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FULL CALENDAR OF
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January 2005-Present in reverse chronological order
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DECEMBER 2009 |
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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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NOVEMBER 2009 |
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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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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
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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:
http://www.appealofconscience.org/ |
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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
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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
United Restaurant and Tavern Owners Association.
The event will be hosted by
WABC Anchor Ken Rosato
on Monday September 14th at Time: 6 p.m. Venue:
Pier 84 - P.D. O'Hurley's.
There will be over 1,000 nightlife industry people are expected in
attendance. Bartenders' Balls are celebrated across the nation. The
first Bartenders' Ball was founded in Washington, D.C. over 30 years
ago in 1978 with over 2,500 attending at the Washington Hilton. Now
cities across the nation hold their own Bartenders' Ball including
Las Vegas, Charlotte, Rhode Island, Long Island, Boston, Denver,
Saratoga Springs, St. Louis, San Diego, Richmond, Milwaukee,
Baltimore, and Philadelphia….. Millions of dollars are raised at
these Balls for hospitals, charities, and various not-for profit
organizations that support their local communities. The party will
be open to Bartenders as well as Cocktail Waitresses, Bar Backs,
Food Servers, Bar Managers, Bar Owners, Security, Nightclub Owners,
Nightclub Managers, Promoters, and DJs, from around the Tri-state
area that work in a variety of different of nightclubs, restaurants
and bars. Lounge Lizards, Patrons as well as the public can attend
the party as well. The event is semi formal. Anyone can vote for
their favorite bartender or establishment at
www.nycbartendersball.com
or
www.murphguide.com . You can also purchase tickets on the
site for only S50 dollars which includes a open bar and food. All
money raised from the event will go to The National Foundation
for Human Potential. The foundation provides financial and other
support to organizations that promote educational, residential, and
support services for people in need including Family Residences and
Essential Enterprises, Inc. Family Residences and Essential
Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) provides Residential Services, Community
Services, Adult Day Services, Vocational Programs, Respite Programs,
and Medical Services, to over 3,000 New York City and Long Island
families with autism and other disabilities.
The United Restaurant and Tavern Owners Association has been
representing bars, pubs, restaurants, nightclubs, lounges and
taverns in New York City since 1937. Anyone who wants to volunteer
or serve on a committee for the NYC Bartenders’ Ball call
(646)896-1128 or (646)833-9586. For More Information call
Todd Shapiro
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Todd Shapiro Public Relations | tel: 646-781-9469
| cell: 516-312-6573 | e-mail:
toddspr@yahoo.com |
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9/12/09
Great Music for a Great City: Celebrating the Birthday and
Legacy of Antonin Dvořak: The Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay
College presents the first concert of its Fall 2009 Season – part of
the classical music series Great Music for a Great City –
Celebrating the Birthday and Legacy of Antonin Dvořak, on
Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 7:30pm at the Gerald W. Lynch
Theater at
John Jay College, 899 Tenth Avenue, NYC. This narrated
concert features the Afiara String Quartet as well as Metropolitan
Opera soloists Camellia Johnson, soprano, and Terry Cook,
bass-baritone, with pianist Caroline Stoessinger. As Dvořak taught
America about its own heritage and spirituals, this concert will
present music by composers he influenced as well as his own inspired
compositions, including "Quintet for Piano and Strings, Opus 91";
"Gypsy Songs"; and selected works by Burleigh, Ellington and
Copland, as well as spirituals. The concert will also feature
contralto Yvonne Hatchett.
Great Music for a Great City, a classical music series, was
founded in 2002 by artistic director Caroline Stoessinger. The
series will continue with "A Baroque Holiday" on Saturday, December
12, 2009 at 7:30pm. Enhanced with readings by Eli Wallach,
audiences will come hear a magical concert of music by baroque
composers – Bach, Handel, Vivaldi and Purcell – that evokes memories
of the joys and comforts of the holiday season. Admission is
FREE. Time: 7:30 p.m. Venue: Gerald W. Lynch Theater
at
John Jay College, 899 Tenth Avenue, NYC. Admission is FREE |
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9/11/09
The Official New York City observance of of the anniversary of
9/11 will take place at the
World Trade Center site on the morning of Friday, September
11th, 2009. In honor of the new federal designation of September
11th as a
National Day of Service and Remembrance, family members will
read the names of all 2,751 victims aloud. Each family member will
be paired with a volunteer from the five boroughs who will represent
the spirit of compassion and giving that unified New York City in
the weeks and months following the tragedy. As always, four moments
of silence will be observed to commemorate the times when each plane
hit and each tower fell. At sunset, the famous
"Tribute in Light" will return to the skies above New York
City for the night. Date/Time: Friday, September 11, 2009.
8:40AM-12:30PM. Location: Zuccotti Park, Liberty Street
between Broadway and Church Streets. Call 212-442-8953 for more
information. |
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9/11/09
The September Concerts:
The September Concerts are a series of
free concerts held in locations around New York City and around the
world to fill the skies with music every September 11th. In 2008,
more than 100 concerts were held in New York City. For 2009, concert
venues will include Central Park, the New York Public Library, the
42nd Street subway station, Rockefeller Center, Washington Square
Park, the World Financial Center, and many more. |
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9/11/09
September 11 National Day of Service: In March, Congress
passed legislation to officially designate September 11th as a
National Day of Service and Remembrance. This year, observe
September 11th by helping people in need. Take the
MyGoodDeed.com pledge to honor the victims, heroes and
volunteers of 9/11 by taking time to help others on the anniversary
of the
September 11 terrorist attacks.
Find 9/11 projects in New York City that need your help |
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9/11/09
The British Memorial Garden Trust, Inc.: Our annual concerts
and ceremonies will take place simultaneously on September 11 in
both Hanover Square, New York and Grosvenor Square, London. These
events are organized in association with
The September Concert series. In New York, we do hope that
you will join us at 12.30 pm as we honour the day with a short
Concert and Ceremony in the
British Garden at
Hanover Square. After the concert there will be a
reception at the
India House Club, One Hanover Square. Please see details and
reply card below. Click here to download a reply
card in PDF format. |
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9/11/09
September 11 Remembrance at Trinity Church: The historic
Trinity Church will open at midnight for an all-night vigil and
labyrinth walk. Time: A Day of Remembrance service will take
place from 12:30-2:00PM. Venue:
Trinity Church, Broadway at Wall Street |
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9/11/09
BGC Partners 5th Annual Charity Day:
BGC Partners, a leading international inter-dealer brokerage
firm, will hold its fifth annual
BGC Charity Day on Friday, September 11th. To
commemorate those who were lost on the day, every year on September
11, 100% of BGC’s revenues are distributed to dozens of charities
around the world. ‘Celebrity brokers’ will help raise money by
conducting real trades with BGC’s clients (the major banks and
investment banks) over the phone from the trading floor (alongside a
licensed broker). From these trades, worth millions of dollars
in bonds, foreign exchange, derivatives and other products, BGC will
aim to surpass last year’s total of $8 million globally, which
brought the four-year total raised on BGC’s Charity Day to $23
million. Charities:
The Wounded Warrior Project,
Boomer Esiason Foundation,
The Children's Institute,
Mercy Center,
The Valerie Fund, Childhelp,
Garden of Dreams Foundation, Jubilee Center,
Bone Marrow Foundation, Coast to Coast Against Cancer, QSAC,
Friends of the Fighting 69th and
Harlem RBI. Time: 8:30AM - 4:00PM | 8:30AM - 8:45AM
Memorial Service Donations: http://www.bgcpartners.com/about-us/charity/ Media
Contact: Sam Ong – 212-420-9420 | Website: www.bgcpartners.com |
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9/10/09
NY Book Launch
for Bang
the Keys: Four Steps to a Lifelong Writing Practice
(Penguin, August 2009.): Author
Jill Dearman will launch her new book with a reading and
mini workshop at
Book Court. Time: 7 p.m. Venue: Book
Court, 163 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201-6263 | tel: (718)
875-3677 | web:
http://www.bookcourt.org/
BANG THE KEYS: Four Steps to a Lifelong Writing Practice by
Jill Dearman (Penguin, Aug. 2009) Book Trailer on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQjCbm2wN8Q |
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=732461591 |
Twitter:
http://twitter.com/JillDearman |
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9/9/09
Couture Council of The Museum at FIT: "Luncheon to Celebrate
the Couture Council Award for Artistry of Fashion" honoring Dries
Van Noten. Founding Couture Council Chairmen: Yaz Hernandez,
Liz Peek, and Sarah Wolfe. Founding Luncheon Chairman:
Charlotte Moss is the. Attending the award luncheon will be members
of the Artistic Committee, including Glenda Bailey, Hamish Bowles,
Nina Garcia, Daphne Guinness, Iman, Carson Kresley, Ralph Rucci,
Andre Leon Talley, Isabel and Ruben Toledo and Diane von
Furstenberg. The Luncheon Chairmen include Vanessa Fata, Kimberly
Kassel, Nadine Kasuga, and Jacqueline Sackler. The Junior
Chairmen include Tennessee Hamilton, Amanda Hearst, Alexis
Tobin, and Whitney Wolfe (all committees in formation). Venue:
Cipriani 42nd Street. For more information please call 212-217-4100 |
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9/9/09
Project Migration Fundraiser: Come join host
Hilary Rowland, entrepreneur, designer and author along with
other celebrity guests. Enjoy an open bar, live DJ, silent auction
and free giveaways ...and have the opportunity to be one of the
first 100 people to own a Project Migration shirt! Support the
cause! The Project Migration Foundation will be focusing on tackling
three of the most pressing issues facing women and girls living in
poverty around the world, with a special focus on single mothers in
Africa: 1. Wellness & Water: water, food and medical care for women,
with special focus on single mothers, childbirth and orphaned girls.
2. Rescue & Rehabilitation: from war, human trafficking and sex
slavery; providing education, counseling and a career. 3.
Micro-Grants & Mentoring: a fund for micro-grants and mentoring, to
help single mothers become entrepreneurs, support their children and
generate income from home. Time: 8:30pm - 11:30pm
Venue:
Antik, 356 Bowery, between 4th Street & Great Jones |
website:
www.projectmigration.org | tel: (212) 388-1655 |
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9/6/09
Eco Rockin' All Over the World to Benefit Group for the East End:
Bayou Country Barbecue, Open Bar and a Private Concert by
John Fogerty and
Creedence Clearwater Revival at the
Shelter Island Home of Katherine & Marco Birch Tickets: $300
- minimum donation per person ($200 is tax deductible); $1500 VIP
Package ($1,100 is tax deductible)- includes four tickets, "meet &
greet" with John Fogerty & CCR, and photo taken with the band.
100% of proceeds from this event go to The Group For The East End.
The Group For The East End protects and restores the
environment of Eastern Long Island through education, citizen action
professional advocacy and inspires people to embrace a conservation |
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9/6/09
American Friends of the Open University of Israel “Family
Fun Day”:
Ingeborg Rennert (wife of Industrialist
Ira Rennert) will host a Family Fun Day to benefit the
American Friends of the
Open University of Israel at her Hamptons home,
Fair Field, on Sunday, September 6, 2009. Time:
Activities begin at 11:00 AM followed by a BBQ at 12:15PM.
There will be a carousel and playground for families and little
ones to enjoy as well as activities including basketball, tennis,
bowling, squash, kite flying, face-painting and magic. Tickets
start at $500 for a family of four (children under age of 2 are
free). They can be purchased by calling 212-712-1800. Proceeds from
the event will go towards educational programs and scholarships for
Israel’s largest university,
The Open University of Israel, and its 45,000 students.
Venue:
Fair Field (Rennert
Residence), Daniel’s Lane,
Sagaponack, NY Media Contact: Marisa Wayne |
Rubenstein Communications | tel: 212-843-9276 | e-mail: mwayne@rubenstein.com |
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AUGUST
2009 |
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8/21/09
Best Buddies Hamptons Gala 2009: Join co-chairs Tatiana and
Campion Platt, Anne Hearst and Jay McInerney and Haley and Jason
Binn at this spectacular event in support of Best Buddies International,
a nonprofit founded by Anthony
Kennedy Shriver in 1989 to establish a global volunteer movement
that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated
employment and leadership development for people with intellectual
and developmental disabilities. Venue: Home of Anne & Jay
McInerney, 156 Little Noyac Path, Watermill, New York. Contact
Information: Scott Tracy | tel: 305-374-2233, ext. 217 | e-mail:
scotttracy@bestbuddies.org | web:
bestbuddies.org 2008 Gala Photos on
ManhattanSociety.com. See also
Famegame.com Party Page |
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8/15/09
The Artists & Writers 61st Annual Charity Softball Game |
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8/12/09
The Shari Kurzrok Second Chance for Life Foundation 2nd
Annual Benefit and Silent Auction--"Sip, Support & Spread the
Word" About the Need for Organ Donation: Join us for
cocktails and hors d'oeuvres and bid on numerous items including a
Kwiat diamond necklace, a private wine tasting event from Palm Bay
Imports, a package of classes to Physique 57, tickets to NY Fashion
Week, the Stephen Colbert Report among many other amazing items.
The benefit will serve as a forum to educate, raise awareness and
get people talking about the issue of organ donation. This year’s
event will kick-off a new word-of-mouth campaign incorporating
personal stories of people touched by organ donation. The video
will be edited following the event and distributed through social
media and networking sites. About the foundation: The
foundation was founded when four years ago,
Shari Kurzrok Schnall was in the fight of her life after her
liver failed unexpectedly from a rare genetic condition called
Wilson’s Disease. She received a life saving liver
transplant at
New York University Medical Center under the care of
Dr. Lewis M. Teperman and his team. There are currently more
than 102,000 people awaiting a life saving organ transplant,
including 10,000 New Yorkers. Sadly, 18 people die every day
awaiting a transplant that will never come. This is one field of
medicine where the common person CAN make a difference yet, myths
and misconceptions about the issue of organ donation, often prevent
people from signing up to be an organ donor. All it takes is a
simple conversation to learn the facts and make an informed
decision. Time: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Tickets:
$80 in advance/$100 at the door (cash and checks only)
Venue:
Manhattan Penthouse, 80 Fifth Avenue at 14th Street (17th
Floor), NY, NY 10011 |
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8/05/09
The Museum at FIT Couture Council Summer Party: Fashion
designers and the New York City fashion community attend the
Couture Council's Annual Summer Party which supports
The Museum at FIT. Hosted by
Dr. Valerie Steele Time: 6-8 p.m. Venue:
The Upper East Side residence of
Charlotte Moss Media Contact: Jonathan Marder +
Company | tel: 212.231.7920 | fax: 917.591.7397 M: 646.243.2675 |
e-mail: ren.herring@gsmltd.net
Prior Coverage: 2008
FIT Couture Council Summer Party | 2008
FIT Couture Council Luncheon Honoring Isabel Toledo |
2007 FIT Couture Council Cocktail Party |
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8/1/09
The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund’s (OCRF) 12th Annual Super
Saturday will take place on Saturday, August 1, 2009 from 1PM–6PM at
Nova’s Ark Project in Water Mill, New York. The event will
be co-hosted by Donna Karan, Kelly Ripa and Ariel Foxman of
InStyle Magazine. This daylong fundraiser will include its
famous one-of-a-kind designer garage sale, a kids’ carnival, gourmet
dining and exciting activities galore. Ticket prices
for Super Saturday 12 are $450 (regular) or $650 (preview) for
adults and $150 for children ages 5-16. Kids under 5 will be
admitted free of charge. Preview tickets include access to an
exclusive pre-shopping hour from 12:00PM – 1:00PM as well as a
goodie bag. Tables and sponsor packages are also available beginning
at $2,500. To purchase tickets or for more information, please call
London Misher Public Relations at 212.759.2800 ext.22 or visit the
Ovarian Cancer Research Fund’s website at
www.ocrf.org |
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JULY
2009 |
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7/23/09
New York City
Chapter of the National MS Society:
"25th Annual Ultimate Summertime Party" at the
Central Park Zoo. Food, drink, and dancing. Live music by
the Tremors. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Tickets: $75 (in advance
until July 21; $85 at the door based on availability). Details and
purchase tickets online |
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7/22/09
YPLC Swing of Things Summer Event: STAR CHEFS AND OPEN BAR
at Young Professionals of Lincoln Center “Swing of Things” Summer
event: For only $50 (in honor of Lincoln Center’s 50th
Anniversary) you can indulge in the summer creations of area
restaurants and star chefs, curated by Culinary Insiders: Blue
Ribbon Sushi & Grill; · Bill Telepan of Telepan; · Maneet Chauhan of
At Vermilion; · Marc Murphy of Landmarc & Ditch Plains; · Wolfgang
Ban & Eduard Frauneder of Seasonal Restaurant & Weinbar; · The
Russian Tea Room; · Roni-Sue’s Chocolates. Savory hors d’oeuvres and
sweet treats will be accompanied by a four hour open bar of
specialty cocktails and premium spirits provided by: · 360 Vodka ·
Bulldog Gin · Starr African Rum. Time:
6 - 10 p.m. Venue:
Damrosch Park, West 62nd Street between Columbus and
Amsterdam, the location of
Midsummer Night Swing |
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7/20/09
iStar Charity Foundation Presents Annual iStar Charity Shootout--
CHANGE THE GAME . . .GET ON THE COURT! On Monday, July
20th from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the
7th Annual Charity Shootout you (and your family) will get a
chance to break out your favorite team jersey, hit the court to
drill, dribble, shoot and score with some of basketball's greats!
It is a fantastic night filled with entertainment and performances,
including: New York Knicks Rising Star -
Wilson Chandler | Knicks' Legends |
Harlem Wizards |Knicks City Kids | Beatboxer Entertainment
feat; Kid Lucky, Butterscotch and Shockwave from Electric Company
and more. . . So please join us to share in the magic of the
evening and the great feeling you will get by helping the
iStar Charity Foundation support causes that help kids and
their families, advance education and promote the preservation of
human rights. The special family evening of entertainment and
philanthropy on the floor of
Madison Square Garden with benefit: Baby Buggy,
Robin Hood,
Human Rights First and
Teach for America. REGISTER NOW. Space is Limited. Funds
raised by the
iStar Charity Shootout are distributed equally among - Human
Rights, Youth and Family Sustainability and Education.
Event Schedule: 5:45 p.m. - Registration Opens | 6:00 p.m. -
Pee-Wee & Junior Shoot-Around | 6:30 p.m. - Pee Wee and Junior Games
| 7:30 p.m. - Half-Time Show | 7:45 p.m. - Harlem Wizards vs.
Corporate Players | 8:15 p.m. - Crowd Shootout. Questions:
Call (212) 405-4525 or send an email to
info@istarcharityfound
Cost: Free Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Venue:
Madison Square Garden, 2 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10121
Tel: (212) 465-6000 Official Website:
http://istarcharityfoundation.org/ |
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7/12/09
Friends Of The High Line & Target Celebrate the 10th Anniversary
of Friends of the High Line and the 75th Anniversary of the High
Line: The heart of the revitalized
Meatpacking District will erupt with a unique celebration
perfectly suited to mark the opening of New York City’s newest and
most innovative green space – the High Line – during the
Target High Line Street Festival on Sunday, July 12, from 12
Noon to 5 PM, on Gansevoort Street between Ninth Avenue and
Washington Streets, in New York. This free festival will
feature internationally acclaimed artists, inflatable sculptures,
cowboys, story-tellers and performances by The Hungry Marching Band,
Zon Del Barrio, and Michael Aranella and his Dreamland Orchestra
bands (some on a roof-top stage). An exciting array of
hands-on activities including a special Target “Hi from the High
Line!” photo experience, along with the World’s Largest Lemonade
Stand and a special Youth Green Market showcasing the healthiest and
tastiest foods, along with corn roasting and cider making workshops
from local providers add even more fun to the day’s activities.
Internationally-acclaimed balloon artist Jason Hackenwerth will be
on hand working on a large public balloon sculpture of flowers and
giant insects, and Peter Brown, author of the Curious Garden, will
do a reading from his children's book inspired by the High
Line. Performances are subject to change. For the most updated
information, please visit
www.thehighline.org. Time: 12:00 Noon – 5:00 PM
Cost: Free Venue: Gansevoort Street
between Ninth Avenue and Washington Streets, in New York City’s
Meatpacking District |
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JUNE
2009 |
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6/30/09
The Annual NYC Marines “Mess Night”: The Annual New York
City Marines
“Mess Night” will take place this year on June 30th, 2009.
The New York City Marines will host their second annual “Mess Night”
at the New York Athletic Club. The event will help raise funds for
the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation and the National
Foundation for Facial Reconstruction. “Mess Night” is a recreation
of the historic “Mess Night” event held on Saturday March 20th, 1920
and attended by Sir Winston Churchill. The posh event originally
took place at Oddenino’s Imperial Restaurant on Regent Street in
London and featured classic dishes such as “Poule au Pot Alexandra”
and “Culotte de Boeuf Imperial”. This year’s Mess Night will offer
guests a feast of historic delicacies and green tea cocktails. The
evening, while formal, promises to be fun as well – with $1-and-up
fines for violating the strictly enforced guidelines of the mess
(including: chewing gum, swearing and discussing politics, shop,
money or religion!). All fines are donated to the featured charities
of course. 2009 Honorees: New York Police Officer Susan
Porcello for demonstrating the best of the Marine Corps Spirit
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The Strassburger Family for consistent support for our
fighting men and women | Comedian
Scott Kennedy for consistent and untiring support for our troops
in Iraq and Afghanistan Military Guest of Honor:
Major General Anthony L. Jackson, USMC Director or
Operations and Logistics, United States Africa Command
Special Guests: Dan and Deb Dunham, Parents of Medal
of Honor Recipient, Corporal Jason L. Dunham, USMC. Venue:
New York Athletic Club, 180 Central Park South 9th Floor, NYC.
Time: 6:00-11:00 p.m. Get
your tickets now at www.nycmcc.org |
6/27/09
Waterkeeper Alliance 10th Anniversary Celebration:
Waterkeeper Alliance – the international champion of clean water and
strong communities, with 190 programs on six continents – will
celebrate its 10th Anniversary in New York, the birthplace of the
Waterkeeper movement. The celebration will bring together
Waterkeepers and their supporters from around the world, including
the New York Clean Water Advocates
Hudson Riverkeeper,
NY/NJ Baykeeper, and
Long Island Soundkeeper, to commemorate a decade of clean
water advocacy.
Waterkeeper Alliance Chairman and Founder Robert
F. Kennedy, Jr. will deliver a keynote address. Live
entertainment will be provided by Daryl
Hall of the legendary pop music duo
Hall & Oates.
An organic and locally sourced hors d’oeuvres menu, including
raw bar. Open bar with beer, wine and eco-friendly cocktails. The
Winter Garden is easily accessible by New York City mass transit.
Parking is also available. Complimentary round-trip ferry service
from
Liberty Landing, at 80 Audrey Zapp Dr. in Jersey City, NJ,
will also be provided. Time: 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
Venue: The Winter Garden at
The World Financial Center, 220 Vesey Street, New York City.
Ticket Price: Tickets are $75 per person. Contact:
events@waterkeeper.org Phone: To RSVP, call (914)
674-0622, ext. 30 Website: Click
to Visit |
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6/25/09
Junior Council | American Museum of Natural History. Join
the Junior Council and Museum Astrophysicist Mordecai-Mark Mac Low,
Ph.D., for a special preview of the Museum’s new Space
Show—following stars over their lifetimes as they are created,
evolve, and die, including our own Sun. Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg.
The Space Show will be followed by live jazz and cocktails on the
magnificent Arthur Ross Terrace. Co-Chairs:
Stephanie and Joe Benavides, Lisa and Paul Canty, Christy Corgan,
Sarah J. Crews, Doug and Eva Heyman, Dana Wallach and Michael T. M.
Jones, Zachary Pomerantz, Lori Toub, and Andrew and Zibby Right.
Sponsored by: Legend of Kremlin Vodka. Proceeds: Proceeds from
the event will support the Museum’s scientific and educational
programs. Venue:
American Museum of Natural History— Guests should enter
through the 81st Street entrance between Central Park West and
Columbus Avenue. Time: 6:30-9:30pm. Tickets: This event is
for
Junior Council Members only. Attendees can participate in
this exclusive preview and terrace cocktail party by purchasing a
year-long Junior Council membership. Year-long Memberships are
currently for sale online and will be sold at the door that evening
for those interested in attending who are not current Members.
Individual Friend and Partner level Members only may purchase one
additional ticket at $80 in advance or $100 at the door. Contact:
For more information on the Junior Council, the public should call
212-769-5256.
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6/24/09
Young New Yorkers for the Philharmonic: "Summer Benefit"
with cocktails at 7:00 p.m. at Burberry, followed by dinner and
dancing at 9:00 p.m. at Doubles. Jacket and tie. Tickets: $265 ($100
for cocktails only). Details from 212-875-5760 |
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6/24/09
Gen Art: "I
♥
Gen Art: 15th Anniversary Benefit":
After helping support and nurture emerging talent for 15 years,
Gen Art now desperately needs help. The next month is critical to
Gen Art's survival. An evening celebrating and honoring those Gen
Art had the pleasure of working with over the years. The evening
will include an exhibition of original works graciously donated by
over 60 artists. Time: 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Venue: 7 West 34th Street, 11th Floor. Attire: Downtown
Cocktail. Tickets: $90. Details and
purchase tickets online |
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6/24/09
2009 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. Event
Co-Chairs: Natalie Bloom & Shari Neufeld
2009 Committee: David Freundlich · Tanya Gleeson · Sheri
Gorman · Brien Holbach ·Jessica Kleiman · Janine Korson · James
Lombardo · Zhanna Segal · Erica Sternin ·Taylor Zitay Venue:
Westside Loft, 336 West 37th Street, New York, NY
Time:
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Contact: Taylor Zitay |
646.465.9103 or | e-mail:
tzitay@lymphoma.org |
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6/20/09
13th Annual Heart of the Hamptons Gala: This year, the event
will be honoring East Hampton Town, East Hampton Village, East
Hampton Volunteer Ambulance and the
East Hampton Healthcare Foundation, for becoming a “Heart
Safe Community.” The evening will also honor
Dr. J.P. Mohr, Director of the Stroke Center, Neurological
Institute of Colombia University Medical Center. (see also:
NY Magazine Profile) In addition,
Dr. Isadore Rosenfeld of
Cornell Cardiology Consultants will be awarded for his work
in the prevention and treatment of heart disease. Time:
6:00 -- 11:00 p.m. Venue:
The Hayground School, 151 Mitchells Lane, Bridgehampton,
NY 11932. Tickets: $450--corporate and patron sponsorships
available. If you have interest in becoming involved with the 2009
Heart of the Hamptons Gala, please call Regional Director,
Barbara.Poliwoda@heart.org at (631) 734-2804. Photos:
2008 Heart of the Hamptons Gala |
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6/20/09
LOVE HEALS at LUNA FARM: Love Heals, the Alison Gertz
Foundation for AIDS Education, will be hosting the tenth annual Love
Heals at Luna Farm on Saturday, June 20 at a private horse farm in
Sagaponack, New York. All proceeds benefit Love Heals, which
empowers young people in the fight against HIV. The event will be
hosted by Charlotte Ronson, will feature a beach theme and includes
a silent auction, cocktails, dancing, and barbeque courtesy of
Deforest Gibbs of Charleston, South Carolina.
Time: 7:30pm- 11pm Venue: Luna Farm, 276 Parsonage
Lane, Sagaponack, NY. Tickets and additional information can be
found at
www.loveheals.org/luna/ or to purchase tickets by phone
please call Harrison & Shriftman at 917-351-8683 |
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6/20/09
EcoFabulous in the East End: Annual Summer Benefit for
The Group for the East End. Venue:
Wolffer Estate Vineyard, 183 Sagg Road,
Sagaponack Time: 6:30 p.m. Cocktails & Silent Auction
8:00 p.m. Dinner, Dancing & Live Auction.
Sponsor Packet. For further information, please contact
April Milliken Trigg at (404) 627-4630 or
april@eventologie.com or Judy Christrup at
JChristrup@eastendenvironment.org or (631) 765-6450, ext.
215. Thank you.
2008 Summer Solistice |
35th Anniversary Gala (2007) |
2006 Towns & Villages Benefit Dinner Dance |
2005 Summer Benefit |
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6/17/09
Whitney Museum of American Art:
"Whitney Art Party" at
Skylight, 275 Hudson Street (at Spring Street). 9:00 p.m. -
1:00 a.m. Music by
Kid America. Dress: Downtown Dressed Up. Tickets: $250. For
more information and to
purchase tickets online |
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6/17/09
The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation will host a benefit dinner
to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Guggenheim and the
exhibit “Frank Lloyd Wright: From Within Outward.
Honorary co-chair:
Mike Wallace. Time: 7:00-10:00 PM. Venue:
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum - 1071 Fifth Avenue (at
89th Street) Tickets: For information on sponsorships and
tickets for the benefit, please call 866-425-4275 or email
fund@brourman.com. Proceeds from the benefit dinner will
support the educational offerings and general operations of the
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. Please visit
www.franklloydwright.org for more information on the Frank
Lloyd Wright Foundation and exhibit. |
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6/15/09
Friends of the High Line Opening Summer Benefit on Monday,
June 15, marks the culmination of 10 years of efforts to save,
preserve, and open the High Line as a New York City park. This
year's benefit will include the First Party on the
High Line, presented by
Calvin Klein Collection. Dinner tickets, which include
admission to the
First Party on the High Line, are $1,000 (limited quantity
available), $2,500, or $5,000. Tables start at $15,000. Funds raised
will help us hire gardeners and staff to maintain the park at the
standards we have all imagined. This year also marks the 10th
anniversary of
Friends of the High Line and the 75th Anniversary of the
structure itself. Time: Dinner begins at Pier Sixty at
6:00PM, followed by the
First Party on the High Line. Along with celebrating the
opening summer of the High Line, we'll honor three dynamic
individuals who have helped turn the dream of the High Line into
reality: Lisa Maria & Philip Falcone and Edward Norton. For
more information or to purchase tickets, please contact Alicia King
at (212) 206-9922 x124, or via email at
alicia.king@thehighline.org |
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6/10/09
Wildlife Conservation Society: "Spring Gala 2009."
Cocktails by the sea lion pool and in the viewing area of the
new snow leopard exhibit followed by dinner under the stars with the
penguins and polar bears. Event Chairs: Allison and Leonard
Stern. Cocktails at 6:30 p.m. Dinner and dancing at 8:00 p.m.
Venue:
Central Park Zoo. Black Tie. Tickets: $1,000. Details
from 212-921-9070, ext. 14 or
wcs@thejfmgroup.com |
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6/09/09
Guardian Angels 30th Anniversary Gala: Sponsored by Frey
Family Foundation. Gala Dinner Chairs:
Simon Bergson,
John Catsimatidis & Margo Catsimatidis and Ed Moldaver.
2009 Award Recipients:
Barry Kaye will receive the Archangel Pinnacle of
Achievement Award;
Larry Kudlow will receive the Guardian Angels Ethical Angel
Award and
Wayne Chrebet, former NY Jets Receiver and now Partner in
Moldaver, Chrebet, Lee, Ryan, Sparber Group at Morgan Stanley will
receive The Role Model for Real Life Award. Master of
Ceremonies:
Mark Simone. The evening will feature a special
presentation by
The Honorable Mike Bloomberg, Mayor of New York City and a
special tribute to
Guardian Angels founder
Curtis Sliwa. Special guests attending include The Honorable
Raymond W. Kelly, NYC Police Commissioner,
Rita Cosby and
Sean Hannity. Entertainment by
New York City Swing. Time: 6:00 p.m. Reception &
Photos Silent Auction | 7:00 p.m. Dinner, Entertainment
Awards Ceremony & Dancing Venue:
The Pierre Hotel, Fifth Avenue & 61st Street Tickets:
begin at $800 Click on the following links to see the
Invitation or
Buy Tickets. For further information contact: Mary Sliwa,
Mary@GuardianAngels.org | Phone: 212.860.5575 | Fax:
718.649.5705 |
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6/08/09
New York City Ballet: "Dance with the Dancers." Details from
212-870-5585. |
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6/08/09
ALWAYS REMEMBER BENEFIT: VOICES of September 11 2nd Annual
Event to Benefit the
9/11 Living Memorial Project. Honorary Chairman:
Thomas H. Kean Event Co-Chairs: Bonnie
McEneaney, Debby & Kevin McEneaney. Time: 6 p.m. Cocktail
Reception, Silent Auction | 7 p.m. Keynote Address,
President Bill Clinton | Performance by
Bon Jovi. Venue:
Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers, Twenty Third Street & Hudson
River, New York City. Additional Information: Frank Fetchet | tel:
203.966.3911 | e-mail:
ffetchet@voicesofsept11.org |
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6/03/09
TASTE OF SUMMER: Taste of Summer features a night of
dancing, a silent auction of luxury products, and chefs' tastings
from more than 35 top New York City restaurants. Celebrated
Restaurateur Danny Meyer's
Union Square Hospitality Group hosts the VIP Café.
Taste of Summer benefits the ongoing care and preservation
of
Central Park. Time: 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm Venue:
Naumburg Bandshell (mid-Park at 72nd Street) Tickets:
$350 in advance, $400 at the door Tables of 8: $8,000; tables of
12: $12,000 For tickets, please call 212-310-6619 or visit
www.centralparknyc.org/taste |
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6/03/09
A.C.E.'s Gala
Award Dinner
Benefitting
The SOHO & Tribeca Partnerships: Gala Chairs: Sara
Herbert Galloway, Barry Klarberg Honorees: Jason Binn, Earl
Jones, Jeffrey D. Roseman, Marianna Olszewski Rounick
Community Service Award:
Apple Soho.
Venue:
Guastavino’s, 409 East 59th Street Time: 6:30pm
Cocktails | 7:30pm Dinner For information or to purchase
tickets please contact
Arienne Orozco |
O Consulting | e-mail:
Arienne@O-Consulting.net | tel: 347.463.9608 |
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6/03/09
National Black
Leadership Commission on AIDS 2009 Choose Life Awards
- will be held on Wednesday June 3, 2009. The
NBLCA’s mission is to inform, coordinate and organize the
volunteer efforts of the indigenous Black leadership to meet the
challenge of fighting HIV/AIDS in their local communities. In
response to the recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC report),
NBLCA will continue to lead the charge calling for a
national HIV/AIDS strategy. Honorary Chairs: The Reverend Dr.
Calvin O. Butts III, The Honorable C. Virginia Fields, Debra Fraser-Howze,
Bruce Gordon and Tawana Tibbs, The Honorable Charles B. Rangel.
Event Chair: Reginald Van Lee. Honoring: Ingrid Saunders Jones
Senior Vice President, The Coca Cola Company, The Honorable Barbara
Lee Chair, Congressional Black Caucus and André Leon Talley,
Editor-at-Large, Vogue.
Venue:
The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers. Time: 6:30 pm
Cocktail Reception 7:30 pm Dinner and Awards Presentation.
Tickets: $500, $750, $1,000. Attire: Black Tie.
Contact: Alex Diaz |
The JFM Group | tel: 914.235.1490 ext. 16 | e-mail:
nblca@thejfmgroup.com |
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6/03/09
The Junior League of the City of New York (NYJL) hosts
annual
End of Year Party: "All Fired Up! Bar-B-Q". This
evening of dancing, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will celebrate our
continuing volunteerism. Time: 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Venue: New York Junior League Headquarters, 130 East 80th
Street, New York, NY. TICKETS: $80 in advance for
general public; $95 at the door. Tickets may be purchased at:
http://www.nyjl.org/ny/npo.jsp?pg=event&eventid=1992 Visa,
MasterCard, Discover and American Express accepted. No checks,
refunds or cancellations accepted. Guests must be 21 or older.
Proceeds will benefit the charitable activities of the New York
Junior League |
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6/02/09
The
Mental Health Association of NYC honors
Lee Woodruff and
Bob Woodruff at their 2009
Building
Bridges Gala.
The
Mental Health Association of New York City is a private, not
for profit, voluntary organization concerned with all aspects of
mental illness and mental health. Through the support of thousands
of individuals and family members, foundation grants and government
contracts,
MHA works to change attitudes about mental illnesses, to
improve services for children and adults with psychiatric
disabilities, and to promote mental health in the community through
its direct service programs. Time: 6:30pm - 10:30
Venue:
Guastavino’s, 409 East 59th Street (between First and York
Avenues), New York City. For more information: call the Benefit
Office (914) 834-2868 |
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6/01/09
2009
"Forget-Me-Not" Gala—An
Event to Benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, New York City
Chapter: New York Yankees Manager, Joe Girardi, a
long-time Alzheimer’s advocate, will be honored with the Community
Leadership Award at the Alzheimer’s Association, New York City
Chapter’s annual “Forget-Me-Not” gala
on Monday, June 1, 2009 at The Pierre. Accepting the
award on his behalf will be
David Cone, commentator for the YES Network and former New
York Yankee. Emmy and Tony Award winning actor
David Hyde Pierce will emcee the event, which will bring
together a dynamic mix of New York City’s philanthropic, business
and health care communities, elected officials, leaders of the
community, sports legends, celebrities, and individuals affected by
Alzheimer’s disease. Celebrated 3-D Pop Artist
Charles Fazzino, who created the Official 20th Annual
Memory Walk Commemorative Poster, will receive this year’s
Creative Leadership Award. Frank J. Bisignano, Chief
Administrative Officer at
JPMorgan Chase Bank will receive special recognition. The
gala, chaired by Board member, Anne McBride Schreiber & Jordan
Schreiber, is expected to raise $1,000,000. Attendees
will bid on a
silent auction filled with many luxurious items, and will
enjoy an evening of cocktails, dinner and dancing. Auction
items include a sunset cocktail cruise of scenic New York harbor on
an Azimut 86-foot luxury yacht for the highest bidder and his or her
12 guests with award-winning actor David Hyde Pierce. Items also
include two tickets for lunch at the 2009 Friars Club Roast; and an
Exclusive Resorts Vacation 3-night stay in Snowmass, CO; Scottsdale,
AZ; or Los Cabos, Mexico. Venue: The
Pierre Hotel, 2 East 61st Street at Fifth Avenue Time:
6:00 p.m. – Photo ops and interviews with
David Hyde Pierce | 6:30 p.m. – Cocktail reception
and silent auction | 7:30 p.m. – Dinner and dancing to
Valeria Romanoff’s Starlight Orchestra. MEDIA CONTACTS: Kim
Esp/Erin Farrell |
Linden Alschuler & Kaplan, Inc. Public Relations | Tel:
212-575-4545 | e-mail: kesp@lakpr.com |
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6/01/09
The School of American Ballet Workshop Performance Benefit:
The School of American Ballet will be hosting its annual
Workshop Performance Benefit at the
Peter Jay Sharp Theater at
Lincoln Center on June 1, 2009. The Workshop Performances
are the School’s only public performances of the year giving
attendees a rare opportunity to preview the ballet world’s up and
coming young stars. An all-Balanchine program in celebration of the
School's 75th anniversary year will feature Serenade, the
first ballet
George Balanchine choreographed in America using students
from
SAB in 1934.
Serenade,
also celebrating its 75th anniversary, endures as a classic work
that is performed today by ballet companies around the world.
Honorary Chairman:
Mr. & Mrs. Howard Solomon Chairmen: Stuart H. Coleman, Amy
Mazzola Flynn, and Mr. & Mrs. Edward Lewis Young Patron Chairmen: Elizabeth
Darst, Genevieve Labean.
Time:
7 pm performance, 9:30 pm dinner and dancing. Location:
Peter J. Sharp Theater at Lincoln Center. Cost:
Tables: $25,000; $15,000 and $10,000
(Tables of ten). Tickets: $2,500; $1,500; $1,000 and $750.
Young Patron’s Tickets: $300. For more information or to
purchase tickets, contact Lauren Ristau at
lristau@sab.org |
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5/28/09
The WGIRSLNYC host 3rd Annual Bachelor/Bachelorette Auction
"Opportunity Rocks": The event will be held at
M2 ULtra Louunge (530 W 28th St) on Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 7
p.m. The cost per ticket is currently $25 but the cost will go
up to $35 before the event, and $45 at the door. What you get:
A great network of young NYC professionals, an hour of open select
bar featuring Belvedere Vodka, a chance to win upscale raffle
prizes, all night access to M2 Ultra Lounge, and the opportunity to
bid on one of NYC’s hottest Bachelor/ettes. What you give:
The WGIRLSNYC believe it is important to invest in our local youth
to help them grow a brighter future. The proceeds of this year’s
event will go to
Opportunity Network and
Harlem RBI.
The Opportunity Network helps high-achieving, underserved high
school and college students by creating access for them to career
opportunities, professional networks and college.
Harlem RBI is a unique year-round youth development program in
East Harlem, New York. It serves more than 700 boys and girls
annually, ages 6-21, providing them with year-round sports,
education and enrichment activities. |
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5/27/09
PLAYGROUND PARTY:
Playground Partners of the
Women's Committee of the
Central Park Conservancy hosts the annual Central Park
Playground Party. This event, for children, friends, and families,
raises funds to help the
Conservancy keep Central Park's 21 playground well maintained.
Come and enjoy live music, fantastic food, storybook characters, and
much more. Time: 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm Venue:
Heckscher Playground (Inside the Park at West 61st - 63rd
Streets. Enter the Park at 7th Avenue and Central Park South.)
Tickets: $100 adults, $50 children. For tickets and information,
call 212-310-6655 or email
playgrounds@centralparknyc.org |
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5/24/09
2009 Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic Annual East End Benefit:
One-of-a-kind beach towels designed by artists, including April
Gornik and Mary Heilmann, for purchase. Proceeds from the benefit
will help support PPHP medical services, education, and advocacy
programs on the East End. Venue: At the Bridgehampton, NY
home of Eileen and Richard Ekstract, Publishers of Hamptons Cottages
& Gardens Magazine. Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Cost:
Tickets start at $250 per person. A pre-event cocktail reception
and private tour of the Ekstract home will begin at 4:30 p.m. for
those who contribute $2,500 or more per person. RSVP: To
RSVP, call (631) 240-1134, or online at
www.pphp.org. For more information contact, Jessica Baily,
Communications Associate |
Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic, Inc. | 4 Skyline Drive,
Hawthorne, NY 10532 | P: 914.467.7307 | F: 914.467.7344 | e-mail:
jessica.baily@pphp.org | web:
www.pphp.org |
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5/20/09
Taste of the Nation NYC: Buy your
ticket to the hottest food and wine event of 2009 and help fight
childhood hunger.
Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation® is the nation's
premier culinary benefit, featuring top chefs and mixologists -- all
of whom are coming together to donate their time, talent and passion
to end childhood hunger in America. Share Our Strength's Taste of
the Nation NYC will be an evening of tasting and toasting to
support the fight against childhood hunger. This year's Taste of the
Nation event will feature signature dishes and desserts from more
than 50 of the finest restaurants in New York, a selection of
top-rated wines and creative cocktails. Virtual tables provide the
opportunity to bring guests to more than 50 of NYC's finest
restaurants...all in one night! Provide your clients, co-workers,
friends or family with an evening to remember, all while supporting
the fight against childhood hunger! Venue: Roseland Ballroom,
239 West 52nd Street, New York, NY 10019 Time: begins at 6:30
depending on ticket level Tickets: begin at $275 |
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5/20/09
El Museo ‘09 Gala: Co-chairs: Yaz Hernandez and Ruben
and Isabel Toledo. Honorees: Luis Ubinas, the President
of
the Ford Foundation;
Emilio and Gloria Estefan, two extraordinary
performing artistes. Time: Cocktails at seven o'clock /
Dinner and dancing at eight o'clock. Venue: Cipriani 42nd
Street, 110 East 42nd Street, (Between Lexington & Park Avenues) New
York, New York 10017 Ticket Prices-Table of ten:
$100,000, $50,000, $25,000, $15,000 and $10,000 | Individual:
$2,500, $1,500, $1,000 | Junior: $350. Tickets Contact: Karen
Hershey, Event Consultant | tel: 212.343.1920 | e-mail:
Khevents@aol.com Public Relations Contact: Jonathan
Marder | Jonathan Marder + Co. | 646.638.2479 | e-mail:
jon.marder@gsmltd.net Photos:
EL MUSEO'S 15th Annual Gala: A Quinceanero |
El Museo's Gala Kickoff 2008 |
El Museo's 2007 Gala |
El Museo's Young International Circle: Loteria |
El Museo: Young International Circle Benefit to Celebrate Dia de los
Muertos (2007) |
El Museo: Young International Circle Benefit to Celebrate dia de los
Muertos (2006) |
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5/19/09
Career Bridges Seventh Annual Concert and Dinner: Join us for a
very special evening with this years distinguished Achievement
Awards being presented to Speight Jenkins, General Director
of the Seattle Opera and national advocate for the support of young
opera singers. Julius Rudel, former General Director and
principal conductor of the
New York City Opera, renowned for discovering and promoting
young opera singers and
The Metropolitan Opera Chorus, the stellar group of singers
whose nightly presence lends such a vital and exciting dimension to
the operatic stage. The evening will also feature the Career Bridges
2009 Grant Winners performing some of the world’s most beautiful
arias. Venue: The Gala Performance and Dinner will be held at
the
Jumeirah Essex House (160 Central Park South) Time: 6:00
– 10:30 pm. Ticket price is $350 and is deductible. For more
information please contact our Gala Coordinator, Jane Thorngren, at
galacoordinator@careerbridges.org |
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5/19/09
HALE HOUSE 40th Anniversary Celebration: Cocktails, dinner and
program. Event Chairs: Annie Churchill, Jennifer Creel,
Nina Garcia, Zani Gugelmann, Deborah Hughes, Alexandra Lebenthal,
Alexandra Lind Rose, Louis Rose, Vanessa Von Bismarck, Maximillian
Weiner. Tickets from $350.00. Tables from $5,000.00. Time:
7:00 pm Venue:
Prince George Ballroom, 15 East 27th Street, New York
(212) 663-0700. Attire: Black tie. Sponsored by
Dorsey & Whitney LLP |
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5/19/09
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS) Presents Spring
Gala 2009: Celebrating Our Return Alice Tully Hall. The
gala will honor philanthropist
James D. Wolfensohn, chairman of
Wolfensohn & Company LLC and former president of The World Bank
Group. This special evening will include cocktails, dinner, a
concert program and private reception with the artists. The Chamber
Music Society of Lincoln Center is led by Artistic Directors
David Finckel and Wu Han. Gala Chair: Peter Duchin
Benefit Committee: Barrett and Peter Frelinghuysen, Carol and
Chuck Hamilton, Barbara and Harry P. Kamen, Carol and Rich Miller,
James and Melissa O’Shaughnessy, Herbert and Judith Schlosser,
Suzanne and David Simon, Elizabeth W. Smith, Diana Taylor, and Paul
Volcker. Time: 6:00 PM Cocktail Reception, 6:30 PM Dinner,
8:00 PM Concert - reception with the artists immediately following.
Concert Program: Mendelssohn at 200. Venue:
Alice Tully Hall, 65th Street & Broadway. Dress: Black
Tie Information/Tickets: (212) 875-5216 Website:
www.ChamberMusicSociety.org Press Contact: Alison
Nakamura, Sharp Communications, Inc. (212) 829-0002 Ext. 103 /
an@sharpthink.com or Nicole Mostaccio x 113,
nm@sharpthink.com Other Inquiries: please contact Fred
Murdock, Manager of Special Events, at 212-875-5216 or
fmurdock@chambermusicsociety.org |
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5/19/09
The National Audubon Society’s Sixth Annual Women in Conservation
Luncheon: The National Audubon Society will honor four
exceptional women with the
Rachel Carson Award at its sixth annual Women in Conservation
Luncheon at
The Plaza in New York City on May 19. Audubon established this
distinguished award in 2004 to honor visionary women whose
dedication, talent and energy have advanced conservation and
environmental education locally and on a global scale. 2009
Rachel Carson Award Winners: Dr. Sylvia Earle, Sally
Jewell, Elizabeth C. Titus Putnam, Elizabeth Colleton, Jane Evans
and Susan Haspel – NBC Universal’s “Green is Universal”
Initiative. Anne Thompson, NBC News’ Chief
Environmental Affairs correspondent, will emcee the luncheon.
Allison Whipple Rockefeller is the Founding Chair of the
Rachel Carson Awards Council.
Carol M. Browner will be a special guest at the luncheon.
Former chair of the
National Audubon Society, Browner served in President Clinton’s
administration as the Administrator of the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA.) With former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright,
Browner co-founded
The Albright Group, a global strategy advisory firm and
Albright Capital Management, an investment advisory firm.
Browner is currently the head of the
White House Office of Energy and Climate Change Policy. She also
served as a member of the
League of Conservation Voters, Center for American Progress and
Alliance for Climate Projection. Venue:
The Plaza, 2 Central Park South in New York City. Time:
Reception is at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch at noon. Ticket prices
range from $200-$2,500 for an individual ticket and $5,000-$50,000
for a table of 10. For more information, please call 212-874-5457.
Press contacts: Ashley Nerz,
LaForce + Stevens | tel: 212 242 9353 x157 | e-mail:
anerz@laforce-stevens.com Delta Willis, Audubon | tel:
212 979 3197 | e-mail:
dwillis@audubon.org |
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5/14/09
VILLAGE CARE OF NEW
YORK'S 8th ANNUAL "TULIPS & PANSIES - THE HEADDRESS AFFAIR":
This year, a prestigious roster of top tier fashion designers such
as Tory Burch, Chado Ralph Rucci, Pamella Roland, Cynthia Steffe,
Lilly Pulitzer, Alvin Valley, Thierry Mugler, Zang Toi, Michael
Vollbracht, b.michael and others will be paired with NYC's
finest floral designers including Preston Bailey, L’Olivier,
Ovando and Zezé to create a festive, high-fashion runway show
of elaborate floral headdresses made entirely from living plants and
fresh cut flowers. The event, which raises funds for
Village Care of New York (www.vcny.org),
a non-profit organization providing vital healthcare programs to
people living with HIV/AIDS, is Chaired by Jack Curry, Editor
of USA Weekend and TV Guide and
Kelly Cutrone, Founder of
People's Revolution. The evening will once again be hosted by
Full Frontal Fashion and Style Network’s James Aguiar. Surprise
guest judges will honor the headdress design teams in the categories
of "Most Beautiful, Most Original, Most Entertaining and Most
Outrageous." Date/Time: Thursday, May 14th from 7 PM to 10
PM. Ticket Price: $250 (Tickets are $300 after May 4th,
2009). Venue:
The Edison Ballroom, 240 W. 47th Street, New York, NY.
For Reservations/ticket information/online auction: please visit
www.vcny.org or call Shannon Lavin at 212-337-5743. For Press
Inquiries: Jaclyn Rutigliano /Sunshine Sachs &
Associates/tel:212.691.2800 or email:
rutigliano@sunshinesachs.com. Photos:
2008 Tulips & Pansies-The Headdress Affair |
2007 6th Annual Tulips & Pansies-The Headdress Affair |
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5/13/09
New York City Ballet: "Spring Gala." Details from
212-870-5585 |
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5/13/09
The Society of Memorial Sloan- Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC)
will host its 2nd Annual Spring Ball at
the Plaza Hotel Ballroom On Wednesday, May 13, 2009.
The Society's biggest event of the year, this high-spirited and
glamorous evening will feature cocktails, dinner, dancing, and an
exciting live performance by Grammy® Award Winner, R&B
singer-songwriter,
Macy Gray. The event is Co-Chaired by Muffie Potter Aston,
Sara Ayres, Tory Burch, Shafi Roepers, and Caryn Zucker.
Sponsored by NBC Universal, guests at the Spring Ball will include a
high-profile crowd of The Society's members, VIP donors, and leaders
in fashion, art and media. All proceeds will benefit The Society's
patient care, research, and education programs at MSKCC.
Time:
7:00 -11:00PM Venue:
The Plaza Hotel, 68 Fifth Avenue, Ballroom, New York, NY
For more information please contact Charlotte Reardon: tel:
212-639-7972 | e-mail:
reardonc@mskcc.org |web:
www.mskcc.org |
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5/13/09
Save The Children Hosts The State of the World’s Mothers Luncheon:
Each Mother’s Day, Save the Children releases its annual research
report, State of the World’s Mothers, which takes an in-depth look
at the status of mothers and children around the world. This
year’s report, to be released on May 5th, focuses on Early Childhood
Development. To honor this initiative,
Save the Children will host the annual State of the World’s
Mothers Luncheon, moderated by Save the Children Board Member and
celebrated news commentator,
Cokie Roberts, and with guest panelist, Actress and Save the
Children Artist Ambassador
Joely Fisher. Co-Chairs: Lisa McCarthy and
Bowen Miller. Moderator:
Cokie Roberts, ABC News Political Commentator, NPR Senior News
Analyst and Save the Children Board of Trustees Member.
Panelists:
Joely Fisher, Actress and Save the Children Artist Ambassador;
Judie Jerald, Early Childhood Advisor, U.S. Programs, Save
the Children;
Chloe O'Gara, Associate Vice President, Office of Education,
Save the Children; and
Karen Proctor, Vice President, Community Affairs and Government
Relations, Scholastic Inc. Time: 11:30am – 2:00pm, Wednesday,
May 13, 2009. To purchase tickets, go to
savethechildren.org/SOWMluncheon or call 1-800-728-3843.
Venue: The Metropolitan Club, One East 60th Street, New York
City Media Contacts: Celeste Niebergall,
cniebergall@mac.com, 917-318-4077 | Wendy Christian,
wchristian@savechildren.org, 203-221-3767 |
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5/12/09
A Night to Benefit ART START Youth:
Gerstein Fisher & Associates Hosts Exclusive preview screening
of the Sundance Channel's new film,
The Hip Hop Project, by executive producers Bruce Willis & Queen
Latifah.
The Hip Hop Project is the compelling story of Kazi, a formerly
homeless teenager who through his involvement with ART START,
inspires a group of New York City teens to transform their life
stories into powerful works of art, using hip hop as a force for
hope, healing and the realization of dreams. Kazi challenges these
young people to write music about real issues affecting their lives
as they strive to overcome daunting obstacles to produce a
collaborative album. Time: 7-9 PM Venue:
The New York Academy of Film, 100 E. 17th Street, New York City
An inspiring performance by the ART START youth will immediately
follow the film. Please visit
www.art-start.org/news.html to register for this event.
Tickets: $50 per ticket. Ticket costs, as well as any additional
contributions you may wish to make to
ART START, are tax deductible. Gerstein
Fisher & Associates is proud to sponsor this special screening
to benefit ART START, recognizing that in today's economic
environment, support for nonprofit organizations is more valued than
ever. 100% of the proceeds from this event will benefit
ART START, a charitable organization that Gerstein Fisher has
supported for several years. Please join us on this exciting evening
for a very worthy cause. The purpose of
ART START is to value and nurture the voices, hearts and minds
of New York City's most at-risk kids living in shelters, on the
streets, with parents in crisis, or coming out of jail. ART
START helps these incredible youth transform their lives through the
creative process, developing their inner gifts and acquiring skills
for success in life - against all odds. |
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5/12/09
Literacy Partners 25th “Evening of Readings” Gala: A historic
star-studded affair, Literacy Partners’ 25th annual “Evening of
Readings” Gala will once again be chaired by celebrated New Yorkers
Liz Smith, Arnold Scaasi and Parker Ladd at the Koch Theater
at Lincoln Center. To help celebrate, television commentator
Barbara Walters, and authors Marie Brenner, David Wroblewski
and Christopher Buckley will read from their most recent
books. Venue: Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, Columbus
Avenue, at 63rd Street New York, NY. Date and Time: 6 p.m.
Honorees: Literacy Partners, New York’s only accredited adult
literacy organization, will honor philanthropists Nina Rennert
Davidson and Mitchell Davidson and author and historian
Barbara Goldsmith for their leadership and dedication in
support of adult literacy. About: Literacy Partners has
taught New Yorkers to read and write since 1973. The nonprofit
offers free classes, from basic reading to advanced instruction, for
adults and families.
Literacy Partners | 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016|
www.literacypartners.org | Susan McLean, Executive Director |
For ticket information please call 212-573-6933 |
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5/7/09
LSA Family Health Service 2009 Spring Gala & Dance Party:
Strengthening Families, Realizing Dreams Venue: at the Frank
Gehry-designed IAC Building Time: 6:30pm Cocktail
Reception 7:30pm Dinner & Live Auction | 9:30pm Dance Party with
music by
Donna D'Cruz. Contact: Bill Fink |
LSA Family Health Service | e-mail:
bfink@lashfs.org | tel: 646-672-5279 Photos:
LSA FHS 50th Anniversary Gala (2008) |
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5/7/09
Taste of The Lower East Side: Taste of the Lower East Side began
in 2000 when volunteers rallied the
Lower East Side restaurant community to help raise needed funds
to support programs at Grand Street Settlement. Nine years later,
these volunteers have turned Taste into a premier event attended by
over 1,000 people, featuring signature dishes from the Lower East
Side’s best restaurants. Revenue raised from the event funds
provides needed resources for
Grand Street Settlement programs which benefit youth and
families throughout New York City. Time: 7:00 - 11:00
PM
Location:
The Pucking Building,
293 Lafayette St. Benefactor tickets $500 each*
Patrons tickets $250 each* Friends tickets(Advance)
$150 each Friends tickets(At door) $200 each* Purchase
Tickets Phone: 646.201.4271 |
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5/7/09
Operation Smile:
"The Smile Event 2009": The 6th annual Smile Event, a premiere
dinner and specialty live auction, will be held in New York City on
Thursday, May 7, 2009. This event will raise awareness and funds for
the children of
Operation Smile and will enable
Operation Smile to continue our efforts around the world. New
York City business leaders, our Celebrity Smile Ambassadors, and the
philanthropically-minded elite have agreed to lend their support to
ensure children are given a new smile. Executive Co-Chairs are
Vanessa Trump & Donald Trump Jr., Lacey Tisch-Sidney & Lowell Sidney,
and Gillian Hearst Simonds & Christian Simonds. Smile
Committee Co-Chairs are Lydia Hearst, Minnie Mortimer, and
Maggie Rizer. Venue:
Cipriani Wall Street. Time: VIP dinner with live auction.
7:00 p.m. Dessert and dancing after the event. Attire: Black
Tie. For additional details, contact Tatiana Sotiriou at
tsotiriou@operationsmile.org or 888-677-6453 |
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5/6/09
Central Park
Conservancy's 27th annual FLO luncheon, hosted by the Women's
Committee:
More than 1,200 guests will attend this enchanting event. Look for a
sea of spring hats at the FLO luncheon. Event Co-chairs:
Vicki Foley, Muffy Miller, Gillian Miniter, Tara Rockefeller and
Stephanie Winston Wolkoff.
Betsy Messerschmitt is President of the
Women's Committee. Honorees: Angela and Wade Thompson are
being honored for their outstanding support of Central Park.
Location:
Conservatory Garden (105th Street & Fifth Avenue) See Photos:
2009 FLO Luncheon |
2008 FLO Luncheon |
25th Annual FLO Luncheon (2007) |
24th Annual FLO Luncheon (2006 |
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5/5/09
The Princess Grace Foundation-USA (PGF-USA) hosts a cocktail
reception to benefit artists in theater, dance and film through
scholarships, apprenticeships and fellowships. Emmy Award winning
talk show host and author Dick Cavett will moderate an “intimate
conversation” between Academy Award-winning actress Estelle Parsons
and recent Princess Grace Award-winning artist, Toccarra Cash
(Theater, 2007). The discussion will explore the path to a
successful career in the arts. Time: 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Venue:
The Players Club, 16 Gramercy Park South, NYC Tickets:
$50.00, Please contact Yolanda F. Johnson at 212-317-1470 |
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5/5/09
2009 Violet Ball to Honor Susan and Martin Lipton & Benefit NYU
Langone Medical Center:
The 2009 Violet Ball will honor
Susan Lipton and
Martin Lipton for their exemplary commitment and devotion to the
NYU Langone Medical Center, and will be chaired by
Robert I. Grossman, M.D., Dean and CEO of the Medical Center.
The black-tie event begins with cocktails at 6:00 p.m., followed by
dinner at 7:00 p.m. Expected attendees include Elaine and
Kenneth Langone, Lori and Larry Fink, Ruth and Sidney
Lapidus, Sandy and Ed Meyer, Brooke and Daniel Neidich, Debra
Perelman, Jill and Alan Rappaport, Klara and
Larry Silverstein, Stacey and Roger Silverstein, Norma and
Gordon Smith, and
Merryl Tisch and
Jim Tisch. The
Violet Ball celebrates the Medical Center’s longstanding
tradition of excellence in education, research, and patient
care. Photos of the event will be available at
www.VioletBall.org at 9:00 p.m. on May 5. Time:
Cocktails at 6:00 p.m., Dinner at 7:00 p.m. Venue:
Cipriani 42nd Street, 110 East 42nd Street, Manhattan |
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5/4/09
The sixth annual
Fountain House Symposium and Luncheon will take place on Monday,
May 4th at
The Pierre Hotel in New York City. Time: 11:15 a.m. with
presentations at noon. Our topic, Invisible Wounds:
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, is especially timely, as
incidences of
PTSD are on the rise due to the number of veterans returning
from Iraq and Afghanistan. The topic connects with our focus as
life-long, disabling
PTSD often co-exists with serious mental illness. The panelists
include: Marylene Cloitre,
Cathy and Stephen Graham Professor of Child and Adolescent
Psychiatry, NYU School of Medicine and Founding Director, Trauma and
Resilience Research Program NYU Child Study Center; and
Nancy Venable Raine, author of
After Silence: Rape and My Journey Back;
and
Lee Woodruff and
Bob Woodruff are this year’s honorees. As you may recall, Mr.
Woodruff, an anchorman for ABC news, sustained a severe brain injury
in an IED explosion in Iraq. The Woodruffs have informed and
inspired thousands of people living with PTSD or TBI (Traumatic
Brain Injury) by sharing their own riveting story of surviving
trauma in their book,
In an Instant. The
Fountain House Symposium and Luncheon is the premier forum for
the discussion of mental illness in New York City. We seek to
improve community knowledge about mental illness, address the issue
of stigma, and raise funds for the continuing services that Fountain
House provides to its members. For more information, contact
Susan Bell Events | tel: 212.874-5457 |
Symposium & Luncheon Invitation |
Buy Tickets |
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5/1/09
Young Professionals For Care Invite you to MOVE: Select Open
Bar, Raffle, Music by DJ Shaun Pazel Tickets are $55 in
advance and $70 at the door. Venue:
Pink Elephant NYC, 527 West 27th Street Time: 8-11
PM |
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5/1/09
Boys Club of New York Derby 2009: Boys Club of New York's Spring
Junior Event - The Boys' Club Derby. The event will be held the
night before the Kentucky Derby. Drinks and dancing. Derby Attire
Preferred. Venue:
The Maritime Hotel Cabanas Time: 8pm to Midnight See:
2007 Photos Please call or email
Claude Barilleaux at 212-353-2122 to reserve tickets. |
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4/30/09
DESIGN CARES is a fashion event for the
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Design Cares 2009 will feature a runway show of exclusive
evening gowns by the world’s leading designers including, but not
limited to: Adrienne Landau,
Carolina Herrera, Catherine Malandrino, Chado Ralph Rucci, Diane
Von Furstenberg, John Galliano,
Maggie Norris Couture, Marc Jacobs Collection, Matthew
Williamson,
Michael Kors,
Nicole Miller, Vera Wang, Versace and
Yigal Azrouel. Every dress will be auctioned off at the event
and online to benefit
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, one of the premier
pediatric cancer research and treatment centers. New for 2009
is Models of Hope, whereby socials and celebrities will model the
gowns in a runway-walk-a-thon for
St. Jude Design Cares. Much like any walk-a-thon, Models of Hope
are equipped with donation forms to accept pledges for their
runway-walk. VENUE:
The 69th Regiment Armory, 26th Street and Lexington Avenue,
Manhattan, New York. CO-CHAIRS: Dawn Gallagher & Reynaldo
Davis Carter. TIME: 7:00 p.m. PURCHASE
TICKETS:
General Attendance $200, Individual VIP Ticket - $500, VIP Tables
$5,000. TICKET INFO/CONTACT: Leanne Stella; ALSAC /
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; 212.239.3239;
leanne.stella@stjude.org. MEDIA CONTACT: Naomi Watts
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Launch Media Group | Tel: 212 544 0508 Email:
nwatts@launchmediagroup.com |
Bianca Sultana |
BSPR | Tel: 646.331.8167 e-mail:
bianca@biancasultanapr.com |
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4/30/09
Frick Collection:
"Preview Opening of the International Fine Art Fair" at
Venue: the
Park Avenue Armory. Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
(Collectors Committee tickets; other tickets available for earlier
admission.) Tickets: $500. Details from 212-547-0706 |
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4/30/09
HEALTH CORPS
"Green Garden Gala":
HealthCorps’ Annual Gala, The
Green Garden Gala, will raise funds to expand the organization’s
groundbreaking in-school health educational and mentoring program,
which has grown across the country. Co chairs:
Dr. Mehmet C. Oz and Mrs. Mehmet Oz. Honorees:
Ben Vereen; Joel Klein, New York City Schools Chancellor;
John Catsimatidis, CEO, Red Apple Group. The black tie
event promises guests a magical evening of dining, dancing and
entertainment. Special performance by
Wyclef Jean Time: 6:00 p.m. Cocktails and earthly
delights | 8:00 p.m. Seated dinner Venue: Winter
Garden,
World Financial Center, 220 Vesey Street at Battery Park.
Ticket Price: $1000 per ticket; $10,000-$250,000 per table.
Media Contact: Amy Barone, Communications Director | e-mail:
amy.barone@healthcorps.net | tel: 212.742.2875 | website:
www.healthcorps.org |
Green Garden Gala (PDF) Photos:
Health Corps 2008 Enchanted Garden Gala (Red Carpet) |
Health Corps Enchanted Garden Gala (Candids, atmosphere) |
"Back to the Garden" Inaugural Black-Tie Gala to Benefit Health
Corps (2007) |
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4/28/09
Women In Need's Commit to WIN Annual Benefit Dinner |
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4/28/09
American Cancer Society: "Taste of Hope 2009": Tasting of New
York City's top restaurants. Open Bar. Gift bag. Venue:
Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street. Time: 7:30 p.m.
(6:30 p.m. VIP Reception). Tickets: $150 ($125 until February
13), Details and
purchase tickets online. |
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4/28/09
The 2009 Wings Women of Discovery Awards: Since 2003, the Women
of Discovery Awards have identified, honored and supported women
explorers around the world. Given in categories of Earth, Sea, Air &
Space, Humanity, Courage, Field Research and Lifetime Achievement,
the Awards recognize outstanding contributions to world knowledge
through exploration, while providing important funding to support
continued research through expeditions. Today, 48 awardees have
become
WINGS Fellows and the number continues to grow each year. This
year
WINGS will recognize five pioneering explorers, from five
countries, pursuing five lifelong quests and honoring the
adventurous life and spirit of
WINGS co-founder Leila Hadley Luce. Time: 6:30 p.m.
Venue:
Tribeca Rooftop, NYC Honorary Co-Chairs:
Uma Thurman &
Theodore Janulis. Auctioneer: Eliza Osborne (Sotheby's)
Click here to: Buy
Tickets or Donate (or call 212-759-1128, email
annabelle@wingsworldquest.org)
Meet the Five Explorers. Photos:
2008 WINGS Women of Discovery Awards Gala |
2007 WINGS Women of Discovery Awards Gala | Photographer: Karen
Zieff |
www.zieffphoto.com | 718.852.1884 | 617.308.6580 |
zieffphoto@aol.com |
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4/28/09
Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City's Sidewalks of New York
Annual Awards Dinner: During this celebratory evening, we will
be honoring Edward L. Gardner, President and CEO of
Industrial Solvents Corporation, with the Public Service Award. Ed
has been a Trustee for over 44 years, single-handedly raising over
$20 million dollars for this worthy cause. Without Ed,
Big Brothers Big Sisters would be nowhere near the organization
it is today. We will also be presenting the Communication Award to
Soledad O'Brien. Soledad is an award-winning Anchor and Special
Correspondent for CNN Worldwide.
Justin Tuck, Super Bowl and Pro Bowl Champion, will receive the
Sports Award for his work both on the field with the
New York Giants and off the field with local non-profits.
Lynn Swann will be joining us as the Master of Ceremonies for
this wonderful evening. Venue: Grand Ballroom, Waldorf
Astoria Time: Cocktails at 6:30 pm/ Dinner at 7:30 pm
Tickets: *Chairman's Circle Table $50,000 Includes
premium seating for a table of 10 and listing in program. *Leadership
Table $25,000 Includes prime seating for table of 10 and program
listing. *Benefactor Table $15,000 Includes preferential
seating for a table of 10 and program listing. *Patron
Table
$10,000 Includes priority a table of 10 and program listing. *Sponsor
Table $5,000 Includes a table of 10 and program listing. *Patron
Ticket $1,000 *Sponsor Ticket $500 |
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4/27/09
Marymount
Manhattan College 2009 President’s Medal Gala
will honor Rabbi
Philip Hiat at
The Boathouse Cafe in
Central Park. Emcee: NBC News Correspondent,
Peter Alexander. Gala Chairs: Jim and Marilyn
Simons Time: Cocktails 6:30pm; Dinner, Award Presentation and
Dancing 7:30pm. Guests will enjoy an evening of dining, dancing and
live entertainment. Gala participation supports the increase of
scholarship opportunities’, an initiative of this is the Day, the
campaign for
Marymount Manhattan. Tickets begin at $750.
Email:
mmm@cmevents.net | Phone: (212) 763-8595,| fax: (212)
763-8577 |
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4/24/09
St. George's Society:
"The English Ball" at Honoring:
Lionel Barber, Editor of The Financial Times,
Louis V. Gerstner, Jr., KBE, retired Chairman and CEO, IBM
Corp.,
Sir Terry Leahy, Chief Executive, Tesco and
Sir John Rose, Chief Executive,
Rolls Royce, Plc. Venue: Starlight Roof of the
Waldorf Astoria. Time: 6:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception.
Dinner. Dancing.. Tickets: $550 ($400 for members only,
limited availability). Details from
becky.turner@stgeorgessociety.org |
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4/23/09
Ready, Set,
Dream! Harlem Academy Turns Five!:
A spirited evening celebrating five years of unleashing potential,
building character and inspiring dreams for the children of Harlem.
Time: 6:30 to 9:30 pm Venue: The Rainbow Room, Pegasus
Suite, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY. Please contact Jeremy
Bradley at 212.348.2600 or
jbradley@harlemacademy.org Visit us at
www.HarlemAcademy.org or on Facebook. See also
Forbes.com: Country Day In Harlem | Photos:
Harlem Academy 2008 Spring Benefit |
Harlem Academy 2006 Spring Benefit |
Harlem Academy 2nd Annual Spring Benefit |
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4/23/09
New York Junior League’s 10th Annual Spring Auction: Please join
the FUNdraisers committee at the tenth annual NYJL Spring Auction.
This special evening, one of the
NYJL's largest fundraisers, includes a live and silent auction,
delicious appetizers and a cocktail reception. 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
Morningside Park. Time: 7:00-11:00 p.m. Venue:
583 Park Avenue, New York City For questions please contact
fundraiserstkts@nyjl.org |
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4/23/09
Operation Smile Event Junior Smile Event 2009: Hosted by Amanda
Cole and Jessica Leavitt. Runway Show Host: Gretta Monahan of Tim
Gunn’s Guide to Style. Time: 6:30-11:30 pm.
Venue:
Capitale, 130 Bowery Street, New York, NY 10013
2008 Photos:
Operation Smile Jr. Smile Event 2008 (album 1) | Operation
Smile Jr. Smile Event 2008 Album 2 |
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4/23/09
The US Asia Institute Spring Gala at the United Nations |
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4/22/09
The Touch Foundation's Young Leaders Spring Fling: Save the
date. More info coming soon. Venue:
1 Oak, 453 West 17th Street Time: 8-11pm |
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4/22/09
The Diller-Quaile School of Music Spring
Gala: The theme of this year’s Benefit is Starry, Starry
Night—an evening to celebrate our students, the true stars of
Diller-Quaile. Gala Chair:
Michelle Marie Heinemann. The Benefit will begin at
6:30 pm with a cocktail reception and silent auction that will
include a special raffle of one-of-a-kind class art projects loving
produced by the students in
Diller-Quaile’s music and art
classes. This will be followed by a seated dinner,
performances by several student choral and instrumental ensembles,
greetings from our special guest host, and dancing to a live band.
The annual Benefit helps to sustain the continued excellence of
Diller-Quaile’s programs and
faculty. Time: 6:30-10:30 Venue:
The Rainbow Room, 30
Rockefeller Plaza, New York City. Table tickets-$10,000/$5,000
Individual tickets $350-$1,000. For more information contact:
Stephen Shafer at 212-369-1484 ext. 29 or email
sshafer@diller-quaile.org |
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4/21/09
A Night of Hope: A Special One on One Dinner Honoring Pastors Joel &
Victoria Osteen: Pastor
Joel Osteen has been chosen to bless the new
Yankee Stadium in a
"Historic Night of Hope" being held on April 25th. This is a
special preview of the Yankee
Stadium event to meet the Osteen’s in a one-on-one reception and
dinner. Inspirational music will be performed and renowned
artist
Peter Max will be on hand to unveil his portrait of
the Osteen’s. Venue:
The National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park South, New York City; Time:
Reception: 6:30 p.m., Dinner: 7:30 p.m. Festive Attire.
Event Co-chairs: Sharon Bush, Diane Bernhard, Aldon James, Margo
Langenberg, Jean Shafiroff. Benefit Committee: Van
Bernhard, Joyce Brooks, Lauren and Ashley Bush, Iris Cantor, B.J.
Carter,
Rita Cosby, John Desidero, Jonathan and Somers Farkas, Bob
Guccione Jr.,
R. Couri Hay, John James, Ann Liguori,
Ambassador John L. Loeb, Jr. and Sharon Handler, Peter Max,
Georgette Mosbacher, Jay and Sally Plourde, Alexandra Preate,
Catherine Saxton, Christine Schott, Donna and Richard Soloway,
Martin Shafiroff, Roger Webster, Barbara Winston, Victoria Wyman.
Called by many, “America’s Voice of Hope,”
Joel Osteen is a New York Times best-selling author and one of
the most popular ministers in the world. His weekly television
broadcast inspires hundreds of millions of people in over 150
nations with a message of God’s love, hope, and encouragement.
Together with his wife,
Victoria Osteen, they lead the renowned
Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, which not only draws over
40,000 worshippers each week, but is celebrated for its global
humanitarian efforts as well. Lakewood
spends millions of dollars each year bringing food and medicine to
millions of impoverished people throughout Africa. Their medical
teams are a familiar and welcome sight in Africa’s remote villages
where they administer much needed medical services such as
immunizations, parasite control, and life-saving surgical
procedures. Your financial support makes it possible for
Joel Osteen Ministries to distribute 5,000 free tickets to needy
families in the tri-state area for the Osteens’ “Historic Night of
Hope” at the new Yankee Stadium on April 25th. Joel Osteen
Ministries in cooperation with
Feed the Children will distribute over $2 million worth of food
to needy families in the tri-state area. Joel and Victoria
receive no salary from
Lakewood Church. TICKET INFORMATION FOR ONE-ON-ONE PRIVATE
RECEPTION AND DINNER WITH PASTORS JOEL & VICTORIA OSTEEN: Individual
Tickets: Junior (35 & under): $350 for 1 Private Dinner,
plus 1 ticket to Yankee Stadium for the Osteen’s “Historic Night of
Hope” on April 25. Silver Ticket: $600 for 1 Private
Dinner, plus 1 box seat at Yankee Stadium for the Osteen’s “Historic
Night of Hope” on April 25. Gold Ticket: $1,000 for 1
Private One-on-One Reception and Dinner, plus 1 VIP seat at Yankee
Stadium for the Osteen’s “Historic Night of Hope” on April 25.
For Tables: Benefactor: $6,000 for 10 Private Dinner tickets
plus 10 tickets to the Osteen's "Historic Night of Hope" at Yankee
Stadium on April 25. Sponsor: $10,000 for 10 Private Dinner
tickets, plus 10 box seats at Yankee Stadium for the Osteen's
"Historic Night of Hope" on April 25. To Purchase Tickets for
April 21st One-on-One with Pastors Joel and Victoria Osteen,
please contact: Tel: 917-508-6464 or E-mail:
JoelDinner@yahoo.com To see the invitation on line:
www.osteenevent.webs.com The non-deductible portion of the
ticket is $125. FOR TICKETS TO “THE HISTORIC NIGHT OF HOPE AT
YANKEE STADIUM” ON APRIL 25TH, PLEASE VISIT
www.JoelOsteen.com |
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4/20/09
New York Philharmonic Presents New York Moments at Annual Spring
Gala: The New York Philharmonic will celebrate its 2009 Spring
Gala with
New York Moments, a concert featuring iconic musical moments
from Broadway and film. The New York Philharmonic’s presentation of
New York Moments stars
Ashley Brown, Maria Friedman, Joel Grey,
Jennifer Holiday,
Liza Minnelli, Kelli O’Hara, Paulo Szot and
Nikki Yanofsky. Award winning composer
Marvin Hamlisch will conduct and host the evening. Cocktail
reception begins at 6 pm; concert begins at 7:30 pm, followed by
dinner. Gala chairmen are
Barry & Fran Weissler with global sponsor,
Credit Suisse. Expected guests include President and
Executive Director Zarin Mehta and Carmen Mehta, Chairman Paul and
Diane Guenther, Kenneth and Noreen Buckfire, John S. and Jill
Chalsty , Mr. and Mrs. James E. Buckman, Toos N. and Hira Daruvala,
J. Christopher Flowers, Timothy and Cosby George,
The Honorable Roy M. Goodman, Leonard S. and Jennifer Gruenberg,
Gurnee and Marjorie Hart, Gerald L. and Agnes Hassell, Robert and
Colleen Hekemian, Jr., Roger and Susan Hertog, Mrs. William T.
Knight III, H. Frederick Krimendahl, II and Emilia A. Saint-Amand,
George M. Lund, Mr. and Mrs. Alan S. MacDonald, Peter W. and Leni
May, Honey Kurtz Karlheinz and Elisabeth Muhr, The Honorable Frank
N. and Lizabeth Newman, Charles and Elaine Petschek , Joel and Joan
Picket, Charles V. and Carol Schaefer,
Larry A. Silverstein, Paul and Daisy Soros, Ronald J. Ulrich,
Mary J. Wallach, Stanford and Sandra Warshawsky. Time:
6:00–7:00 PM Cocktails and arrivals 7:30 PM Concert 9:30 PM Dinner
Venue:
Avery Fisher Hall, 64th Street & Broadway, Main Lobby.
Attire: Business attire. |
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4/16/09
Lenox Hill Neighborhood House Spring Gala: "Night & Day" |
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4/15/09
New Yorkers For Children: A Fools Fete 2009: Time:
Cocktails and Silent Auction 7:30 p.m. Dinner 8:30pm
Dessert and Dancing 10:00 p.m. Venue: The Ballroom,
Mandarin Oriental, New York, The Time Warner Center. Attire:
Black Tie |
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4/15/09
The National Park Foundation's African American Experience Fund
will honor the life and legacy of historian, author, professor
and environmentalist
Dr. John Hope Franklin at its fifth annual fundraising gala,
titled "Celebrating a Tradition of Excellence." Award winning
journalist
Gwen Ifill will serve as Mistress of Ceremonies, and
acclaimed documentarian
Ken Burns, director of the upcoming film
National Parks: America's Best Idea -- made possible with
support from the
National Park Foundation -- will deliver a special tribute
to
Dr. Franklin. The gala will commemorate the critical
role of African-Americans in the rich heritage of the National Parks
in America.
The African American Experience Fund will dedicate the
evening to honor the significance of Dr. Franklin’s legacy. A
graduate of Fisk University,
Dr. Franklin received both his A.M. and Ph.D. degrees in
history from Harvard University. His illustrious 60 year teaching
career that began Fisk University took him to such prestigious
institutions as Howard University, Brooklyn College, where he was
the first person of color to chair a major department, the
University of Chicago and Duke University where he was the James B.
Duke Professor of History Emeritus. More than 250 philanthropic,
corporate and individual supporters of AAEF are expected.
Guests will enjoy cocktails, dinner and entertainment at the
cherished New York venue. Proceeds from this event will
support youth education programs at national parks and historic
sites that preserve and celebrate African-American history and
culture. For more information please visit the NPF website at
www.nationalparks.org. Attire: Black Tie
Venue:
The Rainbow Room, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, Floor 65, New York,
New York Time: 6:30 p.m. – Cocktail Reception | 7:30 p.m. –
Dinner and Award Ceremony. TICKETS & INFO: Cynthia Morris | e-mail:
cmorris@nationalparks.org MEDIA CONTACT: Mollie
Fullington/Erin Farrell (212) 575-4545
efarrell@lakpr.com |
Linden Alschuler & Kaplan Public Relations |
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4/14/09
FIGHTING GRAVITY:
A party to celebrate gender equality at the
2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver and Alex Mar’s new
documentary film
Fighting Gravity. Event is sponsored by
10 Cane Rum. Filmmaker Alex Mar, Academy award nominee
Virgina Madsen, blogger
Rachelle Hruska, 30 Rock’s
Rachel Dratch, producer Nicholas Shumaker, actor/director
David Wain, publicist
Bettina Prentice, writer Hudson Morgan, Zandy Hartig | |