School’s Out 2025

EVENT PHOTOS

EVENT DETAILS

STEP & REPEAT

COCKTAIL RECEPTION

BEST OF THE HAMPTONS DINNER

COCKTAIL RECEPTION
5:00 PM

BEST OF THE HAMPTONS DINNER
7:30 PM

HOSTED BY
CHRISTI OFFUTT & SORAIDA BEDOYA

EVENT CO-CHAIRS
BEN DIXON & TONIA STECK

MUSIC BY
DJ LINA BRADFORD

SPONSORS

SAPPHIRE

PLATINUM

SURPRISE SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT

SILVER

BRONZE

SCHOLASTIC

DINNER

WINE, SPIRITS & NON-ALCHOLIC BEVERAGES

HOST COMMITTEE
Amer Ahmed & Matt Lowe
Kent Belden & Dr. Louis Re
Kelly Killoren Bensimon
Mauricio Bittencourt
Richie Jolivette Brown
Candace Bushnell
Jose Castro & Nathan Orsman
Andy Cohen
Countess Luann de Lesseps
Frank Dilella
Thom Filicia
Vanessa Gordon
Stacey Griffith
Matthew Harris & Jonathan Siegel
Eric and Lee Lemonides
Bryan Ludwig
Monica Novo & Stacy Pisone
Sydney Sadick
Peter Som
Darren Star
Nathan Urquhart & Ira Rogers
Rufus Wainwright & Jorn Weisbrodt
Melanie Weitzner & Giorgio Wlodarczyk
Todd White & Cameron Carani

BOARD MEMBERS
Fabian Astic
Hunter Blain
LeAnn Bobitt
Sean Clark Bouvier
Emily Broudy
Dom DiPasquale
Benjamin Dixon
Lydia Guterman
Scott Kenney
Otho Kerr
Jeff Kranzel
Francisco Martinez-Garcia
Lisa Moore
Nathan Orsman
Bonnie Rabin
Scott Reed
Howard Sacarob
Josh Saterman
Tonia Steck
Robyn Streisand
Alexander Vaisman
Chris Wanlass
Marco Ziegler

ASSOCIATE BOARD MEMBERS
Delilah Chamlin
Iris Coker
Esther Onema
Matthew Renne
Michael Riscica
Jesse Rosenthal
Ellie Tingstad

PRESS COVERAGE
Hetrick-Martin Institute’s School’s Out Benefit Raises $900,000
The Daily Front Row, August 8, 2025

HMI Celebrates School’s Out 25th Anniversary with Record-Breaking $900,000 Hamptons Fundraiser
James Lane Post August 5, 2025

7 Things To See And Do In The Hamptons This Summer!
The Daily Front Row, July 29, 2025

The 25th Annual School’s Out Benefit To Support Hetrick-Martin Institute
James Lane Post, July 29, 2025

Hetrick-Martin Institute Celebrates 25 Years of Fundraising for LGBTQIA+ Youth
Dan’s Papers, July 27, 2025

Hetrick-Martin Institute Benefit on August 2 Reaches for the Stars in Its 25th Year
27East.com, July 23, 2025

Cheers to Summer: Savor, Sip & Celebrate the East End’s Food Scene
Dan’s Papers, July 12, 2025

HMI Announces Annual School’s Out Hamptons Fundraiser to Benefit LGBTQIA+ Youth
East End Taste, July 7, 2025

The HUB X School’s Out Sip & Shop Fundraiser Pop-Up
East End Taste, June 20, 2025

Hetrick-Martin Institute’s 25th Anniversary ‘School’s Out’ Benefit
Hamptons.com, June 2, 2025

Starry Night Soirées
Hamptons.com, May 22, 2025

LIVE AUCTION

Can’t make it but still want to bid on a live auction item?
Reach out to Ira Rogers at irogers@hmi.org to place a proxy bid through HMI.

Timeless Masterpiece

ENRIQUE CABRERA’S FINAL EDITION OF “EQUILIBRIO” – VALUED AT $400,000
Created in 2010 by renowned artist Enrique Cabrera, Equilibrio symbolizes the strength of humanity in perfect balance—a powerful representation of evolution, harmony, and transcendence. This exquisite bronze sculpture is the final piece in a limited edition of seven, once held in the artist’s private collection.

Oceanfront Luxury

1-WEEK STAY AT OCEANFRONT VILLA IN BAJA CALIFORNIA – VALUED AT $17,500
Soak in panoramic Pacific views from this extraordinary 8-bedroom, 8-bath estate in picturesque Pescadero. With a sparkling pool, oceanfront pool and hot tub, and direct beach access, Rayon Vert is a private coastal escape that blends natural beauty with relaxed luxury.

Cruise the Hamptons

4-HOUR LUXURY RIDE ON A 38′ FJORD POWERBOAT
Turn heads as you explore the Hamptons coastline aboard a sleek 38′ FJORD Scandinavian-designed powerboat. With modern amenities and sun-soaked lounging decks, it’s the ultimate way to experience the East End in serious style.

Jet Set in Style

2 FIRST OR BUSINESS CLASS ROUND-TRIP TICKETS ON UNITED
Indulge in the ultimate travel experience with two round-trip tickets to any destination worldwide, flying in United’s luxurious first or business class. Whether it’s a bucket list adventure or a spontaneous getaway—your next journey starts here.

Ultimate Style Experience

ZEGNA SHOPPING EXPERIENCE AT NORDSTROM – VALUE $10,000
Step into refined Italian craftsmanship with this exclusive shopping experience at Nordstrom’s NYC flagship store. Discover ZEGNA’s timeless ready-to-wear collections, luxury tailoring, and elevated casualwear—guided by expert stylists who will help you curate a wardrobe that’s as sophisticated as it is effortless.