New York Social Diary - Party Pictures

Under the tent at The Conservatory Ball's "An Evening in the Italian Renaissance Garden of Padua" at the New York Botanical Garden.

Last Thursday night at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx they held the annual Conservatory Ball, An Evening in the Italian Renaissance Garden of Padua, a gala benefit for the research and teaching programs of the Botanical Garden. This is one of the great New York parties at the end of the Spring social season in New York.

Sarah and Richard Chilton

Phil Jacob, Sharon Jacob, and Alfred Tobia

Phyllis Toohey, Howard Brenner, Barbara Brenner, and John Blundin

Robert Rufino and Susan Kelly

Michael Beddard and Susan Sterling

Leslie Foley, Ambassador Tom Foley, and Chris Zimmerman

Ken Mifflin and Marsha Mifflin

Diane Jennings and Trisha Solari

Wendy Nolan, William Nolan, and Lee Wareham

Patricia Fernandez and Ricardo Fernandez

Marree Tomlinson and Caroline Williamson

Nicholas Gennis and Ellen Walker

Eaddo Kiernan and Ann Croll

Peter and Elbrun Kimmelmann, Melinda and Tom Hassen

Jay Diamond and Alexandra Lebenthal

Howard Horowitz and Katie Krause

Janet Ross and Lionel Larner

William Uhrig and Annastasia Vournas

Michael and Courtney Szwajkowski

Damiela and Dhanos Kamiliotis

Diane Tierney and Julie Graham

Frederica Biggs and Andrew Senchak

Peter and Eaddo Kiernan

Anne and Bill Harrison

Maureen Chilton, Gillian Miniter, Cosby George, Gregory Long, Ann Johnson, and Patti Fast

Andy and Kristin Kramer

Elyse Newhouse, Gillian Miniter, and Carol Bell

Michelle and Tyler Wolfrem

Paige and Don Knox, and Leslie Stevens

Dr. Susan Krysiewicz

Debbie Bancroft

Tracey Huff and Diane Chachas

Bill Mayer, Rod Drake, and Chris Meigher

Meredith Bourne and Caroline Kelso

Joan Goodwin and Liz Peek

Monica Sifkind and Ronald Riqueros

Gillian Miniter, Patti Fast, Gregory Long, Cosby George, and Ann Johnson

Somers and Jonathan Farkas

Fe Fendi

Sharon Jacobs and Leslie Weiss

Lawrence and Marilyn Trainor

Adrienne and Ghighi Vittadini

Melinda and Tom Hassen

Stuart Clifford, Lee Wareham, Ellen Roman, and Ken Roman

Stanton Green and Dorothy Mitchel

Jerry Ann and Victor Costa

John and Connie Vandenberg, Chris and Sally Sonnie

Jonathan and Candice Wainwright, Michael and Avery Clark

Michael Bebdard and Susan Sterling

Claudia and Nick Moore

Tim and Debbie Connors, and Diane Tierney

Sarah Irby

Eugene and Sue Sekulow

David and Jeanne Daniel

Kathleen and Rainer Kirchgaessner

Hayden Hofford and Dr. Herbert Gould

Joe and Tricia Solari

Robert and Marianne Engle, Andrea Fahnestock, and George Hambrecht

Whitney and Robert Douglas Jr.

Cameron Silver, Carrie Creca, and Radha Mitchell

Landon and Kiwi Hilliard

Mats and Lydia Carlsdon

Alina Sayer

Tom and Page Knox

Henry and Susan Johnson

Robert Garrett and Heather Stein

Jon Salvesen and Marnie Yorke

Peter and Diane Chapman, Melissa Millay, and John Robert Massie

Tom and Karen Glover

Mango Chin and Tara Weezsalz

Guy and Sarah Peyrelongue

Matthew Kowles and Jessica Balboni

Alez Wheaz and Meredith Bourne

Sophie Hood, Jordana Decil, and Carrie Wallack

Chuck and Deborah Royce

Jackie Weld Drake, Adrienne and GhiGhi Vittadini, and Rodman Drake

Adelina Wong Ettelson

Anne and Clay Rohrvach

Jonathan and Marjorie Pastel

Ken and Noreen Buckfire

Jennifer, Bob, and Nell Diamond

Donald and Muffy Miller, Julie Weindling, and Phil Geier

Coco and Ari Kopelman

Memrie Lewis and Tom Savage

Andy Oshrin and Michele Smith

Clare Berner, Libby Berner, and Morgan Davis

Di Mondo

Edward and Patricia Falkenberg

Gene and Gretchen Grisanti

Mai Hallingby Harrison and Donald Smith

Joan Goodwin, Grace Meigher, and Patti Fast

Jean and Martin Shafiroff

Ted Gushue and Lauren Powell

Gillian and Sylvester Miniter

Kim Chanin, Jennifer Diamond, and Rosemarie Serrer

Lindsay and Michael Passaro

Coco and Ari Kopelman

Last Tuesday night at the Plaza Hotel, The Gordon Parks Foundation held is annual benefit and honored Peter Beard, Swiss Beatz, Donna Karan and Carrie Mae Weems.Bryan Stokes Mitchell emceed and performed and Hugh Hildesley from Sotheby's conducted an auction. A good time was had by all.

Donna Karan and Chuck Close

Anson Beard, Veronica Miele Beard, Tiger Williams, and Caroline Williams

Dylan McGee and Ann Fulenwider

Veronica Miele Beard, Marita Stavrou, and Christina Evans

Estelle and Roe Williams

Robert Chen, Fort Parker, Eliza Gleissner, and Andrew Ward

Harold Ford Jr. and Emily Ford

Sam and Gus Dangremond, Kick Kennedy, and Guest

Alex Soros, Dana Taylor, and Evan Speiser

Kyle Groff, Christine Groff, Dylan McGee, and Mark Weigel

Suzanne Donaldson, Alexandra White, and Susan White

Sarah Arison, Kamal Hotchandani, Carmen Trigueros, and Thomas John Lee

Nicholas de Kwiatkowski and Sims Lansing

Breonne Rittinger, Victoria Sasonkina, and Dana Taylor

Gene Young, Peter Kunhardt Jr., and Diana Revson

Randy van Essen, Wayne Peterkin, and Josh Flanklin

Nick Loeb and Sofia Vergara

Mariuca, Cosimo, and Luia Corsini

Hugh Hildesly

Sara Arison and Joey Lico

Patrick Toussaint, Keino Benjamin, and Donald Semerville

Ralph Williams, Ashley Williams, Brennan Nacol, and Katarina Nacol

Virginia Warner, Paul Stephaich, and Livinia Courier

Julie Macklowe

Natasha Das

Carmelo Anthony and Debra Beard

Elliott Skinner and guest

Bernadette Peters and Peter Speliopoulos

James Mellon and Peter Kunhardt Jr.

Gabrielle Corcos and Debi Mazar

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and Dyllan McGee

Ruben and Isabel Toledo

Matt Rubinger and Jacqueline Kulp

Eddie, Edwin, and Nick Stern

Theodore Stebbins and Lauren Hutton

Mocisola Zulu and Grady Spivey

Tom Murro and Rachel Heller

Roy and Haley Sebag

Valerie de Boni and Graziano de Boni

Tommy Hilfiger and Bernadette Peters

Carmelo Anthony, Kasseem "Swizz Beatz" Dean, and Peter Beard

Emily Smith and Di Petroff

Brendan and Katarina Nacol

Sheree and Jerry Friedman

Ronni Ginott

Gutavo Corea and Marcela Ganly

Victoria Sasonkina and Alex Julian

Evan Speiser and Tara Dhingra

David Rogath and Joanie Reznik

Liza and John Olympitis

Alexander Galan and Annelise Peterson

Charles and Diana Revson

Olivier Theyskens and Constance Jablonski

Carrie Mae Weems and Hank Willis Thomas

Morgen Schick Demann

Leslie Rogath and Suzy Kunhardt

Karlie Kloss

Tonne and Wendy Goodman

Agnes and Oscar Tang

Roman Shukman, Rita Shukman, Jennifer James, Donae Chramosta, and Robert James

Carlos de la Prado, Zara Beard, Peter Beard, and Nejima Beard

Photographs by Patrick McMullan

Under the tent for the Wildlife Conservation Society's annual gala at the Central Park Zoo.

Last Thursday night, the Wildlife Conservation Society held its annual gala at the Central Park Zoo. They honored Ward W. Woods, Chairman of the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Board of Trustees. Mr. Woods, who has shown his commitment to wildlife and wild places through decades of support for environmental causes, has served on the WCS Board for thirteen years. He was cited for his dedication and support to global conservation spanning several decades.

The theme of this year’s gala was “Wonders of Southeast Asia.” This year’s gala honorary chairs were Amie and Tony James, Lisa and David Schiff, and Mary and Howard Phipps Jr.

This is a wonderful evening which begins with cocktails around the sea lions’ pool at the zoo’s entrance (which is on Fifth Avenue and 64th Street), followed by dinner in the pavilions surrounding the pool. The dinner is followed by dancing and an after party for the Junior members and their friends – a big party in numbers.

Dr. Sherrell Aston, Jim Breheny, and Muffie Potter Aston

Greg Kelly

Zach and Aubrey Crowley

Maytinee Pramawat

Bonady Chhim

Robin Dubin Avram

Ana Guimaraes, Beatrix Carroll, and Laura Salibello

Allison Stern and Rikki Klieman Bratton

Annie Warren and Harriet Manice

Roman Martinez and Helena Martinez

Gordon Pattee and Missy Taylor

Tony James and Jodi Hilty

Katie Couric and John Molner

Kristen Kenny and Kyle Veatch

Brittany Dawson and Maggie Taplett

Kelly van Ingen and Jenni Tseretopoulous

Madeline Haddon, Arielle Patrick, and Chantelle Fernandez

Gilbert Butler, Gordon Pattee, and Roman Martinez

Taryn Talmadge, GFrace Kelly, and Holly Donaldson

Dance-Mosphere

Jean Shafiroff and Gregory D'Elia

Gary Simpson and Sandi Simpson

Kristina Nugent, Heather Sutherland, and Jessica Curley

Daniel Taylor and Paige Rattner

Padget Crossman and Eliza Whetzel

Melissa Berkelhammer and Natasha Das

Mary and Sean Meehan

Deni Tseretotoulos, Peter Holowesko, and Alixe Laughlin

Sasha Cohen, Natasha Das, Lily Hoagland, and Elizabeth Brown

Virginia Schwerin and Paul Schwarzbaum

James Tang, Victoria Harman, Connor O'Brien, Christine O'Brien,and Liz Tang

Kate Erickson, Micaela English, and Aimee Ruby

Linda Fraser and Randall Gianopulos

Aya Devin and James Andrew

Paul Zofnass and Renee Ring

Sarah Pullman and Carter Boardman

Marissa Troiano and Lydia Leinstorf

Sean Bruns and Sharon Kerr

Michael Kowalski, and Ramiro and Patricia Ortiz

William Luers, Steve McPherson, Ward Woods, and Bill Miller

Martha Baker and Arthur Frasier

Maureen Reidy, Muffie Potter Aston, and Caroline Hirsch

Rodney Berens, Liz Berens, Kim Coleman, and Payson Coleman

Jennifer Caldarella, Robert Caldarella, and Hilary North

Jennifer Gould Keil and John Wambold

Gilbert Butler and Dailey Pattee

Fletcher Hall, Caroline Cannon, and Schuyler Friedland

Lisa Schiff and Stan Shuman

Sue Ann Weinberg, Nick Homma, and Allison Morrow

Sandy Bender, Gary Bender, and Linda Hoffman

Joy Ingham and David Schiff

Robert Zimmerman and Andrew Fox

Barbara Zucker and Steven Sanderson

Gordon Pattee and Helena Martinez

Sasha Cohen and Tom Murro

Payson Coleman, Rose Harvey, Tina Sloan McPherson, and friend

Kim Coleman and Muffie Potter Aston

Sydney Shuman, and Scott and Dana Schiff

Tim Rooney and John Hopkins

Trevor Kempner and Meghan Murphy

Leigh McCoy and Taylor Simmons

Martha Hyatt and Cynthia Reich

Hartley and Amy Rogers

Preston Bailey

Chelsea Leyland

Daniel and Robert Taylor

Emily Mendez-Penate, Georgina Schaeffer and friend

Matias Molina, Deline Crosa Di Vergagani, Devon Butler, and Nicolo Foscari

Lynden Volpe and Harrison Waterstreet

Eugenia Zobel and Andrew Duplessie

Scott Buccheit and Amanda Tambling

Barbara Zucker and Daniel Brodsky

Bebe Brook and Paul Zofnass

Amanda Watts, Julie Crandell, Beau Allen, Margaret Hathaway, and Allison Cheek

George Wambold, Melanie Wambold, and John Wambold Jr.

Nina Kempner, Meggie Kempner, and Jackie Rohrbach

Christiana Bromberg and Madeleine Casella

Amelia Hemphill, Chaitanya Mahra, and Beijia Naa

Amy Rogers, Hartley Rogers, Terry Lindsay, and Bob Lindsay

Amy van Lou, Jade Whiteland, Danielle Palmer, Vicki Jessep, and Katrina Wong

Serena and Peter Tufo

Kate Tobuda and Taylo Sinclair

Allison Hodge and Dina Davalle

Alice George and Elena Hawila

The Museum at Eldridge Street, located in the Eldridge Street Synagogue, a stunning National Historic Landmark, held its annual Spring Gala & Celebration on Wednesday, May 29th at Manhattan’s Gotham Hall. The event raised nearly $625,000 and honored the contributions of prominent law firm Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP, Richard Rabinowitz and Steven Walsey, for their roles in the museum’s ongoing success. The evening included a silent and live auction, awards ceremony and entertainment for the more than 300 people in attendance. This year’s gala was chaired by Arlene Goldfarb, and co-chaired by Wendy and Jonathan L. Mechanic; Jeffrey R. Gural; Valerie Ford Jacob; and Michael Weinstein and Millen Magese.

Fried Frank was presented the award by the Honorable Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, and Mr. Rabinowitz and Mr. Walsey, were presented theirs by Roberta Brandes Gratz and Bonnie Dimun, respectively.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Valerie Jacob (Fried Frank), and Jonathan Mechanic (Fried Frank)

The funds raised go to strengthening, supporting and promoting the 1887 landmark Eldridge Street Synagogue as a dynamic cultural and educational center that tells the story of Jewish immigrant life at the turn of the last century.

The Eldridge Street Synagogue is our nation’s first great house of worship built in America by East European Jews. Today it is the only remaining marker of the great wave of Jewish migration to the Lower East Side that is open to a broad public. The Museum received nearly every major preservation honor, including the prestigious National Trust for Historic Preservation 2008 Preservation Award and the Metropolitan Chapter of the Victorian Society in America Restoration Award for its restoration of the Eldridge Street Synagogue – conducted with a “combination of rigor and affection” in the words of New Yorker architectural critic Paul Goldberger.

Richard Rabinowitz (Gala Honoree) and Roberta Brandes Gratz (Eldridge Street Founder)

Leslie Harwood and Richard Ruben

The Museum at Eldridge Street is located in the Eldridge Street Synagogue, a magnificent National Historic Landmark that re-opened in December 2007 after an extensive, $20 million restoration. Since its re-opening more than 100,000 people from around the world have participated in exhibits, tours, cultural events and educational programs that present the history and heritage of this historic house of worship and the Jewish immigrant community of the Lower East Side.

For more information on how to support The Museum at Eldridge Street, please visit www.eldridgestreet.org.

Helene Walsey, Romy Silverstein, Steven Walsey (Gala Honoree), Craig Walsey, Lisa Africk, and David Walsey

Jonathan and Wendy Mechanic with Morris Bailey (JEMB)

Wendy and Jonathan Mechanic, Arlene Goldfarb, Todd Kahn, and Ann Marie Kahn

Craig Reicher (CBRE), Jonathan Mechanic (Fried Frank), and Tim Dempsey (CBRE)

Michael Weinstein, Millen Magese, and Funmi Alaiyemola

Richard and Amy Ruben, Lorinda Ash, William Rubenstein, and Melissa Warshaw

Rick Leland (Fried Frank), Jonathan Mechanic (Fried Frank), and Brian Baker (JP Morgan)

John F. Prato, Consul General of Canada in New York, honored Canadian relationship and parenting expertDr. Karyn Gordon at Canada’s official residence on Tuesday, June 4. The evening was held as part of an ongoing “Women in Leadership” series honoring noteworthy Canadian women. Dr. Karyn, an educator, speaker, and media personality, was acknowledged for her wide-ranging work with families and professionals.

To begin the evening, guests mingled in the lovely Park Avenue residence formerly home to Ken Taylor, who was instrumental in the covert “Canadian Caper” operation depicted in the Oscar winning film Argo.

Dr. Karyn Gordon

Among those in attendance were Hon. Vice Consul Steve Acunto, Honorary Vice Consul of Italy, Michael Gelman, Executive Producer, Live! with Kelly and Michael and wife Laurie Gelman, Television Personality, Melissa de Roquebrune, Director, UNICEF Quebec, Melinda Estabrooks, Producer/Host, CTS Television, Pamela Falk, CBS News TV & Radio, United Nations Resident Correspondent, Michele Wucker, President of World Policy Institute, Anne-Marie Mediwake,CBC News, anchor, and Nicholas Mellamphy, Vice President and Buying Director, The Hudson's Bay Company. In addition, Dr. Karyn’s husband and Vice President of Operations at dk Leadership Brent Penner, father Grant Gordon, and aunt Janis Dixon made the trip to New York from Canada to celebrate the evening.

Jeff Breithaupt and Consul General John F. Prato

Alexandra Guest, Nicholas Mellamphy, and Shelley McPherson

In his introduction, John F. Prato spoke of Dr. Karyn’s work in New York City as being representative of the healthy relationship and strong bond between Canada and the United States, calling her “an incredible part of the Canadian fabric.” Dr.Karyn has taken her deep understanding and used it to build a larger platform to facilitate dialogue regarding parenting and relationships, Consul GeneralPrato noted.

Following John F. Prato’s warm introduction, Dr.Karyn shared a heartfelt story about being told by a school counselor that it was unlikely she would ever graduate high school. It was at that moment when Dr. Karyn recognized that her key to success in overcoming obstacles would lie in hard work. This experience serves as the bedrock of her core belief: with the right help, anyone can use their enormous potential to accomplish their goals.

Jacqueline Scott Douglas and Joy Foo

Anne Marie Mediwake and Melinda Estabrooks

Alexis Benson, Laurie Gelman, Carla Wood, and Michael Gelman

Alessandra Emanuel and Maria Oliveira

Chele Chiavacci

Susannah Masur, Andrea Sioris, Alexis Benson, and Melissa de Roquebrune

Katie Thomson

Dr. Karyn Gordon and Pamela Falk

Janis Dixon, Dr. Karyn Gordon, and Grant Gordon

Annique Leman, Alex McCord, and Sarit Chamamise

Brett Penner and Jason Chapman

Liane Chapman and Shelley Saxton

Photographs by Patrick McMullan (Wildlife Conservation Society).

Emma and Bruce Willis, Emily Blunt, Sam Jackson, Arthur Blank, and John Krasinski at The American Institute for Stuttering (AIS) Gala.

An overflow crowd from the business, media and entertainment worlds attended The American Institute for Stuttering (AIS) Gala this past Monday evening to honor renowned business strategist Sander Flaum and acting icon Samuel L. Jackson with their Freeing Voices Saving Lives Award. The entire AIS Board of Directors, chaired by Nolan Russo, was on hand to salute the honorees.

Sir Harold Evans and Tina Brown were first to arrive on the Red Carpet but had to dash off to attend the 90th birthday bash in honor of former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. The prominent crowd included communications guru Michael Sheehan, comedy writer Barry Blaustein, Fox Channel's John Stossel, comedian JD Lawrence, and Alan Rabinowitz, the "Indiana Jones of Wildlife Protection."

The radiant Emily Blunt, co-star of the upcoming Tom Cruise thriller All You Need Is Kill, was a charming Master of Ceremonies. Emily is on the Board of Directors for the American Institute for Stuttering.

Emily Blunt, Samuel L. Jackson, and Bruce Willis

Action movie star Bruce Willis made a surprise appearance to personally present the award to his good friend Samuel L. Jackson. Willis impressed the audience with his heartfelt and personal introduction of Jackson, highlighting his remarkable achievements. In his acceptance speech, Jackson said that stuttering caused him to be silent in school but after a few years he decided it was more productive to Fight Back which proved to be one of the evening's most memorable highlights.

Global business leader Tony Hooper introduced the award for Sander Flaum. He shared his personal challenges with stuttering and shared that his mother told him at a young age that he would have to work harder than anyone else because of his stutter but that he would be more successful. She was right.

Emily Blunt and AIS Clinical Director Heather Grossman with AIS client speakers

Arthur Blank, who overcame a childhood stutter to go on and co-found The Home Depot and become Owner and Chairman of the NFL's Atlanta Falcons, was this year's Gala Co-Chair.

AIS is a pioneer in the treatment of stuttering and is one of the few non-profit organizations in the U.S. that provides assistance to people of all ages who stutter as well as to their families.

The Freeing Voices Saving Lives Award is presented to individuals who have overcome their stuttering disorders and later established themselves in rewarding and influential careers.

The Russo Family

Bruce Willis, Emily Blunt, and Samuel L. Jackson

Sander Flaum and Tony Hooper

John Krasinski, Emily Blunt, Tina Brown, and Sir Harold Evans

AIS Board Chair Nolan Russo Jr. Eve Tannery, Linda Russo, and Nolan Russo, Sr.

Sander and Mechele Flaum

Arthur Blank with Angie Macuga

Susan Jensen, David Rechardt, and friends

AIS Board Members Barry Blaustein and John Stoessel

Joe Moglia and Katrina Becker

Citi Joan Haffenreffer and friend

Michael and Riki Sheehan

Bruce Willis and Chris Madden

Jessica Alba, actress and author of The Honest Life: Living Naturally and True to You received the Champion for Children Award from the Mount Sinai Children’s Environmental Health Center (CEHC)at the Sixth Annual Greening Our Children Benefit Luncheon held late last month at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich. The award was presented by Philip J. Landrigan, MD, Director of the CEHC and Rhonda Sherwood, Founding Vice Chairman of the CEHC’s Executive Board and Founding Chair of the Greening Our Children Luncheon. It recognizes leaders whose vision, expertise, and energy significantly advance the CEHC’s mission and the children’s environmental health movement locally and globally. Ms. Alba recently published her book which reveals tips for making healthy living for her family fun, real and stylish.

Dr. Philip J. Landrigan, Honoree: Jessica Alba, and Rhonda Sherwood

In her acceptance speech, Ms. Alba spoke about her interest in making it easier for parents to buy safe products for their families as a reason for creating The Honest Company. Her dream and that of the company is to redefine the idea of the family brand. She applauded The Mount Sinai Medical Center and its CEHC for its commitment to studying childhood diseases and the impact of the environment on children’s lives. And she thanked Dr. Landrigan for turning his groundbreaking work into new laws to protect our children.

Last year’s award was presented to the late New Jersey Senator Frank Lautenberg.

Greening Our Children Chairs: Wendy Mindel Rubenstein, Rachel Weiss, Amy Moss Clark, Jeanine Behr Getz, David B. Murphy, Anne Ogilvy, Jill Brack, Maura Mandell, Lisa Ryan Boyle, and Annalise Stack

Wendy Mindel Rubinstein, Rachel Weiss, Amy Moss Clark, Jeanine Behr Getz, Dr. Philip J. Landrigan, Dr. Robert Wright, Anne Ogilvy, Jill Brack, Maura Mandell, Lisa Ryan Boyle, and Annalise Stack

The Children’s Environmental Health Center (CEHC) conducts groundbreaking research to identify the environmental causes of childhood disease. It translates these findings into solutions that protect children’s health — using research to educate families and change public policy.

Since its founding in 2007, philanthropic donations have allowed the CEHC to generate close to $9 million in grants, recruit world class scientists, and make important policy changes, including banning the chemical BPA from baby bottles, sippy cups, and cash receipt paper in Connecticut and Suffolk County, New York. www.CEHCenter.org

Honoree Jessica Alba

Susie Schnall, Rachel Weiss, and Judith Martin

Mount Sinai Greening Our Children Benefit Luncheon Men's Committee: Carl Zuckerberg, David Sherwood, Robert H. Getz, Reginald Brack, David F. Ogilvy, and Lloyd Mandell

Susan Saunders, Lisa Ryan Boyle, Rhonda Sherwood, and Kathy Arrix

Vivian Panou, Tony Polyviou, and Christine Kostantakis

Abigail Hendel Levy, Catherine Tompkins, and Meg McAuley Kaicher

Debbie Miron and Carrie Heffernan

Carrie Emery, Crissy Foster, Dana Getz, Lisa Fry, and Lindsay Durfee

Brittany Chamberlin, Jennifer Boyd, and Mizar Turdiu

Victoria Lunt and Anne Ogilvy

Carl and Courtnie Zuckerberg

Lisa Lawrence, Tanya Lapinski Murphy, and Patricia Toogood

Heather T. Jervis, Jennifer Brooks Clark, and Debi Flower

Jill Coyle and Eunice Burnett

Margo Crespin, Nicolas Rubinstein, and Wendy Mindel Rubinstein

Nancy Fazzinga and Ashley Allan

Betsy Evans and Natalie Tallis

Alexandra Bergstein, Jiyuen Lee, and Hyunja Kenner

Rachel Khanna, Kathy Cohen, Amy Kalafa, and Audrey Chan

Kathy Lozier, Jeanine Behr Getz, and Crashy Brown

Debbie Conolly, Jill Brack, and Toby Cone

Susan Khanna, Sharlene Cameron, and Anne Noel Dawson

Ellen Lautenberg

Pamela Frame

Nan Johnson, Allyson Cowan, and Cynthia Chang-Scanlan

Susie Schnall, Nancy Weiser, Jennifer Mann, and Elisabeth Wolfe

Jennifer Boyd, Gil Kernan, and Brittany Chamberlin

Susan Sleeper, Meredith Feurtado, Tia Mahaffy, and Ashley Allan

Jill Coyle, Carol Henderson, and Wendy Henderson

Margot Weinstein, Kim Sands, Debbie Needle, and Francessca Dunn

Bottom Row: Dr. Joel Forman, Robert H. Getz, David F. Ogilvy, Reginald Brack, and David Sherwood. Top Row: George Getz, John Hannon, Carl Zuckerberg, and Lloyd Mandell

The Fresh Air Fund recently held its annual "Salute to American Heroes" benefit at Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers. Carla Hall, co-host of The Chew, hosted the evening, and along with actress Christina Ricci and New York Jets linebacker Muhammad Wilkerson, they honored New York Knick center Tyson Chandler and his wife Kimberly. The benefit dinner drew 800 guests from the corporate, fashion entertainment and sports industries, including New York Giants wide receiver and The Fresh Air Fund's 2012 Spring Benefit honoree Victor Cruz and fashion designer Thakoon. The evening raised over $1.1 million.

Fresh Air Fund's annual "Salute to American Heroes" at Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers

The Fresh Air Fund, an independent, not-for-profit agency, has provided free summer experiences to more than 1.7 million New York City children from low-income communities since 1877. More than 9,000 New York City children enjoy free Fresh Air Fund vacation programs annually. Each summer, over 4,000 children visit volunteer host families in rural, suburban and small town communities across 13 states from Virginia to Maine and Canada. 3,000 children also attend five Fresh Air camps in the summer on a 2,300-acre site in Fishkill, New York. Close to 2,000 young people participate in year-round educational programs at camp and in New York City.

Join The Fresh Air Fund in its 137th summer of providing free summer experiences to New York City children! For more information on how you can help give a New York City child the gift of fresh air, visit www.freshair.org.

Katherine Ransdell and Misfit Dior

Victor Cruz

Jenny Morgenthau, William Lauder, and Carla Hall

Muhammad Wilkerson

Elaina Watley and Victor Cruz

Thakoon

Tyson and Kimberly Chandler

Linda Johnson, Leonard Lauder, and Dr. A. Joseph Rudick

Christina Ricci

Chris Mack and Sandi Farkas

Caryn Zucker, Steve Wolf, and William Lauder

Tropical storm Andrea didn't keep anyone away from the Black and White Extravaganza, hosted by The Children's Storefront's Parent Gala Committee on Friday, June 7. The event was held at the Riverside Church at 91 Claremont Avenue in Harlem, and featured dinner, dancing and a 50/50 Raffle.

Honorees for the evening were the Storefront's own Kathleen McCarthy-Skyranz and Magnolia Jones for their years of hard work and dedication to the school. Also honored were the Morgan Stanley Black Employee Networking Group, in recognition of their volunteer efforts and their continued commitment to our students.

Black and White Extravaganza at Riverside Church

The evening was more than a fundraiser, it was a chance for trustees, administration, faculty, parents, volunteers, supporters and alumni to celebrate the amazing work that The Children's Storefront does.

The Children's Storefront is an independent, tuition-free school in Harlem, providing a private school experience to students who would not otherwise get the opportunity. Located on East 129th Street, the school is a safe haven for 174 students from pre-K through 8th grade, teaching them core values which take them to some of the most prestigious high schools in the area. The Storefront also teaches the whole child, offering students experiences that encourage them to succeed in their lives away from the school.

Storefront Parent April Bobyn, Cheryl Goodwin-Pittman, Jim Anderson and Assistant Head of School Michael Williams

Ellie Lipschitz, Corporations and Foundations Director Mary Quinlan, Faculty member James Amodeo and Trustee Dorian Brown

Trustee Michael Stubbs with Franz Skryanz, Honoree Kathleen McCarthy-Skryanz, and Storefront Artist in Residence Matthias Leutrum

Storefront parent Al Gumbs, Head of School Wendy Reynoso, and Storefront parent Shareen Gumbs

Storefront Teacher Candace Cardwell, Roberta Cardwell, Storefront Teacher Joanna Horwitz

Trustee Michael Stubbs, Honoree Kathleen McCarthy-Skryanz, Chief Operations Officer Alex Castro, Caroline Castro

Director of H.S. Placement and Alumni Affairs Teneka Hardy and Assistant to the Head of School Leah Lescouflair

Storefront Alumni

Dean of Students Mel Chan with Storefront Faculty Joe Brenner and James Amodeo

Storefront Alum Oneshia Shade-Portlette, Trustee Elsie Aidinoff, Kathleen McKelvy and Trustee Michael Stubbs

Honorees from the Morgan Stanley Black Employees Networking Group Bianca Smith and Dana Hariton

Honoree Magnolia Jones with Trustee Christine LaSala

Storefront Development Associates Charles Sanchez and Paulette Clark

On June 4th Publicolor hosted Top Coat cocktail party at the healthy restaurant 4Food (286 Madison Avenue at 40th Street). A small group of young Publicolor advocates enjoyed cocktails, healthy hor d'oeuvres, music and dancing. The event celebrated the young professionals committee and their support that helps transform one NYC public school from dark and dreary to safe and vibrant.

Co-Chairs included Hannah Bronfman, Lilly Gunn, Emma Hall, Lexi Komisa, Kait Margraf, Brooke Savone, Kevin Walker. Jemme Aldridge and Nancy Twin headed up the Steering Committee.

Ruth Lande Shuman and Michael Shuman

Marc Stein and Lexie Komisar

4Food mission is to De-junk fast food™. They bring fast food that's fresh, delicious, and nutritious to all ages, lifestyles, incomes, and ethnicities. No fads, fillers, or anything artificial. They are revolutionizing counter culture, in real-time. Michael Shuman, who is a board member of Publicolor and the son of Ruth Shuman, is one of the founders of 4Food Restaurant.

David Townsend, Lily Gunn, and Rachel Barnett

Publicolor was founded in 1996 by Ruth Lande Shuman with the mission to counter inner-city public schools' alarming dropout rate by engaging disconnected youth in their education through a continuum of design- based programs and academic support. It directly addresses two of the root causes of poverty in America: the under-education of inner-city public school students and their lack of preparedness for the workforce. Unique to Publicolor—and central to its mission—is the beautification and revitalization of public and civic spaces through the hard work of Publicolor students and the power of paint, color, and design, and collaborations that engage students and the community as a whole. Publicolor students transform schools, playgrounds, and community centers from dreary and hopeless to vibrant and stimulating. Their work is the quickest, most cost-effective way of bringing in a culture of rigor, a new sense of safety, and a new sense of belonging—vital for productive teaching, learning, and personal growth.

Casey Benjamin, Michael Shuman, and George Motz

DJ Keili Hamilton

Mikayla Nissan, Ilan Nissan, and Ruth Lande Shuman

Garrett Brignoli, Megan Przywara, Stephanie Koscielski, and Joy Salazar

Mireya Rios

Vevlyn Wright, Elizabeth Jacoby, and Vicki Winters

Joelle Abi-Habib and Ashley Margraf

Joshwin Hall and Andre Grun

Kayla Jones and Ram Bhavsar

Marie Roy, George Motz, and Keili Hamilton

Megan Przywara, Stephanie Koscielski, and Joy Salazar

Ruth Lande Shuman and Eddie Sacasa

Sydney Siegel and Kevin Walker

Hunter College recently hosted a reception to celebrate the launch of its new art exhibit at the Marianne Boesky Gallery on East 64th Street in Manhattan. The gallery space was donated by Marianne Boesky and the exhibit features the work of the first two recipients of the C12 Emerging Artist Award, Nobutaka Aozaki and Alex Nunez. The artists' fellowships are funded by C12 Capital Management.

Guests at the reception were a who's who in the New York art world, including Carol and Arthur Goldberg, Barbara Tober, Susan Crile, exhibit curator Max Weintraub, Sarah Watson, Michael Cohn, Jane Power, Kathy and Doug Landy, Penny Aaron, Charles and Joan Lazarus, Barbara Schwartz, Laura Steltzner, Barry Schwabsky, Reiner Leist, Lisa Corinne Davis, Andrew Blum, Jenny Jaskey, Tatiana Pages, and Aniko Berman.

The C12 Emerging Artist Award is bestowed each semester on graduating students from Hunter College's highly competitive MFA in Studio Art program. The new exhibit will run until June 15, 2013.

Carol Goldberg and Nobu Aozaki

Tatiana Pages and Alex Nunez

Aniko Berman and Alex Nunez with friends

Carol Goldberg and Michael Cohn

Jane Power, and Kathy and Doug Landy

Reiner Leist and Nobu Aozaki

Kathy Landy, Penny Aaron, and Nobu Aozaki

Max Weintraub and Sarah Watson

Barbara Tober

Susan Crile listens to audio coming out of backpack

Penny Aaron, Jenny Jaskey, and Michael Cohn

Penny Aaron with Carol and Arthur Goldberg

Jane Power and Nobu Aozaki

Carol Goldberg, Barbara Tober, and Barbara Schwartz

Photographs by Patrick McMullan, Kate Hess, Jerry Speier (Fresh Air Fund)

Harry Connick, Jr., Adrienne Arsht, Jessica Molaskey, John Pizzarelli, and Alec Baldwin at the New York Philharmonic's Spring Gala benefit.

On Tuesday, June 4, the New York Philharmonic hosted its Spring Gala benefit, An Enchanted Evening with Paulo Szot. 220 guests attended and over $650,000 was raised for the Philharmonic. The Gala was presented by BNY Mellon.


	Table decor by Van Vliet and Trap.

For this special one-night-only performance, Tony Award–winner and Metropolitan Opera artist Paulo Szot was joined by Broadway and television divas Megan Hilty and Marin Mazzie in a diverse program of Brazilian, Broadway, and concert songs. The evening was led by conductor Ted Sperling and featured music by Lerner & Loewe, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Ibert, and others; Brazilian love ballads; and more.

In attendance for the evening's festivities were Alec Baldwin, Harry Connick, Jr., Karen LeFrak, Adrienne Arsht, John Corigliano, Chairman Gary W. Parr, Executive Director Matthew VanBesien and Rosanne Jowitt, Alina Cho, Ambassador Donald and Vera Blinken, Noah Waxman, John Pizzarelli, William Ivey Long, Daria Foster, Kimberly Strauss, Didi Schafer, Paul and Ursula Striker, Harold Mitchell, Stanford and Sandra Warshawsky, Honey Kurtz, Mary Wallach, Daisy Soros, Kenneth and Noreen Buckfire, Peter and Barbara Georgescu, Sheila Labrecqe, and Gurnee and Marjorie Hart.

Guests of the Spring Gala attended an hour-long cocktail reception on the Grand Promenade, followed by the performance and a post-concert dinner, also held on the Grand Promenade.

Restaurant Associates catered the event and décor to complement the evening's festivities was provided by Van Vliet & Trap, LLC.

Carol Schaefer, Peg Knight, Elaine Petschek, and Anne Niemeth

Alexandra Leighton and Alexander Benet

Ambassador Donald and Vera Blinken

Charles and Anne Niemeth

Executive Director Matthew VanBesien and Harry Connick, Jr.

Didi Schafer and Alec Baldwin

Ellen and Howard Katz

Daria Foster and Paulo Szot

Eric Wallach and Daria Foster

Karen Akers and Marin Mazzie

Gurnee and Marjorie Hart

Executive Director Matthew VanBesien and Rosanne Jowitt

Karen LeFrak and Chairman Gary W. Parr

Harold Mitchell

Kimberly Strauss

Jessica Molaskey and John Pizzarelli

Kenneth and Noreen Buckfire

Samantha Whiting and Benner Ulrich

Susan Rose and John Corigliano

Marin Mazzie and Paulo Szot

Mary Wallach

Stanford and Sandra Warshawsky

Peter and Barbara Georgescu

Renata and Gandnther Greiner

Alina Cho, Executive Director Matthew VanBesien, and Alec Baldwin

A. Eugene Kohn and Honey Kurtz

Philharmonic Violinist Hae-Young Ham and Mickey Ateyeh

Roseanne Jowitt, Paulo Szot, and Alina Cho

Ted Sperling and Philharmonic Violinist Na Sun

Ursula Striker, Didi Schafer, Roseanne Jowitt, and Daisy Soros

William Ivey Long, Karen Akers, Elizabeth Scott, Adrienne Arsht, Harry Connick, Jr., and Chairman Gary W. Parr

New York City's most distinguished business leaders and philanthropists joined the American Museum of Natural History at its 21st Annual Corporate Dinner to honor Michael Corbat, Chief Executive Officer, Citi.


	Museum President Ellen V. Futter and Honoree Michael Corbat

Museum President Ellen V. Futter presented Mr. Corbat with the Distinguished Service to Science and Education Award in recognition of Citi's commitment and contributions to science education and cultural programs.

Since 1989, Citi and the Citi Foundation have supported the Museum's educational programming, enriching the lives of New York City students of all ages.

At the event, Mr. Corbat announced a new $250,000 Citi Foundation grant to support New York City school and camp group visits to the Museum for thousands of elementary, middle, and high school students through 2014, continuing Citi's 200 year commitment of supporting institutions and organizations that help strengthen the communities it serves.

Dinner Chairmen were Ajay Banga, President and CEO, MasterCard; Louis L. Goldberg, Partner, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP; Brad S. Karp, Chairman, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP; Richard D. Parsons, Senior Advisor, Providence Equity LLC; Stephen A. Schwarzman, Chairman, CEO, and Co-Founder, The Blackstone Group.

Proceeds from the Corporate Dinner support ongoing educational and scientific programs at the Museum.

Cocktails in the Theodore Roosevelt Rotunda

Honoree Michael Corbat; Museum President Ellen V. Futter; Citi Chairman Michael O'Neill; Museum Trustee, former Citi Chairman, and current Senior Advisor of Providence Equity LLC Richard Parsons

Museum Trustee Christine Varney, Councilman Domenic Recchia, and Museum President Ellen V. Futter

Andrew and Zibby Right with Elizabeth Right

Alli and Donna Corbat, Wendy David, and Anais Touton

Elizabeth Right, Andrew and Zibby Right, Jessica Cosmus, and Jonathan Right

Alli, Michael, and Donna Corbat

Museum Trustee Roger Altman, Michael and Donna Corbat, Douglas Brinkley

George and Wendy David, Anais Touton, Donna Corbat, and James Perriam

Dinner in the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life

The table centerpieces

On Tuesday, June 4, 2013, leaders in culture and business came together for a gorgeous summer evening on the waterfront to support The Battery Conservancy, rebuilding the 25-acre park at the tip of Manhattan. Leading the program for the 18th Annual Battery Gala were Warrie Price, the Battery Conservancy President; Bill Rudin, CEO, Rudin Management Company and Chairman of the Battery Conservancy; and Veronica White, New York City Parks and Recreation Commissioner. 450 guests enjoyed cocktails in the Battery Bosque surrounded by spring blooms. They were then seated for dinner in an elegant custom tent located along the water's edge with perfect views of NY Harbor and the Statue of Liberty.

After a delicious meal, two medals were awarded: Frank J. Bisignano, the Chief Executive Officer of First Data and board member of the Conservancy, was honored with the Battery Medal for Corporate Leadership; and Stephen Doyle, the Creative Director of Doyle Partners, was honored with the Battery Medal for Design Excellence. At the end of the night, all of the guests were treated to a son et lumiere show, a wonderful sneak peek of the Sea Glass carousel, an aquatic-themed ride expected to open this coming fall.

Bill Rudin, Deputy Mayor Bob Steel, Honoree Frank Bisignano, Warrie Price, and emcee Melissa Francis

Liz Atwood and Honoree Stephen Doyle

Douglas Thomas, Suzanne Clary, and Carl Pforzheimer

Alex Reese and Alison Spear

Warrie and Jim Price

Barbara and Donald Tober

Deeda Blair,Deborah Needleman, Bill Rudin, and Sabrina Leichter

Deputy Mayor Bob Steel, Parks Commissioner Veronica White, and The Battery Conservancy Chairman Bill Rudin

Tracy Bisignano, Honoree Frank Bisignano, Morgan Bisignano, and Sam Lituchy

Warrie Price and Reed Rubin

Jane Gregory Rubin

Joan K. Davidson and Tom Phifer

Bill Rudin, Sabrina Leichter, and Michael Rudin

Fernanda Kellogg and Kirk Henckels

Hara Schwartz and Chris Buck

Jay Cantor and Douglas Thomas

Taryn Clary

Deborah Krulewitch, Warrie Price, and Paul Wagner

Rich Clary and Genie Birch

Last week, Einstein Emerging Leaders (EEL) held their second annual Gala at the Dream Downtown Hotel hosted by Man Repeller's Leandra Medine. EEL debuted their new charitable campaign, My Einstein, to New York City's brightest young philanthropists and influencers. Proceeds from the event went towards funding urgent needs of the Children's Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center (CERC) at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

Music was spun by DJ Louis XIV, while host Leandra and her husband were cozy all night, whispering into each other's ears and laughing. Actors Chaske Spencer, Robert Gorrie, and comedian Godfrey all came with their girlfriends. Event chair Danielle Segal and husband Jon mingled with co-event chair Joanna Steinberg. Former NY Giant Tiki Barber and his wife Traci Lynn Johnson attended together for the second year in a row.

Event Chair Joanna Steinberg, Host Leandra Medine, and Event Chair Danielle Segal

Also in attendance: Actress Allison Carter Thomas, MTV host Lenay Dunn and TV personality Sharon Carpenter.

The second annual EEL Gala introduced attendees to My Einstein—the debut campaign that allows donors to learn about and support the areas of research they are most passionate about. The campaign also allowed participants to share their personal My Einstein story with the wider community via EEL's social media platforms.

Actor Chaske Spencer

Allison Carter Thomas

Robert Gorrie

Adam Friedman and Sarah Golden

Lenay Dunn

Joanna Steinberg, Matt Makovsky, Leandra Medine, and Danielle Segal

Sharon Carpenter

Tiki Barber and Traci Lynn Johnson

Photographs by Linsley Lindekins (Philharmonic); D. Finnin (AMNH); Cutty McGill (Battery).

Weeksville Heritage Center’s new Certified LEED Gold Sustainable Education and Cultural Arts Building.

On June 4, 2013, 450 guests gathered in support of Calvary Hospital’s 30th Annual Awards Gala which took place at The Pierre in New York City. The evening raised over $1,000,000 to benefit Calvary Hospital.

The Calvary Medal was presented to Frank A. D’Amelio, Executive Vice President, Business Operations & Chief Financial Officer of Pfizer Inc., in recognition of his distinguished corporate and civic leadership and Pfizer’s longstanding philanthropic commitment to the Calvary mission.

Steven Golub, Dr. Thomas Fahey, Jr., Frank D'Amelio, Frank Calamari, and John Gambling

Frank J. Bisignano, Chief Executive Officer, First Data Corporation;Louis J. Cappelli,Chairman, Sterling National Bank; John P. Casaly;Dan DiFilippo, Partner, PwC; Thomas J. Fahey, Jr. M.D., Senior Vice President, Emeritus, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center; Chairman of the Board, Calvary Hospital; Terence J. Gallagher,Chief Executive Officer, Corporate Governance Associates LLC; Steven J. Golub, Chairman of the Board, Calvary Fund; Charles J. Groppe, Esq.,Putney, Twombly, Hall & Hirson, LLP; Carlos M. Hernandez,Managing Director, Head of Investor Services, JPMorgan Chase & Co.;Henry J. Humphreys; William A. McKenna, Jr., Chairman Emeritus, Ridgewood Savings Bank; JPMorgan Chase & Co., Joseph J. Morrow,Chief Executive Officer, Morrow & Co., LLC; Fares D. Noujaim, Executive Vice Chairman, Bank of America; Eileen T. Nugent, Esq., Partner, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP; Louise M. Parent, Esq., Executive Vice President & General Counsel, America Express Company; Sally Susman, Executive Vice President, Policy, External Affairs & Communications, Pfizer Inc.;Gerald C. Tobin, Esq., Chairman, Calvary Professional Advisors Council and Dennis Wallin, Vice President, Business and Retail Development, Alpha 1Marketing, Past President, Catholic Institute of the Food Industry were the Dinner Co-Chairs.

Mary and William Buckley, Diahn W. and Thomas McGrath, and Kathleen and Stratford Wallace were the Gala Co-Chairs. John A. Decina, AIA, Chairman, Barr & Barr, Inc. and Dennis M. Schneider, President, Transervice Lease Corp. were the Journal Co-Chairs.

The festivities for this black-tie gala began at 6:30 PM. Michael Amante gave an inspiring performance and the Master of Ceremonies was John R. Gambling, Host of WOR’s The John Gambling Show.

Frank Calamari and Manfred Altstadt

Michael Amante

From its inception in 1899, Calvary Hospital has been faithfully devoted to providing palliative care to adult patients in the advanced stages of cancer, addressing the symptoms of the disease, not its cure. Operated in connection with the Archdiocese of New York, Calvary is a voluntary, not-for-profit hospital, embodying a tradition of caring through its many programs and services. The cornerstone of Calvary’s program of service is its philosophy of compassionate care to meet the emerging physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of both patients and families through the provision of acute inpatient, outpatient, home and hospice services (through Calvary@Home), wound care services and satellite services. Through the Palliative Care Institute the Hospital transmits to other health care professionals, through research and education, the knowledge and competence which it has developed in the care of the advanced cancer patient. The National Cancer Institute designated Calvary as the International Standard of Excellence for Palliative Care.

Dr. Michael Brescia and Dr. Robert Brescia

Steven and Roger Golub

Dr. Thomas Fahey, Jr. and Eleanor Fahey

Dennis and Susan Schneider

Carlos and Claire Hernandez

Dr. John Connolly and Ingrid Connolly

Diahn and Tom McGrath

Joseph D'Amelio, Dana D'Amelio, Alexa D'Amelio, Rose D'Amelio, Cam D'Amelio, and Frank D'Amelio

Rosemary DiVito, Matt McKenna, Nancy McKenna, and Larry Bradley

John Decina, Barbara Decina, and Dr. Christopher Comfort

Fares and Mirna Noujaim

Actress and activist Eva Longoria was honored Friday night at the YWCA USA Women of Distinction Awards Gala in Washington, DC, as part of the YWCA USA 2013 What Women Want Annual Conference. Longoria was awarded the Dorothy I. Height Racial Justice Award in front of over 400 Gala attendees at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill for her work as a dedicated philanthropist and advocate for racial justice whose contributions have made a national impact.

Dara Richardson-Heron, M.D., Patty Stonesifer, Zoe Dunning, Eva Longoria, Sharon Love, and Victoria Dinges

Alongside Longoria, the YWCA USA presented the 2013 Women of Distinction Awards to top leaders for contributions in four key areas of public life that assist women and communities in need: on behalf of Allstate Insurance, Victoria Dinges accepted the award for Corporate Social Responsibility and announced that AllState is doubling the number of YWCA's across the country it will partner with in 2014 for its annual Purple Purse™ domestic violence education campaign; Commander Zoe Dunning, S.C. USNR (Ret.) accepted the award for Military/Veterans Affairs; Patty Stonesifer, formerly of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and now President and CEO of Martha's Table accepted the award for Philanthropy; and Sharon Love, Co-Founder of the One Love Foundation accepted the award for Advocacy and Civic Engagement.

Also at the Gala, emceed by Cynné Simpson, ABC7/WJLA-TV Anchor, YWCA USA recognized three local YWCA associations for their outstanding work in the areas of women's empowerment, racial justice, and advocacy. Many of the Gala attendees were from the nearly 230 local YWCA associations around the nation that provide critical services and support in communities large and small, urban and rural.

Eva Longoria

Cynné Hall

Rebecca Hall

Ingrid Saunders-Jones

Ingrid Saunders-Jones and Eva Longoria

Commander Zoe Dunning, S.C. USNR (Ret.)

Loreen Arbus and Eva Longoria

The 2012-2013 YWCA USA Board, with Eva Longoria and Dara Richardson-Heron, M.D.

Patty Stonesifer and Francie Pepper

Elisha Rhodes, Local YWCA Association Leader

Eva Longoria and Dr. Dara Richardson-Heron

Local YWCA Association Leaders

Over 400 people attended "Where There is Help, There is Hope", benefitting the Mental Health Association of New York City (MHA-NYC) at Cipriani 42nd Street on June 6, 2013.

This year's gala focused on the mental wellbeing of our nation's veterans and military personnel whose psychological wounds can be as painful and debilitating as the physical injuries sustained in war. To serve American veterans, MHA-NYC established the Veterans Mental Health Coalition of New York City and partners with government to provide life-saving programs such as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and the Veterans' Crisis Line. These lines respond to hundreds of thousands of calls for help each year.

"MHA-NYC and events like this bring veterans and their mental health needs much more into the mainstream and work to help the millions of people who desperately need the assistance," said Kevin Danehy, Chair of the MHA-NYC Board.

John Draper, Giselle Stolper, Kenneth Fisher, Eric Shinseki, Kevin Danehy, and Howard Cross

The Honorable Eric K. Shinseki, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, acknowledged the importance of the joint commitment between VA and MHA-NYC in working toward preventing veteran suicides. "The Veterans Crisis Line has answered over 800,000 calls and responded to over 100,000 chats and texts," said Secretary Shinseki, "So congratulations to the Mental Health Association of New York City for their many initiatives over many years to care for our veterans of every great generation- especially those who have fought in Iraq and Afghanistan."

The emotional heart of the evening came when Chris Trotter, student in MHA-NYC's Bronx Adolescent Skills Center (ASC), described his journey from foster care to a stable home and the organization's youth program. Today, he is a confident young man who will be taking his GED exam in the coming months and credits his new outlook and skills to the Bronx ASC, where he found a safe, supportive space in which to grow, learn and get his life on the right track. "I was once a child who did not belong. With the help of those that truly cared, I was able to overcome. Now I am a success," he said.

Kenneth Fisher and Family

VIPs attending "Where There is Help, There is Hope" included honoree Kenneth Fisher of Fisher Brothers and Fisher Houses, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the honorable Eric K. Shinseki, New York Giants Super Bowl champion Howard Cross and Mark Bavaro, two-time Super Bowl champion.

Other VIPs attending the event included: Weekend Evening Anchor for NY1 News Television, Cheryl Wills,Rich "Big Daddy" Salgado, President of Coastal Advisors, LLC Insurance Consultants and WPIX Anchor Tamsen Fadal.

Cheryl Wills

Tamsen Fadal and Giselle Stolper

Richard McKeon, Jan Kemp, Eric Shinseki, and John Draper

Lily Tom, Jodi Silver, Giselle Stolper, and Lloyd Sederer

Kenneth Fisher and Eric K. Shinseki

Frank Branchini

Howard Cross, Tamsen Fadal, and Rich “Big Daddy” Salgado

Dwight Hollier, Eric Shinseki, and John Draper

Giselle Stolper

Cynthia Zirinsky and Roz Nester

Scott Cutler

Howard Cross, Joseph Peyronnin III, and Kevin Danehy

Denise Shearer and Colleague

Diana Gaines and Guests

Eric Shinseki and Kenneth Fisher

Phil Binaso, Tuhina De O'Connor, and Robert Chang

Bruce Mosler

Kevin and Sheri Danehy

Kevin Danehy, Lawrence Calcano, and Scott Cutler

More than 200 people attended the Weeksville Heritage Center’s “Save The Memories of Self” Awards Benefit – “One Night Only” to raise funds for its mission to preserve the history of the 19th century African American community of Weeksville, Brooklyn, on June 11th at Weeksville’s new Education and Cultural Arts Building.

Weeksville Heritage Center’s new Certified LEED Gold Sustainable Education and Cultural Arts Building

The gala offered attendees a sneak peek inside Weeksville’s new Certified LEED Gold Sustainable Education and Cultural Arts Building. When it opens to the public later this year, the new building will give visitors and the surrounding community opportunities for expanded research, education and programming.

“There is much to celebrate tonight,” said Pamela Green, Executive Director of the Weeksville Heritage Center. “Since its founding 175 years ago, Weeksville has transformed from a vibrant and independent free African American community to a multidimensional museum which uses a contemporary lens to celebrate its past and envision the future. With the development of the new Education and Cultural Arts Building, Weeksville will continue growing as a unique and important historical center and become one of the leading African American cultural institutions in the country.”

Executive Director Pamela Green addresses guests in Weeksville’s new Education and Cultural Arts Building

The event featured a cocktail reception, cuisine stations, music and fun activities including a photo shoot, games and prizes followed by a brief program. WABC-TV Co-Anchor Lori Stokes served as the Master of Ceremonies.

The night’s honorees included Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, National Grid President for New York Ken Daly, and Vice President, Associate General Counsel for JetBlue Airways Brandon Nelson. Honorary Chair Keija Minor, editor-in-chief of Brides Magazine, was also in attendance.

Guests attend the 12th Annual “Save The Memories of Self” Awards Benefit in Weeksville’s new Education and Cultural Arts Building

The Weeksville Heritage Center (Weeksville) is an historic site of great national significance. The center lives, breathes and preserves the entrepreneurial spirit of the village of Weeksville; an independent African American community that thrived during the 19th century in Brooklyn, New York. Still in its original location, the organization services, directly and indirectly, some 20,000 visitors yearly. Rooted in African-American history, Weeksville honors the past by offering innovative, socially conscious learning experiences through history, art, environment and technology.

Guests attend the 12th Annual “Save The Memories of Self” Awards Benefit

National Grid President for New York Ken Daly receives award from Executive Director of the Weeksville Heritage Center Pamela Green

Honorary Chair Keija Minor, editor-in-chief of Brides Magazine, and Trevor Scotland

WABC-TV Anchor Lori Stokes with daughter Alex who performed at the awards benefit

Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz (honoree), WABC-TV Anchor Lori Stokes (emcee), National Grid President for New York Ken Daly (honoree), Executive Director of the Weeksville Heritage Center Pamela Green, Vice President, Associate General Counsel for JetBlue Airways Brandon Nelson (honoree)

Guests in front of the three remaining historic Weeksville houses

Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz with Executive Director of the Weeksville Heritage Center Pamela Green

More than 400 attendees celebrated the "I Have A Dream" Foundation's annual "Spirit of the Dream" Spring Gala on Tuesday, June 11th at 583 Park Avenue in New York City. This event feted the limitless efforts and progress Dr. John King Jr. has advanced as New York State Education Commissioner. Over $650,000 was raised, enabling "I Have A Dream" to better serve more Dreamers on their paths "to and through" college.

Sue Herera, Co-Anchor of “Power Lunch,” CNBC and Carlos Watson, former CNN and MSNBC anchor served as the event's co-hosts. The Honorable Chris Coons (Delaware's Junior Senator), Arthur Levine, Nick Ehrmann, and Carl Banks (former NFL player and president of Sports Licensing @ G-III Apparel Group) served as Honorary Chairs. Notable attendees included Eugene Lang, Founder of the "I Have a Dream" Foundation and Chancellor Merryl Tisch, Member of the New York State Board of Regents.

The ballroom at 583 Park

"I am very appreciative of being honored by the 'I Have A Dream' Foundation. Sadly, there is a huge achievement gap in our country and 'I Have A Dream' directly responds to that injustice. 'I Have A Dream' seeks to overcome the challenges students face outside of school," said New York State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. "To quote Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: 'Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.' Every child can achieve excellence, every child can achieve greatness, if someone believes in that child. The reason I am here today is because someone made a decision to believe in me."

The Spring Gala is the "I Have A Dream" Foundation's preeminent event of the year and brings together hundreds of national educators, business leaders, champions, and "I Have A Dream" students and alumni from across the country to raise funds for the organization and engage new champions. The "I Have A Dream" Foundation works to close the opportunity gap for children in low-income communities, and empowers them to achieve their full leadership potential by providing them with academic and financial support as well as exposure to a life of possibility.

East Harlem Dreamers with Nancy Restrepo Wilson (East Harlem Program Director) and Thierry Cazeau ("I Have A Dream" New York Executive Director)

East Harlem Dreamers with Thierry Cazeau ("I Have A Dream" New York Executive Director)

Eugene Lang with DeHostos-Wise Dreamers and Original Dreamer, Alma Ceballos

Carlos Watson and DeHostos-Wise Dreamers

Carl Banks, Sue Herera and Carlos Watson

Commissioner John B. King Jr.

Chancellor Merryl Tisch and Samir Talati (Principal of P.S. 7)

East Harlem Dreamers

Photographs by Julie Skarratt (Weeksville); Patrick McMullan& John Vecchiolla (Calvary)

Susan Freedman, Mark Lebow, Patti Harris, David Rockefeller Jr., Susan Rockefeller, and Toby Usnik at The Municipal Art Society's annual benefit gala.

The Municipal Art Society held its annual benefit gala last Thursday night at Grand Central Terminal in the Main Waiting Room (right on 42nd Street). They honored the Rockefeller Foundation on its Centennial Anniversary. Honorees were David Rockefeller Jr., grandson and great-grandson of the founders, John D. Rockefeller Sr. and Jr.; and Judith Rodin, the President of the Foundation today. Mr. Rockefeller is also the current chairman of the Foundation.

David Rockefeller Jr.

Vin Cipolla, President of the Municipal Art Society, remarked in his welcoming address that this year is also the 100th Anniversary of the Grand Central Terminal itself. He didn't say this but I was reminded elsewhere that this is the 100th Anniversary of the Federal Reserve, started by Paul Warburg and associates; and also the year of the death of J. Pierpont Morgan, a one-man Fed himself, not to mention his commitment to art and architecture.

Chris Nenno and Xanthe Ranger

Elysa Goldman, Kristina Belon, and Laura Kirschbaum

Brenda Levin, Louise Kerz Cullman, Lewis Cullman, Hazel Shore, and Elizabeth Strong-Cuevas

Dr. Ottavio Arancio and Cetie Ames

Sutton Stracke and Shawna Hamilton

Norman Foster, Elena Foster, Peter Eisenmann, Cynthia Davidson, Vishaan Chakrabarti, and Maria Alataris

Frank Mahan, Carson Griffith, Colin Koop, and Daniel Cashin

Shari Patrick, Abbe Heller, and Donna Dean

Diana Chasik and Mary Bleiberg

Ben Rodriguez, Greg Morey, Rosalie Lowe, Scott James, and Billy Wright

Lynette Smith, Gordon Davis, Michelle Fizer-Peterson, Julio Peterson, Diane Coffey, John Ray, Ali Lebow, Eric Smith, and Nina Freedman

Bill Schroeder and Lisa Nagle

Tom Baione and EJ Lee

Chris Roth, Keith Douglas, Tom Madden, and JW Victor

John Bricker, Julia Simet, and Tom Vecchione

Ari Goldstein, Katherine Kelman, Elysa Goldman, Laura Kirshcbaum, Kristina Balon, and Joaquin Stearns

Thomas Woltz and Claire Bonham Carter

Jonathan Rose, Nina Friedman, Michael Rosenbaum, and Laurie Beckelman

Sharon Davis, William M King, Barbara Peabody, Mark Rockefeller, and Donna Dean

Elaine Postley, John Postley, and Helen Tucker

Chris Roth and Alexia MacIntosh

Matthew Sturtevant, Tracey Thomas, and Michael Woodside

Joe Versace, Ashton Hawkins, Julie Gilhart, Toby Usnik, and John Moore

Frances Cashin, Dick Cashin, Liza Cashin, David Patrick Columbia, Alexandra Stoddard, and Philip Howard

Alexandra Stoddard and David Patrick Columbia

Hailey Gates

Lisa Evans

Bob Waggoner, Mary Ellen Waggoner, and David Bartsch

Arianna Rockefeller and Charles Rockefeller

Toby Usnik, Lisa Evans, Vin Cipolla, Simone Levinson, and David Levinson

Jennifer Rapp, Julio Peterson, and Simone Levinson

Scott James and Catherine Sabino

Sam Peabody and Lisa Meyer

Michael Samuelian, Susannah Drake, Susan Freedman, Shaun Donovan, Liza Gilbert, and James Capalino

Greg Pasquarelli, Amanda Garrett, Chris Sharples, and Michael Stern

Vin Cipolla

James McGuire and Michelle Coppedge

Judith Rodin

Ashton Hawkins and Moira Moynihan

Jay Kreiger, Louise Kerz Cullman, Hazel Shore, and Lewis Cullman

Zia Khan

Jay Kreiger, Michelle Pfeizer Peterson, Leslie Koch, Julio Peterson, Elizabeth Belfer, and Vin Cipolla

Reagan Gamon, Linda Gelz, Camilla Rockefeller, and Nannie Brown

Peter Kovacs and Zoli Kovacs

Stephen Lash and Celine McDonald

David Patrick Columbia and Arlene Dahl

Marc Rosen and Coco Kopelman

Paul Washington and Dan Sagner

Joel Sanders, William M King, and Paul Gunther

Arie Kopelman

Paul Needham and Eugenie L. Birch

Janet Mavic, David Butters, Kim Bepler, and Charlotte Moss

Janet Ross, Adrian Ross, and Emilie Bombardier

Rick Heinemann and Barbara Peabody

Tina Flaherty, Peter Karadimas, and Madeline Wils

Matt Tyrnauer

On Wednesday, June 12th, the Children's Environmental Literacy Foundation's (CELF) 10th Anniversary Gala was held at the Tribeca Rooftop. The Gala celebrated CELF's decade of successfully delivering educational programs to teachers and students addressing the complex, interconnected social, environmental and economic issues that shape the future. Guests included international financial institutions, real estate development and investment firms, legal community members, venture capital firms, and civic and education leaders. The Gala honored Mikkel Vestergaard Frandsen, CEO, Vestergaard Frandsen; and Pack H2O.

Peter and Katie Ginsberg, Maya Browne, and Laurence Pels

Ronnie Aroesty, Gary Nusser, Sara Panag, Ailene Mitchell, Sanjay Bhatnagar, and Dennis Merens

Scott Griffin, Samantha Fischer, Tanya Baskin, and Ronnie Aroesty

Angela Hopen and Amy Gallen

Bob Hallman, Patti Bressman, and Katie Ginsberg

Patti Bressman, Mikkel Vestergaard Frandsen, Katie Ginsberg, and Ernie Anastos

Bunty Armstrong, Ernie Anastos, and Amory Armstrong

CELF Tribeca Rooftop Gala

On Thursday, June 13, 2013, Sub-Zero & Wolf hosted the kickoff party for the 2013Hampton Designer Showhouse at their New York City Showroom located in the Architects and Designers Building at 150 East 58th Street. Traditional Homemagazine is the 2013 Presenting Sponsor and LX.TV Open House is the Television Sponsor. The Showhouse will benefit Southampton Hospital, the only major medical facility on eastern Long Island's South Fork.

Mario Buatta and Jamie Drake

Patricia Fisher and Michael Herold

Mario Buatta is the Honorary Showhouse Chairman. Jamie Drake and Alexa Hampton are the Honorary Design Co-Chairmen. Ballard Designs, Benjamin Moore & Co., Caesarstone, Circa Lighting, Electrolux, Frontgate, Gloster, Henredon Furniture, Hinkley Lighting, Hudson Valley Lighting, Lillian August, Lladró, Maitland-Smith, P.E. Guerin, Pearson, Shaw Floors, Stanton Carpet, Sub-Zero & Wolf, and The Rug Company are Sponsors. Designer sales will take place through LiveAuctioneers.com.

The Hampton Designer Showhouse, now in its thirteenth year, is a showcase for America's premier design talent. 30 top interior designers and decorative artists will turn a lavish shingle style home into a decorating masterpiece. This year's Showhouse located at a traditional shingle style Hampton home in Bridgehampton, NY that has been generously provided by Bodenchak Design and Build.

Mario Buatta and Jim Druckman

Beth McDonough, Irene Diaz-Palomo, and Sara Rossi

The Hampton Designer Showhouse opens with a gala preview cocktail party at the Showhouse on Saturday, July 20 from 6:00-8:30pm and will be open to the public Sunday, July 21 through Labor Day, Monday, September 2, 2013. Showhouse hours will be as follows: Monday through Sunday, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Children under six, infants, strollers and pets are not allowed in the Showhouse. Admission to the Showhouse is $35 and includes the Showhouse Journal. Gala tickets are $225 each.

For more information on the Showhouse and to purchase tickets, visit www.hamptondesignershowhouse.com.

Brad Shar, Lisa Wyer, and Michael Arbini

Brian del Toro, Lynne Scalo, and Michael H. Florio

Tony Manning and Jamie Drake

Keith Baltimore, Kim Hendrickson-Radovich, and Ken Gemes

Barbara Page, Steven Bernstein, and Libby Langdon

Janice Langrall and Bryant Keller

Bradley Stephens and Elizabeth Hagins

Ric Barbatelli, Stephanie Barbatelli, and Barbara Ostrom

Sherrill Canet and Jonathan Kutzin

Annemarie diSalvo and Gregory Giannotti

Richard Mortimer, Dennis McAvena, and Elizabeth Hagins

Photographs byPatrick McMullan (MAS); David Dupuy/www.AnnieWatt.com (CELF)

Sara Gore, Beth Stern, and Jacque Reid with Hailey and Mama, two furry sisters who are in need of a loving home.

Bideawee Ball 2013
by Delia von Neuschatz

Bideawee, one of New York’s leading animal adoption centers, kicked off its 110-year anniversary by hosting the annual Bideawee Ball at Gotham Hall on Monday night. Hosted by Georgina Bloomberg, the event attracted numerous animal lovers including philanthropist and television host, Beth Stern, celebrity reporter Tom Murro, fashion designer, Maggie Norris, celebrity dog groomer, Jorge Bendersky, and Prince Lorenzo Borghese from ABC’s The Bachelor. Guests, many of whom came with their beloved canine companions, enjoyed an evening of live music, dinner and dancing.

Beth Stern, Georgina Bloomberg and Georgina’s faithful companion, Mona.

The evening honored New York Live hosts Sara Gore and Jacque Reid for their continuing commitment to helping homeless animals and Goldman Sachs Community Teamworks for its ongoing volunteer commitment to Bideawee.

Mary Luria, Chairman of Bideawee’s Board of Directors and Nancy Taylor, President and CEO.

The evening’s entertainment also featured a live and silent auction which heated up quickly with the prodding of energetic auctioneer, Damon Casatico, who had donated his services for the evening. A few of the items on the auction block were a weekend of New Orleans jazz and cuisine featuring VIP tickets to a jazz concert and a 6-course meal at the Commander’s table in the Commander’s Palace Restaurant; a round of golf and lunch for three with Club Historian at the Merion Golf Club, site of the 2013 US Open; and four tickets behind home plate to see the Yankees play the Orioles this summer.

Additional offerings included a wide array of desirable goods and services such as an evening sparkle clutch from VBH Luxury, a comprehensive dental package from Dr. Marc Lazare coupled with a gift certificate from dermatologist, Dr. Anita Dormer, to be used towards any service at her Upper East Side medical spa, and a stay at the Setai Fifth Avenue combined with dinner at chic Casa Lever. There was also a beautiful pair of rose gold and cognac diamond earrings from JL Rocks, a custom bespoke shirt by designer Maggie Norris along with numerous pet products and services. The list goes on from there.

Rick Erickson, Diana Langer holding Stanley Sweetheart, Jenny Finn, Dr. Morleen Rouse and behind her Sandrina Parker, John Roberts and Barbara Kraisman with Sadie.

Karen Biehl with Eli and Jorge Bendersky.

Todd Richter with Henry. Henry’s days were numbered in a shelter when Bideawee got hold of him. He now leads an enviably posh life and couldn’t be more loved.

The photographers in action getting their furry subjects’ attention with a squeaky rubber chicken.

Leslie and Stuart Campbell.

Caroline and Catherine Loevner with Beau.

Remmel Dickinson, Pamela Laudenslager, and Lucy.

Andrew Le Pera and Fashion designerMaggie Norris.

Tom Murro, Georgina Bloomberg, and Kaitlin Monte.

Larry Goldfarb with Biggie.

Maura Rose with Alfie.

William Green and Kim Valentini with Charlie, Gabriella Rosetta, and Sofia Pietra.

Dr. Keith Manning, Enid Manning, and Charlie.

Dr. Michael Waltz and Cookie holding on to Wolfie.

Adrian Jones and Kristen Martinez Jones with their lovable pooch.

Stacy McCosky with Sadie.

Leslie Granger and Henry.

Bideawee which means “stay a while” in Scottish was founded in 1903 by the pioneering Ms. Flora Kibbe. In addition to its facilities in New York, the non-profit also has two outposts on Long Island, one in Wantagh and one in Westhampton.

With a selection of services including pet therapy and learning programs, along with two Animal Hospitals providing comprehensive veterinary care, Bideawee is committed to fostering life-long relationships between pets and their owners.

The scene at Gotham Hall.

Georgina Bloomberg at the podium invoking Bideawee’s 110-year history and multiple programs and services.

Indeed, with only a 4% rate of return, the charity boasts return rates for adopted animals that are well below national industry norms which typically hover at 18% to 20%. Moreover, Bideawee’s two Pet Memorial Parks on Long Island and bereavement support groups have helped countless animal lovers cope with the loss of their beloved pets. In addition to adopting a loving animal and/or volunteering, there are many ways to support Bideawee. To find out more, click here.

A good time was had by all dancing to the sounds of the Alex Donner Orchestra.

Cutting loose on the dance floor.

Nonplussed.

Everyone has a place at the table.

Valerie Steele, Nancy Shaw, Yaz Hernandez, Michael Kors, Liz Peek, Carole Divet Harting, Jean Shafiroff, Chiu-ti Jansen, Michele Gerber Klein, Jieun Wax, Kamie Lightburn, Eleanora Kennedy, and Stephanie Loeffler at a private event at Michael Kors Madison Avenue store (790 Madison Avenue) for members of the Couture Council of The Museum at FIT.

Last Tuesday, the Public Theater held its annual gala at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. They honored the late Nora Ephron, a long-time Public Theater board member and consummate lover of The Public's free Shakespeare in the Park. Meryl Streep paid tribute to their friend and colleague.

The benefit evening also included a concert performance of The Pirates of Penzancefeaturing Kevin Kline reprising his Tony Award-winning role of The Pirate King when it was first performed at the Delacorte in 1980. The cast also featured Glenn Close, Martin Short, Eric Idle, Jonathan Groff, Montego Glover, Anika Noni Rose, and Norm Lewis.

Public Theater Artistic Director Oskar Eustis and Meryl Streep

Public Theater Chairman of the Board Warren Spector and friend

Zachary Quinto and Lily Rabe

Lizanne Rosenstein (right) and friend

Ken Auletta and friend

Public Theater Gala Co-Chair Renée Beaumont and husband Michael Corcoran

Mimi Lieber and Daniel Sullivan

Laurie Eustis and David Rockwell

Paul Shaffer, Steve Martin, and Peter Asher

Sting and Oskar Eustis

Oskar Eustis, NYC Commissioner of the Department of Cultural Affairs Kate Levin, and Jacob Bernstein

Kevin Kline, Jonathan Groff, Martin Short, Anika Noni Rose, and Eric Idle during the curtain call of The Pirates of Penzance

Kevin Kline, Jonathan Groff, Martin Short, Anika Noni Rose, Glenn Close, Eric Idle, and the company of The Pirates of Penzance

On June 12, 2013, Michael Kors hosted a private event at his Madison Avenue store (790 Madison Avenue) for members of the Couture Council of The Museum at FIT. Michael Kors is an alumni of the Fashion Institution of Technology and has been very supportive of the school throughout his career.

As the 60 guests spilled into the Kors' Madison Avenue store, the women all seemed to be on a mission to find an outfit from the collection. Before the Pre-Fall 2013 Presentation started Liz Peek(Chairman of FIT's Board) introduced Michael and congratulated him on behalf of the board for upcoming honor. Michael Kors will receive the Artistry of Fashion Award at the annual Couture Council Luncheon on September 4th at the David Koch Theater at Lincoln Center.

Cindy Rinfret, Aundrea Amine, Nancy Shaw, Elizabeth Galt, Nicole Reynolds, Jieun Wax, Emma Pennington, and Shelly Lynch

Many of the guests came to the event wearing the designer's clothes. To name a few: both 2013 Couture Luncheon Co-Chairs Kamie Lightburn& Jieun Wax wore pieces from the Pre-Fall 2013 collection; Yaz Hernandez(Couture Council Chair) wore a two-tone contrast –Panel Ponte dress; Alexandra Lebenthal wore yellow zipper dress; Kay Facatselis wore a black Off-The Shoulder top; Nancy Shaw wore an emerald green featherweight wool shrug with a sleeveless Wool-Crepe dress.

Other guests that attended included Kate Allen, Aundrea Amine, Deborah Chatman, Dina DeLuca Chartouni, Carole Divet Harting, Webb Egerton, Nikki Erlick, Jim Erlick, Landy Erlick, Paige Ethington Hardy, Olivia Flatto, Joele Frank, Michele Gerber Klein, Jamie Gordon, Catherine Gund, Celia Hegyi, Chiu-Ti Jansen, Laurie Kasowitz, Eleanora Kennedy, Lance LePere, Stephanie Loeffler, Julie Macklowe, Christina McInerney, Chesley McLaren, Laura Mitchelson, Roseanne Morrison, Peter Panagiotopoulos, Emma Pennington, Arielle Picheny, Barbara Prawolzik, Barbara Regna, Nicole Reynolds, Cindy Rinfret, Joseph Roloyn, Wilbur Ross, Hilary Ross, Jean Shafiroff, Patricia Shiah, Valerie Steele, Jacqueline Togut, Mary Turano and Debra Wasser.

Michael Kors gave a 30-minute presentation of his Pre-Fall 2013 Collection about what inspired the collection. He also talked about what its means to true sport-wear designer. While explaining the 25 looks he also interjected with how the women could incorporate a piece of the look into their year round wardrobes. After the presentation he spent some time shopping with the ladies and gave some style tips on how to wear his clothing.

Celia Hegyi, Michael Kors, and Alexandra Lebenthal

Deborah Chatman and Valerie Steele

Debra Wasser and Mary Turano

Eleanora Kennedy, Jacqueline Togut, and Nancy Shaw

Emma Pennington, Elizabeth Galt, and Nicole Reynolds

Julie Macklowe, Liz Peek, and Carole Divet Harting

Jieun Wax and Kamie Lightburn

Chiu-ti Jansen

Chris McInerney and Liz Peek

Julie Macklowe, William Macklowe, and Eleanora Kennedy

Landy Erlick, Jim Erlick, and Nikki Erlick

Lexi Novak

Nancy Shaw and Jacqueline Togut

Olivia Flatto and Dina DeLuca Chartouni

Laura Lofaro Freeman, Yaz Hernandez, and Diane Herdling

Liz Peek, Valerie Steele, and Yaz Hernandez

Jean Shafiroff, Cindy Rinfret, Michael Kors, Jieun Wax, Shelly Lynch, and Patricia Shiah

Nicole Mancini and Kay Facatselis

Stephanie Loeffler, Valerie Steele, and Kamie Lightburn

Lance LePere, Catherine Gund, Tanzin, and Michael Kors

Roseanne Morrison, Yaz Hernandez, and Jean Shafiroff

Wilbur Ross and Hilary Ross

On Tuesday, June 11, 2013 City Parks Foundation (CPF) presented the City Parks Foundation Gala presented at SummerStage in Central Park, an annual fundraising event that supports CPF's free year-round arts, sports, education andand community-building programs. The event took place at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park, the main stage for CPF's famed free performing artsand festival, SummerStage.and

The gala and concert raised over $1 million dollars and was the largest single fundraising event in the history of CPF. The funds raised will go to support programs that benefit over 600,000 people annually in over 750 parks throughout New York City's five boroughs.

This year, CPF honored Bruce Ratner with the 2013 People and Parks Award.and Bruce Ratner is theandExecutive Chairman of Forest City Ratner Companies, one of CPF's founding trustees and its first BoardandChairman.

Bruce Ratner

Other guests in attendance included: MaryAnne Gilmartin, CEO of Forest City Ratner Companies; Ross Greenburg, Showtime Sports; Jason Kidd, Head Coach of the New York Nets; Charlie Mierswa, Executive VP Business Operations, and Chief Financial Officer of the Brooklyn Nets; G.E. Smith, Former SNL Band Leader; Roger Watersand Laurie Durning Waters; Brett Yormark, CEO Barclays Center / Brooklyn Nets with Elaina Scotto; EricandZohn, William Morris Endeavor.

The concert paid tribute to the music of Frank Sinatra, featuring the legendary singer and musician's songs as performed by an eclectic group of well established musical legends and up and coming stars. Featuring an intriguing mix of Standards, Soul, Blues, Jazz, and Folk singers the evening of performances thrilled with exceptional interpretations of numerous classics from Sinatra's famed catalogue of songs. Artists included: John Pizzarelli and The Swing Seven, Andrew Bird, Marc Cohn, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Judy Collins, Bettye LaVette, John Legend, Aimee Mann and Ted Leo, Joan Osborne, Allen Toussaint, Suzanne Vega, and Loudon Wainwright III. The performance component of the gala was produced by Michael Dorf, who has successfully produced a series of similar tribute concerts at Carnegie Hall over the past decade.

John Legend

City Parks Foundation (CPF) is the only independent, nonprofit organization to offer park programs throughout the five boroughs of New York City. CPF works in over 750 parks citywide, presenting a broad range of free arts, sports, and education programs, and empowering citizens to support their parks on a local level. Programs and community building initiatives reach more than 600,000 people each year, contributing to the revitalization of neighborhoods throughout New York City.

Anju Gupta, Anita Chester, Tony Roselle, and Deepak Gupta

Susan Werman and Rhonda Ran

Jon Mechanic and Elaina Scotto

David Barse, Michael Dorf, John Pizzarelli, and Joan Osborne

David Moore, Bruce Ratner, Brett Yormark, Alison Tocci, and David Barse

Mike Silverman and Emily Whipple

Claire Cloud and James Burke

Jason Kidd and Porschla Coleman

Lary Wolf, Susan Freedman, Jon Mechanic, and Bruce Ratner

Michael Dorf, Alison Tocci, Lisa Barse, John Pizzarelli, Joan Osborne, and David Barse

Last Saturday afternoon, at the Wethersfield Estate in Millbrook, NY the outdoor set assembled for the runway presentation of the La Chasse collection: A new line of classic, ladies ready-to-wear founded and designed by Marion de Vogel and Rowena Gill. Models were both professional and resident beauties. The occasion was a fund-raising benefit to kick-off a campaign to build a Cross Country Schooling Course at the 1,200-acre estate for area professionals and their students to enjoy.

Guests congregate on the Wethersfield Estate in Millbrook, NY

Rob Murphy and Ling Kwan serenade

John and Patricia Forelle

Deborah Montgomery and Marc McLean

Barbara and Donald Tober

Quinn Babcock, Emily Hottensen, and friend

Kirk Henckels

John Klopp, Colleen Howland, Karen Klopp, and Kevin Smith

Carola Lott and Susie Clarke

Marion de Vogel

Crowd watching the Millbrook Hunt approaching Wethersfield

Members of the Millbrook Hunt

Caroline Geerlings, Lorna Graev, Fernanda Kellogg, and Podie Lynch

Dede Rosenfeld and Gloria Callen

Eugenia Revson, Dotty Smith, and Lionel Goldfrank

Everett Cook, Libby Mavroleon, and Nina Griscom

Deban Flexner and Pam Taylor Yates

Helen Blodgett and her daughter, Natasha

Rowena Gill and Marion de Vogel moments before the show

Kinue Fowler

Francesca Palombo

Colleen Hartling

Clair Glover

Parker Gentry Thorne

Finale with founders and designers, Marion de Vogel and Rowena Gill

Guests got into the spirit of the fabled Jazz Age with flapper dresses, headbands, feathers, and mountains of sparkling jewelry for The Great Gatsby, Nassau County Museum of Art's 2013 Museum Ball. The lavish tented pavilions for the cocktail hour and dinner similarly evoked the extravagant décor of Long Island's Gold Coast history. The Museum Ball is the museum's major annual fundraising affair, raising significant support for exhibitions and educational programming.

The 2013 Ball was chaired by Museum Board Member Angela Susan Anton, the publisher and owner of Anton Community Publications. The Journal Committee was chaired by M. Patricia Janco-Tupper, senior vice president, wealth advisor for Wells Fargo Bank; and Rebecca Creavin, senior vice president, private banker for Wells Fargo Bank.

Members of the Ball Committee: Kimberly Bancroft, Irina Shushko, Connie Carr, Thalia Elie, Angela Susan Anton, Natalia Good, Esther Ambalu, Sara Ambalu, Gayle Finkelman-Cohen, Karen Loeffler, and Eve Califano.

Nassau Community College 'flappers' welcome guests Jed Morey and Eden White

Ball Committee Member Connie Carr, with Board Member Dr. Harvey Manes

Members of the Ball Committee: Judie Chessin, Kandice Seitz, and Linda Ugenti

Rebecca Creavin and M. Patricia Janco-Tupper, co-chairs of the Ball's Journal Committee; Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos; Museum Director Dr. Karl Willers, and Ball Chairman Angela Susan Anton show off a congratulatory proclamation from the county

Ball Committee Member Cora Michalis, Museum Director Dr. Karl Willers, Museum Founding President Hon. Arnold A. Saltzman, Board Member Dr. Todd Cohen, and Joan Saltzman

Museum supporters George Machin and Nancy DeMatteis with Arlene Levine and Board Vice President Arthur Levine

Dr. Stephen and Sharon Cuchel (Board Secretary) with Barbara and Timothy Schmidt

Museum Director Dr. Karl Willers with Susan Isaksen and 2012 Ball Honoree Bob Isaksen

Museum supporters Jacob and Esther Ambalu with Board Member Corky Paston and George Kittredge

Photographs by Simon Luethi (Public Theater); Mary Hilliard (La Chasse); Sylvester Zawadzki & Merissa Blitz (City Parks); Tab Hauser & Scott Levy (Nassau County Museum)

Guests listen to Nelson Peltz, Dean O’Hare, Dr. Oheneba Boachie Adjei, chief of the Scoliosis Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, Dr. Thomas Sculco, surgeon in chief, Hospital for Special Surgery, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and Brian Williams speak throughout the evening at Hospital for Special Surgery's 30th Annual Tribute Dinner.

Hospital for Special Surgery, the number one hospital for orthopedics in the nation, held its 30th Annual Tribute Dinner on Monday, June 17, 2013 at The Waldorf=Astoria.

The event, which raised more than $2.5 million and had more than 1,000 guests, was hosted by Brian Williams, anchor and Managing Editor of NBC Nightly News and Rock Center. The City of New York was honored, with Mayor Michael Bloomberg accepting the award on the City's behalf. Dr. Oheneba Boachie-Adjei, Chief of the Scoliosis Service, received the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Dr. Oheneba Boachie Adjei, chief of the Scoliosis Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, and Brian Williams, NBC Nightly News anchor

Honored guests included the hospital's leadership and world-class physicians and health-care professionals; along with Dinner Chair Nelson Peltz, founding partner, Trian Fund Management LP, and Dinner Co-Chairs Kathryn C. Chenault, HSS trustee; Alan S. MacDonald, vice-chairman, Citigroup, chief client officer; William R. Salomon, honorary chairman, Citigroup; and Patricia G. Warner, HSS trustee. Other special guests include Pia Lindstrom; Cynthia and Dr. Thomas Sculco, surgeon-in-chief, Hospital for Special Surgery; Dean O'Hare, co-chair, HSS Board of Trustees.

Dr. Oheneba Boachie Adjei addresses guests after receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award

Founded in 1863, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) is a world leader in orthopedics, rheumatology and rehabilitation. HSS is nationally ranked No. 1 in orthopedics, No. 3 in rheumatology, No. 10 in neurology and No. 5 in geriatrics by U.S. News & World Report (2012-13), and is the first hospital in New York State to receive Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Nursing Service from the American Nurses Credentialing Center three consecutive times. HSS has one of the lowest infection rates in the country. From 2007 to 2011, HSS has been a recipient of the HealthGrades Joint Replacement Excellence Award. HSS is a member of the NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System and an affiliate of Weill Cornell Medical College and as such all Hospital for Special Surgery medical staff are faculty of Weill Cornell. The hospital's research division is internationally recognized as a leader in the investigation of musculoskeletal and autoimmune diseases.

Dr. Philip Wilson Jr., surgeon in chief emeritus, Hospital for Special Surgery, Hilda Boachie Adjei , Dr. Oheneba Boachie Adjei, chief of the Scoliosis Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, HSS Trustee Patsy Warner, Louis Schapiro, CEO, Hospital for Special Surgery, Dr. Thomas Sculco, surgeon in chief, Hospital for Special Surgery, and Cynthia Sculco

Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Emme Deland, Veronica St. Pierre, HSS Trustee Herbert Black, and Dr. Jonathan Deland

Michael Reed, Joan and Barrie Damson, HSS trustee, HSS Trustee Craig Ivey, and Chelsea Reed

Dr. Oheneba Boachie Adjei, chief of the Scoliosis Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, Hilda Boachie Adjei, Dr. Thomas Sculco, surgeon in chief, Hospital for Special Surgery, Cynthia Sculco, and Mayor Michael Bloomberg

Alex Egan, Celene Menschel, Ronay Menschel, and Chairman Emeritus, HSS Board of Trustees, Richard Menschel

Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Kathleen O’Hare, Dinner Chair Nelson Peltz, and Co Chair, HSS Board of Trustees, Dean O’Hare

Brian Cleek (PGA), Justin Maher (Giants), Leogh Weiss (Giants), and Dara Cattani

Dr. Douglas E. Padgett, and Debra and Dr. Bernard A. Rawlins

Dr. Oheneba Boachie Adjei, chief of the Scoliosis Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, Dr. Miles Vern, and Barry and Lila Bloom

Ann Jackson and Kendrick Wilson, III, co chair Board of Trustees Hospital for Special Surgery and Vice Chairman BlackRock with Cynthia and Dr. Thomas Sculco, surgeon in chief, Hospital for Special Surgery

Grace and Chris Meigher with Peter and Martha Webster

Jane and Dr. Michael Lockshin

Ona Wang and Dr. Steve K. Lee

Janet and Dr. David Levine with Marina Kellen French

Dr. Edward Craig, HSS Trustee and Dinner Co Chair Patricia Warner, and Brian Williams

Trevor Gibbons, Cynthia Sculco, Sarah Jane Gibbons, and Dr. Thomas Sculco, surgeon in chief, Hospital for Special Surgery

Kendrick Wilson, III, co chair Board of Trustees Hospital for Special Surgery and Vice Chairman BlackRock and HSS Trustee Robert K. Steel

Co Chair, HSS Board of Trustees, Dean O’Hare and Greg Georgieff

Louis Shapiro, CEO, Hospital for Special Surgery, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Ann Jackson, and Kendrick Wilson, III, co chair Board of Trustees Hospital for Special Surgery and Vice Chairman BlackRock

HSS Trustee and Dinner Co Chair Alan MacDonald with Patti Roberts

HSS Trustee Patricia Warner, and Mayor Michael Bloomberg

Dr. Peggy Crow with Steve and Laura Robbins and Craig Ivey

Dr. David Altchek, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service co chief, Hospital for Special Surgery, with his wife Anne Altchek

Mayor Michael Bloomberg and HSS Trustee William Salomon

HSS Trustee Herbert Black and Louis Shapiro, CEO, Hospital for Special Surgery

Celene Menschel and Alex Egan

HSS Trustee and Dinner Co Chair Kathryn Chenault with Chairman Emeritus, HSS Board of Trustees, Aldo Papone

Last Saturday night's 13th Annual Midsummer Night Drinks nearly 500 friends and supporters gathered at Villa Maria, the stunning Water Mill home of Vince and Louise Camuto, for a wonderful evening of fun, food and cocktails, all benefiting God's Love We Deliver. This signature event supports one of New York City's most beloved charities, the only organization of its kind that cooks and home delivers nutritious meals to clients living with severe illnesses, their children and senior caregivers.

Louise Camuto, Vince Camuto and God's Love We Deliver Board member Margaret Russell

Seen at the event were: Vince and Louise Camuto, Dennis Basso, Jason and Haley Binn, Yildiz Yuksek Blackstone and Richard Blackstone, Geoffrey Bradfield, Mark Brashear, Claudio and Debra del Vecchio, Karen and Jefferson Hughes, Ford Huniford, Christopher Idone, Tony Ingrao and Randy Kemper, David Kleinberg, Esther Newberg, Roland Nivelais, Fernanda Niven, Nathan Orsman and Jose Castro, Jeff Pfeifle, Andrew Rosen and Jenny Dyer, Margaret Russell, Chuck and Donna Turlinski, David Wine and Vicente Wolf.

Guests were invited to enjoy a smorgasbord of Swedish specialties by chef Görgen Tidén.

Gods Love Staff

Throughout the evening, in between dining, laughing and talking, guests also enjoyed coffee from RED THREAD GOOD Coffee, a new sponsor of God's Love, and microgreens from Koppert Cress USA.

Delicious butlered hors d'oeuvres such as summer vegetable rolls, croque-monsieurs and steak frites were catered by Canard, Inc. along with a variety of one-bite burgers and sweets such as toffee pecan brownies and mini lemon ice cream cones. Pernod Ricard USA generously donated all beverages at the bar including the event's specialty drinks, Absolut® Madras, Absolut® Red Thread Good Dreamy Chocolate Almond Cocktail and Absolut® Citron Lemonade, all delicious concoctions for the warm summer evening. Guests danced the night away to the music compiled and spun by DJ Karin Ward.

Jeff Pfeifle, Sue Chalom, Dennis Basso, Scott Bruckner, and Geoffrey Bradfield

Julie Lichtstein, Michelle Francis, Lisa Sherman, and Vivian Pollack

Dan Wright, Laura Michalchyshyn, and Chris Poore

Scott Bruckner and T.R. Pescod

Vince Camuto and Louise Camuto

Michael Sennett, Karen Pearl, Scott Bruckner, Laura Michalchyshyn, and Chris Poore

Richard, Jane and Jeffrey Novick

Randy Kempner, Tony Ingrao, Louise Camuto, and Vince Camuto

LaMont Craig, David Ludwigson, Jon Gilman and Barbra Locker

Mark Lanspa, Rebecca Bond and William Wright

Haley Binn and Jason Binn

Ned Allie, Lester Weingarten, Richard Haney Jardine, and Maurice Mann

Alan Rogers, Charlotte Moss and John Yunis

Jerry Madigan and Jamie Zimmerman

Alan Rogers and David Ludwigson

Dan Wright, Laura Michalchyshyn, and Chris Poore

Cory Ingram and Louise Camuto

David Wine, Robby Browne and friends

Karen Pearl, Vicente Wolf, and Margaret Russell

Jon and Rebecca Bond

Matthew Smyth and Christopher Idone

Michael Sennott, Karen Pearl and Terry Meehan

Michael Librett, Shana Librett, Stephen Cavello, Peter Panagiotopoulos, and Nick Kavallieratos

Candy Bonder, Mark Lehrer, Gaby Lehrer and Karen Pearl

David Ludwigson, Doron Sabag, Jim Hoffman Faris and Karen Naber

Penny Zuckerwise and Barbra Locker

Jon Gilman and Brad Learmonth

Sylvia Vogelman, Michael Sennott, Joan Garry, Lisa Sherman, Terrence Meck, Breton Alberti, and Scott Bruckner

Brad Learmonth, Jon Gilman, Haim Hassin and Jean Fleischhacker

Perry Eisman, Karen Pearl, andPeter Lichtenthal

Veronica Henkel and Em Findley

Last Monday, nearly 300 supporters of The Bachmann-Strauss Dystonia and Parkinson Foundation gathered at Century Country Club in Purchase, New York for the organization's 21st Annual Dystonia and Parkinson's Golf Invitational. The event raised more than $1.3 million to help find better treatments and cures for dystonia and Parkinson's disease. Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder that causes uncontrollable, painful muscle contractions and spasms. Closely related to Parkinson's disease, it affects an estimated 500,000 people in North America – more than Huntington's disease, Lou Gehrig's disease and muscular dystrophy combined.

Willie Geist, co-host of NBC's Today and MSNBC's Morning Joe, served as emcee of the event that honored his father Bill Geist, a long-serving CBS news correspondent who announced, last year, that he was living with Parkinson's disease. BlackRock, Inc. was this year's corporate chair.

Jody Geist, Bill Geist, Willie Geist, Bonnie Strauss, and Paula Stein

The Foundation has raised more than $30 million to provide seed money to scientists working on over 200 projects around the world. These investments have been the catalyst for an additional $62 million in research funding from the NIH.

Katie Loeb, a member of the Young Leadership Council, whose grandfather has Parkinson's, was recognized for her extraordinary enthusiasm and dedication in helping raise funds and public awareness about dystonia and Parkinson's disease. She was presented with the Foundation's Scott M. Johnson Memorial Award named in honor of a member of the Young Leadership Council who lost his life on September 11th.

Jeff Feingold, Nancy Rackoff, Paula Stein, Amy Leeds, Nancy Wolk, and Harold Strauss

Strauss concluded the evening by thanking all those who attended the event. She added, "Our work would not be possible without the generous support of our friends, donors, sponsors and incredible staff. Each has been a remarkable pillar of hope, courage, and continuing support who have made our years of achievements in research, treatments, and clinical care possible."

The day-long event included lunch, a Pro-Am golf tournament, cocktails, dinner, and a live auction. In attendance were Mark Standish, president and co-CEO of RBC Capital Markets Corp; Morris Offit, chairman of Offit Capital; and Thomas W. Strauss, chairman of Ramius, a Cowen Group company, who announced the day's top golf winners.

Jamie Niven, chairman of Sotheby's America, once again served as auctioneer for the live auction, which featured A Decadent Dinner for 12 prepared by celebrity chef David Burke; a golf outing hosted by a club member at the esteemed Shinnecock Golf Course; and a week's vacation at the Villa Avalon in St. Barths; among other luxurious items.

Bob Joyce, Seth Goldman, Ron Hersh, Paul Bruce, and Dan London

The Bachmann-Strauss Dystonia & Parkinson Foundation is an independent, nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization that was established in 1995 by Louis Bachmann (1916-2000) and Bonnie Strauss in order to find better treatments and cures for the movement disorders dystonia and Parkinson's disease, and to provide medical and patient information. Key among its efforts, the Foundation funds scientific and clinical research and helps raise awareness of Parkinson's disease and dystonia among the general public and the medical community.

Stefanie Offit, Dan Offit, Ned Offit, Nancy Offit, and Morris Offit

Fran Klingenstein, Fran Ehrlich, and Karen Cohen

Allison London and Katie Loeb

Edgar Cullman and Ellie Cullman

Tish Certo, Susan Cullman, and John Kirby

On Wednesday, June 19, 2013, Central Park Conservancy brought together more than 700 guests to the annual Taste of Summer held at Bethesda Terrace. Guests came to marvel at the fusion of Central Park's beauty and New York's exquisite cuisine.

The event featured tastings prepared by New York's top restaurants, a luxury-filled silent auction and music by Alexandra Richards. The event was attended by politicians, business leaders, and New Yorkers in support of the Central Park Conservancy's mission to restore and maintain Central Park raising close to $1 million.

John DeLucie

More than 30 restaurants participated in the annual foodie bonanza serving tastings throughout the night. Guests dined on Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes with Marinated Cucumbers & Remoulade Sauce from The Central Park Boathouse, Matinicus Maine Lobster Rolls from P.J. Clarke's, Ravioli Alla Salvia: Ravioli filled with Baby Organic Spinach in a Butter & Sage Sauce from Serafina, Seared Scallop over Prosecco, Green Onion Foam with Black Norcia Truffle Petal from East 12th Osteria, and Fegatini Crostini: Duck Liver Mousse with Passito Wine from soon-to-open Ristorante Morini. Crown Group Hospitality hosted The Taste Café featuring dishes from John DeLucie including the Nicoise Tuna Tartare from The Lion, Marinated Lamb Coconut Chutney on Papadum from Crown and Bill's Bolognese with Soft Polenta & Pecorino from Bill's Food & Drink.

Boathouse Crabcakes

William Grant & Sons, a family-owned and independent distiller, was the exclusive spirits partner at this year's Taste of Summer. The night highlighted the line of handcrafted and small batch spirits in specialty cocktails using Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur, Reyka Vodka, and Hudson Whiskey. Solerno welcomed in the Solerno Caribeño, Reyka refreshed in the Reyka Collins, Icelandic Vesper, and Reyka Sonic, and Hudson Whiskey delighted at the "Make Your Own Manhattan" bar.

Hosts included Central Park Conservancy Trustees and Event Chairmen Jay Mandelbaum, Gillian Miniter, John Paulson, and Norman Selby. Other notable guests included Ann Dexter Jones, Deborah Roberts, Fiona and Eric Rudin, Hunt Slonem, Jeffrey Toobin, Kitty Kempner, Liliana Cavendish, Commissioner Ray Kelly, Sandra Ripert, Suzanne Cochran, and many others.

Commissioner Ray Kelly and Veronica Kelly

Gillian and Sylvester Miniter

Pablo Alfaro, Anne Dexeter Jones, and Mark Amadei

Sandra Ripert and Angela Stulley

Barbara Cirkva and Bob Schumacher

Alexandra Richards

Deborah Roberts and Gillian Miniter

John DeLuci, Stephanie Smith, and Mark Amadei

Jeffrey Toobin and Amy Mcintosh

Gillian and Serena Miniter

Norman Selby and Eran Broshy

Suzanne and Bob Cochran

Hunt Slonem and Liliana Cavendish

Late last month at the Pierre Hotel in NYC, over 330 guests joined WIZO New York for their 16th Annual Children for our Children Fashion Show and Luncheon, Chaired by Fortune Dushey.

WIZO, The Women’s International Zionist Organization, is a worldwide non-profit organization that operates over 800 social welfare projects in Israel. Next to the Israeli government, WIZO is one of the largest providers of social welfare services that improve the lives of women, children and the elderly living in Israel.

The fashion show, which featured looks from Brooks Brothers and was styled by designer Nikki Kule, had more than 60 children parade the runway. Before the Fashion Show the audience was addressed by Counsel General of Israel to New York, Ambassador Ido Aharoni. Fortune Dushey spoke about the critical services which WIZO provides to the neediest sector of Israeli society.

Gail Perl, Co-President of WIZO USA, Mireille Manocherian, Fortune Dushey, Victoria Sakhai, and Evelyn Sommer, Founding President of WIZO USA

Marci Waterman, Chair of WIZO NY, Ronni Chera, Marjorie Harris, Marcy Sakhai, and Betty Sitt chaired the Benefit Committee. Brenda Abuaf, Eleanor Cayre, Nina Davidson, and Marielle Safra served as Journal Chairs. Drazie Ashkenazy, Esther Chetrit, Joy Kleeger, Gloria Nakash, and Tanya Zuckerbrot headed the Silent Auction Committee. Corie Adjmi, Jennifer Dayan, Amy Landy, Marcella Serure, and Jennifer Sitt headed the Raffle Committee. Debra August, Vivian Dayan, Elisabeth Domansky, Rachel Khafif, and Sarah Merians headed the Décor Committee, and Mireille Manocherian and Vicki Sakhai, once again, served as the Fashion Show Coordinators, this year also with the help of Joy Dushey and Nikki Kule, designer for Brooks Brothers. WIZO New York was also represented by a Next Generation committee lead by Celia Cayre, Margarette Dweck, Samantha Podolsky, and Tanya Serure. Rachel Shnay chaired the Teen’s committee.

Amb. Ido Aharoni

In attendance were WIZO USA Vice Presidents Caren Constantiner, Mira Sofer, and Joan Kahn who accepted an award on behalf of her granddaughter, Daisy Kahn, as well as WIZO New York Board Members and U.N. Representatives Lisa Ostad and Jackie Siegal. Daisy Kahn and Chloe Safra were recognized for their involvement in the WIZO’s B’nei Mitzvah Campaign. These young philanthropists chose to donate their gifts to WIZO, and for this were given special awards of honor.

Marci Waterman, Chair of WIZO NY, and Gail Perl, Co-President of WIZO USA

Marcelle Serure, Vivian Dayan, and Fortune Dushey

Margarette Dweck, Celia Cayre, and Ronni Chera

Jamie Mitchell and Lauren Schor Geller

Fortune Dushey and Tanya Zuckerbrot

Nancy Chetrit, Gail Perl, and Jill Martin

Photographs by Don Pollard (HSS); Patrick McMullan (God's Love); BIlly Farrell (CPC)

Over 250 attended The Culture Project Commemorative gala and naming ceremony for its newly christened Lynn Redgrave Theater in honor of the late Ms. Redgrave.

The 2013 Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival officially commenced with its 81st Season Opening Gala on Saturday, June 15th. Attendance for the Gala was the highest since the Festival's 75th anniversary in 2007, and the evening raised a record-breaking $411,000 for the organization.

Honorary Co-Chairs for the Season Opening Gala included Artistic Director of Dance Theatre of Harlem Virginia Johnson and principal dancer with the New York City Ballet Wendy Whelan. Gala Co-Chairs were Jacob's Pillow Board President Mark Leavitt, Taryn Leavitt, Board Treasurer Christopher Jones, and Deb McAlister.

First Lady Diane Patrick and Governor of Massachusetts Deval Patrick backstage with Jacob's Pillow Executive and Artistic Director Ella Baff, New York City Ballet star Wendy Whelan, soloist with the Martha Graham Dance Company Lloyd Knight

An outdoor cocktail reception kicked off the event, along with an exclusive exhibit preview of two new exhibits: Shooting Stars, a series of behind-the-curtain photographs by dancers Wendy Whelan, Miguel Anaya, Amber Star Merkens, and others; and Dancers Among Us, Jordan Matter's celebration of dancers in everyday places.

Cocktails were followed by a Gala performance held in the historic Ted Shawn Theatre and featured a variety of extraordinary artists and choreographers, including a world premiere by resident choreographer for the Atlanta Ballet Helen Pickett, performed by the Ballet Program dancers of The School at Jacob's Pillow.

First Lady Diane Patrick and Governor of Massachusetts Deval Patrick backstage with 2013 Jacob's Pillow Dance Award Winner Michelle Dorrance

Wendy Whelan and Lloyd Knight of Martha Graham Dance Company performed as part of the program. Dancers from the Dance Theatre of Harlem presented the iconic Black Swan pas de deux. Tap dance powerhouse Michelle Dorrance rounded out this elite program with a performance featuring special musical guest and American Idol contestant Aaron Marcellus. Dorrance was also the recipient of the prestigious 2013 Jacob's Pillow Dance Award, which was presented to Dorrance by Executive and Artistic Director Ella Baff.

The Gala performance was followed by a three-course dinner by The Old Inn and Moore (a new catering collaborative between Peter Platt of The Old Inn On the Green and Megan Moore of Moore Fine Foods); a silent and live auction presented by two of the Gala Co-Chairs, Chris Jones and Mark Leavitt; and dancing under a soaring tent to The Colbys with Bev Rohlehr and DJ BFG.

Wendy Whelan and Lloyd Knight in Martha Graham's Canticle for Innocent Comedians (1952)

Michelle Dorrance

Jacob's Pillow is a National Historic Landmark, recipient of the National Medal of Arts, and home to America's longest-running international dance festival. The Festival includes more than 50 national and international dance companies and 350 free and ticketed performances, talks, tours, classes, exhibits, and events. The School at Jacob's Pillow, one of the most prestigious professional dance training centers in the U.S., encompasses the diverse disciplines of Ballet, Cultural Traditions, Contemporary, and Jazz/Musical Theatre Dance, as well as an Intern Program in various disciplines of arts administration, design, video, and production. On March 2, 2011, President Obama honored Jacob's Pillow with a National Medal of Arts, the highest arts award given by the U.S. government. Jacob's Pillow is the first dance-presenting organization to receive this prestigious award. For more information about this summer's Festival, performance schedules, and how to purchase tickets, visit www.jacobspillow.org.

Bill Hastings, Jacob's Pillow Director of Education J.R. Glover, The School at Jacob's Pillow Jazz/Musical Theatre Program Director and choreographer of PIPPIN Chet Walker, Jacob's Pillow Board member Wendy McCain, and Jacob's Pillow Director of Preservation Norton Owen

Pillow supporters Lynne Leavitt and Aaron Leavitt with their son Mark Leavitt, Pillow Board Member and Gala Co-Chair

Rebecca Milikowsky and husband Nathan Milikowsky

Daughter of Board Member Sylvia Pope, Rosamond Pope-Meyer, and husband Jake Meyer with Laura Sinott and son of Sylvia Pope, Albert Pope

Jacob's Pillow Board member and Gala Co-Chair Christopher Jones with Jacob's Pillow Board Chair Joan Hunter

Filmmaker and video installation artist Liz Richards

Tim Eustis and Sarah Eustis

John Michael Schert, Ilter Ibrahimof, Alejandro Cerrudo, and Daniel Cappello

Martin Monas and wife, former New York City Ballet Dancer Teresa Reyes

Jacob's Pillow Board Chair Joan Hunter and Wendy Whelan

Claudia Perles with her son Joshua Perles

Perri Petricca, Gala Committee Member, and fiancée Michelle Thorpe

Amber Ju, Dustin Mauldin, and Anisa Keith

Jordan Matter and Dance Theatre of Harlem principal dancer Michaela DePrince

On June 14th, The 14th Annual "Play For Pink" Breast Cancer Golf Tournament, benefiting The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, founded by Evelyn Lauder in 1993, was held at Hampton Hills Golf & CC. Chaired by Jane Pontarelli for the 14th year, The tournament is the largest breast cancer golf tournament on Long Island.

Chairperson Jane Pontarelli and Joe Pontarelli

Stanley Pine, Jane Pontarelli, and Jack McGowan

Marla Novick, Linda Florin, and Kelly Gerber

Sheryl Schwartz

Andrea Schlossberg

Diana Ziv, Cindy Brahms, and Ann Haselkorn

Carol Visconti and Sandy Teitelbaum

Arlene and Alan Lazare

Brenda Axelrod, Patty Greenberg, Lisa Konsker, and Carol Visconti

Phyllis Berman, Andrea Schlossberg, and Paula Modell

Marianna Gunther

Monica Granillo

Jackie Glago and Isabella Katz

Jane Pontarelli, Steven Dann, and Debbie Polk

Arlene Mark, Amy Milch, Romana Grant, and Kay Ziplow

Missy Lubliner and Andrea Warshaw

Jane Pontarelli, Andrea Warshaw, and Wendy Federman

Judy Gilbert, Hedy Park, and Suzan Kremer

The 2013 Theatre Museum Awards for Excellence were held Monday night, June 3rd, at The Players Club. Honorees at Monday night's Ceremony included the Distinguished Service to the Theatre Award given, posthumously, to Helen Guditis and The Theatre Arts Education Award presented to Emerson College. The evening also included a special tribute to the Palace Theater in honor of its 100th anniversary. The Palace Tribute was a trip back in time to the vaudeville era.

The Theatre Museum honored its longtime President, Helen Guditis for her dedication and leadership of The Theatre Museum and her commitment to theater education and preservation. Stewart F. Lane, Chairman of the Theatre Museum, presented the award which was accepted by Helen's brother, Albert Guditis. Helen Guditis passed away in December 2012 after a long battle with cancer. Helen had a long and successful life in the theatre, at first as a performer and later as a teacher of speech and drama. In 1986, Guditis founded the "Broadway Theatre Institute", which would become "The Theatre Museum" in 2003.

James J. Heinze, Albert Guditis, and Stewart Lane

The Theatre Arts Education Award was given to Emerson College and accepted by Obie Award winning faculty member, Melia Bensussen. Emerson College owns more theater and performing space than any other institution in Boston and all spaces are available for their students' education. Emerson College is a diverse, and multifaceted degree-granting institution with campuses in Boston, Los Angeles and the Netherlands. Emerson College students study with professional artists in the theaters and performances spaces that include the newly renovated 600 seat Paramount Center and the 1200 seat Cutler Majestic Theater. These exciting theater pieces provide culturally enriching theater for the community while training the next generation of theater artists.

Joe Benincasa

Bonnie Comley

The Theatre Museum also paid tribute to the 100th Anniversary of the Palace Theatre. Presenters, performances and appearances included Joe Benincasa, Bonnie Comley, Joe Franklin, Will Jordon, Rod Kimball & Company, Leah Lane, Chris McDaniel, Ariela Pizza, Rebecca Joy Fletcher, Todd Robbins and Trav S.D. Vintage 1920s and '30s vaudeville film footage was provided by Ron Hutchinson and the Vitaphone Project.

The 2013 award ceremony was produced by Trav S.D. and Alyssa Renzi. The Awards Gala committee included: Olga and Vladimir Balaeskoul, Elie Hirschfeld and Sarah Schlesinger, Lauren and Joe Pizza, Cece Black, Rob Patton & Goldman Sachs, Olha Paluch & Citi National Bank, Jeffrey Matusow& J. P. Morgan, Benjamin Juarez& Boston University.

Stewart Lane and Bonnie Comley

Joe Pizza, Ariela Pizza, and Lauren Pizza

Stefano Brancato and Michael Goldfried

Stewart Lane and Joe Benincasa

Chris McDaniel

Ron Hutchinson

Marilyn Sokol

Rod Kimball and Andy Sapora

James Martindale and Diane Martindale

Benjamin Juarez, Stephanie Trodello, and Stewart Lane

Lauren and Joe Pizza

Clara Kukes and Olga Balaeskul

Trav S.D.

Leah Lane

Alyssi Renzi

James Comley and Virginia Comley

Frankie Lane and Lenny Lane

Joe Benincasa, Stewart Lane, and James J. Heinze

Joe Pizza and Joe Benincasa

Marilyn Sokol and Joe Franklin

Leah Lane

Stewart Lane

Melia Bensussen and Bonnie Comley

Albert Guditis

Alyssa Renzi

Melia Bensussen

Trav S.D.

Ariela Pizza

George Small

Todd Robbins

Rod Kimball and Andy Sapora

Franklin Bruno and Poor Baby Bree

Chris McDaniel

On Friday, June 7th, over 150 young professionals took a trip to the Children's Museum of the Arts (103 Charlton Street) for the Young Professionals Committee's 4th Annual Summer Benefit, Art'venture. Guests embarked on a grand tour of art-making activities, including screenprinting, stop-motion animation, clay sculpting, and more – all for a good cause.

Art'venture raised over $14,000, all of which supports Stripes, CMA's art program for families with children on the autism spectrum. Special thanks to event sponsor Squarespace. Delicious food and drinks provided by Brooklyn Brewery, Bruce Cost Ginger Ale, Macaron Paris, Organic Valley, Panca Restaurant, and Thai Pavilion. For more information about CMA and the Young Professionals Committee, please visit www.cmany.org.

Asya Gribov and Priya Pappu

Lori Feren, Li Jun Xian, and Jessica French

Katelyn Platz, Julieanne Alonzo, and Laura Arayata

Jen Kwok and Ricky Milburn

Back row: Asya Gribov, Grace Johnstone, Julieanne Alonzo, Li Jun Xian, Jessica French, Cassandra Kohilakis, John Murphy, and Emily Tella. Front row: Megan O'Brien and Lori Feren

Graham Bannon and Angela Chen

Susan Rubell and Samanthe Lobosco

Honey Brennan, Susan Rubell, Lola Pearl, and Darin Rubell

Guests screenprinting tote bags

Raffle winner Erin Bond

Raffle winner John Fewell

Alton Murray and Habiba Koroma

Guests enjoying the clay bar

Over 250 attended The Culture Project Commemorative gala and naming ceremony for its newly christened Lynn Redgrave Theater (formerly known as 45 Bleecker Street) in honor of the late Ms. Redgrave. Vanessa Redgrave, Liam Neeson and Ms. Redgrave's three children Annabel Clark, Ben Clark and Pema Clark served as Honorary Chairs of the Gala.

Kyra Sedgwick, Golden Globe® and Emmy Award®-winning star of stage, screen and television, hosted the evening for the theatre that shines an artistic spotlight on human rights issues, where both she and Ms. Redgrave performed in the New York production of The Exonerated.

Vanessa Redgrave

Vincent Warren, MIchael Ratner, and Vanessa Redgrave

Kyra Sedgwick

Other VIP Guests attending the 2013 Culture Project Gala included: Trudie Styler– Culture Project Board Member, Co-Founder of the Rainforest Foundation, Actress and Producer; Allan Buchman– Founder and Artistic Director of Culture Project; Vincent Warren– Executive Director of the Center for Constitutional Rights; Michael Ratner– Attorney and President Emeritus of the Center for Constitutional Rights; Roger Rees– Tony Award-winning Actor, Playwright and Director; Kim Brizzolara– Feature Film and Documentary Producer; Loreen Arbus– President of the Loreen Arbus Foundation and Founder and Chair of Women Who Care; Jillian Crane– Gala Chair, Actress, Writer and President of CraneKahn; Alfred Kahn– Gala Chair, CEO of CraneKahn and Former CEO and Chairman of 4Kids Entertainment; Peter Tunney– Acclaimed Artist; Ibrahim AlHusseini– Gala Benefit Committee Member, Venture Capitalist and Philanthropist; Jill Brooke – Gala Benefit Committee Member, Playwright and Journalist; Steven Donziger and Laura Miller – Gala Benefit Committee Members, Partner at Donziger and Associates Law Firm and Activists; Robert Dunn– Gala Benefit Committee Member and President of the Synergos Institute; Jodie Evans– Gala Benefit Committee Member, Political Activist, Author and Documentary Film Producer; James Grant – Gala Benefit Committee Member, President and CEO of James Grant PR; Eva and Yoel Haller – Gala Benefit Committee Members and Philanthropists; Steve and Ruth Hendel– Gala Benefit Committee Members, Activists, Producers and Philanthropists; Lauren Embrey– Gala Benefit Committee Member, President and CEO of The Embrey Family Foundation and CEO of Embrey Interests, Ltd; Marc Kaplan– Gala Benefit Committee Member; Rick Miramontez– Gala Benefit Committee Member and President of OandM Co.; Rosemary Pritzker– Gala Benefit Committee Member, Photographer and Political Activist; Cornelia Ravenal and Mikael Sodersten– Gala Benefit Committee Members and Writer-Filmmakers; Nicole Reeber– Gala Benefit Committee Member; Bill Robinson– Gala Benefit Committee Member and Producer at James Patterson Entertainment; Melissa Spohler – Gala Benefit Committee Member and Co-Founder of Kirschenbaum and Spohler Jewelry; Sandy Tabatznik– Gala Benefit Committee Member and Creative Director at Lalela Project; Monica Winsor and Joshua Mailman– Gala Benefit Committee Members, Social Activists and Philanthropists and President of Sirius Business Corporation; Tom Wirtshafter – Gala Benefit Committee Member and Executive Director at Barrow Street Theatre; Cynthia Ryan – Philanthropist and Principal at The Schooner Foundation; Diana Rose– Founder and Chair of The Garrison Institute.

Allan Buchman

Auctioneer Jay Mandarino

Girl Be Heard

Culture Project is dedicated to addressing critical human rights issues by shining an artistic spotlight on injustice. By fostering innovative collaboration between human rights organizations and artists, it aims to inspire and impact public dialogue, encouraging democratic participation in the most urgent matters of our time.

The Center for Constitutional Rights is dedicated to advancing and protecting the rights guaranteed by the United States Constitution and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Founded in 1966 by attorneys who represented civil rights movements in the South, CCR is a non-profit legal and educational organization committed to the creative use of law as a positive force for social change.

Vanessa Redgrave, Kyra Sedgwick, Kevin Bacon, and Trudie Styler

Lauren Embrey, Loreen Arbus, and Monica WInsor

Gala Chairs Alfred Kahn and Jillian Crane

Allan Buchman, Christine Ponz, Bill Robinson, and Amanda Quaid

Eva Haller with Steve and Ruth Hendel

Rhea Isaacs, John Farr, and Jill Brooke

Jade Ullmann, Hugh Evans, Tanyella Evans, Jodie Evans, Nadia Malik, Ibrahim AlHusseini, Gita Drury, Matt Palevski, Molly Sonsteng, Chelsea Brown, Sam Utne, and Jamie Abelson

Alfonso Montiel, Jade Natanya, Gita Drury, and Ibrahim AlHusseini

Lauren Embrey, Josh Mailman, and Monica Winsor

Nicole Reeber, John Farr, and Jill Brooke

Matt Flynn, Marcus Cammack, Carolyn Gitomer, James Grant, Robert Ballard, and Robert Frederick

Photographs by Rob Rich (Play for Pink, The Drama League Theater); Tina Lane (Jacob's Pillow); Yun Cee Ng (Art'venture).

Poolside at the inaugural Holiday House Hamptons

The inaugural Holiday House Hamptons presented by HC&G (Hamptons Cottages & Gardens) officially opened its doors this past Saturday evening with a festive Opening Night White Gala sponsored by Villadom at Bridgehampton. The showhouse located at 4 Fair Hills Lane in Bridgehampton, New York will be open to the public through July 21, 2013. Proceeds from the Gala and the showhouse will benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®.

Iris Dankner, President and Founder of Holiday House is proud to join forces with HC&G Magazine for the first time in the Hamptons. Marianne Howatson CEO and Publication Director of Cottages & Gardens Publications says, “HC&G is delighted to be able to showcase the work of twenty-four amazing designers and are grateful for all the generous donations from sponsors and manufacturers. We are excited to be part of an event that brings so many creative people together, all in support of a truly important cause.”

HHH designers

Notable guests included: Holiday House founder Iris Dankner, HC&G’sMarianne Howatson, Jennifer Matthews, Pamela Eldridge and Kendell Cronstrom, BCRF’s Myra Biblowit, Kris Torkan of Villadom at Bridgehampton, Co-Chair Christopher Hyland, Holiday House Design Chairs Aerin Lauder and Thom Filicia, Andrea & Maurice Dubois, Dina Manzo, Daniel Lombardi, Stephanie Odegard, Jayne and Joan Michaels, and Amy Lau.

Holiday House designers in attendance included: Serena Dugan of Serena & Lily, Ally Coulter, Guillaume Gentet, Maria Greenlaw and Suzanne Caldwell, Donna Livingston, Jennifer Duneier, Elizabeth Bolognino, Eugenia Au Kim, Farnaz Mansuri. Fawn Galli, James Huniford, Inson Dubois Wood, James Michael Howard, Libby Langdon , Lynne Scalo, Jennifer Mabley and Austin Handler, Marshall Watson, Steven Dubner, Susan Glick, Tamara Magel, Thom Filicia, and Timothy Brown.

Leonard Lauder is Honorary Chair for the event. Iris Dankner and Christopher Hyland are Co-Chairs. Aerin Lauder, Thom Filicia, Tony Ingrao, and Randy Kemper serve as Design Chairs.

The showhouse will welcome visitors daily Thursday through Monday, from June 23 to July 21, 2013: Friday - Monday 11:00am- 5:00pm with extended hours until 8:00pm on Thursdays. Exciting summer events to take place over the showhouse’s four week run include: evening live music and wine pouring by Wölffer Estate Vineyard (5:00pm-8:00pm each Thursday); book signings by celebrity authors and more. For tickets and information please visit: www.holidayhousedesignshow.com.

Katharina Plath and Amy Lau

Lynne Scalo and Michael Florio

Marianne Howatson, Kendell Cronstrom, and Iris Dankner

Christopher Hyland and Constintino Castellano

Iris Dankner, Aerin Lauder, and Myra Biblowit

Eric Vincent

Jose Arandia

Micky and Marsha Lyons

Guillaume Gentet and Chelsey McLaren

Daniel Lombardi and Juan Chaves

William Thursby and Sloane Marcus

Jennifer Matthews and Amir Kazerani

David Carpenter

Einat Katav and Stephanie Odegard

Constaino Castellano, Matt Smoak, Becky Fadden, Kyle Marshal, Christopher Hyland, Anne Metrailler, and Seth Pariser

Aerin Lauder, Jennifer Mabley, and Austin Handler

Libby Langdon

Robert Stilin and Pamela Eldridge

Donna Livingston and Robert Hooke

James Huniford

Aaron Schurgin, Laura Beck, and Thom Filicia

Elba and Inson Dubois Wood

James Michael Howard

Marianne Howatson, Andrea and Maurice Dubois, and Iris Dankner

Tamara Magel

Aerin Lauder and Kendell Cronstrom

Fawn Galli

Jennifer Duneier

Marshal Watson

Ally Coulter

The Preview Day of the fourth edition of Masterpiece London ended with reports of strong sales and many happy dealers. Over 6,000 visitors crossed the threshold of the stunning fair structure in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, an increase of over 15% on last year.

Amongst the throng of eager visitors, designers and collectors were Ellie Cullman, Scott Snyder, Rose Tarlow, Fatima Maleki, Jasper Conran, Anna Wintour, Uma Thurman, Arpad Busson, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, Sarah Jessica Parker, Anish Kapoor (who has a new piece at the fair on the stand of Dickinson), Evgeny Lebedev, and Bryan Ferry, all of whom added to the buzz of the Preview Day.

Chelsea Pensioners at Masterpiece London

Ruinart Champagne flowed in abundance as the visitors, quaffed, admired and purchased many of the stunning items on offer from teh 162 international exhibitors, including 20 US dealers. Members of the American Committee this year include Geoffrey Bradfield, Mario Buatta, Ellie Cullman, Jamie Drake, Audrey Gruss, Susan Gutfreund, Scott Snyder, and Rose Tarlow are once again supporting the fair, and many flew to London last year to purchase sought-after pieces.

Masterpiece London welcomed twenty US exhibitors to the fair this year, an increase of over 25% from 2012. These include six new galleries: Leila Heller Gallery (New York), Ariadne Galleries (New York), Japonesque Inc (San Francisco), Long-Sharp Gallery (Indianapolis) Todd Merrill and Associates (New York) and David Webb (New York). Returning exhibitors include: A La Vieille Russie (New York), Collisart LLC (New York), Elle Shushan (Philadelphia), Fred Leighton (New York), Geoffrey Diner Gallery (Washington DC), Kentshire Galleries (New York), Les Enluminures (New York), Michele Beiny (New York), The Alexander Gallery (New York), The Merrin Gallery Inc (New York), Sebastian + Barquet (New York), Siegelson (New York), Sperone Westwater (New York), and The Silver Fund (San Francisco).

Princess Beatrice

Uma Thurman

The calibre of work this year is second to none with evidence that the exhibitors have saved their very best treasures for this 10-day extravaganza. The prize for Best Stand went to Washington DC based exhibitor Geoffrey Diner with his new-to-market Roy Lichtenstein painting ‘Puzzle Portrait’ exhibited alongside design classics by Marc Newson, providing an inspirational mix of styles and eras.

The prize for Object of the Year went to a rare Adolfo Wildt bronze cast created in 1921 from a marble sculpture carved by Wildt in 1911 - the Vir Temporis Acti, exhibited by Carlo Orsi on the stand of Alessandra di Castro.

Ellie Cullman and Philip Hewat Jaboor

Barber Osgerby outside the front of Masterpiece London

Collector with Elle Shushan

Mrs Qi and Esther Leong with Nazy Vassegh and guests

Daniella Grosneid, Jeffrey Munger, and Ellenor Alcorn

Edward Hurst, Ruth Kennedy, and Evgeny Lebedy

Ellie Cullman and Thomas Woodham Smith with Kravis colleagues

Princess Eugenie

Nazy Vassegh, CEO of Masterpiece London, and Anna Wintour

Lojevsky, Julian Farrow, and Tatyana Akhmedova

Philip Hewat Jaboor and Harry van der Horn

Robert Young and Ellie Cullman

Nazy Vassegh, Elizabeth Esteve, and Mark Francis

Philip Hewat Jaboor and Tim Knox

Nicola Winwood, Ellie Cullman, and Thomas Woodham Smith

Scott Snyder and Kenneth Neame

Simon Baker and Nazy Vassegh

Harry Apter and Rose Tarlow

Michelle D'Souza and friend

The American Museum of Natural History's Junior Council concluded its 2012-2013 season with a special discussion in the Hayden Planetarium by the Museum’s curator of astrophysics, Michael Shara, followed by a cocktail and jazz reception on the Museum’s Arthur Ross Terrace.

Astronomers have been fascinated by exploding stars—novae and supernovae—for centuries. Recent advances in observational technology and computing power have enabled astronomers to assemble a “Tree of Stellar Death,” similar to the Tree of Life assembled by modern biologists. Dr. Shara described the processes that lead to stellar explosions, and how several types of erupting stars are related to each other—the same way that butterflies are related to caterpillars. He also described ongoing research at the Museum that aims to establish new branches in the Tree of Stellar Death.

Michael Shara discusses stellar explosions

Co-chairs included Holly and Martin Okner, Zachary and Lori Pomerantz, Robin and Brad Roberts, Gaelin Rosenwaks, Heather and Ross Schulman, Iain and Zoe Wilson.

Co-Chairs Lori and Zach Pomerantz

Alex and Valerie Twerdahl

Steering Committee member Carla Franklin, Museum's Curator of Astrophysics Michael Shara, and friend

Steering Committee member Joseph Shatz and friend

Mike Lackman and Ruth Ann Blankenheim

Steering Committee member Emanuel Michael and Sandrina Bencomo

Steering Committee member Alessia Menegon with Katia and Ariella Menegon

Danielle Lerner with Co-Chairs Robin Roberts, Lori and Zach Pomerantz, and Brad Roberts

Allie Wise and Katherine Brown

Steering Committee members David and Sheila Barrett

Chip White

David Friedman and Rianne Karmin

Steering Committee member Carla Franklin (center) and friends

Hui Bai (center) and friends

Jennie Ingram and Kate Pavlovich

The English Speaking Union of Greenwich celebrated The Queen's 87th Birthday with a Garden Party at the home of Natalie and Malcolm Pray.

Martin Uden, Senior British Official at the United Nations in New York was the guest of honour and proposed a toast to The Queen.

Three high school teachers who were awarded ESU scholarships to study in the United Kingdom this summer were introduced – two from Bethel High School who will study at Oxford University and one from Greenwich High School who will study at Edinburgh University.

Martin and Fiona Uden (British Diplomat and Speaker), and William Miller (National Chairman Emeritus of ESU)

Gabriella Babun, a winner in the Shakespeare Competition, performed a monologue from Two Gentlemen of Verona.

Hats were de rigueur – champagne, strawberries and tea sandwiches under a tent and on the lawn – for 200 ESU members and friends.

Ava Roosevelt, Paula & Robert Butler, Ambassador Brenda Johnson, and Malcolm Pray

Debbie Hamilton, and John and Marianne Wyman

Brigid Barry (Chairman of Education) and 3 teachers receiving ESU scholarships to British universities in 2013

Lyn and Scott Higgins

Jeannette Gugelmann and Ted Fowler

Lady Weatherstone with Michael and Emily Lyons

Gabriella Babun (a Greenwich winner of Shakespeare Competition) and Anne Elser

Alison Vanderbilt and Alan Weeden

Jean Doyen de Montaillou, Michael Kovner, and Jean and Richard Bergstresser

Malcolm Pray, and Joyce and Ted Fowler

Andrew and Imelda Petery

Marion and Philip Piro

Diana and Josiah Bunting (National Chairman of the ESU) , and Natalie Pray (President of the ESU, Greenwich)

Robert and Kathleen Whitby

Margaret Fisher and Pam Pagnani

Anne Elser and Michael Kovner

Lucy and Nat Day

Barbara and Jay Reibel

Malcolm Pray and Judy Richter

Natalie Pray, Jim, Jennifer, and Alexis Campbell

Paula Butler and Bess Ames

Diane and Jeffrey Jennings, and Rosita Trinca

Photographs by Rory Lindsay (Masterpiece London); Cutty McGill (Garden Party); R. Mickens (AMNH);

The scene at LongHouse Reserve's annual horticultural event, PLANTERS: On + Off the Ground VI.

The Young New Yorkers for the Philharmonic Summer Party, held on Tuesday, June 25, 2013, was attended by over 200 guests. Guests of the annual benefit enjoyed a cocktail reception and a chamber performance by New York Philharmonic musicians, followed by a seated dinner and dancing.

Event chairmen were Jason and Mary Dillow, Christopher George, Sarah Jane and Trevor Gibbons, Laura and Ben Harris, Sandra L. Kozlowski, Blair and Edouard Metrailler, Stefan Nowicki, Alexandra Porter, Mae R. Rogers, Stephanie A. Sirota, Jill and Christopher Wight. Vice Chairmen for the event were Christopher F. Allwin, Emily M. Berger, Eric Blair-Joannou, Henry Bodmer, Katharine Bradbury, Constance and Jeffrey Brown, Keith F. Connor, Jacob A. Goldstein, Andre H. Kelleners, Justin R. Kush, Sarah and John Overbay, Barbara Regna, Fatima V. Sanandaji, Andrew T. Ward.

Alexandra Porter and Max Sinsteden

Amanda Muchnick and Jennifer Volmer

Julianna Young, Collins Ward, and Ludovica Ferme

Barbara Regna and Kamile Kupcinskaite

Carolyn Kim and Christopher Allwin

Amanda Smeal, Stefan Nowicki, Chris Daniels, and Elizabeth Siegel

Christopher Wight and Stefanos Kasselakis

Constance and Jeffrey Brown

Robert Goodfellow, Barbara Regna, and Mark Gilbertson

Elijah Duckworth-Schachter and Katherine DeConti

Whitney Lee and Tom Anderman

Sam Dangremond, Micaela English, and Stefanos Kasselakis

Keith Connor

Sarah Jane Gibbons and Fatima Sanandaji

Sandra Kozlowski and Krystian von Speidel

The Museum of Arts and Design recently held its opening reception for the exhibition "Fashion Jewelry: The Collection of Barbara Berger." Featuring over 450 pieces of fashion jewelry by designers such as Miriam Haskell, Marcel Boucher, Balenciaga, Kenneth Jay Lane, and Gripoix, this exhibition is an eye-opening display of necklaces, bracelets, and earrings, many of them one-of-a-kind, drawn from the world-renowned collection of Barbara Berger. The daughter of an American diamond merchant, Barbara Berger began her collection of some 4,000 bijoux de couture when she purchased a pair of Chanel earrings at a French flea market as a teenager and went on to assemble one of the largest and finest collections of couture jewelry in the world.

Barbara Berger and Harrice Miller

Many of the works were expressly made to be worn with haute couture clothing by fashion designers that range from Chanel to Yves Saint Laurent, and Dior to Dolce and Gabbana. The Berger collection and this exhibition are virtual encyclopedias of this exciting and provocative era of fashion history. The exhibition also underscores the continuing popularity of couture jewelry today through stellar contemporary works.

The exhibition was organized by David McFadden, William and Mildred Lasdon Chief Curator at the Museum of Arts and Design, in collaboration with jewelry historian Harrice Simons Miller, as guest curator.

Nate Berkus, Jeremiah Brent, and friends

Carol Schapiro and Charlotte Loyazaga

Isabel Erhardt

Bonnie Korn and her sister

Laura and Lewis Kruger

Lewis Kruger, Barbara Shuster, and Bryna Pomp

Dennis Stattman and Barbara Tober with a friend

Timothy Szlyk and Robert Disanto of Thorin and Co.

Nophar Haimovitz, Raymundo Botelo, and Elad Barouch

Meredith Bernstein and Lawrence Vrba

Iris Apfel

On Saturday, June 22nd, East Hamptonands not-for-profit art garden, museum, and educational organization LongHouse Reserve hosted its much-anticipated annual horticultural event, PLANTERS: On + Off the Ground VI. Amidst the Reserveands blooming gardens, a team of recognized horticultural experts together with a lively Hamptons crowd reviewed a spectacular line up of garden masterpieces of all shapes and sizes and designed by illustrious artists, gardeners, and landscape professionals.

At the late-afternoon event, guests mingled while casting votes for their favorite garden planter and acclaimed judges Tovah Martin, Paula Deitz, and Jack deLashmet each presented awards to the winning design and honorable mention of their choosing. Garden Committee Chair Elizabeth Lear concluded the event by presenting the Peopleands Choice Award to the favorite garden art container of the afternoon.

Hosted by LongHouse founder and legendary textile designer Jack Lenor Larsen and Garden Committee Chair Elizabeth Lear, the summer soiree was not only a crowd-pleaser but also a quintessential representation of LongHouse Reserveands guiding mission: living with art in all of its forms.

And the winners are ...
Horticulturalist, author and lecturer, and gardener of andfanatical proportionsand Tovah Martin presented her First Place Ribbon to Alexandra Leighton of Garden Schemes for her piece, andDaydream,and and awarded last yearands Peopleands Choice Award winner Dennis Scrader of Landcraft Environments with an Honorable Mention for his andON + OFF + Inside + Outand planter.

Editor of The Hudson Review and cultural critic Paula Deitz also awarded her First Place Ribbon to Alexandra Leighton and bestowed Hope Herrlin ofNew Leaf Landscape Maintenancewithan Honorable Mentionfor her andButterflies in a Basket.and

Author and head of the landscape architectural and garden design firm Jack deLashmet and Associates, Jack deLashmet gave his First Place Ribbon to Harvey Bernstein for his andMotion, Meditation, Mossand planter and presented Adam Baron and Suvi Asch of Hal Goldberg Gardens and Landscapes and Folia Gardens with an Honorable Mention for their modern piece, andTotems.and

LongHouseands Elizabeth Lear awarded Claire Carpenter and Norma Taylor with this yearands Peopleands Choice Award for their piece, andUrban Jungle."

The PLANTERS: On + Off the Ground VI exhibit will remain open through July 27th.

Adam Baron, Suvi Asch, and Jack deLashmet

Frederico Azevedo

Harvy Bernstein

Paula Deitz, Tovah Martin, and Jack deLashmet

Hope Herrlin

Dennis Schrader

Jack Larsen

Claire Carpenter and NormaTaylor

Nico Yektai

Alexandra Leighton

Claire Sawyers, Paul Deitz, Tovah Martin, and Matko Tomicic

Tony Piazza, Dianne B, and Pamela Choy

On June 10, 2013, the Police Athletic League (PAL) held its 41st Annual Superstar Dinner at The Pierre. The event, which welcomed 300 guests and raised over $860,000 for PAL, honored Governor Andrew M. Cuomo with the Superstar Award. In addition, Robert M. Morgenthau, PAL Chairman, was recognized for 50 years of leadership and dedication to the children of the Police Athletic League.

The event was chaired by John A. Catsimatidis and co-chaired by Keith T. Banks, Maurice R. Greenberg, Richard Silverman and Fred Wilpon. Greg Kelly was the emcee for the evening. Special guests included PAL Honorary President Raymond W. Kelly, PAL Vice Chairman Robert J. McGuire, PAL President John B. Osborn, PAL Board member and District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr., President and CEO of Bank of America Brian Thomas Moynihan, and Lawrence Kudlow.

Andrew M. Cuomo, Raymond W. Kelly, and Robert J. McGuire

Since taking office, Governor Cuomo's achievements have included the recent passage of the NY SAFE ACT-comprehensive gun legislation that will keep our schools and communities safe from gun violence, a cap on property taxes, an overhaul of the state income tax and many other outstanding accomplishments.
New York City's Police Athletic League is the first and finest civilian-run PAL in the country. Founded in 1914, PAL has served the city's young people for 99 years. PAL provides recreational, educational and athletic programs to 40,000 boys and girls annually. It is one of the city's largest, independent, nonprofit youth organizations. For more information, please visit www.palnyc.org.

Robert P. Morgenthau and John B. Osborn

John B. Osborn and Andrew M. Cuomo

Brian T. Moynihan, Raymond W. Kelly, John A. Catsimatidis, and Richard Silverman

Robert A. McNamara and Pamela J. Newman

Margo Catsimatidis, Raymond W. Kelly, Veronica Kelly, and John A. Catsimatidis

Robert and Barbara Taylor Bradford

Joan McGuire and Charles A. Stillman

Photographs by Paul Aizaga (Longhouse); Howard Wechsler (PAL)

Patrons enjoy a pre-performance dinner at a private home as part of a three-day extravaganza to benefit The Santa Fe Opera.

The Women's Forum of New York hosted The 3rd Annual Elly Awards Luncheon benefitting The Education Fund of the Women's Forum at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. The awards, named for Women's Forum founder Elinor "Elly" Guggenheimer, were presented to outstanding women leaders Maria Cuomo Cole, advocate, activist, filmmaker and Chair of HELP USA, and Pat Mitchell, President and CEO of the Paley Center for Media.

On hand to bestow the key awards were celebrity presenters Glenn Close, award-winning actress, and Matilda Raffa Cuomo, former New York State First Lady and Founder of Mentoring USA.

"Our honorees this year are incredibly deserving of their Elly Awards for their committed service in their respective fields. Ms. Cuomo Cole's activism throughout her life in the public domain and now behind the scenes as a filmmaker tackling important societal issues is truly inspirational. Ms. Mitchell has similarly demonstrated incredible leadership throughout her unparalleled career and continues to break new ground for women in the media," said Doris P. Meister, President of the Women's Forum of New York.

Glenn Close

"The inspirational leadership shown by our honorees perfectly complements The Education Fund of the Women's Forum of New York's mission to extend the benefits of education to high potential-women who can make a difference and leave a positive legacy for future generations. This year twelve fellowships were awarded to help women overcome obstacles and hardship in returning to their higher education to help realize their dreams," said Beverly Beaudoin, President, The Education Fund of the Women's Forum of New York.

The Luncheon also saw Eve Ensler, Tony award-winner and author of The Vagina Monologues, lead a conversation with the honorees that revolved around leadership but covered a wide range of issues facing women in the workforce today including the importance of developing and demonstrating fortitude, the role of compassion in female leadership and the advantages it gives women in the workforce, as well as the best ways to deal with criticism and the pressing need for society to address violence against women.

Eve Ensler, Pat Mitchell, and Maria Cuomo Cole in coversation

VIP's who attended the event included: Maria Cuomo Cole, filmmaker, Chair of HELP USA and Elly Awards Recipient; Pat Mitchell, President & CEO of the Paley Center for Media and Elly Awards Recipient; Glenn Close, award-winning actress and Elly Awards Presenter; Matilda Raffa Cuomo, former New York State First Lady, Founder of Mentoring USA and Elly Awards Presenter; Eve Ensler; Governor Mario Cuomo, Former New York Governor; Doris P. Meister, President, US Markets, BNY Mellon Wealth Management and President of The Women's Forum of New York; Carolyn Carter, former President & CEO, Europe, Middle East & Africa of GREY Group and Co-Chair of The Elly Awards; Jane Chesnutt, former Editor-in-Chief of Woman's Day and Co-Chair of The Elly Awards; Lucy Jarvis, television producer and Legendary Chair of The Elly Awards; Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel, Vice-Chair of the NYSCA, Chair of the Historic Landmarks Preservation Center, Former Elly Awards Honoree and Honorary Co-Chair of The Elly Awards; Kenneth Cole, Designer, Humanitarian and Activist; Ambassador Carl Spielvogel, Chairman and CEO of Carl Spielvogel Associates, Inc. and former U.S. Ambassador to the Slovak Republic; and Randy Guggenheimer, son of Elinor Guggenheimer, Founder of the Women's Forum of New York and for whom the Elly Awards are named, along with his sons Randy III and Steven.

Grand Ballroom, The Plaza Hotel

The 2013 Elly Awards Committee were also in attendance, including: Beverly Beaudoin, President of The Education Fund of the Women's Forum; Irene Cohen, former President of The Education Fund and Partner at Cohen and Miners; Suzanne Dowling, President & CEO of SuzanneDowlingAssociates, LLC; Barbara J. Friedman, Consultant for Career Development/Industry Relations at LIM College; Emita Hill, Chancellor Emeritus at Indiana University Kokomo; Amy Kopelan, President of Bedlam Productions Inc.; Liz Neumark, CEO of Great Performances; Denise V. Seegal, Executive Director at M. Magtague Co. Ltd; Ilene Wachs, President of Horizon Casualty Services, Inc. and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey; and Linda A. Willett, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey.

Jane Chesnutt, Pat Mitchell, Barbaralee Diamonstein Spielvogel, former Governor Mario Cuomo, Lucy Jarvis, Carl Spielvogel, and Carolyn Carter

Doris Meister, Glenn Close, Eve Ensler, Pat Mitchell, Maria Cuomo Cole, Matilda Raffa Cuomo, and Beverly Beaudoin

Beverly Beaudoin, Deborah Baez, Pat Mitchell, and Irene Cohen

Former Governor Mario Cuomo, Matilda Raffa Cuomo, Maria Cuomo Cole, Pat Mitchell, and Glenn Close

Rikki Klieman and Awardee Riham Eihab

Doris Meister, former Governor Mario Cuomo, Ami Kaplan, Beverly Beaudoin, and Rikki Klieman

Pat Mitchell and Glenn Close

Jane Chesnutt, 2012 Awardee Barbara Tiye Giraud, Beverly Beaudoin, 2012 Awardee Sandra Stone, and Carolyn Carter

(Back) Carolyn Carter, Lou Hammond, Rikki Kleiman, Patty Francy, Debra Bahr, and Jane Chesnutt (Front) Randy Guggenheimer II, Steven Guggenheimer, and Randy Guggenheimer III

Dr. Joyce Brown, Maury Hanigan, Barbara Marcus, Anuradha Jayanti, Nancy Pedot, Mary Farrell, Annette Green, and Marcella Maxwell

Barbara Taylor, Grace Richardson, Gail Landis, Iris Blanc, Wendeen Eolis, Denise Seegal, Barbara Friedman, Carol Nelson, Alair Townsend, and Susan Faulk

Katia Friend, Glenn Close, Doris Meister, and Pat Mitchell

Nina McLemore, Vita Cassese, Rosita Sarnoff, Joni Nelson, Kay Unger, Gail Fosler, Barbara Giraud, Anita Volz Wein, and Cathleen Black

Carl Spielvogel, Barbaralee Diamonstein Spielvogel, Matilda Raffa Cuomo, and fromer Governor Mario Cuomo

On June 19, 2013 the stars collided for an evening of red carpet glamour, mouth-watering cuisine and signature cocktails, auction, raffles, surprises, and more at The Inaugural St. Jude Spring Social to support the extraordinary mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to find cures for pediatric cancers and other devastating illnesses.

Celebrity and Host Committee members included: Jennifer Love Hewitt, Billy Bob Thornton, Jonathan Jackson, Alyssa Milano, Steven Bauer, Julianne Michelle, Marsha Thomason, Willie Garson, Steve Guttenberg, Elizabeth Rohm, Danny Aiello, Elaine Hendrix, Alex McCord, Sean Stone, Holly Taylor, Amy Fine Collins, Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin, Cole Rumbough, Liam McMullan, Megan Zilis, Lauren Lawrence, Stefan Lumiere, Emily Hunt, Ashley Passik, and China Tian.

Jade Toft, Cierra Walker, Allegra Rumbough, Knox McKay, and Cole Rumbough

Susan Misner and Lou Martini Jr. also walked the red carpet to lend their support to this amazing cause.

DJ Miles Robbins enchanted the crowd with his eclectic tunes while guests were served savory hors d'oeuvres from NOIR and delectable desserts from Baked by Melissa, Ivy Bakery, Alexandria, Royce' Chocolate, Pasticceria Rocco, DeRobertis Café, Bridor de France, and more.

Sebastian Clarke, Senior Vice President of Doyle New York, exhorted the energetic crowd to raise their pallets with an open heart, helping to raise thousands of dollars as guest auctioneer. Some of the most coveted auction and raffle items included a 5 night stay at the luxurious Sloane Club in London, dinner for two at Le Cirque, a 3 month pass at Equinox, a four hour consultation with world renowned Feng Shui Master Pun-Yin, a five day experience with film director, casting director, and producer Valerie McCaffrey, a holistic personal one-on-one consultation with Dr. Julissa, an analytical dream session with NY Daily News dreams columnist, best-selling author and host of Biography channel's TV show "Celebrity Nightmares Decoded," Lauren Lawrence, a Maggie Norris Couture Bespoke T-Shirt, and more!

Ame Fine Collins

Miles Robbins

The evening's festivities were brought to a close with Tamara Raytan singing "The Greatest Love of All."

Everyone left with a gift bag filled to the brim with goodies. Each bag included a private training session with Equinox Trainer Michael Rich, a Live Worldly Brazilian luck bracelet, a Flygrip mobile phone accessory, a Larabar, Yves Delorme soap, a $50 gift card from The Real Real, a box of Royce' Chocolates, and a $20 Über gift card. VIP bags included a little something extra with a 0039 Italy votive candle and Pin Ups hair accessories.

Rita Cosby

Lauren Lawrence

Other sponsors and donors included Emma NYC, Supernova Media, Inc, Prohibition Distillery, Ole Imports, Tuthilltown Spirits, Organic Avenue, The Sloane Club, No. 8, Open Center, Lady M, Betteridge, Tracy Martyn Beauty, Photofiddle, Taza Chocolate, Lily Pulitzer, and Cacao Prieto.

All ticket proceeds and donations benefited St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, a remarkable institution founded by Danny Thomas, to treat and prevent devastating pediatric diseases. Most extraordinary is that no child is turned away because of race, religion, or inability to pay. Public donations and fundraising events are integral to sustaining this organization with operating costs of approx. $1.8M each day. Since it's opening in 1962, St. Jude's revolutionary treatments have helped increase survival rates of certain childhood cancers from less than 20% to over 80%.

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Lou Martini Jr.

Sean Stone

China Tian, Cole Rumbough, Julianne Michelle, Joycelyn Engle, and Miriam Weisbecker

Melissa Berkelhammer and Maggie Norris

Susan Misner

China Tian, Cole Rumbough, Julianne Michelle, Joycelyn Engle, and Miriam Weisbecker

Alex McCord

Elaine Hendrix

Gallery Valentine welcomed collectors to its new home on East Hampton's Newtown Lane for a kickoff for Art Southampton 2013 and a celebration for The Guberman Group.

Gallery Valentine is the Official Host Gallery of Art Southampton, the premier international contemporary and modern art fair and marketplace for acquiring the finest works of art available in the Hamptons from more than 90 of the world's most respected galleries returning at the height of the social and cultural season this summer, July 25 through 29, 2013.

Famed for its outstanding exhibitions of works by Andy Warhol, Picasso, Alex Katz, Helen Frankenthaler, Andrew Levitas and other renowned artists, Gallery Valentine offered guests the chance to meet artist Stephanie Hirsch, known for her whimsical mixed media works,and hyper-realist painter Tigran Tsitoghdzyan who had two of his beautiful subjects on-site: Wilhelmina model Valerie Troy and Nadia Kasakova.

Josh Guberman, Ryan Ross, Stephanie Hirsch, Tigran Tsitoghdzyan, Morgan Shara, and David Shara

Attendees enjoyed hors d'oeuvres by Mayanwoods Catering and wine sponsored by Crush Wines while admiring the works of art, many of which will be displayed at Art Southampton. Among the honored guests welcomed by gallery owner Ryan Ross, The Guberman Group's Josh Guberman and Art Southampton's Nick Korniloff and Pamela Cohen were Dorothy Lichtenstein,Sara Herbert Galloway and Barry Klarberg, Ron Burkhardt, Cassandra Seidenfeld, Madison Collum, Dr. Matt Kaufman, Kevin and Isabel Richards, Clif De Raita, Bruce Michael and Clif De Raita, David and Carolyne Levinbrook, Neil and Lana Levinbrook, Caroline Lieberman, Allison Downey, David and Morgan Shara, Kristine King, Danielle Quellar, Susan Israelson, Samantha Yanks, Susan Breitenbach and Debra Halpert, NY Mets Hall of Fame pitcher John Franco, sculptor and painter Hal Buckner, his son actor Troy Buckner, Tatiana Okshteyan, owner of Black & White Galleryand artist and designer Scott Tucker.

Urvi Tejani and Cassandra Seidenfeld

Pamela Cohen, Madison Collum, and Carol Ross

Gallery Valentine will once again participate in Art Southampton and is organizing a special exhibition of the works of Andy Warhol. They will also host a VIP cocktail party at Art Southampton and a discussion with several Andy Warhol experts including Bob Colacello, former Interview editor and author of “Holy Terror: Andy Warhol Close Up,”
Lana Jokel, renowned filmmaker and director of “Andy Warhol,” UltraViolet, factory superstar, Vincent Fremont, filmmaker and producer, former Vice President Andy Warhol Enterprises and now Board Member Emeriti, The Andy Warhol Museum and Christina Strassfield, chief curator at Guild Hall.

The season’s most acclaimed art fair will take place in a spectacular 100,000-square-foot pavilion on the grounds of the sprawling 18-acre Southampton Elks Lodge estate adjacent to the Southampton Golf Club located, 605 County Road 39, Southampton, New York 11968. The fair will commence on Thursday evening, July 25, 2013, with a highly anticipated, exclusive opening-night VIP Preview benefiting Southampton Hospital for top international collectors and prominent Hampton figures in business, fashion, arts and media. GRAFF Diamonds will show its famed jewels and Perrier-Jouët, the exclusive Champagne of the fair will be poured during the first hour and will maintain an exclusive dedicated Perrier-Jouët bar for the duration of the weekend.

Josh Guberman, Nick Nick Korniloff, Pamela Cohen, Morgan Shara, Ryan Ross, and Dara Ross

Southampton Hospital is a principal beneficiary of Art Southampton. This year Art Southampton is donating the use of its pavilion and infrastructure for the Hospital’s 55th Summer Party, the most elegant party of the season. The supporters of Southampton Hospital are among the most affluent, culturally attuned tastemakers on the East End and include many financial titans from the business sector, cultural leaders, internationally known designers, major collectors and top media figures.

Josh Guberman, Dr. Mathew Kaufman, Morgan Shara, and Ron Burkhardt

Nadia Kasakova and Tigran Tsitoghdzyan

Nadia Kasakova, Marija Skara, and Morgan Shara

Cassandra Seidenfeld, Guest, Josh Guberman, Deborah Halpert, Scott Tucker, and Helene Creel

Ryan Ross, Samantha Yanks, Stephanie Hirsch, Keith Bloomfield, and Mark Mullett

Nick Nick Korniloff, Pamela Cohen, Morgan Shara, Stephanie Hirsch, Tigran Tsitoghdzyan, and Josh Guberman

Samantha Yanks and Stephanie Hirsch

Clif DeRaita and friend

Nick Korniloff and Tatyana Okshteyan

Pamela Cohen, Nick Korniloff, Carolyne Levinbook, and David Levinbook

Nancy Licata and Scott Tucker

Martin Scnay and Helene Brenkman

Brittani Bader and Katie Baiglova

Carl Musacchia and Rose Musacchia

Pamela Cohen, Nick Korniloff, Sara Herbert Galloway, and Barry Klarberg

Troy Buckner, Pamela Cohen, and Hale Buckner

Kevin Richards, Isabel Richards, and Hilga Richards

A three-day extravaganza featuring Opening Night Dinners and Festivities, performances of The Grand Duchess of Gerolstein and The Marriage of Figaro and a Finale Sunday Brunch to benefit The Santa Fe Opera's acclaimed Apprentice Programs for Singers and Technicians

The Santa Fe Opera, the premier summer opera festival in North America, opened its 57th season on June 28. The Opening Weekend Celebration was a three-day event that kicked off on Friday with an elegant black-tie dinner on the stunning grounds of the Opera, followed by the opening performance of a new production of Offenbach's The Grand Duchess of Gerolstein starring Susan Graham.

Santa Fe Opera House

Susan Graham as Grand Duchess in The Grand Duchess of Gerolstein

Emily Fons as Cherubino and Lisette Oropesa as Susanna in The Marriage of Figaro

Susan Graham as Grand Duchess in The Grand Duchess of Gerolstein

Opening Day also marked the inauguration of the Opera's first ever tailgate picnic contest, where concert-goers showed off their own dinner creations. Dinners ranged from the extravagant and unique to the simple and sophisticated.

On Saturday afternoon, guests were treated to a backstage tour and lunch at the Theatre. Later that evening, members of the board and donors hosted private dinners in some of Santa Fe's most magnificent homes. The weekend's festivities concluded on Sunday with brunch in the beautiful gardens of the Nedra Matteucci Galleries in downtown Santa Fe.

The cast of The Marriage of Figaro at the Opening Night Cast Party: Susanna Phillips, John Nelson, Charles MacKay, Zachary Nelson, Daniel Okulitch, Emily Fons, Keith Jameson, Bruce Donnell, and Dale Travis

The cast of The Grand Duchess of Gerolstein at the Opening Night Cast Party: Charles MacKay, Susan Graham, Anya Matanovič, Kevin Burdette, Paul Appleby, Emmanuel Villaume, Carey Ramos, and Catrina Bentley

Dancers from The Grand Duchess of Gerolstein at the Opening Night Cast Party for the Santa Fe Opera.

The Opening Weekend Celebrations benefit The Santa Fe Opera's renowned Apprentice Program, the oldest such program in the country, which provides over 100 opportunities for talented young singers and technicians each summer.

The true highlight of this summer's social calendar comes on August 3rd with the Opera's newly reconceived GALA. The black-tie evening will begin with a glamorous red carpet Perrier-Jouët Champagne reception. Guests will enjoy a lavish dinner, fine wines and cocktails alongside a performance by opera superstar Joyce DiDonato, followed by dessert and dancing with The Pink Flamingos. Tickets are available at $1,000, $2,500 and $5,000 per person. Young patron tickets for guests under 40 are available for $500.

Patrons participate in a backstage tour of The Crosby Theatre

Joyce DiDonato and Andrew Cooper, Executive Chef of the Four Seasons, judge the tailgate picnic contest

Tailgate picnickers on opening night

Beth Beloff, Peter Frank, Patricia Doyle, David Sontag, and Marc Geller

Tom Pomeroy, Barbara Moore, Cindy Aloi, and Chuck Moore

Kevin Burdette, Susanna Phillips, Susan Graham, and Clay Brakeley in the gardens of the Nedra Matteucci Galleries

Lawrence Brownlee and Susan Morris

Edward Cohen and William Morris

Orlando Dugi and Ken Williams at The Grand Duchess of Gerolstein Opening Night Dinner

Photographs by Robert Christine (Elly Awards); A. Isadora for Rob Rich (Gallery Valentine).

The Teams at the 16th Annual Mashomack International Polo Challenge & Luncheon: Castello di Vicarello, Wide World of Ferrari, The Carlyle Hotel, Gracious Home, and Dream Hotel with co-chairs Karen Klopp and Teresa Colley.

On a sunny Saturday on June 22nd, the Mashomack Polo Club hosted its 16th Annual Mashomack International Polo Challenge, presented by Nespresso.

The event began at noon with a Champagne Reception sponsored by Gracious Home, followed by a tented field-side luncheon and the exciting International Challenge, with teams representing the United States, Brazil and Italy, all competing valiantly to secure the coveted trophy for their team and country.

Ferrari row – Wide World Ferrari entrance to field side luncheon and International Polo Challenge

Team Parade led by Ferrari and NY State Police Color Guard

For the first time, the Challenge welcomed Team Brazil, sponsored by Dream Hotel, and the Chairmen, Bruce and Teresa Colley, Parker Gentry Thorne and Karen Klopp, hosted a festive celebration of Carnaval in vivid Brazilian style, complete with open bar with free flowing Caipirinhas, sumptuous Brazilian Buffet and, of course, scintillating Brazilian Dancers and D.J.

Four teams comprising Mashomack players played off to determine who would then face Team Brazil: Worldwide Ferrari defeated Carlyle and Gracious Home defeated Castello di Vicarello to advance. Worldwide Ferrari then tied Team Brazil 3-3, so it all came down to the winner of the last exhilarating match in which Gracious Home defeated Team Brazil 5-3.

Teams Ferrari and Dream battle it out

The crowd roots for their favorites

The Champions: 1st Place Award went to Gracious Home; and 2nd Place Award to Team Brazil and Ferrari. The Most Valuable Player was Oakleigh Thorne, with Marchesa presenting the Mathias Guerrand Hermès MVP Award. The Most Gracious Player Award, presented by Joel Kier of Gracious Home, to the Brazilian Team Captain, Carlos Mansur. The Best Playing Pony Award went to Guy Merison's stunning grey mare La Sombra presented by Heather Croner Real Estate Sotheby’s International Realty.

As in prior years, a portion of the proceeds from the event will support several local causes: the New York State Troopers Foundation, the Pine Plains Fire Hose & Rescue Company, and the Mashomack Barns Preservation.

Katie Tozer and boys

Laura Lehmann

Wide World of Ferrari cheerleader

Brazilian Team Mascot

Teal Lochlan

Ali and Marina Wambold, Jeanne Lawrence, and Donald and Barbara Tober

Alicia Adams, Deban Flexner, Karen Klopp, Libby Mavrolean, Nina Griscom, and Bonnie Pfieffer

Pam Taylor Yates and Leslie Stephens warming up a Ferrari

Wide World of Ferrari Team: John Klopp, Julio Ezcurra, Mike Mastrangelo (owner and sponsor), Karen Klopp (co-chair), Kathryn Cox, Guy Merison, and Philip MacTaggart

The CHAMPS! Gracious Home Team: Oakleigh Thorn, Francisco Lanusse, Ian MacTaggart, Joel Kier (owner), Bruce Colley, and Michelle McFaul (Nespresso)

Castello di Vicarrelo Team (Woody Keesee, Adam Klopp, Carlo Baccheschi, Tatin Zubiare, and Nick Beinstock) with the Carlyle Hotel Team (Henry Zaveleta, Bryan Colley, Don Langlois, and Craig Callen)

Carlos Mansur, Henry Zaveleta, and Caroline and Guy Merison

Team Captains: Carlos Mansur, Dream Hotel; John Klopp, Wide World Ferrari; and Bruce Colley, Gracious Home

Celebrating Brazilian style

Diandra Douglas and Teresa Colley review silent auction

John Klopp, Tom Flexner, Don Langlois, and Tom Flexner Jr. with friends

A model with Cindy Stebbins, Leslie Stevens, Jeanne Lawrence, and Pam Taylor Yates

Marco Cilia, Vanita Sabnani, Oriana Vargas, Parag Gupta, laura Lehmann, and Jon Fascitelli

Bottom: Peter Kuhlman, Susan and Joe Meyer (Pres of USPA), and Heather Croner
Top: Diana Gilmor, Michelle McFaul, David and Lindsay Baldwin, and friends

Eugene Colley with NY State Troopers, who benefited from the day

The Southampton Fresh Air Home held its 26th Annual American Picnic last Friday night on Meadow Lane, with Fireworks by Grucci over Shinnecock Bay.

It is the only family fireworks festivity of the holiday. It included exciting games for kids of all ages, a delicious American picnic as well as food carts with popcorn, ice cream, hot dogs, and other delights.

The Southampton Fresh Air Home is a residential camp with a specialized recreation program adapted for physically challenged children, the majority of whom will receive scholarships to attend. This Picnic raises over 40% of the Home’s annual program expenses. Its supporters’ generosity allow these special children to enjoy a unique and caring summer camping experience filled with laughter, love and friendship while at the same time, providing a much deserved rest for their families who care for them all year round. Learn more about their extraordinary program by visiting their website, www.sfah.org.

Joel Post, Alix Toub, Philip Tube, and Julian Toub

David and Danielle Ganek

Kim White and Greg D'Elia

Doug Feagin, Tucker Johnston, and Frederick Masri

Kim White, Mayor Mark Epley, Marianne Epley, and Melanie Wambold

Robert Hochberg, Jackie Hochberg, and Alexander Hochberg

Stephanie Hessler, Steve Hessler, Declan Hessler, MacLean Hessler, and Dashiell Hessler

Eric and Sandra Ripert

Stephanie Hessler, Peggy Hill, and Diana DiMenna

Mildred Brinn and Kay Gilman

Julian Camacho, Pamela Rollins Camacho, and Isabel Camacho

Cornelia Bregman and Kristen Krusen

Sheila Fuchs, Barbara Smith, and Christl Meszkat

Cristina Cuomo and TR Pescod

Kim White and David Ganek

Vittorio Assaf, Lucia Hwong Gordon, Tom Naro, and Charlotte Assaf

Jean and Martin Shafiroff

Silke Kluever, Julian Carballal, Lucas Carballal, and Ralph Carballal

Michael and Casey Karsch

Jay Sugarman, Miles Sugarman, and Arno Sugarman

Nick Korniloff, Pamela Cohen, Michaela Keszler, and Stephan Keszler

Cathy Price, Sarah Senbahar, Leila Heller, and Danielle Ganek

David Yanks, Sadie Yanks, and Samantha Yanks

Cliff Knight and Raya Knight

Helen Williams, Diana DiMenna, and Claire DiMenna

Mayor Mark Epley, Michaela Keszler, and Marianne Epley

Chandler Dunning, Bob Jain, and Jason Bunge

Dovile Drizyte, Lise Evans, and Laura Nicklas

Andrea Greeven Douzet, Alexandre Douzet, Gigi Douzet, and Gabby Douzet

Richard Farley and Chele Chiavacci

Valentina Assaf, Charlotte Assaf, and Vittorio Assaf

Cyrus, Majorie Gubelman, David Ganek, Nate Berkus, and Jeremiah Brent

Carola Jain and Lucia Hwong Gordon

Kate Gascoyne and Johanna Caine

On Saturday, June 22, 2013, Glass House in New Canaan, CT, in partnership with Alfred Dunhill and with generous support by Swarovski, held its first annual Summer Party hosting over 250 guests and raising over $250,000 to help preserve the Glass House.

DWR provided a fun photo booth with the Glass House as the backdrop, Chandon wines and sparkling were flowing, and guests enjoyed delicious food by chef Brian Lewis of Elm restaurant (featuring his famous boneless friend chicken), all while bidding on the silent auction (manned by Paddle 8), which included works by Matthew Pillsbury, Brian Alfred, Lawrence Beck, Wendell Castle, Roz Chast, Robert Cottingham, Lynn Davis, Filip Dujardin, Alfred Dunhill, Todd Eberle, Liam Gillick, Paul Henry Ramirez, Jasper Johns, Jeff Koons, Barbara Kruger, Julie Langsam, Richard Meier, Santi Moix, Sarah Morris, Frank O. Gehry, Mauro Restiffe, Herb Ritts, Holton Rower, Diller Scofidio & Renfro, Cindy Sherman, Hunt Slonem, Ezra Stoller, Hiroshi Sugimoto, Spencer Tunick, and Rob Wynne.

Henry Urbach, Director of the Glass House addresses guests

Followiing the reception and picnic there was a special performance on the lawn by Eliza Rickman, who flew over from SF for the occasion.

The decor on the 49-acre site was set by Stefan Beckman, complimenting the Dunhill-designed blankets and DWR lounge furniture. Guests mingled on site and under the main tent for dessert, coffee, and final bids on the silent auction items while DJ Arp kept them moving.

Notable guests included Eric Jones, Henry Urbach, E.V. Day, Tauba Auerbach, Sarah Morris, Todd Eberle, Richard Pandiscio, Kaws, Murray Moss, Franklin Getchell, Scott Pelley, Jane Pelley, David White, Estevan Rael-Galvez, Stefan Beckman, James Dimonekas, Hilary Lewis, Alan Ritchie, and Stover Jenkins.

Guests picnicing on the lawn at Glass House

Estevan Rael-Gálvez, Dana Evans, and Christy MacLear

Julia Chiang and KAWS

Henry Urbach and Enrique Norten

Jon Potter, Eric Jones, Sara Dimonekas, James Dimonekas, and Korinne Munson

Scott Drevnig and Jill Greenberg

Chef Brian Lewis of Elm restaurant

David White and Anthony Gammardella

Rina Stone, Linus Stone, and Hazel Stone

Murray Moss and Franklin Getchell

Tauba Auerbach and Cameron Mesirow

Cameron Mesirow and Tauba Auerbach

Jane Pelley, Scott Pelley, Barry Moze, and Lisa Moze

Marko Dasigenis, Stover Jenkins, Hilary Lewis, and Alan Ritchie

Sarah Morris and Josephine Meckseper

Todd Eberle and John Bennett

Robert Morea, Deanna Morea, and William Sofield

Kris Togias, Marisa Drew, Chad Hudnut, and Stefan Beckman

Ted Lee, E.V. Day, and Irene Shum Allen

Photographs by Peter Michaelis and Cutty McGill(Mashomack); Sandra Hamburg, courtesy of the Glass House; Patrick McMullan (SH Fresh Air Home).

Peter Tunney and friends at the sixth annual ArtHamptons on the Sculpture Fields of Nova's Ark.

The Southampton Hospital hosted cocktails at the Paule Ka-Fountain Courtyard in Southampton to kick off its 55th Annual Southampton Hospital Summer Party to be held on August 3rd.

Jean Shafiroff, Nan Potter, Antonia DiPaolo, Leah Rumbough, Allegra Rumbough, Whitney Schott, Christine Schott, and Stephanie Lineva

Allegra and Leah Rumbough

Patti and Dominique Camilli

Whitney and Christine Schott

Stephanie Lineva, Allegra Rumbough, and Whitney Schott

Lisa Shaller Goldberg, Arlene Shaller, David Shaller, Jake Goldberg, and Scott Goldberg

Ray Fitzmartin and Gregory D'Elia

Steve Bernstein and Melanie Wambold

Whitney Schott, Allegra Rumbough, and Stephanie Lineva

Katia Stotsky

Jean Shafiroff and Sandra McConnell

Allegra Rumbough, Cole Rumbough, and Leah Rumbough

Nan Potter, Patricia Davis, Leah Rumbough, and Antonia DiPaolo

Lana Smith, Katia Stotsky, and Polina Proshkina

Michelle Herger and Jessica Mackin

This past Friday at the Peter Marcelle Gallery in Bridgehampton, there was an opening of an exhibition of "Dina Merrill and Friends," featuring the paintings of Dina Merrill, Ted Hartley, Virginia Burke, Lucy Cookson, Miriam Dougenis, Lynn Hanke, Bonnie Lowe, Anik Libby, Michelle Murphy, and Alic Connick Ryan.

Ms. Merrill became seriously interested in painting several years ago and her husband Ted Harley organized a painting group to meet in their home twice a week. They recruited the highly regarded East End artist Miriam Dougenis as teacher and an impressive group of painters were born. The Marcelle Gallery is located on 2411 Main Street in Bridgehampton. To learn more, visit www.petermarcellegallery.com

Artist/Teacher Miriam "Molly" Dougenis and Dina Merrill

Dina Merrill and Ted Hartley

Robert and Lynn Hanke

Linda Assini and Keith Douglas

Aniik Libby and Miriam "Molly" Dougenis

Gallery Owner Peter Marcelle, Bonnie Lowe, and Ted Hartley

Nick and Carol Gillhan

Peter Marcelle Gallery Director Catherine McCormick

Alice Connick Ryan and Patricia Robert

Melissa Berkelhammer, Cole Rumbough, and Anne Washburn

Bonnie Lowe and Ann Crabtree

Michelle Murphy

Aniik Libby and Mary Libby (Aniik's proud Mom)(Christie's)

Lori Schultz and Karyn Mannix

Toinette Gay and Tito Saubidet

Pam Dana and Bud Hudson

Nina Gillman, Lucy Cookson, and Regan Rose

On a warm summer night in July, over six hundred individuals flocked to the edge of Newport Harbor to attend the IYRS Annual Summer Gala sponsored by Fidelity Investments and Jaguar. The first stop of the evening at the July 6 event: cocktails inside “Restoration Hall.” The cavernous 1903 building once powered the city with electricity. But today, this brick building with cathedral-tall windows has been repurposed to exert a power of a completely different kind: helping students to transform their lives by becoming craftsmen.

On every other day of the year, Restoration Hall is a place of industry, where IYRS students at this school of marine trades and technology learn their craft by restoring derelict wooden boats and turning these watercraft back into vessels with fair hulls and gleaming varnish. But on the night of the school’s Gala, guests such as Barbara van Beuren and Steve Glascock, Chuck and Jill Townsend and Luke Roosa, TED talk creator Richard Saul Wurman, Kathy and Pierre duPont Irving, Anne Fairfax and Richard Sammons, Laura Turner Seydel and Rutherford Seydel, Tricia and Jamie Hilton, and Kate and James Gubelmann joined event co-chairs Earl and Elizabeth McMillen inside Restoration Hall to celebrate and support the school; guests mingled amidst stunning student work and perused an expansive gallery of silent auction items.

Restoration Hall, the student workshop, was transformed into a setting for the silent auction

After cocktails, guests such as IYRS Chairman Joe Dockery and Kristal Dockery,Molly and Guillaume de Ramel, Bill and Robin Hubbard, Posy and Charlie Dana, Andrea van Beuren and Roger Kass, Bill Vareika, Chas Miller and Birch Coffey, Deborah Hadley and Mark Seltzer, Dayton Carr, Donna Montgomery, Pieter and Nina Taselaar, and Holly Bannister and Doug Newhouse migrated with the crowd across the crushed-clamshell grounds of the waterfront campus for dinner in a cloud-white tent that towered over the surrounding buildings.

Auctioneer C. Hugh Hildesley of Sotheby’s conducted a spirited live auction. The item that received the most rigorous bidding was a painting by maritime artist and IYRS co-founder John Mecray of the 1885 Coronet, a 133-foot schooner yacht now being restored on the IYRS campus by Robert McNeil and his team at Coronet Restoration Partners. It is not surprising that the Coronet painting was so coveted: once this vessel is restored, this legendary craft will sail from IYRS as a rare example of a yacht that has survived since the Gilded Age.

Another coveted item was a student-restored Beetle Cat, a diminutive catboat whose design dates to 1921. These boats—one of which was raffled at the event—are used as a teaching tool for IYRS students; each June, at the end of term, a fleet of brightly colored Beetle Cats are returned to the water on graduation day.

Gala guests packed into Restoration Hall on the IYRS campus during the Annual Summer Gala, to enjoy cocktails amidst examples of students' boat- restoration work

After dinner, the main event of the evening began when Jimmy Buffett and his band walked onstage for a private concert for the IYRS guests. The dress code on the Gala invite was “St. Barths Chic”—and Buffett complied, kicking off his flip-flops to regale guests with classic tunes that almost everyone knew the words to.

IYRS teaches its students that building with their hands is the essence of creativity, productivity, human spirit, and even community. The school was originally founded to revive an old-world skill set and teach individuals to restore classic wooden boats. But along the way, IYRS’s hands-on way of training helped the school to develop a whole new modern model of experiential education—a model that prepares deeply technical and ultra-talented craftspeople and technicians to work with a range of materials and develop hands-on skills that serve both industry and the individual. The outcome of this educational model is impressive: more than 85 percent of the school’s graduates are employed on or about the time they complete their programs.

Guests mingled amidst the event’s display of silent auction items

Event Co-Chairs Earl and Elizabeth McMillen of McMillen Yachts well remember this Rhode Island school when it was a fledgling concern. Now, with three programs—in Boatbuilding & Restoration, Composites Technology, and Marine Systems—IYRS has blossomed into a place that draws students from around the world who come to this Rhode Island school to change their livelihood and their lives.

As Earl McMillen said on Gala evening: “We have been delighted and honored to support IYRS over the past seventeen years…It is an educational institution which gives its students the ability to follow their dreams and pursue a career that satisfies them on all levels.”

Sponsors and guests at the IYRS Gala were also delighed to honor and support this Rhode Island school: by evening’s end, $885,000 had been raised for educational programs.

C. Hugh Hildesley of Sotheby’s—who has conducted some of the auction house’s most prestigious sales, including those of the Estate of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and the Collection of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor—conducted the live auction

After gala-guests departed for home and lights under the big tent were extinguished, IYRS President Terry Nathan reflected on the success of the evening. “IYRS continues to build support for the extraordinary student outcomes and the school’s education model,” said Nathan. “At a time when the conversation in America is about training more people to make and build things, an IYRS education is preparing people for life-long careers of working and thinking through their hands. It is a compelling and important story.”

This year’s IYRS gala attracted a strong lineup of sponsors. Joining title sponsors Fidelity Investments and Jaguar were: the Argo Group, Bacardi, BankNewport, Boat International, Condé Nast Publications, Pamela & Andrew Constantine, Bob Eichler, Friendship Yacht Company, Hess Corporation, The Hinckley Company, The Hilton Group at UBS, Dan MacDonald and Three Golden Apples, McMillen Yachts, Newport Harbor Corporation, Coronet Restoration Partners, Tradewinds Aviation, Vareika Fine Arts, Whitehawk LLC, and Wimco Private Villas.

IYRS Trustee Chuck Townsend and Jill Townsend (center couple) enjoy the school’s Annual Summer Gala with family and friends

Barbara van Beuren, Stephen Glascock, and Joe Hoopes

Chris and Jacki Lane, and Dan Faria

Event Co-Chair Earl McMillen, Laura Turner Seydel, and Eli Dana

Alan and Laurie Johnstone

Mike and Terry Lanza

IYRS alumnus Carter Richardson, IYRS Trustee Clay Deutsch, and Nancy Deutsch

IYRS Instructor Kevin McKiernan and Curator of IYRS/The Museum of Yachting Jay Picotte

Elisabetta Assi and Robert Moore II

Danielle and Ned Ginty, and Jorge Menendez

Ben Farnborough, Kimberly Gonzales of Boat International Media, and Kristopher Desoto

IYRS Chairman Joe Dockery and Kristal Dockery

IYRS alumna Gigi DiRenzo and Chris Deighan

Philip Bilden and William Vareika

David Elwell and Tom Whidden

Edeyo Foundation co-founders Unik Ernest and Michael Pradieu welcomed over 300 supporters to the 6th Annual Edeyo Gives Hope Ball presented by NIKE, at Highline Ballroom on Wednesday, July 10th. The gala, hosted by Stephen Baldwin and sponsored by Avi Oster, HBO and Maserati of Long Island, raised over $200,000 towards improving the future of children in Haiti by rebuilding schools and providing students with a safe learning environment, as well as healthy food and water on a daily basis. Mr. Baldwin presented the night's honorees Sharon Bush with the Edeyo Hope Award, Dr. Jane Aronson with the Edeyo Humanitarian Awardand Cindy Stagoff with Edeyo Empowerment Award. Chair Member Nigel Barker honored Nancy Myers-Alverez with the Edeyo Ambassador Award.

The party kicked off with a cocktail reception and silent auction with guests including Geoffrey Bradfield, Kamela Forbes,Marc Leder, Susan Gossage, Stewart Rahr, Crissy Barker and Lady Liliana Cavendish. Following the reception, attendees were treated to an award ceremony, seated dinner with authentic Haitian cuisine and live auction with items including a Kenya safari and tickets to the Super Bowl and Grammys. Closing the special event was a live performance by Grammy Award wining singer Bridget Kelly and set by DJ Cassidy.

Unik Ernest, Bridget Kelly, and Stephen Baldwin

Sharon Bush

In June 2007, Unik Ernest decided to utilize his birthday to give back. In lieu of gifts, he encouraged guests to dig into their pockets and donate towards a greater cause. This year marked his Edeyo Foundation’s 5th Anniversary and keeping with tradition, this birthday party for both Edeyo and Unik Ernest, carried the same ritual. The evening raised much-needed funds for the Edeyo Foundation, which is dedicated to improving the future for children in Haiti through education. For more information, visitwww.edeyo.org

Crissy Barker and Nigel Barker

Dr. Jane Aronson

Cindy Stagoff

Geoffrey Bradfield and Lady Liliana Cavendish

Nancy Myers Alverez

Susan Gossage, Danny P, and Kamela Forbes

Photographs by Patrick McMullan (ArtHamptons; SH Hospital); Richard Lewin (Dina Merrill); Scott Indermaur (Newport).

The dinner setting in the new Herzog & de Meuron-designed building at The Parrish Art Museum's annual Midsummer Party.

This past Saturday night in Southampton, The Parrish Art Museum held its annual Midsummer Party. This is one of the major summer social events in the Hamptons, drawing its guests from all of the towns. Very New York too (what else?). This was also the first time the evening was held in the Parrish’s new digs, a 34,400 square foot Herzog & de Meuron-designed building located on 14 acres in Water Mill. It is the first art museum building on the East End of Long Island to be built in more than century.

Almost 600 attending for dinner with another 400 joining after ten, and they raised $1 million for the museum.

Distinguished artists attending: Alice Aycock, Ross Bleckner, Connie Fox, Eric Freeman,Bryan Hunt, Mel Kendrick, William King, Josephine Meckseperm, Dan Rizzie, Dorothea Rockburne, Cindy Sherman, Ned Smyth, Keith Sonnier, Michelle Stuart, Donald Sultan andJoe Zucker

Other distinguished guests: Karen and Bill Ackman, Debbie Bancroft, Leslie and Bruce Brille, Mildred C. Brinn, Stacey and Matthew Bronfman, Stewart Lane and Bonnie Comley, Beth Rudin DeWoody, Gale and Ira, Drukier, Etta Froio, Amanda and Glenn Fuhrman, Andrea Glimcher, Elizabeth and David Granville-Smith, Jamee and Peter Gregory, Agnes Gund, Elisabeth and H. Peter Haveles Jr., Eric Javits, Tony Ingrao and Randy Kemper, Chad A. Leat, Dorothy Lichtenstein, David Maupin and Stefano Tonchi, Nicole Miller, Alexandra Stanton and Sam Natapoff, Mary Kathryn and Alexander Navab, Charlene and James M. Nederlander, Margo MacNabb Nederlander and James L. Nederlander, Leslie Tonkonow and Klaus Ottmann, Maren Otto, Liliane and Norman Peck, Sandy and Stephen Perlbinder, Michèle and Steven Pesner, Douglas Polley, Avis and Bruce Richards, Andrea Rosen, Cynthia Rowley, Fiona H. Rudin, Robin and Frederic M. Seegal, Barbara J. Slifka, Marcia Dunn Sobel and Jonathan Sobel, Susan and Peter Solomon, Jill Stuart, Tanya Traykovski and Carlo Bronzini Vender, Melanie and John Wambold,Cynthia Clift and David K. Wassong, Aerin Lauder and Eric Zinterhofer.

Alexandra Stanton and Domna Stanton

Alice Aycock

Amanda Fuhrman and Glenn Fuhrman

Agnes Gund and Dorothy Lichtenstein

Bruce Richards and Avis Richards

David Wassong and Cynthia Clift

Gillian Miniter and Eric Javits

Jean Shafiroff

David Maupin and Stefano Tonchi

Elizabeth Haveles and Peter Haveles

James M. Nederlander and Charlene Nederlander

Jill Stuart

Kim Taipale and Nicole Miller

Lisa Perry

Marcia Sobel and Jon Sobel

Mauro Porcini and Beth Rudin DeWoody

Josephine Mecksepper and Cynthia Rowley

Sara Fitzmaurice, Christy MacLear, Fiona Rudin, and Eric Rudin

Mel Kendrick and Bryan Hunt

Ron Wendt

Stacey Bronfman and Matthew Bronfman

Terrie Sultan

Mildred Brinn and Joe Hughes

Randy Kemper and Tony Ingrau

Ross Bleckner and Debbie Bancroft

Richard Phillips

Raynham Hall Museum held its annual Garden Party at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Sherrell J. Aston late last month. Over 100 happy people enjoyed cocktails and hors d'oeuvres at "Land's End", the Astons' beautiful Lattingtown country home, which was remodeled by Walker and Gillette in 1926.

The magnificent 30-acre property includes exquisite historic gardens designed by the Frederick Law Olmstead firm, overlooking Long Island Sound. The property's pool house was designed three decades ago by Raynham Hall Museum's Board President, John Collins.

The magnificent view of Long Island Sound

Pool House, designed by John Collins

Guests were invited to stroll the gardens, enjoying one of the most extraordinary views on the North Shore. Michael Goudket, Kirk Larsen, William Jonas and Frank Olt generously offered their artwork in a silent auction to benefit the Raynham Hall Museum, Oyster Bay's historic house and garden, dating from the Colonial and Victorian eras and home to Robert Townsend, a spy for General George Washington. The delicious catering was provided by GREENPEAR Catering.

The Astons: Muffie, Sherrell, Allison, Sherrell children: Bracie, Ashleigh

Dagmar Karppi and Nicole Menchise

Courtney Collins and Jeanette Bjorklund

Franklin Perrell and Kirk Larsen

Bracie, Sherrell, and Ashleigh Aston

Denyse Duval Pugsley

Patricia Sands, Joan Shepard, and Edward Mohlenhoff

Bill Jonas

Harriet Gerard Clark, executive director of Raynham Hall; John Collins, President of the Board of Trustees, Raynham Hall Museum

Hawley and Janice Vander Poel

Marianna Kirikian, Emily Franchina, and Rebecca Finelli

Jan Pratt

Suzi and Dustin Chase

Alex and Howard Sutherland

Cora and Clarence Michalis

Jeffrey Bilhuber and Maria Santoro

Hank and Lucie Bard

George Davison, Judy Rivkin, Harriet Gerard Clark, and Emily Gerard

Victoria Crosby and Diana Collins

Dr. Sherrell Aston and wife, Muffie, Liz and Dr. James Watson

Liz and Larry Brown, Fran and Richard Walker

Valerie and Brad Aston

Victoria Crosby, Liz Watson, and friend

Russell and Mary Selover

John Collins and Rita Roselle

Stephen and Cindy Ketchum

Susan Peterson

Bruce Knecht and Henry Clark

Frank Olt, Tess Mullarkey, Susan Slater, and Joyce Bullen Gar

Tracy Dellomo and Clifford Packingham

Rebecca and Charles Finelli and Suzanne Dillenbeck

Harley (baby), Matt, Brooke, and Wendie Aston

Marian Minkin and Theresa Skvera

John and Theresa Skvarla

Carol and Frank Olt

This past Saturday, ferryloads of clubgoers descended upon Governors Island for the Parisian Ball Dance-Music Festival that celebrated both Bastille Day and the opening of Fête Paradiso, a festival featuring restored 19th-century carnival equipment that runs all summer in Nolan Park on Governors Island.

Entering Governor's Island

Jess Martinez

Alexandra Wynne and Shannon Cusack

Marina Blazhko and Julia Mukhina

Anna Maria and Roxanna Bach

Beatrice Veschettis

Roxanne Robinson, Conor Feagan, Karen Duffy, Susan Joy, and Myra Magaletta

Alexandra Wynne

Dan and Dan Weiner

Dana Marcolina and Ellen Toland

Olivier van Themsche

Hillary Davis and Meredith Zeitlin

Dana Marcolina and Ellen Toland

Karen Duffy, Susan Joy, Conor Feagan, and Myra Magaletta

Fête Paradiso

The dancing begins

The scene from Governor's Island

On Sunday July 14th, Corcoran Group and Village Latch Inn toasted to the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF) in advance of their Unconditional Love Gala, which will take place on July 20th. Village Latch Inn owners Marta and Martin White and Corcoran broker Esther Paster welcomed SASF Event Chairwoman Jean Shafiroff, Honorary Chair Susan Allen, Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation's President Jonathan McCann and nearly 100 guests to the historic Hamptons property.

Supporters including Pandora Biddle and her daughter Yvie Hentic, Dr. Kenneth Mark, Alice Judelson and Alex Cecil congratulated NBC's award winning animal advocate & best selling author Jill Rappaport who will be honored at this year's Gala. Guests sampled wines from Empire State Cellars and treats from Seasons of Southampton while taking in the expansive property and Sintessi jewels from Michel Piranesi. Also in attendance were Lisa Simonsen, Cole Rumbough, Christopher Pape, and Elaine Sargent.

Marta and Martin White

The Southampton Town Shelter was about to close its doors in 2010, when a group of local caring citizens stepped in and created the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation. There were 225 animals housed at the time and about to be dispersed to other shelters. There would be no place for the homeless strays or lost pets to go. This dedicated group created an award winning shelter and non-profit known nationwide for its innovative programs.

For more information please visit www.southamptonanimalshelter.com.

Aleksandra Milicevic and Dr. Kenneth Mark

Heather Haux and Dr. Shaun Sadri

Esther Paster and Jill Rappaport

Joe Alexander and Jean Mackenzie

Jennifer and Michel Piranesi

Oliver Estreich and Alex Cecil

Melissa Berkelhammer and Cole Rumbough

Christopher Pape, Adele Kristiansson, and Jonathan McCann

R. Couri Hay with Pandora and Yvie Biddle

Jean Shafiroff and Rusty

Last Thursday, July 11th, ArtHamptons opened with a VIP Opening Preview Party benefitting Guild Hall. Returning for its sixth year, ArtHamptons featured 75 prominent galleries from 10 different countries. "Forty Feet of Fashion—Larry Rivers: A Public Exhibition" was on view, courtesy of Tibor De Nagy Gallery, as attendees passed through the legs of the artists' most famous sculptures at the pavilion entrance.

The West Coast represented with West Hollywood's Bruce Lurie Gallery, Santa Monica's Axiom Contemporary and Berkeley's Gallery Sam. Sag Harbor's own Monika Olko Gallery and Tulla Booth Gallery also exhibited, along with New York City's Tibor de Nagy, Palm Beach's Wally Findlay Galleries and others from Paris, London, and Seoul.

On Sunday, July 13, David Joel, Executive Director of the Larry Rivers Foundation, discussed the life and times of the late Southampton-based Larry Rivers. Also on Sunday, members of Young Collectors Committees mixed and mingled at the Young Collectors' Fete at the VIP Terrace.

Todd and Lauren Merrill

Cricket and Richard Burns with their daughters

Rose Dios, John Dios, and Sarah Lopez

Margot Gordon, Leonard Gordon, and Helena Glinn

Fred Dorfman, Nelsa Gidney, Jordan Ringel, and Susan Dorfman

Consuelo Cipriano and Marco Adler

Grayson Stokeley and Scott Rose

Joseph Grazi, Gary Krimershmoys, Denise Krimershmoys, and Craig Page

Peter Tunney and friends

Eduardo and Esther Gaffron

Pavel Malapko, Javier Gomez, Alexandra Smith, and Ricardo Gomez

Mickey and Paola Schuloff

Mara Sherwood

YoungHee Kim

Susan Marlow, Rachel Urban, and Kate Gray

Dan Castro, John Thomas, and Nathan Orsman

Kacya Noskova and Kevin Berlin

Francine Tint and Evan Morgenstein

Christal Cruz, Bonnie Toye, and Teneille Reicher

Alessa and Richard Johnson

Jean-Marie Haessle, Rich Parante, Ken Kim, Lorilee Bruce, and Angus Bruce

Kevin Drake, Chloe Gifkins, and Andy Drake

Aaron Sigmond and Kathy Murphy

Erin Williams and George Gissing

Liz Novick, Hamilton Aguiar, and Robin Carrella

Andrew Tori, Schoolhouse Projects from Brooklyn

Zeshan Ahmad, Yulia Barbashova, Lisa Onysko, and Joseph Grazi

Stephanie Brant and Keira Cohen

Frederique Pacgnella, Gregoire Volgelslang, Eve Xanchopuolos, Vanessa Vanderguest, Megan Quinlan, Portia Holt, and Kevin Berlin

Dolly Bross Geary and Jack Geary

Sides McCall and Isabella Caporuscio

Trevor Jackson, Eric Romano, Bert van Zetten, and Marcel Hausman

Cybele Kadagian and Kevin Ochel

Joan Issacson, Joseph Grazi, and Betsy Green

Photographs by Patrick McMullan (Parrish, ArtHamptons); Owen Hoffman (Parrish); Jill Johnson (Raynham Hall Museum); Billy Farrell Agency (Parisian Ball).

The scene at The Studio Museum in Harlem's summer opening reception.

The New York Stem Cell Foundation's annual summer cocktail party was held this year on July 19th at the spectacular waterfront home of Margo and Bob Alexander in Amagansett, at Barnes Landing overlooking Gardiner's Bay. Margo Alexander is a member of the board of NYSCF, which was founded in 2005 to accelerate the search for cures through stem cell research, and now operates its own research institute in New York where the most cutting-edge stem cell research in the country is done.

In addition to the 40-plus researchers in its own laboratory, NYSCF also supports more than 60 stem cell scientists working in major research institutions around the world. At the Alexanders, guests heard Susan Solomon, co-founder and CEO of NYSCF, describe the foundation's work, and NYSCF scientists Valentina Fossati, who is working toward a cure for multiple schlerosis, and Danny Freytes, a bioengineer working in tissue engineering, explain their research. Among the guests at the Alexanders were Shirley Cook, CEO of Proenza-Schouler; Jodie and John Eastman; Jill Furman and Roy Furman; Herbert and Svetlana Wachtell; Marcia and Jonathan Sobel; Barbara and Alan Washkowitz; Alice Shure and Paul Dupee; Katama Eastman; Valerie Heller and Gail and Dr. Roy Geronemus.

Valentina Fossati PhD, Susan Solomon, and Margo Alexander

Bob and Margo Alexander with Oliver

Scott Noggle, PhD, Donald O. Freytes, PhD, Valentina Fossati, PhD, Dieter Egli, PhD, and Scott Dipnick, PhD

Gail Geronemus, Lauren Noggle, and Scott Noggle PhD

Missy Falkenberg and Bill Priest

Jeff Wallerstein, Paul Goldberger, Svetlana Wachtell, Herbert Wachtell, and Dieter Egli, PhD

Tina Louise

Elliot Weiss and Lauren Thayer

Melissa and Ben Goldberger

Susan Solomon, Dorothy Frankel, Kathy Bristor, and Margo Alexander

Alan Washkowitz, Barbara Washkowitz, Jill Furman, and Roy Furman

Alex Goldberger and Carolyna De Laurentiis

Marcia Dunn and Jon Sobel

Stephen Chang, PhD and Tom Twomei

Julia Grimes, Valentina Fossati, PhD, and Katama Eastman

Tom Twomei and John Eastman

Victoria Gordon and Scott Lipnick, PhD

Christine Lin, Piero Incisa, and Shirley Cook

Ellen Krass and Ed Bleier

Elizabeth Nash, Tom Nash, Valentina Fossati, PhD, and Piero Incisa

Margo Alexander, Susan Solomon, Sue Steinberg, and Ellen Krass

Last Wednesday a week, the Studio Museum in Harlem held an opening reception for its Summer 2013 exhibitions.

Agnes Gund and Thelma Golden

Peter Sung and Derek Adams

Cullen Washington

Thelma Goden and David Adjaye

Majora Carter, Val Style, and Timothy Stockton

Charles Rosen, Monique Long, and Duke Dang

Maxine McCrey and Chaka Tonge

Jeanette Waters and Shannon Ali

Rashad Bailey and Donia Allen

Becca London and Sophia Popovits

Danny Abel, Abbe Schriber, and Vivian Crockett

Gerald L. Leavell and Ivan Ford

Sue Ding and Evi Briggs

Dana Liss and Caitlin Cherry

Ruben Kennedy and Dane Campbell

Clifford Temple

Sonia Louise Davis and Kim Drew

Christy Kemison and Abbe Schriber

Ryan Lee, Timothy Stockton, and Cheryl R. Riley

Rashad Bailey and Samantha Osborne

Henry Cruz, Kenrick Shere, and Timothy Stockton

Felicia Crabtree and Susan Wright

Jennifer Packer and Elizabeth Gwinn

Rafi Crockett

Elan Ferguson and Malaika Laga

Jane Penn and Hans Parker

Erin Campbell, Ike Kitman, Robin Cembalest, and Virginia Sanchez

Norris Robinson

Robert Pruitt and Naima Keith

On Thursday night July 11, 2013, Tricia and Jason Pantzer hosted a benefit for the American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra at their home in East Hampton. This benefit evening featured Jeffrey Siegel performing his Keyboard Conversations with an all Gershwin program. The evening of music and mingling conveyed the essence of camaraderie and cultural interest.

The event began with a cocktail reception followed by a warm welcome by AFIPO Board Member Tricia Pantzer. Jeffrey Siegel then took the spotlight with a presentation of music and conversation in the Pantzer’s gorgeous contemporary living room. After performing, Mr. Siegel entertained questions from the audience.

The Pantzer living room.

Dozens of patrons attended the event including Ninah and Michael Lynne, Allison Berg, Danielle and Hayim Grant, AFIPO Board Member Pamela Henes and Jonathan Henes, Deborah Colacino, Pam and Ed Pantzer, Joan and Ed Cohen, Cindy and Matthew Mark, Marcie and Jordan Pantzer, Lisa and Michael Barr, and Jen Harris among others.

Danielle Grant, Cara Klein, Tricia Pantzer, Lisa Barr, Cindy Mark, and Jennifer Harris

Jason Pantzer, Jeffrey Fine, Jonathan Henes, Jeffrey Klein, and Matthew Mark

Edward Pantzer, Barbara Heyman, and Michael and Ninah Lynne

Tricia Pantzer, Wendy Chaikin, and Pamela Henes

Cara Klein and Deborah Colacino

Pamela and Edward Pantzer

Jason and Tricia Pantzer with Marcie and Jordan Pantzer

Ed Cohen and Mark Cohen

Jason and Tricia Pantzer, Jeffrey Siegel, Joan and Edward Cohen

Jonathan Morgan and Alexandra Engler

William and Wandy Hoh

Chicago, IL: On June 25, an intimate group of 65 supporters gathered at RL for the fifth annual “Early Birds & Bookworms,” an exclusive book signing and author breakfast hosted by Bunky Cushing to benefit the Jane Addams Senior Caucus (JASC). Guests enjoyed a delicious breakfast before hearing from Pamela Fiori, former editor-in-chief of Town & Country and author of "In the Spirit Of Palm Beach." The event raised more than $15,000 to support the mission of the Jane Addams Senior Caucus (JASC).

Bunky Cushing has supported the fundraising efforts of numerous organizations in Chicago including the Howard Brown Health Center, English-Speaking Union, Chicago Historical Society, and the American Friends of Versailles.

Coffee reception at Ralph Lauren before Author Breakfast with guest Pamela Fiori

The Jane Addams Senior Caucus was founded in 1976 and has organized to improve the quality of life for senior citizens by winning improvement in safety, affordable housing and health care, such as founding the White Crane Wellness Center. The primary goal is to develop senior leadership and organized power for social justice. For more information please visit http://www.seniorcaucus.org/.

Jennifer Lane, Darby Hills, and Toni Canada

Liz Stiffel and Kathy Piccone

Marcia Buchanan, Pamela Fiori, and Judith Scholl Lee

Marcy Gookin and Gia McDermott

Joan Moore, Gabriela Cleveland, and Cindy Yingling

Elizabeth Price and Carlette McMullan

Hazel Barr and Sean Eshaghy

Bunky Cushing and Pamel Fiori

Melissa Babcock and Kristina McGrath

JP Anderson and Megan McKinney Whitfield

Will Jablonski and Heather Ingram

Mamie Walton, Stanley Paul and Nancy Kelley

The Freer Sackler Galleries of The Smithsonian Institution along with Tiffany Dubin, Ann Nitze, Susan Pillsbury, and Sana Sabbagh hosted a tea and champagne reception on Tuesday afternoon, July 16, at Gem Palace’s Private Salon (49 East 74th Street).

It was a glittering afternoon among friends with some of the world’s most dazzling jewels in anticipation of the Freer Sackler Galleries Gala, Some Enchanted Evening, which will be held on October 17 at The Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. Alec Baldwin and wife Hilaria Thomas are the Gala's Honorary Co-Chairs.

Gem Palace's Jewels

Two dozen guests included: Mrs. Kenneth A. Buckfire, Ms. Tiffany Dubin, Ms. Christophe de Menil and Miss Alina Morini, Ms. Marjorie Reed Gordon, Ms. Jane Stanton Hitchcock, Marife Hernandez, Kathleen B. Hearst, Lily Hoagland, Marianna Kaufman, Siddharth Kaliwal (owner of Gem Palace), Karen Klopp, Ms. Patricia Kluge and Miss. Keesha Johnson, Lisa Miller, Ms. Ann Nitze, Jana Pasquel de Shapiro, Ms. Katharine Rayner, Jane Richards, Ms. Sana Sabbagh, Mrs. Jonathan M. Tisch, Ms. Laurie Tisch, Ms. Elizabeth Farran Tozer and Katy Zeigler.

Tiffany Dubin and Evelyn Tompkins

Siddharth Kasliwal, Jana Pasquel de Shapiro, and Samarth Kasliwal

Laurie Tisch

Katie Ziglar and Jane Richards

Ann Nitze, Samarth Kasliwal, and Noreen Buckfire

Marife Hernandez and Ann Nitze

Tiffany Dubin, Jana Pasquel de Shapiro, Ruth Runberg, and Jonathan Marder

Kathy Rayner and Ann Nitze

Laurie Tisch and Karen Klopp

Lily Hoagland

Kathleen Hearst, Ann Nitze, and Marife Hernandez

Jennifer Brown

Jana Pasquel de Shapiro and Jonathan Marder

Photographs by PatrickMcMullan.com; Nina Drapacz (AFIPO); Matt Messner& Dan Rest (Early Birds)

Pamela Cohen, Nick Korniloff, Henri Barguirdjian, Steve Bernstein, Bob Chaloner, Mayor Mark Epley, Brenda Simons, and Richard Yasztremski at last night's preview reception of Art Southampton.

Last night's massive downpours and one of the worst East End traffic tie-ups in recent memory proved no match for the most eagerly anticipated event of the season, the second edition of Art Southampton, presented by Art Miami.

The invitation-only preview reception of the premier contemporary and modern art fair in the Hamptons, benefitting Southampton Hospital, drew thousands of international collectors and art enthusiasts to the massive 100,000-square-foot pavilion Thursday evening.


	Dietrich Klinge sculpture on the grounds of f Art Southampton

Upon arriving, guests passed through the sculpture garden designed by LaGuardia Design, featuring works by Albert Paley, Alexandra Arrechea, Dietrich Plain, Robert Lobe, Hal Buckner and more.

Guests enjoyed Perrier-Jouet champagne and hors d’oeuvres by the Southampton Social Club while admiring the stunning display of precious jewels exhibited by sponsor Graff Diamonds. Equally impressive was the intimate outdoor cocktail lounge in which Maserati North America showcased their latest high-caliber automobiles, the Ghibli sports sedan and the all-new full-sized Quattroporte.

Lucky attendees got the first look – and first dibs – on extraordinary artworks from over 90 of the world’s most prestigious galleries. Early reports indicated that sales were more than brisk, and there was serious interest in even one of the priciest works for sale, Roy Lichtenstein’s $19 million Woman with Peanuts.

The New York Academy of Art partnered exclusively with Art Southampton on a special exhibition of works by renowned academy artists, curated by America’s foremost narrative painter and academy senior critic, Eric Fischl, to benefit The Academy’s scholarship fund.

Also of great interest was a showcase of artwork by Ross School students, sales of which will benefit the Chamberlain-Fairweather scholarship fund, and a special reception at the Westwood Gallery booth to honor philanthropist and collector Henry Buhl, founder of ACE (Association of Community Employment Programs for the Homeless). Highlights of the evening also included painter and performance artist Kevin Berlin staging an eye-catching Alien Invasion, JonOne beginning work on an 8-by-12-foot wall mural, and iconic photographer Jerry Schatzberg revisiting his famous black-and-white photos of The Rolling Stones in drag and Bob Dylan as well as autographing copies of his two books, “Fashion 1950s” and “Paris 1962”.

From the outset, it was abundantly clear to both dealers and attendees that the level of quality of international contemporary art that Art Southampton offers – and in an extraordinarily elegant setting that allows each gallery’s work its own spotlight – was the major draw as word of mouth spread quickly among the Hamptons cognoscenti. Local media was quick to add their praise for the amazing assemblage of works.

Art Southampton will continue through Monday, July 29, with a host of special events, including a special Andy Warhol exhibition and discussion led by his longtime friend Bob Colacello, a young contemporaries afternoon that includes a visit to the private collection of Theodore and Ruth Baum, a VIP interior design brunch, a book signing by famed fashion photographer Raphael Mazzucco, and a cocktail reception hosted by New York Academy of Art President David Kratz and Eric Fischl.

Nick Korniloff and Pamela Cohen with the Tansey family

Kevin Berlin and his aliens

Models with Graff Jewelry and Perrier Jouet

Ann Thomas

Nancy Stone and Patty Kaus

Katherine and Gary Andreassen

Michel Witmer

Henry Buhl, Pamela Cohen, and Nick Korniloff

Guy and Dorothy Wiggins

Jean Shafiroff and Ike Ude

Joe Pintauro

Amy and George Kane

Nathan Joseph, Orlan, Rafael Cuir, and Stanley Cohen

Brett McMicking, Ann Van Ness, and Michael Hall

Cricket Burns

Sue Madonia and Henry Koehler

Michael Shaheen and Maryann Horwath

Ron Burkhardt

Judy and Rod Gilbert

On the evening of July 20th, under the glow of a midsummer’s full moon, East Hampton’s museum, garden, and arts education not-for-profit LongHouse Reserve hosted its annual summer benefit gala, WHITE NIGHT. As anticipated, this year’s event, which was held in honor of internationally acclaimed Chinese contemporary artist and political activist Ai Weiwei, as well as architectural legend Richard Meier and famed patron of the arts, the late Lisa de Kooning, did not fail to entertain. Legendary textile designer and LongHouse Reserve founder Jack Lenor Larsen joined the Reserve’s illustrious Board of Trustees in welcoming artists, patrons, and art-enthusiasts alike to this glamorous garden affair that raised $420,000 for the organization.

WHITE NIGHT was organized by LongHouse Reserve President Dianne Benson, Executive Director Matko Tomicic, Benefit Architect Committee members Preston Phillips and Lee and Jo Ann Skolnick, Board of Trustees including honorary chairs Martha Stewart, Edward Albee, Jeanne and Herbert Siegel, and Louis and Sandy Grotta.

At Saturday evening’s soiree, as guests enjoyed the seductive musical samplings of renowned saxophonist and founding Philip Glass Ensemble member, Dickie Landry, along with those of celebrated Iranian singer/composer, Sussan Deyhim, an impressive showing of artistic elite came to pay tribute to the evening’s distinguished honorees and LongHouse Reserve’s laudable work towards the advancement of art and arts education. Among them were Honoree Richard Meier and his wife Ana Meier, modernist painter Frant Stella, playwright Edward Albee, American artist Alice Aycock, whose latest sculpture was unveiled that night, sculpture artist Jack Youngerman, and avant-garde director and artist Robert Wilson.

Along with the evening’s many artistic treats and temptations, LongHouse Reserve paired a decadent dinner with two exciting auctions: an art-filled silent auction along with a live auction conducted by CK Swett of Paddle 8. Though still unable to leave his country due to the his contentious run-ins with the Chinese Communist Party, honoree Ai Weiwei also greeted gala goers via special video appearance. The critically-acclaimed Elisa Monte and her dance company were also on hand, giving thrilling pop-up performances during an elegant cocktail hour in the gardens.

Gala goers also included president of the Roy Lichtenstein Foundation, Dorothy Lichenstein, famed lensmen Bill Cunningham, and Patrick McMullan, the late Lisa de Kooning’s daughters Isabelle, Emma and Lucy de Kooning Villeneuve, author and socialite Kelly Killoren Bensimon, Alice Weil Judelson, Fabiola Beracasa and Jason Beckman, Faith Popcorn, Patricia and Geoffrey Schneider, Michael Halsband, the Pucci family including Ralph and Ann, Nicole, Maria and Michael, fashion stylist Yuta Powell, R. Couri Hay, Cynthia Fitzgerald, Sandy and Stephen Perlbinder, Toni Ross and Sara Salaway, Thomas Shulte, Mary Jane Marcasiano and Ralph Gibson, Peter Olsen, Lys Marigold, Skye Marigold, Martin Liu and Abby MacFaeen.

With guests adorned in their most imaginative, iridescent versions and visions of WHITE, the night was a celebration of not only high art and arts patronage but, true to LongHouse’s longstanding mission, of art in all of its living forms.

Geoffrey Schneider and Patricia Schneide

Lys Marigold, Skye Marigold, and Faith Popcorn

Stephen and Sandy Perlbinder

Richard and Ana Meier

Fabiola Beracasa, Stacy Engman, and Ekaterina Boki

Sussan Deyhim

Emma de Kooning Villeneuve, Isabel de Kooning Villeneuve, and Lucy de Kooning Villeneuve

Alice Aycock, Dorothy Lichtenstein, and Dianne B

Elisa Monte, Elena Prohaska, and Sherry Dobbin

Simone Hossack, Tina Maria Birch, and Yuta Powell

Alice Weil Judelson, Kelly Bensimon, Eric Firestone, and Angie Firestone

Matko Tomicic, Ron Kaplan, and Lee Schulnic

Jack Lenor Larsen and Robert Wilson

Ralph Gibson and Mary Jane Marcasiano

Melissa Meyer, and Nicole, Maria, Ralph, Anne, and Michael Pucci

The James Beard Foundation honored award-winning TV personality, chef, food writer and teacher Andrew Zimmer at Chefs & Champagne, The Foundation’s annual fundraiser which took place in the Hamptons at the beautiful Wolffer Estate Vineyard. The sumptuous tasting party featured flowing Champagne, the wines of Wolffer Vineyards, and Culinary offerings from a select group of more than 35 renowned chefs, many from the JBF Award-winning restaurants. Among the Chefs were Food Networks Iron Chef’s Masaharu Morimoto and Alex Guarnaschelli.

“I never thought my ‘bizarre’ culinary journey would include a stop in the Hamptons, where I will join the ranks of such prestigious past Chefs & Champagne honorees including Thomas Keller, Wolfgang Puck and Emeril Lagasse,” said Andrew Zimmer. “I am humbled by this recognition.

Dan Gasby, Susan Ungaro, Andrew Zimmer, B. Smith, and Ted Allen taking selfie pictures

Andrew Zimmer and Susan Ungaro

Andrew truly is one of the most innovative and multi-talented individuals in the food world today,” said Susan Ungaro, president of the James Beard Foundation. “We are thrilled to honor him for all of the work he has done to enlighten eaters around the world, broadening our culinary spectrum and assisting us in making more informed choices for the future.”

Chefs & Champagne® New York is considered the East End’s premiere culinary event. Funds raised at the event help support the James Beard Foundation’s wide variety of initiatives, including culinary student scholarships and the organization's annual food conference on sustainability, public health, and nutrition. A silent auction consisting of fine dining experiences, wines and spirits, cookware, and culinary travel packages also raised funds.

Under the tent ...

Chefs at work

Chef Alex Stupak serving sweet corn with lobster and epazote mayonnaise

Chef Georges Mendes, Aldea Restaurant presents his grilled quail with coriander and black olives

Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto

Iron Chef Morimoto signature Ale

Chef Patrick Feury, Nectar Restaurant, Berwyn, PA

Chef Stefan Karlsson from Fond Restaurant with his Swedish creations

JBF Award winner

Pastry Chef, Coleen Grapes with assistants from the Harrison Restaurant

Pastry Chef Abby Swain, Craft Restaurant

Cornmeal Cake with Strawberries from Craft Restaurant

Tasting and champagne sipping

Chef Cariline Perego

Mango mouse by Chef Caroline Perego

Chef Todd Mitgang, Crave Fishbar, NYC

Chef Timothy Fischer, Restaurant Latour at Crystal Springs Resort, NJ

Chef Andrew Weiner of Almond Restaurant

Dan Gasby and B. Smith

Chef Caroline Perego with her assistant chefs from Citarella and Fulton restaurants

Chef Ron Paprocki, Gotham Bar and Grill

Jenna and Melissa Principi of Wolffer Vineyards

Pastry Chef Zac Young, David Burke Restaurant

Chef Maricel Presilla, Zafra Restaurant, Hoboken, NJ

Luke Li and Jasmine Chen

Chef Billy Oliva from Delmonico's

Chef Todd Jacobs, Fresh Restaurant, Bridgehampton, NY

The littlest foodie

The 2013 Hampton Designer Showhouse opened with a Gala Preview Cocktail Party on Saturday, July 20, 2013. Approximately 450 guests attended in kicking off the 2013 Showhouse which runs until Labor Day, Monday, September 2, 2013 in Bridgehampton, New York. Proceeds will benefit Southampton Hospital, Southampton, NY.

Traditional Home magazine is the 2013 Presenting Sponsor and LX.TV Open House is the 2013 Television Sponsor. Mario Buatta is the Honorary Showhouse Chairman. Jamie Drake and Alexa Hampton are the Honorary Design Co-Chairmen. Designer Sales will be featured on LiveAuctioneers.com.

The 2013 Designers

The Hampton Designer Showhouse, now in its thirteenth year, is a showcase for America’s premier design talent. 30 interior designers and decorative artists have turned a lavish shingle style home into a decorating masterpiece. This year’s Showhouse located at a traditional shingle style Hampton home located at 990 Brick Kiln Road in Bridgehampton, NY has been generously provided by the exclusive firm of Bodenchak Design and Build.

“What could be more inspiring than the Hamptons at the height of the summer season?” says Ann Maine, Editor in Chief of Traditional Home magazine. “We’re delighted to once again serve as the national media sponsor of The Hampton Designer Showhouse. This incredible project is not only a premier showcase for innovative design ideas from some of the top talent in the industry—but more importantly—raises critical funds to support Southampton Hospital.”

Sherrill Canet, Brian del Toro, Keith Baltimore, Kim Hendrickson-Radovich, Rosemarie diSalvo, and Annemarie diSalvo

The Hampton Designer Showhouse is open to the public Sunday, July 21 through Labor Day, Monday, September 2, 2013. Showhouse hours will be as follows: Monday through Sunday, 11:00am - 5:00pm. Children under six, infants, strollers and pets are not allowed in the Showhouse. Admission to the Showhouse is $35 and includes the Showhouse Journal.

Thom Filicia

Dan Weiss, Skye Kirby Westcott, and John Weiss

Tony Manning and Jenny Bradley

Hayley Sarno and Patrick Mele

Matthew Yee, Vicente Wolf, David Storper, Tina Storper, Dawn Bodenchak, and Frank Bodenchak

Jennifer Mabley and Austin Handler

Ann Maine and Brian Brady

Earl Crittenden, Judy Hadlock, Jack Hadlock, and Alan Sheppard

Celerie Kemble and Mario Buatta

Diane and Mark Guariglia

Bob and Beth Brenner

Suzanne and Peter Cook

Brian Brady, Barbara Page, and Mario Buatta

Albert Sardelli, Jana Phipps, and Steven Stolman

Robert Chaloner, Kim Baker, and Tony Manning

Photographs by Annie Watt (Art Southampton); Owen Hoffman/Patrick McMullan (Longhouse); Patrick McMullan (Hampton Designer Showhouse); Lisa Tamburini (Chefs & Champagne).

Pamela Cohen, Nick Korniloff, Henri Barguirdjian, Steve Bernstein, Bob Chaloner, Mayor Mark Epley, Brenda Simons, and Richard Yasztremski at last night's preview reception of Art Southampton.


	Dietrich Klinge sculpture on the grounds of f Art Southampton

Nick Korniloff and Pamela Cohen with the Tansey family

Kevin Berlin and his aliens

Models with Graff Jewelry and Perrier Jouet

Ann Thomas

Nancy Stone and Patty Kaus

Katherine and Gary Andreassen

Michel Witmer

Henry Buhl, Pamela Cohen, and Nick Korniloff

Guy and Dorothy Wiggins

Jean Shafiroff and Ike Ude

Joe Pintauro

Amy and George Kane

Nathan Joseph, Orlan, Rafael Cuir, and Stanley Cohen

Brett McMicking, Ann Van Ness, and Michael Hall

Cricket Burns

Sue Madonia and Henry Koehler

Michael Shaheen and Maryann Horwath

Ron Burkhardt

Judy and Rod Gilbert

Geoffrey Schneider and Patricia Schneide

Lys Marigold, Skye Marigold, and Faith Popcorn

Stephen and Sandy Perlbinder

Richard and Ana Meier

Fabiola Beracasa, Stacy Engman, and Ekaterina Boki

Sussan Deyhim

Emma de Kooning Villeneuve, Isabel de Kooning Villeneuve, and Lucy de Kooning Villeneuve

Alice Aycock, Dorothy Lichtenstein, and Dianne B

Elisa Monte, Elena Prohaska, and Sherry Dobbin

Simone Hossack, Tina Maria Birch, and Yuta Powell

Alice Weil Judelson, Kelly Bensimon, Eric Firestone, and Angie Firestone

Matko Tomicic, Ron Kaplan, and Lee Schulnic

Jack Lenor Larsen and Robert Wilson

Ralph Gibson and Mary Jane Marcasiano

Melissa Meyer, and Nicole, Maria, Ralph, Anne, and Michael Pucci

Dan Gasby, Susan Ungaro, Andrew Zimmer, B. Smith, and Ted Allen taking selfie pictures

Andrew Zimmer and Susan Ungaro

Under the tent ...

Chefs at work

Chef Alex Stupak serving sweet corn with lobster and epazote mayonnaise

Chef Georges Mendes, Aldea Restaurant presents his grilled quail with coriander and black olives

Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto

Iron Chef Morimoto signature Ale

Chef Patrick Feury, Nectar Restaurant, Berwyn, PA

Chef Stefan Karlsson from Fond Restaurant with his Swedish creations

JBF Award winner

Pastry Chef, Coleen Grapes with assistants from the Harrison Restaurant

Pastry Chef Abby Swain, Craft Restaurant

Cornmeal Cake with Strawberries from Craft Restaurant

Tasting and champagne sipping

Chef Cariline Perego

Mango mouse by Chef Caroline Perego

Chef Todd Mitgang, Crave Fishbar, NYC

Chef Timothy Fischer, Restaurant Latour at Crystal Springs Resort, NJ

Chef Andrew Weiner of Almond Restaurant

Dan Gasby and B. Smith

Chef Caroline Perego with her assistant chefs from Citarella and Fulton restaurants

Chef Ron Paprocki, Gotham Bar and Grill

Jenna and Melissa Principi of Wolffer Vineyards

Pastry Chef Zac Young, David Burke Restaurant

Chef Maricel Presilla, Zafra Restaurant, Hoboken, NJ

Luke Li and Jasmine Chen

Chef Billy Oliva from Delmonico's

Chef Todd Jacobs, Fresh Restaurant, Bridgehampton, NY

The littlest foodie

The 2013 Designers

Sherrill Canet, Brian del Toro, Keith Baltimore, Kim Hendrickson-Radovich, Rosemarie diSalvo, and Annemarie diSalvo

Thom Filicia

Dan Weiss, Skye Kirby Westcott, and John Weiss

Tony Manning and Jenny Bradley

Hayley Sarno and Patrick Mele

Matthew Yee, Vicente Wolf, David Storper, Tina Storper, Dawn Bodenchak, and Frank Bodenchak

Jennifer Mabley and Austin Handler

Ann Maine and Brian Brady

Earl Crittenden, Judy Hadlock, Jack Hadlock, and Alan Sheppard

Celerie Kemble and Mario Buatta

Diane and Mark Guariglia

Bob and Beth Brenner

Suzanne and Peter Cook

Brian Brady, Barbara Page, and Mario Buatta

Albert Sardelli, Jana Phipps, and Steven Stolman

Robert Chaloner, Kim Baker, and Tony Manning

Photographs by Annie Watt (Art Southampton); Owen Hoffman/Patrick McMullan (Longhouse); Patrick McMullan (Hampton Designer Showhouse); Lisa Tamburini (Chefs & Champagne).

The entrance to Watermill Center's "Devil's Heaven."

Swanning With Adriann: Bob's Big Bash

Have you ever been? Bob Wilson'sWatermill Center celebrated its 20th this past Saturday night, and oh boy, did Bob have a worthy celebration. Despite a rather unpromising start, with a line that wrapped down Watermill Towd Road, with grumpy hedge fund husbands and nervous wives, what was to come made one forget.

"Devil's Heaven" was the theme, and they wasted no time letting you know. There was an impaled, tarred looking fellow hanging inside the first building through which you passed, over challenging pebbles (not so much for my Belgians, but I saw some Blahniks skitter off them. I tried not to laugh).

Once you passed through, you had an option of lying on what looked like a guillotine plank that was raised by a "student" in whose crafty hands you put your well being, as they slowly tipped you back and skyward. And this was before you hit the bar. No thanks.

Other, less artistic, demonic activities ensued, as themed guests tripped and swirled to be captured by the swarms of photographers and the little man in the blue jacket in particular. Some looked familiar, which chagrined me no end, especially with their sad attempt at decorative style, adorned with feathers, horns and swaths of red satin.

But the artistic eccentricity is why we come, and a trip through the forest gave us an even headier dose than expected. We were first greeted by a naked woman in a vat of molasses, with spoons for tasting. I heard a journo actually did. Please tell me you wouldn't have!

Further on there were so many naked, painted "tree nymphs", I lost count. Then there were howling "monks," chair dances, bubble producing dinner guests, and on and on, till one was almost numb with the assault of sounds, bodies, contortions, howling ... kind of like Christmas with Aunt Fizz.

Tree nymphs were everpresent.

And I must say, the guests were a feast to behold, too. Mostly in a good way. Hugh Jackman, I heard was there, though no one I knew saw him, much to the regret of women, men, animals, even inanimate objects. I did see Cindy Sherman, Cecilia Dean, Cameron Silver, Ahn Duong, Stefano Tonchi, Hannah Bronfman, Kenny Scharf, Andrea Glimcher, Anneliese Peterson, Nicole Miller, Nanette Lepore, Kyle DeWoody, Eugenio Lopez, Maja Hoffmann, Giancarla Berti, Lewis Cullman and Louise Hirschfeld Cullman, Maria Bacardi, Alexander Gilkes and Misha Nonoo, Todd Bishop, Gabriela Cadena, Selita Ebanks, Gerard Barrett, Lindsey Wixson, Joachim Johnson, Genevieve Jones, Sessa and Richard Johnson, Richard Phillips, Fabiola Beracasa, Paul Sinclair, Sonja Bebber and Martin Brand, Greg Soros, Alexander Soros, Amanda Hearst, Henry Buhl, Harry Brant, Josephine Meckseper, Nicholas Coblence, Farhad Farman-Farmaian, Jill Stuart, Jim Signorelli, Stefano Tonchi, Barbara Goldsmith, Debbie Bancroft, Rick Owens, Sharon Bush, Polina Proshkina, Jane Holzer, Fredric Brandt, Aaron Young, Laure Heriard Dubreuil, Kenny Sharf, Marc Francois Auboire, Eddie Borgo, Keegan Singh, Colby Jordan, Lisa Marie Fernandez, Alison Loehnis, Stacy Engman, Rick Owens, Michele Lamy and many more, undoubtedly some young and chic and upcoming ones that Iandd never heard of.

But I have heard of Gaga and though no one knew she was coming, and when she did, POW. It was a rapids full of press, fans, stalkers and many people who temporarily lost all dignity.

She did a forest tour, then joined us in the tent.

Lady Gaga and Marina Abramovic.

Robert Wilson with Gaga.

Gaga taking a taste.

Abramovic, Wilson, and Gaga.

I have never seen Bob happier. Gaga (Lady, I suppose) on one side, Maren Otto (world class beauty and major art patron), and Marina Abramovic on the other, and Winona Ryder thrown in for fun.

Gag went off to bid what seemed like over $100K on a video portrait and other pieces. She danced and squealed when she won. Bob couldn't have choreographed a more deliriously exciting tribute. She made a toast about Bob being her early inspiration and teaching her to be "ruthless, and true to what you do.and And Alan Cumming offered what sounded like sincere and personal testimony to Bobands influence.

Bob of course made his traditional speech, which is always preceded by a very long two minutes of silence, and a thorough eyeing of his audience. It made me pray I turned my phone off. I was too frozen to look.

Alan Cumming.

Winona Ryder.

Simon de Pury.

Bob Wilson.

I think they made a ton at the Silent Auction and live auctions, but I was losing strength, as dinner was very late, and very modest. Simon de Pury took the mike and continued the auction. (Is it me, or is his voice getting louder and screechier?) I think people bought just to shut him up. But there was always another item. And, when dinner plates were still uncleared, 40 minutes after we finished, we decided to pack up, move on and make a sandwich.

Benefit Chairs in attendance: Lucinda Childs, Bob Colacello, Christophe de Menil, Jörn Weisbrodt Shaikha, Paula Al-Sabah, Lucienne and Thierry Barbier-Mueller, Kelly and Jay Sugarman, Michael Braverman, Bonnie Comley and Stewart F. Lane, Lisa and Sanford Ehrenkranz, Wendy and Roger Ferris, Barbara Goldsmith, Josefin and Paul Hilal, Larissa Hilbig and Harald Falckenberg, Anne Hearst McInerney and Jay McInerney, Carola and Robert Jain, Eugenio López, Maren Otto, Lisa and Richard Perry, Tatiana and Campion Platt, Jacqueline and Mortimer Sackler, Leila and Melville Straus, Christine Wächter-Campbell and William I. Campbell. Contemporary Chairs in attendance: Lisa Anastos, Valerie Boster, Edward Chapman, Martin Dawson, Devon Radziwill, and Mollie Ruprecht.