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Presentations and Prizes
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| On Tuesday evening, November 19th, the Museum of the City of New York presented legendary composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim with its Louis Auchincloss Prize at a gala dinner that featured a musical tribute performed by a cast of Broadway performers. The Louis Auchincloss Prize is awarded by the Museum annually to artists and writers whose work is inspired by and enhances the five boroughs of New York City. |
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| The Cabaret! gala, sponsored by Withers Bergman, was attended by approximately 200 guests. After a cocktail reception, the prize was presented by James G. Dinan, Chairman of the Museum's Board of Trustees, and Bruno A. Quinson, Vice Chairman of the Board and Chairman of the Prize. Remarks were made by Sheldon Harnick, the 2009 recipient of the prize, and Museum trustee Laura Lofaro Freeman. The reception was followed by a seated dinner and the musical tribute to Sondheim featuring Gregg Edelman, Harvey Evans, Judy Kaye, Howard McGillin, Victoria Mallory, and Sarah Stiles under the direction of theater producer and director Michael Montel and music director Larry Yurman. |
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| The 16th Annual Food Allergy Ball, benefiting Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE), took place on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Ball, which attracted more than 500 supporters, is a signature event for FARE, the leading national organization working on behalf of the 15 million Americans who have a food allergy, including 1 in every 13 children. FARE’s mission is to ensure the safety and inclusion of individuals with food allergies while relentlessly seeking a cure. This year’s event honored Sean McManus, Chairman, CBS Sports, for his dedication to FARE’s mission. Nick Valenti, CEO, Patina Restaurant Group, received the Lifetime Achievement Award, presented to an outstanding restaurateur for his commitment to excellence and compassion for diners with food allergies. Rebecca and Sacha Lainovic received the Legacy Award for their long-standing dedication to FARE and the food allergy community. John L. Lehr, CEO of FARE, spoke at the event. |
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| Julia Koch, Sharyn T. Mann and Todd J. Slotkin were the Gala Dinner Chairs. David H. Koch was the Corporate Dinner Chair. Liana Silverstein Backal and Arthur Backal, Abbey and Steven Braverman, Patricia and James Cayne, Nina Rennert Davidson and Mitchell Davidson, Roxanne and Dean Palin, and Stephanie Winston Wolkoff and David Wolkoff were the Benefit Dinner Chairs. Guests enjoyed a peanut-, tree nut- and shellfish-free dinner inspired by Patina Restaurant Group chefs, as well as a special performance by opera stars Susan Graham and Adam Diegel. The festivities for this black-tie Gala began at 6:30 PM. |
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| Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) works on behalf of the 15 million Americans with food allergies, including all those at risk for life-threatening anaphylaxis. This potentially deadly disease affects 1 in every 13 children in the U.S. – or roughly two in every classroom. Formed in 2012 as a result of a merger between the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network and the Food Allergy Initiative, FARE’s mission is to ensure the safety and inclusion of individuals with food allergies while relentlessly seeking a cure. We do this by providing evidence-based education and resources, undertaking advocacy at all levels of government, increasing awareness of food allergy as a serious public health issue, and funding world-class research that advances treatment and understanding of food allergies. |
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| A much-anticipated highlight of the fall season, the Museum Gala is the American Museum of Natural History's largest annual benefit. Nearly 800 guests attended this year's dazzling ball, hosted by Tina Fey. Following cocktails in the Roosevelt Rotunda, guests enjoyed dinner and a performance by Florence + the Machine in the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life. Museum President Ellen V. Futter presented Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg with the Theodore Roosevelt Award in recognition of visionary and innovative leadership. |
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| The event featured an auction of exceptional prizes overseen by Lydia Fenet of Christie's and Seth Meyers. This year's winnings included an array of priceless item, such as: A walk-on role for four people in the upcoming Night at the Museum 3; Breakfast at the Museum and front-row seats to New York's one and only Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade; Tickets to legendary Studio 8H for a live recording of "Saturday Night Live," followed by dinner with the cast and crew at the afterparty; Stargazing and dinner with world-renowned astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium. Jodie and John Eastman, Tina Fey and Jeff Richmond, and Alice and Lorne Michaels served as Gala Chairs. |
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| Guests who joined Museum President Ellen V. Futter and the Gala Chairs were Seth Meyers Erik Kenward, Eric Justian, Marika Sawyer, Bobby Moynihan, Bryan Tucker, Cecily Strong, Aidy Bryant, Taran Killam, Vanessa Bayer, Nasim Pedrad, Jay Pharoah, Will Forte, Jemima Kirke, Baz Luhrmann, Kyle MacLachlan, Bennett Miller, Rick Ocasek and Paulina Porizkova, Meg Ryan, Kathy Najimy, Martha Stewart, Roger Waters, Derek Blasberg, Joanna Coles, Alexander Gilkes, Karlie Kloss, Kyle MacLachlan, Ric Ocasek, Paul Roossin, Lara Spencer, Richie Sambora, Noel Wells, John Milhiser, Ed Norton, Josh Hutcherson, Beck Bennett, Kyle Mooney, and Mike O'Brien, Shawn Levy, John McEnroe, Hon. Michael R. Bloomberg, Hon. Kate D. Levin, Hon. Veronica White, Hon, Domenic M. Recchia, Hon. Helen Rosenthal, Roger Altman and Jurate Kazickas, Lewis and Jill Bernard, Roxanne and Scott Bok, David and Julia Koch, Nancy and Hart Fessenden, Sibyl Golden, Kitty and Thomas Kempner, Roberto and Allison Mignone, Ralph Schlosstein and Jane Hartley, Susan and Kenneth Wallach, Christopher Davis, Karen LeFrak, Marlene Hess and James Zirin, Anne and Charles Mott, Judy and Archibald Cox, Jr., Vivian Donnelley, Karen and Charles Phillips, Connie and Stephen Spahn, Jill and Alan Rappaport, Lynette and Richard Jaffe, Carson and Joseph Gleberman, and Laura Sillerman. The Museum Gala raised over $3.3 million for the Museum, bolstered by a generous matching gift for the School Visit program auction item from Karen and Richard LeFrak. Proceeds from the evening help support the Museum's educational and scientific programming. |
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Photographs by Patrick McMullan& Julie Skarratt (Food Allergy); R. Mickens & D. Finnin (AMNH) |
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An Eye for Detail
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| Cocktails at the Carlton Hobbs Gallery for the Winter Antiques Show Committee and East Side House Settlement's inaugural Expert Eye Evening. |
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| The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) celebrated its 27th annual National Equal Justice Award Dinner, on November 12, 2013 at the Hilton New York Hotel and Towers, 1335 Avenue of the Americas (between 53rd and 54th Streets) in New York City. The evening began at 6:30 pm with a reception, followed by the dinner and program at 7:30 pm. The program ended at 9:30 pm, and guests were invited to enjoy live jazz music and dessert immediately following the program. |
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| This year LDF presented three awards. George Soros: Philanthropist and founder of the Open Society Foundations and international supporter of ideals and causes for more than 30 years received the National Equal Justice Award. This award was presented to Mr. Soros by Raymond J. McGuire, Global Head, Corporate and Investment Banking for Citi. David Mills: Professor of Law at Stanford Law School, a life-long advocate for social justice and a Co-Chair of the LDF Board of Directors received the Thurgood Marshall Lifetime Achievement Award. This award was presented to Mr. Mills by Theodore V. Wells, Jr., Partner and Co-Chair of Litigation, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison. Soledad O'Brien: Award-winning journalist, producer and distinguished Visiting Fellow at Harvard University received the LDF Spirit of America Award. Ms. O'Brien's award was presented by Sherrilyn A. Ifill, LDF's 7th President and Director-Counsel. |
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| Susan Fales-Hill, author and television producer, was this year's Mistress of Ceremonies. LDF Board Members Angela Vallot, Partner, VallotKarp Consulting and Judith Byrd, President, Byrd Retail Group served as Co-Chairs of NEJAD. Gabriella Morris, a member of the LDF Board and former President of the Prudential Foundation and Laurie Robinson Haden, Senior Vice President & Assistant General Counsel, CBS, served as Vice chairs of NEJAD. Special highlights included a video that provided a glimpse of LDF's present challenges. LDF is America's premier legal organization fighting for racial justice. Through litigation, advocacy and public education, LDF seeks structural changes to expand democracy, eliminate disparities, and achieve racial justice in a society that fulfills the promise of equality for all Americans. |
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| On Wednesday, November 20, 2013 the Winter Antiques Show Committee and East Side House Settlement celebrated the inaugural Expert Eye Evening, a new program initiated by the Winter Antiques Show (WAS) to create additional opportunities to highlight the Show's exhibitors—"expert eyes"—and their unparalleled expertise. This first event was hosted by Carlton Hobbs LLC, a globally respected dealer in antiques and exhibitor at the WAS, housed within a stunning, five-story, Beaux-Arts mansion in Manhattan. The Winter Antiques Show's 60th year Diamond Jubilee will be held at the Park Avenue Armory in New York City from January 24th-February 2nd, 2014. Over 150 guests perused a variety of rarely showcased 17th, 18th and 19th century British and Continental pieces of furniture and works of art, while mingling and having the opportunity to meet with Carlton Hobbs and his longtime business partner Stefanie Rinza.Arie Kopelman, Chairman of the WAS, graciously thanked the crowd in attendance, while Dealers Committee Chairman, Elizabeth Feld of Hirschl & Adler Galleries, Inc., explained the unique educational mission of the WAS in coordinating the Expert Eye Evening series. |
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| Guests gather for remarks at the Carlton Hobbs Gallery |
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| Attendees included: Arie Kopelman, Lucinda and Robert Ballard, Michael Lynch and Susan Baker, Thomas Remien, Carlton Hobbs, Stefanie Rinza, Tony Freund, Wendy Moonan, Elizabeth Pochoda, Brook Mason, Helen and John Kippax, Courtney Booth, Jay Cantor, Elizabeth Feld and David Herzberg, Dara Mitchell, Marjorie and Simon Hewett, Lindsey Pryor, Peter and Lenore Standish, Catherine Sweeney Singer and William Singer, Ellen Martin, Susan Emery, Bruce Shostak, Stacey and Robert Morse, Kathleen Giordano, Dr. Penny Grant, Matthew and Jill Hamilton, Lindsey Pryor, Tristan Offit, David and Peri Clark, Joe Standart, Robert and Janice Bergman, Frank DeBiasi, Gene Meyer, Ashley Rettenmaier and many more. |
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| The Winter Antiques Show celebrates its 60th year Diamond Jubilee as America's most prestigious antiques show, featuring 73 renowned experts in American, English, European, and Asian fine and decorative arts in a fully vetted Show. The Show was established in 1955 by East Side House Settlement, a social services institution located in the South Bronx. All net proceeds from the Show benefit East Side House Settlement. The Winter Antiques Show will run from January 24-February 2, 2014, at the Park Avenue Armory, 67th Street and Park Avenue, New York City. The Winter Antiques Show hours are 12:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. daily except Sundays and Thursday, 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Daily admission to the Show is $25, which includes the Show's award-winning catalogue. To purchase tickets for the Opening Night Party on January 23, 2014, or Young Collectors Night on January 30, 2014, call (718) 292-7392 or click here. East Side House Settlement was founded in 1891 to help immigrants and lower income families on the East Side of Manhattan. In 1962, it moved to the South Bronx where it serves 8,000 residents annually within one of America's poorest congressional districts, the Mott Haven section of the South Bronx. Among the initiatives that focus on educational attainment as the gateway out of poverty is the innovative and highly acclaimed Mott Haven Village Preparatory School. |
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| Liz Feld, Arie Kopelman, Lucinda Ballard, and Stefanie Rinza |
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| Dara Mitchell, Lindsey Pryor, and Tristan Offit |
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| Jay Cantor, Lucinda Ballard, and Arie Kopelman |
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| David and Peri Clark with Joe Standart |
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| Bill Nolan, Lucinda Ballard, and Wendy Nolan |
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| Ashley Rettenmaier, Michael Lynch, and Catherine Sweeney Singer |
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| Jay Cantor, Frank de Biasi, and Gene Meyer |
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| Carlton Hobbs with guests |
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| Over 900 supporters Kicked Up their Heels and Stepped Out for Pink, raising $1.3 million, at the Breast Cancer Alliance 18th Annual Luncheon & Fashion Show on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich. Kathy Clark, president of Breast Cancer Alliance, was proud to announce that the organization has raised more than $18 million over the past 18 years. The event, which was sponsored by Mitchells|Richards, was co-chaired by Julie Johnson and Loren Taufield. Twelve breast cancer survivors, both male and female, took to the runway modeling fashion by the esteemed clothier. |
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| Kathy Clark, President, Brett Holey, Pat Battle, and Yonni Wattenmaker, Executive Director |
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| Breast Cancer Survivors Lisa Levesque, Stefanie Steel, Leslie Petrick, Tucker Melancon, Karen Lowney, Lynn Carnegie, Steve Cone, Tomomi Arikawa, Keiko Arikawa, and Lisa Fleming |
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| The featured guest speaker at the luncheon was Pat Battle, co-anchor for "Weekend Today in New York" and senior correspondent assigned to NBC4. Her message was clear: "Early detection saves lives." Dr. Elisa Port, Battle's surgeon and chief of breast surgery, co-director of the Dubin Breast Center at Mt. Sinai Hospital, as well as a member of the Breast Cancer Alliance Medical Advisory Board, said, "Mammograms are one of the most basic screening tests. It is simply indisputable that mammograms save lives." In fall 2010, Battle was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent surgery. Since then, she has documented her personal journey, including sharing her story in an hour-long special "Talk for a Cure", which aired on "Weekend Today" and earned two New York Emmy nominations. The show brought an unprecedented response from viewers. Hundreds of women reached out to Battle, many of who had never had a mammogram. |
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| Elisa Port, MD Chief Breast Surgery Mt. Sainai |
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| Diane Fellows, MD and Wendy Sarasohn |
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| Co Chairs Loren Taufield and Kathy Clark with Pat Battle |
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| Today, Battle is an inspirational role model in the fight to end the disease that impacts one in eight women in the U.S. She has made early detection a mission by urging women to make annual mammograms a priority in their lives. Corporate event donors for the Breast Cancer Alliance event were: Diamond Angels: Burton Capital Management, Greenwich Hospital; Mitchells|Richards Platinum Angels: PepsiCo Silver Angels: Moffly Media, Stamford Hospital Bronze Angels: Equinox, Nestle Waters, N.A., Williams and Company Angel: Kekst and Company |
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| The Manolo Blahniks designed exclusively for Breast Cancer Alliance ... |
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| Georgetown Cupcake helped the event end on a sweet note, having donated over 1,000 edible custom cupcake centerpieces |
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| Breast Cancer Alliance is a fast-growing dynamic organization. A partial list of recent grant recipients includes Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Dana Farber, Greenwich Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York University School of Medicine, Stamford Hospital, University of Pennsylvania, Whitehead Institution and Yale University. The mission of the Breast Cancer Alliance is to improve survival rates and quality of life for those impacted by breast cancer through better prevention, early detection, treatment and cure. To promote these goals, the organization invests in innovative research, breast surgery fellowships, regional education, dignified support and screening for the uninsured and underserved. |
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| Suzanne Sennatt, Gillian Steel, Marree Townsend, Janet Williams, Eileen Simmons, Nancy Ireland, and Rinda Bishop |
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| Carol Santora, Kristin Lamendola, Kimberly Scott, and Karyn O'Brien |
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| Jieun Wax, Nicole Reynolds, and Emma Pennington |
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| Alexandra Michler and Sally Michler |
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| Cricket Lockhart and Sharon Phillips |
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| Margie Warwick and Alicia Joslin |
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| Lydia West and Lee Woodruff |
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| Lisa Fleming and Leslie Petrick |
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| Barbara and Bill Epifanio |
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| Mary Jeffery and Jane Batkin |
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| Alease Fisher Tallman, Friend, Tiffany Burnette, and Terri Brode |
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| Cyndi Anderson, Deborah Royce, and Linda Munger |
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| Teachers College, Columbia University launched an unprecedented $300 million fundraising campaign on Tuesday evening, November 12, to mark the College's 125th anniversary and to bolster its capacity for transforming education and learning throughout the 21st century. The college announced that it already had raised $144 million – nearly half – toward that goal. President Susan H. Fuhrman kicked off the campaign – the largest ever for a graduate school of education – at a gala event at the historic Apollo Theater in Harlem. The gala celebrated Teachers College's century-long legacy of pioneering new fields in education, health, psychology, and leadership, its thriving partnerships with public schools in Harlem and throughout New York City, and visionary philanthropists who have supported those endeavors. |
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| The evening was highlighted by an announced bequest intention to Teachers College from the singer and actress Barbra Streisand. The bequest will enable Teachers College to create the Emanuel and Barbra Streisand Scholarship Fund, a general fund that will support TC master's degree and doctoral students. Streisand's father, Emanuel Streisand, was a lifelong educator who was working toward a Ph.D. in Guidance and Personnel at Teachers College when he died. |
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| Laurie Tisch |
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| Jeffery Immelt receiving his award from Projo the Robot |
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| Tony Bennett sings his acceptance "speech" |
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| Teachers College honored five leaders, advocates and philanthropists for their contributions to education, the arts, and the betterment of humanity. The honorees were: • Husband-and-wife team, legendary singer Tony Bennett and educator Susan Benedetto'98, for their contributions to arts education through their nonprofit organization, Exploring the Arts; • James P. Comer, M.D., Child Psychiatrist, Associate Dean of the Yale School of Medicine and member of the Board of Trustees of Teachers College, for his work in psychosocial development as a key factor in children's educational success; • Jeffrey Immelt, Chairman and CEO of GE, who will receive the Cleveland E. Dodge Medal for Distinguished Service to Education for his and GE's exemplary support of education and impact on the next generation of learners; and • Laurie M. Tisch, President of the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund and Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees of Teachers College, for her philanthropy and leadership in education, health, the arts and nutrition. |
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| Guests take the Apollo stage for a post Gala dance party |
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| The benefit event featured a cocktail reception, followed by dinner, a tribute show and performances, and a post-show party on the storied stage of the Apollo, where performers from Count Basie to Prince have performed, and where Bennett himself once performed a show honoring Billie Holiday. The gala event raised $1.25 million, all of which will support student scholarships at Teachers College, the oldest and largest graduate school of education in the country. |
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| Gurnee and Marjorie Hart, and Barbara and Peter Georgescu |
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| Jack Hyland |
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| Linford L. Lougheed, Lynn P. Tishman, Suzanne M. Murphy, and Jeff Barker |
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| Tony Bennett, Mario and Matilda Cuomo, and Susan Benedetto |
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| Dr. Susan and Dr. Edmund Gordon |
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| Ruth Gottesman, Joyce Cowin, Gurnee F. Hart, and Ruth G. Nathan |
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| Betty and James P. Comer, MD |
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| William Rueckert, Susan Fuhrman, and Jeff Immelt |
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| Pat and John Klingenstein |
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| Michael J. Neuman and Nancy E. Neuman |
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| Dailey Pattee, Missie R. Taylor, and Darrell Lorentzen |
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| Kimberly and Jeff Greenberg |
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| Jody G. Arnhold and Sue Ann Weinberg |
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| Richard and Sandra B. Jacoby |
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| Phyllis Kossoff and Richard Weber |
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| Earlier last month on Veterans Day, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) held its Awards Gala for the first time in Washington, DC, bringing together over 1,400 distinguished guests to its 25th Awards celebration. The red carpet at the Washington Hilton spilled over with celebrity and paparazzi awaiting the star-studded guest list, especially the appearance of comedian, Dr. Bill Cosby, who was hosting the evening. It was a real homecoming for the former “Huxtable” man as he was he was greeted by an old friend, Virginia Ali, the owner of Ben's Chili Bowl, D.C. Later during he standup, Cosby quipped, "Virginia even taught me to take my first, "half smoke." |
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| Last year, the TMCF gala in New York was cancelled due to Sandy Hurricane. The event opened with a salute to our nation’s veterans including General Dennis L. Via and Lt. General Arthur J. Gregg (Ret.). Jennifer Holliday, flowing in a magenta organza silk gown, looking shapely chic, surprised the audience opening the awards show, by standing stage center-motionless hitting each high note as well as the first time she ever sang "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going." The audience gave her a five minute standing ovation. |
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| Guests included Miss America 2014, Nina Davuluri, of Fayetteville, N.Y., the first Indian-American to win the title. Davuluri, who embodies the spirit of so many Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in showcasing and celebrating diversity through cultural competency encouraged the students to ‘dream big’ and stay true to themselves. Other VIP guests included Senator Michael Brown (DC), Susan Taylor, former Editor-in-Chief Essence Magazine, HBO's Jermaine Crawford, Fox News'Kelly Wright and Juan and Delise Williams, Joe Calao and Dayna Ramos. TMCF presented its 2013 awards to honorees included stylish, Janice Bryant Howroyd (CEO of The Year Award), Larry Waters (Community Leader of the Year Award), and Wayne D. Watson, Ph.D. (Educational Leadership Award), and Johnson & Johnson (Corporate Leadership Award). |
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| Johnny C. Taylor President and CEO TMCF, and TMCF Board Chairman and Gala Chair, Jim Clifton and the board of directors hosted 1,400 of friends, Congressional members, Fortune 500 executives, government agency leaders and HBCU Presidents/Chancellors. Congressman John Lewis held a special VIP book signing for his new book, “March Book One.” “The TMCF Gala this year was very special,” said Clifton. “Moving this event to the Nation’s Capital where the spirit of Justice Marshall lives, was the right thing to do so that we can continue to advocate and raise funds to support public HBCUs and the 300,000 students attending our 47 member-schools.” |
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| Gallup, the polling company, was the Presenting Sponsor of the black-tie event. Other sponsors and supporters included Millers Coors, the Charmer Sunbelt Group, Costco, Walmart, Altria, Wells Fargo, the NBA, The Hill, Moet Hennessy, News Channel 8 and the Hershey Company, and D.C movers and shakers, To donate to the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and for sponsorship opportunities for the 2014 Gala, visit www.thurgoodmarshallcollegefund.org or contact Jennifer Wider at jennifer.wider@tmcfund.org or 202-507-4851. |
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| The opening gala for the sixth annual Holiday House NY took place at the historic Academy Mansion at 2 East 63rd Street in Manhattan on Wednesday, November 20th. Holiday House NY is a decorator showhouse featuring holiday-inspired rooms created by some of today’s top interior designers. The event will once again benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®, which was founded by Evelyn Lauder in 1993 and continues to be a leader in the fight against breast cancer. Notable guests included: Cindy Citrone, Michelle Ryan, Myra Biblowitz, Carlos Falchi, William Li, Randi Schatz, Christopher Hyland, Jaime Jimenez, Caterina Fabrizio, Maurice Dubois, Mario Buatta and Geoffrey Bradfield. |
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| Holiday House NYC 2013 design firms in attendance included: Ally Coulter Designs, Campion Platt, Cullman and Kravis Inc., CW Design, Darrin Varden Design, Décor by Guillaume Gentet, Deb Landis Design, Deborah Martin Designs, Franklin Eighth, Gregory Allan Cramer, J. Cohler Mason Design, James Rixner, Joseph Parisi Interiors, J+G Design, Kelley Jackson, Mario Buatta, Michael McKinnon, Patrick J. Hamilton Designs, Patrik Lönn Design, Rachel Laxer Interiors, Scott Formby, Stephen Bastone, Studio Tim Campbell, Susanna Salk, Tinatin Kilaberidze Interior Design, Tony Ingrao And Randy Kemper, Weitzman-Halpern Interior Design. The show house is open to visitors through December 18th, 2013, 11 am- 5 pm daily with extended hours until 8 pm on Thursday evenings that include live music and wine tasting. Leadership of Holiday House NYC 2013 includes Leonard Lauder as Honorary Chair; Iris Dankner and Christopher Hyland as Co-Chairs; and Alexa Hampton, Mario Buatta and Thom Filicia as Design Chairs. |
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| For the fourth consecutive year Traditional Home magazine is the national media sponsor for this event. Other generous sponsors of Holiday House 2013 include: Tiffany & Co., Parade Media Group, Benjamin Moore, FENDI Casa, Lladro, Ballard Designs, Sleep Studio, New York School of Interior Design, Thos. Moser, Frontgate, and 5th Avenue Millennium, Aesthetic Surgery. Avenue magazine and LX-TV are additional media sponsors; Hyland Magazine is the event’s journal sponsor. Featuring 27 spaces of inspiring designs ideas, Holiday House NYC is a must see event during New York City’s famed holiday season. Visitors will be entertained by an array of sites, tastes and special events planned throughout the showhouse's four week run, including: |
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| Art: Holiday House is a virtual “pop up” museum with a mix of art ranging from masterworks to the cutting edge contemporary art of some of today’s rising art world stars. Books: An author's night with design experts and authors, including Ellie Cullman, Thom Filicia, Mario Buatta, Gary McBournie and James Magni signing their new books will take place on December 4, 5:30 pm- 7:30 pm. Design:Beautiful interior design and holiday decor ideas are everywhere; from the facade of the Academy Mansion dressed for the season courtesy of Frontgate to various uniquely styled Christmas trees to creatively set tabletops and interior design vignettes. The showhouse also offers opportunities to deepen your knowledge of design with events such as a panel discussion on color hosted by Benjamin Moore and featuring top designers on December 11 at 10:00 am. |
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| Food: In the courtyard cafe featuring designer Guillaume Gentet’s Palm Beach inspired design, Macaron Café will offer organic French press coffee, a variety of tea from Mariage Frères, and a light menu of salads, desserts, and their famed macarons. The café will be open to guests every day from 11:00 am- 5:00 pm. Music: Extended hours until 8:00 pm on Thursday evenings will include live music by Moscow 57 and wine tastings. Sleep: As everyone knows the holidays are a busy time of year, getting adequate rest is imperative to staying your healthiest over the coming weeks, in honor of this idea: Sleep Studio will host an event to inspire beautiful sleep on December 12 at 6:00 pm. |
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| Shopping: Step into the Holiday Boutique located on the ground floor, this jewel box shop features great gifts ranging from glassware to vintage handbags and jewelry. Theater: Fundamental Theater Project performs “Alone With Friends,” a hilarious, holiday themed one-act play created specifically for the showhouse on Tuesdays and Fridays at 1:00 pm. General admission is $35, including Journal. For more information, please visit www.holidayhousedesignshow.com or call 212-472-3313. |
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| On Wednesday November 20, 2013, The Jewish Museum at Fifth Avenue and 92nd Street in New York City, presented its nineteenth annual Family Hanukkah Party. 300 people attended the festive event. The co-chairs were Jacqueline Harris Hochberg and Robert J. Hochberg, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz and Richard Hurowitz, Tara Mark Rosenblum and Kenneth Rosenblum, and Lyss Stern and Brian Stern. Attendees included: Barry and Mimi Alperin, Kim and Larry Heyman, Betty Levin, Tara and Hunter Lipton, Susan and Morris Mark, Margaret and Eric Porres, Bonnie and Ira Postel, Geoffrey and Candice Postel, Eleanor Heyman Propp, Mara and Ricky Sandler, Jill and Lyle Wilpon, Susan and Benjamin Winter, and Nanar and Tony Yoseloff. Asher Weintraub, the 9-year-old inventor of the Menurkey, a menorah in the shape of a turkey, was also at the event, singing his creation. |
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| Party attendees enjoyed live music by Joanie Leeds and the Nightlights; a chance for young guests to “walk the red carpet” with Red Carpet Kids; a glitter tattoo parlor by Make Meaning; RoboFun: Creative Technology; family photos by Sarah Merians Photography & Video Company; balloon art by Todd Neufeld's Twisted Balloon Company; creative crafts by Wendy the Pipe Cleaner Lady; and a buffet dinner and dessert. Proceeds from the event benefit The Jewish Museum. |
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| More than 250 of New York’s crème de la crème packed the Angel Orensanz Foundation for the Performing Arts on November 21st to raise a glass and toast The Indo-American Arts Council’s 15th anniversary and celebrate the non-profit organization’s numerous contributions of Indian performing, visual and literary arts to New York City’s diverse cultural landscape. The IAAC honoured three outstanding Indian-Americans, author Salman Rushdie, filmmaker Mira Nair and Dr. Manjula Bansal, for their commitment and contributions to the global artistic community. Headlining the entertainment at the event was Oscar-winning duo: singer/songwriter/composer Paul Williams (Oscar winner with Barbara Streisand for “Evergreen”) with pianist/composer Kenny Ascher, of “Rainbow Connection” (from The Muppet Movie) fame. Additionally, Exclusively.In presented a breath-taking runway show featuring the creativity of iconic Delhi-based designer Manish Arora through his “Indian” collection. The emcee for the evening was comedian Dan Nainan, and some of the celebrities who presented awards and walked the red carpet included: chef and author Madhur Jaffrey, actor Sarita Choudhury (Homeland), writer and filmmaker Sabrina Dhawan, actor Sakina Jaffrey (House of Cards), author, screenwriter, producer Tracey Jackson, Ambassador Manjeev Puri, actors Reshma Shetty (Royal Pains) and Manu Narayan, just to name a few. |
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| IAAC is the first and only Indian Arts Council in the United States representing all of the artistic disciplines, including theatre, dance, music, film, folk arts, literature and fashion. The IAAC pioneered the first annual Indian theatre, film, dance and playwright festivals in the country, as well as an annual travelling exhibition of contemporary Indian art. The IAAC’s programs attract packed audiences and amazing media coverage – ethnic, mainstream and international outlets such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, BBC, Variety, New York Daily News, NY1, CNN IBN, and Huffington Post, just to name a few. “IAAC has been the perfect platform for nourishing and promoting Indian heritage, through the medium of performing arts, in our adopted homeland – the U.S.,” said Dr. Manjula Bansal, one of the honorees at the gala. “The IAAC has done invaluable work in creating a showcase for Indian Americans in many art forms. I'm delighted to have been a supporter from the earliest days,” said author and IAAC supporter Salman Rushdie. "Love and salaams to dynamic Aroon and the IAAC for bringing us our cinema for 15 years. Woo Hoo!" exclaims Mira Nair whose film Monsoon Wedding closed the first IAAC film festival. |
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| The Indo-American Arts Council is a registered 501(c)3 not-for-profit, secular service and resource arts organization charged with the mission of promoting and building the awareness, creation, production, exhibition, publication and performance of Indian and cross-cultural art forms in North America. It is passionate about showcasing, celebrating and building an awareness of artists and artistic disciplines of Indian origin in the performing, literary, visual and folk arts. For further information please visit www.iaac.us. |
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| On Thursday, November 21, 2013, over 250 guests packed 404 NYC to support ArtWorks, The Naomi Cohain Foundation for the first ever live art event. Off the Wall 2013 brought fifteen artists to create live art, some were interactive but all came together over the course of the evening. This fundraiser helps fund creative and performing art programs for children and young adults with chronic and life-threatening illnesses. The venue was full of energy while supporters enjoyed getting their caricature done, listening to three new DJs, being silly at the photo booth, coloring in their own vinyl tile to bring together an original step and repeat, sipping one of three signature cocktails and nibbling on custom cupcakes. Vendor sponsors included Baked by Melissa, 44 North Vodka, Don Julio Tequila, Manhattan Beer Distributors, Savory and Sweet and Spiked Seltzer. |
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| The music was spun by Zack Kerns, Chloe and Jason Grisell and the art was created by Christian Aldunate, John Ashford, Eric Joel Brief, Stephen Cohen, Josie Gonzalez, Rena Grosser, Babette Marciano, Laura Paris, Ariela Robinson, Dave Smith, Col Wallnuts and Sam Hillmer with caricature art by Jenny Kim and Ryan Blaise and greeted by Mama D. The event also showcased art by young artist who are participants in ArtWorks and part of the 30 local hospitals ArtWorks partners with. Among the prestigious donors, ArtWorks was thrilled to have the support of: The Russell Berrie Foundation, Adam Hirsch, Henry and Myrtle Hirsch Foundation, The Kaufthal Family, Koyfman Family Foundation, Lisa Perry, Fred and Gertrude Perlberg Foundation and Uproot Wine. |
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| Proceeds from the event provide thousands of children with serious illnesses, and their siblings, access to creative and performing arts programs that encourage the use of the creative process as a vehicle for healing, communication, self-expression and personal development. ArtWorks seeks to empower, validate, and honor these children by offering them the hands-on experience and materials with which to create, as well as the opportunity to publicly share their artistic accomplishments. For more information, visit: www.artworksfoundation.org. |
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| There was no shortage of Indians, Cowgirls, Cowboys or Boots at the Cowgirls & Indians Junior Party at Doubles complete with Country Music, a Country & Western buffet including everyone's favorite black angus sliders, and tables sparkling with red shiny cowboy boot confetti. Junior members and friends including Katie and Fred Ryser, Julia Lamont, Betsy Maloney, George Smith Alpert, Darcy and Nat Fogg, Florence Danforth-Meyer, Russell Grant, Leah Kelly, Rudmond Ingalls, Adam Friedman, Alexandra Moore, Alexandra Papanicolaou, Chris Breck, Georgina Schaefer, Tanner Zucker, Mia Hamamoto, Maria Boyazny, Beatrice Lolli-Ghetti, Louisa Ryan and Louisa Rechter kept the dance floor filled 'til midnight. |
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| Douglas Elliman hosted a special event at the Douglas Elliman Gallery at 980 Madison celebrating some of the "Fabulous Moments About Town" of our beloved city with an exclusive book signing and gallery show by internationally acclaimed author Elizabeth Frogel of her book, Charlie Girl: Tails of a Very Original Poodle. Susan Sondag curated the event, which included signature fresh juice aptly named the "Charlie Temples" from Organic Avenue and signature Charlie Girl cookies baked by New York's coveted Eleni's bakery. The author was there with "Charlie Girl," the real life standard poodle who inspired the series, signing books. All original drawings were on display. To benefit the ASPCA, there was a raffle for a framed original drawing and the author's ten-year old daughter raised a large amount of money by selling tickets with her friends. Matthew Ruffi was the lucky winner. |
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| Guests of the event included Catherine Adler, a prestigious Broadway producer and Board Member of the ASPCA, Dennis Buonagura, Vice President of the Central Park Paws in conjunction with the Central Park Conservancy, agents from Douglas Elliman, and friends of the author as well as fans of Charlie Girl. In true New York City fashion, Bergdorf Goodman is the exclusive department store retailer for this first book, all sequels and branded products to come. |
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| The scene at Fountain Gallery's Mad About Art, the Gallery’s Annual Art Auction and Benefit |
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| On Wednesday evening late last month, the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) hosted its 2013 Visionaries! Awards Gala celebrating five influential creators and leaders in the art, craft, and design industries, whose work personifies the Museum’s mission to explore and celebrate contemporary creativity across all media. The evening raised nearly $1 million for MAD. The honorees were: Wilfried Vancraen, CEO and Founder of Materialise, an international additive manufacturing company started in Belgium; Frank Stella, legendary painter and printmaker, most noted for his Minimalist, Post-Painterly Abstract works has challenged ideas of abstraction and of painting itself by negating the evidence of brushwork and asserting the flatness of the canvas; Rick Kinsel, Executive Director, The Vilcek Foundation. For more than 10 years, the Vilcek Foundation, under Kinsel's leadership, has been an important philanthropic supporter of the arts and sciences. It is committed to honoring the contributions of immigrants to American society, and has founded several programs recognizing both emerging and established artists and designers; and David and Sybil Yurman, founders of David Yurman jewelers. The Yurmans were honored for their enduring contributions to the world of style internationally. David Yurman, long an innovator in the world of jewelry, will celebrate 30 years in the New Year. |
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| This year’s Visionaries! Awards also celebrated MAD’s 5th anniversary at 2 Columbus Circle, and the dramatic growth of the institution, looking ahead to an exciting roster of exhibitions and programs for 2013-2014. Since moving in 2008, MAD has welcomed more than a million visitors onsite, tripled its membership and greatly expanded its exhibition and educational offerings. Proceeds from the gala are directed to the support of MAD’s arts education program. This year they expect to serve nearly 10,000 children, grades K-12, and from mostly underserved communities. Each year, more than 500 guests, including arts patrons, artists, designers and noted corporate and civic leaders, attend the event. |
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| This is a great museum for the little ones and children of all ages. It is the artists’ version of the American Museum of Natural History. Both museums offer exhibitions which arouse the infinite curiosity of fresh and creative minds. MAD does with Art what the AMNH does with nature and its worlds. In the last five years, MAD has expanded its exhibitions program, underscoring contemporary creation and addressing the increasing cross-pollination of contemporary art, design, and craft. |
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| Among this exhibition programming is Out of Hand: Materializing the Postdigital, opening this fall and including work by Frank Stella and from Materialise, as well as the Materials and Process series, which investigates how artists and craftspeople transform and approach specific materials as traditional as paper in Slash: Paper Under the Knife (2009),and wood in Against the Grain: Wood in Contemporary Art, Craft and Design (2013) to more unconventional ones such as everyday objects in Second Lives: Remixing the Ordinary (2008) and organic materials that were once part of living things in Dead or Alive: Nature Becomes Art (2010). In that span of time, MAD has expanded its focus with the presentation of exhibitions that are international in scope—such as The Global Africa Project (2010) and the upcoming New Territories: Global Latin America (2014). |
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| On Monday, December 2, 2013, more than 500 guests were in attendance as Roger Hertog and General David Petraeus were presented with the New-York Historical Society’s distinguished 2013 History Makers Awards at The Pierre during the annual History Makers Gala. The theme of the evening was Strategic Leadership and Vision. The $3.1 million raised will benefit the programs of the New-York Historical Society, including major exhibitions and educational programs on American history. According to Dr. Louise Mirrer, President and CEO of the New-York Historical Society: “We are pleased to present Roger Hertog with our History Makers Award. Mr. Hertog’s dedication to the power of ideas and the telling of the American story has left its mark on every nook and cranny of our institution. We are grateful that he agreed to accept this honor. We are also pleased to recognize General Petraeus for his groundbreaking work in Iraq, his dynamic approach to counterinsurgency, his advocacy of a comprehensive civil-military approach, and his encouragement of strategies that resolve problems through political processes rather than violence.” |
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| General David Petraeus, Louise Mirrer, and Roger Hertog |
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| Dr. Mirrer announced the establishment of Roger Hertog-General David Petraeus Lecture in Leadership and an annual New-York Historical Society/City University of New York Internship awarded to a student who exemplifies a commitment to excellence. Notable guests included Helen and Robert Appel, Judy and Howard Berkowitz, Beth Dater, Kathy Doyle and Richard Ravitch, Patricia Dunnington, Lon and Hannah Jacobs, Patricia Kavanagh and Jim Grant, Ruth and Sid Lapidus, Tink Leefmans and Ernest Tollerson, Glen and Cheryl Lewy, Tarky Lombardi Jr., Cordelia and Carl Menges, Nancy and Morris Offit, Helen and Russell Pennoyer, Happy Rockefeller, Michelle Smith, Robert A.M. Stern, and Judy Zankel. |
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| Pam Schafler, Roger Hertog, and Louise Mirrer |
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| Dinner Chairs: Helen and Robert Appel, Lois Chiles and Richard Gilder, Diana and Joe DiMenna, The Lauder Foundation, and Irene and Bernard L. Schwartz. Gala Co-Chairs: Norman Benzaquen, Franci J. Blassberg and Joseph L. Rice III, Len Blavatnik, Beth and Ravenel B. Curry III, Elizabeth B. Dater and Wm. Mitchell Jennings, Jr., Barbara and Richard Debs, Ahuva and Martin J. Gross, Helen and Edward Hintz, Patricia and John Klingenstein, Paula and Tom McInerney, Jennifer and John Monsky, Karen and Charles Phillips, Bonnie and Richard Reiss, Jr., Pam and Scott Schafler, Paul Singer, Sue Ann Weinberg, Leah and Michael Weisberg, and Anita and Byron Wien. |
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| Susan Hertog, General David Petraeus, and Allison Hertog Schachner |
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| Happy Rockefeller, Henry Kissinger, General David Petraeus, and Pam Schafler |
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| General Petraeus with students from CUNY's Macaulay Honors College |
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| On the third Thursday evening of November, Fountain Gallery hosted 500 guests at Mad About Art, the Gallery’s Annual Art Auction and Benefit. Held at Cedar Lake in Manhattan’s Chelsea gallery district, this year’s event was “A Black and White Affair” in theme and décor. The guests were attired in the same striking palette, which set off to dramatic effect the dazzling array of 100 multi-hued artworks offered at auction by the artists of Fountain Gallery, the premier venue in New York City representing artists living with mental illness. Art sales topped those of any previous Fountain Gallery event. |
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| Welcoming remarks by Fountain Gallery Director Jason Bowman were followed by presentation of the Esther Montanez Award, established in memory of Fountain Gallery’s founding director. This year’s recipients were: Bart McDade– Vice President, Director of Operations,NY, Newmark Grubb Knight Frank; and Faith Ringgold– artist, author and activist. Ms. Ringgold, known for her painted story quilts and the much-honored children’s book Tar Beach, contributed one of her original pieces to the auction. Also donating works for auction were William Wegman, a past Fountain Gallery honoree perhaps best known for pieces spotlighting his soulful Weimaraner dogs; MJ Levy Dickson, who expresses in a variety of mediums the unity she finds in the natural world; and Federico Castelluccio, a renowned visual artist and actor recognized by countless television viewers for his role as Furio Giunta in the HBO series “The Sopranos.” |
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| Seven-time Grammy Award nominee Suzanne Vega was the special musical guest. She held her audience rapt with voice and guitar, performing songs ranging from familiar to yet-to-be-released. (Ms. Vega’s eighth album, her first studio recording of new material in seven years, is scheduled for release in February.) The electronic art auction, curated by Sasha Nicholas, hummed along throughout the evening. Guests moved about the elegant and vast space, festooned with large artworks hung high and smaller-scale pieces presented in eye-level gallery style. While quaffing cocktails and sampling delicacies (including postprandial black-and-white cookies and cupcakes), guests were assisted in placing bids by a band of “Bidding Valets” identified by the illuminated hats they donned for the occasion. |
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| The dedicated Chairs whose efforts were key to the evening’s success were: John P. Casaly, Rick Froio, Carmel and Brett Fromson, Dario Gristina, Leslie Harwood, Rich Hiler, Louis J. Mantia, Bonnie and Frank Pratt, Jerry Schumm,and Gabriel Stefania. Ms. Harwood and Messrs. Froio, Gristina and Schumm are past Fountain Gallery honorees. Attendees included: John Ambrosini, Jason Bowman and Chris Adasiewicz, Federico Castelluccio and Yvonne Maria Schaefer, Harriet and Richard Demato, Peter DiCapua, Nancy Farrell, Elizabeth Fiore, Lorna Hyde Graev, Jeremy Hu, Guinevere Johnson and Jason Rohlf, Emmanuel Lemakis, Frank Maresca, Todd Masters, Bentley Meeker, Amanda Meigher, Sasha Nicholas and Steven Caputo, Pauline Nicholls and Kenn Dudek, Mary Pontillo, Ann and John Pyne, Elizabeth Pyne, Betsy Seidman, Sue Stoffel, and Ronnie Wiener. |
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| Honoree Bart McDade |
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| Founded by parent organization Fountain House in 2000 as a not-for-profit exhibition space for artists living and working with mental illness, Fountain Gallery sells original artworks and collaborates with a wide network of artists, curators and cultural institutions. Embracing artists who are emerging or established, trained or self-taught, Fountain Gallery cultivates artistic growth and makes a vital contribution to the New York arts community. For more information about Fountain Gallery, please visit: www.fountaingallerynyc.com. |
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| Carol Farris, Penelope Farris, Ellen Fine, Lynn Frielinghaus, and Judy Steinberg |
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| Christine Morena and Lee Bryant |
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| Fountain Gallery artist Mercedes Kelly |
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| Louise M. Parent and John P. Casaly |
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| Fountain Gallery artist Gail Shamchenko |
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| Dawn Reinholtz, Rick Froio, Joe Primiano, and Jessica Randazza |
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| Fountain Gallery artist Anthony Newton |
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| Fountain House President Kenn Dudek, Honorees Faith Ringgold and Bart McDade, and Fountain Gallery Director Jason Bowman |
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| This past Tuesday night at Stella McCartney's flagship store in SoHo, Liv Tyler celebrated the launch of her new book,"Modern Manners: Tips to Take You to the Top," which she co-wrote with her beautiful grandmother Dorothea Johnson. Carolers greeted guests with joyful singing outside the holiday-decorated SoHo shop. Among the many guests were Man Repeller's Leandra Medine, Charlotte Ronson,Elle Magazine Creative Director Joe Zee, Hanneli Mustaparta, Andrew Saffir, Daniel Benedict, and President of Neiman Marcus Jim Gold; all sipping on Beluga Noble Russian Vodka rosemary cocktails. Liv, as always, was her gracious self taking plenty of iPhone selfies with fans and friends. |
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| Liv Tyler with her grandmother and co-author Dorothea Johnson |
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| Liv Tyler takes a break between book signings and sings a few holiday favorites with the carolers |
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| The Neuberger Museum of Art of Purchase College, SUNY celebrated its Ruby Anniversary – 40 years of great art and education – at the Museum, which opened in 1974 with a donation of 108 works of 20th century American art from financier Roy R. Neuberger, founding patron. Today, the museum’s permanent collection contains more than 6,000 works of African, Latin American, modern and contemporary art. The Neuberger Museum of Art is considered a teaching and learning museum for the twenty-first century that nurtures and supports the needs and aspirations of current and future generations. At “Celebrating 40 Years,” a hugely festive event that drew close to 300 people, the Museum honored three outstanding individuals for their contributions to the community: Agnes Gund, noted philanthropist, modern and contemporary art collector, and civic leader, who received the Passionate Collector Award; William M. Mooney, Jr., former banking executive and current president of The Westchester County Association, the Passionate Civic Leader Award; and Lynn Straus, pioneer in early childhood education, the Passionate Educator Award. |
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| "Celebrating 40 Years" was chaired by Susan and James Dubin of Harrison and Manhattan; Lynn and Martin Halbfinger of Manhattan; and Helen Stambler Neuberger and Jim Neuberger of Manhattan and Cortlandt Manor. There were cocktails, a silent auction, followed at 8 p.m. by dinner, then dancing in the Ruby Lounge. All proceeds from Celebrating 40 Years support the Neuberger Museum’s 40th Anniversary exhibitions and educational programs. |
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| Matthew Bauer, Courtney Arnot, and Muffie Potter Aston kicking off The 27th Annual Miracle on Madison Avenue festivities with the 2nd annual "Light Up The Holidays." |
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| The 27th Annual Miracle on Madison Avenue festivities kicked-off with the 2nd annual Holiday lighting ceremony "Light Up The Holidays" on Madison Avenue. Muffie Potter Aston and Courtney Arnot, Miracle on Madison Avenue Chairmen, along with The Society of MSKCC president, Martha Vietor Glass, had the honor of flipping the switch to ignite Madison Avenue's "shooting stars" specially designed for the street lamp poles of the BID between 57th and 86th Streets, where 34 illuminated decorations have been installed. The Hewitt Carolers, a choir of second graders, performed holiday songs at the lighting. |
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| After the lighting ceremony, a private kick-off reception was held in the Lee Mindel designed apartment at The Marquand, hosted by HFZ Capital Group. In attendance were, Miracle Chairmen Muffie Potter Aston and Courtney Arnot, MSKCC President, Martha Vietor Glass, Madison Avenue BID President Matthew A. Bauer, Town&Country Publisher Jennifer Levene Bruno, HFZ Capital Group Julie Dannenberg, Judith Ripka, Alice Aquilino, Ippolita, Natasa de Luca, Adriana Der Calousdian and Barbara Fuller. |
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| This past Saturday, December 7th, over 80 of the world's most prestigious brands and retailers between 57th and 86th Streets welcomed shoppers who joined them in giving back with each retailer donating 20% of sales (with a maximum contribution of $15,000 per retailer) to The Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. This represents a 45% increase in store participation over 2012. Miracle Host Committee members and Town&Country magazine editors greeted shoppers in participating boutiques and in-store events. Up and down the Avenue, seven Holiday Choirs were singing the holiday favorites. |
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| NewYork-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital celebrated over a century of world-class pediatric care and the 10th birthday of the Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital at a Birthday Bash benefit dinner on Wednesday, November 20 at The Pierre in Manhattan. 200 guests attended the event, which raised funds to support the center's pediatric care programs. The event, hosted by Dr. Steven J. Corwin, Chief Executive Officer, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, honored Morgan Stanley and its employees, and Dr. John M. Driscoll, Chair of the Ethics Committee of the NewYork-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital, who has played an invaluable role in both research and leadership since 1971. Dr. Robert Kelly, President of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital; Colm Kelleher, President, Institutional Securities Managing Director, Morgan Stanley; and Sarah Nash were also in attendance. |
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| A leader in research and patient care since it was established in 1887 as the Babies Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital officially opened in 2003 as an innovative facility with critical and neonatal intensive care facilities, providing the highest quality care for pediatric patients from around the region. NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is ranked in all 10 pediatric specialties on the 2013-14 U.S.News & World Report "Best Children's Hospitals" survey -- more than any other New York metropolitan area hospital. |
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| On Tuesday, December 3rd, New York City Mission Society’s Junior Society hosted holiday cocktails to benefit their annual holiday toy drive at Pilotage Fun & Hobby. Comprising young professionals in the New York City Area, the Junior Society supports the mission, vision and values of New York City Mission Society through hands-on outreach, innovative networking and unique fundraising opportunities. As the next generation of philanthropists, including Melissa Berkelhammer, Brooke Laing, Antonella Lemos, Cole Rumbough, and Liz Shafiroff, they support the New York City Mission Society’s goal to improve the lives of children, youth, and families in the city’s most underserved communities. |
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| With the toy drive event, this year sponsored in part by MarieBelle New York, Baked by Melissa, Insomnia Cookies, Bonito Mezcal, and Früzen Ice, guests had the opportunity to support the toy drive while holiday shopping, as 20-percent of each purchase made was donated to New York City Mission Society. Joining the Junior Society in support of their annual toy drive were Martin Shafiroff, Roy Kean, Maggie Norris, and Stanley and Leah Rumbough, and many more. Guests dressed in festive seasonal attire enjoyed holiday cocktails, cookies, chocolate, and cupcakes, while shopping and playing with the many interactive toys of pilotage, ranging from electronic helicopters, airplanes, and cars. |
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| Pilotage Fun & Hobby opened its doors in March 2012, under the watchful eye of Managing Director William Dickey, who envisioned a destination that offers entertaining, innovative, and most importantly, interactive products to satisfy the needs and stimulate the minds of consumers with discriminating tastes, from knowledge-seeking school kids to city dwellers and parents seeking more sophisticated outdoor activities to share with their children. Pilotage Fun & Hobby aims to introduce a more engaging, gratifying and traditional – though rapidly evolving – form of recreation to a younger generation that is overwhelmed by digital entertainment. The NYC Mission Society will be accepting donations throughout the entire holiday season, and can be made online at: www.nycharities.org. |
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| The Junior Council of the American Museum of Natural History continued its 2013–2014 season on Thursday, December 5, with a private viewing of the new special exhibition The Power of Poison and a cocktail reception in the Hall of Mexico and Central America. For centuries, humans have marveled at the secrets of poisons and sought to harness their toxic powers. This exhibition explores both the biological basics of poison and the ways in which people have confronted its perils and potential, approaching poison from several different perspectives—as a dynamic defense system used by animals locked in evolutionary arms races with predators; as a compelling thread that runs through familiar legends, myths, and fables; as a promising source for powerful medical treatments; and as a series of mysteries visitors encounter and solve, including what suddenly poisoned Captain James Cook and two naturalists aboard his ship in the autumn of 1774. The Power of Poison brings into sharp focus this captivating topic. |
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| Co-chairs included W. Jameson McFadden, Holly and Martin Okner, Lori and Zachary Pomerantz, Robin and Brad Roberts, Gaelin Rosenwaks, Heather and Ross Schulman, Zoe and Iain Wilson. The American Museum of Natural History's Junior Council is one of New York City's most stimulating membership groups for young philanthropists. Founded in 1994, the Junior Council supports the Museum's mission to discover, interpret, and disseminate—through scientific research and education—knowledge about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe. Each year, Junior Council members participate in special events that offer them an intimate view inside the Museum's collections, activities, and exhibitions. Junior Council members go behind the scenes at one of the world's preeminent museums, meet some of the nation's most distinguished and engaging scientists, and preview the latest exhibitions. |
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| On November 20th at The Pierre, The Police Athletic League's Eighth Annual Real Estate & Construction Luncheon celebrated Columbia University, Fordham University & St. John's University for their commitment to New York City's children and their impact on the urban landscape. A special recognition was given to PAL Graduates of Distinction along with a tribute to our Armed Forces. Proceeds will enable PAL to continue to serve 40,000 boys and girls, providing academic, artistic and athletic programming throughout all five boroughs. |
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| West Palm Beach, Fla.– The Ultimate Dinner Party, benefiting Children's Home Society of Florida, took place on Wednesday, November 20th, 2013 in Palm Beach’s most magnificent homes. The evening began with a cocktail party at the beautiful Palm Beach home of Ramon W. Breeden, Jr. Following cocktails, guests divided into several groups and went to other homes where gourmet dinners were served. The meals were planned and prepared by professional chefs who are members of the Palm Beach County Chapter of the American Culinary Federation (ACF). This year’s hosts included Ted and Ruth Baum, Franklyn de Marco, Jr. and Betsy Fry, Michael and Annie Falk, Mark and Mary Freitas, Arij Gasiunasen, Ronald and Paulette Koch, Richard and Rita Lazzara, Robert and Mia Matthews, Stephen Myers and JoAnna Ballarini, Tom Quick and David and Elizabeth Wetherell. |
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| The event was a sell-out. Guests included Keith and Linda Beaty, Trish Donnelley, Pam and Peter Dupuis, Linda and Ed Dweck, Jo Ellen and Mike Dyer, Rex Ford, Carol Jaeger, Michele and Howard Kessler, Mary McCourt, Sharon and Alton O’Neil, John Patten, Nancy and Bill Rollnick, Susan and Dom Telesco and Maureen and Orator Woodward. This year’s Ultimate Dinner Party has been coordinated by Trish Donnelley, Pam Dupuis, Annie Falk, Lori Gendelman, Linda Salandra-Dweck, and Maureen Woodward. Tom Quick is Honorary Chairman. Platinum Benefactors are BMO Private Bank, Mr. and Mrs. Mark E. Freitas and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Kessler. Gold Benefactors are Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Butler, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin H. Davidson, Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Dupuis, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Falk, Mrs. Mary McCourt and Mr. Thomas C. Quick. Media Sponsor is Palm Beach Illustrated. |
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| The Ultimate Dinner Party is CHS’ signature event in Palm Beach County, and has raised more than $3 million since its inception 21 years ago. These funds have been used to assist children in Palm Beach County who are abused, abandoned and neglected. Created in 1902, Children's Home Society of Florida (CHS) is the state’s oldest and largest statewide private not-for-profit provider of services to children and families. CHS is headquartered in Winter Park, Fla., and offers services in more than 100 locations by more than 1,900 staff members dedicated to providing child-focused, family-centered care. In Palm Beach County, the Palm Beach Division provides a variety of programs that focus on child abuse and neglect prevention and intervention, adoption and adoption support and help for troubled, runaway and homeless teens. During the past year, CHS touched the lives of more than 18,000 local children and families. |
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Wrapping Up The Fall Gala Circuit
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| A couple of weeks ago, the Lenox Hill Neighborhood House held its Fall Associates Committee Benefit. There were cocktails and prizes to be won at Asprey on Madison Avenue, followed by dinner and dancing at the Knickerbocker Club. Leslie Heaney, a supporter of the Neighborhood House with her husband Andrew for over a decade, was honored at the benefit, along with Michelle Smith, founder and designer of the fashion line Milly. Close to 250 attended – all looking quite glamorous. Lenox Hill Neighborhood House helps 20,000 people in need each year, ages 3 to 103, on the East Side of Manhattan. Widely recognized as one of New York's premier nonprofit organizations, it was founded 119 years ago and provides an extensive array of effective human services—social, educational, legal, health, housing, mental health, nutritional and fitness. |
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| On Wednesday, November 20, 2013, Silver Hill Hospital held its fourth annual fall gala at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. This year's Gala honored longtime supporter and Board Director, Peter Busch Orthwein, and his wife, Beverly, and CNBC anchor, Lawrence Kudlow. The 400 guests enjoyed a very special performance by Grammy and Tony-winning musical artist, Cyndi Lauper. Ms. Lauper opened with her song "Fearless" and went on to play her classic ballad "True Colors". Peter Orthwein, the Co-Founder and Chairman of Thor Industries, has been a Silver Hill Hospital board member since 2005 and chair of the Planning and Finance Committee. His dedication and brilliant leadership has been instrumental in guiding the Silver Hill through a significant financial turnaround, and his conscientious approach to this work is exemplified by its excellent financial condition. Beverly Orthwein serves as an active volunteer visiting the Acute Care Unit regularly to deliver compassionate support and hope to patients. Her loyal support of Silver Hill and numerous non-profit organizations is laudable and indicative of her generous spirit. She served as one of the evening's speakers sharing her personal experience at Silver Hill Hospital. |
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| Lawrence Kudlow, anchor of CNBC's "The Kudlow Report," has a powerful story of recovery, and is a tireless advocate for promoting greater understanding and acceptance for those with addictions or mental illness. He delivered an impassioned speech to the crowd about his journey to recovery. Silver Hill Hospital shares Mr. Kudlow's passion to eliminate stigmas surrounding these illnesses, and to inspire more patients to seek treatment. Co-chairs for the 2013 Gala are Sigurd Ackerman, MD and Cecelia McCarton, MD, Michael Cominotto and Dennis Basso, Frederick Feiner, MD, and Vicki Feiner, Kirk Henckels and Fernanda Kellogg, Todd Hollander, DJ Cassidy, Jonny Podell, and Brittany Podell.
Notable attendees included: Cyndi Lauper, Peter Busch Orthwein and Beverly Orthwein (honorees), Lawrence Kudlow (honoree and CNBC anchor "The Kudlow Report"), Hugh Hildesley, Sigurd Ackerman, MD and Cecelia McCarton, MD, Michael Cominotto and Dennis Basso, Frederick Feiner, MD, and Vicki Feiner, Kirk Henckels and Fernanda Kellogg, Todd Hollander, DJ Cassidy, Jonny Podell, and Brittany Podell, Amy Fine Collins, Nina Griscom, Valesca Guerrand-Hermes, Lisa Jackson, Michele Herbert, Dana Taylor, Shelley Goldberg, Michael Kellen, John and Nonie Sullivan Jr, Thomas J. Moran, Charles Revson, Hendrik Hartong, Marlene Hess, Richard Zinman, Charles Schorin, Baird Ryan, Daman and Sant Chatwal, Jamie Gleicher, David and Danielle Ganek. In 1931 renowned psychiatrist Dr. John Millett was searching for a setting close to New York to open a small residential mental health clinic. A picturesque farmhouse on a pastoral site in New Canaan, Connecticut proved irresistible for what he envisioned. In just a few short years, Silver Hill achieved national recognition as a top tier psychiatric hospital, revered for expert and compassionate treatment for patients struggling with mental illness or addiction. A steadfast adherence to mission – "to provide the best treatment for mental illness and addiction; and to offer continuing support, counseling and education to patients and families in every phase of illness and recovery" – has shaped the hospital's growth over time. Today, Silver Hill, a not-for-profit hospital, provides comprehensive inpatient, residential and outpatient programs for adolescents and adults covering the full spectrum of psychiatric diagnoses. |
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| Central Park itself took center stage as the Central Park Conservancy celebrated the beauty of the fall season at its annual "Autumn in Central Park." Held under the Naumburg Bandshell, Autumn in Central Park was launched in 2011 with great success, rising over $1.1 million for the care and preservation of the Park. Over five hundred attended this year's celebration of New York City's most treasured green space. Chairmen included Kitty and Tom Kempner, Gillian and Sylvester Miniter, Deborah Roberts and Al Roker, and Fiona and Eric Rudin Sarah Arison, Elizabeth Kurpis, Julia Loomis, and Julianna Simmons served as Young Associates Chairmen. |
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| Corporate Chair: Angelo, Gordon and Co.; Sponsorship by: Valentino and Van Cleef and Arpels; Event Décor: Van Wyck and Van Wyck; Catering: Abigail Kirsch; Music: Starlight Orchestra. |
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| Guests included: Ashley Baker and Davin Staats, Lisa and Jeff Blau, Barbara Cirkva, Kathryn Chenault, Suzanne and Bob Cochran, Stephanie and Philippe Dauman, Jr., Stacey Bendet Eisner and Eric Eisner, Andre Fry, Trisha Gregory, Lise Evans, Fe and Alessandro Fendi, Anne and Bill Harrison, Stephen Henderson, Star Jones, Eleanora and Michael Kennedy, Judith-Ann Corrente and Wim Kooyker, Coco and Arie Kopleman, Alexandra Lebenthal and Jeremy Diamond, Kamie and Richard Lightburn, Marcia and Richard Mishaan, Beth Nash, Elyse and Michael Newhouse, Lorry and Mark Newhouse, Liz and Jeff Peek, Avis and Bruce Richards, Sandra Ripert, Jacqueline and Mortimer Sackler, Angel Sanchez, Didi and Oscar Schafer, Marva Smalls, Margaret and Ian Smith, John Stossel, Anita and Stuart Subotnick, Tonya Lee, Carol Sutton Lewis, Patsy and Jeff Tarr, Yilana Yepez, Danielle and Tom Walker, Laura and William Zeckendorf. |
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| Last month, Princess Katherine of Serbia was in New York for a luncheon held at Le Cirque for her beloved charity, Lifeline. Lifeline works with the many impoverished Serbians still suffering the ravages of that country's war. The Princess' special attention is given to helping blind children. Organized by Lifeline board members Cheri Kaufman, David Hryck and Susan Gutfreund, Le Cirque's dining room was overflowing with guests supporting this important cause. Prince Alexander of Serbia introduced his wife Princess Katherine who gave a touching account of her work in Serbia. Cheri Kaufman followed and introduced former Governor David Patterson who spoke of his life struggles and later accomplishments due to being blind. Guests included Margo Catsimiitidis, Sharon Bush, Bonnie Lautenberg, Dr. Ruth, Cece Black, Bill Sclight, Judy Missoni, Diana Feldman, Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia, and Madam Yoo Ban Soon-Taek, wife of the Secretary General of the U.N. |
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| Three weeks ago on a Thursday, the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF) celebrated its 16th annual Collaborating for a Cure dinner and auction at the Park Avenue Armory, hosted by Michael and Elin Nierenberg. They honored Arthur Imperatore, President of NY Waterway with the Humanitarian of the Year Award and Tadashi Shoji with the Fashion Cares Award. Chris Wragge, Co-Anchor of CBS2 News This Morning, was emcee. Hugh Hildesley of Sotheby's conducted the auction. The evening raised close to $3 million to support the Foundation's research efforts. |
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Holiday Gatherings
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| The Dubin Breast Center of The Tisch Cancer Institute at the Mount Sinai Health System held its third annual benefit on Monday, December 9th at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel at Columbus Circle. The evening, for the first time sponsored by Harry Winston, Inc., honored Sonia Jones and Ramon E. Parsons, MD, PhD. Among those in attendance were Eva and Glenn Dubin, Patty Smyth and John McEnroe, Sonia and Paul Tudor Jones II, Allison and Howard Lutnick, Alice and Lorne Michaels, Jamie Niven, Perri Peltz, and Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan. |
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| The guests were greeted by Mount Sinai Hospital president Dr. David Reich. As has become the tradition of the event, there were several musical performances by up and comers. This year’s slate of singers included Jonas Myrin, Beatrice Miller, Caroline Jones, and Angela Hunte. Eva Dubin, founder of the center and Elisa Port, MD, the Center’s Director introduced the award winners. |
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| The Dubin Breast Center offers the latest, most innovative approaches available for breast health and the treatment of cancer under one roof. The 15,000-square-foot facility is located on the campus of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, and houses a range of services from prevention to survivorship. The Dubin Breast Center represents Mount Sinai’s bold new vision for patient-centered breast cancer treatment and research—one that focuses on the emotional as well as the physical health and wellness of people who have, or may be at risk for, cancer. Patients receive personalized, comprehensive, and integrative care in a welcoming, private, and reassuring setting. The Dubin Breast Center’s extraordinary physicians and scientists actively collaborate, enabling our clinical teams to apply leading-edge knowledge and the newest, most sophisticated techniques and technologies. |
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| On Tuesday, December 10th, New Yorkers For Children (NYFC) and La Perla hosted a holiday cocktail event to benefit youth in foster care at La Perla's Madison Avenue flagship. In honor of the event, La Perla will offer a 10% discount on merchandise, with an additional 10% of sales benefitting NYFC, until Sunday, December 15th. Cocktails were provided by Atlantico Rum. Guests included Kelly Rutherford, Chelsea Leyland, Cristina Greeven Cuomo, Suzy Biszantz, Allison Aston, Lydia Fenet, Julie Macklowe, Adelina Wong, Somers Farkas, Killian Hennesy, Vanessa Cornell, Marisa Brown, Susan Burden, Chris Del Gatto and Veronica Webb Del Gatto, Elisabeth Noel Jones, Alison Harmelin, Rory Hermelee, Lauren Kenny, Natalie Echavarria, Dayssi Olarte de Kanavos, Susan Magazine, Amy McFarland, Clare McKeon, Gillian Miniter, Edward Barsamian and Coralie Charriol Paul, among others. |
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The Decorators Club's members, colleagues and industry friends gathered last week at the Colony Club for their annual holiday fundraiser to benefit the DC Education Fund. Over 200 guests attended to celebrate and to toast a trifecta of honorary chairmen -- Gary Crain, founder of Crain & Ventolo Associates, Inc., Harry Hinson, chairman of Hinson & Company, and John Rosselli, impresario of John Rosselli Antiques and John Rosselli & Associates -- for their generous support, impeccable style, and innumerable contributions to the design community. Each was presented with a certificate framed by J. Pocker & Son.
Among the guests were design luminaries Cristina Azario, Leslie Banker, Stacey Bewkes, Debra Blair, John Brewer, Bill Brockschmidt, Chester Burley, Libby Cameron, Catherine Cleare, Suysel Cunningham, Joanne DePalma, Jim Druckman, Ann Fairfax, Maureen Wilson Footer, Carolyn Engelfield, Susan Forbes, Alana Frumkes, Jane Gaillard, Judy Girod, Mariette and Brooke Gomez, Jacqueline Gonnet, Victoria Hagan, Eric Hilton, Elizabeth Howard, Young Huh, Diana and Mark Jacoby, Peggy Kennedy, Sheila Kotur, Carey and Lisa Kravet, Janice Langrall, Betty Landreth and Jim Lebenthal, Jennifer Matthews, Pauline Metcalf, Renee Meyers, Alex Papachristidis, Peter Pennoyer, Robyn Pocker, Carol Prisant, Ann and Elizabeth Pyne, Jennifer Post, Paul Rankin, Scott Sanders, Gil Schaefer, Richard Sammons, Katherine and Dennis Scully, Betty Sherrill, Katherine Stephens, Matthew Patrick Smyth, Carolyn Sollis, Ann Sonet, Steven Stolman, Cheryl Tague, Priscilla Ulmann, Kenneth Wampler, Grey Watkins, Patricia Webb, Ilene Wetson, Marilyn White, Veronica Whitlock, Ashley Whittaker, Bunny Williams and Rebecca Vizard. |
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| Founded in 1914, The Decorators Club is America's oldest women's organization dedicated to the interior design profession. The membership includes women in all areas of the field of decorative arts who are committed to furthering interior design education through a variety of programs. The DC Education Fund Inc. was established in 1960 and through its Holiday Celebration and lecture series has raised funds to support an annual portfolio competition for six New York colleges that offer BFA programs in Interior Design. Monetary Grants are awarded to the winners of this competition. Next year, the Decorator Club will celebrate its 100th Anniversary at the Museum of the City of New York. For further information, visit www.thedecoratorsclub.org. |
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| The 4th Annual Santa Project Party & Auction benefiting United Cerebral Palsy of New York City (UCP of NYC), one of the largest disability nonprofit organizations in the U.S., was held Tuesday Dec. 3rd at Bocca di Bacco in Chelsea. Beyond the core programs and services UCP of NYC delivers year round, proceeds from the Santa Project Party & Auction help fund special needs equipment requests and purchase holiday gift cards for children with disabilities in UCP of NYC’s programs. |
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| The Santa Project Party & Auction was co-hosted by Tamsen Fadal, Emmy-winning anchor of PIX 11 News, and Camilla Barungi, model/entrepreneur of “Project Runway” fame. This marks the fourth consecutive year Camilla Barungi has hosted the Santa Project Party. Scott Stanford, Emmy-winning PIX 11 News co-anchor, and Isiah Whitlock, Jr., new star of HBO series “Veep,” co-chaired the fundraiser. In addition to a strong showing of support from a diverse young professional crowd, the event drew celebrities and guests from Wall Street, architecture and design, fashion, film, television, and Broadway. |
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| In addition to Camilla Barungi, Tamsen Fadal, and Scott Stanford, other VIPs attending the event included: Rich Graziano, President & General Manager, PIX 11; Mike Woods, Meteorologist & Reporter, Fox 5’s “Good Day New York,” and past co-host of the UCP of NYC Santa Project Party; Ryan Asselta, Sports Anchor & Reporter, Fox 5 New York; Kipton Cronkite,; Sheila Lennon, Senior Vice President, Marketing & Development, United Cerebral Palsy of New York City; George Berry, Founder and Principal, PLAN architecture | design | strategy; Pierre A. Le Veaux, Goldman Sachs; Thomas P. Lane, Partner, Winston & Strawn; Antonello Patella, Creative Director, Laura Mercier; Sandro Patella and Robert Patella, Patella Brothers Studio; Martha Fling, Founder, Drake Libby; Steve Gold, producer; Brice Mousset, Founder & Artistic Director, Oui Danse; Tim Mandala, actor; Ron Roberts, actor; Lakey Wolff, agent CESD; Lori Sokol, Publisher, Work Life Matters Magazine, and Board Chair, Women’s eNews; and Carlos Anaya, Fox News Latino, Telemundo and MyLifeStyle Magazine. The Santa Project Party Host Committee members in attendance included:Scott Allen, Perkins+Will; Jason Carlough, MassMutual Financial Group; Kimberly Dowdell, Levien & Company; Javier Gomez, noted fine art photographer; Cynthia Jones, Bank of America; Seth Kramer, Goldman Sachs; Lauren LoGiudice, actress/writer; Michelina Mandarano, Goldman Sachs; Elizabeth Norman, Gensler; Alan Oyugi, Alliance Limousine, LLC. |
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| This year’s generous Santa Project Party Event Sponsors were WorldQuant (Presenting); HOK and Pilot Benefits (Hope); PLAN (Joy); Goldman Sachs and JGPR (Peace); and Levien & Company (Cheer.) The event featured a silent auction with a range of luxury goods and services, including items donated by Laura Mercier, Google, Vera Bradley, Patella Bros., Equinox, Sebastian Nicole, Javier Gomez, The Colbert Report, Kinky Boots, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, and Marquis Miami, among many other sponsored items. |
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| Sunday, December 8th marked the 69th year in a row that trees have been lit on Park Avenue to honor the men and women who fought in our nation's armed services, especially those who sacrificed their lives. Light snow fell on the large crowd gathered in front of the Brick Presbyterian Church as Rev. Michael L. Lindvall presided over a ceremony that was both a reminder of the original meaning of the lights and a celebration of the holiday season. This tradition began after World War II when a few Park Avenue families put up trees in remembrance of their loved ones. Today the project is managed by The Fund for Park Avenue and is made possible by annual contributions from the community. |
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| Knickerbocker Grey cadets attended the event this year to pay tribute to the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country and for whom the trees are dedicated. The Greys, based at the Park Avenue Armory, are the oldest after school activity in the country (founded in 1881) with a mission to train boys and girls in drill routines for civic and governmental ceremonial events, instill and develop leadership skills and learn about American history. A moment of silence was observed while Taps was played by trumpeter, Thomas Hoyt before Rev. Lindvall uttered the words "Let there be light!" at which time the lights on the trees began to sparkle up and down the avenue. On the night of the ceremony, the trees are lit manually but are controlled by time clocks thereafter. Before and after what can best be described as a "Park Avenue Block Party," families and friends gathered for celebrations in homes and restaurants all around the neighborhood. |
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| J. McLaughlin hosted its second annual "open house" to benefit the Tree Lighting and local restaurants such as Island and Swifty's also joined in to support this wonderful New York tradition. The Park Avenue Tree Lighting brings together a large and diverse community to ensure that one of the City's most beloved and meaningful traditions continues each year. Lights shine on Park Avenue because of the commitment and annual financial support of so many people. For more information or to make a tax-deductible contribution, visit www.fundforparkavenue.org. |
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| Animal Care & Control of New York City (AC&C) honored some of New York's Kindest – those dedicated supporters committed to making a difference for NYC animals in need – at the landmark National Arts Club on December 6th. An awards ceremony, dinner, and silent auction was held followed a VIP cocktail reception that featured multi-platinum selling vocalist Ann Hampton Callaway. Net proceeds from the event support the care of homeless and abandoned animals at AC&C. The New York's Kindest Dinner & Awards was named for AC&C's New York's Kindest ad campaign, which debuted earlier this year and aims to get more New Yorkers involved in helping city animals. Ads featuring AC&C adopters, volunteers, and donors with the cats and dogs they love appeared in subways, on telephone kiosks, in print and online, in a commercial, and even on a billboard by Citi Field. Among those honored at the event was New Leash Productions, the team behind the campaign. |
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| "Our New York's Kindest ad campaign and celebration tonight underscore the importance that the community plays by adopting, volunteering, fostering, donating and advocating for AC&C and the animals in our care," said AC&C Executive Director Risa Weinstock. Julie Morris, Heidi Miller, Michelle Villagomez, and Gail Buchwald of the ASPCA were also honored for their support of AC&C, as were Yonaton Aronoff, Esq. and Adam Pence, Esq., of Foley & Lardner, LLP; adopter and longtime volunteer and donor Kevin de l'Aigle; and Sean Casey Animal Rescue, one of AC&C's dedicated rescue partners, also known as New Hope groups. |
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| "Animal Care & Control's success depends on a partnership with City government, a vast network of private rescue groups and support from generous New Yorkers," said AC&C Chairman Patrick Nolan."Together we will provide the care the animals need and deserve." Animal Care & Control of New York City (AC&C) is one of the largest animal welfare organizations in the country, taking in approximately 30,000 animals each year. As a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization since 1995, AC&C rescues, cares for and finds loving homes for homeless and abandoned animals in New York City. AC&C facilities operate in all five boroughs. Visit www.nycacc.org for more information. |
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| The Christmas Luncheons at Doubles continue for 6 days and are a New York Holiday Tradition for the social set. Wendy Carduner warmly welcomed over 1200 members and guests to celebrate and beginning of the Christmas Season. Chef Steve Mellina prepared a different luncheon each day, but we hear the three favorites were the herb seared Chilean sea bass, lobster and crab risotto, and the crab-stuffed filet of sole. |
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| Guests surrounding the sumptuous dessert Table included Muffie Potter Aston, Somers Farkas, Suzanne Johnson, Geoffrey Bradfield, Roric Tobin, Amy Hoadley, Amy Fine Collins,Suzie Aijala, Gillian Miniter, Noreen Buckfire, Sharon Handler Loeb, Daryl Roth, Ashley McDermott, Eleanora Kennedy, Anna Safir, Joan Schnitzer Levy , Lisa McCarthy, Elizabeth Stribling, CeCe Black, Steve and Christine Schwarzman, Joan Rivers, Cynthia and Tony Maltese, Paige Hardy, Kamie Lighburn, Bambi Putman, Donna Rosen, Ambassador Brodsky, and hundreds more. |
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| Planting Fields of Oyster Bay, NY celebrated their Centennial in grand style on December 6th. Coe Hall was decked with boughs of holly, Christmas trees, music by Bob Merrill and dancing. Mr. and Mrs. William Robertson Coe bought Planting Fields exactly one hundred years ago. They closed on the purchase December 1st, 1913. Coe Hall, which they built between 1918 and 1921, became their spring and fall retreat from New York City. The Olmsted brothers were commissioned to landscape the magnificent park and to build the huge greenhouses. In 1949 Mr. Coe sold the estate (then, as now, 409 acres) to the State of New York for $1. Planting Fields Foundation and the state work to preserve and interpret the park and Coe Hall for the enjoyment of everyone. |
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| Jody and Hannah Burns (Co-chair) |
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| Henry B. Joyce (Executive Director) |
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| Aimee and George Eberle, and Cora and Clarence McCallis |
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| Charles McCurdy, and Jamie and Mary Gay Townsend |
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| Marybeth Donohue, Gillian Mestre, and Louise Parent |
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| Natalie and Cassius Coe |
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| Wendy and Gary Kaplan, and Alex and Cathy Traykovski |
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| Morgan and Liz McLanahan, Emily Johnson, and Gib Chapman |
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| Helene and Nathalie Comfort, and Lieta Urry |
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| Susan Moore, Julia Weidinger, and Suzanne Dubuque |
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| Bess and David Fuchs |
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| Lieta Urry, Helen Bonebreak, and Missy Moorhead |
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| Constance and Nina Haydock |
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| Dr. Maryann Rosman and Amy Herling |
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| Terry and Jeff Thielen |
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| Tim and Gina Di Pietro, and Ann and Elliot Conway |
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| Timothy and Kate O’Neil |
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| Jim Powers and Caroline Tyree |
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| Michael and Victoria Moses, and Mitzie Graef |
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| Liz and Robert Whitney |
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| Meg Hayes and Willian Frere |
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| Bruce and Catherine herlich |
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| Antje Dolido and Liz McLanahan |
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| Last Wednesday a week ago, InStyle Magazine, Tiffany & Co. and The Urban Zen Foundation presented the 18th Annual ACRIA Holiday Dinner in the Stephan Weiss Studio at the Urban Zen Center. Ariel Foxman, InStyle’s Editor hosted the evening, and Jessye Norman paid special tribute to the late Judy Peabody for her unsurpassed care and compassion towards those living with HIV and AIDS; Sam and Elizabeth Peabody accepted in her memory. Artist Jack Pierson presented Rob Pruitt and Jonathan Horowitz with the Artists Ending AIDS Award, and Darren Star honored Martha Nelson for her leadership, commitment to and support of the organization over the years. Over $400,000 was raised to help people living with HIV and AIDS live longer, healthier lives. Hosts for the evening were Ross Bleckner, Francisco Costa, Gabby and Gianpaolo DeFelice, Ariel Foxman, Donna Karan, David Kleinberg and Jack Pierson. |
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| Also last Friday night at the Park Avenue Armory, they held an opening night benefit for "The Life and Death of Marina Abramovic" directed by Robert Wilson, featuring Ms. Abramovic and Willem Defoe. The play runs through this Saturday. |
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| Marina Abramovic, Stefano Tonchi, and Suzanne Donaldson |
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| Victoria Wyman and Farhad Farman Farmaian |
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| Terry Kistler and Lizabeth Newman |
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| Gisela Winkelhofer, George Economou, and Kyveli Alexiou |
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| Helen Howe and Stewart Elliott |
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| Joseph Silvestera, Alexandra Tajli Siladi, and Marcia Cohen |
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| Tina Barney and Jeffrey Bishop |
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| Olivia Flatto, Firooz Zahedi, and Barabara Hemmerle Gollust |
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| Rita Saltzman and Nathan Bernstein |
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| Dr. David Orentreich, Willem Dafoe, Marina Segovia, and Catherine Orentreich |
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| Beth Rudin DeWoody and Hamish Bowles |
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| Harley Trice and Joan Hardy Clarke |
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| Carroll Guest and Jason Alhadeff |
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| Linda Yablonsky and Alex Poots |
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| Joan Hardy Clarke and Frederick Eberstadt |
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| Ken Kuchin and Sheila O'Donnell |
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| Hamish Bowles and Olivia Flatto |
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| Mary Reen and Tanner Cohen |
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| Robert WIlson, Olivia Flatto, and Adam Flatto |
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A Ripple of Hope
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| Charles Grodin, Cheryl Hines, Catherine Keener, Sam Waterston, Julianna Margulies, Kate Mulgrew, and Tony Lo Bianco on stage at the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights 2013 Ripple of Hope Awards Dinner. |
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| On Wednesday, December 4, 2013, the Young New Yorkers for the Philharmonic gathered for their annual Winter Benefit. Over 200 guests attended and $80,000 was raised for the Philharmonic. The evening began with a cocktail reception at Badgley Mischka and concluded with dinner and dancing at Doubles. NY Philharmonic Executive Director attended cocktails along with designers Mark Badgley and James Mischka. New York Philharmonic Chairman Gary Parr and Stephanie Sirota, Board Member and Chairman of the Benefit Committee, welcomed guests and introduced Philharmonic musicians Pascual Martínez Forteza and Yoobin Son who gave a festive chamber performance. Benefit Committee Chairmen for the event were Jason and Mary Dillow, Christopher George, Sarah Jane and Trevor Gibbons, Laura and Ben Harris, Sandra L. Kozlowski, Justin R. Kush, Blair Endresen Métrailler, Stefan Nowicki, Alexandra Caroline Porter, Mae R. Rogers, Stephanie A. Sirota, and Jill and Christopher Wight. |
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| On a cold New York evening in December, UN Women for Peace hosted a discussion on the global need to end violence against women at a private club on the Upper East Side. The event featured opening remarks by Mrs. Ban Soon-taek, wife of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Patron of UN Women For Peace. Mrs. Ban Soon-taek delivered a passionate plea for the rights’ of women saying, “violence against women is a violation of human rights. It may be universal, but it is not inevitable. It can be stopped.” The panel was moderated by Fox News’ Uma Pemmaraj, which included three remarkable women Cindy Dyer (Vice President of Human Rights at Vital Voices), Aldijana Sisic (UN Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women) and Manda Zand Ervin (Alliance of Iranian Women). Ms. Ervin shocked to the room when she told the 90 guests that the “Islamic Council had legalizing pedophilia that afternoon. Men can now legally marry their adopted daughters. Iran is now a gender-apartheid state.” |
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| Guests included: Carole Acunto, Keiko Ono Aoki, Carl Adams, Paul Austin, Jean-Christophe Bas, Geoffrey Bradfield,Kendra Bridelle, Giancarlo Bruno, Sharon Bush, Eileen Butler, Jessica DeMarco, Katie Dervishi, Wendy Diamond, Daniella Diserens, Jean-Pierre Diserens, Paula Carlton Evans, Nicola Hewitt, Deirdre Imus, Lucia Kaiser, Audrey Latourette, Marcia Mintz, Sam Munshani, Valdona Neritani, Nicole Rhodes, Gaynor Shaw, Linda Silverman, Steven Tanger, Roric Tobin, Emmie Twombly, Melek Verbay, Carole Bellidora Westfall, Julie Weindling, Barbara Winston, and Jacqueline Wolfson. |
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| UN Women for Peace’s chairwoman, Muna Rihani al Nasser, announced the organization’s plans to host their second annual March in March in celebration of International Women’s Day, which will be at the United Nations Headquarters on Friday March 7, 2014. UN Women for Peace will host over 500 attendees at a private luncheon and public march and rally to raise further awareness to end violence against women. Luncheon guests will join hundreds of supporters inside the United Nations Headquarters’ Gates and marching through the UN Park to Dag Hammarskjold Park. |
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| Last year celebrities that attended the march and rally included Christy Turlington Burns, Nana Meriwether (Miss USA 2012), Monique Coleman, Alexandra Richards, Kelly Rutherford and Susan Sarandon. UN Dignitaries attended included H.E. Mrs. Ban Soon-taek (wife of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon), Muna Rihani Al-Nasser (Chairman, UNWomen for Peace and wife of Ambassador Nassir Al-Nasser), Lakshmi Puri (Deputy Executive Director, of UNWomen), & H.E. Ms. Rosemary A. DeCarlo (US Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations) and many other ambassadors and their wives. A special message from Malala Yousafzai wasread by Susan Sarandon. The video of her message was broadcasted nationally. |
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| UN Women for Peace, founded in 2008, under the patronage of H.E. Mrs. Ban Soon-taek aims at promoting and advancing the goals of UN agencies whose missions are to provide opportunities for women through social, cultural, educational and empowerment programs while partaking in a global peace building process. UN Women for Peace is focused on supporting and funding UN humanitarian programs for women in developing countries and countries in conflict. Since its inception, UN Women for Peace has sponsored scholarships to benefit underprivileged women to study at the University for Peace. |
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| UN Women for Peace is also proud to support the UNWomen Trust Fund to End Violence against Women. The Trust Fund, established by the UN General Assembly in 1996, assists efforts to prevent violence against women and girls, provides services to those affected by violence and strengthens the implementation of laws and policies on violence against women and girls. The Trust Fund is particularly concerned with ending violence against women in countries of conflict, post-conflict and transitional settings. The Trust Fund also invests, through its partners, in long-term solutions for a world free of violence. UN Women for Peace’s contributions to the Trust Fund directly fund these efforts. |
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| On Dec. 12, 2013, the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights honored Muhammad Yunus, Niclas Matseke and John Boyer at the 2013 Ripple of Hope Awards Dinner at the New York Hilton Midtown. The event welcomed nearly 1,000 guests, and was emceed by Comedy Central's Stephen Colbert. The Robert F. Kennedy Ripple of Hope Award lauds leaders of the international business, entertainment, and activist communities who demonstrate commitment to social change. Past honorees including President Bill Clinton, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Bono, George Clooney and Vice President Al Gore reflect Robert Kennedy's passion for equality, justice, basic human rights, and his belief that we all must strive to "make gentle the life of this world." |
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| Ripple of Hope Honorees, Muhammad Yunus, Niclas Matseke, and John Boyer |
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| Kerry Kennedy, President of the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights, with Stephen Colbert, the evening’s emcee |
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| Guests in attendance included: Ethel Kennedy, Kerry Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Matthew Broderick, Julianna Margulies, Tory Burch, Lorraine Bracco, Charles Grodin, Cheryl Hines, Catherine Keener, Tony Lo Bianco, Kate Mulgrew, Diane Neal, Debra Winger, Alfre Woodard, Lena Olin, Sam Waterston, Lauren Bush Lauren, NY Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and Howard Dean. Many of the celebrities in attendance were also featured in the Seventh Annual Ripple of Hope Holiday Auction, which benefits the RFK Center's work advancing human rights efforts around the world. The online auction featured memorable experiences with notable figures in entertainment, politics, music and sports– from intimate meals with Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick,"Double Down" authors Mark Halperin and John Heilemann, and political strategist David Plouffe and Wall Street veteran Robert Wolf; to set/studio visits with Jon Stewart, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Julianna Margulies, and Ken Burns; the opportunity to pitch director, screenwriter and producer Joel Schumacher with a one-hour meeting in NYC; and much more. |
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| Stephen Colbert serves as Master of Ceremonies |
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| Muhammad Yunus accepts the Ripple of Hope Award |
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| Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations, Jan Eliasson |
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| The Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice & Human Rights was founded in 1968 by Robert Kennedy's family and friends as a living memorial to carry forward his vision of a more just and peaceful world. RFK Partners for Human Rights, the RFK Center's litigation, advocacy, and capacity-building arm, builds multi-year partnerships with defenders and other human rights activists to advance social justice goals around the world. RFK Speak Truth To Power educates more than half a million students throughout the world each year with a human rights school curriculum offered from pre-school to law school. RFK Compass promotes corporate responsibility by ensuring that human rights concerns, fair labor practices, and environmental safeguards are reflected in global investment strategies. The RFK Center's European partner organization, RFK Europe, provides human rights education programs to schools across the continent, and operates the RFK Europe Training Institute providing cutting edge training for human rights activists and grassroots organizations. The Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit charitable organization. To learn more, visit www.rfkcenter.org. |
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| Robert F. Kennedy Jr. embraces Ted Kennedy Jr. |
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| Ripple of Hope Award Honoree John Boyer and Howard Dean |
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| Henry Schleiff, Actress Diane Neal, and Stephen Bradberry |
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| Ripple of Hope Award honoree John Boyer and Lauren Bush Lauren |
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| Cheryl Hines and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. |
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| Marvin Rosen, Ted Kennedy Jr., and New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman |
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| Stephen Bradberry, Ethel Kennedy, and Sam Waterston |
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| Hope Dworaczyk and Robert Smith, Chair of RFK Center Board of Trustees |
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| Kate Mulgrew and Matthew Broderick |
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| The Preservation League of New York State held its 22nd annual Pillar of New York Awards Gala at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. Some 200 guests celebrated the successes of honorees Betsy Barlow Rogers and the United Nations and Secretary-General Bank Ki-moon. The dinner and awards held on a beautiful autumn evening included cocktails on the East Terrace with breathtaking views of the East River, Roosevelt Island and the Long Island City waterfront and tours of the recently restored Council chambers. The Preservation League, celebrating its 40th Anniversary, is dedicated to the protection of New York State's diverse and rich heritage of historic buildings and scenic landscapes. |
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| Gala co-chair Frederic Rich, Lisa Barlow, David Barlow, honorees Betsy Barlow Rogers and Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, Mrs. Ban, and Gala co-chair Janet Ross |
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| Gala co-chair Janet Ross, Shaun Duncan, Mac Griswold, honoree Betsy Barlow Rogers, Charles Birnbaum, Barbara Dixon, and Suzanne Clary |
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| Honoree Betsy Barlow Rogers with Dan and Nancy Paduano |
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| Norman Mintz, Adele Chatfield-Taylor, Robert A.M. Stern, and Anthony C. Wood |
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| League President Jay DiLorenzo with honorees, Betsy Barlow Rogers and Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon, and League Chair Anne Van Ingen |
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| Pierre and Ellen de Vegh with Victoria and Doug Larson |
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| Gillian Sorrenson, Mrs. Ban, Michael Adlerstein, and Gala co-chair Janet Ross |
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| Bill Higgins, Angela Thompson, and Anne and John Coffin |
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| Michel Zaleski, Kathy Farbod, and Kent Barwick |
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| Theodora and Albert Simons with Ann Barrett |
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| Ildiko Butler, honoree Betsy Barlow Rogers, and Linn Sage |
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| Carla Hall, co-host of ABC-TV's The Chew was the LIVE auctioneer at Pajama Programs'"One million Good Nights" benefit Tuesday evening, December 10th at the home of Dame Ann Van Ness of The Order of Saint John of Jerusalem Knights Hospitaller. Pajama Program founder Genevieve Piturro explained to the guests that the non-profit has announced a campaign to collect 1 million new pajamas, 1 million new books and the resources to deliver them to children in need by Dec 31, 2015. |
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| Terry Jason, Elizabeth Ryan, Sue Ginsberg, and Judy Campbell |
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| Susan Brown, Richard Geist, Carla Hall, and Willard Morgan |
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| Linda Kourakos, Genevieve Piturro, and Gillian Rothenburg |
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| Andrea Brown and Robert Levande |
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| Bunny Grossinger, Candace Gonzalez, and Dr. Alfred Kaltman |
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| Henry Chasen and Richard Pagano |
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| Willard Morgan, Susan Brown, Richard Geist, and Ann Van Ness |
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| Simone King and Rob Vander Voord |
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| Stephanie Forman, Jamie Dyce, and Jamie Ergas |
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| Judy Gates, Gigi Fisdell, Ann Van Ness, and Patricia Shiah |
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| Jamie Dyce and Jamie Ergas |
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| Judy McClarin |
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| Genevieve Piturro, Carla Hall, and Ann Van Ness |
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| Judy Campbell and Karen D'Attore |
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| Judy Campbell and Beth Weiner |
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Holiday Galas
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| Guests in the Zebra Lounge at Jay Heritage Center's (JHC) Zebra Soiree at American Yacht Club. |
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| The Children of Armenia Fund (COAF), a non-profit organization working to improve the living conditions for village children in Armenia, hosted its Tenth Annual Holiday Gala on Friday, December 13, 2013 at Cipriani 42nd Street. The event was a resounding success as more than 400 longtime friends and supporters gathered together for an unforgettable evening, and raised nearly $3 million to support COAF's community-led programs. Special guests in attendance included Michael Aram, Patricia Field, Kerry Butler, and Benjamin McKenzie. For the seventh year in a row, Emmy and Tony Award winning actress Andrea Martin entertained guests throughout the evening as the Master of Ceremonies. Of Armenian descent herself, Ms. Martin is a longtime advocate of COAF's work. She is best known for her work on Broadway and roles in the films Wag the Dog and My Big Fat Greek Wedding. She received her second Tony Award this year for her role in the critically-acclaimed show Pippin. |
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| Award-winning film and television actor Victor Garber served as the Honorary Chair for the evening. Mr. Garber's introduction to COAF was at the 2011 Gala, where he was awarded with the COAF Humanitarian Award. Since then he has shown steadfast commitment to the organization. He is best known for his role in major motion pictures such as Titanic, Milk, and Argo. Guest speakers of the evening included bestselling author Chris Bohjalian and internationally-renowned photographer Scout Tufankjian. A true highlight of the evening was the children who traveled to New York from Armenia to showcase their extraordinary musical talents. Additionally, COAF welcomed back Anahit who spoke at COAF's 2012 Gala. This time she was accompanied by Nerses, another of student from Lernagog. Together, they expressed their deep appreciation for having COAF help their great aspirations become realities. |
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| In addition to the performances by the talented children, Kerry Butler serenaded the crowd with a rendition of "It's a Small World/God Bless the Outcasts." So You Think You Can Dance finalist Paul Karmiriyan electrified the dance floor with his dance partner and closed out the formal dinner, and sparked the after-party which lasted past midnight. The event featured a high-tech silent auction using BidTech's iPads and a live auction conducted by Sotheby's celebrity auctioneer Aileen Agopian. The money raised from these auctions will jumpstart COAF's expansion into 100 new villages in the next 10 years. |
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| Wally Findlay Galleries and Stephanie and Frederick Clark hosted a festive evening on East 57th Street in honor of The Fund for Park Avenue. The event celebrated the annual Park Avenue Tree Lighting, a tradition that began in 1945 to honor the men and women who lost their lives in World War II. A portion of the proceeds were donated to The Fund for Park Avenue. Guests previewed the exhibition Iconic Snowscapes, caught up with old friends and enjoyed hors d'oeuvres catered by Swifty's. A wonderful time was had by all. To learn more about The Fund for Park Avenue, visit www.fundforparkavenue.org. |
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| The chairmen and committee for Lighthouse International's annual POSH Palm Beach gala and designer clothing sale were recently honored at a tea reception hosted by Nancy Paul at Club Colette on Dec. 17, 2013. The tea was a recognition event in honor of the 2014 POSH Palm Beach Dinner Dance & Sale. Arlene Dahl is the Honorary Chairperson; Chairpersons are Susan Bodnar Malloy, Grace Meigher and Mario Nievera; Junior Chairmen are Elizabeth Meigher and India Paull. The exclusive dinner dance will honor Palm Beachers, Ann Downey and her daughter, Mona de Sayve. The event kicked off the annual POSH Palm Beach Sale on February 20-22 at The Pavilion in West Palm Beach, which features donated designer clothing and accessories from socialites, celebrities, designers and retailers. |
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| Guests and POSH supporters in attendance included Arlene Dahl, Mark Ackermann, Ann Downey and Mona de Sayve, Frances Scaife, Mark Rosen, Carla Mann, Susie Elson, Kim Campbell, Ashley Webster, Ann Galvani, Allison Gulbrandsen, Ashley Bell, Talbott Maxey, and Kit Pannill. Adding to the excited for the upcoming POSH sale, Junior Co-Chair India Paul and committee members, Ashley Bell, Lauriston Segerson and Ashley Webster, modeled some of the designer collections to be featured in the upcoming POSH sale. |
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| Mark G. Ackermann, Lighthouse International's CEO, flew down from New York especially for the occasion to extend a deep gratitude for their commitment to POSH, which returns to Palm Beach for its seventh year with a wonderful line up of activities. He also asked supporters to continue to send in clothing and accessory donations for the upcoming sale. The excitement builds with a January 16, 2014 reception at Café Boulud hosted by Bulgari. On February 19, 2014, the annual black-tie dinner dance will take place at Club Colette. Those who attend the gala will be treated to sneak peak of the POSH sale. The POSH Palm Beach sale -- which features clothing and accessories from socialites, celebrities, designers and fashionable retailers -- will take place on February 20 - 22 at Lake Pavilion at 101 South Flagler Drive from 9am to 5pm. The event will include special fashion-related guest appearances, happenings and activities, including a POSH luncheon special offered by Hamburger Heaven. |
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| Founded in 1905, Lighthouse International is dedicated to preserving vision and providing critically needed health care services to help people of all ages overcome the challenges of vision loss and blindness and enjoy safe, independent lives. For information about the gala,ticket sales to the gala and sale or to make donations, contact Barbara Rogoff at brogoff@lighthouse.org or by calling 561-828-1522. |
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| The second annual White Truffle Dinner at Trevini Ristorante was presented as a pre-event to the Palm Beach Wine Auction – a taste of things to come in January 30th at Mar-a-Lago. Featuring an array of impeccable wines from Napa Valley’s very special Antica Family Estates, the sold-out evening at Trevini began in the restaurant’s beautiful courtyard serenaded by musicians Maychol and Lilian, for cocktails and truffle inspired hors d’oeuvres – including truffle infused cheeses and tiny spoons of truffle honey, while they enjoyed the balmiest weather in the country under sparkling twinkle lights. |
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| Palm Beach Wine Auction founder and chair, and Kravis Center board member Ted Mandes welcomed guests and toasted Trevini’s owner and soon-to-be-grandpa, Gianni Minervini for his encore participation in the benefit kick-off. The January auction under the direction of Michael Troise, retired Auction Director for NY Wines/Christie's Fine and Rare Wine Department event, will feature a five-course dinner paired with specially selected wines from all over the world. Diners will be able to bid on wines presented during the evening, as well as some of the world's most highly-rated wines. |
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| Led by local chefs Zach Bell, currently executive chef of Addison Reserve Country Club and former Café Boulud executive chef; Lindsay Autry, Bravo TV’s Top Chef finalist; and Aaron Fuller, executive chef at The Mar-a-Lago Club along with Graham Randall, pastry chef also at Mar-a-Lago; the five courses for the evening will be prepared and presented by an all-star line-up. In addition, participating chefs also include James Beard award winner and New York’s own Andrew Carmellini, whose recent opening of Lafayette in NoHo was referred to as “The Great Gatsby” of restaurants; Joshua Hasho, from The Omni in Chicago; and Cleveland’s Doug Katz, owner and executive chef of Fire, Food and Drink. |
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| Palm Beach Wine Auction committee members include: Ed Dudnyk, Roderic R. Fink, Barbara Golden, Steven M. Gottlieb, John H. Kessler, Stacey Levy, Shelley Menin, Patrick M. Park, I. Jeffrey Pheterson, Martin Rivard, Jeffrey Sabean, Lewis M. Schott, Laurie S. Silvers, A. Richard Sloane, Daniel J. “Rusty” Staub, Mark Stevens, Michael Troise and Jill Wachter. The Palm Beach Wine Auction benefits the Kravis Center’s education programs which have served almost 2 million children of all ages over the last 21 years. In six years, approximately $2 million in funds have been raised from the Palm Beach Wine Auction, providing the children of our community with an introduction to the arts, many of whom might not otherwise have the opportunity to experience live theatre. |
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| On December 11th, music legend Quincy Jones was joined by fellow honorees and members of the board of trustees at the Louis Armstrong House Museum's 10th Anniversary Celebration held at the Manhattan Penthouse in Manhattan. Jones was honored, along with Senior Vice Chancellor of the City University of New York Jay Hershenson; Jazz historian and winner of nine Grammy Awards, Dan Morgenstern; and renowned Queens civic leader Grace Lawrence for their dedicated work to preserve and promote the cultural legacy of Louis Armstrong. |
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| Standing, from l. to r.: Jerome Chazen; James Muyskens; Michael Cogswell, president of Louis Armstrong House Museum; Stephen Maitland-Lewis; David Ostwald; and Jeffrey Rosenstock. Seated, from l. to r.: Honorees Jay Hershenson; Dan Morgenstern; Quincy Jones; Grace Lawrence; and presenter George Avakian. |
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| George Avakian, mastermind of several Louis Armstrong albums, presents music legend Quincy Jones with the 'Louie' Award. |
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| New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman with Donald Marshall |
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| NYC Council Member Mark S. Weprin, Jerome Chazen, and Louis Armstrong House Museum's Marketing Director, Jennifer Walden Weprin |
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| Over 225 people attended the Jay Heritage Center's (JHC) Zebra Soiree at American Yacht Club. Co-Chaired by Elisabeth and Matt Casey and Keelin and Chris Pye and supported by the JHC Preservationists auxiliary, the high energy party exceeded all expectations — the night raised over $150,000 for educational programs in history and the environment at the landmark Jay Estate in Rye, NY. Funds from the evening, together with monies donated by community partners like Con Edison, will help JHC expand its offerings for children and their families. Plans are already underway to add musical afternoons, civic advocacy activities and gardening workshops to the calendar while also building upon existing sustainable architecture and hands-on archaeology experiences at the 23 acre park where Founding Father and native New Yorker John Jay grew up as a child. |
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| Ideally located just across the water from the Jay home, the yacht club was transformed into a chic night club with swathes of black and white fabric, a posh white lounge area and pink gel lighting. Guests embraced JHC signature zebra theme and black and white dress code throwing in striped accessories and splashes of hot pink for added flair. Enjoying cocktails, conversation, a delicious buffet and the fabulous Latin band Fiesta NY. happy supporters kept the dance floor packed almost til midnight before spilling out into the light of a full moon. |
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| Last month, 200 clients and friends of Janover LLC helped celebrate its 75th Anniversary at The Penn Club in New York City. Janover LLC is a CPA firm founded by Richard Janover in 1938, with offices in Manhattan and Long Island. Today his grandson, Mark Goodman, CPA, is the Managing Partner of the firm. The special guest of the evening was former New York Met and New York Yankee, Darryl Strawberry, who provided autographs for the guests. |
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| Mark Goodman, Managing Partner Janover, welcomes the guests |
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| Marc Breier, Wells Fargo Capital Finance; Darryl Strawberry; and Eric Fried (Janover Partner) |
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| John Cuticelli, Cuticelli Capital, LLC; Craig Geist (Janover Principal); Richard Rivara (Janover Supervisor); and Jonathan Cuticelli |
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| Mark Goodman, Janover; Darryl Strawberry; and Michael Goodman, Janover |
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| Curtis Kappauf, SHG Planning; Sam Greenberger (Janover Partner); Steve Goodman, SHG Planning; and Stephen Blaney (Janover Senior Manager) |
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| Francesca Beale, Missy Lubliner, Jean Shafiroff, Jeanne Lawrence, Michele Herbert, Barbara Poliwoda, Arlene Lazares, Paola Rosenshein, Suzan Kremer, Teresa Snyder, Sydelle Oestberg, Nancy Pearson, Susan Schuer, Marcia Levine, and Layne Lieberman |
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| This past week, Paola Bacchini Rosenshein hosted two cocktail parties, with the theme "Educate While You Socialize." While sipping on green tea and champagne and catching up on holiday business, guests were treated to nutritionist Layne Lieberman's presentation of "How to be heart healthy, how to stay heart healthy," and cardiologist Dr. Holly Anderson's presentation of "How to recognize the signs and symptoms of the #1 killer of both American men and women." This is the first of a series of events Paola plans to host to help educate her friends, so no one will have to go through what her husband Arnie did 10 years ago. Arnie is a heart disease survivor and will be speaking about his experience at the Heart of the Hamptons Ball in Bridgehampton on June 28, 2014. |
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| Barbara Poliwoda, Krista Krieger, and Paola Bacchini Rosenshein |
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| Some of the attendees included Michele Rella, Nicole Sexton, Beth de Woody Rudin, Denise Rich, Muna Rihani Al Nasser, Barbara Winston, Jeanne Lawrence, Carole Guest, Elizabeth Stribling, Jean Shafiroff, Liliana Cavendish, Nicole Sexton, Chele Chiavacci, Lynn Paulsin, Barbara Tober, Krista Krieger, Michelle Russell, Nancy Pearson, Susan Cushing, Jane Pontarelli, Pamela Johananof, Susan Shin, Brenda Scheikhardt, Linda Silverman, Marcia Levine and many others. For more information on the event or how to get involved call Barbara Poliwoda, Regional Director, at 631-734-2804 or email barbara.poliwoda@heart.org. To find out more about the Hamptons Heart Ball, click here. |
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| Michelle Russell, Marie Samuel, Amy Hoadley, Liliana Cavendish, Barbara, Tracey Stern, Michele Rella, and Paola |
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| Chele Chiavacci and CeCe Black |
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| Michelle Russell, Liz Scully, Chele Chiavacci, Young Hee Kim, and Kathy Reilly |
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| The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation held its first Women's Luncheon at the Metropolitan Club in New York City. Speakers Ellen Levine, Editorial Director of Hearst Magazines, and Ambassador Swanee Hunt, Harvard University's Eleanor Roosevelt Lecturer in Public Policy, addressed the pressing need for public engagement to solve the issues around stigma that still keep people from being effectively treated and accepted. |
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| Ambassador Hunt shared her own story about helping her daughter Lillian through years of struggle with brain disease. She strives to convince society to accept mental illness as yet another physical illness; to convince the public to discard shame and guilt about the mental disorders; and to support available cutting-edge research to better understand, treat, and ultimately prevent and cure mental illness. "Decades ago no one would discuss breast cancer in polite company. Then women such as First Lady Betty Ford broke the silence by speaking in public about their own diagnoses and treatment,” said Ambassador Hunt. “Today, cancer is no longer a stigma, but mental illnesses still remain hidden despite decades of research demonstrating that they are biological illnesses affecting millions of people around the world." |
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| Swanee Hunt has had a wide-ranging career in the arts, politics, journalism, and mental health advocacy. Appointed by President Clinton, Ms. Hunt served as Ambassador to Austria from 1993-1997, a period that spanned the Balkan conflicts, and a time during which she was also, as revealed in her 1996 article in Good Housekeeping magazine, struggling to get her daughter help for what was later diagnosed as bipolar disorder. Ms. Hunt has worked in 60 countries and is known internationally for her diplomatic leadership and efforts to achieve gender parity. In Colorado, she headed a successful reform of the mental health system, and served as co-director of Karis Community, a residential facility for adults challenged by mental illness. Currently, Ms. Hunt serves as Chair of The Institute for Inclusive Security and The Eleanor Roosevelt Lecturer in Public Policy at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. |
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| As Editorial Director of Hearst Magazines, Ms. Levine is responsible for a range of publications (including such women’s titles as Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, Elle, Redbook and Woman’s Day), developing new titles domestically and internationally, and evaluating opportunities for brand extensions, books, and digital alternatives. Ms. Levine made publishing history in October 1994 as the first woman to be named Editor-in-Chief of Good Housekeeping since the magazine was founded in 1885. She has been instrumental in launching new titles at Hearst Magazines, including O, The Oprah Magazine in 1999, the most successful magazine launch ever, and Food Network Magazine in 2008. In January 2004, the American Society of Magazine Editors and the Magazine Publishers of America (MPA) inducted Ms. Levine into the Magazine Editors' Hall of Fame. In addition, Ms. Levine was awarded the first annual Media Award by the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ACNP) for the numerous articles on mental illness she published in Good Housekeeping and a Special Recognition for Research Advocacy award from Research America in 1997. |
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| The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (formerly known as NARSAD or the National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression) raises funds to invest in cutting-edge research projects to understand, treat, and ultimately prevent and cure mental illness. Since 1987, the Foundation has awarded over $300 million in its NARSAD Grants to more than 3,700 scientists around the world. Research projects are selected by the Foundation’s Scientific Council comprised of 147 leading experts across disciplines in brain and behavior research. Funded through private contributions, the Foundation invests 100% of donor contributions for research directly into research grants. For more information, visit www.bbrfoundation.org. |
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| Acclaimed Broadway singer Kristin Chenoweth made a special guest appearance with Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops Orchestra for the 30th annual fundraising event, which raised $1.1 million for the Boston Symphony and Boston Pops Orchestras. Outgoing Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino narrated "'Twas the Night Before Christmas", and John Henry, principal owner of the Boston Globe, Boston Red Sox and Liverpool football club, conducted the Boston Pops signature piece "Sleigh Ride." A special appearance by Santa Claus, an audience sing-along of holiday favorites, and performances by the Tanglewood Festival Chorus and the Boston Children's Chorus were also featured. |
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| "A Company Christmas at Pops," an annual tradition for area business leaders and their guests, is a unique holiday gala that celebrates the extraordinary partnership between the corporate community and the Boston Pops and Boston Symphony Orchestra's. "Sleigh Ride," originally written for the Boston Pops by Leroy Anderson, is consistently rated the most popular piece of Christmas music worldwide. It was first recorded by the Boston Pops and Arthur Fiedler in 1949. |
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| On December 18, 2013, the New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund hosted its Second Annual Volunteer Party at Palantir Technologies in Manhattan. The families of fallen first responders, supporters and friends gathered to celebrate the year-round dedication of the Benefit Fund’s hard-working volunteers. Arielle Lenza Di Ciollo, Director of Development for the Benefit Fund, greeted the guests and expressed her appreciation for their commitment and steadfast support. At the event, Arielle presented the 2013 Volunteer of the Year Award to Chloe Ching, Director of Client Engagement Marketing, Deutsche Bank, and Brian Cassidy, Vice President, Client Promotion, Deutsche Bank, for their outstanding dedication to the Benefit Fund. |
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| Special guests for the evening included beneficiaries Patricia Gillespie, Lindenhurst, New York resident and wife of fallen NYPD Officer Kevin Gillespie and Margaret Mosomillo, Astoria, Queens resident and wife of fallen NYPD Officer Anthony Mosomillo. These women, who lost their husbands within two years of each other, met through the Benefit Fund and have since formed an inseparable bond. For Margaret, the Benefit Fund has played an immeasurable role in her life. “Even though it has been 15 years, it still brings tears to my eyes every time I receive a check from the Benefit Fund,” said Margaret. “It is not about the amount, but just that they remember us, it’s a symbol that we are not forgotten.” Other beneficiary guests included Carmen Suarez, Glendale, New York resident, whose husband, Police Officer Ramone Suarez, was killed in the line of duty on September 11th and Marcela Leahy, Staten Island resident and widow of Police Officer James Leahy, who passed away on September 11th. Carmen and Marcela did not know each other before they lost their husbands, but have since become very close friends, even vacationing together with their families. Martha Williams, of Teaneck, New Jersey, who lost her husband, Fireman Johnnie Williams, on October 29, 1974, has been a beneficiary for nearly 30 years, and still makes an effort to participate in any events hosted by the Benefit Fund. |
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| Founded in 1985 by Daniel J. “Rusty” Staub, the Benefit Fund currently serves over 600 families. Last year, the Benefit Fund distributed over $2.5 million to the families of fallen first responders. The need has grown, but the mission remains the same: “Never Forget” those that put the safety of others before their own. The Benefit Fund takes pride in “answering the call” as our fallen heroes have done to protect our city, courageously sacrificing their lives so we can live and work in a safer community. |
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| Madison Square Boys & Girls Club recently hosted its 47th Annual Christmas Tree Ball at Cipriani 42nd Street. The signature event included both silent and live auctions that benefited Madison Square Boys & Girls Club and helped to raise more than $1 million. “Madison Square Boys & Girls Club’s Annual Christmas Tree Ball commemorates the holiday season and much more," said Joseph Patuleia, Executive Director of Madison Square Boys & Girls Club. "Through community participation, we are able to support our Clubs and affect great change in the lives of Club members. The benefit this event provides for New York area youth is our greatest cause for celebration and we are so honored that so many people chose to spend a fantastic evening raising much-needed resources for our children.” |
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| The organization's largest fundraiser of the year, the Christmas Tree Ball gathered more than 450 supporters of Madison to kick off the holiday season and celebrate its Club members. Guests enjoyed a performance by the Columbus Clubhouse dance team, DiverCity, and heard from a Clubhouse alumnus about how the Club saved his life and put him on the right path. Notable guests at the event included Robert Brown, VP & CFO of the New York Yankees and a Madison Square alumnus and CC Sabathia, player for the New York Yankees, along with his wife, Amber. |
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| West Palm Beach, Fla. —The Center for Creative Education (CCE) board member and event ringmaster Bruce Helander teamed with co-chairs, and mother daughter duo, Donna Long and Wendy Fritz, to announce plans for the upcoming “Circus at the Center” to benefit CCE. They staged their “Three Ring Cocktails” kick-off reception at the Mark Borghi Fine Art gallery on Worth Avenue and toasted the exciting plans for Tuesday, January 28th and the inaugural benefit at CCE’s new home in Northwood. In addition to the event chairmen, guests at the kick off reception included committee members, board members and event sponsors, Carl Bartel, Cheryl Gowdy, Vicki Halmos, Robert Hamon, Kenn Karakul, Wyatt Koch, Tim and Susan Malloy, Talbott Maxey, Ross Meltzer, Brad and Pamela Miller, Jim Pappas, and Butch and Melinda Trucks. Helander has created an original collage illustration of circus art for the event, which sets the tone and gives guests an idea of the fun evening ahead. A limited edition gicléeprint, hand-embellished by Helander, will be for sale, with all net proceeds benefiting CCE. |
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| Helander, a well-established collage artist and curator, graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design with both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in fine arts, and later went on to serve as RISD’s provost and vice president of academic affairs. Additionally, the West Palm Beach resident is a former White House Fellow of the National Endowment for the Arts and recipient of numerous recognitions. Palm Beach resident and Circus at the Center co-chair Donna Long has had a vivid life as an artist, philanthropist and horsewoman. A renowned photographer and painter, Mrs. Long’s work is currently on display at ArtHouse429 in the Northwood section of West Palm Beach near the CCE building. Currently a sales associate for The Corcoran Real Estate Group, Circus at the Center co-chair Wendy Fritz recently returned to the area with her family. A West Palm Beach resident and active equestrian, Mrs. Fritz has been involved in training, buying and selling, and showing horses for the past 30 years. |
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| The three co-chairmen, along with honorary chair Jane Holzer, are leading a host committee which includes Maribel Alvarez, Carl Bartel, Harry and Gigi Benson, Beau and Jackie Breckenridge, Gordon and Jane Brown, Peter Burrus, Susie Dwinell, William Eubanks, Paul and Irina Fisher, Cheryl Gowdy, William Halliday, Vicki Halmos, Claudia Helander, Michael and Eleanora Kennedy, Margaret Luce, Hillary Matchett, Emily Dimaggio, Tim and Susan Malloy, Blanche McCoun, Ross Meltzer, Pamela Miller, Pamela O’Connor, Jim Pappas, Georgia Pappas, Jillian Percella, Allison Reckson, Lisa Rowan, Edwina Sandys and Richard Kaplan, Linda and Jared Soper, Bruce Sutka, Butch and Melinda Trucks, Michele Vogel , Lauri Welteroth and Lynne Wise Smith. The junior host committee includes Amanda Boalt, Jack Elkins, Camila Helander, Wyatt Koch, Morgan O’Connor, India Paull, Tyler Sargent and Ben Stein. Sponsors for the event include the Liman Foundation, Palm Beach Media Group, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Mark Borghi Fine Arts, Onli Beverages and Wilmington Trust. |
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| The Center for Creative Education works with children from low income neighborhoods, using art as a gateway to help them understand science, math, literacy and other areas of learning. CCE merges art with academics to bring learning to life, by engaging children in hands on, project-based education. Last year, the Center worked with more than 12,500 children in nearly 70 school sites all over Palm Beach County providing after-school and in school programming to many students considered “at risk” or those in low socio-economic circumstances. Research shows that arts-integrated programs like those offered by the Center for Creative Education improve a child’s learning potential and academic performance; and that increases their overall enthusiasm about school. Working on projects with CCE artists also build children’s self-esteem and encourage cooperation, team-building and creative thinking. |
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| The Center for Creative Education is a not-for-profit 501(C) (3) organization, relying on grants and donations from private individuals and community organizations to support its work with the children. Tickets to the Circus at the Center event are $275 for individuals and $500 for a couple. Please call 561.805.9927 or visit www.cceflorida.org to learn more about the organization or to buy tickets. |
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| 2013 Coconuts — 1st row: David Ober, Dan Hanley, Blair Meyer, Kane Baker, David Koch, Will Matthews, Peter Summers, Leonard Lauder. 2nd row: Michael McCarty, Jon Ylvisaker, Percy Steinhart, Troy Maschmeyer, Laddy Merck, Girard Brownlow, Chris Meigher, Piper Quinn. 3rd Row: Jack Grace, Richard Cowell, Willie Surtees, Alex Fanjul, Rodney Dillard, Harold Paull, Wilbur Ross, Blakely Page. |
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| Down among the sheltering palms of Palm Beach this past New Year's Eve, the Coconuts held their annual bash, and it was reported to be the most fun in many years as they invited a younger crowd to join them, improved the music (younger also) and added some new bar areas. David Koch provided three barges of fabulous, unbelievable fireworks perfectly orchestrated with a hip soundtrack (with the help of Bronson Van Wyck). Guests returned to the black (versus white) dinner jackets. Alex Fanjul (younger brother of Pepe and Alfy) was crowned the new King Coco, and everybody had a wonderful time. |
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| The esteemed Caron & Hanley Treatment Centers Gala returns to Palm Beach in 2014 under the leadership of Chairmen Nellie Benoit and Liza Pulitzer, and Honorary Chairman Mary Davidson. In celebration of another stellar year, Pulitzer recently invited the committee into her Palm Beach home for a private reception. Guests included gala chairmen Nellie Benoit and Liza Pulitzer, along with Clark Appleby, Dr. William and Martha Adkins, Turner Benoit, Payson Coleman, Kip Kootz, Bobby Leidy, Chris Leidy, Molly and Frank Maguire, Rande May, Carol McCracken, Jayne and Philip Mengel, Cat and Tom Miller, Linda and Leverett Miller, Deborah O'Kain, Dr. Ahmad and Cherie Toufanian, Renny Reynolds and Jack Staub, Caron FL President Drew Rothermel, and Hanley Center Foundation CEO Dr. Rachel Docekal. |
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| The 2014 Caron & Hanley Treatment Centers Gala will be held Friday, Jan. 24, at The Breakers, Palm Beach. Proceeds from the Caron & Hanley Treatment Centers Gala benefit the Lifesaver Patient Aid Fund, which provides financial assistance to individuals requiring substance abuse treatment who could not otherwise afford it. In the midst of a social season ripe with black-tie events, the "un-gala" atmosphere draws hundreds each year for an evening of casual revelry in an exquisite venue. The storied Mediterranean and Venetian ballrooms will be set with glimmering lights and undersea details inspired by the photography of Christopher Leidy of Leidy Images. |
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| More than 500 guests will enjoy a luxury raffle and a three-course gourmet dinner while dancing the night away in celebration of addiction recovery. For tickets and other information, call (561) 841-1048, email events@hanleycenter.org or visit HanleyCenterFoundation.org. |
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| American Friends of The Hebrew University kicked off the 2014 Scopus Award Gala at a private reception in Palm Beach. The Scopus Award Gala will be held on Saturday, January 18th at The Breakers, where a special performance will be presented by American singer and Broadway actress Morgan James. The kickoff reception took place Dec. 19th and honored the chairmen and executive committee members for the Gala. Special guests at the reception were Ambassador Stuart A. Bernstein and Wilma Bernstein who will be honored at the gala. Others attending the cocktail buffet reception were Michelle and Joseph Jacobs, and 2014 Scopus event chairman Roberta and Stanley Bogen, Suellen and Melvyn Estrin, Barbara and Richard Rothschild, Judy and Robert Snyder and Robbi and Bruce Toll. |
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| An elegant and entertaining evening, this black-tie Gala includes a cocktail reception, followed by dinner, an awards presentation to those who have shown extraordinary support to Hebrew University, followed by a professional performance. The event gets its name from Mount Scopus, the historical site of The Hebrew University in Jerusalem. The Scopus Award Gala leads off the weekend of events presented by American Friends of Hebrew University. The following day, on January 19th, the popular Annual Leadership Education Forum (ALEF) 2014 will be held at The Four Seasons Hotel in Palm Beach, which brings together Hebrew University experts and other leading individuals to discuss a spectrum of vital issues. Among these are Middle East Affairs and national security, medical breakthroughs important to human health, and progress in brain science. |
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| “Advancing Israel’s Future: Building Bridges to Peace, Transforming Medicine and Brain Sciences, Pioneering Technology and Innovation” is the title of this year’s conference, which will include breakfast and lunch, as well as the program, featuring keynote speaker William Kristol, the founder and editor of The Weekly Standard, a Washington, D.C.-based journal of politics and ideas. An author, who was a regular panelist on FOX News Sunday, Mr. Kristol now appears on leading political talk shows. His presentation at ALEF will be “America’s Shifting Role in the Middle East." |
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| Proceeds from both events benefit The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, which was founded in 1918 by Albert Einstein, Chaim Weizmann, Sigmund Freud and others. Today the University has a student body of 23,000, a faculty of 970 and attracts students from Israel as well as from 70 countries around the world. For reservations or information on the 2014 Scopus Gala, contact Monica Loebl, Southeast Region Executive Director at 561.750.8585 or mloebl@afhu.org, or visit www.afhu.org. For information and tickets on ALEF 2014, call Laura Gottlieb at 561.750.8585 or lgottlieb@afhu.org. |
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| As the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium prepares for its April 4 major fundraiser – “The Tech Revolution: An Evening with Steve ‘Woz’ Wozniak,” event leadership and key donors were honored recently with a special reception held at the newly expanded Science Center venue. For some, it was a first time experiencing the magic of the Center’s new aquarium and exhibit space, opened this past summer. For many, the special opportunity to visit the Center’s much lauded blockbuster Titanic exhibit was a highlight of the evening. Even the stunning fashion presentation by Gala sponsor, Saks Palm Beach, showcased beautiful silhouettes evocative of the Titanic’s glory days. |
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| The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, formerly known as the South Florida Science Museum, recently completed a $5 million expansion and renovation, and Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition is currently open in the Center’s Quantum Hall of Exploration. With a new mission to “open every mind to science,” the Science Center now features more than 50 hands-on educational exhibits, an 8,000 gallon fresh and salt water aquarium- featuring both local and exotic marine life, a digital planetarium, Science on a Sphere, conservation research station, Florida exhibit hall and an interactive Everglades exhibit. |
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| In addition to chairmen Elizabeth and Ben Gordon, leadership for the springtime event includes honorary chairmen Jeffrey and Frances Fisher, Matthew and Helene Lorentzen, and John and Heidi Niblack. Host committee chairmen are Howard Cox, Stuart and Alison Haft, Cater and AfsyPottash, Heath and Karly Randolph, and Eric and Lucinda Stonestrom. The event’s stewardship council is chaired by Dale Hedrick and Harvey Oyer. Grand Benefactors include Mr. and Mrs. Lew Crampton, Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Lorentzen, and Mr. and Mrs. John Niblack. Corporate sponsors are PNC Private Bank and Saks Fifth Avenue Palm Beach. The media sponsor is Palm Beach Illustrated. |
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| A Silicon Valley icon and philanthropist for more than 30 years, Steve Wozniak has helped shape the computing industry with his design of Apple’s first line of products – the Apple I and II, and influenced the popular Macintosh. In 1976 Wozniak and Steve Jobs founded Apple Computer, Inc., with Wozniak’s Apple I personal computer. Currently he serves as chief scientist for Fusion-io and is a published author. Tickets for the Gala event are $650 per person and seating in The Breakers’ Venetian Ballroom is limited. The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is located at 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach and is open Monday – Friday from 9am-5pm, and on Saturday and Sunday from 10am-6pm. For more information on Science Center events, call 561-832-1988 or visit www.sfsciencecenter.org. |
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| On January 8, at the Waldorf Astoria, YMA Fashion Scholarship Fund & Geoffrey Beene Foundation's annual benefit dinner gathered more than 1,000 members of the fashion industry to honor industry leaders and recognize the 131 YMA FSF scholarship recipients and eight Geoffrey Beene National Scholar finalists. The event raised $1.85m and presented $820,000 in scholarship grants. Honorees were George Feldenkreis, Founder & CE, Perry Ellis International Inc.; Tamara Mellon OBE, President, T. Mellon Enterprises LLC; and Lana Cain Krauter, Retailer, Sears Holdings Corp. |
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| Attendees included event MC Linda Fargo, SVP of the Fashion Office & Store Presentation for Bergdorf Goodman, Iris Apfel, Bridget Foley, Tom Hutton, Trustee & CEO, Geoffrey Beene Foundation, Karlie Kloss, Kimberly Ovitz, Jimmy Rosenfeld, Kenneth Wyse, John Bartlett, Joanna Coles, and Terry J. Lundgren. Founded in 1937, The YMA Fashion Scholarship Fund (FSF) is a national not-for-profit association consisting of influential members of the fashion community, dedicated to promoting education of the fashion arts and business by granting scholarships to talented students and facilitating internships, mentorships and career programs.YMA FSF also facilitates internships with prestigious fashion companies and provides career mentoring by prominent senior executives who serve on the YMA FSF Board. |
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| 100% of the net profits from Geoffrey Beene, LLC, a global designer menswear brand, fund critical causes under the Geoffrey Beene Gives Back® (GBGB) philanthropic model. Since 2005, Geoffrey Beene, LLC together with the Geoffrey Beene Foundation have funded more than $169,000,000 in value to critical causes, including more than $132,000,000 to support revolutionary new research at the Geoffrey Beene Cancer Research Center at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Other charitable causes include Alzheimer's, Heart Disease, the FSF and CFDA Educational Scholarships, Veterans Support, Protection of Women and Children, and Animal Welfare. The Geoffrey Beene Foundation has donated over $4,500,000 to support the FSF through 2015. www.geoffreybeene.com. |
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| The Royal Park Bridge bathed in pink lights marked a weekend that would raise awareness about breast cancer and generate funds to educate, research and treat the disease. The 2014 Susan G. Komen® Perfect Pink Party featured a "Venetian Splendor" theme with incredible décor adding a 17th century Italian elegance to the Grand Ballroom at the Mar-a-Lago club. A rare private performance by International singing prodigy Jackie Evancho moved the audience. This year's Gala Chairs, Tim Gannon and Susan Bodnar Malloy headed the efforts. Honorary Chairs Ellen Levy and Mark and Mary Freitas and Founding Chair Patty Muyra, and New York Ambassador Donald Trump helped complete the successful evening. Susan G. Komen founder, Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker said of their work, "The chairs and committee dedicated themselves to raising much need funds for research and to help individuals fighting breast cancer and to provide a wonderful and memorable experience for those in the community who support this effort. They accomplished both of their goals and I am most grateful." |
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| Susan G. Komen CEO Judith Salerno, in Palm Beach for her first Perfect Pink Gala, said she was enjoying making new friends here and that she has learned hero's come in many forms, " Those with the disease who refuse to give up, families and friends of breast cancer patients who make a difficult journey more bearable, and all those here tonight who support Komen's research and our community work. We're deeply grateful for the friendship and commitment of every member of our Komen family." If the live performance, wonderful foods and elegant décor set the tone for the evening, then the luxury auction items certainly added even more sparkle. Offerings included a rare 89 carat carved emerald butterfly brooch designed by Christopher Walling and presented by A.R.T Jewelers, A Ferragamo Italian getaway for eight in Florence, Italy, A seven day adventure for twelve on board the luxury 138' yacht O'Pari, and two VIP trip experiences, one from MasterCard at the 56th Annual GRAMMY Awards and another with the Dallas Cowboys. |
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| Hundreds of thousands of dollars from the Perfect Pink Party stay here in the local community. Last year the Susan G. Komen South Florida Affiliate provided resources for over 6,000 breast cancer screenings, from which over 50 breast cancers were diagnosed. Without this funding, these cancers would have been missed. Additionally, a portion goes to support Susan G. Komen's ground-breaking research grants. Recently, scientists supported by Komen sponsored grants, discovered that there are four basic types of breast cancer. Not only will breast cancer benefit from these types of discoveries, but so will all types of cancer. Susan G. Komen is the largest private funder of breast cancer research in the United States and is the only one that provides funding for the direct care of women and men. For more information visit komen.org |
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| Pinks, blues, greens and yellows were on full display at the 2013 American Red Cross Beach Bash where over 650 of Palm Beach's most successful young professionals descended upon The Beach Club with friends and family for this year's must-attend "Lilly or Louder" event. This year's Bash honored the late fashion icon, Lilly Pulitzer, by "bringing it back to Palm Beach," the birthplace of the brand's beginnings. The pool-side shindig was complete with live music, more than 20 drummers, belly dancers, stilt walkers, and a "juice bar"; which paid homage to the designer's 1959 original juice stand. The next generation of philanthropic leaders literally walked on water that evening: on a clear bridge constructed over The Beach Club pool. Neon lighting, psychedelic images, Lilly-print table cloths, and brightly colored decorations added to the Palm Beach vibe. In addition to great food and drinks, a raffle took place with The Ultimate Lilly Pulitzer Package including a beach cruiser, one of a kind live painting, and shopping spree as the main prize. Partiers couldn't end their night without taking home a souvenir photo of themselves posing with their favorite props. |
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| Themed "A Story Written in the Sun," the evening was presented again by the Lilly Pulitzer fashion house and Lilly's grandson, Bobby Leidy, also returned to chair the Bash. Leidy, a vice president with Deutsche Bank Private Wealth Management in Palm Beach, has served as Chair of the Red Cross Beach Bash for the past six years. Bobby is the eldest grandson of Lilly Pulitzer, who founded the resort fashion brand now owned by Oxford Industries. The event's committee members included Bettina Anderson, Loy Anderson, Zach Berg, Amanda Boalt, Chris Dischino, Mary Victoria Falzarano, Nico Fanjul, Reddy Fanjul, Chris Hill, Alex Hufty, Alexander Ives, Nick Kassatly, Chris Leidy, Sasha Lickle, Christina and Ben MacFarland, Samantha Marulli, Dabney Mercer, Tommy Morrison, Tinsley Mortimer, Kelly J. Murray, Stacy Nichols, Crissy Poorman, Gary Pohrer, Kelly Ring, Lauriston and Richard Segerson, Andrew Steel, Bruce Sutka, Siobhan Helene Shea, Mary Tobin and Erik Waldin. |
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| In addition to the generous ongoing support of the Lilly Pulitzer brand, other sponsors for the evening included Bobby Leidy, Bill & Nancy Rollnick, JP Morgan Private Bank, Michael Lorber, Kevin McCluskey, Deutsche Bank, The Lynd Company, Carl Loof, Palm Beach Society Magazine, Tito's Vodka, Sutra International Design, Field of Greens, Top Hat Car Wash, Zach & Michelle Berg, and Lauren Gold Fashion. All proceeds from the Red Cross Beach Bash support the lifesaving work of the American Red Cross, helping people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Across the Palm Beaches-Treasure Coast region, every 28 hours on average, a neighbor calls upon local Red Cross volunteers for emotional support, food, clothing and shelter after a fire, flood, hurricane or other disaster. |
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| On Saturday, January 11th, in Miami, a major highlight of the National YoungArts Foundation's 33rd annual YoungArts Week was their Backyard Ball, a Gala and special alumni performance that brought together more than 800 notable guests to celebrate the artistic excellence of the 2014 YoungArts Finalists for the first time on the organization's new campus, the former site of the historic Bacardi Tower and Museum buildings. The evening raised over $1.5 million to be used directly to support YoungArts, whose mission is to support the development of talented young artists in the literary, performing, visual, and design arts. |
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| Set in an elegant outdoor tent, the evening was hosted by Gala chairpersons, Elizabeth and Facundo L. Bacardi, along with the organization's President and CEO, Paul T. Lehr. Guests including YoungArts Artistic Advisor Frank Gehry, and YoungArts master teachers Rosie Perez, Paola Antonelli, Shelly Berg, Angela Brown, James Rosenquist, Naomi Fisher, Jacque d'Amboise, and Judith Hill (YoungArts Popular Voice Winner 2002) enjoyed cocktails courtesy of BACARDI, dinner, and a powerful alumni performance directed by renowned dancer, choreographer, and YoungArts Artistic Advisor, Bill T. Jones, who also made an impromptu appearance on stage, bouncing between performers to cheer them on. Tony Award® winner Brian Stokes Mitchell emceed the evening that also saw speeches from Gehry and Perez when they presented architect Zaha Hadid and actress Rita Moreno, respectively, with the YoungArts Arison Award for their influence on the development of young artists. YoungArts alumnus Andrew Rannells, who currently appears on the HBO series, Girls, received the Alumni Award. Following the gala, on the campus plaza, guests savored a selection of sweet treats while mingling at the After Hours party with live music and dancing. |
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| Other notables in attendance included Armando and Margarita Codina, Adrienne Arsht, Emilio Estefan, Sarah Arison, Mayda Cisneros, Jorge and Darlene Perez, Susie and Walid Wahab, Jackie Soffer, Princess Leirjal Fyrial Iran Issa Khan, Criselda Breene, Cathy Leff, Daniel and Marcela Novella, Adam and Lisa Koffler, Martin Margulies, Marvin Ross Friedman and Adrienne bon Haes, Andres Fanjul Jr., Stephanie and Evan Reed, Sandy Muss, Mark and Arlys Raymond, Bruce & Tracey Berkowitz, Sam Robin, Tui Pranich and Diana Stoll. The Backyard Ball Performance and Gala was sponsored by UBS, Bacardi Limited, Braman Motors, EventStar and The James Royal Palm Hotel. |
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| The National YoungArts Foundation (formerly known as the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts) was established in 1981 by Lin and Ted Arison. To date, YoungArts has honored more than 17,000 young artists with over $6 million in monetary awards; facilitated in excess of $150 million in college scholarship opportunities; and enabled its participants to work with master teachers who are among the most distinguished artists in the world, such as Mikhail Baryshnikov, Jacques d'Amboise, Plácido Domingo, Bill T. Jones, Quincy Jones, Robert Redford and Martin Scorsese. For more information about YoungArts, visit www.youngarts.org. |
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From the Golden Age to the Modern Breakthrough
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| Guests at the Milly boutique celebrating the launch of the Friends of Finn T-shirt line to benefit The Humane Society of the United States. |
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| Last Wednesday night Sharon and Ambassador John Loeb hosted a dinner to celebrate the very popular exhibition of Ambassador Loeb's collection of paintings by Scandinavian artists from the early 19th to the early 20th century. "Danish Paintings from the Golden Age to the Modern Breakthrough: Selections from the Collection of Ambassador John L. Loeb Jr." traces the developments in Danish art from the early 19th through the early 20th centuries — a period that saw the emergence of a distinctive national approach to painting in Denmark where Ambassador Loeb served under the Reagan Administration. The exhibit has been extended through the end of the week including Saturday. Hours are 12 to 6 p.m. (Wednesday until 7). Admission is free. Scandinavia House is located at 58 Park Avenue at 38th Street. |
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| On Tuesday, January 14th, Georgina Bloomberg, Amanda Hearst, and Kimberly Ovitz hosted a special cocktail event at the Milly store on 73rd and Madison. The event celebrated the launch of the Friends of Finn T-shirt line, which benefits the organizations goal to stop the operation of puppy mills. |
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| Amanda Hearst, Georgina Bloomberg, and Kim Ovitz |
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| Guests included Georgina Bloomberg, Michelle Smith, Kim Ovitz, Amanda Hearst, Alex Hamer, Jean Shafiroff, Jessica Katz, Karen Klopp, Kipton Cronkite, Milly de Cabrol, Ryan Urcia, Andy Oshrin, Chase Forbes, Miller Gaffney, Tatiana Perkins, Anne Greenough, Ashley Gilroy, Carla Carstens, Dakota Kim, Eileen Conlan, Georgina Schaeffer, Grace Young, Gregory Werbowsky, Joann Pailey, Julia Fehrenbach, Kathryn Gargan, Kristina Ratliff, Lady Liliana Cavendish, Lindsey Acree, McKinley Williamson, Phillie Silverman, Rachel Tressitt, Samantha Kleier, Sarah Dearakie, Thorne Perkin, Archie Gottesman, Benjamin Larretche, Brianna Schultz, Danielle Savage, Herve Larren, Issac Lichy, John McMenamin, Michele Kleier, Nick Raines, Sabrina Kleier, Soo Jin, and Tiffany Lacey. |
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| Friends of Finn is a committee founded by Amanda Hearst that is made up of next generation leaders dedicated to working with The HSUS to stop the inhumane treatment of dogs in puppy mills. To learn more, click here. |
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| Also last Tuesday at Wollman Rink in Central Park, the Playground Partners of the Women's Committee of the Central Park Conservancy held its Annual Skating Party. Mary Beth Adelson, Sarah Britton, Melissa Vlak served as the evening's Co-Chairmen. As always, this is a free event as a thank you to the park's supporters. All donations received go to an after school hockey program at LaskerRink, an outdoor, twin rink facility, located in the north end of Central Park. |
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| Central Park Conservancy's Annual Skating Party at Wollman Rink |
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| (MANALAPAN, Fla) With a long history of giving to the Hanley Center Foundation, Manalapan resident Yardley Manfuso recently opened her beautiful home in La Coquille to host a reception for new and old friends of the substance abuse treatment center. Guest of honor was Mike Hanley, son of Hanley Center founders Mary Jane and Jack Hanley, who opened the doors to Hanley Center nearly 30 years ago as a center of excellence in substance abuse and addiction treatment. The event offered guests a chance to hear about plans for the treatment provider's continued growth in Palm Beach County. |
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| "My parents identified the need for access to quality substance abuse treatment locally, and with the community's full support, founded Hanley Center in West Palm Beach," said Mike Hanley, Hanley and Caron Treatment Centers Florida board member and board member of the Hanley Center Foundation. "But the need for world-class treatment right here in Palm Beach County continues to grow. I am truly proud to continue my parents' legacy and look forward to Hanley Center's expansion during the coming years as a provider of quality treatment to all ages suffering from the disease of addiction." |
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| Hanley Center is a nonprofit residential substance abuse treatment center and has led the treatment industry as a pioneer—with specialized older adult and boomer programs as their hallmark and the industry standard for treating those populations today. Together, Caron and Hanley Treatment Centers comprise the largest and most comprehensive nonprofit addiction treatment provider in the country, focused on a 12-Step recovery program with a powerful clinical component. In South Florida, Caron and Hanley Treatment Centers operate lifesaving addiction treatment centers at Hanley Center, Caron Ocean Drive and Caron Renaissance in Palm Beach County; and Gate Lodge in Vero Beach. |
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Great Expectations ...
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| The New York Ceramics Fair celebrated its 15th anniversary on Tuesday night at the Bohemian National Hall. Despite the snow the place was full of well-wishers and lovers of all things ceramics, glass, porcelain and pottery from the 18th-21st centuries offered by 29 American and British specialists. This show is the only one of its kind in the United States and has a loyal following of collectors and interior designers. Shaking things up a bit is Leslie Ferrin's exhibition, "Bacchanalistas: Passions + Pleasures," which presents ceramics by living artists whose art draws inspiration from ceramic history. Themes of passion, eroticism, sexuality, abundance and excess of food and wine are exemplified by the objects the dealers contributed to the show. |
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| Among the guests: Geoffrey Bradfield, Roric Tobin, Harry Heissmann, Christopher Spitzmiller, Nancy Pearson, Ralph Harvard, Stiles Colville, Meg Wendy, Liz Lees, Betsy Pochoda, Leslie Grigsby, Ron Fuchs,Barry Hardwood, Catherine Futter and Karin Jones from Nelson Atkins, John Stuart Gordon, and Carol Sollis. |
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| A gala dinner dance for the benefit of Hospice of Palm Beach County was held at the Breakers. The evening was chaired by Ginny Burke, Anita Michaels and Hillie Mahoney with fashion show sponsored by Saks Fifth Avenue, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for Hospice. |
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| Maureen Donnell of Newport and Palm Beach hosted a kick-off dinner at her ocean front home for the major donors to the Four Arts. The Four Arts gala dinner dance will be held on February 21st. Naeem Khan held a fashion show of his collection shown at Neiman Marcus just before the dinner. |
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| Emilia Fanjul hosted her annual dinner dance for the Everglades Preparatory Schools at Cafe Boulud at the Brazilian Court. Pepe Fanjul, Emilia's husband, was Dinner Sponsor. The evening was called "A Night of Great Expectations" and so it was -- many think of it as the most glamorous party of the Palm Beach winter season. |
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| This past Thursday night, Randall’s Island Park Alliance Board Member Richard J. Mack and his wife, Christine, a Dinner Committee Co-chair, hosted a private cocktail reception to welcome the 2014 Fielding Dreams NYC Gala Honorees, which included NIKE, Inc., Jeff Zucker, President of CNN Worldwide, and Karen Cohen, RIPA Founder and President Emerita and the first Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. The event served as a kick off for the Alliance’s annual fundraising gala, which will take place at The American Museum of Natural History on March 11. The Fielding Dreams NYC Gala recognizes the importance of Randall’s Island Park and its supporters who help the Alliance provide an unparalleled destination for athletic, cultural, and environmental activities for all New Yorkers. As the dedicated steward of Randall’s Island Park, the Alliance sustains, maintains, develops and programs the Park. |
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| Attendees for the private affair included: Alliance Co-Chair Nancy Neff; Gala Co-Chairs Michael D. Boxer, Mark I. Greene, Richard J. Mack; Dinner Committee Co-Chairs Christine Mack and Caryn Zucker; Steering Committee members Rodney Cohen, Justin H. Green, Justin G. Hamill, Dean I. Landis, Bradford R. Peck, Bimla Picot, Jennifer Rich, Patricia W. Shifke; Auction Committee members Melissa Boxer, Justin Hamill, Leslie Myers. Randall’s Island Park is New York City’s only comprehensive athletic and recreational complex, and its 330 acres are crucial to the physical and emotional well being of the city’s children. We believe that our children deserve the same recreational and after-school opportunities as children in the suburbs and other U.S. cities. Access to high-quality outdoor fields, play spaces and nature is key to their quality of life as city kids, and without Randall’s Island, it would not be possible. Sustaining this resource is the Park Alliance’s primary mission. |
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| The Horticultural Society of New York (The Hort) held its 1st Annual Floral Motifs Exhibition and Benefit on January 15th, 2014 at the New York Design Center. The event was hosted by Jim Druckman, President and C.E.O. of the New York Design Center, and The Hort’s Co-Chairmen Kamie Lightburn and Mary Van Pelt. Prior to the reception, John Chadwick (of Interiors by John Chadwick) led guests on a private walkthrough of the 1stdibs@NYDC showrooms. Exhibited artists include: Hunt Slonem, Jessica Tcherepnine, Karen Tompkins, Victor Schrager, Francesca DiMattio, and Daniel Gordon. The exhibition will remain on view in the 1stdibs Gallery at the New York Design Center (200 Lexington Avenue, 10th Floor) through February 14th. |
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| The mission of the Horticultural Society of New York is to sustain the vital connection between people and plants. The Hort’s social service and public programs educate and inspire, growing a broad community that values horticulture for the many benefits it brings to our environment, our neighborhoods, and our lives. The Hort's Gallery encourages gardeners and artists alike to appreciate the creative intersection between art and nature. Our exhibitions showcase emerging and established contemporary artists inspired by horticulture, botany, landscape, and the environment. |
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| Guests included: Bruce Addison, Dana Albarella James, Lise Arliss, Betsy & Michael Bacon, Elizabeth Belfer, Gillian Boyer, John Chadwick, Angela Clofine, Melissa Condie, Amy Connor, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Cushing, John Danzer, Jim Druckman, Jenny Du Pont, Tom Gibb, Bruce Hallett, Paige Hardy, Kate Hemphill, Shannon Henderson, Melanie Holland, Nell Kleinschmidt, Robert Lindgren, Lois Mander, William Manger, Jr, Lara Marcon, Chrissie McCarron Harvey, Peter Nadin & Anne Kennedy, Paige Rustum, Victor Schrager, Victoria Shaw, Anne Shearman-Betts, Isaac Sutton, Mish Tworkowski & Joseph Singer, Jessica & Peter Tcherepnine, Karen Tompkins, Mary Van Pelt, Arete Warren, and John Yunis. |
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| Save Venice Inc., has raised more than 20 million dollars to restore over 400 works of art and architecture in Venice. Every year, the Board of Save Venice, including a Projects Committee of renowned experts, selects restoration projects in collaboration with the Venetian Superintendencies of Monuments, Fine Arts and Museums. Save Venice currently has more than 30 projects underway throughout the city, made possible with support from individuals, foundations, and Chapters in Boston and California. |
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| Bulgari hosted chairmen, committee members, and supporters of Lighthouse International's annual POSH Palm Beach gala and designer clothing sale at Café Boulud for a pre-event cocktail reception on January 16, 2014. Mark G. Ackermann, Lighthouse International's CEO, in from New York for the event, recognized the contributions of Arlene Dahl, the Honorary Chairperson, and Dinner Dance Co-Chairpersons Susan Bodnar Malloy, Grace Meigher and Mario Nievera. Junior Co-Chairs are India Paull and Elizabeth Meigher. Bulgari Vice President Nathalie Diamantis, who also flew in from New York, presented the evening's stunning showcase of jewels and watches from their iconic Serpenti collection, selections from the new Diva collection, inspired by the glamorous women who have worn Bulgari on and off the silver screen, and alligator handbags from the Spring/Summer 2014 Collection. |
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| Lighthouse International's POSH Palm Beach returns for its seventh year with a dinner dance on February 19 at Club Colette honoring Palm Beachers, Ann Downey and her daughter, Mona de Sayve. Those who attend the gala will be treated to sneak peak of the POSH sale. The POSH Palm Beach sale -- which features clothing and accessories from socialites, celebrities, designers and fashionable retailers -- will take place on February 20 - 22 at Lake Pavilion at 101 South Flagler Drive. The event will include special fashion-related guest appearances, happenings and activities, including a POSH luncheon special offered by Hamburger Heaven. |
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| POSH Palm Beach has already gathered a stunning inventory of designer apparel and accessories from couture to casual. Donations are greatly appreciated and continue to be collected. For information about the gala, ticket sales to the gala and sale or to make donations, contact Barbara Rogoff at brogoff@lighthouse.org or call 561-828-1522. |
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| As the temperatures continue to drop below freezing in New York City, a non-profit organization called Blankets for Warmth founded in 2001 donates blankets to the homeless to help keep them warm. Saturday night, a week ago, at the Pratt mansion on 5th Avenue, there was a birthday party given by the organization’s founders, Jon and Michelle-Marie Heinemann (it was her birthday). The Heinemanns gave a blanket on behalf of each of the 150 guests to the Artest Foundation in Harlem to distribute to the needy. The foundation was founded by Ron Artest Sr., whose son Ron Jr. is a New York Knicks’ forward and serves as a consultant for the organization. Blankets for Warmth trucks have also partnered with the Coalition for the Homeless as they distribute coffee and hot meals around town. |
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| Among those dancing to the beats of DJ Anita Sarko were Barbara and Donald Tober, Maggie Norris, William Ivey Long, Liliana Cavendish, Robert Rufino, Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin, Joe Alexander, Lucia Hwong Gordon, Lord Colin Campbell, Mimi Strong, Tony Lo Bianco, Michele Gerber Klein, Victor De Souza, Leesa Rowland, Larry Wohl, Donna and Richard Soloway, Rafael Feldman, Susan Shin, Vinnie Potestivo, Andrew Barlow, Cheri Kaufman, Bill Sclight, Cassandra Seidenfeld, Cole Rumbough, Sydney Lemmon, Steven Knobel, Nicole Noonan, Christopher Pape, Meriel and Alex Lari, Colette, Sam Bolton and Alessandra Emanuel. |
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| This past Monday night, the National Audubon Society honored Dan Lufkin with the Audubon Medal, and Conservationist Patrick Noonan with the Lufkin Prize for Environmental Leadership. |
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| On Saturday, January 25th, 2013, more than 250 guests gathered at the Pierre Hotel in New York City for the 54th Annual Quadrille Ball, one of the few white tie events and an annual staple of the New York Ball Season. This year’s honoree, Mr. Bernard Meyer, Managing Partner of Meyer Werft, has earned an international reputation for the construction of large, modern cruise ships including Celebrity Cruises and Disney Cruise Lines. His newest and largest ship, the Norwegian Getaway, just came to port in time to host more than 4000 visitors for the Super Bowl. Ball guests included the German Consul General, New York, Busso von Alvensleben and his wife Maria-Theresia, the Rector of Technical University of Dortmund and head of the Board of Trustees of Krupp Foundation Prof. Dr. Ursula Gather, UN High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Mrs. Angela Kane, the CEO of the German American Chamber of Commerce Dietmar Rieg, Count Victor Dijon von Monteton with his wife Katharina, the President of the Germanistic Society of America, Prof. Dr. Barbara Elling, and Quadrille Ball Committee Chair Irmintraud Jost. They all enjoyed silent auction, cocktails, dinner and dancing until 4AM. |
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| The highlight of the evening was the traditional performance of the Quadrille, a 17th century court dance, performed by twenty pairs of young professionals. The Alex Donner Orchestra provided the musical backdrop for the evening. Mr. von Alvensleben also celebrated his Birthday that night along with Quadrille Benefactor David W. Detjen. The evening was made possible thanks to the generosity of sponsors including Vitra, Dr. Timothy Dezastro, Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Shiva, the Max Kade Foundation, the Paramount Group, and Henry Schein Cares. Mont Blanc, Tiffany & Co., Mercedes-Benz, Chopard, and other donors generously provided items for the Silent Auction. |
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| The Quadrille Ball, hosted by the Germanistic Society of America, promotes friendship and understanding among young people from around the world through international cultural exchange. Proceeds from the Quadrille Ball provide the Germanistic Society of America with funds for international scholarships to highly qualified American and German students. To date, more than 500 scholarships have been awarded totaling over $3 million. The Germanistic Society of America awards continue to support fields of study that transcend borders and cultures in our interconnected global society. |
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| On Wednesday, January 22, 2014, The Perlman Music Program (PMP) held its Fifth Charity Wine Auction at per se, with the largest turnout in its five year history. The guest of honor at this year's event was Madame Corinne Mentzelopoulos of Chateau Margaux, and co-chaired by Vanessa and Henry Cornell, Ellen and Rodger DeRose, Edith and Robert F. Hudson, Jr., Katherine and Peter Kend, Leora and Steven Levy, Toby and Itzhak Perlman, Joanna S. and Daniel Rose, Jeri and George P. Sape, Esq., Hannele and Michael Troise, Diane and Thomas Tuft, and Eileen and Ronald Weiser. Proceeds from this signature event benefitted the mission of PMP, founded 20 years ago by Toby Perlman, which offers unparalleled musical training to young string players of rare and special talent. |
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| Guests were greeted with champagne and canapés and then enjoyed a festive dinner, which consisted of a six-course seasonal tasting menu paired with exceptional wines, including bottles from Chateau Margaux, Chateau Lynch-Bages and Chateau d'Yqeum, in the intimate private dining room at per se. Michael Troise, retired Auction Director for Christie's Fine and Rare Wines Department and current Wine Advisor for the Kravis Center in Palm Beach, auctioned rare and extraordinary vintages from Bordeaux, Burgundy and Napa Valley, and one-of-a-kind dining, travel and cultural experiences – including a signed, original work by artist Robert Weingarten. |
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| PMP alumni performed virtuosic violin duos by Leclair and Weiniawski, and inspired many guests in the room to make outright gifts to support student scholarships at PMP. Auction items were generously donated by individuals and companies from around the world, with special thanks to Madame Corinne Mentzelopoulos and Chateau Margaux, Acker Merrall & Condit, AOC Investment Advisors, Domaine Wine Storage, Duclot La Vinicole, and Pointy Snout Caviar. |
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| Guests included: Gavin Albert, Anne Ammons, Bruce Binler, David Binler, John D. Blondel and Carol Rossetto, Eric Brinkley, Michael Bunyaner, Vanessa and Henry Cornell, Randy Correll, Rodger DeRose, Elysia and Jonathan J. Doyle, Jim Finkel, Bari and Neil Goldmacher, Marc Goldstein and Cathy Borzon, Mark Goldweitz, Andrew Greene, Alyce C. Halchak, Herbert Kasper, Katherine and Peter Kend, Charles Klatskin , Andy Lawlor, Jordan Lawlor, Linda Lutz, Leora and Steven Levy, Nancy Lieberman and Mark Ellman, Randy Lewis, Dr. Robert Loeffler, Shelly London, Liz Lowenstein, James Meade, Mme. Corinne Mentzelopoulos, Andrea and David Miller, John Murray and Elizabeth Heilman Brooke, Philippe Newlin, Ron Oehl, Toby and Itzhak Perlman, Ron Pohl, Anne Rieselbach, Joanna S. and Daniel Rose, Jeri and George Sape, Roger Schagrin, Morgan Stark, Erica and Bill Steffee, Hannele and Michael Troise, Diane and Thomas Tuft, Herbert and Svetlana Wachtell, Michael Weamer, Ambassador Ronald Weiser, Marc Weiser, Amy and Tedd Weisman, Jennifer Williams-Bulkeley, and Randy Yuen. |
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Photographs byPatrickMcMullan.com (Audubon); David Dupuy/www.AnnieWatt.com (Perlman). |
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Winter Lunching
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| On Tuesday, January 28, 2014, CHANEL and The Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center hosted the Winter Lunch at DANIEL. The chairmen of the event were Veronica Swanson Beard, Lisa Errico, Shabnam Henry, Helena Martinez, Rebekah McCabe and Grace Meigher. The lunch raised over $220,000. 160 guests enjoyed cocktails and a seated lunch, which included remarks from The Society of MSKCC’s President, Martha Glass, and Associates Committee Chairman, Shoshanna Gruss. Dr. Paul Meyers, Vice Chair of Academic Affairs, Department of Pediatrics at MSKCC, introduced The Society’s new initiative: Harnessing The Immune System To Target Sarcomas. The initiative will support the first clinical trial of the treatment of osteosarcoma with a monoclonal antibody, a trial which promises to change the future of children and young adults afflicted with this disease. Guests Included: Barbara Cirkva, Shoshanna Gruss, Martha Glass, Veronica Swanson Beard, Lisa Errico, Helena Martinez, Rebekah McCabe, Grace Meigher, Nina Garcia, Patricia Lansing, Charlotte Ronson, Eleanor Ylvisaker, Kimberly Kravis, Coco Kopelman, Ferebee Taube, Fe Fendi, Jamee Gregory, Gillian Miniter, Emilia Fanjul Pfeifler, Allison Aston, Jennifer Creel, Sharon Hurowitz, Ji Eun Wax, Ida Liu, Kalliope Karella, Brett Heyman, Meredith Melling, Christine Schwarzman, Jill Kargman, and many more…. |
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| Celerie Kemble, Boykin Curry, and The Atlantic hosted their Annual State of The Union dinner at Monkey Bar. |
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| The Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach celebrated the opening of "David Webb: Society's Jeweler" with a Premiere event on Jan. 15, 2014, featuring a cocktail reception for more than 250 patrons and friends of the Museum. The exhibition opened on January 16th and runs through April 2014. The guests enjoyed an advance viewing of the exhibition – the first major retrospective of designer David Webb's jewelry from 1960 to 1975 – as well as a chance to see a "mini atelier" in operation as Webb jewelers masterfully created iconic designs at workbenches. During a post-reception dinner at the Museum, event Co-chairs Dorothy Kohl and Lori Gendelman were recognized for their outstanding leadership. Frederic A. and Jean Sharf, a Norton Trustee, were recognized for their generous support of the exhibition. Also recognized for their role in making the exhibition a success was Richters of Palm Beach and others who lent to the show as well as Guest Curator Donald Albrecht. |
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| Clark and Joan Johnson |
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| Jim and Irene Karp with Barbara and Peter Georgescu |
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| Nassrine and Norman Traverse with Gita Costa |
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| Eliot and Roly Nolen |
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| Norma Tiefel |
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| Hope Alswang and Diane Belfer |
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| Annette Friedland with Leonard and Jane Korman |
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Photographs by David Pruting/BFAnyc.com (MSKCC); LILA PHOTO (Norton Museum). |
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