Wednesday, March 28, 2007, 6:30-9:00 PM, The SOHO Residence of Philanthropist Henry Buhl, New York City, New York. The SoHo and Tribeca Partnerships and The Association of Community Employment Programs for the Homeless: "2007 A.C.E. Award Dinner Kick-Off Party". A.C.E. founded by philanthropist Henry Buhl in 1992, is a non-profit organization whose mission is to help recovering homeless adults obtain the essential skills needed to successfully re-enter the workforce and achieve long-term economic self-sufficiency. The evening hosted a high-profile crowd of influential leaders in fashion, art, society, and philanthropy to celebrate the Benefit Committee and to launch the 2007 A.C.E. Awards Dinner to be held at Sotheby's on June 14, 2007. Founded by philanthropist Henry Buhl in 1992, The Association of Community Employment Programs for the homeless (A.C.E.), and its local initiatives, SoHo & TriBeCa Partnerships is a non-profit organization whose mission is to help recovering homeless adults obtain the essential skills needed to successfully re-enter the workforce and achieve long term, economic self-sufficiency. On Thursday June 14, 2007, A.C.E. will host the 4th annual 2007 Awards Dinner. Hosted by Chairs: Marianna Olszewski, Zac Posen and Co-chairs: James Dinan, Laura Steinberg, Daniel H. Stern, Jeffrey Winick and Laura & William Zeckendorf. the evening includes: cocktails and dinner; features a musical performance by the Bahia Arts Brazilian troupe. This year’s silent auction features trips to France and Switzerland, artwork, items from designers, Prada, Valentino, Nicole Miller, Jimmy Choo and much more. Live auction will be conducted by Sotheby's own, Jaimie Niven. In addition, ABC Radio talk show host Curtis Sliwa will be the evening’s emcee and special friend of A.C.E., Taye Diggs will also lend his support for the evening. A selection of "highlights from The Buhl Collection" will be on display in the gallery. This year’s event honors Henry Hay, Connie and Jeffrey Tarrant, and Mariana and Elia Zois for their continued support of the Association of Community Employment Programs for the Homeless (A.C.E.). Blake Nicolazzo will accept the A.C.E. Community Service Award for Patagonia. All proceeds from the benefit gala will benefit A.C.E. and its initiatives, the SoHo and TriBeCa Partnerships, Cocktails: 6:30 pm, seated dinner: 7:30pm. Location: Sotheby’s, 72nd Street and York Avenue. Individual tickets: $395, $1000, $1500. For more information please call Arienne Orozco in the A.C.E. Benefit office at 212.675.9474 x 28. Media Contact: Barbara Hutson, Wits End Media, 646.644.0560 or hutson@witsendmedia.com. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com