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<p><h5><font color="#FFFFFF"> :|manhattan society|:new york city’s major charity benefits, social & cultural events manhattan society independent guide to manhattan life & culture events calendar home about us calendar charity guide christopher london blog directory photos staff contact us funwithwine.com the great void: nyc's downtown skyline 5 years later. photo credit: christopher london featured upcoming events: click on the links for more information about each event. fuller calendar below monday, november 5, 2007 the feminist press at the city university of new york: "37th anniversary gala" honoring cyndi lauper and playwright eve ensler time: cocktails at 6:00 p.m. dinner at 7:00 p.m. venue: tavern on the green. details from 212-838-2660, ext. 20 or gtotaro@loreleievents.com. bric rotunda gallery’s annual gala dinner: bric rotunda gallery will hold its annual gala dinner to celebrate rotunda’s contemporary art exhibition program and innovative arts education program, which reaches over 9,000 brooklyn students each year. the gala will honor founding members of rotunda’s friends committee as well as the visionary architects who designed bric rotunda gallery in 1992. venue: bric rotunda gallery, 33 clinton street time: 6:30 p.m. the event begins with a champagne preview of exposure, a group exhibition of photographic work. hors d’oeuvres and dinner will follow at 8:00 p.m. at the brooklyn historical society at 128 pierrepont street. proceeds will benefit bric rotunda gallery. individual benefit tickets are $350, $500 and $1,000. benefit tables are $5,000 and $10,000. for more information, call johanna taylor at 718-875-4047 ext. 11. bric rotunda gallery is the visual arts program of bric arts | media | brooklyn, a multi-disciplinary arts and media non-profit, dedicated to presenting visual, performing and media arts programs that are reflective of brooklyn’s diverse communities, and to providing resources and platforms to support the creative process. media contacts: andrea kotuk| andrea & associates | tel: (212) 353-9585 and leslie schultz | bric arts |media| brooklyn (718) 855-7882 ext.17 nyu hospital for joint diseases: "founders gala" will honor three extraordinary individuals and support nyu hospital for joint diseases. this year, we present the humanitarian award to michael gardner, chairman and ceo, baytree capital associates, llc; the industry leader award to herbert rubin,esq., chairman, herzfeld & rubin, p.c.; and the frauenthal award for medical excellence to stephen smiles, m.d., co-director, nyuhjd center for arthritis and autoimmunity. gala chairman: robin l. smith, m.d., m.b.a this year’s gala will feature a special performance by ashford and simpson. time: cocktails at 6:30 p.m. dinner at 7:30 p.m. venue: the waldorf-astoria details from 212-867-1117 learning leaders: "50th anniversary gala" at stuyvesant high school. event chairs: cayre & alexis michas and ellen & george needham. honoring: bloomingdale's (michael gould - chairman and ceo), jane friedman (president and ceo, harpercollins publishers worldwide) and peter s. kraus (managing director, goldman, sachs & co. details from 212-213-3370 or gala@learningleaders.org tuesday, november 6, 2007 asia society: "annual dinner" at the grand ballroom, waldorf-astoria hotel. gala chairman: barry diller. reception at 6:30 p.m. dinner at 7:30 p.m. details from 212-327-9235 or annualdinner@asiasoc.org cocktail party to celebrate the fifth anniversary of bruno jamais restaurant club: bruno jamais restaurant club is celebrating its 5th anniversary with a cocktail party. all guests will receive a parting gift with our compliments as well as the chance to enter a free raffle to win a valuable prize. bruno jamais is one of manhattan's chicest restaurant/supper clubs. this event is only open to event planners, media, restaurant owners, celebrities, marketing executives, public relations executives and others in the hospitality industry. space is limited for the event. we must have your rsvp via e-mail in order to be added to the guest list. once again, the event is open only to those in the industries listed above. when you respond please list your first and last name, company name, and title. rsvp to: katherine rothman ceo kmr communications, inc info@kmrpr.com event time: 6pm-9pm location: bruno jamais restaurant club 24 east 81st street between madison and fifth chic attire please visit website: www.brunojamais.com wednesday, november 7th, 2007 the pro mujer junior committee presents "havana nights" – venue: 230 fifth avenue, penthouse lounge time: 8pm-11pm - sponsored by veuve clicquot, dos equis and 230 fifth avenue. come join the pro mujer junior committee for their inaugural havana nights fundraiser and enjoy top shelf open bar, hors d'oeuvres, a live cuban band, bespoke cigar roller and a fabulous silent auction among other surprises. $120 patron tickets and $80 junior tickets are on sale now at www.promujerjuniorcommittee.org (ticket prices will increase $20 at the door). patron tickets include an additional 7pm - 8 p.m. vintage champagne tasting by veuve clicquot and the opportunity to meet pro mujer's founders and board members in an intimate setting. about: pro mujer is a 501 (c) (3) new york based international micro finance and development network whose mission is to provide latin america's poorest women with the means to build livelihoods for themselves and futures for their families through micro lending, business training and healthcare support. the recently formed pro mujer junior committee is a group of young new york-based professionals dedicated to generating financial support and raising awareness for pro mujer amongst their peers. this inaugural party represents a fantastic opportunity to support a dynamic organization while gaining visibility among new york's young, social and professional elite. since 1990 pro mujer has served over 173,000 clients in need of opportunity. by providing access to credit and social services, pro mujer empowers latin america's poorest to break the vicious cycle of poverty and help themselves rather than just accepting a handout. your generosity is the key to a successful inaugural event for the pro mujer junior committee. our goal is to host 500 plus influential young new yorkers from the financial, fashion, retail, marketing and media industries among others. for more information about pro mujer please visit the foundation's website at www.promujer.org thursday, november 8, 2007 guggenheim museum international gala: the night’s honorees include architect frank gehry, conceptual artist jenny holzer, turner prize winning sculptor anish kapoor, photographer catherine opie, photographer richard prince and contemporary artist tom sachs. co-chairs of the event are carl englander, laurence fishburne, jeremy irons, kara and steve ross, jaqueline and mortimer sackler and jennifer blei stockman. lisa dennison will serve as an honorary co-chair. simon de pury will serve as the night’s auctioneer. dinner by le cirque. music by ferraby lionheart. additional expected guests include marina abramovic, slater bradley, anna gaskell, douglas gordon, kate levin, matthew ritchie and martha stewart. time: 7 pm cocktails and auction viewing | 8 pm dinner and live auction. venue: hudson river park’s pier 40, west street at west houston contact: 212.360.4307 web: www.guggenheim.com funds raised from the gala support the solomon r. guggenheim foundation. girls and boys town of new york- the inaugural building hope gala honoring laura posada with the commitment to family award for her work and dedication through the jorge posada foundation, hosted by ray lucas. silent and live auction, dinner and entertainment. cocktail attire. the elegant evening will generate vital resources for bringing help, healing, and hope to children and families in new york. girls and boys town is the nation’s largest privately funded organization serving severely at-risk children.. the nonprofit, nonsectarian organization provides abused, abandoned and neglected children with a safe, caring, loving environment where they gain confidence to get better and learn skills to become productive citizens. girls and boys town’s commitment to helping youth placed it on the list of the 100 best communities for young people by america’s promise alliance in 2007, its second consecutive award. girls and boys town continues to further its mission to change the way america cares for her children and families through its programs by partnering with communities, schools and other child-care organizations in order to meet the growing and more diverse needs of today’s children and families. venue: bridgewaters (11 fulton street at south street seaport). time: 7:00 pm tickets: contact susan yara at 212-725-4260 ext. 259, or online at http://www.girlsandboystownofnewyork.org/invitation.asp hassenfeld of nyu committee casino night: the hassenfeld committee's next fundraiser, adults in toyland – casino night, benefits the stephen d. hassenfeld children's center for cancer and blood disorders. time: 8:00 p.m. venue: cipriani at 23rd street, 200 fifth avenue at 23rd street, new york city. this event benefits the stephen d. hassenfeld children's center for cancer and blood disorders. for more information about the event click the link above or please contact kristin allen at 212-404-3654 friday, november 9, 2007 new york junior league: "nyjl zone, a night of sports competition with games of skill and chance" the inaugural nyjl zone event will be a night of games and sports trivia challenges for a chance to win prizes. sports-reality basketball and football, and carnival-style games like mini-golf and skeeball. hot-off-the grill refreshments, open bar, and free admission to an after party at pm. business casual. tickets: $80 (in advance for non-nyjl members; $65 in advance for nyjl volunteers (limit 2 tickets); $95 at the door). venue: 130 east 80th street. time: 8:00 p.m. - midnight. monday, november 12, 2007 a magical evening to benefit the christopher and dana reeve foundation: meryl streep is the recipient of the dana reeve hope award, lee and bob woodruff are the recipients of the christopher reeve spirit of courage award and henry g. stifel, founding member of the christopher and dana reeve foundation is the recipient of the visionary leadership award. eaddo & peter kiernan, francine lefrak & rick friedberg, diane sawyer & mike nichols, diana l. taylor and sherrie & david westin are this year’s co-chairs. venue: the marriott marquis in new york city time: the cocktail reception for this evening begins at 6:30 pm followed by dinner at 7:30pm. the christopher and dana reeve foundation is a national, non-profit organization dedicated to curing spinal cord injury through the funding of innovative research and improving the quality of life for those living with paralysis through grants, information and advocacy. for gala information contact the benefit office at 212 763-8594 or email cdrf@cmevents.net wednesday, november 14, 2007 junior committee of children of bellevue: "cheers for children" sponsored drinks. light fare. dancing. venue: the pink elephant, 527 west 27th street. time: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. cash bar. tickets: $75 (until november 9; $85 from november 10th and at the door). details from 212-562-4130 or purchase tickets online. thursday, november 15, 2007 libby ross foundation annual gala: more information to come. venue: the prince george ballroom, nyc 212.831.9592; www.thelibbyrossfoundation.com david wright foundation: "3rd annual 'do the wright thing' gala" buffet dinner, dancing, cocktails, silent auction and special musical performance. honoree: peter liguori, chairman, entertainment, fox broadcasting. tickets: $350. venue: hard rock times square time: 7:00 p.m. - midnight. tuesday, november 27, 2007 french institute alliance française trophée des arts gala: benefiting fiaf’s world-class cultural and educational programs, the trophée des arts gala provides attendees with a delightful night of fine dining and gracious company in a magical setting. during this elegant evening at landmark gotham hall, fiaf presents its trophée des arts award to a distinguished artist whose career exemplifies our mission of building cross-cultural relationships. since 1992, this recognition has been bestowed on luminaries such as catherine deneuve, jessye norman, christian lacroix and last year’s honoree, charlie rose. this year, friends of fiaf and their guests pay tribute to a surprise celebrity whose achievements certainly come as no surprise. the trophée des arts gala also recognizes a business leader, diplomat or philanthropist with the pilier d’or. this year fiaf is pleased to honor pierre bellon, founder and chairman of the board of sodexho, the world leader in food and management services. venue: gotham hall, 1357 broadway, nyc contact: 212.254.6677 web: www.fiaf.org wednesday, november 28, 2007 safe horizon: "safe: in our own words" --this year's event will explore the meaning of "safe" -- a promise of its mission. to safe horizon's, "safe" means empowering victims to live a life free from violence and full of possibilities. experience expressions of "safe" by renowned artists and designers. an exhibition of original works of art, photography, interior design, music, dance, fashion, comedy and film will be the centerpiece of the evening. dinner chairs: carolyn & michael drexel, brook mcmurray & john fowler, and steve & diane parrish. event co-chairs: malaak compton-rock, mariska hargitay & peter hermann, jennifer goodale, stephanie march & bobby flay, and allison & neil rubler. tickets: $500 venue: pier sixty, chelsea piers. time: 6:30 p.m.: cocktails. 7:30 p.m. dinner, performance and auction. 9:30 p.m.: after party, hosted by safe horizon junior council. details from 212-577-7741, events@safehorizon.org or online. jeffrey modell foundation and the young professionals for primary immunodeficiency: "cocktail party--yp 4 pi" cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. the foundation was established in 1987 by vicki and fred modell in memory of their son, jeffrey, who died from complications of primary immunodeficiency at the age of 15. it is a global nonprofit foundation devoted to early diagnosis, meaningful treatments, and ultimately cures of pi, through physician education, public awareness and research. venue: pm lounge, 50 gansevoort street time: 7:00- 10:00 p.m. tickets: $30 (in advance; $40 at the door). details from 212-819-0200 or jgeifman@jmfworld.org web: www.jmfworld.org thursday, november 29, 2007 “swing for the stars” 2007 national gala to benefit the national scleroderma foundation and its tri-state chapter: the scleroderma foundation is the leading national charitable organization dedicated to serving the needs of people with scleroderma. hosted by gala chairs: rhonda mace and bruce cowan, the gala will include silent and live auctions, cocktails, and dinner; featuring a special performance by lala brooks, original lead singer of “the crystals” and her band. wcbs- tv weather anchor lonnie quinn will be master of ceremonies at this year’s event that honors dr. lee shapiro, dr. barry jaffin, and dr. anthony weiss. the proceeds raised from the benefit gala will support the foundation’s three-fold mission of support, education and research. cocktails: 6:30 pm, seated dinner: 7:30 pm. location: grand hyatt, 42 nd street, nyc. individual tickets: $400.00, cocktails only: $200.00, tables start at: $4,000.00. for further inquiries please contact 800.722.hope (4673). media contact: barbara hutson | wit’s end media | tel: 646.644.0560 | e-mail: hutson@witsendmedia.com 10th annual collaborating for a cure benefit dinner and auction for the samuel waxman cancer research foundation: the collaborating for a cure benefit and auction for the samuel waxman cancer research foundation (swcrf) is the second highest grossing charity event gala in new york city with a record $4 million raised in last years event. the event displays the energy and commitment swcrf’s supporters have in a search for the cure. this year’s 10th annual benefit dinner and auction for the swcrf is expecting 1,200 guests and will be presented by elin and michael nierenberg. the event will be hosted by chevy chase featuring a special live concert performance by glenn frey and joe walsh, performing songs of the eagles and their solo hits along with a silent auction and a live auction led by c. hugh hildesley, sothebys. all auction items are currently being previewed and bid on at www.charitybuzz.com the event will feature the official launch of the meridian bracelet and cufflinks that will be worn by chevy chase and his wife jayni, great supporters of swcrf. these masterpieces have been created by renowned designer margo manhattan to be sustained as a swcrf fundraising tool and a vision for the cure and healthy positive outlook. time: 6:30pm. venue: 69th regiment armory, 68 lexington avenue at 26th st., new york, ny. contact: merle kailas | e-mail: mkailas@waxmancancer.org | tel: 212-348-0136 **note: to see images from last year’s event, click here young professionals committee of partnership with children: "winter wine tasting" featuring wines from australia, spain, and south africa, an assortment of fine cheeses, and a variety of wine sorbets. venue: cue art gallery, 511 west 25th street time: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. all proceeds benefit social work programs for at-risk children in new york city public schools. tickets: $55 (in advance; $60 at the door). to learn more about the young professionals committee of partnership with children visit them online at: http://www.partnershipwithchildrennyc.org/events/junior_comm.html saturday, december 1, 2007 the young leadership of the fidf fifth annual casino night gala event with special performance by matisyahu sponsored by gotham magazine. an exciting night bringing together over 1,500 of new york’s most prestigious, young, rising professionals who will be wining and dining, playing, dancing and having an incredible and memorable experience. this evening aims at supporting israel’s brave young soldiers who tirelessly protect the jewish homeland. gala co-chairs: jeremy shure & jane oster executive board: adam tantleff, president | michael alvandi, vice president | guy endzweig, treasurer | josh dardashtian, secretary. dietary laws observed. black tie. time: 8 p.m. venue: metropolitan pavilion, 125 west 18 th street. **note: to see photos from the 2006 fidf young leadership event click here. sunday, december 2, 2007 the children’s aid society 21st annual miracle on madison avenue new yorkers shop to benefit children’s health: miracle on madison avenue is an annual charity shopping event that brings together leading luxury retailers, restaurants and galleries on madison avenue in support of new york’s children in need. this year marks the 21st anniversary of miracle, a true new york city tradition. on december 2nd, approximately 100 participating establishments on madison avenue will donate 20 percent of the day’s sales to the children’s aid society’s health care programs, which provide much needed care to children who might not otherwise get basic medical attention. madison avenue will be closed off to vehicular traffic from 68th to 72nd streets, the only day of the year that the avenue is closed. specialty tents will line the avenue within this area, including a clarins spa tent, a real simple gift wrapping tent, the taste of madison avenue tent and a children’s entertainment tent. time: noon – 5:00 p.m. where: madison avenue between 57th and 86th streets, new york, ny. the children’s aid society was founded in 1853. it is one of the nation’s largest and most innovative non-sectarian agencies, serving more than 150,000 of new york’s neediest children and their families with a network of services that includes community schools, neighborhood centers, camps, adoption and foster care services, teen pregnancy prevention, education, health and recreation. for more information, please call 212-949-4938 or visit www.childrensaidsociety.org media contact: sharon schoenberg / sharon@225strategies.com | 2.25 strategies | tel: 212.319.0662 monday, december 3, 2007 new york cares’ winter gala: this year’s dinner, which marks new york cares’ 20th anniversary, is co-chaired by ross h. goldstein, managing director and co-founder of draper fisher jurvetson gotham ventures and michael schlein, president of international franchise management at citi. honorees include: vikram a. atal, chairman and ceo of citi cards; doreen toben, executive vice president and chief financial officer of verizon; and cheryl cohen effron, ken giddon, noah e. gotbaum, sheldon hirshon, david rabin and jeanne straus – new york cares board members who were with the organization at its beginning in 1987, and who continue to provide exemplary leadership today. the winter gala will begin with a cocktail hour, followed by dinner and a live auction. a select number of the evening's lots are available for pre-bidding. for more information or to pre-bid on auction items, please visit: http://www.nycares.org/news_events/benefit.php. venue: chelsea piers’ pier sixty. time: 6:30 p.m. cocktails | 7:30 p.m. dinner & auction about: founded in 1987, new york cares mobilizes 33,000 new yorkers each year to serve on hands-on volunteer projects benefiting schools, social service agencies, homeless shelters, and other deserving organizations. volunteers tutor children, feed the hungry, help adults develop job and language skills, assist people living with hiv/aids, revitalize community gardens, take homeless children on cultural and recreational outings, visit the elderly and provide coats to those who would go without. last year, new york cares volunteers improved the lives of more than 335,000 new yorkers in need. media contact: virginia lam | rubenstein communications, inc. – public relations | tel: @ 212-843.8342 | e-mail: vlam@rubenstein.com thursday, december 6, 2007 chamber dance project: "opening night gala" honorary chair and host: bebe neuwirth. co-chairs: merideth dolan, marie & bill samuels, and susan shin. junior chair: kristian laliberte. venue: ailey citigroup theater at the joan weill center for dance, 9th avenue at 55th street. time: performance at 7:30 p.m., followed by a gala party at 7:30 p.m. chamber dance project is a contemporary ballet company made up of eight dancers and four chamber musicians who are an integral part of the company and perform onstage along with the dancers. tickets: $125 ($250 for vip tickets with priority seating, and backstage tour and champagne at 6:45 p.m.; $100 for junior tickets for a limited time). clay holiday party: private invitation. members only. venue: lotus club. time: 6-9 p.m. friday, december 7, 2007 the vision of children foundation: "andrea bocelli--live at madison square garden." pre-concert cocktail and hors d' oeuvres reception with live auction at the club bar and grill at madison square garden at 6:00 p.m. concert at 8:00 p.m. excellent floor seating. champagne, coffee, and dessert reception with andrea bocelli immediately following the concert. tickets: $1000. details from 858-799-0745, jleonard@visionofchildren.org or online american scandinavian society christmas ball 2007: save the date. sponsorship opportunities still available. venue: the metropolitan club. contact: lisa resling halpern, christmas ball chair via email at lrhalpern@gmail.com to see photos from last year’s 2006 christmas ball, click here. new york botanical garden “winter wonderland ball”: cocktails, dinner and dancing. attire: winter whites, blues, and silver, black tie time: 7:30 p.m. venue: enid a. haupt conservatory, new york botanical garden, bronx river parkway at fordham road, bronx, new york. tickets: $350. details from 718-817-8775 **note: to see images from 2006 winter wonderland ball, click here monday, december 10, 2007 municipal art society annual dinner and presentation of the jacqueline kennedy onassis medal: this year, the municipal art society of new york will hold it's annual dinner at the 7th regiment armory and present elihu rose and wade f. b. thompson with the jacqueline kennedy onassis medal in recognition of their outstanding leadership of the campaign to restore the armory. the campaign began 12 years ago as a special project of the mas, and the 7th regiment armory conservancy was formed shortly afterward. now, due to their tireless dedication, the restoration program is underway, after the conservancy secured the lease for the landmark building in late 2006. dinner chairs: janet and arthur ross. co-chairs: candice bergen and marshall rose, coco and arie kopelman, and deborah and kim fennebresque. benefit tickets are $5,000, $2,500 and $1,200. tables of ten: $50,000, $25,000 and $12,000. for more information, call bradley events on 914-834-2868 or fax 914-833-9179. venue: 7th regiment armory time: 7:00 pm tickets: $5,000, $2,500, $1,200 to see photos from last year’s gala, click here. the tenth annual food allergy ball: presented by the food allergy initiative, the evening’s proceeds will benefit the food allergy initiative’s research activities and educational programs aimed at effectively treating and raising awareness of life-threatening food allergies. this year’s event will honor frank w. bruno, president, cerberus global investment advisors llc and the jaffe family, founders of the elliot and roslyn jaffe food allergy institute at mount sinai school of medicine and an fai founding family. ronald o. perelman, chairman and ceo, macandrews & forbes holdings inc., is the corporate dinner chair, sharyn t. mann and todd j. slotkin are the gala dinner chairs, and patricia and james cayne, mary richardson kennedy and robert f. kennedy, jr. and julia and david h. koch are the benefit dinner chairs. venue: the waldorf astoria. time: the festivities for this black-tie gala start at 7:00 pm. for gala information contact the food allergy initiative benefit headquarters at (212) 627-1000 thursday, december 20, 2007 new york junior league: "first annual holiday winter wonderland" hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, and dancing until midnight. venue: astor house (nyjl headquarters), 130 east 80th street. time: 8:00 p.m. - midnight. eat, drink and be merry. tickets: $80 (in advance for general public; $65 in advance for nyjl volunteers (limit of 2 tickets); $95 at the door). advance tickets must be purchased by monday, december 17, 2007. details from mothersdayrace@nyjl.org thursday, january 17, 2007 east side house settlement: "winter antiques show opening night party". co-chairmen: pamela fiori & alan rappaport. winter antiques show committee: arie l. kopelman, chairman; lucinda c. ballard & michael r. lynch, vice chairmen. time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (early admission from 5:00 p.m.). venue: the park avenue armory, 67th street & park avenue tickets: $300 (other tickets available for early admission). details from 718-292-7392. friday, january 25, 2008 the 99th annual blue ridge ball: this year, the new york auxiliary of the blue ridge school will host it's annual gala, themed "dressed to the nines" at the pierre hotel. phyllis rumbarger, of the commonweal foundation, will be presented with the silver tea award, which is for individuals who embody the spirit by bringing people together around a common goal: changing the lives of young people. since 1909, this organization of women has been committed to the promotion of the welfare of and raising funds to provide for the scholastic development of students of the blue ridge school, in st. george, virginia. the auxiliary's purpose is exclusively educational and charitable with the objectives of funding scholarships for students whose needs meet the mission of the school. the theme of the ball is "dressed to the nine's" in honor of the 99th year and and tribute to the glamour & style of the 1920's. black tie, but era dress encouraged. co-chairs: nichole wright & alexandra smith, president: hope tate venue: the pierre hotel, cocktails in the rotunda room, followed by dinner and dancing in the cotillion ballroom. time: 7:00 p.m. cocktail reception: 8:30 p.m. dinner & dancing. music by the alex donner orchestra. there will also be a silent auction & raffle. tickets: $5,000, table of 10; $300 patron; $250 dinner; $99 just cocktails. for information about corporate giving/sponsorship and ball tickets, please contact nichole wright at 212-877-7157 or info@blueridgenyc.com thursday, january 31, 2007 young new yorkers for the philharmonic: "a mid-winter's eve." for more information, please contact georgia petritsis at 212-875-5760, or via e-mail: petritsisg@nyphil.org thursday, february 21, 2008 tropics in february, the conservation council’s annual cocktail party for young professionals, celebrates the important role of the wildlife conservation society as a worldwide conservation organization, urban oasis, source of science education, and caretaker of the world’s largest system of urban wildlife parks. proceeds from this event support the wildlife conservation society’s local and global efforts. venue: the central park zoo, fifth avenue at 64th street. time: cocktails and hors d’oeuvres from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. tickets: from $90. for more information, please contact michelle kahn at (718) 741-1639. wednesday, february 27, 2008 careers through culinary arts program: "10th annual benefit" honoring alfred portale, executive chef, gotham bar and grill. chef’s committee chair: marcus samuelsson, aquavit and riingo restaurants. grand walk-around-tasting of seasonal culinary creations prepared by 35 new york chefs accompanied by champagne and wines. silent auction of culinary and travel packages. event master of ceremonies: al roker. time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (6:00 p.m. for vip admission). venue: pier sixty, chelsea piers. tickets: $450 (limited availability). details from 212-974-7111. **note: to see photos from 2007 c-cap benefit, click here | 2006 c-cap benefit, click here. wednesday, april 30, 2008 girls quest: "2008 benefit--'april in paris'." girls quest's mission is to nurture girls from low-income families in new york to help them achieve their full potential and become active members of their communities by building academic and social competence. details from 212.532.7050 or clewin@girlsquest.org tuesday, june 3, 2008 wildlife conservation safari! india is the wildlife conservation society’s (wcs) annual spring gala. this black tie event includes cocktails by the sea lion pool and dinner under the stars with the penguins and polar bears. more than 650 social leaders from new york gather to celebrate wcs. proceeds go towards general operating support for wcs parks and education and international programs. venue: the central park zoo, fifth avenue at 64th street. time: cocktails at 6:30 p.m. and dinner and dancing at 8:00 p.m. tickets: from $1,000. for more information, please contact the jfm group at (212) 921-9070 x12 an evening at the central park zoo is the wildlife conservation society’s (wcs) annual junior event. hosted by the wcs conservation council, this benefit is touted as one of the most popular parties for young new yorkers. more than 800 guests enjoy cocktails, buffet dining and dancing. time: 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. tickets: from $190 to $500. for more information, please contact the jfm group at (212) 921-9070 x14. full calendar of events: january 2005-present in reverse chronological order event color codes= charity social culture romance community november 2007 11/05/2007 the feminist press at the city university of new york: "37th anniversary gala" honoring cyndi lauper and playwright eve ensler time: cocktails at 6:00 p.m. dinner at 7:00 p.m. venue: tavern on the green. details from 212-838-2660, ext. 20 or gtotaro@loreleievents.com 11/05/2007 bric rotunda gallery’s annual gala dinner: bric rotunda gallery will hold its annual gala dinner to celebrate rotunda’s contemporary art exhibition program and innovative arts education program, which reaches over 9,000 brooklyn students each year. the gala will honor founding members of rotunda’s friends committee as well as the visionary architects who designed bric rotunda gallery in 1992. venue: bric rotunda gallery, 33 clinton street time: 6:30 p.m. the event begins with a champagne preview of exposure, a group exhibition of photographic work. hors d’oeuvres and dinner will follow at 8:00 p.m. at the brooklyn historical society at 128 pierrepont street. proceeds will benefit bric rotunda gallery. individual benefit tickets are $350, $500 and $1,000. benefit tables are $5,000 and $10,000. for more information, call johanna taylor at 718-875-4047 ext. 11. bric rotunda gallery is the visual arts program of bric arts | media | brooklyn, a multi-disciplinary arts and media non-profit, dedicated to presenting visual, performing and media arts programs that are reflective of brooklyn’s diverse communities, and to providing resources and platforms to support the creative process. media contacts: andrea kotuk| andrea & associates | tel: (212) 353-9585 and leslie schultz | bric arts |media| brooklyn (718) 855-7882 ext.17 11/05/2007 nyu hospital for joint diseases: "founders gala" will honor three extraordinary individuals and support nyu hospital for joint diseases. this year, we present the humanitarian award to michael gardner, chairman and ceo, baytree capital associates, llc; the industry leader award to herbert rubin,esq., chairman, herzfeld & rubin, p.c.; and the frauenthal award for medical excellence to stephen smiles, m.d., co-director, nyuhjd center for arthritis and autoimmunity. gala chairman: robin l. smith, m.d., m.b.a this year’s gala will feature a special performance by ashford and simpson. time: cocktails at 6:30 p.m. dinner at 7:30 p.m. venue: the waldorf-astoria details from 212-867-1117 11/05/2007 learning leaders: "50th anniversary gala" at stuyvesant high school. event chairs: cayre & alexis michas and ellen & george needham. honoring: bloomingdale's (michael gould - chairman and ceo), jane friedman (president and ceo, harpercollins publishers worldwide) and peter s. kraus (managing director, goldman, sachs & co. details from 212-213-3370 or gala@learningleaders.org 11/02/2007 el museo del barrio: "young international circle benefit to celebrate día de los muertos" at the angel orensanz foundation center for the arts, 172 norfolk street. details from 212-660-7143 or nhandal@elmuseuo.org 11/01/2007 to kick-off lung cancer awareness month, the lung cancer research foundation (lcrf) will host a scientific luncheon and lecture to discuss the latest advancements in targeted therapy for lung cancer and raise critical funds for research. the lecture titled “targeted therapy for lung cancer – the first steps toward personalized medicine” will be given by roy s. herbst, m.d., ph.d., chief section of thoracic medical oncology and co-director, phase i program at md anderson cancer center. the event will be hosted by bill ritter, anchor of wabc eyewitness news. event co-chairs are laurie c. carson and kimberly kravis schulhof. time: 12:00pm. venue: the mandarin oriental hotel, 80 columbus circle at 60th street, new york. tickets: $250 and up, call (212) 678-0231 information: visit www.lungcancerresearchfoundation.org october 2007 10/31/2007 girl scout council of greater new york: "15th anniversary women of distinction breakfast" honoring: dale b. bernstein, kimberly bishop, lisa i. cuevas, leslie a. mays, the hon. christine c. quinn, davia b. temin and linda kaplan thaler. mistress of ceremonies: deborah norville. venue: new york marriott marquis. time: 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. tickets: $150. details from 212-645-4000, ext. 247 10/30/2007 living landmarks celebration: join the new york landmarks conservancy and host landmark liz smith, as they honor lauren bacall, oscar de la renta, mica ertegun, jessye norman, gerald schoenfeld, and john whitehead venue: cipriani 42nd street tickets start at $750, tables start at $10,000. contact: amy sullivan at 212-995-5260 or via e-mail: amysullivan@nylandmarks.org 10/30/2007 starlight starbright children’s foundation: 18th annual star-studded celebrity sports auction at madison square garden to benefit seriously ill children in the tri-state area. time: 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. evening will honor sean avery, jamal crawford, jerricho cotchery, and hunter freeman. silent & live auctions, photo opportunities, hors d’oeuvres, and award presentations. tickets: $125, please call 212-354-2878 or visit www.starlight-newyork.org 10/29/2007 wnyc, new york public radio: "gala 2007" master of ceremonies: peter sagal, host of npr’s "wait, wait don't tell me." sagal will be joined by npr newscaster and wait, wait scorekeeper, carl kassell to present a live version of the show. wait, wait regulars paula poundstone, mo rocca, roxanne roberts will bring their hallmark humor and smarts to the stage. celebrity contestants. also attending will be wnyc hosts, including brian lehrer, leonard lopate, kurt andersen, jad abumrad (radio lab), john schaefer (soundcheck, new sounds), brooke gladstone (on the media), and soterios johnson (morning edition), among others. venue: cipriani 42nd street time: 6:00 p.m.: reception. 7:00 p.m.: opening remarks. 7:30 p.m.: dinner. 8:20 p.m.: program. chairmen: david r. caplan, bryn roberts cohen, susan freedman, martha fleischman, michael huber, honey kurtz, virginia luppescu, gene lynch, joanne matthews, elizabeth rose, lauren seikaly, susan solomon, nicki newman tanner, billie tisch, alan weiler, and frank yeary. tickets: $1,000. details from 212-669-8982 10/29/2007 stellar celebration of the art of fiction: prominent members of new york's literary and social worlds will come together for the annual benefit and awards dinner of the mercantile library center for fiction, the only non-profit literary organization in the united states devoted entirely to fiction. on hand at recent award dinners have been several generations of publishing's brightest stars. the 3rd maxwell e. perkins award will be presented to drenka willen. the clifton fadiman medal for excellence in fiction will be presented by cynthia ozick to author lore segal. the 2nd annual john sargent sr. first novel award will be presented to one of six finalists attending the dinner. venue: the new york racquet and tennis club, 370 park avenue. time: cocktails at 6:30 p.m. dinner, auction, and award presentations at 7:30 p.m. tickets from $500; tables at $5000, $7500, and $10,000. contact: esther mcgowan at (212) 755-6710 or by email at esther@mercantilelibrary.org. more information at www.mercantilelibrary.org 10/29/2007 the new york society for the prevention of cruelty to children (nyspcc) 2007 gala: the new york society for the prevention of cruelty to children (nyspcc), the world's first child protection agency, will honor the founder of the children's television workshop (renamed sesame workshop june 2000) and the creator of sesame street, joan ganz cooney along with merck & co., inc. at its 2007 gala. deborah norville will emcee the event. gala chairmen include juju chang & neal shapiro, richard h. and susan lenny, and sherrie & david westin. the event will include a silent auction of items donated by tory burch, bulgari, hollywould, marc jacobs, le tigre, jack spade, tiffany & co., steuben and diane von furstenberg, among others. centerpieces donated by the hershey company and dance music by alex donner & orchestra. venue: the pierre hotel, fifth avenue at 61st st. time: cocktails and silent auction at 6:30 pm, dinner and dancing at 7:30 pm. tickets: from $600, tables at $10,000, $25,000 and $50,000. contact: bill butler, bbutler@buckleyhallevents.com or linda buckley, lbuckley@buckleyhallevents.com 212-573-6933. media contact: adria greenberg, 212-255-8386 |sommerfield communications, inc. | e-mail: adria@sommerfield.com 10/25/2007 princess grace foundation--usa: "25th anniversary princess grace awards gala" in the presence of hsh prince albert ii of monaco, and trh the prince and princess of hanover, at sotheby's. honoring george lucas with the prince rainier iii award. mc: larry king. time: 6:30 p.m. black tie. tickets: $1,000. details from 845-591-2392 or maryfioreevents@verizon.net 10/25/2007 jnfuture “see the desert bloom”: jnfuture’s purpose is to engage, educate and energize the next generation to support israel through environmental and social infrastructure projects. jnfuture’s activities will engage young leaders through an annual gala, involvement in their local jewish communities; educate through forums and discussions with young israeli leaders; and energize through missions to israel time: 8 pm-12 am venue: home, 532 west 27 th street for more information: gabrielle carlin | e-mail: gcarlin@jnf.org | tel: 212.879.9305, ext. 506 10/24/2007 young patrons society of lincoln center: "4th annual fall benefit" at the allen room at jazz @ lincoln center. time warner center. time: 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. cocktails, cuisine and a special performance. details from 212-875-5764 or yps@lincolncenter.org 10/24/2007 the als association/greater new york chapter: "13th annual lou gehrig’s sports awards benefit" honoring chris evert, nancy lieberman, joe girardi and sharon robinson, who will accept an award on behalf of her baseball hall of fame father, jackie robinson. cocktails and silent auction beginning at 6:30 p.m. marriott marquis. dinner chairmen: alan r. griffiths, david lubars and lawrence a. rand. the als association is a non-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as lou gehrig’s disease. tickets: $1,000. details from 212-245-6570, ext. 18 10/24/2007 wynn resorts casino couture evening to benefit the arts: an evening of high stakes and high fashion co-hosted by wynn resorts, the consulate general of monaco and the monaco government tourist office at sotheby's. under the patronage of hsh prince albert, the principality will pair with steve and elaine wynn and the société des bains de mer hotels, spas & casinos, to "transform" sotheby's into a glamorous high-stakes casino salon for a star-studded night to benefit the princess grace foundation-usa. a highlight during the evening will be the final bidding for the unique grace kelly-inspired outfits to be created by some of america's favorite designers. these outfits will be displayed in the saks fifth avenue windows from october 22-26 with bidding available online or by phone. during this event, the sotheby's exhibition grace, princess of monaco will be closed to the public allowing private access to the exhibition by guests. for details and tickets ($450), please contact casino@visitmonaco.com for further information, please visit www.acelebrationofgrace.com 10/24/2007 central park conservancy: "12th annual halloween ball--'visions'" time: cocktails 7:00 p.m. dinner and dancing at 8:00 pm. costume contest following dessert. venue: central park's rumsey playfield (enter at fifth avenue and 72nd street) event chairmen: suzanne and bob cochran. co-chairmen include: judy and john m. angelo, monica and stefano corsi, jeanne and carlisle jones, simone and david levinson, fiona and eric rudin, paula and donald smith, john stossel, and anita and stuart subotnick. junior co-chairs include: coralie charriol paul, dawne marie grannum, and susan c. shin. star-studded costume contest. judging criteria for the costume contest is based on originality, creativity, and quality of costume. prizes. dj tom finn. a pre-party will be held in september for all advance ticket holders. attire: black tie | masks and costumes encouraged tickets: $1,000. to save your seat, call 212-310-6632 or www.centralparknyc.org/halloweenball 10/22/2007 lenox hill hospital autumn ball 2007: the gala celebrates the hospital’s dedicated doctors, nurses, staff and benefactors and 150 years of service to the community. for over a century, the autumn ball has been regarded as one of the season’s most glamorous events, and this year is no exception. honorary chairmen of the lenox hill hospital autumn ball 2007 are sarah jessica parker & matthew broderick. event chairs: judith & william hiltz and gudrun & chitranjan s. ranawat, md. vice-chairmen for the gala longtime supporters of the hospital are erika & peter a. aron, jean & ralph baruch, ann & thomas e. dewey, jr., marlene hess & james d. zirin, ellen & jim marcus. benefit co-chairmen are susan & richard braddock, jonathan canno & pierce roberts, jean & walter delafield , nancy & robert downey, catherine & richard foster, margaret duffy & eugene f. gaughan, gladys george & stuart orsher, md, jane h. goldman & benjamin lewis, md, diane & paul guenther, elisabeth & peter haveles, jane & michael hoffman, barbara & eugene h. kummel, karen & william lauder, francesca stanfill & richard b. nye, ann marie & robert f. shapiro, eleanor & donald taffner, ann & tony wimpfheimer, reva & jon a. wurtzburger and douglas t. yates. the largest and most important annual fundraising event of the hospital, it will draw over 1,200 guests with its proceeds earmarked for the hospital’s medical services and community programs. time: the cocktail reception commences at 6:30 pm followed by dinner and dancing to the music of the deanna jones orchestra at 8:00 pm. venue: the waldorf astoria grand ballroom. ticket prices for the autumn ball are $100,000, $50,000, $30,000, $15,000 and $12,000, for tables of ten, and individual ticket prices are $5,000 $3,000, $1,500 and $1,200. for more information please contact michele sofo, lenox hill hospital, 100 east 77th street, new york, ny 10021, (212) 434-2544, fax (212) 434-2026. please visit lenox hill hospital’s web site www.lenoxhillhospital.org 10/22/2007 whitney museum of american art: "2007 whitney gala studio party--shades of gray" honoring chuck close. cocktails and dancing at 9:00 p.m.. dress: art chic. tickets: $250. details from 212-671-5310 10/22/2007 whitney museum of american art's annual fall gala: supporters of the whitney will gather to honor master american artist chuck close at the 2007 whitney gala and studio party. co-chairs: melva bucksbaum, amy phelan, kyra sedgwick & kevin bacon, meryl streep & donald gummer. time: the evening begins with a cocktail reception at 7 p.m. in the whitney’s lobby and sculpture court. a formal seated dinner for 500 follows at 8 p.m. in the museum’s 4th-floor emily fisher landau galleries. the evening’s theme is “shades of gray,” in honor of close’s works. a set of 9 x 6 ft. tapestries, depicting well-known artists, many of whom are friends of close’s, will be on display at the gala dinner. the subjects include kate moss, renée fleming, cindy sherman, kiki smith, philip glass, and others, many of whom are scheduled to attend. celebrated pianist bruce levingston will perform philip glass’ a musical portrait of chuck close for dinner guests. sponsor: swiss luxury fashion house akris. venue: whitney museum of american art, 945 madison avenue at 75th street. ticket price: tickets: $2,500, $5,000. tables: $25,000, $50,000, $75,000. contact: whitney special events phone: 212-671-5303 website: www.whitney.org 10/19/2007 the miracle foundation: "looking at the stars" at the players club. cocktail reception. live auction. silent auction. jewelry raffle. live music provided by the jim roberti band. time: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. all proceeds will fund a new ocular prosthetic addressing the inadequacies of currently-used prosthetics and will directly benefit retinoblastoma patients. tickets: $250. details from kdebold@miraclefoundation.com or 516-873-0105 10/18/2007 society of memorial sloan-kettering cancer center: "19th annual preview party for the haughton international fine art and antique dealers show": cocktails and the first peek at over $250 million dollars worth of fine art and antiques. honorary chairs include elle decor's margaret russell, janna bullock and taryn rose. co-chairs: joanne de guardiola, alexandra lind rose and alexia hamm ryan. decorators committee includes: albert hadley, mario buatta, thomas britt, barclay butera, robert couturier, anthony ingrao, randy kemper, richard mishaan, juan montoya, charlotte moss, carleton varney, joel allen and bunny williams. the society is a volunteer organization that promotes the well-being of patients, supports cancer research and provides public education on the prevention, early detection and treatment of cancer. tickets: $200. details from 212-639-7972. time: 5:45 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. venue: park avenue armory, on 67th street. to see photos from last years event, click here 10/18/2007 cooper-hewitt, national design museum: "national design awards." gala benefit dinner in celebration of the best in american design. chair: richard meier. 6:30 p.m. festive attire. tickets: $1250. details from 212-849-8337 10/18/2007 henry street settlement dinner dance “glow”: henry street settlement’s annual gala, a dinner dance and auction will honor glenn dubin, managing partner of highbridge capital management and former board chair of the robin hood foundation, and sol kerzner, chairman of kerzner international, for their philanthropic contributions to new york city. benefit co-chairs are angela mariani, pilar crespi robert, carlos souza and eva jeanbart-lorenzotti. venue: 583 park avenue, nyc contact: 212.245.6570 10/17/2007 the community coalition: "new york tomorrow's leaders" fall festival auction: an evening of music, wine, food at venue: the galleries at forbes magazine, 62 fifth avenue. music. wine. food. time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. tickets: $75. details from 610-415-1167 and mention manhattansociety.com to see photos from prior years click on the following links: 2006, 2005, 2004 and 2005 fall cruise, 2004 fall cruise etc. 10/17/2007 lincoln center for the performing arts: "annual fall gala." cocktails and dinner on the avery fisher hall promenade followed by a performance by the london symphony orchestra led by conductor sir colin davis. the world’s largest performing arts center, lincoln center for the performing arts, will recognize and celebrate the longstanding support it has received from blair effron, partner, centerview partners llc, by honoring him at the lincoln center fall gala at a dinner preceding a performance of mozart’s piano concerto no. 27 and requiem by the london symphony orchestra led by sir colin davis, mr. effron will receive the lincoln center for the performing arts distinguished service award in recognition of his extraordinary accomplishments and uncommon vision in the creative community of lincoln center and its constituents. tickets: $1500. details from 212-875-5460 venue: avery fisher hall time: cocktails: 5 – 6 p.m. | dinner: 6:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. | performance: 8 – 10 p.m. gala tables: dinner co-chair - $100,000 | vice chairs - $50,000 | benefactor - $25,000 | patron - $15,000 contact: mary callaghan, senior director of special events | tel: 212/875-5461 |fax: 212/875-5468 e-mail: mcallaghan@lincolncenter.org | 70 lincoln center plaza, 9th floor, new york, ny 10023 10/17/2007 architectural digest symposium on reading & writing to benefit literacy partners: architectural digest, the preeminent international design magazine, has assembled a panel of distinguished writers – all contributors to the magazine – to discuss the art of reading and writing at a benefit for literacy partners, a volunteer-based, not-for-profit organization that teaches adult and family literacy in new york city. participating writers will include gerald clarke, jamaica kincaid, robert stone, jean strouse, and judith thurman. the symposium and cocktail reception is hosted by literacy partners founder and syndicated columnist liz smith and architectural digest editor-in-chief paige rense. time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm venue: lotos club, 5 east 66th street, new york, new york tickets: tickets are $150 and donations are tax-deductible. for more information and to purchase tickets call (212) 630-3343 media: colleen a. roche | principal, managing director | linden alschuler & kaplan, public relations | 1251 avenue of the americas new york, ny 10020 | tel: 212-329-1413 | fax: 212-575-0519 | croche@lakpr.com 10/16/2007 casita maria fiesta 2007: casita maria, new york’s oldest settlement house serving the hispanic communities of the south bronx and east harlem, will hold its annual black tie fiesta dinner dance and fund-raiser at the mandarin oriental in new york city. the evening’s highlight will be the presentation of the prestigious casita maria gold medal of honor, bestowed annually upon those whom have made outstanding humanitarian, philanthropic and cultural contributions to the community at large and to the hispanic community in particular. this year’s honorees are renowned philanthropist, emilia fanjul, president of the brazilian foundation for sustainable development, israel klabin, new york city's schools chancellor joel i. klein and hola! magazine publisher and youth advocate, carmen sánchez pérez. the fiesta 2007 co-chairmen, jacqueline weld drake, carolina herrera, aileen mehle and h.r.h. prince dimitri of yugoslavia, look forward to the most exciting benefit evening in casita maria’s 73-year history. mario buatta will be the master of ceremonies for the evening which begins with cocktails at 7:30 pm and continuing with dinner and dancing to the bob hardwick sound at 8:30 pm. fiesta will also feature a luxurious and unique silent auction headed up by auction chair mati bonetti buccini. casita maria management's team is led by executive director & ceo lue ann eldar; director of programs, marta rivera; director of facilities and administration, joel goldenbach; and director of community and government relations, raesha cartagena. casita maria's mission is to create a gateway of opportunity through after school education in the arts, literacy and job creation while addressing critical needs for youth, families and seniors in predominantly hispanic communities in new york city and beyond. tickets start at $1,000 and may be purchased by calling (212) 868-4043. 10/16/2007 john allan’s unlocking hope for habitat for humanity “a night in new orleans”: we hope you will join john allan's and hairdressers unlocking hope for habitat for humanity, along with the amazing host committee, for an evening of culinary treats, premium cocktails and gaming. time: 7–10pm venue: stone rose, 10 columbus circle (at 60th street) 4th floor. please click on the invitation above, call +1 212 439 0049 or email charity@johnallans.com, for all inquiries and tickets press inquiries: contact nick dietz | shin advisors | e-mail: nick@shinadvisors.com 10/15/2007 the frick collection: "autumn dinner" honoring anne and john marion. 7:00 p.m. details from 212-547-6873. 10/15/2007 the young survival coalition’s seventh annual benefit “york in living pink,” the cocktail party will feature a silent auction, a live dj and a special musical performance by pop sensation, wendy starland. celebrity host actress gabrielle union. the young survival coalition (ysc) is the only international, non-profit network of breast cancer survivors and supporters dedicated to the concerns and issues unique to young women and breast cancer. through action, advocacy and awareness, the ysc seeks to educate the medical, research, breast cancer and legislative communities and to persuade them to address breast cancer in women 40 and under. (www.youngsurvival.org) time: 7:00 p.m.- 10 p.m. venue: the marquee nightclub, 289 tenth avenue (between 26th and 27th streets). for tickets beginning at $125, call 646-257-3000 or alisond@youngsurvival.org 10/13/2007 friends of the fai: "gala benefit" featuring the carnegie hall debut of the filarmonica della scala from milan, followed by a gala dinner at the morgan library & museum. gala chairmen: chiara and massimo ferragamo. honorary chairmen: sir evelyn and lady de rothschild. 6:00 p.m.: cocktails. 7:00 p.m.: concert. 9:00 p.m.: dinner. black tie. the fondo per l’ambiente italiano ("fai") is an organization dedicated to the preservation and restoration of some of italy’s most important architectural sites and heritage properties. tickets: $1,000. details from 212-935-1558, ext. 120 10/13/2007 10th annual october ball to benefit catholic big sisters and big brothers: october ball fundraises to support the century old mission of the catholic big sisters and big brothers to make a difference in the lives of girls, boys and their families regardless of religion, ethnicity or gender. they provide one-to-one mentoring, family counseling and skill based programs that enable children to reach their fullest potential. live dj, salsa band from son cubano, open bar, buffet & dessert, silent auction. after hours party at azza. time: 9:30pm - 1:30am. location: racquet & tennis club, 370 park avenue, ny, ny. ticket price: $95-130. website: click to visit 10/13/2007 randall’s island sports foundation’s sportsfest 2007: randall’s island sports foundation brings a new, family-friendly twist to their annual benefit, bringing a day full of new york city's best outdoor recreation to the island for all family members to enjoy. the exciting day will feature inter-active sports stations including basketball, golf, soccer, lacrosse, baseball, football, softball, tennis, track & field...you name it! sportsfest will also feature other activities for kids including a dance dance revolution area, face painting, hula hoops, and much more. delicious outdoor food will be served and guests will enjoy music from new york city’s #1 radio station – z100. tickets: $150- $7,500. please contact the risf sportsfest benefit office at 212.843.1723 or risf@hgnyc.com for details on available event packages, or to register. time: 1:00pm to 5:00pm. location: randall’s island park, located on the east river below the triborough bridge and is easily accessible. icahn stadium is adjacent to a public parking lot. for directions and public transportation routes, please visit http://www.risf.org. 10/13/2007 the new york junior league hosts the 13th annual fall house tour: nyjl in partnership with veranda magazine hosts a one-day event that offers a special look at some of manhattan’s most stylish homes. this year’s event focuses on entertaining spaces and interior design and will feature projects from renowned interior designers including scott salvator, paula caravelli, galia solomonoff, craig nealy and roberta freymann. check in at the new york junior league headquarters at 130 east 80th street. time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm tickets: $75 for nyjl volunteers, $85 for general public and $95 at the door. tickets can be purchased at www.nyjl.org/housetour for more information please call 212 288-6220 10/12/2007 new york junior league homecoming reunion: come celebrate a homecoming reunion with a night of dancing, open bar, delicious hors d'oeuvres, and silent auction. festive attire. $65 in advance for nyjl volunteers (limit of 2 tickets). $80 in advance for general public $95 at the door. venue: new york junior league headquarters, 130 east 80th street time: 8:00pm-12:00 am. advance tickets must be purchased by monday, october 8, 2007. visa, mastercard, discover and american express accepted. no checks accepted. no refunds or cancellations accepted. for more information, contact us at specialevents@nyjl.org 10/11/2007 the domino bazaar opening night party benefiting acria: to kick of the 2nd annual domino bazaar, ross bleckner and francisco costa will join domino magazine’s beth brenner and sara ruffin costello to host an evening of cocktails and hors d'oeuvres amongst 20,000 square feet of beautifully showcased stylish and eclectic home furnishings and accessories to include ultra-luxe designer goods, antiques, earth-friendly wares and affordable finds at uniquely discounted prices. benefiting acria (aids community research initiative of america), an exclusive opening night silent auction will include works by keith haring, robert rauschenberg, bernar venet, donald baechler and many more. the domino bazaar will be open to the public from friday 10/12 – sunday 10/14 (tickets are $20 at www.dominotogo.com). time: 6pm – 9pm venue: skylight at 275 hudson street in new york city opening night party tickets are $250 and can be purchased at www.acria.org 10/10/2007 nyu cancer institute: "2007 gala" honoring fashion designer marc jacobs and robert duffy, president of marc jacobs international, llc for their commitment to fighting cancer. the event will also honor nyumc surgical oncologist matthew n. harris, m.d. for innovative leadership. venue: mandarin oriental. time: cocktails at 6:00 p.m., followed by a dinner and program at 7:00 p.m. co-chairs: lori and george hall attire: black tie. tickets: $1,000. details from joey.hogue@med.nyu.edu or at 212-404-3648 media contact: nadine woloshin | rubenstein associates, inc. public relations | tel: 212-843-8041 10/10/2007 the launch of links of london watch collection at the free arts nyc young benefactor fall benefit hosted by links of london: click on the link to view the full invitation and host committee time: 7-10 pm venue: the xchange, 640 west 28 street (at the west side highway) visit free arts nyc on the web at: www.freeartsnyc.org 10/10/2007 aprivateclub.com launch party for the benefit of the chelsea art museum at the chelsea art museum, 556 west 22nd street. time: 9:00 p.m. - midnight. open bar, music, and dancing. tickets: $100 (and must be purchased in advance). details and purchase tickets online 10/10/2007 alzheimer’s association rita hayworth gala – bewitched, bothered & bewildered: proceeds benefit the alzheimer’s association. nurit kahane haase is the 2007 rita hayworth award recipient and john k. castle, chairman, castle harlan, is the 2007 corporate honoree. princess yasmin aga khan is general chair, and louise kornfeld is the gala chair. allen brill is the underwriting chair, muffie potter aston is the sponsor chair, donna dixon aykroyd, anne r. hearst and susan hess are the auction co-chairs, michele herbert is the journal chair, hilary dick and andrea stark are the gift bag co-chairs, dennis basso, michael fuchs and mark locks are the corporate committee co-chairs, karyn kornfeld is the associates committee chair and rolex watch usa, inc. is the gala’s underwriter. time: the cocktail reception and silent auction for this black tie gala start at 6:30 p.m., followed by the awards presentation, dinner and dancing at 7:30 p.m. venue: the grand ballroom of the waldorf astoria hotel. patty smyth and scandal will give a special performance. support levels are as follows: tables at $50,000, $35,000, $25,000, $12,500; tickets at $5,000, $3,500, $2,500, $1,250. for gala ticket information, contact the gala benefit office, at (212) 843-1712, fax to (212) 843-1730 or e-mail alz@hgnyc.com 10/07/2007 the french culinary institute’s pastryscoop.com, will host a day of dessert for individuals of all levels of culinary expertise at their fall 2007 conference on sunday, october 7th, 2007 from time: 9:30am to 6:00pm venue: the kitchens of the french culinary institute at 462 broadway at grand street. nyc’s finest pastry chefs and bakers, including ron ben-israel of ron ben-israel cakes, nancy olson of gramercy tavern, dominique ansel of daniel, jorge pineda of candle café, and kir rodriguez, david arnold and nils norèn of the french culinary institute, will lead workshops on a variety of mouthwatering topics. each workshop is two hours in length and cost $55 each, plus a $5 service fee per registrant. for event details including workshop descriptions and the day’s schedule please visit www.pastryscoop.com or call (888) a-pastry media contact: lauren larkin | r. couri hay creative public relations | 143 west 81st street new york, ny 10024 | tel: 12.580.0835 | e-mail: lauren@rcourihaycpr.com 10/03/2007 the soldiers’, sailors’, marines’, coast guard and airmen’s club: "11th annual military ball" saluting the united states marines corps at venue: the pierre hotel. time: reception: 6:30 p.m. dinner: 7:30 p.m. dancing until midnight. civilian honorees are manhattan district attorney robert morgenthau and bill gallo, sports cartoonist and columnist of the daily news. general james t. conway, 34th commandant of the u.s. marine corps, will be the evening’s military honoree. alex donner and his orchestra. other entertainment includes the leatherneck pipes & drums, the u.s coast guard academy glee club and capt. leaf wade, u.s. marine corps, performing the national anthem. the honor guard/color guard will be provided by the u.s. marine corps. the ssmac for 88 years has provided warm, friendly, and safe accommodations for members of the armed forces. the proceeds also support ssmac’s efforts with our wounded warriors who have served in iraq and afghanistan. black tie, military dress and decorations. tickets: $650. details from 212-683-4353 or peter@ssmaclub.org. 10/02/2007 new york city opera's fall fête – a french celebration: new york city opera will host a festive evening celebrating french music, food and wine. the evening will feature soprano lauren flanigan and the stars of city opera in a concert performing glittering arias from the french repertoire. a spectacular dinner will follow on the grand promenade of the new york state theater. superb french wines selected and donated by the wine committee will compliment the evening’s menu, created by jean-georges vongerichten. city opera is pleased to honor madame may-eliane de lencquesaing, an iconic figure in the international wine community and proprietress of chateau pichon-lalande since 1974. the evening will begin with a champagne reception at 6:30pm on the grand promenade of the new york state theater, followed by the gala concert at 7:30pm. a black-tie dinner with dancing will take place immediately following the performance. all proceeds from the fall fête support city opera’s mission to produce exciting new and classic work and bring music into the lives of thousands of students each year through its acclaimed education programs in the new york city public schools. performance: gala concert of french opera arias and ensembles. location: new york state theater, lincoln center. time: 6:30pm champagne reception, 7:30pm performance, 8:45pm dinner and dancing. honoree: madame may-eliane de lencquesaing. honorary chairs: sophie and francois delattre, consul general of france in new york. chairs: susan l. baker, robert y. courturier, coco and arie l. kopelman, jeri and george p. sape. individual tickets available for $1,000 please contact new york city opera special events department at 212-870-5622. for media inquiries, please contact lauren thayer at lisa lori communications, 212 925-2300 or thayer@lisalori.com 10/02/2007 the mayor’s fund to advance new york city for benefit the family justice initiative: "4th annual fete de swifty" on east 73rd street between lexington & third avenues. time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. the family justice initiative is a public/private program administered by the mayor’s office to combat domestic violence. tickets: $150. details from 212-788-7794 10/01/2007 events of the heart, “heart on” gala: for the benefit of the women’s cardiovascular health initiative at the cardiovascular research foundation: oprah winfrey’s favorite cardiovascular surgeon, mehmet oz, m.d. will be awarded the first-ever “you’ve gotta have heart” award. authors joan juliet buck, judy gold, susan miller, dr. elizabeth nabel, marsha norman, maureen orth, abigail pogrebin, carole radziwill, doug wright wrote personal stories about what is at the heart of women and wellness today, to be performed by kathy bates, judy gold, and holland taylor. the women’s cardiovascular health initiative initiative addresses the lack of female specific cardiovascular research by making women-only clinical investigations a top priority. time: 6:30 p.m. venue: jazz at lincoln center, 33 west 60th street. tickets: $500. details from the jfm group at 212-921-9070, ext 16 september 2007 9/27/2007 manhattan society of the national multiple sclerosis society: "3rd annual taste for hope--a food, wine & spirit tasting event" food and drinks from new york restaurants and wineries, and spirit makers. black tie optional. venue: westside loft, 336 west 37th street. time: 7:00- 10:00 p.m. tickets: $100 (in advance until 5:00 p.m. on september 26; after that time $125 at the door (based upon availability)). details and purchase tickets online 9/27/2007 gilda’s club worldwide young leadership council: "third annual benefit" at dkny, 655 madison avenue. 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. celebrity benefit chairs: alysia reiner; david alan basche; lily rabe; and new york rangers’ brendan shanahan. discount shopping, luxury raffle, hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. attendees will receive 20% off all purchases at the dkny store and a portion of the evening’s sales will benefit gilda’s club worldwide. tickets: $100. details from and purchase tickets online 9/27/2007 spain-us chamber of commerce: "annual gala dinner" honoring esther koplowitz, primary shareholder of grupo fomento de construcciones y contratas, as the recipient of the business leader of the year award. ms. koplowitz has guided fcc through major growth and expansion in spain and internationally. most notably in the united states, fcc's outdoor advertising subsidiary cemusa won the contract to design and construct new york city's bus shelters, newsstands and freestanding public restrooms. details from 212-967-2170, ext. 22 or bbokoko@spainuscc.org 9/26/2007 tuesday's children: "a toast to new york" at the new york marriott marquis. tuesday’s children will honor katie couric, patrick ryan, founder & executive chairman of aon corporation and larry levy, chairman of america’s camp foundation and director of giuliani partners, llc at the fifth annual, “a toast to new york,” a benefit raising money to support programs for 9/11 families at the new york marriot marquis. wfan radio personality mike francesa will emcee the event. tuesday’s children, a nonprofit organization committed to assisting families who lost a loved one on 9/11, will pay tribute to all three honorees for their unwavering and compassionate support of the families. the event will benefit tuesday’s children’s wide-range of services and resources including next steps, career paths, mentoring and first steps in new york, new jersey, connecticut, boston and washington, d.c. the cocktail fundraiser will include food, awards ceremony, live music, and live and silent auctions. for more information please contact amy wright (212) 319-3988 ext 22 or amy@tuesdayschildren.org 9/24/2007 director's council museum party: "new york after dark." museum of the city of new york. by invitation only. 9/20/2007 vh1 save the music foundation: "10th anniversary gala" honoring former president bill clinton, senator hillary rodham clinton, mariah carey, john sykes and namm: the international music products association. venue: the tent at lincoln center. time: cocktails at 6:00 p.m. dinner and program at 7:00 p.m. tickets: $2500. details from 212-846-7416 or jennifer.dunn@vh1staff.com 9/20/2007 union square partnership: "2007 harvest in the square" at the north plaza, union square park. time: 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. culinary masters from the union square district prepare their signature dishes with fresh farm produce from the greenmarket farmers market. also served will be wines from new york state and around the globe, and new york microbrews. tickets: $115 (day of event: $125, cash only at the door). details from 212-460-1208, info@harvestinthesquare.org or purchase tickets online 9/19/2007 chamber music society of lincoln center: "opening night celebration--american explorations" at venue: frederick p. rose hall. time: 8:00 p.m. festive attire. tickets: $1,500 ($150 for concert and post-concert reception with the artists only; $90 for concert only). details from 212-875-5781. 9/18/2007 new york philharmonic: "opening night gala" with an all-dvořák concert. the concert is preceded by a cocktail reception and is followed by a gala black tie dinner. time: reception: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. concert: 7:30 p.m. the concert will be conducted by music director lorin maazel and will feature yo-yo ma performing dvořák's cello concerto. gala chairmen: mr. & mrs. evan g. greenberg. tickets: $1,250 details from helfsteine@nyphil.org or 212-875-5757 9/18/2007 the 2007 community builder awards, a benefit for phipps community development corporation: the phipps houses community builder awards honors outstanding contributions to the building, enhancement, and perpetuation of new york city communities. the phipps houses mission spans both housing and human development with an active commitment to growing new york city's stock of affordable housing resources, and providing comprehensive community services through phipps community development corporation. funds raised by the event will support phipps cdc programs to help create academic, economic and civic opportunities both for residents of phipps houses and the surrounding neighborhoods. honorees: bruce a. beal, jr., executive vice president, the related companies, l.p.; william r. frey, executive vice president & coo, enterprise community partners, inc. co-chairs: david j. callard, managing director & president wand partners, inc.; robert j. ivanhoe, national chair, real estate practice greenberg traurig, llp; stephen m. ross, chairman & ceo, the related companies, l.p., wachovia multifamily capital group location: cipriani 42nd street, 110 east 42nd street time: 6:30 pm - cocktails, 7:30 pm – dinner attire: festive dress. purchase tickets online at: https://www.nycharities.org/event/event.asp?ce_id=1325 for more information: jennifer colman, director of marketing & communications phipps community development corporation 212-243-9090, ext.355 or jcolman@phippsny.org 9/18/2007 new yorkers for children: "fall gala" honoring laura baudo sillerman with the nicholas scoppetta child welfare award. honorary chairs: oscar de la renta, dayssi and paul kanavos; ashley and jeff mcdermott and leann rimes. cocktails at 6:30 p.m. dinner at 7:30 p.m. venue: 583 park avenue. details from 212-245-6570 or online. 9/13/2007 ghetto film school: "8th annual ghetto film school public screening" at the walter reade theatre at lincoln center. 6:00 p.m. the screening highlights new student work from the gfs fellows program, a 15-month immersion course in cinematic storytelling. the twenty fellows, hailing from the bronx and harlem, are 15-20 years of age and will finish three courses while at gfs. ten finalist fellows will screen at the event, with a jury of filmmakers and industry professionals selecting three $1,000 scholarship prize winners sponsored by cnn. the event is sponsored by the nyc department of cultural affairs, ny state council on the arts, and the hollywood foreign press association. suggested donation at the door: $20 9/7/2007 cancer 101: "boathouse gala" at the boathouse in central park. time: 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. light fare, open bars, dancing. event chair: john nicholas. black tie. tickets: $150 ($175 after august 31). details and purchase tickets online 9/6/2007 nicole romano spring summer collection 2008: time: 6-8 pm venue: shoreham hotel, 33 west 55th street at fifth avenue rsvp: rsvp@nicoleromano.com tel: 646.682.9020 media contact: casey kettleson | tel: 646.334.6774 | e-mail: press@nicoleromano.com 9/5/2007 tiffany koury show: venue: nikki beach, 151 east 50th street time: 8:00 p.m. rsvp: pr@tiffanykoury.com media contact: laura henson | tel: 917.539.7812 | e-mail: laura@laurahensonconsulting.com 9/5/2007 couture council of the museum at fit: "couture council award for artistry of fashion" honoring alber elbaz of lanvin venue: the rainbow room. time: noon - 2:00 p.m. details from 212-217-7820. 9/05/2007 nicole miller spring 2008: venue: the promenade, bryant park time: 7-9 pm 9/5/2007--9/12/2007 mercedes-benz fashion week spring 2008 collections: leading designers show their spring 2008 collections. venue: tents at bryant park, sixth avenue and 41st street, new york august 2007 8/26/2007 lung cancer research foundation: "second annual strides for life fundraising race" time: 9.00 a.m. in southampton, new york. 3-mile fun run/walk around scenic lake agawam. following the race at 9:45 a.m., there will be a 50-yard dash for children, and a medal presentation ceremony. rain or shine. the cultural center, pond lane & jobs lane, southampton, new york. the lung cancer research foundation funds innovative lung cancer research grants at leading cancer centers across the country. advance registration fee: $35 per adult, $15 per child (18 & under). event day registration fee: $40 per adult, $15 per child (18 & under). plus a requested minimum fundraising goal of $50 per registration that can be donated or raised from outside pledges. details from www.lungcancerresearchfoundation.org or 212-332-4403 8/25/2007 the 2007 hamptons red cross evening of luxury charity benefit: celebrate & support one of the region's most prestigious organizations--the american red cross. • indulge in cocktails & hors d’oeuvres • participate in the charity silent auction • wine tastings from local vineyards • see the unveiling of the new aston marin v8 vantage roadster • cocktails courtesy of grey goose vodka • enjoy hand rolled cigars & delectible desserts • play in the foxwoods charity casino ... & much more! limited tickets available: $150 donation in advance/$200 at the door. call 631-924-6700 from 9am - 4pm or email your request to smaldonado@arcsuffolk.org to purchase tickets. event information: annie steinberg, 212-655-4505 ex 229. for sponsorship opportunities or to donate to the silent auction, please contact: bradford rand at 212.655.4505 x223 or brand@randluxury.com time: 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm venue: stone meadow farm estate, 172 cedar street east hampton, ny 11937 8/18/2007 east end hospice: "artists & writers softball game" at herrick park, east hampton. batting practice at 1:30 p.m. game at 3:00 p.m. admission at gate. details from 631-288-7080 8/16/2007 sonnema herb vodka & the quest for "it" summer breather: sonnema herb vodka, a brand new product, is beginning its global debut with the us. market, with further worldwide launches slated for fall. come take a summer breather and sip a few cocktails with the quest for "it", the popular celebrity and lifestyle blog as we celebrate summer hamptons style. *10:00 pm-11:00 pm complimentary cocktails* will be served to guests. invited guests include hamptons natives film makers ben & orson cummings. contact: alexandra leahman (212) 252-2044 info@thequestforit.com time: 10:00 pm-12:00 pm venue: le flirt, 44 three mile harbor rd., east hampton, new york 8/11/2007 sunflowers after hours gala dinner and auction, southampton benefiting homeless men and women: philanthropist henry buhl will be hosting the sunflowers after hours dinner and auction on saturday, august 11, 2007 at girasole, his south hampton home. this exciting fundraising event will benefit the association of community employment programs for the homeless (a.c.e.). jane fonda will be attending and serves as one of this year's honorary chairs along with founder, henry buhl. co chairs include: edward bulgin, keith & adriana dupree, mariana & george kaufman, carole rome, fred stahl & jacqueline stahl, brent r.nicklas, greg & debra wasser and bobby & jill zarin. this year's event honors lynn blodgett, dominick d'alleva & robin cofer and john paulson for their continued support towards helping homeless men and women. the evening will be hosted by cbs-2 correspondent, kristin cole with a special performance by tony award winner sarah jones ("bridge and tunnel") and featuring dancing to the nyc swing orchestra. in addition, the evening will include a silent and live auction conducted by sotheby's eliza osborne during an elegant clam bake under the stars. time: cocktails: 7:30 pm, awards presentation and dinner: 8:30 pm. location: home of henry buhl, 298 narrow lane, southampton, ny. tickets: individual tickets from $500, tables from $5000. founded in 1992, the association of community employment programs for the homeless (a.c.e.), is a non-profit organization whose mission is to help recovering homeless adults obtain the essential skills needed to successfully re-enter the workforce and achieve long term, economic self-sufficient. all proceeds from the gala will benefit a.c.e. and its local initiatives, the soho and tribeca. for additional info call: linda argila, solutions from the heart, 917.309.4979 or linda@solutionsnewyork.com media contact: barbara hutson, wits end media, 646.644.0560 or hutson@witsendmedia.com 8/05/2007 the 18th annual family day wild wild west carnival, hosted by christie brinkley, benefiting the national women’s division of albert einstein college of medicine is calling all cowboys and cowgirls to come on down to the diamond ranch for some dirt raising fun. saddle up and ride over to venue: the diamond ranch, 600 mecox road, water mill, ny from time: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm for all the festivities you can lasso up. don’t leave the kids in the dust for this annual benefit there is more than enough fun to go around for the whole family. jump in a burlap sack and hop your way through potato sack races, spin till you’re dizzy in the hula hoop contest, dance the afternoon away freeze dancing, or beat the summer heat with the water balloon toss. the afternoon continues with many other activities including pony rides, face painters, a petting zoo, cupcake making, wagon rides, a rock climbing wall and much more. all of this fun not only makes for an exciting weekend with the family but also enhances the lives of many others with your generous contributions. all proceeds from ticket sales, and raffles and the silent auction benefit einstein’s national women’s division in support of the children’s evaluation and rehabilitation center. established in 1956, cerc is one of the largest and most renowned centers in the nation providing comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis and treatment services for infants, children and adolescents who suffer from serious developmental disorders such as autism, mental retardation, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, hearing impairments and learning and language disabilities. cerc serves 8,000 children and their families annually and has become a regional and national model in its field. tickets start at $100 and can be purchased in advance or at the door. for more information please call 718.430.3804. media: jennifer dubin, assistant | ksvp media & events, inc. | 927 lincoln road, suite 200 miami beach, fl 33139 | p 305.604.ksvp | f 305.604.5785 | www.ksvpmedia.com 8/04/2007 southampton hospital: "49th annual summer party … on the town" under the tents at the corner of wickapogue and old town roads in southampton. benefit chairs: sandra mcconnell and melanie wambold. proceeds from the event will support southampton hospital's emergency services--the only hospital-based emergency care from westhampton to montauk. 6:30 p.m. black and white dress. tickets: $500. details from 631-726-8700 or klucas@southamptonhospital.org july 2007 7/28/2007 watermill center | voom zoo: 14th annual watermill center summer benefit: the evening's theme voom zoo pays homage to robert wilson's recent series of video portraits of animals and provides the event's dress code, wild chic. the benefit will feature exciting performances and art installations inside the watermill center and on its extensive grounds. the auction, hosted by star auctioneer simon de pury, will include art works by marina abramovic, cecily brown, douglas gordon, jenny holzer, alex katz, anselm kiefer, sol lewitt, michal rovner, david salle, and dana schutz. confirmed honorary chairmen include steve buscemi, jennifer jason leigh, donna karan, calvin klein, annie leibovitz, david lynch and viktor & rolf. contact natascha theis and anna wainwright at +1 (212) 253-7484 ext 10 or via email at benefit@robertwilson.com for ticket information and reservations. 7/28/2007 rush philanthropic arts foundation: "'not so mellow' yellow--art for life--eighth annual garden party benefit" in east hampton, hosted by russell simmons and kimora lee simmons, honoring the brooklyn academy of music and judith jamison, alvin ailey american dance theatre. cocktails at 6:00 p.m. diner and program at 7:00 p.m. details from artforlife@havenllc.com or 212-810-4490 or online 7/23/2007 young new yorkers for the philharmonic: "summer suite" at venue: the rainbow room. time: cocktails, dinner & dancing. cocktails at 8:00 p.m. dinner and dancing from 9:00 p.m. - midnight. jacket and tie. tickets: $300. details from 212-875-5760 7/21/2007 the cantor fitzgerald relief fund's 5th annual white party clambake, in memory of gary lutnick to benefit the injured at bethesda naval hospital and their families. venue: indian wells beach time: 7:00 for tickets and further information please call 212-829-4770 or email info@cantorrelief.org 7/14/2007 parrish art museum: "the midsummer party." the museum’s most important fundraiser of the year. 7:00 p.m. co-chairs: deborah bancroft, katharina otto-bernstein, and beth rudin dewoody. tickets: $1,000. details from 631-283-2118, ext. 41 or specialevents@parrishart.org 7/14/2007 safe horizon junior council summer celebration: lobster, libations, live music and more. time: 6:30 p.m. cocktails | 7-9 p.m. beachside dinner. venue: private residence tickets: $150, advance purchase required, prior to july 6th. **after party at dune southampton, 1181 north sea road, southampton. $50 after party admission includes open bar 10 p.m.-midnight. 7/13/2007 eighth annual “cmee under the stars,” will be held on behalf of the children’s museum of the east end (cmee – we pronounce it “see me”). there will be live entertainment, a lively auction and lively-est dancing. gala host donny deutsch, host, cnbc’s the big idea with donny deutsch. honoree and guest list in formation. venue: channing daughters winery, 1927 scuttlehole road, bridgehampton. time: 6:30 pm cocktails; dinner and dancing to follow. tickets: $750 and $1000: for tickets, call 631-537-8250 or visit www.cmee.org 7/12/2007 lincoln center for the performing arts: "taste of summer" dancing outdoors on the plaza and food from new york’s top restaurants. details from 212-875-5460 7/12/2007 the manhattan society’s 23rd annual ultimate summertime party presented by news corporation: music, food, beer & wine bars, unlimited rides. casual attire to benefit the national ms society, nyc chapter. time: 7 to 10 pm venue: victoria gardens at wollman rink in central park tickets: $75 in advance $85 at the door based on availability. to purchase tickets & for more information including rain date information, go to www.msnyc.org 7/7/2007 the american heart association’s 11th annual heart of the hamptons gala: this upscale, elegant evening will consist of exquisite wines and foods, featuring a vip reception, cocktail hour, live and silent auction, dinner and dancing. this year the event will honor dr. wayne isom, professor & chairman, dept of cardiothoracic surgery weill cornell medical center & new york- presbyterian hospital, peter g. peterson, sr. chairman, the blackstone group along with his wife joan ganz cooney, co-founder of sesame workshop, originator of sesame street. venue: on the grounds of the hayground school on mitchell lane in bridgehampton, new york. time: 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. tickets are $450. for more information, sponsorship opportunities or to purchase tickets, please contact the american heart association at 516-777-8447 or visit www.americanheart.org. for further information contact: jessica di meo | american heart association | tel: 516-777-8447| e-mail: jessica.dimeo@heart.org or mark hurley | american heart association | tel: 212-878-5932 | e-mail: mhurley@heart.org june 2007 6/30/2007 east end hospice: "summer party". master of ceremonies: john roland. venue: sandacres estate, quogue, new york time: 7:00 p.m.- 11:00 p.m. cocktails. dinner. dancing. games of chance. live and silent auctions. music. festive attire. tickets: $175 ($100 of juniors under age 35). details from 631-288-7080 or eehevents@optionline.net 6/28/2007 "operation: care package" for the benefit of any soldier, inc.: drinks, hors d'oeuvres, silent auction and live music. the mission of any soldier is to facilitate the delivery of care items to u.s. soldiers deployed under dangerous conditions. over 100,000 soldiers serving in harm's way have been assisted by any soldier. venue: 370 park avenue. time: 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. jacket and tie required for gentlemen. tickets: $100 (in advance; $125 at the door). 6/27/2007 tiffany koury - fall & resort 2007 trunk show: come and place your orders for custom fall and resort '07 fashions! time: 2:00-9:00pm venue: private by appointment only. rsvp to pr@tiffanykoury.com for appointment requests and location 6/26/2007 new-york historical society: "women in public life: strawberry festival benefit luncheon" featuring keynote speaker. michelle obama, wife of democratic presidential candidate barack obama. strawberry festival committee co-chairs include judy byrd blaylock, judith roth berkowitz, lois chiles, elizabeth b. dater, barbara knowles debs, joan c. jakobson, patricia klingenstein, louise mirrer, sarah e. nash, nancy s. newcomb, pam b. schafler, angela vallot, sue ann weinberg and hope brock winthrop. proceeds will benefit the programs of the new-york historical society. the 2007 strawberry festival marks the launch of the new-york historical society’s women in public life series. the n-yhs annual strawberry festival dates back to june 1856. previous strawberry festivals have featured hillary clinton, betsey gotbaum, anna quindlen, leslie stahl, christine quinn and wendy wasserstein. strawberry festival tickets are $300, $600, and $1,000. time: 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. venue: new york historical society, 170 central park west at 77th street. for more information, please contact kaitlin wilson at 212-485-9266 or kwilson@nyhistory.org 6/23/2007 love heals, the alison gertz foundation for aids education, hosts eighth annual love heals at luna farm. all proceeds benefit love heals, which empowers young people to make informed choices by educating them about hiv/aids. the event will feature a “vegas, baby, vegas” theme and includes a silent auction, cocktails, dancing, and barbeque courtesy of deforest gibbs of charleston, south carolina. time: the festivities at luna farm take place from 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. venue: luna farm, a private horse farm in sagaponack, new york. tickets are available through love heals at 917-351-8670 and additional information can be found at www.loveheals.org press inquiries: heidi benda | harrison & shriftman | tel: 917-351-8613 | e-mail: hbenda@hs-pr.com 6/20/2007 friends of the high line’s 7th annual summer benefit and highliners summer party: the friends of the high line (fhl) summer benefit returns to the neighborhood. high line supporters will gather at the frank-gehry-designed iac building for cocktails, followed by dinner at david zwirner gallery, across the street. the event will feature iac’s block-long video wall, ‘zines by artists including terence koh, tom sachs, and scott treleaven, décor by van wyck and van wyck, and a new edition of the high line umbrella, designed by kent henricksen. afterward, the highliners, fhl’s young donor group, will host their summer party at the iac building. the party, sponsored by domino magazine, will feature cocktails, dessert and dj sets by the misshapes and johnny dynell. funds raised will benefit friends of the high line, the non-profit organization working with the city of new york to transform the high line elevated rail structure into public open space. the first section (gansevoort to 20th streets) is projected to open in 2008. title sponsors: theory, millennium partners, handel architects. phil aarons and shelley fox aarons (event honorees); kyra sedgwick and kevin bacon (event vice-chairs); andré balazs (event vice-chair); amanda burden (chair, nyc planning commission); mary boone (committee host); barbaralee diamonstein-spielvogel (event co-chair, fhl board member) and ambassador carl spielvogel (event co-chair); barry diller (event co-chair); diane von furstenberg (event co-chair); kathleen and gary handel (event co-chairs); gillian hearst-shaw (committee host) terence koh (artist); gifford miller (former new york city council speaker, fhl board member); deborah needleman and jacob weisberg (event vice-chairs); edward norton (event co-chair); joelle and jonathan resnick (event vice-chairs); andrew rosen (event co-chair); tom sachs (artist); bronson van wyck (fhl board member); david zwirner (event vice-chair) joshua david and robert hammond (fhl co-founders). venue: iac building, 555 west 18th street. time: 6:30pm: 7th annual summer benefit - 9:30pm: highliners summer party 6/19/2007 "summer solstice" a benefit party for the lymphoma research foundation: enjoy open bar, food, raffle, dj, and much more. benefit committee: renee baron, natalie bloom, arlana camagna, allard cantor, david freundlich, tanya gleeson, lisa ben-isvy, jessica kleiman, corinne kotler, abbie levine, chad scherr, zhanna segal, stacie stone, jonna wenzel time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm venue: the manor, new york (73 eighth ave between 13th & 14th streets) tickets: $85 in advance, $100 at the door for more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.lymphoma.org/friends07 or contact tanya gleeson at 646.465.9101 6/18/2007 the gordon parks foundation award dinner and auction--a celebration of his life and the arts: the gordon parks foundation, a division of the meserve-kunhardt foundation, will hold its first fundraising dinner on june 18th. all proceeds from the evening will be used to permanently preserve gordon’s work and make it available to schools and communities around the world. the event will take place at gotham hall in manhattan and will honor hbo’s sheila nevins, artist gloria vanderbilt, and harvard’s henry louis gates, jr. honorary co-chairs are muhammad ali, president william jefferson clinton and senator hillary rodham clinton. richard d. parsons, ceo of time warner is the honorary chair for the event and will present the award to sheila. designer diane von furstenberg will present gloria’s award and cnn’s anderson cooper will be the master of ceremonies. several rare signed gordon parks photographs will be auctioned during the dinner. 6:30pm cocktails; 7:30pm dinner event chairs: maya angelou, barry diller, kathryn & alan greenberg, quincy jones, lenny kravitz, joyce & seward johnson, richard plepler, charles & diana revson, jed root, oscar and argie tang and genevieve young. venue: gotham halll, broadway at 36th street. tables of 10: $10,000, $25,000 & $50,000. tickets: $1,000, $2,500 & $5,000. contact: amy rockefeller | e-mail: amy@mkfound.org | tel: 914-238-2619 | web: http://www.gordonparksfoundation.org 6/16/2007 group for the east end (formerly group for the south fork) 35th anniversary celebration: the group will celebrate its 35th anniversary with a gala benefit dinner, dance and auction under the tents at the wölffer estate vineyard (www.wolffer.com) in sagaponack. this time honored hamptons tradition raises money for the east end's foremost environmental organization. co-chairs ann colley nicole miller and kim taipale will be joined by an exclusive guest list including: anne hearst mcinerney and jay mcinerney for an evening that includes cocktails, “green games,” silent auction, dinner, live auction conducted by james g. niven of sotheby's, and dancing with the bruce saunders orchestra. to see photos from last year’s event, click here. to purchase tickets please contact event associates at 212-245-6570, ext. 16. press inquiries may be directed to marissa vitagliano at mvitagliano@hs-pr.com additional information can be found at http://www.groupforthesouthfork.org/gsf_home.html 6/14/2007 the libby ross breast cancer foundation's summer cocktail party: join the libby ross foundation in the fight against breast cancer at this annual event. the event features three hours of delicious food, open bar, an auction & raffle with phenomenal prizes and a chance to celebrate summer while raising money for the fight against breast cancer. time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. venue: branch (226 east 54th street - between 2nd & 3rd avenues). tickets are $75 in advance and $85 at the door. for details and to purchase tickets, contact the libby ross breast cancer foundation office at 212-831-9592, or jgazes@thelibbyrossfoundation.com. visit our website at www.thelibbyrossfoundation.com/events.asp 6/14/2007 a.c.e. will host the 4th annual 2007 awards dinner. hosted by chairs: marianna olszewski, zac posen and co-chairs: james dinan, laura steinberg, daniel h. stern, jeffrey winick and laura & william zeckendorf the evening includes: cocktails and dinner; features a musical performance by the bahia arts brazilian troupe. this year’s silent auction features trips to france and switzerland, artwork, items from designers, prada, valentino, nicole miller, jimmy choo and much more. live auction will be conducted by sotheby's own, jaimie niven. in addition, abc radio talk show host curtis sliwa will be the evening’s emcee and special friend of a.c.e., taye diggs will also lend his support for the evening. a selection of "highlights from the buhl collection" will be on display in the gallery. this year’s event honors henry hay, connie and jeffrey tarrant, and mariana and elia zois for their continued support of the association of community employment programs for the homeless (a.c.e.). blake nicolazzo will accept the a.c.e. community service award for patagonia. all proceeds from the benefit gala will benefit a.c.e. and its initiatives, the soho and tribeca partnerships, cocktails: 6:30 pm, seated dinner: 7:30pm. location: sotheby’s, 72nd street and york avenue individual tickets: $395, $1000, $1500. founded by philanthropist henry buhl in 1992, the association of community employment programs for the homeless (a.c.e.), and its local initiatives, soho & tribeca partnerships is a non-profit organization whose mission is to help recovering homeless adults obtain the essential skills needed to successfully re-enter the workforce and achieve long term, economic self-sufficiency. for more information please call arienne orozco in the a.c.e. benefit office at 212.675.9474 x 28. media contact: barbara hutson, wits end media, 646.644.0560 or hutson@witsendmedia.com 6/13/2007 lily pulitzer, the associates committee of lenox hill neighborhood house & chambord french liqueur host “a party in the park”: time: cocktails: 7:00 pm | dinner: 8:30 pm venue: the bryant park grill, 25 west 40th street tickets: $275-$1,000 for further information or to charge by phone please call 212.835.7900 6/12/2007 the associates committee of the society of memorial sloan-kettering cancer center's spring party "the beach ball" sponsored by j. crew: vice-chairs: christina smith, leslie coleman, mary darling and leslie heaney. event-chairs: kimberly flaster, natalie leeds leventhal and tinsley mortimer. cocktails followed by dinner and dancing. special performance by reggae great, toots and the maytals. festive dress. venue: 583 park avenue for questions or to purchase tickets call olivia striffler, special events | tel: 212-639-7972 | e-mail: strifflo@mskcc.org 6/11/2007 citymeals-on-wheels: "chefs gone wild" a strolling feast from world renowned chefs using farm-fresh ingredients. dining and dancing under the stars. chairs: susie & kevin davis; ninah & michael lynne; and laura & john pomerantz. included among the event’s world famous chefs are dan barber of blue hill at stone barns (tarrytown, ny); daniel boulud of daniel (new york, ny); larry forgione of an american place (st. louis, mo/new york, ny); christopher lee of gilt (new york, ny); charlie palmer of aureole (new york, ny); alfred portale of gotham bar & grill (new york, ny); joachim splichal of patina restaurant group (los angeles, ca); alessandro stratta of alex at wynn las vegas (las vegas, nv); and alice waters of chez panisse (berkeley, ca). time: time: 5:15 p.m.—chefs and farmers gather for “class photo” / 5:30-6:30 p.m.—watch chefs do final set up and preparations to their tasting stations. 6:30 p.m.—vip admission. 7:30—general admission; dining and dancing until midnight. venue: at the gardens and esplanades of rockefeller center. tickets: $500. details from 212-687-1290 or john@citymeals.org 6/11/2007 ghetto film school 3rd annual spring benefit dinner: the ghetto film school third annual benefit dinner highlights scholarship awards presented to support gfs students pursuing college or independent film productions and training. scholarships are made possible by entertainment and film companies – last year’s awards were sponsored by endeavor, paramount pictures, sony pictures entertainment, cnn/turner broadcasting, new line cinema and vh-1. venue: bottino restaurant – chelsea, nyc time: 6:30pm cocktails / 8:00pm dinner and scholarship awards. sponsors (to date): cnn/turner broadcasting. benefit committee (to date): beastie boys, sofia coppola, greg d'alba, tamra davis, lisa de kooning, tom fontana, jim jarmusch, sarah jones, spike lee and ben stiller. for tickets and more information, please email benefit@ghettofilm.org media: amanda hebert | freud communications | 152 west 57th street, 15th floor new york, ny 10019 | tel: 212-582-9795 | fax: 212-582-9783 | web: www.freud.com 6/07/2007 the new york botanical garden: "the conservatory ball." gala chairmen: mrs. richard l. chilton, jr. and mrs. marvin h. davidson. time: 7:30 p.m. black tie. tickets: $1500. details from 718-817-8775 6/07/2007 "heroes and legends... a night at the fights": police officers from new york and l.a."fight" for the children of 9/11. boxers from the new york police department will duke it out against their counterparts from los angeles at “heroes and legends… a night at the fights,” a fundraiser to support tuesday’s children, a nonprofit organization committed to assisting families who lost a loved one on 9/11. los angeles will be represented by the los angeles police department (lapd). both teams are comprised of active officers who are all highly-trained, amateur boxers. in addition to the thrill of the fight, the event will feature a cocktail reception, dinner, and a silent and live auction. among the items for auction will be a signed glove of arturo gatti - one of the most exciting professional boxers of our time. the event will be attended by numerous boxing and sports legends from the nhl, nfl, mlb and nba. all proceeds will benefit tuesday’s children’s wide-range of programs and services including, next steps, career paths, mentoring and first steps. time: 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. venue: sheraton new york hotel & towers, 811 7th avenue on 53rd street. for more information call amy wright at (212) 319-3988, or visit www.tuesdayschildren.org. media: erin farrell | linden alschuler & kaplan public relations | tel: 212.899.4741 6/06/2007 central park conservancy's taste of summer: tempt your palate with plates of sushi, sweets, cocktails and canapés from more than 35 of new york's top restaurants offering a taste of the city and season's best. new york's celebrities, philanthropists, socialites and young professionals will gather to raise funds for the ongoing maintenance of everyone's favorite park. chef and restaurateur jean-georges vongerichten will host a vip cafe, featuring dishes from jean-georges and 66. after you've indulged your appetite, swing under the stars with a night of dancing or try your luck at a luxury-filled silent auction that includes exotic escapes, athletic memorabilia, gift certificates from participating restaurants, and much more. the central park conservancy is a private, not-for-profit organization founded in 1980 that manages central park under a contract with the new york city department of parks & recreation. thanks to the generosity of many individuals, corporations, and foundations, the conservancy provides more than 85% of central park's annual $25 million operating budget and is responsible for all basic care of the park. with 25 million visitors each year to its 843 acres, central park is the most frequently visited urban park in the united states. time: 7:00pm - 11:00 p.m. venue: naumburg bandshell (mid-park at 72nd street). to order your tickets or bid on silent auction items, please call 212-310-6619 or visit http://www.centralparknyc.org/ 6/06/2007 ymca of greater new york hosts the 33rd annual dodge dinner, a very special event held at cipriani wall street. the gala will be emceed by consuelo mack, anchor managing editor of public television’s wealthtrack, and y teen emcees kelly lin and sircharles mccoy. ymca youth performers, including the long island city ymca’s chamber singers, will provide the evening’s entertainment. honored for his selfless work and philanthropic pursuits, seth waugh, ceo of deutsche bank americas, will receive the prestigious dodge award, bestowed each year upon an individual who epitomizes the tradition of altruistic humanitarian service that the dodge family has demonstrated since helping to found new york’s ymca in 1852. this year’s honorary chair is roger m. vasey, managing partner of conyers captial llc; and event co-chairs include michael fascitelli, president of vorando realty trust, and thomas gahan, ceo of deutsche bank securities inc. the von der hayden fund for young scholars & vasey leadership scholarship will be awarded to two graduating high school seniors chosen for their leadership, volunteerism and academic performance. three ymca teen council members are wholly responsible for planning and executing the dinner for 700, from planning the menu, to developing the theme “giving kids a place to grow,” to designing the room’s “shimmering forest” feel with live tree centerpieces lit by hundreds of votive candles. all proceeds will benefit programs of the ymca of greater new york, a community service organization that promotes positive values through programs that build spirit, mind and body, welcoming all people with a focus on youth. the ymca is the largest youth-serving organization in new york city, impacting the lives of more than 175,000 children each year. time: 6:00 p.m. – cocktail reception | 7:00 p.m. – dinner, entertainment and awards ceremony. venue: cipriani wall street, 55 wall street, manhattan. tickets: $100,000 – underwriting benefactor: premium table for 10; recognition from podium, platinum program acknowledgement | $50,000– youth benefactor: preferred seating for 10; gold program acknowledgement | $35,000 – champion: preferred seating for 10; silver program acknowledgement | $25,000 – patron: seating for 10; bronze program acknowledgement | $1,000 – individual tickets for event and ticket information, please contact lisa wainer at (212)630-9632, or email at lwainer@ymcanyc.org 6/05/2007 sanctuary for families 12th annual zero tolerance benefit will be honoring carole hochman, zero tolerance award; cb richard ellis, corporate vision award skadden, arps, slate, meagher & flom llp, law firm leadership award. co-chairs: sara allard, creative director, carole hochman design group; cherrie nanninga, chief operating officer, cb richard ellis, new york tri-state region, and robert c. sheehan, executive partner, skadden arps, after dinner dance party with hors d’oeuvres and open bar, hosted by ali larter (nbc’s heroes), musician moby, charles rockefeller, and featuring dj grandmaster flash, 2007 rock & roll hall of fame inductee. sponsored by grey goose and lucky magazine. sanctuary for families is the largest nonprofit in new york state dedicated exclusively to serving domestic violence victims and their children. each year, we help thousands of victims and their children build safe lives by offering a range of high-quality services to meet their complex needs. raffle and silent auction throughout the evening. special limited raffle for a vespa scooter. pier sixty at chelsea piers, hudson river at 23rd street, nyc. cocktails 6:30 pm, dinner @ 7:30 pm and after-party @ 9 pm). tickets: $ 5,000 (table for 10), $500 dinner and $150 after-party ticket. tickets may be purchased on-line at www.sanctuaryforfamilies.org or by calling (212) 349-6009 x242. questions: contact sarah hsiao huyoung, manager of special events, at (212) 349-6009 x241 or shsiao.huyoung@sffny.org media contact: barbara hutson / wit’s end media/ 646-644-0560 hutson@witsendmedia.com 6/04/2007 hale house: "mother hale awards for caring gala" actress marcia gay harden. former mayor david dinkins will present the spirit of mother hale award to the honorable charles b. rangel. honorees: valesca guerrand-hermès, founder of babies come first; kimberly b. davis, president of the jpmorgan chase foundation; and michael d. lappin, president of the community preservation corporation and hale house board member, will each receive the mother hale award for caring. additionally, lydia fenet of christie’s will lead the evening’s live auction and there will be performances by the harlem school of the arts. dj will. proceeds from the benefit will go toward supporting hale house’s 24-hour infant and toddler residential care program, early childhood learning center, supportive transitional housing program, family stabilization efforts and community outreach programs. festive attire. venue: gotham hall, 1356 broadway. time: reception at 6:30 p.m. dinner at 7:30 p.m. tickets: $500. details from 212-763-8596 or halehouse@cmevents.net 6/02/2007 the greek orthodox archdiocesan cathedral of the holy trinity fellowship for the benefit of the fisher houses: "the joy of the mediterranean" a dinner of food and dancing celebrating the different cultures of the mediterranean. venue: the cathedral center, 337 east 74th street. time: 7:30 p.m. - midnight. there will be music by echos auras. meze and dessert will be provided by local mediterranean restaurants, including parea, periyali, taverna zenon, cafe greco, malaga, trata, agata & valentina and quatorze. fisher houses provide a "home away from home" so that america's military families can be together during extended treatment for a serious illness or lengthy physical and/or occupational therapy. tickets: $30. details from roger webster at 212-280-3380, rogerw88@aol.com or online 6/02/2007 charity network of new york city: "the 2007 ivy cup charity polo match" time: 2:00 p.m.: polo express departs grand central station. 3:00 p.m. event kicks off at greenwich polo club in greenwich , ct. details and purchase tickets onliine. may 2007 5/30/2007 playground partners & patrons of the central park conservancy: "playground party" venue: heckscher playground. time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. entertainment includes the squeaky clean band, magic al, storybook characters such as tinkerbell, peter pan, cinderella & prince chaming, stilt walkers, face painters & balloon artists. food will include kid favorites such as peanut butter & jelly, macaroni & cheese, chicken tenders and adult selections such as tea sandwiches, salads and crudites. a lemonade stand and ice cream will offer a sweet delight for all. event chair: gillian miniter event co-chairs: carol herring and jennifer yaffa. this may's event will raise funds for all 21 playgrounds throughout central park. playground partners & patrons is a group dedicated to keeping central park's playgrounds clean, safe and well maintained. central park playground partners & patrons is a program of the women's committee of the central park conservancy. tickets: $100/adults and $50/kids 12 & under when purchased in advance. (at the door, upon availability, tickets cost $105/adults and $55/kids 12 & under). details from 212-310-6691. 5/30/2007 saving second base, inc. is launched: saving second base, inc. is launched as an official community partner of the nyc susan g. komen for the cure foundation. the organization of young professionals is committed to raising funds for and awareness about breast cancer amongst their peers. saving second base aims to raise 30 million dollars over the next 30 years. the organization will be honoring randi rosenberg, founder of the young survival coalition and paul schaye, long-time cancer fundraiser and founding partner of chestnut hill partners. the event will include cocktails, hor'deurves, and silent auction. venue: the princeton club of ny. time: 7:30pm. tickets: $60. tickets can be purchased and donations can be made online at www.savingsecond.com for additional information please email the group at savingsecond@gmail.com media inquiries: marisa renee lee 212-463-8066. 5/30/2007 the children’s health fund’s 20th anniversary gala: the children’s health fund (chf), co-founded by singer/songwriter paul simon and pediatrician/child advocate irwin redlener, m.d., will host chf’s 20th anniversary gala dinner and private performance. grammy-award winning singer, marc anthony will perform, with a special appearance by jennifer lopez. chf’s 21 programs across the country provide pediatric primary care and mental health services to homeless and uninsured children. robert essner, chairman & ceo, wyeth will receive the founders’ award, and the great atlantic & pacific tea company's executive chairman, christian w.e. haub will also be honored. venue: the hilton new york, 1335 avenue of the americas, new york, ny 10019 time: 6:30pm. tickets: $1000 | tables: $10,000-$100,000 to order, call 212-997-0100 ext. 234 media contact(s): debra carey | tel: 212-981-5219 /cell: 914-643-7117 | e-mail: debra_carey@dkcnews.com rebecca hut | tel: 212-535-9400 x 244 / cell: 917-613-2089 | e-mail: rhut@chfund.org 5/23/2007 the explorers’ party is the wildlife conservation society’s annual family benefit that celebrates education, wildlife, and the fun of learning. held at the central park zoo, the event is known throughout new york as one of the merriest parties of the year for kids and adults alike. the explorers’ party provides critical support for educational programs in all five of the wildlife conservation society parks. venue: central park zoo, fifth avenue at 64th street. time: picnic buffet dinner from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. tickets: from $75. for more information, please contact michelle kahn at 718-741-1639. 5/23/2007 the bronx museum of the arts: "spring benefit" in its new north wing building, 1040 grand concourse, a dramatic architectural site on the new york cityscape. the event will honor the bronx museum’s board chairman, robert j. perez, artist and bronx-born alum of the artist in the marketplace program whitfield lovell, and delbia, darren, and darryl a. do, owners of delbia do company. zoë feigenbaum is coordinating the event. the evening will begin with cocktails and a preview of “here and elsewhere,” featuring a range of work by 36 artists who have participated in the most recent bronx museum “artist in the marketplace” program. tours of the exhibition will be offered by the museum’s student docents. dinner and a silent auction will follow in the museum galleries. time: cocktails and preview: 6:30 p.m. dinner: 7:30 p.m. tickets: $375. details from 718-681- 6000, ext. 102 5/23/2007 the national society of colonial dames in the state of new york young members committee: "pink and green party" to benefit its educational projects, chairs: miss laura birck ballentine and mrs. frederick alger boyer, jr. full bar. dark & stormies and hors d'oeuvres. location: 215 east 71st street. time: 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. dress: pink & green. tickets: $60 (in advance; $110 for two in advance; $70 at the door). details from nscdny@juno.com 5/23/2007 the sixth annual “artrageous” gala dinner and art auction to benefit edwin gould services for children & families: jeff koons, romero britto, donald baechler, spencer tunick, hamilton aquiar, will cotton, michelle marie, greg lauren and patrick mcmullan are among the artists whose work will be included in the 6th annual artrageous gala dinner and art auction. the artrageous project is a unique two part event benefiting edwin gould services for children and families, a nyc foster care agency protecting and servicing children residing in foster care. on march 10 at the artrageous children’s day carnival, children from the kids committee and children residing in foster care collaborated with artists to help create artwork for auction. the artwork, as well as additional works that were not a part of this collaboration, will be sold in a live and silent auction at the gala. evening hosted by: kirsten cole, cbs-2 news reporter honorees: adrienne and eric bolling, hunt slonem and debra wasser honorary chairs: sheila rosenblum, george a. weiss co-chairs: victoria and hunter allen, edward bulgin, vincent du vigneaud, drew kellerman, carole and todd rome, gregg wasser, jill and robert zarin art chairs: randall brockett, henry buhl and alice judelson time: 7 p.m. cocktails and silent auction | 8 p.m. dinner venue: cipriani 42nd street 110 east 42nd street dress: black tie tickets: begin at $500 please contact linda argila |e-mail: linda@solutionsnewyork.com |tel: 212-437-3502 for more information and tickets 5/22/2007 book launch- the revival slim and beautiful diet: kmr communications, inc and bruno jamais restaurant club invite you to a cocktail party to celebrate the launch of dr. aaron tabor's new book "the revival slim and beautiful diet." this is a clinically proven inside out beauty makeover that will not only afford rapid and safe weight loss but will also improve the appearance of the hair, skin and nails. come and meet the author while enjoying fabulous food and drinks at bruno jamais restaurant club. all guests will receive gift bags valued at hundreds of dollars. more information on dr. aaron tabor's book and products can be found at http://www.revivaldiet.com/ space is limited. we must have your reply prior to the event with your first and last name and business affiliation. please rsvp to: info@kmrpr.com time: 7pm-9pm place: bruno jamais restaurant club 24 e. 81st street between madison and fifth http://www.brunojamais.com 5/22/2007 prevent blindness tri-state's "a day in may" spring happy hour: please join a fun group for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres to benefit our work sight safety program. time: 630pm-8:30pm. venue: dewey's flatiron, 210 fifth avenue, between 25th street and 26th street, 2nd floor. tickets: $40 with advance registration, $45 at the door. you may pre-register before may 19th by email to jsmith@jungle.net. please type "prevent blindness tri-state" in the "subject" section and include your full name in the email. payment by cash or check will be accepted at the door on the day of the event. 5/21/2007 kids in playland benefiting children’s programs at lenox hill neighborhood house: carnival games food and fun for the whole family. venue: children’s playroof at lenox hill neighborhood house, 331 east 70th street, new york city time: 4-6:30 pm for reservations and information contact 212.835.9700 5/21/2007 village care of new york's 6th annual "tulips & pansies-the headdress affair" event: this year, a prestigious roster of top tier fashion designers such as diane von furstenberg, heatherette, alvin valley, bill blass and others will be paired with nyc's finest floral designers to create a festive, high-fashion runway show of elaborate floral headdresses made entirely from living plants and fresh cut flowers. the event which raises funds for village care of new york (www.vcny.org), a non-profit organization providing vital healthcare programs to people living with hiv/aids, will be co-hosted by full frontal fashion's james aguiar and will feature a special performance by recording artist ultra nate. surprise guest judges will honor the headdress design teams in several different categories including "most beautiful, most original and most outrageous." time: 7 pm to 10 pm. ticket price: $250 (tickets are $300 after may 11th, 2007). venue: bridgewaters in south street seaport at 11 fulton street, new york, ny. for reservations/ticket information: please visit www.vcny.org or call 212-337-5743. press contact: jessica berger/ken sunshine consultants/tel: 212.691.2800 or email: berger@kensunshineconsultants.com 5/21/2007 stray from the heart: "project ruffway" and the search to find america's best dressed dog from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. at 650 sixth avenue, entrance on 20th street. silent auction, complimentary 'hair of the dog' cocktails, champagne, and gift bag. tickets: $125. details from 212-753-1185 or purchase tickets online 5/18/2007 the american-scandinavian foundation: "annual gala dinner dance" at the pierre, in the presence of h.e. tarja halonen, president of finland and dr. pentti arajärvi. the evening will celebrate the close bonds that exist between the u.s. and finland on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of finland’s independence. president halonen will be introduced by the honorable henry a. kissinger. the asf will honor h.e. jan eliasson, special envoy of the un secretary-general for darfur, and jan egeland, special advisor to the un secretary-general for conflict resolution. gala chairs are the honorable robin chandler duke and jane erkko. master of ceremonies: james f. hoge, jr., editor of foreign affairs. venue: the pierre hotel, fifth ave. at 61st st., nyc. time: cocktails at 7:00 p.m. dinner at 8:00 p.m. black tie/decorations. tickets: $500. details from 212-879-9779 or amandam@thejfmgroup.com. 5/18/2007 fundraisers committee of the new york junior league: "the new york classic--the end of the year party" a night of dancing, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. time: 8:00 p.m. - midnight venue: the new york junior league, 130 east 80th street. festive attire. tickets: $70 (in advance for non-nyjl guests;$60 in advance for nyjl volunteers (limit of 2 tickets); $85 at the door). (advance tickets must be purchased by wednesday, may 16, 2007). details from fundraisers@nyjl.org or purchase tickets online. 5/18/2007 for the benefit of victims of the virginia tech tragedy: "maroon effect" produced by manhattan hokies, michael sinensky and sean mcgarr of village pourhouse and the david wright foundation. a scholarship fundraiser at venue: webster hall, 25 east 11th street time: 9 p.m. - midnight. event will include celebrity appearances, musical acts and an auction. proceeds will benefit memorial scholarship funds in the victims' names. tickets: $32. details from and purchase tickets online. 5/17/2007 wildlife conservation safari! madagascar is the wildlife conservation society’s (wcs) annual spring gala. this black tie event includes cocktails by the sea lion pool and dinner under the stars with the penguins and polar bears. more than 650 social leaders from new york gather to celebrate wcs. proceeds go towards general operating support for wcs parks and education and international programs. venue: central park zoo, fifth avenue at 64th street. time: cocktails at 6:30 p.m. and dinner and dancing at 8:00 p.m. tickets: from $1,000. for more information, please contact amanda at jfm 2 productions at (212) 921-9070. 5/17/2007 the young leadership committee of lighthouse international spring cocktail party: celebrez le printemps. come ring in the spring with a fabulous evening of cocktails and silent auction. all proceeds benefit the filomen m. d'agostino greenberg music school at lighthouse international, which is dedicated to helping people pursue their interest in, and study of, music while overcoming the challenges posed by vision loss. specialty spring cocktails will be provided by chopin vodka, and appetizers are generously provided by vento, the palm, opia, and trattoria alba. venue: lighthouse international, 111 east 59th street between park and lexington. time: spring cocktails, 6:30 – 8:30 pm. tickets purchase tickets at 212-821-9554 or online at www.lighthouse.org/cocktail 5/17/2007 harlem rbi’s bids for kids benefit: since 2005, 94% of harlem rbi seniors graduated from high school and went on to college. the profound impact this program has on inner-city youth will be celebrated at the annual harlem rbi bids for kids benefit on thursday, may 17 at the grand hyatt hotel in new york. thomas b. michaud, vice chairman & president of keefe, bruyette & woods, inc., and carlos beltran, centerfielder for the new york mets, will be honored for their commitment to harlem rbi’s kids. with a silent auction and a live auction conducted by august o. uribe accompanying cocktails and dinner, the evening promises to entertain and inspire guests, as well as encourage them to support this youth development program. also attending will be co-chairs daniel m. healy, stuart c. kaperst and jeff wilpon, and vice chairs gregory j. fleming and congressman charles b. rangel. background: harlem rbi uses baseball and softball and the power of teams to provide inner-city youth with opportunities to play, to learn, and to grow, inspiring them to recognize their potential and realize their dreams. harlem rbi, a 501(c)3 organization, is a dynamic youth development program located in east harlem, new york, which implements year-round programs for more than 650 boys and girls, ages 7-18. venue: the grand hyatt hotel park avenue at grand central station, new york time: vip reception 5:30pm; cocktails and silent auction 6:00pm; dinner and live auction 7:30pm tickets: individual tickets $1000; tables of ten $10,000 - $100,000. for tickets or event information, call kara m. logan at (212) 722.1608 x 224 or klogan@harlemrbi.org. media inquiries: roberta bouer at 212-996-0443 5/15/2007 planet finance: "reception" at the bubble lounge, 228 west broadway, honoring jordanian microfinance entrepreneur ms. aisha youssef mater, celebrating the launch of its first u.s. office. the works of the photojournalist group seenunseen to be included in silent auction to benefit global microfinance programs. time: 6:30 p.m. - midnight. presentation begins at 7:00 p.m. photographic projections at 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. tickets: $10.00 (at the door; suggested donation). details online. 5/14/2007 co-founders and co-ceo’s rick rosenfield and larry flax host the opening of their latest california pizza kitchen. at 440 park avenue south. invite only. media: heidi benda | harrison & shriftman | 141 w. 36th st., 11th floor, new york, ny 10018 | p: 917.351.8613 | f: 917.351.8601 | e-mail: hbenda@hs-pr.com 5/13/2007 the new york junior league’s third annual mother’s day race: a race to erase domestic violence time: 8:00 a.m. – co-ed 4-mile race | 9:00 a.m. – women’s 10-mile race begins | 9:45 a.m. – kids’ races begin (open to children ages 2 to 12) | 11:00 a.m. – keynote speakers and awards presentation at *venue: 72nd street naumburg bandshell, central park. nyjl web: www.nyjl.org/mothersdayrace 5/10/2007 the frick collection: "preview opening of the international fine art fair" at the seventh regiment armory. entry times from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. details from 212-547-0705 or tierney@frick.org 5/10/2007 celebrating its 141st year, the american society for the prevention of cruelty to animals will hold their tenth annual aspca bergh ball - "tails of time". this year's event will be hosted by isaac mizrahi and held at the mandarin oriental, 80 columbus circle at 60th street. cocktails will be at 7pm, followed by dinner, dancing and a live auction at 8pm. the "tails of time" auction will feature art work donated by some of the world's most notable photographers including david lachapelle, bruce webber, roberto dutesco, ross bleckner and arthur elgort. a preview of this exhibit can be seen at the time warner center from may 1st. the swiss luxury jewelry & watch brand, chopard, is sponsoring the evening and has created several exclusive pieces in honor of the event. the bergh ball's benefit committee includes matt & annette lauer, chuck scarborogh, richard meier, jonathan & somers farkas, linda and benjamin lambert, nicole miller, melissa berkelhammer, lorenzo borghese, lake bell and dylan lauren. tickets start at $1000, and are available by calling (212) 876-7700, ext. 4652. for more information, please go to www.aspca.org media: emma haber | dan klores communications | 386 park avenue south, 10th floor new york, ny 10016 | tel: 212.981.5162 | fax: 212.981.5362 | e-mail: emma_haber@dkcnews.com 5/10/2007 american friends of the tel aviv museum of art gala 2007 celebrating art & architecture: the american friends of the tel aviv museum of art (aftam) is a non-profit organization founded in 1978 to raise funds for the tel aviv museum of art (tama) in israel and to seek notable works of art for its collections. aftam hosts a year-round calendar of events including gallery visits, art lectures, and private tours of art collections. on thursday, may 10, aftam will honor jeff koons as its artist of the year, architect preston scott cohen, with its visionary award, and former tama director of international relations, janet inbar, with its outstanding service award at its gala 2007 celebrating art & architecture. guest of honor: mordechai omer, tama director and chief curator. aftam gala festivities will include silent and live auctions featuring over 25 works of art by artists and architects including alexander calder, peter eisenman, frank gehry, steven holl, richard meier, rafael moneo, adi nes, yigal ozeri, moshe safdie, donald sultan, boaz vaadia, and weegee, among others. gala chairs: amalia dayan and adam lindemann. honorary committee members: herta and paul amir, isabelle and scott black, leon and michaela constantiner, larry gagosian, ambassador and mrs. dan gillerman, arne and milly glimcher, mayor and ms. ron huldai, tel aviv, menashe kadishman, dr. henry a. kissinger, senator and mrs. frank r. lautenberg, virginia and herbert lust, sammy and aviva ofer, simon de pury, dina recanati, samantha and aby rosen, james rosenquist and mimi thompson, alexander s.c. rower and bethany ritz rower, senator charles e. schumer, and marion and eli wiesel. dinner committee chairman: michael a. nachman. time: 6:30 pm: cocktails and silent auction. 7:30 pm: dinner dance and live auction with jamie niven, vice chairman, sotheby's. dress: black tie. music: the peter duchin orchestra. venue: the rainbow room at 30 rockefeller plaza. tickets: $1,000, tables: $10,000. gala contact: sarah weinstock at 212.319.0555 or sweinstock@americanfriendstelavivmuseum.org. for more info, please visit http://www.americanfriendstelavivmuseum.org 5/10/2007 the new york junior league’s fifth annual children’s day event: time: thursday, may 10th 6:00-10 pm. and friday, may 11th from 9:00am to 6:00pm venue: nyjl headquarters, 130 east 80th street between park and lexington. guests can travel via the 4,5,6 subway lines or the lexington avenue bus lines. the two-day fun-filled event showcases exclusive merchandise, services and programs for children and expectant mothers as well as prominent guest speakers in the field of parenthood and school admissions. the cost is $45 per person for thursday evening cocktails, speaker and shopping and $15 per person for friday shopping and speakers. children are free. visit www.nyjl.org/childrensday for details. rsvp for tickets to hqevents@nyjl.org. 5/9/2007 lighthouse international: "2007 posh benefit preview", will celebrate lighthouse international’s thirty-fifth anniversary and what a sale it will be! the four-day shopping event, which will take place at lighthouse international’s headquarters in new york, opens it’s doors for a benefit preview on wednesday, may 9th, chaired by helen o’hagan, and to the public on thursday, may 10th, will include donated articles of clothing, accessories, jewelry, bags, hats, outer wear, evening wear, fur coats, even wedding dresses from such fashionable closets as those of gloria vanderbilt. all items, new and gently used will carry an 80% discount off its fair market price. in addition to the new york sale, 10-15 selected items will be featured in an exclusive preview sale on ebay from may 2nd-9th. featured designers donating to this years sale are adrienne vittadini, anne klein new york, bill blass, brooks brothers, burberry, carolina herrera, chanel, charlie rocket, christian a. new york, christian dior, coach, dunhill, giorgio armani, gucci, hanes, hanro usa, john anthony, laundry by shelli segal, limited editions for her, manolo blahnik, marc jacobs, michael kors, miriam haskell, pink, polo/ralph lauren, prada, salvatore ferragamo, tocca, tod’s, turnbull & asser, vineyard vines, wee me, and zac posen. time: benefit preview: wednesday, may 9, 2007 preview & cocktail party, 5-9pm preview alone, 6-9pm public sale: thursday, may 10 – sunday, may 13, 11am – 7 pm venue: lighthouse international 110 east 69th street (btw park and lexington) all proceeds to benefit lighthouse international. tickets: please contact 212.821.9445 or visit www.lighthouse.org/posh 5/9/2007 young friends of the new-york historical society: "a night at the el morocco." time: 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. cocktails. dancing. dessert. festive or el morocco-inspired attire. tickets: $150. details from 212-485-9266 or kwilson@nyhistory.org/ click here 5/8/2007 dkms (the german bone marrow donor center) and the bone marrow foundation: "'links for life' gala" benefit will raise funds to help cancer patients suffering from leukemia, non-hodgkin’s lymphoma, hodgkin’s disease, multiple myeloma and aplastic anemia. cocktails, dinner, entertainment, and a special musical performance by rihanna. masters of ceremonies: charles grodin and evan handler. in honor of their ongoing support of these charities, dr. sol barer, chairman and ceo of celgene, and bernd beetz, president and ceo of coty inc., the world’s largest maker of fragrances for men and women, will be recognized as the gala’s guests of honor. benefit committee co-chair: christine schwartzman. expected attendees include: sarah jessica parker, vera wang, christine schwarzman, and cornelia guest, among others. time: cocktails: 6:30 p.m. dinner and entertainment: 7:30 p.m. the benefit will black tie. venue: at capitale, 130 bowery. tickets: $1000. details from 212-997-0100 or mamarosa@projectsplusinc.com. 5/8/2007 the girl scout council of greater new york 32nd annual tribute dinner: the special celebration will honorseven remarkable women: madelyn antoncic, ph.d, diane m. aramony, patricia fili-krushel, carol j.hamilton, kay koplovitz, elizabeth d. moore and marsha p. roth at the grand hyatt new york. deborah norville will serve as mistress of ceremonies. alyssa moeder is the dinner chair. time: the tribute dinner will commence at 6 pm with the reception & silent auction; followed by the dinner and program at 7pm. ticket prices start at $750. venue: grand hyatt new york hotel proceeds from the event help fund leadership development programs for the more than 21,000 girl scouts throughout the five boroughs. visit www.girlscoutsnyc.org for additional information. to purchase tickets, please contact jill scibilia at (212) 645-4000 ext. 247 or e-mail jscibilia@girlscoutsnyc.org. for media inquires, please contact lalitha sarma at (212) 645-4000 ext. 278 or e-mail lsarma@girlscoutsnyc.org. 5/8/2007 the “i have a dream” foundation® spring gala will honor sheila c. johnson, philanthropist, co-founder of black entertainment television (bet), president of the washington mystics, and ceo of salamander hospitality llc in middleburg, virginia. other honoree’s to be announced. venue: the rainbow room time: cocktails: 6:30 p.m. dinner: 7:30 p.m. for more information please contact jfm 2 productions at 212.921.9070 or ihad@jfm2productions.com 5/7/2007 literacy partners to host annual gala – “an evening of readings”: liz smith, arnold scassi and parker ladd to be honored for more than two decades of leadership and service at literacy partners. the stars will shine bright at the annual literacy partners gala, an evening of readings at lincoln center as the organization honors liz smith, arnold scaasi and parker ladd for their invaluable leadership, commitment and support for almost a quarter century. cathleen black, president of hearst magazines will chair this year’s gala. the event will feature readings by three celebrities: academy award winning actress, vanessa redgrave; alexander mccall smith, author of the internationally acclaimed “no. 1 ladies' detective agency” series; and peter morgan, screenwriter of the oscar nominated film “the queen.” dinner and dancing to the bob hardwick orchestra will follow the award ceremony. more than 500 guests are expected to attend the “evening of readings.” past guests have included: mayor michael r. bloomberg, yoko ono, lauren bacall, harvey weinstein, barbara walters, jane friedman, david westin, helen gurley brown, mort zuckerman, sirio macciani, dominic dunne, judy licht, jerry della femina, diana taylor, somers and jonathan farkas, chris cuomo, sir howard stringer, barry diller, diane von furstenberg, barbara taylor bradford, penny siegal, norman mailer, and others. literacy partners, the new york city-based non-profit organization that teaches adults and families reading, writing and math skills, is chaired by peter brown, former beatles’ manager and president of the international public relations firm brown lloyd james. black tie attire. time: 6:00 - 10:30 p.m. venue: lincoln center: new york state theatre, columbus avenue at 63rd street; new york, ny. for more information, visit www.literacypartners.org 5/6/2007 "art for opera" benefit concert at the met: benefit chairs susan braddock, donna rosen and dodie kazanjian will join the metropolitan opera to host a benefit fundraising “art for opera” dinner and auction time: beginning at 6 pm venue: the metropolitan opera (lincoln center, 132 west 65th street). inspired by the opera, chuck close, robert wilson, john chamberlain, george condo, barnaby furnas, william kentridge, guillermo kuitca, richard prince, david salle, cindy sherman, sophie von hellermann and william wegman will be creating original works to be auctioned that evening. proceeds will help underwrite productions in the upcoming 2007-2008 season. “art for opera” is curated by the arnold & marie schwartz gallery met director dodie kazanjian. james g. niven, vice-chairman of sotheby’s, will serve as guest auctioneer. cocktails begin at 6 pm. dinner and auction to follow at 7 pm. individual tickets start at $1,250; 10-person tables begin at $12,500. to purchase tickets, please contact 212-870-7441. media: erin schaal | rubenstein communications, inc. | 1345 avenue of the americas new york, ny 10105 | tel: 212-843-9305 | e-mail: eschaal@rubenstein.com 5/5/2007 laugh and think for pink: wmmc griffin radio presents "laugh and think for pink," a standup comedy benefit for the susan g. komen breast cancer foundation. come join an afternoon of fun as some of the city's hottest comics take the stage to celebrate "cinco de mammaries" and help fight breast cancer. hosted by geno bisconte (sirius radio), the lineup includes dustin chafin (showtime's "white boyz in da hood," abc), joey gay, (nbc's "last comic standing"), christian finnegan (vh1's "best week ever," comedy central) and more! time: 4-8 p.m. venue: caroline's on broadway | 1626 broadway (between 49th and 50th) tickets are $15 with college id and $20 ga; there is a 2-drink minimum in the showroom. call 212-757-4100 for reservations. visit www.jessica-agi.com for more information. 5/3/2007 2007 cityarts benefit gala and awards ceremony: an evening of dinner and dancing, live and silent auctions. honoring: elizabeth murray, jeanne greenberg rohaytyn and nick rohatyn. featuring the artwork of christo and jeanne claude, alex katz, jenny holzer, marilyn minter, william wegman and terry winters. since its founding in 1968, cityarts' has engaged nearly 100,000 new yorkers of all ages in the process of designing and creating more than 260 murals, mosaics, and sculptures. cityarts' projects frequently foster community revitalization by galvanizing businesses, schools, and community organizations into developing youth programs, and constructing playgrounds and gardens. venue: the broad street ballroom, 41 broad street (across from the nyse) time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm. to purchase tickets, please contact christine lu | info@cityarts.org | tel: 212.966.0377 | tickets are $150 per ticket or $300 for two tickets 5/3/2007 lower manhattan cultural council’s annual gala: “the downtown dinner”-: lower manhattan cultural council will continue its tradition of celebrating leading partnerships at our annual spring benefit, the downtown dinner, honoring new york governor eliot spitzer and new jersey governor jon corzine, and downtown real estate leaders klara and larry silverstein. the spirit of this year’s honorees reflects a powerful vision for our city, one of leadership and change. and, as manhattan’s leading arts council for 33 years, these principles have formed our mission. whether it’s presenting dance on street corners, serving as the umbrella for hundreds of artists and arts organizations, or advocating for the arts, we make art happen here. each year the downtown dinner provides critical support for our acclaimed artist residency, workspace, regarded as the largest and most prestigious artist residency programs in the city, attracting more than 1,000 applicants for 30 spaces each year. previous honorees include senators hillary clinton and chuck schumer, speakers christine quinn and sheldon silver, dan and john tishman, and the band sonic youth. in addition to cocktails and dinner, musicians and artists perform throughout the evening with guests including some of the most influential business owners, arts professionals, and political leaders in the metro new york area. about the council: lower manhattan cultural council presents, promotes and supports the arts throughout manhattan. founded in 1973 by david rockefeller, and housed in the world trade center until 9/11, the council offers the public a rich calendar of free events in the visual, performing and media arts - on the streets, parks, office buildings and locations where the arts are least expected. the council’s renowned artist residencies, innovative real-estate partnerships, grants and advocacy programs support hundreds of artists and arts groups each year. time: 6pm cocktails and silent auction, 7 pm dinner and program location: world trade center 7, top floor to purchase tickets, please contact liz gilchrist | e-mail: lgilchrist@lmcc.net | tel: 212-219-9401 x121 5/2/2007 the 25th annual frederick law olmsted awards luncheon (flo), hosted by the women's committee of the central park conservancy: everyone loves a parade! expect a grand procession of hats when the chic and charitable congregate in central park's conservatory garden to celebrate the 25th annual frederick law olmsted awards luncheon (flo), hosted by the women's committee of the central park conservancy. for the last 25 years, the women's committee of the central park conservancy has provided significant support to the park's education, conservation and horticulture programs. this year's chairwomen are serena boardman, betsy messerschmitt, hilary geary ross, blaine trump and thorunn wathne. the corporate chairman is ira m. millstein. seventy years young, the conservatory garden makes an ideal location for the celebration and has never looked better. the six-acre oasis, located at 105th street and fifth avenue, is central park's only formal garden. the bright blooms offer inspiration for guests' glamourous or whimsical headpieces. in recent years, the affectionately nicknamed "hat luncheon" has raised more than $4 million for the conservancy's ongoing mission of restoring and maintaining central park for city dwellers and visitors alike. to recognize the culmination of 25 years of improving the park, this year's flo awards will honor all past recipients for their steadfast support. for tickets and additional information, please call 212-310-6642 or visit www.centralparknyc.org media: kate sheleg | public relations manager | central park conservancy | 14 e. 60th street, 8th floor new york, ny 10022 | tel: (212) 310-6638 | fax: (212) 310-6637 | e-mail: ksheleg@centralparknyc.org 5/1/2007 toast to the good life and the good cause! the associate’s board of csee (abcsee) hosts csee into the future — a social event for a social cause. venue: gin lane 355 w. 14th street (between 8th and 9th avenues). join us for an unlimited open bar and hors d’oeuvres. plus, dancing and exciting raffle prizes. csee the difference you can make. with your help, the future looks brighter for future generations. $55 in advance / $65 at the door. for tickets/donations, call csee development at 212-707-8799 or email info@csee.net 5/1/2007 chamber dance project annual cocktail party & performance benefit: the evening will include performances of the sensuous and powerful new work, water, with two dancers and a small pool of water created by artistic director diane coburn bruning with a ravel score played live. time: 6:30-9pm venue: felissimo townhouse at 10 west 56th street. april 2007 4/30/2007 4/30/2007 girls quest’s fifth annual benefit. "brazilian carnaval," co-chairs: mrs. diana goldin and mrs. maureen o’gorman. girls quest's mission is to nurture disadvantaged girls from the greater new york area to help them achieve their full potential and become active members of their communities by building academic and social competence. join us in as we honor those who have helped us achieve our mission. bid on high-profile silent auction items and enjoy cocktails, dinner and live entertainment. proceeds from this event support all of our programming. time: 6:30 – 10:00 pm, and tickets start at $200. to purchase tickets, please visit our website at www.girlsquest.org or contact connie lewin at 212.532.7050 or events@girlsquest.org 4/27/2007 new york junior league’s "2007 spring auction": cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dancing plus an auction benefiting the 16th annual playground improvement project at seward park and the charitable activities of the new york junior league. venue: capitale, 130 bowery. time: 8:00 p.m. to midnight. live auction at 9:30 p.m. cocktail attire, tickets: $135 (in advance, by monday, april 23, for non-nyjl guests; $150 at the door; $115 in advance for nyjl volunteers. details from fundraisers@nyjl.org 4/26/2007 “the time of your life,” a gala preview of the spring international art & antiques show to benefit lenox hill neighborhood house: the annual spring celebration of lenox hill neighborhood house is sponsored by rolex watch u.s.a., inc. the evening will begin with cocktails from 6:00 to 8:30pm to preview the spring international art & antiques show, produced by wendy management. over 50 dealers from around the world will exhibit a wide range of materials including european, american and asian furniture, oriental rugs, tapestries, rare books, autographs, antique boxes, clocks, silver, antique jewelry and more. the splendid night will continue at 8:30pm with dinner at 35 highly stylized tables, each with an original table decoration created by top interior designers to reflect the theme. the gala chair is diana quasha; honorary chairs are audrey gruss, elizabeth rohatyn and sydney r. shuman, and dinner co-chairs are sara & charles ayres, lisa and dick cashin, caroline and tom dean, ingrid and thomas j. edelman. the design co-chairs are albert hadley and harry heissmann. venue: the seventh regiment armory (park avenue and 67th street) tickets for cocktails start at $250. dinner tickets are $1,000. tables are available. call 212-744-5022, ext. 1355. press: roger webster, r. couri hay / creative public relations: 212-580-0835 4/26/2007 harlem academy's: "4th annual spring benefit" featuring auction, cocktail party, jazz band and senator bill perkins. harlem academy is a co-educational, independent school founded to serve families of all cultural and economic backgrounds. time: 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. venue: the xchange, 640 west 28th street. tickets: $120. details from 212-348-2600 4/26/2007 the jeffrey modell foundation's "spring ahead '07" gala: founders of the jeffrey modell foundation vicki and fred modell will honor philip altheim at their “spring ahead ’07” black tie gala. proceeds from this event will benefit immunology research. the jeffrey modell foundation (jmf) was established in 1987 by vicki and fred modell, in memory of their son, jeffrey, who died from complications of primary immunodeficiency at the age of 15. jmf is a multi-faceted global nonprofit foundation devoted to the early and precise diagnosis, meaningful treatments, and ultimately cures of pi, and is focused on physician education, public awareness, and clinical and basic research to better understand and treat these immunodeficiencies. to date, there are 35 jeffrey modell research and diagnostic centers in the u.s., canada, europe, middle east, and asia. recently they collaborated with the nih and affymetrix to develop a gene chip using microarray technology to do newborn screening of severe combined immune deficiency. the modells have raised over $40 million for research and education since starting the foundation in 1987. gala chairs: lucy & pat donnelly, madaleine berley & arnold penner, and wendy & steve siegel. journal chair: paulette & paul angerame, joan & joe coppotelli, gala committee: william cohen, james emden, michael fuchs, david r. greenbaum, mitchell konsker, jonathan l. mechanic, bruce mosler, aby rosen, philip m waterman iii, and steven c. witkoff. dress: black tie time: 7pm for cocktails 8pm for dinner location: cipriani 42nd street, 110 east 42nd street. tickets: $500 (young friends 35 and under), $1,000 sponsors. contact: alex at 212-819-0200 or alex@jmfworld.org http://www.info4pi.org 4/25/2007 graham windham, celebrating over 200 years of service to the children and families of new york city, gala 2007 “an american in paris soirÉe”: graham windham will be honoring michael golden, trustee of graham windham, publisher of the international herald tribune & vice chairman of the new york times company. the honorary chairs: his excellency the french ambassador and madame jean-david levitte. keynote speaker: bob herbert, op-ed columnist for the new york times. leadership: georgia wall gogel chairman of the board, poul jensen-president & ceo. time: 6:30 p.m. champagne reception at the french embassy underwritten by veuve clicquot 8:00 p.m. dinner and dancing at the hotel pierre in new york city. tables: $200,000; $100,000; $50,000; $25,000; $15,000; $10,000 contact: sandra april, vice president | graham windham | 33 irving place, new york, ny 10003 | (t) 212-529-6445, ext.349 | (e) aprils@graham-windham.org | web: www.graham-windham.org 4/25/2007 the spirit of legendary college basketball coach and sports commentator, the late jim valvano, returns to new york for the third annual spirit of jimmy v gala. the evening will celebrate valvano’s legacy and famous “never give up” attitude, and honor seven time tour de france winner and cancer survivor/activist lance armstrong. all proceeds will benefit the v foundation for cancer research. cocktails: 6:00 pm, dinner: 7:00 pm. location: pier sixty, chelsea piers. tickets: individual $1000, table of 10 $10,000 - $12,500. phone: 1.800.4jimmyv or (919) 380-9505. website: www.jimmyv.org 4/24/2007 children of bellevue’s 11th annual “toast to the children” fundraising benefit: a wine and food sampling with live music and silent auction. manhattan’s most celebrated chefs will delight you with samples from their menus. their restaurants include: a voce, aquavit, asiate, blue smoke, buddakan, craft, gramercy tavern, hearth, landmarc, momofuku noodle house, peasant, porter house new york, public and sapa. honoring: honoring regina m. calcaterra |barrack, rodos & bacine llp event founder: tom colicchio /chef, craft, craftsteak; bravo’s top chef. time: patrons invited for 7:00 pm general admission at 7:30 pm venue: the mandarin oriental hotel, ballroom, 80 columbus circle at 60th street, new york. tickets: $1,000, children’s anchor | $400, patron | $225, general sponsorships: $25,000, children's ambassador | $15,000, children's advocate | $10,000, children's ally | $5,000, children’s champion contact information: barbara d. paxton | chief development officer | children of bellevue | 462 first avenue, me15 | new york, new york 10016 | tel: 212.5622.4130 | e-mail: barbara.paxton@bellevue.nychhc.org | web: http://www.childrenofbellevue.org/html/toastform.htm 4/24/2007 cmee at the beach 3rd annual benefit for the children’s museum of the east end: it may be springtime, but for financial wizards and children’s museum lovers it’s summertime, and the surf will be splashing on 23rd street for cmee at the beach. benefiting the children’s museum of the east end (cmee – we pronounce it “see me”), the night will be hosted by nbc’s brian williams and the live auction will be led by cnbc’s dylan ratigan, both of whom will keep the evening and the live bidding entertaining and hilarious. benefit co-chairs are vicky & mark graham, pam & jon henes and heidi & jonathan wald. background: cmee is an adventurous wonderland for children’s imaginations — celebrating and exploring the history, beauty and treasures (including potatoes!) of the east end of long island. through interactive hands-on exhibits, as well as workshops, classes and programs, cmee provides a stimulating and dynamic environment where children can discover their community and its culture through history, natural sciences and the arts. cmee seeks to nurture and cultivate a lifelong love of self-directed learning and discovery. venue: toy building at cipriani in manhattan, 200 5th avenue and 23rd street. time: 6:30 cocktails, 7:30 dinner & live auction. tickets: $400 - $1,000; tables begin at $7,500. for tickets or event information, call 631-537-8250. cash, checks, visa, mc and amex are accepted. for more information, visit www.cmee.org or call 631-537-8250. media inquiries: roberta bouer | winkleman company | 185 east 85th street, suite 1 new york, ny 10028 | tel: 212-996-0443 | e-mail: robertab@winklemanco.com 4/24/2007 cfc's seventh annual benefit--“the art of giving… celebrating the growth of children through service”: cynthia mcfadden will serve as master of ceremonies. cfc’s 2007 champions for children honorees: kathy fuld--inspiration award | christina hu--grow involved youth of the year award | kevin bapp--constance l. hays helping hands award | principal israel soto, ps/ms 57 grow involved educator award. venue: christie’s - 20 rockefeller plaza time: 6:00pm pre-dinner cocktails, dinner, awards presentation & live auction 8:30pm benefit party, desserts, dancing & silent auction. business or festive dress benefit tickets can be purchased online or by sending a check to: children for children, 6 east 43rd street, 25th floor, ny, ny 10017 purchase tickets today! for more information about the art of giving benefit, please email sara garlick or call 212.850.4170. 4/23/2007 big brothers big sisters of new york city 28th annual sidewalks of new york gala: three extraordinary individuals will be honored as role models for the youth helped by big brothers big sister of nyc, the nation’s first mentoring organization, at their 28th annual sidewalks of ny gala on april 23rd. each award will be presented to the honoree by a child and his or her mentor. the event is slated to raise more than $1.8 million for programs to help the boys and girls of new york city. soledad o'brien, cnn anchor will emcee the evening. honorees: leslie moonves, cbs pres. & ce0, pamela thomas, group president, liz claiborne and chad pennington, ny jets quarterback. dinner chair: william c. freda. venue: grand ballroom, waldorf-astoria. time: monday, april 23, 2007 6:30 cocktail hour. 7:40 opening remarks. 8:30 dinner/ program. individual tickets are $500 to $1000. tickets: call mary mack at 212-888-7003. http://www.bigsnyc.org media inquiries: roberta bouer at 212-996-0443 4/23/2007 bruno jamais restaurant club and kmr communications, inc invite you to the exclusive new york exhibition of the works of famed french artist cyrille margarit: the artist's unique work showcases digital images projected onto sheets of brushed aluminum. mr. margarit's celebrity clients have included ivana trump, russell simmons and bruce willis to name but a few. more information on the artist can be found at www.artman-agency.com all works of art showcased will be available to purchase at the restaurant. date: beginning monday april 23rd from 9pm-3am. april 24th-may 14th the exhibit can be seen from 6pm-3am 7 nights a week. admission is free to patrons dining at bruno jamais. place: bruno jamais restaurant club | 24 east 81st street between madison and fifth www.brunojamais.com for dinner reservations and to view the exhibit please call: 212 396-3444 4/23/2007 the food bank for new york city annual “can-do” awards gala dinner: the event recognizes that everyone ‘can do’ something to end hunger. the edge, jimmy fallon, credit suisse, southern wines & spirits of america, inc., and time out new york will be honored for their commitment to hunger relief. president bill clinton is honorary dinner chair. mario batali and susan cahn will co-chair the event. stanley tucci will act as master of ceremonies. auctioneer piers davies of christie’s will be joined by celebrity auctioneers, steve schirripa and john ventimiglia. dinner and live auction will begin at 7 pm, followed by a champaign and dessert reception at 10pm. the empire state building will honor the food bank by illuminating ‘orange,’ the color of hunger awareness. time: 5:30 p.m. venue: abigail kirsch’s pier 60 at chelsea piers (at 23rd street and the hudson river). individual tickets are $500 each. for details and to purchase tickets, contact the food bank benefit office at 212-249-6188, or benefitoffice@foodbanknyc.org 4/23/2007 35th annual kips bay 2007 decorator show house cocktail gala: this year, a prestigious roster of interior designers has been engaged to transform an elegant beaux arts mansion into a trendsetting masterwork that that benefits the kips bay boys & girls club. the 2007 show house designers include: amy lau design, inc., beale, lana interior design, christopher peacock cabinetry, coffinier ku design ltd., david barrett inc., drake design associates, eric cohler design inc., eve robinson associates, gomez associates, green & company, healing barsanti, inc., james rixner inc., jed johnson associates, the jeffrey design group, inc., nathan egan, interiors, scott salvator inc., stephen miller siegel architects, victoria imperioli design, vital design ltd. ticket price: $200 and up venue: 14 east 82nd street time: 6 – 8pm telephone: 718-893-8600 x 245 press contact: stacy mclaughlin | hwpr | tel: 212-935-1558 | e-mail: smclaughlin@hwpr.com 4/23/2007 the food bank for new york city annual “can-do” awards gala dinner: the event recognizes that everyone ‘can do’ something to end hunger. the edge, jimmy fallon, credit suisse, southern wines & spirits of america, inc., and time out new york will be honored for their commitment to hunger relief. president bill clinton is honorary dinner chair. mario batali and susan cahn will co-chair the event. stanley tucci will act as master of ceremonies. auctioneer piers davies of christie’s will be joined by celebrity auctioneers, steve schirripa and john ventimiglia. dinner and live auction will begin at 7 pm, followed by a champaign and dessert reception at 10pm. the empire state building will honor the food bank by illuminating ‘orange,’ the color of hunger awareness. time: 5:30 p.m. venue: abigail kirsch’s pier 60 at chelsea piers (at 23rd street and the hudson river). individual tickets are $500 each. for details and to purchase tickets, contact the food bank benefit office at 212-249-6188, or benefitoffice@foodbanknyc.org 4/21/2007-6/9/2007 new york junior league’s playground improvement project: the focus of nyjl’s 2007 playground improvement project will be william h. seward park located on the lower east side of manhattan along the east border of chinatown. the scope of the project includes: update/install new plumbing and paint the recreation center. once restored with working bathrooms, the recreation center can be better utilized for after- school and summer programs. constructing, under the guidance of a landscape architect, a new quiet garden oasis out of a neglected, overgrown lot. the design of the garden will tie into the culture of the neighborhood. transforming a large barren asphalt expanse into a bright, vibrant and safe play space by creating multi-sport/game courts for many activities throughout the year (i.e., tennis court, basketball court, hop scotch and 4-square games). cleaning, updating and repainting the playground and common areas. project includes painting murals. park: seward park, chinatown important dates: work days: saturday and sunday, april 21 and 22; saturday and sunday 28 and 29; saturday and sunday, may 5 and 6; saturday, may 12; and saturday and sunday may 19 and 20. / ribbon cutting ceremony: saturday, june 9, 2007 photos from last year, click here 4/21/2007 wines from around the world: wine tasting and silent auction to benefit park slope geriatric day center, 7 - 10 pm at camp friendship, 339 eighth street, in park slope, brooklyn. proceeds from this event benefit programs and transportation for frail elderly and those with alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia along with programs for caregivers. look online for more information or please call (718) 499-7701 x 103 or email mmurphy@psgdc.org 4/19/2007 the friends of new yorkers for children will host: "new years in april: a fool's fête": the chair of friends of nyfc is dayssi olarte de kanavos. venue: mandarin oriental. time: cocktails and silent auction at 7:30 p.m. dinner at 8:30 p.m. dessert and dancing from 10:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. to see photos from the 2006 event click here. black tie. tickets: $400 ($200 for dessert and dancing at 10:00 p.m. for age 29 and under). details from 212-678-0231 4/17/2007 win (women in need) annual dinner gala: win, a new york-based nonprofit organization that serves women and children who are homeless and disadvantaged realize self-determination, is excited to be honoring steve sadove, ceo of saks fifth avenue. marlo thomas will be presenting the award. the event will be hosted by deborah roberts. for more information about this event, please call 914.723.3299 or email us at info@w-i-n.org. to order tickets, click here 4/17/2007 fourth annual authors in kind literary luncheon to benefit god's love we deliver: master of ceremonies and best selling author linda fairstein welcomes this years featured best selling authors ina garten: the noted culinary television host of the barefoot contessa, frank rich: new york times op-ed columnist, and lisa scottoline: award winning author of crime fiction novels set in philadelphia. venue: the rainbow room in new york city. time: the event includes an author reception and book signing beginning at 11:30 am with a luncheon to follow at noon. tables of 10 are $20,000, $10,000 and $5,000. individual tickets are $500 and $300. to reserve tickets or for more information, contact mr. chet harrell | director of special events | god’s love we deliver | tel: 212-294-8143 | e-mail: charrell@glwd.org website: www.glwd.org 4/16/2007 the humane society of new york will host the fine art photography auction at the venue: baryshnikov arts center (450 west 37th street, new york city): time: 7:00-10:00pm. the auction will go live at the benefit and online at 8:00 pm the evening of the event. photographs have been donated by madonna, bruce springsteen, mikhail baryshnikov, katherine abbe, roberto dutesco, michael eastman, arthur elgort, elliott erwitt, fabrizio ferri, mary hilliard, mary ellen mark, frances mclaughlin gill, michael o'neill, rowland scherman, martha swope, deborah turbeville, nitin vadukul, william wegman and from the milton h. greene archives. one hundred percent of the proceeds will help over 300,000 animals depending on hsny’s veterinary clinic and adoption center. website: www.humanesocietyny.org contact information: for tickets, call 212-752-4842 / press inquiries, please contact sydney masters @ | r. couri hay/creative public relations | tel: (212) 580-0835 | e-mail: sydneymasters@rcourihaycpr.com for jpegs of donated artwork and to set up interviews with hsny staff members or select photographers. 4/15/2007 unity church of manhattan hosts kathryn keats, recording artist and re-emerging, singer/song-writer in a premier speaking engagement. keats has accepted an invitation to speak and sing at unity church of new york. keats will share her story and speak for the first time in public of her harrowing relationship with her schizophrenic partner and her rebirth as a singer and songwriter. she will speak for the first time in public about being held captive for 54 days, leading to a trial that changed legal history. keats was ultimately forced to change her identity and career and lived in hiding for twenty years. she will perform her original music from her album, "after the silence." the unity church of new york celebrates the divinity of every creation of god, regardless of belief system, ethnic background, age, gender, or sexual orientation. this extraordinary service begins at 11:00 am on sunday, april 15. unity church is located 2537 broadway (sw corner of 95th)there is no charge for this performance. for more information on kathryn keats, please visit www.kathrynkeats.com. please read more about keats experience in "stalked! love or obsession?" in the march 07 issue of readers digest http://www.rd.com/content/woman-help-captive-by-schizophrenic-boyfriend/ 4/11-17/2007 12th annual gen art film festival: each night the festival, which showcases emerging north american independent filmmakers, will premiere one short and one feature film, and host an exclusive after-party in the filmmakers’ honor at one of new york’s hottest venues. its tagline "7 premieres & 7 parties" has made the festival very accessible to new film enthusiasts driving many first time attendees into theatres to see the newest crop of independent films. single-night tickets for the festival and after-party are $25.00 for gen art members and $30.00 for non-members. all access passes for reserved seating at all films during the festival and admission to after-parties and the festival launch party, on wednesday, march 28 at te casan (382 west broadway), are $150 for gen art members and $200 for non-members. time: from wednesday, april 11 through tuesday april 17 at the venue: clearview chelsea west theater (333 west 23rd street between 8th & 9th ave.)tickets are available at www.genart.org and by calling (212) 255-7300. for more information on the 12th annual gen art film festival visit www.genart.org 4/10/2007 12th annual gen art film festival: each night the festival, which showcases emerging north american independent filmmakers, will premiere one short and one feature film, and host an exclusive after-party in the filmmakers’ honor at one of new york’s hottest venues. its tagline "7 premieres & 7 parties" has made the festival very accessible to new film enthusiasts driving many first time attendees into theatres to see the newest crop of independent films. single-night tickets for the festival and after-party are $25.00 for gen art members and $30.00 for non-members. all access passes for reserved seating at all films during the festival and admission to after-parties and the festival launch party, on wednesday, march 28 at te casan (382 west broadway), are $150 for gen art members and $200 for non-members. time: from wednesday, april 11 through tuesday april 17 at the venue: clearview chelsea west theater (333 west 23rd street between 8th & 9th ave.)tickets are available at www.genart.org and by calling (212) 255-7300. for more information on the 12th annual gen art film festival visit www.genart.org 4/10/2007 publicolor's stir, splatter + roll benefit honoring founding chairman richard d. segal with a special tribute to new york city schools chancellor joel i. klein to celebrate ten years of colorful transformations in struggling inner-city public schools and neglected community facilities. guests will paint collaborative artworks under the direction of team leaders, some of new york's most distinguished designers, architects and artists, including kate + andy spade, david rockwell, vicente wolf and many more. honorary team leaders include: christo + jeanne-claude, ralph appelbaum, mark di suvero, milton glaser, phillip glass, renowned architect a. eugene kohn and lella + massimo vignelli. venue: louis d. brandeis high school, 145 west 84th street between amsterdam and columbus. time: colorful cocktails and painting begin at 6 pm followed by the top coat after party for publicolor's young professionals at 9 pm. tickets from $500. for the top coat only, tickets are $75. for tickets or more information, katie dimiero at 212.213.6121 or katie@publicolor.org. media contact: elizabeth rosenthal, susan blond, inc. at 212.333.7728 x105 or erosenthal@susanblondinc.com http://www.publicolor.org/ 4/09/2007 figure skating in harlem: "2007 skating with the stars--under the stars" honoring scott hamilton and the walt disney company. figure skating stars, including reigning olympic champion shizuka arakawa, sasha cohen, emily hughes, sarah hughes, johnny weir, oksana baiul, nancy kerrigan, viktor petrenko, evan lysacek, tanith belbin & benjamin agosto, irina slutskaya, alissa czisny and more champions on ice will be skating with guests and the students of the figure skating in harlem program. figure skating in harlem provides an innovative ice skating and education program for girls in the harlem community (ages 6-18) designed to build positive self-worth, teamwork, leadership, independence, and academic achievement. honorary chairs: dorothy hamil, debra l. lee (chairman and ceo, bet networks), kelly ripa and mark consuelos, melania and donald trump. co-chairs: liz cho (anchor, eyewitness news wabc-tv), candace s. matthews (president, softsheen-carson) ,tamara tunie (actress, law & order: svu, as the world turns). tickets: $250. venue: wollman rink, central park. time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. attire: festive skating attire. for tickets and more information call 212-763-8590 or email harlemskates@cmevents.net media contact: jennifer niederhoffer | e-mail: jennifer@impressmediapr.com | tel: (917) 699-2939 4/05/2007 brazilian guitar duo & the philharmonic orchestra of the americas concert: the philharmonic orchestra of the americas (poa), will team up with the renowned guitar virtuosos – brazil guitar duo comprised of joão luiz and douglas lora for a live concert at columbia university's miller theatre. together, they will present the young duo’s original transcription and compositions, including the new york premiere of douglas lora’s “brazilian fugues.” the varied program will also offer a colorful palette of repertoire that includes the juxtaposition of latin-american insipired music by aaron copland, with the american-influenced music of his mexican protégée, jose moncayo. our audience will also be presented with the new york premiere of mark bergman's highly energetic "dance of the americas," music by marquez and more. time: 8 pm | venue: miller theatre, 2960 broadway, 116th street. for tickets visit www.poamericas.org or call 212 564-0508. 4/05/2007 lexus hosts the east side house settlement gala preview of the 2007 new york international auto show. this glamorous evening includes a lexus exhibition, a private preview of the entire auto show, a cocktail gala for the benefit committee, and a dinner for sponsors and benefactors. the evening’s highlight will be a live auction of a lexus ls sedan by richard brierley of christie’s. the event is chaired by joan young, phil yang and michael moreno. the benefit committee is chaired by blair voltz clarke, marianna olszewski, and tatiana platt. the media sponsor is esquire magazine. all proceeds will benefit east side house settlement. cocktails: 6pm – 9pm, benefactors dinner: 8:30pm. location: jacob javits center, 11th avenue at 35th street. dinner tickets: $1,000, cocktail tickets: $150. call: (718) 292-7392. website: www.galapreview.org 4/02/2007johnnie walker® dressed to kilt – a scottish evening of fashion & fun hosted by sir sean & lady connery. the stylish and sophisticated scots will take over new york city and the catwalk for the much anticipated annual fashion show johnnie walker® dressed to kilt 2007. the show will be hosted by sir sean and lady connery, who will be joined by celebrity judges and models including donald and ivanka trump, tinsley mortimer, zani guglemann, and more. this year’s brave new world theme celebrates the collaboration of classic scottish fashion and the chic style of italian and american designers. the show will also feature the scottish “highland romance” collection from the 2007 victoria’s secret fashion show. this fashion show is the largest scottish event in america, and all proceeds benefit returning veterans of iraq and afghanistan through the friends of scotland charity. www.friendsofscotland.org. venue: capitale, 130 bowery – at grand street. time: 7:30 – vip reception; 9:00pm – show begins. tickets: tickets are available online at www.dressedtokilt.com or call 212-935-2024. ticket prices range from $150 to $10,000 for a vip highlander table for 12. march 2007 3/31/2007 the children’s aid society 15th annual associates council benefit blue jean ball 2007 – diamond horseshoe revue: co-chairs allison altmann, lauren liles, marisa mann and dionne manno invite you to a “simply brilliant” and spectacular evening to support the children's aid society. one hundred percent of the net proceeds from the blue jean ball – diamond horseshoe revue will support the children's aid society programs for volunteers working directly with our youth as tutors, mentors, field trip chaperones, college coaches, and more. the evening’s highlights include: stunning locale with hudson river views, delectable dinner fixin's and deserts from abigail kirsch catering, the west's finest cocktails and specialty martinis sponsored by grey goose, the diamond dig –a chance to win a signature kwiat diamond star pendant and other dazzling prizes from a larger-than-life martini glass, filled with crystals and hundreds of ribbons pouring out (limited raffle tickets available), rough ridin’ fun on the mechanical bull, a fabulous silent auction including specially designed horseshoe art and more. venue: pier sixty at chelsea piers time: 9pm to 1am; vip reception 8pm attire: western chic – denim and diamonds; black tie and boots and tickets start at $150. for information about the event, sponsorship opportunities and to purchase tickets, please visit: www.childrensaidsociety.org/bluejeanball or contact patty machir | e-mail: pattym@childrensaidsociety.org | tel: 212-284-4591 3/29/2007 christina ricci, cameron silver and quentin mackay, creative director, samsonite host the launch of the samsonite black label fashionaire collection at the gramercy park hotel. by invitation only. lexington avenue at 21st street, 7:00-8:30 pm. press inquiries: marissa vitagliano mvitagliano@hs-pr.com. 3/29/2007 the nature conservancy, young professionals council: "make a splash" a benefit for freshwater conservation in new york at cain from 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. open bar, hors d'oeuvres, music mixed by dj kai, and a live auction by christie's auction house. tickets (must be purchased in advance): $55 for yp members/$65 non-members (r.s.v.p. by march 15). details from anna_wilson@tnc.org, 212-381-2198 or online 3/26/2007 the american academy of dramatic arts presents legends of the academy class of 2007: a gala event saluting the remarkable achievements of three distinguished alumni of the american academy of dramatic arts, honoring charles durning, gena rowlands and anne bancroft. gala chairman: sam gores. there will be a cocktail hour, seated dinner that will be followed by an awards ceremony with tributes to our honorees by colleagues from stage, film and television. venue: the hudson theater, 145 west 44th street, new york, ny 10036 ticket and reservations: 212.686.9244 ext 317 or 352, www.aada.org media inquiries: diana bianchini | di moda public relations | tel: 310.288.0077 | e-mail:diana@dimodapr.com 3/26/2007 house of ruinart's private champagne tasting dinner to launch dom ruinart in the us. the house of ruinart, the oldest champagne house in the world, will launch its new "cuvée de prestige", dom ruinart in the us. the president of ruinart, mr. stéphane baschiera, will host an exclusive and intimate champagne tasting dinner prepared by daniel boulud with exquisite pairings of dom ruinart and dom ruinart rosé vintage 1996 champagnes. stephanie chassing, the face of ruinart, iterates that dom ruinart is “the champagne of choice for luminaries in the art, literary, film and philanthropic worlds and is sure to delight the guests”, who include fabiola beracasa, phillip bloch, cristina and christopher cuomo, french consul general francois delattre, zani gugelmann, douglas hannant, veronica hearst, ann dexter jones, alexandra lind rose, josh lucas, matthew and cari modine, tinsley mortimer, bebe neuwirth, olivia palermo, coralie charriol paul and dennis paul, tatiana and campion platt, leven rambin, euan rellie, patty raynes, tracy stern, joyce and john varvatos, arden wohl, larry and denise wohl. for more information please contact susan shin | shin advisors llc | tel: 917.916.9009 | e-mail: susan@shinadvisors.com 3/22/2007 asia society: "international asian art fair benefit preview" at the seventh regiment armory at park avenue and 67th street. time: cocktail reception from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. dinner will follow the benefit preview at a venue tba. for more information call 212-288-6400 3/19/2007 great chefs dinner 2007 benefiting hayground school: for the third year, new york’s superstar chefs – 12 of the area’s most dazzling culinary wizards – will serve up an extraordinary multi-course dinner to pay tribute to a former colleague, the late jeff salaway. great chefs dinner 2007, helmed by restaurateur drew nieporent, gourmet magazine editor and author ruth reichl, and hayground school co-founders restaurateur toni ross and actor roy scheider, will take place at the stunningly designed, award-winning lure fishbar, 142 mercer street, soho, new york, on monday march 19, 2007 at 6:30 pm. the evening will benefit jeff’s kitchen and the jeff salaway scholarship fund at the hayground school, bridgehampton, new york – projects that were dear to jeff’s heart. the stellar lineup of culinary masters, many of them longtime friends of jeff’s include: josh capon, lure fishbar; rebecca charles, pearl oyster bar; tom colicchio, craft restaurants and top chef tv; claudia fleming, the north fork table and inn; larry forgione of an american place and an american café st. louis; michael huynh of mai house; marc meyer of 5 points, cookshop, and provence; joseph realmuto of nick & toni’s restaurants; aaron sanchez paladar; dan silverman, lever house; toshio tomita, nobu restaurant; laurent tourondel, blt restaurants; and miche bacher of sacredsweets working with hayground’s talented student chefs to create the desserts for the event. tables are: $20,000; $15,000; $6,000; $4,500. individual tickets are $750 and $1,500. for more information, please contact donna imbarrato at 631-327-0573 or lucieliam@aol.com for more information go to www.haygroundschool.org 3/19/2007 great chefs dinner 2007 benefiting hayground school: for the third year, new york’s superstar chefs – 12 of the area’s most dazzling culinary wizards – will serve up an extraordinary multi-course dinner to pay tribute to a former colleague, the late jeff salaway. great chefs dinner 2007, helmed by restaurateur drew nieporent, gourmet magazine editor and author ruth reichl, and hayground school co-founders restaurateur toni ross and actor roy scheider, will take place at the stunningly designed, award-winning lure fishbar, 142 mercer street, soho, new york, on monday march 19, 2007 at 6:30 pm. the evening will benefit jeff’s kitchen and the jeff salaway scholarship fund at the hayground school, bridgehampton, new york – projects that were dear to jeff’s heart. the stellar lineup of culinary masters, many of them longtime friends of jeff’s include: josh capon, lure fishbar; rebecca charles, pearl oyster bar; tom colicchio, craft restaurants and top chef tv; claudia fleming, the north fork table and inn; larry forgione of an american place and an american café st. louis; michael huynh of mai house; marc meyer of 5 points, cookshop, and provence; joseph realmuto of nick & toni’s restaurants; aaron sanchez paladar; dan silverman, lever house; toshio tomita, nobu restaurant; laurent tourondel, blt restaurants; and miche bacher of sacredsweets working with hayground’s talented student chefs to create the desserts for the event. tables are: $20,000; $15,000; $6,000; $4,500. individual tickets are $750 and $1,500. for more information, please contact donna imbarrato at 631-327-0573 or lucieliam@aol.com for more information go to www.haygroundschool.org 3/18/2007 an intimate sunday dinner with daniel bouloud to benefit citymeals-on-wheels: chef daniel boulud once again makes it his new year's resolution to support citymeals-on-wheels with a sumptuous gala dinner in its honor. on one sunday each spring chef daniel personally hosts this intimate gathering that has become the gourmand event of the season. the march 18th festivities featuring the wines of château latour promise to provide even more of the delicious glamour the annual event has become known for. the evening will culminate in an auction of priceless offerings from the ultimate in luxury dining, wines and travel. gala and auction proceeds will support citymeals-on-wheels' commendable efforts to prepare and deliver nutritious meals to homebound elderly new yorkers. last year, thanks to the generosity of all those involved, the event raised over $1 million - enough to provide more than 200,000 meals. this year, expect chef daniel to serve up another record-breaking success. time: 6:00 pm cocktail reception & silent wine auction 7:00 pm dinner followed by a live benefit auction with eliza osborne, sotheby’s venue: daniel, 60 east 65th street, new york city cocktail attire. tickets: "gourmand" tables for ten guests @ $25,000 per table individual seats @ $1,800 per person. 3/14/2007 the chamber music society of lincoln center presents spring gala 2007 honoring itzhak perlman. known to all as one of the greatest violinists of all time, on this occasion we celebrate his commitment to the future of classical music. performing with him will be graduates of the perlman music program, which trains young string players, and members of chamber music society two, the nation’s foremost professional residency for chamber musicians. chairs: barbara and harry p. kamen. vice chairs: salvador and christina lang assael, james and melissa o’shaughnessy, mary and howdy phipps, daniel and joanna s. rose. benefactors: barrett and peter frelinghuysen, charles and carol hamilton, marnie and don pillsbury, herbert and judith schlosser, lise scott and d. ronald daniel. patrons: andrea walton de vogel, bob and barbara erskine, helmut n. friedlaender, mary and paul lambert, the lauder foundation leonard and evelyn lauder fund, mr. and mrs. william m. lese, annette urso rickel, mr. and mrs. christopher c. warren, elizabeth de cuevas, jerry speyer and katherine g. farley, and donald schnabel and xiaowei sun. dress: black tie. time: 6:30 pm cocktail reception, 7:15 pm performance followed by dinner. location: the university club, one west 54th street. information: (212) 875-5216. website: www.chambermusicsociety.org media: elizabeth hewitt | sharp communications, inc.| 425 madison avenue, 8th floor, new york, ny 10017 | 212.829.0002 x107 e-mail: eh@sharpthink.com | web: www.sharpthink.com 3/13/2007 st. aloysius school 15th annual scholarship dinner and benefit auction: the benefit will take place at the hilton new york. st. aloysius school is a two-campus pre-k through 8th grade archdiocesan school in the jesuit tradition located in central harlem. the school is dedicated to educating inner city children at risk of never reaching their potential through a comprehensive, academically challenging, literature-based program that includes support of the family and the whole child. last year's dinner raised $850,000 for student scholarships. this year's scholarship dinner will honor j. donald monan, s.j., chancellor and former president of boston college for his extraordinary contribution to inner city education. mo rocca, contributor to nbc's tonight show with jay leno and former correspondent for comedy central's the daily show with jon stewart will emcee. the evening program will include student oratory, dance and choir performances. the live auction with world-renowned sotheby's auctioneer jamie niven will include a tour of historic harlem and significant vacation packages. time: 6:30 - cocktails and live and silent auctions | 7:30 p.m. -- dinner and performances venue: the hilton new york, 1335 avenue of the americas at 53rd street. tickets: individual tickets starting at $350 | tables from $5,000 to $50,000. for more information, contact susan baydur: 212-283-0921; sbd@staloysiusschool.org media contacts: lisa linden/ roberta lee | linden alschuler & kaplan public relations | 212-575-4545 or rlee@lakpr.com 3/13/2007 the society of memorial sloan-kettering cancer center’s 16th anniversary “bunny hop” will welcome children and their families for an exciting evening of entertainment. sponsoring the evening will be susie hilfiger and best & co with melania trump as honorary chair. the co-chairs are lisa errico, christina addison and elizabeth fuller. the party will be “hopping” with entertainment from sony represented laughing pizza, magic al, mikey mike, mad hatter balloons and lots more. in addition, peter rabbit, bob the builder, spot the dog, corduroy, and clifford the big red dog will be on hand for photo opportunities. guests will also enjoy floral decorations by dejuan stroud, cookie decorating, candy necklace making, the fao flight simulator ride, shopping and many surprises. proceeds from the event will benefit the department of pediatrics. memorial sloan-kettering is the world’s oldest and largest private institution dedicated to the prevention, detection, and control and cure of cancer. the associates committee was founded in 1984 as a part of the society of memorial sloan-kettering cancer center. the committee’s purpose is to introduce a younger generation to the volunteer and philanthropic activities of the society and to raise funds for the center. venue: fao schwarz, fifth avenue and 58th street. time: 6pm to 8pm. ticket are by advance sale only; prices range from $75 for individual children, $150 for individual adults and up to $5,000 for hare extraordinaire; call 212-639-7972. media/press: rsvp to roger webster · r. couri hay creative public relations | 143 west 81st street, suite #1 new york, ny 10024 | tel: 212-580-0835 | fax: 212.721.3813 3/12/2007 strang cancer prevention center garden of hope gala honoring michael p. osborne, md: the strang cancer prevention center’s garden of hope gala will be a special black tie dinner dedicated to cancer prevention. honoree: dr. michael p. osborne, president of strang. honorary chair: iris cantor corporate chair: nelson peltz event chair: dana hammond stubgen. co-chairs: sharon bush, dayssi olarte de kanavos, cynthia lufkin, joanne de guardiola, somers farkas and karin luter. junior chairs: lauren bush, ashley bush, miles hammond and oliver hammond. benefit committee members include matilda and mario cuomo, pamela dutton and peter frugone, michèle gerber klein, jamee gregory, audrey gruss, frances hayward, tony ingrao, randy kemper, cheri r. kaufman, patty raynes, dr. richard rivlin, gillian and sylvester miniter, tatiana and campion platt, joel allen, andrea stark, gerald tsai, jr., jill and robert zarin. proceeds benefit strang cancer prevention center, the first preventive institute in continuous operation in the united states and a recognized leader in cancer research, public education, prevention and early detection. tickets begin at $1,000 for patrons and $250 for juniors under 35; call susan bell special events 212-874-5457. time: 6:30pm venue: the metropolitan club, one east 60th street, new york city. black tie. press: roger webster, r. couri hay/creative public relations - 212-580-0835 – rcourihay3@aol.com 3/10/2007 mardi gras masquerade to benefit henry street settlement: cocktails & hors d'oeuvres ~ ~ casino, dancing & fabulous prizes ~ ~ midnight parade by the krewe d'henri. the evening is organized and sponsored by the friends of henry street, a committee of volunteers in their 20s and 30s, and raises significant operating revenue for the programs of henry street settlement and for our neighbors on the lower east side venue: prince george ballroom, 15 east 27th street time: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. tickets begin at $125 3/10/2007 edwin gould services for children & families: "children’s day 'artrageous carnival." during this afternoon children residing in foster care will be paired with more privileged children from a kids committee. together, they will help create artwork with a dynamic group of artists. past artists include donald baechler, peter beard, ross bleckner, romero britto, will cotton, patrick demarchelier, jeff koons, steven meisel, hunt slonem, kenny scharf, and donald sultan. the artwork will be unveiled and sold at the "artrageous" gala dinner & art auction to be held at cipriani 42nd street on wednesday, may 23, 2007. details from 212-437-3803. venue: metropolitan pavilion (125 w. 18th street nyc). for more information contact: linda argila, president | solutions from the heart llc | 1365 york avenue - suite 10k - new york, ny 10021 | t: 212.737.7896 | c: 917.309.4979 | e-mail: linda@solutionsnewyork.com 3/07/2007 lighthouse international’s music of winternight gala 2007 will be held at the new york marriott marquis on wednesday, march 7, 2007, beginning with a cocktail reception at 6:30pm, followed by a surprise musical performance, a live auction, dinner, dancing to the music of dj tom finn and the handing out of gift bags. the evening will benefit the children of the 96-year-old lighthouse music school. the honorees include: kitty carlisle hart, carol channing, clive davis, stephen marriott of marriott international and susan desmond-hellmann, of genentech, inc. chuck scarborough of wnbc tv will be master of ceremonies. the gala chair is barbara saltzman, longtime board member. president jimmy and rosalyn carter are honorary patrons. other chairs and committee members include: william j. moran, aol’s tom wlodkowski, bloomingdales’ michael gould, thomas s. t. gimbel, ella krasner, marty richards, cece cord, muffie potter aston, arlene dahl and marc rosen, jonathan farkas, chris meigher, sharon bush, janna bullock, jamee gregory, mai hallingby harrison, beth dewoody, debbie bancroft, frances hayward, james l. nederlander, reagan stone, elaine sargent, andrea stark, michelle marie and adria de haume. lighthouse international serves as the institutional leader in setting the stage for providing much-needed vision services over the next century. for tickets, which begin at $1000, or for more information please contact elisa gunzl at 212.254.6677 or email egunzl@inezevents.com media/press: roger webster · r. couri hay creative public relations | 143 west 81st street, suite #1 new york, ny 10024 | tel: 212-580-0835 | fax: 212.721.3813 3/07/2007 new york philharmonic: "'loverly' gala benefit" a pre-concert reception, preferred "my fair lady" concert seating, and a post-concert dinner with the artists following the performance. reception from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. concert at 7:30 p.m. followed by dinner. black tie. tickets: $1250 (tickets also available for performance only and other performances from wednesday, march 7 through saturday, march 10 online). for more information contact: philharmonic office special events department | tel: 212-875-5757 | e-mail: helfsteine@nyphil.org 3/06/2007 donna karan and mira nair co-host benefit for iyengar yoga and maisha, in conjunction with the namesake premiere: mira nair and donna karan co-host a special benefit evening in conjunction with the fox searchlight premiere of the namesake, based on the novel by jhumpa lahiri and directed by mira nair; to benefit maisha, a training program for filmmakers in east africa and south asia founded by mira nair, and the iyenger yoga association of greater new york city /iyagny, a non-profit educational organization dedicated to the study, teaching and dissemination of yoga as taught by b.k.s. iyengar, author of light on yoga. benefit committee co-chairs: sylvia kier and laura shapiro kramer. leadership committee chairs: caroline baron and anthony weintraub, gibson dunn & crutcher, ajit and tinku jain, laura shapiro kramer and jay kramer, sylvia and nelson kier, mira nair, lydia dean pilcher, nancy and frederic poses, amite rodman and viren mehta, chandrika tandon, jakob trollback, forest whitaker. vice-chairs: marie brenner, robert bresnan and lauren versel bresnan, amita and pc chatterjee, victoria cook, sofia coppola, diller, scofidio & renfro, katja goldman and michael sonnenfeldt, ellen hanson and richard perlman, eric roth, peter saraf, martha stewart living omnimedia, lisa weinstein; committee still in formation. time/venue: screening at chelsea west cinemas, 333 west 23rd street between 8th & 9th avenues, at 7 p.m. followed by a benefit celebration at the stephan weiss studio, 711 greenwich street. event info/tickets: ticket packages range from $1,000-$5,000. individual tickets range from $150-$500. all proceeds will benefit maisha and iyagny. for additional information or to purchase tickets please contact 212-691-9642 or visit www.iyengaryoganyc.org/events/html. payment can be made with mc, visa, or check made payable to iyagny. media: beth amorosi president, amo communications llc | tel: 917-208-7489 | e-mail: amocomm@yahoo.com 3/05/2007 the school of american ballet: "winter ball": cocktails at 7:00 p.m. dinner and dancing at 8:00 p.m. chairmen: joanne de guardiola, somers white farkas, coco kopelman, liz peek and cindy sites. the artistic chairmen: kyra nichols, jock soto and ethan stiefel the young patron chairmen are chelsea clinton, jill kargman and alexis tobin. venue: the promenade, new york state theater, columbus ave. at 63rd st. junior tickets (21-35): $300 ($125 for dessert & dancing at 10:00 p.m.; $75 for dessert and dancing at 10:00 p.m. for 21-25 years old). details from 212-769-6610. media: jonathan marder | general strategic marketing | tel: 646.638.2479 | e-mail: jon.marder@gsmltd.net 3/05/2007 american musicals projects’ annual benefit gala, will feature george gershwin’s song-book at the new york historical society, 170 central park west (at 77th street). the performance to be directed by scott alan evans and starring broadway veteran victoria clark with pianist linda hall, assistant conductor of the metropolitan opera, will feature gershwin’s own arrangements for 18 of his favorite songs, unavailable since he played them on his famous 1934 concert tour, after which he handed the arrangements over to simon and schuster. expected guests include isabella rossellini. every year, the american musicals project (amp) celebrates great composing artists of the musical theater with a series of live concerts at the new-york historical society. tickets are $75-$500 each. benefit reception begins at 6:30 pm, followed by 7:30 pm concert. for tickets, please call 212-873-3400, extension 305. 3/03/2007 new york junior league’s 55th annual winter ball “south seas”: each year, the new york junior league honors volunteers at the winter ball who exemplify a high standard of excellence in volunteerism. this year’s outstanding sustainers and outstanding volunteers are: mary jane brock | christina r. davis | soo won hwang abrams | elizabeth v. finan | marilyn holstein| maria falck reina | an renée trotter. today’s new york junior league honorees and volunteers continue a great tradition. in 1901, mary harriman organized a group of dedicated young women who gave their time, talent and energy to ensure that new york city would be a better place to live. their vision became the first junior league – the junior league of the city of new york. the accomplishments of this year’s outstanding sustainers and outstanding volunteers illustrates the diverse activates undertaken by the new york junior league in the 104 years since our founding. time: 7 pm venue: cipriani 42nd street, new york city tickets: click here 3/01/2007 winter heat, latin dance party to raise funds to ensure positive futures for dancers: enjoy an evening of hot excitement while dancing to the sounds of the 21-piece harbor latin big band. the evening includes a special performance by the harbor conservatory's gestures dance ensemble in a work by choreographer blanca alonso, dance demonstration by a champion dance team, (to be selected) and a latin dance lesson by nydia ocasio. winter heat will raise funds to ensure positive futures for those artists both leaving as well as those preparing for dance careers. honorary chairs: rosie perez, chita rivera, sylvia waters and peter martins. benefit chairs are janice becker, fe saracino fendi, beth dannhauser, ginny knot. the benefit committee members are: ronda and mark axelowitz, caroline cronson, lisa i. cuevas, justine dicostanzo, kelly demarco, robert dorf, alexander j. dubé, mercedes ellington, barry friedberg and charlotte moss, yolanda santos garza, roberta silbert greene, susan krysiewicz, ketty maisonrouge, lady maughan, jean shafiroff, patricia shiah, susan fawcett sosin. proceeds will support east harlem's leading pre-professional performing arts school, harbor conservatory, now celebrating 36 years of enriching the lives of young people through the performing arts, and a division of boys & girls harbor; and, career transition for dancers, the national and local arts service organization with a 21 year history of helping professional dancers identify their unique talents in preparation for establishing new careers when dance is no-longer an option. time: 7:00 p.m., venue: copacabana, 560 west 34th street (11th avenue) in manhattan. tickets are $150 for the gala evening. special prime tables ($2,500) are also available as well as sponsorships. for information, please call 212/427-2244 ext. 577 or 212/764-0172. winter heat sponsored by rolex and capezio. media contact: nina olson | nolson@theharbor.org | 212.427.2244 x577 3/01/2007 2007 inwood house spring gala: the inwood house trustees and corporate advisory board will host its annual spring gala. an evening of cocktails, dinner, entertainment, and live auction, this successful fundraising event draws support from individuals and international corporations from throughout the new york metropolitan area. our past sponsors include cisco systems, goldman sachs, credit suisse, conway del genio gries & co., ipc information systems, morgan stanley, reservoir capital, wilmerhale llp, thrupoint, inc., and morrison & foerster llp to name a few. gala committee chairs: barbara abadi, jennifer elmlinger, linda genereux, and helenmarie rodgers. honoring: dover corporation and william c. thompson, jr., comptroller of the city of new york. venue: cipriani wall street, 55 wall street, new york, ny time: 6:30-11:00 pm to make a reservation today, please contact: jamila baucom | tel: 212-861-4400 x 232 | e-mail: jbaucom@inwoodhouse.com | register online february 2007 2/27/2007 museum of the city of new york, party: "director's council winter ball." 2/27/2007 lincoln center institute (lci) for the arts in education annual benefit: the annual benefit will raise funds for lincoln center institute (lci), a widely recognized leader in the fields of arts and education. chairman lci: susan rudin gala co-chairs: robin avram, ben silverman and esme usdan corporate chair: louis dubin journal chair: w. ann reynolds. this year’s event will pay tribute to susan lacy, emmy-winning executive producer and creator of pbs’s series american masters for bringing excellence in the art of documentary filmmaking to the public. dr. william f. baker, president of thirteen/wnet, will be accepting the mark a. schubart award, and the william r. kenan, jr. charitable trust will receive special recognition for its commitment to the institute. the proceeds from this benefit will ensure that the institute continues its exceptional mission and that our city’s students continue to have access to its wonderful programs for many years to come. time: 6:30- 9:30 p.m. cocktails: 6:30–7:15 p.m. | dinner and performance: 7:15– 9:30 p.m. venue: the rainbow room, 30 rockefeller plaza, new york, ny. performance: the temptations. tickets: tables for 10 at $50,000, $30,000, $15,000, and $10,000 individual tickets at $1,500 and $1,000 each. contact: lci special events | 70 lincoln center plaza, ny, ny 10023 | tel: 212.875.5209 | e-mail: mcohen@lincolncenter.org | web: www.lcinstitute.org press contact: diane sylvester, 212.875.5101, dsylvester@lincolncenter.org 2/27/2007 the careers through culinary arts program (c-cap) benefit 2007 celebrates birthday of lidia bastianich: celebrity chef marcus samuelsson of aquavit and riingo restaurants, will help orchestrate a grand walk-around-tasting of specially prepared seasonal culinary creations by new york’s best known chefs to benefit the careers through culinary arts program (c-cap). more than 60 new york city c-cap high school culinary students are expected to assist chefs at the event. the event co-chairs will be stanley zabar and tim zagat, with vice chairs susan and richard grausman. master of ceremonies will be television star al roker. the evening’s festivities will also include a silent auction with over 30 items including once-in-a-lifetime culinary and travel packages. the benefit has become new york’s premiere tasting event. local residents and businesses together with national organizations all come to support c-cap's work. “each year our supporters gather at the sold-out event to enjoy a preview of new creations by new york's top chefs. while enjoying the fabulous food, they are supporting c-cap’s mission to provide underserved high school students with training, scholarships, and jobs in the restaurant and foodservice industry.” says richard grausman, founder and president of the 17-year-old non-profit careers through culinary arts program. c-cap benefit 2007 will feature long-time favorites and the city’s hottest new star chefs. as this year’s honoree, lidia bastianich will receive the c-cap honors award, an original stainless steel sculpture created by artist philip grausman. lidia bastianich is chef/co-owner of felidia, becco, esca and del posto in new york city, lida’s kansas city and lidia’s pittsburgh; television celebrity chef of “lidia’s family table,” a 30-minute cooking series distributed by apt-american public television; cookbook author; 1999 named best chef in ny by the james beard foundation; 2001 named best chef u.s. by the james beard foundation. past recipients of the award include thomas keller, charlie palmer, danny meyer & michael romano, daniel boulud, jacques pepin, egidiana & sirio maccioni, nina & tim zagat, and saul & stanley zabar. careers through culinary arts program (c-cap) benefit 2007 is open to the public. time: general admission, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. | vip, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m venue: pier sixty at chelsea piers (23rd street and the hudson river), new york city tickets are $450 (limited availability), $600, and $1,000. for tickets, more information about the event, and sponsorship opportunities, call 212-974-7111 or visit our website at www.ccapinc.org. 2/27/2007 central park conservancy women's committee - "mardi gras luncheon" the upper park partners committee of the central park conservancy cordially invites you to our annual mardi gras luncheon to benefit the historic harlem parks coalition and central park. with michael henry adams, renowned harlem architecture and cultural historian curator: "black style now" @ museum of the city of new york. special performace by jazzmobile. venue: doubles 781 fifth avenue. time: cocktails 11:30 am, lunch 12:00 pm sharp. tickets are $150 (limited availability). for tickets contact janet diminich at 212-310-6617. 2/24/2007 the leukemia & lymphoma society: "black tie & blackjack casino night", join more than 600 young professionals for a night of entertainment including dinner, open bar, games of chance, dancing, prizes and more to raise funds to help support blood cancer research and patient services programs. 2007 black tie & black jack planning committee: event chair • erin zammett ruddy | event vice chair • gayle silverman | sub-committee chairs: saloni dhir • bianca harris • paule anne kaziewicz kim mcgeever • lauren muehl • jackie rasulo. venue: bridgewaters, 11 fulton street (at the south street seaport). time: doors open at 8:00 p.m. and the party continues until midnight. tickets: $150. details from andrea.grahlman@lls.org or 212-448-9206, ext. 231, or order tickets online. 2/24/2007 young professionals committee for big brothers big sisters of nyc: “big night out”: *casino tables *gourmet food stations *silent auction *dj *premium open bar *vip room *poker tournament (requires additional entry fee) ticket levels: platinum vip $200 includes separate check-in, admission to private vip area, raffle ticket, vip level listing in event program, a premium gift bag and $100 in chips | gold ticket $ 175 includes listing in event program, an event gift bag and $75 in casino chips | general admission $150 includes an event gift bag and $50 in casino chips. big night out 2007 will also feature a texas hold ‘em poker tournament. there is a $50 buy-in which can be added to any of the above ticket levels. the top winners at the end of the night will win fantastic prizes! venue: cipriani 23rd street, 200 fifth avenue time: 9pm-2am attire: black tie preferred. 100% of net proceeds from the event benefit big brothers big sisters. for information contact: jmoreira@bigsnyc.org • big brothers big sisters of ny 2/22/2007 the british memorial garden trust: "twilight in the garden", the british memorial garden at hanover square is a gift from the british community and its anglo-american friends to the people and city of new york. venue: cipriani 42nd street. time: cocktails at 6:30 p.m. dinner and dancing at 8:00 p.m. black tie. tickets: $375. details from 212-682-7945 or friends@britishmemorialgarden.org media/press: please contact : peggy a. brown | tel: 212 682-7945 | e-mail: peggy.brown@britishmemorialgarden.org 2/22/2007 tropics in february, the conservation council’s annual cocktail party for young professionals, celebrates the important role of the wildlife conservation society as a worldwide conservation organization, urban oasis, source of science education, and caretaker of the world’s largest system of urban wildlife parks. proceeds from this event support the wildlife conservation society’s local and global efforts. venue: central park zoo, fifth avenue at 64th street. time: cocktails and hors d’oeuvres from 7:00-10:00 pm tickets: from $90 to $200. for more information, please contact michelle kahn at 718-741-1639 2/21/2007 henry street settlement: "gala preview of the 19th annual art show" organized by the art dealers association of america venue: the park avenue armory at 67th street. time: 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (other previews starting at 5:30 p.m.) tickets: $150 ($275 for admission at 6:30 p.m.; $500 for admission at 5:30 p.m.) for more info: 212-766-9200, ext. 248 2/15/2007 young friends of save venice: "the red & white masked ball", chairman: adelina wong ettelson. co-chairs: olivia chantecaille and alexandra lind rose. red hot attire: red and white/black tie and masks. tickets: $500 (for guests 40 and above)/$375 (for guests 39 and younger). dancing tickets: $135 (for ages 29 and under only) for arrival at 10:30 p.m. time: 8:00 p.m. venue: the metropolitan club, one east 60th street. details from 212-737-3141 or via email at newyork@savevenice.org 2/15/2007 connect will host it’s annual benefit at taj lounge in new york city. new york city council speaker christine quinn will be presented with the distinguished leadership award at this year’s event. family and gender violence pervade the everyday lives of families and communities in new york city, regardless of race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, religion or age. the connect approach incorporates prevention and early intervention services in an attempt to stop intimate partner violence from occurring and to provide help before the level of violence results in families being torn apart; a woman being badly hurt or killed; children taken into foster care; victim and children fleeing to escape the abuse. all proceeds from the event will benefit connect’s various programs. host committee includes lilliam barrios-paoli, eve ensler, derrick m. gordon, byron hurt, marion s. kaplan, donald mcpherson, verona middleton-jeter, alyson spindell, gloria steinem, and rev. traci c. west. time: 6-8pm, tickets start at $75. for more information, please contact michal dagan: (646) 342-3373 or connect@michaldagan.com. for tickets by phone, call (212) 683-0015 x234. for online ticketing, visit www.connectnyc.org 2/8/2007 opus, contemporary patrons of the chamber music society of lincoln center: “lovestruck” inspired by saint valentine, an intimate affair with music and art. the evening's honorary chair is gwyneth paltrow. the event features a special musical performance by artists of the chamber music society of lincoln center, an exhibition of new paintings by renowned spanish artist juan genovés, and aphrodisiacs and culinary indulgences. opus members: lisa and saar banin,michael evans and lise powers, justin hays green, bill and marie samuels. benefit committee: philippe a. bigar, james brodsky, phillipe burke, daniel and melissa berger, geoffrey bradfield, nicholas brill brown,douglas cohen, rachel conron, ernie de la torre, robert deutsch, stephanie gaines, azadeh ghotbi, craig goldman, james goldschmidt, melissa grundman, bernt heiberg, stephanie and james loeffler, curt and amy middleton, marianna olszewski, justine o'malley, coralie charriol paul, edward papier, the pollack family, lisa singer, mark stewart, christopher vroom, carolina yunis. time: cocktails: 7:00 pm | performance 8:00 pm. venue: marlborough gallery 40 west 57th street, 2nd floor. tickets: $250 - $350. call (212) 875-5216 or visit www.chambermusicsociety.org 2/8/2007 "celebrating home"-- common ground’s 5th annual gala to benefit the common ground community: this year's distinguished honorees are the honorable michael r. bloomberg and bank of america, who have all championed common ground's mission of providing permanent housing to formerly homeless men and women. a photographic exhibition by tenant artists will be on display. individual tickets are $1000/each and tables start at $10,000. venue: cipriani wall street time: 6:30 pm. to purchase tickets or for more information, contact kelly castagnaro at 212-471-0815 or kcastagnaro@commonground.org, or go to www.commonground.org 2/8/2007 cityparks junior committee's 2nd annual black and white bash to benefit city parks foundation and the free sports, arts and education programs offered in over 700 parks throughout the five boroughs. the event, celebrating the second anniversary of the committee’s inception, will treat guests to an evening featuring live music, open bar, food and raffle prizes. time: 8:00-11:00 p.m. venue: gibson/baldwin showroom, 421 west 54th street (between 9th and 10th avenues). tickets: $65 in advance and $70 at the door. black and white attire. to purchase tickets, visit www.cityparksfoundation.org and click on the "donate now" link at the top of the page. please be sure to specify the number of tickets and black and white bash in the "comments" section of the donation page. for more information: (212) 360-8185 or etabasky@cityparksfoundation.org (cancelled) 2/7/2007 the new york design fair preview gala to benefit project a.l.s.: presented by town and country magazine and managed by wendy management, this four day event will commence with a gala preview to provide a first glimpse at the wide range of antiques, modern décor, home accessories and garden design from national and international dealers. the show opens to the public on thursday, february 8, 2007 and continues to sunday, february 11, 2007. hours for the show are 11:00am to 8:00pm, thursday and friday, and 11:00am to 7:00pm, saturday and sunday. admission is $20.00 per person and includes a journal. wendy management is one of america’s foremost resources for fine antique and design shows. under the guidance of meg wendy and creative director lou marotta, wendy management presents six major design events including the new york design fair. other fine wendy shows include the 2007 palm beach design fair for the palm beach historical society in palm beach, florida, antiques & fine art at the armory, and the spring international art & antiques show new york city. tickets for the preview are $250 and $1,000 each with all proceeds benefiting project a.l.s. time: 6:30-9:30 pm, cocktail reception. venue: seventh regiment armory. press contact: mitchell manning associates ltd. at (212) 980-1711. | for show information, please visit www.wendyshows.com or call (914) 437-5983. | for information on project a.l.s., please visit www.projectals.org or call (212) 420-7382. 2/5/2007 citizens for nyc: "new yorker for new york awards gala" to celebrate extraordinary new yorkers and volunteer groups that make our neighborhoods better, safer and more beautiful. honored this year for their outstanding contributions to new york and its diverse communities are international opera star martina arroyo; senior vice president of hill & knowlton, inc. jonathan capehart; author and journalist pete hamill; karen and irwin redlener, m.d. of the children’s health fund; and chairman of the board of jazz at lincoln center lisa schiff. mayor david dinkins, wynton marsalis, and andre de shields are among the quintessential new york personalities who will present the awards. also on hand will be citizens for nyc chairman henry cornell, founding chairman osborn elliott, and the evening’s master of ceremonies, peter h. kostmayer, president of citizens for nyc. venue: grand ballroom of the waldorf-astoria, 301 park avenue at 49th street. time: cocktails at 6:30 p.m. followed at 8:00 p.m by dinner and dancing to peter duchin and his orchestra. silent auction. tickets: $750 ($500 special ticket available for those under 35 years of age). details from 212-822-9554 or ataibleson@citizensnyc.org media: jaime strohmenger, senior account executive | linden alschuler & kaplan, inc. | 1251 avenue of the americas new york, ny 10020 | (212) 575-4545 (main office) | (212) 899-4746 (direct) | (631) 523-2050 (cell) |e-mail: jstrohmenger@lakpr.com 2/1/2007 young new yorkers for the philharmonic: "a mid-winter's eve" with a concert by the new york philharmonic and a champagne reception at intermission, followed by dinner and dancing at the racquet & tennis club. black tie. for more information contact: georgia petritsis, special events coordinator | new york philharmonic | avery fisher hall 10 lincoln center plaza | new york, ny 10023-6970 | telephone: (212) 875-5760 | fax: (212) 875-5716 | e-mail: petritsisg@nyphil.org january 2007 1/26/2007 the new york auxiliary of the blue ridge school 98th annual ball, "jefferson in paris" at the pierre hotel on fifth avenue. a tradition for many years proceeds from the ball each year are contributed to a scholarship fund which enables boys in need to obtain education at this school, located in st. george, virginia. the school provides an exceptional education for boys with average test scores and has demonstrated, through records of its graduates that the solid foundations begun at the blue ridge school can prepare a boy for success in college and later life. this year's honoree is father jack posiadlo, sj, director of special projects for the nativity network of schools, with has roots on the lower east side. venue: the pierre hotel on fifth avenue. time: cocktail reception, 7:15 p.m.; dinner & dancing to the music of alex donner, 8:30 p.m. silent auction and raffle. patron tickets $300; dinner tickets $250; cocktails only $98. attire: black or white-tie. co-chairs: miss nichole l. wright & mrs. george l. selden. for further information, please call 646-473-2162. 1/26/2007 the new york junior league (nyjl) winter ball pre-party: attendees will enjoy a gilligan’s island themed evening filled with festive cocktails, hors doeuvres, dancing and an exciting silent auction at. proceeds from this event will generate vital funding for critical nyjl community service programs. venue: nyjl headquarters, the newly renovated historic headquarters building located at 130 east 80th street (between park and lexington avenues) time: 8:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. tickets are $75 if purchased before january 19th and $80 at the door, which are limitedly available. island attire. for tickets and more information, please visit www.nyjl.org/winterballpreparty or email specialevents@nyjl.org 1/25/2007 think tank 3 presents “jewish boxers” by charles miller, artist reception: when people think about famous boxers they don't usually think of jews. yet between 1910 and 1940 there were 27 jewish world champions and for years, working-class jewish immigrants were the sport's dominant ethnic group. this series, oil paintings and drawings of jewish boxers by brooklyn-based artist charles miller, were inspired by the artist's passion for the sport and for the stories of fighters like jackie "kid" berg, a.k.a. "the whitechapel whirlwind," lew tendler, and barney ross, to name a few, who contributed so much to the rich history of american boxing in its golden age but today are all but forgotten. the exhibit celebrates these always brave, strong and ambitious fighters, who were often simply looking for fast money to support their families or avoid sweatshop labor, much like their irish and italian fighting counterparts. each of the various sized pieces in the series features an individual jewish boxer in period gear, sometimes bare fisted, sometimes in training mode, sometimes in the ring, but usually as if posing for a photograph. charles miller's jewish boxers, curated by sharoz makarechi, will be on exhibit and available to private collectors for the first time in new york city at think tank 3, beginning january 25, 2007. exhibit location: think tank 3, 447 hudson street, nyc time: artist reception at 7:00pm for more information please call 212.647.8595 or e-mail the gallery at info@thinktank3.com 1/24/2007 rare tibetan buddhist debate to benefit jewel heart: two leading tibetan buddhist scholars/teachers test their debating skills using an ancient tibetan buddhist debate format. gehlek rimpoche, founder of jewel heart, a non-profit buddhist center located in tribeca, squares off against columbia professor robert thurman in a lively spiritual and intellectual contest. fundraiser for jewel heart. venue: new york society for ethical culture ▪ 2 west 64 st. (at cpw) new york, ny time: 7 p.m. debate and q&a; dinner by tsampa restaurant debate tickets $25. through ticket central (212 279-4200) or www.ticketcentral.com. student rate $15. debate and dinner tickets ($150) through jewel heart new york (212 966-2807) or e-mail jewelheartny@mindspring.com. further info: www.jewelheart.org; click on “great debate.” media contacts: elisabeth coleman 212 255-4588; e-mail ec@elisabethcoleman.com │-- mark harada (212) 673-7457; marhar@netscape.com │ nancy jeffries (917) 693-1966; nancy@nancyjeffries.com. directions: subways:take 1 or 9 to 66 st, walk 2 blocks east to cpw & 2 blocks south. or take 1,9,a,b,c,d to 59th st, walk 4 blocks north along cpw 1/24/2007 white space with patrick mcmullan. the w new york and famed celebrity photographer patrick mcmullan invite you to experience image and art. enjoy celebration snaps from the w hotels/patrick mcmullan celebrate 2007 calendar as you sip bubbly provided by martini & rossi prosecco. w new york heartbeat, 541 lexington avenue, new york, ny 212-755-1200. please rsvp to nychappeningsrsvp@whotels.com. media: heidi benda | harrison & shriftman | 141 w. 36th st., 11th floor, new york, ny 10018 p: 917.351.8613 | f: 917.351.8601 | e-mail: hbenda@hs-pr.com 1/23/2007 room to grow "cocktail reception and auction" hosted by uma thurman at christie's: room to grow is dedicated to enriching the lives of babies born into poverty throughout their critical first three years of development. venue: christie’s auction house, 20 rockefeller plaza time: 6:30 p.m.: cocktails. silent auction. live auction at 8:00 p.m. cocktail attire. tickets: $250. details from 212-581-1400. media: cassin britten donn | dan klores communications | 386 park avenue south fl 10 | tel: 212-981-5144 | e-mail: cassin_donn@dkcnews.com 1/18/2007 east side house settlement: "the 53rd annual winter antiques show" at venue: the seventh regiment armory at park avenue and 67th street. time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. tickets: $300 ($500 for admission at 6:00 p.m.; $1,000 for admission at 5:00 p.m.). details from 718-292-7392 1/18/2007 "american medici" the kress brothers: jocelyn kress will lecture on what many consider to be the most extraordinary, extensive and encyclopedic art collection of old master paintings ever to be amassed by an american. the samuel h. kress collection encompasses virtually all the great names in western art from the 13th to the 19th century, including giotto, titian, el greco, rubens, giorgione, raphael, rembrandt and ingres. this enlightening talk will closely examine the impact of the kress collection's dispersal across america. ms. kress will also talk about her personal reminiscences from her youth on growing up with the collection. time: 6:00 p.m. venue: the grace rainey rogers auditorium at the metropolitan museum of art, 1000 fifth avenue at 82nd street. tickets: $22.00. for more information call: 212-570-3949 media contact: roberta lee | linden alschuler & kaplan public relations | tel: 212-575-4545 | email: rlee@lakpr.com 1/18/2007 be bold cocktails hosted by echoing green's social investment council: celebrate the launch of echoing green's first book and honor a few of today's boldest social change-makers. be bold honorees: soledad o'brien: cnn morning news anchor | wendy kopp: founder & president of teach for america | alan patricof: founder of apax partners & founder and managing director of greycroft partners. echoing green, which was launched twenty years ago by the leaders of the private equity firm general atlantic, provides seed funding and technical assistance to emerging social entrepreneurs with bold ideas for social change. with this support, echoing green fellows have created over 350 new innovative social change organizations in urban and rural communities on five continents, in 30 countries, and throughout the united states. a host of nationally recognized groups have been seeded by echoing green, such as teach for america, city year, college summit, global fund for children, and jumpstart. echoing green is a 501 (c) (3) ny based entity. time: 7pm-10pm venue: rubin museum, 150 w. 17th st (btwn 6th & 7th ave) ticket price: $75 in advance (online), $100 at the door (tax-deductible) purchase tickets: www.echoinggreen.org/beboldcocktails 1/13/2007 "hair o the dog" at blvd: "hair o the dog" comes to nyc for the first time. for the past 12 years it has grown to be philly's premier black tie party attracting a desirable demographic of young, affluent, urban professionals. a portion of the proceeds benefit the nyc chapter of the leukemia & lymphoma society. since 1997, the dog has donated over $100,000 to various charities from the annual event. general admission $125 and vip $175, which includes full top shelf open bar, pass hors d' oeuvres, dj's, band, vip table service, etc. since 1997, the dog has donated over $100,000 to various charities from the annual event. time: 8:00pm - 1:00am venue: blvd, 199 bowery at spring street, new york city tickets: general admission $125 and vip $175, which includes full top shelf open bar, pass hors d' oeuvres, dj's, band, vip table service, etc. contact hair o the dog: tel: 646-483-1302 ▪ www.hairothedog.com for more information: debra carey ▪ dan klores communications ▪ 386 park avenue south, 10th floor new york, ny 10016 ▪ office: 212-981-5219 ▪ cell: 914-643-7117 ▪ fax: 212-981-5419 1/13/2007 "the 47th annual quadrille ball" for the benefit of the institute of international education, columbia university and the julliard school: the first quadrille ball was held in 1961 to raise money for scholarships that would enable qualified american graduate students to obtain a year's graduate study in germany. in 1964, the institute for international education advised the quadrille of the growing need for scholarships for german graduate students wishing to study in the united states. from that time on, the proceeds of the annual ball are distributed to the institute of international education, columbia university, julliard, and other institutions of higher learning. the highlight of the ball is the quadrille dance, which is performed by young people of various nationalities. white tie. 2007 ball committee co-chairs: mrs. susanne von turk, mrs. heide herz, mrs. roswitha junius. venue: the pierre hotel 1/10/2007 young friends of the new-york historical society: "first historic happy hour of the new year" venue: flatiron lounge, 37 west 19th street. time: 6:00 p.m. details from kate wilson | tel: 212-485-9266 | e-mail: kwilson@nyhistory.org december 2006 new years eve 2006 (sunday, december 31, 2006) guides: this is not an exhaustive list. referenced below are links to those general guides referencing parties at clubs, lounges and other public and private venues in new york city followed by the editors picks. murphguide.com | newyears.com | nyctourist.com: guide to new years eve in times square | new years eve central | new york planet | times square alliance | joonbug | new york cruises | hdl enhancement | village voice 12/31/2006 new years eve at the loft (5th annual): an elegant party organized (meticulously for your total satisfaction) and hosted by author and trader marcel link. the party is hosted in a 10,000 square foot private westside loft. the loft is very spacious and elegant with beautiful hardwood floors, chandeliers, fireplace and a garden room. the space is divided into two sections allowing for different music and feel on each side. there will be about 400 people at the party, so there is plenty of room to move around. there will be plenty of bars, bartenders, and top shelf alcohol all night long. along with a midnight toast there will be champagne and strawberries all night long. there will be a delicious buffet and plenty of food throughout the night (hors d'oeuvres, asian station, pasta station, dessert station, etc). the food will be buffet style. as for music, the new york time machine band will play rock, pop and disco, the best classics and fun 80s dance tunes. there will also be dj playing all your favorite hip-pop, top 40, and fun stuff. there will be two main dancing rooms. time: 9 pm to 4 am venue: west side loft, 336 west 37th st - 6th floor. attire: black tie optional tickets: $125 | vip tickets: $175 email marcel with any special arrangements and alcohol/wine requirements or group ticket sales. mention manhattan society.com. **editor’s recommendation: i have attended marcel’s parties as bartender, photographer and guest and have always had a splendid evening. if you are looking for an alternative to the club scene and prefer the ambiance of a loft/house party with friends and new faces, a blend of intimacy, style in a festive environment, this party will certainly suit your tastes. do not be fooled by the most reasonable price point. costs are kept reasonable. indulgence is not. i am not “working” the party, but you may see christopher london, with camera in tow nevertheless. 12/31/2006 comix: top new york city comedy club hosts comedy extravaganza including all star comedy showcase, prix fixe dinner, champagne toast and music. for more information contact kambri crews comix · 353 west 14th street (corner of 9th avenue) · new york, ny 10014 · 212.524.2500 · e-mail: kambri@ballyhoopromotions.net web: www.comixny.com for tickets click here 12/31/2006 social life magazine new year's eve party at the grand: justin mitchell with amanda hearst and charlotte ronson at the grand. time: 9pm - 4am venue: the grand, 41 east 58th street (between madison & park) attire: semi-formal. 7 hour premium open bar from 9pm - 4am incredible cuisine from phillipe chow celebrity dj mateo spinning hip hop, rock, 80's and house. tickets: $150/ticket $200/ticket after dec 25 order tickets: http://sociallifemagazine.com/theparty.html ****editorial note: chris london is not affiliated with this party and will not be present. 12/29/2006 the international debutante ball foundation charities: "51st international debutante ball": presentation of debutantes, grand ballroom. fifty three young women of distinction from the united states and abroad (including eight sets of sisters) will make their bow to society. the debutantes represent england, austria, china, france, greece, the republic of panama, scotland, switzerland and sixteen american states. each debutante will be accompanied by her own escort in white tie and tails, and a military cadet in dress uniform who carries the flag of the country or state which she represents. venue: the waldorf-astoria. time: 7:30 p.m.: receiving line, badildon room - cocktails, jade room. 9:00 p.m.: dinner, grand ballroom. 11:00 p.m.: presentation of debutantes, grand ballroom. details from 212-861-5911 12/20/2006 for the benefit of the children's aid society and the yorkville common pantry: "holiday toy drive 2006" at the pink elephant club, 527 west 27th street. time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. cash bar. drink specials. music. raffle prizes. guest appearances by mr. & mrs. claus. christmas cosmos & reindeer beer. all toys to be donated to the children's aid society. cash donations to benefit the children's aid society and the yorkville common pantry. tickets: admission is an unwrapped toy or $20. details from rsvptoydrive2006@yahoo.com 12/18/2006 charity: ball join event hosts adrien grenier, jessica stam and emma snowdon-jones and committee supporters leonardo dicaprio, matthew modine, terry george (director, hotel rwanda), kevin connelly, lauren bush, angie everhart, kristy heinz, sophie dahl, may anderson and a slew of other devoted committee members to toast the holiday season while raising money and awareness for the billion people without access to safe water. charity: will host first annual charity: ball, to benefit the organization and raise awareness for the global water crisis. about: charity global is an independent non-profit group based in new york city, charity:(tm) stages multimedia exhibitions about global poverty, bringing attention to issues that include hunger, genocide, preventable disease, education and water. founded by former nyc event planner turned photojournalist scott harrison, charity:(tm) uses outdoor exhibitions and indoor installations to educate the public about these important issues, then connect visitors to charities on the ground, allowing them to contribute funds directly and effectively to specific projects. the current project, charity: water, recently toured new york city's top outdoor parks featuring a dynamic installation of $20 bottles of spring water. charity: water is currently available at hotel gansevoort, soho house, warren tricomi salons, and all ling skin care locations. 100 % of the proceeds are used to build freshwater wells in malawi, ethiopia, the central african republic and uganda. for more information, please visit www.charityis.com time: 7pm - 11pm venue: the metropolitan pavilion- 125 west 18th street (between 6th & 7th avenues). silent & live auction: marc jacobs, miu miu, david yurman, me & ro, jet blue, be & d, banana republic, the palm, prada, gucci, diesel, motorola, ny knicks/ny yankees, inn at lost creek, armani, buddha bar and more! advance tickets are available now at http://charityis.com/charityball for $150, with proceeds going to support charity:(tm), and its mission to stimulate greater global awareness about extreme poverty in suffering african countries. 12/15/2006 the guggenheim museum’s young collectors council annual artist’s ball sponsored by yves saint laurent. celebrating a generation of young artists, collectors, and friends of the guggenheim museum, the event is chaired by sally and rufus albemarle, amanda and christopher brooks, amalia dayan and adam lindemann, eva and lorenzo lorenzotti, lucy sykes rellie and euan rellie, and jacqueline and mortimer sackler and honors new media artist philippe parreno and ysl creative director, stefano pilati. funds raised from the event will be used to acquire works by emerging artists for the museum’s permanent collection and to support the museum’s progressive exhibitions program. tickets—for more information or to purchase tickets, please call (212) 423-3534. ticket prices: $200 for individual tickets $150 for members of the ycc $275 for tickets at the door 12/12/2006 young friends of the museum of jewish heritage - a living memorial to the holocaust: "hanukkah party" a festive evening of hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, fine wines, museum tours, a raffle, and entertainment. this year’s hanukkah party is organized by members of the young friends hanukkah party committee, led by the event co-chairs josh garay, jon more, and lauren rott. sponsors of the event include abarbanel kosher wines, joyva inc., madelaine chocolate novelties inc., manhattan beer distributors, michael c. fina company, rite lite ltd, and zyr russian vodka. time: 7:00 p.m. cocktail attire is encouraged. venue: museum of jewish heritage, 36 battery place. tickets: $95 ($75 for young friends members). as a special holiday offer, a young friends membership and a holiday party ticket may be purchased together for a total of $125. dietary laws will be observed. cocktail attire is encouraged. about: the mission of the young friends is to inspire and involve the young professional community (ages 21-40) of the metropolitan area through social, educational, and philanthropic programming, to celebrate jewish heritage, to carry the torch of remembrance of the holocaust, and to shape the next generation of jewish leadership. media contacts: betsy aldredge | museum of jewish heritage | tel: 646-437-4337 | e-mail: baldredge@mjhnyc.org and abby r. spilka | web: www.mjhnyc.org | tel: 646-437-4333 | e-mail: aspilka@mjhnyc.org 12/08/2006 the annual american scandinavian society christmas ball: the metropolitan club, 1 east 60 street, new york city reception 7pm, dinner 8pm, lucia procession at 9:30 pm. for more information please contact: vibeke steineger | chairperson american scandinavian society christmas ball | 1185 park avenue, 4-g, new york, ny 10128 | tel: 1 212.534.1241 | cell: 1 917.863.5851 12/08/2006 the madison square boys & girls club 40th annual christmas tree ball: this milestone celebration will ring in the holiday season with silent and live auctions, a special performance by clubhouse members, and dinner and dancing. since 1884, the madison square boys & girls club has been providing after school and summer programs for thousands of children in new york city’s most disadvantaged communities. by providing proven education, recreation and guidance programs in a safe and nurturing environment that many children consider a second home, we help our young participants lead happy, healthy and productive lives. madison currently serves over 8,000 youth ages six to eighteen at seven clubhouses. time: cocktails at 6:30 p.m., dinner at 8 p.m. venue: the pierre hotel. tickets: individual tickets are $1,000, including cocktails and dinner. limited “young friends of madison” tickets for those 39 years of age and younger are available for $400. reserve by calling madison’s special events line at 212.760.0073 12/06/2006 the glaucoma foundation’s 20th annual black & white ball, “traveling toward a cure,” furthers tgf’s mission of eradicating blindness from glaucoma through vital research and public education programs. the organization funds innovative research leading to new treatments and seeking cures for glaucoma, which afflicts 3 million people in the u.s. and 67 million worldwide and is the nation’s leading cause of preventable blindness. the foundation’s corporate visionary award will be presented to american airlines. actress kitty carlisle hart will present the kitty carlisle hart award of merit for lifetime achievement to country singer ronnie milsap. venue: the pierre, fifth avenue at 61st street. time: cocktails & silent auction at 6:30 p.m.; dinner at 7:30 p.m. for tickets at $1,000, call 212-651-2508. media: gabrielle bamberger | gbpr | 250 west 57th street suite 2430 | new york, ny 10107 tel 212-333-5222 fax 212-315-1716 email gbpr@concentric.net 12/06/2006 asia society’s annual dinner honoring lakshmi n. mittal (invited), chairman and chief executive officer, mittal steel company, and charles o. prince iii, chairman and chief executive officer, citigroup inc. co-chairs: gina chu, lisina hoch and charles rockefeller. time: 6:30 p.m.: reception. 7:30 p.m.: dinner. venue: grand ballroom, the waldorf-astoria. asian national dress or black tie. tickets: $1500. details from: 212-327-9235 or annualdinner@asiasociety.org 12/05/2006 for the benefit of the humane society of new york: "party in style" at judith ripka from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. hosted by event planner & hospitality consultant alison minton, president of maplemint enterprises. guests will receive a $500 gift certificate towards their purchases in judith ripka’s flagship store located at 777 madison avenue, new york city 10021. by invitation only 12/05/2006 the pajama program - “champagne & cupcakes”, a charity that provides new pajamas and books to needy children, will host a grand opening party and ribbon cutting to celebrate the launch of its new reading center at 34 east 39th street, suite b. champagne for the adults and cupcakes for the youngsters, benefit starts at 4:00 - 7:00 pm ! for more information, call 212.71 my pjs or www.pajamaprogram.org. guests are asked to bring either one new pair of pajamas or a new children's book to donate 12/05/2006 catherine malandrino’s newest concept will be unveiled at her soho boutique located at 468 broome street. the event will be hosted by patricia field, zani gugelmann, dani stahl and eleanor ylvisaker. expected guests include allison aston, annie churchill, genevieve jones, olivia chantecaille, olivia palermo & tinsley mortimer. by invitation only. time: 6-9 pm press/media contact: heidi benda | harrison & shriftman | 141 w. 36th st., 11th floor, new york, ny 10018 | tel: 917-351-8613 | e-mail: hbenda@hs-pr.com 12/02/2006 2nd annual “do the wright thing” gala to benefit the david wright foundation: david wright, all-star third baseman for the new york mets, will be in attendance along with many other athletes, celebrities and vips. a special musical performance will be announced at a later date. time: buffet dinner and silent auction begin at 8:15pm, with the musical entertainment following at 10:30pm. all proceeds from the event will benefit the david wright foundation, an organization founded in 2005 by david wright. the sole purpose and mission of the foundation is to provide financial support and raise awareness for those in need and to financially support other charitable organizations. the foundation pays special attention to multiple sclerosis and children's causes, and maintains its focus on the new york city and norfolk, virginia metropolitan areas. venue: hard rock cafe in times square, located at 1501 broadway, new york city. tickets for the event are $750. to purchase tickets, please visit the foundation’s website, www.davidwrightfoundation.com, or contact erica barrone via email at erica@davidwrightfoundation.com 12/02/2006 fidf: friends of the israel defense forces young leadership gala event “casino night 2006”: the fidf initiates and helps support social, educational, cultural and recreational programs and facilities for the young men and women soldiers of israel who defend the jewish homeland. the fidf also provides support for widows and orphans of fallen soldiers. the evening will include a special performance by grammy award winner violinist miri ben ari and feature israeli hip hop sensation subliminal. gala co-chairs: david mardkha & jeremy shure benefit committee includes many of the future leaders of the jewish community. dietary laws observed. black tie. time: 8 pm venue: the metropolitan pavilion, 125 west 18 th street. tickets: $200, for tickets contact fidf new york | 350 5th avenue suite 2011| new york, ny 10118 | tel (212) 244-3118 | fax (212) 244-3119 | e-mail: fidf@israelsoldiers.org 12/02/2006 tuesday's children: "annual plandome holiday benefit" honoring board members george malhame and bert mccooey of manhasset at the plandome country club, 145 stonytown road, plandome, ny, featuring cocktails, dinner an auction and live music by the jim roberti band. proceeds from the event will go toward tuesday's children's wide-range of support programs. time: from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m tickets: are $125 each; sponsorships range from $300 - $700. details from amy wright at 516-562-9000 or amy@tuesday'schildren.org 12/02/2006 lincoln center’s second annual family festival luncheon: this special family day will begin with, a luncheon on the promenade of avery fisher hall at noon (overlooking our gorgeous 50-ft.plus holiday tree on the plaza), followed by a 2 p.m. performance chosen from several lincoln center "family-friendly" offerings. the luncheon theme is fairy tales (taking off on one of the performance choices—our family musik program fairy tales. last year's event was a great success and we're expecting about 300 guests—parents, grandparents, and kids. besides family musik's fairy tales, which features excerpts of famous pieces written for dance and theater, with dancers from pickle shoes dance, guests will be attending new york city ballet's matinee of the nutcracker, a special, private screening of the chronicles of narnia: the lion, the witch, and the wardrobe at the walter reade theater, or a jazz for young people program featuring wynton marsalis. event co-chairs: cheryl effron, emanuelle block and yvonne doggett-rhea. benefit committee members include: susan fales-hill (confirmed attendee), susan and jack rudin (with grand kids-confirmed), and audra macdonald (who is expected to attend with her daughter). proceeds of the benefit will support lincoln center inc.’s presentations for families, helping to keep prices affordable and accessible to wide audiences. tickets range from $200, up to $25,000 for a tale of 10. time: 12 pm venue: lincoln center, promenade of avery fisher hall media: katharina plumb, publicity associate| lincoln center for the performing arts, inc. | 70 lincoln center plaza, new york, ny 10023| e-mail: kplumb@lincolncenter.org | tel: (212) 875-5999 november 2006 11/30/2006 samuel waxman cancer research foundation, “collaborating for a cure ninth annual benefit dinner and auction”: the evening will feature a special live performance by john fogerty. hosted by elin and michael nierenberg. venue: metropolitan pavilion, 125 west 18th street time: 6:30 pm media: barbara hutson | wit's end media | 100 west 32nd street suite 604 new york, ny 10001 | t: 646-644-0560 | f: 212-563-1980 | e-mail: hutson@witsendmedia.com 11/30/2006 kips bay boys & girls club: "annual holiday benefit" a silent auction of holiday centerpieces and gifts created by top designers and cocktails party to benefit kips bay boys & girls club at venue: brunschwig & fils showroom, d & d building, 979 third avenue, featuring cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and a silent auction. time: 6:00-8:00 pm tickets: $125 each; patrol level $225. details from 718-893-8600 x 245 11/30/2006 kips bay boys & girls club: "annual holiday benefit" a silent auction of holiday centerpieces and gifts created by top designers and cocktails party to benefit kips bay boys & girls club at venue: brunschwig & fils showroom, d & d building, 979 third avenue, featuring cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and a silent auction. time: 6:00-8:00 pm tickets: $125 each; patrol level $225. details from 718-893-8600 x 245 11/29/2006 the 12th annual artwalk ny: one of ny's most exciting benefit auctions, the night includes cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, music, dancing, and live and silent auctions. now in its twelfth year, artwalk ny has become one of new york city's largest and most anticipated annual art benefit auctions. this year's event honors acclaimed american artist julian schnabel and the corporate honoree: barry h. berke & kramer, levin naftalis & frankel llp. over the years, artwalk ny has raised over $4 million and brought together the crème de la creme of new york: renowned fashion designers, acclaimed artists, celebrities, and a veritable who's who of new york society in an effort to help the homeless men, women, and children living in new york city. this year's co-chairs are richard gere, carey lowell and kayce freed jennings. featured artists at this year's auction include jenny holzer, ed ruscha, roni horn and yoko ono. time: 6-10pm venue: the puck building, 295 lafayette street. tickets start at $125. please call nick at 212-776-2056 for more information. press inquiries, please contact mohamed alladin | company agenda | tel: 212-358-9516 | e-mail: mohamed@companyagenda.com 11/29/2006 the new york junior league's 35th annual golden tree holiday shopping this year's fair, themed "home for the holidays", will feature two shopping sessions: different exhibitors will be on-site the opening days (wednesday and thursday) and the closing days (friday and saturday) for a total of more than 80 vendors. while shopping, attendees will enjoy a silent auction, special events, and expert advice 11/28/2006 cancer research institute – associate’s council: "4th annual fall fete" co-chairs: gillian blake and oscar anderson; katie and brian berlandi; leslie debauge; annabelle and gregory fowlkes; gregg renfrew and mark hancock; and lara and remy trafelet. dj christopher ford. cocktail attire. cri is dedicated exclusively to the development of immune-based therapies for the prevention and control of cancer. tickets: $250. details from 914-834-2868 venue: the prince george ballroom, 14 east 28th street. time: 7:00 p.m.: reception. 8:00 p.m. dinner/program/dancing 11/28/2006 us fund for unicef: third-annual unicef snowflake ball celebrates the lighting of the unicef snowflake and honors those individuals who have made key contributions to unicef's mission to save and improve children's lives worldwide. unicef will present the audrey hepburn humanitarian award to amy robbins, who created the mercury fund, which is designed to provide unicef with financial resources as early as 24 hours after the onset of a major humanitarian emergency anywhere in the world. there will be a special performance by two-time grammy winner and 12-time grammy nominee india.arie. bryant gumbel – host of acclaimed hbo sport’s “real sports with bryant gumbel” and seven-time emmy award winner – returns as the master of ceremonies for the third consecutive year. unicef snowflake ball co-chairs: alicia bythewood and hilary gumbel unicef snowflake ball project co-chairs: pamela fiori and charlotte moss venue: cipriani 42nd st time: 6:30 pm attire: black tie tickets: start at $1,000. contact: monika mraz at 212.922.2564. 11/27/2006 starlight starbright children's foundation: "17th annual celebrity sports auction" at madison square garden. open bar. silent auction. food. athletes. special celebrity guests. awards presentation. live auction. time: 6:00 to 9:30 pm venue: madison square garden, new york city tickets: $125 ($135 at the door). details from 212-354-2878, ext. 113. media: deborah geiger | great ink communications | 27 union square west, new york, ny 10003 | t: 212-741-2977 | f: 212-741-3075 | e-mail: deborah@greatink.com 11/24/2006 the parrish art museum: "parrish presents--flea market and silent auction extraordinaire." southampton. the parrish's thanksgiving weekend shopping extravaganza begins with a preview cocktail party. time: 5-8 pm details from 631-283-2118, ext. 41 or korczakk@parrishart.org 11/17/2006 the american scandinavian society and the danish american society co-host celebration in honor of ib alvin and elfi von kantzow alvin. the alvins' have been outstanding in promoting scandinavia in the us. please join us in celebrating and honoring this wonderful couple. tickets: $150 per person. please r.s.v.p. to jeanette hemstad at 212.980.6240 by november 10th. venue: india house, 1 hanover square, new york city. time: cocktails 7:30pm & dinner at 8:30pm - menu details to be come. cocktail attire and dancing shoes. 11/16/2006 dominique browning, tony ingrao & randy kemper celebrate house & garden's december 2006 issue at the ingrao gallery. time: 6:00-8:00pm. invitation only 11/15/2006 anti-hunger group, nyccah, to honor public advocate betsy gotbaum: the new york city coalition against hunger, a nonprofit umbrella group for the city’s more than 1,200 food pantries and soup kitchens, will honor public advocate betsy gotbaum at a fundraising cocktail reception to be held at the time warner center. the reception will take place at 60 columbus circle, 17th floor, manhattan, from time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. tickets are $100 for supporters, $500 for patrons, and $1,000 for sponsors. contributions to the coalition are tax deductible. to rsvp or obtain more information about the event or the coalition, contact stephanie lin at (212) 825-0028, ext. 208, slin@nyccah.org or visit the coalition’s web site at www.nyccah.org. to view the full press release, click here 11/15/2006 the parkinson's disease foundation's third annual carnaval at the copa. the parkinson's disease foundation will hold its annual benefit to raise funds for parkinson's research. carnaval is a sizzling party that features an open bar, buffet dinner, live entertainment, dancing and live and silent auctions. honorary chair is julianna margulies. venue: copacabana (560 w. 34th st. between 10th and 11th aves) time: 6:30 p.m. tickets: $95 in advance, $115 at the door, to purchase tickets click on the event link above. 11/15/2006 the young patrons circle of american friends of the louvre museum fall gala: emmanuel perrin president and ceo, america's van cleef & arpels together with co-chairs: olivia chantecaille and kipton cronkite time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm venue: phillips de pury & company 450 west 15th street, 3rd floor new york city in partnership with instyle. web: www.aflouvre.org by invitation only 11/14/2006 the miss hollywood follies presents: burlesque against breast cancer ii: event chairs: ilise carter, cori neustein & jaime gazes. venue: the cutting room (19 west 24th street) time: 8 pm. tickets prices range from $25 - $75. all proceeds will be donated to cancercare to aid in the fight against breast cancer 11/14/2006 children's aid society: "launch party for the 20th annual miracle on madison avenue--miracle in morocco" at sway, 305 spring street (between hudson and greenwich), hosted by dan bakkedahl, the daily show correspondent, and dj, ben cho. an evening of comedy, music, moroccan flavors, and a luxury auction. time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.: vip reception. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.: cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, dancing, auction and raffle. tickets: $175 ($350 for vip tickets). details from 212-949-4936 or purchase tickets online 11/14/2006 safe horizon fall fundraiser-- “justice served: in our own words”: chicago teams up with safe horizon, the nation’s leading victim assistance charity to celebrate the show’s 10th anniversary milestone. producers barry & fran weissler, join safe horizon ceo, gordon j. campbell, for a gala performance of the musical smash chicago to celebrate the musical's record-breaking 10th year on broadway. this anniversary milestone of chicago will help to raise awareness and funds for safe horizon while reuniting the musical's original stars, ann reinking, bebe neuwirth, james naughton, joel grey and marcia lewis for the star studded evening, which is billed as "justice served, in our own words". melanie griffith, brooke shields, wayne brady, patrick swayze, marilu henner, huey lewis, gregory harrison and alan thicke will join the cast in addition to a roster of many other special alumni as they collectively present chicago in its entirety. walter bobbie, the tony-winning director will be helming the once-in-a-lifetime event. honorary chairs: rocco landesman, james nederlander sr. and gerald schoenfeld. event chairs: brooke mcmurray and john fowler. time: 6:30 pm venue: ambassador theatre, west 49th street (between broadway and 8th ave) ticket range: $250 - $5,000 (very limited availability at $250) sponsorships: begin at $10,000 to become a sponsor, purchase tickets or for more information: please contact safe horizon, events@safehorizon.org or please call 212-577-8291. all proceeds to benefit safe horizon press contact: natalie maniscalco at r. couri hay creative public relations, phone: 212-580-0835, email: natalie@rcourihaycpr.com contact for "chicago": pete sanders/shane marshallbrown, pete sanders group phone: 212-730-0067, email: info@petesandersgroup.com 11/13/2006 wnyc radio | gala 2006: wnyc, new york public radio’s annual gala will be hosted by ira glass, the creative voice of one of public radio’s most popular and beloved shows, this american life. special guests, including the legendary gossip columnist liz smith, the renowned country-pop singer/songwriter rosanne cash, and new york times puzzle master will shortz, will join glass to present a salute to wnyc programming. featured programs will include soundcheck, hosted by john schaefer, who was recently named a “new york influential” by new york magazine, and the station’s youth journalism program, “radio rookies,” which was recognized with the prestigious peabody award this past june. imani winds, the grammy-nominated classical wind quintet, will perform selections from their adventurous repertoire, which infuses traditional masterworks with european, african, latin american and american music traditions. guests will have the opportunity to mingle with their favorite wnyc hosts, including brian lehrer, leonard lopate, kurt andersen, john schaefer, soterios johnson, among others. chairmen: david r. caplan, bryn cohen, susan k. freedman, michael huber, honey kurtz, gene lynch, elizabeth rose, lauren seikaly, nicki newman tanner, billie tisch time: 6:00pm reception | 7:00pm dinner venue: cipriani 42nd street, between lexington & park avenues tickets: champion table: $25,000 | benefactor table: $12,500 | sponsor table: $7,500 | patron ticket: $1,500 | friend ticket: $1,000 contact: gala hotline: (212) 786-6185 press contact: jennifer houlihan, wnyc radio 669-7748 / jhoulihan@wnyc.org 11/13/2006 hugh o’brian youth leadership presents the albert schweitzer leadership awards dinner: honorees: nasser kazeminy, chairman njk holdings/ chairman, executive committee, national ethnic coalition of organizations; drew morrisroe, president and chief executive officer, ctn solutions; ron gillet, vice chairman, board of trustees, hoby/ vice president of underwriting, countrywide full spectrum lending division. time: cocktails: 6:30pm, awards: 7:30pm, dinner and dancing to follow. venue: gotham hall, 1356 broadway @ 36th street. honorary chair: tina fey. table prices: $10,000- $25,000 ticket prices: $150 (alumni), $500, and $1000. media/press/more information: jfm 2 productions | tel: 212.921.9070, x.16 |e-mail hoby@jfm2productions.com 11/10-12/2006 peter kyle dance new york city debut at henry street settlement: november 10-12, 2006. performances are at 7:30pm (fri/sat) and at 3:00pm (sun.). the company brings its signature blend of theatricality and athleticism to the historic abrons arts center at the henry street settlement. the program includes two world premieres, a mini video dance installation and a tribute to modern dance legend, murray louis, this year’s recipient of the prestigious samuel scripps american dance festival award. tickets are $15.00 and may be purchased online at www.henrystreet.org/arts or by calling 212.352.3101. for more information about peter kyle dance, please visit www.peterkyledance.org. questions may be directed to peter kyle via email at info@peterkyledance.org, or by calling 347.218.1820. 11/9/2006 new-york historical society: "history makers gala" honoring newsman walter cronkite and new york city public advocate betsy gotbaum. historical society president dr. louise mirrer will join gala co-chairs katie couric, bill and bunny beekman, valerie and charles diker, joan and john jakobson and pat and e. john rosenwald in presenting awards to these two venerable new yorkers. night will benefit n-yhs programs and educational initiatives. time: cocktails and exhibition preview from 6-7 pm, awards and dinner at 7:15 pm. venue: new-york historical society, 170 central park west (at 77th street). single tickets begin at $1,000; 10-person tables begin at $10,000. please rsvp at 212-485-9201 or bbotwinick@nyhistory.org media: marisa wayne | rubenstein communications | 1345 avenue of the americas new york, ny 10019 | tel: 212-843-9216 e-mail: mwayne@rubenstein.com 11/8/2006 games people play, an unexpected evening of art and games, a benefit for lower manhattan cultural council: indulge in cocktails. sample danny meyer’s delectables, challenge one of our celebrity guests to a round of pictionary. compete with rockstar at their own new video game. grab a putt on the green. marvel at magician mark mitton, as he plays games with your perception. groove to vintage dj’s classic vinyl. and do it all with a sneak peak behind the scaffolding at one of the financial district's most luxurious and elegantly detailed new residential buildings- 20 pine, the collection -with interior design by armani/casa. all proceeds go to the hundreds of downtown artists and art groups supported by lower manhattan cultural council – which makes art happen here. tickets start at $250. for more information or to purchase tickets please contact: liz gilchrist | e-mail: at lgilchrist@lmcc.net | tel: 212-219-9401 x121. | web: www.lmcc.net/games time: 7 – 10 pm, vip cocktails at 6 pm. venue: 20 pine-the collection. address: 20 pine street, lower manhattan. press: jessica sagert | tel: 212-219.9401 x114 |e-mail: jsagert@lmcc.net 11/8/2006 47th annual quadrille ball preview party: the 47th annual quadrille ball preview party is the opening celebration of the annual quadrille ball season. the quadrille ball is a white-tie event taking place on saturday, january 13th, 2007 at the pierre hotel. the first quadrille ball was held in 1961 to raise money for scholarships and has championed this cause since its inception. continuing in that tradition, proceeds of the annual ball are distributed to the institute of international education, columbia university and the julliard school. the highlight of the ball is the quadrille dance, which is performed by young people of various nationalities, chosen by the ball committee on recommendation of the patrons and friends of the ball. tickets will be available later in the year for the ball in january; however, the cocktail reception is by invitation only. time: cocktail reception, 6:30-8:30pm venue: consulate general of the federal republic of germany, 871 united nations plaza. press/media: for further information and media inquiries, please contact jr. committee pr chair, courtney keyser at ckeyser@wharton.upenn.edu 11/7/2006 strolling supper with blues & news benefiting joan’s legacy--the joan scarangello foundation to conquer lung cancer. honorary chairmen: tom brokaw and brian williams. this special evening will feature a musical performance by grammy-winning blues great delbert mcclinton and a silent auction. special celebrity appearances by elizabeth berkley, movie star; s. epatha merkerson of “law & order”; and members of the hit tv show “the sopranos”. time: 6:30 – 9:30 pm venue: the allen room at frederick p. rose hall, home of jazz at lincoln center, broadway at 60th street, new york, ny cost: $250 per ticket; corporate sponsorship from $2,500 and up for tickets or more information: susan mantel at 212-627-5500, or visit www.joanslegacy.org media/press: deborah geiger | great ink communications | 27 union square west | new york, ny 10003 | t: 212-741-2977 | f: 212-741-3075 11/6/2006 nyu hospital for joint diseases: "2006 founders gala" honoring jim maclaren with the hospital's prestigious humanitarian award for his courage and triumph to overcome physical obstacles and barriers that dramatically affected and changed his life. the evening will feature a special presentation to jim maclaren for his courage and triumph to overcome physical obstacles and barriers that dramatically affected and changed his life. after graduating yale college as a star football player, jim embarked on a career in acting. on his way to the nyu film school, he was hit by a new york city bus and lost his leg. he became a marathon runner and world-class triathelete beating times of those individuals who had two legs. several years later, during one of his races, a grill from a van hit his bike; he flew over the handrails and hit a light post, rendering him a quadriplegic. now a motivational speaker, jim maclaren’s humanitarian work has been recognized by bob costas, oprah winfrey, the arthur ashe foundation, and virtually every major media outlet in the country. wnbc’s dr. max gomez and chairman of the board robin l. smith, md, mba, will serve as the masters of ceremonies. vice chairman of lehman brothers inc. frederick frank will receive the industry leader award, followed with a musical performance by the legendary art garfunkel. proceeds from the gala will be used to build an inpatient hospital wing for children and further advance research in cancer and musculoskeletal fields. expected guests include: stone phillips, tom kempner, vanessa trump, thomas j. tisch, joel smilow, elaine & ken langone, adrienne landau, adam katz, patty raynes, elaine malsin, elly & steve hammeran, marty richards, michael gardner, dan k. wassong, carol stone, christina radziwill, among others. attire: black tie. venue: grand ballroom of the waldorf-astoria. time: cocktails begin at 6:30 p.m. dinner at 7:30 p.m. tickets: $1,000. details from 914-579-1000 11/2/2006 princess grace foundation-usa's annual black-tie awards gala: cnn’s larry king will serve as master of ceremonies once again at this year's princess grace foundation-usa's annual black-tie awards gala. this year's gala co-chairs are ann colley, valesca guerrand-hermes and john and karen klopp. hsh prince albert ii of monaco together with other notables from the artistic community will preside over the awards gala. the foundation, a public charity formed after the death of princess grace in 1982, awards scholarships, apprenticeships and fellowships to assist artists with their training. time: 6:30 pm reception and silent auction, 7:30 pm awards ceremony, dinner and dancing until midnight venue: manhattan's cipriani 42nd street. patron tickets $750.00, tables $15,000, $20,000 and $30,00. for tickets call mary fiore 212. 317.1470. www.pgfusa.com. media contact: barbara hutson 646.644.0560 hutson@witsendmedia.com 11/2/2006 the hassenfeld committee hosts adults in toyland – casino night, sponsored by harrah’s entertainment. please come join the the hassenfeld committee in a special evening of “gaming for a cause.” the hassenfeld committee is a group of young professionals representing a variety of corporate, cultural and philanthropic interests. the hassenfeld committee is committed to supporting the expansion of the hassenfeld center’s cutting edge psychosocial and emotional support programs. these services, which reduce stress and anxiety for the patients and their families undergoing treatment for life threatening illnesses, are critical to both the immediate treatment and long-term success in life of these children. our signature event, adults in toyland, consistently attracts an audience of 600+ young professionals representing a variety of corporate, cultural and philanthropic interests. proceeds from this event support indispensable support programs and services for the more than 850 children and families treated each year at the hassenfeld children’s center. established in 1990, the stephen d. hassenfeld children’s center at nyu medical center is one of the nation’s leading pediatric outpatient facilities for the treatment of childhood cancers and blood diseases. co-chairs: susan block casdin, morgan hertzan, steven jaffe, patti kim, kelly kennedy mack. benefit committee includes (but not limited to): carol alt, phillip bloch, dori cooperman, shoshanna & josh gruss, emily koch, tracy paul & david wassong. event sponsored by harrah's entertainment (present sponsor and underwriter); jetblue; corcoran sunshine; keihl's. venue: gotham hall, located at 36th street in new york city time: 8:00 p.m. for more information about the event, please contact: jennifer jacovsky at 212.404.3674 or jennifer.jacovsky@med.nyu.edu 11/2/2006 safe horizon’s junior council host red hot night, a benefit for safe horizon: sip, savor, shop…henri bendel, stephanie march and safe horizon’s junior council host red hot night, a benefit for safe horizon, the nation’s leading victim assistance charity. from sexy lingerie, cocktails, and tasty delights come join us at henri bendel for a lingerie fashion show, trunk sale and beauty a la carte to help kick-off safe horizon’s signature fall event, justice served, in our own words featuring the 10th anniversary performance of chicago. following the cocktail party at henri bendel, guests are invited to dance the night away vip style at the red hot night after-party at the exclusive marquee nightclub. time: 7:30-10 pm /after-party at marquee. ticket information: $75 on or before 10/27, $100 after 10/27 all tickets include: admission to henri bendel, $25 henri bendel gift card to use that evening, admission and open bar from 10-11pm at marquee $50 of your ticket purchase will assist safe horizon move victims of violence from crisis to confidence and $25 will go towards a henri bendel gift card to use on november 2nd. to purchase tickets please visit www.safehorizon.org or call 212.577.7741 press/media: natalie maniscalco | r. couri hay creative public relations | tel:212.580.0835 | e-mail: natalie@rcourihaycpr.com 11/2/2006 metropolitan museum of art: "americans in paris--young friends benefit dance." the apollo circle joins the young friends benefit committee in presenting the third-annual young friends benefit dance, americans in paris. this black-tie event will include dancing, cocktails, and dessert in the great hall, as well as a special viewing of the exhibition "americans in paris, 1860–1900". funds raised will support the metropolitan museum of art’s conservation departments. benefit chairs: caroline b. cummings, dabney mercer, eugenia silva, eleanor ylvisaker. apollo circle chairs: stephanie field harris and john harris and alejandro santo domingo 9:00 p.m. - midnight. attire: black tie. tickets: $225 ($275 after october 26; $175 for apollo circle members/$225 after october 26). for more information, click the link above or call 212-650-2371 11/2/2006 the libby ross foundation annual gala: 7:30 pm – midnight at new york design center, 200 lexington avenue, new york city. tickets are $150 in advance and $175 at the door. contact: jaime gazes | the libby ross foundation | tel: 212-831-9592 | e-mail: jgazes@thelibbyrossfoundation.com 11/2/2006 the girl scout council of greater new york 14th annual women of distinction breakfast: gscgny will honor seven remarkable women: donna j. blank, dr. vishakha n. desai, heide l. gardner, patricia j. lancaster, louise m. matthews, wenda harris millard and tricia tilford. honorary chair: maria bartiromo breakfast chair: cheryl swiatkowski. mistress of ceremonies: deborah norville time: the women of distinction breakfast begins promptly at 7:30 am venue: 6th floor broadway ballroom of the new york marriott marquis, located on broadway between 45th and 46th streets. tickets: are priced at $150 and above. proceeds from the event will help fund vital services and educational programs for thousands of girl scouts throughout the five boroughs. visit www.girlscoutsnyc.org for additional information. tickets: to purchase tickets, please contact jill scibilia | (212) 645-4000 ext. 247 | e-mail jscibilia@girlscoutsnyc.org. media: please contact lalitha sarma (212) 645-4000 ext. 278 | e-mail: lsarma@girlscoutsnyc.org. 11/1/2006 the achilles track club: “16th annual tribute dinner” honoring martin sullivan, president and ceo of american international group, and lance benson, founder of achilles’ south florida chapter. the evening will include cocktails, dinner and both a silent and live auction. the achilles track club is a premier worldwide organization that strives to encourage and enable people with all types of disabilities to participate in mainstream athletics. venue: the tribute dinner will be held at new york’s metropolitan pavilion, 125 west 18th street. time: 6:00 p.m. tickets: prices begin at $650 per seat. details and rsvp to colleen fink, state of the art enterprises (212) 317-1421, or at cf@stateoftheartnyc.com october 2006 10/31/2006 the new york landmarks conservancy: "living landmarks celebration 2006 " honoring tom and meredith brokaw; governor mario and matilda cuomo; barry diller and diane von furstenberg; norman and norris mailer; and howard and amy rubenstein. "one of the best parties in town."--liz smith, host venue: cipriani 42nd street. hosted by landmark liz smith. time: cocktails at 7:00 p.m. dinner and dancing with peter duchin and his orchestra at 8:00 p.m. details from amy sullivan | new york landmarks conservancy | tel: 212-995-5260 | e-mail: amysullivan@nylandmarks.org 10/31/2006 new york’s village halloween parade—the 33rd annual 10/31/2006 new york restoration project: "hulaween 2006" featured performer: stevie nicks. host: bette midler. costume. venue: the waldorf-astoria grand ballroom. time: 6:30 p.m.: cocktails. 7:30 p.m.: dinner. details from 212-573-6933 10/30/2006 ymca of greater new york: "annual arts & letters auction and reception" - honoring artists, authors and musicians. author, valerie wilson wesley, broadway star, jay johnson, and chairman and ceo, ogilvy & mather, shelly lazarus, will be honored; marcia gay harden to emcee. tickets: $350. venue: rainbow room, 30 rockefeller center time: 6:00 p.m. the event will include a reception, silent and live auctions and live entertainment. tickets are $350. for tickets, call lisa wainer at 212-630-9632 10/28/2006 giving opportunities to others: "devils in disguise--goto’s sixth annual halloween ball" drinking, dancing, and devilry. time: 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. venue: 101 riverviews, 101 avenue of the americas. purchase tickets online 10/28/2006 young professionals division of the national ms society--manhattan society: "3rd annual halloween costume ball" open bar. complimentary hors d’oeuvres. time: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. venue: porky’s nyc, 55 west 21st street. tickets: $65 (until thursday, october 26th, 5:00 p.m.; $75 at door based upon availability). details from 212-453-3235, lgrosz@msnyc.org or purchase tickets online 10/27/2006 el museo's young international circle benefit, dia de los muertos: el museo del barrio’s young international circle cordially invites you to celebrate the ancient mexican tradition of el día de los muertos, a holiday that honors ancestors and celebrates the cycle of life and death. chairman: tony bechara | director: julian zugazagoitia | chairs: jana pasquel & samantha thompson gift bag chair: leila antakly silent auction chair: beatriz de la mora public relations chair: jordan weiss & natasha rossell jaffe.committee: jacobo alvarez • monica armendariz • sandra barros • sylvia benito • kristen berken • jaime bonetti • alex brodsky • kate brodsky • jane bushey • marina cid • karina corea-maurey • elizabeth costa • jonathan d'agostino • karla farach • carolina fernandez • wendell figueroa ruiz • claudia flores • melissa flores • kristina fuchs • beatriz garcia • gustavo garcia • federico garza-bueron • simon gluck • maria cristina gonzalez • yvonne handler • alex hank • kimball hastings • mayra hernandez gonzalez • nicolas henderson • elizabeth jacoby • douglas jaffe • siddharth kasliwal • nicolas kilner • joseph konzelmann • federico kogan • jay krehbiel • ethan leidinger • kathleen lingo • carlos longoria • florencia masri • heather mcnally • luisana mendoza • maria luisa mendoza leviant • pablo moctezuma • hudson morgan • kendall morrison • serena nikkhah • diana odasso • alexandra pappas • tsui pappas • beatriz pasquel de moctezuma • jerome polansky • alexandra power • cristina roig morris • guillermo rossell jaffe • karl rutter • marcela salazar • david schwartz • anjalina sen • luisa serna • adam shapiro • amy shapiro • federica simon • alexis tobin • vilma vale • alvin valley • amelia vicini • amalia weber • whitney wolfe. time: 8:00 pm-2:00 am venue: the angel orensanz foundation 172 norfolk street new york, ny 10002 ticket levels: $2,000-vip balcony table (includes 10 tickets), $250 young international circle ticket (includes 1 year membership in el museo’s young international circle), $150 general admission ticket. to purchase tickets: contact emily blanchard | tel: 212-660-7104 | e-mail: eblanchard@elmuseo.org | web: http://www.ersvp.com/r/yicbenefit 10/26/2006 doodle for hunger® vii: more than 100 fun and colorful original works of art created and signed by famous artists, entertainment, sports, political and business celebrities will be auctioned off at doodle for hunger® vii, a fundraiser hosted by the capuchin food pantries. this celebrity art auction will be hosted by fox 5’s ernie anastos and honoring edie falco of the soprano’s and artist mort walker. artwork created by yoko ono, donald trump, barbra streisand, neil simon, the duchess of york, carol burnett, woody allen, kirk douglas, steve martin and more will be up for auction. curtis sliwa and ron kuby will be the celebrity guest auctioneers. other guests will include artist leroy neiman, new york daily news’ bill gallo, members of the cast of the soprano’s, carolina herrera, tony lo bianco, peter max, rod gilbert, cal ramsey, charles fazzino. about: based in midtown manhattan, the capuchin food pantries have additional locations in harlem, chelsea, lower manhattan, brooklyn, the bronx and long island. the pantries also distribute free clothing, diapers and toiletries; host a breakfast program and a number of holiday meals and parties throughout the year; and work with social workers to help serve clients’ needs which range from employment training to interventions for addictions and/or abuse. time: 6:00 p.m. tickets: $150 in advance; $200 at the door (ticket includes dinner buffet, open bar, doodle preview, silent and live auction. to purchase tickets call 212-279-6171 or e-mail joe sano at josephsano@aol.com venue: tavern on the green, central park at west 67th street in manhattan (crystal room) media contact: colleen roche or kim esp | linden alschuler & kaplan public relations | tel: (212) 575-4545 | e-mail: kesp@lakpr.com 10/26/2006 home, heart & hope 20th anniversary gala and awards ceremony: in celebration of 20 years of providing mental health services to mentally disabled adults, children and their families in new york city, the not-for-profit agency, institute for community living (icl), will hold its ‘home, heart & hope’ 20th anniversary gala. background: the institute for community living (icl) serves over 7,000 disabled adults, children and families each year. this new york-based nonprofit offers an array of services including residential options for adults and children providing housing stability with a unique family reunification program as an alternative to foster care; mental health and healthcare clinics offering evidence-based treatment and best practice approaches; assertive community outreach; and case management services to individuals with mental illness, mental retardation and/or developmental disabilities. icl’s programs are located in brooklyn, manhattan, the bronx, queens and montgomery county, pa. venue: the grand hyatt hotel, 42nd st. and lexington ave., nyc. time: cocktails 6:30, dinner 7:30 attire: black tie preferred tickets: begin at $350 contact: jason adamo | (212) 838-2660, ext. 15 | jadamo@loreleievents.com media: julie rathwell | winkleman company | 185 east 85th st. suite 1 | new york, ny 10028 tel: 212-996-0443 | e-mail: julier@winklemanco.com 10/25/2006 central park conservancy’s halloween ball: this annual costume fundraiser is one of the premier events of the fall social season and benefits the central park conservancy. the magical and festive evening featuring live entertainment, cocktails, dinner, and dancing will take place in an "enchanted forest," under a tent at rumsey playfield in central park. time: 7:00 pm - midnight place: rumsey playfield (enter the park at east 72nd street and fifth avenue) tickets $1,000 and $1,500. for tickets, please contact: jill pall | tel: 212-310-6691 | via e-mail at jpall@centralparknyc.org | purchase tickets online 10/24/2006 municipal art society: "annual dinner 2006" honoring arthur and janet ross, who will receive the jacqueline kennedy onassis award. the jacqueline kennedy onassis medal, the municipal art society's highest honor, is given to an individual whose work and deeds have made an outstanding contribution to the city of new york. honorary chairs: he secretary general of the united nations and mrs. kofi annan honorary co-chairs: amb. robin chandler duke • kitty carlisle hart • marian s. heiskell • amb. jean kennedy smith • amb. william j. vanden heuvel dinner chairs: audrey and danny meyer • samantha and aby rosen dinner co-chairs: christine cachot williams • gillian and sylvester miniter • john l. moore iii • alex sapir • zina sapir • william h. wright ii venue: eleven madison avenue. time: 6:30 p.m.: cocktails. 7:30 p.m.: dinner. attire: black tie. tickets: tables of ten: $50,000, $25,000, $12,000 benefit tickets: $5,000, $2,500, $1,200 for more information, please call bradley events (914) 834-2868 or fax (914) 833-9179 10/24/2006 36th anniversary gala of the feminist press at the city university of new york: hollywood and broadway celebs will join forces with literati and political heavyweights at the 36th anniversary gala of the feminist press at the city university of new york. honorees include chancellor of the city university of new york matthew goldstein, host and executive producer of democracy now! amy goodman, vice-president of business diversity outreach at prudential financial wayne winborne, president of the feminist majority foundation eleanor smeal and the oxygen network’s president of programming deborah beece. presenters include jane fonda, eve ensler, gloria steinem, ceo of oxygen media geraldine laybourne and the honorable merryl h. tisch, famed columnist liz smith will also honor ann richards with a special award to be given to the late governor of texas’ daughter, cecile richards, president of planned parenthood federation of america. expected guests include janice dickinson, actress kathleen chalfant, authors barbara ehrenreich and marilyn french, short story writer grace paley, diana revson and pat and gerald schoenfeld among others. time: 6:00 p.m. cocktails, 7:00 p.m. dinner. venue: tavern on the green, central park at west 67th street in manhattan media: marisa wayne | rubenstein communications – public relations | tel: (212) 843-9216 | e-mail: mwayne@rubenstein.com 10/23/2006 the american scottish foundation celebrates 50th anniversary wallace award gala dinner to honor euan baird for contributions to scottish/american relations: alan bain, president of the american scottish foundation will present the wallace award to euan baird, at the 50thanniversary wallace award gala dinner. a prominent figure on the international business scene for over four decades, with schlumberger ltd. for over four decades, mr. baird served as its chairman and chief executive officer from 1986 to 2003. in addition he held the position of non-executive chairman of rolls-royce plc from 2002 to 2004. the evening will benefit collaborative cultural and educational programs between scottish and american organizations and will include cocktails at 7pm followed by dinner, award presentation and a live auction. past awardees have included senator trent lott, sir sean connery, the forbes family, and mr. and mrs. donald l. taffner. gala co-chairs are mrs. stanley deforest scott & eleanor taffner. gala committee includes alan l. bain, president, heather l. bain, dr. malcolm j. duncan, robert fletcher, margaret r. k. kennedy, linda lees, david c. speedie and dr. james f. winchester. tickets: tables – lead underwriter at $25,000, benefactor at $10,000, patron at $5,000, individual tickets $1,000 and $500. time: 7 pm venue: the university club, one west 54th street, new york city on monday october 23 at 7 pm. please call the event office 212-957-9155 media contact: edward callaghan / john wegorzewski | alchimia public relations & marketing | 212-689-4831 | e-mail: alchmyst@msn.com 10/21/2006 new york junior league: "12th annual house tour" a day that includes a tour of stylish manhattan homes that display the art of entertaining. lunch and cocktail reception at the new york junior league's historic headquarters building, 130 east 80th street, featuring a silent auction of decor and home-related items. attendees will receive a copy of the nyjl's annual house tour directory, listing premier design resources in the greater metropolitan area. proceeds from this event will generate vital funding for critical nyjl community service programs. time: from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m tickets: full day pass - $85, includes lunch and post-tour reception. five home pass - $55. lunch ticket - $15. details from housetour@nyjl.org 10/19/2006 the society of memorial sloan-kettering cancer center’s 18th annual preview party for the haughton international fine art and antique dealers show: the society of memorial sloan-kettering cancer center’s 18th preview party for the haughton international fine art and antique dealers show: celebrating its 60th anniversary a who’s who of new york will head for the park avenue armory, on 67th street, to kick off the fall social season with a bang! the 18th annual preview party for the haughton international fine art and antique dealers show, benefiting the society of memorial sloan-kettering cancer center, a volunteer organization that promotes the well-being of patients, supports cancer research and provides public education on the prevention, early detection and treatment of cancer. the evening will offer guests cocktails and the first peek at over $250 million dollars worth of fine art and antiques. the co-chairs are joanne de guardiola and susan bodnar malloy. the sponsors are janna bullock and luxury shoe designer, dr. taryn rose. the honorary chairs include julia and david koch, evelyn and leonard lauder, jessie araskog, muffie potter aston, mary davidson and jamee gregory. the connoisseur chairs are pat buckley, blaine trump and james niven. vice chairmen include courtney arnot, melinda blinken, tory burch, hilary califano, jan calloway, shelly carr, jennifer creel, bambi de la gueronniere, jackie weld drake, webb egerton, emilia fanjul, somers farkas, anne grauso, audrey gruss, thomas h. guinzburg, gail hilson, robyn joseph, julie kammerer, eleanor kennedy, coco kopelman, heather leeds, ros l’esperance, cynthia lufkin,catie marron, helena martinez, lisa mccarthy, grace meigher, georgette mosbacher, leslie perkin, pilar crespi robert, alexandra lind rose, donna rosen, hilary geary ross, alexia hamm ryan, helen schifter, christine hearst schwarzman, kitty sherrill, dana hammond stubgen, felicia taylor and patsy warner. the junior chair is eugenie niven. the new decorators committee includes albert hadley, mario buatta, thomas britt, barclay butera, robert couturier, jamie drake, tony ingrao, randy kemper, richard mishaan, juan montoya, charlotte moss, carleton varney, bunny williams and joel allen. time: golden benefactors & connoisseurs preview at 5:45 pm | benefactors preview at 6:00 pm | patrons preview at 6:30 pm | collectors preview at 7:00 pm venue: seventh regiment armory, park avenue and 67th street new york city. tickets start at $200 and go up to $5,000 for golden benefactors; call 212-639-7972. press contact: roger webster, r. couri hay / creative public relations | 143 west 81st street - new york city 10024 | tel: 212-580-0835 | fax: 212-721-3813 | e-mail: rcourihay3@aol.com 10/19/2006 new york's naughtiest starring the legendary nina hartley: s-e-x. no one knows sex better than nina hartley. welcome to nina’s world! nina talks sex, sex and, well, more sex when she hosts new york’s naughtiest comedians one night only at comix. as a feminist and a registered nurse, nina hartley is clearly not your typical porn star. she has starred in more than 400 adult films, has sold more than 500,000 “how-to” videos, crossed over to mainstream hollywood with an appearance in the 1997 hit movie boogie nights, and has the longest continuous career in the history of the porn industry. nina hosts naughty acts including otto & george, the filthiest, funniest ventriloquist act on the planet and frequent guests on opie & anthony. the dummy (george) seems to completely dominate this duo by insulting the ventriloquist (otto), the audience and every celebrity in the business time: 8:00 pm tickets: $20.00 venue: comix 353 w. 14th street new york, ny 212.524.2500 10/19/2006 a leg to stand on: "3rd annual hedge fund rocktoberfest" at venue: b.b. king blues club & grill and lucille’s restaurant, 237 west 42nd street. time: doors open at 6:00 p.m. open bar from 6:30 p.m. - midnight. live performances from bands made up of hedge fund professions. tickets: $150 (before september 1st; $175 afterwards. open bar, buffet, and live entertainment. a leg to stand on helps transform the lives of disabled children in developing countries by offering them the physical capabilities and self-esteem required to access education, work, and other community activities. purchase tickets online. 10/18/2006 friends of rivington house: "launch party" cocktail benefit featuring complimentary rum drinks. dj demarko. raffle prizes awarded throughout the evening. venue: lotus, 409 west 14th street. time: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. rivington house is the first and largest aids-specific long-term care facility in the country. tickets: $25 (prior to tuesday, october 17th; $35 at the door). purchase tickets online. 10/18/2006 henry street settlement: "glitter ball" honoring john demsey and brady w. dougan, at the puck building. live and silent auctions. black tie. tickets: $750. details from 212-245-6570 10/18/2006 smithsonian’s cooper-hewitt, national design museum: "national design awards" 6:30 p.m.: dinner and awards ceremony in the arthur ross terrace and garden. black tie. details from 212-849-8365 10/13/2006 the new york junior league’s fifth annual homecoming: "a haunted homecoming": the fundraisers committee hosts its annual homecoming party. come celebrate "a haunted homecoming" with a night of dancing, open bar, delicious hors d’oeuvres, and silent auction venue: new york junior league, 130 east 80th street time: 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. for more information, contact us by email at fundraisers@nyjl.org or telephone 212.288.6220 extension 311. reservations can be made by email at fundraisers@nyjl.org or by purchasing your ticket online at www.nyjl.org 10/12/2006 the domino bazaar: (october 13 – 14) and opening night party (october 12) evoking the spirit and style of the paris flea market and moroccan souks, the domino bazaar brings the world’s best home design and lifestyle finds together under one roof for an unforgettable weekend of shopping, design inspiration and expert-led seminars and consultations. the domino bazaar is open to the public friday, october 13 and saturday, october 14 from 10am – 6pm at the altman building (135 west 18th street). tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the door or online at www.dominotogo.com tickets for the opening night party on thursday, october 12 are $250 and can be purchased by calling 212.924.3934 or visit www.acria.org a portion of all domino bazaar ticket sales and the opening night party will benefit acria, aids community research initiative of america. media/pr contact: laura davison p: 917.653.0498 / e-mail: laura@ldavison.net 10/12/2006 the brooke jackman foundation fifth annual cocktail reception & auction: join us for a "wine experience" - taste & compare wines from wineries around the world. cocktails, wine tasting, raffle, silent and live auction. all proceeds benefit the brooke jackman foundation literacy programs for children in need, please visit www.brookejackmanfoundation.org for more information. board of directors: christoper bender, michael deutch, daniel delahanty, stephen k.m. gourlay jr., paul heuwetter, barbara jackman, erin jackman, ross jackman, joseph kasper, robert katz, daniel keating, mike klein, david kushner, jan rozenveld, jude rozenveld, robert sands, jeffery selden, charles a. steinberg, gayle steinberg, glenn steinberg, wayne steinberg and gillian tepper benefit comittee: allison adise, karen arends, gail bernstein, nina bloom, lisa blumenthal, joelle boucai, bonnie deutch, janet fitzsimmons, gail gallagher, melisa geller, steve gourlay, jr, fern grundlegger, halee hochman, elieen heuwetter, jeannine izzo, iris jackman, amy katz, mike kline, erica kulekofsky, camryn kruger, lauren kushner, stacery kushner, jenna limmer, susan marro, jen scharf, helaine schmier, susan solomon, richelle spindell, gayle steinberg, robin steinberg, stary stevens and gillian tepper venue: the new york palace, 455 madison avenue time: 6:30-9:30 tickets: $200 for more information, press & rsvp info contact: lori morano at a&0 212-352-1580 or via e-mail at murano@aomanagement.com 10/12/2006 the american society for the prevention of cruelty to animals (aspca) annual "young friends" benefit: this year's event is called "horse n' around" themed after one of the aspca's original and ongoing causes, promoting humane care and respect for horses. the western theme festivities begin at 9pm and access hollywood's maria menounos will be the evening's honoree. proceeds from a silent auction will go to horse sanctuaries across the united states for the purchase of hay. attire: guests are invited to boast their best denim. young friend's benefit committee: amanda hearst, kipton cronkite, dabney mercer..... time: 9 pm venue: lotus space, 122 west 26th street. sponsors of “horse ’n’ around” include vonage, heartland brewery and grey goose vodka. tickets start at $150, and are available by calling (212) 876-7700, ext. 4652 or by visiting www.acteva.com/go/aspca. media: emma haber | dan klores communications | 386 park avenue south, 10th floor | new york, ny 10016 tel: 212.981.5162 | fax: 212.981.5362 |e-mail: emma_haber@dkcnews.com 10/11/2006 young professionals committee of the new york opportunity network annual autumn affair--an evening at cain: the new york opportunity network is a not-for-profit organization that develops future leaders by introducing talented, public high school students to career development opportunities through relationships with new york city professionals and private sector organizations. please join us to celebrate nyon's progress and support its continued growth for the future. complementary cocktails for the first hour courtesy ciroc vodka; music by legendary new york city icon dj dove; time: doors open at 8pm venue: cain, located at 544 west 27th street, new york, ny; tickets: $45 in advance, $50 at the door; purchase tickets in advance click here; for bottle service please contact (917) 902-1119. contact: jill waddell | young professionals committee | new york opportunity network | 212.606.7160 e-mail: jill.waddell@sothebys.com 10/10/2006 the benefit for dkms americas – where leukemia meets it match: dkms represented by dkms ceo, katharina harf will host its first ever u.s. event – a star-studded comedy benefit emceed by dkms advocate and volunteer, darryl dmc mcdaniels of run dmc. among those joining darryl dmc mcdaniels for this special night of comedy are new york’s own goumba johnny and greg giraldo, host of comedy central’s “stand up nation.” event proceeds will allow dkms to register more donors. it costs dkms $65 to type each donor. today, coty inc. is the world’s largest fragrance company and a recognized leader in global beauty industry with annual net sales of $2.9 billion. dkms is a non-profit organization that raises awareness about leukemia and recruits bone marrow donors. through numerous activities and joint global programs, coty inc. in a unique partnership with dkms will assist in raising awareness about leukemia and recruiting donors to help save lives around the world. evening program: cocktails and appetizers--6:30pm-8:30pm | comedy show: 8:00-9:30pm | after party by francesco mo: 10:00pm-3:00am venue: comix 353 west 14th street (just east of 9th avenue) new york, ny 10014 10/05/2006 launch of design 21: social design network: mr. kochiro matura, director general of unesco & kazuhiko yazaki with phillip bloch, coralie charriol, thom filicia, robert rauschenberg, blair voltz clarke, stephanie winston wolkoff will host this private invitation only event to launch of design 21: social design network. venue: fellissimo townhouse, 10 west 56th street b/w 5th and 6th. time: 6:30p.m.-9:00p.m. on behalf of susan shin, at shin advisors, llc contact: laura henson | e-mail: henson.laura@gmail.com, | mobile: +1. 917.539.7812 10/04/2006 the soldiers', sailors', marines' & airmen's club 10th annual military ball saluting the united states coast guard: the evening will honor admiral thad w. allen, commandant, us coast guard and vice admiral herb browne, usn (ret.) president & chief executive officer armed forces communications & electronics association. honorary chairman is mrs. ryland e.d chase. military ball vice chairman is ms. mary boehnlein. master of ceremonies is chuck scarborough of nbc news, who be receiving a first-time n award. the proceeds from the evening will go to benefit ssmac, a non-profit organization that, for 87 years, has provided warm, friendly, and safe accommodations for more than two and a half million men and women of the armed forces, as well as those of our allies. venue: the pierre hotel, fifth avenue at 61st street time: 6:30pm reception; 7:30pm dinner; dancing until midnight, with music by alex donner and his orchestra. attire is black tie, military dress and decorations. ticket prices begin at $550. for ticket information, the public should call alison chase at (917) 292-9527. media: patricia amerman, senior vice president |rubenstein communications | 1345 avenue of the americasnew york, ny 10105 | (212) 843-8049 | pamerm@rubenstein.com 10/04/2006 shop til you drop at kmr communications, inc. “girls night out” cocktail party: hosted by pop star samantha cole. preview and shop the latest in beauty, fashion, fragrance and fitness products from 18 vendors. please join us for this fun and upscale event at kmr’s shopping extravaganza featuring cosmetics companies, skincare, fashion retail stores, fragrance, fitness products, hair care products and so much more. all items displayed will be available for purchase and media will receive gift bags filled with goodies from all featured vendors. the public is invited to attend the event for an admittance fee of $50.00 payable by cash at the door. all shoppers will receive tote bags compliments of buffalo exchange. rsvp: space is limited. don’t miss this extraordinary evening of gourmet food, fun, music, shopping, cocktails, fabulous gift bags and a chance to win luxury prizes. time: 6:30-9:30 pm place: bruno jamais restaurant club--www.brunojamais.com 24 east 81st street between madison and fifth avenue contact: info@kmrpr.com september 2006 9/28/2006 the spain-us chamber of commerce 2006 annual gala dinner: join the most exclusive and prestigious bilateral spain-us networking event. at this prestigious gathering we will celebrate the success of freixenet, one of the world leading companies in sparkling wine. mr. josé ferrer, president of freixenet will receive the business leader of the year awards. given the festive nature of freixenet, this year's event promises to be more spectacular than ever filled with surprises for our attendees. venue: the pierre hotel, 2 east 61st street new york city time: reception: 6:30 pm dinner: 8:00 pm for more information contact: the spain - u.s. chamber of commerce | 350 fifth avenue, suite 2600 • new york, ny 10118 tel. +1 (212) 967 2170 • fax +1 (212) 564 1415 e-mail: info@spainuscc.org • web: www.spainuscc.org 9/28/2006 second annual young professionals party: the young professionals committee of the s.l.e. lupus foundation presents: “turning up the volume on the need for a cure,” the 2nd annual young professionals party to benefit lupus research at venue: stereo 512 west 29th street time: 7pm to 10pm. classic hip hop, 80’s and r&b music. open bar. hors d’oeuvres. gift bag valued at more than $70. luxury item raffle. tickets: $100 (if purchased by september 15th; $120 thereafter or at the door). tickets and more information either click on links above or call 212-685-4118 9/28/2006 the marrow foundation, national marrow donor program celebrate ‘creating connections, saving lives’ gala in new york city: the reception and dinner celebrates the life-saving work of the marrow foundation and the national marrow donor program. who: recipient kristina schultz, 9, marshall, wis. | donor shannon behrhof, 27 moriches center, n.y. master of ceremonies: actor andre braugher honorary chairman: soccer legend mia hamm special guest: jazz artist keiko matsui diagnosed on her fourth birthday with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (all), kristina underwent 3½ years of chemotherapy treatment and was doing well until she relapsed in march 2005. when she was first diagnosed, the family was told there was no match for her on the registry. kristina's mother is a principal of an elementary school, and at the time the district where she was working organized a drive in kristina's honor to recruit people to the national marrow donor program (nmdp) registry. the marrow foundation's hendrick marrow program sponsored one such drive. kristina received her transplant at university of wisconsin children's hospital a week before her birthday aug. 13, 2005. she has participated in fundraisers for the hospital. when she grows up she would like to be a bone marrow transplant doctor. she has one younger sister, hannah, age 6. parents are lori and daryl schultz. shannon joined the nmdp registry in march 2000 at a drive for a local boy in need of a transplant. the day that shannon was notified that she was a match for a little girl in need of a life-saving transplant, she and her husband (of less than one year) found out that he had aggressive prostate cancer. shannon's donation experience gave her family something positive to focus on during a difficult time. background: each year, 35,000 children and adults in the united states are diagnosed with life-threatening blood diseases such as leukemia. for many of these patients, a marrow or blood cell transplant is the only chance for a cure. such a transplant is possible only when the patient and donor have matching tissue types. seventy percent of the patients in need must search for an unrelated donor. where: cipriani 42nd street, new york city 110 east 42nd street time: 6:30 p.m. media contacts: kimberly fields tel: 212.945.9696 cell: 917.968.0678 e-mail: kimberly@sveltevents.com | christy parrack, the marrow foundation 310.520.9553 202.256.7124 9/27/2006 tuesday's children: "4th annual "toast to new york" fundraiser" - honoring the fdny, nypd and papd who demonstrated exemplary leadership, courage, sacrifice and heroism on september 11th and in the aftermath of the tragedy. venue: cipriani wall street, 55 wall st. time: 6:30 p.m. the fundraiser includes an awards ceremony, cocktails, food, live music, and live and silent auctions. tickets range from $150 - junior to $10,000 - platinum sponsorships. for tickets, call amy wright at 212-319-3988. media/press: thomas m. kowalski | linden alschuler & kaplan, inc./ public relations | 1251 avenue of the americas, suite 940 | new york, ny 10020 | tel: (212) 329-1430 (direct) | tel: (212) 575-4545 (main office) | fax: (212) 575-0519 | tkowalski@lakpr.com | www.lakpr.com 9/26/2006 storm king art center benefit luncheon: honoring james h. ottaway, jr. honorary chairs are leslie a. jacobson, cynthia hazen polsky, and richard j. schwartz. honorary co-chairs are magdalena abakanowicz, chakaia booker, mark di suvero, alexander s. c. rower and bethany ritz rower, candida n. smith and carroll cavanagh, rebecca smith, peter stevens, and ursula von rydingsvard. co-chairs are peter a. bienstock, alice cary brown, and richard l. menschel. vice chairs are catherine g. curran, joan k. davidson, mrs. bruce a. gimbel, william t. golden, inmaculada de habsburgo, david d. holbrook,herbert j. kayden, m.d. and gabrielle h. reem, m.d, and mr. and mrs. samuel c. miller. storm king art center is a museum that celebrates the relationship between sculpture and nature in beautiful mountainville new york. venue: metropolitan club, new york city. time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm. for more information, please contact jfm 2 productions at 914.235.1490 ext. 14 or email at stormking@jfm2productions.com 9/26/2006 the children’s cancer and blood foundation “breakthrough ball”: the evening will honor dr. margaret hilgartner and mr. & mrs. malcolm wiener. benefit chairs are meryl erlanger and nancy raquet. charles grodin will serve as the master of ceremonies, and benjamin doller as the auctioneer. there will be a special performance by patti labelle. for additional information, please contact lisa oshinsky at 212-297-4336. proceeds from the evening benefit the children’s cancer & blood foundation, supporting the division of pediatric hematology and oncology at new york- presbyterian hospital weill cornell medical center. the children’s cancer and blood foundation is the oldest and largest organization in the united states, dedicated to caring for children afflicted with blood disease and cancer. venue: the pierre hotel (fifth avenue at 61st street). time: cocktails begin at 6:30 pm. dinner to follow at 7:30 pm. attire is black tie. 9/25/2006 the foundation for aids research: "amfar rocks 2006". open bar and tastings from more than 40 of new york city’s top restaurants. venue: the puck building. time: 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. ticket $175 ($200 at the door, if available). contact: kate fitzsimons | tel: 212.806.1612 | e-mail: kate.fitzsimons@amfar.org 9/21/2006 new yorkers for children’s annual fall gala: honorary chairs are commissioner nicholas scoppetta and commissioner john b. mattingly. gala chairs are oscar de la renta, deborra-lee and hugh jackman, and christine and stephen schwarzman gala co-chairs are kevin huvane and sarah jessica parker. vice chairs include: debbie bancroft, jon blum, donya archer bommer, susan l. burden, beth rudin dewoody, dayssi olarte de kanavos, susan korb, alexandra lind rose, timothy shifter, lauren shortt pinto, renee rockefeller, susan shin, orna shulman and kelly behun sugarman and vanessa weiner von bismarck. new yorkers for children is the not-for-profit organization that works in partnership with the administration for children’s services to benefit children in foster care in new york city. time: cocktails at 6:30 pm, dinner and awards ceremony to follow venue: cipriani 42nd street for more information, please call jfm 2 productions at 212.921.9070 extension 10 or email: nyfc@jfm2productions.com 9/21/2006 the tomorrow’s leaders “most unique auction, cocktail party & fashion show" at forbes galleries: this special event is sponsored by stolichnaya elit and will feature the designs of tiffany koury & nicole romano to benefit the community coalition. auction by joe watkins. we invite you to join new york tomorrows leaders co-chairs: chad burkhardt, catherine i forbes, christopher london, allison weiss-brady and chip brady committee members including shamin abas, melissa rosenthal brenner, kipton cronkite, casey degen, bernadette durham, laura essey, charlotte & phil escavarage, moira forbes, sabina forbes, miguel forbes, kathleen giordano, valerie gurka, sam huttenbauer, dr. jennifer jablow, alison minton, dawn palo, joey prego, matt moran, caroline waxler & michel witmer. this event will sell out. time: 6:30-9:30 pm venue: forbes galleries, 62 fifth avenue at 12th street. tickets: $75 each or $125 per couple. to purchase tickets call 610-415-1167 or email suzanne young at suzyoung1@aol.com | 2005 photos: http://www.manhattan.smugmug.com/gallery/836571 |2004: http://www.manhattansociety.com/thecommunitycoalition.htm 9/21/2006 the chamber music society of lincoln center presents opening night, sounds of the season. this glamorous evening will kick-off the premiere fully programmed season by artistic directors, david finckel and wu han. hailed by the wall street journal as “america’s power couple of chamber music,” finckel and wu han are bringing phenomenal new energy to the art form. the evening’s program will feature an unparalleled musical journey juxtaposing the striking voices of ten singular composers. opening night will honor charles wadsworth, founding artistic director of the chamber music society. the evening is chaired by herbert & judith schlosser and henry steinway ziegler & jourdan arpelle-ziegler. cocktail reception: 6:30pm. performance: 7:30pm at venue: alice tully hall, broadway and 65th street. post-performance dinner: in the stanley h. kaplan penthouse, 70 lincoln center plaza, 10th floor. dress: festive attire. information: (212) 875-5781. website: www.chambermusicsociety.org media/press: elizabeth hewitt | sharp communications, inc. | 425 madison avenue, 8th floor | new york, ny 10017 tel: 212.829.0002 x107 | e-mail: eh@sharpthink.com | www.sharpthink.com 9/19/2006 phipps houses annual community builder awards gala: bryce blair, chairman & ceo of avalonbay communities, inc. and richard paul richman, chairman & founder of the richman group, inc. will be recognized at annual “community builder awards gala” dinner co-chairs include: robert c. dinerstein, greenberg traurig, llc; joel i. picket, gotham construction company, llc; and frederick s. harris of avalonbay communities, inc. bronx. music works will provide musical entertainment. funds raised by the dinner will support phipps cdc’s youth and family development programs in the bronx and manhattan. these programs – including a new “west farmers’ market” and community garden, excellent head start centers and after-school / summer programs, ged, esl and college preparation classes, community greening internships, job readiness assistance and senior programming – serve an estimated 5,500 children and adults each year, and meet pressing community needs. emmy award-winning anchor and wnbc correspondent jane hanson will serve as emcee. time: reception at 6:30 pm, dinner at 7:30 pm venue: cipriani, 42nd street media contacts: bettina lee | phipps cdc | tel: (212) 243-9090 x234 and christina carper, vice president | linden alschuler & kaplan, public relations | (212) 575-4545 |e-mail: ccarper@lakpr.com 9/19/2006 11th annual harvest in the square: this tasting event showcases over 45 top-rated restaurants from union square. the neighborhood’s hottest culinary masters present unlimited generous tastings of seasonal fare, prepared with fresh farm produce from the greenmarket farmers market, paired with wines from long island, new york state and around the globe, and new york microbrews. rain or shine! 1,100 guests are expected to attend the event. this year’s restaurant chair is chef cyril renaud, fleur de sel restaurant. event honorary chairs are danny meyer, union square hospitality group; eric petterson, the coffee shop and luna park; michael romano, union square cafe. harvest in the square is a fundraiser benefiting union square partnership’s neighborhood initiatives including improvements to union square park. proceeds from harvest in the square 2006 will help fund the multi-million dollar capital campaign for the completion of union square park. this exciting initiative will enable the neighborhood realize its goal of a glorious northern gateway to the park, which will include expanded playgrounds, a restored pavilion and enhancements to the greenmarket plaza. visit the union square partnership website at www.unionsquarenyc.org or call 212-460-1214 for more information about the event or to make a donation to the capital campaign for the completion of union square park. time: 6:00-9:00 p.m. vip admission | 7:30-9:00 p.m. general admission venue: union square park purchase tickets: general admission to the event is $85.00 per person advance purchase (call telecharge 212-239-6200 or www.telecharge.com), and $95.00 per person at the door at 6:30 p.m. (cash only). $400 per person vip tickets, call harvest hotline at 212-460-1208 media/press: joyce appelman | bear dallis associates | p: 516-482-1016 | c: 516-697-0319 | e-mail: greatappel@aol.com 9/19/2006 stand up for the lighthouse – second annual comedy event: the young leadership committee at the lighthouse hosts second annual comedy event at comix, the brand new comedy club in the meatpacking district, located at 353 west 14th street (between 8th and 9th avenues). come and enjoy an evening of comedy featuring greg giraldo, currently hosting “stand up nation with greg giraldo” on comedy central, and appearances on “late show with david letterman” and “late night with conan o’brien”. time: doors open at 6:30pm and the show starts at 7:45pm. there will be a cocktail hour as well wonderful prizes offered during a raffle and silent auction before the show, so make sure you get there early! proceeds for this event benefit the lighthouse child development center, which enables children with vision impairments to meet their full potential from life’s earliest moments. lighthouse international is dedicated to helping people of all ages overcome the challenges of vision loss. tickets are $60 in advance / $75 at the door. your ticket includes a cocktail before the show. you can purchase your tickets in advance online at www.lighthouse.org/comedy or by contacting the lighthouse special events department | e-mail: ylc@lighthouse.org. tel: 212-821-9554 9/19/2006 kips bay boys & girls club: "10th annual uptown designer house tour" at george smith furniture & fabrics, 232 east 59th street. participants will have a light breakfast, pick up their tickets and a tour map. self-guided tours of private homes designed by celebrated designers and former kips bay show house participants will take place from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. a cocktail reception will follow. tickets: $125 (prepaid; $150 at the door, if available). details from 718-893-8600, ext. 245. 9/18/2006 louis vuitton celebrates chic in paris: new york 's top fashionistas and francophiles will come together at the brand's soho boutique for a bash in honor of susan tabak, author and owner of paris personal shopper, to celebrate her new book: chic in paris. the elegant red crocodile covered book is a colorful homage to women, fashion and french style featuring interviews with eight parisian style icons, such as ines de la fressange and loulou de la falaise. chic in paris opens with an inspiring introduction by christian louboutin and a list of addresses of some of the best kept style secrets that the city of lights has to offer. by invitation only. for more information, contact jade dressler | e-mail: news@jadedressler.com |tel: 212-427-9331 | web: www.chicinparis.com 9/18/2006 the girl scout council of greater new york inaugural golf outing: this event will be held at wykagyl country club to honor janet hanson and lesley visser. time: the day opens with registration and brunch at 10:00 am and a shotgun start at 11:30 am. reception, elegant buffet, awards and auction will follow. venue: wykagyl country club, 1195 north avenue, new rochelle, new york. golf tickets are from $750. sponsorship opportunities are available. proceeds from the event will help fund vital services and educational programs for thousands of girl scouts throughout the five boroughs. for more info visit: www.girlscoutsnyc.org tickets: to purchase tickets, please contact jill scibilia at 212-645-4000 ext. 247 or e-mail jscibilia@girlscoutsnyc.org. media contact: lalitha sarma | tel: 212-645-4000 ext. 278 or | e-mail: lsarma@girlscoutsnyc.org 9/16/2006 a leg to stand on: "2nd annual hedge fund polo" location: the ox ridge hunt club, 512 middlesex road, darien, connecticut. time: 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. live music after the match from the hedge fund band, the subscribers. rain date is sunday, september 17. tickets: $50 (before july 15th; $75 after, kids free) details and purchase tickets online. a leg to stand on helps transform the lives of disabled children in developing countries by offering them the physical capabilities and self-esteem required to access education, work, and other community activities. 9/13/2006 new york philharmonic opening night gala: celebration chairmen include karen & richard s. lefrak, heather and steven t. mnuchin, anne and charles f. niemeth, and lally graham weynouth. co-chairmen are elizabeth and thomas a. renyi, and mr. and mrs. joel e. smilow. expected guests include barbara walters, diane and paul guenther (ny philharmonic chairman), dr. john baldwin and ce ce cord, mercedes and sid bass, joanne and roberto de guardiola, katherine farley and jerry i. speyer, audrey and martin gruss, marjorie and gurnee f. hart, mr. and mrs. carl icahn, evelyn and leonard lauder, carol and jerry levin, daisy and paul soros and paula and leon root. under the direction of music director lorin maazel, with emanuel ax and yefim bronfman at piano, the new york philharmonic will perform mozart’s concerto for two pianos in e-flat major, and beethoven’s symphony no. 3, “eroica.” time: cocktail reception from 6-7 pm. concert at 7:30 pm, followed by dinner. venue: avery fisher hall, 64th street & broadway 9/12/2006 episcopal social services: a dinner gala honoring general colin l. powell will be held by episcopal social services to celebrate its 175th anniversary, at venue: the cathedral church of saint john the divine (1047 amsterdam avenue at 112th street). time: 6:30 p.m. reception, 7:30 p.m., dinner dinner co-chairs are kenneth kramer, malcolm mackay, elizabeth p. munson and diana nouri. honorary co-chairs are the most rev. frank t. griswold, presiding bishop and primate of the episcopal church; and the rt. rev. mark s. sisk, bishop of new york of the episcopal church. tickets are $500 to $5,000; tables are $10,000 to $50,000. episcopal social services is a respected foster care and social services agency that helps more than 5,000 of new york city's most vulnerable residents. for more information, call 212-972-2268. media contact: christina carper | linden alschuler & kaplan public relations | tel: 212-575-4545 or e-mail: ccarper@lakpr.com 9/11/2006 british memorial garden: a memorial concert and ceremony presented by the british memorial garden trust at hanover square in new york. time: 1 pm concert is being held in the presence of his royal highness, the duke of york. concert features all british music and is free to the public. for additional information, visit www.britishmemorialgarden.org or call 212 682-7945. 9/11/2006 the september concert: september concert program to offer musical tribute at 80 parks, public plazas and subway stations across the city on 9-11. all concerts are free, and feature all kinds of music, from hip-hop and pop rock to classical and world music. they are organized and played by professionals, semi-professionals as well as up-and-coming newcomers regardless of age, race, or musical genre. this music festival was launched in 2002 to spread a message of peace through the power of music. time: 11 am-10:30 pm places: public spaces throughout the five boroughs. web: www.septemberconcert.org media: rubenstein communications, inc. | marisa wayne | tel: 212-843-9216/ cell: 914-715-6311 | e-mail: mwayne@rubenstein.com 9/11/2006 project 9/11 benefit concert: an evening of music to honor and to remember with rising country singer-songwriter julie burton and the grammy award winning, brooklyn youth chorus in a collaboration of music, compassion and hope with oklahoma business man-songwriter, randy hyden. a concert about honoring and remembering. honoring our american heroes and remembering back on this 5th anniversary of september 11, 2001. this charity event will benefit the fallen firefighters foundation, the national law enforcement officer’s memorial fund and the armed forces foundation. presented by project 9/11, inc. project 9-11 is a non-profit organization established to pay tribute to america's heroes on the 5th anniversary of september 11th. time: 7 pm venue: symphony space, peter jay sharp theatre, 2537 broadway at 95th street, new york, ny 10025-6990 tickets: click here performers: julie burton & the brooklyn youth chorus info: www.newyorkjulie.com, 212.864.5400 9/10/2006 rally for new twin towers: "because people want their towers back" five years of the wrong plan for the wrong reasons is long enough! vote to rebuild! why do anything else? place: central park band shell | time: 4:00 - 6:00 pm | contact: margaret donovan · tel: 212-568-3898 · e-mail: rally@twintowersalliance.com · web: www.twintowersalliance.com 9/07/2006 kunstlicht/artificial lighting featuring matthias köster, marc lueders and klaus wanker: sara tecchia roma new york is proud to present an exhibition of new work by matthias köster, marc lueders and klaus wanker. join us for an opening reception to the exhibition. time: 6-8pm venue: sara tecchia roma new york is located at 529 west 20th street, between tenth avenue and eleventh avenue. the gallery is on the second floor. hours are tuesday through saturday, 10am to 6pm. for more information, contact 212-741-2900, or visit www.saratecchia.com 9/07/2006 vip community services: "32nd anniversary gala". cocktails, dinner and entertainment. brian cashman, senior vice president and general manager, new york yankees will be honored. expected guests include tom rutledge (head of cablevision) laura parsons, adolfo carrión, jr., and other local business leaders and elected officials will also be in attendance. vip community services is a multi service organization in the bronx providing individuals with addiction treatment in outpatient and residential settings. venue: gotham hall, 1356 broadway@36th street time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m tickets: $500. details from 718-466-4506 press/media: stas kmiec | the marino organization / “street smart communications” | 171 madison avenue, 12th fl. new york, ny 10016 | tel: 212-889-0808 ext. 126 | e-mail: stas@themarino.org 9/06/2006 the poly prep country day school september 11 memorial scholarship reception: "an evening with friends" - the poly prep country day school, one of the nation’s top college preparatory institutions located in brooklyn, will honor the memory of members of the poly community who lost their lives on september 11th at the annual september 11 memorial scholarship fundraiser. venue: cipriani (42nd street) time: 6:30 p.m. event design and details were arranged by state of the art enterprises, a premiere manhattan event management and hospitality consultation company. all proceeds from the evening will benefit the poly prep september 11 memorial scholarship fund. for more information, sponsorship opportunities or tickets contact lisa della pietra | (718) 836-9800 ext. 687 |e-mail: ldellapietra@polyprep.org. | web: www.polyprep.org august 2006 8/24/2006 the parrish art museum hosts 2nd annual summer family party--"the great american family picnic" location: southampton, new york. designed to delight all ages, this party at the height of summertime includes a top performance, buffet dinner and plenty of interactive activities and fun for children, big and small. time: 3:30-6:30 pm details from 631-283-2118, ext. 41 or korczakk@parrishart.org 8/19/2006 american red cross, suffolk county chapter: "2nd annual red hot red cross ball" at a private estate in southampton. time: 7 pm, cocktails, 8pm award presentation, dinner & live auction. further details by clicking link above or calling dawn tropeano at 631-423-0307, 631-924-6700 or redcross@optonline.net for more information contact: linda argila solutions from the heart, llc | profesional fundraiser and event production | c: 917 309-4979 | e-mail: linda@solutionsnewyork.com | www.solutionsnewyork.com 8/19/2006 animal rescue fund of the hamptons chow chow bow wow: join us in celebrating the year of the dog at the chow chow bow wow. the chinese-themed dinner dance will be held at the beautiful home of ellen and chuck scarborough in the village of southampton. the evening's festivities will include cocktails, dinner, dancing and a live auction. time: 7pm tickets start at $350. for more information, please call kristina lange at 631-537-0400 x208 press contact: marie assante | r. couri hay creative public relations | phone: 212-580-0835 | email: marie@rcourihaycpr.com 8/14/2006 frere independent presents “midnight in the garden of good and evil” benefit party: frere independent enthusiastically announces "midnight in the garden of good and evil" a benefit party to raise support and awareness for the organization's program, specifically the upcoming 2006 new york pool art fair which promotes unrepresented artists. set for the second time in the distinguished english style garden of the new york academy of sciences, the program includes a raffle, silent auction, art exhibition and the unique opportunity to sponsor an artist room at the pool art fair. there will also be passed hors d'oeuvres, champagne, wine, and a dj throughout the evening. time: doors open| 9 pm raffle | 10 pm end of silent auction | 12 pm doors close venue: new york academy of sciences, 3 east 63rd street, off 5th avenue tickets: advanced admission tickets are $75.00; $80 at the door (includes 1 raffle ticket) raffle tickets are $25.00, only purchasable at the door group of 5 admission tickets are $300.00 (includes 5 raffle tickets) we encourage advanced purchase online or over the phone because space is limited. click here to buy tickets ticket sales and rsvp 212.604.0519 or www.frereindependent.com for more information contact alison at alison@frereindependent.com 8/9/2006 summer jazz party: the american-scandinavian society and the american-scandinavian foundation invite you to a concert with icelandic guitarist hilmar jensson time: 6:30 pm-9:30 pm cover charge: $7 venue: scandinavia house, 58 park avenue at 38th street, nyc 8/3/2006 summer in the city, a benefit for partnerships for parks: the evening will treat guests to an outdoor music performance by the new pornagraphers, calexico and the frames at cpf’s celebrated central park summerstage outdoor arts venue, along with a private pre-show cocktail party featuring cocktails, picnic foods and raffle prizes. all proceeds from this benefit go to partnerships for parks, a joint program of city parks foundation and the nyc department of parks & recreation. for more information call our special events office @ 212.360.8185. venue: central park summerstage time: 5:00 pm cocktail party at the pergola 6:00 pm concert begins. summer in the city guests are welcome to stay at the pergola until 7pm. to purchase tickets online, please use the following link and specify in the comments section that your donation should be used for summer in the city benefit on august 3rd purchase tickets online. to view the printed invitation for mail-in ticket purchases, click here 8/3/2006 young new yorkers for the philharmonic: "summer party." cocktails at brooks brothers located at 666 fifth avenue. time: cocktails, 7:00 p.m. followed by dinner and dancing at 9:00 p.m. at the rainbow room. jacket and tie. tickets: $250 ($90 for cocktails only). details from 212-875-5760 or gallagherj@nyphil.org 8/3/2006 summer in the city, a benefit for partnerships for parks: the evening will treat guests to an outdoor music performance by the new pornagraphers, calexico and the frames at cpf’s celebrated central park summerstage outdoor arts venue, along with a private pre-show cocktail party featuring cocktails, picnic foods and raffle prizes. all proceeds from this benefit go to partnerships for parks, a joint program of city parks foundation and the nyc department of parks & recreation. for more information call our special events office @ 212.360.8185. venue: central park summerstage time: 5:00 pm cocktail party at the pergola 6:00 pm concert begins. summer in the city guests are welcome to stay at the pergola until 7pm. to purchase tickets online, please use the following link and specify in the comments section that your donation should be used for summer in the city benefit on august 3rd purchase tickets online. to view the printed invitation for mail-in ticket purchases, click here 8/2/2006 social life magazine party: join social life magazine publisher justin mitchell and the social life editorial team at party to celebrate social life magazine's august issue featuring cover model, dylan lauren. the august issue will be distributed widely in the hamptons on august 11th. time: 9 pm (2 hour open bar with food)venue: pre-post, 547 west 27th street rsvp: kim at 212.725.1860 or to register click here. 8/01/2006 the municipal art society: "presentation of the evangeline blashfield award" to south bronx community activist majora carter at the evangeline blashfield fountain, 409 east 59th street, followed by a reception at guastavino's restaurant. time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. tickets: $75 for mas urbanists or $125 and $200. details: 212-935-3960 8/01/2006 wall street volunteers: “summer cooldown” at home/guesthouse, 532 west 27th street. time: 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. wsv’s mission is to cultivate a sense of civic responsibility within the next generation of wall street leaders, creating professionals with lifelong commitments to the non-profit community. open bar and hors d’oeuvres. tickets: $55 (through july 21st; $65 after july 21st; limited availability). for more information contact brad thomas | tel: 917-623-0660 | e-mail: brad.thomas@wallstreetvolunteers.org, or purchase tickets online july 2006 7/29/2006 4th annual white party clam bake to benefit the children of the cantor fitzgerald relief fund in memory of gary lutnick: please join us for lobsters, libations, and live music 2006 jammy award winners the rolling bones & the christine gordon band. surfside under the stars time: 7:00 pm location: indian wells beach, amagansett, ny tickets: $200 per person. tickets must be purchased in advance. to pay with a credit card call 212.829.4770 or info@cantorrelief.org please make checks payable to the cantor fitzgerald relief fund. contact: marianna taaffe | the cantor fitzgerald relief fund | 199 water street, 19th floor | new york, ny 10038 | bgc-646-346-7320 | tel: 212-829-4770 | e-mail: mtaaffe@cantorrelief.org 7/29/2006 rush philanthropic arts foundation 7th annual art for life east hampton gala benefit: a garden party benefit hosted by russell & kimora lee simmons at their east hampton home honoring academy award-winning actors and activists susan sarandon and tim robbins, internationally renowned fashion designer donna karan, and raymond j. mcguire, co-head, global investment at citigroup and vice-chair of the whitney museum board for their philanthropic efforts at the star-studded event. venue: simmons estate, east hampton, new york. time: cocktails at 6 pm, dinner and program at 7 pm 7/27/2006 manhattan society of the national multiple sclerosis society, new york city chapter— “the 22nd annual ultimate summertime party--caribbean nights" venue: intrepid air/sea/space museum. live music and dancing under the stars. time: 7:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. tickets: $75 ($85 at the door). details from 212-463-7787 or purchase tickets online. 7/26/2006 the libby ross foundation summer event: join the libby ross foundation in the fight against breast cancer at our summer event. evening will include three hour top shelf open bar · delicious food ·auction & raffle prizes · tickets: $40 in advance/ $50 at the door $5 drink specials after 9:30 for event guests. we are also proud to serve our own lrf drink specials: the libby lychee-tini - a fresh take on the classic martini · passionate about a cure - a frozen passion fruit mimosa both drinks are sponsored by effen vodka. venue: redemption cocktail lounge, 1003 second avenue (at 53rd street), new york city time: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm 7/24/2006 oceana at christie’s maritime art auction: join oceana supporters and ocean enthusiasts for a reception and private viewing of christie's maritime art auction. background information and tours will be given by christie's maritime specialists. meet oceana, the international ocean conservation group. purchase tickets by july 14 at www.oceana.org/christie’s. cost: $75 each. all proceeds to benefit oceana and its work to protect the world's oceans. items for an on-site drawing have been donated by tous. time: 6:00-8:00 pm venue: christie’s, 20 rockefeller plaza, new york, ny 10020. for more information, call 877.7.oceana or email mhemphill@oceana.org.**recommended event*** 7/20/2006 “fight night at sol: fuel for truth v. hamas”: fuel for truth, a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to disseminate accurate information about israel and the middle east, invites you to join us at our july fundraising event, “fight night at sol: fft v. hamas” venue: sol, 609 west 29th street time: doors open at 6:30 pm tickets: advance purchase $30 ticket price includes: admission to sol • one hour open bar featuring ciroc vodka and heineken • give-aways from sponsors • a good crowd in a fun environment chance to win raffle items (plasma tv, airline tickets, new nokia 8801, home fitness equipment, yankee tickets – box seats, and more!) and most importantly, donating to a grass roots charitable organization that makes every dollar work in the fight for the truth • $20 tax write-off total = a net cost of $10 for all of the above (best deal in nyc)--**recommended event*** 7/8/2006 children’s museum of the east end ("cmee"): "7th annual cmee under the stars gala" at the channing daughter’s winery, 1927 scuttlehole road, bridgehampton. live entertainment, auction and dancing. co-chair: lifestyle expert, katie brown. time: 6:00 p.m. cocktails | 7:00 p.m. dinner. tickets: $750. details from 631-537-8250 7/8/2006 "the passionate gesture art benefit."---for the benefit of the parson dance foundation: the opening celebration of rita blitt’s show the passionate gesture will be hosted by jackie rogers, david parsons, ralph destino jr. and richard mishaan. venue: ezair gallery, 136 main street in southampton, new york time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. admission is free. portions of the proceeds from the sales of the artwork will benefit the parson dance foundation. details from 212-721-9434 or matthew@rcourihaycpr.com 7/8/2006 the samuel waxman cancer research foundation's 3rd annual hamptons happening, organized by harriette rose katz events. time: 6pm-9pm with a tasting event and silent art auction venue: at the home of robyn & kenneth joseph, 17 georgica association rd. wainscott, ny. tickets are from $125 to $225. call 212.241.1760. 7/1/2006 cdch junior benefit committee reception for young philanthropists: the child development center of the hamptons (cdch) foundation's junior benefit committee invites young philanthropists*(*ages 22-32) to complimentary cocktails at the baker house 1650 on saturday, july 1st. time: 4:00 to 6:00 pm venue: the baker house 1650, 181 main street, east hampton sponsored by: plum tv, hamptons magazine, casa de vinos and the baker house 1650 contact: megan or jacki phone: (631) 267-0133 email: info@cdch.org june 2006 6/29/2006 safe space junior council hosts its summer benefit, “a summer night”: this event is sponsored by davis, polk & wardwell, hays ventures, hudson news, van ness plastics and zing marketing. guests will enjoy cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and dancing. individual tickets are $90 through june 15th and $125 from june 16th until the day of the event. proceeds from this event will support safe space's programs for nyc children and families. time: 8 p.m. until 11 p.m. venue: aer lounge, located at 409 west 13th street. tickets may be purchased online at http://www.safespacenyc.org/store/home.php or by calling 212.226.3536 x232 6/28/2006 the young professionals committee of the american red cross in greater new york kick-off celebration, “hot summer night”. time: cocktails from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm venue: cain - 544 west 27th street – nyc. buy tickets: click here for more information please contact annie trowbridge | american red cross in greater new york | tel: (212) 875-2011 | e-mail: trowbridgea@arcgny.org 6/28/2006 the nature conservancy's young professionals group 2006 summer benefit: a private yacht party at sunset on the hudson river to benefit shellfish restoration in the peconic and great south bays. event chairs: eugenia choi & vanessa bronfman yp council: john burer, eugenia choi, mark crofton, jennifer diedzic, holly magliano, emily mclarney, radhika mehta, jerome montrone, david nicola, bhavna prasad, greg speirs, clay sullivan the evening will include top-shelf open bar • hors d'oeuvres • silent auction • music mixed by dj kai time: 6:30pm boarding and champagne reception; • 7pm set sail • 9-9:30pm return to harbor. (plus special afterparty to follow) venue: the royal princess yacht, south street seaport, new york city tickets: $90 please rsvp to evelyn chen at 212-381-2192 or echen@tnc.org p.s. our last party sold out, so be sure to order soon! **recommended event*** 6/28/2006 an evening in the garden: join us for an evening at the conservatory garden, one of the most magnificent gardens in the new york area. the evening will feature wine tasting from over six different regions, specialty cocktails provided by absolut vodka, and light hors d’oeuvres. you will also receive a complimentary one-year membership to the central park conservancy's central park perks program which offers discounts at more than 200 nyc restaurants, hotels, museums, performing arts institutions, and retailers. time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm tickets: $50 for more information, please call robyn delman at 212-310-6632 or email rdelman@centralparknyc.org 6/28/2006 best buddies international: "friend-ships on the hudson--a memorable evening on board the highlander. " cocktail reception, dinner and entertainment while sailing around manhattan. cocktails at 5:30 p.m. boat departs from chelsea piers, pier 60, at 6:30 p.m. hosts: astrid & kips forbes, and alina & anthony shriver. committee members: carl lewis, nancy o'dell, tatiana & campion platt, thomas quick, and richard ziegelasch. tickets: $1,000. details from daniellealvarez@bestbuddies.org 6/28/2006 summer auction cocktail party to benefit the young professionals leadership committee of bailey house, new york's oldest hiv/aids housing provider. over 40 exceptional paintings, prints and photographs to be silent auctioned with minimum opening bids as low as $25. co-chairs are lindsey harper and jeffery mccullough | time: 6:30 – 9:00 pm venue: richard keith langham, 153 e. 60th st. (between lexington and 3rd avenues). tickets: $25 in advance; $35 at the door. contact: 212-633-2500 ext. 270 or log onto: www.baileyhouse.org media: the marino organization street smart communications | 171 madison avenue 12th floor new york, ny 10016 | tel: 212-889-0808 | stas@themarino.org 6/27/2006 citta benefit: bruno jamais restaurant club and ihomegame.com cordially invite you to shuffle up and deal at their no-limit texas hold ‘em poker tournament and buffet dinner to benefit citta www.citta.org a charity founded by dr. christopher barley. a valuable grand prize will be awarded to the first place winner in addition to several other luxurious prizes through the generous donations of david yurman jewelers, valentino, champagne taittinger, the art of shaving armani exchange, crunch fitness, the basic art of italian cooking by maria liberati and fashion house blair delmonico. chelsea piers, and gotham magazine. those participating in the tournament will also receive vip gift bags. time: 7-11pm. poker tournament begins at 8pm sharp. venue: bruno jamais restaurant club, 24 east 81st street between madison and fifth. business or cocktail attire is requested. cost: $1,000 to enter poker tournament $300 to attend cocktail party and dinner. to purchase tickets by credit card or check, please contact: katherine rothman | kmr communications, inc | tel: 212.213.6444 | e-mail: info@kmrpr.com space for the poker tournament is limited. 6/24/2006 love heals, the alison gertz foundation for aids education, will host the 7th annual love heals at luna farm, a private horse farm, located at 276 parsonage lane in sagaponack, new york. all proceeds benefit love heals, which empowers young people to make informed choices by educating them about hiv/aids. the event will feature a "james bond" theme and includes a silent auction, cocktails, dancing, and barbeque courtesy of deforest gibbs of charleston, south carolina. time: the festivities at luna farm take place from 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. tickets are available through love heals at 212-529-7935 and additional information can be found at www.loveheals.org press/media: please contact marissa vitagliano | harrison & shriftman public relations | 141 w. 36th st., 11th floor | new york, ny 10014 | tel: 917-351-8615 | e-mail: mvitagliano@hs-pr.com 6/22/2006 5th annual samsung four seasons of hope gala: faith hill and husband tim mcgraw will give an exclusive performance at the tavern on the green in central park. the gala event will help raise funds for hill + mcgraw’s recently established charity the neighbors keeper foundation, which assists hurricane katrina victims, still in need of help. this will be their first benefit concert for neighbors keeper foundation! samsungs four seasons of hope will also honor the philanthropic efforts of sports legends arnold palmer, joe torre, boomer esiason, earvin magic johnson and wayne gretzky, as well as music superstar jon bon jovi, former ny mayor rudy giuliani and samsungs retail partners best buy, circuit city, sears and compusa. the event will also feature a silent auction of sports memorabilia, tickets, etc. to raise funds for each participating celebrities charity. time: 6:15 venue: tavern on the green and under the stars in central park. tickets: for information on buying a ticket please visit www.fourseasonsofhope.com media: brie cross | mww group | 1212 avenue of the americas, fifth floor | new york, ny 10036 | tel: 212.827.3765 e-mail: bcross@mww.com 6/21/2006 friends of the high line (“fhl”) 6th annual summer benefit: this year, fhl will honor new york city council speaker christine c. quinn, designer diane von furstenberg, and actor kevin bacon, for their early and continued support of the high line project. with construction underway, the excitement behind the high line continues to build. this will be one of this summer's most festive celebrations, and fhl needs your support to continue working to make the high line one of the city's best-maintained and best-loved parks. time: cocktails at 7 pm; dinner at 8 pm venue: cipriani wall street, 55 wall street tickets: begin at $500 6/21/2006 new york historical society, 170 central park west (at 77 th street) legacies: contemporary artists reflect on slavery opening reception: historical society president dr. louise mirrer joins vice president linda s. ferber to preview legacies, an unprecedented contemporary art exhibition with one of the largest-ever assembly of new art created around the theme of slavery and its stark historical repercussions. the exhibition is the second in a three-part, 18-month exhibition series examining the history of slavery in new york and the nation. dr. lowery stokes sims, president of the studio museum in harlem, serves as curator for the show, which includes six new works commissioned by the n-yhs for this exhibit and a total of 44 works by more than 30 artists. expected guests include lois chiles, henry louis gates, jr., angela vallot and james g. basker, judy byrd blaylock and ron blaylock, and katherine and frank martucci. media: marisa wayne | rubenstein communications | 1345 avenue of the americas, new york, ny 10019 | tel: 212-843-9216 | e-mail: mwayne@rubenstein.com 6/19/2006 national dance institute (ndi) annual event of the year gala honoring patti lupone and michael cerveris: performance at laguardia high school for the performing arts concert hall, 65th street between amsterdam and west end avenues, followed by a gala dinner on the promenade at new york state theater, lincoln center, broadway (63rd street). time: the performance, beginning at 6:30 p.m., features 200 ndi children in a midsummer night’s dream, and the evening honors broadway stars and tony award winners patti lupone and michael cerveris. the dinner begins at 8:00 p.m. gala chair: arnold penner. honorary chair: susan newhouse. gala co-chairs: are helen stambler neuberger, donna slade and diane k.r. volk. proceeds will benefit national dance institute, a not-for-profit organization founded in 1976 by world-renowned new york city ballet dancer jacques d’amboise in the belief that the arts have the unique power to engage children and motivate them towards excellence. tickets: performance only tickets are $100. tickets for performance and gala dinner start at $500. for more information, please call (800) 807-1787. media contacts: angel gardner / national dance institute / (212) 226-0083-- andrea kotuk / andrea & associates / (212) 353-9585 6/17/2006 group for the south fork annual benefit and auction: this hamptons tradition raises money for the east end's foremost environmental organization. the master of ceremonies will be wb11 news at 10 anchor jim watkins. a live auction with auctioneer jamie niven will include fabulous vacation packages and a few surprises. catering by janet obrien and music by the bruce saunders orchestra. co-chairs include: aerin lauder & eric zinterhoffer, ronald s. lauder, nicole miller & kim taipale, jane & jerry mount, mary & chris pia, peter & jackie schellbach. advance tickets start at $450 and are available from event associates, inc. (212) 245-6570. tickets will not be sold at the door. time: 6:30 p.m. - midnight location: wolffer estate vineyard, 139 sagg road town: sagaponack contact: judy christrup tel: (631) 537-1400, ext. 20 e-mail: jchristrup@groupforthesouthfork.org 6/15/2006 torana club--young friends of the rubin museum of art: ""masquerade gala." time: 8:00 p.m. - midnight. festive attire, mask-making, djs and dancing, performers, open bar. tickets: $75 ($100 at the door; complimentary admission for torana club members). details from 212-620-5000, ext. 310 or kschlottman@rmanyc.org 6/14/2006 barkin' arts nyc launch of people, paws and paint, "arf n' art" silent benefit auction and reception to raise money for barkin' arts children's educational art workshops and art exhibitions and a portion of proceeds will be donated to animal haven. the evening includes a cocktail hour for people and pooches, silent auction of over 25 contemporary canine theme art pieces- william wegman, charles fazzino, james bohary and more. time: 6-9 pm venue: the living with art gallery, 153 lafayette street, between grand and lafayette on the 7th floor. for more information visit www.barkinartsnyc.org. contact: pamela@barkinartsnyc.org 6/13/2006 "hangin' on the hudson", a benefit party for the lymphoma research foundation: enjoy open bar, food, raffle, dj, and the sunset over the hudson. time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm venue: pier 63 maritime (23rd & westside highway) outside on the hudson river tickets: $65 in advance, $75 at the door purchase tickets: www.lymphoma.org/friendssummerevent2006.com for more information contact tanya gleeson e-mail: tgleeson@lymphoma.org or tel: 212.349.2910 6/13/2006 thirteen’s 13th annual gala salute: will honor singer tony bennett, henry louis gates jr., documentary filmmaker and chair of the african american studies department at harvard; michael sovern, former president of columbia university; and william harrison, chairman of jpmorgan chase. time: cocktails begin at 6:30 pm followed by dinner at 7:30 pm. beverly sills will act as master of ceremonies and barry diller and fred hill are the event chairs. venue: gotham hall (1356 broadway between 36th and 37th street) for ticket information, please call (212) 627-1000. press/media: heidi benda at harrison & shriftman / e-mail: hbenda@hs-pr.com 6/12/2006 citymeals-on-wheels 21st annual chefs' tribute benefit, "tutto italia," a strolling feast honoring nick valenti of restaurant associates and featuring the world's most celebrated italian chefs. susie and kevin davis of the man group usa, ninah & michael lynne of new line cinema and laura and john pomerantz of jjp advisory llc are the event chairs. time: 6:30 p.m. with v.i.p. admission. 7:30 p.m general admission, followed by dining, live music, strolling musicians and dancing until midnight. venue: the gardens and esplanades of rockefeller center. ticket prices: general admission: $500; benefactor: $2,500 (includes 2 vip early admission tickets); grand patron: $5,000 (includes 4 vip early admission tickets); very grand patron: $10,000 (includes 6 vip early admission tickets and a table in the man group vip lounge). for tickets contact: margherita pilato at citymeals-on-wheels at 212-687-1290 or margherita@citymeals.org 6/10/2006 the new york junior league—jackie robinson park ribbon cutting ceremony: the new york junior league (nyjl) via their playground improvement project has successfully completed an ambitious five-week renovation at jackie robinson park in manhattan. the grand re-opening and ribbon cutting ceremony will celebrate the beautification of this vital neighborhood site and commemorate the fifteenth annual playground improvement project (pip) completed by the nyjl. the ceremony will feature remarks from rachel robinson and sonya pankey, widow and granddaughter of baseball icon jackie robinson, commissioner adrian benepe, nyc dept. of parks and recreation, assemblyman hermann “denny” farrell, nyc district 7 councilmember, robert jackson and nyjl president cynthia cathcart. the newly renovated band shell will include performances by the children’s aid society chorus, harlem school of the arts and the jo-lee dancers. time: 12:00 to 3:00 pm place: jackie robinson park, located between west 145th and 155th streets from bradhurst to edgecombe avenues for more information on the playground improvement project of the new york junior league, email playground@nyjl.org media/press: cynthia cathcart, president 212-288-6220, ext. 245 ccathcart@nyjl.org 6/10/2006 the 10th annual heart of the hamptons gala – the american heart association’s signature east end event will honor dr. valentin fuster, professor of medicine and cardiology at mount sinai hospital in new york and recipient of the american heart association lewis a. conner memorial award, and mr. and mrs. rudolph giuliani. in it’s 10th year, the gala is an upscale black tie optional social event that brings together new york city and hamptons corporate, medical and community leaders. master of ceremonies will be ed bradley, cbs correspondent for 60 minutes. time: 6-11 pm venue: the diamond ranch, water mill, ny. tickets are $350. for more information, please contact the american heart association at 516-777-8447, e-mail: barbara.poliwoda@heart.org 6/8/2006 tuesday's children: "heroes and legends....a night at the fights" benefit: police officers from new york and l.a. "fight" for families of 9/11 at a special fundraising gala to benefit tuesday's children. boxers from the nypd will duke it out against their counterparts from los angeles. venue: sheraton new york hotel & towers, 811 7th avenue. time: 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and will offer cocktails, dinner and a silent auction. tickets: individual tickets start at $400. tables range from #3,500 to $10,000. for ticket information, please call amy wright at 212-319-3988 or email: amy@tuesdayschildren.org 6/8/2006 young lions of the new york public library: "'celebrate fiction' and the young lions fiction award." time: dinner at 7:00 p.m. dancing from 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. tickets: $500 ($175 for dessert and dancing only; $250 at the door, if available, cash only). details from 212-930-0730 6/7/2006 lenox hill neighborhood house: "benefit" at 6:30 p.m. with cocktails at ungaro and dinner at the union club park avenue at 69th street, at 8:30 p.m. tickets: $350. details from 212-744-5022, ext. 1355. 6/7/2006 a taste of summer: a night of dancing, a silent auction of luxury products and tastings from chefs from more than 40 top new york city restaurants including fred’s at barneys new york, osteria del circo, thalassa and toqueville. this year’s vip café host will be jean-georges vongerichten. event co-chairs: gillian miniter and susan shin. vice-chairs: dr. lisa airan, lisa anastos, elizabeth finkle eliot, christine cachot williams, coralie charriol paul, samantha topping, and christina wood, david patrick columbia and braden keil, patrick mcmullan and designer angel sanchez. jay mandelbaum and norman selby are the trustee chairs for the event. this annual event is to benefit the central park conservancy’s ongoing care and preservation of central park. time: 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm venue: naumburg bandshell (mid-park at 72nd street). tickets: $350 in advance. tables: $5,000 and $7,500. for tickets or to bid on the silent auction, please visit www.centralparknyc.org or call jill pall at 212.310.6619. 6/6/2006 sanctuary for families zero tolerance: dominick dunne, best selling author, columnist for vanity fair and host court tv’s “power privilege and justice” will be host and guest speaker at sanctuary for families zero tolerance benefit. mr. dunne suffered a devastating loss in 1982 with the murder of his only daughter by her ex-boyfriend, who stalked and strangled her. introductions by karenna gore schiff and honoring stanley shopkorn. sanctuary is the largest agency in new york state offering integrated legal, clinical, shelter, and economic stability services exclusively to domestic violence victims and their children. in addition to providing services for nearly 10,000 women and children each year, sanctuary also works to end domestic violence and its far-reaching impact through outreach, education and advocacy; and to create a world where every woman and child lives with dignity. raffle and silent auction throughout the evening. special limited raffle for vespa scooter. open bar dance after-party with dj nicole leone. venue: pier sixty at chelsea piers, hudson river at 23rd street, nyc. time: 6 pm - 11pm (cocktails at 6 pm, dinner at 7 pm and after-party at 8:30 pm). tickets: $10,000 (table for 10), $500 dinner ticket and $150 after-party ticket. tickets are available online at www.sanctuaryforfamilies.org for information, please call 212.349.6009 ext. 241. media contact: barbara hutson/wit’s end media/ 646.644.0560 hutson@witsendmedia.com 6/3/2006 american ballet theatre: "family day benefit" venue: the metropolitan opera house. co-chairs: by devon briger, lori garofalo, joyce giuffra and lydia west. time: 11:30 a.m. with a one-hour abtkids program for children and families. abt’s world-class dancers will perform onstage at the met, accompanied by a narrator, in a show specifically tailored for kids. the family day benefit includes prime seating for the abtkids performance followed by a festive luncheon party at 12:30 p.m. where children can try on costumes, create crafts, learn basic dance movement, and meet abt dancers. tickets: $150 for children/$250 for adults. details from 212-477-3030, ext. 3239 6/1/2006 new york junior league end of year party: the fundraisers committee of the new york junior league holds invites you to its end of year party to celebrate the women to watch. sail into summer with a night of dancing, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres plus a fabulous silent auction. time: 8:00-11:00 pm venue: new york junior league headquarters, 130 east 80 street festive attire ticket prices: $40 in advance for nyjl volunteers (limit of 2 tickets)* $55 for non-nyjl guests and at the door *advance tickets must be purchased by thursday, may 25, 2006 for more information: email the fundraisers committee at fundraisers@nyjl.org 6/1/2006 artsconnection: "2006 benefit celebration" honoring the dana foundation and its chairman, william safire, (introduced by barbara walters) and arne glimcher, president, pace wildenstein gallery (presented by artist chuck close). venue: metropolitan pavilion, 125 west 18th street. time: 6:30 p.m. cocktails. artsconnection performing and visual artists will present interactive demonstrations of their work with children. 8:00 p.m.: dinner and award presentations. artsconnection’s mission is to make the arts an essential part of education. it brings arts programming to over 120 new york city public schools annually. tickets: $750. details from 212-245-6570 may 2006 5/31/2006 alzheimer's association, new york city chapter's annual "forget-me-not" gala: co-chairs are tami and rick schneider. time: 6:30 p.m/cocktail reception and silent auction. 7:30 pm/dinner and dancing to valerie romanoff's starlight orchestra. a live auction will take place after dinner. venue: at the pierre hotel, 2 east 61st street at fifth avenue. ticket prices: $750-$100,000. for tickets or more information: call astic productions at 212-581-1400, visit www.alznyc.org or call taryn lubin at alzheimer's association, nyc chapter at 212-983-6906 ext. 221. 5/24/2006 the graham windham bicentennial ball will celebrate 200 years of service to the children and families of new york city. graham windham, is the oldest non-sectarian child welfare agency in the us founded in 1806 by elizabeth hamilton, widow of alexander hamilton, and isabella graham. the evening includes cocktails, dinner and dancing. the bicentennial honoree is joel i. klein, chancellor of the new york city public schools. the bicentennial committee includes: honorary chair, senator charles e. schumer; civic chair, vernon jordan; and corporate chairs, suzy and jack welch. the ball is co-chaired by heather mcveigh, tracy rutherfurd, melissa thomson and georgia wall. the evening will host a high-profile crowd of graham windham supporters, city officials, and private philanthropists. proceeds from the ball will go directly to graham windham’s child welfare programs which serve over 6000 children and families in new york city annually. time: cocktails: 6.30pm, dinner and dancing: 7:30pm. location: cipriani wall street, 55 wall street. dress: black tie. individual tickets: $5,000; $2,500; $1,500; $1,000. call (212) 529-6445, ext. 316. for table sales, contact sandra april at (212) 529-6445, ext. 349 / aprils@graham-windham.org. for more information of graham windham please visit www.graham-windham.org 5/23/2006 free arts nyc, vanity fair & emporio armani present the 7th annual free arts nyc art auction: free arts nyc is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing the healing powers of the arts into the lives of abused, neglected, and at-risk children and their families. the free arts annual art auction provides funds for the organization to continue the many important programs that free arts nyc offers these children throughout new york city. co-chairs: amy sacco and mary alice stephenson. honorary chairs: ashley and mary-kate olsen the event will feature a live auction of 20x24 polaroids, as well as a silent auction of photography. participating artists include john baldessari, ross bleckner, chuck close, chris burden, philip-lorca di corcia, gary hume, elizabeth peyton, kiki smith, donald sultan, james welling, chris williams, and christopher wool among others. cocktails and hor d’oeuvres will be served. time: 7:00pm to 10:00pm venue: phillips de pury & company, 450 west 15th street. tickets begin at $150. for press inquiries please contact mohamed alladin of company agenda at 212-358-9516 or mohamed@companyagenda.com. to purchase tickets please contact lindsay taylor of free arts nyc at 212-974-9092 or lindsayt@freeartsnyc.org. 5/23/2006 imentor's yeb 2006 spring benefit: imentor's young executive board (yeb) is hosting the 3rd annual spring benefit. this cocktail party and silent auction will be held at tribeca grill from 7-9 pm. 100% of the proceeds will directly benefit imentor's programming. i encourage you to check out imentor and help make a difference in the lives of nyc's youth! to find out more about imentor and the yeb 2006 spring benefit, please visit the imentor website: http://www.imentor.org 5/22/2006 lenox hill neighborhood house's annual kids in candyland: this event will be a festive party for adults and children with magic al and the music group laughing pizza entertaining. wee guests will create colorful and yummy art, decorate cookies, listen to storytelling, play games and get their faces painted by sasha. mini-hamburgers, hot dogs, grilled cheese and juice will be served and there will be goodie bags provided by scoop. event chairs: alexandra kramer and julie dannenberg. benefit committee includes: sloan lindemann barnett, kelly killoren bensimon, melissa berkelhammer, tory burch, cristina greeven cuomo, eva dillon, lauren dupont, pamela gross, valesca guerrand-hermès, renee rockefeller and aerin lauder zinterhofer. time: 4:30pm to 7:30pm venue: dylan's candy bar (1011 third avenue at the corner of 60th street). tickets start at $125 for adults and $75 for children, call carrie kirschner at (212) 744-5022 ext 1355. 5/20/2006 ivy cup charity polo match. this year's event is organized by the charity network of new york city. the afternoon schedule includes the alumni polo match, buffet, silent auction and musical entertainment. event sponsors, organizers and major contributors include: brooks brothers; saab; withers bergman; healthcare investment digests, la martina. sponsorships and silent auction opportunities are available. 2 pm polo express at grand central station will take guests to greenwich. champagne reception begins at 3 pm at the greenwich polo club, followed by polo match. ticket prices: $145; tables of 8 available. event co-chairs: brett johnson, brooke yakin. inquiries: 212-734-1008 or email: info@ivycup.com 5/17/2006 the wildlife conservation society’s annual spring gala, safari! "the american west" will honor mary & howard phipps, jr. for over 50 years of dedication to wcs. co-chairs include katharina otto-bernstein and nathan bernstein, virginia and warren schwerin, allison and leonard stern, ann and andrew tisch, ann and thomas unterberg and priscilla and ward woods. this year marks a major anniversary in conservation. in 1905, the new york zoological society began a great conservation quest by joining president theodore roosevelt in the creation of the american bison society and restoring captive bison to the western range. venue: central park zoo time: cocktails begin at 6:30pm, followed by dinner and dancing at 8:00pm. tickets are available at $5,000, $2,500, $1,500, and $1,000 and tables begin $10,000. for more information please contact jfm 2 productions at 212.921.9070 extension 16 or email alex diaz at adiaz@jfm2productions.com 5/17/2006 wildlife conservation society safari! the wild west, after party: come to the central park zoo and join us around the sea lion pool from 9:00 pm-1:00 am. tickets begin at $150.00. for more information call 212-921-9070 x 14 5/17/2006 playground party: the playground partners of the women's committee of the central park conservancy hosts the annual central park playground party. this party, for children, friends,and families, raise funds to help keep central park's 21 playgrounds well maintained and enjoyable. come enjoy live music, fantastic food, storybook characters and much more at the newly reconstructed heckscher playground, the oldest and largest in central park. location: heckscher playground (7th avenue at east 59th street) time: 5:00 pm-7:30 pm tickets advance tickets may be purchased for $80 (adult ticket). for more information or tickets call dana waits, 212.310.6617. 5/17/2006 the associates committee of the society of memorial sloan-kettering cancer center hosts "a wynning hand." the honorary chairmen are eva and roberto cavalli and elaine and steve wynn, with chairman alexis waller and co-chairmen: gretchen gunlocke fenton, anne grauso, leslie heaney, melanie seymour holland, amanda taylor konjevod and christina ittleson smith. the evening will begin with a champagne reception, followed by dinner, gaming -with tables and croupiers from wynn las vegas, and dancing. the sponsors include roberto cavalli, wynn las vegas, creative intelligence, inc., sotheby's, dom pérignon, francis ford coppola wine food adventure, and daniel feast & fêtes. venue: at sotheby's: 72nd and york avenue. time: cocktails begin at 7 pm. tickets begin at $425. call 212-639-2103. 5/17/2006 playground party: the playground partners of the women's committee of the central park conservancy hosts the annual central park playground party. this party, for children, friends,and families, raise funds to help keep central park's 21 playgrounds well maintained and enjoyable. come enjoy live music, fantastic food, storybook characters and much more at the newly reconstructed heckscher playground, the oldest and largest in central park. location: heckscher playground (7th avenue at east 59th street) time: 5:00 pm-7:30 pm tickets advance tickets may be purchased for $80 (adult ticket). for more information or tickets call dana waits, 212.310.6617. 5/16/2006 the girl scout council of greater new york will celebrate its 31st annual tribute dinner by honoring four remarkable women, helen clay chace (frick), ellen v. futter (american museum of natural history), muriel siebert (muriel siebert & co. inc) and kimberly a. williams (nfl) venue: the grand hyatt new york. deborah norville will serve as mistress of ceremonies. the legendary kitty carlisle hart will provide the evening¹s entertainment. time: the tribute dinner will commence at 6 pm with the reception & silent auction; followed by the dinner and program at 7 pm. tickets are priced at $750 and above. proceeds from the event will help fund vital services and educational programs for thousands of girl scouts throughout the five boroughs. for further information and to purchase tickets, please contact jill scibilia at 212-645-4000 ext.247 or e-mail jscibilia@girlscoutsnyc.org. for media inquires, please contact lalitha sarma 212-645-4000 ext.278. 5/16/2006 stages of learning spring 2006 gala benefit: join us for a cocktail party and silent auction with a performance by fifth grade stages of learning students from ps 6 of shakespeare’s the tempest benefit committee co-chairs mona wyatt and susan shin along with a benefit committee: shane burn, geoffrey scott carroll, angie dalton, phoebe donham, kelly ellenwood and tim parsaca, karla farach, diana hsu, terri kahan, isabelle kellogg, naeem khan, christopher london, gillian miniter, heidi miskin, kelly moore, dawn palo, marna ringel, david shook, jean shin, elena stephanopoulos, tracy stern, vivienne tam, sara tecchia, christine cachot williams, jason wright, arden wohl, christina wood, christina ying venue: safe harbor, 446 broadway, third floor, new york, ny 10013 ticket prices: leadership sponsor - $20,000: 20 tickets, back cover journal ad benefactor - $5,000: 15 tickets, full page journal ad patron - $2,500: 10 tickets, 1⁄2 page journal ad sponsor - $500: 2 tickets, name listed in journal $150: 1 ticket. for more information or to purchase tickets, please contact eve orenstein at (718) 398-2494 x201 or via email at eve@stagesoflearning.org 5/15/2006 project sunshine’s third annual spring gala: the reception will honor billy macklowe, president of macklowe properties. gala is co-chaired by mitchell konsker of cushman & wakefield, and robert vogliano of evensonbest. members of the honorary gala committee include khaliah ali, jackie frazier-lyde, william lauder of the estee lauder companies inc., harry macklowe of macklowe properties, nancy spielberg, diana taylor of the new york state banking department, lillian vernon and dionne warwick. project sunshine is a not-for-profit organization that provides free social, educational and recreational programs to children and families affected by medical challenges. time: cocktails begin at 6:30 pm, followed by dinner at 8 pm. venue: waldorf astoria hotel, 301 park avenue (at 50th street), tickets: to reserve tickets, please visit http://www.projectsunshine.org or call 212-354-8035 5/12/2006 the american scandinavian foundation’s spring dinner dance will be held in the presence of their majesties king carl xvi gustaf and queen silvia of sweden. the asf will honor h.e. martti ahtisaari, former president of finland, and hon. robin chandler duke, former u.s. ambassador to norway. gala chairs are jane erkko, monika heimbold, richard e. oldenburg, and john c. whitehead. corporate chairs are bernt reitan, executive vice president and group president, alcoa; morten k. nicolaisen, cfo and senior vice president, maersk inc.; luann smith, president, statoil north america, inc.; and raymond p. ebeling, president, wallenius lines holding, inc. the evening’s emcee will be lesley stahl, 60 minutes correspondent. swedish-american soprano erika sunnegårdh, who recently made her metropolitan opera debut as leonore in "fidelio," will give a special performance. proceeds benefit the american-scandinavian foundation’s programs of educational and cultural exchange. time: 7 pm. venue: cipriani 42nd st., 110 e. 42nd st. tickets start at $500. for information please contact carole king at (212) 879-9779 or cking@amscan.org 5/12/2006 "on the beach at bali hai", loyola school’s 14th annual benefit auction: the loyola school parents’ association will hold its annual benefit auction featuring hundreds of live and silent auction items. themed bali hai, the benefit will take place at wallace hall in new york city. the auction, sponsored by the parents’ association, benefits loyola’s scholarship fund. featured live auction items include: dinner for four at circo restaurant with sopranos’ stars tony sircio and steve shirripa; a hot air balloon ride for two around new jersey; dinner at famed restaurant raos for six; and two tickets for next year’s super bowl xl in florida (accommodations included). time: 6:00 -- cocktails 7:00 p.m. -- dinner and auction venue: wallace hall, park avenue at 84th street, new york city tickets: individual tickets starting at $175 tables from $2,500 to $5,000 for more information, contact tony oroszlany, ’87: (646) 346-8136; aoroszlany@loyola-nyc.org media contacts: colleen roche/rebecca regal | linden alschuler & kaplan, public relations | croche@lakpr.com | tel: 212-575-4545 5/11/2006 the frick collection benefit preview opening of the international art fair: honorary chair: leon black. general chairs: katherine and william rayner. time: 6-9 pm venue: seventh regiment armory, park avenue at 67 street. tickets: vice chair: $1500, collectors committee at $500, patron at $250. for additional information, reservations or to request an invitation, contact maggie fogel at 212-873-2955 or www.frickevents.com. email: frickevents@aol.com 5/11/2006 safe horizon's:"11th annual champion awards luncheon honoring heroes, championing children" recognizing people magazine, at the 69th regiment armory, 68 lexington avenue (between 25th & 26th streets). corporate chair: david l. eslick. chairman, president & ceo, usi holdings corporation. corporate vice chair: emanuel chirico, ceo, phillips-van heusen corporation. event chairs: brooke mcmurray and john fowler, diane and steve parrish, and jane and jack rivkin. honorary chair: christine quinn. time: 11:00 a.m.: reception. noon - 2:00 p.m.: luncheon program. tickets: $350. details from 212-577-7749 5/10/2006 the soho and tribeca partnerships and the association of community employment programs for the homeless: "2006 a.c.e. award dinner" a.c.e. founded by philanthropist henry buhl in 1992, is a non-profit organization whose mission is to help recovering homeless adults obtain the essential skills needed to successfully re-enter the workforce and achieve long-term economic self-sufficiency. the evening will host a high-profile crowd of influential leaders in fashion, art, society, and philanthropy. all proceeds from the gala will benefit a.c.e. and its initiatives, the soho and tribeca partnerships, which currently provide over 3,000 hours of community service in these communities each month. honoring: charles evans, evans management; nicole miller, nicole miller ltd.; and brent r. nicklas, lexington partners, inc. co-chairs: lisa baquero, marianna olszewski, alexandra posen and zac posen. venue: the puck building. time: cocktails at 7:00 p.m. seated dinner/awards at 8:00 p.m. tickets: $350. details from 212-829-0002, ext. 111. media inquiries: katie daniels, sharp communications. tel: 212.829.0002 or e-mail: kd@sharpthink.com 5/10/2006 bpeace, the business council for peace "first gala fundraiser": cocktails, dinner, entertainment and readings by npr's margot adler, followed by live and silent auctions with all proceeds benefiting the "new economic development fund" for the women of afghanistan, rwanda and iraq. over 300 expected to attend. bpeace is a non-profit organization whose volunteer businesspeople help women in afghanistan, rwanda and iraq build businesses so that they can sustain their families, create jobs, and strengthen their communities. we believe that when women are strong economically, they can have a strong voice for peace. tickets: $250 per person, $2500 for a table of 10. for information, please visit www.bpeace.org or email susan.mcpherson@prnewswire.com attire: festive time: 6-10 pm venue: ritz carlton battery park 5/10/2006 strang cancer prevention center will host "a cinema event" event co-chairs: sharon bush, dr. masood khatamee, larry spangler, and todd rubsamen. host committee includes: gerald tsai, dr. michael osborne, laura harring, rick lipkin, dr. fredric brandt, sherry halperin, bj carter, lauren bush, and matilda cuomo. the star-filled evening will begin with a cocktail reception with the director and actors of the film "the keeper: the legend of omar khayyam," followed by a private screening of the film and after party. the sponsors include kayvan mashayekh, guide company films, healthy children: healthy futures program of strang cancer prevention center, and bokara rug company. venue: allan s. kaplan auditorium, lehman brothers. 745 seventh avenue at 49th time: 6:00 pm for reception; 7:00 pm for film screening). after party: 9:00 pm at alfredo, 4 west 49th street. tickets begin at $175. call 212-794-4900, x127. 5/6-7/2006 junior league of the city of new york, 11th annual house tour. time: starting at 9:30 a.m. each day, the junior league of the city of new york (nyjl), will host its 11th annual house tour to raise funds for the nyjl's numerous community outreach programs it runs each year throughout new york city. catch a glimpse of stylish homes featuring some of nyc's top designers and their client's lavish residences. the saturday tour will feature homes in the upper east side while the sunday tour will showcase homes in the downtown area. house tour prices: $95 daily (in advance), $110 (at the door); two-day passport: $150 (in advance). daily breakfast and speaker presentations: an additional $30 each day. for more information, call: (212) 288-6220, ext. 273 or email housetour@nyjl.org 5/04/2006 lower manhattan cultural council annual "downtown dinner": the lower manhattan cultural council (lmcc) was founded by david rockefeller and is new york city’s vital downtown arts non-profit organization. the highly anticipated "downtown dinner" 2006 gala dinner and art auction will honor new york state assembly speaker sheldon silver and new york city council speaker christine quinn with the lmcc’s 2006 leadership award. jim quigley and bill freda, ceo and northeast magazine partner of deloitte and touche, will receive the 2006 distinguished business achievement award for their dedicated recommitment to the vitality of lower manhattan after 9/11. kate and andy spade will also be honored for their contribution and support of the downtown arts community. the evening will include a silent auction of over 100 artworks donated by artists such as marina abramovic, christo and jeanne claude, sean landers, robert longo, emilio perez, and tom sachs among others. proceeds from the auction benefit the lmcc’s agners martin workspace fund for the lmcc[‘s artist in residency program. time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm at venue: cipriani, 55 wall street. ticket prices begin at $1000. for press inquiries only contact mohamed alladin of company agenda at 212-358-9516 or mohamed@companyagenda.com. to purchase tickets or inquiries involving corporate sponsorship contact melissa levin at 212-219-9401 x138 5/04/2006 the little sisters fund benefit: a special event to raise funds for the little sisters fund, an educational scholarship fund for at risk south asian girls. hosted by jane griffin and trevor patzer. benefit committee includes: timothy armenta, anne ziegler, jane griffin, ashley wick, john griffin, gilda carrillo, ashley herman, kathryn forest, benjamine parent, katherine armenta, alex scarsini, cynthia jamieson, jennifer mcdonald, sebastian stubbe, ludovic hood, alisa newman hood, douglas wurtz, michael larocca, elizabeth meigher (quest publishing), kevin wilson, tatiana papanicolaou, harrison lefrak, chandler willett, mukang cho, patrick sloane, alexandra wilkis, lindley and john pless venue: rubin museum of art, 150 west 17th street time: 7 pm-10 pm tickets: $150 patron ticket, includes 7 pm private champagne reception sponsored by veuve clicquot | $75 junior ticket, cocktails and music, reception 8-10 pm buy tickets and make donations at: http://littlesistersfund.org/ for more information see: http://www.lsfrma.blogspot.com 5/04/2006 hamptons preview party 2006: soirée events presents "the first annual hamptons preview party" benefiting cancer101 (cancer101.org). kick off the summer by heading down to the meatpacking district one more time before heading out to the hamptons. meet up with friends and find out what’s hot this summer. fashion show by kathlin argiro, she she new york, and mink jewelry, open bar, hors d’oeuvres, and exciting auction items and gift bag. hosts include sangeetha chakinala, jeff goldstein, mike heller, diana lipsig, monica sherer, and nichole wright. time: 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. venue: pm lounge, 50 gansevoort street, nyc tickets: $60 in advance, $80 at the door. details at www.soireeeventsusa.com or call 646-584-5941. 5/04/2006 homes for the homeless to honor leonard stern at 20th anniversary gala dinner & award ceremony: leonard stern, prominent new york city businessman, owner of soho and tribeca grand hotels and real estate developer, honored for founding and supporting "homes for the homeless" 20 years ago. dinner chaired by leonard stern’s daughter, well known photographer, andrea stern. committee includes simon doonan, jonathan adler, debra & leon black, harry & linda macklowe, francesca & dick nye, adrienne & gigi vittadini, goergette mosbacher, hilary and wilbur ross, jamee & peter gregory, deborah & allen grubman, lauren & john veronis, ann tenenbaum & tom lee, edward & stephanie stern, emanuel & liz stern. venue: capitale 130 bowery time: cocktails at 7:00 p.m. and dinner at 7:45 p.m. tickets: friend ticket $500; patron ticket $1,000; family circle sponsor table for 10 $5,000; community sponsor table for 10 $10,000; visionary circle sponsor table for 10 $25,000. for information: harriet weintraub, eve mcgrath at hwpr 212-935-1558 hweintraub@hwpr.com, emcgrath@hwpr.com 5/03/2006 central park conservancy: "the 24th annual fredrick law olmsted awards luncheon" will be held at central park's beautiful conservatory garden. this is the biggest annual fundraiser for the central park conservancy. hosted by the women's committee of the central park conservancy, this year's event chairwomen are hilary geary ross, karen thornwell may, thorunn wathne, simone mailman and kathy araskog thomas. patti and raymond chambers and karen lefrak will be honored. time: 11:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. venue: central park's conservatory garden. tickets: $550. details from 212-310-6617 5/03/2006 get together for the children foundation and boss model management team up to host this year's spring gala at marquee (289 tenth avenue. 7:00pm to 10:00pm). an evening of dancing, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres plus silent auction and raffle with fabulous prizes. festive attire. tickets: $75 in advance, $100 in advance at the door (deadline for advance reservations is april 25th). table service is available for $2000 per 5 people. sponsorships are available from $3,000 to $10,000. for more information and to purchase tickets, or inquire about sponsorships, please email your reservation or inquires to krista@get-together.org or call krista iovino at (212) 842-8014. proceeds will benefit the educational needs of underprivileged children in nyc. this event is by invitation only. visit out website: www.get-together.org 5/03/2006 "group dynamics" opening reception and preview: historical society president louise mirrer will join vice presidents linda s. ferber and jean ashton in welcoming historical society members to preview the new "group dynamics: family portraits and scenes of everyday life" exhibit. the exhibition surveys over 100 years of american portraiture, and examines family, group and class dynamics of wealthy and middle-class 18th and 19th century americans. rsvp acceptances only to 212.485.9279 or rsvp@nyhistory.org time: 6-8pm venue: new-york historical society, 170 central park west (at 77th street.) 5/01/2006 sara tecchia roma new york gallery & shine global fundraiser for completion of the movie "war dance", a documentary film which highlights how three ugandan refugee children, victimized by civil war triumph through the inspiration of music and dance. benefit committee: susan maclaury & albie hecht, mary alice & lenny carr, deirdre & gregory griffin, jennifer monachino lapey & ian lapey, susan shin, jamie whitehead. venue: sara tecchia roma new york gallery, 529 west 20th street, 2nd floor, between 10th & 11th avenues. time: cocktail reception at 6:30 pm, speaker program and trailer screening with comments from emmy award winning director sean fine at 7:00 pm 5/01/2006 visiting nurse regional health care system of new york: "annual cocktail fundraiser" honoring dr. jane ross moore and vnr's president and chief executive officer, jane gould. time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. venue: tavern on the green. hosts: dr. max gomez, health & science editor, wnbc-tv. tickets: $350. details from 718-923-7163. 5/01/2006 literacy partners annual gala, "an evening of readings" honoring joel klein and nicole seligman and david and sherrie rollins westin. nora ephron, michael cunningham and augusten burroughs will read from their works. literacy partners is a new york city based non-profit organization that teaches adults and families reading and writing and employment preparation skills. more than 600 guests are expected to attend including mayor michael bloomberg. gala host and co-chair, liz smith; co-chairs parker ladd and arnold scaasi. venue: new york state theater, lincoln center. time: 6 to 10:30 pm. tickets: individual ticket $1250. table of 10: $50,000. for tickets call 212-573-6933. media: roberta lee | linden alschuler & kaplan public relations | 212-575-4545 or rlee@lakpr.com april 2006 4/28/2006-5/3/2006 the spring international art & antique show is one of the highest profile shows of the season, gathering the finest exhibitors from around the world. over fifty dealers from england, france, italy, belgium, switzerland, canada and united states will bring quality collections spanning from antiquity to today, and include prime examples of period furniture, paintings and jewelry. this fair emphasizes the combination of styles and periods at the highest level. ticket price: $15 dealers: 50 venue: seventh regiment armory, park avenue & 67th st., nyc show times: friday, saturday, monday & tuesday 11 am to 8 pm sunday & wednesday 11 am to 6 pm admission: $15 (includes catalogue) benefit preview: thursday, april 27th the lenox hill neighborhood house cocktails: 5:30-$500, 6pm-$250 dinner: 8:30pm tele: 212.744.5022 x 1355 $10,000-$25,000/table $1,000/person honorary chairs: sydney r. shuman: benefit co-chairs: audrey gruss, diana quasha: honorary design chairs: bunny williams & john rosselli; design co-chairs: robert rufino, philip gorrivan, robert lindgren show phone: 212-472-1180 (advance) 914-698-3442 info@wendyshows.com press contact: hwpr 212-935-1558 gmcgrath@hwpr.com 4/28/2006 11th annual sailors ball: the party to celebrate the start of the new sailing season. open bar & light hors d'oeuvres. dancing all night long to the alex donner orchestra, the scottish band barleyjuice and other music. black tie. featuring the famous theme rooms. contests for best kilt, best hula hooper, most sparkling jewelry and most colorful outfit. ball chairman: john lagrassa vice chairman: michael fortenbaugh & star studded benefit committee of sailors more details at: www.nyharborsailing.com venue: the downtown association, 60 pine street in lower manhattan. time: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. all proceeds from ticket sales go to the new york harbor sailing foundation, a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) organization, which fosters and promotes sailing in new york harbor and provides sailing scholarships for kids in new york city. more information can be found at www.nyharborsailing.com, or contact jamie eridon, member services - manhattan sailing club 212-786-3323 www.myc.org or dockmaster@myc.org 4/28/2006 girls quest (formerly girls' vacation fund) celebrates its 70th anniversary at its 4th annual casino & silent auction benefit. co-chaired by monica sherer of jennison associates and felecia webb of polo ralph lauren. girls quest's mission is to nurture disadvantaged girls from the greater new york area to help them achieve their full potential and become active members of their communities by building academic and social competence. the benefit proceeds support their summer experiential, teen-leadership, and mentoring programs. this year's benefit will also honor alumnae and volunteers that have supported the organization over the past 70 years. cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, a buffet, and includes a fun-filled night of casino games, plus a silent auction, and great raffle prizes. venue: the racquet and tennis club, 370 park avenue, new york, ny time: 6:30-10:00 pm. ticket prices begin at $135. the benefit will be preceded by an on-line auction hosted by charitybuzz.com; for more info visit girls quest’s website at www.girlsquest.org. to purchase tickets, please email gqbenefit@girlsquest.org or call 212.532.7050. 4/27/2006 lenox hill neighborhood house will host “the time machine,” its annual spring celebration, sponsored by rolex watch u.s.a. the evening will begin with cocktails to preview the spring international art & antiques show produced by wendy management. over 50 dealers from around the world will exhibit a wide range of material including european, american and asian furniture, oriental rugs, tapestries, rare books, autographs, antique boxes, clocks, silver, antique jewelry and more. the splendid night will continue with dinner at 35 highly stylized tables, each with an original table decoration created by top interior designers to reflect the theme. the benefit co-chairs are audrey gruss and diana r. quasha. the honorary gala chair is sydney r. shuman. the honorary design chairs are bunny williams and john rosselli. the design chairs are robert rufino, philip gorrivan and robert lindgren. venue: the seventh regiment armory (park avenue and 67th street). time: cocktails and preview-6:00 to 8:30pm. dinner-8:30pm to midnight. tickets: tickets for cocktails start at $250. dinner tickets are $1,000. call 212-744-5022, ext. 1355. press: roger webster, r. couri hay/creative public relations: 212-580-0835 4/27/2006 harlem episcopal school's 3rd annual spring benefit: special guest and speaker soledad o'brien co-anchor, cnn's american morning. music, light fare, and a silent auction time: 6:30 pm until 9:30 pm, with dancing and cocktails to continue until midnight. venue: the puck building skylight ballroom, 295 lafayette street at houston 4/27/2006 6th annual taste of the lower east side: a benefit for the youth programs of the grand street settlement. join more than 850 dynamic new yorkers for a great night out, featuring signature dishes from 37 of nyc’s hottest downtown restaurants, beverages from 14 sponsors, music by dj patrick kowalczyk, a silent auction, and more. for the third straight year, ford motor company is the lead sponsor of this event, which raises funds for academic, cultural and athletic enrichment programs that serve 5,000 children and youth at the grand street settlement. time: 7-11 p.m. venue: the puck building, 295 lafayette street at houston street media: lois anne delong | better world ink |631-398-1191 | betwink13@optonline.net 4/27/2006 the alzheimer’s association, new york city chapter junior committee spring gala: the spring gala hosted by the junior committee will bring together an eclectic array of hip young new york professionals in their 20s and 30s, to raise awareness about alzheimer’s and related dementias and help further the efforts of the new york city chapter. alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that severely diminishes a person's memory, ability to reason and, ultimately, the ability to function. it is estimated that by 2025, 1 in 5 new yorkers will be diagnosed with the disease or caring for someone who is. venue: blvd (199 bowery street at spring street) time: vip reception at 7:00 pm, main reception at 8:00 pm attire: glamorous tickets: in advance: $125 or $225 for a couple at the door: $150 each patron tickets (includes invitation to vip pre-party): $250/ $450 couple table for 10 (includes admission for 10, vip pre-party and personal server for the evening): $2,000 to purchase tickets call taryn lubin at 212-983-6906, ext. 221 media contacts: christina carper/kim esp, 212-575-4545 or ccarper@lakpr.com linden alschuler & kaplan, inc. public relations 4/27/2006 helen keller international: "the spirit of helen keller gala" at the waldorf-astoria starlight roof. time: cocktail reception and auction preview at 6:30 p.m. dinner and program at 7:30 p.m. meryl streep will present awards to the three honorees. cocktail attire. tickets: $1,200. details from 212-997-0100, ext. 259 4/27/2006 in celebration of their 140th year, the american society for the prevention of cruelty to animals presents the 9th annual bergh ball--"happy paws for the aspca cause": the swiss luxury jewelry & watch brand, chopard, is sponsoring the evening and has created an exclusive jewelry line comprised of limited-edition watches and pendants with floating diamond paws. this year's event will include a cocktail reception followed by dinner and dancing. tickets: $1000. time: 7:00pm venue: the mandarin oriental, 80 columbus circle at 60th street. for more information, please call 212-876-7700 ext 4652 or go to www.aspca.org media contacts: damian irizarry | dan klores communications | tel: 212-981-5120 | e-mail: damian_irizarry@dkcnews.com 4/26/2006 american cancer society's taste of hope...with a side of couture: join the american cancer society for its first taste of hope…with a side of couture, and help fight cancer while enjoying some of the best new york has to offer. sample gourmet food from some of new york’s finest chefs and hottest restaurants, sip cocktails courtesy of charmer industries, savor escada’s new spring/summer fashion collection and win great silent auction and raffle prizes on venue: the puck building, 295 lafayette street at houston. time: doors open for vip admission at 6:30, with the purchase of a $250 ticket, and at 7:30 with a general admission ticket $150. vips will have the unique opportunity to see television celebrity chef dave lieberman in action. rsvp to www.cancer.org/nynjevents, then click on taste of hope. 4/26/2006 sus (services for the underserved) annual gala: "celebrating 27 years of 'building lives and communities'" for individuals and families with special needs at gotham hall, 1356 broadway at 36th street. cocktail reception from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. honoring sal ferro, president of alure home improvements and partner of extreme makeover: home edition for his dedication to providing homes for families living with challenges, and hon. peter m. rivera, chair of the new york state assembly committee on mental illness, mental retardation and developmental disabilities for his advocacy on behalf of new yorkers with disabilities. the reception will feature the ed stoute jazz trio, a silent auction, and an auction of art produced by individuals with disabilities. tickets: $200. details from 212-633-6900, ext.1623 or stimler@susinc.org 4/24/2006 27th annual sidewalks of new york gala for big brothers big sisters of nyc: after months of weekly rehearsals and hours of speech writing, the moment has come for two boys and one girl (littles) and their mentors (bigs) to lead the big brothers big sisters of nyc (bigsnyc) 27th annual 2006 sidewalks of new york gala. the event is slated to raise over 1.5 million dollars for programs to help nyc boys and girls. the evening’s uniqueness – the children make the presentations! after interviewing the event’s famous honorees and preparing short speeches, these teens, and their mentors, will present the awards at the waldorf astoria. the stories behind the matches are heartwarming and remarkable. two match highlights include 16-year-old chardae, who lived in foster homes since she was four, was pregnant at 14 and now resides in a brooklyn group home for single parents, is matched with a supportive, fun-spirited and loving big. adam, an 11-year-old, barely knows his father, who has been incarcerated on and off again since adam was a little boy. matched with a senior from new york university, adam is in the juvenile justice program because, in his words, “my mom was way over-protective because she was afraid i’d turn out like my father and because i was lonely.” honorees: andrea jung, chairman/ceo, avon products, inc. | bigsnyc public service award recipient robert e. diamond, jr., president, barclays plc | bigsnyc corporate award recipient: wayne chrebet, nfl’s ny jets wide receiver | bigsnyc sports award recipient dinner chair jeff bewkes, president & coo, time warner, inc. | emcee soledad o’brien, cnn anchor, american morning | time: 6:30 cocktail hour (jade & astor salon) 7:30 opening remarks 8:30 program with presentations of awards venue: waldorf astoria grand ballroom, nyc | tickets: individual tickets begin at $500 and $1,000. to purchase, call 212-888-7003 media: roberta bouer | winkleman company| 318 east 93rd street | new york, ny 10128 | phone: (212) 996-0443 ext. 16 | fax: (212) 996-3538 robertab@winklemanco.com 4/24/2006 opening night gala for the kips bay decorator show house, benefiting the kips bay boys & girls club in the bronx: the preview is part of the show house opening night gala, which also features a concurrent cocktail party at the nearby ukranian institute (2 east 79th street). each year this gala, chaired by robert couturier and tony ingrao, attracts the new york social scene, interior designers, home furnishing experts, community supporters and other design fans who get a first-hand look at hot new trends in home design. the top designers featured in this year’s show house are barbara ostrom associates, campion a. platt, charles pavarini iii design associates, charlotte moss interior design, christopher maya, eric cohler, joel allen design group, katina arts-meyer, katherine newman design, kenneth hockin interiors, kondylis design, larry laslo designs, mario buatta, richard heller, richard mishaan design, st. charles of new york, donald schermerhorn interior design, shaver-melahn studios, sherrill canet interiors, susan k. gutfreund, thom filicia and tonin maccallum. proceeds from the gala will benefit the kips bay boys & girls club, a non-profit organization that provides after-school and enrichment and youth development programs for more than 10,000 bronx kids ages six to 18. in total, the show house project will raise about $1 million for the club. the house will be open to public viewing starting tuesday, april 25 through tuesday, may 23, 2006. time: 6pm to 8pm venue: 4 e. 75th street at fifth avenue-tours of the show house | the ukrainian institute, 2 east 79th street for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. tickets: $200 -- individual; $750 -- patron level (2 tickets); $1500 -- benefactor (4 tickets); $2500 -- sponsor (8 tickets to the gala and early entrance to the house); $5000 -- vip (14 tickets to the gala and early entrance to the house) to order, call 718-893-8600 ext. 245 media: tom kowalski | linden alschuler & kaplan, public relations | 212-575-4545 or tkowalski@lakpr.com 4/24/2006 “i have a dream”® foundation 25th anniversary gala evening to benefit the foundation’s 25 years of serving at risk children and youth across the country. honoring eugene m. lang, massmutual financial group, and the h. n. and frances c. berger foundation. the evening’s emcee will be mike wallace, 60 minutes co-host and co-editor. honorary chairs are mario cuomo, bob kerrey, senator frank r. lautenberg, hon. charles b. rangel, donna shalala, and harris wofford. time: 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. venue: rainbow room, rockefeller center, nyc. tickets: $500. attire: festive attire. for more information please contact jfm 2 productions at 212.921.9070 ext. 14. or email alexandra diaz at adiaz@jfm2productions.com 4/22/2006 east side house settlement family jam at camp jeep® new york: an action packed morning of family fun and off-road adventure at the 2006 new york international auto show. the event is for the whole family – young and old, girls and boys alike. guests will have exclusive access to the 50,000 square foot private tent which includes a hair-raising trail-rated jeep obstacle course, a mini jeep course for kids, a 16’ rock climbing wall, video gaming stations, and much more. amidst the tons of rocks, boulders, and gravel will be crowd entertainers, balloon artists, face painting, and a live sirius dj. brunch will be served throughout the morning including hot chocolate and smoothie bars. tickets to the event also include an exclusive one-hour private preview of the entire auto show from 10am – 11am before it opens to the general public. event chairs: faith coolidge, elizabeth fuller, juliette janssens, and joan young. proceeds will directly support college scholarships for under-served children at the mott haven village preparatory high school in the south bronx, within the nation’s poorest congressional district. time: 9:00 am – noon. venue: the jacob javits center, 11th avenue at 39th street (enter through camp jeep ny). tickets: family packages range from $500 - $750, individual tickets: adult $125, child $50. please call (718) 292-7392. 4/21/2006 spirit of jimmy v gala: the spirit of legendary college basketball coach and sports commentator, the late jim valvano, returns to new york for the 2nd annual spirit of jimmy v gala on friday, april 21, 2006. the event, which takes place at pier sixty, will host a high-profile crowd who gather to raise funding for essential cancer research in valvano’s hometown of new york city. the evening will celebrate valvano’s legacy and famous "never give up" attitude, paying tribute to two collegiate basketball hall of fame coaches: syracuse head coach jim boeheim and connecticut head coach jim calhoun. boeheim and calhoun, both cancer survivors who boldly embody the spirit of the foundation, are the 2006 spirit of jimmy v honorees. valvano’s friend and popular basketball commentator dick vitale will deliver the evening’s keynote address. john saunders, valvano’s broadcast partner at abc sports and espn will host the evening’s festivities which will be attended by former valvano coaching and broadcast colleagues, high profile supporters of the v foundation, and many sports personalities. venue: pier sixty, chelsea piers time: cocktails 6pm, dinner 7pm. tickets: friend of v sponsorship (tribute book ad and table for 10): $12,500. gala table (for 10): $10,000. individual gala tickets $1,000. for ticket / table sales please call joyce aschenbrenner at 1-800-4jimmyv or email jaschenbrenner@jimmyv.org for more information on the v foundation please visit www.jimmyv.org 4/20/2006 new york junior league 2006 spring auction "bid it out of the park" at 370 park avenue from 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. silent auction starts at 7:00 p.m. and the live auction will start at 9:30 p.m. with an auctioneer from a premier auction house. delicious hors d’oeuvres, open bar and music. this years spring auction will benefit the 15th annual playground improvement project at the jackie robinson park. named after the first african-american professional baseball player in the major leagues, this park was acquired by the city of new york and opened as a playground in 1911. the evening will feature a live auction with items such as a 2-night stay at the breakers palm beach, the skip barber racing school and a night on the town package. the silent auction will feature sports tickets and memorabilia, fashion and jewelry, health and beauty items, gift certificates for delectable restaurants and more travel packages. proceeds from this auction will benefit the new york junior league’s charitable programs. time: from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. silent auction starts at 7:00 p.m. and the live auction will start at 9:30 p.m. venue: racquet & tennis club at 370 park avenue tickets are $125. for more information, please contact fundraisers@nyjl.org or call 212.288.6220. reservations can be made via email at fundraisers@nyjl.org or by purchasing tickets online at the www.nyjl.org website. 4/20/2006 the art of giving" at christie's ... children for children celebrates a decade of helping kids grow involved on, gatheirng friends and supporters to celebrate their 10th anniversary, and honor the recipients of the 2006 champions for children awards. mastercard's noah hanft and his wife dora hanft will accept the inspiration award, citigroup's michael schlein will be honored with the innovation in corporate philanthropy award, and this year's hands that help award will be presented to nazli parvizi executive director of the mayor's volunteer center. for the past ten years, childen for children has engaged kids of all ages and backgrounds in hands-on volunteering and service learning, with an emphasis on providing resources to under-served schools. time: evening will begin at 5 pm with private champagne tours for corporate sponsors of $35,000 and above, followed by a general cocktail reception from 6 to 9 pm. the event will feature christie's annual black and white photography exhibit, cocktails, music, a live mural painting, mystery boxes, live and silent auctions and an awards ceremony. an aprés benefit dinner is also being offered in the christie's boardroom, which is adjacent to their famed vault beginning at 8:45pm. ticket prices range from $250 ($100 for junior ticket) to $1000 for the benefit cocktail reception, and $2,500 to $50,000+ for the apres benefit dinner. to purchase tickets or get more information, contact sara garlick at 212-708-0200 or email her at sara@childrenforchildren.org 4/19/2006 kips bay boys & girls club "presidents preview"--private tour of decorator show house 2006 and black tie dinner to honor the designers, to benefit kips bay boys & girls club. gala chairmen: joanne de guardiola, charlotte moss and carolyne roehm founders committee: mrs. w. ward carey, frederic r. coudert, gary p. crain and james p. druckman. honorary chair: mario buatta time: private preview & champagne reception 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. 4 east 75th street - 2006 show house | black tie dinner 7:30 p.m. the metropolitan club 1 east 60th street | ticket price, info: to reserve tickets or for other information please call virginia coleman, 212-935-1558 x124 or email: vcoleman@hwpr.com. media: hwpr harriet weintraub/virginia coleman | 212.935.1558 hweintraub@hwpr.com or vcoleman@hwpr.com 4/13/2006 east side house settlement gala preview of the 2006 new york international auto show: this glamorous evening hosted by bentley motors, inc. will celebrate the global launch of the new bentley continental gtc - the long-awaited convertible version of the continental gt coupe. the gala will showcase a convertible chronology: the finest soft-top bentleys from the 1920s through tomorrow and will include a private preview of the entire auto show, a cocktail gala for the benefit committee, and a dinner for sponsors and benefactors. the evening’s highlight will be a live auction of a bentley continental gtc – the first model to arrive in the us! 2006 event chairs: joan young, phil yang and michael moreno evening honoree's: roger altman, chairman of evercore partners, and susan lyne, president & ceo of martha stewart living omnimedia, inc. 2006 benefit committee chairs: amy fine collins and alex hitz with the support of the bentley men’s committee inspired by the bentley boys of the 1920s: andrew black, brett bobo, todd coffin, bruce colley, james corl, christian gudefin, harrison lefrak, toby mclennan, chad ritchie, brittain stone, antony todd, richard wiese. the event attracts a high profile crowd of investment bankers, bentley owners and influential leaders in fashion, arts and society. all proceeds will benefit east side house settlement. the 2006 new york international auto show (“nyias”) will showcase some of the hottest concept and production cars ever seen. many of the vehicles will be cutting-edge innovative design studies, others just a few steps away from production, but all provide a window on the future of automobile design and technology. time: 6 pm-11pm venue: jacob javits center, 11th avenue at 35th street tickets: dinner tickets: $1,000, cocktail tickets: $150 for tickets call 718.292.7392 website: www.galapreview.org media inquiries: elizabeth hewitt, sharp communications. tel: 212.829.0002, ext. 107 or e-mail:eh@sharpthink.com 4/11/2006 celebrate a-'maze’ing cmee in the city: this is the 2nd annual manhattan event benefiting the children’s museum of the east end (cmee – we pronounce it “see me”). a landscaping centerpiece of the newest children’s museum on the east coast is an inkberry holly maze and accompanying windmill. from this the theme of celebrate a-‘maze’-ing cmee was born. with herb mazes on each table – ersatz ‘hedge funds’ for the many attending financial wizards, the cmee in the city cocktail, dinner and live auction will be held at the boat house in central park. for adventure-spirited guests and brainiacs alike, pint-sized chairs and tables with brainteasers, reflecting the hamptons’-based museum’s current figure it out exhibit, will be displayed for play during cocktail hour. a special cmee cocktail will make its debut at this adults-only dress-up event. time: 6:30 cocktails, 7:30 dinner & live auction venue: the boat house in central park, east 72 street and park drive north tickets: 400-$1,000 and tables begin at $7,500. for tickets or event information, call 631-537-8250. cash, checks, visa, mc and amex are accepted media inquiries: roberta bouer | winkleman company| 318 east 93rd street | new york, ny 10128 | phone: (212) 996-0443 ext. 16 | fax: (212) 996-3538 robertab@winklemanco.com 4/10/2006 bomb magazine 25th anniversary spring gala celebration honoring artist elizabeth murray, poet bob holman and whitney museum of art director adam d. weinberg. the evening will begin with cocktails followed by dinner and will include a silent auction featuring art by over 50 top artists including robert rauschenberg, ross bleckner, gary indiana, richard serra, marina abramovic and robert gober. honorary chair is robert storr. the co chairs are douglas baxter, joanne leonhardt cassullo, leslie and chuck close, andrea and marc glimcher, paula cooper and jack macrae, ellen phelan and joel shapiro. board of trustees chair: tim nye. the young collectors chair is ivy crewdson. trustees, advisors and committee members include: cindy sherman, glenn lowry, agnes gund, jon robin baitz, adam bartos, james rosenquist, eric frischl, george negroponte, david salle, laurie tisch, frances dittmer, michèle gerber klein and morgan the literary hosts include a.m. homes, francine prose, deborah eisenberg, wallace shawn karen marta and frederick tuten. venue: the park, 118 tenth avenue (18th streret). time: cocktails: 6pm. dinner: 8pm. tickets start at $500. call 212-966-4710. media: r. couri hay / creative public relations 143 w. 81st st. |new york, ny 10024 |tel: 212-580-0835 4/9/2006 4th annual thomas g. labrecque foundation classic in central park: a road race in central park to benefit lung cancer research time: race starts at 9:00 am & health walk starts at 9:15 am. click on the link to learn more about the organization, the event and to register for the race. 4/8/2006 art for life palm beach: the 2nd annual benefit and auction in palm beach by rush philanthropic arts foundation. honoring jamie foxx, antonio "la" reid and denise rich. honorary chairs: mr. and mrs. donald j. trump. event chairs: shamin abas, serena williams, venus williams. junior event chairs: jordann miller, michelle miller. host: kimora lee simmons. time: cocktails and silent auction: 6:30 pm. dinner: 7:30 pm. venue: the mar-a-lago club 1100 south ocean boulevard, palm beach. 4/7/2006 the friends of new yorkers for children's new year's in april-- "a fool's fete 2006". dinner dance chairs: dayssi olarte de kanavos, lauren davis, renee rockefeller, susan shin, vanessa weiner von bismarck, stephanie winston wolkoff. funds raised will benefit the nyfc "back to school package program" which provides college students who are in foster care with the tools necessary to succeed in college, and the support need to complete their education. package includes a laptop computer and printer gift certificates to bookstores and school supply shops and other resources that help to alleviate the stress that college students who are in foster care experience. venue: mandarin oriental at the time warner center, columbus circle 4/5/2006 music against myeloma fundraiser at serena: please join us at serena bar to help the fight agains myeloma. entertainment: lost in october and josh walker. lite fare including cheese table presented by artisanal cheese shop and the best cupcakes in new york. donation: advance tickets $25 (purchase here: http://myeloma.org/). door tickets $30 40% of bar tab will go to charity all proceeds will go to the international myeloma foundation. time: 7– 11 p.m. venue: serena bar 222 west 23rd . for more information go to slavafund.org. contact info: slavarubin@gmail.com, cell: 312-804-3076. 4/4/2006 women in need's 2006 commit to win dinner: this year's event will be co-hosted by al roker & deborah roberts and will honor long time board member beth dater for her service to women in need. time: cocktails at 6:30, dinner at 7:30 venue: pierre hotel, 5th avenue, nyc. for more information, please call 212.838.6033 or email robin white at rwhite@women-in-need.org 4/4/2006 rebuilding afghanistan foundation--raf washington reception: an audience of approximately 150 people made up of senators; congressmen; officials from the departments of defense, state and education; ambassadors; and other prominent washingtonians wil be on hand for a reception at the embassy of afghanistan, washington, dc. the evening will include a reception, a welcome message from ambassador jawad and/or mrs. jawad, a brief overview of the foundation by raf advisory board member mansoor ijaz, a few words from two honored speakers from the department of state and the department of defense, and a dinner buffet. for more info contact elizabeth hartnett at elizabeth.hartnett@us.hsbc.com 4/3/2006 the juilliard school’s gala black-tie centennial celebration chaired by cynthia and dan lufkin will begin with a cocktail reception at 6:30pm followed at 8:00pm by a 90 minute “live from lincoln center” telecast, featuring performances of dance, drama and music by renowned juilliard alumni, including actors laura linney and bradley whitford, sopranos renée fleming and leontyne price, pianist emanuel ax, jazz artist wynton marsalis, violinist itzhak perlman, conductor john williams, and choreographer adam hougland, as well as the juilliard string quartet and student ensembles. the evening ends with a dinner dance. time: cocktails-6:30pm; performance-8:00pm (sharp); dinner/dance-9:30-11:00pm in a tent on paul milstein plaza dress: black tie venue: the juilliard school in lincoln center, 65th & broadway. tickets: begin at $1,500. call 914-579-1000. press contact: roger webster r. couri hay / creative public relations 143 west 81st street • new york city 10024 tel: 212-580-0835 • fax: 212-721-3813 • e-mail: rcourihay3@aol.com 4/3/2006 dressed to kilt 2006: this annual evening of fashion and fun benefits friends of scotland, a national charity dedicated to advancing contemporary scottish interests and meeting contemporary scottish needs in the united states. sir sean connery, tatum o’neal, anne hathaway, stone phillips along with many others active on the new york social scene will join in celebrating scottish fashion and fun as well as be there to honor vivienne westwood for her contribution to tartan and scottish design. the evening will include a vip reception, live music, dancing, celebrity models and judges as well as surprise celebrity guests. time: 7:30 pm cocktails & entertainment 9:00 pm fashion show 10 pm post party attire: something scottish tickets: junior $150 general admission: $200, vip $350 venue: synod hall, the divine cathedral garden, amsterdam avenue, 110th street, nyc visit www.dressedtokilt.com for more details and ticket information 4/1/2006 20th annual night of a thousand gowns, a charity ball and silent auction to benefit god’s love we deliver, new york’s oldest provider of meals to those living with hiv/aids and other life-threatening illnesses. celebrating diversity and raising needed funds with humor, heart and humanitarianism, the imperial court of new york led by emperor tony monteleone and empress robin kradles will bring a palpable excitement and frenetic razzmatazz to times square, as majestic personages in jewels and gowns, white tie and tails, and royal splendor descend upon the ballroom. the evening will include broadway-caliber entertainment, a 5-hour open bar, full course dinner, a viennese dessert buffet, dancing, a silent auction, and the midnight coronation of the new reigning monarchs. honorary co-chairs of the event are whoopi goldberg, joan rivers and blaine trump. time: cocktails-6:30 pm dress: festive and fabulous/black tie and glitz venue: the new york marriott marquis, 1535 broadway. tickets: $200 per person-gala ticket (includes dinner and open bar); $75 general admission at 10:00pm. for information call 212-501-4797; toll-free: 866-533-icny or log onto: www.imperialcourtny.org/noatg. press contact: e-mail: imperialcourt.press@yahoo.com 4/1/2006 march 2006 3/31/2006 the blue jean ball “denim & diamonds”---the children’s aid society’s 14th annual associates council spring benefit will be held this year at capitale and will include silent auction · heavy hors d’oeuvres · dancing texas hold’em poker & casino · open bar courtesy of grey goose vodka. chris london states, "i rarely join benefit committee's anymore focusing more on writing about and photographing the world of philanthropy in new york city for my local and overseas columns but this will be an especially fun event for a truly special organization that makes a difference. thus, i am highly recommending all of my friends and visitors to manhattan society.com click on the link above to order some tickets. i look forward to seeing you there with my camera in tow" time: 8 pm -1am venue: capitale tickets: $150-$1,0000 * advance purchase required* for more information: including sponsorship opportunities please contact my friend ally sylvestri at a·e·s event solutions llc | e-mail: aesylvestri@aol.com | ticket sales link 3/30/2006 the international asian art fair benefit preview: asia society will once again be the beneficiary of the special opening night benefit preview of the international asian art fair, which provides the very first view and opportunity to buy exquisite offerings by top international dealers of asian art. the fair is one of the key events in new york during "asia week" and contributes to the city's reputation among museums, collectors and connoisseurs as a major center for asian art. events include a private reception and viewing of the show, followed by dinners for collectors and young patrons groups. attire is national dress or asian festive chic. gala chairs: baron and baroness andreas von zadora-gerlof benefit chairmen: miranda wong tang honorary chairmen: payal and rajiv chaudhri, gina and david chu & sir deryck and lady va maughan young patrons co-chairmen: fabiola beracasa, coralie charriol, rachna khosla & susan c. shin young patrons co-chairmen emeriti: marion e.b.s. hedges, george ho, fiona j.b. salmon time: 6:00-9:00 pm gala reception; 8:30 pm collectors and young patrons dinner location: reception at the seventh regiment armory (park avenue at 67th street) private dinner at the mandarin oriental (80 columbus circle at 60th street) ticket sales: contact: 212-517-asia; or for more information call 212-327-9335 3/25/2006 annual friends of henry street settlement mardi gras masquerade ball organized and sponsored by the friends of henry street, a committee of volunteers in their 20s and 30s, and raises significant operating revenue for the programs of henry street settlement and for our neighbors on the lower east side. dress is "mardi gras chic." black-tie is optional and costumes are acceptable. jacket and tie for men is required. (masks designed by henry street youth will be available for purchase at the door.) time: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. venue: racquet and tennis club, 370 park avenue. tickets: $150. for information and tickets: contact betsy scholl at henry street settlement (212) 766 9200, ext. 291, bscholl@henrystreet.org or buy online www.henrystreet.org 3/23/2006 bill cosby to deliver keynote speech at harlem ymca’s 36th annual national salute to black achievers in industry awards dinner: the ymca will honor dr. johnnetta betsch cole, president of bennett college, in addition to exceptional african american business executives and dozens of high school and collegiate achievers. cbs 2 shon gables and cbs early show weatherman and features reporter, dave price to emcee. time: 6:00-9:00 pm venue: marriott marquis, hotel times square tickets: individual tickets are $1,000 sponsorship levels range from $2,500 to $50,000 for tickets call gigi davis at (212) 281-4100 ext. 201 press contact: tom kowalski or colleen roche (212) 575-4545 at linden alschuler & kaplan public relations 3/20/2006 taittinger comtes de champagne tasting at bruno jamais restaurant club. bruno jamais restaurant club in partnership with “la maison taittinger” will launch its first champagne tasting taittinger comtes de champagne 98 in magnum along with a unique 5-course dinner by four star chef john keller. sommelier michael peltier of bruno jamais restaurant club has teamed up with the national director of taittinger jerome n. jeandin in order to bring this eclectic fusion to new york’s finest. the prix fixe is $225. time: 7 pm location: bruno jamais restaurant club, 24 east 81st between madison and fifth. reservations requested. chic attire. for reservations please call (212) 396-3444. media: katherine rothman | kmr communications, inc |(212) 213-6444 info@kmpr.com| www.kmrcommunications.com 3/16/2006 opening reception and preview of "audobon's aviary" at the new york historical society: historical society president louise mirrer will join the board of trustees in honoring the directors of the peter jay sharp foundation, dan lufkin, edmund duffy, jack nash and norman l. peck. the evening will celebraite the introduction of the 2006 collection by john james audobon watercolors, along with a display of four newly discovered 16th century avian watercolors by the french illustrator pierre eskrich. this year's exhibit also features the interactive use of "four dimensional sound," as technology created by cornell university's ornithology program, which will fill the exhibit space with sounds of birdcalls. time: cocktails are from 6-8 pm venue: new york historical society, 170 central park west at 77th street 3/15/2006 the coalition for the homeless 12th annual women mean business luncheon: the luncheon will benefit the first step job training program,a twelve week job training program that helps women break the cycle of poverty and homelessness by providing computer and job skills training, personal support, mentoring and internships with a major corporation, private institution or non-profit organization. mentoring, job placement assistance and support continue after graduation. keynote speaker: this year’s luncheon highlights include a keynote address by jeannette walls, author of the glass castle and gossip columnist for msnbc.com. venue: the pierre hotel, 5th avenue at 61st street time: 12:00 to 12:30p.m. cocktail reception in the garden foyer 12:30 to 2:00p.m. luncheon and awards presentation in the grand ballroom. tickets are $225 per person for more information on the luncheon, contact jill madeo at 212-776-2056 or jmadeo@cfthomeless.org 3/13/2006 guild hall academy of the arts 21st annual lifetime achievement gala: guild hall of east hampton’s illustrious collective of luminaries in the visual, performing arts and visual awards will honor stephen a. schwarzman, ceo, chairman and co-founder of the blackstone group and chairman of the board of the john f. kennedy center for the performing arts with a special lifetime patron of the arts award in recognition of his business and philanthropic endeavors. veteran broadway producer, roy furman, president of the academy will present the award. the gala, the official kickoff of guild hall’s 75th anniversary “celebrating creativity”, will also honor the over 60 artists who have been recognized for sustained excellence in the last 20 years; a veritable who’s who in arts & letters including steven spielberg, robert a. m. stern, chuck close, edward albee, lauren bacall, itzhak perlman, jerome robbins, sidney lumet, larry rivers, sheldon harnick, alan alda, jane freilicher, alec baldwin, kurt vonnegut and peter jennings. two time tony award winner and kennedy center honoree, chita rivera will perform. venue: the rainbow room, new york time: cocktails at 6:30 pm, dinner at 7:30 pm. awards ceremony and performance to follow. tickets: individual tickets are $3,500, $2,500 and $1,500 and tables at $35,000, $25,000 and $15,000. proceeds benefit arts, entertainment and educational programming at guild hall of east hampton, the premiere cultural institution on long island’s east end. for tickets, please call carole dioguarde, development director at 631-324-0806 or e-mail carole@guildhall.org for more information please visit www.guildhall.org 3/12/2006 edwin gould services for children & families 5th annual "artrageous" children's day event: on this special day, the 5th annual artrageous children's day will be held in manhattan. world famous artists jeff koons, ross bleckner, hunt slonem, alex katz, kenny scharf, mark kostabi and peter beard are few of the of the many world-famous artists who will collaborate with children of all ages at the 5th annual artrageous children's day to create paintings that will be unveiled and auctioned off at the artrageous gala dinner on may 24, 2006 at cipriani on 42nd street. the day also has carnival games, fun food, performances, etc. proceeds from the event benefit children in foster care - specifically, the edwin gould services for children and families. new york city currently has 20,000 children in foster care - a shocking statistic. but there are organizations out there that are making a difference. edwin gould services is the number 1 ranked organization for foster care in the city this year. edwin gould is is a non-profit that is working. this fundraising event is a unique way of raising money for their work. time: 1-5 pm venue: metropolitan pavilion, nyc tickets: $25 per adult and $20 for children (children under 2 admitted free) for tickets and information contact: linda argila at 212-437-3502 or linda@solutionsnewyork.com 3/09/2006 “an evening at the society: recalling the speakeasy era”: new york historical society president louise mirrer and the young friends committee will host this 1920’s themed evening to benefit nyhs educational programs. committee members include anson frelinghyusen, dan garondick, vincent grimaldi, peter lehrman, ted roosevelt v, samantha topping and caitlin tashjian among many others. the new york historical society, one of the country’s preeminent educational and research institutions, is dedicated to presenting public programs and fostering research that reveal the dynamism of history and its influence on the world today. time: cocktails and live music are from 7-10 pm with 1920’s period dress encouraged. tickets begin at $75. to purchase tickets, please contact 212-485-9266. media: marisa wayne | rubenstein communications | tel: 212-843-9216 e-mail: mwayne@rubenstein.com 3/09/2006 the young fellows of the frick collection winter ball 2006, "tango and tapas": the highly anticipated black-tie ball held in support of the museum’s education program serves new york city public schools in all five boroughs. considered one of the parties of the year this benefit, held annually in the elegant frick mansion, is chaired by lauren davis, tinsley mortimer, emilia fanjul pfeifler, elisabeth saint-amand, and victoria traina, who are joined by honorary chairmen vera wang, marina rust connor, lauren du pont, nathalie gerschel kaplan, martha loring, and aerin lauder zinterhofer. tango and tapas features cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dessert, and dancing (dj tom finn) time: 8:30pm until midnight. the celebrated frick galleries, including those featuring the special exhibition goya’s last works, will be open as well. vera wang and harry winston are the event sponsors. thornwillow press and moët hennessy are also kindly supporting the event through gifts and services. tickets are $250; benefactor tickets are $400. location: the frick collection is located at 1 east 70th street, new york, ny 10021; for further information on ticket availability, please call (212) 547-0706 3/09/2006 the committee for hispanic children and families, inc. “sixth annual slice of latin america gala”: 30 of new york city's most celebrated chefs will present a sampling of their own latin-inspired masterpieces. along with the delicious food, wines & spirits (compliments of charmer industries), music and dancing the gala will also feature a live auction, silent auction and raffle. gala proceeds will help chcf fulfill its mission of creating and providing vital programs for latino children and families. guests: 500 guests; attendees include corporate sponsors (citibank, unilever, magna global, johnson & johnson, cbs, abc, goya, toyota, the new york times, univision radio etc,), individual donors, political leaders and advocate agencies honoring: omar minaya, general manager of the new york mets, and bruce mosler, president and ceo of cushman & wakefield, inc. event mcs: mario bosquez, anchor for cbs-2, and monica morales, reporter for wnbc. chaired by: andrea alstrup, frank comerford, roy cosme, invelisse estrada, lew leone, manuel martinez-llorian, diane mcnulty, jose luis mendez, juan montoro, and rebecca vargas time: 6-10 pm venue: the grand hyatt new york. for more information call anne logan at 212-206-1090, or e-mail alogan@chcfinc.org 3/08/2006 the project als benefit preview for the new york design fair presented by departures magazine: join departures for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at the benefit preview for the new york design fair. preview the eclectic furniture and home décor from the finest dealers and designers before anyone else. under the guidance of fair director meg wendy and creative director lou marotta, the new york design fair combines period, mid-century and contemporary collections at a variety of price points. tickets: $250 per person. tickets are available at 212.420.7382. beneficiary: proceeds benefit project a.l.s. venue: the seventh regiment armory on park avenue, 67th street. fair hours: the fair is open from 11am-8pm on thursday march 9th and friday march 10th, saturday march 11th from 11am -7:30pm, and sunday march 12-monday march 13th from 11am to pm. tickets are $20. for more information contact hwpr eve mcgrath 212.935.1558 emcgrath@hwpr.com. 3/07/2006 the society of memorial sloan-kettering cancer center’s (“smskcc”) 15th anniversary “bunny hop” will welcome children young and old for a fun-filled evening of entertainment. sponsored by ralph lauren childrenswear co-chairmen: katie colgate, alexandra mandis and courtney moss vice chairmen: christina addison, wendy arriz, chesie breem, lisa errico, suzie fairchild, elizabeth fuller, nicole robinson. the party will be “hopping” with entertainment from magic al, mikey mike, mad hatters, kevin kruger party kidz, stinkie pinkie, apryl & crystal cadabra and lots more. in addition, madeline, winnie-the- pooh, noo-noo, peter rabbit and many others will be on hand for photo opportunities. guests will also enjoy cookie decorating, candy necklace making, shopping and many surprises. venue: fao schwarz, fifth avenue and 58th street. time: 7pm-9pm tickets: start at $125 for adults and $50 for children call 212-639-7975. | smskcc website | press contact: roger webster r. couri hay /creative public relations 143 west 81st street • new york city 10024 tel: 212-580-0835 • fax: 212-721-3813 • e-mail: rcourihay3@aol.com 3/07/2006 the russian national orchestra’s 15th anniversary gala will be a black-tie dinner honoring former microsoft chief architect charles simonyi with musical performances by pianist yefim bronfman, violinist mikhail simonyan, cellist nina kotova and the rno’s four strings ensemble. honorary chairmen: sophia loren and martha stewart; royal patron: hrh prince michael of kent; international leadership chairman: janna bullock; dinner chairman: marianne wyman; council, circle and committee members including: gordon getty, susan hutchison, peter paul, anna moffo sarnoff, mikhail baryshnikov, dave brubeck, van cliburn, carlo ponti jr., beverly sills, elizabeth stribling, april and roderick gow and rita mehos. time: cocktails at 7 pm, dinner at 8 pm venue: the st. regis hotel, roof ballroom, 2 east 55th street at 5th avenue tickets: individual tickets start at $1,000, tables at $25,000. call nicole garwood at 212-678-0231 for information for more information: www.rno.ru press contact: roger webster r. couri hay/creative public relations 143 west 81st street • new york city 10024 tel: 212-580-0835 • fax: 212-721-3813 • e-mail: rcourihay3@aol.com 3/07/2006 the child development center of the hamptons (cdch) holds its 7th annual spring benefit, 'mardi gras' honoring the emeril lagasse foundation at cipriani 23rd street in the toy building, 200 fifth avenue. chairs: melissa cohn, ines rivero. co-chairs: antonella bertello-rosen, jennifer klein, jane mcevoy. junior committee chairs: kristen hummel and joanna pashby. this energy-packed benefit features cocktails, gourmet stations and dancing time: 6:30 until 10 pm. cocktail attire. masks optional. music by total soul. "wine & dine" silent auction. tickets: $350, junior tickets (32 and under): $185. for more information please call 631.267.2734 or visit online at www.cdch.org 3/07/2006 new york city opera's spring gala: new york city opera will open its spring season with a gala dinner and performance of frank loesser's the most happy fella starring paul sorvino, followed by dinner and dancing to the peter duchin orchestra on the grand promenade of the new york state theater. in celebration of the opera's magical setting at a napa valley vineyard, new york city opera has planned a number of napa valley inspired events for opera and wine lovers to enjoy. the spring gala will honor ann colgin of the acclaimed colgin cellars and will include an exclusive wine and lifestyle auction. dinner chairs are edmée de m. firth, michèle gerber klein, constance j. milstein, herbert & svetlana wachtell. corporate chair is charles r. wall, senior vice president and general counsel, altria group, inc. wine committee chair is michael r. lynch and honorary chairs are jo sullivan loesser, emily loesser, hannah loesser, susan loesser, john loesser. the wine sponsor is louis m. martini. time: cocktails start at 5:30 pm | performance at 6:30 pm | dinner at 9:00pm. tickets: individual gala tickets available for $1,000. for performance tickets, please call centercharge at 212-721-6500 or order online at www.nycopera.com. for more information on the spring gala opening, please call new york city opera special events department at 212-870-5627. media: lauren thayer | lisa lori communications | 212.925.2300 | llc@lisalori.com 3/04/2006 new york junior league 54th annual winter ball, “circo” : meet us under the big tent! come be a part of the extravaganza with the new york junior league as we celebrate the 54th annual winter ball, "circo," and honor the 2006 outstanding volunteers and outstanding sustainers. time: the gala will begin at 7:00 p.m. with a cocktail reception, followed by the awards presentation, seated dinner, and dancing. venue: cipriani 42nd street, 110 east 42nd street. for more information email winterball@nyjl.org 3/02/2006 unnaturally occurring: salt, sand, bronze, gold a group show of painting and sculpture with an alchemical twist. makoto fujimura, clement price-thomas marialuisa tadei karina wisniewska march 2nd--april 6th, 2006 time (opening reception): 6-8 pm. location: sara tecchia roma new york gallery is located at 529 west 20th street, between tenth avenue and eleventh avenue. the gallery is on the second floor. hours are tuesday through saturday, 10am to 6pm. for more information, contact 212-741-2900, or visit www.saratecchia.com 3/02/2006 the container store grand opening party to benefit central park conservancy playground partners: the container store will celebrate the opening of the company's 2nd new york city location and 37th store located in the bloomberg tower at one beacon court on 58th street and lexington avenue and honor one of manhattan's most cherished treasures, central park. through a partnership with the central park conservancy and its subsidiary, the playground partners and its new upper east side address, the container store is embracing manhattan! the opening night party marks the kick-off of grand opening weekend at the new store during which ten percent of sales (saturday, march 4 and sunday, march 5) will benefit, the central park conservancy and the playground partners. time: cocktails and dancing 6:30 p.m. venue: the container store, 725 lexington avenue at 58th street press: la force & stevens 3/01/2006 c-cap benefit 2006- a preview of spring dining: grand tasting event of new spring creations from 36 of new york’s best known chefs, including wine and champagne.silent auction, with once-in-a-lifetime culinary and travel packages. chef’s committee chair: marcus samuelsson, aquavit and riingo restaurants. special attraction includes table hosted by two c-cap graduate chefs that will showcase their talents. honoree: the evening will honor thomas keller, chef and owner of the french laundry, bouchon and bouchon bakery in yountville, california, per se in new york city and bouchon at the venetian in las vegas venue: pier sixty at chelsea piers (23rd street and the hudson river), new york city time: general admission, 6:30–9:00 p.m. vip, 6:00-9:00 p.m. press contact: joyce appelman, c-cap ph: 516-482-1016 | e-mail: greatappel@aol.com february 2006 2/28/2006 the children's education committee of the central park conservancy host a mardi gras jazz lunch to benefit new orleans city park at doubles club, 781 fifth avenue in the sherry netherland hotel. expected patrons & guests include jerry & jessica seinfeld, dayssi olarte de kanovas, cece black, cynthia fiske, lindsay pryor and gillian miniter, among many other ladies and gents who can enjoy a benefit lunch in the middle of the day. music will be provided by jazzmobile. the committee's co-chairmen are robyn joseph and bonnie pope. time: cocktails begin at 11:30 a.m. and the luncheon will begin at 12:00 p.m. sharp. tickets are $150 per person or $875 for a table of 6. for more information contact amelia alonso at the central park conservancy, 212.310.6638 or aalonso@centralparknyc.org 2/27/2006 books for a better life awards benefit: the new york city chapter of the national multiple sclerosis society will announce the winners of the best self-improvement books of the preceding year at its tenth annual "books for a better life" award benefit. honorees: jane brody and laurence kirshbaum emcee: meredith vieira. forty five finalists in nine categories were selected from more than 370 entries by a distinguished panel of experts in categories that include inspirational memoir, motivational, psychology, relationships, spiritual and wellness, first book, childhood/parenting, and - new this year - personal finance (you can view the list of finalists at www.msnyc.org). the awards also raise awareness and funds for the national multiple sclerosis society. since its inception in 1996, more than 300 authors in the self-improvement field have been honored. this year marks the 10th anniversary of the event and the goal is to hit the $1 million raised mark for the decade. time: 6-8p.m. tickets: $175. venue: millennium hotel hudson theatre, 145 west 44th street (broadway & 6th ave). to purchase tickets: www.msnyc.org or call (212) 463-7787, ext. 3016. 2/23/2006 asia society gala 50th anniversary dinner: john. d. rockefeller 3rd founded asia society in 1956 with the idea of educating americans about asia. at that time he was thought to be a visionary. fifty years later, the society fulfills its mandate by providing high quality, impactful, multidisciplinary programs designed to generate new ideas and foster creative thinking across the fields of policy, culture, social issues, business, and the arts. at this festive dinner to launch our anniversary year celebration, we honor the rockefeller family, in particular david rockefeller and senator john d. (“jay”) rockefeller iv, the brother and son, respectively, of our founder. special musical entertainment throughout the evening and distinguished guests of honor and keynote speaker will mark this event as a celebration apart from traditional annual dinners. we invite you to join us as we celebrate the richness and vitality of the rockefeller legacy and move forward to face the challenges of the new “asian century”. honorees: david rockefeller & the honorable john d. rockefeller iv keynote speaker: the honorable condoleezza rice, secretary of state time: 6:30 p.m. reception; 7:30 p.m. dinner and program venue: grand ballroom, the waldorf astoria, 301 park avenue, new york city contact: 212-327-9235 or anniversarydinner@asiasoc.org 2/23/2006 the libby ross foundation winter cocktail party: join the libby ross foundation in the fight against breast cancer at time: from five to eight o’clock in the evening venue: sidecar at p.j. clarke’s, 205 east 55th street, at third avenue. top shelf open bar, fabulous food silent auction & sweepstakes tickets: $65 in advance or $75 at the door. to purchase tickets or make a donation, please call us at 212-831-9592 or visit our website www.thelibbyrossfoundation.com 2/23/2006 wall street volunteers (wsv) first annual winter benefit: this event will raise funds to sustain and improve the experience wsv offers its members, ambitious young professionals from wall street and beyond, and bolster awareness of wsv’s work throughout the professional community. wsv’s mission is to cultivate a sense of civic responsibility within the next generation of wall street leaders, creating professionals with lifelong commitments to the non-profit community. wsv executive team is josh tarasoff, columbia business school, adam carson, morgan stanley; jordan fox, hbo inc.; brad thomas, lehman brothers; and david zhang, limited brands. event sponsored in part by victor shaio at washington mutual bank and essay solutions. tickets are limited ($60 before february 1st; $80 after february 1st). sponsorship opportunities are still available. time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. venue: aer lounge in new york city’s meat packing district. for more info: brad thomas: (917) 623-0660; brad.thomas@wallstreetvolunteers.org or visit www.wallstreetvolunteers.org/winterbenefit 2/16/2006 the american museum of natural history's annual winter dance: one of new york city's most popular junior events will draw over 700 young sophisticates to celebrate the desert oasis theme. the evening will feature an intimate dinner for 200 in the akeley hall of african mammals, followed by dessert and danceing in the theodore roosevelt rotunda. throughout the evening, there will be a silent auction with luxury items from many of new york's most exclusive retailers. tickets: dinner: $5,000 a table, $500 individual; dessert and dancing. $175 before february 10, $200 at the door. tel. 212-496-3495 2/16/2006 18th annual “open your heart” auction to benefit bailey house, new york's oldest hiv/aids housing provider. this high-energy evening will feature a live and silent auction featuring a vast array of items, including a susan lucci-guided tour of the “all my children” set, carson kressley and keith boykin exclusive packages, martha stewart signature collection 4-piece bedroom set, fine art and photography, couture, home furnishings, travel and entertainment packages, accommodations at hotels around the world, and tickets to the hottest broadway shows. catering by lawrence scott events and cocktails. co-chairs are marc levine and jimmy markee. honorary co-chairs are susan sarandon, natasha richardson, jesse l. martin (law and order & rent), tv - all my children's susan lucci, jeff branson and thurston kaye, and photographers chris makos, jed root, and paul solberg. | time: vip reception begins at 6:30 pm; auction begins at 7:30 pm. venue: the puck building 295 lafayette street. tickets: begin at $150. contact: 212-633-2500 ext. 270 or log onto: www.baileyhouse.org/auction. media: the marino organization street smart communications | 171 madison avenue 12th floor new york, ny 10016 | tel: 212-889-0808 | stas@themarino.org 2/16/2006 choice art 2006 live auction to benefit planned parenthood: a live auction of work by more than 50 contemporary artists -- including hope atherton, louise bourgeois, chuck close, rineke dijkstra, marcel dzama, katy grannan, timothy greenfield-sanders, ellsworth kelly, roy lichtenstein, robert longo, roxy paine, richard prince, robert rauschenberg, james rosenquist, susan rothenberg, david salle, james siena, and laurie simmons -- will benefit planned parenthood federation of america, planned parenthood hudson peconic, planned parenthood of nassau county and planned parenthood of new york city. co-chairs are ellen kern, heather mnuchin, jeanne greenberg rohatyn. honorary co-chairs are robin chandler duke, dorothy lichtenstein, governor ann w. richards and cindy sherman. time: cocktails and a silent auction begin at 6 p.m. | the live auction, conducted by tobias meyer, worldwide head of contemporary art at sotheby's, starts at 8 p.m. venue: sotheby's, 72nd street and york avenue, new york city. tickets: begin at $250. contact: livet reichard company, inc. (212) 966-4710 or email liz@livetreichard.com. more information and an online catalog is at www.choiceart2006.org media: margery newman publicity & communications | 145 fourth avenue #12d new york, ny 10003 | tel: 212-475-0252 | fax: 212-475-5235 2/15/2006 the school of american ballet annual winter gala, the “winter ballet ball” in the allen room at jazz at lincoln center, time warner center, broadway and 60th street. the evening will begin at 7:00 pm with a cocktail reception followed by dinner and dancing at 8:00 pm. the special attraction of the night is the up close and intimate performance by several young students of sab. dinner co-chairmen are somers farkas, joanne de guardiola, deborah norville, liz peek, and cindy sites. dinner corporate chairman is john foley, chief executive officer of waterford crystal. dinner junior chairmen are allison aston, chelsea clinton and jill kargman. the junior committee will host the encore, which will begin at 10:00 pm in the atrium, adjacent to the allen room. miniature desserts and champagne will be passed. guests will be able to dance to the music of a live dj. encore chairman is martin dawson. encore vice chairmen are gillian hearst, dabney mercer, charlotte ronson, and eleanor ylvisaker. sponsor: for the first time, waterford will be the sponsor of the entire evening. dinner and drinks will be served using the new waterford ballet collection. times: 7 pm cocktail reception | 8:00 pm dinner & dancing | 10:00 pm junior committee encore ticket information: for the dinner, tickets begin at $1,000. for the encore party, tickets are $125 in advance or $150 at the door. for more information or to purchase tickets please contact melissa kinsella at tel: (212) 769-6600 or via e-mail: mkinsella@sab.org 2/9-12/2006 the photography show 2006 benefit preview for inwood house co-presented by aipad and wendy management: the photography show 2006 is recognized by curators and collectors world wide as the preeminent fair of vintage and contemporary fine photographic art. renowned for diversity, authority, quality and connoisseurship. seventy-five international exhibitors will be featured at this event the prestigious new york city seventh regiment armory. the association of international photography art dealers [aipad] was founded in 1979. with members in the united states, australia, canada, europe and japan, aipad has become a unifying force in the field of photography. aipad is dedicated to creating and maintaining high standards in the business of exhibiting, buying and selling photographs as art. wendy management, for 70 years, has been known by its outstanding reputation for producing antiques shows. it is now managing quality events with different focuses. the photography show and the new york design fair (march 9-13, 2006) are two examples of this new approach. venue: the seventh regiment armory, park avenue & 67th street, new york city benefit preview time: 6:00-9:00 pm show dates/times: thurs, feb 9; fri, feb 10 & sat, feb 11 12 noon–7pm | sun, feb 12 12 noon–6pm tickets: $30 four days, $20 one day to purchase tickets or learn more about inwood house, please contact: jamila baucom, public affairs coordinator, inwood house | tel: 212.861.4400, ext 232 | fax: 212.861.3791 | e-mail: jbaucom@inwoodhouse.com | web: www.aipad.com press contact hwpr | eve mcgrath/amanda williamson | 212-935-1558 | e-mail: awilliamson@hwpr.com 2/11/2006 society ties, the leukemia & lymphoma society’s young professionals group, proudly presents “black tie & blackjack casino night.” start the year off in fashion. join more than 400 young professionals, including society ties, the leukemia & lymphoma society’s young professionals group at the black tie & blackjack casino night to help raise money to help fund leukemia, lymphoma, hodgkin's disease and myeloma research and patient services. this exciting night of entertainment includes dinner, an open bar sponsored by grey goose® and innis & gunn, games of chance including the red hot texas hold’ em poker, dancing well into the night and opportunities to receive great prizes including dinner gift certificates, luxurious hotel stays, soothing spa treatments and much more! venue: the down town association located at 60 pine street (between pearl & william streets). time: doors open at 8 p.m. and the party continues until midnight. to purchase tickets visit www.lls.org/nycblacktieblackjack or order by phone (212) 448-9206 ext.231. tickets start at $150. vip seating and corporate tables are available and it is suggested that ticket purchases be made early. for more information, please contact andi grahlman at grahlmana@lls.org or at (212) 448-9206, 229 or madeline sahagun at (212) 448-9206 ext. 231or sahagunm@lls.org. 2/10/2006 the directors of the british memorial garden trust third annual gala fundraiser, “twilight in the garden,” at cipriani 42nd street. the dinner/dance will honor matthew w. barrett, chairman of barclay’s plc. and peter t. grauer, chairman of bloomberg l.p. for their contributions to anglo-american relations. all proceeds of the evening go toward building the british memorial garden at hanover square in lower manhattan, a new york city park honoring the 67 british victims of 9/11 and celebrating the friendship between the us and the uk. dress: black tie time: “twilight in the garden” begins at 6:30 and will feature silent and live auctions. for information, contact the british memorial garden trust offices at 212 682-7945. 2/9/2006 common ground “celebrating home” annual gala evening to benefit the common ground community: this year’s distinguished honorees are francis greenburger (time equities), abby hamlin (hamlin ventures) and richard pleper (hbo) who have all championed common ground’s mission of providing permanent housing to formerly homeless men and women. a photographic exhibition illuminating the common ground interiors will be on display. venue: gotham hall, 1356 broadway, nyc time: 6:30 pm. tickets: individual tickets are $800/each and tables start at $6000. to purchase tickets or for more information, contact annie williams at 212-471-0886 or gala2006@commonground.org to learn more about common ground visit www.commonground.org event design by lindsay landman events 2/9/2006 the 70th cyo annual club of champions dinner: his eminence, edward cardinal egan, and president and ceo of mutual of america thomas j. moran will join the catholic youth organization in association with catholic charities of the archdiocese of new york, to present their annual awards in recognition of individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to youth services in new york and to the ideals of good sportsmanship. this year's honorees include president & ceo of the omnicom group john d. wren, new york city police commissioner raymond w. kelly and new york giants star tiki barber. there will also be a tribute to former giants owner wellington mara. proceeds from the event go to support cyo local sports programs, cultural activities, summer camps, community centers, and youth ministry programs. time: cocktails are at 6:30, followed by dinner at 7:30. venue: waldorf astoria hotel, 301 park avenue (at 50th street) tickets: $500. to purchase tickets please contact jack dunne at 212-371-1011, ext. 3310 2/6/2006 bellevue hospital’s reach out and read (ror) 10th anniversary celebration: julianne moore & bart freudnlich host the 10th anniversary celebration of children of bellevue’s reach out and read (ror) program with readings of children’s books by julianne moore, sandra bernhard, billy crudup, hope davis, marcia gay harden, samuel l. jackson, john c. reilly, and paul rudd– replicating what volunteers do in bellevue’s pediatric clinic every day. the celebratory event begins with a silent auction, raffle and an hors d’ oeuvres and wine reception courtesy of beacon, blue water grill, brooklyn ice cream factory, craft, fleur de sel, la palapa, les halles, public, 66, tribeca grill, voss artesian water, and paterno international wines. ror at bellevue’s pediatric clinic serves a diverse population of over 5,000 economically disadvantaged young children and families and gives them over 14,000 bilingual and culturally appropriate books to use at home. by the time the child is 5 years of age, he or she will have a home library of at least 10 books – all given to them by their doctor. the dreyfus corporation is the corporate partner of the event; benefactors are axa equitable life insurance company and new york university school of medicine – department of pediatrics; additional support from the reader’s digest association. tickets: patron tickets: $350 (a limited number of tickets include reserved seating, program listing, complimentary raffle ticket, patron-only door prize). general admission: $250. tickets may be purchased @ www.childrenofbellevue.org/events or by calling 212-562-4130. time: 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm venue: the great hall of the cooper union, 7 east 7th street at third avenue. for more information, please contact: katie mcgrath, development associate & events manager, children of bellevue, inc. tel: 212-562-4130 fax: 212-562-7297 katherine.mcgrath@bellevue.nychhc.org january 2006 1/27/2006 the 51st viennese opera ball: under the patronage of mrs. margit fischer wife of the federal president of the republic of austria and mrs. eunice kennedy shriver honorary chairwoman of the viennese opera ball please join us on mozart's 250th birthday at the viennese opera ball to benefit special olympics. time: reception: 8:00 p.m. ball: 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. music by peter duchin and his orchestra in the grand ballroom. tanz bar: 1:00 - 4:00 a.m. music and post-ball dinner at the waldorf astoria new york dress: white tie and decorations for men long ball gowns for ladies silent auction. the viennese opera ball is held under the auspices of the u.s.-austrian chamber of commerce and is a non-profit association under section 501(c)(3) organized by marcie rudell/executive director in cooperation with event of austria. proceeds from the 51st consecutive viennese opera ball in new york will benefit special olympics. a portion of the ball's proceeds will be used to help the special olympics family rebuild their programs in areas devastated by hurricane katrina. for more information contact marcie rudell,executive director, viennese opera ball | 340 east 64th street, new york, ny 10021| phone: 212-207-6769 | fax: 212-207-6778 | e-mail: mardell4@aol.com 1/27/2006 the 97th annual ball "an enchanted evening" for the benefit of the blue ridge school scholarship fund: mrs. hynson brown and mrs. j. reid gray iii, co-chairmen and miss stefany sekara, junior committee chairman & the new york auxiliary of the blue ridge school request the pleasure of your company at the 97th annual ball. venue: the st. regis hotel, 2 east 55th street at 5th avenue, penthouse time: 7pm headmaster’s cocktail reception | 8:30pm dinner & dancing attire: black tie music by alex donner entertainment. for more information contact jacqueline didier at (212) 526-2826 or via email to blueridgenyc@yahoo.com tickets: $225 per person for 'friends' and $275 per person for 'patrons', cocktail only tickets are $97 per person. 1/26/2006 the cityparks junior committee’s first “black and white bash,” to benefit city parks foundation: cityparks junior committee, the cpf foundation’s young leaders group, hosts its first black and white bash on the anniversary of its founding, with this benefit event supporting the city parks foundation and its free programming in new york city parks. the event will include a complimentary martini bar, wine, beer, food, silent auction and entertainment, featuring new york city vocal trio the dansettes. attire: black and white time: 8:00 -11:00 pm gibson/baldwin entertainment relations showroom, 421 west 54th street (between 9th and 10th avenues) tickets: $50 in advance $65 at the door. reservations: go to www.cityparksfoundation.org to purchase tickets. all but $10 of each ticket is tax deductible 1/26/2006 the 52nd winter antiques show young collector's night party, benefiting the east side house settlement. honorary co-chairmen: reed and delphine krakoff, emilia fanjul pfeifler & charles rockefeller chairmen: genevieve wheeler brown, karen kemp glover, jill kargman, emily keno. harper's bazaar magazine rates young collectors' night as one of the "must parties of the winter/spring season." young collectors' night features cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, music, a very special silent auction of luxury items, and of course show admission and our award-winning catalogue. time: 6:30-9:30 pm tickets: $125 in advance, $150 per person at the door subject to availability. for tickets and information call 718-292-7392 or visit www.winterantiquesshow.com 1/26/2006 new york city chapter of the national multiple sclerosis society hosts its first annual new year's event – redemption: welcome in the new year with a shot at 'redemption'. the manhattan society, the junior committee at the new york city chapter of the national multiple sclerosis society, will host its first annual new year's event - redemption. here's to broken resolutions and redemption! just twenty six days into the new year and you know some of your resolutions will have already fallen by the wayside. here's your chance for 'redemption' - join your friends from the manhattan society as they revel in the new year and raise money for the fight against ms. proceeds raised will benefit the new york city chapter of the national multiple sclerosis society. open bar, dancing and an amazing raffle give-away. time: 7-10pm venue: saloon, 1584 york avenue (at 84th street). tickets: $40 in advance and $45 at the door go to www.msnyc.org or call (212) 463-7787 1/25/2006 the new york child learning institute ("nycli") joins with wb11 to honor its top news anchor jim watkins, for his years of community service and his commitment to children living with autism, with an evening of cocktails, dinner, dancing and a special video tribute. the honorary co-chairs are laura slatkin and kaity tong; benefit committee chairs are lauren thierry watkins and oren warshavsky and the benefit committee includes local tv personalities ernie anastos, chuck scarborough, rosanna scotto, toni senecal, sue simmons, felicia taylor and irv “mr. g” gikovsky. venue: doubles club at the sherry netherland hotel, 783 fifth avenue; time: cocktails at 6:30pm- presentation followed by dinner at 7:30pm - discothèque at 9:00pm. dress: cocktail/business attire tickets: to benefit nycli start at $500, tables at $5,000. call 718-321-3800, ext. 252. press: roger webster, r. couri hay creative public relations - 212-580-0835 r. couri hay / creative public relations 143 west 81st street • new york city 10024 tel: 212-580-0835 • fax: 212-721-3813 • e-mail: rcourihay3@aol.com 1/25/2006 the new york junior league: "cirque du monde", winter ball pre-party: join the nyjl fundraisers committee including gala co-chairs maria esposito & nicole mccauley o’hagen, vice chair ashley mcdaniel & secretary angela andrade for an evening of dancing, cocktails and hors d‘oeuvres plus silent auction and raffle with spectacular prizes. attire: festive attire. tickets: $100 in advance for nyjl volunteers (limit of 2 tickets), $130 in advance for non-nyjl guests and for all at the door (deadline for advance reservations is january 23). for more information click on the link above to go to the nyjl web site. to purchase tickets, please email your reservation to fundraisers@nyjl.org. proceeds will benefit the charitable activities of the new york junior league. venue: fizz (a private supper club), 137 east 55th street time: 6:30 to 10:00 p.m. fizz is a membership restaurant & club. this event is by invitation only. 1/19/2006 high water women’s second annual fundraiser “casino night” at the roseland ballroom: high water women (hww), the first organization focused exclusively on philanthropy and volunteerism for women in the financial sector, will host a casino night fundraiser at the roseland ballroom. the evening will be complete with texas hold'em high roller tables, a poker clinic, blackjack and roulette and will benefit four nyc-based charities which support women and children in need, in the new york area including: inwood house, iris house, partnership with children and women in need. high water women, founded in early 2005, is the first organization focused exclusively on philanthropy, volunteerism and mentoring for women in the financial sector. high water women was founded by leslie rahl, president of capital market risk advisors, inc., kathleen kelley, global macro portfolio manager, kingdon capital management, elizabeth r. hilpman, barlow partners; marjorie greenspan kaufman, kingdon capital management; leslie lake, the invus group ltd., llc; alexandra poe, wilmer cutler pickering hale and dorr, and eleanor l. thomas, meteora partners. hww’s casino night chairs are leslie lake and marjorie greenspan kaufman. sponsors of the high water women casino night benefit include tudor investment corp., alson capital partners, coatue capital, glenview capital management, kingdon capital management, leeward group, raptor funds, ridgefield capital, rnk capital, and vantis capital management. time: 7pm-12am venue: roseland ballroom, 239 west 52nd street, nyc tickets/info: contact justin jackson or kristin faucette of burns mcclellan at 212-213-0006, jjackson@burnsmc.com, kfaucette@burnsmc.com. $500 tickets and up will be available at the door (no cash at the door or casino, checks or credit card only) 1/19/2006 the 52nd winter antiques show opening night party, benefiting the east side house settlement. for tickets and information call 718-292-7392 or visit www.winterantiquesshow.com 1/16/2006 congress of racial equality ("core") martin luther king, jr. national holiday celebration: an ambassadorial reception and awards dinner held on the third (3rd) monday of january each year in new york city. first event was in january 1984. this event is one of the largest king holiday celebration in the country. venue: sheraton new york hotel & towers, 53rd street & 7th avenue time: reception - new york ballroom.....6:30pm | dinner - imperial ballroom...........7:30pm attire: black tie/formal attire requested host: hon. roy innis, national chairman congress of racial equality honoree: hon. haley barbour, governor of mississippi special guest: h.e. john r. bolton ambassador extraordinary & plenipotentiary, united states permanent representative to the united nations vip guest: usher dinner co-chairman: mr. rich bagger, vice-president, pfizer, inc. dr. herbert i. london, president, hudson institute mr. joseph lovece, jr., president, northstar foley contracting tickets: call (212) 598-4000 (extension 1113) media/press: corinne innis, (212)598-4000 ex 1104 or via email at cinnis@core-online.org 1/16/2006 grow involved on martin luther king, jr. day: children for children, a not-for-profit organization founded by parents in 1996, which fosters community involvement and social responsibility in young people, will hold its fourth annual “grow involved on martin luther king, jr. day” at martin luther king, jr. high school in manhattan. honoring dr. king’s legacy of a lifetime devoted to service, this huge service event consists of hands-on service projects run by twelve different new york city community-based organizations. we expect approximately 700 children, families, and school groups to attend. cfc sponsors a citywide youth poetry and art contest in conjunction with this event. help children for children engage nearly one thousand new york city youth in hands-on volunteering and celebrate dr. king’s legacy of service! adult volunteers will help with set-up, sign-in, project supervision and end-of-event breakdown. the day will include music, food and feel good fun as youth provide service to benefit more than a dozen community-based organizations. times/volunteer schedule: set-up- 9am to 10am | hands-on activities- 10am to 2pm | cleanup- 2pm to 4pm all children for children adult volunteers are invited to convene for drinks and unwinding at a nearby pub following this wonderful day of service! venue: martin luther king, jr. high school 122 amsterdam avenue @ 65th street, new york city contact: maggie jones at 212.708.0200 or email her at maggie@childrenforchildren.org to grow involved! make this january 16 “a day on, not a day off” for more information about children for children, please visit www.childrenforchildren.org 1/11/2006 the russia exhibition closing cocktail celebration (private invitation only): the russia! exhibition at the guggenheim is coming to an end. irina dvorovenko, prima ballerina of american ballet theatre, alexandre gertsman, president and the trustees of the international foundation of russian and eastern european art (intart) with igor rybinsky and anna kildaze, helen yarmak fashion house host a cocktail reception in the guggenheim on the closing night of the exhibition russia! celebrating the success of the exhibit there will be (i) informal modeling by russia’s premiere furrier helen yarkmak fashion house and (ii) designer natasha ulyanov will have the first showing of her couture collection. closing remarks with “maestro” studio ballet performance of the russian dance by tchaikovsky. additional participation by valerio 888 and max.g design studio venue: the guggenheim museum, 1071 fifth avenue (at 89th street), new york time: cocktails from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. media contact: alexandra morf at r. couri hay creative public relations | 143 west 81 street ny, ny 10024 | rcourihay4@aol.com | phone: 212 580 0835 x25 | fax: 212 721 3813 1/10/2006 skin deep magazine launch party at bruno jamais restaurant/club: the launch of skin deep magazine featuring supermodel carol alt on the cover. emmy award winning soap star susan lucci will appear on the spring cover. skin deep has a circulation of 500,000 readers nationwide and is available on newsstands and most barnes and nobles. in addition to supermodel carol alt, other celebrity co-hosts and special guests include emmy winner armand assante, all my children star natalia cigliuti, apprentice star kwame jackson, singer samantha cole and news anchorwoman lynne white who begins a new stint on court tv hollywood heat on january 5th. carol alt has a new usa today bestselling book called "eating in the raw" and she will be signing the book. there will also be a silent auction of women's couture clothing to benefit a charity. in addition, all editors and guests will receive gift bags filled with beauty and fashion products and books. time: 7-9pm is media only. the public is welcome after 9pm. brunos is open until 3am venue: bruno jamais restaurant/club 24 east 81st street between madison and fifth to reserve a table after 9 pm, please call bruno jamais restaurant club at 212 396-3444 for more info visit www.skindeepworld.com media contact: katherine rothman, president kmr communications /fashion, beauty & fitness public relations p: 212-213-6444 | f: 212-213-4699 | e-mail: info@kmrcommunications.com |web: www.kmrcommunications.com 1/10/2006 the women’s committee of the central park conservancy annual skating party: the annual skarting party is a family event honoring the playground partners & patrons and the children’s education committee. time: 6 to 8 pm. venue: wollman rink, central park, east side entrance between 62nd & 63rd streets. for more information call dana waits at 212.310.6617 or visit www.centralparknyc.org december 2005 12/31/2005 social life magazine’s new years eve 2006 penthouse loft party: join social life magazine publisher justin mitchell, society editor/photographer christopher london, the social life magazine editorial staff & december covergirl elisabeth kieselstein-cord at an *exclusive* (approximately 300 people) new years eve penthouse loft party. details: premium open bar all night | bottle service tables available | passed hor d' oeuvres | champagne toast at midnight | live ball drop | live dj | 2 outdoor balcony's | heated rooftop patio | vip section available | dress/attire: high fashion / black tie optional time: 9pm-3am venue: 336 west 37th street, between 8th & 9th, penthouse loft tickets: http://www.social-mag.com/tickets.html party ticket-$200 vip ticket-$300 tables with bottle service: $1,500-$2,500 private room: inquire at ave5@aol.com or 212-725-1860 *please note tickets are limited* advance purchase only. expected celebrity guests and december covergirl elizabeth kieselstein-cord 12/13/2005 russian national orchestra private holiday musicale, with violinist mikhail simonyan. co-hosted by jamee gregory, amanda hearst, mai harrison, cece cord, audrey gruss, luigi tadini, frances hayward, sharon bush & r. couri hay time: 4-6 pm children’s hour and supper. 6 pm caviar and champagne. 7 pm-recital 7:30 pm- artists reception venue: upper east side residence of russian born real estate developer/philanthropist janna bullock, 9 east 67th street. 12/9/2005 radio city christmas spectacular 2005: a family event to benefit the bone marrow foundation. celebrate with the rockettes and give the gift of life this holiday season! kids and their families get the vip holiday treatment - no crowds, a delicious catered dinner, photos with santa and the rockettes, a wall of candy, plusthe fabulous rockettes show - all to raise funds for a good cause, the bone marrow foundation's pediatric patient aid program. 4 pm to 9pm - where: radio city music hall - children's tickets are $175-200, adults $225-250, the art deco tour and roxy suite is $300 and $150 sponsors a ticket for a child with cancer - purchase tickets online at bonemarrow.org/events.asp. contact: jade dressler, jade dressler communications, 212.427.9331 or news@jadedressler.com. 12/7/2005 the british memorial garden trust annual victorian celebration: the evening will feature caroling with the trinity church choir, a reading from “a christmas carol,” by jim dale (the “voice of harry potter”), a silent auction and a holiday bazaar. time: reception at 6:30 pm. the festivities are $45, which goes toward the building of the british memorial garden at hanover square, which will honor the british victims of 9/11. venue: the down town association, 60 pine street, new york city. for further information, please call 212 682-7945. 12/7/2005 the boy’s club benefit preview night cocktail reception and exclusive chef’s tasting: the opening night preview and chef tasting for antiques & fine art at the armory, is a benefit for the boys’ club of new york. the armory will overflow with at least 700 guests who will enjoy the best in culinary arts surrounded by the best in fine and decorative arts in this one night only chef’s tasting at the armory. featuring new york’s top restaurants: aureole, fiamma, one if by land two if by sea, park avenue cafÉ, payard, the central park boathouse, and more. confirmed guests include: honorary chairman jamee gregory, mario buatta, hilary geary & wilbur ross, cynthia & dan lufkin, charlotte moss, victoria hagan, catherine cahill & william bernhard, harrison lefrak, alexia hamm ryan, tatiana papanicolaou, todd & alexandra romano, dean poll, muffy & donald miller. time: 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. place: seventh regiment armory, park avenue & 67th street, new york city. as the nation’s oldest and largest organization of its kind, the boys’ club of new york has been at the vanguard of youth development for more that 125 years. it is rooted in a tradition and history of community service, outreach and philanthropy to some of new york’s most socially disadvantaged and economically troubled neighborhoods. working closely with their membership and families, the boy’s club professional staff encourages the emotional, social, physical, educational and vocational growth of the agency’s entire membership and family. tickets: price $200-$500 pp ticket info: 212-677-1105 x1123 run of show: december 8-12, 2005 show times: thurs 11am-5pm fri 11am-8pm sat 11am-7:30pm sun 11am-6pm mon 11am –5pm ticket price: $15 dealers: $75 show contact: 212-472-1180/0590 (advance) 914-698-3442 www.wendyantiquesshows.com | info@wendyshows.com | press contact: hwpr | eve mcgrath | 212-935-1558 | gmcgrath@hwpr.com 12/5/2005 evening with andré leon talley to benefit nyhs educational programs: new york historical society president louise mirrer will join co-chairs pat altschul and melania trump in welcoming vogue editor and fashion guru, andré leon talley for an evening of cocktails and conversation at the new york historical society. the evening, which will include a book signing of talley’s new acclaimed memoir a.l.t., will benefit the new york historical society’s educational programs. time: cocktails from 6-8 pm. place: the new-york historical society, 170 central park west (at 77th street) tickets begin at $50. to purchase tickets, please contact 212-485-9266. media contact: marisa wayne, rubenstein communications, 212-843-9216 12/5/2005 the second annual brooklyn tree lighting: “a tree lighting tradition grows in brooklyn.” santa claus and the salvation army choir will join attorney salvatore strazzullo, senator marty golden and city councilman vincent gentile to celebrate the second annual brooklyn tree lighting time: 7 pm to 8:30 pm. the 30-foot fir tree from quebec will be lit while the chorus sings carols and santa gives gifts to children in attendance at 7101 18th avenue, off 71st street, in front of the strazzullo law firm. media contact: marie assante/ r. couri hay creative public relations | 143 west 81 street ny, ny 10024 | marie@rcourihaycpr.com | phone: 212 580 0835, ext. 30 | fax: 212 721 3813 12/4/2005 the 19th annual miracle on madison avenue event to benefit the children's aid society. this annual shopping charity event brings together leading luxury retailers, restaurants and galleries on madison avenue in support of new york's neediest children. over 125 participating establishments on madison avenue from 57th to 86th streets will donate 20 percent of the day's sales to the children's aid society's health care programs. shoppers will be treated to an array of distinctive experiences in specialty tents lining the avenue from noon to 5:00 pm. for more information please contact susan melnyk at 212.949.4945 12/3/2005 2005 move against aids: thousands will gather to dance at the five-hour party of the year – all for a great cause! time: doors open at 6:00 p.m. with performances and music from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. expect nonstop music from the best local and national dj’s and live performances from today’s hottest recording artists. this year’s dance-a-thon will feature dj's chad jack, dj mary mac, tony touch, tony moran, and junior vasquez! one of our artists taking center stage this year will be bronx's own poet and songstress la bruja! one of your co-hosts for the evening is none other than the wonderwoman of wbls; wendy williams! avoid lines! turn in your collected funds prior to december 3rd and receive your entrance bracelet in advance! special celebrity gift bags by klein creative the official after party at crobar! move against aids is thrilled to announce that this year’s official move against aids after party will be hosted by crobar. (530 w 28th street between 10th and11th aves). the official after party begins at 1am, and features dj david morales! dancers showing their bracelets at the door receive a reduced admission price of $20. a portion of all dancer admissions to crobar will benefit gmhc. venue: the manhattan center, 311 west 34th st. between 8th and 9th avenues. for directions, please click here 12/3/2005 “shopping and schmoozing" holiday style to benefit gilda's club nyc: fabulous designers selling their fantastic items, just in time to shop for your loved ones, and you!! have some wine and cheese on us. yay! yummy cider too (it smells so good!) goody bags given out to the first 50 paid attendees, so come early! special midday surprises......shhhhhh!! celebrity auction of items signed by major stars! time: 10am - 6 pm place: gilda's club townhouse, 195 west houston street, between 6th and varick. entry fee: $20 peace and love, amy and valerie at two sides of a coin productions for information call 212.704.4012 or email amyandvalerie@twosidesofacoin.com 12/2/2005 united nations correspondents association 2005 unca awards dinner and dance. the evening will feature a cocktail reception, dinner and dance, and awards presentation presided by h.e. kofi annan, secretary general of the united nations. special guest will be un goodwill ambassador and actress julia ormond. the unca awards were established in 1995 to encourage in depth coverage of the united nations and its work. the awards attract entrants from across the world from malagasy, brazil, thailand and ghana to the united states, england, france and spain. prizes have been won by some of the worlds most prestigious newspapers and broadcasters, but also by small struggling publications. the winners all have in common a commitment to the finest standards of journalism. the 2005 citizen of the world awards will be presented to sir brian urquhart, one of the original members of the u.n., former u.n. under-secretary general, and pioneer of peacekeeping. previous citizen of the world awards have been presented to dr. hans blix, lakhdar brahimi, angelina jolie and nicole kidman for their work with u.n. related agencies. the gala, attended by ambassadors and diplomats from uk, japan, russia, italy, greece, qatar, algeria, kazakhstan, slovakia, germany as well as u.n. correspondents from around the globe, will take place on time: 6:30 pm place: united nations, u.n. delegates lounge, first avenue and 45th street, new york city. dress: black tie or national dress. contribution: $400 and up. tickets: call clair mccarthy 646-645-6638 or email clairmccarthy@aol.com. to learn more about the united nations correspondents association go to www.unca.com. press inquiries: please contact ann forster at 212-243-7306 or adforster@aol.com 12/2/2005 the christmas ball of the american scandinavian society: the annual christmas ball is held at the metropolitan club, 60th and 5th avenue in ny city. time: cocktails at 7:00 | dinner at 8:00 pm. dress: black tie. lucia procession. silent auction proceeds to benefit the cultural grants awards. music by walter eriksson jr.’s orchestra. dancing until midnight venue: the metropolitan club, 60th street and 5th avenue, new york, ny for reservation and further information contact bertha lindefjeld 201-652-0347 or 201-615-9161 e-mail: airbertha@aol.com or leena scutt 212-744-0813 e-mail: lmscutt@aol.com 12/1/2005 municipal art society annual dinner honoring thirteen/wnet. the municipal art society will bestow thirteen/wnet new york with its highest honor, the jacqueline kennedy onassis medal, for its unwavering commitment to the public good and to freedom of expression. for more than 40 years, thirteen has given new yorkers a window on their city with programming featuring new york’s history, culture, streetscapes, artistic achievements and vitality, not to mention its fascinating people, thirteen, like the municipal art society, makes new york a more livable city. dinner chairs: lewis b. cullman and marian s. heiskell; honorary chairs: walter cronkite and judith and bill moyers. the presentation of this award to 13 / wnet marks the first time that the mas has awarded the medal to a fellow new york institution. the event will be held at the seventh regiment armory (entrance on park avenue btw. 66th and 67th streets); tickets begin at $1,200; cocktails begin at 6:30 pm; dinner begins at 7:30 pm. for more information, please contact natasha reynolds at 914-834-2868 or email natasha@bradleyevents.com 12/1/2005 nyc & company's 2005 annual leadership in tourism benefit & award dinner honoring j.w. marriott, jr., the walt disney company, chelsea piers, and caroline hirsch at annual gala. mayor michael r. bloomberg will make a special guest appearance. the event will benefit the nyc & company foundation, a charitable and educational organization whose mission is to support and promote new york city. the foundation supports the arts and cultural organizations that make visiting new york a special and exciting experience. it also enhances the city’s positive image domestically and internationally. venue: pier sixty, 23rd street and west side highway time: 6:30pm: reception; 7:30pm: dinner tickets: platinum vice chair: priority table seating for 10; full-page dinner journal ad; logo recognition: $25,000 gold benefactor: priority table seating for 10; half-page dinner journal ad: $12,500 silver patron ticket(s): cocktail reception, priority dinner seating, dinner journal listing: $2500 bronze sponsor ticket(s): cocktail reception, seated dinner, listing in dinner journal: $1,250 full page ad in the dinner journal: $5,000 contact: to order tickets or for more information, call 212-484-1268 or e-mail ckarabelas@nycvisit.com contacts: roberta lee /kim esp 212-575-4545 at linden alschuler & kaplan public relations, inc. lisa mortman / annie chambliss / arleen kropf 212-484-1270 at nyc & company 12/1/2005 nyjl golden tree 2005 juniors cocktail party: for the 34th annual golden tree shopping event, ticket holders have a three-day "golden opportunity" to take advantage of holiday's best shopping, tips, trends, food, drink and see more than a few familiar faces, all under one roof. on tuesday and wednesday, november 29, and 30 and thursday, december 1, wallace hall at st. ignatius loyola (980 park ave. @ 84th st.) will showcase the best jewelry, men's accessories, beauty and grooming packages, linens, clothing, handbags, personalized gifts and more. with options for all budgets and tons of opportunities to win amazing prizes, golden tree is an easy and fun way to prepare for the holidays with friends and family, all while benefiting the nyjl's many community partners. venue: wallace hall at st. ignatius loyola, 980 park avenue at 84th street contact: goldentree@nyjl.org tickets: click here 12/1/2005 youth, i.n.c. (improving non-profits for children): a celebration to benefit new york kids is youth, i.n.c.’s premier annual event. join youth, i.n.c. and 20 other exceptional non-profit organizations for a night filled with culture, artistry and emotion with alvin ailey american dance theater featuring the beloved masterpiece revelations and other repertory highlights. 6-8 pm pre-show cocktail receptions @ le parker meridien, rihga royal and city center. 8 pm alvin ailey american dance theater performance at city center. youth, i.n.c.’s reception space at le parker meridien will host a who’s who of wall street for more information, please contact molly hunt at 202-338-6100 x135 or mollyh@youthinc-usa.org or hope clements at email: hopec@youthinc-usa.org or tel: 646-495-3096 to donate now/buy ticket november 2005 11/30/2005 free arts nyc young benefactor committee holiday cocktail party: young benefactors such as coralie charriol, amanda tisch, cindy jamieson, and erica samuels among others will host the event. an open bar featuring grey goose vodka and hors d’ouevres will be served. all proceeds benefit free arts nyc, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing the healing power of the arts into the lives of abused, neglected and at-risk children and their families. through painting, dance, drama, writing, music, sculpture, photography and other creative outlets, free arts volunteers help children and families express emotions, gain self-confidence and develop positive methods of communication. time: 8pm – 11pm venue: home, 532 west 27th street, between 10th and 11th avenues. tickets: $60 per person in advance and $70 at the door. to purchase tickets visit www.freeartsnyc.org. for more information on the young benefactors contact lindsayt@freeartsnyc.org or call 212-974-9092. for media/ press inquiries please contact mohamed alladin of company agenda, tel. 212-358-9516, mohamed@companyagenda.com . this event is sponsored by armani exchange and jet blue airways. 11/29/2005 iie new leaders benefit "an evening of international celebration" to raise awareness of the critical importance today of fostering mutual understanding between the united states and other countries around the world. the event will feature the renowned fulbright program, implemented by the institute of international education (iie) on behalf of the u.s. department of state, as well as 25 un ambassadors from many countries. corporate underwriter: lehman brothers. honorary co-chair: the honorable henry a. kissinger. co-chairs: marianne boesky, peter elstrom, scott freidheim, marc gabelli, jonathan jackson, serra kirdar, doug londal, michael rockefeller, thomas sandell. time: 6:30pm cocktails & silent auction | 7:30pm dinner | 9:00pm dancing. venue: gotham hall 1356 broadway at 36th. individual tickets are available starting at $250 and a table of ten begins at $5,000. purchase tickets by calling 212.883.8200 ext. 6037 or nlgbenefit@iie.org 11/29/2005 friends of the arts party: the alliance for the arts party supporting the robert f. wagner jr. fellowship, in which young professionals acquire first-hand experience researching and informing public policy for the cultural community. time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm for cocktails, music and private viewing of christie’s fall sale of american paintings. tickets: $100 to $500. venue: christie’s, 20 rockefeller plaza. 11/28/2005 queen sofía spanish institute annual gold medal gala: this event will be held at the pierre hotel in new york city in the presence of her majesty queen sofia of spain. a highlight of the evening will be the presentation by chairman, oscar de la renta, of the prestigious gold medal award to this year's honorees, julio iglesias, dr. henry kissinger and beatrice santo domingo. queen sofía spanish institute was founded in 1954 to promote greater awareness and understanding of spanish culture while strengthening relations between the united states and spanish speaking nations, worldwide. the institute continues to offer the public a number of substantive programs, including exhibitions, music recitals, book presentations, lectures, and symposia, as well as providing multi-level spanish language instruction, on and off site. expected guests: approximately 350 dress: elegant, black-tie gala time: cocktails begin at 7:30pm | dinner at 8:30pm in the ballroom. tickets start at $1500 and may be purchased by calling (212) 868-4043. 11/19/2005 ccmac 6th annual dinner, dance & auction: join us in our efforts to prevent skin cancer/melanoma---“the silent epidemic” the colette coyne melanoma awareness campaign (ccmac) began in 1998 in response to the death of an exceptional thirty-year-old woman named colette marie brigid coyne. through the efforts of her family, friends and co-workers who have all been touched by colette's life a foundation has been established. it is our hope that others and their loved ones will be spared the pain and suffering of this deadly disease called melanoma / skin cancer honoree's: legislators norman gonsalves and diane yatauro honorary chairs: edward p kelly, esq. and maryann mcginley-kelly tickets $95 per person - ten @ table; cocktails, dinner and dancing time 7pm-12am for additional information about the dinner dance or to place a listing in the dinner dance book, please click the link above to download a pdf. venue: new hyde park inn, 214 jericho turnpike, new hyde park, ny 11/19/2005 new york city opera's the little prince family benefit the story of the little prince has been a longtime favorite of families throughout the world. academy award winning composer, rachel portman, reinvents the classic tale of a young space traveler in a magical new opera that captures the wonder and simple beauty of the original book. water comes alive, foxes speak, and roses unlock endless secrets in a stunning production that is as bright and colorful as a pop-up book. the nyco family benefit is a fun, fantastic, not-to-miss opportunity to introduce children to the wonderful world of opera. benefiting new york city opera education programs. following a matinee performance of the little prince, guests will be invited to a luncheon party on the new york state theater grand promenade. guests will be able to have their face made up as a character, be photographed with the little prince, make your own ice-cream sundae. chairs include: princess alexandra of greece, susan l. baker, caroline cronson, mary sharp cronson, olivia flatto, sandy katzman, karen kennedy m.d., valerie mogul, kara unterberg, ashley von perfall. location new york state theater with performance at 1:30 p.m. followed by benefit at 3:30 p.m. individual childrens tickets begin at $250. for more information regarding the event or to purchase tickets, please call the new york city opera special events department at 212-870-5627 press/media: lauren thayer | lisa lori communications | 212.925.2300 | llc@lisalori.com 11/18/2005 citymeals-on-wheels 19th annual power lunch for women honors bobbi brown, diane von furstenberg and janet sainer. paula zahn will emcee, with special recognition to preston robert tisch. this by-invitation-only benefit will raise enough money to provide more than 150,000 meals for new york’s frail homebound elderly. time: the event begins with cocktails at 12 noon, followed by lunch, awards and special performances by actress kathleen turner and acclaimed violinist nadja salerno-sonnenberg. venue: the rainbow room, 30 rockefeller center. men interested in attending--and choosing which powerful and famous woman they'd like to sit with--may do so at a ticket price of $10,000. call john del gaudio at 212-687-1234. among this year’s 10k men are michael lynne of new line cinema, world renowned chef daniel boulud, and former mets superstar rusty staub. among this year’s expected attendees are mary higgins clark, tony award-winner victoria clark, joan collins, model carmen dell'orefice, geraldine ferraro, c. virginia fields, kathie lee gifford, gael greene, donna hanover, rikki klieman, alexandra lebenthal, stephanie march, jeanine pirro, denise rich, deborah roberts, diana taylor, beth rudin dewoody, liz smith, gloria steinem, and others. media & press: please contact christina carper at 212-575-4545 or ccarper@lakpr.com 11/17/2005 lenox hill neighborhood house’s 18th annual holiday bazaar preview party. honorary chairs, julia wallace and john rosselli. co-chairs, lorie adams and wendy cebula. underwriting chair, nancy baker. cocktails, buffet and shopping on the boulevard of shops, at the silent auction and the fabulous flea market, time: 5:00pm to 9:00pm at sotheby’s 1334 york avenue, 72nd street. tickets: $125. call 212-744-5022 ext. 1355. 11/17/2005 israel humanitarian foundation fashion show for designer claudia szerer´s couture collection for spring-summer 2006 to benefit ihf’s neonatal center in israel. the israel humanitarian foundation (ihf) is hosting a fashion gala featuring the works of claudia szerer´s spring summer 2006 couture collection time: 7:30 to 10 pm at the venue: latin collector gallery, 153 hudson street in tribeca. proceeds from this event will benefit ihf’s neonatal center in israel. for more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.ihf.net or call 212-683-5676, ext. 305. 11/16/2005 the art and antique dealers league of america connoisseur’s antiques fair preview party, benefiting the national design library at cooper-hewitt, national design museum. time: 5 to 9 pm venue: at the gramercy park armory, lexington avenue at 26th street, new york city. for more information please call 212-849-8453 11/16/2005 taste of africa, benefit for medical relief alliance in conjunction with world aids day (december 1st). enjoy great african music featuring dj dakar from senegal, delicious african food and drink specials. raffle and silent auction prizes include: three day kenyan safari (accommodations, guide, safari car), week at beach house at carolina beach, nc, dinner for 2 at blue hill restaurant, broadway tickets, spa gift certificate, ski lift passes at greek peek, dinner for 4 at chipotle mexican grill, kraft gift basket, ben & jerry’s gift certificates and t-shirts. venue: tai, velvet lounge (upstairs) 223 mulberry street in nolita (bet. prince/spring). time: 7:30pm. $20 minimum tax deductible donation at door. rsvp or for more info: 646.221.3339 or sarah@mra-africa.org. visit our website: http://www.mra-africa.org/ 11/14/2005 village care of new york (vcny) annual “legends of the village” fete 11/14/2005 the 2005 rhode island school of design (risd) athena awards will take place at the tribeca rooftop in new york. the 2005 athena awards highlight the disciplines of printmaking and industrial design, with awards going to kiki smith and helen jongerius. risd will also honor tiffany & co. for their excellence in corporate leadership and support of the arts. time: 7pm cocktails, 8pm awards. laurie anderson will receive the helen adelia rowe metcalf award for excellence in the arts, an award named in honor of one of risd’s founders. for ticket info please contact amanda ann martignetti at 914-235-1490 11/11/2005 danish american society 2005 gala dinner dance: ambassador john l. loeb, jr., former ambassador to denmark, will be honored as man of the year at this gala dinner. the gala will be held at the rainbow room in rockefeller center. among many honors and recognitions over the years, this modern-day patriot has been a recipient of the distinguished patriot award from the sons of the revolution in the state of new york. past recipients include walter cronkite, his royal highness crown prince frederik of denmark, peter martins, bille august, john portman, etc. the honorary committee is still in formation but currently includes: daisy and paul soros, thomas kempner, ambassador richard stone, alexandra loeb driscoll, mike halpern, robert morganthau, and sharon handler. time: reception 6:30pm | dinner 7:30pm | tickets $300 dress: black tie & miniatures venue: the rainbow room. for more information or to purchase tickets for this spectacular evening please contact jeanette hemstad at info@das-ny.org or 212-980-6240 11/10/2005 new york premiere of focus features' pride & prejudice to benefit literacy partners. one hundred percent of the evening's proceeds will benefit the charity. expected to attend are cast members keira knightley, matthew macfadyen, donald sutherland, and judi dench among others. immediately following the screening, at the loews lincoln square theatre at 1998 broadway at 68th street, transportation will be provided to a private supper party with the cast and filmmakers will be held at the famed boathouse in central park. tickets: $550/$1000. to purchase tickets contact robert ognjenovic at literacy partners, 646-237-0105 or roberto@literacypartners.org 11/9/2005 safe horizon's annual fall fundraiser, "in our own words: no laughing matter": will feature stand-up comedians bringing laughter and hope through their own words. guests will enjoy cocktails, dinner and stand-up performances by saturday night live’s colin quinn, nick dipaolo, adam ferrara, lynne koplitz, sherrod small, wanda sykes and rich vos. the event includes a video introduction by chris rock and will highlight clips of comic legends who, through their humor, confront the issue of violence. there will be a dinner and live auction, with cocktails provided by barefoot wines and boru vodka, followed by an after-party with live music. dinner chairs: brooke mcmurray and john fowler. dinner vice chairs: jane and jack rivkin event co-chairs: malaak compton-rock, stephanie march and bobby flay, jose raul perez and allison and neil rubler. the honorary comics circle consists of chris rock, margaret cho, cedric the entertainer, and joan rivers. benefit committee includes: michael bolton, mariska hargitay, liz lange, bebe neuwirth, yoko ono, erica reid, holly robinson-peete, susan sarandon junior chair: ashley stark junior co-chairs: eva dillon, gillian hearst-shaw, lydia hearst-shaw, tinsley mortimer junior committee includes: allison & jay aston, melissa berkelhammer, annie churchill, amanda hearst, bryan johnson, eliza nordeman, nick raynes, alexandra lind rose, rebecca silver, donna simonelli, luigi tadini venue: bb king blues club & grill on 42nd street tickets: just for laughs: $50 afterparty only, $100 stand-up & afterparty only (limitedavailability) individual tickets: $150 general seat (juniors under age 30/limited availability), $250 general seat, $500 reserved seat, $1,000 vip seat sponsorship packages: $2,500 - $25,000 to purchase tickets or for more information, please contact: emily ryan at 212-577-3878, email: eryan@safehorizon.org or visit www.safehorizon.org press contact: linda mansfield, the office of r couri hay, creative public relations, tel: 212.580.0835/e-mail: linda_m@rcourihaycpr.com 11/7/2005 dance theater workshop’s 40th birthday party – 40 forward 11/7/2005 taste of new york is new york magazine's annual food and wine tasting event that benefits city harvest. celebrity chefs from many of new york city’s top restaurants are on hand to offer tastes of their signature dishes. guests are invited to sample wines, champagnes and spirits while enjoying the cuisine from over 40 restaurants. the puck building, 293 lafayette street, 6:00 – 9:00pm. for tickets and more information, please go to www.newyorkmetro.com/taste 11/7/2005 wnyc radio’s eighth annual gala celebration at cipriani 42nd street. adam guettel and the cast of his tony award-winning musical the light in the piazza will perform excerpts from the show. wnyc host jonathan schwartz will introduce the performance. guests will have the opportunity to mingle with wnyc’s on-air hosts, including leonard lopate, brian lehrer, kurt andersen, soterios johnson, among others. wnyc gala chairmen: nancy blank, david caplan, bryn cohen, gwen feder, susan freedman, michael huber, honey kurtz, gene lynch, joanne matthews, tracey riese, elizabeth rose, laura seikaly, nicki tanner, billie tisch, and frank yeary cocktails start at 6:30 pm, followed by dinner. tables at $25,000, $12,500, $7,500; individual tickets available for $750. for tickets: please contact devon slauenwhite at 212.669.3062. press/media: jennifer houlihan at (212) 669-7748 or jhoulihan@wnyc.org 11/3/2005 the 4th annual rxart ball 11/3/2005 cancer survivors hall of fame dinner, inductee, michael milken, chairman fastercures; humanitarian award, drew nieporent. emcee, ron insana; dinner chair, frank pellegrino, co-owner rao's restaurant. reception 7 pm; dinner 8 pm. black tie. at the grand hyatt new york. for additional information or to make a reservation, call carla capone at 212-213-1166 or email: cccevents@aol.com 11/3/2005 the libby ross breast cancer foundation’s 6th annual gala 11/2/2005 new york landmarks conservancy living landmarks gala 2005: the landmarks conservancy recognizes new yorkers who have made outstanding contributions to the city and honors them as living landmarks at our fall gala. we present one honoree with the lew rudin living landmark s award for outstanding public service. rudin, a 1995 living landmark, was a real estate giant and outstanding civic leader who devoted himself to the betterment of new york city. the conservancy’s celebration of these legendary individuals supports our work to preserve the historic buildings and neighborhoods that make new york extraordinary. this year’s “living landmarks” honoree are author and columnist pete hamill, philanthropist and education advocate elizabeth rohatyn, sony chairman and ceo sir howard stringer, businessman and arts patron martin e. segal, journalist barbara walters and mayor edward i. koch-lew rudin living landmarks award for outstanding public service. all are expected to attend and receive this great distinction. hosted by liz smith with music by peter duchin and his orchestra. for further information, contact amy sullivan by email or at 212-995-5260. venue: cipriani 42nd street (110 e. 42nd street between lexington and park avenues) time: cocktails begin at 7 pm media contact: michael woloz, connelly and mclaughlin (day) 212-437-7373 or (night) 646-382-7171 11/2/2005 the irvington institute gala 90th anniversary dinner: the irvington institute for immunological research will honor frederick w. alt, ph.d. at their annual gala at the metropolitan club, 1 east 60th street in new york city. dr. alt is a renowned professor at harvard medical school and at children’s hospital in boston, as well as an investigator at the howard hughes medical institute. a host of leading scientists and nobel laureates will gather to pay tribute to dr. alt. at the november 2nd gala, $1 million dollars in fellowships for research in immunological research will be given to individual international researchers. since the irvington institute fellowships were first established, in 1984, over $20 million has been raised and distributed. guests expected: lauren & john veronis, lally weymouth, wendy vanderbilt lehman, daryl & steven roth, dalia & larry leeds, paula & leon root, robert d. hormats venue: the metropolitan club, 1 east 60th street, time: 6:30 p.m. cocktails 7:30 p.m. dinner black tie tickets: $1,000 for further information contact: virginia coleman | hwpr | 212.935.1558 x124 | vcoleman@hwpr.com 11/1/2005 "esquire downtown at astor place" supports literacy partners: new yorkers can catch a glimpse of the ultimate luxury living destination -- the 5,495 square-foot penthouse at esquire downtown at astor place designed by two of america's most renowned modern architects, charles gwathmey and robert siegel -- when esquire magazine and literacy partners team up at a special fundraiser to support adult and family literacy programs in new york city. liz smith, honorary chairman of literacy partners and david granger, editor-in-chief of esquire will co-host the charity event and introduce acclaimed authors carole radziwill (what remains: a memoir of fate, friendship & love) and lauren weisberger (everyone worth knowing) who will read from their works. downtown at astor place (445 lafayette street) boasts unparalleled views of manhattan, and rooms designed by visionary architects and designers including jackson sigel aaron, john barman, brent beldock, bentel & bentel, eric cohler, celerie kemble, dean maltz, david monn, jennifer post, campion platt, rockwell group, and ligne roset. guests will be treated to a tour of the magnificent penthouse, and will enjoy culinary creations from danny meyer's new hudson yards catering. venue: esquire downtown at astor place, 445 lafayette street between astor place and east 4th street time: 7:00pm to 9:30pm tickets: $150 each: to purchase tickets, contact robert ognjenovic at literacy partners: 646-237-0105 or roberto@literacypartners.org media: roberta lee/colleen roche-212-575-4545 or rlee@lakpr.com; linden alschuler & kaplan, public relations october 2005 10/31/2005 the 23rd annual witches' ball: delancey, 168 delancey street (between clinton and attorney sts.) | 212-716-1733 join us for the 23rd annual witches' ball at delancey. the club has three floors of music and entertainment including a barbecue at 6pm and starting at 8pm djs, live music, special guests and a costume competition. special gift packages from rob zombie's new movie will be given to all guests. for more info, visit www.charmedbystarr.com 10/31/2005 halloween parade mardi gras afterparty: hosted by gemini & scorpio, venue: salon, 505 west street @ jane street | 914-319-5587 halloween party with costumes, music, dancing, games, gift bags, giveaways, prizes, and lots of mardi gras beads. visit www.geminiandscorpio.com for details and rsvp. use code manhattan society for $10 cover ($15 at door otherwise) 10/31/2005 new york’s 32nd annual village halloween parade 10/27/2005 opening reception for an exhibition of new works by duston spear at sara roma-new york gallery: sara tecchia roma new york is pleased to present read, a new series of paintings by duston spear. continuing her exploration of word-image conjunctions, this new exhibition uses the war poems of stephen crane (1871-1900), best known for red badge of courage, as a source for a new cycle of visual poetry. rendering the author's words in scrawled lines and conjoining them with emblematic images, she has then vandalized her own painting by going back into the piece with a graffiti artist's intention-a way of reiterating the message, as a warning, to the viewer…… sara tecchia roma new york is located at 529 west 20th street, between tenth avenue and eleventh avenue. the gallery is on the second floor. for more information, contact 212-741-2900, or visit www.saratecchia.com 10/27/2005 the doe fund’s 11th annual “what new york needs” gala benefit: join the doe fund and gala chairman, stephen ross, chairman and ceo of the related companies, lp and emcee, john stossel, anchor abc news/20 20 in honoring mayor michael r. bloomberg, mayor of the city of new york and michael j. gantcher, chairman of the board of the doe fund. location: the pierre hotel, fifth avenue at 61st street. cocktails: 6 pm. dinner: 7 pm business attire. for more information contact: rovika rajkishun at 212.628.5207 or rrajkishun@doe.org to purchase tickets click here 10/26/2005 a ghoulish gala: the second annual halloween soiree of the manhattan society, the junior committee at the new york city chapter of the national multiple sclerosis (ms) society. venue: the cutting room, 19 west 24th st. (between 6th and broadway), time: 8pm - 12am. join a lively group of young professionals and sample great food provided by local establishments, along with music, open bar, dancing, costumes and raffle prizes. tickets: $60 in advance, $70 at the door, and are limited in availability. tickets are available at www.msnyc.org or by calling the chapter at (212) 463-7787. 10/26/2005 images of cuba “dancing at tropicana: a night in old havana” – fundacion amistad and luly duke, founder & president, present this fourth annual gala, with a theme that celebrates the vibrancy and elegance of historic havana. cocktails, dinner, an art auction, and dancing to the music of luis bauzo and his 16 piece band. tropicana, the legendary cuban nightclub that opened in 1939, was the brightest jewel in 1950’s cuban nightlife. still going strong, it demonstrates how music and dance can surmount cultural, political and social boundaries. fundacion amistad’s mission is to deepen the american and cuban people’s understanding and appreciation of each other’s culture, history and society. proceeds from the images of cuba event will help sustain these vital initiatives. honoring rosan lowinger, author, tropicana nights (harcourt 2005). 7 pm at manhattan penthouse, 80 fifth avenue at 14th street, new york city. contribution: $500 and up. for tickets call fundacion amistad at 212-207-4674 or email lcalero@fundacionamistad.org to learn more about fundacion amistad go to www.fundacionamistad.org. press inquiries: ann forster at 212-243-7306 or adforster@aol.com 10/26/2005 the central park conservancy’s 10th annual halloween ball has been a major fundraising event for central park. this year’s event will be especially festive as we celebrate the ball’s tenth year and the conservancy’s 25th anniversary. the evening, generously supported by saks 5th avenue, will feature cocktails, a seated dinner, dancing and a costume parade and contest with celebrity judges chosen from our honorary committee: alan cumming, kim cattrall, janyi & chevy chase, cynthia nixon, natasha richardson, uma thurman, kate winslet. chair: monica gerard-sharp; women’s committee chair: suzanne cochran, honoree chair: sigourney weaver & co-chairs: judy hart angelo, evi & david batten, jane bayard, robert cochran, monica & stefano corsi, jeanne & carlisle jones, marcia & richard mishaan, jim simpson, john stossel, anita & stuart subotnick as well as junior chairs: coralie charriol paul and susan shin expected attendees: 650 individuals from new york's business, social, celebrity and junior communities. location: mid-central park, at 72nd street – tented party and valet parking. time: 7:00pm to the wee hours. tickets $1,000 and $1,500 $50,000, $25,000 and $15,000 for tables. for tickets, contact jill pall at 212.310.6691 10/26/2005 princess grace foundation awards: the annual gala, which will take place at cipriani 42nd street in new york is the largest and most star-studded fundraiser of the year. proceeds from the event benefit the princess grace foundation, a national grants program offering scholarships, apprenticeships, and fellowships to emerging artists in the performing arts. since 1984 the foundation has awarded over $4 million to more than 400 individuals nationwide in the areas of theatre, dance, and film. mikhail baryshnikov has been chosen as the inaugural recipient of the prince rainier iii award in honor of baryshnikov’s outstanding contribution to the arts. larry king will be this year’s master of ceremonies. a member of the princely family of monaco will preside over the gala festivities and the awards presentation. princess grace foundation chairman and 9/11 commissioner john f. lehman, event chairs gillian and sylvester miniter and board member lynn wyatt will also be on hand at the gala event. venue: cipriani 42nd street time: 6:30pm –midnight. tickets to the gala are available for purchase through the princess grace foundation-usa. for more information please contact michelle shapiro at 212-255-6508 press contact: barbara hutson,wit’s end media, hutson@witsendmedia.com 10/25/2005 “the best of brooklyn” dinner and award gala benefiting the brooklyn college foundation will honor brooklyn college alumnus and co-chairman and co-ceo of new line cinema, michael lynne. hundreds of top business and industry executives, civic leaders, educators and others will be on hand to recognize lynne for his extraordinary professional achievements and for his strong commitment to supporting the foundation, which provides scholarships, fellowships and funding for the advancement of the college’s academic and cultural goals. lynne graduated brooklyn college in 1961 with a major in english before attending columbia law school. he and robert shaye co-founded new line cinema in 1967 and produced the most successful franchise in film history, the lord of the rings. during lynne's tenure, new line produced and distributed a mix of critically-acclaimed motion pictures including about schmidt, the player, the austin powers trilogy, rush hour, magnolia, hairspray, and the nightmare on elm street series, among others. time: 7:00 p.m. – cocktails 8:00 p.m. -- dinner and awards program venue: gotham hall, 1356 broadway at 36th street tickets: individual tickets starting at $750 tables from $12,500 to $100,000 (includes sponsorships) to purchase tickets, contact monique brizz-walker @ brooklyn college foundation:718-951-5074 or mbrizz-walker@brooklyn.cuny.edu media: scott eisenstein/rebecca regal, linden alschuler & kaplan, public relations,212-575-4545; seisenstein@lakpr.com 10/25/2005 mileas host cocktail reception for committees, honorees & sponsors of 33rd annual sobro gala: amagansett’s’ barry and sang milea will open the doors of their elegant gracie square townhouse for a reception toasting the committees, sponsors and honorees of the upcoming 33rd annual sobro gala. mr. milea, a long time board member of the south bronx overall economic development corporation (sobro), is the second generation of his family to serve on the board of this organization which is largely responsible for the revitalization of the south bronx through business development, creation of affordable housing and educational programs for youth and adults. among the guests attending will be gala co-chairmen blondel pinnock, bank of america, anthony riccio, the galesi group, bill traylor, the richman group, amnon shalhov, joy construction, hector ramirez, citibank na and simon bergson head of manhattan beer distributors, the country’s largest distributor. also expected are the honorable bernard jackson, assemblyman michael benjamin, sobro president phil morrow and wife ann, caroline winston, bruce dale, erana stennet, donna wilson, peter mosbacher and bronx borough president adolph carrion jr. time: 6-8 pm *the 33rd annual sobro gala will take place on wednesday, november 16,2005 at the world famous copacabana. the glittering event will feature cocktails, silent auction, dinner, awards presentation and dancing. tables for the gala are $5,000 - $25,000. individual tickets are $500 and $1,000. call (212) 838-2660, sobro benefit office. for more information contact: edward callaghan or john wegorzewski at (212) 689-4831 10/25/2005 city harvest's 11th annual bid against hunger. new york city's most delicious walk-around tasting and exciting auction. co-chairs: susan and alan green, pamela and andrew kaufmann, joana vicente and jason kliot, heather and steven mnuchin, pamela schein murphy and marc murphy, drew nieporent and tracy nieporent, sandra and eric ripert, christina magliocco von oste. participating chefs from the greatest restaurants in new york including alain ducasse, blt prime, chanterelle, dawat, the institute of culinary education, osteria del circo, ouest, payard, picholine, strip house, and many many more. tickets: $1000, $500, $200. time: 7-10 pm venue: the metropolitan pavilion, 125 west 18th street. call 917 351-8725. 10/24/2005 the ymca of greater new york honors james earl jones at the annual arts & letters auction & reception: “celebrating the artists of today, preparing the artists of tomorrow.” marcia gay harden, renee fleming, paula zahn & charles osgood to serve as honorary chairpersons. the fundraiser will benefit the ymca’s virtual y - a pioneering after-school program operating in over 80 public schools across new york city. the event will begin at 6:00 pm and will include a reception, silent and live auctions, a performance by michael cavanaugh and a book signing by beloved cartoonist of the new yorker, bob mankoff until 9:00 pm. location: the rainbow room, 30 rockefeller center, new york city. ticket price: $250. for more information or to purchase tickets, please call lisa wainer of the ymca of greater new york at 212-904-1335 or lwainer@ymcanyc.org. press/media: cecily traynor or tom kowalski at linden alschuler & kaplan public relations, (212) 575-4545, tkowalski@lakpr.com 10/20/2005 phipps house annual community builder awards gala benefit: phipps houses, the largest developer of affordable housing in new york, will mark its 100th anniversary at the annual “community builder” awards ceremony at cipriani 42nd street. emmy award-winning anchor and correspondent jane hanson of wnbc and member of the phipps houses’ board of trustees, will host the black tie event. the gala benefits phipps community development corporation, the human services arm of phipps houses. this year’s gala will celebrate the 100th anniversary of phipps houses and honor its founder, henry phipps (1839 – 1934), for his pioneering investment in affordable housing. henry phipps established phipps houses in 1905 to address the poor housing conditions common to the city’s working class. today the phipps houses mission spans both housing and human development by providing educational, vocational and community development services in the neighborhoods where phipps housing is located. funds raised by this dinner will support those services. gala co-chairs are robert c. dinerstein, vice chairman of ubs ag; vartan gregorian, president of the carnegie corporation of new york; and stuart s. janney, iii, chairman of bessemer securities corporation. time: 6:30 cocktails; 7:30 dinner location: cipriani 42nd street, 110 east 42nd street tickets: tables from $7,500 to $50,000 or individual tickets starting at $750 contact susan angermeier at 212-243-9090, ext.355 or sangermeier@phippsny.org press contact: christina carper, 212-575-4545 or ccarper@lakpr.com or liz petrova,212-575-4545/ epetrova@lakpr.com linden alschuler & kaplan, inc. public relations 10/20/2005 the new york junior league’s 4th annual homecoming fall cocktail party: the special events committee of the new york junior league and the union league club junior club committee invite you to discover the taste, sounds and energy of south beach. this hot, sizzling event includes cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, entertainment and silent auction. proceeds will generate vital funding for critical nyjl community service programs. cocktail party: 6:30 to 10:30 pm at the union league club, 38 east 37th street on park avenue. after party: 11:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. location to be disclosed at event. south beach chic attire (jacket and tie required) ticket prices: nyjl volunteer and ulc member (by october 17) - $75* non-nyjl volunteer /ulc member (by october 17) - $85 at the door - $100 for reservations, email to: specialevents@nyjl.org or fax to 212 734-9364. for further information call 212-606—0223 or visit our web site: www.nyjl.org. to purchase tickets by credit card click here 10/20/2005 the 17th annual preview party for the the international fine art and antique dealers show benefiting the society of memorial sloan-kettering cancer center: co-chairs, susan bodnar and lavinia snyder. honorary chairs, jessie araskog, muffie potter aston, susan burke, virginia burke, mary carpenter, mary davidson, barbara gimbel, joanne de guardiola, jamee gregory, leslie jones, julia & david koch, evelyn lauder, karen lefrak, nicole limbocker, carroll petrie, betty sherrill, daisy soros and blaine trump. connoisseur chairs, pat buckley and james niven. co-sponsored by graff jewelers and bill blass ltd. cocktails and a preview of the ifaads’s amazing english, continental, french, and russian antiquities at the park avenue armory, on 67th street time: 5:45-9 pm. tickets start at $200 and go up to $5,000 for golden benefactors. call 212-874-5457 10/20/2005 the junior collector's committee dinner following the society of memorial sloan-kettering cancer center's 17th annual preview party for the the international fine art and antique dealers show. chair, eugenie niven. tickets are $250 and include entrance to the show at 7:00 pm and dinner at doubles at 8:30 pm. for more information please call, olivia striffler (212) 639-2103 or e-mail: strifflo@mskcc.org 10/20/2005 the american red cross in greater new york centennial celebration ball honoring the honorable william j. clinton, 42nd president of the united states. honorary co-chairs: governor george e. pataki --mayor michael r. bloomberg co-chairs: kenneth i. chenault, chairman & ceo, american express; richard s. fuld, jr., chairman & ceo, lehman brothers; shelly lazarus, chairman & ceo, ogilvy & mather worldwide; henry m. paulson, jr., chairman & ceo, goldman sachs; michael a. stocker, md, president & ceo, empire blue cross blue shield. time: cocktails at 6:30pm | diner & live auction at 7:30pm venue: the world financial center winter garden, 200 vesey street, manhattan. individual tickets are available at $1,000 and a table of ten begins at $10,000. tickets can be purchased by calling (212) 875-2151 or redcrossball@nyredcross.org. for more information log onto www.nyredcross.org 10/20/2005 children of armenia fund (coaf) second annual dinner gala and fundraiser: "a generation of being saved” --the gala to honor dikran izmirlian, president of the izmirlian foundation, will feature steve forbes, president and ceo of forbes and editor-in-chief of forbes magazine, as keynote. msnbc anchor and correspondent alex witt will oversee as master of ceremonies. garo armen, coaf founder and chair, will address the conditions in armenia and how coaf is making a difference. other special guests include vartan gregorian and sahan arzruni. location: the st. regis hotel roof and penthouse, two east 55th street, at fifth avenue, new york city. 6:30pm: cocktails and photo exhibit. 7:30pm: dinner and program. business attire. ticket prices: $250 - $2500. table sponsors: $5,000 - $50,000. for more information, to purchase tickets, or to make a donation, go to www.coafkids.org or phone berta yigitkurt at the coaf office at 212.994.8234 10/20/2005 friends of princeton lacrosse josh miller charity event to benefit "lacrosse for life": "lacrosse for life" is the organization that josh miller, along with two other founders, helped start in the san fransisco area. the mission is to create after-school youth lacrosse teams in under-served, urban communities in san francisco in collaboration with schools, community centers, other neighborhood agencies and members of the community. by participating in a competitive, team environment, local children will learn self esteem through the values of goal-setting, discipline and respect for self and others, enabling them to establish a framework for personal improvement that is applicable to all areas of life. the "lacrosse for life" organization is a fitting recipient of the funds raised at this great event, as it certainly carries josh's legacy. event co-chairs/board members: andy hubbard, jon malkiel, johanna thomashefski (josh's co-founder) and stephanie hubbard. supporters of this event include josh’s parents, mr. and mrs. miller and members of the princeton lacrosse family, who will be in attendance at this event. venue: na nightclub - 14th st. between 7th and 8th aves in nyc time: 8:00pm-11:00pm cost: $100.00 in advance, $125.00 at the door. ($50.00 goes to bar, and balance to "lacrosse for life") additional donations are highly encouraged. drinks: open bar until 11:00, followed by cash bar rsvp to andyhubbardnyc@hotmail.com make checks payable to norcal lacrosse for life. 10/20/2005 cooper-hewitt, national design museum 6th annual national design awards: richard meier, trustee, will serve as the evening's chairman; mrs. laura bush, honorary patron. vice chairs: beth dewoody, elizabeth and lee ainslie, alexnadra and paul herzan, delphine and reed krakoff, murray moss and deedie rose. 2005 national design awards jury: david rockwell, mike volkema, nadja swarovski, ron arad, andrea cochran, li edelkoort, michael vanderbyl, jeff speck, frank stephenson. at cooper-hewitt. dinner in a tent on the arthur ross terrace and garden. those who commit to a table at $50,000 will be listed as leadership chairs; at $25,000 as executive chairs; at $15,000 as vice chairs and at $10,000 as associate chairs, and will be prominently listed on the invitation and in the evening's program. for more information, please call 212-849-8304 or email: cooperhewittpress@si.edu 10/20/2005 wine community against poverty benefit dinner & auction for oxfam:krug, comtes lafon, vietti, gaja, gemstone, j.l. chave and other world-class winemakers have come together with chefs claudia fleming of gramercy tavern and lidia bastianich - author, public television personality and owner of new york's famed felidia restaurant, to raise funds for oxfam america and their efforts in darfur in the sudan at winecap's inaugural event. winecap (wine community against poverty) is a group of sommeliers from new york's finest restaurants, united in their desire to address the issues of hunger and poverty throughout the world. tables of eight are being offered for $8100, individual seats for $1200. the dinner and live wine auction will take place at 6:30 pm at the mutual of america building on park avenue and 51 st. *note: a donation of white truffles has been guaranteed for the dinner* for more information about winecap, sponsorship opportunities and current auction listings, please visit www.winecapnyc.org for information please call 917-687-4848 or email info@winecapnyc.org 10/20/2005 ladies who launch all day live event (east coast): for more information please call us at 212-967-3281 or click on the link above to register or visit our web site at www.ladieswholaunch.com 10/18/2005 dress for success presents “stand-up for success”: dress for success and its commitment to women is no laughing matter, but on this one night we'll make an exception! the funniest women in comedy stand-up for a great cause at manhattan’s top comedy club. join us as we celebrate some of the most talented up and coming female comics in the tri-state area. our comediennes have graciously donated their time and energy to make this an incredible night of comedy and we hope you, too, will stand-up for dress for success and be part of our event, including joanna briley, mary dimino, karith foster, tissa hami, cara kilduff, kerri louise, sheilah smiley, and special guest catherine hickland of “one life to live” dress for success is a not-for-profit organization that advances low-income women's economic and social development and to encourage self-sufficiency through career development and employment retention. dress for success responds to the needs of our communities by providing programs that help economically disadvantaged women acquire jobs, retain their new positions and succeed in the mainstream workplace. *25% of proceeds will go to the hope fund to rebuild dress for success new orleans and support its employees in the aftermath of hurricane katrina. venue: carolines on broadway (1626 broadway, manhattan) time: 7:00 p.m.- doors open | 7:30-9:00 p.m. - comedy show | 6:00-7:00 p.m. - vip reception for sponsors | sponsored by barefoot wines. sponsorship opportunities are available and include a variety of benefits. patron sponsorships - $250 pwg sponsorships - $500 additional sponsorships starting at $1,250 individual tickets are $85. all guests will receive a gift bag and two complimentary drinks. tickets, patron sponsorships, and pwg sponsorships can be purchased online through paypal. for more information call melissa silvestri at 212-532-1922 ext. 4 or email events@dressforsuccess.org 10/18/2005 an evening in support of the learning center for women in prison: join us for cocktails and hor d’oeuvres as at the home of helen rosenthal and carmen marino located at 225 west 83rd street between broadway & amsterdam. time: 6:30-8:30 pm. close up magic by genius ben robinson. jazz piano by david grausman. hosted by ann burlein, kirsten dombek, ronnie eldridge, marilyn holstein, annette johnson, ruth meadow, bruce regenstreich, esq., helen rosenthal and the board of directors: melissa berkey-gerard, barbara brancaccio, kirsten meadow, an trotter & angela zito. the evening will raise funds to prepare women incarcerated at the bayview correctional facility in chelsea for successful re-entry into the community by providing a rigorous college program sponsored by bard college, leadership development workshops and transitional academic counseling. suggested contribution is $100. smaller and larger donations also welcome. for more information contact kirsten meadow at kirst2k@yahoo.com 10/17/2005 the brooklyn chamber of commerce presents the 9th annual brooklyn eats food, wine & beer tasting festival: join us for a unique tasting event featuring more than 60 of the best restaurants, plus caterers, gourmet groceries, micro-brews and wines in brooklyn. unlimited tastings! also be there for the announcement of the winners of the fourth annual brooklyn eats scholarships. the brooklyn chamber of commerce will award scholarships to three hospitality management students from the new york city college of technology, cuny who will unveil a recipe created specially for the event. meet the author: steve hindy, president and co-founder brooklyn brewery will be signing their new book, “bottling success at the brooklyn brewery” by steve hindy and tom potter - founders of the brooklyn brewery - with a foreword by new york city mayor michael r. bloomberg. time: 6:30-8:30 with vip preview beginning at 5:30 pm venue: new york marriott brooklyn, 333 adams street at the brooklyn bridge, borough hall train stop for more information: martha bear dallis | bear dallis associates, inc. | event management & communications | e-mail: martha@beardallis.com | tel: 718.279.3093 | fax: 718.279.2324 cell: 917.669.1583 10/16/2005 the green scent of pink: an experiment in manufactured synaesthesia. an installation by miriam songster, with scent from christopher brosius. produced for the 2005 fashion district arts festival, october 17-23, 2005 location: 266 west 37 st. ny, ny (just east of 8th ave.) monday - friday 4:30 - 7 pm saturday, sunday 12 - 1 pm and 4:30 - 7 pm also visit the efa open studios at 323 west 39 st. thursday october 20, 6-9 pm; october 22 - 23, 2-6 pm space provided by chashama, with studio support from the elizabeth foundation. for more info contact info@green-pink.com 10/13/2005 cocktail party at the wooster project gallery to benefit the food bank of nyc & the lunch box fund: join mario batali, naomi campbell, helena christensen, thomas dozol, james frey, brooke hammerling, michele mack, angela mccluskey, peter sarsgaard, oberion sinclair-carin, topaz page-green, michael stipe, jullie panebianco, rain phoenix, jane pratt, liz vap, lizz vap, lizz winstead, ali wise for cocktails and hors d’ooeuvres to benefit the food bank of nyc & the lunchbox fund. lunchboxes created by artists, chefs, actors, musicians, photographers, politicians and designers will be previewed on the eve of the auction cause/ebay online auction october 14. a few special luncboxes will be auctioned off live at this event by mario batali & piers davies of christies venue: wooster projects gallery, 418 west 15th street donation: a $50 minimum donation requested. rsvp tel 212-242-4307 e-mail: thelunchboxfund@gmail.com for more information see press release 10/11/2005 partnership with children presents “a taste of the good life” at the kentshire antique gallery in new york city. this third annual wine tasting will benefit partnership with children and will feature tastings of many fine wines from vintners including august briggs -california, alberto giachino-italy, hope kiln vineyards- california, bargetto vineyards- california and charles creek vineyards- california. there will also be food tastings provided by some of new york’s top chefs including floyd cardoz of tabla, jimmy bradley of red cat, scott conant of l’impero and alto and marcus samuelson of aquavit. allison bodenmann, beatrice broadwater, elizabeth t. peek, andrew rahl, and leslie rahl are this year’s co-chairs. for information and to purchase tickets starting at $200 contact (212) 689-9500 or visit our web site at www.partnershipwithchildrennyc.org 10/11/2005 the skin sense award gala. this event benefits the skin cancer foundation, the only global non-profit organization devoted solely to the prevention, detection and treatment of skin cancer. 20/20's deborah roberts will serve as emcee, and honorees will include heidi manheimer, president for u.s. operations; shiseido cosmetics (america) ltd.; and richard miller, phd, senior corporate scientist, 3m pharmaceuticals inc, the creator of aldara. time: cocktails and silent auction beginning at 6:00 pm with dinner and award ceremony to follow at 7:00 pm. venue: will be held at the pierre, 5th ave. at 61st street for ticket information please contact mark silverstein at (212) 725-5176 or msilverstein@skincancer.org 10/11/2005 down on the bayou hurricane katrina/rita relief benefit: “……..actors, models & lux items on the auction block...vintage cars on the floor...you enjoying it all! full, top shelf open bar for 3 hrs nawlins' style, cajun & creole temptations, a unique auction history's most amazing cars”-- to ensure the continued support of communities ravaged by both hurricane katrina and rita, eye5 marketing invites you to an enthralling evening of philanthropy, goodwill and that certain je ne sais quoi manhattan is known for! take in the unique ambience of a sophisticated venue while enjoying the temperance of a full open bar and a savory taste of new orleans’ famed cuisine. an enticing auction promises an appeal unique to everyone’s wish list, all presented in an energetic atmosphere creating an evening reminiscent of the big easy, designed for the big apple! unsurprisingly, our city has set the precedence for support, with all major elements necessary for an event of this magnitude having been generously donated. an organization instrumental to the rebuilding effort, habitat for humanity, will receive 100% of all net proceeds. watch your donations work. donation goal: 100k all major elements (exp.450-500 guests) donated in full! value: approx. 50k actual production cost: 7-9k...produced, directed, managed and staffed entirely by the eye5 volunteer team. astonishingly low production costs ensure a gift meeting the standards new york city is defined by: philanthropy • support • awareness • reaction • resources your support will also provide the means necessary for travel as eye5 deploys a volunteer team who will work directly to aid the rebuilding effort. watch your donations work: we travel to biloxi next month to help, via the can do foundation. this endeavor will be profiled online so that we may illustrate exactly what your involvement in this truly community-based effort accomplishes! an event marketing firm comprised of young people pursuing careers in the arts, our volunteer team are giving the most priceless donation possible: their time. time: 8-11 pm (afterparty at pink elephant) venue: classic car club manhattan, 250 hudson street. tickets: www.helpthebayou.com for more information click on the above link to visit the web site or contact us at: info@eye-5.com or 917-297-9135 10/6/2005 giuliani trump golf outing benefit for victims of hurricane katrina: the honorable rudolph w. giuliani and mrs. judith s. giuliani and mr. and mrs. donald j. trump host a special outing to support the relief efforts of hurricane katrina. all proceeds will benefit relief services in louisiana, mississippi and alabama through americares. the mission of americares is to provide immediate response to emergency medical needs and support long-term humanitarian assistance programs for all people around the world, irrespective of race, creed or political persuasion. sponsorship opportunities include (all sponsorship include a foursome): reception sponsor--$100,000 · luncheon sponsor--$ 50,000 · individual hole sponsor--$25,000 · katrina relief sponsor--$10,000 for more information contact amanda kremer of dan klores communications 212-981-5121/amanda_kremer@dkcnews.com 10/1/2005 the eighth annual october ball to benefit mentoring services for the catholic big sisters and big brothers (cbsbb) organization: black-tie optional. featuring a full open bar, silent auction and music in two ballrooms. tickets cost $95 each until monday, september 19. tickets cost $105 each from september 20 through friday, september 30. please join us for what has become a fun and sensational new york autumn tradition. this is a highly-anticipated event and we encourage you to buy tickets early. if still available, tickets will be sold at the door for $120 (cash only). to purchase tickets, visit http://www.cbbnyc.org or e-mail ticket requests to octoberball2005@hotmail.com catholic big sisters & brothers is a new york city based nonsectarian organization. catholic big sisters and big brothers is a registered 501(c)3 organization and tickets are tax deductible. time: 9:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. new york racquet & tennis club, 370 park avenue (between 52nd and 53rd street). this event is in-kind sponsored by ciroc. must be 21 or over. september 2005 9/4/2005 the humane society of the united states and the friends of amigo foundation celebrate the launch of their national "be kind" campaign and causecollar. cocktails and hors d'oeuvres at the home of frances hayward, grey gardens, east hampton. 5 to 8 pm. canine companions welcome. press contact: linda mansfield at r. couri hay creative public relations, phone: 212-580-0835, email: linda_m@rcourihaycpr.com 9/7/2005 new york city opera's opening night gala: opening 2005-2006 season on with a gala dinner and performance of capriccio by richard strauss followed by dinner and dancing to the peter duchin orchestra on the grand promenade of the new york state theater. performance stars pamela armstrong as the countess and celebrates general & artistic director, paul kellogg's 10th anniversary. cocktails start at 5:30 pm, followed by the performance at 6:30 pm, and dinner at 9:00 pm. individual tickets available for $1,000. please contact bowen & company at 212-925-0054 to purchase gala tickets or for more information about the event. for all other city opera performance tickets, please call the box office at 212-870-0054. 9/8/2005 new york city opera's opera-for-all festival 9/9/2005 rand/workman motor auction & luxury lifestyle exposition contact daniela burman /tel: (212) 655-4505 ext. 230. rand/workman is looking for interns. 9/9/2005 theorice presents a hurricane relief fund benefit for the american red cross: minimum requested donation $20 includes champagne open bar, 9-11 pm. location: rock candy, 35 east 21st street between park ave. so & broadway. for inquiries: pavan pardasani, new revolution marketing group, tel: 917.806.5254 e-mail: pavan@newrevolutiongroup.com 9/11/2005 memorial concert at the new york city police museum hosted by the british memorial garden trust: the directors of the british memorial garden trust, inc. are pleased to announce that the renowned british a cappella choir oxford alternatives will perform a free commemorative concert on sunday, september 11, 2004 at 1:30 pm. during the concert an honor guard of 67 british police officers from the british organization “protect the protectors” will be in attendance; one police officer for each british victim of the terrorist attacks on the world trade center. the concert will be held in at the park at 100 old slip, lower manhattan, adjacent to the new york city police museum on water street. the performance is part of the september concert project, designed by the september concert foundation to “fill the skies with music” and “bring communities together.” the concert at old slip will end at 3 pm with the signing of “i can see clearly now,” which will be sung simultaneously with choirs performing all over new york city. the british memorial garden trust is building the british garden at hanover square – currently under construction – which will commemorate the british victims of the world trade center attacks and celebrate the friendship and unity between the united states and the united kingdom. the concert is part of the british memorial garden trust’s ongoing free community outreach program, designed to bring cultural and educational activities to lower manhattan to help in its revitalization. the british memorial garden trust, inc. is a 501 (c) 3 charity. the british garden at hanover square has received the approval of the new york department of parks & recreation and the art commission. for additional information, please visit our website at www.britishmemorialgarden.org 9/11/2005 new orleans fundraiser & auction for katrina victims: time: 7-11 pm locale: pioneer bar suggested donation: $20 or whatever you can afford (1/1000th of your annual income) even better donation (i.e., if you make more than 100k) $100 or more we will be collecting tax-deductible donations at the door for direct submission to the organization of your choice. we will also have an auction of donated items (again with the money going to the organization of your choice) if you are donating items please contact: katrinafundraiser@iamx.com 9/13/2005 d&d building’s 40th anniversary lenox hill neighborhood house benefit celebration: mayor michael bloomberg declares september 13th d&d day to celebrate the 40th anniversary of nyc’s famous decoration & design building. september marks the 40th anniversary of the renowned decoration & design building, which is the quintessential choice for interior designers looking for the ultimate interior options. to mark this monumental birthday, the d&d building has undergone a face-lift. the renovations will be unveiled at this 40th anniversary celebration to benefit the lenox hill neighborhood house (“lhnh”). lhnh has for over 100 years helped those in need in manhattan. event chairs: diana quasha, audrey gruss, eva dillon, sydney shuman, tom edelman, clo and charles s. cohen. music by alex donner; cuisine by charlie palmer; décor by jamie drake and flowers by zeze. time: 6 to 8:30 pm venue: at the the d&d building’s astra café, 979 third avenue, 14th floor -- jamie drake, nyc based ceo of drake design associates and mayor michael bloomberg's interior designer will be available for interviews to discuss the d&d building's 40th anniversary and the events to be held throughout the month. on sept. 20th another benefit will be held at the d&d building for the education fund of the decorators club, which provides scholarships to students studying interior design. media: for interview opportunities or more information contact: marie assante, r. couri hay / creative public relations 212-580-0835 x30 marie@rcourihaycpr.com or sydney masters r. couri hay / creative public relations 212-580-0835 x27 sydneymasters@rcourihaycpr.com 9/13/2005 stand up for the lighthouse to benefit the young leadership committee of lighthouse international - comedy with a cause to help people overcome the challenge of vision loss. doors open at 6:00pm and the show starts at 7:15pm.featuring stand-up sets from today's hottest comics and raffle drawings for fabulous prizes. consisting of professionals under 45, ylc members are from diverse backgrounds and industries and are eager to take on a leadership role in fundraising and event activities associated with lighthouse international. for more information about the ylc or to purchase tickets to this event please call kurt willett, svp special events at 212-821-9442 or visit http://www.lighthouse.org/ylc 9/13/2005 the september project benefit for the coalition for the homeless: featuring "september family" by julia briggs with complimentary wine beverages from funwithwine.com. all proceeds will benefit the coalition for the homeless. 6:00 - 8:30 pm @ white rabbit (between forsyth & eldridge) 145 e. houston, nyc 212 477 5005 f train to 2nd avenue $20 per person minimum donation (includes complimentary wine beverages. happy hour for other beverages.) $50 minimum donation receives vip gift bag with products from or music, hsbc cheryl hazan gallery and more. 9/15/2005 grand opening of the sara tecchia roma-new york gallery, 529 west 20th street: featuring water flames, by makoto fujimura. please see the attached invitation for details and visit www.saratecchia.com to preview fujimira’s work as well as other innovative artists represented by sara. join us for an interesting evening of stimulating art, discourse, cocktails and friends. "lÀ, tout n'est qu'ordre et beautÉ, luxe, calme et voluptÉ...." – bauldelaire please rsvp to rsvp@shinadvisors.com 9/15/2005 “a night for new orleans” hosted by the tulane university alumni club of ny, freeman business school and tulane university to kick-off the 2005 gotham city short film festival and benefit the tulane university katrina relief fund. open bar, buffet and featuring entertainment by the funky meters, new orleans best funk. location: show nightclub, 135 east 41 st street (between 6th & broadway) doors open at 8 pm. open bar, 8-10pm sponsored in part by justin marcus and shari frank. buy tickets online at www.jamsf.com 9/21/2005 new york philharmonic opening gala benefit: the new york philharmonic will open its 164th season at avery fisher hall, 64th street & broadway. cocktails will be served at 6:00 pm followed by a gala concert, 7:30 pm and dinner, 9:30 pm. over 900 persons are expected. gala chairpersons include: j. christopher flowers, mary h. white, colleen & robert s. hekemian, jr. and masamoto & yoko yashiro. expected guests include diane & paul guenther (ny philharmonic chairman), paula & leon root, mr. and mrs. henry r. kravis and karen & richard lefrak. under the direction of music director lorin maazel, the new york philharmonic will perform beethoven’s piano concerto no. 5, “emperor,” featuring pianist evgeny kissin, and richard strauss’ don juan and der rosenkavalier. at the start of the concert, mr. maazel will lead the orchestra in “the star spangled banner”. for information about purchasing tickets or tables for the gala benefit, please call joliene ford, new york philharmonic office of special events, (212) 875-5757, or send an e-mail to fordj@nyphil.org 9/21/2005 gotham city short film festival: a most special week in new york city celebrating the work of filmmakers from around the world. click on the link for festival information. media inquires: christiaan mcpherson, peters & mcpherson pr, 212-253-7786 f: 212-388-0089 christiaan@tamiepeterspr.com 9/22/2005 the tomorrow's leaders "most unique auction & cocktail party” at forbes galleries, fundraiser for the community coalition and victims of hurricane katrina: join new york tomorrows leaders co-chairs: chad burkhardt, christopher london & allison weiss and committee members: shamin abas, chip brady, melissa rosenthal brenner, yau ching cheng, casey degen, bernadette durham, laura essey, charlotte & phil escavarage, catherine forbes, moira forbes, sabina forbes, miguel forbes, stuart friedman, sam huttenbauer, dr. jennifer jablow, joey prego, matt moran, kara philbin, caroline waxler, roberta forbes warren, guest auctioneer, joe watkins, cnn’s crossfire at the forbes galleries, 62 fifth avenue at 12th street. the community coalition is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that is the exciting result of innovative financial cooperation of committees in new york, philadelphia and palm beach that raise funds to improve the lives of people in communities northwest of philadelphia. the community coalition and was formed in 1991 with two purposes: (i) to create a collaborative, streamlined low-overhead model for cooperative fundraising among non-profits so that more of every donated dollar would go directly to the work of greatest priority and (ii) to insure that member organizations provide increased affordable and transitional housing, employment assistance to marginalized community members, one-to-one advocacy for people with disabilities, and child care and family support - in innovative ways that respect and enhance the dignity of every individual. supporters include the forbes magazine foundation, the annenberg foundation, and the hope foundation. the tomorrow's leaders program is a committee of younger adults who have a strong belief in the community coalition's mission, and have organized numerous events to encourage future leadership and commitment among young people. to purchase tickets: (i) call 610-415-1167 or (ii) rsvp via fax by downloading the form, filling it out and sending it back to us. **please note: an anonymous donor has agreed to match our evening’s fundraising efforts dollar for dollar up to $10,000 for victims of hurricane katrina*** for more information contact suzanne young at suzyoung1@aol.com for information about last year’s event click here. invitation designed by towntek 9/22/2005 10th annual harvest in the square: join us as we indulge in signature dishes, deserts and wines from our neighborhood’s most celebrated establishments. an annual fundraiser benefiting union square park, harvest in the square brings together the best of manhattan’s culinary delights. proceeds from harvest 2005 will be used to kick off a multi-million dollar capital campaign for the redevelopment of union square park’s north end. tickets: $85.00 pp advance purchase/ $95.00 at the door. press contact: joyce appelman, bear dallis associates p: 516-482-1016 c: 516-697-0319 e: greatappel@aol.com 9/22/2005 fuel for truth fall event: expose yourself to the truth about israel’s and america’s war against terror at glo, 431 west 16th street (b/t 9th & 10th ave.) time: 7pm 1 hour open bar following presentation - along with top nyc djs $10 (in advance), $15 (at door) for more information: info@fuelfortruth.org / 212-594-4435 9/22/2005 join the steve nash foundation in new york: cultures collide as south african lair cain hosts a benefit to help hospitals in paraguay, south america purchase much needed incubators and medical equipment. come early to enjoy food and cocktails with steve nash, celebrated new yorkers and surprise celebrity guests. team up for children and have the chance to bid on some unique auction items, including sports memorabilia, hotel packages, even a trip on a private jet……all while being surrounded by the creature comforts of new york’s most unique night spot. suggested donation: $150. please make checks payable to the steve nash foundation. time: 7-11pm venue: cain, 544 west 27th street, between 10th & 11th avenue. rsvp:604.960.9955/foundation@stevenash.org for more information, including sponsorship opportunities contact jenny miller at jenny@stevenash.org 9/24/2005 the leukemia & lymphoma society's “light the night walk": a nationwide evening walk to celebrate and commemorate lives touched by cancer. this two- to three-mile event is held annually in the fall. cancer survivors carry illuminated white balloons; all other walkers carry illuminated red balloons. join thousands as they walk to raise funds to aid in the fight against blood cancers. this year there are three walk sites to choose from. on thursday, october 6, sportscaster dr. marvell scott of abc-tvwill officially emcee the manhattan walk across the brooklyn bridge. on saturday, september 24, two walks will be hosted along the midland beach promenade, staten island and cross island parkway, bayside queens. all walks start at 7:00 p.m. sharp and invitations are extended to walkers of all ages. to register please click on the link above or email light the night staff at ltnnyc@lls.org. if you are interested in volunteering please contact madeline sahagun, (212) 448-9206, x231 9/24/2005 ya gotta live"latin nights" benefiting comedy fights cancer: join us for this unique evening supporting "comedy fights cancer"(www.comedyfightscancer.org) at home, 532 w. 27th street, between 10th & 11th, a hot new venue. there will be cool raffles including conan o'brien tickets, bose headphones, gourmet food, latin dancing, drink specials and much more! first 50 guests get a certificate for one free dance class courtesy of empire dance. tickets: $20.00 in advance through paypal & $25.00 at door. please arrive before 10pm to take advantage of the evening and to guarantee admission. for more information, e-mail danielle scherman at danshells@hotmail.com 9/27/2005 friends of the upper east side 2nd annual "ambassador" to the upper east side dinner honoring louis auchincloss. the quintessential upper east sider, louis auchincloss is a retired partner in hawkins delafield & wood and a prolific novelist of manners. his 60th novel, east side story, was published last year. he has served as chairman of the board of the museum of the city of new york and president of the academy of arts and letters. friends of the upper east side historic districts members only. for more information: friends-ues.org 9/29/2005 tuesday’s children to honor mayor giuliani and new york mets association at fundraiser for children of 9/11. emmy winning anchor and correspondent jane hanson of wnbc will emcee the event. the benefit will support the wide-range of services and resources including mentoring, counseling, next-step life skills and leadership training provided by tuesday’s children. the cocktail fundraiser will begin at 6:30 pm and will include food, an awards ceremony, live music, and live and silent auctions until 9:30 pm. the event will be held at cipriani 23rd st, 200 5th ave, new york city. tickets start at $200 for individual, $150 for junior and $350 for a pair. sponsorships range from $2,000 to $10,000. for ticket information, please call amy wright at tuesday’s children, 212-319-3988 ext. 22 or e-mail amy@tuesdayschildren.org august 2005 8/06/2005 southampton hospital 47th annual summer party: safari summer, and the 2nd annual associates after-party, club safari, will take place under the safari tents at the corner of wickapogue road and old town road in southampton, all for the benefit of the hospital’s department of emergency medicine. designer vera wang is honorary chair and tv star kelly ripa will be mistress of ceremonies for the event the times deemed the “grande dame” of the hamptons summer charity circuit. safari summer co-chairmen sheila o'malley fuchs and cindy willis invite you to dance to lively music of the stingers, wonder at the stylish safari decor of tony urrutia, enjoy elegant food catered by robbins wolfe eventeurs and bid on a fabulous array of silent auction and raffle prizes. club safari chairs cristina greeven cuomo, andrea greeven douzet and rob fox promise a rousing evening for the younger set, with tunes spun by dj lee kalt and refreshments from buddakan and beverages from gran centenario and stella artois lager. time: 7 to 11 p.m. for the dinner-dance and from 9:30 p.m.-midnight for the after-party. tickets for safari summer begin at $500 and club safari tickets are $150 in advance and $175 at the door. for tickets, purchasing a table or further information, call the southampton hospital foundation at 631-726-8700. for more information about the event, click here 8/09/2005 eickholt gallery art collectors cocktail night: time: 7-10 pm at 93 st. marks place, 3rd floor 8/13/2005 teach for america junior sponsors & new york magazine clambake & cocktails: time 6-10 p.m. location: indian wells beach, amagansett. tickets: $150 in advance, $175 at the door. ticket purchase includes one year subscription to new york magazine. rsvp: https://secure.entango.com/donate/tfa_event in the event of rain please call 212.279.2080 x 450 for the indoor location. catering generously provided by claws on wheels. for more info on “tfa” visit www.teachforamerica.org 8/13/2005 riverkeeper's blue benefit: anne hearst will host a dual benefit for riverkeeper and peconic baykeeper at her home in bridgehampton. co-hosted by amanda hearst, junior committee chair. robert f. kennedy jr. will be among the featured speakers. cocktails 6:30 to 9 pm. $250. per ticket; $125 per junior ticket. $500 to be on the committee and $250 to be on the junior committee. a private champagne supper will be served at the hearst home at 9 pm; tickets starting at $2500. junior committee after party at the star room in wainscott 8/13/2005 nyu’s mental illness prevention center summer party: the board & the young friends of mipc present their annual summer fundraising bash in the hamptons. this year’s theme is “hawaii 5-0” – an outdoor celebration held at the estate of anna anisimova, 33 mill creek close, in watermill. the evening will feature live entertainment, synchronized swimming, hula lessons, “diving for treasures,” giveaways and more. honoring dr. robert cancro m.d., med.sc.d., and his 29 years of dedicated service to the research and prevention of mental illness. the mental illness prevention center was created as a response to this severe and under-recognized public health crisis. mipc’s goal is to identify individuals at risk for future psychiatric illness and the abnormal physiology that places them at risk. the center has internationally-based cooperatives. co-chairs: william richards, hillary beard-shafer, ron sylvestri, jr. & nichole wright. festivities begin at 7 p.m. until 11 p.m., followed by an after-party held at tavern in southampton. beach fare, open bar and dj. tickets: $200 individual; $120 under 30; $300 for vip tickets; private tables $1000 and up. for more information and/ or sponsorship opportunities, please call michele squitieri or danny sculnick at 212-263-7791. rsvp info: (212)-263-5744 or rsvp@4dgrs.com 8/20/2005 the animal rescue fund of the hamptons, meow meow bow wow dinner dance chairs: maria bockmann, wendy vanderbilt lehman, ellen scarborough. music by peter duchin's orchestra; sumptuous feast by robbins wolfe eventeurs; honoring virgil sherrill and peter marino. benefactor tables at $10,000. patron tables at $6000, sponsor tables at $3500. benefactor tickets $1000; patron tickets $600. at ellen and chuck scarborough's house. for additional information, please contact virginia coleman at 212-935-1558 or vcoleman@wscpr.com or arf at (631) 537-0400 8/20/2005 “red hot” red cross ball: the hottest thing to hit the hamptons since sand. join the american red cross, blue star jets and american express for the most spectacular evening of the summer. the first annual "red hot" red cross ball will feature a special performance by alexa joel, her first live appearance. red hot beats by dj diamond and peter paul will keep the crowd going all night. cocktail and hors d'ouvres by janet o'brien. wear a touch of red. tickets: $250, private cabana for 8 $2,500. location: 19 duckpond land, todd & carole rome’s private estate southampton, ny time: 7-11 pm for more info e-mail corrin arasa at events east or call 631-924-6700 visit: www.redcross.org 8/22/2005 l’occitane de-stresses new yorkers: rockefeller center will turned into a provencal village and lavender field courtesy of l’occitane which supports the american foundation for the blind 8/25/2005 jed weinstein presents land rover & serena williams vip event: come check out the latest land rovers and the hottest tennis player serena williams and other rising stars win the use of a 2006 range rover sport, us open tickets and other exciting prizes. 6pm-9:30pm. manhattan automobile company 787 11th ave @ 55th street. cocktails & hors d'ouevres will be served (overhand) rsvp 212.479.7332 or rsvp@jedweinsteinpresents.com 8/25/2005 rand/workman fine motor auction & luxury lifestyle expo “preview party”: enjoy an evening of cocktails, hors d' oeuvres and a "sneak preview" of our september 9th, 10th & 11th event. time: 7pm - 10pm, manhattan motorcars showroom (www.manhattanmotorcars.com) at 11th avenue between 27th & 28th street. view fine cars from rolls-royce, bentley, lamborghini, porsche,spyker, lotus, saleen, panoz. sample hand made cigars from oneoff usa taste fine wines & champagnes from acker merrall & condit try the most technically advanced cameras from qualia learn about nyc's most exclusive concierge service, marquee concierge experience the latest in audio technology from bang & olufsen indulge in diamonds from kwiat, & euphoria fine jewelry and tahitian pearls from tara & sons sample delicious chocolates from debauve & gallais and more. please email your full name, email, phone number & number of guests attending to: rsvplaunch@randworkman.com or call 212-655-4505 x222. for more details on the randworkman fine motor auction & luxury lifestyle expo visit: www.randworkman.com 8/26/2005 summer sessions: design + djs + dancing at the cooper hewitt: check out our sultry sunset parties filled with killer djs, fabulous nosh, and the stellar design of extreme textiles: designing for high performance. time: 6-9 pm admission: free with museum admission 8/27/2005 nello summertimes polo gala honoring leroy neiman 8/28/2005- 9/04/2005 the hampton classic: one of the country's largest hunter/jumper horse shows. with more than 1,300 horses exhibited and more than $500,000 in prize money offered, the classic is not only a sporting event of major proportions, but also one of the most extravagant social events of the hampton's summer season. the show’s beneficiary is the southampton hospital july 2005 7/09/2005 the parrish art museum midsummer gala: special events office 631.283.2118 x 41 or korczakk@parrishart.org 7/13/2005 libby ross foundation summer event: two hour open bar and delicious food and special "libby ross" cocktails available throughout the evening. tickets: $40 in advance $45 at the door. tickets can be purchased starting june 13th on our website. venue: redemption bar, 2nd avenue & 53rd street . for more information, contact gabrielle s. deveaux, the libby ross foundation, 917.514.4986 7/14/2005 the committee of french speaking societies & french tuesdays, bastille day ball 7/14/2005 goto group fourth annual seaport party 7/16/2005 artist wanda murphy opens show at grand opening of the ezair gallery in southampton to benefit the group for the south fork 7/16/2005 the orchid ball benefiting the child development center of the hamptons: (631) 267-2734 7/23/2005 3rd annual white party clam bake to benefit the children of the cantor fitzgerald relief fund, in loving memory of gary lutnick location: indian wells beach, amagansett. time: 7-11 pm. for more information contact info@cantorrelief.org 7/23/2005 the samuel waxman cancer research foundation's 2nd annual hamptons happening benefit (organized by event planner harriette rose katz), (212) 241-1760 7/28/2005 the ms society ultimate summertime party aboard the intrepid 7/30/2005 art for life (rush) benefit & garden party at the home of russell & kimora lee simmons june 2005 6/1/2005 10th annual taste of summer benefit for the central park conservancy: sponsored by h&m, taste of summer, the tenth annual benefit for the central park conservancy is held under the stars in the historical setting of the naumberg bandshell in central park . dancing to the music of famed dj frank rempe, a silent auction and chef tastings from forty top new york city restaurants will be offered. jean george, sushisamba, the mandarin oriental and fred's at barneys, among others will be supplying culinary delights as well as a silent auction of luxury items from henri bendel, luca luca, getaways to jamaica as well as to the pierre hotel new york and the breakers palm beach and more. the most exciting auction item of the evening will be the 2006 mercury mariner hybrid. event co-chairs are coralie charriol and susan shin. vice-chairs of the event are lisa airan, lisa anastos, blair husain, adelina wong ettlelson, gillian miniter, ameial porter stroh, christine cachot williams with honorary chair ted allen from queer eye for the straight guy. tickets start at $300. for more information or to purchase tickets please call christina case at 212-310-6619. 6/1/2005 the new york junior league end of year party, a mexican fiesta to celebrate the women to watch: the fundraisers committee invites you to celebrate the end of the year with a mexican fiesta! dance, drink and catch up with friends. it is the last chance to say goodbye to our headquarters before it undergoes its wonderful transformation. highlights of the party include a discounted silent auction as well as a $5 moving sale. co-chairs, fundraisers: lu leng chua and leslie darling dasilva. email reservation to eoyparty@nyjl.org time: 8-11 pm 6/1/2005 spectrum: the second arena group show opens in celebration of the world famous black and blue ball, sponsored by metropolisnyc and [eyeofthestorm.net] web hosting. time: 7-10pm. official after-party at rubbercat 6/1/2005 universal pictures, miramax films and imagine entertainment premiere of cinderella man to benefit the children's defense fund: join russell crowe, rene zellweger, paul giamatti with ron howard and brian grazer. location: loews lincoln square 1998 broadway, new york, ny. immediately followed by a reception at the tent at lincoln center for vip ticket holders (62nd street between amsterdam and columbus circle) time: 7 pm for tickets contact: robyn furman | phone: (212) 697-2323 ext. 117 | fax: (212) 697-0566 | email: rfurman@cdfny.org 6/2/2005 the kdh hodgkin's disease foundation 4th annual fundraiser hosted by scott rapoport: three hour open bar, buffet, raffles, gift bags and much more! time: 6-10 pm location: southwestny at two world financial center, nyc. for more information: info@hodgkinsfoundation.org 6/2/2005 the young landmarks celebration to benefit the new york landmarks conservancy: cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a performance by the julliard jazz ensemble. honorary chair is aby rosen and co-chairs are farran tozer brown, celerie kemble and emilia fanjul pfeifler time: 6:30-9:30 pm venue: lever house terrace at 390 park avenue (entrance 54th street). patron tickets at $150 each and benefactor tickets at $250 each. tel 212-995-5260. 6/2/2005black & blue ball 12- “queen of the night”: join the fetish community for this world famous event, a night of red hot talent, supreme fetish and loads of fun with proceeds going to: positive health project and the global fund for women time: 9 pm-? venue: webster hall 6/6/2005 where the rainforest meets the reef- photo exhibition: one night only special exhibition and performance in honor of the yulanji people, their art and their culture. cocktail reception (limited space-free event) for the original “story” painting presented by the yulanji people of the daintree rainforest. come join us in celebrating this fine achievement and experience the sights, sights, sounds of the daintree. special traditional dance will be performed! rsvp to gabrielle at 646.327.9602 or gabrielle@drltrust.org time: 6-8pm venue: robert steele gallery: 511 west 25th street 6/6/2005 tenth annual poetry walk across the brooklyn bridge celebrating the 100th birthday of stanley kunitz kunitz, former u.s. poet laureate to benefit poets house, a traveling poetry reading, followed by dinner at st. ann's warehouse with poets billy collins, galway kinnell, sharon olds, and lucille clifton and special guest bill murray. for tickets, contact melissa gradel at 212-431-7920 x15 or melissa@poetshouse.org 6/7/2005 stages of learning benefit 10th annual silver anniversary gala benefit: see board member dawn palo's letter of appeal. please join us for a fantastic evening, featuring valerie smaldone from lite-fm as mistress of ceremonies, and a performance by children in the stages of learning program at ps 145. for ticket info. or to find out how you can donate to our auction, please contact eve orenstein at (718) 398-2494 x201 or at eve@stagesoflearning.org 6/8/2005 free arts nyc annual art auction benefit: featuring exclusive live auction of large format polaroid images from top contemporary artists, including, chuck close, adam fuss, jenny holzer, gary hume, andres serrano, julian schnabel, william wegman, christopher wool and lisa yuskavage. silent auction of art and luxury experiences and party at phillips de pury & company, 450 west 15th street, 6-10 p.m. live auction at 7:30 p.m. event chairs: amy sacco and mary alice stephenson honorary chairs: sean penn, liv tyler, naomi watts. for tickets go to www.freeartsnyc.org or contact: jennifer@freeartsnyc.org 6/8/2005 after the silence, a star is born: singer/songwriter kathryn keats, formerly known as ellen christian munger, resurfaces from hiding to reclaim her voice, her dream to perform at legendary nightclub the bitter end with aram avagyan, award winning armenian composer. time: 7:30-8:30 pm media contact: amy cunha, big picture pr, +1.415.626.3333 or amy@bigpicpr.com more info, visit: www.kathrynkeats.com 6/8/2005 picturing central park photo auction at christies auction house to benefit the central park conservancy: the central park conservancy continues to partner with artists to explore central park as a backdrop or inspiration for their work. in 2003 park benches were designed by famous new york artists, designers and architects and auctioned to raise money for the park. in 2005, central park hosted jeanne-claude and christo's "the gates." in keeping with this tradition of exploring central park as an expression for artistic works, nearly 70 different artists including: richard avedon, tina barney, elger esser, lee friedlander, jim hodges, joel myerwitz and celebrity photographers candice bergen and richard gere, will contribute a photograph to a remarkable exhibit called picturing central park. the photos will be auctioned off to benefit the conservancy at christie's auction house at 8 pm . for tickets call 212-310-6657 or visit www.centralparknyc.org 6/8/2005 groundswell community mural project 2005 benefit & silent auction: over 70 new york city artists, including photographer spencer tunick, have joined together to raise support for the groundswell community mural project,a non-profit organization that uses public art to equip low-income communities with tools for civic participation and social change. food by ici. cocktails, dj. tickets will be sold at the door for donation of $30. auction lots begin closing at 8:45 pm. time: 7-10 pm venue: artists space, 38 greene street, soho, nyc. for more information contact jenny laden, benefit coordinator, 917 330 4346 6/9/2005 first annual summer benefit for cue associates: cue associates is a membership organization which exposes both the novice and the savvy collector to the inner workings of the art market, through lectures and off-site visits, once every month. cue plans to expand knowledge about collecting and create a social network of like-minded individuals. location: the cue art foundation, 511 west 25th street time: 7-11pm . for more information, contact cecilia bonn, cecilia bonn marketing and communications 1202 lexington ave., ny, ny 10028 | p. (212) 734-9754 | e. cbonn@nyc.rr.com 6/9/2005 the partnership for the homeless 22nd annual commitment to community gala at the waldorf astoria’s starlight room: this event will honor james b. lee, jr. for his civic leadership. mr. lee is vice chairman of jpmorgan chase & co. and chairman of the investment bank, north america . well-known for his dedication to strengthening new york city’s neighborhoods, mr. lee has spearheaded jpmorgan chase’s work in underserved communities throughout new york city—and worldwide—helping thousands of people escape poverty, gain access to good jobs, secure quality education and health care, and enjoy a better life. the gala chair is christopher j. o'brien of investcorp. time: the evening begins with cocktails at 6:30 pm , followed by dinner and a program at 7:30 pm. tickets begin at $500. for information and tickets, call 212-645-3444, ext. 405 6/15/2005 california wine tasting fundraiser for moravian open door: join us at the reebok sports club for a california wine tasting tour and experience a diversified selection of california reds from napa and sonoma to carneros and central coast. unending thanks to lisa grossman, owner of "bacchus wine made simple" 2056 broadway @ 70th street nyc for her generous contributions and guidance in making this event great! i invite you to visit their website at www.bacchusnyc.com to learn more. since 1986, mod has provided 41 beds to homeless individuals fifty years and older. mod has a vision – to help the homeless help themselves. by providing a service plan for each client with the goal of finding permanent housing and the life skills needed to maintain it within 6 months to a year, mod is making a difference to end homelessness one person at a time. note: space is limited to 100 guests cost: $75 rsvp: advance payment preferred. for more info email kristen.shook@pepsi.com 6/15/2005funwithwine.com presents summer kickoff wine party 6/16/2005 wall street volunteers launch party: there will be an open bar and hors d'oeuvres. tickets are $50 and can be purchased online by clicking on the link and going to the web site. space is limited. advance purchase required. tickets will not be sold at the door. to view the invitation, click here. location: fizz, 137 east 55th street, near lexington avenue, nyc 6/18/2005 group for the south fork benefit & auction: join christie brinkley & peter cook, dick cavett & carrie nye, nicole miller, debbie bancroft, ann colley, cynthia & dan lufkin at the wolffer estate vineyard. group for the south fork is the hamptons only local professionally-staffed environmental advocacy and education organization committed to the preservation of natural resources in east hampton, southampton & shelter island since 1972 time: 6:30 p.m. hors d’oeuvres, cocktails & silent auction, 8:00 p.m. dinner 9:00 p.m. live auction with lorna kelly & dick cavett, 10:00 p.m. dancing until 11:45 p.m. tickets: per person: guardian $550, leader $1,250, champion $3,250. tables: $3,000 - $30,000. please call 631-537-1400 x20 or x23 for tickets 6/21/2005 summer solstice 2005 to benefit the lymphoma research foundation: friends of the lymphoma research foundation invite you to join them at earth nyc, 116 10th avenuefor tapas, beer, wine and grey goose vodka. tickets are $75 in advance or $85 at the door. for more information or to register for the event call 212-349-2910 or click on the link above 6/22/2005 israel humanitarian foundation's first annual international food & wine tasting benefit: co-hosted by ihf’s new leadership event division. guests will enjoy great entertainment, raffle prizes, and more. the wine tasting will feature five international vineyards from italy and france to new zealand and argentina, as well as a champagne lounge all hosted by the gramercy school of wine. the nolita house will be a featured restaurant along with some of new york ’s hottest restaurants. proceeds from the event will benefit underprivileged children and elderly living in israel . location: light, 125 east 54th street . tickets: $36 in advance, and $45 at the door. for more information, call danielle scherman at 212-683-5676 6/25/2005 7th annual international polo challenge and benefit luncheon: moet & chandon reception & luncheon to benefit the mashomack barns preservation. sponsored by the carlyle, a rosewood hotel, hermes paris, claridges london. to reserve tickets or join the committee, contact bruce colley at bdc02@aol.com or 914.277.4800 6/25/2005 the artists against abuse 10th anniversary gala to benefit the retreat, the east end 's only domestic violence services organization, will be held on june 25, 2005 at the bridgehampton tennis & surf club on mid-ocean road in bridgehampton. the event will honor melissa cohn of the manhattan mortgage company for her dedication to causes that benefit women and children on the east end and in new york city . the evening will feature a silent auction of specially commissioned hand-painted ceramic plates and a live auction of original art by some of the most prominent names in art, design and entertainment including cindy sherman, ros bleckner, april gornik, jenny holzer and many more. auctioneer is august o. uribe of sotheby's and joy behar of abc-tv's "the view" is celebrity emcee. cocktails and seated dinner will be catered by robbins wolfe eventeurs. to purchase tickets or for more information contact mary slattery at the retreat at 631-329-4398 or by email at aaa@theretreatinc.org 6/25/2005 love heals at luna farm “a night with great gatsby”: the sixth annual love heals at luna farm will be held on a private horse farm in sagaponack with a silent auction, dinner, dancing and champagne toasts under the moon. tickets are available through love heals at 212-529-7935. additional information can be found at www.loveheals.org all proceeds directly benefit love heals, the alison gertz foundation for aids education. press contacts: brooke hudis/harrison & shriftman/917.351.8694 brooke@hs-pr.com 6/27/2005 odyssey house will host its’ first auction of contemporary art at sotheby’s, 72nd & york: the artist william wegman and his wife christine burgin, andrew mckelvey, chairman and ceo of monster worldwide, and gallery owner joan t. washburn are the event co-chairs. benefit committee members include judy auchincloss, clarissa dalrymple, tanja grunert, klaus kertess, robin renzi, kate rothko md, and linda yablonsky. proceeds from the auction will benefit the more than 900 men, women, and children that participate in odyssey house substance abuse and mental health treatment programs. some of the artists that have donated works include lynda bengalis, louise bourgeois, marcel dzama, katie grannan, kojo griffin, louise lawler, julian lethbridge, sol lewitt, pat steir, and william wegman. individual tickets start at $125. cocktails and silent auction at 6 pm; live auction at 8 p.m. online catalogue available at www.odysseyhouseinc.org. for more information contact livet reichard company, inc. at 212-966-4710 6/28/2005 summer search nyc young leadership cocktail party: drinks hors d’ouevres, silent auction and a chance to connect with compelling students. limited tickets: $75 in advance, $90 at the door. time: 7-9 pm, venue: fizz, 137 east 55th street at lexington avenue may 2005 5/1/2005 the greenwich village society for historic preservation’s 7th annual spring house tour. this year’s house tour celebrates the 25th anniversary of gvshp, and the work they have done to help safeguard the distinctive architecture of greenwich village . tour begins at plane space (102 charles st., near hudson st ) from 12:30 pm to 5:00 pm. following the tour a cocktail reception will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at stephen weiss studios, 711 greenwich street. tickets: $95 per person (tour only). $225 per person (tour and reception) for more information or to obtain tickets, email meredith donnelly or call her at 212-475-9585 x32 5/4/2005 the 23rd annual frederick law olmsted (flo) awards luncheon hosted by the women's committee of the central park conservancy. attended by over 1,000 guests each year, flo is the largest fundraiser for the central park conservancy and possibly the most enchanting. set in the conservatory garden in full bloom, the event is accentuated by the delicious preparations of glorious food and décor contributed by the estee lauder companies, inc. event co-chairs are mrs. emilia fanjul, mrs. cynthia lufkin, mrs. nancy paduano, mrs. pauline pitt, mrs. donna rosen and mrs. alexia hamm ryan this year's honorees are donna and marvin schwartz for their generous contributions to central park. for more information please call olivia striffler at 212-310-6613 5/4/2005 the new york young republican spring into summer party 5/5/2005 society ties spring fling bachelor/bachelorette auction benefiting the leukemia & lymphoma society: the evening kicks off at lq, 511 lexington ave. betwn 47th & 48th st., with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres which is promptly followed by the auction. to purchase tickets, please visit our website www.tlls.org/springfling or contact us at 212-448-9206; tickets purchased by may 2nd are $75, after that date tickets may be purchased at the door for $85 5/5/2005 mckb cinco de mayo party 5/5/2005 cinco de mayo party at typhoon brewery to benefit american cancer society 5/5/2005 cinco de mayo fiesta to benefit the new york city chapter of the national multiple sclerosis society: the associates committee cinco de mayo fiesta is expected to attract more than 350 dynamic new york city professionals. venue: the copacabana, 560 west 34th street (between 10th and 11th aves). time: 7-11 pm. tickets: $150 and are available by clicking on the link above or by calling jenny sherman at 212-463-7787 x3016 the event will include dancing, a silent auction, and food and drinks from south of the border. proceeds from the event will fund services and programs for new yorkers living with multiple sclerosis and their families and national research that will benefit the more than 400,000 people diagnosed with ms across the country. press & sponsorship inquiries: becca kornfeld 5/5/2005 festusa spirits of mexico cinco de mayo party at metrazur 5/8/2005 the new york junior league mother’s day run in central park – a race to erase domestic violence: press contact: cynthia a. cathcart, president, 212-288-6220,ext. 230 & maeve mullally, new york road runners 5/10/2005 safe horizon’s 10th annual champion awards luncheon honoring ali & joe torre and joe torre safe at home foundation 5/10/2005 boys & girls harbor, inc., 13th annual salute to achievement 2005 : honoring a great american and new york living landmark. our beloved founder anthony “tony” drexel duke 5/12/2005 the young advisory division (“yad”) of the israel sport center for the disabled cocktail party fundraiser at kama lounge, time: 7-10 pm more info about the iscd go to www.iscd.com or contact alicia post at yad_iscd@hotmail.com 5/12/2005harlem episcopal school spring benefit 2005:in celebrations of an extraordinary first year at the school this party to be held at the puck building will feature, music, light fare, and a silent auction from 8:00 pm-10:30 pm , with dancing and cocktails to continue until midnight . this benefit is a significant source of scholarships for hes, a new innovative and academically rigorous independent school for children of all faiths and economic backgrounds. hes is dedicated to working with parents as active partners in providing educational opportunity to children whose potential might otherwise go unrealized. buy tickets at www.heschool.org or by calling (212) 694-5560. dress is business attire. 5/12/2005 an enchanting evening of romantic piano performed by russian classic pianist katya grineva. she will play her 7th consecutive year at the isaac stern auditorium, carnegie hall to benefit the temple of understanding. tou is a pioneering organization in the interfaith movement. in its early years, tou brought together religious and spiritual leaders, addressing global problems of intolerance, injustice, and religious persecution. the concert will benefit the temple of understanding 's youth programs. performance at 7:30 pm of works by tchaikovsky, rachmaninoff, chopin, liszt, and debussy with a cocktail reception immediately following. please rsvp by may 7th with josh wertzel at 212.246.2746 tickets are $75 in prime orchestra. for more info contact gabrielle greeves 5/13/2005 summer in the city: kickoff the season in a big way- the young professionals committee of big brothers big sisters nyc is hosting its annual summer kickoff bar party at mannahatta, 316 bowery/ bleeker s. the event will include a two hour, top shelf, open bar, fabulous raffle items and passed hors d'oeuvres. tickets are $45 in advance,$50 at the door (if available) or $60 for admission plus 5 raffle tickets. to purchase tickets click on the link above or contact jessica moreira at 212.994.7701 event co-chairs:melissa jensen & beth stellato time: 6-9 pm 5/18/2005the wildlife conservation society annual wildlife conservation safari spring gala at the central park zoo. more than 650 social leaders from new york will gather to celebrate this year’s south american themed black tie event. the evening includes cocktails by the sea lion pool, dinner under the stars with the penguins and polar bears and dancing to dj tom finn, and beginning at 9:00 pm the conservation council, wcs’s junior committee, will host its own after party “an evening at the central park zoo” to raise funds for local and global conservation efforts. safari! honorary chairs: josie & julian robertson; co-chairs: katharina otto-bernstein & nathan bernstein, allison & leonard stern, ann & andrew tisch, anne & thomas untenberg. honoree: tiffany & co., for their unwavering commitment to conservation efforts worldwide. after party co-chairs: stephanie e. k. borynack, lauren leigh kisner, christopher manice. 6:30 pm – cocktails by the sea lion pool; 8:00 pm – dinner and dancing with the penguins and polar bears; 9:00 pm after party – central park zoo – fifth avenue at 64th street. tables; $10,000 - $50,000 with individual tickets at $1,000 to $5,000. for safari! tickets call 914-235-1272. after party tickets: $125-$300 – for ticket info contact michelle kahn at 718-220-5090. press contact: harriet weintraub or eve mcgrath at 212-935-1558 5/18/2005central park playground partners annual east side playground party: will be a festive occasion for the whole family. guests of all ages will rock'n'roll with squeaky clean, have fun with magic al, face painters, stilt walkers, and many others. yummy food will be served for kids and grown-ups too! the chairman is gillian miniter. funds will go to maintaining central park 's 21 playgrounds. for tickets please call molly roberts: 212-310-661. adult tickets $80, children's tickets $45. location: the james michael levin playground ( fifth avenue at 76th street ).rain or shine, time: 5-7:30 pm 5/18/2005 a presentation on the new globe theater proposal for governors island sponsored by the mas urbanists: the municipal art society’s premier young membership group will sponsor a presentation from 6:30-7:30 and reception from 7:30-8:30 pm at the urban center , 457 madison avenue . space is limited. please rsvp to maia mordana at 212.935.3960 5/19/2005 the first annual streets of new york benefit: the friends of the doe fund invite you to turn chance into change at casino night at shop studios, 442 west 49th street . time: 7-11 pm tickets: $250 vip tickets plus a seat in texas hold’em tournament, $2,500 for more information contact robyn marks at 212-628-5207 or robynmarks@doe.org 5/19/2005 the smile collection 2005 couture event to benefit operation smile: this spring, operation smile teams up with the nyc fashion industry for an unforgettable evening that will change the lives of children worldwide. a premiere dinner, cocktail event and fashion show of top nyc designers, “the smile collection” will raise support, awareness and funds for operation smile. event will be held at waterfront ny , 224 12th avenue at 27th street and the west side . time: 7 pm cocktail attire. to buy tickets or for more information contact dee dee sides at 212-715-1566 or at dsides@operationsmile.org 5/19/2005 the bronx museum of the arts’ spring benefit "ave del paraiso" a celebration of south american art & culture . a performance and cocktail party, with latin american art, music, tango, samba, bossa nova dance performances, disco dancing, and south american hors d’oeuvres. the event is underwritten by bloomberg. guests will dress tropical festive. spring benefit co-chairs are michèle gerber klein and simone klabin spring benefit committee: mercedes helena alvarez, janis cecil, patricia cossutta, marcia grostein, julia herzberg, annina nosei, beatrice & didi pei, alina slonim, ana vilmer soler. bronx museum of the arts at 1040 grand concourse, bronx , ny . from 7-10 pm. tickets & info, call colleen lehane: 718-681-6100, ext. 139. tickets: $350 buses for transportation from manhattan 5/20/2005 the 3rd annual new york burlesque festival 5/21/2005 harvard vs yale polo match charity event: this year’s event is organized by the charity network of new york city the afternoon schedule includes the alumni polo match, a buffet, silent auction and musical entertainment. event sponsors, organizers and major contributors include: the harvard alumni polo club; the yale club of greenwich; brooks brothers; morgan stanley; healthcare investment digests; viscogliosi bros.; phillip and lisa falcone. sponsorships and silent auction opportunities are available. 2:07 pm polo express at grand central station will take guests to greenwich . match begins at 3 pm at the greenwich polo club; ticket prices: $175; tables of (8) $1400. chairmen: brett johnson, dr. rhett drugge. event co-chair: mia klassy. inquiries: 212-734-1008 or email: info@hypolo.com 5/21/2005annual spring gala for the alzheimer's association of new york's junior committee: "this side of paradise”: tickets $140 ($160 at the door). drinks, food, dancing, silent auction details call sarah marchand at 212 983 6906 ext 221 time: 9 pm-1 am location: sun west studios, 450 west 31st street 5/23/2005 lenox hill neighborhood house's annual kids in candyland will be a festive party for adults and children at dylan's candy bar (1011 third avenue at the corner of 60th street) 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. guests will create colorful and yummy art, decorate cookies, listen to storytelling, play games and enjoy music by laughing pizza. face painters will be on hand to decorate the young faces. there will be mini-hamburgers, hot dogs, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and juice served. the chairmen are julie dannenberg-regal and alexandra kramer. funds raised will help children' programs at lhnh, the oldest and largest social and educational services agency on the upper east side . for tickets please call: 212-744-5022 ext.1355 to see the invitation as well as link to photos from last year’s event click here 5/23/2005 the society of memorial sloan-kettering cancer center’s 8th annual dinner dance to honor the recipients of the 2005 awards for excellence: david h.koch for corporate leadership, george j. bosl, m.d.for medicine, and james g. niven for philanthropy. the black-tie evening will begin with cocktails, followed by the awards presentation, dinner and dancing. cocktails: 7:00 pm. dinner: 8:00 pm .sotheby’s, york avenue at 72nd street , in new york city . tickets start at $1,000 per person. tel. 212-874-5457. 5/25/2005central park playground partners annual west side playground party: will be a festive occasion for the whole family. guests of all ages will rock'n'roll with squeaky clean, have fun with magic al, face painters, stilt walkers, and many others. yummy food will be served for kids and grown-ups too! the chairman is gillian miniter. funds will go to maintaining central park 's 21 playgrounds. for tickets please call molly roberts: 212-310-6617. adult tickets $80, children's tickets $45. location: at the spector playground ( central park west at 85th street ) rain or shine, time: 5-7:30 pm 5/25/2005 fertile ground: a benefit for slow food in schools, the first annual benefit for slow food usa: alice waters, founder of chez panisse retaurant and the berkeley school lunch initiative, and marcia gay harden, oscar-winning actress, are co-chairs. silent auction and hors d'oeuvres reception will be followed by a live auction. individual tickets are $150. questions and tickets: 718-260-8000 slow food in schools is a national education program comprised of more than twenty garden-to-table projects around the country. the projects help children develop an appreciation for real, wholesome food and an understanding of sustainable food practices through cooking classes, school lunch initiatives and by cultivating school gardens. the event is at 37 main street in dumbo, brooklyn from 7:00-10:00pm . 5/25/2005 social life magazine, hamptons summer launch party: publisher justin mitchell will be hosting the hamptons summer launch party celebrating the launching of their memorial day issue with vanessa haydon on the cover. the magazine will also debut christopher london’s society column. look for the may issue of social life magazine in the hamptons . time: 8 pm- ? location: quo nightclub, 511 west 28th street 5/25/2005 “artrageous” gala dinner and art auction: this gala dinner to be held at cipriani 42nd street will include a silent and live art auction (hosted by sotheby’s) of the artwork created on children’s day as part i of the the children’s expression project. more than 500 guests will enjoy great food and short speeches while we pay tribute to our deserving guests of honor. we will celebrate an evening with exciting company and special performances. for more information contact linda argila, director of fund development 212 437-3502 or linda@solutionsnewyork.com 5/31/2005 asia society 2005 annual dinner: "outstanding asian american entrepreneurs": asia society will honor prominent asian american entrepreneurs who have brought their ambitions and considerable energies to the united state, made a tremendous difference to american business and who, in pursuing their career, have served as visible symbols of the achievements of asian americans in the united states. each of the 2005 honorees came to the united states from a different asian country, nurtured his or her own vision and turned it into reality by creating a thriving, globally known business. the dinner is the major annual corporate fundraising event and benefits all of asia society’s programs and activities. this years honorees are david chu (founder, nautica and founder and ceo, dc studio international); vinod khosla (founder, sun microsystems and founder, tie); chong-moon lee (founder, diamond multimedia systems and founder, chairman and ceo, ambex venture group); lulu wang founder and ceo, tupelo capital management and jerry yang (co-founder and chief yahoo, yahoo) black tie expected # of guests: 800. tickets: general: $1,000 or vip: $2,500 tables also available. contact: diana roggemann, manager of special events, email: annualdinner@asiasoc.org or tel: (212) 327-9269 april 2005 4/1/2005 the hopscotch network of new york presents fool around with hopscotch: join this growing network of socially conscious young adults in their effort to support established non-profits dedicated to improving the lives of children. the event will be held at the metro loft, 305 e. 53rd street (b/t 1st & 2nd) and will feature $3 beers and $4 top shelf mixed drinks. $10 donation all proceeds from this event will benefit the construction of the charfassion orphanage in bangladesh. for more information contact lauren randall, 646-865-2848 or lauren.randall@universalmccann.com 4/1/2005 the downtown arts club presents the first annual beaux arts ball des artistes: for more than 100 years, art students at the ecole des beaux arts in paris have been gathering for an annual party to celebrate creativity, art and the senses. this is the "beaux arts ball." now the "beaux arts ball" concept is being brought to new york city by the downtown arts club. this will be an annual party to celebrate and welcome the next generation of artists to the nyc community. this year it will be held at grand ballroom of the manhattan center at 311 west 34 street (between 8th & 9th avenues, closer to 8th and on the north side of 34 st). inquiries: laura migliozzi, assistant to the president, the north cove,212-786-1200 4/4/2005 scouts black tie *for dogs* spring art gala at the spike gallery 4/6/2005 dressed to kilt 2005: glasgow meets havana at the copacabana for a scottish evening of fashion and fun on tartan day in nyc. see celebrities show what is under their kilts. for advance ticket purchases contact dr. geoffrey scott carroll at 212-737-9127 or via email and mention manhattan society.com/ chris london. ticket prices are as follows: $200 for a general admission brigadoon ticket (will rise to $250 after april 1st), $350 for a braveheart vip ticket, $125 for a junior ticket (for those under 30 years of age), $5000 for a highlander table, which includes 10 vip tickets and the sponsorship of a kilt worn in the fashion show. 4/09/2005 the doe fund’s 6th annual junior ball 4/11/2005 michele gerber klein and simone klabin host a cocktail party in honor of the bronx museum of the arts' spring benefit "ave del paraiso" at the annina nosei gallery 4/13/2005 samantha cole performs live at the supper club 4/14/2005 "moments in style", a spring gala benefit for the lenox hill neighborhood house & preview of the new york international arts & antique show: cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, from 6pm to 8:30pm, at the seventh regiment armory (park avenue & 67th street) dinner and dancing will follow until midnight.tickets: $250 to $1000 call: (212) 744-5022 ext. 1282 4/14/2005 lenox hill neighborhood house hosts the new york international art and antique show preview celebration:cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, from 6pm to 8:30pm, at the seventh regiment armory (park avenue and 67th st ) dinner and dancing will follow until midnight. tickets: $250 to $1000 call: (212) 744-5022 ext. 1282 4/14/2005 7th annual community service society associates cocktail party 4/15/2005 st. george’s society’s english ball: the society aids distressed british and commonwealth citizens in the new york area. black tie fundraiser at the pierre hotel. this year the society is honoring lord browne of madingley, group chief executive of bp, with its medal of honour for his charitable contributions here and abroad. the english ball will feature dinner and dancing with live and silent auctions. for more information, call 212 682-6110 4/16/2005 the children’s aid society hosts “the blue jean ball”: featuring a texas hold’em poker tournament, sponsored by the pokerroom.com. featuring live music by hank lane revue, live auction of designer one of a kind cowboy hats sponsored by christie’s & stetson. full premium open bar & red rock west saloon sponsored by grey goose vodka & inbev. silent auction, light fare, mechanical bull, dj, desserts by soutine bakery. attire: black tie, boots, denim & diamonds. for more information, call maggie jones at (212) 949-4683. buy tickets 4/19/2005 the pratt institute’s pratt legends 2005 scholarship benefit gala dinner: the black tie evening will begin with cocktails at 7 pm followed by the awards presentation hosted by dana tyler, and dinner at 8 pm. for information and tickets, starting at $700, please call 718-636-3657 4/19/2005 beyondnice productions presents babydoll benefit party for the film beyond the ladies room door at duvet 4/21/2005 chamber dance project annual gala: experience the power and the passion of the chambers dance project dancers and musicians at the angel orensanz center. there will be a special performance by the artists, a vip reception, silent auction and libations. the event is sponsored by portero, zink magazine and grey goose. 4/21/2005 the aspca 8th annual bergh ball “in the dog house” 4/21/2005 free arts nyc young benefactors host a martini night sponsored by grey goose vodka at gypsy tea 4/21/2005 new york public library young lions annual benefit “an affair in havana” at the new york public library: co-chairs are stacey bendet, cristina greeven cuomo, melissa gellman and punch hutton; ethan hawke, honorary co-chair. proceeds from will benefit the library's international fiction fund. live samba music, expertly mixed mojitos, and authentic cuban cuisine. dress is "haute havana"/ black tie. dinner will be held in astor hall at 7:00 , followed by live music and dj-dancing in the celeste bartos forum from 9:00 - 1:00 am. dance tickets: $150; dinner and dance tickets: $500. if available, dance tickets will be sold at the door for $200; however, it is highly recommended that individuals purchase tickets in advance by calling 212-930-0730. location: the humanities and social sciences library (5th avenue & 42nd street). 4/21/2005 fun with wine spring fling wine party: for several years now london network friends have used rick weissman’s events as an excuse to meet up and enjoy wine in a casual, festive environment. 4/22/2005 first annual, 2005 spirit of jimmy v new york gala: the v foundation for cancer research will host a high-profile crowd who gather to honor the foundation’s namesake in his hometown, new york city, and raise funds for cancer research. honored at this event will be the honorable rudolph giuliani who will receive the inaugural spirit of jimmy v award 4/22/2005 thru 4/27/2005 collective unconscious presents: the lower west side film festival 4/25/2005 15th annual windows on long island wine: a spectacular food and wine event benefiting earth pledge 4/26/2005 wedding salon ii by 4pm events 4/27/2005 28th annual national multiple sclerosis society, nyc chapter, dinner of champions: honoring renowned opera singer and chairman of the board of the metropolitan opera beverly sills and chief executive officer of deutsche bank americas seth waugh. the event will take place at new york marriott marquis hotel,1535 broadway (between 45th & 46th st.). vip cocktail reception & general cocktail reception: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. dinner: 7:30 – 11:30 p.m. individual tickets cost $750 and tables start at $7,500. for more information contact becca kornfeld at (212) 463-7787 ext. 3043 or bkornfeld@msnyc.org or annie hammel at (212) 463-7787 x3020 or ahammel@msnyc.org 4/27/2005 fresh air fund’s 2005 spring fling at marquee 4/27/2005 manhattan borough president c. virginia fields hosts celebration for national dance week 4/28/2005 the new york junior league’s 10th annual spring house tour kick-off event: "simple soirees": how to entertain at home" will be an interactive evening and shopping experience hosted by the williams-sonoma flagship store in the columbus circle, time warner center. the event will include special demonstrations and feature celebrity chef michael lomonaco. tickets: $75 in advance and $85 at the door. for more information call, 212.288.6220, ext. time: 6:30-9pm 4/30/2005 the 5th annual newport international film festival new york spring party: join independent filmmakers and a few surprise guests for the party which will be held at boylan studios, 601 west 26th street, 14th floor. time: 9 p.m-1 a.m. tickets for the event are $85 per person in advance or $100 at the door. open bar. march 2005 3/2/2005 the municipal art society: mas urbanists winterparty “new york at night”: young professionals, “mas urbanists”, of the municipal art society winter party at the lvmh magic room, 19 e. 57th st 3/2/2005 love heals the alison gertz foundation for aids education: "50 fabulous females--a night at andy warhol's factory" music by samantha ronson. attire: silver or warhol-era/1960s. tickets; $150. ($200 at the door). details from 212-529-7935. 3/3/2005 mireille guiliano, author, president & ceo, clicquot, inc. discussion, book reading & champagne veuve clicquot reception at the 92nd streety 3/3/2005 30th anniversary celebration at the museum of sex for the barnard business and professional women, a not-for-profit organization that began as an alternative to the old-boys network in new york city . 3/5/2005 new york junior league's 53rd annual winter ball, "orient express" 3/6/2005 3graces theater co. benefit: at the casual benefit, three amazing grace awards will be presented to three women and an organization who, like 3graces theater co. , help to tell and transform women's stories. 3graces plans to make both the benefit and the amazing grace awards annual events. 3/7/2005 chantelle lingerie supports dress for success: cocktail launch party at w hotel: rsvp required to sharon@tracypaul.com, mention “london network 3/8/2005 associates committee of the society of memorial sloan kettering cancer center 14th annual “bunny hop” 3/8/2005new york city opera’s spring gala: the gala benefit will include a pre-performance cocktail reception at 5:30 pm and post-performance dinner, with a special performance by the peter duchin orchestra, at 9:30 pm on the grand promenade of new york state theater. prices for tables of ten are $50,000, $25,000, $15,000 and $10,000. gala benefit tickets are priced at $5,000, $2,500, $1,500 and $1,000. for more information about the gala benefit, please call lisa lori communications at (212) 925-2300 3/10/2005 diva, digital and video art fair (diva) opening night party: sponsored by the lmcc with dj star eyes. diva is the first art fair dedicated to video and new media art. diva is also pleased to recognize the work of bruce nauman as a video art grand pioneer, in a special tribute. serving as an international destination for collectors, art dealers, museums, curators, and artists, diva will feature the diverse and innovative works of today’s video and new media artists. location: unity lounge & bar, embassy suites hotel, north end avenue and vesey, battery park 3/12/2005 the new york junior league hosts the ninth annual wedding day 2005 destination weddings at nyjl’s hq 3/12/2005 vision of palate: a food tasting workshop by chef vikas khanna, defining the power of palate especially for people with visual disabilities. it will start with tasting of single herb and spice at a time in the first session and then we start tasting of more complex flavors and aromas from around the world. after a palate cleansing course the students will taste a complex array of desserts. every detail of the flavors will be expressed in words. the workshop is free. all donations raised will be shared between “the library for blind” and to cure blind children in india by “save the children”. 2:00pm. andrew heiskell braille and talking book library, 40 w 20th street , new york , ny 10011 . for more information www.vikaskhannanyc.com or call vikas khanna at 866-543-2781. 3/15/2005 new york city center access group, “friends & fete event”:the access group is the young professionals group at city center, one of nyc’s oldest and most historic centers for the arts. the access group is hosting this informal mixer to benefit access’ sponsor-a-school program enabling educational arts programming for city youth. the event will be held at café spice, 54 west 55th street (between 5th and 6th) rsvp to amy pearl, manager of events and special projects, or to learn more email city center access member catherine gordon 3/22/2005 children’s aid society kick-off reception for the blue jean ball at the robert lee morris gallery in soho 3/23/2005 the east side house settlement gala preview of the new york international auto show: the jacob javits center, from 6 – 11 pm dinner tickets: $1,000. cocktail tickets: $150. for ticket sales please call east side house settlement at 718-665-5250 or visit www.eastsidehouse.org 3/28/2005 16th annual glaad media awards 3/30/2005 israel humanitarian foundation spring fashion show 3/31/2005 asia society’s international asian art fair opening night benefit february 2005 2/2/2005 new york chefs "cooking for life": tsunami victims relief benefiting unicef & save the children 2/2/2005 shab-e omid: night of hope, a hias young leaders party to benefit jewish and other iranian religious minorities seeking refuge from persecution 2/3/2005 associates council of the children's aid society “pre-valentines day party” to celebrate the april 2005 blue jean ball 2/3/2005 swiss fondue & wine party with “funwithwine.com” 2/3/2005 amy sohn: love & dating in the age of the booty call valentine's kickoff celebration at the museum of sex 2/3/2005 new york young republican club presents ronald reagan birthday celebration and awards reception 2/4/2005 tsunami disaster benefit presented by indo-american arts council & christies: includes special performances by thresh, daniel nainan and fashion show by anand jon to support the amba project 2/4/2005 the russian children's welfare society: "40th petroushka ball" at the plaza hotel. reception at 8:00 p.m.; dinner at 9:00 p.m.; dancing at 10:00 p.m. special performances by soloists from american ballet theater, metropolitan opera, novaya opera (moscow), spivakov musical foundation (moscow). music by lester lanin orchestra, paul kovriga orchestra, petroushka gypsies. the russian children's welfare society is a 501c(3) tax-exempt organization that was founded in 1926 in new york and currently directs its yearly aid to russia by funding: orphanages and homeless shelters, rehabilitation centers for the disabled or mentally challenged, educational scholarships for orphans, and medical care. white or black tie/long ball gowns. tickets: $275 (dinner tickets will not be sold at the door; $100 in advance/$125 at the door for after dinner dancing only). details from 212-473-6263 or maria@rcws.org 2/4/2005 gen art fall 2005 new york fashion week show & party 2/7/2005 asian american legal defense and education fund (aaldef) lunar new year gala 2/9/2005 hdl enhancement presents “seductive wines” just in time for valentines day 2/9/2005 courting mae west is a new play based on true events in the life of mae west [1926 - 1929]. this staged reading at the cuny graduate center covers the arrest, jailing, and legal aftermath surrounding mae west's historic obscenity case. the event will be preceded by an introductory discussion on censorship and broadway during the 1926-1929 period, with linda ann loschiavo (moderator). come see the play and join the cast for the after party . see also mae west blog 2/10/2005 the valentines day chocolate event presented by mckb, delia inc. & morrell 2/10/2005 the women's mosaic special event fundraiser valentine's chocolat tasting at marie belle 2/10/2005 17th annual open your heart: "the look of love" auction 2/11/2005 2nd annual mardi gras masquerade to benefit the henry street settlement 2/12/2005 the leukemia & lymphoma society's " black tie & blackjack casino night" benefit 2/12/2005 the world famous pontani sisters at marions continental 2/13/2005 frost & reed gallery presents “champagne cream tea charity event to benefit aspca” in conjunction with westminster kennel club dog show: bring your four legged friends and join us for champagne, scones and jam and to receive doggy bags to boat loaded with doggy products from canine company sponsors. 2/13/2005 pieces of ass benefit performance for “reality cares” with jennifer crisafulli, trish canatella & friends 2/13/2005 uja-federation of new york ’s young entertainment, marketing, and communications division: "3rd annual 'music to their ears'" party in honor of the grammy awards at blvd, 199 bowery 2/14/2005 gemini & scorpio, online dating gurus, present annual singles soiree & birthday bash: "get off...line iii: say cheese (and chocolate)!" 2/15/2005 celebrating home: 3rd annual gala to benefit common ground : a not-for-profit organization working to prevent and end homelessness in nyc. the evening will feature works of art by tenants of buildings the group runs, as well as presentations by two tenants whose lives are back on track because of the services provided by common ground. proceeds from the gala will make it possible for common ground to continue its visionary work and transform the lives of thousands of new yorkers. cocktails: 6:30 p.m. , dinner at 7:30 p.m. tickets start at $800 2/16/2005 central park conservancy: an evening with christo and jeanne-claude hosted by the women's committee of the central park conservancy : the young associates & the playground partners of the women's committee of the central park conservancy invite you to a special celebration with christo & jeanne claude. this event will celebrate the artists’ exhibition the gates, central park new york city, 1979 - 2005. please contact olivia striffler at 212-310-6613. tickets are $200 - $300. press contact: jennifer pucci, manager of public relations central park conservancy, 212-310-6658 2/16/2005 museum of the city of new york winter ball: the director’s council of the museum of the city of new york & yves saint laurent invite you to “the winter ball” cocktails 7:30 dinner 8:30 dessert & dancing 9: 30 1220 fifth avenue , black or white tie. rsvp by mail only 2/17/2005 the american museum of natural history winter dance: “heavenly bodies of the universe” 2/17/2005 music for charity: metrofly's party with a purpose to benefit the friends of the children of new york 2/24/2005 libby ross foundation: 1st annual winter warm-up event 2/25/2005 "23rd annual hatter's ball" to benefit sacred heart's creative arts scholarship fund at the james burden mansion 2/26/2005 “urban rebounding for diabetes” fundraiser event: join jb berns, founder of urban rebounding, meredith vieira from "the view" & bally total fitness to help fight for a cure! an urban rebounding marathon will take place to raise fund for the over 18 million americans who have diabetes. proceeds from the event will benefit the american diabetes association. for further information call gabrielle bernstein, sparkplug communications @ 212-967-1251 2/27/2005 the 4th annual “artrageous” children’s expressions project: an art carnival for kids and unique two-part fundraising event benefiting edwin gould services for children and families 2/28/2005 ninth annual “books for life” awards benefit for ms society 2/28/2005 c-cap benefit 2005 “7th annual a preview of spring dining” honoring charlie palmer: a premier tasting event. “38” of new york city's top-rated restaurants will present a grand tasting of savories and sweets from the chefs' new spring menus, while sipping wines from the robert mondavi family of wines and champagne from gosset. silent auction january 2005 1/9/2005 tsunami disaster relief benefit performance of “pieces of ass” hosted by anna benson 1/18/2005 tracy paul & company save the children fundraiser to benefit victims of tsunami in southeast asia 1/18/2005 nfp presents high speed networking 1/19/2005 new york apartments, private views by jamee gregory at the ingrao gallery 1/19/2005 on your plate 2005: a luncheon with dr. arthur agatston, author of the “south beach diet to benefit city harvest 1/21/2005 publicist celeste miller’s goodbye bash at lea: join us as we wish publicist celeste farewell as she relocates to the miami/boca raton area. www.celestemillerpr.com 1/22/2005 “ya gotta live” winter soiree 1/26/2005 a cocktail reception to kick-off the associate’s committee of the society mskcc 14th annual bunny hop 1/27/2005 the ny junior league fundraisers committee winter ball “pre-party” kickoff to the annual winter ball in march 2005 1/27/2005 the 51st annual winter antiques show, young collector’s night to benefit east side house settlement 1/27/2005 australia day harvest festival 2005 1/27/2005 wen “gift of service event”: the women’s entrepreneurial network is calling all female entrepreneurs to 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