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The Marrow Foundation, National Marrow Donor Program Celebrate ‘Creating Connections, Saving Lives’ Gala in New York City : Thursday, September 28, 2006, 6:30 PM, Cipriani 42nd Street, 110 East 42nd Street, New York City. Marrow Miracle: Wisconsin Girl Meets Life-Saving New York Donor--- The Marrow Foundation, National Marrow Donor Program Celebrate ‘Creating Connections, Saving Lives’ Gala in New York City: The reception and dinner celebrated the life-saving work of The Marrow Foundation and the National Marrow Donor Program. Who: Recipient Kristina Schultz, 9, Marshall, Wis. | Donor Shannon Behrhof, 27 Moriches Center, N.Y. Special Guest: Jazz Artist Keiko Matsui Diagnosed on her fourth birthday with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Kristina underwent 3 1/2 years of chemotherapy treatment and was doing well until she relapsed in March 2005. When she was first diagnosed, the family was told there was no match for her on the Registry. Kristina's mother is a principal of an elementary school, and at the time the district where she was working organized a drive in Kristina's honor to recruit people to the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) Registry. The Marrow Foundation's Hendrick Marrow Program sponsored one such drive. Kristina received her transplant at University of Wisconsin Children's Hospital a week before her birthday Aug. 13, 2005. She has participated in fundraisers for the hospital. When she grows up she would like to be a bone marrow transplant doctor. She has one younger sister, Hannah, age 6. Parents are Lori and Daryl Schultz. Shannon joined the NMDP Registry in March 2000 at a drive for a local boy in need of a transplant. The day that Shannon was notified that she was a match for a little girl in need of a life-saving transplant, she and her husband (of less than one year) found out that he had aggressive prostate cancer. Shannon's donation experience gave her family something positive to focus on during a difficult time. A poignant moment in the evening was when 9-year old Kristina Schulz met her donor, 27 year old Shannon Behrhof or Moriches Center, N.Y for the first time. Kristina’s speech was thoughtful, gracious and paid homage to her donor and the program which saved her life. By the time she was done, there was not a dry eye in the house which reminded this observer that absent the charity of certain individuals others would not exist. On this special evening a 9 year old reminded me why I started covering the New York Charity scene to begin with. Little people with big hearts and big deeds are the very essence or core of life and community. THANK YOU Kimberly Fields, Courtney Hurd and Kathleen Giordano for connecting me with this special evening. Background: Each year, 35,000 children and adults in the United States are diagnosed with life-threatening blood diseases such as leukemia. For many of these patients, a marrow or blood cell transplant is the only chance for a cure. Such a transplant is possible only when the patient and donor have matching tissue types. Seventy percent of the patients in need must search for an unrelated donor. MEDIA CONTACTS: Kimberly Fields | tel: 212.945.9696 cell: 917.968.0678 | e-mail: kimberly@sveltevents.com | Christy Parrack, The Marrow Foundation 310.520.9553 202.256.7124 PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Christopher London | tel:Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

The Marrow Foundation, National Marrow Donor Program Celebrate ‘Creating Connections, Saving Lives’ Gala in New York City

Thursday, September 28, 2006, 6:30 PM, Cipriani 42nd Street, 110 East ...

Updated: Oct 13, 2006 8:42am PST

The Spain-US Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala Dinner : Thursday, September 28, 2006, The Pierre Hotel, 2 East 61st Street, New York City--The Spain-US Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala Dinner at the Pierre is the most exclusive and prestigious bilateral Spain-US networking event. At this prestigious gathering they celebrated the success of FREIXENET, one of the world leading companies in Sparkling Wine. Mr. José Ferrer, President of Freixenet received the Business Leader of the year award. Given the festive nature of Freixenet, this year's event was more spectacular than ever filled with surprises for our attendees. To learn more about the Ferrer Family, click here. MORE INFORMATION: THE SPAIN - U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | 350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2600 • New York, NY 10118 Tel. +1 (212) 967 2170 • Fax +1 (212) 564 1415 e-mail: info@spainuscc.org • web: www.spainuscc.org PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

The Spain-US Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala Dinner

Thursday, September 28, 2006, The Pierre Hotel, 2 East 61st Street, Ne ...

Updated: Oct 03, 2006 5:01am PST

Tatiana & Campion Platt Host Cocktail Party to Celebrate Engagement of Jay McInerney & Anne Hearst : Wednesday, September 27, 2006, 6:30-8:30 PM, PLATT Penthouse Residence, SOHO, New York City -- Acclaimed Architect & Designer Campion Platt and his wife, Philanthropist Tatiana Platt host cocktail party to celebrate the engagement of their friends, author Jay McInerney (See more about Jay McInerney in: Wikipedia, Salon, New York Times, New York Magazine, Guardian Unlimited, The New Yorker and more photos from his book party at 21 earlier this year) and Anne Hearst. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Christopher London | tel:Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

Tatiana & Campion Platt Host Cocktail Party to Celebrate Engagement of Jay McInerney & Anne Hearst

Wednesday, September 27, 2006, 6:30-8:30 PM, PLATT Penthouse Residence ...

Updated: Nov 12, 2006 10:55am PST

COUTURE FOR A CAUSE: Purses & Pursenalities Luncheon : Wednesday, September 27, 2006, 12-2PM, DOUBLES Club, Sherry Netherland Hotel, 783 Fifth Avenue, New York City, 10022 -- COUTURE FOR A CAUSE: SNAG FALLS IT BAG AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF NYCS YOUTH AT MADISONS PURSES AND PURSENALITIES LUNCHEON The Purses and Pursenalities Luncheon is an auction of designer and gently-used celebrity handbags will benefit Madison Square Boys & Girls Club's at-risk youth. The luncheon was sponsored by Eric Javits -- top designer of women's accessories -- and honored fashion-favorites Cece Cord, Cathy Hardwick and Nicole Miller. Handbags were auctioned from the personal collections of Pamela Fiori, Susan Lucci, Star Jones, Elizabeth Hasselback, and many more. New handbags have been donated for auction from Bulgari, Celine, Fendi, Gucci, Cathy Hardwick, Hermes, Kooba, J. Crew, Eric Javits, Judith Leiber, Longchamp, Nicole Miller, Badgley Mischka, Oscar de la Renta, Prada, Lilly Pulitzer, Kate Spade, Ungaro, Valentino, and Yves Saint Laurent – just to name a few. Committee members include: Wendy Carduner, Babette DeFelice, Jessica Forbes, Ellen Gilbertson, Christine Smith Gray, Ann Grimm, Rita Hamilton, Paige Hardy, Amy Hoadley, Rachel Hovnanian, Jocelyn Javits, Margo Langenberg, Helena Lehane, Jacque Mayfield, Suzanne McMillan, Lois Nasser, Allison Rockefeller, Tara Rockefeller, Heather Sargent, Barbara Taylor, Mary Van Pelt, and Tracy Young. Since 1884, the Madison Square Boys & Girls Club has been providing after school and summer programs for thousands of children in New York City’s most disadvantaged communities. By providing proven education, recreation and guidance programs in a safe and nurturing environment that many children consider a second home, we help our young participants lead happy, healthy and productive lives. A founding member of the Boys & Girls Club of America, Madison currently serves over 6,000 youth ages six to eighteen at seven clubhouses in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens and at Camp Madison in Kingston, New York. MEDIA: Denise Cante |tel: 212.760.9600 Ext. 213 or cell: 646.284.8742 | e-mail: Dcante@madisonsquare.org | website: www.madisonsquare.org PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

COUTURE FOR A CAUSE: Purses & Pursenalities Luncheon

Wednesday, September 27, 2006, 12-2PM, DOUBLES Club, Sherry Netherland ...

Updated: Oct 13, 2006 4:26pm PST

The Children’s Cancer and Blood Foundation "Breakthrough Ball" : Tuesday, September 26, 2006, 6:30 PM, The Pierre Hotel, New York City--The Children’s Cancer and Blood Foundation “Breakthrough Ball”: The evening honored Dr. Margaret Hilgartner and Mr. & Mrs. Malcolm Wiener. Benefit Chairs are Meryl Erlanger and Nancy Raquet. Charles Grodin served as the Master of Ceremonies, and Benjamin Doller as the auctioneer. The evening featured a special performance by Patti Labelle. Proceeds from the evening benefit the Children’s Cancer & Blood Foundation, supporting the Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology at New York- Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell Medical Center. The Children’s Cancer and Blood Foundation is the oldest and largest organization in the United States, dedicated to caring for children afflicted with blood disease and cancer. For additional information, please contact Lisa Oshinsky at 212-297-4336. MEDIA & PRESS: Marisa Wayne |RUBENSTEIN Strategic Communications and Public Relations|tel: 212-843-9216 |e-mail: mwayne@Rubenstein.com PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

The Children’s Cancer and Blood Foundation "Breakthrough Ball"

Tuesday, September 26, 2006, 6:30 PM, The Pierre Hotel, New York City- ...

Updated: Nov 12, 2006 11:05am PST

Cocktail Party to Celebrate the Associates Committee & Kids in Candyland Committee of Lenox Hill Neighborhood House : Tuesday, September 26, 2006, 6:30-8:30 PM, Astra Cafe & Terrace, The D&D Building, 979 Third Avenue, New York City: Clo & Charles S. Cohen host cocktail party to celebrate the Associates Committee and the Kids in Candyland Committee of Lenox Hill Neighborhood House. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Christopher London |tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

Cocktail Party to Celebrate the Associates Committee & Kids in Candyland Committee of Lenox Hill Neighborhood House

Tuesday, September 26, 2006, 6:30-8:30 PM, Astra Cafe & Terrace, The D ...

Updated: Nov 12, 2006 2:57am PST

Central Park Cocktail Trolley Tour Party : Tuesday, September 26, 2006, 5:45 PM, Scholars' Gate (Park entrance at 60th Street & 5th Avenue), New York City--The Tour Committee, a Program of the Women's Committee, of the Central Park Conservancy host Cocktail Trolley Tour Party. Tour Committee Founder & Honorary Chairman: Mrs. Howard L. Clark. Co-Chairmen: Judith Churchill & Kay Toll PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

Central Park Cocktail Trolley Tour Party

Tuesday, September 26, 2006, 5:45 PM, Scholars' Gate (Park entrance at ...

Updated: Sep 27, 2006 8:30am PST

Giorgio Armani & The Hassenfeld Committee Host Preview of Fall/Winter 2006 Collection : Tuesday, September 26, 2006, 6-8 PM, Giorgio Armani, 760 Madison Avenue, New York City. Giorgio Armani & The Hassenfeld Committee Host Preview of Fall/Winter 2006 Collection with 15% of purchases between September 27-October7, 2006 donated to The Hassenfeld Children's Center For Cancer & Blood Disorders. HOST COMMITTEE: Beth Amorosi, Ellen Hassenfeld Block, Mona Brown, Susan Block Casdin, Dori Cooperman, Kate Hemmerdinger Goodman, Shoshanna Gruss, Jennifer Harris, Susan Potok Harrison, Jill Heller, Jackie Harris Hochberg, Brooke Jaffe, Jaqueline Jordan, Sylvia Hassenfeld, Patti Kim, Emily Koch, Danielle Levine, Kelly Mack, Darcy Miller Nussbaum, Tracy Paul, Betsey Schecter, Nisreen Shocair, Lizzie Rudnick, Alexa Susser, Anne Waterman. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Christopher London |tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

Giorgio Armani & The Hassenfeld Committee Host Preview of Fall/Winter 2006 Collection

Tuesday, September 26, 2006, 6-8 PM, Giorgio Armani, 760 Madison Avenu ...

Updated: Oct 13, 2006 9:35am PST

The Tomorrow’s Leaders “Most Unique Auction, Cocktail Party & Fashion Show" at Forbes Galleries : Thursday, September 21, 2006, 6:30-9:30 PM, Forbes Galleries at Forbes Magazine Headquarters, 62 Fifth Avenue at 12th Street, New York City-- The Tomorrow's Leaders Most Unique Auction, Cocktail Party & Fashion Show" to benefit The Community Coalition was sponsored by Stolichnaya elit and featured a fashion show displaying the designs of Tiffany Koury, Moe Bags, Nicole Romano, Lilly Pulitzer and Dakota Martin. Auction by Joe Watkins. Fashion Show styled and organized by Social Life Magazine Fashion Director, Elizabeth Durand with the assistance of Cece Gehring. Special thanks to Ford Models and Model/Actress/Socialite: Leven Rambin, the sister of Moe Bags designer Mary Rambin who left the crowd in shock and awe when they descended from the staircase. Tomorrows Leaders Co-Chairs: Chad Burkhardt, Catherine I Forbes, Allison Weiss-Brady (Allison is an alumnus of the University of Pennsylvania and very active with several local charities including Say Yes to Education, Edwin Gould Services For Children & Families and Safe Horizon),Chip Brady and Christopher London. Committee Members included Shamin Abas, Melissa Rosenthal Brenner, Kipton Cronkite, Casey Degen, Bernadette Durham, Laura Essey, Charlotte & Phil Escavarage, Moira Forbes, Sabina Forbes, Miguel Forbes, Kathleen Giordano, Valerie Gurka, Sam Huttenbauer, Dr. Jennifer Jablow, Alison Minton, Dawn Palo, Joey Prego, Matt Moran, Caroline Waxler & Michel Witmer. The evening's story line is simply this, on a socially active Thursday Night in New York City, this was the hottest ticket in town. A warm, friendly and philanthropically active group of New Yorkers joined the late great media mogul Malcolm Forbes' daughter Moira Forbes Mumma, Community Coalition volunteers, Co-Chairs, Committee Members, guests and esteemed members of the local press at a historic locale to witness the beautiful Catherine I. Forbes glamorously attired in Tiffany Koury sublimely steal the show. Looking on at the magnificence of the designs, the energy that filled the room as guests sipped Stolichnaya elit cocktails and watched Ford Models strut down the staircase of the historic Forbes Galleries, Catherine Forbes exhibited an unmistakeable humility, grace and charm that left an indelible impression on this observer. Humility is one of the greatest assets a beautiful and magnificently styled woman can have. God bless you Moira and Suzannne Young for all that you do to enable The Community Coalition. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Gregory Partanio with select contributions by Christopher London|tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com***OTHER COMMUNITY COALITION EVENTS: 2007 Tomorrow's Leaders | 2006 Tomorrow's Leaders | 2005 Tomorrow's Leaders | 2005 Highlander Cruise | 2004 Highlander Cruise

The Tomorrow’s Leaders “Most Unique Auction, Cocktail Party & Fashion Show" at Forbes Galleries

Thursday, September 21, 2006, 6:30-9:30 PM, Forbes Galleries at Forbes ...

Updated: Nov 10, 2006 8:27pm PST

ASTROC Group Meeting & Dinner Preceding Paella Festival in Central Park : Saturday, September 23, 2006, Fundacion ASTROC de la Comunidad Valenciana in New York: On the eve of a Paella Festival in Rumsey Playfield in Central Park on Sunday, September 24, 2006 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. a gathering of falleras gathered in New York City and took passage by horse and carriage from the Helmsley Park Lane Hotel to The Frick Collection on 5th Avenue (at 70th Street) for a special celebratory dinner. Astroc Foundation supports the gastronomy and traditional festivities of the land of Valencia. Valencian gastronomy has a special importance with,"la paella", being among one of the regions most well known dishes. Current initiatives include the creation of the Paella Valencian Institute and in this area a "Chair of la Paella", promoting the participation of prestigious professionals in the demand and international prominence of this traditional Valencian dish. MEDIA: Bisila Bokoko, Executive Director | The Spain-US Chamber of Commerce | Empire State Building, 350 5th Avenue, Suite 2600, New York, NY 10118 |Tel: 1.212.967.2170 |Fax: 1.212.564.1415 |web: www.spainuscc.org PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

ASTROC Group Meeting & Dinner Preceding Paella Festival in Central Park

Saturday, September 23, 2006, Fundacion ASTROC de la Comunidad Valenci ...

Updated: Sep 25, 2006 5:36am PST

New Yorkers For Children Annual Fall Gala : Thursday, September 21, 2006, 6:30 PM at Cipriani 42nd Street. New Yorkers For Children Annual Fall Gala. Honorary Chairs were Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta and Commissioner John B. Mattingly. Gala Chairs were Oscar de la Renta, Deborra-Lee and Hugh Jackman, and Christine and Stephen Schwarzman. Gala Co-Chairs were Kevin Huvane and Sarah Jessica Parker. Vice Chairs included: Debbie Bancroft, Jon Blum, Donya Archer Bommer, Susan L. Burden, Beth Rudin DeWoody, Dayssi Olarte de Kanavos, Susan Korb, Alexandra Lind Rose, Timothy Shifter, Lauren Shortt Pinto, Renee Rockefeller, Susan Shin, Orna Shulman and Kelly Behun Sugarman and Vanessa Weiner von Bismarck. New Yorkers For Children is the not-for-profit organization that works in partnership with the Administration for Children’s Services to benefit children in foster care in New York City. Founded in 1996, New Yorkers For Children creates special programs, funding, research and training projects that have changed the lives of many of the children in foster care in N.Y.C. Due to our unique access to these children and families , our private funds reach young people through mentoring, college support, employment initiatives, and cultural enrichment programs. The evening was in part underwritten by Nokia, the Scott and Donya Bommer Foundation and the Jay and Kelly Sugarman Foundation. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com ***PLEASE NOTE: With the exception of the first 30 photos which are highlights of the event, we have left these photos in the order in which they were taken rather than rearranging them******FAST FORWARD TO 2007-->Click on the following link to see photos from the New Yorkers For Children Celebrates New Year’s in April: A Fool’s Fete Supported by Emanuel Ungaro

New Yorkers For Children Annual Fall Gala

Thursday, September 21, 2006, 6:30 PM at Cipriani 42nd Street. New Yor ...

Updated: Oct 14, 2006 1:38pm PST

New York After Dark: Museum of the City of New York : Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 8PM at Museum of the City of New York, 1220 Fifth Avenue, New York City. The Director's Council of the Museum of the City of New York hosts cocktails, light fare and dancing. CHAIRMEN: Sara Ayres, Phoebe Gubelmann, Heather Mnuchin, Valesca Guerrand-Hermes, Celerie Kemble, Zani Gugelmann, Jill Roosevelt, Kristina Stewart Ward, Eleanor Ylvisaker. DIRECTOR'S COUNCIL CHAIRMEN: Mark Gilbertson, Rachel Hovnanian, Cynthia Lufkin, Calvert Moore, Allison Rockefeller, Andrew Roosevelt PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Christopher London |tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

New York After Dark: Museum of the City of New York

Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 8PM at Museum of the City of New York, ...

Updated: Nov 12, 2006 10:51am PST

Phipps Houses Annual Community Builder Awards Gala : Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at Cipriani 42nd Street, New York City--Phipps Houses Annual Community Builder Awards Gala. Phipps Houses, the largest non-profit provider of affordable housing in New York City, tonight honored two individuals whose work contributes significantly to building strong communities. Adam Weinstein, president and CEO of Phipps Houses, presented awards to Bryce Blair, chairman and CEO of AvalonBay Communities, Inc. and Richard Paul Richman, chairman and founder of The Richman Group, Inc. at the annual Phipps Houses Community Builder Awards Gala. Emmy award-winning anchor and WNBC correspondent Jane Hanson emceed the gala at Cipriani 42nd Street. Mayor Michael Bloomberg was in attendance. The event raised an estimated $850,000 that will benefit Phipps Community Development Corporation (Phipps CDC), the not-for-profit educational, social and human services arm of Phipps Houses. AvalonBay Communities, Inc. is among the nation’s largest and leading apartment Real Estate Investment Trusts and was Phipps Houses’ lead partner in the redevelopment of the Cooper Square Urban Renewal Area. The Richman Group, Inc. a long-time developer, owner and financier of mixed-use and mixed-income housing, has been an active participant in housing financed with the low-income housing tax credit, and has been an equity partner with Phipps Houses on nearly 400 units of affordable housing. “At Phipps Houses we have always believed in advancing both housing and community building. AvalonBay Communities and The Richman Group, under the extraordinary leadership of Bryce Blair and Richard Paul Richman, have been strong partners in providing much-needed affordable housing to New York City. Proceeds from tonight’s dinner will allow Phipps CDC to continue providing educational, career development, technology and other vital programs to our residents,” said Mr. Weinstein. “I’d also like to salute Mayor Bloomberg for his visionary leadership in expanding the City's investment in the affordable housing. And on behalf of Phipps Houses, we thank the many federal, state and local officials who are so critical to both our human services programs and bricks and mortar development.” Dinner co-chairs included Robert C. Dinerstein, Greenberg Traurig, LLC; Joel I. Picket, Gotham Construction Company, LLC; and Frederick S. Harris of AvalonBay Communities, Inc. Bronx Music Works provided musical entertainment. Funds raised by the dinner will support Phipps CDC’s youth and family development programs in the Bronx and Manhattan. These programs – including a new “West Farmers’ Market” and community garden, excellent Head Start centers and after-school / summer programs, GED, ESL and college preparation classes, community greening internships, job readiness assistance and senior programming – serve an estimated 5,500 children and adults each year, and meet pressing community needs. Phipps Houses was created in 1905 with a gift of $1 million dollar by Henry Phipps to build housing affordable to low-income families. Henry Phipps believed providing safe and sanitary housing to low-income wage earners would enhance their ability to take advantage of the City's economic opportunities. Over the past 101 years, Phipps Houses has evolved into a major affordable housing provider, property manager, and leader in community-based educational, vocational and social services. Phipps’ affordable housing assets exceed $1 billion, serving the housing and service needs of 45,000 New Yorkers. Today, Phipps Houses provides housing for 4,300 families in its own properties, and another 9,000 under management for other housing owners. With a development pipeline of 500 new apartments a year, Phipps continues to build and preserve affordable housing to give more families the needed framework of a safe and well maintained home. MEDIA CONTACTS: Bettina Lee | Phipps CDC | tel: (212) 243-9090 x234 and Christina Carper, Vice President | Linden Alschuler & Kaplan, Public Relations | (212) 575-4545 |e-mail: ccarper@lakpr.com PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com Photos ManhattanSociety.com by Gregory Partanio 2006

Phipps Houses Annual Community Builder Awards Gala

Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at Cipriani 42nd Street, New York City--Ph ...

Updated: Nov 10, 2006 9:08pm PST

American Dahlia Society 2006 40th National Show & Exhibition : Sunday, September 17, 2006, Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park, New York, American Dalia Society ("ADS")2006, 40th National Show and Exhibition sponsored by Mid-Island Dahlia Society, Long Island, NY. There are more than 3000 different varieties of Dahlia's PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

American Dahlia Society 2006 40th National Show & Exhibition

Sunday, September 17, 2006, Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic P ...

Updated: Sep 18, 2006 7:49pm PST

Vivienne Tam Olympus Fashion Week Spring Collection 2007 : Friday, September 15, 2006, The Promenade at Bryant Park, 6th Avenue between 40th & 42nd Streets, New York City--Vivienne Tam's Spring 2007 Collection at Olympus Fashion Week: The link to Olympus Fashion Week will take you to a page where you can see a video of the show and photos of the designs which debuted at this event. The photos here are of the social people who are friends and patrons of designer Vivienne Tam. Photos were taken before the show and backstage after the show. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Christopher London |tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

Vivienne Tam Olympus Fashion Week Spring Collection 2007

Friday, September 15, 2006, The Promenade at Bryant Park, 6th Avenue b ...

Updated: Sep 16, 2006 1:52am PST

New York Junior League hosts Arianna Huffington on Fearless Book Tour : Thursday, September 14, 2006, 6:30 PM, All Souls Church, 1157 Lexington Avenue at 80th Street-- New York Junior League hosts Arianna Huffington at its membership meeting on Ms. Huffington's Fearless Book Tour's stop in New York City. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

New York Junior League hosts Arianna Huffington on Fearless Book Tour

Thursday, September 14, 2006, 6:30 PM, All Souls Church, 1157 Lexingto ...

Updated: Nov 10, 2006 9:25pm PST

Spain-US Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Fashion Week : Thursday, September 14, 2006, 8-10 AM, Koi Restaurant, 40 West 40th Street, Breakfast Reception Celebrating "Fashion from Spain." The Spain-US Chamber of Commerce welcomed Spanish designers participating in the Fall 2006 Olympus Fashion Week in New York City where leading designers debuted their Spring 2007 collections. Participating companies include Agatha Ruiz de la Prada, Camper (for more about camper, click here), Custo Barcelona, Jaime Mascaro, and TOUS. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

Spain-US Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Fashion Week

Thursday, September 14, 2006, 8-10 AM, Koi Restaurant, 40 West 40th S ...

Updated: Sep 14, 2006 2:25pm PST

Lilly Pulitzer & Amanda Hearst Celebrate Fashion Week with Q Magazine at Marquee : Thursday, September 14, 2006, 9PM Marquee, 289 Tenth Avenue, between 26th & 27th Street. Lilly Pulitzer and Amanda Hearst Celebrate Olympus Fashion Week in New York City where leading designers debuted their Spring 2007 collections. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

Lilly Pulitzer & Amanda Hearst Celebrate Fashion Week with Q Magazine at Marquee

Thursday, September 14, 2006, 9PM Marquee, 289 Tenth Avenue, between 2 ...

Updated: Jun 28, 2007 10:45am PST

Douglas Hannant After Party & Dinner at the Pink Elephant : Wednesday, September 13, 2006, Fashion Designer Douglas Hannant's After Party & Dinner at The Pink Elephant Nightclub, 527 West 27th Street, New York City: Following presentation of his Spring 2007 Collection at his Olympus Fashion Week show held earlier that day at Gotham Hall, designer Douglas Hannant was feted by friends at an intimate cocktail party and dinner. Guests included a who's who of the society pages, fashion aficionados, fashion photographer Patrick McMullan and Mr. Hannant's muse, Valesca Guerrand-Hermès. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Christopher London |tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

Douglas Hannant After Party & Dinner at the Pink Elephant

Wednesday, September 13, 2006, Fashion Designer Douglas Hannant's Afte ...

Updated: Oct 09, 2006 5:15am PST

New York Philharmonic Opening Night Gala, a celebration of the New York Philharmonic's 165th Season : Wednesday, September 13, 2006, Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts-- New York Philharmonic Opening Night Gala, a celebration of the New York Philharmonic's 165th Season. Celebration CHAIRMEN included Karen LeFrak & Richard S. LeFrak, Heather Mnuchin and Steven T. Mnuchin, Anne and Charles F. Niemeth, and Lally Graham Weymouth. CO-CHAIRMAN were Elizabeth and Thomas A. Renyi, and Mr. and Mrs. Joel E. Smilow. Guests included Barbara Walters, Diane and Paul Guenther (NY Philharmonic chairman), Dr. John Baldwin and Ce Ce Cord, Mercedes and Sid Bass, Joanne and Roberto de Guardiola, Katherine Farley and Jerry I. Speyer, Audrey and Martin Gruss, Marjorie and Gurnee F. Hart, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Icahn, Evelyn Lauder and Leonard Lauder, Carol and Jerry Levin, Daisy & Paul Soros, Cynthia & Dan Lufkin, Paula and Leon Root, Gillian Miniter & Sylvester Miniter, Larry Silverstein & Mrs. Silverstein, Sheila Labrecque and Barbara Tober. Under the direction of Music Director Lorin Maazel, with Emanuel Ax and Yefim Bronfman at piano, the New York Philharmonic performed Mozart’s Concerto for Two Pianos in E-flat major, and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, “Eroica.” Time: Cocktail reception from 6-7 pm. Concert at 7:30 pm, followed by dinner. MEDIA & PRESS: Marisa Wayne |RUBENSTEIN Strategic Communications and Public Relations|tel: 212-843-9216 |e-mail: mwayne@Rubenstein.com PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Christopher London |tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

New York Philharmonic Opening Night Gala, a celebration of the New York Philharmonic's 165th Season

Wednesday, September 13, 2006, Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center for t ...

Updated: Oct 14, 2006 11:33am PST

HISHAM OUMLIL Spring/Summer 2007 Menswear Fashion Show : Tuesday, September 12, 2006, 8:30 PM, FREDERICKS, 8 West 58th Street-- HISHAM OUMLIL Spring/Summer 2007 Menswear Fashion Show MEDIA/PRESS: Laura Livingston Rubin | LLR Consulting | 505 East 14th Street, Suite 4C, New York, NYC 10009 |P: 212.674.5333 | M: 917.861.2036 |e-mail: laura@llrconsulting.com PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com |

HISHAM OUMLIL Spring/Summer 2007 Menswear Fashion Show

Tuesday, September 12, 2006, 8:30 PM, FREDERICKS, 8 West 58th Street-- ...

Updated: Sep 17, 2006 10:30pm PST

BRIZO, Harper's Bazaar & Mira Sorvino host cocktail reception to celebrate Jason Wu's Spring/Summer 2007 collection : Tuesday, September 12, 2006, 6:30-8:30 PM, Ramscale, 463 West Street (between Bethune and Banks Streets)-- BRIZO, Harper's Bazaar & Mira Sorvino hosted cocktail reception to celebrate Jason Wu's Spring/Summer 2007 collection as part of 30 Days of Fashion in New York City. MEDIA/PRESS: Alexa Susser & Michael Barclay | TRACY PAUL & COMPANY, INC. | 51 East 12th Street, New York, NYC 10003 |P: 212.741.5459 | F: 212.645.1997 |e-mail: Alexa@tracypaul.com/ Michael@tracypaul.com PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com | Brizo Fashion Week: www.Brizofashionweek.com

BRIZO, Harper's Bazaar & Mira Sorvino host cocktail reception to celebrate Jason Wu's Spring/Summer 2007 collection

Tuesday, September 12, 2006, 6:30-8:30 PM, Ramscale, 463 West Street ( ...

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Gustavo Arango Olympus Fashion Week Spring 2007 Fashion Show : Sunday, September 10, 2006, The Atelier at Bryant Park, 6th Avenue between 40th & 42nd Streets, New York City--Gustavo Arango's Spring 2007 Fashion Show at Olympus Fashion Week: Gustavo Arango is a true Latino designer working in the American Fashion industry. He was born in Cali, Colombia, and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He's being designing clothes since he was 17 years old. In 1989, his passion for design, color, fashion and a constant drive to create took him to New York City. An outstanding student at F.I.T., he excelled from the start and obtained his first job in 1991 as an assistant fashion designer for Pierre Balmain. His appreciation to detail, intricate tailoring and draping techniques, keen eye for luxury and style characterize his successful 15 year career. His brand represents the lifestyle and taste of a very chic international jet-set. He designs and supervises his business from his Atelier in San Juan and his office on 7th Avenue. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Christopher London |tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

Gustavo Arango Olympus Fashion Week Spring 2007 Fashion Show

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Updated: Sep 17, 2006 9:32pm PST

Nicole Romano 2007 Spring /Summer Collection : Friday, September 8, 2006, 9 PM @ CAPITALE, 130 Bowery at Grand Street, New York City, Fashion Designer Nicole Romano Presents 2007 Spring /Summer Collection PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

Nicole Romano 2007 Spring /Summer Collection

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Updated: Sep 17, 2006 8:46pm PST

Nicole Miller Olympus Fashion Week Spring 2007 Fashion Show : Friday, September 8, 2006, The Promenade at Bryant Park's Tents, 6th Avenue between 40th & 42nd Streets, New York City--Nicole Miller's Spring 2007 Fashion Show: On opening day of Olympus Fashion Week from seat H-7-10 I watched the fashion show of legendary New York Fashion designer and American Fashion Icon Nicole Miller and afterwards went backstage. This was the first fashion show attended under the tents by Christopher London and appropriately it was that of Nicole Miller. Before I knew anything about fashion, I became aware of Nicole Miller. In 1987 my first "hip" tie purchase was a black Nicole Miller design which I wore with a Brooks Brothers suit. While I find the glitzy and glamourous world of High Fashion somewhat intimidating to say the least, Nicole Miller embodies all that is wonderful and special about the New York Fashion Industry. Nicole is also very active philanthropically with some of New York's and the Hamptons most important charitable organizations. Her soulful and accomodating demeanor and creative and engaging designs make Nicole Miller and her designs the choice of many leading ladies of high society, who frankly can choose to wear anything and they often choose Nicole Miller. Nicole's designs, however, like the designer are not intended only for High Society. Her designs have remained timely and fresh for two decades (1986-2006)with wide appeal across a broad cross section of the female population. From my vantage point it seemed like the most beautiful, ecletic and diverse array of New Yorkers, including a who's who of high society, younger and older, gathered under this tent to witness and celebrate the designs of Nicole Miller. Under the Tents in Bryant Park on this opening day of Olympus Fashion Week, I learned and witnessed first hand how fashion is very much a spectator sport in New York City. After leaving the tents I headed to Capitale located on the Bowery's Lower East Side to capture the fashion show of her protege, Nicole Romano who like Nicole Miller received her training at the world famous Rhode Island School of Design, otherwise known simply as RISD(pronounced "Rizdy"). PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Christopher London |tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

Nicole Miller Olympus Fashion Week Spring 2007 Fashion Show

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VIP Community Services 32nd Annual Gala Honoring Brian Cashman of the New York Yankees : Thursday, September 7, 2006, 6:30 PM, Gotham Hall-- VIP Community Services: "32nd Anniversary Gala" honoring Brian Cashman, Senior Vice President and General Manager, New York Yankees. Cocktails, Dinner and Entertainment. Guests include Tom Rutledge (head of Cablevision) Laura Parsons, Adolfo Carrión, Jr., and other local business leaders and elected officials will also be in attendance. VIP Community Services is a multi service organization in the Bronx providing individuals with addiction treatment in outpatient and residential settings. PRESS/MEDIA: Stas Kmiec | The Marino Organization / "Street Smart Communications" | 171 Madison Avenue, 12th fl. New York, NY 10016 | tel: 212-889-0808 ext. 126 | e-mail: stas@themarino.org PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

VIP Community Services 32nd Annual Gala Honoring Brian Cashman of the New York Yankees

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Updated: Sep 08, 2006 7:04am PST

New Yorkers For Children & Nokia Kickoff the 2006 NYFC Fall Gala : Thursday, September 7, 2006,6:30-8:30 PM The Nokia Store, 5 East 57th Street, New York City-- New Yorkers For Children Celebrate NYFC 2006 Fall Gala & the opening of the new Nokia store in NYC. Hosted by Susan Burden, Dayssi Olarte de Kanavos, Beth Rudin DeWoody, Debbie Bancroft, Donya Archer Bommer, Kelly Behun Sugarman, Orna Shulman, Lauren Shortt Pinto, Tinsley Mortimer, Andrew Saffir, B Michael, Susan Shin, Lionel Geneste and Vanessa Weiner von Bismarck. NYFC wishes to thank NOKIA for its generous underwriting of the upcoming New Yorkers For Children 2006 Fall Gala on September 21, 2006. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Christopher London |tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

New Yorkers For Children & Nokia Kickoff the 2006 NYFC Fall Gala

Thursday, September 7, 2006,6:30-8:30 PM The Nokia Store, 5 East 57th ...

Updated: Sep 17, 2006 9:15pm PST

Social Life Magazine at Fredericks : NEW YORK--SEPTEMBER 7: Social Life Magazine, Jed Weinstein, Megan Johnson, of Addict NY & Patrick Hazelwood celebrate the re-opening of Frederick's Exclusive Member's Room and Officially Inaugurate New York's Fashion Week on Thursday, September 7, 2006 at 9 PM at FREDERICKS, 8 West 58th Street,New York City-- . PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

Social Life Magazine at Fredericks

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Updated: Sep 10, 2006 12:22am PST

A TASTE OF POLO to Benefit the Nova's Ark Project at the finals of the Southampton Polo Cup Sponsored by Bentley Long Island and Hennessy Cognac : Monday, September 4, 2006, 12-3 PM, Two Trees Farm, 849 Hayground Road, Bridgehampton, New York 11932-- A TASTE OF POLO: Hennessy Cognac & Bentley Long Island with Bruce Colley, Maurice Devrient, Nacho Figueras, Yvonne Morabito & Tundra Wolf Host Finals of the Southampton Polo Cup to Benefit the Nova's ARK Project: Cognac Cocktails & Argentine Asado Luncheon by The Hampton Clambake & Catering Company with special thanks to the Southampton Hunt & Polo Club and the Bridgehampton Polo Club. The Hennessy Cognac Team is led by Captain Yvonne Morabito. MEDIA/PRESS: Susan Shin |Shin Advisors |tel: 212 439 0049 |cell: 917.916.9009 |e-mail:Susan@shinadvisors.com or Nick Dietz |cell: 917.349.6057 |e-mail: Nicholas Dietz PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

A TASTE OF POLO to Benefit the Nova's Ark Project at the finals of the Southampton Polo Cup Sponsored by Bentley Long Island and Hennessy Cognac

Monday, September 4, 2006, 12-3 PM, Two Trees Farm, 849 Hayground Road ...

Updated: Sep 06, 2006 9:16am PST