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FEATURED UPCOMING EVENTS:
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the links for more information about each event. Fuller calendar
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Thursday, May 1, 2008 |
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Alzheimer's Association 2008 Spring Gala "Collective
Consciousness": You can help in the fight to end Alzheimer's
disease.
The Junior Committee of the Alzheimer's Association, New
York City Chapter, is holding its sixth annual fundraising.
Alzheimer's Association NYC Chapter Junior Committee is a group
of young professionals whose mission is to raise funds and
educate individuals in the 21–40 age range about this
devastating illness. This year's gala will feature cocktails,
hors d'œuvres, music, dancing, a silent auction featuring
numerous items/experiences/packages, and much more. All
proceeds from the gala will benefit the Alzheimer's Association
New York City Chapter, dedicated to advancing research devoted
to the causes, treatments, and prevention of Alzheimer's
disease. The New York City Chapter aims to enhance care and
support for patients, their families, and caregivers in the five
boroughs of New York City. Tickets are now available for
purchase at
www.alznycjc.org Tickets start at $125 (couples are $225)
Tables start at $2,500 Time: 8:00pm - 11:00pm |
Location: Tenjune, 26 Little West 12th Street (between 9th &
Washington) |
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Marymount Manhattan College President’s Medal Gala: The 2008
Gala Benefit, Celebrating the Mind, Body and Spirit, will honor
Jana Klauer, M.D, author and Park Avenue physician
specializing in nutrition, exercise and weight management with
Hoda Kotb, co-anchor of NBC Today Show Fourth Hour as
mistress of ceremonies. Proceeds from the President’s Medal
Dinner will help
Marymount Manhattan College continue to provide a high
quality liberal arts education as an affordable option for a
diverse body of students through scholarship opportunities.
Location: The Rainbow Room (30 Rockefeller Plaza) Time:
Cocktails 6:30pm; Dinner, Award Presentation and Dancing
7:30pm. (Black Tie). Tickets begin at $750, for further
information call 212.763.8592,
MMM@cmevents.net |
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Monday, May 5, 2008 |
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The
National Women’s Division of the Albert Einstein College of
Medicine 54th Annual “Spirit of Achievement” Awards luncheon,
honoring actress Whoopi Goldberg, Town & Country
editor-in-chief Pamela Fiori, founder and CEO of Dylan’s
Candy Bar Dylan Lauren, the first female recipient of the
Pritzker Prize for architecture Zaha Hadid, and
co-founder of Autism Speaks Suzanne Wright. The event
honors exceptional women who have made outstanding contributions
in their respective fields, and aims to raise $500,000 for the
College’s Children’s Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center. Many
influential women have been recognized with this prestigious
award including Eleanor Roosevelt, Marlene Dietrich, Meryl
Streep, Senator Barbara Boxer and Donna Karan. Sydell Miller,
philanthropist and co-founder of Matrix Essentials, will also
receive the Sarnoff Award, in recognition of her outstanding
volunteer service. The Children’s Evaluation and Rehabilitation
Center at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine diagnoses and
treats children with developmental disorders such as autism and
language and learning disabilities, while research promises to
hasten the discovery of innovative treatments, and ultimately
find cures for these devastating conditions. Donny Deutsch,
host of this year’s event, is the host of CNBC program “The Big
Idea.” Judith Ripka Burke, Nancy Corzine and
Andrea Stark from the New York City chapter of the Albert
Einstein College of Medicine National Women’s Division are the
event chairpersons and are scheduled to attend as well. Tickets
start at $500. For more information please call 718-430-2818
Time:
12:00 noon- 2:00 p.m. Venue: The Pierre Hotel, 2 East
61st Street at Fifth Avenue |
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Tuesday, May 6, 2008 |
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Chamber Dance Project Spring Benefit Cocktail Party at
Socialista: Join us at Socialista Lounge Live dancing, guest
DJ, silent auction, cocktails and light fare. Tickets $150 and
$250 VIP (includes champagne reception with artists at 6pm) all
but $50 of the ticket price is a tax-deductible donation to
benefit CDP and our NYC Public Schools arts-in-education
program. Time: 6:30-9 pm Location:
Socialista Lounge, 505 West Street at Jane St.
Click to purchase tickets |
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Freedom and Creativity: Eyebeam Benefit: COCKTAILS | DINNER
| SHOW | PARTY HONORING: Craig Newmark, Founder of Craigslist |
EVENT CHAIRS: John S. Johnson and Jazz J. Merton | COMMITTEE
CHAIRS: Tatiana Platt and Bryce Wolkowitz | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:
Amanda McDonald Crowley | PLUS: Jed Alpert, Laura Dawn, Arianna
Huffington, Jaime Johnson, Jonah Peretti, Lily Johnson Whitall.
Time: 7PM Location: Eyebeam,
540 W. 21st St., NYC Tickets: $500-25,000 Ticket
information: For more information, please contact Jayme Rubright
at 212.867.1117 or
jrubright@innovativephilanthropy.net |
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Episcopal Social Services Spring Benefit: Episcopal
Social Services (ESS) will welcome distinguished guests,
City and State officials, family, friends and staff to celebrate
another successful year of providing invaluable programs and
services to New York City’s most vulnerable citizens. This
year, the ESS Spring Benefit will honor Bronx Borough
President Adolfo Carrion; Reverend Stephen Chinlund; Marion
and Roger Gilbert; Diana and Edmond Nouri; The
Rhodebeck Charitable Trust and William H. Wright II
for their commitment and leadership. ESS
is a non-sectarian organization committed to creating permanent
improvement in the lives of children and adults as they battle
the effects of poverty. ESS also seeks to strengthen New York's
most vulnerable so that they can live up to their full
potential. Tickets begin at $600 and can be purchased by
calling Thomas Martin Events at 212-972-2268. Venue:
Waldorf Astoria Time: 6:30 pm. |
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Young Friends
of The New-York Historical Society Host
“A Tale of Two Cities: Paris & New York” Fundraiser: Paris
and New York are the inspiration for the May 6 Young Friends of
the New-York Historical Society fundraiser, featuring dancing,
glamorous attire and cocktails on Tuesday, May 6. This festive
event will celebrate the cultural and historical connections
shared by these two great cities. Proceeds will benefit the
New-York Historical Society's educational programming which
reaches thousands of New York City's children every year.
Benefit Chairs are Lauren Liles and Hayley Van Antwerp.
Committee members: include Amy Biasotto, Nancy Dennery
Goslee, Alison Harmelin, Joey Koch, Marcy Lerner, Christy
O'Keefe, Kate Parker, Polly Ryerson, Aaron Sokasian, Christopher
B. Turcotte, and Lauren Willig. Time: The event
begins at 7:00 p.m. Venue: New York Historical Society,
170 Central Park West at 77th Street. Advance tickets
for Tale of Two Cities are $80 for members, $105 for
non-members. Tickets at the door are $120 for non-members.
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Boys & Girls Harbor's Salute to Achievement: Gala Benefit
Celebrating 70 Years of Service to the Children of New York
City. Honoree: Edward Conard, Bain Capital. Benefit
Co-Chairs: Anthony Drexel Duke, Barry Freidberg and
Charlotte Moss, Diane and Tom Tuft. Master of Ceremonies:
Stone Phillips. Live Auction conducted by Jamie Niven.
Time: Cocktails: 6:30 PM.
Honoree: Edward Conard, Bain Capital Venue:
Waldorf Astoria Grand Ballroom.
Ticket Price: Tables: $50,000; $25,000; $15,000; $10,000
/ Tickets: $1500; $750; $350. Contact:
Julia Donaldson | e-mail:
jdonaldson@theharbor.org | tel: 646 981 2682 web:
www.theharbor.org |
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Wednesday, May 7, 2008 |
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The Central Park Conservancy FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED AWARDS
LUNCHEON: Hosted by the Women's Committee of the Central
Park Conservancy, it is affectionately nicknamed the "Hat
Luncheon," more than 1,200 guests will attend. FLO is the
Central Park Conservancy's largest benefit and perhaps the most
enchanting event in New York! Co-Chairs: Memrie
Lewis, Gillian Miniter, Nancy Missett & Tara Rockefeller
Honorees: Nancy Paduano Margaret and Ian Smith.
Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. Venue: Central Park
Conservatory Garden
Tickets:
Call 212.310.6618 See Photos from prior years:
The 24th Annual Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon (2006)
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The 25th annual Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon (2007) |
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American
Cancer Society’s “Celebration of Life” Dinner Dance:
On Tuesday,
May 7th,
The American Cancer Society will host “Celebration of Life”,
New York City’s major annual fundraiser, at The St. Regis Hotel
(2 East 55th Street) The evening will include cocktails,
dinner, dancing, and special entertainment by Grammy award
winning jazz singer/composer, Ann Hampton Callaway.
The Society will honor Diana K. Feldman, 32-year
volunteer and Chairmen of the Volunteer Special Events Committee
with the 2008 Humanitarian Award. Benefit Chairs include
Charlotte Ford, Susan Bloomberg, Marilena Greif and Mary Beth
Stevenson. Time: Cocktails 7 p.m., Dinner 8 p.m. Black Tie
Optional. Tickets begin at $750. For further
information please contact Luis Valero 212.237.3888
luis.valero@cancer.org. For press inquiries please
contact Lauren
Larkin 212.580.0835
lauren@rcourihaycpr.com |
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Phoenix House 40th Anniversary Gala--Celebrating Four
Decades of Rebuilding Lives: Phoenix
House, a substance abuse treatment and prevention service
provider, will hold its 40th Anniversary Gala Dinner on
Wednesday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. at
The Plaza, New York City. Attire is black tie. The
Honorable Peter G. Peterson, Senior Chairman and Co-Founder,
The Blackstone Group, will be honored for his support and
commitment to Phoenix House programs and people. The gala will
also pay tribute to Mitchell S. Rosenthal, M.D., Founder
of
Phoenix House. The Gala is co-chaired by Tina Brown and
Sir Harold Evans, who are also scheduled to attend the
event. Members of the Gala Committee who are also scheduled to
attend: Annette and Joseph Allen, Clara Bingham, Rose Marie
Bravo, Marie Brenner and Ernie Pomerantz, Cynthia and Steve
Brill, Jane and Jimmy Buffett, Ellen Chester and Matt Mallow,
Emilia and Pepe Fanjul, Kathy and Tom Freston, Gail and Carl
Icahn, Dr. Henry A. Kissinger, Catie and Don Marron, Keith and
John Meacham, Liz and Damon Mezzacappa, Judy and Ed Ney, Susan
and Alan Patricof, Holly Peterson and Rick Kimball, Sarah Simms
Rosenthal, Shirley Lord Rosenthal, Diane Sawyer and Mike
Nichols, Donna and Marvin Schwartz, Caryn and Jeff Zucker, and
Barbara Walters. For 40 years, Phoenix House has served men,
women and teens seeking assistance in conquering substance
abuse. More than 7,000 people are served by Phoenix House every
day across the country, at more than 120 locations across nine
states including New York. Tickets start at $1,500 each;
tables start at $15,000 each. Contributions are fully tax
deductible to the extent allowed by law. Contact Marianne
Jaycox at (646) 505-2091 for more information. Time: 6:30
p.m. – Arrivals and Cocktails 7:30 p.m. – Dinner Place:
The Plaza, New York |
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Lower Manhattan Cultural Council's Downtown Dinner 2008:
With art installations, interactive happenings, and musical
performances throughout the overwhelming top floor space of 7
World Trade Center, Lower Manhattan Cultural Council's Downtown
Dinner will showcase some of New York City's most innovative
culture by artists affiliated with the Council. This year
LMMC Honors: Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, First Deputy Mayor
Patti Harris, Edward Albee, Kiki Smith. Each year, the
Downtown Dinner provides critical support for the Council's
acclaimed artist-residency program, WORKSPACE, regarded as the
largest and most prestigious in the city, attracting more than
1,000 applicants for 30 spaces. About LMCC: Lower Manhattan
Cultural Council presents, promotes, and supports the arts
downtown and throughout Manhattan. Founded in 1973 by David
Rockefeller and located in the World Trade Center until 9/11,
LMCC offers the public a rich calendar of free events, and its
renowned artist residencies, innovative real estate
partnerships, and grants and advocacy programs support hundreds
of artists and arts groups each year.
Time: 6pm. Venue: 7 World Trade Center,
New York, NY. Contact: Maureen
McMahon | e-mail:
mmcmahon@lmcc.net | web:
www.lmcc.net |
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Thursday, May
8, 2008 |
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American
Friends of the Tel Aviv Museum of Art 2008 Gala Celebrating
Alexander Calder:
Honoring: Livia and Marc Straus, Founders, Hudson
Valley Center for Contemporary Art - Patrons of the Arts and
Tamar Rudich, Vice Chair, AFTAM Board, Tel Aviv Museum of Art
Board - Outstanding Service Award. Gala Chair: Dafna E.
Schmerin, Vice Chair, AFTAM Board. Honorary Gala
Chair: Alexander S. C. Rower, Director, Calder Foundation.
Gala festivities include silent and live auctions featuring over
50 works by artists including: Zigi Ben-Haim, John
Chamberlain, Sandro Chia, Ilana Goor, David Hockney, Paul
Jenkins, Jeff Koons, Yigal Ozeri, Philip Pearlstein, Larry
Rivers, and James Rosenquist, among others. Auction art
works can be previewed at:
www.americanfriendstelavivmuseum.org. The American Friends
of Tel Aviv Museum of Art (AFTAM) is a non-profit organization
founded in 1974 to raise funds for the Tel Aviv Museum of Art in
Israel and to seek notable works of art for its collections. Time:
6:30 pm: Cocktails and Silent Auction. 7:30 pm: Dinner
Dance and Live Auction with Jennifer Roth, Senior V.P.,
Sotheby’s. Venue: Capitale, 130 Bowery, New York City. Ticket
Price: $1,000 Contact:
Lauryn Gorowitz Email:
lgorowitz@americanfriendstelavivmuseum.org
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(212) 319-0555 |
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Sunday, May 11, 2008 |
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New York Junior League’s Fourth Annual Mother’s Day Race to
Erase Domestic Violence: One in four women will experience
domestic violence in their lifetime. This Mother’s Day, more
than 6,000 runners are expected to participate in the Fourth
Annual Mother’s Day Race: A Race to Erase Domestic Violence.
The race, a New York Road Runners event, is sponsored by the
New York Junior League (NYJL). All pledge money raised will
benefit programs that combat domestic violence and other
charitable projects instituted by the NYJL. The
Mother’s Day Race, a qualifying race for the ING New York
City Marathon, includes a four-mile co-ed run, a 10-mile
women’s race, and kids’ races open to children ages 2 to 12. Location:
Central
Park, New York, NY. For
more information on the
Race to Erase Domestic Violence, pledge and registration
forms please visit:
www.nyjl.org/mothersdayrace or
www.nyrr.org |
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Virtuoso Charlie Siem, A 22-year-old English Violinist
Performs at the Carlyle Cafe for Mother's Day. Charlie Siem will
be playing Bach Chaconne, Kreisler Recitative and Scherzo
Caprice, Paganini variations on the Aria 'nel cor piu non mi
sento' and Ysaye Sonata No.3 'Ballade.'
About Charlie Siem: Charlie has been performing
internationally to great acclaim since the age of sixteen and
has appeared with many of the world's leading orchestras. His
repertoire covers both the major concertos and chamber music.The
established musician has appeared at the Windsor, Spoleto and St
Moritz festivals and has performed with the Royal Philharmonic
Orchestra, the London Mozart Players, Israel Camerata, Bergen
Philharmonic, National Symphony Orchestra Vilnius and Petrobas
Sinfonica Orchestra garnering much critical acclaim along the
way. Tickets: $75 on sale at
http://newyork.going.com/CharlieSiemMay11. Venue:
Carlyle Café, 35 E 76th Street, New York. Time: 8:45
PM. For more information: check out
www.CharlieSiem.com or e-mail
Erica.Gerard@pmkhbh.com |
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Monday, May 12, 2008 |
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Literacy Partners Annual Gala – “An Evening of Readings”
: Best selling authors, leaders of business, industry,
publishing and entertainment will join forces to support adult
literacy in New York City at the annual Literacy Partners Gala,
“An Evening of Readings” on May 12, 2008 at The New York State
Theatre at Lincoln Center. Literacy Partners will honor
David and Julia Koch for their invaluable leadership,
commitment and support of adult literacy. Liz Smith, Arnold
Scaasi and Parker Ladd will chair this year’s gala. The
event will feature readings by four celebrated writers: A.J.
Jacobs, The New York Times best selling author; Ann
Patchett, PEN/Faulkner Award and Orange Prize winner;
Azar Nafisi, author of the national bestseller Reading
Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books; and Chris Matthews,
anchor of MSNBC’s “Hardball with Chris Matthews” and author of
“Life's a Campaign: What Politics Has Taught Me About
Friendship, Rivalry, Reputation, and Success.” Dinner and
dancing to The Bob Hardwick Orchestra will follow the readings.
More than 500 guests are expected to attend the “An Evening of
Readings” gala. Past guests have included: Mayor Michael R.
Bloomberg, Yoko Ono, Lauren Bacall, Vanessa Redgrave, Harvey
Weinstein, Barbara Walters, Jane Friedman, David Westin, Mort
Zuckerman, Sirio Maccioni, Dominick Dunne, Judy Licht, Jerry
Della Femina, Diana Taylor, Bob and Lee Woodruff, Somers and
Jonathan Farkas, Chris Cuomo, Sir Howard Stringer, Barry Diller,
Diane von Furstenberg, Barbara Taylor Bradford, Penny Siegal,
and others. Literacy Partners, Inc., a not-for-profit
organization, provides free community-based adult and family
literacy programs to ensure that all adults have the access to
quality education needed to fully realize their potential as
individuals, parents, and citizens. Literacy Partners is
chaired by Peter Brown, former Beatles’ manager and
president of the international public relations firm Brown Lloyd
James. For more information, visit
www.literacypartners.org Time: 6:30 - 10:30 p.m. |
Place: Lincoln Center: New York State Theatre, Columbus
Avenue at 63rd Street; New York, NY. Attire: Black Tie
Tickets: For ticket information call 212-573-6933 Media
Contact: Josh Salter/Jaime Strohmenger |
Linden Alschuler & Kaplan Public Relations | tel:
212-575-4545 or | e-mail:
jsalter@lakpr.com |
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Women At
Risk 17th Annual Luncheon:
Presented
by Women At Risk (WAR), a program of
New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center.
Proceeds will benefit WAR’s research, education and support
programs for women at high risk for and with breast cancer.
Please join us as we honor Susan White and Barbara Benenson
Warren, partners of White + Warren, in recognition of their
tireless dedication to achieving WAR’s mission. The keynote
speaker will be Cathie Black, President of Hearst Magazines.
Chairs: Ethel and Bernie Garil. Venue: The Waldorf
Astoria, Park Avenue at 50th Street. Time: 11:30 am
Reception, 12:00 pm Luncheon. Tickets: Individual tickets
$300, $400, $600; Tables $3000, $4000, $6000. For more
information please contact Melissa at (212) 305-9525 or
mlin@womenatrisknyc.org. Website:
www.breastmd.org/war.html |
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Primavera Social,
The Bone Marrow Foundation's Junior Board is excited to
introduce its first social, sponsored by Cabana Cachaca
(pronounced kah-SHAH-sah), the third most distilled spirit in
the world, rum fermented and distilled in Brazil directly from
freshly pressed sugarcane. This event features complimentary
cocktails, tasty appetizers, a live DJ, and of course, our
young, fun, and attractive Junior Board! This event will be the
next best thing to actually being in Brazil! The proceeds raised
from this event will go towards assisting The Bone Marrow
Foundation in its efforts to improve the quality of life for
both bone marrow, stem cell, and cord blood transplant patients
and their families. Venue: Stir, 1363 First Avenue
(corner of 73rd Street), NYC Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:00
p.m. Tickets: $50 in advance; $60 at the door. For more
information, please contact Whitney Cary at (813) 205-0499 or
wcary@bonemarrow.org |
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The Paul Chester Children's Hope Foundation ("PCCHF")* will
host an evening of cocktails, food, music and fun sponsored by
SoHo House and Christiania Vodka. The evening will feature an
exclusive silent auction of luxury items including a ladies
Vacheron Constantin watch from their "Overseas" Collection
and tickets to the Emmys. Raffle prizes include a 2008 Yamaha
Vino scooter. Time: 7:00 - 11:30 PM Venue:
SoHo House NY, 29-35 9th Avenue Tickets: $200 each
or 12 for $2,000 and are available for purchase online at
www.pcchf.org or at the door. Proceeds will directly
support PCCHF’s upcoming mission to Ecuador in June, 2008. *PCCHF
is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization. |
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Tuesday, May
13, 2008 |
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Family Justice Annual Celebration 2008: On this evening we
are honoring Thomas R. Nelson, Senior Managing Director
of CB Richard Ellis Project Management and Patricia Caruso,
Director of Michigan Department of Corrections. Family Justice
taps the natural resources of families, the collective wisdom of
communities, and the expertise of government to make families
healthier and neighborhoods safer. Since its founding in 1996,
Family Justice has emerged as a leading national nonprofit
institution dedicated to developing innovative, cost-effective
solutions that benefit people at greatest risk of cycling in and
out of the justice system. Family Justice helps families unlock
their potential to lead healthier and more productive lives. Time
& Venue: Cocktail, hor d’oeuvres, music, and dancing at our
National Headquarters, 625 Broadway from 6 to 8 p.m. Individual
tickets: $250. Details:
jcinclair@familyjustice.org |
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Virtuoso Charlie Siem, A 22-year-old English Violinist
Performs at the Carlyle Cafe for Mother's Day. Charlie Siem will
be playing Bach Chaconne, Kreisler Recitative and Scherzo
Caprice, Paganini variations on the Aria 'nel cor piu non mi
sento' and Ysaye Sonata No.3 'Ballade.'
About Charlie Siem: Charlie has been performing
internationally to great acclaim since the age of sixteen and
has appeared with many of the world's leading orchestras. His
repertoire covers both the major concertos and chamber music.The
established musician has appeared at the Windsor, Spoleto and St
Moritz festivals and has performed with the Royal Philharmonic
Orchestra, the London Mozart Players, Israel Camerata, Bergen
Philharmonic, National Symphony Orchestra Vilnius and Petrobas
Sinfonica Orchestra garnering much critical acclaim along the
way. Tickets: $50 on sale at
http://newyork.going.com/CharlieSiemMay13. Venue:
National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park South. Time:
6:00 PM. For more information: check out
www.CharlieSiem.com or e-mail
Erica.Gerard@pmkhbh.com |
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Wednesday, May 14, 2008 |
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PAX's 10th Anniversary Benefit Gala: At this year's benefit
gala, PAX will celebrate 10 years of preventing gun violence and
saving lives. The event, chaired by Peter Worth, Chairman
and CEO of American Benefits Consulting, will honor
Catherine Crier, award-winning broadcast journalist,
bestselling author and former Texas State Judge. The gala will
also feature a special performance by acclaimed recording artist
Regina Spektor. Venue: Cipriani Wall Street, 55 Wall
Street, New York City, NY. Time: 6:30 p.m. |
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Thursday, May 15, 2008 |
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Associates
Committee of The Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer
Center Annual Spring Party- Safari at Sunset.
This festive and glamorous safari inspired evening includes
cocktails, dinner, dancing and an exciting live auction of
exotic getaways, luxury designer items and exclusive packages.
Event Co-Chairs: Amy Raiter Dwek, Kimberly Flaster, Natalie
Leeds Leventhal, Dara O’Hara Associates Committee Chairman:
Christina Smith Associates Committee Vice Chairmen:
Leslie Coleman, Mary Darling & Leslie Heaney.
All
proceeds will benefit a pledge made by the Associates Committee
to raise $1.4 million over four years to endow the
Clown Care program, a community outreach program
of the Big Apple Circus that has been a very important piece of
the Center’s Pediatric Department since 1986. Four times a week,
year-round, specially trained Clowns from the
Big Apple Circus visit MSKCC as “Doctors of Humorology” and
do “Clown Rounds” in both the inpatient and outpatient Pediatric
units. Endowing this program will guarantee its continuation in
perpetuity, which brings so much delight and happiness to all
Pediatric patients during their time at
MSKCC. Time: 7:00 p.m.
Venue:
Guastavino’s 409 East 59th Street, New York City.
Information/Tickets: Contact Charlotte Reardon at (212)
639-7972 | e-mail:
reardonc@mskcc.org | web:
www.mskcc.org Press Contact: Elizabeth Hewitt |
Sharp Communications, Inc.
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eh@sharpthink.com |
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The Pink Agenda Annual Spring Gala honoring breast
cancer survivor and author of
Cancer Vixen
Marisa Acocella Marchetto: With a continued commitment to
join fun and philanthropy in our efforts to save the base
between first and third,
The Pink Agenda (formerly known as Saving Second Base)
invites you to its Annual Spring Gala on Thursday, May 15. Join
us for cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction, and a
keynote speech and book signing by breast cancer survivor and
Cancer Vixen author
Marisa Acocella Marchetto. While our name has changed, our
mission has not... we remain as committed as ever to engaging
today's generation to find tomorrow's cure. This event is no
exception, and it has taken on an even greater significance as
we honor Lisa Mae Lee, the mother of
The Pink Agenda founder Marisa Renee, who recently
succumbed to the disease that we're striving to eradicate. She
has served as—and will always be—our inspiration. We'll start
the night off at
Twenty Four Fifth, and we'll follow it up with an after
party in celebration of our new name (and, let's face it,
because we never like our parties to end) at People Lounge. For
more information and to purchase tickets, check out the link to
the invitation and visit
www.thepinkagenda.org Our agenda is to raise money,
awareness, and hell on May 15. Feel free to put it on your
agenda, as well. Time: 7 p.m. Venue:
Twenty Four Fifth, 24 Fifth Avenue, New York City. |
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Village Care of New York's 7th Annual "Tulips & Pansies:
The Headdress Affair" Benefit: A-List Designers Alvin
Valley, Betsey Johnson, Catherine Malandrino & Others Go Glam
For A Good Cause at Village Care of NY's 7th Annual Over-The-Top
Floral Headdress Runway Show "Tulips & Pansies: The Headdress
Affair." This year, a prestigious roster of top tier fashion
designers such as Betsey Johnson, Alvin Valley, Catherine
Malandrino, Yigal Azrouel, Shoshanna, Lela Rose, Magda Berliner,
Cynthia Steffe, Alexis Bittar and others will be paired with
NYC's finest floral designers to create a festive, high-fashion
runway show of elaborate floral headdresses made entirely from
living plants and fresh cut flowers. The event which raises
funds for Village Care of New York (www.vcny.org), a non-profit
organization providing vital healthcare programs to people
living with HIV/AIDS, will be hosted by Full Frontal Fashion's
James Aguiar and will be co-chaired by Lydia Hearst and
Heatherette's Richie Rich & Traver Rains. Surprise guest
judges will honor the headdress design teams in several
different categories including "Most Beautiful, Most Original
and Most Outrageous." PRESS CONTACT: Jessica Berger at
Sunshine, Sachs & Associates /tel: 212.691.2800 or email:
berger@sunshinesachs.com Time:
7 PM-10 PM. Venue:
The Altman Building-135 West 18th Street (between 6th &
7th Avenues) NYC. Ticket Price:
$250 (Tickets are $300 after May 5th, 2007).
Contact: Shannon Lanvin
Email:
shannonl@vcny.org Phone: 212-337-5743 |
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Operation
Smile:
"The
Smile Event 2008" Co-Chairs include: Jennifer Marsico,
Charlotte Moss, Andrew Tisch, Lacey Tisch-Sidney, and Vanessa
and Donald Trump Jr. Venue: Skylight, 275 Hudson
Street. Dinner. 7:00 p.m. Live Auction. Dessert and Dancing
After Event. Black Tie. Details from 888-677-6453 |
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Monday, May 19, 2008 |
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The American
Theatre Wing's Spring Gala
will honor acclaimed composer and lyricist Jerry Herman
and corporate partner Visa for their innovative and
artistic accomplishments to the theatre. CeCe & Lee Black,
Bettina & Franz Burda, Carole & Frederick Guest and Chappy &
Melissa Morris will serve as the honorary chairs for the
evening. At the American Theatre Wing, Sondra Gilman is
chairman, Doug Leeds is president and Howard Sherman
is executive director. Jon Wilner is producing the
entertainment. The not-for-profit
American Theatre Wing is best known as the creator of the
Antoinette Perry “Tony” Awards®, which it presents
annually with The Broadway League. The Wing’s other activities,
dedicated to recognizing excellence and supporting education in
theatre, include “Working in the Theatre,” now in its 29th year
of telecasts on CUNY TV in New York and on other national cable
outlets; "Downstage Center," an hour-long weekly interview
program on XM Satellite Radio; “Guides to Careers in the
Theatre,” a video series developed for schools and libraries; a
grants and scholarship program to New York City schools and
not-for-profit theatre companies, which has awarded more than
$2.5 million since its inception; the Theatre Intern Group, a
career development program for young professionals; and
SpringboardNYC, a two-week college-to-career boot camp for
young performers moving to NYC. Visitors to
www.americantheatrewing.org can view an archive of “Working
in the Theatre” and the career guides and listen to “Downstage
Center”, all as free, on-demand streaming audio and podcast.
Venue: Cipriani at 42nd Street, New York. Time:
Cocktails begin at 6:30 PM with dinner to follow at 7 PM. For
Gala information and reservations, please call the
American Theatre Wing at 212-765-0606 ext. 302. Individual
tickets range from $2,500 to $700. Tables of 10 start at $7,000.
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SING FOR HOPE: Dreams of Childhood. An Evening of Music and
Movement benefiting
Bent On Learning Honorary Chairperson DONNA KARAN | Hosted
by GABRIELLE ROTH. Time: 6:30PM-8:30PM | 6:30PM –
Cocktail Reception | 7:30PM – Sing For Hope Concert Venue:
THE RUBIN MUSEUM OF ART, 150 W. 17th St (@7th Ave), New York
City Purchase tickets at
www.bentonlearning.org |
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Wednesday, May 21, 2008 |
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Children for Children: "The Art of Giving"
honoring Sherrie Rollins Westin & David Westin. Time:
6:00 p.m. Venue: Christie's. Details from
Pam Geiger
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Astic Productions | tel: 212-581-1400 | e-mail:
pam@asticproductions.com | 850 Seventh Avenue, PH-B NY, NY
10019 | 212-581-1400 x12 – office 212-581-1442 - fax |
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"Envision Giving": The
Beginning with Children Foundation is a non-profit that
operates two charter schools in Brooklyn which aims to be the
preeminent model for the highest possible academic standards to
the most diverse groups of students. Premium Open Bar |Hors
d'oeuvres | Silent Auction Time: 7:30- 10:30 Venue:
Blvd (199 Bowery @ Spring) Tickets: $90 advance /
$110 at the door |
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Thursday, May 22, 2008 |
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El Museo del Barrio: "15th Annual Gala--A Quinceañero"
at Cipriani 42nd Street. Gala Chairs: Yaz & Valentín
Hernández and Reuben & Isabel Toledo. Junior Committee
Chairs: Mayra Hernández, Jana Pasquel de Shapiro,
Samantha Thompson and Whitney Wolfe. White or Black--Long
Gloves & Tiaras Optional. Details from 212-660-7137 or
mbregman@elmuseo.org |
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Operation Smile’s Jr. Smile Collection Event: A premier
black-tie event hosted my motivated teens from across Manhattan
to raise awareness and funds for the children of
Operation Smile. This premier dinner, runway show, silent
auction, and after party, will be held
Espace in Manhattan on Thursday, May 22, 2008. New York
City business leaders, members of the fashion industry, and the
philanthropically-minded elite have agreed to lend their support
to ensure children are given a new smile. The evening will
hosted by Amanda Cole and Leven Rambin of One Life to
Live. Tickets begin at $100. Venue:
Espace, 635 West 42nd Street. Time: 7:00 pm Dinner,
8:30 pm Live Runway Show, 9:00 pm Dessert & Dancing. Contact:
tsotiriou@operationsmile.org |
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Thursday, May 29, 2008 |
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The Society
of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 2008 Spring Ball:
The First Annual Society Spring Ball will debut on May 29th in
the newly-renovated landmark Plaza Hotel Ballroom. This
exciting evening, sponsored by BVLGARI, will feature cocktails,
dinner, dancing and very special entertainment by Grammy Award
Nominee
Natasha Bedingfield. With decor by
David Beahm and dancing to DJ Tom Finn this will be a fun,
fresh, fabulous party that everyone will be talking about.
Proceeds from the event will provide funding for The Society's
patient care, research, and education programs at Memorial
Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.
Co-Chairs and Honorees: Event Chairman-Muffie Potter
Aston, Libby Fitzgerald and Ashley McDermott. Time:
7:00 pm- 11:00 pm. Location:
The Plaza Hotel, New York. Ticket Price: $1,000-$7,500
Contact: Louise Hood | tel: 212-639-7972 | e-mail:
hoodl@mskcc.org |
Website:
www.mskcc.org |
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Love at First Sight,
The Second Annual WGirlsNYC Bachelor/ette Auction, to benefit
ChildSight:
What you get: A great network of young NYC professionals,
an hour of sponsored bar open bar featuring several top name
liquor sponsors , drink specials until 10pm, a terrific GRAND
prize raffle, all night access to Plumm--one of NYC's hottest
spots to party, and a chance to bid on one of NYC's hottest
Bachelor/ettes. What you give: Raise money for
ChildSight - an innovative school-based vision screening and
eyeglass distribution program designed to improve the vision and
the academic potential of students living in poverty.
ChildSight strives to "brings education into focus" by
offering vision screenings and providing free prescription
eyeglasses for students who need them.
ChildSight provides this essential service directly to
students within the school setting and eliminates two barriers
that often prevent children from receiving the vision care
services they need: prohibitive cost and limited access.
Time: 7-10 p.m Venue:
The Plumm, 246 W. 14th St. New York, NY 10011 Buy your
ticket now online for $40.
www.wgirlsnyc.com |
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NYJL End of Year White Party:
The
FUNdraisers committee of the New York Junior League invites you
to don white attire and take part in an evening of dancing,
cocktails and hors d’ oeuvres. Time: 8:00 p.m.–12:00
a.m Venue:
The New York Junior League, 130 East 80th Street. Cocktail
attire is requested.
Ticket prices
are $65 in advance for NYJL volunteers (limit two tickets) $80
in advance for the general public $95 at the door. Advanced
tickets must be purchased by Monday, May 26th. To purchase
tickets on-line and for more information, please visit
www.nyjl.org/eoyp. Please share the attached invitation
with your friends, family, and colleagues. Guests must be 21 or
older.
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Saturday, May 31, 2008 |
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On Saturday,
May 31st, renowned interior designers Tony Ingrao and
Randy Kemper will open their Woodhouse Park estate for the
Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic (PPHP) East End
benefit in honor of the organization’s 75 years of keeping
the community healthy and informed. The benefit’s theme is
Everything that is beautiful…art, jewels and design inspired by
nature and will include tours of the gardens at Woodhouse
Park and a fabulous auction. The mission of PPHP is to empower
individuals to determine their own sexual health and
reproductive futures. Proceeds from this benefit will help
support PPHP medical services, education and advocacy programs
on the East End. 6pm-8pm. Tickets begin at $250. For more
information please contact Deborah Lowen-Klein at 631.240.1128
or Deborah.lowen-klein@pphp.org.
Press inquiries please contact Lauren
Larkin at 212.580.0835 or
lauren@rcourihaycpr.com. |
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Monday, June 2, 2008 |
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2008 Fred &
Adele Astaire Awards Honor Excellence in Dance: After a three year hiatus The Fred & Adele Astaire Awards
benefiting
The Auditory Oral School of New York, will again recognize
Excellence in Dance on both Stage and Screen. Nine time Tony
Award & two time Astaire Award winner Tommy Tune will
receive The Lifetime Achievement Award. In a nod to Fred
Astaire’s legendary film career the awards have been expanded to
include film performances and will honor the season’s greatest
performances and choreography. The black tie gala, long a
favorite event on the social calendar has as its honorary chairs
Fred Astaire’s daughter Ava Astaire McKenzie and her
husband artist Richard McKenzie. Venue: Grand
Ballroom,
Manhattan Center Studios, West 34th Street & 8th Ave., New
York City. Time: 6:30 PM cocktails; 7:30 PM seated
dinner; 8:30 PM performances and awards presentation and 9:30 PM
dancing. Jennifer Dumas, Executive Producer for
the Auditory Oral School of New York and Patricia Watt, are
producers of this year’s awards. Proceeds from the evening will
benefit
The Auditory Oral School of New York, a non profit
organization which specializes in teaching deaf and hard of
hearing children to listen, talk, think and socialize.
Sponsorship packages are available at $15,000, $10,000, $5,000
and $3,500. Tickets are $500 (for prime seating) and
$350. A limited number of seats are available at $50 for balcony
seating for the awards and performance and an invitation to stay
for dessert and dancing. For information about corporate
giving, sponsorships and tickets contact Jennifer Dumas,
Executive Producer, at 212-655-9377 or
jd@auditoryoral.org Media Contact: Edward
Callaghan/John Wegorzewski 212-689-4831 - 631-283-9130
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“Forget-Me-Not”
gala hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association, New York City
Chapter. This year's Gala will be emceed by David
Hyde Pierce, 2007 Tony Award winner and star of Broadway’s
Curtains. More than members of New York City’s philanthropic,
business and health care communities will join elected
officials, leaders of the community, other celebrities and
individuals affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Attendees will bid
at a silent auction filled with a variety of luxurious items.
In addition, in honor of Alzheimer’s disease and the
Forget-Me-Not gala, the Empire State Building will be lit purple
on June 2. The gala, chaired by Mark A. Zurack, is expected to
raise more than $1,300,000. Venue: The Pierre: 2 East
61st Street at Fifth Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. – Cocktail
reception and silent auction; 7:30 p.m. – Dinner and dancing to
Valerie Romanoff’s Starlight Orchestra 6:00- 6:30 p.m. – VIP
Reception). TICKETS & INFO: For information, visit
www.alznyc.org or call Astic Productions at 212-581-1400 |
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Tuesday, June 3, 2008 |
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THE GUARDIAN ANGELS Annual Gala Dinner Dance, “Keeping it Safe”:
Each day, hundreds of thousands of kids are afraid to go to
school. What can we do to ensure that our schools and our
neighborhoods are safe places for kids? What can we do, as a
community, to help keep kids out of trouble? A major way to
protect kids from rising numbers of threats is through
education, with initiatives focused on character development,
anti-bullying, gang resistance, and how to protect against
Internet threats. Bullying, gangs, cyberbullying and other
Internet threats are serious problems attracting national
attention from the media, law enforcement, government,
businesses, schools and parents (”Generation GAP? Online Gap
Widens Divide Between Parents & Children,” Science Daily,
02/05/08, “New effort to protect kids online,” CNNMondey.com,
01/14/08, “Online bullying, suicide raise concerns for parents,”
Allentown Morning Call, PA, 01/20/08). YOU can be part of a
community-wide solution to protect our youth by extending your
support to
The Guardian Angels, a non-profit organization dedicated to:
Keeping the environments where kids learn and grow safe from
crime and violence. Offering educational programs, solutions and
alternatives to schools, parents, and students and empowering
students to become productive, contributing role models. Please
support our organization’s major fundraising event for this
year, an evening of entertainment and special celebrity guests.
Thu far, this year’s distinguished honorees include:
Henry Buhl – A.C.E. Programs for the Homeless | Margo
Catsimatidis – President – MCV Advertising | Jim Anderson
– StandardID & About.com | Howard Szarfarc – Division
President of Time Warner Cable NY & NJ | Joe Di Geso –
Senior VP and General Manager of Time Warner Cable NY & NJ.
Levels of Support: Archangel Dinner Sponsor ($50,000),
Tables of 10: Gold ($25,000), Silver ($10,000), Bronze ($7500),
Individual Seats ($750). To reserve a table/seat at the gala, a
journal ad, please contact Mary Sliwa,
The Alliance of Guardian Angels, by e-mail:
marysliwa@guardianangels.org or by phone: 917-699-0850.
Please consider a personal or corporate underwriting for dinner,
invitations, music, or flowers. Time: 6 p.m./Dinner 7
p.m. Venue: The Pierre Hotel, Fifth Avenue, 61
Street |
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Wildlife
Conservation SAFARI! India
is the
Wildlife Conservation Society’s (WCS) annual spring gala. This
black tie event includes cocktails by the sea lion pool and
dinner under the stars with the penguins and polar bears. More
than 650 social leaders from New York gather to celebrate WCS.
Proceeds go towards general operating support for WCS parks and
education and international programs. Venue: the
Central Park Zoo, Fifth Avenue at 64th Street. Time:
cocktails at 6:30 p.m.
and dinner and dancing at 8:00
p.m. Tickets:
from $1,000. For more information, please contact The JFM Group
at (212) 921-9070 x16 |
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An Evening at
the Central Park Zoo
is the
Wildlife Conservation Society’s (WCS) annual junior event.
Hosted by the WCS Conservation Council, this benefit is touted
as one of the most popular parties for young New Yorkers. More
than 800 guests enjoy cocktails, buffet dining and dancing.
Time: 9:00 p.m.
to 1:00 a.m.
Tickets: from $190 to $500. For more information, please
contact The JFM Group at (212) 921-9070 x16. |
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June 4, 2008 |
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Central Park Conservancy's Taste of Summer
benefit: Sponsored by Miraval Living Condominium,
Taste of Summer features a night of sampling the City's best
dining and wines; dancing under the stars; and a silent auction
showcasing beauty and vacation packages, jewelry and
accessories.
Now in its
13th year, guests at the event will tempt their palates with
tasting plates from over 35 of New
York's top restaurants including
BLT Market, Brasserie Cognac, Fred's at Barney's,
Gordon Ramsey at the London, Orsay, and Telepan
Restaurant. VIP guests will be treated to the mega-watt
cuisine and style of critically acclaimed chef and restaurateur
Jean-Georges Vongerichten. The exclusive VIP Café will offer
tastings from all six of his New
York restaurants - Jean Georges,
JoJo, Vong, Perry St, Spice Market
and Mercer Kitchen. "At
Jean Georges restaurant, I can always count on the stunning
view of Central
Park to make the experience of dining at Jean-Georges so
uniquely beautiful," says
Jean-Georges Vongerichten. "The Central
Park Conservancy works hard every
day to preserve the Park, and to
give New Yorkers an escape into
nature away from the bustle and stress of the City. Without
their hard work, we would not have the beauty and nature of the
Park that we have come to rely on
today." Douglas Blonsky, President of the
Central Park Conservancy and
Central Park
Administrator comments, "Our annual Taste of Summer
benefit attracts over 1,000 New
Yorkers from the celebrity, social, and philanthropic circuits,
to raise more than $500,000 to support the Conservancy's
restoration and ongoing care of this beloved landscape." A
notable group of charitable New
Yorkers has united to organize this annual event. I. Dolly
Lenz representing
Miraval Living Condominium is co-chair, and Jay
Mandelbaum, Norman Selby and B. Smith are the
trustee chairs for the event. The host committee members are
Elizabeth Meigher,
Frank J. Lourenso, Gillian Miniter, Kristy &
Jonathan Korngold, Liz Gateley, Patrick McMullan,
Sade Baderinwa, Samantha S. Topping, Sandra Lee,
and Susan Shin. DJ Tom Finn of TOPSPIN
Entertainment will keep the crowd dancing into the night.
Special thanks to Miraval Living Condominium,
Ed Libby & Company, Inc., GuS -
Grown-up Soda, Jose
Cuervo, Rosemount Estate, and VOSS Artesian
Water from Norway. This ticketed, culinary event is
open to the public. Tickets
purchased in advance start at $350. Time:
7-11 p.m. Venue:
Naumburg Bandshell For more information or to
purchase tickets or tables, please call 212-310-6619
Media Contact:
April Croft, 212-310-6658 | e-mail:
acroft@centralparknyc.org |
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Thursday, June 5, 2008 |
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New York Botanical Garden: "The Conservatory Ball." Tickets:
$1,500. Details from 914-579-1000 |
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Tuesday's Children's 6th Annual "Heroes and Legends... A Night
at the Fights" Boxing Event: Please join us for our very
special "Sports Legends Cocktail Hour" with special guest
appearances from numerous professional sports teams and boxing
legends. Enjoy a sit down dinner, and watch the Los Angeles
Police Department battle New York's Finest. All proceeds benefit
Tuesday's Children. Ringside, Promoter, and Heavyweight Table
packages are available for reservation. Venue: Sheraton
Hotel and Towers, 811 Seventh Avenue and 53rd Street, New York,
NY Time: 06:00 pm - 11:00 pm Contact: Kathleen McCarthy
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kathleen@tuesdayschildren.org | Phone: 212-319-3988 |
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Monday, June 9, 2008 |
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New York City Ballet: "Dance
with the Dancers." Chairman: Jennie Tarr Coyne,
Tatiana and Campion Platt, and Allison Sarofim Dancer
Chairmen: Megan Fairchiild, Georgina Pazcoguin, and Sean
Suozzi Time: 8:00 p.m. Details from 212-870-5585 email:
specialevents@nycballet.com |
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Tuesday, June 10, 2008 |
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2008
A.C.E. Award Dinner:
On Tuesday
June 10, 2008, A.C.E. will host its annual 2008 Award Dinner.
Founded by philanthropist Henry Buhl in 1992,
The Association of Community Employment Programs for the
Homeless (A.C.E.), and its local initiatives, SoHo & TriBeCa
Partnerships is a non-profit organization whose mission is to
help recovering homeless adults obtain the essential skills
needed to successfully re-enter the workforce and achieve long
term, economic self-sufficiency. Hosted by Chairs: Marianna
Olszewski and Michael DuPont, Co-chairs:
Kent Swig and E.John Rosenwald. The evening includes;
cocktails, live and silent auction and dinner. Live auction will
be conducted by Sotheby's own, Eliza Osborne. This year’s
honorees include; Larry Leeds, Julie Menin and The Charles
Evans Foundation. The A.C.E. Community Service Award
Recipient is Rachel Thebault, owner and chef
Tribeca Treats. All proceeds from the benefit gala will
benefit A.C.E. and its initiatives, the SoHo and TriBeCa
Partnerships. Cocktails: 6:30 pm, seated dinner: 7:30pm.
Location:
Capitale, 130 Bowery, NYC. Individual tickets: $1000,
$1500; Tables $10,000, $25,000, $50,000. For more information
please contact: Arienne Orozco in the A.C.E. Benefit Office at
212.675.9474 x 28. Media Contact: Barbara Hutson, Wit’s End
Media, 646.644.0560 or
hutson@witsendmedia.com |
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Spring Gala benefit offers guests
the rare opportunity to enjoy
cocktails in the exquisite
Cranford Rose Garden, followed by
dinner in the historic Palm
House. The Cranford Rose Garden is a dream to
photograph--with over
5,000 rose bushes in full bloom-- and will be
even more enlivened with the presence of our Gala guests.
Co-Chairs and Honorees:
David Steinhardt and Katharine Desai.
This year's Spring Gala honoree and recipient of BBG's Better
Earth Award is HSBC Bank USA, N.A. The Spring Gala raises funds
for the Garden’s rich array of education initiatives, community
outreach, scientific research, and horticulture programs.
Time:
6:30pm.
Venue:
Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Ticket
Price: $500-$25,000
Contact: Kate Blumm | Email:
kateblumm@bbg.org | Phone: 718-623-7241 |
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Wednesday, June 11,
2008 |
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National Academy Museum Benefit "By Invitation Only" An Evening
of Art and Elegance honoring Philip Pearlstein, NA, and
artist, with the Academy's Lifetime Achievement Award; Ira
Spanierman, Founder and Managing Director of Spanierman Gallery,
with an award for his Contribution and Commitment to the Study,
Presentation, and Exhibition of American Art; and Annette
Blaugrund, former Director of the National Academy, with the
Academy's Honorary Achievement Award in appreciation of her
tenure as Director (1997-2007). The National Academy Museum and
School of Fine Arts was founded in 1825 to promote American art
through exhibitions and education; 183 years later that mission
endures as an honorary association of professional artists, an
active museum, and a dynamic art school. Gala Chairs:
Janet Y. Larose, Linda Arnold, Heide Herz, Elizabeth Farran
Tozer, and Lynn Syms. Honorary Gala Chairs: Susan
Shatter, National Academy President, Will Barnet, NA, Betty
Cuningham Gallery, Rackstraw Downes, NA, John Driscoll Ph.D.,
Babcock Galleries, Richard Estes, NA, Robert Kushner, NA, Wolf
Kahn, NA, David Kapp, NA, Everett Raymond Kinstler, NA, Betty
Krulik Fine Art Ltd., Robert Mangold, NA, Sylvia Plimack Mangold,
NA, and Joan Snyder, NA. Dress: Festive Attire,
Black Tie Optional. Venue:
National Academy Museum, 1083 Fifth Avenue at 89th Street.
Time: 6:00 pm: Cocktail Reception; 7:30
pm: Dinner
and Awards Ceremony; 9:30 pm: After Party - Dessert, Drinks and
Dancing. Tickets: Sponsor Ticket: $ 1,500; Benefactor
Ticket $ 1,200; Patron Ticket: $ 750; After Party Only $175; APO
ticket at the door $200. Contact: Nancy Brody at 212.369.4880,
ext 202 or email
nbrody@nationalacademy.org |
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The
Newly Formed International Orthodox Christian Charities New York
Metropolitan Committee
announces its
2008 Global Initiatives Briefing and Reception: Since its
inception in 1992,
IOCC has administered more than $250 million in humanitarian
aid in 33 countries and maintains a 4 star rating from Charity
Navigator.
The New York Metropolitan Committee joins 30 other regional
IOCC groups located across the US. Time: 7-9 PM
Venue: The Atrium at Olympic Tower, 645 Fifth Avenue,
Manhattan Details & RSVP
www.iocc.org/newyork |
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Thursday, June 12, 2008 |
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Pro Mujer Junior Committee’s second fundraising event,
SUMMER SAMBA at Mansion, located at 530 West 28th Street.
Time: 8-11 p.m. The event will feature a top shelf open bar,
hors d'oeuvres, a live Brazilian band, DJ, a fabulous silent
auction and a few other surprises... TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR
PURCHASE NOW AT:
http://www.promujerjuniorcommittee.org/ Junior Tickets to
the party are just $80. Patron Tickets are $120--and will also
include a champagne tasting and a chance to meet the CEO and
Board Members of Pro Mujer from 7 - 8 pm. All but $30 of each
ticket is tax deductible and ticket prices will increase at the
door so buy your tickets now! About Pro Mujer:
Pro Mujer is an international micro finance and development
network whose mission is to provide Latin America's poorest
women with the means to build livelihoods for themselves and
futures for their families through micro lending, business
training and healthcare support. Established in 1990, the
network comprises microfinance institutions in Argentina,
Bolivia, Mexico, Nicaragua and Peru. Since its inception,
Pro Mujer has disbursed more than US$383 million in small
loans averaging approximately US$225 and serving more than one
million women and their families. Pro
Mujer has been featured on CNN and in the New Yorker for its
practice of providing poor women not just with loans, but also
with the business training, savings programs and the healthcare
support they need to succeed. Click on the link to view
the Invitation |
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Historic
House Trust of New York City 8th Annual Founders Award Dinner
Honoring Benjamin Moore,
The Historic House Trust of New York City, a nonprofit
partner to the
New York City Department of Parks & Recreation that helps to
preserve and promote historic properties in parks across the
city, will mark the beginning of its 20th anniversary
celebration at its eighth annual
Founders Award Dinner on at Gracie Mansion. The gala evening
gets underway with cocktails, dinner and dancing on the lawn
beginning at 7:00 p.m. In keeping with its mission, the Trust
will be honoring Benjamin Moore for the company’s continued
commitment to historic preservation. Venue:
Gracie Mansion, 88th & East End Ave. Time: Cocktails
at 7:00 p.m. Dinner at 8:00 p.m. Tickets: Tables starting
at $10,000, or $650 per head. By invitation only. For more
information:
Jennifer.Fine@parks.nyc.gov or 212-360-8282 |
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Women of the Congo Benefit with Eve Ensler: Join a group of
activist NY women that have come together to host a benefit for
survivors of sexual violence in
the Congo. In their own words: This effort started
back in the fall, when a few of us were discussing an article in
The New York Times about the
rape crisis in Congo, and how the stories of what these
women and children had suffered were so overwhelmingly painful.
We decided that rather than sitting around crying over the
morning paper and feeling helpless in the face of the world’s
cruelty, we should do something. After many hours of planning,
we are hosting a cocktail party at
Cipriani 23rd Street on June 12th, in concert with the
United Nation’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian
Affairs. Playwright and V-Day founder
Eve Ensler will be speaking about her experience in Congo.
Lisa F. Jackson, whose film
“The Greatest Silence: Rape in the Congo” won a special jury
prize at Sundance this year, will show a clip from her movie.
Jeffrey Gettleman of The New York Times (East Africa Bureau
Chief) and Nancy Oku Bright of the U.N. (Chief of Staff,
United Nation’s Mission in the Central African Republic) will
offer brief remarks. Representatives from
Women for Women International will be on hand to sign up
sponsors for “sisters” in their Congo program. There will be
music from Somi, an African jazz singer, and artworks
contributed by a masters class at Parsons The New School for
Design for sale (proceeds to benefit the cause). Our goal is to
raise $100,000 (or more) which will be donated to two
Congo-based charities: the
City of Joy, a safe house near Panzi Hospital in Bukavu for
rape survivors who cannot return to their families and
communities (a joint effort between V-Day and
UNICEF that will focus on healing trauma, building
self-esteem, and empowering and educating the victims) and
Avocats Sans Frontières, an international organization of
lawyers and legal professionals who are working to end impunity
for the perpetrators and provide victims with free legal aid to
support them in their struggle for justice before the local
courts. Visit online:
www.womenofthecongo.com  | |