting various intimate events, such as bridal parties, birthday celebrations, or even pop-up stores & trunk shows.

“We wanted to create a separate space away from the busy workings of the salon areas and make it available for beauty-inspired events,” Rachel told us. “Racine Top Floor is a luxurious space, fully equipped with a modern kitchen, private restroom, and comfortable lounge. We can accommodate private hair and makeup services for up to 20 people and provide concierge and catering services upon request. It’s perfect for bridal and special occasion events.

Aside from special events, we encourage all of our clients to use Racine Top Floor. It’s a wonderful place to relax and unwind while waiting for hair color or a salon service.” Racine Top Floor is also an area to create and learn. Thoughtfully designed, the bright, well-lit Top Floor easily transforms to function as photography studio, as well as a classroom or meeting place.

Racine Salon has long been a leader in the beauty industry. Their team of beauty experts is committed to lifelong education. Their level of expertise and dedication to this principle is why they established an exclusive partnership with Bellami, which has awarded them the esteemed position of being the only Bellami Hair Extension training facility in Suffolk County.

Bellami is one of the most recognized hair extension brands in the world. Bellami extensions are made from the finest quality, 100% certified Remy human hair. Ethically sourced from a donor, Remy hair is considered the finest quality of human hair since the cuticles are kept intact. This ensures the natural look and feel of the extensions. Bellami also offers the largest color

The premiere salon for getting the gorgeous hair you have always wanted.

COLOR | TEXTURE | LENGTH | VOLUME shade range and is entirely customizable by the stylist. “We are always introducing the latest trends that offer our clients the best overall experience as we aim for them to fall back in love with their hair,” commented Rachel.

Come in for a free consultation to learn which hair extensions are right for you.

“We have exclusive partnerships with luxury lines such as Davines North America, Life On Mars Beauty and Bellami Hair, as we all share the common ideals of beauty, education and environmental responsibility. These beauty companies utilize Racine Top Floor as their classroom to further educate. Continued education is our priority, and we are very proud to be able to offer this,” stated Rachel.

“Extensions are the perfect option for anybody looking to add volume or length to their hair. We are fully stocked with a wide variety of extensions that can be custom matched, colored and cut to a client’s desire. We do require a complimentary consultation which includes a comprehensive discussion about the client’s lifestyle and overall health of their hair. This allows the stylist to make recommendations based upon the client’s individual needs. Racine Top Floor is now fully stocked in all textures and lengths; we can readily provide extensions without any wait time.”