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FEATURED UPCOMING EVENTS:
Click on the
links for more information about each event. Fuller calendar
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Tuesday, April 6, 2010 |
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Lenox Hill Neighborhood House Hosts
"Shall We Dance"—An Evening Honoring
Albert Hadley: The annual Spring event hosted by Lenox Hill
Neighborhood House is underwritten by
Rolex U.S.A. About Albert Hadley:
Albert Hadley: The Story of America's Preeminent Designer,
Rizzoli by Adam Lewis │
Interior Design Hall of Fame: Albert Hadley │
NY Times: Albert Hadley Tickets: Call 212.835.9700
Time: 7-8:30 p.m. Cocktails & Review of Designer Tables
│8:30 p.m. Dinner and Dancing to
Alex Donner and his orchestra. Venue:
Sotheby's, 72nd Street & York Avenue. Click on the following
link for
the Invitation |
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Sunday,
April 11, 2010 |
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The 8th Annual RUN AS ONE: Lung cancer is the number one
cancer killer in the US. Please join The
Thomas G. Labrecque Foundation in
Central Park for the
8th Annual Run As One event, as we raise money to support
lung cancer research and education. Featuring a 4-mile run or a
1.3-mile Health Walk, the course offers enjoyment for all
levels, and will be followed by a post-race event and health
fair offering food, music, children’s activities, and awards for
top finishers. Time: 9:00 a.m. Location:
Central Park 72nd Street Transverse Cost:
$25 registration fee website:
www.tglfoundation.com Contact: Jackie Hileman │ The
Thomas G. Labrecque Foundation │ tel: 703-539-5705 │ web:
http://www.tglfoundation.com/run-nyc-tgl-classic-info.html
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Monday, April 12, 2010 |
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Lower Manhattan Cultural Council:
"6th Annual Downtown Dinner Gala" honoring actor, director,
and devoted New Yorker
Steve Buscemi at Pier 60, Chelsea Piers.
Mr. Buscemi will be honored for all he does to enliven the
city and support its community of artists. Presenting the award
to
Mr. Buscemi will be
Martin Scorsese.
LMCC will also be honoring
Brookfield for its long-time commitment to the arts in Lower
Manhattan, particularly at the
World Financial Center. Accepting the award for
Brookfield will be past and present directors of arts--World
Financial Center: Anita Contini, Melissa Coley, and
Debra Simon. Presenting the award to
Brookfield will be John Schaefer. Actor
Michael Imperioli will host the evening's program. Special
guests on the program include actors Aidan Quinn and
Stanley Tucci. The Award for Artistic Achievement will be
presented to Kate Gilmore and theatrical group
The National Theater of the United States of America.Time:
Cocktails at 6 p.m. │Dinner 7 p.m. │ Artists After Party 9 p.m.
Venue:
Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers Tickets: $1,000.
Details from 212-219-9401, ext. 101, mmcmahon@lmcc.net or online |
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Tuesday, April 13, 2010 |
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Children for Children (CFC), will host its Ninth Annual
Benefit, “The Art of Giving,” on Tuesday, April 13,
2010. The event will be held at
Christie's, the world-famous auction house in
Rockefeller Center. To kick off the evening, CFC will host a
Benefit Dinner for sponsors complete with a signature Live
Auction and a celebration of the evening’s honoree. Following
the Dinner, our attendees will enjoy a Benefit Party including
cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, live music, a silent auction, and
decadent desserts.
Children for Children will be honoring
Katie Couric, Anchor of the
CBS Evening News. Emcee:
Ellen Burstyn, Academy Award Winning Actress Benefit
Committee Co-Chairs include Silda Wall, Daniel &
Leora Rosenberg, Kathy Lacey & James Hoge, Rebecca & Jim Neary,
Megan Kultgen, and Lucy Lang. Venue: Christie's, 20
Rockefeller Plaza, New York City Time: 6:30 pm - Benefit
Dinner, Awards Presentation & Live Auction │8:30 pm - Benefit
Party, Dancing, Cocktails & Silent Auction Ticket Price:
Supporter Ticket $2,000.00 │ Individual Ticket $1,500 │
Individual Party Ticket $200 │ Junior Party Ticket $100 For
more information on “The Art of Giving” please contact
Kienan Lacey │web:
www.childrenforchildren.org │Tel: 212.850.4170 │e-mail:
Kienan@childrenforchildren.org House Photographer:
Christopher London |
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Hale House Center's 41st Annual Spring Dinner and Dance:
This year Hale
House will
be honoring Frederick
Anderson,
partner at
Douglas Hannant, for his commitment and dedication to Hale
House and the children and families it serves. Judith
Giuliani will
receive the Mother Hale Community Service Award. The event
promises to be an exciting night, with an extraordinary
committee that includes individuals such as: Lorraine
Bracco, Valesca
Guerrand- Hermès, Douglas
Hannant, Alexandra
Lebenthal, Kimmora
Lee Simmons, Hunt
Slonem, Veronica
Webb, and Vanessa
Williams. Other expected
guests include:
Debbie Bancroft, Dennis Basso, John Bartlett,
DJ Beverly Bond,
Geoffrey Bradfield,
Sharon Bush,
Alina Cho, Jennifer Creel, Beth Rudin De Woody,
Rudolph Giuliani,
Douglas Hannant,
Marcia Gay Harden,
Eva Jeanbart-Lorenzotti,
Catherine Malandrino, Muffie Potter Aston and Alexandra Lind
Rose
The event will be hosted by Tamara
Tunie, Star of Law
& Order: Special Victims Unit. Venue: Guastavinos,
409 East 59th Street, New York City Time: Cocktails
7 p.m.│ Dinner 8 p.m. │Dance:
9 p.m. Contact:
development@halehouse.org Media Contact:
Deborah Hughes, Inc. │212 727 2220 │ e-mail:
deb@deborahhughesinc.com
2009
Photos: Hale
House 40th Anniversary Celebration |
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April 14, 2010 |
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Riverkeeper's Annual Fisherman's Ball:
Riverkeeper’s gala celebration on the Hudson River at
Pier 60 will honor the environmental advocacy of
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and HBO in classic
Riverkeeper style. Spike Lee and James Lipton
will join to help us celebrate our honorees and Riverkeeper’s
work to protect New York’s precious water resources. Advance
tickets and tables can be purchased online or by calling Event
Associates at 212-245-6570 X23 Time: 6:30PM to 10:00PM
Venue: On the Hudson at
Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers, NYC |
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Thursday, April 15, 2010 |
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2010 WINGS Women of Discovery Awards: For the 8th year,
WINGS WorldQuest will honor the accomplishments of visionary
women who are pushing the boundaries of knowledge to help us
understand the complex issues we face today. The “Women of
Discovery Awards” recognizes excellence in exploration and
discovery in all areas of field research and environmental
conservation. Among the five awardees (PDF)
are pioneers in the elucidation of plant communication and the
documentation of ancient traditions, which are rapidly vanishing
in the face of the modern world. 2010 Honorees: Kate
Harris, Carol Beckwith, Angela Fisher, Alexandra Morgan, Susan
Dudley Honorary Chairs:
Uma Thurman,
Ted Janulis. Gala Chairs: Angela M.H. Shuster, Claire
Werner. Venue:
Tribeca Rooftop, 2 Desbrosses Street, New York City.
Time: 6:30pm Cocktails and Silent Auction │7:30pm Awards
Ceremony and Dinner │9:15pm Coffee & Digestifs with Awardees and
Fellows. Event photography by ManhattanSociety.com photographer
Karen Zieff Photos from prior years:
The 2009 WINGS Women of Discovery Awards Gala │2008
WINGS Women of Discovery Awards │
2007 WINGS Women of Discovery Awards Gala |
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American Museum of Natural History:
"2010 Museum Dance Spring Safari" Dinner at 7:30 p.m.
Desserts and dancing 9:00 p.m. - midnight. Tickets: $500
($475 for Junior Council members) │ $200 ($175 for Junior
Council members) for desserts and dancing only. Details from
212-313-7161 |
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Sunday, April 18, 2010 |
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"Burgundy, Bordeaux, Blue Jeans & Blues" – A Casual Sunday
Supper with Daniel: On Sunday, April 18, 2010,
Chef Daniel Boulud will continue his more than decade-long
support of
Citymeals-on-Wheels as he hosts
“Burgundy,Bordeaux, Blue Jeans & Blues,” a casual Sunday
cocktail reception, dinner & auction to raise funds for
Citymeals-on-Wheels. A limited number of guests (150) will
have the rare opportunity to kick back at
DANIEL, as the Chef serves up a splendid spring menu paired
with fine Burgundy and Bordeaux vintages. The evening will
begin with a cocktail reception and silent wine auction,
followed by a live auction and seated dinner. The evening’s
Wine Chair will be
Daniel Johnnes. Attire is “Casual Chic” – blue jeans
are encouraged. Ticket Prices: Individual seats for
“Burgundy, Blue Jeans & Blues” are available at $1,000 per
person. “Gourmand” tables for ten guests are $25,000 per table
and will include premium Burgundy wines. Tickets can be
purchased by contacting Heather Gere │Citymeals-on-Wheels
│e-mail:
heather@citymeals.org │ tel: 212-687-1290. 100% of every
ticket and auction sale will support
Citymeals and the preparation and delivery of nutritious
meals to homebound elderly New Yorkers. The connoisseurs’
silent auction will include wonderful wines in rare, large
format bottles and numerous gourmet items. A live auction,
including the very best in dining, wine and travel will also be
featured. If you are interested in donating an item or
experience to the auction, please contact Heather Gere at
heather@citymeals.org. Time: 5:30 PM: Cocktail
reception and silent wine auction │ 6:30 PM: Live auction and
seated dinner Venue: DANIEL
60 East 65 Street, New York City 10065 │ web:
www.danielnyc.com Press Contact: Kim Esp │Linden
Alschuler & Kaplan Public Relations │tel: 212-575-4545
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Tuesday, April 20, 2010 |
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Food Bank For New York City:
"7th Annual Can-Do Awards Dinner": Dinner Co-Chairs: Mario
Batali and Susan Cahn. Tickets: $650. Details from
212-249-6188 or jennifer.kunin@verizon.net
Venue: Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers. Time: Cocktail
reception beginning at 6:00 p.m. followed by a sit down dinner,
live auction, awards presentation, musical performance, and
champagne & dessert reception. |
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Wednesday, April 21, 2010 |
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Dr. Oz to
Host
HealthCorps®’ Annual Gala, The
Garden of Good & Evil Gala: HealthCorps®’ Fourth Annual
Gala,
The Garden of Good & Evil Gala, will raise funds to expand
the organization’s groundbreaking in-school health educational
and mentoring program, which continues to grow across the
country to fight the child obesity and teen suicide crises.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, Founder and Chairman of
HealthCorps, and his wife Lisa will co-host the Gala. The
black-red-white tie event promises guests a magical evening of
dining, dancing and entertainment. Time: 6:30 p.m.
Cocktails and earthly delights 8:00 p.m. Seated dinner,
program, live entertainment and dancing. Co chairs: Dr.
and Mrs. Mehmet Oz Venue:
Pier Sixty at
Chelsea Piers, Westside Highway between 19th and
20th Streets, New York, NY 10011. Ticket Price: $1000 per
ticket; $10,000-$250,000 per table. Contact: Amy
Barone, Communications Director │ Email: amy.barone@healthcorps.net
│ tel: (212) 742-2875 │ web: www.healthcorp.org
│Photos:
Health Corps Gala Event Photos 2007-2009 |
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The Food Allergy Initiative's Eleventh Annual Spring Luncheon:
The Eleventh Annual Spring Luncheon, presented by the Food
Allergy Initiative, takes place on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at
Cipriani 42nd Street. All proceeds will benefit
the
Food Allergy Initiative’s research activities and
educational programs aimed at effectively treating and raising
awareness of life-threatening food allergies. 2010
Co-Chairs: Abbey Braverman, Roxanne Palin and Stephanie
Winston Wolkoff Raffle Co-Chairs: Liana Silverstein
Backal, Nina Rennert Davidson, Melissa Meyers, and Jennifer
Fisherman Ruff. Guest Speaker:
Dr. Hugh A. Sampson
of the
Elliot & Roslyn Jaffe Food Allergy Institute,
Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Mistress
of Ceremonies:
Lori Stokes,
Anchor, WABC-TV. Time: The luncheon begins at 11:00 AM
and support levels are as follows: Tables are available
for $15,000, $10,000 and $5,000, and individual tickets are
available for $2,000, $1,000 and $500.
The Food Allergy Initiative (FAI)
is a national, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to
finding a cure for food allergies, which affect more than 12
million Americans. Founded in 1998,
FAI is the largest private source of food allergy research
funding in the United States. Since its inception, the
organization has contributed more than $65 million toward
research, clinical activities to improve diagnosis and
treatment, public policy initiatives, and educational programs
to raise awareness among schools,
health and child care workers, and members of the food service
and hospitality industries. Please visit:
www.faiusa.org for additional information. Media
Contact: For Press information, contact Mitchell Manning
Associates, LTD. at (212) 980-1711 or fax to (212) 980-1615.
For Luncheon information, contact
the Food Allergy Initiative at (212) 207-1974 or email to
events@faiusa.org |
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Jewish Board of Family and Children Service: "Annual
Spring Benefit, Made in New York" honoring the work and
support of John A Herrmann, David F. Everett and
Russell Simmons. Time: Cocktails at 6:30 p.m. Dinner
at 7:30 p.m. Venue:
Guastavino’s, 409 East 59th Street. For more information,
please contact: jmagdol@jbfcs.org or online |
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Thursday, April 22, 2010 |
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God's Love We Deliver:
"Seventh Annual Authors in Kind Literary Luncheon" at the
New York Palace Hotel. Time: Authors' Reception:
11:30 a.m. Luncheon: Noon. 2010 Authors: Master of
Ceremonies,
Linda Fairstein, Author of Hell Gate;
David Baldacci, Author of True Blood;
Frank Buni, Born Round, The Secret History of a Full-time
Eater; and
Malaak Compton-Rock, If It Takes a Village, Build One.
Tickets: $300. Details from 212-294-8162 or
events@glwd.org |
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Harlem Academy's 2010 Spring Benefit:
Geoffrey S. Fletcher, Academy Award-Winning Screenwriter of Precious:
Based on the Novel
'Push' by Sapphire, to be honored in New York;
Geoffrey S. Fletcher will receive the Harlem Academy
Award for Excellence from the prestigious independent school,
during its annual Spring Benefit.
Mr. Fletcher received an
Academy Award in 2010 for his writing/adapted screenplay of
the movie
"Precious", the first African American to receive an award
from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in this
category. Founded in 2004, Harlem Academy
is an independent school serving gifted children in the
Harlem area who may not otherwise have the chance for a rigorous
education. Tuition is charged on a sliding pay scale; each
family pays as much tuition as it can afford. The 2010 Spring
Benefit cocktail party is a key fundraiser. Highlights include
the awards ceremony and a live auction to be led by Hugh
Hildesley of Sotheby’s. Auction items include jewelry, theater
and sports tickets, and resort vacations. “We are very excited
to honor
Mr. Fletcher at the Harlem Academy
2010 Spring Benefit. He has served as such an inspiration
to our children and the community,” said Head of School
Vincent Dotoli. This is the inaugural Harlem Academy Award
for Excellence, though previously Harlem
Academy Honored Soledad O'Brien for serving as an inspiring
role model. The spring benefit is attended by the school’s
dedicated supporters, including local political, business, and
entertainment leaders. Time: 6:30 pm Venue:
Jumeirah Essex House, Central Park South, New York City.
For additional information, contact Britta Blodgett or
visit www.harlemacademy.org |
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Friday, April 23, 2010 |
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New York
Junior League’s 2010 Spring Auction
"AN AUCTION TO REMEMBER" Benefiting the Playground
Improvement Project: The
New York Junior League (NYJL) presents its
11th Annual NYJL Spring Auction. This special evening, one
of the NYJL’s largest fundraisers, includes both silent and live
auctions, hors d’oeuvres, and dancing. The annual NYJL Spring
Auction generates vital funding for critical NYJL community
service projects, including one of our signature projects, the
Playground Improvement Project, located this year in
Saint Nicholas Park in Harlem. CO-CHAIRS: Emily
Martin, Elena Pavloff EVENT CO-CHAIRS: Lindsay Feinberg,
Leticia Frazao VICE CHAIRS: Allison Beck, Mary Ellen
Cravens, Dana Icaza, Laura Kelleher, Monica Vitoria, Michelle
Wood. COMMITTEE: Sara Aiello, Karen Amen, Charity Baker,
Elizabeth Beller, Barrett Bewkes, Jocelyn Bonneau, Lauren Borman,
Karla Bracken, Rachel Byrne, Amy Cogan, Katrina Cydylo, Emily
Davis, Monica Dealy, Louise Denny, Catherine Fellows, Sara
Foster, Laurie Foster, Cynthia Greenberg, Chase Haynes, Marcia
Johnson, Alison Loviska, Brigette Lumpkins, Nicole Manrodt,
Rebecca Mcalear, Hadley Mcloughlin, April Moore, Alexandra
Moses, Stacey Olsen, Sarah Paden, Kristina Piccarreto, April
Rancier, Liz Simmons, Emily Sixta, Margaret Smith, Erica Soueid,
Susanne Stansell, Nancy Tanella, Elizabeth Tarta, Kristina
Tenenbaum, Chelsea Vukelic, Marianne Ward, Carrie Young
FUNDRAISING COUNCIL HEAD: Lisa Lundquist. Time:
8:00pm—12:00am Venue:
Capitale, 130 Bowery, Manhattan. TICKETS: $150 in
advance, $175 at the door, $200 for advanced VIP, $250 VIP at
the door. All general admission tickets include access to an
after-party at
LEVANT East Lounge. All VIP tickets grant admission to a
private after-party at
The Eldridge. |
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Monday, April 26, 2010 |
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City—31st
Annual Sidewalks of New York Gala Dinner: Four youth
and their mentors from Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC (BigsNYC)
will be in the spotlight in front of more than 1,000
people, during the 31st Annual Sidewalks of New York Awards
Dinner on April 26, 2010. They will present awards to
individuals who serve as role models, Honorees: Richard
J. Franchella of
RBC Wealth Management; Mark A. Standish of
RBC Capital Markets; Deborah
Roberts, ABC News Correspondent; and.Michael
J. Oher, Offensive Tackle, Baltimore Ravens. Each award
will be presented to the honoree by a youth and his or her
mentor. The matches have, over the past eight weeks, written and
practiced their remarks that shared their true stories and
heartfelt presentations touched by unique wit and personality.
This year's gala celebrates "The Power to Change Lives"
-- the power mentoring has to shape not just one child's future,
but the future of an entire community. Since BigsNYC is a
donor-supported volunteer organization, fundraising efforts
like the Sidewalks of New York Gala are vital to sustaining its
mentoring programs. The event is slated to raise over
$1.5 million dollars. Emcee:
Soledad O'Brien, Anchor & Special Correspondent, CNN.
Time: 6:30 pm cocktails │ 8:55 pm Presentation of Awards
Venue: The Waldorf Astoria Grand Ballroom │ Tickets: Tickets
are $500 and $1,000. Tables run from $5,000 - $50,000 │ To
purchase tickets, contact Meredith Sanandres at DS Consulting
Group (212) 888-7003 msanandres@dsconsultinggroup.com
For
more details and information please contact:
Roberta Bouer │
WINKLEMAN COMPANY LLC │ 185 East 85th Street - Suite 1 New
York, New York 10028 │ Telephone: (212) 996-0443 │e-mail:
robertab@winklemanco.com │website:
www.winklemanco.com |
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THE 2010 VIOLET BALL,
NYU Langone Medical Center honoring Helen
L. Kimmel. Robert
I. Grossman, M.D.,
Martin Lipton,
Ken Langone, and
John Sexton will serve as co-chairs. The Violet Ball will
honor the
Helen Kimmel for her exemplary commitment and devotion to
NYU Langone Medical Center, and celebrate the Medical
Center’s longstanding tradition of excellence in education,
research, and patient care. The black tie gala will also raise
significant unrestricted funds to address the institution’s
areas of greatest need, advance its bold vision, and strengthen
its role as a rich resource for the diverse communities of New
York and beyond. Time: Cocktails at 6:00 p.m., followed
by a dinner and program at 7:00 p.m. Venue: Cipriani
Wall Street, 55 Wall Street, Manhattan. Tickets: Individual
tickets $1,000; tables of 10 begin at $15,000. Contact Person:
Erica Banyon │ Tel: 212-404-3551 │E-mail:
specialevents@nyumc.org. │Website: http://www.med.nyu.edu/ |
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FWA New York Educational Fund:
"FWA Annual Dinner and Women of the Year Award" honoring
Karen B. Peetz and Gail McGovern. Time: 5:45 p.m.
Venue: Grand Hyatt New York. The FWA New York Educational
Fund supports scholarship, mentoring, and financial literacy
programs for women in New York City as well as programs for the
general business community. Tickets: $500 ($175 for FWA
members). For further information on Corporate Sponsorship or
underwriting opportunities, please contact the FWA Director of
Development, Jennifer
Durst at 212-533-2141 |
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Friday, April 30, 2010 |
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New York Harbor Sailing Foundation: "14th Annual Sailors
Ball" Venue:
The Downtown Association, 60 Pine Street in Lower Manhattan.
Open bar & light hors d'oeuvres. Dancing. Bag pipers Attire:
Black Tie. Tickets: $95 (on or before Tuesday, April 27;
$120 at the door if available). |
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Monday, May 3, 2010 |
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The seventh
annual
Fountain House Symposium and Luncheon will take place on
Monday, May 3rd at
The Pierre Hotel, Fifth Avenue at 61st Street in New York
City. Time: 11:15 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The event, entitled
Voices & Visions: Understanding and Treating Psychosis – New
Research, New Hope will honor
Glenn Close, a dedicated and passionate advocate
for people living with mental illness and a dear friend of
Fountain House. In the fall of 2009,
Glenn Close and
Fountain House initiated a new anti-stigma campaign,
BringChange2Mind. Every major national mental health
organization participated in this groundbreaking effort. The
Symposium will feature a panel discussion geared to a lay
audience by acclaimed experts in the fields of mental health
research, treatment, and public policy: Jeffrey Lieberman,
MD, Lawrence E. Kolb Professor and Chairman of Psychiatry,
Lieber Professor of Schizophrenia Research at the Columbia
University College of Physicians and Surgeons, and Director of
the New York State Psychiatric Institute; Donald C. Goff, MD,
Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School; and
Elizabeth Baxter, MD, a private practice psychiatrist from
Tennessee who lives with schizophrenia. This yearly event was
founded to advance community knowledge about mental illness and
to reduce the associated stigma. Funds raised support the
programs of
Fountain House, an internationally recognized non-profit
organization which, since 1948, has worked to better the lives
of people living with major mental illness. For 1,300 people
annually, Fountain House, through its holistic approach to
recovery, provides support in finding a home, returning to
school, re-entering the workplace, and re-establishing
connections to family, friends, and the larger community.
Fountain House focuses on its members’ strengths, abilities,
hopes, and dreams, rather than weaknesses or disabilities. We
believe every person with mental illness has the potential to
succeed. Registration is at 11:15 a.m., followed by
the Symposium and Luncheon at 12:00 Noon. Honorary Chairs:
The Honorable Robert A. Antonioni, Congressman Patrick J.
Kennedy, Congressman John A. Sullivan. Co-Chairs:
Patricia Begley, Kitty de Chazal, Lorna Hyde Graev, Alexandra A.
Herzan, Anne Mai. Program Chair: Lynn Nicholas, PsyD.
Corporate Chair: Kim Fennebresque. Tickets start at
$350; Tables start at $5,000. Contact: Susan Bell Special
Events. E-mail: susanbell@bellevents.com. Phone: 212.874.5457 |
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New York City Coalition Against Hunger: "Swing into Spring"
Benefit: Former
Senator George McGovern to Speak, Legendary
WNBC Newsman Gabe Pressman to MC at New York City Coalition
Against Hunger May 3 Benefit. The
New York City Coalition Against Hunger (“NYCCAH”), a
non-profit organization nationally recognized for its innovative
efforts to attack the root causes of domestic hunger, is holding
a
“Swing into Spring” event to both raise money and honor the
achievements of
New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, WNBC Anchor
and Gov’t Affairs Reporter
Melissa Russo, and Founder of the
Got Breakfast? Foundation Gary Davis The event will
feature a live swing band, dancing instruction, dancing, hors
d'oeuvres, and a cocktail reception sponsored by Absolut Vodka.
Why: “George McGovern’s lifetime of fighting hunger at
home and abroad has saved more lives from starvation than any
American alive today. Christine Quinn, Gary Davis, and Melissa
Russo have picked up the anti-hunger ball for their generations
and have also achieved significant progress,” said Joel
Berg, executive director of the Coalition. “Not only are we
honored to have such distinguished people joining us, but we are
also thrilled that we’ll have a jazz band from Julliard
and professional swing dance instructors. This will be the rare
event that is both momentous and fun. Given that one in six City
residents struggle against hunger, we very much need and
appreciate the support.” Time:
7:00 p.m. Venue:
Union Square Ballroom, 27 Union
Square West, Manhattan. Contact: Elizabeth Larson │
212.825.0028 ext 208 │e-mail:
elarson@nyccah.org
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Wednesday, May 5, 2010 |
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Women's Committee of the Central Park Conservancy: "28th
Annual Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon" Honorees:
Betsy Messerschmitt and Patsy and Jeff Tarr. Co-Chairs:
Noreen Buckfire, Anne Harrison, Marcia Mishaan, and Sarah
Robertson. Corporate Chairman:
Thomas Glocer, CEO of
Thomson Reuters Time:
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Central Park's
Conservatory Garden,
Fifth Avenue at 105th Street. Tickets: $750 (by
invitation only). Details from 212-310-6618 or
wvanraalte@centralparknyc.org
PHOTOS (Prior
Years):
2009 FLO Luncheon |
2008 FLO Luncheon |
25th Annual FLO Luncheon (2007) |
24th Annual FLO Luncheon (2006) |
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Thursday, May 6, 2010 |
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Diabetes Research Institute:
"D.R.E.a.M.S. in the City": This year, D.R.E.a.M.S. in the
city will feature a seated dinner. Expect highly rated wines
from WINE SPECTATOR, classic cocktails, delectable food, and a
luxury silent auction. It is our privilege this year to honor Bob
DeRoose, President and CEO of
Kobrand Corporation and Michel
Nischan, restaurateur, sustainable food advocate, and CEO
of Wholesome
Wave Foundation Charitable Ventures, Inc.. Michel is the
celebrated chef and owner of Westport, Connecticut’s premier
dining destination, Dressing
Room--A Homegrown Restaurant. Chairs: Samantha
Shanken Baker • Bonnie Inserra Vice Chairs: Diane Cohen
• Kim Dickstein • Marc Goodman • Meryl Lieberman • Risa Pulver • Ken
Shewer Young Professionals Chairs: Lindsey Inserra •
Amanda Viner • Liz Wolff Venue:
Capitale, 130 Bowery, New York, NY 10013 Time: 6:30
p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Tickets: $400 ($200 for junior guests
(under 35). Details from 212-888-2217, dreams@drif.org |
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Friday,
May 7, 2010 |
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HASSLE at the CASTLE:
Producer
John Edmonds Kozma of
BANG Productions Inc. &
LOU DUVA in association with X-cel
Promotions along with
MAD Events Inc. presents
"Hassle at the Castle" a premier red carpet Charity Boxing
Event benefiting
Shea Megale Trust for SMA and the
Elana Melius Foundation at the World Famous
Oheka Castle located in
Huntington, Long Island. A marvelous night of Boxing,
Fashion and entertainment with 30 rounds of boxing, a swimsuit
fashion show featuring
Carla's Closet (as seen in
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues 2006-2010), Spirits and
Cuisine for all; and will conclude with a special tribute to
legendary boxing Manager/Trainer Lou Duva. Join
"Gentlemen" Gerry Cooney, Burt Sugar, Emile
Griffith, Vivian Harris, Mystery Quest, Mark Breland, Pernell
Whitaker, and Tyrell Briggs (The 1984 Olympic Boxing Team),
Evander Holyfield, and mystery Guest TBD with a special meet and
greet to start a grand night of bouts. About Shea Megale:
The most important part of the event is the awareness we want to
bring to
Shea Megale - She's a 14 year young humanitarian of the
year! She's a published author who has a rare disease from the
MS family, SMA2, a terminal illness. She created a book called
Marvelous Mercer about her companion dog and received a 6
book series deal. She's published 3 of them already, of which
the last book was launched at Yankee Stadium and FAO Schwartz
this past September. She's an incredible young lady. Please take
a peak at her website (www.marvelousmercer.com)
she's been on the Today Show and interviewed by Katie Couric. TICKETS:
$350 regular - $500 VIP table (10 people per table) with access
to the Celebrity meet and greet hour. Sponsorships Available -
$10,000 - $2,500 Stats: Target Audience: Male 35 – 55 │
Target Demographic: NYC, Long Island │ Open Bar with Heavy
Passed Hors d'oeuvres. │ Swim Suit Fashion Show by
Carlas Closet │
Hampton Luxury Liner available for transportation. MORE
INFORMATION: Michelle A. Diaz, President │MAD
EVENTS INC. │ 333 East 49th Street, Suite 4P, New York, NY
10017 │ Cell: 646.325.4973 │ e-mail:
michelle@madeventsinc.com │web:
www.madeventsinc.com Smart Service, Smart Style, Simply
Smart TM │Event website:
www.ringsidenow.com |
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Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 9, 2010 |
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The American Cancer Society, New York City, along with
Benefit Chairmen: Maria Cuomo Cole, Cynthia Lufkin, Margo
MacNabb Nederlander, Heather Randall, Rene Syler Host The
Youth Against Cancer Mother’s Day Theatre Benefit. "The
Addams Family"--A “Macabre Brunch” featuring a
stellar cast including Nathan Lane & Bebe Neuwirth. It’s a
portrait you’ve never seen before ...quite shockingly,
endearing, just like your family??? The funds raised from this
event will benefit the
American Cancer Society's lifesaving programs in research,
education, advocacy and, services for patients and their
families. About: Youth Against Cancer is a fundraising group of
the
American Cancer Society, New York City, dedicated to raising
our children’s awareness and consciousness on the issues of
cancer prevention and control by promoting healthier lifestyles
through proper nutrition and physical activity. The American
Cancer Society saves lives and creates more birthdays by helping
you stay well, helping you get well, by finding cures and by
fighting back. Time: 12:30 pre-theatre brunch at
Sardi's, 234West 44th Street, New York City. │3:00 pm
matinee performance of “THE
ADDAMS FAMILY” Venue:
Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street). For more
information about cancer please call 1-800-227-2345 or visit
www.cancer.org TICKETS: Master Gomez @ $1,000;
Morticia @ $750; Uncle Fester @ $500; Pugsley & Wednesday @ $300
(child's ticket). Contact: Luis Valero, 212-237-3892.
Media/Press Contact: Roger Webster or Jason Grant │ Webster
Light Grant Communications │Tel: 212.280.3380 │e-mail:
info@WebsterLightGrant.com |
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Monday, May 10, 2010 |
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The Mental Health Association of New York City will hold its
2010 fundraising event,
“Investing in Our Future: A Celebration at the New York Stock
Exchange”, on May 10th. The signature event in New York’s
mental health community each year, it will raise awareness and
resources for the organization and its lifesaving programs,
which aid New Yorkers and other Americans in emotional crisis
every day. Those programs include 1-800-LifeNet,
which provides free 24/7 access to mental health services to New
Yorkers in distress, and such national initiatives as the
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and the U.S. Veterans
Administration’s Suicide Hotlines. The event – a gala reception
– will be held on the floor of the
New York Stock Exchange, offering guests a rare opportunity
to experience this spectacular setting while supporting
MHA-NYC’s crucial work. It will bring together hundreds of
people from the business and healthcare fields who share a
commitment to investing in mental wellness. Among the many
leaders who will be participating are: Duncan L.
Niederaurer, Chief Executive Officer, NYSE Euronext │
Scott Cutler, Executive Vice President, NYSE Euronext │
Dennis Friedrich, President and CEO, U.S. Commercial
Operations, Brookfield Properties │ Calvin W. Frese, Jr.,
President, Global Operations, CB Richard Ellis │ Christopher
R. Ludeman, President, Americas Brokerage, CB Richard Ellis
│Stephen B. Siegel, Chairman, Global Brokerage, CB
Richard Ellis Time: 6:00 to 8:00 pm Venue:
New York Stock Exchange, 11 Wall Street, New York, NY.
TICKETS: Ticket levels: $10,000, $5,000, $1,000, $300.
For more details and to purchase tickets, contact Lori Florio:
(718) 937-7728 / lori@loriandco-events.com
MEDIA CONTACT: Jessie duPont,
Goodman Media International for MHA-NYC (212) 576-2700
ext. 223 or jdupont@goodmanmedia.com |
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Women At Risk: "Nineteenth Annual Luncheon": Keynote
Speaker:
Dr. Susan Love, Author, “Dr. Susan Love’s Breast Book” and
“Live a Little: Breaking the Rules Won’t Break Your Health.”
Chairperson: Helen Morik. Honoree:
Dr. Herbert Pardes Venue: Waldorf-Astoria. Time:
Reception: 11:00 a.m. │ Luncheon: Noon. Tickets: $300.
Details from 212-305-4486 or kdesai@womenatrisknyc.org |
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Friday, May 14, 2010 |
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Little Sisters of the Assumption Family Health Service: "2010
Spring Gala--With a Little Help from Our Friends:
Celebrating Volunteers & Partners": Time: 6:30 p.m. - 10:30
p.m. Venue: The Mandarin Oriental. Silent and live
auctions, raffles, a dinner and dancing. The event will
celebrate the many volunteers and partners whose passionate
efforts help LSA to provide vital assistance to thousands of
East Harlem's neediest families. Tickets: $400. Details
from 646-672-5279 or bfink@lsafhs.org |
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Wednesday, May 19, 2010 |
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CREATIVE TIME
Honors Visionaries Andrea & Marc Glimcher at ANNUAL ART GALA:
CREATIVE TIME will honor legendary gallerists
Andrea Bundonis Glimcher and
Marc Glimcher, the forces behind
PaceWildenstein, with a gala benefit at a flamboyant
downtown
dim sum palace to raise over $1 million for the organization
on May 19, 2010.
Creative Time is launching its ambitious international
programs, while
PaceWildenstein recently opening a new gallery branch in
Beijing. The evening will take place at the 6,000 square foot
dumpling house
Jing Fong, 20 Elizabeth Street, and feature
Creative Time’s signature brand of excellent contemporary
art mixed with offbeat fun. Over 450 luminaries from the worlds
of art, fashion, and design will gather to celebrate
Creative Time and
the Glimchers with the theme “Going Global.” About:
Creative Time is a 36-year-old, vanguard nonprofit public
art presenter based in New York City. In 2007 the organization
began working nationally, and in 2010
Creative Time will work internationally for the first time.
It hopes to raise $1 million in support of bold, experimental
and inspiring public art projects around the globe.
Andrea and Marc Glimcher have helped support the careers of
noted contemporary artists ranging from
Maya Lin to
Alex Katz. They share
Creative Time’s passion for supporting innovative art,
artists, and inspirational art experiences. 2010 Hosts:
This year’s hosts are Shelley Fox Aarons and Philip E. Aarons,
Jill and Darius Bikoff, James-Keith Brown and Eric Diefenbach,
Melva Bucksbaum and Raymond Learsy, David Byrne, Joanne
Leonhardt Cassullo, Suzanne and Robert Cochran, Amalia Dayan and
Adam Lindeman, Tara Donovan and Robbie Crawford, Glenn Fuhrman
and Amanda Steck, Jeanne Greenberg and Nicolas Rohatyn, Natalie
and Charles de Gunzburg, Beth Rudin DeWoody, Milly and Arne
Glimcher, Sandy Heller, Stephanie and Tim Ingrassia, Linda and
Mort Janklow, Rainer Judd, Dana and Richard Kirshenbaum, Carol
LeWitt, Linda and Harry Macklowe, Jennifer McSweeney, Donald R.
Mullen, Jr., Katherine Ross and Michael Govan, Alexander S.C.
Rower, Amy and John Phelan, Kiki Smith, and Liz Swig.
Participating artists include Jeremy Deller, Barnaby Furnas,
Adam Fuss, Liam Gillick, Alfredo Jaar, Inez van Lamsweerde &
Vinoodh Matadin, Estate of Sol LeWitt, Hanna Liden, Glenn Ligon,
Adam McEwen, Matt Mullican, Raymond Pettibon, Will Ryman, Aurel
Schmidt, Joel Shapiro, Corban Walker and Lawrence Weiner.
Venue: Chinatown dim sum palace
Jing Fong, 20 Elizabeth Street (b/t Canal & Bayard ) in New
York City Time: 6:30pm Tickets: Tickets for this
event begin at $1,250 and can be purchased through www.creativetime.org,
or by calling 212-206-6674 x212. All proceeds directly support
Creative Time program.
Media Inquiries:
Tathiana Monacella │Company
Agenda │ 648 Broadway, Suite 705 New York, NY 10012 │ P:
(212) 358-9516 │ F: (212) 358-9523 │ web:
www.companyagenda.com |
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Thursday, May 20, 2010 |
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The Reap Life DIG Event with New York Jets Quarterback Mark
Sanchez: On May 20th Development
In Gardening (DIG), in partnership with New York Jets
quarterback Mark Sanchez and Tribeca
Grill, will host its 3rd annual Reap
Life DIG event. The evening will be filled with fine
wines,heavy hors d'oeuvres, silent and live auctions, a
photography exhibition and of course a chance to socialize with
one of New York's favorite athletes. Proceeds from the event
will go toward Development In Gardening's work using sustainable
community agriculture as a response to the global AIDS crisis.
Join us for an evening of transformation and purposeful giving
as we plant seeds to Reap Life. Tickets must be purchased in
advance and start at $150. Visit: www.reaplifeDIG.org
For more information contact Sarah Koch │ Co-founder and
Executive Director of DIG │ Development In Gardening P.O. Box
#18138 Denver, CO 80218 │ USA 619.274.7218 │e-mail:
skoch@DevelopmentInGardening.org │ web: www.developmentingardening.org |
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Tuesday, May 25, 2010 |
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The KiDS of NYU Foundation, Inc. Springfling Gala 2010 honoring Achi
Ludomirsky, M.D.,
Professor of Pediatrics, Director,
Pediatric Cardiology,
NYU Langone Medical Center.
Event Co-Chairs: Judy and
Jamie Dimon, Janet and Howard
Ginsburg, MD, Jill and
Alan Rappaport, and Alice and Tom
Tischwill. This year’s gala will
honor
Dr. Achi Ludomirsky, Director of
Pediatric Cardiology, and pay
tribute to Dr. Eugenie Doyle, Professor Emerita of
Pediatric Cardiology for their extraordinary contributions to
pioneering and advancing the field of pediatric cardiology at
NYU Langone Medical Center. Festive
attire. Gifts from KiDS are building and strengthening
vital programs and services, including centers of excellence
such as the Division of
Pediatric Cardiology. Thus a portion of the funds raised at
this year’s Gala will help to establish the Andrall E. Pearson
Professorship in
Pediatric Cardiology. Time: Cocktails
at 6:30 p.m. Venue:
The Plaza Hotel, Fifth Avenue
at Central Park South, Manhattan. Tickets: Individual
tickets begin at $750; tables of 10 begin at $10,000. Contact: Meryl
Schwartz │Tel: 212-404-3674 │ E-mail:
meryl.schwartz@nyumc.org
│Website: www.kidsofnyu.org |
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Wednesday, May 26, 2010 |
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20th
Anniversary of Black Alumni of Pratt: A Celebration of the
Creative Spirit:
On Wednesday, May 26, 2010, beginning with cocktails at 6:30pm,
the Black Alumni of Pratt will celebrate their 20th Anniversary
with a black tie dinner at the Four Seasons Restaurant (99 East
52nd Street). This year they will present Awards to Annette de
la Renta, Lee Daniels, Naeem Khan and Ranjana Khan, Marisa
Acocella Marchetto and Peter Max. Dinner Chairs
are Dan and Cynthia Lufkin and David and Jane Walentas.
Vice Chairs are Gayle Atkins Perkins and Malaak
Compton-Rock. The Masters of Ceremonies are
Deborah Roberts and Al Roker. Honorary Co-Chairs and
Patrons: David and Joyce Dinkins, Vernon E. Jordan,
Jr., Casey Ribicoff and Julian Niccolini, Prudence Solomon
Inzerillo and Alex von Bidder. Award presenters include:
Grace Hightower, Linda Fargo and, by video, Former President
Bill Clinton Proceeds from the event will support Black and
Latino Pratt students who are in financial need. Venue:
The Four Seasons Restaurant, 99 East 52nd Street
About The Black Alumni of Pratt (BAP)
––BAP was founded in 1990 to identify and advance scholastic and
professional opportunities for Pratt alumni and talented, yet
needy students of African and Latino descent attending Pratt.
What started as a small group of humble Black alumni of Pratt
has evolved into an organization of alumni, friends, and
corporations, who have accomplished: over $2.2 million dollars
in stipends and scholarship funds, $1.6 million in endowed
scholarship fund, $193,000 in full-time scholarships and room
and board for seniors, and $335,000 in stipends for materials
and supplies. The Black Alumni of Pratt continues to guide and
support the designers, educators, illustrators, painters and
sculptors of the future. We set a high standard for ourselves
and have proven that we can support our targeted population
while also bringing together people of different races. We look
forward to a future of continued growth and achievement.
Time: 6:30 p.m. Tickets: Individual tickets
start at $1,000; Tables of 10: $10,000-$50,000 Call Denise
Wiggins, Black Alumni of Pratt │tel: 718-636-3479 │e-mail:
info@websterlightgrant.com |
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Thursday, May 27, 2010 |
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EL MUSEO GALA 2010: El Museo’s Gala is one of the most
glamorous evenings on the New York social calendar, with guests
each year flying in from South America, the Caribbean, and
Europe. This elegant evening includes a specially-selected
program of Latin music, providing dancing during and after
dinner, with guests lingering late into the night. It’s a grand
occasion that raises significant funding for the museum’s
education and community outreach programs. It has also come to
symbolize the pride Latin Americans and Latinos in New York take
in their museum. Honorees:
Plácido Domingo will be presented the Lifetime Artistic
Achievement Award.
El Museo Honors Mr. Domingo, because he is a world-renowned,
multifaceted artist, recognized as one of the finest and most
influential singing actors in the history of opera and for all
of the enormous good he has accomplished through his prodigious
gifts. Tony
Bechara will be presented with the
El Museo Special Leadership Award. El Museo honors
Mr. Bechara for his brilliance as a leader. During more than
a decade as Chair of
El Museo’s board of trustees,
Mr. Bechara has guided
El Museo as it evolved from a struggling small museum to a
thriving mid-sized institution with a stellar international
reputation. Barbara Walters will be the Master of
Ceremonies. Co-chairs are Yaz and Valentin Hernadez
and Renee and Alvaro Domingo. Benefit Committee
includes Mr + Mrs. Ruben Blades, Ronaldo and Carolina
Herrera, Narciso Rodriguez, Francisco Costa, Agnes Gund, Marilyn
Horne, Laura and Richard Parsons, Carmen Ana Casal de Unanue,
and Ruben and Isabel Toledo and Benicio Del Toro.
Attire: Black tie. Time: Cocktails at seven
o’clock, dinner and dancing at eight o’clock Venue:
Cipriani 42nd Street, 110 East 42nd Street New York City
TICKETS: Tables: Underwriter at $100,000 to include:
Premium seating for two tables of ten, the back cover of the
Gala Journal in full color and listing as an Underwriter in the
event ivitation ($94,500 of this gift is tax-deductible).
Platinum Benefactor at $50,000 to include: Premium seating
for one table of ten, a full color page in the Gala Journal and
listing as a Vice Chair of the event ($47,250 of this gift is
tax-deductible). Golden Benefactor at $25,000 to include:
Preferred seating for one table of ten, a full color page in the
Gala Journal and listing in the invitation ($22,250 of this gift
is tax-deductible). Benefactor at $15,000 to include:
Seating for one table of ten and listing in the invitation
($12,250 of this gift is tax-deductible) Patron at $10,000:
($725 is tax-deductible) Individual tickets: Golden
Tickets at $2,500: Premium Seating ($2,225 is
tax-deductible). Benefactor Tickets at $1,500: Preferred
Seating ($1,225 is tax-deductible). Patron Ticket at $1,000:
($725 is tax-deductible). Ticket information:
Livet Riechard Company │ Holly Greenfield │
holly@livetrichard.com │tel: 212.868.8450 ext. 206 │
Public Relations Contact: Jonathan Marder + Company │ Rachel
Albergo │e-mail:
rachel.albergo@gsmltd.net │ tel: 212.907.6408 For more
information visit
http://www.elmuseo.org/en/event/el-museo-gala-2010 |
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Wednesday, June 2, 2010 |
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TASTE OF SUMMER: Taste of Summer brings together over 1000
guests each June under the stars in Central Park for a
distinctive kick-off to summer in New York City. The event is
held al fresco in a tent in front of the Naumburg
Bandshell. Taste
of Summer features culinary delights prepared by over 40 of
the City's most renowned chefs, a luxury-filled silent auction,
and dancing to one of the City’s hottest DJs. A VIP Cafe area -
with access to exclusive restaurants - is available to table
buyers. Fine wines will be generously provided by Layer
Cake Wines. Funds raised through Taste of Summer benefit the Central
Park Conservancy and
its mission to maintain and preserve Central
Park. Trustee
Chairmen: Jay
Mandelbaum and Norman
Selby Host Committee:
Selmin Arat, Carol
Bell, David Patrick Columbia, Lydia Fenet, Darren Henault,
Kristy and Jonathan Korngold, Jill Lafer, Alexandra
Lebenthal,
Patrick McMullan, Gillian
Miniter, Angel Sanchez, Gina Tuttle. Time: 7:00
PM - 11:00 PM Venue: The
Naumburg Bandshell.
Tickets begin
at $350; contact Melissa Kinsella at 212-310-6691 or
mkinsella@centralparknyc.org
For
further information regarding Taste of Summer, please contact
the special events department at 212-310-6619 or rsvpevent@centralparknyc.org
Photos:
Taste
of Summer 2009 │ Taste
of Summer 2008 │ Taste
of Summer 2007 │ Taste
of Summer 2006 │ Taste
of Summer 2005 |
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Thursday, June
3, 2010 |
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New York Junior League:
"Tee off to Summer: End-of-Year Invitational": Summer
cocktails, seasonal hors d’oeuvres, swinging music and dancing.
Live entertainment by The Hometown Sweethearts. Attire:
Golf-Preppy-Country Club Chic. Time: 8:00 p.m. -
midnight.. Tickets: $80 ($65 for members; $95 at the
door). |
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New York Botanical Garden: "The Conservatory Ball" Time:
7:00 p.m. Black Tie. Tickets: $1,500. For more information
please contact: 914-579-1000 |
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Monday, June 7, 2010 |
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ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION, NEW YORK CITY CHAPTER HOSTS ANNUAL
"FORGET-ME-NOT" GALA: Members of New York City’s
philanthropic, business, health care and Alzheimer’s communities
will join forces at the Alzheimer’s Association, New York
City Chapter’s annual “Forget-Me-Not” gala on
Monday, June 7, 2010 at The Pierre. The evening will
offer a cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, dinner and
dancing to Valerie Romanoff’s Starlight Orchestra. The Museum
of Modern Art and Francesca Rosenberg, MoMA’s
Director of Community and Access Programs, will receive the 2010
Community Leadership Award for its exceptional
programming that makes art accessible to individuals with
dementia; the New York City Chapter Junior Committee will
be awarded the 2010 Young Leadership Award for its
outstanding fundraising efforts and support of the Chapter; and
Chapter Board member Kevin T. McDonnell will receive
Special Recognition for his role as top fundraiser on the
Chapter’s ING New York City Marathon team. The gala will be
chaired by Frank J. Bisignano, Chief Administrative Officer,
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Also in attendance will be
author and actor Michael Tucker and his wife, actress
Jill Eikenberry, who both starred in the hit series L.A.
Law. Tickets start at $1,000 and are on sale now. Numerous
sponsorship opportunities are also available. If you would like
to support the fight against Alzheimer’s disease but cannot
attend the gala, or for more information about advertising
opportunities and how to donate auction items, please call Karen
Holland at 646-744-2998 or visit
www.alz.org/nyc . Venue: The Pierre: 2 East 61st
Street at Fifth Avenue Time: 6:00- 6:30 p.m. – VIP
Reception (special ticket required) 6:30 p.m. – Cocktail
reception; Silent auction begins 7:30 p.m. – Dinner & dancing
to Valerie Romanoff’s Starlight Orchestra; Live auction.
TICKETS: For information, visit
www.alz.org/nyc or call Karen Holland at
646-744-2998 MEDIA CONTACT: Kim Esp │
Linden Alschuler & Kaplan Public Relations │1251 Avenue of
the Americas, Suite 940 New York, NY 10020 │ 212-329-1419
(direct) │ 212-575-4545 (main office) │ 212-575-0519 (fax) │
kesp@lakpr.com |
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Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund: "2010
Annual Summer Cocktail Party": Live DJ. Cash Bar. Hors
d'oeuvres. Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Venue:
Amnesia NYC, 609 W. 29th Street. Raffle. Tickets: $50
($40 for members). Details from events@aaldef.org |
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Tuesday, June 8, 2010 |
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School of American Ballet: "Workshop Performance Benefit":
Every year, the School's advanced students participate in an
intensive workshop process that culminates in three
extraordinary public performances in the
Peter Jay Sharp Theater at Julliard. The final performance
is a special benefit for the School. Patrons attend the
performance and then join
SAB faculty and friends in the School's studios for dinner
and dancing. The energy and joy from the students' performance
follows guests into dinner and makes the evening a highlight of
every ballet lover's calendar. Funds raised through the Workshop
Performance Benefit help the School in a variety of ways:
scholarships for students, salaries for faculty members, studio
and residence upkeep, academic education, special student
programs and pointe shoe purchases. Venue: Peter Jay
Sharp Theater at Lincoln Center. Time: 7:00 p.m.:
Performance. 9:00 p.m.: Dinner and dancing. Honorees:
Coco & Arie L. Kopelman. Chairmen: Paige Bluhdorn,
Elizabeth McCreery, Suzanne Allen Redpath and Laura Zeckendorf.
Dinner Chairmen: Sasha & John Galantic. Corporate
Chairman: Jack Watters. Young Patron Chairman:
Alexandra Adame and Genevieve Labean. Tickets: $750.
Young Patron Tickets: $300. Details from 212-769-6609
Photos:
SAB 2009 Workshop Performance Benefit |
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Once Upon
a Time MTNYC Benefit:
Join
international fashion stylist
Engie Hassan and online magazine
The Women's Mafia as they present
"Once Upon A Time", a fashion presentation to benefit
MillionTreesNYC: The highly theatrical presentation, will
present scenes from
Engie Hassan’s life in fashion, featuring
EngieStyle
and
Women’s Mafia endorsed designers, and culminating in a
preview of
EngieStyle’s debut collection. Guests will include top
editors of all major fashion publications, buyers, stylists, and
a star-studded mix of international royalty, celebrities,
socialites and top models. Time: 8:00-11:30 p.m.
Venue:
Union Square Ballroom
Visit:
womensmafia.com or
contact Marcy@yellowskyagency.com
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Wednesday, June 9, 2010 |
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Solar One: "Revelry By The River “Imagine” Picnic Supper":
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Awards at 7:00 p.m.
Venue: Solar One, 23rd Street and the East River.
Honorees: ARUP will be the recipient of the Sustainability
Achievement Award. Lauren Remington Platt and Ashley Wilcox
Platt will be honored with the Young Environmentalist Award.
Co-Chairs: H. Hartley du Pont & Barbara Winston. Tickets:
$350. Details from 212-861-8690. |
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Thursday, June 10, 2009 |
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Guardian Angels 31st Annual Gala: Time: 6-10 p.m.
Venue: The Pierre Hotel, Fifth Avenue at 61st Street. For
more information contact: Mary
Sliwa │tel: 917.699.0850 │e-mail:
mary@guardianangels.org │web:
www.GuardianAngels.org |
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Wildlife Conservation Society: "Gala
2010--Flights of Fancy--Annual Spring Benefit" with
cocktails by the sea lion pool and dinner under the stars with
the penguins and polar bears. Time: Cocktails at 6:30
p.m. and dinner and dancing at 8:00 p.m. Venue: Central
Park Zoo, Fifth Avenue at 64th Street. Black Tie. Tickets:
$1,000. Details from 973-233-1150 or wcs@eventshopltd.com |
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Wildlife Conservation Society: "An Evening at the Central
Park Zoo" with cocktails, buffet dining and dancing.
Co-Chairs: Elizabeth Belfer, Christopher Leach and Amanda
Starbuck. Time: 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Venue:
Central Park Zoo, Fifth Avenue at 64th Street Tickets:
$180. Details from 718-741-1639 or mkahn@wcs.org |
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National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS Choose Life
Awards Benefit Reception will take place at Gotham Hall, NYC.
Time: Reception, Awards, and Dancing from 6:00 PM -
10:00 PM. Co-Chaired by Dr. Marcella Maxwell and Cheryl
Morrison. Honoring William Larry Lucas, Vice President,
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA).
Tickets starting at $350. For more information please
contact The JFM Group │914.235.1490 ext. 16 │e-mail:
nblca@thejfmgroup.com |
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Monday June 14, 2010 |
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Voices of September 11th:
"3rd Annual Always Remember Gala": Reception, silent
auction, dinner and entertainment. Proceeds benefit 9/11 Living
Memorial. Honorary Chairman:
President Bill Clinton Event Co-Chairs: Bonnie
McEneaney, Debby & Kevin McEneaney. 2010 Keynote Speaker:
former Prime Minister
Tony Blair. Further details by clicking link referenced
above or calling 203-966-3911 |
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The Ghetto Film School (GFS), a non-profit, independent film
organization located in the South Bronx, will honor filmmaker
Lee Daniels at its annual Spring Benefit Dinner.
GFS, marking ten years of youth filmmaking education, will
also be awarding five $2500 scholarships to its college-bound
Fellows Program participants, helping these teens pursue their
education and further artistic pursuits. A
film producer and Oscar-nominated
director, Daniels has been involved with
The Ghetto Film School (GFS) from an early stage, as guest
lecturer and advisor to the organization. Time: 6:30 p.m.
Venue: The Park Cafe, Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle.
Tickets start at $450, and all proceeds go to the Ghetto Film
School’s award-winning Fellows Program. For more information,
please contact
benefit@ghettofilm.org or 718-589-5470. Media: Carli Smith
│ Associate Director, Communications │ NYC & Company │ 810
Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019 │ tel: 212.484.1284 │ fax:
212.246.6310 │mobile: 917.330.8940 │e-mail:
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Citymeals-on-Wheels:
"Silver Spoons: 25 Years of Chefs & Celebrations" Tribute to
James Beard Time:
7:30 p.m. Venue: Rockefeller Center. More than 40 of the
chefs who have participated at Chefs’ Tribute in the past will
reunite at Rockefeller Center to prepare the same dish they did
at a previous Chefs’ Tribute event or a new take on it. Live
music and dancing. Tickets: $600. Details from
212-687-1290 or emily@citymeals.org. |
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Wednesday, June 16, 2010 |
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC's 11th Annual Casino Jazz Night:
This 11th annual fundraiser has become a staple in the real
estate industry and is host to 700 to 1,000 guests. The 2010
honorees are Steven
M. Durels, Executive Vice President,
SL Green Realty Corp., and
Adam R. Goldenberg, Market Managing Director, Equity Office
Properties. The event chairs, who play a major role in the
success of this event, are Robert J. Alexander, CB
Richard Ellis; Michelle Felman, Vornado Realty Trust; Paul
N. Glickman,
Cushman & Wakefield, Inc..; Gary M. Green, Alliance
Building Services; Andrew W. Mathias, SL Green Realty
Corp.; Jonathan L. Mechanic, Fried, Frank, Harris,
Shriver, & Jacobson LLP; Anthony Orso, Cantor Fitzgerald,
and Peter J. Sotoloff, The Blackstone Group. Time:
6pm – 9:30pm Venue: Cipriani 42nd Street Tickets: General
Admission: $1,500 individual tickets; sponsorship packages range
from $2,500-$50,000. For more information or to purchase
tickets, please contact Sharon Kessler, Director of Development
│Big
Brothers Big Sisters of NYC │ e-mail: skessler@bigsnyc.org │
tel: (212) 994-7739. Media Contact: Roberta Bouer │
WINKLEMAN COMPANY LLC │ 185 East 85th Street - Suite 1 New
York, New York 10028 │ Phone: (212) 996-0443 │
robertab@winklemanco.com │ web:
www.winklemanco.com |
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Society Ties of the Leukemia Lymphoma Society:
"Fighting [Leukemia] with Fashion": Society Ties presents
its second annual
Fighting with Fashion. This event has two goals: to register
much-needed new donors to the national bone marrow registry, and
to raise funds for
The Leukemia \& Lymphoma Society. Fighting with Fashion
guests will be treated to a summer sneak-peek fashion show
sponsored by City Model and Talent, the opportunity to join the
DKMS national bone marrow registry, a two-hour open bar, and the
chance to win great raffle prizes. Your ticket purchase will
support
The Leukemia \& Lymphoma Society's mission: to cure
leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve
the quality of life of patients and their families. For more
information on the the work of LLS, please visit
www.lls.org/nyc For more information on becoming a bone
marrow donor, please visit:
http://www.dkmsamericas.org/bone-marrow-donors/bone-marrow-donation-
Venue:
Pranna, 79 Madison Avenue. Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00
p.m. Selected open bar menu. Fashion Show at 8:00 p.m. Bone
marrow drive. Tickets: $30 (early bird special). Details
and purchase
tickets online |
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Thursday, June 17, 2010 |
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Historic House Trust of New York City: "Founders Award
Dinner" at
Gracie Mansion, honoring
Ed Koch. Time: 7:00 p.m. Cocktails. Entertainment.
Dinner and dancing. Tickets: $650 (Junior Tickets for 35
and under: $250). Details from 212-360-8282 |
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A.C.E. Programs for the Homeless:
"Henry Buhl's Black and White Ball" honoring their founder
with a birthday party. Venue:
The Edison Ballroom. Dancing--The “Roaring Thirties.”
Time: 7:00 p.m. – midnight. About: A.C.E. Programs
for the Homeless enables NYC’s homeless men and women to
re-enter the workforce and achieve long-term economic
self-sufficiency. Details from 212-672-0509 or info@saxtongroupltd.com |
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Saturday, June 19, 2010 |
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Group for the East End’s Green Gala: Celebrate the
East End in
sustainable style at
Group for the East End's Green Gala on
Saturday, June 19, 2010, at the renowned
Wölffer Estate Vineyard. This year’s Green Gala highlights
the local produce, products and production of the East End
through a farm-to-table approach with the farmers, growers and
chefs who utilize and promote our fabulous East End bounty.
Join local celebrity chefs James
Carpenter, Tom Schaudel, Michael Ross and Brian
Fishman as
they create a three-course dinner featuring phenomenal food from
the farms and waters of the East End paired with wines from
Wölffer. Our exciting array of green-focused auction items will
encourage guests to give green to go green and support the best
of our local lifestyle. Honorary
Master of Ceremonies: Felicia
Taylor CO-CHAIRS: Gabrielle
& Louis Bacon; Alec Baldwin; Katherine & W. Marco Birch; Carolyn
& Greg Hoogkamp; Cynthia & Daniel Lufkin; Deni & Bill McChesney;
Susan & Louis Meisel; Jackie & Peter Schellbach; Nicole Miller &
Kim Taipale; Mary & Ken Walker (list
in formation) GENERATION
GREEN CHAIRS: Anna
& Ari Meisel; Summer Rayne Oakes Venue:
Wölffer Estate Vineyards in
Sagaponack, NY Time: 6:00 PM Cocktails & Silent
Auction; 7:30 PM Seated 3-Course Dinner & Live Auction 9:30 PM
Dessert & Dancing with
Henry Haid
and
The Only In America Band
TICKETS: Individual tickets range from $450
- $1,250 and tables range $7,500 - $50,000. CONTACT: For
tickets, please call 631.537.1400 ext. 215 or visit www.eastendgala.org MEDIA
CONTACT: Carrie Waible/CW&Co.│tel: 646.423.0230 │e-mail:
carrie@cwandco.com PRIOR PHOTO COVERAGE:
Group For The East End Gala: EcoFabulous (2009) │
Group For The East End Gala 2009 (Panache) │
Summer Solistice! 2008 Gala │Summer
Solistice Gala 2008 (Panache) │
35th Anniversary Gala (2007) │
The Group For The South Fork Towns & Villages Benefit Dinner
Dance (2006) │The
Group For the South Fork Summer Gala (2005) |
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Tuesday, June 22, 2010 |
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Young New Yorkers for the Philharmonic:
"Step into Summer" with Cocktails on the Terrace Time:
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Venue: ISAIA,
730 Fifth Avenue, followed by dinner and dancing from 9:00 p.m.
— midnight at the Racquet and Tennis Club. Private Performance
by
Hyunju Lee,
violinist, New York Philharmonic. Attire: Jacket and Tie.
Tickets: $250 ($100 for cocktails only). Details from
212-875-5757 or click on the links referenced herein |
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Wednesday, June 23, 2010 |
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Lymphoma Research Foundation’s Young Professionals
Committee,
Friends for the Cure 2010 Summer Solistice Benefit: Kick
off the start of summer with us at the
2010 Summer Solstice Benefit, hosted by the Lymphoma
Research Foundation’s Young Professionals Committee, Friends for
the Cure. Enjoy delicious food, sip cocktails, socialize and
support the nation's largest lymphoma-focused voluntary health
organization devoted exclusively to funding lymphoma research
and providing patients and health care professionals with
critical information on the disease. All attendees are welcome
to continue the festivities at an after-party at RARE View
Chelsea, atop the Fashion 26 Hotel. Time: 7-10 p.m. Venue:
The Gates, 290 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY For additional
information about LRF or about the 2010 Summer Solstice, please
contact Taylor Zitay │ tel: (646)465-9103 or │e-mail:
tzitay@lymphoma.org |
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Saturday, June 26, 2010 |
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The American Heart Association's 14th Annual Heart of the
Hamptons Ball will take place on Saturday, June 26, 2010.
This upscale, elegant evening will consist of exquisite wines
and foods, featuring a VIP reception, cocktail hour, live and
silent auction, dinner and dancing. Time: 6:00 p.m. to
11:00 p.m. Venue:
Hayground School, 151 Mitchells Lane, Bridgehampton, New
York. For further information contact: Jessica Di Meo |
American Heart Association | tel: 516-450-9111 | e-mail:
Jessica.dimeo@heart.org Tickets and Sponsorship
Opportunities: please contact Barbara Poliwoda |
The American Heart Association | tel: 631-734-2804 | e-mail:
Barbara.poliwoda@heart.org Photos from 2009:
ManhattanSociety.com |
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June 29, 2010 |
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A Night
the Stars Shine On benefiting
The Skin Cancer Foundation Time: 7 p.m.– 11 p.m.
Venue:
Central Park Boathouse Café, East 72nd St. & Park Drive
North. New York, NY │ tel. 212.517.2233 Ticket Price: $150
Contact: Jessica Shaffer │e-mail:
jshaffer@skincancer.org │ 212-725-5176 ext. 114 |
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Wednesday, June 30, 2010 |
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New York City Marine Corps Council for the benefit of the
Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation and the
Marine Executive Association:
"Third Annual New York City 'Mess Night" Time: 6:00
p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Venue: New York Athletic Club, 9th
Floor. Reception from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. and dinner served at
7:30 p.m. Black Tie. Tickets: $750 ($175 for the cocktail
reception only from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.).Invitation |
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Saturday, July 10, 2010 |
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Parrish Art Museum:
"Midsummer Party" honoring Beth Rudin DeWoody and Ross
Bleckner. Co-Chairs: Deborah Bancroft and Dorothy Lichtenstein.
Time: Cocktails at 7:00 p.m. Dinner at 8:00 p.m. Dancing.
Tickets start at $1,000 each After Ten Party at 10:00 p.m.
Dancing. Drinks and Dessert. Tickets: $1,000 ($100 for
After Ten Party; $150 after June 27).
purchase tickets online |
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Thursday, July 15, 2010 |
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BOOGIE NIGHTS! YPLC
at Midsummer Night Swing: Join New York’s most sophisticated
young arts enthusiasts for a sizzling evening of live Disco
music, professional dance lessons, an open bar with specialty
cocktails, and gourmet tastings from New York’s top
restaurants. Time: 6:30–10:00 PM Venue:
Damrosch Park, Lincoln Center. To buy tickets, visit LincolnCenter.org/boogienights |
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Thursday, July 22, 2010 |
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The Manhattan Society's 26th Annual Summertime Party presented
by
News Corporation: Food, drink and dancing. Live music.
Tickets: $75 (in advance until July 20; $95 at the door
based on availability). Venue:
The Central Park Zoo Time: 7 – 10 p.m. |
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Saturday, July 24, 2010 |
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Watermill Center:
"17th Annual Summer Benefit":
The Watermill Center will once again bring together the
worlds of theater, art, fashion, design and society for the 17th
Annual Watermill Summer Benefit: Paradiso. Benefit artists
and residents from over 20 different countries will create
installations and performances that will interpret this year's
theme and bring the guests closer to paradise. Beginning at 6pm,
the evening will include cocktails, a silent auction,
performances, art installations, dinner, dancing and a live
auction hosted by auctioneer Simon de Pury. This year’s silent
and live auction will include over 70 lots from emerging and
established artists. Paradiso will be the most heavenly event
this summer, a true festival of the arts and performance .Honorary
Chairs will include Marina Abramovic, Jane Adams, Helena
Christensen, Alan Cumming, Norah Jones, Tim Robbins, Salman
Rushdie and Rufus Wainwright. Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location:
The Watermill Center, 39 Watermill Towd Road, Watermill, New
York. Details from Natascha Theis, Benefit PR & Special Events │
tel: 212-253-7484, ext. 10 │e-mail: or benefit@watermillcenter.org |
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October 26, 2010 |
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The Skin Cancer Foundation's Skin Sense Awards Gala: Venue:
The Pierre Hotel, 2 East 61st Street, New York, NY 10065.
Time: 6 p.m. Ticket Price: $1,750 Contact: Heather
Simpson │
gala@skincancer.org │Tel: 212-725-5176 |
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Wednesday, November 3, 2010 |
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The New York Landmarks Conservancy 2010 Living Landmarks
Celebration: Hosted by Liz Smith and Honoring
Graydon Carter, Phil Donahue and Marlo Thomas, Yoko Ono, Larry
Silverstein and Jonathan Tisch. Others to be announced.
About:
The New York Landmarks Conservancy is dedicated to
preserving, revitalizing, and reusing New York’s architecturally
significant buildings. Through pragmatic leadership, financial
and technical assistance, advocacy, and public education, the
Conservancy ensures that New York’s historically and culturally
significant buildings, streetscapes, and neighborhoods continue
to contribute to New York’s economy, tourism, and quality of
life. Each year, The New York Landmarks Conservancy recognizes
New Yorkers who have made outstanding contributions to the City
and honors them as Living Landmarks at the fall gala. Venue:
The Plaza Hotel. Tickets: $1,000 Tables: $10,000.
Black Tie. For more information please contact : Alexandra Diaz
, Events Manager │
The JFM Group │tel: 914.235.1490 ext. 16 │ e-mail:
nylc@thejfmgroup.com |
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FULL CALENDAR OF
EVENTS:
January 2005-Present in reverse chronological order
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APRIL 2010 |
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4/6/10
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4/5/10
PUBLICOLOR TO HOST THEIR ANNUAL STIR, SPLATTER + ROLL 2010
BENEFIT:
Guests
Will Enjoy Colorful Cocktails While Painting Alongside Some of
New York City’s Leading Celebrities And Designers.
Stir, Splatter & Roll (SS+R) is
Publicolor's annual fundraiser at
which our guests paint collaborative artworks under the
direction of team leaders who are some of New York’s most
distinguished designers, architects and artists. This year’s
honorary team leaders include Michael
Kors + Lance LePere, Christo, Mark DiSuvero, Philip Glass, Peter
Halley, Harold Koda, Gene Kohn, Jenna Lyons, Meredith Monk,
Bernard Tschumi and
Lella + Massimo Vignelli. After painting, guests will
enjoy a presentation and seated dinner honoring Benjamin
Moore for
generously providing
Publicolor with every drop of paint as well as Bloomberg, Goldman
Sachs and Morgan
Stanley for
consistently sending in the most volunteers each year. Team
Leaders include: Nicole Miller, Isaac Mizrahi, Paul
Aferiat + Peter Stamberg, Jeffrey Banks, Bonnie Roche Bronfman,
Will Cotton, Jamie Drake, Oliver Freundlich, Tom Krizmanic,
Frank Lupo, Jonathan Marvel + Rob Rogers, Michele Oka-Doner,
Edwin Schlossberg, Leni Schwendinger, Alex + Michael Shuman,
Gael Towey + Stephen Doyle and Vadis Turner. ABOUT:
Publicolor, a dynamic not-for-profit organization that uses
the power of color, collaboration and completion to mobilize New
York City’s at-risk students to transform their struggling
public schools and neglected neighborhood facilities into
vibrant learning and community centers with brightly colored
paint, will host their annual Stir, Splatter + Roll benefit
on Monday, April 5th. To date,
Publicolor has transformed over 110 New York City public
schools and 123 community sites, including clinics, shelters,
and police precincts. Each year,
Publicolor’s creative continuum of programs engage directly
over 1,400 students, and impacts well over 35,000 residents of
low-income neighborhoods. Transformed schools have reported
increased teacher attendance, lower rates of violence and
graffiti, and a greater sense of pride and ownership among
students. Time: Painting + Cocktails at 6PM; Dinner +
Program at 7:30 PM Venue:
Martin Luther King High School (122 Amsterdam Ave between
65th and 66th Streets) TICKETS/TABLES: Individual
Ticket Levels: $250; $500; $1,000. Tables of 5: $5,000.Tables of
10 Levels: $10,000; $15,000; $25,000; $50,000. *For tickets
and event information, please contact June Sung at (212) 213-
6121 or
june@publicolor.org MEDIA RSVP: Jenna Spector @
Susan Blond, Inc.│ tel: 212.333.7728 x 103 │e-mail:
jspector@susanblondinc.com |
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4/1/10
East Side House Settlement:
"Gala Preview of the 2010 New York International Auto Show"
Venue: the
Jacob Javits Center. Time: Cocktails at 6:00 p.m.
Benefactor dinner at 8:30 p.m. Details from 718-292-7392 or
click on the following link to purchase tickets online: http://www.galapreview.org/ |
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MARCH 2010 |
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3/27/10
Art For Progress:
"Clash of the Artists 2010" Venue:
Drom, 85 Avenue A. Time: 7:00 p.m. - midnight.
Tickets: $20 ($25 after March 19; $30 at the door, if
available). |
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3/25/10
The 2010 Coney Island USA Spring Fundraising Gala: "30
Freakin’ Years" a Gala benefit in celebration and support of
30 Years of CIUSA Venue: The Angel Orensanz Foundation,
172 Norfolk Street. Time: 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. All
proceeds go directly towards funding
Coney Island USA's arts programming and the fight to
preserve and revitalize Coney Island’s historic amusement
district. Details from 718-372-5159 |
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3/22/10
Jeffrey New York Hosts Seventh Annual
“JEFFREY FASHION CARES”: Jeffrey
Fashion Cares (JFC) will celebrate its seventh anniversary
with cocktails, silent & live auctions, and a runway fashion
show on
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. It will be the first
time a major fashion show and event has been organized on the
legendary former aircraft carrier. The event raises awareness
and funds for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender
community. For the seventh year in a row, the beneficiaries will
be the
Hetrick-Martin Institute
(HMI, home of the
Harvey Milk High School)
and
Lambda Legal Defense Fund. In 2006, JFC added
Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC) as a beneficiary and in 2008
a scholarship in memory of Lawrence King was created through the
Point Foundation.
Over the last six years,
Jeffrey Fashion Cares New York has raised over $2.5 million;
with 95% of proceeds going directly to the charities. The
evening begins at 6:30 pm with a pre-party and silent auction
preview for sponsors and VIP ticket holders ($500 and above).
The main event kicks off at 7:30 pm with a cocktail reception
followed by the auctions and a fashion show featuring Spring
2010 menswear. The live auction will once again by hosted by
Tash Perrin of Christie’s. The evening’s hosts will be
Jeffrey Kalinsky
and co-chairs Dan Rothmann, Chris Wile, and
Todd Sears. Music will be provided by
DJ David Knapp. Highlights
of the auction will include vacation packages, spa services, and
luxury accessories from Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, Gucci, and other
top designer brands. The runway show will feature the
industry’s top male models in Spring 2010 looks from
international menswear designers such as
Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Dior
Homme, Dries Van Noten, Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci,
Gucci, Jil Sander, Junya Watanabe, Lanvin, Marni, Mastermind,
Prada, Trussardi and Yves Saint Laurent. Sponsors of
this year’s event include Diamond Title Sponsor Coach; Platinum
Presenting sponsor Nordstrom and Credit Suisse; Gold Official
Sponsors Manolo Blahnik, Gucci, W Hotels, and Sperry. Cocktails
will be provided by Belvedere Vodka. Tickets start at
$125 each. For tickets and more information, visit
http://jeffreyfashioncares.org/, which has been re-launched
for 2010 under the creative direction of
Robyn Streisand
of
The Mixx.
Visitors can also view slide shows and videos from previous
years, learn about the charity and its beneficiaries, and obtain
sponsorship information. Time:
6:30 to 10 p.m. Venue: The
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York, located at the
Hudson River Park's Pier 86 at 12th Avenue and
46th Street. Media Contact:
Souri Kim, KCD, 212-590-5113 /
kim@kcdworldwide.com │ Jeanann Williams, KCD, 212-590-5115
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williams@kcdworldwide.com |
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3/22/10
Asia Society:
"Celebration of Asia Week--Asian Journeys." --Time:
Gala reception from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dinner and dance from
8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Venue: Begins at the
Asia Society & Museum with a cocktail reception featuring
top Asian fashion designers and artisans showcasing their latest
lines, private Museum access, music and culinary delights from
across Asia. Festivities continue at a nearby venue with an
elegant, celebrity chef-designed dinner joined by many notable
Special Guests. Auction of fantasy trips and other rare
experiences. Dance party. Tickets: $1000 (Young Patrons
(Age 40 & Under) $325)/Reception Only: $200. Details from viprsvp@asiasociety.org or
212-327-9335. |
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3/21/10
Cochon 555: 5 Chefs 5 Pigs 5 Winemakers:
COCHON 555 is the national competition tour that features
five chefs, five pigs and five winemakers, is coming to Chelsea
Piers on Sunday, March 21. In an effort to preserve heritage
pigs and breed diversity, the event consists of each chef
creating a series of dishes from a whole pig. The winner of each
of the 11 local city events will go on to compete in the "Grand
Cochon" at the
Food & Wine Classic in
Aspen. This year in New York, the competing chefs are Chef
Mark Ladner of Del
Posto, Corwin
Kaye of Fatty
‘Cue (who won the NYC division last year as the Fatty
Crab chef), Marco
Canora of Hearth, Adam
Kaye of Blue
Hill at Stone Barns and Gavin Kaysen of Café
Boulud. Not only will guests consume a total of 750 lbs. of
piggy goodness, but they will also experience a breakdown
demonstration, hold 51% of the weight in the judging (the rest
goes to an esteemed judging panel) and will be able to sip wines
from local family-owned wineries. Ticket Price: $125 for
general admission, $175 for VIP; 5 PM. buy tickets here.
Venue:
Pier Sixty –
Chelsea Piers Entertainment Complex at West 23rd Street and
Hudson River, New York City, NY. See also:
The Pork Flowed Like Wine at Cochon 555 │
Facebook Group │Zagat
Buzz: Cochon 555 Hits Chelsea Piers |
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3/18/10
DIFFA: Dining by Design 2010
On March 18th, DIFFA will launch the 13th National Tour of
DINING BY DESIGN. Be prepared for the same dazzling dining
installations, the delectable food and wine pairings of TABLE
HOP & TASTE, and the astounding innovation of the Student Design
Initiative. The New York launch of DIFFA's DINING BY DESIGN 2010
will coincide and be located next door to the
Architectural Digest Home Design Show at Pier 94. For
tickets and show details, visit archdigesthomeshow.com |
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3/18/10
Nature Conservancy’s
YPG Annal Benefit-South Sea Soiree:
The evening will feature open bar, hors d’oeuvres, music by
Ancient Tongue
and a live auction.
Benefit
Committee:
Jacqueline Ahern, Gia Baker, Laura Bastian, Blakely Blackford,
Silke Bletzer, Holly Browder*, Serena Chen*, Eugenia Choi*,
Eliza Cooney*, Mark Crofton*, Jennifer Hagfors*, Jin Jin Huang*,
Chloe Jones, Jennifer Kellogg, Christal Kelso, Koichi Kurisu,
Jared Licina, Adam Moriwaki, Jessica Murray, David Nicola*, Joel
Papo*, Matthew Powers, James Riviezzo*, Gayle Schmidt, Leslie
Singer, Chris Stevens, Katie Tweed*, Mark Woloszyn*, Wendy
Yu*. Note: *Young Professionals Board Members. Young
Professionals Ambassador: Tom Rosenberg. For more
information about the Young Professionals Group, please visit
our website or contact Ben Nissim at ypgevents@tnc.org.
Time:
7:30-10:30 Venue:
The Prince George Ballroom,
15 East 27th Street, NYC.
Please
RSVP to ypgevents@tnc.org or
(212) 381-2183. • The first 100 YPG members to purchase tickets
for this event will be guaranteed a reusable gift bag full of
tasty and eco-friendly products worth more than $500! (YPG
members at the Conservation Partners level will receive a
special gift bag with additional items) |
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3/18/10
New York City Opera's Spring Gala and Opera Ball:
New York City Opera will
celebrate the opening of its 2010 Spring Season with a gala
performance of Chabrier’s L’Étoile.
The performance will be followed by a grand evening of
dinner and waltzing to music performed by the
New York City Opera Orchestra
on the Promenade of the David H. Koch Theater. This glamorous
evening will be formal attire, opera
gloves and white-tie. Emmanuel Chabrier’s
ingenious L’Étoile is
a lively opéra bouffe about disguises and mistaken identities.
Acclaimed
City Opera Director
Mark Lamos creates a witty, stylish production inspired by
Toulouse Lautrec to tell the story of a madcap king, an
astrologer, and a hapless peddler. The cast will feature the
great French tenor Jean-Paul Fouchécourt and the debuts of
bourgeoning artists Julie Boulianne, Liza Forrester, and Dominic
Armstrong. The revival is also notable for the return of the
internationally renowned French conductor Emmanuel Plasson. The
Spring Gala will honor City Opera’s
devoted Chairman
Susan L. Baker for her
outstanding dedication to the company in this role, for her
strong leadership through challenging times, and for her great
friendship to the Opera as
both ardent advocate and generous supporter.
Ms. Baker joined the
City Opera Board
in December 1999 and has served as Chairman of the Board since
2004. She also serves as Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors
of The Collegiate Chorale and is a member of the Board of the
Animal Medical Center, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts,
the American Associates of the Royal Academy, and the
International Friends of the Aix-en-Provence Festival. She also
serves as a member of the Board of the Brooklyn Academy of Music
Endowment Trust and a member of the OPERA
America Investment Advisory Committee.
All proceeds from the Spring Gala support
City Opera’s
mission to create innovative productions of new and classic
work, reach a wide audience with affordable ticket prices, and
bring music into the lives of thousands of students each year
through its acclaimed education programs in New York City public
schools. Honoree: Susan
L. Baker Co-Chairmen: Jennie
and Richard Descherer, Mark and Lorry Newhouse, Grant and Jacqui
Smith, Herbert M. Watchtell, Sue Ann Weinberg. Waltzing:
After the performance, the full New York City Opera Orchestra
will accompany waltzing on the Promenade. Music by: Emmanuel
Chabrier, Charles Gounod, Franz Lehár, Frederick Loewe, Jacques
Offenbach, Richard Rogers, Johann Strauss II, Richard Strauss,
Peter Llyich Tchaikovsky, Giuseppe Verdi Venue:
David H. Koch Theater,
Lincoln Center Time: 6
pm – Cocktails, 7 pm – Performance Dinner & Waltzing on the
Promenade with the New York City Opera
Orchestra immediately following the performance. Beneficary:
New York City Opera Programming
and Educational Activities. Benefit Tables: $50,000,
$25,000, $15,000, $10,000 Benefit Tickets: $5,000,
$2,500, $1,500, $1,000 Attire: Formal, opera gloves and
white-tie. For more information regarding the event or to
purchase tickets, please call the
New York City Opera Special Events Department at
212.870.5595. Press Contact: Lisa Lori Communications
203-228-5090 or Lauren Thayer/
thayer@lisalori.com |
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Museum of Modern Art:
"Gala Benefit Preview of The AIPAD Photography Show 2010": Time:
5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Desserts. Cocktail buffet at 6:30 p.m. for
Sponsor tickets. Admission tickets also available for 5:00 p.m.
entry. Tickets: begin at $250 for admission at 6:30 p.m.
and $100 for admission at 7:30 p.m. |
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3/15/10
The
New York Philharmonic 2010 Spring Gala Celebration
"SONDHEIM: The Birthday Concert": Host David Hyde Pierce,
conductor Paul Gemignani, director Lonny Price and
choreographer Josh Rhodes will lead the New York
Philharmonic in
"SONDHEIM: The Birthday Concert", a concert celebrating
Stephen Sondheim's 80th birthday with performances of his
brilliant music and lyrics, including rarely heard material from
stars of the stage and screen including: Laura Benanti,
Matt Cavenaugh, Michael Cerveris, Victoria Clark, Jenn Colella,
Jason Danieley, Joanna Gleason, Nathan Gunn, George Hearn, John
McMartin, Patti LuPone, Marin Mazzie, Audra McDonald, Donna
Murphy, Laura Osnes, Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, Bobby
Steggert, Elaine Stritch, Jim Walton, Chip Zien, and American
Ballet Theatre dancers Blaine Hoven and Maria Riccetto.
Expected guests: Stephen Sondheim, Alec Baldwin, Tamara
Tunie, Eli Wallach, Jane Alexander, Phyllis Newman, Tony
Kushner, Barry and Fran Weissler, Chairman Gary W. Parr,
President and Executive Director Zarin Mehta and Carmen Mehta,
Gala Chairmen Peter and Leni May, Gala Chairmen Benjamin M.
Rosen and Donna Rosen, Richard Kind, Andre DeShields, Beth
Howland and Charles Kimbrough, William and Phyllis Mack, Larry
and Klara Silverstein, The Honorable Donald M. Blinken and Vera
Blinken, Toos N. and Hira Daruvala, Cosby and Timothy M. George,
Marjorie and Gurnee F. Hart, Gerald L. and Agnes Hassell, Robert
S. and Colleen Hekemian, H. Frederick Krimendahl, II and Emilia
A. Saint-Amand, Honey M. Kurtz, Helen and Robert J. Appel,
Vivian Milstein, Charles and Anne Niemeth, Charles I. and Elaine
Petschek, Joel I. and Joan Picket, Stanford S. and Sandra
Warshawsky, among many others. Venue: Avery Fisher Hall
at Lincoln Center, Home of the New York Philharmonic, 64th
Street & Broadway, New York City, NY Time: Cocktails
6:00-7:30 Performance 7:30 p.m. For ticket information
please contact Georgia Petritsis │New York Philharmonic Office
of Special Events │ Tel: (212) 875-5757 │ e-mail:
petritsisg@nyphil.org |
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3/9/10
OBAMA: Change We Can Still Believe In?---Join notable
journalists Katrina
vanden Heuvel, publisher and editor of The Nation; Ben
Smith, author of top-ranked blog on POLITICO.com; Gretchen
Morgenson, assistant business and financial editor, and
columnist, the New York Times; Dr.
Benjamin Barber, President of CiviWorld at Demos,
best-selling author, and journalist; with moderator,
Christopher Hayes, The Nation's Washington, DC Editor; as
they examine the challenges facing Obama in 2010.
Change We Can Still Believe In? Panelists will discuss
President Obama's aims to reform the healthcare system; to
stabilize unemployment; to reform the financial industry; tackle
immigration; draw down troops in Iraq; manage the deficit. These
critical issues will influence the 2010 elections. Equally
important, the event invites audience members to contemplate
their own measures for progress this year and to brainstorm
their own role, if any at all, in the administration’s success
or failure. Time: 7PM - Doors open at 6:30PM. FREE. No
reservations. First come, first served. Venue:
The New York Society for Ethical Culture -2 West 64th St @
Central Park West, NYC. (A,B,C,D, & 1 Subways to Columbus
Circle) This event is co-sponsored by
The New York Society for Ethical Culture, the Nation
Institute, Demos,
Common Cause |
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3/9/10
Inwood House: "180th Birthday Gala" Venue:
Gotham Hall, 1356 Broadway @36th street, New York, NY 10018.
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Tickets: $250. For
more information please contact For information, please contact
Jessica Baxter at 212-861-4400 x8064, or email jbaxter@inwoodhouse.com |
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3/1/10
The School of American Ballet Winter Ball: The Winter
Ball is
The School of American Ballet’s
highest profile annual benefit. This glamorous black-tie dinner
dance at Lincoln Center’s
David H. Koch Theater is attended
by over 400 patrons, including the School’s board members and
alumni as well as leaders from the New York corporate
and social communities. The event features a one-time-only
performance by the advanced students of the School choreographed
specifically for this event by New York City Ballet soloist
Adam Hendrickson. Proceeds raised by the Winter
Ball help
support the School’s extensive scholarship program, renowned
faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and an array of student
services outside the ballet studio.
The Encore is
the Winter Ball’s
after-party. After dinner, 200 of the city’s
philanthropic chic young professionals join the Winter
Ball for
dancing and dessert. Dinner tickets include admission to The
Encore and after-party only tickets are also available.
Chairmen: Pamela
J. Joyner,
Marissa Mayer,
Elizabeth R. Miller Honorary Chairmen: Deborah
Roberts &
Al Roker. Young Patron Chairmen: Brie Bythewood,
Kate Davidson Hudson,
Dr. Michelle Giuffrida Venue:
David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center Time: 7:00 pm
Cocktails, 8:00 pm Dinner, 9:30 pm The Encore Tables: $50,000;
$25,000; $15,000 Tickets $2,500; $1,500 Young
Patrons Tickets: $500 The Encore Tickets: $75
Sponsors: Van Cleef & Arpels For further information, contact
the Special Events offices at (212) 769-6610. Press Inquires
please contact Lauren Thayer
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2/27/10
New York Junior League 58th Annual Winter Ball “A Winter
Palace 2010”: NJYL President Gena Lovett and The Winter
Ball Committee invite you to join us for the
NYJL annual Winter Ball held in The Grand Ballroom at
The Plaza Hotel, Fifth Avenue at Central Park South, New York
City. Time: 7:00 pm-1:00 am Venue:
The Grand Ballroom | The Plaza Hotel Attire: Black Tie.
TICKETS: $650.00 Committee of 100 Dinner Ticket -
includes preferred seating. Tickets purchased before December 9,
2009 will be featured on the Winter Ball invitation. $450.00
Friend Dinner Ticket - includes reserved seating. Advanced tickets
will be available until February 12, 2010. $175.00 Dancing
Only Ticket - (tickets purchased after January 29th will be $200)
includes cocktails and dessert from 10:00p.m. to 1:00a.m. |
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2/27/10
Society Ties, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society:
"Black Tie & Black Jack Casino Night" at Venue:
Capitale, 130 Bowery. Open bar, light dinner and dancing. Games
of chance, including poker, black jack, roulette & craps with the
opportunity to win prizes. Time: 8:00 p.m. – Midnight.
Details from 800-838-3006 or click on the following link to
purchase tickets online |
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2/27/10
The American Heart Association hosts “Sweet Heart Dessert
Challenge”. The public will be able to sample heart-friendly
desserts created by some of the Hamptons best bakers, caterers, and
restaurants. Some of the participants include
Four Seasons Caterer Southampton, Gurney’s Beach Bakery, and
Sugar Sugar (list in formation). The winning dessert will be served
at
The American Heart Association's 14th Annual Heart of the Hamptons
Ball taking place on Saturday, June 26, 2010 at the Hayground
School in Bridgehampton. The evening will also include signature
cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, raffles, DJ and cash bar. Time:
7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Venue:
Four Season Caterer, 15 Prospect Street, Southampton, New York.
Tickets are being sold in advance and at the door for $50. To
purchase tickets, please contact Charlene Ryan at 516-450-9121 or
email
Charlene.ryan@heart.org. For further information contact: Jessica
Di Meo |
American Heart Association | tel: 516-450-9111 | e-mail:
Jessica.dimeo@heart.org |
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2/23/10
Museum of the City of New York-- Director’s Council Winter
Ball: Private Invitation Only |
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2/20/10
Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC's Young Professionals:
"BIG Night Out 2010" Venue:
Cipriani Wall Street Time: 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. Open
bar, casino games, Texas Hold'em poker tournament, silent
auction, VIP lounge, gourmet food stations and music by DJ Mode.
Black Tie Preferred. Tickets: $150 (until 5:00 p.m. on
Friday, February 19);$165 at the door) which includes $50 in
casino chips and gift bag. Details and
purchase tickets online |
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2/17/10
Young New Yorkers for the Philharmonic:
"A Mid-Winter's Eve" Time: beginning at 7:45 p.m. with a
private concert by musicians of the Philharmonic followed by
Cocktails, Dinner and Dancing at the
Union Club, Park Avenue at 69th Street. Attire: Black Tie
Details from 212-875-5760 |
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2/11/10
RIVERKEEPER Presents
REVELRY--The Masquerade Ball: The 1st annual Masquerade Ball, a
spectacular evening masquerade extravaganza of decadence and revelry
which will take place on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at the historic
Angel Orensanz Foundation. Celebrate Mardi Gras, Valentine’s Day
and life while dancing the night away and enjoying New Orleans
cuisine and libations. Event will feature
DJ Ruckus. Plan to join us! Ball Committee:
Alex Matthiessen,
Hudson Riverkeeper and President, Jed Alpert,
Shannon Christmas, Susan Craig, Deborah Dawson, Andrea Garcia,
Kate Hagerman, Hope Hall, Amanda Hearst, Mindy Huber, Diane Kwon,
Jennifer Talbott, Adrienne S. McCord, Edward Moran, Kristie
Pellecchia, Mary Righter, Theresa Salman, Jill Selby, Renee Smith,
Lindsay Turner Tickets for
Riverkeeper's 1st annual Masquerade Ball are on sale now! The
Mardi Gras themed soiree will have guests dancing the night away to
the artful mixes of a renowned
DJ Ruckus while enjoying the cuisine and libations of New
Orleans at the amazing
Angel Orensanz Foundation. Time: 8-11 pm Venue:
Angel Orensanz Foundation, 172 Norfolk Street @ Houston Street,
NYC Attire: Festive Mask and Mardi Gras Chic Tickets:
begin at $150 and are available in advance. To purchase
tickets and/or to make reservations by phone, contact
Allison Chamberlain at (914) 478-4501, ext. 232. |
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2/11/10
Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund:
"Annual Lunar New Year Gala" honoring
Larry Tu of Dell Inc. &
Juan Gonzalez,
New York Daily News columnist, 2010 Justice in Action Award
recipients. Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers. Tickets: $500. For
more information, please call 212-966-5932, ext. 202 or email:
lling@aaldef.org |
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JANUARY 2010 |
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1/29/10
The New York Junior League Winter Ball Pre-Party “From
Russia With Love” This glamorous Russian escape from
the winter chill will be hosted by The Astor House Evening
Committee of the
Junior League of the City of New York. Music, classic
cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. All guests receive special
entrance to an after-party. Tickets: $80 (in advance for
general public; $95 at the door). Venue: 130 East 80th
Street Time: 8:00 p.m. - midnight. Details
astorhouseevening@nyjl.org
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purchase tickets online |
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1/28/10
East Side House Settlement:
"Winter Antiques Show Young Collectors' Night" at Venue:
Park Avenue Armory. Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dinner
and dancing at
Doubles Club at 9:30 p.m. Co-Chairs:
Kipton Cronkite, William Gilbane III, Elizabeth Meigher and
Tatiana Perkin. Tickets: $175 (for preview only; $100
additional for dinner and dancing. Click on the following link to
purchase tickets online |
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1/28/10
East Side House Settlement:
"Opening Night of the Winter Antiques Show"
Venue:
Park Avenue Armory,
67th Street & Park Avenue Time: 7:00- 9:00 p.m. Chairman:
Arie L. Kopelman.
Vice Chairs: Lucinda C. Ballard & Michael R. Lynch.
Opening Night Party Chair:
Sallie Krawcheck.
Tickets: $300 (other tickets available for early entrance).
Click on the following link to
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1/20/10
WINTER COCKTAIL
PARTY at BAR PLEIADES To Benefit Citymeals-on-Wheels:
Scott Kasen along with
Chefs Daniel Boulud and
Gavin Kaysen host a festive winter cocktail party at the
recently opened
Bar Pleiades at the
Surrey Hotel. Enjoy decadent cocktails from Head Bartender
Cameron Bogue and savor delicious hors d’oeuvre by Chef Kaysen (Café
Boulud) and his guest chefs, Nate Appleman (Pulino's
Bar and Pizzeria),
George Mendes (Aldea)
and
Vinny Dotolo and
Jon Shook of Los Angeles’ famed meat-centric restaurant, Animal.
All proceeds will benefit
Citymeals-on-Wheels. WHY: For over ten years,
Chef Daniel Bolud has marked every important occasion in the
life of his restaurants with a celebration benefiting
Citymeals-on-Wheels. The tradition continues with the opening of
Bar Pleiades, an elegant cocktail destination combining the best
of attentive hotel bar service with the creative cocktails of a
talented mixologist. This event is sponsored by Citymeals patron,
Scott Kasen. Thanks to his generous support, 100% of ticket proceeds
will benefit
Citymeals-on-Wheels. Time: VIP Champagne & Cocktail
Reception - 6:00 PM | General Admission – 7:00 PM Venue:
Bar Pleiades,
The Surrey Hotel, 20 East 76th Street (between Madison & 5th
Avenues). Tickets: VIP tickets are $150 per person | General
admission tickets are $100 per person. Both may be purchased online
at
www.citymeals.org/barpleiades or by calling 212-687-1290.
MEDIA CONTACT(S): Ms. Georgette Farkas | Director of Public
Relations, Bar Pleiades/The Dinex Group | e-mail:
gfarkas@danielnyc.com | tel: 212-327-3434 or Cameron Levkoff |
Citymeals-on-Wheels | e-mail:
cameron@citymeals.org | tel: 917-657-3475 |
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1/20/10
TAAS Gala Benefit Preview:
The American Antiques Show Gala Benefit Preview Is a Benefit for
The American Folk Art Museum. This is the finest show of
American work and kicks off
Americana Week in New York. The gala provides a key opportunity
to preview the folk art,
Americana, and decorative arts before they go on public display
the next day. This eagerly anticipated show is the major winter
fund-raising event for the museum and all proceeds from the opening
night, daily show admission, and related activities benefit the
museum's exhibition and educational programs.
The American Antiques Show (TAAS) features all-American objects
of history, design, imagination, and surprise. It is known for its
distinguished roster of all-American dealers who consistently
receive accolades for bringing the "Best of America" to the show.
The opening party will have a Texas theme, with LBJ’s daughter,
Lynda Johnson Robb as grand chair.
Event Co-Chairs:
Barry D. Briskin, Joan M. Johnson, and
Elizabeth V. Warren. Executive chairs are Barry D. Briskin,
Lucy and Mike Danziger, Joan and Victor Johnson, Francesca Petrucci
and Stephen Corelli, Petra and Stephen Levin, Laura and
Richard Parsons, and Elizabeth and
Irwin Warren. Vice chairs are Peyton Cochran and Rebecca and
Michael Gamzon. Chair, Interior Designersí Committee is
Karin Blake, applauded as one of the
100 Best Designers in Architectural
Digest's 2009 list.
TAAS 2010 Texas Committee of Honor: This intrepid group will
be active at the opening night Gala and then participate in a number
of activities especially designed for them during the weekend.
Grand Chairman is
Lynda Johnson Robb; Texas Chairmen
are Jeanette Longoria and Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Herrmann;
Honorary Chairman is Bill Stubbs; New York Texas Honorary
Chairmen are Joe Armstrong, Marie Brenner, and Uma Pemmaraju;
Texas Designer of Honor is Sherry Hayslip and the Texas Committee
consists of Mr. and Mrs. David Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. Ricardo
Longoria, and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Marsh. Expected
attendees include Mario Buatta,
Stanley Druckenmiller and Fiona Druckenmiller,
Robin Chandler Duke,
Alexa Hampton,
Duane Hampton, Cathy Hardwick, Robert and Marjorie Hirshhorn,
Ellie Cullman Kravis, Dick and Laura Parsons,
Martha Stewart, and Jonathan Soros among others. Venue:
Metropolitan Pavillion, 125 West 18th Street in Chelsea, New
York City. Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Media Contact:
Jonathan Marder + Company | O: 646.638.2479 | M: 917.685.8596 |
e-mail:
jon.marder@gsmltd.net |
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1/19/10
Vital Voices Cocktail Fundraiser: Join Vital Voices
for Cocktails and Hors D'oeuvres. Honorary Chair: Anh Duong
Chairs: Alexis Tobin & Samantha Thompson Speaker: Alyse
Nelson, President & Co-Founder,
Vital Voices Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Venue:
The Bowery Hotel, 335 Bowery (at Bowery and 3rd Street), New
York, NY 10003. Ticket Price: $100/person. Click on the
following link to
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1/18/10
Manhattan School of Music Benefit
Performance:
"Beautiful Girls: Songs For Women By Stephen Sondheim" :
Chamber Sinfonia Musical
Direction and Conducted by
Paul Gemignani.
Continuity and Direction by
Lonny Price.
Choreography by
Josh Rhodes
with
Zoe Caldwell,
Jen Colella,
Marin Mazzie,
and
Donna McKechnie.
Time: 7:30 p.m. Venue: John C. Borden
Auditorium, Broadway and 122nd Street. The main entrance is on
122nd Street (601 West 122nd Street) Tickets:
Reserved Seating: $20 Adults, $12
Seniors/Students, Manhattan Night Package Available.
Concert Office 917-493-4428.
$1,000 Manhattan
Nights tickets
include VIP performance seating and private reception. For more
information, call (917) 493-4590 |
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1/11/10
Most Valuable Kids: "Ping Pong Tournament":
MVK will be hosting a charity ping pong tournament at SPiN
New York, a ping-pong club backed by
Susan Sarandon, to raise enough money to send one child and
chaperone on an all expense paid trip to the
Superbowl this February. Time: Registration begins at
6:00 p.m. Venue:
SPiN New York, 48 East 23rd Street, New York, NY
About: Exhibition matches by top ranked youngsters. Proceeds will
send one lucky MVK recipient and chaperone on an all expense paid
trip to the
Superbowl 44| Miami “The Ultimate Ticket”. Why: Our goal
at Most
Valuable Kids is to provide tickets to top-tier local sporting
and entertainment events to the Greater New York Area based
charitable agencies that provide services to children. Our ticketing
system matches ticket donors to these agencies who have agreed to
utilize these tickets to reward and/or recognize positive behavior
in the children they serve. From the sights and sounds to the games
themselves, being there live close enough to reach out and touch
their heroes-are spirited experiences forever etched in their
memories. How: The winning child will demonstrate a real
want and desire to attend this ultimate event by submitting a
greeting card thanking the most influential person in their life. MVK's goal
is to foster the development of self-esteem and promote a deeper
understanding of the benefits of exemplary behavior, hard work and
perseverance during adolescent and teenage years. For more
information:
jesse@mostvaluablekids.org, 646-512-5114. MEDIA: Lauren
Begley|
Peppercom Strategic Communications | T: 212 931 6143 | e-mail:
lbegley@peppercom.com |
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12/10/09
7th Annual Gala Promise of Partnership: Healthy Families,
Healthy Futures: the
Partnership for a Drug Free America will honor three
outstanding corporate leaders at its 7th Annual Gala:
Frank A. Bennack, Jr., Hearst Corporation, John
J. Mack, Morgan Stanley and Leslie
Moonves, CBS Corporation – all long-time supporters of the
Partnership. The evening will include the presentations of
awards, speeches and live entertainment. (Last year, Pilobolus
Dance Theatre performed two pieces from their exciting
repertoire of dance works.) We anticipate a turn out of
more than six hundred guests this year and hope you will be one!
Time: Reception 6:30 pm, Dinner & Program 7:30 pm
Venue:
The Waldorf Astoria, New York City Business
Attire/Festive Dress For pricing information, print or download
our 2009
Gala Response Form. For further information, please contact
Jeri Milhauser, Director, Special Events at (212) 973-3555 or
jeri_milhauser@drugfree.org |
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12/09/09
NYC &
Company’s Leadership in Tourism Award Dinner:
NYC & Company will host its annual Leadership in Tourism
Award Dinner on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 from 6:30 p.m. –
10:00 p.m., at The Plaza Hotel, (Fifth Avenue and 58th Street)
in Manhattan. This year,
NYC & Company will honor the New York Yankees and New York
Mets to celebrate the unprecedented opening of two iconic major
league ballparks in one city. The benefit begins with a cocktail
reception at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner and award presentation
at 7:30 p.m. Cocktail attire is encouraged. The event supports
the
NYC & Company Foundation, a 501 (c) (3) charitable
organization, whose mission is to raise awareness and generate
excitement about New York City’s vibrant cultural
organizations. Time: 6:30 p.m. – reception | 7:30 p.m.
– dinner and award presentation. Venue: The Plaza Hotel
(Fifth Avenue and 58th Street), Manhattan. Tickets:
Starting at $1,500 – limited availability Contact:
litinfo@nycgo.com or (212) 484-5430 |
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12/08/09
2009 New York Cares’ Winter Benefit: The event is a
non-black tie, sit-down dinner. We will roll out the red carpet
to honor a few select individuals that have distinguished
themselves through their volunteer efforts and made a real
difference in the lives of struggling New Yorkers. Proceeds from
the event fund the thousands of programs that New York Cares
creates each year in response to our city’s most acute needs.
Tickets start at: $750. Tables at $7,500. Time: 6:30
pm: Cocktails. 7:30 pm: Dinner, Program & Live Raffle. Venue:
The Edison Ballroom, 240 West 47th Street between Broadway
and 8th Avenue. Ticket Price: $750 and up. Contact:
Dana Gourtay | e-mail:
dana.gourtay@newyorkcares.org | tel: 212.402.1135
Website:
http://newyorkcares.kintera.org/winterbenefit |
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12/07/09
The 12th Annual Food Allergy Ball
to benefit the
Food Allergy Initiative: The 12th Annual Food Allergy Ball
to benefit the
Food Allergy Initiative takes place on Monday, December 7,
2009 at The Waldorf Astoria. This year’s event will honor
Charles Koppelman, Chairman of Martha Stewart Omnimedia. Emeril
Lagasse, celebrated chef, restaurateur, and television
personality, will receive the FAI Lifetime Achievement Award.
Sharyn T. Mann and Todd J. Slotkin are the Gala Dinner Chairs,
and Patricia and James Cayne, Mary Richardson Kennedy and Robert
F. Kennedy, Jr. and Julia Koch are the Benefit Dinner
Chairs. The cocktail reception for this black tie gala starts
at 7:00 p.m., followed by dinner and the awards presentation at
8:00 p.m. Support levels are as follows: Tables for $50,000,
$25,000 and $15,000 and individual tickets for $5,000, $2,500
and $1,500. For ticket information please call (212) 627-1000.
Time: 7 p.m. cocktails; 8 p.m. awards presentation and dinner. Venue: The
Waldorf=Astoria.
Ticket Price: Tables
for $50,000, $25,000 and $15,000 and individual tickets for
$5,000, $2,500 and $1,500. Contact:
Phone:
(212) 627-1000 |
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12/06/09
Park Avenue Tree Lighting: The trees on Park Avenue are lit
each year as a memorial to men and women who have died defending
our country. This tradition began in 1945 when Mrs. Stephen C.
Clark lit the first trees in memory of those who lost their
lives in World War II. The Park Avenue Tree Lighting is managed
by
The Fund for Park Avenue and is made possible by
contributions received from the community. Time: 6:30
p.m. Venue: Park Avenue & 91st Street (The Brick
Presbyterian Church). Contact: Barbara McLaughlin |The
Fund for Park Avenue | e-mail:
barbaramclaughlin@fundforparkavenue.org | tel: (212)
705 - 4237 |
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12/05/09
New York City Ballet's Nutcracker Family Benefit: Each
holiday season,
New York City Ballet
and
The School of American Ballet
present The Nutcracker Family Benefit, creating a magical place
where families come together to celebrate the beauty and wonder
of
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™. A dash of fairy dust is
sprinkled on the Promenade of the
David H. Koch
at Lincoln Center and the room is transformed into a festive
wonderland for all to be captivated. After enjoying a matinee
performance of The Nutcracker, more than 700 children and
parents continue the celebration at a lively afternoon luncheon.
Much to everyone’s delight, dancers from the production join the
festivities signing autographs and posing for photographs, all
while still dressed in their exquisite Nutcracker costumes. The
afternoon also includes a very special visit from
Santa. Proceeds from The Nutcracker Family Benefit are
distributed equally to
The School of American Ballet’s
scholarship fund and New York City Ballet’s education program.
Both initiatives help to enrich young students’ lives by
extending arts opportunities to those who may not otherwise have
the opportunity to take advantage of these experiences. Time: 2:00
PM Performance, 4:00 PM Holiday Party. Co-chairs: Kristin
Kennedy Clark, Sharon Jacob, and Julia Koch. Venue: David
H. Koch,
Lincoln Center, 63rd Street and Columbus Avenue. Ticket
Price: Tables of 10 are available for: $25,000; $12,000; $7,500;
$4,500. Individual tickets are available for: $1,200; $750;
$450.
Contact: New
York City Ballet Email: specialevents@nycballet.com
Phone: 212-870-5585 |
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12/04/09
The New York Botanical Garden’s 2009 Winter Wonderland Ball:
Chairmen: Meredith Melling Burke, Cristina Cuomo, Nina
Garcia, Alex Kramer Alexandra Lebenthal, Christian Leone,
Rebekah McCabe, Molly Sims. Junior Chairmen: Byrdie
Bell, Martin Dawson, Claiborne Swanson Frank, Serena Nikkhah
Dalia Oberlander, Lauren Remington Platt Gillian Hearst Simonds.
Time: 7:30 p.m. Venue: Enid A. Haupt Conservatory
At The New York Botanical Garden Tickets: RSVP to lmalang@nybg.org
or 718-817-8775 |
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12/03/09
The
Animal Medical Center’s Top Dog Gala 2009
honors Lisa and David T. Schiff and the dogs of the NYPD Bomb
Squad (4 dogs with their handlers will be present). Funds
raised will support the AMC, New York City’s largest non-profit
facility for veterinary care, research and education, and The
AMC Frank V.D. Lloyd Fund for Guide Dogs which provides free
veterinary care to guide dogs. Expected Guests Include:
Lisa and David T. Schiff, Annette de la Renta, Nancy Kissinger,
Jean Doumanian, Emilia and Fred Krimendahl, Elaine and Kenneth
Langone, Wendy and Stephen Lash, Ina and Jeffrey Garten, Barbara
and Robert Liberman And NYPD explosive detection dogs Danno,
Dignon, Parker and Rafferty Time: Reception 7:00-8:00
p.m. (Press Check in at 6:45 p.m.) Venue: Frederick P.
Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center, Broadway at 60th
Street Media Contact: Rachel Nagler,
rnagler@rubenstein.com, 212-843-8017 |
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12/02/09
Asprey & The Associates Committee of Lenox Hill
Neighborhood House “Celebrate the Neighborhood” to
Benefit
Lenox Hill Neighborhood House: Cocktails at
Asprey, 853 Madison Avenue followed by dinner at the
Union Club, 101 East 69th Street on the Upper East Side of
Manhattan. Attire: Black Tie. For more information and to
purchase tickets contact Amy Anenberg, Development Associate |
Lenox Hill Neighborhood House | 212-744-5022, ext. 1355 |
Lenox Hill Neighborhood House on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/lenoxhillneighborhoodhouse |
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12/01/09
The American Friends of the Open University of Israel Annual
Gala Celebration: The night’s honorees will be
Chancellor of the New York State Board of Regents
Dr. Merryl H. Tisch
and
NYC Police
Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly. The
evening will be hosted by Ingeborg Rennert, Malcolm
Thomson and Baron
Robert de Rothschild. Gala chairman include Ambassador
Dore Gold, Professor Elie Wiesel, Nira and Kenneth
Abramowitz, Malcolm Hoenlein, Basya and Andrew
Lowinger, and Adrianne and William Silver. Proceeds
from the event will go towards educational programs and
scholarships for Israel’s largest university, The Open
University of Israel, and it’s 45,000 students. Time:
6:30 pm Venue: The Pierre, 2 East 61st Street at 5th
Avenue, New York City, NY |
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11/24/09
New York City Ballet':
"Opening Night Benefit." celebrating the opening of the Winter
Season in the newly-renovated
David H. Koch,
Lincoln Center, 63rd Street and Columbus Avenue. Time:
Cocktails at 5:30 p.m. Performance at 7:00 p.m. Supper
Ball at 9:00 p.m. Black Tie. Tickets: $1,500 ($250 for
cocktails and performance only). For more information, call
212-870-5585 |
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11/20/09
WIRED Store Opening:
WIRED magazine’s fifth annual marquee gallery-meets-retail
experience will open its doors this holiday season. This buzz
generating and bustling environment serves as the holiday
destination for the
WIRED set. A launching pad for new technology and
cutting-edge products, as well as a showcase for truly inspired
programming, the
WIRED Store brings the varied and vibrant pages of WIRED to
life. For the first time this year, the WIRED Store will
feature a design collaboration with international recording
artist
Moby. The
WIRED Store will have more than 150 items on display
including the latest televisions, laptops, cell phones, active
gear, home goods, clothing, children’s toys and games, and more.
In addition, the WIRED Store will also have chef demos and wine
tastings in the WIRED Café, Geek Dad Saturdays, Game Day
Sundays, a green section curated by Adrian Grenier and Peter
Glatzer of SHFT.COM and
a gaming area curated by Tony Hawk.
WIRED Store visitors are invited to test products, attend
events, and purchase featured products online at:
http://www.wired.com/wiredstore
About
WIRED:
For more than 15 years,
WIRED has been the first word on how technology changes the
world. Each month in the magazine and every day online, our
editors deliver a glimpse into the future of culture, business,
science, entertainment, education, health and politics.
WIRED magazine and Wired.com reach more than 13 million
people a month. Venue: 415 West 13th Street between 9th
Avenue and Washington Street in Manhattan’s Meatpacking/Highline
District Date/Time: The WIRED Store will host an
invitation opening night party on Friday, November 21, 2009 and
be open to the public from November 21, 2009 through December
27, 2009. Hours are from 12pm to 9pm Wednesday through Sunday
and closed Monday and Tuesday. MEDIA CONTACT: Jenna
Landry | WIRED | tel: 212-286-6877 | e-mail:
Jenna_Landry@Wired.com |
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11/20/09
23rd Annual Power Lunch for Women to Benefit
Citymeals on Wheels: The Citymeals-on-Wheels Power Lunch for
Women has taken a permanent slot in the appointment books of New
York City’s (and the country’s) leading ladies - in business,
politics, entertainment…and the list goes on. This annual event
began when Citymeals founder Gael Greene and Board member
Joan Weill decided to spoof the concept of the power breakfast
(largely a male institution) and hold a Power Lunch exclusively
for women. Since then the lunch has grown into a networking
imperative for the city’s most influential ladies…and the
handful of generous men who pay $10,000 for the privilege of
joining them. This year we will honor Joan Tisch,
Co-Owner, New York Giants & Vice Chair, Citymeals; Joan Weill,
Chairman, Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation Theater &
President Emeritus, Citymeals, both extraordinary
philanthropists and long-time friends and supporters of the
Citymeals mission. Venue: Cipriani 42nd Street (110 East
42nd Street between Park and Lexington Avenues) Time:
Noon |
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11/17/09
ARTWALK 2009 Benefiting Coalition for the Homeless |
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11/17/09
Career Bridges “Who Wants to be an Opera Star?”: Come
vote for your favorite
Career Bridges singer! Help launch our stars of tomorrow!
Career Bridges announces the presentation of a gala concert,
“Who Wants to be an Opera Star?” featuring six talented young
Career Bridges’ Grant winners, a celebrity panel of judges, with
the audience choosing their favorite singer. Time: 8:00
p.m. Venue: the
Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre at Peter Norton
Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street, New York
City. Hosts: The event will be hosted by Radio
Personality Robert Sherman, and features our six singers
and a celebrity panel: Metropolitan Opera Star, Patrice
Munsel, singer/ teacher Marni Nixon, and President of
Manhattan College, Dr. Robert Sirota. A surprise guest
will also perform. General Admission: $35, Seniors &
Students: $20. For reservations call 212 864-5400, 212 567-2733
or
www.symphonyspace.org. For further information contact
Lorraine Cancro at 646 342-1279 or email lorraineclare@gmail.com |
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11/12/09
Boys Town New York 3rd Annual Building Hope Gala at Capitale,
130 Bowery at Grand Street, New York City, NY. For more
information please contact Karen Brady, Development Director at
212.725.4260, ext 259 or by e-mail at bradyk@boystown.org |
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11/12/09
The Adults in Toyland – Casino Night 2009 presented
by the Hassenfeld Committee and the KiDS of NYU Foundation
Associates. Susan Block Casdin, Morgan Hertzan, Steven
Jaffe, Patti Kim, Joshua Laterman, Kelly Kennedy Mack, Harlan
Saroken, and Michael Weaver will serve as Co- Chairs.
The Adults in Toyland – Casino Night attracts over 600 young New
York City professionals. This fun-filled, business
casual evening of casino games and a premiere silent auction
raises important funds for the
Stephen D. Hassenfeld Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood
Disorders and the NYU
Langone Medical Center Department of Pediatrics. Proceeds
from the Adults in Toyland – Casino Night 2009 will raise
important funds for the Department of Pediatrics and the
Hassenfeld Center. These funds will support the needs
of the Department as well as vital integrative-care programs at
the
Hassenfeld Center – those which greatly reduce stress and
anxiety in patients and families, but are not covered by health
insurance. Time: Cocktails and Gaming from
8:00p.m-11:30p.m., Silent Auction from 8:00-10:45pm, Program at
9:30pm. Venue: Edison
Ballroom (47th between Broadway and Eighth Avenue), New York
City. Tickets: Individual Tickets starting at
$225. Contact: The
Stephen D. Hassenfeld Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood
Disorders Phone: (212) 263-8400 Website: www.hassenfeldcenter.org
Photo Coverage:
2008 Adults in Toyland |
Giorgio Armani & The Hassenfeld Committee Host Preview of
Fall/Winter 2006 Collection |
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11/09/09
The Fountain Gallery's Eighth Annual Celebration of Life Benefit:
This evening of cocktails, fabulous food, and more than 100
original artworks displayed for sale is a remarkable
collaboration of the commercial real estate industry and the New
York arts community with
Fountain Gallery, to benefit its member-artists. Sasha
Nicholas and Steven Caputo served as curators this year. Fountain
Gallery is the premier venue in New York City representing
artists with mental illness. Agnes Gund, President
Emerita of The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) will be a Special
Guest. Ms. Gund has curated the current Fountain Gallery group
exhibition
"Is White A Color?" Raffle will include two round-trip
tickets from American Airlines and other luxury goods and items.
Co-Chairs: Peter L. DiCapua, Matt Duthie, Rick Froio,
Carmel W. Fromson, Leslie Harwood, John McGinley, Lynn Nicholas,
PsyD, Richard D. Parsons, Bruce C. Ratner, Betsy Seidman, Andrew
Stenzler, Henry P. van Ameringen. Founding Chair: Dario
Gristina. Honorees: The Honorable Charles B. Rangel,
Member of Congress and Alma Rangel, Vice-Chair, New York
Foundation for Senior Citizens | The Honorable Christine C.
Quinn, Speaker, NYC Council | Elizabeth Szancer Kujawski,
Art Advisor and Curator, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. |
Suzanne Lemakis, Director, Department of Fine Art, Citi | Time:
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Venue: Citi Executive Conference
Center, 601 Lexington Avenue, 14th floor (between 53rd and 54th
streets). Tickets: $275 For tickets and information,
please contact Robyn Marks - Phone: 212.582.0341, ext.
1288; Email: rmarks@fountainhouse.org.
Web site: www.fountaingallerynyc.com. |
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11/09/09
The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation 19th annual A Magical
Evening Gala: This year’s gala will recognize the results of
a recently published study sponsored by the Reeve Foundation,
which shows that 5.6 million Americans are living with
paralysis, 1.275 million of those as a result of spinal cord
injury. Proceeds will benefit the
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, which is dedicated to
curing spinal cord injury by funding innovative research, and
improving the quality of life for people living with paralysis
through grants, information and advocacy. The evening’s
celebration committee includes David Blaine, Cristina Carlino,
Glenn Close, Jack and Gail Hughes, Peter and Eaddo Kiernan,
Francine LeFrak & Rick Friedberg, John Lithgow, Raul and Tia
Pedraza, Henry Stifel, Meryl Streep, and Wilmer
Valderrama. Venue: The Marriott Marquis in New York
City. Time: The cocktail reception will begin at 6:30PM
followed by dinner at 7:00PM. Dress is Black tie optional.
Support levels are as follows: Tables at $100,000, $50,000,
$25,000, $15,000 and $10,000 and individual tickets at $2,500
and $1,000. For more information on purchasing tickets,
please contact the benefit office at (212) 763-8594 or email ReeveFoundation@cmevents.net.
MEDIA CONTACT: Jaime Cassavechia | Susan Blond, Inc. |
(212) 333-7728 x. 108 | email:
jaimec@susanblondinc.com . |
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11/09/09
Steppin’
Out--Lenox
Hill Hospital Autumn Ball: On Monday evening November 9,
2009, The Waldorf-Astoria Grand Ballroom will be the setting for
the
Lenox Hill Hospital Autumn Ball, this year titled
“Steppin’ Out.” The black tie gala will honor Dr. Armando
Grassi, Chairman Emeritus Department of Neonatology and
Pediatrics. Vice Chairs are Deborah and Allen Grubman,
Pat and Ed Gutman and Drs. Virgie and Marty Ellington.
Committee members include Chynna Phillips and William
Baldwin, Lizzie Grubman and Chris Stern, Janice Dickenson,
Shanna Moakler, Ellen and Daniel Crown, Dawn Robinson and Dre
Allen, Dori Cooperman, Jean and Ralph Baruch, Dr. Lauren Cassell,
and Lenox Hill Hospital President and CEO Gladys George.
Proceeds will be earmarked for the Hospital’s medical services
and community programs. Time: Cocktail Reception: 6:30pm;
Dinner and Dancing to the music of The Deanna Jones Orchestra:
8:00pm. Tickets begin at $1200. For ticket information
please contact (212) 434-3573. Media/Press Contact: Roger
Webster or Jason Grant | Webster Light Grant
Communications | tel: 212.280.3380 | e-mail: Roger@WebsterLightGrant.com |
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11/05/09
New York City Opera’s Theater Debut Celebration will mark an
extraordinary moment in the company’s history, celebrating its
return to Lincoln Center on the opening night of the
David H. Koch Theater – unveiling the state-of-the-art
renovations – and welcoming General Manager and Artistic
Director
George Steel for his inaugural season. This landmark evening
will honor
David Koch, whose extraordinary generosity has provided a
new home for
New York City Opera and
New York City Ballet. The gala performance, American
Voices, will showcase great music from American opera and
musical theater performed by world-renowned New York City Opera
stars including Amy Burton, Joyce Castle, Anna Christy,
Joyce DiDonato, Lauren Flanigan, Anthony Dean Griffey, Marc
Kudisch, Samuel Ramey, and Julius Rudel. The concert will also
feature the special participation of the
New York City Ballet – a fitting partnership to recognize
the 50th Anniversary of Lincoln Center. The evening will include
a fabulous auction of luxury items and priceless experiences,
all to be auctioned off by Chairman of Sotheby's North and South
America,
Jamie Niven. All proceeds from the
Theater Debut Celebration support City Opera’s mission to
produce innovative productions of new and classic work, reach a
wide audience with affordable ticket prices, and bring music
into the lives of thousands of students each year through its
acclaimed education programs in New York City public schools.
Honoree:
David H. Koch | Honorary Chairman:
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg Co-Chairmen: Katherine
Farley and
Jerry I. Speyer, Joan Granlund,
Julia Koch, Lee Slaughter, Ann Ziff. Venue:
David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center Time: 6
pm – Cocktails; 7 pm – Gala Concert; 9 pm – Dinner & Dancing Benefit
Tables: $50,000, $25,000, $15,000, $10,000
Benefit Tickets: $5,000, $2,500, $1,500, $1,000
For more information regarding the event or to purchase
tickets, please call the New York City Opera Special Events
Department at 212-870-5595. For Press Inquiries, please
contact
Lisa Lori Communications at 203-228-5090. |
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11/05/09
CELEBRITIES DOODLE TO HELP FIGHT HUNGER IN NYC--Capuchin
Food Pantries' TENTH Annual Celebrity Art Auction
"Doodle For Hunger®": FOX 5's
Ernie Anastos to Host Auction that Helps Feed, Clothe and
Counsel Poor Families in New York City. On this special evening,
colorful and original signed works of art, or 'doodles,' created
by actors, artists, and sports icons will be auctioned off at
"Doodle For Hunger®," taking place in the Crystal Room at
Tavern on the Green. The tenth annual charity auction,
hosted by the
Capuchin Food Pantries, now helps feed and shelter 5,000
underprivileged families in New York each week. This
special event, hosted by Fox 5's
Ernie Anastos, will include a cocktail party, Doodle
preview, a silent and live auction led by acting great
Tony Lo Bianco. New York Ranger superstar and NHL Hall of
Famer
Rod Gilbert is the evening's Guest of Honor.
Mo Willems, writer, animator, and children's books
author/illustrator, will be presented with the Artist of the
Year Award. Doodles by Sir Anthony Hopkins, Tom Hanks,
Randy Jackson, Cher, Conan O'Brien, and others will be up for
bid. Expected guests include:
John Catsimatidis,
Ernie Anastos,
Rod Gilbert,
Wendy Williams,
Leroy Neiman,
Tony Lo Bianco,
Rosanna Scotto and more. To purchase tickets, call Joseph
Sano at 212-279-6171 by October 30, 2009. Based in midtown
Manhattan, the
Capuchin Food Pantries have additional locations in Harlem,
Chelsea, Lower Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Long Island.
The Pantries also distribute free clothing, diapers and
toiletries; host a breakfast program and a number of holiday
meals and parties throughout the year. In addition, the
Pantries work with social workers to help serve clients' needs
which range from employment training to interventions for
addictions and/or abuse. Time: 6:00 p.m. Venue:
Tavern on the Green, Central Park at West 67th Street
(Crystal Room) Tickets: $250 in advance, $300 at the door
(Ticket includes dinner buffet, open bar, Doodle preview, silent
and live auction). To purchase tickets, call Joseph Sano at
212-279-6171 by October 30, 2009. Direct Media Inquiries to:
Kim Esp |Linden
Alschuler & Kaplan Public Relations|1251 Avenue of the
Americas, Suite 940 New York, NY 10020 | 212-329-1419 (direct)|
212-575-4545 (main office) | 212-575-0519 (fax)|
kesp@lakpr.com |
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11/04/09
New York Landmarks Conservancy Celebrates New York’s
2009
"Living Landmarks": On Wednesday, November 4, 2009
The New York Landmarks Conservancy will bestow its
distinguished
"Living Landmarks" award to six outstanding individuals for
their contributions to New York. Venue: Cipriani
42nd Street Time: 7 pm. This year’s distinguished
recipients include the legendary New York County District
Attorney
Robert M. Morgenthau; Tony-Award winning prolific theatre
man,
Tommy Tune; the Italian Baroness and renowned
philanthropist,
Baroness Mariuccia-Marimo; noted playwright, author,
screenwriter and “Newman’s Own” co-creator,
A.E. Hotchner; real estate developer and film studio chief,
George Kaufman; and renowned New York Times fashion
photographer
Bill Cunningham. The Conservancy also marks the
“sweet sixteen” anniversary for the
"Living Landmarks Awards" program with an especially festive
portion of the evening’s program highlighting the award’s
history. “Living Landmark honorees represent the best of New
York in talent, philanthropy and spirit” said Peg Breen,
President of the New York Landmarks Conservancy. “This year's
special ‘Sweet Sixteen’ celebration will honor an outstanding
group of New Yorkers and salute the many amazing
'Living Landmarks' we have honored through the years.” |
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11/03/09
ALL IN FOR A CURE: The Diabetes Research Institute: Please
join us for our second annual Texas Hold'em poker event, where
players will vie once again for bragging rights. Last
year, nearly 200 guests enjoyed spectacular food, excellent
wines and fine cigars in this stylish members-only midtown club
that is famous for its panoramic views of the New York skyline.
Co-Chairs: Jordan Dickstein, Troy Gregory, Isaac Khafif,
Ricardo Salmon Host Committee: Eric Aroesty,
Michael Asch, Joel Bergstein, Aryeh Bourkoff, Darren Fogel,
Laurence Goldberg, David Gordon, Andrew Gorenstein, Dawne Marie
Grannum, Mark Gurwitz, Joel Klaiman, Eric Kleiner, John
Ladyzinski, Christine Levinson, Patryck Pimpao Merhy, Gregory L.
Piccininno, Glenn Schlossberg, Samantha Shanken, David Sherr,
Jeffrey Siegel, Alvaro Stainfeld, Thomas Stern, Marc Taub, David
Zinn.
Time: 6:30 p.m. Venue:
The Grand Havana Room, 666 Fifth Avenue (at East 53rd
Street), New York, NY. For more information, contact:
Jill Ann Pall, Director of Special Events, Northeast | tel:
212-888-2217 | e-mail: JPall@drif.org |
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11/03/09
Election Day 2009 NYC:
Election Day is also the Birthday of
ManhattanSociety.com Editor & Founder,
Christopher London. Birthday
Wish: In
lieu of any gifts, he asks instead that you join him by heading
to your
local polling place to
vote to re-elect
Mayor Mike Bloomberg |
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11/02/09
The 2009 NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases Founders Gala
honoring John W. Brown, Founders
Honoree, Thomas J. Errico, M.D., Physician Honoree,
and Anthony Edwards,
Humanitarian Honoree.
Robin L. Smith, M.D., M.B.A.,
and Anthony
G. Viscogliosi
will serve as Gala Chairs. 2009
NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases Founders Gala will honor
John W. Brown, Chairman of the Board of Stryker, a pioneer in
medical technologies. The black
tie event will
also pay tribute to the talented
Dr. Thomas J. Errico
for his outstanding accomplishments in orthopedic surgery and
neurosurgery, as well as actor and active philanthropist Anthony
Edwards. Each year, the Founders Gala raises important funds
which greatly enhance
NYUHJD’s ability to improve the lives of people with
musculoskeletal and neurological disorders. Contributions
to this event will help
NYUHJD continue its vital role as an international leader in
21st century patient care.
Time: Cocktails
at 6:30 p.m., followed by a dinner and program at 7:30 p.m. Venue: The Waldorf
Astoria, Park Avenue at 50th Street, Manhattan. Tickets: Individual
Ticket $1,000; Tables of 10 begin at $10,000. Contact: Morgan
Starner /Tel: 212-404-4032/e-mail: specialevents@nyumc.org
website: http://www.med.nyu.edu/ Media:
Annie Welker, Assistant Account Executive | Rubenstein
Associates, Inc. Fl. 30 | 1345 Avenue of the Americas New York,
New York 10105 | Phone: (212) 843-9350 | Fax: (212)
843-9200 |
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11/02/09
TISCH Gala 2009: Honorees:
Brian Grazer, Dean's Council, Parent, Founder/Producer
Imagine Entertainment |
Ron Howard, Former parent, Founder/Director Imagine
Entertainment |
Marcia Gay Harden '88 (MFA, Acting), Academy Award® and Tony
Award® winning Actress | Diana King, Trustee and President, The
Charles & Lucille King Family Foundation | Sheila
Nevins, President of Documentary and Programming for HBO and
Cinemax. Honorary Chairs:
Spike Lee '82/'90 Hon., Dean's Council; Brett Ratner
'90, Dean's Council; Sir Howard Stringer, Dean's Council;
Executive Producer: Dean Mary Schmidt Campbell Producer: Ken
Davenport '94 (BFA, Drama); Director: Stafford Arima.
Co-Chairs: Barbara Cohen, Rosemarie DiLorenzo, Jan Tuttleman.
Time: 7-10 PM Venue: Frederick P. Rose Hall,
Home of
Jazz at Lincoln Center, Broadway at 60th Street. |
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11/02/09
ONLY MAKE BELIEVE Celebrates 10th Anniversary: Hosted
by
Sir Ian McKellen, the evening will honor: Christopher
Wearing,
Accenture; Bernadette P. Longford,
Disney Worldwide Outreach and Seth
Rudetsky. Guests & Appearances by: Alan
Cumming, Jude Law, Nellie McKay,
Christopher Meloni, Euan Morton,
Seth Rudetsky,
Rachel Weisz, and the casts of Hair, Memphis, and The Lion
King, as well as performers from the
Big Apple Circus. About: Only
Make Believe, a non-profit organization that creates and
performs interactive theatre for children in hospitals and care
facilities, will celebrate their 10th Anniversary.
Only Make Believe is dedicated to the principle that freeing
a child’s imagination is a valuable part of the healing process.
For more information please visit www.onlymakebelieve.org.
Time: Media Check-In: 5:00 p.m. | Red Carpet Arrivals:
6:00 p.m. | Gala Begins: 7:00 p.m. Venue:
Shubert Theatre, 225 West 44th Street. Red Carpet Arrivals
will take place in Shubert Alley. Media
Contact: Shawn
Purdy/Christina Stejskal PMK/HBH tel: (212)
582-1111 | e-mail:
Shawn.Purdy@pmkhbh.com / Christina.Stejskal@pmkhbh.com |
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11/02/09
Trophée des Arts Gala 2009: The event will honor:
Robert Wilson, Theater and Visual Artist, Founder of the
Watermill Center--Trophée des Arts |
Bernard Poussot, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive
Officer,
Wyeth--Pilier d’Or |
Isabelle Huppert—Presenter Time: 7 p.m. Cocktails
and Silent Auction 8 p.m. Dinner and Live Auction
Black Tie
Venue:
The Plaza Hotel, Fifth Avenue and Central Park South, New
York City.
ABOUT FIAF:
Founded in 1898, the
French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) is the leading
French language and cultural center in the United States. Its
mission is to be the innovative cultural and educational
destination for New Yorkers eager to explore the diversity of
French cultures. FIAF
presents a wide range of sophisticated programming in both
French and English, offering films, lectures, art exhibitions,
and live performances of music, theater, dance, and more
throughout the year in the FIAF Gallery, lorence Gould Hall, Le
Skyroom, and Tinker Auditorium. Each fall, the
inter-disciplinary contemporary arts festival Crossing the Line
presents boundary-breaking works by artists who are transforming
cultural practices on both sides of the Atlantic. The spring
brings World Nomads, a festival dedicated to exploring the
exchange of ideas, artistic expression, and style throughout the
Francophone world.
FIAF’s historic building, recently renovated and decorated
by the well known theater set designer Richard Peduzzi, is a
fully active educational and cultural New York institution. The
Haskell Library, designed by renowned architect Michael Graves,
houses the most comprehensive collection of French works in the
United States. The Language Center, with 6,000 students, is also
the largest in the country and offers instruction in French at
all levels. TICKETS: To purchase tickets, contact
Isabelle Lefebvre-Vary at +1 646-388-6604 or ilefebvrevary@fiaf.org.
Proceeds will benefit
FIAF’s world-class educational and cultural programs. |
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11/01/09
The ING New York City Marathon: Among many New Yorkers
running that day will be a true New Yorker, Sara
Elizabeth Davis who happens to be a personal friend of
ManhattanSociety.com Editor & Founder, Christopher London. Sara will
be running the New
York City Marathon with her friends at Spring
Mountain Capital, LP to raise a total of $26,285. Sara
Running 26.2 miles may seem like pure torture, but on top of
fulfilling this dream, she will be running for The
Robin Hood Foundation, one of New York’s leading
organizations helping those in poverty. As you may know, Robin
Hood targets poverty in NYC by finding, funding and
partnering with 200 of the city’s most effective anti-poverty
programs and schools. Robin
Hood’s board of directors underwrites all fundraising and
administrative costs-which means every penny of every donation
goes directly to the best poverty-fighting programs in the city.
Any amount donated would be much appreciated. When we are all on
board to support such a notable charity, every dollar counts and
everyone benefits. Please visit Sara’s site here to
make a contribution. Birthday Wish: Christopher London’s
birthday is on the third of November, two days after the
Marathon. In lieu of any gifts, he asks that you instead
support Sara
Elizabeth Davis in her run to fight poverty. |
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10/30/09
El Museo's Young International Circle Celebrates Dia de los
Muertos: El Museo del Barrio, New York City’s premier Latino
and Latin American Art Museum, will host its seventh annual
Young International Circle (YIC) Benefit on Friday, October 30,
2009 from nine o’clock PM until one o’clock AM. The YIC
Benefit will be the first event in the newly renovated and
reopened Museum, and for the first time ever, guests will be
invited to linger through
El Museo’s galleries after dark. The YIC Benefit Chairs
are Cromoto Atencio,
Michel Heredia, and Gabriel Rivera-Barraza. Vice
Chairs
are Lara Alcantara, Ana Maria Celis, Ivonne Cohen, Karla
Farach, Javier Figueroa, Cristina Lagorio, and Alexandra
Wilkis-Wilson. Madrinas of the Young Internacional
Circle are Mayra Hernandez, Jana Pasquel de Shapiro, and Samantha
Thompson. This year’s honorary committee, all of whom
will be in attendance that night, includes: Lara Blazed,
Christian Cota,
Carlos Campos,
Liliana Dominguez, Karla Martinez,
Raul Melgoza,
Luisana Mendoza,
Bibhu Mohapatra,
Brian Reyes,
Alexa Rodulfo, and Whitney
Wolfe. The
2009 YIC benefit will celebrate the age old traditions of Dia
de los Muertos with a flavor of Carnaval.
El Museo’s courtyard, covered by a giant tent, will feature
several oversized installations of alters signifying Dia de los
Muertos’ celebration of life after death. Decorated with
tropical fruit, antifazes (masquerade masks), beads, feathers,
and other Carnval inspired décor, the Latin evening will feature
several live Carnaval inspired performances including Samba
dancers, a conga line, and Latin drummers. Antony Todd
Inc. will design the event’s décor. Over five hundred
international professionals, philanthropists and art aficionados
will fly in from Europe, North America, and South America to
support the community and education programs at the museum.
Guests will enjoy a Latin night of cocktails and dancing and an
extensive silent auction.
Jose Luis Pardo, lead singer of
Los Amigos Invisibles also known as
DJ Cheo will provide the event’s music. Benefit
Committee includes: Paola Aboumrad, Alexandra Adame,
Victoria Alexander, Yrmis Barroeta, Valeria Cordero,
Karina Correa Maury, Beatriz de la Mora, Wendell
Figueroa, Melissa Flores, Jeronimo Gaxiola, Clara Gonzalez,
Isabel Gonzalez, Tasha Green, Andrea Gomez, Simon Guindi, Alex
Hank,
Elizabeth Jacoby, Gabriel Catan,
Estefania Lacayo, Claudia Laviada, Carlos Longoria,
Elizabeth Mateo, Laura Mendoza Satrustegui, Alexandra Pappas
Dania Ortiz,
Samantha Platner, Carlos Ponce, Leticia Presutti, Mauricio
Quesada, Demian Reídle, Silvana Ritacco, Natasha Rosell, Adam
Shapiro, Sylvette Sein, Luisa Serna, Erin Serrano, Federica
Simon, Grace Souky, Rachel Tresta, Vilma Vale Brennan, Ana
Gabriela Viso, Sabrina Wirth, and Lucia Zamorran.
Time: 9:00 p.m. Venue:
El Museo del Barrio, 1230 Fifth Avenue at 104 Street
Sponsorship for the event has been graciously provided by
Jose Cuervo Tradicional. Tickets for the
YIC benefit are priced as follows: Young International Circle
Ticket, $150 | VIP Young International Circle Ticket, $200 | VIP
Young International Circle Table, $2,000 (table of ten). Since
its founding in 1969,
El Museo has become the leading Latino and Latin American
cultural institution in New York. New York City’s foremost
provider of education in Latino and Latin American art and
culture,
El Museo has had a significant impact on New York’s culture,
and is a major stop on Manhattan’s Museum Mile on Fifth
Avenue. To purchase tickets, please contact:
Nazira Handal
| e-mail:
nhandal@elmuseo.org | tel: 212.660.7143 | web:
www.elmuseo.org/yicbenefit Media & Press: Ren
Herring | Jonathan Marder + Co. | e-mail:
ren.herring@gsmltd.net | tel: 212.231.7920 Prior
Event Coverage/photos:
El Museo YIC Benefit 2008 |
El Museo YIC Benefit 2007 |
El Museo YIC Benefit 2006 |
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10/29/09
MAYOR MIKE BLOOMBERG to Speak at
THE DOE FUND’S
"What New York Needs" Annual Fundraising Gala: Mayor
Michael Bloomberg
will introduce George & Harriet
McDonald, who are being honored by The Doe Fund's
Board of Directors for their 25
years of service to the organization. Gala Chairman is
Burton Resnick, Chairman and CEO of
Jack Resnick & Sons. Gala co-chairs are Craig and
Katherine Lucas; Peter and Andrea Resnick; Donna and Marvin
Schwartz and Mary Jane Salk. Award-winning
correspondent for CBS’ 48 Hours Mystery,
Harold Dow, will also deliver remarks at the event. Ticket
prices begin at $1000.
For more information, the public should contact Nancy Olecki at
(646) 672-4237. Proceeds from the evening will
benefit the
Ready, Willing & Able program, which helps formerly
homeless and formerly incarcerated individuals rebuild their
lives through paid transitional work and comprehensive support
services. The program is best known by its easily
recognized “men in blue,” who can be seen every day cleaning
more than 150 miles of New York City’s streets and sidewalks
while they work their way toward self-sufficiency. Venue:
Cipriani 42nd Street; 110 E 42nd St. Time: 6:00 PM
cocktail reception; 7:00 PM dinner. Attire: Festive attire
is requested. |
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10/29/09
Pro Mujer 2009 Benefit Celebration: Join Pro Mujer in
honoring Sharon
Allen, Chairman of the Board of Deloitte LLP; Anne
M. Mulcahy, Chairman of the Board of Xerox; and Ernest
Stern, Partner at The Rohatyn Group, at the Pro Mujer 2009
Benefit Celebration on Thursday, October 29. Serving
as
Honorary Chairs of the event are Robert
and Luciana Duvall, Billie Jean King, Benjamin Bratt,
Talisa Soto and Paul Volcker. Pro Mujer is
a 20-year-old women’s development and microfinance organization
that provides poor women in Latin America with an integrated
package of financial services, healthcare, and training to lift
themselves and their families out of poverty. A Pro Mujer client
from Nicaragua will speak at the benefit, sharing her story of
how access to credit, healthcare and training has changed her
life. Proceeds from the event will help women in Latin America
gain access to small loans and healthcare for themselves and
their families. Time: 6:30 pm Cocktails, 7:30 pm Dinner. Venue: Cipriani
Wall Street, 55 Wall Street in New York City. Festive Dress.
To purchase tickets or enquire about sponsorship opportunities,
please call (212) 972-2268, email:
tmevents@inch.com or download a reservation form at www.promujer.org.
Media Contact: Gloriana Guillen,
gguillen@promujer.org (212) 952-0181 x14. |
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10/29/09
The Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland (CBOI), Ireland’s most
acclaimed youth orchestra will perform "The
Crossing, Celebrating Cultures and Connections" at 8pm on
October 29, 2009 at
Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center in New York City. One of
Europe’s leading youth orchestra conductors, Maestro Gearóid
Grant, will conduct the concert, and featured performers
include renowned tenor Emmanuel Lawler and piper
Patrick Martin. They will perform alongside Drum and Piping
Corps and be accompanied onstage by a variety of children’s
choirs from select schools across the New York City area – over
500 children from local schools will perform on stage with the
orchestra. Established in 1995 as a means of bringing young
people together from different backgrounds and communities, the
CBOI was founded at a landmark moment in
Irish history, the implementation of a long-term peace
process. Comprised of 130 Catholic & Protestant school children,
aged 12-24 years from all over Ireland, the
CBOI strives to highlight the importance if Arts & Culture
in the public school system and convey its message of peace,
tolerance and unity through the powerful medium of music.
Time: 8 p.m.-11 p.m. Venue:
Avery Fisher Hall,
Lincoln Center, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza (Columbus Ave &
65th Street), New York, NY 10023 Tickets: $25-$100 | Lincoln
Center Box Office (212) 875.5030. Media Contact: Nicola
Parish | President | Parish
Public Relations | 808 Union Street, 3C, Brooklyn, NY
11215 |P: 718.369.7760 | F: 718.554.3473 | C: 917.750.9444
|nicola@parishpr.com | www.parishpr.com |
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10/27/09
The Central Park Conservancy's Halloween Ball: The spirit of
Halloween comes to life in Central Park at
this annual fundraiser - featuring over-the-top costume, spooky
decor, dancing and a whimsical celebration. The theme "Twilight"
will evoke an eerie and supernatural feeling that comes over the
Park as the glow of the sun hides behind the city skyline.
Chairmen: Suzanne & Bob Cochran. Co-chairs include
John & Judy Angelo, Kristy & Jonathan Korngold, John Stossel,
Anita & Stuart Subotnick, Patsy & Jeff Tarr and Julie Wurts.
Junior Co-chairs: Jennie Tarr Coyne, Kipton Cronkite,
Corrente Schankler and Amy Tarr. Time: 7:00 - 11:00 pm
Venue: the Naumburg Bandshell (mid-Park at 72nd
Street). Photos:
CPC 13th Annual Halloween Ball |
CPC 12th Annual Halloween Ball |
CPC's 11th Annual Halloween Ball |
CPC 10th Annual Halloween Ball |
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10/26/09
The Presentation of the 2009 Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Medal
Benefiting the
Municipal Art Society of New York:
The Onassis Medal, the
Municipal Art Society’s highest honor, is presented each
year to individuals whose work and deeds have made an
outstanding contribution to the city of New York. It is named
for former MAS board member
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in honor of her tireless efforts
to preserve and protect New York’s great architecture. In the
late 1970s, Mrs. Onassis led the
Municipal Art Society's successful fight to uphold the
New York City Landmarks Law and save one of New York’s most
magnificent public spaces:
Grand Central Terminal. MAS will present its 2009
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Medal to two exceptional New
Yorkers:
Peter L. Malkin and
Robert A.M. Stern
Time:
Cocktails at 7:00 p.m., Dinner at 8:00 p.m. Venue:
New York Public Library, New York Tickets:
Individual tickets are $1,200, $2,500, and $5,000,
and can be purchased
online here or by calling Katie Skelly at (212)
935-2075. Note: All but $200 of each ticket is tax-deductible. |
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10/22/09
The Feminist Press at the
City University of New York Celebrates their
39th Annual Women Write the World Gala Reception: The
night’s honorees will include
Arianna Huffington, Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief of the
Huffington Post;
Senator Kristen Gillibrand, U.S. Senator for the State of
New York;
Rhonda Copelon, Professor at
CUNY School of Law and human rights lawyer; and
Taslima Nasrin, internationally acclaimed writer and women’s
rights activist. The Gala benefits
The Feminist Press at the City University of New York, the
oldest continuing women’s publisher in the world. Venue:
583 Park Avenue (at 63rd Street) in New York City Time:
6:00-8:00 PM. For tickets, please contact Jennifer Kunin
at 212-249-6188 or
jennifer.kunin@verizon.net. |
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10/22/09
2009
Breakfast of Legends
will honor Samuel L Guillory, MD; Judith & John J. Hannan; Carol
Judelson; Anne Nucci-Sack, MD; Barbara R. Biben & Alfred R.
Stern. Keynote Speaker: Katie Couric. The Breakfast
of Legends is held to support a vitally important cause: the
health and happiness of New York City’s most vulnerable
adolescents. The Breakfast is important because the funds and
awareness it raises are integral to continuing the Center’s
programs. The Center provides health care and individualized
support free of charge to 10,000 young people each year. Without
exception, the Center’s expert staff and wraparound services
comprehensively address the physical, reproductive, and mental
health needs of 10 to 22 year-old urban adolescents. The Center
helps these adolescents access the services they need to make
responsible, informed decisions about their health care and
their lives. Time: 7:30-9:00 am Venue: Mandarin Oriental, New
York. For event information contact: Jaclinn R. Nudel | e-mail:
Jaclinn.nudel@mountsinai.org | tel: Telephone: 212-731-5992 |
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10/21/09
The Princess Grace Foundation-USA (PGF-USA) will host the
26th annual
Princess Grace Awards Gala at
Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City and present 22 Awards
to emerging artists in theater, dance and film, as well as the
Princess Grace Statue Award to two artists who have previously
won Awards and have shown achievement and growth in their
respective fields. Every year, the
Princess Grace Foundation-USA proudly awards these
scholarships, apprenticeships and fellowships at its annual Gala
to support its mission of providing crucial support to emerging
artists in America. The Gala will take place in the
presence of
HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco. Additionally,
PGF-USA will present the Prince Rainier III Award to a
celebrated person in the arts in recognition of his or her
outstanding career and contribution to the arts.
PGF-USA will announce this honoree in a later news release. Gala
Chairs: Dee and husband
Tommy Hilfiger, the fashion designer. Venue:
Cipriani 42nd Street Time: 6:30 p.m. – Reception,
Silent Auction; 7:30 p.m. – Awards Ceremony, Dinner, Dancing.
Benefit Tables: $15,000, $25,000, $50,000 and $100,000.
Individual tickets may be purchased for $1,000 (Patron), $1,750
(Sponsor), $2,500 (Benefactor). To purchase tickets, please
call Tamara Leuchtenburg/Event Associates, 212-245-6570, x15,
Tamaral@eventassociatesinc.com. For Press Inquiries, please
contact Lisa Lori Communications at 203.228.5090. |
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10/20/09
The Second Annual Women of the Congo Benefit--
A
Night to Benefit Survivors of Sexual Violence in the Congo”
hosted by a planning committee of women from New York,
Connecticut and Long Island, will take place on Tuesday, October
20, 2009, Time: 7pm-10pm Venue: W New York, 541
Lexington Avenue. A cocktail party, it will feature
appearances by
Eve Ensler and
Whoopi Goldberg, with an Art Show, music by
Madeleine Peyroux and Silent Auction. Proceeds from
the benefit will go toward
The City of Joy, a safe house and leadership community under
construction in
Bukavu, DRC. A joint effort between
V-Day (the global movement to stop violence against women
and girls) and UNICEF, the City of Joy has been designed to make
the women living there feel secure, calm, and empowered. To
foster the feeling of community, the grounds will mimic the
setting of a typical Congolese village, including a cluster of
structures where women will live and sleep, an orchard, and many
places to gather. Women will have access to programming in
group therapy, storytelling, dance, theater, self-defense,
sexuality education, gardening, public speaking, leadership and
advocacy, human rights, ecology, and horticulture. Media
Contact: Contact: Jennifer Williams, (917) 518-3476, info@womenofthecongo.com |
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10/20/09
The Royal Oak Foundation to Honor
Jacob Rothschild
at
12th Annual Timeless Design Award Gala & Benefit---The
Royal Oak Foundation will present
Lord Rothschild
with the Timeless Design Award in recognition of his stewardship
and support of his family’s estate,
Waddesdon Manor
– a notable National Trust property outside of London – as well
as for his involvement in the restorations of London’s
Spencer House
and
Somerset House.
Lord Rothschild's
artistic and philanthropic commitment to Waddesdon Manor has
garnered many honors, with the property winning the National
Heritage (UK) Museum of the Year and the National Trust’s Best
Property. Begun in 1874 by
Baron Ferdinand James de Rothschild,
Waddesdon
includes world-renowned collections of French furniture,
paintings and decorative arts, as well as extensive formal
gardens. Lord
Rothschild
is additionally being honored for his leadership and
philanthropic support of major museums, educational
institutions, archaeological, and other heritage sites that span
the globe. The black-tie gala dinner will take place at a
distinguished private club. The event will also include a live
auction of various unique lots including the chance to stay at
Waddesdon Manor as the guest of
Lord Rothschild.
Additionally, another lot will feature a special Jamaican
holiday including a stay at
'Goldeneye'
the former beachfront home of
Ian Fleming,
where he wrote 15 of his famous
James Bond
novels.
Proceeds from
the benefit will assist the Scholarship Fund for the Attingham
Summer School Program, and Royal Oak's various collaborations
with the
National Trust of England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Patrol level tickets begin at $600 each, based on availability.
Please contact Robert Dennis of The
Royal Oak Foundation for
more information at (212) 480-2889, extension 201 or rdennis@royal-oak.org.
Venue: Metropolitan Club, 1 East 60th Street,
New York, NY 10022 **ABOUT***
The Royal Oak Foundation is
the United States partner of the National
Trust of England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Royal Oak members gain free entry to over 300 important historic
houses and gardens, 700 miles of coastline, and 620,000 acres of
open countryside. The Foundation supports National Trust
conservation projects and offers a series of lectures and other
public programs in U.S. cities on topics including British
history, architecture, gardens, the fine and decorative arts –
as well as other programs in the U.K. As a U.S. not-for-profit
organization, membership dues and donations are tax-deductible
as allowed by law. |
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10/19/09
The 2009 NYU Cancer
Institute Autumn Ball honoring Herbert
Lepor, M.D. Roberta
Greenberg and Sandy
Meyer will
serve as Gala Chairs. The 2009
NYU Cancer Institute Autumn
Ball will will
honor the talented Dr. Herbert Lepor, Martin Spatz Chairman of
the Department of Urology, renowned for his superb research and
patient care involving prostate cancer. The business
attire gala will
celebrate NYU Langone Medical Center’s remarkable progress in
the fight against cancer on all levels: patient care, research,
education, and prevention. The gala is an exciting occasion to
pay tribute to the nearly 80 physicians who have helped treat
more than 50,000
unique patients at the Center since 2004. Time: Cocktails
at 6:00 p.m., followed by a dinner and program at 7:00 p.m. Venue: The
Mandarin Oriental, 80 Columbus Circle at 60th
Street, Manhattan. Tickets: Tables
of 10 begin at $10,000. Contact: Name: Erica
Banyon | Tel 212-404-3551 | e-mail: specialevents@nyumc.org
| Website:http://www.med.nyu.edu/
Media:
Clarissa
Sanders, Rubenstein Associates, Inc. | 1345 Avenue of the
Americas, 29th Fl New York, NY 10105 | 212-843-9219 |
clarissasanders@rubenstein.com |
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10/18/09
Friends of Duane Park will hold its
10th Anniversary Inside Tribeca loft tour on Sunday, October
18th from 1pm-5pm. Founded in 1994, Friends of Duane Park is
a not-for profit organization that restored the run-down park.
Seen as the center of
TriBeCa,
Duane Park is the second oldest public park in New York
City. The Inside
Tribeca Loft Tour allows guests to receive an inside look at
some of the most elaborate and oldest lofts in
TriBeCa, the
Triangle Below Canal. The $50 tickets will go on sale in
Duane Park, at Hudson and Duane Streets, at 12:30 on the day of
the
Inside Tribeca Loft Tour. Friends of Duane Park will
use the proceeds for the upkeep and improvement of
Duane Park. For advance reservations and information call
(212) 227-5843 or visit www.duanepark.org |
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10/17/09
Grill on the Hill: When a
late-summer storm devastated a large section of
Central Park, a trying year became even more difficult.
Nearly 500 trees were
destroyed and over 1000 others needed attention or pruning.
We’ve made great progress, but there is still a lot of work
ahead. Join us on
the Great Hill - one of the areas hardest hit - for a picnic
with a purpose.
Grill On the Hill is a community fundraiser featuring live
music, entertainment, interactive exhibits, contests, fabulous
food from
The Loeb Central Park Boathouse and desserts from
The Treats Truck. Join your neighbors and friends as we
rally around the city's greatest green space. After all, it's
your Park. We take care of it for you. And together, we'll
restore these magnificent landscapes. Time: Saturday,
October 17, 2009, 12pm - 4pm Location:
The Great Hill - Enter the Park from Central Park West &
106th Street Tickets: Children (12 and under) $25 |
Adults $50 | Family (2 adults, 2 children) $125 Buy
Your Tickets Today |
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10/15/09
Benefit Preview/ The International Fine Art & Antique Dealers
Show: The
Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center will be
the beneficiary of the funds raised at the Benefit Preview
Evening. The Benefit Preview provides the very first view of the
2009 show. To order tickets call: +1 212.639.7972 Media
Inquiries: Beryl Crofton-Atkins |
Sharp Communications, Inc. | 415 Madison Avenue, floor 24
New York, NY 10017 | tel: 212.829.0002 ext.100 | e-mail:
bc@sharpthink.com | fax:
212.829.0770
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www.sharpthink.com
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10/14/09
The New York Women's Foundation Presents
Stepping Out & Stepping Up With A Special Performance by
Mary J. Blige: Established in 1987 as a public philanthropy,
the
New York Women's Foundation is a cross-cultural alliance of
women, serving as a force for change for women. The New York
Women's Foundation presents
Stepping Out and Stepping Up, honoring Elizabeth and Herbert
Sturz and Sheryl WuDunn and Nicholas D. Kristof on Wednesday,
October 14, 2009. The Stepping Up Award will be presented to New
Yorkers who serve as role models and demonstrate courageous
leadership, vision and commitment to women and girls, as
individuals and as partners. Time: 6:30pm. The evening
will begin with a cocktail reception, followed by dinner and
dancing at 7:30pm and include a special performance by Grammy
Award-winning recording artist,
Mary J. Blige. Venue:
Gotham Hall, NYC. Co-Chairs for the evening include
Hyatt Bass, Sayu V. Bhojwani, Aiyoung Choi, Susan R. Cullman,
Grace Hightower De Niro, Somers Farkas, Carolyn Buck Luce,
Margaret Munzer Loeb, Jean Shafiroff, Diana L. Taylor,
Jacqueline P. Togut, and Barbara Brizzi Wynne. For tickets and
information, please visit:
http://www.nywf.org/fall_dinner_2009.html |
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10/14/09
A
Cocktail Reception to benefit
Friends of Animal Rescue: Francis Battista will host
a cocktail reception honoring The Today Show’s Jill Rappaport
to benefit
Friends of Animal Rescue. There will be hors d’oeuvres by
Swifty’s Catering. Expected guests include Jane Hoffman,
Head of the
Mayor's Alliance for NYC Animals; Blaine and Robert
Caravaggi; Cornelia Guest; Geoffrey Bradfield; Jennifer Bradford
Davis; Jason Grant and Todd Romano (List is in formation)
Time: 6:00-9:00 p.m. Venue:
Peter Tunney Gallery, 13 Crosby Street (between Howard and
Grand Streets). Tickets are $200; please call Blaine
Caravaggi, 917 306 1343. About: Friends of Animal Rescue
was created as a direct response to the growing need of
individuals and rescue groups who may not have access to large
grants or other financial aid. By making payments directly to
veterinarians, medical boarding facilities, dog walkers, pet
supply stores and more, we can support individuals and smaller
rescue groups. Individuals can make a difference. We help keep
that dream alive. Press RSVP: Roger Webster:
roger@websterlightgrant.com |
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10/12/09
Fight for Sight introduces our new Eye-Opening
Socials and
the Young
Visionaries group!
Join us for cocktails & an informative presentation on Glaucoma by
Dr. Norman J. Kleiman, PhD.,
Director of Eye Radiation & Environmental Research, Columbia
University. Meet & mingle afterward. RSVP with credit card
payment now for the Early Bird discount! ($40 through Oct. 5, or
$50 afterward) TIME:
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. VENUE:
Hea Lounge, 145 E. 13th Street @ Third Avenue Beer and wine with
presentation. RSVP --http://fightforsightglaucoma.eventbrite.com Questions?
212-679-6060 |
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10/08/09
Sara Elizabeth Davis & Courtney Grill Bartend for Charity
at 80's Night KARAOKE at
Southern Hospitality: The
ING New York City Marathon: Among many New Yorkers running
that day will be a true New Yorker, Sara
Elizabeth Davis who
happens to be a personal friend of ManhattanSociety.com Editor &
Founder, Christopher London. Sara
Elizabeth Davis will
be running the New
York City Marathon with
her friends at Spring
Mountain Capital, LP to
raise a total of $26,285. Sara Running 26.2 miles may seem like
pure torture, but on top of fulfilling this dream, she will be
running for The
Robin Hood Foundation, one of New York’s leading
organizations helping those in poverty. As you may know, Robin
Hood targets
poverty in NYC by finding, funding and partnering with 200 of
the city’s most effective anti-poverty programs and schools. Robin
Hood’s board
of directors underwrites all fundraising and administrative
costs-which means every penny of every donation goes directly to
the best poverty-fighting programs in the city.
FOR ONE
NIGHT ONLY!:
Get your leg warmers, pop those collars, put on your wayfarers,
crimp your hair and come prepared to drink the night away while
supporting two amazing charities for 80's Night KARAOKE at
Southern Hospitality. For one night only, we will be making
our bartending debut (and using our MA in Mixology) to raise
money for our respective charities. As many of you know, we are
pumped to not only be running the
NYC Marathon on November 1st, but to be able to raise funds
for 2 extraordinary charities -
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, which funds cancer
research, and
Robin Hood, which targets poverty in NYC.
We can promise you drink specials, good people and good times
and maybe even a surprise visit from the owner,
Justin Timberlake himself. Come out and play like a
champion! Time:
7:30pm-1:00 a.m. Venue:
Southern Hospitality,
Street, 2nd Avenue between
76th and 77th Street |
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10/08/09
THE KIND
DIET: A Simple Guide to Feeling Great, Losing Weight, and Saving
the Planet Book Launch Party:
Join
Alicia_Silverstone to celebrate the debut of her new book
"THE KIND DIET: A Simple Guide to Feeling Great, Losing Weight,
and Saving the Planet." Long before it was cool to “be
green,” critically acclaimed and much-beloved actress Alicia
Silverstone came forward as a passionate and vocal advocate for
environmental causes. In her new book, THE
KIND DIET: A Simple Guide to Feeling Great, Losing Weight, and
Saving the Planet. (Rodale; October 12 2009; $29.95; 288
pages w/ 40 color photographs), Alicia reveals how eating a
plant-based diet will give you tons of energy, mental clarity,
gorgeous skin and a renewed zest for life. Plus, it’s one of the
greenest things you can do. Because it requires less fuel,
water, and other resources, following a plant-based diet is a
major contribution toward improving the health of our planet. A
100% of the proceeds from the sale of the book this evening will
go towards the
Waterkeeper Alliance. Time: 6-8 p.m. Venue:
Candle 79 Restaurant (79th and Third Ave.), 154 E 79th
Street, New York, NY 10021 |
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10/08/09
New York
Police & Fire Widows’s and Children’s Benefit Fund 24th Annual
Benefit Dinner
“Celebrating Those Who Answer The Call”:
Daniel J. "Rusty" Staub, Chairman of the Board, and
Stephen J. Dannhauser, Chairman,
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP and President of the Board are
pleased to announce that the current and three immediate past
Mayors of New York City─
Michael Bloomberg,
Rudy Giuliani,
David Dinkins and
Edward Koch ─have agreed to be honored at the 24th annual
benefit dinner of the
New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund.
Venue: New
York Hilton
Grand Ballroom, 1335 Avenue of the Americas between 53rd and
54th Streets. Time:
Cocktail reception at 6:00 p.m. Dinner and awards program, with
entertainment and special guests, begins at 7:30 p.m.
Founded in 1985 by
Rusty Staub, by the end of this year, the Benefit Fund will
have distributed more than $114 million to approximately 700
widows, widowers and children of Police, Fire, Port Authority
and EMS personnel who died in the line of duty. The
Benefit Fund also provides a network of community support and
special events throughout the year. Individual tickets are
$750. For more information please call or email
Linda Giammona
at 212-735-4505,linda.giammona@answerthecall.org For
more information about the New York Police and Fire Widows’ and
Children’s Benefit Fund, visit http://www.answerthecall.org |
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10/07/09
The New-York Historical Society: 2009 History Makers Gala
will celebrate two American Presidents,
Bill Clinton and
Abraham Lincoln, at its annual
History Makers Gala on Wednesday, October 7, 2009.
President Clinton will inaugurate the major
exhibition Lincoln and New York at the benefit, at which he will
also be honored with the 2009 History Makers Award and deliver
the keynote address. Guests at the gala will have the
opportunity to enjoy a private viewing of Lincoln and New
York, the first museum exhibition to examine the crucial
relationship between America’s greatest President and its
greatest city. On view from October 9, 2009 through March
25, 2010, the exhibition is the Historical Society’s s major
contribution to the nations
Lincoln Bicentennial and traces the period from Lincoln’s
entrance into New York life with his Presidential campaign
speech at
Cooper Union to his departure as a secular martyr with his
New York funeral procession. The gala sponsor is
Brooks Brothers, which has generously lent the exhibition a
meticulous replica of the Brooks Brothers coat worn by Lincoln
on the night of his assassination.
The 2009 History Makers Gala will contribute support to N-YHS
exhibitions and education initiatives. Co-Chairs: Helen
Appel, Judith Roth Berkowitz, Ravenel B. Curry III, Richard
Gilder, Diana Roesch DiMenna, Martin J. Gross, Roger Hertog,
Patricia D. Klingenstein, Stuart J. Rabin Venue:
New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West (Between
76th and 77th Streets), New York Time: 6:00
PM Cocktails and Exhibition Preview of Lincoln and New York
| 7:00 PM Dinner and Awards Presentation. Honorary Chair:
Vernon Jordan Gala Sponsor: Brooks
Brothers Benefit Tables: $10,000, $25,000, $50,000,
$100,000 Tickets: $1,000, $2,500, $5,000. For more
information or to purchase tickets, please call 212-744-0799
Press Contact: Laura Washington | New-York Historical
Society | 212-873-3400 x263 | e-mail:
lwashington@nyhistory.org and Aoife Carlin|
Ruder Finn Arts & Communications Counselors | tel:
212-715-1572 | e-mail:
carlina@ruderfinn.com |
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10/06/09
Twenty Fourth Annual Great Sports Legends Dinner to Benefit
The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis. Time: 5:30
p.m. Venue: Waldorf Astoria, New York City |
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10/06/09
Fight for Sight introduces
our new Eye-Opening
Socials!
Join us for cocktails & an informative presentations on Macular
Degeneration by
Dr. Norman J. Kleiman, PhD.,
Director of Eye Radiation & Envirnmental Research, Columbia
University. Meet & mingle afterward. RSVP with credit card
payment now for the Early Bird discount! ($40 through Sept. 30,
or $50 afterward) TIME:
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.VENUE: New York Junior League, 130 E.
80th St. Cocktails, beer, wine, and crudites with presentation. RSVP --http://fightforsightmacular.eventbrite.com Questions?
212-679-6060. |
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10/05/09
Fourth Annual Children's Rights Benefit with special guest
speaker
Malcolm Gladwell, Staff Writer, The
New Yorker, Author of The
Tipping Point, Blink, and Outliers And presenting the
Children’s Rights Champion Award to Dorothy (1918 - 2009) and
Lewis Cullman, Innovative Philanthropists--Supporting the
Arts, Science, Education, and Children’s Issues. Award
presented by Joel
I. Klein, Chancellor of the New York City Department of
Education. Time: 6:30 p.m. Venue: IAC / 555 West
18th Street, New York City. |
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10/05/09
DL21C—Democratic Leadership for the 21st Century
Presents: A
Debate on Healthcare Reform: What
Works and What Should be Changed? Featuring Congressman
Anthony Weiner (D-Queens,
Brooklyn) and Dr.
Betsy McCaughey, Health Policy Expert, Patient Advocate and
former Lieutenant Governor of New York (1995-1998). In the
spirit of the famous Lincoln - Douglas debates sixteen decades
ago, two of the nation's most outspoken individuals on Health
Care, Congressman
Anthony Weiner and Dr.
Betsy McCaughey, will present the issues before us as
Congress prepares to vote on this life altering bill. Ben
Smith, Senior Political Writer, Politico will moderate and
the debate will be streamed live at www.politico.com Time: 7:00pm
- 11:30pm Venue: Farkas
Auditorium at
NYU/ Langone Medical Center, 550 First Avenue (at 31st
Street); 5/6 to 33rd Street Doors Open at 6:30pm | Debate begins
promptly at 7pm | Cocktail reception to follow at 8:30pm
RSVP Required to guarantee admission. RSVP by
filling out the form at http://www.dl21c.org/ |
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10/03/09
The 12th Annual October Ball: A New York legend, every
autumn this formal affair attracts young professionals for an
evening of mixing, mingling, dancing & fun, all in support of The
Catholic Big Sisters & Big Brothers of New York to benefit important
mentoring services for the children of New York
Event Co-Chairs: Amy Sodha, Curry Ford, and Jill Mara Olich.
● Live DJ ● Hors D'oeuvres ● Open Bar● Silent Auction ● Black Tie
Optional. All Guests Must Be 21 & Over Please.
The Catholic Big Sisters & Big Brothers is a 501(c) (3)
non-profit organization founded in 1902. Their mission is to
strengthen low income families and help them recognize, reach for,
and achieve their full potential regardless of religious
affiliations. CBSBB provides gender specific services designed for
girls and boys to promote mutual respect between the sexes and
comprehensive based services, including one-to-one mentoring
relationships, family counseling, group support and skill based
programs. Ticket Price: Tickets available from $145
available at
http://www.octoberball.com * This event SELLS OUT.
Only a few tickets will be available at the door. Advanced purchase
strongly recommended. Contact: Phone: 212-475-3291 ext
206 Venue:
The Museum of Modern Art, 11 West 53rd Street Time:
9:00 pm - 1:00 am. web:
octoberball.com |
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9/24/09
The Point Suite Art Ball—A Gala to Benefit the
Point Suite Art Book: Presented by Annika Connor &
Active Ideas Productions, this event will host 300 plus
guests, beginning at 7 pm on the Penthouse of
Studio 450 on West 31st Street and feature an open bar. With
striking Hudson River views, guests can dance to the sounds of one
of the city's hottest DJs. The fun will continue long after
the last glass of champagne has been poured, as guests will be
invited to an exclusive after party and receive gift bags filled
with luxury items. The
Point Suite Art Book is an artist run endeavor and will
display works of forty talented emerging artists, and will contain
all original essays discussing the artists, their art, and the
current artistic climate. Time: 7:00pm – Midnight
Venue:
Studio 450, 450 West 31st Street, Penthouse (between 9th &
10th Avenues), New York, NY 10001 Attire:
Red-carpet-ready black tie. RSVP: By purchasing a ticket at
http://PointSuiteArtBall.eventbrite.com After Party:
Details to be revealed the night of. |
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9/24/09
14th Annual HARVEST IN THE SQUARE: Food lovers looking for a
recession-proof way to dine at some of the finest restaurants in New
York City’s will have the opportunity to sample exclusive dishes at
the 14th annual
“Harvest in the Square” in Union Square Park on Thursday,
September 24th. Long considered a foodie’s paradise,
Union Square offers a vast assortment of gourmet fare that
would take hundreds of dollars and lots of time to sample.
“Harvest in the Square” provides an opportunity to savor it
all in one delicious evening. This year more than 50 eateries – the
largest gathering in the event’s history – will participate.
New to HITS this year are: Almond, Back Forty, BLT Fish, ilili, L.A.
Burdick Chocolate, Lady Mendl's Tea Salon & Cibar Lounge at the Inn
at Irving Place, Sidebar, Tarallucci e Vino, and Vintage Irving.
Returning restaurants include: Aleo, Angelo & Maxie's
Steakhouse, Bar Stuzzichini, Barbounia, Beppe, Big Daddy's Diner,
Blue Smoke, Blue Water Grill, Café Spice, Casa Mono & Bar Jamon,
Chat 'n Chew, Ciao Bella, City Crab & Seafood Company, Dévi, Dos
Caminos Park, Duke’s, Galaxy Global Eatery, Gramercy Tavern,
Greenmarket Farmers Market, Havana Central, Heartland Brewery, Hill
Country, Irving Farm Coffee Co., Jack Bistro, Knickerbocker Bar &
Grill, L'Express, Maxie's Grill, National Arts Club, Pipa,
Primehouse New York, Pure Food and Wine, Republic, Rosa Mexicano,
Stand, Steak Frites, Strip House NYC, SushiSamba Park, Tamarind, The
City Bakery, The Coffee Shop, Tocqueville, Todd English’s OLiVES NY,
Union Square Ballroom, Union Square Café, Whole Foods Market
Union Square, 'wichcraft, and Wildwood BBQ. General
Admission tickets are $115 in advance and $125 at the door. Friends
of Union Square Park VIP tickets, which allow early entry to the
food tasting, are $400. Tickets can be purchased at
harvestinthesquare.org. Proceeds from the event benefit the
Union Square Partnership's neighborhood programs including
the beautification of Union Square Park. Time: 7:30 PM
- General admission | 6:00 PM - VIP early entry | (Media
preview at 5:30 PM RSVP in advance required) Venue:
Union Square West Plaza Media Contact: Lee
Silberstein/Shane Kavanagh/Tiffany High | The
Marino Organization | tel: (212) 889-0808 |
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9/23/09
"Fete de Swifty" 2009 to Benefit the
Family Justice Center
Initiative of the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City:
The City's first
Family Justice Center opened in Brooklyn in 2005 to help
victims of domestic violence by offering an array of services under
one roof. This innovative program, which is reliant on both public
and private support, enables victims to meet with a prosecutor,
speak with a trained counselor, and apply for housing and financial
assistance in just one visit- all in their native language while
their children play safely in the next room. By providing services
in one location with partnering City agencies and community
providers, the center has increased the effectiveness of service
delivery to break the cycle of domestic violence. Based on its
success,
Mayor Bloomberg committed to opening additional centers,
beginning with a Queens center that opened in July 2008. The
two centers have already served over 30,000 domestic violence
victims and their nearly 5,000 children.
The Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City is very grateful
to past sponsors, committee members, and friends of
Fete de Swifty, who lend to the festive spirit of this
annual event while making a meaningful difference through their
support. Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Venue: 73rd Street at
Lexington Avenue Tickets: To purchase tickets to this event,
please click
here Photos:
2008 Fete de Swifty |
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9/22/09
2009 World Statesman Awards Gala Honoring Prime Minister Gordon
Brown of Great Britain: The Appeal of Conscience Foundation will
honor The
Rt. Hon. Gordon Brown MP, Prime Minister of Great Britain,
at its annual dinner on Tuesday, September 22 in the Grand Ballroom
of the Waldorf Astoria in New York. Reception begins at 6 p.m. and
dinner and the awards program takes place at 7 p.m.
Prime Minister Brown will be presented with the Foundation’s
World Statesman Award, for his compassionate leadership in dealing
with the challenging issues facing humanity, his commitment to
freedom, human dignity, and the environment. The awards dinner will
also honor
Bernard J. Arnault, Chairman & CEO, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis
Vuitton with the Appeal of Conscience Award for his leadership to
advance international cooperation, the environment, and the arts.
Muhtar Kent, Chairman & CEO, The Coca-Cola Company will
receive the
Appeal of Conscience Award for his contribution in the
fields of education and the environment. The importance of the
Appeal of Conscience Foundation was highlighted last year
when
Pope Benedict XVI visited the
Park East Synagogue in New York, at the invitation of its
spiritual leader
Rabbi Arthur Schneier, who is also the founder and President
of ACF. The Pope’s visit was not only a historic moment, but
it also underlined the relevance of the very important work that the
Appeal of Conscience Foundation has done. Since 1965, the
interfaith ACF has been actively involved in furthering religious
freedom, human rights, tolerance and inter-religious dialogue in
Russia, China, the Balkans, Central Asia, Central Europe, Argentina,
Cuba and Turkey. The Foundation has been active worldwide,
energizing religious leaders of the major faith communities for
dialogue and coexistence. Venue: The Waldorf Astoria-The
Grand Ballroom. 301 Park Avenue (corner of 49th St., Manhattan). Time: Cocktails
6-7 p.m. followed by dinner and program 7-9 p.m. Media: Howard
Cannon, Rubenstein Associates, Inc. Tel: 212-843-8072. E-mail: hcannon@rubenstein.com.
For more information:
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9/22/09
Phipps Houses: Please join Phipps Houses for our annual
Community Builder Awards dinner when we honor individuals and
corporations for their leadership and significant contributions in
building New York City communities. Funds raised through this event
help support and strengthen Phipps CDC programs, which are becoming
more critical as this period of economic uncertainty continues.
Time: 6:30- 10PM. Venue: 583 Park Avenue, 583 Park Avenue
at East 63rd Street, NYC 10021.
Attire: Cocktail attire. Tickets: Please visit our
event page for tickets. For more information, call
212-243-9090 x355. |
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9/18/09
New Yorkers for Charity: "12th Annual Boathouse Gala" Hosted
by Fox News'
Ainsley Earhardt and other Special Guests. Event Chairman:
John Nicholas Sponsor's
Reception Co-Chairmen:
John Schutty, Natalie Cheng, Cat Petree Founders of New
Yorkers for Charity: John Nicholas, John Schutty, Paul Newman.
Venue:
the
Central Park Boathouse.
New Yorkers for Charity raises money for need-based
charities in the New York Metropolitan area, with a special focus on
assisting charities that support breast cancer research and breast
cancer patients. Tickets for the Gala go on sale on August 1. Time:
7:00 p.m. VIP and Sponsor's Reception | 7:30 pm Live Performance –
Navegante | 8:30 pm Live Performance - secret band | 9:00 p..m.
Doors open to Gold ticket-holders Live Bands in Banquet Room | 10:30
pm
Ainsley Earhardt – Introduction | 10:35 pm NY4C Founders
Toast | 10:40 pm Live auction begins | 12:00 pm Committee
Photo in Banquet Room | 2:00 am The evening adjourns
Tickets:
Sponsor -
$1,000 Access to an ultra-exclusive lounge (limited to 40 people)
with Ainsley Earhardt-Fox News Anchor and other special guests,
heavy hors d'oeuvres, carving stations, open bar, dancing,
acknowledgement in
www.NY4C.com, live auction, access to the VIP Lounge, private
bars and gift bags. VIP - $250 in advance, $350
after 9/11/09 Heavy hors d'oeuvres, carving stations, open bar,
dancing, acknowledgement in
www.NY4C.com, live auction, access to the VIP Lounge, private
bars and gift bags. Gold - $150 in advance, $200 after
9/11/09 Heavy hors d'oeuvres, open bar, dancing, acknowledgement in
www.NY4C.com |
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9/17/09
Student Sponsor Partners 2009 Back-to-School Benefit: An
evening of cocktails, canapes and live jazz. This fundraising event
is being held to support the charitable activities of
Student Sponsor Partners. Student Sponsor Partner's Board of
Directors, critical supporters and guests will kick off the new
school year with this celebration in a beautiful and intimate
setting. The mission of
Student Sponsor Partners is to provide at-risk New York City
youths with the opportunity to receive a quality, non-public high
school education, through the financial support and one-to-one
guidance of a four-year Sponsor. SSP Board Board of
Directors are: Robert H. Niehaus (Chair), Kevin J. Conway (Vice
Chair), James T. Chandler, Betsy Cohen, Isobel Coleman, Maggie F.
Cooley, Edward F. Cox, Jeffrey Edwards, Peter M. Flanigan, Colleen
Foster, Sidney E. Goodfriend, Mitchell Gordon, Jim Healy, Peter
Herbert, Brian Hoffmann, Andrew Horrocks, Alfred F. Hurley, Jr.,
Patrick J. Landers, Steven Lipin, Peter J. Lyon, Patrick McBrien,
Thomas R. Mercein, Christopher J. Niehaus, Claudia Overstrom,
Michael Petrick, Lora Robertson, Valerie Rowe, Stephen M. Schiller,
Kimberly Ayers Shariff, John Stossel and Timothy White. Members of
the SSP Advisory Council are: Mayree Clark, David J. Dunn, William
H. Heyman, Alfred C. Sikes, Margaret Yates Thorne and Joseph R.
Zimmel.
Back-to-School benefit co-chairs are: Cathleen Chawla, Richa
Kumar and Anne-Marie Peterson. Benefit host committee members are:
Shalimar Adorno, Matthew Bonanno, Amanda Cahill, Leslie Carranza,
Aimee Carroll, Frances Cashin, Shannon & Jonah Cave, Rakesh
Chawla,Alison Davis, Emily Davis, Sara Fay, Matthew Feeney, Erica
Fenlon, Henry Flores, Kristy & J. Esteban Garcia, Laura Hunt, Kevin
Jackson, James Jesse, Scott Larson, Allison Lowenstein, Elizabeth
Madigan & Bertrand Jost, Myron Michalski, Patrick Minson, Amir
Mohammed, Julia Pershan, Allison Pistone, Stephanie Ramos, Debra
Regan & Paul Wasinger, Lora Robertson, Leah Rumely, Kimberly Ayers
Shariff, Nathan Thorne, Deborah Weinswig, Jennifer Suh & Benjamin
Whitfield, Stephanie Whittier, John Witherspoon, Julie Wood and
Kelly Zaremba. Special thanks to our Corporate Sponsors: BTIG,
DKR Capital & Intralinks.
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Venue:
The Central Park Boathouse, East 72nd Street & Park Drive
North, Central Park, New York, NY. Tickets are available for
purchase at
www.sspnyc.org $150 until September 14th. $175 after
September 14th and at the door. Raffle Tickets are $25. |
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9/16/09
New York Philharmonic Opening Night Gala Benefit: The New
York Philharmonic will open its 168th season with their
Opening Night Gala and concert on Wednesday, September 16,
2009 at Avery Fisher Hall (63rd Street and Columbus Avenue.)
Cocktail reception begins at 6:00 pm; concert begins at 7:30 pm,
followed by dinner.
Mr. Alec Baldwin, Mr. Paul Calello, and Mr. Gary
W. Parr will serve as this year’s Gala Chairmen. Mr. Gerald
L. Hassell will serve as the Gala’s Executive Vice Chairmen with
global sponsor
Credit Suisse. Under the direction of Music Director Alan
Gilbert in his inaugural season, with guest soprano
Renée Fleming, the New York Philharmonic will perform the
World Premiere of EXPO, a New York Philharmonic commission by
Magnus Lindberg, Messiaen’s Poèmes pour Mi, and
Symphonie fantastique by Berlioz. For information about
purchasing tickets or tables to the Gala benefit, please call
Georgia Petritsis at (212) 875-5757, or email
petritsisg@nyphil.org. Attire: Black Tie.
Time:
6:00–7:00 PM Cocktails and arrivals / 7:30 PM Concert
Venue: Avery Fisher Hall, 63rd Street at Columbus Avenue |
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Uptown Girl Power Benefit: Hosts
Kerry Washington,
Joy Bryant, and
Majora Carter come back to the South Bronx for a great
evening honoring fellow Uptown Girls with art, community and love.
Today, women in the Bronx are twice as likely to suffer from
domestic abuse, environmentally borne diseases, teen pregnancy, and
drop out of high school than national and state averages. This
benefit will raise money for huge mural art projects that portray
positive images for young women and girls. These are meant to
compete with the daily barrage of billboards and TV images that tend
to depict women in other ways. The first piece is already
underway in the
Hunts Point section of the
South Bronx with
Groundswellmural.org Time: 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Venue: Under the tents at Father Gigante Plaza • 2 blocks
from the 6 express local Tiffany St and Southern Blvd
Donation: $50 for Uptown Girls & friends on their way up $150 for
those who can afford more RSVP or more info:
events@majoracartergroup.com | e-mail: 718.874.7313 |
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9/15/09
Aureole NY Grand Opening Cocktail Party:
Charlie Palmer and Executive
Chef Christopher Lee host a cocktail party with hors
d’oeuvre from the new fall menu, decadent desserts prepared by
Pastry Chef Jennifer
Yee, and drinks to celebrate the grand opening of the new
Aureole. The evening will benefit
Citymeals-on-Wheels. The evening will celebrate the official
opening of
Aureole in its new location at One Bryant Park after two
decades in its landmark turn-of-the-century brownstone off Madison
Avenue. Time: 8:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Venue:
Aureole NY,
One Bryant Park, 135 West 42nd Street (between 6th Ave and
Broadway), New York. |
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9/15/09
The Second Annual Networking Cocktail Fundraiser: The Young
Benefactors Committee (a group of young professionals from NY, NJ
and CT) of
Love Our Children USA, invite you to join them at the Second
Annual Networking Cocktail Fundraiser at the trendy new club to
benefit Love Our Children USA. Open bar, lite fare, dessert and
networking. Raffle prizes up to $10,000. Tickets: $50, $60 cash at
door. Time: 7 p.m.- 10 p.m. Venue:
La Pomme NYC Nightclub, 37 West 26th Street (between
Broadway & Sixth) |
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9/14/09
NYC Bartenders Ball:
Bartenders, cocktail waitresses, bar backs and lounge lizards
from all over the Big Apple and Long Island will join together for
the
NYC Bartenders' Ball- End of Summer Bash. It will be
celebrating and honoring the hospitality industry. The 1st annual
New York Bar and Pub Awards will be given to the top
industry professionals who keep New York City's and Long
Island's nightlife alive. It is being sponsored by the
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