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Photos From 'The Big Bang' At Watermill Center

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Mesh outdoor furniture.

Mesh outdoor furniture.

Garden at the Classic Hamptons Beach House in Water Mill.   DAWN WATSON

Garden at the Classic Hamptons Beach House in Water Mill. DAWN WATSON

First grader Keith Figueroa carefully selects his next Lego. KATE RIGA

First grader Keith Figueroa carefully selects his next Lego. KATE RIGA

Part of the mural in Westhampton Beach Elementary School that Westhampton Beach High School juniors Cayla Kuey and Natalie Gosnell painted outside the Resource Room. KATE RIGA. KATE RIGA

Part of the mural in Westhampton Beach Elementary School that Westhampton Beach High School juniors Cayla Kuey and Natalie Gosnell painted outside the Resource Room. KATE RIGA. KATE RIGA

Lys Marigold, Dianne B. and Adele and David Sadiq

Lys Marigold, Dianne B. and Adele and David Sadiq

The first grade class at the Remsenburg-Speonk Elementary School uses the new STREAM Lab during their science class. KATE RIGA

The first grade class at the Remsenburg-Speonk Elementary School uses the new STREAM Lab during their science class. KATE RIGA

Dining area and outdoor living room.   DAWN WATSON

Dining area and outdoor living room. DAWN WATSON

Victoria Elenowitz wond the Margot Carpenter Award for work of great beauty using predominantly fresh flowers.   DAWN WATSON

Victoria Elenowitz wond the Margot Carpenter Award for work of great beauty using predominantly fresh flowers. DAWN WATSON

Huguette Hersch won the Lynn Sillcox Trophy for best hybrid tea rose.   DAWN WATSON

Huguette Hersch won the Lynn Sillcox Trophy for best hybrid tea rose. DAWN WATSON

At the North Haven home of Lisa and Richard Perry.   DAWN WATSON

At the North Haven home of Lisa and Richard Perry. DAWN WATSON

Students at Pierson Middle School do a wordsearch puzzle during lunch as part of a Red Ribbon Week activity. ALYSSA MELILLO

Students at Pierson Middle School do a wordsearch puzzle during lunch as part of a Red Ribbon Week activity. ALYSSA MELILLO

From left, Westhampton Beach Elementary School Odyssey of the Mind Team members Maya Farnan and Jamie Kelly sketch out set designs. KATE RIGA

From left, Westhampton Beach Elementary School Odyssey of the Mind Team members Maya Farnan and Jamie Kelly sketch out set designs. KATE RIGA

From left, Westhampton Beach Elementary School

From left, Westhampton Beach Elementary School

A detail of Geoffrey Nimmer's entry into last year's year's "Planters: On & Off the Ground" container exhibition at LongHouse Reserve.

A detail of Geoffrey Nimmer's entry into last year's year's "Planters: On & Off the Ground" container exhibition at LongHouse Reserve.

This home on Middle Lane in East Hampton will be included on the Guild Hall "Garden As Art" tour.

This home on Middle Lane in East Hampton will be included on the Guild Hall "Garden As Art" tour.

Peter Olsen, left, and Fabiana and Roberto Dutesco.   DAWN WATSON

Peter Olsen, left, and Fabiana and Roberto Dutesco. DAWN WATSON

Customizable fuzzy throw blankets at The Elegant Settings are perfect for the a chilly winter evening.

Customizable fuzzy throw blankets at The Elegant Settings are perfect for the a chilly winter evening.

Bonnie Grice, left, Stephen Gould, Cindy Lou Wakefield and Rick Friedman.   DAWN WATSON

Bonnie Grice, left, Stephen Gould, Cindy Lou Wakefield and Rick Friedman. DAWN WATSON

Living room to kitchen transition by Iris Dankner at Holiday House Hamptons. DAWN WATSON

Living room to kitchen transition by Iris Dankner at Holiday House Hamptons. DAWN WATSON

Kitchen by Duneier Design at Holiday House Hamptons. DAWN WATSON

Kitchen by Duneier Design at Holiday House Hamptons. DAWN WATSON

Dining room by Donna Livingston at Holiday House Hamptons. DAWN WATSON

Dining room by Donna Livingston at Holiday House Hamptons. DAWN WATSON

Jeff Neubauer and Judiann Carmack-Fayyaz are spearheading the Career and Technical Education Program at the Bridgehampton School. ALISHA STEINDECKER

Jeff Neubauer and Judiann Carmack-Fayyaz are spearheading the Career and Technical Education Program at the Bridgehampton School. ALISHA STEINDECKER

Converted garage by Inson Dubois Wood at Holiday House Hamptons. DAWN WATSON

Converted garage by Inson Dubois Wood at Holiday House Hamptons. DAWN WATSON

At the Sag Harbor home of Lenore and Adam Sender.   DAWN WATSON

At the Sag Harbor home of Lenore and Adam Sender. DAWN WATSON

Bar by Susan Glick Interiors at Holiday House Hamptons. DAWN WATSON

Bar by Susan Glick Interiors at Holiday House Hamptons. DAWN WATSON

Mabley Handler living room at Holiday House Hamptons. DAWN WATSON

Mabley Handler living room at Holiday House Hamptons. DAWN WATSON

At the Bridgehampton home of Jenny and Trey Laird.    DAWN WATSON

At the Bridgehampton home of Jenny and Trey Laird. DAWN WATSON

Performers on theme for "The Big Bang."  DAWN WATSON

Performers on theme for "The Big Bang." DAWN WATSON

Leaving the stage.  DAWN WATSON

Leaving the stage. DAWN WATSON

At the East Hampton home of Michael MacElhenny and David Wine.   DAWN WATSON

At the East Hampton home of Michael MacElhenny and David Wine. DAWN WATSON

Small flowering clematis blooming in early May.

Small flowering clematis blooming in early May.

Yung Hee Kim, left, Susan Shim and Kimberly Guilfoyle.   DAWN WATSON

Yung Hee Kim, left, Susan Shim and Kimberly Guilfoyle. DAWN WATSON

At the East Hampton home of Michael MacElhenny and David Wine.   DAWN WATSON

At the East Hampton home of Michael MacElhenny and David Wine. DAWN WATSON

authorDawn Watson on Jul 29, 2012

The Watermill Center hosted its annual summer benefit on Saturday, July 28. This year’s theme was “The Big Bang.” PHOTOS BY DAWN WATSON

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