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CARL SCHURZ PARK: A Day in the Park : Thursday, May 31, 2007. Carl Schurz Park, East End Avenue, 86th Street, Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York City. The park which borders Gracie Mansion and Asphalt Green includes a playground, dog run, lawns and more, including some exceptional river views of the East Side of Manhattan looking into Queens. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Christopher London | tel:Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

CARL SCHURZ PARK: A Day in the Park

Thursday, May 31, 2007. Carl Schurz Park, East End Avenue, 86th Street ...

Updated: Jun 04, 2007 12:32am PST

Saving Second Base Launches Partnership with the NYC Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation : Wednesday, May 30, 2007, 7:30 PM, The Princeton Club of New York, 15 West 43rd Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues), New York, NY 10036. Saving Second Base, Inc. was launched as an official community partner of the NYC Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation. The organization of young professionals is committed to raising funds for and awareness about breast cancer amongst their peers. Saving Second Base aims to raise 30 million dollars over the next 30 years. The organization honored Randi Rosenberg, Founder of the Young Survival Coalition and Paul Schaye, long-time cancer fundraiser and Founding Partner of Chestnut Hill Partners. The event included cocktails, hor'deurves, and silent auction. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

Saving Second Base Launches Partnership with the NYC Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation

Wednesday, May 30, 2007, 7:30 PM, The Princeton Club of New York, 15 W ...

Updated: Mar 01, 2008 7:12am PST

The Children's Health FUND 20th Anniversary Gala Dinner. : Wednesday, May 30, 2007, 6:30 PM, The Hilton New York, 1335 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10019 The Children’s Health Fund’s 20th Anniversary Gala: The Children’s Health Fund (CHF), co-founded by singer/songwriter Paul Simon and pediatrician/child advocate Irwin Redlener, M.D., hosted CHF’s 20th Anniversary Gala dinner and private performance. Grammy-Award Winning Singer, Marc Anthony perform, with a special appearance by Jennifer Lopez. CHF’s 21 programs across the country provide pediatric primary care and mental health services to homeless and uninsured children. Robert Essner, Chairman & CEO, Wyeth received the Founders’ Award, and The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company's Executive Chairman, Christian W.E. Haub were also honored. PHOTO CREDIT:©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by STEVE MACK under joint copyright agreement between Celebrity Photographer Steve Mack and Manhattan Society.com |tel: (917) 202-4358 | Fax: (917) 591-1173 | Email: steve@sdmackpictures.com | BOOKING INQUIRIES Please Contact: Gregory Partanio, Photo Editor, Manhattan Society.com via e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

The Children's Health FUND 20th Anniversary Gala Dinner.

Wednesday, May 30, 2007, 6:30 PM, The Hilton New York, 1335 Avenue of ...

Updated: May 31, 2007 6:53am PST

New York Families Support Central Park's Playgrounds at Annual Playground Party : Wednesday, May 30, 2007, 4-6:30 PM, Hecksher Playground, Central Park at Seventh Avenue & Central Park South from 61st to 63rd Streets, New York City. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Christopher London | tel:Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

New York Families Support Central Park's Playgrounds at Annual Playground Party

Wednesday, May 30, 2007, 4-6:30 PM, Hecksher Playground, Central Park ...

Updated: May 31, 2007 9:40am PST

The Wedding of Helena Kim to David Steiner : Saturday, May 26, 2007. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

The Wedding of Helena Kim to David Steiner

Saturday, May 26, 2007. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by ...

Updated: Jun 04, 2007 4:00pm PST

El Museo's 2007 Gala: "A Masked Ball" : Thursday, May 24, 2007, 7 PM, Cipriani, 110 East 42nd Street, between Park & Lexington Avenue, New York City. El Museo's 2007 Gala: "A Masked Ball" honoring Claudia Madrazo de Hernandez & Roberto Hernandez, Altria Group, Inc. & The Reed Foundation. Honorary Chairman: Carolina Herrera. Co-Chairs: Yaz & Valentin Hernandez and Ruben and Isabel Toledo. Junior Chairs: Mayra Hernandez, Jana Pasquel & Samantha Thompson. The gala was a masked ball and over 40 designer contributed masks that were worn this evening. Designers attended included Narciso Rodriuez, Francisco Costa, Maria Cornejo, Gemma Kahng, Angel Sanchez, Zang Toi, Gilles Mendel, Gustavo Arango and James Galanos. To see photos from 2007 El Museo del Barrio: "Young International Circle Benefit to Celebrate Día de los Muertos" click here | 2006 El Museo del Barrio: "Young International Circle Benefit to Celebrate Día de los Muertos" click here | PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Steve Mack & Christopher Dwight Mejia London | tel:Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

El Museo's 2007 Gala: "A Masked Ball"

Thursday, May 24, 2007, 7 PM, Cipriani, 110 East 42nd Street, between ...

Updated: May 25, 2007 2:08pm PST

Social Life Magazine's Memorial Day Issue Party with Tinsley Mortimer at Arena : Thursday, May 24 2007, ARENA Night Club, 135 W. 41st St, Between 6th Avenue and Broadway, New York, NY, 10036 (212.278.0988). New York City, NY. Publisher Justin Mitchell and Executive Editor, Devorah Rose hosted Social Life Magazine's Memorial Day issue launch featuring cover model Tinsley Mortimer. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Gregory Partanio (**Gregory is available for private bookings**) & Christopher London |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

Social Life Magazine's Memorial Day Issue Party with Tinsley Mortimer at Arena

Thursday, May 24 2007, ARENA Night Club, 135 W. 41st St, Between 6th A ...

Updated: Jun 06, 2007 7:53am PST

ARTrageous 6th Annual Gala Dinner and Art Auction : Wednesday, May 23, 2007, Cipriani, 42nd Street, 110 East 42nd Street, New York City. The Sixth Annual “ARTRAGEOUS” Gala Dinner and Art Auction to benefit Edwin Gould Services for Children and Families: Jeff Koons, Romero Britto, Donald Baechler, Spencer Tunick, Hamilton Aquiar, Will Cotton, Michelle Marie, Greg Lauren and Patrick McMullan were among the artists whose work was included in the 6th Annual ARTrageous Gala Dinner and Art Auction. The ARTrageous project is a unique two part event benefiting Edwin Gould Services for Children and Families, a NYC foster care agency protecting and servicing children residing in foster care. On March 10 at the ARTrageous Children’s Day Carnival, children from the kids committee and children residing in foster care collaborated with artists to help create artwork for auction. The artwork, as well as additional works that were not a part of this collaboration, will be sold in a live and silent auction at the gala. Evening hosted by: Kirsten Cole, CBS-2 News Reporter Honorees: Adrienne and Eric Bolling, Hunt Slonem and Debra Wasser Honorary Chairs: Sheila Rosenblum, George A. Weiss Co-Chairs: Victoria and Hunter Allen, Edward Bulgin, Vincent du Vigneaud, Drew Kellerman, Carole and Todd Rome, Gregg Wasser, Jill and Robert Zarin Art Chairs: Randall Brockett, Henry Buhl and Alice Judelson. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com **Gregory is available for hire for private events***

ARTrageous 6th Annual Gala Dinner and Art Auction

Wednesday, May 23, 2007, Cipriani, 42nd Street, 110 East 42nd Street, ...

Updated: Mar 26, 2010 4:48pm PST

7th Annual European Chambers of Commerce Networking Event : Wednesday, May 23, 2007, 6:30-8:30 PM, UNITED NATIONS HEADQUARTERS, Delegates Dining Room, 46th Street & First Avenue, New York City, NY. European Chambers of Commerce Networking Event Presented by Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce, US-Austrian Chamber of Commerce, Belgian-American Chamber of Commerce, BritishAmerican Business, French-American Chamber of Commerce,German American Chamber of Commerce, Italy America Chamber of Commerce, Luxembourg American Chamber of Commerce, Portugal - US Chamber of Commerce & Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce and Sponsored by JP Morgan Chase, HSBC & Coface FOR MORE INFORMATION: Bisila Bokoko, Executive Director | 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 2007 by Christopher Dwight Mejia London | tel:Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

7th Annual European Chambers of Commerce Networking Event

Wednesday, May 23, 2007, 6:30-8:30 PM, UNITED NATIONS HEADQUARTERS, De ...

Updated: Jun 04, 2008 6:57pm PST

RUINART CHAMPAGNE Reception For American Friends Of The Louvre's New Young Patrons Circle at WILDENSTEIN & CO., INC. : Tuesday, May 22, 2007, 6-8 PM, Wildenstein & Co., Inc.,,Gallery located at 19 East 64th Street between 5th and Madison Avenue, New York City, New York. The House of Ruinart partnered with Wildenstein & Co., Inc., to host The Young Patrons Circle of the American Friends of the Louvre at the elegant Wildenstein gallery on East 64th St. for a special champagne reception and a private viewing of the exhibition, Claude Monet: A Tribute to Daniel Wildenstein and Katia Granoff. The exhibition features over sixty paintings from public institutions and private collections, some rarely or never seen. The evening, hosted by Kipton Cronkite, Founder of KiptonART, and style icon and beauty entrepreneur Olivia Chantecaille, was attended by Christopher Forbes, Chairman of the American Friends of the Louvre, Priscila Azeredo, Fabiola Beracasa, Charles Bich, Derek Blasberg, Lorenzo Borghese, Adelina Wong Ettelson, Catherine Forbes, Nicole Hanley, Annabel Vartanian and Alexis Zoullas and other notable members of The Young Patrons Circle. The Musée du Louvre welcomes more than 1 million American visitors each year, approaching 20% of the museum’s current record 8.3 million total annual visitors. American Friends of the Louvre (AFL) was founded in 2002 to strengthen ties between the Louvre and its American public and formalize the longstanding generosity of American patrons. AFL raises awareness of the Louvre’s collections and museum expertise and helps make the Louvre’s exhibitions and permanent collection more accessible to all English-speaking visitors. AFL’s new Young Patrons Circle will help advance the mission of American Friends of the Louvre by providing financial support and enhancing AFL’s outreach through special events and scholarly programs. Guests viewed the special exhibition while they sipped Ruinart Blanc de Blancs, which is Ruinart's signature Chardonnay blend champagne; it truly captures the perfect expression of the pure, light and fresh style of Ruinart. Champagne Ruinart has a rich heritage of refined tradition and yet a modern relevancy to those who enjoy drinking it! Stephanie Chassing of Ruinart notes that Ruinart is “the champagne of choice for luminaries in the artistic and philanthropic worlds”. Like the Louvre and Wildenstein, the House of Ruinart has its origins in France, and founded in 1729, is the oldest champagne house in the world. Indeed, this sensibility aligns with Wildenstein’s history. Founded in Paris 130 years ago by Nathan Wildenstein, Wildenstein & Co., Inc. has galleries in New York, London and Tokyo as well as a research institute in Paris. Some of the best known masterpieces now located in museums and art foundations throughout the world have at one time or another passed through the hands of Wildenstein & Co., Inc. The gallery's constantly evolving stock includes significant examples of European and American art spanning different eras. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Gregory Partanio with Chris London |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com **Gregory is available for hire for private events***

RUINART CHAMPAGNE Reception For American Friends Of The Louvre's New Young Patrons Circle at WILDENSTEIN & CO., INC.

Tuesday, May 22, 2007, 6-8 PM, Wildenstein & Co., Inc.,,Gallery locate ...

Updated: Jun 12, 2007 11:26pm PST

KMR Communications & Bruno Jamais Restaurant Club Host Book Launch for Dr. Aaron Tabor's "The Revival Slim and Beautiful Diet." : Tuesday, May 22, 2007,7-9pm, Bruno Jamais Restaurant Club 24 E. 81st Street between Madison and Fifth. KMR Communications, Inc. and Bruno Jamais Restaurant Club hosted a cocktail party to celebrate the launch of Dr. Aaron Tabor's new book "The Revival Slim and Beautiful Diet." PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com **Gregory is available for hire for private events***

KMR Communications & Bruno Jamais Restaurant Club Host Book Launch for Dr. Aaron Tabor's "The Revival Slim and Beautiful Diet."

Tuesday, May 22, 2007,7-9pm, Bruno Jamais Restaurant Club 24 E. 81st S ...

Updated: May 23, 2007 3:20pm PST

Spain US Chamber of Commerce: Business Seminar & Reception during World Trade Week sponsored by IESE Business School in Barcelona : Tuesday, May 22, 2007,6-9pm, The Gabbaron Foundation: Carriage House Center for the Arts, 149 East 38th Street, New York City, 10016. Business Seminar & Reception during World Trade Week, sponsored by IESE Business School in Barcelona with guest speaker Professor Erich Joachimsthaler, Ph.D., who addressed members of the Chamber and presented his new book "Hidden in Plain Sight: How to Find and Execute your Company´s Next Big Growth Strategy", which presents a radical approach to reinventing business strategies, building brands, and establishing a culture of innovation. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Bisila Bokoko, Executive Director | 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 2007 by Steve Mack |tel: private |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

Spain US Chamber of Commerce: Business Seminar & Reception during World Trade Week sponsored by IESE Business School in Barcelona

Tuesday, May 22, 2007,6-9pm, The Gabbaron Foundation: Carriage House C ...

Updated: May 23, 2007 3:24pm PST

Lenox Hill Neighborhood House's 6th Annual Kids in Playland : Monday, May 21, 2007, 4-6:30 P.M., Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, Children's Playroof, 331 East 70th Street, between 1st and 2nd Avenue. Honorary Co-Chairs: Julie Dannenberg and Alexandra Kramer. Co-Chairs: Kathy Angele and Eva Dillon. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Gregory Partanio with Chris London |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com **Gregory is available for hire for private events***

Lenox Hill Neighborhood House's 6th Annual Kids in Playland

Monday, May 21, 2007, 4-6:30 P.M., Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, Chil ...

Updated: Jan 05, 2008 8:23am PST

The Frick Collection’s 2007 Spring Party : Monday, May 21, 2007, 9:00 p.m. to midnight, The Frick Collection, 1 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021. Located on Fifth Avenue at 70th Street, The Frick Collection is one of New York City’s most beloved cultural treasures. The museum, housed in the former mansion of industrialist Henry Clay Frick, is celebrated for its exceptional holdings of Western fine and decorative arts, ranging from the Renaissance through the late nineteenth century. Critically acclaimed in recent years are the Frick’s special exhibitions, which complement and amplify the institution’s permanent holdings through special loans, educational programs, and scholarly publications. Recent examples include Goya’s Last Works, Cimabue and Early Italian Devotional Painting, Masterpieces of European Painting from The Cleveland Museum of Art, and Jean-Étienne Liotard (1702–1789): Swiss Master; current and upcoming exhibitions address such artists an George Stubbs and Gabriel de Saint-Aubin as well as mounted porcelains. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Christopher Dwight Mejia London | tel:Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com **NOTE: More notes and details later in the week**

The Frick Collection’s 2007 Spring Party

Monday, May 21, 2007, 9:00 p.m. to midnight, The Frick Collection, 1 E ...

Updated: May 27, 2007 9:16am PST

VCNY'S 6th Annual Tulips & Pansies: The Headdress Affair : Monday, May 21, 2007, 7-10 PM, Bridgewaters in South Street Seaport at 11 Fulton Street, New York, NY. Diane von Furstenberg, Heatherette, Bill Blass, Alvin Valley, Lyn Devon, Sue Stemp, B. Michael, Rafe New York, Libertine, Lela Rose and hot, up-and-coming designer Jordi Scott were just a few of the world-renowned designers participating in Village Care of New York's 6th annual "Tulips & Pansies - The Headdress Affair". This extraordinary Springtime event, co-chaired by Paper Magazine's Mickey Boardman and style guru Kate Schelter, pairs top notch fashion and floral designers together to create a festive, high-fashion runway show of floral headdresses made entirely from living plants and fresh cut flowers. Special guest judges included fashion designer Erin Fetherston and COCKTAIL Magazine executive editor Jo Piazza and Brink.com editor Kai Eric who honored the headdress design teams in several different categories including "Most Beautiful, Most Original, Most Engaging and Most Outrageous." This year, the event was emceed by Full Frontal Fashion host James Aguiar with a very special performance by ULTRA NATE. Also participating in the event was the always fabulous Lady Bunny. The event raises funds for Village Care of New York, a non-profit organization providing vital healthcare programs to people living with HIV/AIDS. MEDIA CONTACT: Jessica Berger | Sunshine, Sachs & Associates (formerly Ken Sunshine Consultants) |tel: 212.691.2800 | cell: 917-748-9830 | email: berger@kensunshineconsultants.com PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Steve Mack |tel: private |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

VCNY'S 6th Annual Tulips & Pansies: The Headdress Affair

Monday, May 21, 2007, 7-10 PM, Bridgewaters in South Street Seaport at ...

Updated: May 23, 2007 10:15pm PST

The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity Award Dinner Honoring Oprah Winfrey : Sunday, May 20, 2007, The Waldorf-Astoria, New York City, New York. The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity Award Dinner Honoring Oprah Winfrey. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Steve Mack (**Steve Mack is Manhattan Society.com's Celebrity Photographer. If your celebrity packed or red carpet event requires coverage, contact us or Steve directly**) | tel:Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity Award Dinner Honoring Oprah Winfrey

Sunday, May 20, 2007, The Waldorf-Astoria, New York City, New York. Th ...

Updated: May 21, 2007 10:32pm PST

The Engagement of Mona Wyatt to Didier Gonthier Maine de Biran : Friday, May 18, 2007, 7:30 PM, Kings Carriage House, 251 East 82nd Street, Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York City, New York (Phone: (212) 734-5490). PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Gregory Partanio with Chris London |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com **Gregory is available for hire for private events***

The Engagement of Mona Wyatt to Didier Gonthier Maine de Biran

Friday, May 18, 2007, 7:30 PM, Kings Carriage House, 251 East 82nd Str ...

Updated: Jan 05, 2008 8:20am PST

The FUNdraisers Committee of the New York Junior League Host The New York Classic: "NYJL End of the Year Celebration" : Friday, May 18, 2007, 8:00 p.m. - midnight, New York Junior League Headquarters, 130 East 80th Street, New York, NY. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com **Gregory is available for hire for private events***

The FUNdraisers Committee of the New York Junior League Host The New York Classic: "NYJL End of the Year Celebration"

Friday, May 18, 2007, 8:00 p.m. - midnight, New York Junior League Hea ...

Updated: May 20, 2007 10:31pm PST

Wildlife Conservation SAFARI! MADAGASCAR : May 17, 2007, Central Park Zoo, New York City, NY. Wildlife Conservation SAFARI! Madagascar. On Thursday, May 17th, the Wildlife Conservation Society held its annual Spring fundraising gala, SARAFI! Madagascar. Five hundred guests mingled around the sea lion pool and dined under tents decorated in the spirit of Madagascar. The After Party, hosted by the Society’s Conservation Council, drew over 1,000 to the Zoo for dancing under the stars to the beat of DJ Tom Finn. Over $1.3 million was raised. Co-Chairs of Gala: Allison & Leonard Stern, Katharina Otto-Bernstein & Nathan Bernstein, Darlene & Brian Heidtke, Ann & Andrew Tisch, Anne & Thomas Unterberg, Priscilla & Ward Woods Christies North American Wine Dept. Director Richard Brierly auctioned the chance to name a pair of Nile Crocodiles whose future home will be the Tsingy Caves in the Bronx Zoo’s new Madagascar Exhibit, set to open in 2008. Mr. Renke Thye won this with a bid of $50,000. Ms. Katie Dolan won the very posh London adventure for 4 which includes: a VIP tour of London Zoo with the director David Field; safari clothing from F.M. Allen, a weekend stay at the Draycott Hotel and roundtrip on Eos Airlines, for $30,000. Mr. Joseph Azrick will name the baby boy Colobus monkey living at the Central Park Zoo in the Tropics Exhibit. Mr. Azrick won this with a bid of $28,000. Attended: Isabella Rosellini, Andrew & Karenna Gore Schiff, Jane Alexander, Carl Bernstein, Deborah Norville & Karl Wellner, Cynthia & Dan Lufkin, Mary Dailey and & Gordon Pattee, Lisa & David Schiff, Dayssi & Paul Kanavos, Mary & Howdy Phipps, Jamee & Peter Gregory, Muffy Potter Aston, Ed & Shari Rollins, Allen & Deborah Grubman, Hilary & Wilbur Ross. Specially trained keepers handled a menagerie of small animals during cocktails. These include: Karma and Nachman –Wallabys, Frankie the Sloth, Orville the Alligator, Froggie the Frogmouth bird, Zack the Cockatoo, a Fennec Fox, an Armadillo and a Monitor Lizard. This year’s gala celebrates the efforts of WCS conservationists who are saving endangered species and habitats in the island nation of Madagascar. WCS has worked in Madagascar for more than 13 years, collaborating with government and local communities to foster sustainable use of natural resources both on land and at sea. The majority of wildlife in Madagascar exists nowhere else on Earth! PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com **Gregory is available for hire for private events***

Wildlife Conservation SAFARI! MADAGASCAR

May 17, 2007, Central Park Zoo, New York City, NY. Wildlife Conservat ...

Updated: Jan 05, 2008 8:18am PST

Harlem RBI BIDS For KIDS Annual Dinner & Auction Honors Thomas B. Michaud (of KBW) and Carlos Beltran of the New York Mets : Thursday, May 17, 2007, 6 PM, The Grand Hyatt Hotel Park Avenue at Grand Central Station, New York. With a line-up of outstanding double plays -- Literacy/Baseball; News/Sports; Star Athlete/Financier; Coaches/Inner City Youth -- Harlem RBI, a youth development organization in East Harlem, held its Annual Harlem RBI Bids for Kids Benefit on May 17, 2007, at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York. The evening began with a press conference with New York Mets Centerfielder Carlos Beltran and the New York Mets Foundation, followed by a benefit honoring Beltran and Thomas B. Michaud, Vice Chairman & President of Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. Other event highlights included an auction and remarks made by a Harlem RBI youth participant; a parent volunteer; and a Harlem RBI graduate. THE HONOREES: All-Stars on All Bases: Carlos Beltran & Thomas B. Michaud. Carlos Beltran is in a rare league, on and off the field. Among the six players in baseball history with at least three seasons of 100 runs, 100 RBIs and 30 stolen bases, Carlos Beltran is a heavy hitter in the Major Leagues, but his character, example and generosity also hit home with the Harlem RBI kids of East Harlem. Last season, Beltran donated $58,000 to Harlem RBI's REAL Kids Program the result of his career high 116 Runs Batted In. Beltran is also holding a Home & Home Clinic Series at Shea Stadium and at Harlem RBI for youth this summer to focus both on baseball skills and the importance of building literacy skills. The NY Mets Foundation and Carlos Beltran also will invite a special group of Harlem RBI kids to Shea Stadium to watch a Mets game from a Luxury Suite. Thomas B. Michaud is President of Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. and is primarily responsible for the firm’s Global Sales and Trading businesses. Under Michaud's leadership, KBW has grown to become one of the top traders of Nasdaq financial stocks, with a larger trading platform than any other specialist firm. A lifelong fan of baseball and team sports, Michaud is Little League coach in Connecticut for his two children. SEE ALSO: "Beltran steps up to the plate for charity" by Anthony DiComo/ MLB.com MEDIA/PRESS: Roberta Bouer | Winkleman Company | 185 East 85th Street New York, NY 10028 | Phone: 212.996.0443 | Fax: 212.996.3538 PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Christopher London | tel:Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

Harlem RBI BIDS For KIDS Annual Dinner & Auction Honors Thomas B. Michaud (of KBW) and Carlos Beltran of the New York Mets

Thursday, May 17, 2007, 6 PM, The Grand Hyatt Hotel Park Avenue at Gra ...

Updated: Jul 20, 2007 11:32am PST

THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART (MoMA) Party in the Garden to honor Leon and Debra Black and Martin Scorsese : Tuesday, May 15, 2007, The Museum of Modern Art,11 West 53 Street, between Fifth and Sixth avenues,New York City, New York. The annual Party in the Garden is a benefit gala for The Museum of Modern Art that includes a black-tie dinner in the Museum (with tickets beginning at $2,000) and an after-dinner dance in the Sculpture Garden (tickets $250 in advance; $275 at the door). This year's honorees were Academy Award-winning director Martin Scorsese and New York philanthropists Leon and Debra Black. Co-Chairs: Jo Carole Lauder, Marie-Josée Kravis, Agnes Gund. Junior Co-Chairs: Hillary and Peter Hatch, Jane Lauder, Aerin and Eric Zinterhofer. ABOUT LEON AND DEBRA BLACK: New Yorkers Leon and Debra Black are important philanthropists and pioneers in culture and business, and they serve as board members of major organizations. Leon D. Black is a founding partner of Apollo Management, L.P. and co-founder of Apollo Real Estate Advisors, L.P. He is a director of United Rentals, Inc., and Sirius Satellite Radio, Inc. He is a trustee of The Museum of Modern Art, as well as of Dartmouth College, Mt. Sinai Hospital, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Prep for Prep, and The Asia Society. He is a member of The Council on Foreign Relations, the Partnership for New York City, the National Advisory Board of JPMorganChase, the board of FasterCures, and the Port Authority Task Force. Debra Ressler Black has been a producer on Broadway for such notable shows as Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and The History Boys. One of her many current projects includes The Year of Magical Thinking. She serves on the boards of The Public Theater, Lincoln Center Theater, The American Associates of the Royal National Theatre, The Living Room for Artists, Inc./Summer Play Festival, and Trinity School. In addition, she is Vice Chairman of the New York State Council on the Arts and chairs its Performing Arts Committee. The after-dinner dance at MoMA's annual black-tie bash The Party in the Garden, included a live performance by Def Jam Records recording artist Chrisette Michele, whose debut album I Am will be released on June 19. The rising 24-year-old singer, songwriter, and composer who was recently featured on hit songs from JAY-Z and NAS, has toured with such artists as Kem and India.Arie and will soon embark on a nationwide tour with Musiq. Def Jam Records' President & CEO, and entrepreneur, Shawn "JAY-Z" Carter was on hand to introduce Chrisette Michele's performance in The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden. On view in the Sculpture Garden are two works by Richard Serra that are part of Richard Serra Sculpture: Forty Years, a major retrospective exhibition opening on June 3rd. The Party in the Garden is supported by The Wall Street Journal (which hopefully will continue to remain independently owned by the Bancroft Family and not be sold to Rupert Murdoch). Wine and spirits generously provided by Moët Hennessy USA. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Steve Mack (**Steve Mack is Manhattan Society.com's Celebrity Photographer. If your celebrity packed or red carpet event requires coverage, contact us or Steve directly**) | tel:Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART (MoMA) Party in the Garden to honor Leon and Debra Black and Martin Scorsese

Tuesday, May 15, 2007, The Museum of Modern Art,11 West 53 Street, bet ...

Updated: May 17, 2007 12:33pm PST

AMY PHELAN Hosts Little Black Dress Wine Tasting : Monday, May 14, 2007, PHELAN Park Avenue Residence, Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York City. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com **Gregory is available for hire for private events***

AMY PHELAN Hosts Little Black Dress Wine Tasting

Monday, May 14, 2007, PHELAN Park Avenue Residence, Upper East Side of ...

Updated: May 16, 2007 3:02pm PST

THE OPERATION SMILE 25th Anniversary Smile Couture Event : Friday, May 11, 2007, 7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich Street, New York City, New York. Naomi Campbell and Access Hollywood's Billy Bush joined Operation Smile Founders Dr. William Magee and his wife Kathleen Magee to co-host The Operation Smile 25th Anniversary Smile Collection Couture Event on Friday, May 11th at the new 7 World Trade Center. Vanessa & Donald Trump, Jr. served as the event's Executive Committee Chairs. Operation Smile is a leading not-for-profit organization that performs life-altering facial surgery on children. In the past 25 years, Operation Smile has been able to change the lives of more than 100,000 children around the world by giving them new hope and greater choices ahead of them. The Operation Smile 25th Anniversary Smile Collection Couture Event raised awareness and funds for the children of Operation Smile, kick off Operation Smile's upcoming 25th Anniversary initiatives, and announced new Smile Ambassadors, including Molly Sims, Mark Burnett & Roma Downey, and Billy Bush. The evening featured a live J. Mendel runway show, and a live specialty auction with co-host Billy Bush acting as the Master of Ceremonies. In addition there was a rare Nigel Parry & Melanie Dunea photo exhibit in conjunction with their new book, A Journey of Smiles. The book is a collection of photos the two captured on their various Missions around the world with Operation Smile. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Steve Mack (Red Carpet Arrivals & Show) and Christopher London (interior and after dinner) | tel:Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com (**NOTE: Please do check back on Monday morning as a few additional photos will be added***)

THE OPERATION SMILE 25th Anniversary Smile Couture Event

Friday, May 11, 2007, 7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich Street, New ...

Updated: Jun 12, 2007 11:58pm PST

A Friday Evening at RETOX Rock Bar With Bo Bice : Friday, May 11, 2007, RETOX ROCK BAR featuring BO BICE. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com **Gregory is available for hire for private events***

A Friday Evening at RETOX Rock Bar With Bo Bice

Friday, May 11, 2007, RETOX ROCK BAR featuring BO BICE. PHOTO CREDIT ...

Updated: May 13, 2007 10:57am PST

The Frick Collection: "Preview Opening of the International Fine Art Fair" at the Seventh Regiment Armory : Thursday, May 10, 2007, The Seventh Regiment Armory, Park Avenue at 67th Street, New York City, New York. The Frick Collection: "Preview Opening of the International Fine Art Fair" PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com **Gregory is available for hire for private events***

The Frick Collection: "Preview Opening of the International Fine Art Fair" at the Seventh Regiment Armory

Thursday, May 10, 2007, The Seventh Regiment Armory, Park Avenue at 67 ...

Updated: May 11, 2007 11:32am PST

Young Friends of the New-York Historical Society: "A Night at the El Morocco." : Wednesday, May 9, 2007, 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., New York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY. Young Friends of the New-York Historical Society: "A Night at the El Morocco." For more information about getting involved and supporting the New York Historical Society, Please contact Kaitlin Wilson | tel: 212-485-9266 |e-mail: kwilson@nyhistory.org. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Christopher London | tel:Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

Young Friends of the New-York Historical Society: "A Night at the El Morocco."

Wednesday, May 9, 2007, 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., New York Historical So ...

Updated: May 12, 2007 6:25pm PST

The Girl Scout Council of Greater New York 32nd Annual Tribute Dinner : Tuesday, May 8, 2007, 6 PM, Grand Hyatt Hotel, New York City. The Girl Scout Council of Greater New York 32nd Annual Tribute Dinner celebration honored seven remarkable women: Madelyn Antoncic, Ph.D, Diane M. Aramony, Patricia Fili-Krushel, Carol J.Hamilton, Kay Koplovitz, Elizabeth D. Moore and Marsha P. Roth. Deborah Norville served as Mistress of Ceremonies. Alyssa Moeder was the Dinner Chair. The Tribute Dinner commence at 6 PM with the Reception & Silent Auction; followed by the Dinner and Program at 7PM. Proceeds from the event help fund leadership development programs for the more than 21,000 Girl Scouts throughout the five boroughs. MEDIA: Lalitha Sarma |tel:(212) 645-4000 ext. 278 |e-mail: lsarma@girlscoutsnyc.org | visit www.girlscoutsnyc.org PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com **Gregory is available for hire for private events***

The Girl Scout Council of Greater New York 32nd Annual Tribute Dinner

Tuesday, May 8, 2007, 6 PM, Grand Hyatt Hotel, New York City. The Girl ...

Updated: May 10, 2007 5:22am PST

The Accompanied Literary Society & William Beaver House Present The Raw Shark Texts by Steven Hall : Tuesday, May 8, 2007, 9 PM-Midnight, William Beaver House @ 6 Hanover Street, New York, NY. The Accompanied Literary Society & William Beaver House Present The Raw Shark Texts by Steven Hall. (**More notes later**). PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Christopher London | tel:Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

The Accompanied Literary Society & William Beaver House Present The Raw Shark Texts by Steven Hall

Tuesday, May 8, 2007, 9 PM-Midnight, William Beaver House @ 6 Hanover ...

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LITERACY PARTNERS Annual Gala: "An Evening of Readings" : Monday, May 7, 2007, Lincoln Center, New York State Theatre, Columbus Avenue at 63rd Street, New York, NY. Liz Smith, Arnold Scaasi and Parker Ladd were Honored for More than Two Decades of Leadership and Service at Literacy Partners. More than 500 guests were on hand at the annual Literacy Partners Gala: "An Evening of Readings" at Lincoln Center as the organization honored Liz Smith, Arnold Scaasi and Parker Ladd for their invaluable leadership, commitment and support for almost a quarter century. Cathleen Black, president of Hearst Magazines chaired this year's gala. The event featured readings by three celebrities: Academy Award winning actress, Vanessa Redgrave; Alexander McCall Smith, author of the internationally acclaimed No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series; and Peter Morgan, screenwriter of the Oscar nominated film The Queen. Dinner and dancing to The Bob Hardwick Orchestra followed the award ceremony. MEDIA: Jennifer Gilbert | Linden Alschuler & Kaplan Public Relations | tel:212.329.1412 |e-mail: Jgilbert@lakpr.com PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com **Gregory is available for hire for private events***

LITERACY PARTNERS Annual Gala: "An Evening of Readings"

Monday, May 7, 2007, Lincoln Center, New York State Theatre, Columbus ...

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Private Party to Celebrate Knoph's Publication, "THE GRAND SURPRISE: THE JOURNALS OF LEO LERMAN" by Leo Lerman, Edited by Stephen Pascal : Monday, May 7, 2007, The Home of Gray Foy, at the Osborne, 205 West 57th Street, New York, New York. Private Party to Celebrate Knoph's Publication, "THE GRAND SURPRISE: THE JOURNALS OF LEO LERMAN". (See: New York Times Book Review). PHOTO CREDIT:©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Karen Zieff |tel:718.852.1884 |e-mail: zieffphoto@aol.com | Karen's Personal Web Site: www.zieffphoto.com

Private Party to Celebrate Knoph's Publication, "THE GRAND SURPRISE: THE JOURNALS OF LEO LERMAN" by Leo Lerman, Edited by Stephen Pascal

Monday, May 7, 2007, The Home of Gray Foy, at the Osborne, 205 West 57 ...

Updated: May 10, 2007 8:02pm PST

The Boys Club Derby : Friday, May 4, 2007, 8-11 PM, The Park Bar, 118 Tenth Avenue & 17th Street. The Boys Club Derby Benefit for the The Boys' Club of New York. Drinks and Dancing the night before the Kentucky Derby. Event Co-Chairs: Fiona McDermott and Christopher Lentz. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Christopher London | tel:Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

The Boys Club Derby

Friday, May 4, 2007, 8-11 PM, The Park Bar, 118 Tenth Avenue & 17th St ...

Updated: May 12, 2007 7:44pm PST

Independence Residences, Inc. Spring 2007 Gala Turning Dreams Into Reality : Thursday, May 3, 2007, 6:30 PM, Glen Island Harbor Club, Glen Island Park, Weyman Avenue, New Rochelle, New York. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

Independence Residences, Inc. Spring 2007 Gala Turning Dreams Into Reality

Thursday, May 3, 2007, 6:30 PM, Glen Island Harbor Club, Glen Island P ...

Updated: May 07, 2007 8:37am PST

The 25th Annual Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon (FLO), hosted by the Women's Committee of the Central Park Conservancy : Wednesday, May 2, 2007, 11 a.m., Central Park's Conservatory Garden, 105th Street & Fifth Avenue, New York City. Everyone loves a parade! The weather held up to allow for one of New York Society's most favored spring traditions, the grand procession of hats of Manhattan's boldfaced chic and charitable ladies who congregated in Central Park's Conservatory Garden to celebrate the 25th Annual Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon (FLO), hosted by the Women's Committee of the Central Park Conservancy. For the last 25 years, the Women's Committee of the Central Park Conservancy has provided significant support to the Park's education, conservation and horticulture programs. This year's chairwomen were Serena Boardman, Betsy Messerschmitt, Hilary Geary Ross, Blaine Trump and Thorunn Wathne. The corporate chairman was Ira M. Millstein. Seventy years young, the Conservatory Garden makes an ideal location for the celebration and has never looked better. The six-acre oasis, located at 105th Street and Fifth Avenue, is Central Park's only formal garden. The bright blooms offer inspiration for guests' glamourous or whimsical headpieces. In recent years, the affectionately nicknamed "Hat Luncheon" has raised more than $4 million for the Conservancy's ongoing mission of restoring and maintaining Central Park for city dwellers and visitors alike. To recognize the culmination of 25 years of improving the park, this year's FLO Awards honored all past recipients for their steadfast support. MEDIA: Kate Sheleg | Public Relations Manager | Central Park Conservancy | 14 E. 60th Street, 8th floor New York, NY 10022 | web: www.centralparknyc.org | Tel: (212) 310-6638 | Fax: (212) 310-6637 | e-mail: ksheleg@centralparknyc.org PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Gregory Partanio (**Gregory is available for private bookings**) & Christopher London |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com ***SEE OTHER EVENTS: The 25th Annual Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon (2007) | The 24th Annual Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon (2006)

The 25th Annual Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon (FLO), hosted by the Women's Committee of the Central Park Conservancy

Wednesday, May 2, 2007, 11 a.m., Central Park's Conservatory Garden, 1 ...

Updated: May 12, 2007 8:59pm PST

GRAMERCY STARCK Opening Celebration Featuring Philippe Starck & Michael Shvo : Tuesday, May 1, 2007, Gramercy Sales Office, New York City. GRAMERCY STARCK Opening Celebration Featuring Philippe Starck & Michael Shvo. See also Curbed: Philippe Starck's Insanity Coming to Gramercy. For more information about the project contact SHVO Marketing. MEDIA: Alexa Susser| Tracy Paul & Company |tel:(212)741-5459 |e-mail: alexa@tracypaul.com PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

GRAMERCY STARCK Opening Celebration Featuring Philippe Starck & Michael Shvo

Tuesday, May 1, 2007, Gramercy Sales Office, New York City. GRAMERCY S ...

Updated: Jan 05, 2008 6:59am PST