June Galleries

Unveiling of "40 Days" art installation by Gonzalo Papantonakis at Thom Bar : Monday, June 26, 2006, 6-9 PM, Thom Bar at 60 Thompson Hotel, SOHO, NYC--Unveiling of "40 Days" art installation by Gonzalo Papantonakis:     MEDIA: Laura Livingston Rubin |Principal, LLR Consulting |T: 212-674-5333 |M: 917-861-2036 |  e-mail: laura@llrconsulting.com | 505 East 14th Street Suite 4C NYC, NY 10009   PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Christopher London tel: private | e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

Unveiling of "40 Days" art installation by Gonzalo Papantonakis at Thom Bar

Monday, June 26, 2006, 6-9 PM, Thom Bar at 60 Thompson Hotel, SOHO, NY ...

Updated: Jul 11, 2006 9:43pm PST

Southampton Rose Society Cocktail Party for the Rose Garden at Rogers Memorial Library : Saturday, June 24, 2006, 6-8PM at the "Folly Fields" home of Carole and Fred Guest, 359 Wickapogue Road, Southampton, NY-- Southampton Rose Society |Southampton, NY | Adeline Christie, President |tel: 212-744-0796 |e-mail: adalchristie@msn.com   PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Gregory Partanio & Christopher London |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

Southampton Rose Society Cocktail Party for the Rose Garden at Rogers Memorial Library

Saturday, June 24, 2006, 6-8PM at the "Folly Fields" home of Carole an ...

Updated: Jul 20, 2006 6:08am PST

5th Annual Samsung Four Seasons of Hope Gala : Thursday, June 22, 2006, 6:15 Tavern on the Green, Central Park, New York City-- 5th Annual Samsung Four Seasons of Hope Gala Dinner: Faith Hill and husband Tim McGraw gave an exclusive performance at the Tavern on the Green in Central Park. The gala event helped raise funds for Hill + McGraw’s recently established charity the Neighbors Keeper Foundation, which assists Hurricane Katrina victims, still in need of help. This was their first benefit concert for Neighbors Keeper Foundation!  Samsungs Four Seasons of Hope also honored the philanthropic efforts of sports legends Arnold Palmer, Joe Torre, Boomer Esiason, Earvin Magic Johnson and Wayne Gretzky, as well as music superstar Jon Bon Jovi, former NY Mayor Rudy Giuliani and Samsungs retail partners Best Buy, Circuit City, Sears and CompUSA.  The event also featured a silent auction of sports memorabilia, tickets, etc. to raise funds for each participating celebrities charity. NOTE: These photos are not for sale but media inquiries are welcome MEDIA:  Brie Cross  | MWW Group | 1212 Avenue of the Americas, Fifth Floor | New York, NY 10036 | tel: 212.827.3765 | e-mail: bcross@mww.com  PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

5th Annual Samsung Four Seasons of Hope Gala

Thursday, June 22, 2006, 6:15 Tavern on the Green, Central Park, New Y ...

Updated: Jun 15, 2007 2:04pm PST

Ruffian 2006 Fall Collection Event Hosted by Maurice Villency : Wednesday, June 21, 2006,7:00-9:30 PM at Maurice Villency, 200 East 57th Steet, corner of 3rd Avenue, New York City, NY--Ruffian Celebrates its Fall 2006 Collection Hosted by Maurice Villency: Guests who came to Celebrate the Summer Solstice and View Ruffian's Fall 2006 Collection included Vanessa Carlton, Jessica Joffe, Anne Hathaway, Zoe Saldana, Annelise Peterson, Eleanor Ylvisaker, Genevieve Jones, Derek Blasberg, Kimberly Guilfoyle, Gigi Stone, Cristina Greeven Cuomo, Eric Villency, Claire Bernard, David Zinczenco, Lily Rafii, Richard Kern, Ben Cho, Melissa Berkelhammer, Susan Shin, Tracy Stern, Cathy Riva. On summer's longest day, celebs and fashionistas cooled off by toasting to Fall....Ruffian's Fall 2006 American Novel Collection at a party hosted by Maurice Villency to celebrate Ruffian's designs. Brian Wolk and Claude Morais, the design duo behind Ruffian, combine the traditions and materials of couture with the reality of the contemporary woman. Ruffian utilizes embroideries, opulent textiles and hand-tailoring. Fantasy and luxury are the essential principles of Ruffian.  In just three years, Ruffian's work has garnered much critical acclaim and attention and been photographed by leading fashion photographers for Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Interview, Italian Vogue, and The New York Times. Ruffian is currently a nominee for the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund.  Luxury contemporary furniture retailer Maurice Villency is a strong supporter of innovative design. The brand has previously worked with Proenza Schouler, Derek Lam, Richard Chai, Sebastian Pons, Imitation of Christ, Alice Roi, Sari Gueron, Brian Reyes and Daryl K. as part of an ongoing program developed to encourage up-and-coming talent. MEDIA/PRESS INQUIRIES: Sabine Heller | e-mail: sabineheller@tmail.com  | tel: 646.391.4952  PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

Ruffian 2006 Fall Collection Event Hosted by Maurice Villency

Wednesday, June 21, 2006,7:00-9:30 PM at Maurice Villency, 200 East 57 ...

Updated: Jul 12, 2006 7:45am PST

Friends of the Highline 6th Annual Summer Benefit : Wednesday, June 21, 2006,Cocktails at 7 PM; Dinner at 8 PM at Cipriani Wall Street, 55 Wall Street-- Friends of the High Line (“FHL”) 6th  Annual Summer Benefit:  This year, FHL honored New York City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn, designer Diane von Furstenberg, and actor Kevin Bacon, for their early and continued support of the High Line project. With construction underway, the excitement behind the High Line continues to build. FHL needs your support to continue working to make the High Line one of the city's best-maintained and best-loved parks. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Christopher London tel: private | e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

Friends of the Highline 6th Annual Summer Benefit

Wednesday, June 21, 2006,Cocktails at 7 PM; Dinner at 8 PM at Cipriani ...

Updated: Mar 29, 2008 12:31pm PST

Ford Models Celebrate Plus Size Model Crystal Renn's New Campaign for Dolce & Gabbana at Naima : Tuesday, June 20, 2006, Naima Restaurant, 513 West 27th Street, New York City: Ford Models joined plus size model Crystal Renn at Naima Restaurant next to Bungalow 8 on west 27th to give their best wishes for her sexy new campaign for Dolce Gabbana. The first time a plus size model, such as Crystal has ever achieved this glamorous campaign. Just open up the fashion magazines for this summer 2006 and check out the two page spreads in Elle and W magazine for July 2006 with her voluptuous style clad in leopard Dolce Gabbana. Hipsters, from downtown and uptown joined Crystal Renn like darling and always smiling brit, Victoria Christian who happens to only be 27 years old and almost single handedly has rocked the sales at Bergdorf and American stores into overdrive with "the most expensive perfume " in the world, Clive Christians. "Lets face it", Robert Hughes USA Owner of Clive Christians Furnishings USA declared, " I have never seen so many smart,beautiful and young women gathered in one room",it wasn't difficult to get to this party early when you get to meet a fascinating group like Ford's Models. But where there are beautiful women there is beautiful men, and Ford Male Models piled into the Margarita King Party hosted party for 200 with gusto. The Margarita King drinks flowed and were a real favorite of the crowd! Don’t miss Giovanni, The Margarita King’s new video that he just shot with Pharrell, Snoop Dogg, Sleepy Brown, and Big Boi called Margarita.”  Effervescent, Gina de Franco CEO & President DeFranco Media International Events who coordinated the soiree for her good friend, Crystal Renn jumped up on the Bar cheering the crow on in a blue satin Dolce Gabbana slip dress and surprised Crystal with a Birthday toast. Naima owners, Capri Borne cutie,32 years young Roberto Vuotto and 30 year old "Samir Jahdadic the wild yet so good looking Croatian (that all the girls wanted to meet) to singing loudly, Happy Birthday in both Italian and English. Bravo! Que Bella, For Dolce Gabbanas newest Model, Crystal Renn the brunette vava voom girl! This new Italian restaurant which both The Italian Soccer Team dined at Before the big World Soccer game and contemporary artists are loving to go to after a chic art opening in Chelsea has a real knack for making people feel like they just came home.With genuine Italian food and a contemporary space and even cool European tunes to offset the club row this spot on 513 West 27th without a doubt was the perfect spot for a party toasting a Dolce Gabbana Girl. MEDIA INQURIES: Gina de Franco CEO/President |DeFranco Media | 960 Madison Ave. Suite 3E NY NY 10021 | tel: 212-249-2082 |cell: 917-855-8102 PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Christopher London's pocket canon digital camera tel: private | e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

Ford Models Celebrate Plus Size Model Crystal Renn's New Campaign for Dolce & Gabbana at Naima

Tuesday, June 20, 2006, Naima Restaurant, 513 West 27th Street, New Yo ...

Updated: Jun 26, 2006 8:50pm PST

Social Life Magazine Party to Celebrate July Cover Model Stella Keitel : Wednesday, June 28, 2006, 7-10 PM, PRE-POST, 547 West 27th Street, New York City-- Social Life Magazine Party to Celebrate July Cover Model Stella Keitel  PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

Social Life Magazine Party to Celebrate July Cover Model Stella Keitel

Wednesday, June 28, 2006, 7-10 PM, PRE-POST, 547 West 27th Street, New ...

Updated: Jul 05, 2006 9:53pm PST

The Young Professionals Committee of the American Red Cross in Greater New York Kick-Off Celebration, “Hot Summer Night” : Wednesday, June 28, 2006, 7-10 PM, CAIN, 544 West 27th Street, New York City--The Young Professionals Committee of the American Red Cross in Greater New York Kick-Off Celebration, "Hot Summer Night"  For more information about the Young Professionals Committee please contact Annie Trowbridge | American Red Cross In Greater New York | tel:  (212) 875-2011 |  e-mail: trowbridgea@arcgny.org   PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

The Young Professionals Committee of the American Red Cross in Greater New York Kick-Off Celebration, “Hot Summer Night”

Wednesday, June 28, 2006, 7-10 PM, CAIN, 544 West 27th Street, New Yor ...

Updated: Jul 12, 2006 7:01am PST

The Nature Conservancy's Young Professionals Group 2006 Summer Benefit Cruise : Wednesday, June 28, 2006, 6:30 PM, The Atlantica Yacht, South Street Seaport, New York City-- The Nature Conservancy's Young Professionals Group 2006 Summer Benefit: A Private Yacht Party at Sunset on the Hudson River to Benefit Shellfish Restoration in the Peconic and Great South Bays.  EVENT CHAIRS: Eugenia Choi & Vanessa Bronfman  YP COUNCIL: John Burer, Eugenia Choi, Mark Crofton, Jennifer Diedzic, Holly Magliano, Emily McLarney, Radhika Mehta, Jerome Montrone, David Nicola, Bhavna Prasad, Greg Speirs, Clay Sullivan  The evening included top-shelf open bar • hors d'oeuvres • silent auction • music mixed by DJ Kai while the chartered Yacht cruised around Manhattan  PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Christopher London tel: private | e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

The Nature Conservancy's Young Professionals Group 2006 Summer Benefit Cruise

Wednesday, June 28, 2006, 6:30 PM, The Atlantica Yacht, South Street S ...

Updated: Aug 12, 2006 10:15pm PST

GROUP FOR THE SOUTH FORK "Towns & Villages Benefit Dinner Dance at The Wolffer Estate Vineyard : Saturday, June 17, 2006, 6:30 PM-Midnight, Wolffer Estate Vineyard-- GROUP FOR THE SOUTH FORK "Towns & Villages Benefit Dinner Dance: 420 supporters of the Group for the South Fork  gathered under party tents at the Wolffer Estate Vineyard in Sagaponack to raise money for the organization’s environmental education and advocacy projects.  The event, raised $690,000 for the Group’s environmental advocacy and education programs. THIS IS MORE THAN ANY FUNDRAISER IN THE GROUP'S 34 YEAR HISTORY! The Master of Ceremonies was WB11 News at Ten Anchor Jim Watkins.  After cocktails and a seated dinner by Janet O’Brien Caterers, a live auction was conducted by Sotheby’s Auctioneer Ian Irving (raising $105,500).  Guests danced to rock, disco & Motown by The Bruce Saunders Orchestra. Committee: Chairman:  Ronald S. Lauder  Co-Chairs: Ina & Jeffrey Garten, Soledad & Robert Hurst, Susan & Louis Meisel, Jane & Jerry Mount, Frank Newbold & Steven Drucker, Dara & Tim O’Hara, Mary & Chris Pia, Jackie & Peter Schellbach, Nicole Miller & Kim Taipale, Edwina von Gal, Kim White & Kurt Wolfgruber, Aerin Lauder & Eric Zinterhofer. Dinner Co-Chairs: Ann Colley and Mary Walker ABOUT: The Group for the South Fork is an Environmental advocacy and education organization, committed to the preservation of eastern Long Island’s natural resources and rural heritage. Formed in 1972 by local citizens concerned about mounting development pressures, the Group has fought passionately and steadfastly ever since to protect the region’s  unique environment, natural resources, agricultural tradition and quality of life For more information, contact: Judy Christrup,  Director of Development  | Group for the South Fork| P.O. Box 569  Bridgehampton, NY  11932 | tel:  (631) 537-1400, ext. 20   | web: www.groupforthesouthfork.org   PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Christopher London tel: private | e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

GROUP FOR THE SOUTH FORK "Towns & Villages Benefit Dinner Dance at The Wolffer Estate Vineyard

Saturday, June 17, 2006, 6:30 PM-Midnight, Wolffer Estate Vineyard-- G ...

Updated: Jul 11, 2006 10:40pm PST

Tracy Paul & Company, Inc. Designer Showcase and Holiday Gift Preview at Cornelia Day Resort : Tuesday, June 13, 2006, 3-7PM, Rooftop @ The Cornelia Day Resort, 663 Fifth Avenue, between 52nd and 53rd Street-- Tracy Paul & Company, Inc. Designer Showcase and Holiday Gift Preview at Cornelia Day Resort.  MEDIA INQUIRIES: Sharon Mandler | Tracy Paul & Company, Inc. | e-mail: sharon@tracypaul.com   PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

Tracy Paul & Company, Inc. Designer Showcase and Holiday Gift Preview at Cornelia Day Resort

Tuesday, June 13, 2006, 3-7PM, Rooftop @ The Cornelia Day Resort, 663 ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2006 12:19am PST

Lymphoma Research Foundation's "Hangin on the Hudson" : Tuesday, June 13, 2006, Pier 63 Maritime at Chelsea Piers, "Hangin on the Hudson", A benefit party for the Lymphoma Research Foundation, FOR MORE INFORMATION, Please contact Tanya Gleeson | Lymphoma Research Foundation | e-mail: tgleeson@lymphoma.org | tel: 212.349.2910 with any questions  PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Christopher London tel: private | e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

Lymphoma Research Foundation's "Hangin on the Hudson"

Tuesday, June 13, 2006, Pier 63 Maritime at Chelsea Piers, "Hangin on ...

Updated: Jun 14, 2006 7:12am PST

HANS RICHTER (1888-1976) DADA: Art and Anti-Art Opening Reception at Maya Stendhal Gallery : Thursday, June 15, 2006, 6-9 PM at Maya Stendhal Gallery, 545 West 20th Street, NYC 10011-- HANS RICHTER (1888-1976) DADA: Art and Anti-Art Opening Reception EXHIBITION: June 15-September 16, 2006 FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact the Maya Stendhal Gallery |tel: 212.366.1549 |fax: 347.287.6775  | e-mail: gallery@mayastendhalgallery.com      PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Christopher London tel: private | e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

HANS RICHTER (1888-1976) DADA: Art and Anti-Art Opening Reception at Maya Stendhal Gallery

Thursday, June 15, 2006, 6-9 PM at Maya Stendhal Gallery, 545 West 20t ...

Updated: Aug 15, 2006 3:47pm PST

Citymeals-on-Wheels 21st Annual Chefs' Tribute benefit, "Tutto Italia," : Monday, June 12, 2006, Rockefeller Center, Citymeals-on-Wheels  21st Annual Chefs' Tribute benefit, "Tutto Italia," a strolling feast honoring Nick Valenti of Restaurant Associates and featuring the world's most celebrated Italian chefs. Susie and Kevin Davis of the Man Group USA, Ninah & Michael Lynne of New Line Cinema and Laura and John Pomerantz of JJP Advisory LLC were the event chairs. MEDIA: KIM ESP | Linden Alschuler & Kaplan, Public Relations  | tel: 212-575-4545 or| e-mail: kesp@lakpr.com   PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

Citymeals-on-Wheels 21st Annual Chefs' Tribute benefit, "Tutto Italia,"

Monday, June 12, 2006, Rockefeller Center, Citymeals-on-Wheels 21st A ...

Updated: Jun 23, 2006 9:22am PST

ASIA ON MY MIND: "50 for the 50th"--Worldwide Benefit Dinner Series: Dinner at the Koo Gallery : NEW YORK: JUNE 10: ASIA ON MY MIND: "50 for the 50th"--Worldwide Benefit Dinner Series: Dinner on Saturday, June 10, 2006  at the Koo Gallery, 126 East 64th Street, New York, NY.   MEDIA/PRESS INQURIES about the Asia Society should be directed to Jennifer Suh | Public Relations Manager, Asia Society | 725 Park Avenue New York, NY  10021 | Tel: 212-327-9273  Fax: 212-794-1332 |e-mail: jennifers@asiasoc.org PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

ASIA ON MY MIND: "50 for the 50th"--Worldwide Benefit Dinner Series: Dinner at the Koo Gallery

NEW YORK: JUNE 10: ASIA ON MY MIND: "50 for the 50th"--Worldwide Benef ...

Updated: Jun 15, 2006 11:09pm PST

New York Junior League Playground Improvement Project--Jackie Robinson Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony : Saturday, June 10, 2006,12:00-3:00 PM at Jackie Robinson Park, located between West 145th and 155th Streets from Bradhurst to Edgecombe Avenues, The New York Junior League—Jackie Robinson Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony:  The New York Junior League(NYJL) via their Playground Improvement Project successfully completed an ambitious five-week renovation at Jackie Robinson Park in Manhattan.  The Grand Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held to celebrate the beautification of this vital neighborhood site and commemorate the Fifteenth Annual Playground Improvement Project (PIP) completed by the NYJL. Event Co-Chairs were Kristina Kloberdanz and Amy McCready. The ceremony featured remarks from Sonya Pankey, granddaughter of baseball icon Jackie Robinson  Commissioner Adrian Benepe, NYC Dept. of Parks and Recreation, Borough Commissioner William T. Castro, Assemblyman Hermann “Denny” Farrell, NYC District 7 Councilmember, Robert Jackson and NYJL President Cynthia Cathcart. Rachel Robinson, widow of Jackie Robinson was unable to attend. Sonya Pankey paid tribute to the efforts of the New York Junior League, its volunteers and the significance of these community understakings by quoting her grandfather, the late Jackie Robinson, in stating: "A Life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives."     The newly renovated band shell (Mural by Artist Michael Young) included performances by the Children’s Aid Society Chorus, Harlem School of the Arts and the "incredibly talented" Jo-Lee Dancers. For nearly 105 years the New York Junior League (NYJL), a nonprofit organization of trained women volunteers has been a leader in identifying and responding to unmet community needs. Approximately 2800 volunteers collectively donate over 250,000 hours of service to better the lives of women and children in New York City each year. Through direct service, collaborations with community organizations and advocacy, the NYJL provides a positive force for change within the communities it serves. MEDIA/PRESS: Cynthia Cathcart, NYJL President |tel: 212-288-6220, ext. 245 |e-mail: ccathcart@nyjl.org    PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Christopher London tel: private | e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

New York Junior League Playground Improvement Project--Jackie Robinson Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Saturday, June 10, 2006,12:00-3:00 PM at Jackie Robinson Park, located ...

Updated: Jun 16, 2006 7:40am PST

ASIA ON MY MIND: "50 for the 50th"--Worldwide Benefit Dinner Series, #25 at Indochine : NEW YORK: JUNE 9:  ASIA ON MY MIND: "50 for the 50th"--Worldwide Benefit Dinner Series: NY25 on  Friday, June 9, 2006 at ,Indochine, 430 Lafayette Street, between Astor Place and 4th Street, New York, NY.   Read About it in Page Six. SPECIAL GUESTS: EVA & AVA BAI, Jewelry Designers; GEMMA KAHNG, Founder & Designer, Gemma Kahng Fashion; LING, Supermodel; IRINA PANTAEVA, Supermodel and Stage Actress; PETER SOM, Fashion Designer; VIVIENNE TAM, Fashion Designer; Mystery Guests. HOSTS: CARRIE CLOUD, IDA LIU & DENNIS WONG CUISINE PRESENTED BY: Chef Huy Chi Le for Indochine MEDIA/PRESS INQURIES about the Asia Society should be directed to Jennifer Suh | Public Relations Manager, Asia Society | 725 Park Avenue New York, NY  10021 | Tel: 212-327-9273  Fax: 212-794-1332 |e-mail: jennifers@asiasoc.org   PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Christopher London tel: private | e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

ASIA ON MY MIND: "50 for the 50th"--Worldwide Benefit Dinner Series, #25 at Indochine

NEW YORK: JUNE 9: ASIA ON MY MIND: "50 for the 50th"--Worldwide Benef ...

Updated: Mar 03, 2009 4:28pm PST

Tuesday's Children: "Heroes and Legends....A Night at the Fights" Benefit : June 8, 2006, 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers, 811 7th Avenue-- Tuesday's Children: "Heroes and Legends....A Night at the Fights" Benefit: Police officers from New York and L.A. "Fight" for families of 9/11 at a special fundraising gala to benefit Tuesday's Children. Boxers from the NYPD duked it out against their counterparts from Los Angeles. The evening also included cocktails, dinner and a silent auction. Aria Giovanni, Penthouse Cover Girl served as the evening's ring girl. Her charming persona engaged the crowd. For more information about Tuesday's Children, including sponsorship opportunities, PLEASE CONTACT: Amy Wright | Tuesday's Children |tel: 212-319-3988 | email:  amy@tuesdayschildren.org MEDIA/PRESS: MEDIA CONTACTS: Colleen Roche | Linden Alschuler & Kaplan, Public Relations  | croche@lakpr.com  | tel: 212-575-4545  PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Christopher London tel: private | e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

Tuesday's Children: "Heroes and Legends....A Night at the Fights" Benefit

June 8, 2006, 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Sheraton New York Hotel & Tower ...

Updated: Nov 25, 2007 11:31pm PST

OCEANA Cocktail Fundraiser at the home of President Gaviria, the former President of Colombia : Wednesday, June 7, 2006 Cocktails at the Manhattan home of President Gaviria in support of OCEANA. FOR MORE INFORMATION Bettina Alonso | Director, Northeast Office | Protecting the World's Oceans| 445 Park Avenue, 10th floor, Suite 10-05 | New York, NY  10022 USA |  T +1.212.829.5550 | Cell: +1.646.251.0045 | F +1.202.833.2070 | E-mail: balonso@oceana.org | Web: www.oceana.org PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

OCEANA Cocktail Fundraiser at the home of President Gaviria, the former President of Colombia

Wednesday, June 7, 2006 Cocktails at the Manhattan home of President G ...

Updated: Aug 16, 2006 4:43am PST

LENOX HILL NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE Associates Committee: "Celebrate the Neighborhood" : Wednesday June 7, 2006, LENOX HILL NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE ("LHNH"), Associates Committee: "Celebrate the Neighborhood" with cocktails at Emanuel Ungaro followed by dinner and dancing at the Union Club to benefit the Lenox Hill Neighorhood House. The evening was sponsored by First Republic Bank and Emanuel Ungaro and hosted by the Associates Committee of LHNH.  PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Christopher London tel: private | e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

LENOX HILL NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE Associates Committee: "Celebrate the Neighborhood"

Wednesday June 7, 2006, LENOX HILL NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE ("LHNH"), Associ ...

Updated: Jun 11, 2006 12:18am PST

ASIA ON MY MIND: "50 for the 50th"--Worldwide Benefit Dinner Series : Tuesday, June 6, 2006, ASIA ON MY MIND: "50 for the 50th"--Worldwide Benefit Dinner Series: An evening out and about covering dinners at the Asia Society, DC Design International, LLC Townhouse, the Soho residence of Naheem Khan & the 740 Park Avenue , the Upper East Side residence of Barbara Tober and Donald Tober MEDIA/PRESS INQURIES about the Asia Society should be directed to Jennifer Suh | Public Relations Manager, Asia Society | 725 Park Avenue New York, NY  10021 | Tel: 212-327-9273  Fax: 212-794-1332 |e-mail: jennifers@asiasoc.org PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

ASIA ON MY MIND: "50 for the 50th"--Worldwide Benefit Dinner Series

Tuesday, June 6, 2006, ASIA ON MY MIND: "50 for the 50th"--Worldwide B ...

Updated: Mar 03, 2009 4:16pm PST

Sanctuary for Families Zero Tolerance Benefit : Tuesday, June 6, 2006, Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers, Hudson River at 23rd Street, NYC, 6 PM - 11PM (Cocktails at 6 PM, Dinner at 7 PM and After-Party at 8:30 PM) -- Sanctuary for Families Zero Tolerance Benefit: Introductions by Karenna Gore Schiff and honoring Stanley Shopkorn. Sanctuary is the largest agency in New York State offering integrated legal, clinical, shelter, and economic stability services exclusively to domestic violence victims and their children. In addition to providing services for nearly 10,000 women and children each year, Sanctuary also works to end domestic violence and its far-reaching impact through outreach, education and advocacy; and to create a world where every woman and child lives with dignity. Raffle and silent auction throughout the evening. Special limited raffle for Vespa scooter. Open bar dance after-party with DJ Nicole Leone. For information: www.sanctuaryforfamilies.org  MEDIA CONTACT: Barbara Hutson | Wit’s End Media | tel: 646.644.0560 | e-mail:Hutson@witsendmedia.com PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Christopher London tel: private | e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

Sanctuary for Families Zero Tolerance Benefit

Tuesday, June 6, 2006, Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers, Hudson River at 23 ...

Updated: Jun 07, 2006 9:38pm PST

ASIA ON MY MIND: "50 for the 50th"--Worldwide Benefit Dinner Series, Linger Among the Stars at the Liu/Snyder residence : Thursday, June 1, 2006, Asia Society Presents NY Dinner Number 1 at the Liu / Snyder Residence Linger Among the Stars, HOSTS: LUCIA HWONG-GORDON and PETER GORDON; TERRESA LIU and RICHARD E. SNYDER. SPECIAL GUESTS: ANG LEE, Director and Producer, Brokeback Mountain and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon; MAYA LIN, Artist and Architect; LISA LU, Award-Winning Actress of Chinese and American Film  CUISINE PRESENTED BY: Chef Philippe Chow for Philippe PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

ASIA ON MY MIND: "50 for the 50th"--Worldwide Benefit Dinner Series, Linger Among the Stars at the Liu/Snyder residence

Thursday, June 1, 2006, Asia Society Presents NY Dinner Number 1 at th ...

Updated: Jun 15, 2006 10:15pm PST

New York Junior League (NYJL) Annual Meeting followed by "Sail into Summer" Party at the NYJL House on the Upper East Side : Thursday, June 1, 2006, 7-9 PM, All Souls Church, 1157 Lexington Avenue at 80th Street, New York City-- New York Junior League Annual Meeting  followed by 8-11 PM  NYJL End of Year Party: Sail into Summer PLEASE NOTE: This album is not yet complete. More photos will be uploaded later this evening or early Saturday morning. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Christopher London tel: private | e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com and Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

New York Junior League (NYJL) Annual Meeting followed by "Sail into Summer" Party at the NYJL House on the Upper East Side

Thursday, June 1, 2006, 7-9 PM, All Souls Church, 1157 Lexington Avenu ...

Updated: Jun 07, 2006 9:33pm PST

Via Della Zoccolette : Thursday, June 1, 2006, Via Della Zoccolette Restaurant, 95 Avenue A at 6th Street. Abruzzi Food & Wine Symposium. Restauranteur Cesare Bruni brought over 30 food and wine producers from Abruzzi, Italy to introduce NY'ers to the delicious delicacies of his native land.   PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

Via Della Zoccolette

Thursday, June 1, 2006, Via Della Zoccolette Restaurant, 95 Avenue A a ...

Updated: Jun 03, 2006 9:40am PST

Wanda Murphy Unveils her "In Memory of You" Collection at Ezair Gallery in Southampton : Sunday, May 28, 2006, 6-8 PM, Critically acclaimed artist Wanda Murphy opened her solo art show with a collection entitled "In Memory Of You" with a private reception at the  Ezair Gallery, 136 Main Street, Southampton, New York.  Wanda Murphy has exhibited her works throughout the East Coast and they are currently on display at the Ezair Gallery on Madison Avenue in New York City.  Her works have been compared to Chagall, Modigliani and Picasso. Those admiring her use of color and lines and sipping on Palmes d'Or 1996 Champagne and Imperial Vodka cocktails included Frances Hayward, Jamee Gregory and Peter Gregory, Ann Dexter-Jones, Maggie Katz, Annie Churchill, Lucia Hwong- Gordon, singer/singwriter Samantha Cole, Countess Sharon Sondes and Geoffrey Thomas, gallery curator Marijana Bego, Michelle Herbert, Elaine Sargent, Alan Z. Feuer, Alice Judelson, Lisa and Anthony Punnett, designer Arnold Scaasi, Carole and Tim Reed, Dana and Dr. Patrick Stubgen, photographer  Gideon Lewin and designer Joanna Mastroianni, interior designer Michael Burrell, Gillian Miniter and Sylvester Miniter, Mark Gilbertson, Pink Elephant Club owner David Sarner and his wife Renee, Valeria Kissel and Sean Olnowich. After the gallery show, Wanda hosted a dinner next door at Nello Summertimes's for her guests. The restaurant served its classic Northern Italian cuisine and afterward several people moved next door to the newly opened Safari-themed Nello Lounge. After dinner David Sarner moved the party over to Pink Elephant Club Southampton, at the Capri Hotel on Route 27.  Murphy will have her exhibition of works on display at the Ezair Gallery, located at 136 Main Street, Southampton, New York from May 28 through June 30, 2006    MEDIA INQUIRIES: Renee Lucas  or Marie Assante| R Couri Hay/ Creative Public Relations | 143 West 81st Street • New York City 10024 | Tel: 212-580-0835 • Fax: 212-721-3813 • Cell: 917-751-6576   or e-mail: renee@rcourihaycpr.com or marie@rcourihaycpr.com PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Christopher London e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

Wanda Murphy Unveils her "In Memory of You" Collection at Ezair Gallery in Southampton

Sunday, May 28, 2006, 6-8 PM, Critically acclaimed artist Wanda Murphy ...

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TRACY STERN'S "TEA PARTY" with Artist Damon Johnson at the National Arts Club : Thursday May 25, 2006, 12-2PM, Tracy Stern SalonTEA TM present TEATIME with Forbes Magazine "hot artist" DAMON JOHNSON at The National Arts Club,15 Grammercy Park South: hosted by Tracy Stern, Susan Shin, Marie Samuels & Heidi Lee. Guests included designer Coralie Charriol, designer Anait Bian, artist Allison Goldenstein, Lisa Anastos, stylist Montgomery Frazier and Elena Stephanopoulos among others. View more of Damon Johnson's work  at Mark Murray Fine Paintings at 39 East 72nd Street, New York City. "Enjoy Life. Drink Tea. Celebrate Often."-- Tracy Stern  PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

TRACY STERN'S "TEA PARTY" with Artist Damon Johnson at the National Arts Club

Thursday May 25, 2006, 12-2PM, Tracy Stern SalonTEA TM present TEATIME ...

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