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The Hunter College Foundation's 2009 Bridge to Achievement Awards : NEW YORK-NOVEMBER 22: The Hunter College Foundation's 2009 Bridge to Achievement Awards Gala on Sunday, November 22, 2009 at The Roosevelt House, 47-49 East 65th Street, Manhattan, New York City. The Hunter College Foundation’s 2009 Bridge to Achievement Awards Gala honored Roosevelt House, which has been beautifully restored and will soon reopen since its closure in 1992. It will house Hunter’s new public policy institute honoring the legacy of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt. Granddaughter Anna Eleanor Roosevelt was the honored guest and speaker. Roosevelt House has been an integral part of Hunter College since November 22, 1943, when it opened as this country’s first college center dedicated to interfaith and interracial understanding. It served for decades as the hub of student life at Hunter - the site of social gatherings, colloquia, and seminars. It will serve as a fitting home for Hunter’s new undergraduate programs in public policy and human rights, and for high-level public programs and conferences. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com*****Please Note More Photos & ID'S Coming Shortly*******

The Hunter College Foundation's 2009 Bridge to Achievement Awards

NEW YORK-NOVEMBER 22: The Hunter College Foundation's 2009 Bridge to ...

Updated: Nov 23, 2009 2:45pm PST

23rd Annual POWER LUNCH FOR WOMEN Benefiting Citymeals-On-Wheels : NEW YORK-NOVEMBER 20: CITYMEALS-ON-WHEELS honored JOAN H. TISCH and JOAN WEILL at the 23rd Annual POWER LUNCH FOR WOMEN Benefiting Citymeals-On-Wheels on Friday, November 20, 2009 at Cipriani 42nd Street, 110 East 42nd Street (Between Park & Lexington Avenues) New York City, NY. MEDIA CONTACTS: Kim Esp/Colleen Roche | Linden Alschuler & Kaplan, Public Relations | tel: 212-575-4545 | e-mail: kesp@lakpr.com PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com***NOTE: More notes and id's to follow.*****

23rd Annual POWER LUNCH FOR WOMEN Benefiting Citymeals-On-Wheels

NEW YORK-NOVEMBER 20: CITYMEALS-ON-WHEELS honored JOAN H. TISCH and ...

Updated: Nov 24, 2009 4:56am PST

FRANCINE LEFRAK Launches SAME SKY—BRACELETS MADE BY WOMEN IN RWANDA : NEW YORK-NOVEMBER 19: Francine LeFrak hosts SAME SKY—BRACELETS MADE BY WOMEN IN RWANDA at Ana Tzarev Gallery, 24 West 57th Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues), New York, NY 10019 Award winning producer/Philanthropist Francine LeFrak hosted the launch event along with Gayle Perkins Atkins, Donna D’Cruz, Grace Hightower De Niro, Patricia Duff, Somers Farkas, Donna Karan and Margo MacNabb Nederlander who were joined by the 2008 Africa Prize Laureate Janet Nkubana, Ivanka Trump, Gina Gershon and Princess Keisha Omilana. About: The launch of Same Sky, a new line of hand-crocheted, glass-beaded bracelets made by women in Rwanda. Same Sky provides employment opportunities to women artisans in Rwanda, all of whom survived the 1994 genocide. Profits from the sale of the bracelets, which start at $150 each, go to training and employing more artisans, allowing them to take the first steps out of poverty. The event will feature special guest Janet Nkubana, the Africa Prize 2008 Laureate, who spoke on what Same Sky means for women in Rwanda. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com*****Please Note More Photos & ID'S Coming Shortly*******

FRANCINE LEFRAK Launches SAME SKY—BRACELETS MADE BY WOMEN IN RWANDA

NEW YORK-NOVEMBER 19: Francine LeFrak hosts SAME SKY—BRACELETS MA ...

Updated: Nov 21, 2009 10:35am PST

Launch Party For IAC's NOTIONAL in Celebration of the Season Premier of FOOD NETWORK's Hit Show, CHOPPED Hosted by BEN SILVERMAN, BARRY DILLER & RICKY VAN VEEN : NEW YORK-NOVEMBER 19: Launch Party For IAC's NOTIONAL in Celebration of the Season Premier of FOOD NETWORK's Hit Show, CHOPPED Hosted by BEN SILVERMAN (see also: IMDB), BARRY DILLER & RICKY VAN VEEN on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at IAC Building, 555 West 18th Street, New York, NY Official launch party of Notional, a New York-based production company creating video content for all distribution platforms including TV and the internet. Born out of CollegeHumor.com, the company capitalizes on the site’s existing attention getting and cost efficient production capabilities and online expertise to become the premiere next generation content entity. In addition to the launch of Notional, the event celebrated the third season of Food Network's popular series "Chopped," currently on Notional's programming slate. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com***NOTE: More photos and id's to follow.*****

Launch Party For IAC's NOTIONAL in Celebration of the Season Premier of FOOD NETWORK's Hit Show, CHOPPED Hosted by BEN SILVERMAN, BARRY DILLER & RICKY VAN VEEN

NEW YORK-NOVEMBER 19: Launch Party For IAC's NOTIONAL in Celebration ...

Updated: Nov 22, 2009 7:07am PST

ED KOCH Celebrates 85th Birthday & 20th Anniversary with BRYAN CAVE LLP : NEW YORK-NOVEMBER 18: Former New York City Mayor Ed Koch Celebrates his 85th birthday and his 20th Anniversary with Bryan Cave LLP law firm on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at the St. Regis Hotel, Versailles Ballroom, 2 East 55th St. at Fifth Avenue, New York City, NY PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

ED KOCH Celebrates 85th Birthday & 20th Anniversary with BRYAN CAVE LLP

NEW YORK-NOVEMBER 18: Former New York City Mayor Ed Koch Celebrates ...

Updated: Nov 19, 2009 6:10am PST

ROBERT F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR JUSTICE & HUMAN RIGHTS’ " Ripple of Hope" Awards Dinner : NEW YORK-NOVEMBER 18: ROBERT F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR JUSTICE & HUMAN RIGHTS’ Honors Bono & Wycleaf Jean at the 2009 "Ripple of Hope" Awards Dinner on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers, 23rd Street at the West Side Highway, New York City, NY. The RFK Center presented Bono and Wyclef Jean with the organization’s 2009 Ripple of Hope Award. The evening included a musical performance by Wyclef and readings from the play “Speak Truth to Power” from Matthew Modine, Matt McCoy, Joey Pantoliano and Gloria Reuben. There was also a special tribute to Senator Edward Kennedy, who served as a member of the RFK Board of Directors from 1968 until his passing this year. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com***NOTE: More photos and id's to follow.*****

ROBERT F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR JUSTICE & HUMAN RIGHTS’ " Ripple of Hope" Awards Dinner

NEW YORK-NOVEMBER 18: ROBERT F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR JUSTICE & HUMAN RIG ...

Updated: Nov 26, 2009 11:53am PST

HELP USA 2009 Domestic Violence Survivor Scholarship Awards Luncheon : NEW YORK-NOVEMBER 18: HELP USA 2009 Domestic Violence Survivor Scholarship Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at Tavern on the Green, Central Park West at 67tth Street, New York City, NY. Academy Award winning actress Marcia Gay Harden and HELP USA Chair Maria Cuomo Cole hosted the 2009 HELP USA Domestic Violence Survivor Scholarship Awards Luncheon on November 18th at Tavern on the Green in New York City. The HELP USA luncheon honored Ken Downing (SVP & Fashion Director, Neiman Marcus), Dorothy Hamilton (Founder & CEO, French Culinary Institute), and Deborah Roberts (Correspondent, ABC) for their work to raise awareness around the issue of domestic violence. Event Co-Chairs: Joan Hornig, Anne Keating. About HELP USA: Believing that more than bricks and mortar are necessary to rebuild people's lives, HELP USA provides housing for individuals and families in need and invests in their futures by providing these clients with vital human services that address the underlying causes of homelessness. Learn more about how HELP USA is building better lives at www.helpusa.org PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com***NOTE: More id's to follow.*****

HELP USA 2009 Domestic Violence Survivor Scholarship Awards Luncheon

NEW YORK-NOVEMBER 18: HELP USA 2009 Domestic Violence Survivor Scholar ...

Updated: Nov 19, 2009 1:31pm PST

CAREER BRIDGES: "Who Wants to be an Opera Star?" : NEW YORK-NOVEMBER 17: CAREER BRIDGES Presents "WHO WANTS TO BE AN OPERA STAR?” on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at the Leonard Nimroy Thalia at Peter Norton Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street, New York City, NY. For the first time in the United States six highly talented young opera singers performed and were judged by a panel of esteemed experts in the operatic world: "WHO WANTS TO BE AN OPERA STAR?”, featured five talented young Career Bridges’ Grant winners, premiering at the Leonard Nimroy Thalia/Peter Norton Symphony Space on Tuesday, November 17, 2009. Over 150 audience participants cast their vote to choose their favorite, Jorell Williams, Baritone and perhaps America's next big Opera Star. Serving as Judges were: Patrice Munsel, Metropolitan Opera Star, Lucine Amara, Metropolitan Opera Star, Dr. Robert Sirota, President Manhattan School of Music. The show was hosted by Radio Personality Robert Sherman. The event was produced by Career Bridges' co-founders David Schuyler Bender and Barbara Meister-Bender. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

CAREER BRIDGES: "Who Wants to be an Opera Star?"

NEW YORK-NOVEMBER 17: CAREER BRIDGES Presents "WHO WANTS TO BE AN OPER ...

Updated: Nov 24, 2009 5:57am PST

ARTWALK NY Benefiting Coalition For the Homeless : NEW YORK-NOVEMBER 17: ARTWALK NY 2009 Benefiting Coalition For the Homeless honoring Artist Pat Stier on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at Skylight Studio, 275 Hudson Street, New York City, NY. Co-Chairs: Alec Baldwin, Richard Gere, Carey Lowell. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Karen Zieff | personal website: www.zieffphoto.com | studio tel:718.852.1884 | toll free at 888.353.4248 | e-mail: zieffphoto@aol.com |Karen Zieff is regarded as one of the region's top wedding and special events photographers. Karen is a graduate of the RISD: Rhode Island School of Design who shoots digital as well as film with specialized antique cameras.

ARTWALK NY Benefiting Coalition For the Homeless

NEW YORK-NOVEMBER 17: ARTWALK NY 2009 Benefiting Coalition For the Ho ...

Updated: Nov 20, 2009 10:50am PST

THE HOPE FOR DEPRESSION RESEARCH FOUNDATION Honors BROOKE SHIELDS with The Hope Award for Depression Advocacy at HDRF's 2009 Hope Seminar & Luncheon : NEW YORK-NOVEMBER 16: THE HOPE FOR DEPRESSION RESEARCH FOUNDATION ("HDRF") Honors BROOKE SHIELDS with The Hope Award for Depression Advocacy at 2009 HDRF Hope Seminar & Luncheon on Monday, November 16, 2009 at "10 on the Park", Time Warner Center, 60 Columbus Circle, New York City, NY. HDRF Founder and Chairman: Audrey Gruss. Co-Chairs: Anne Eisenhower, Jackie Drake, Lis Waterman. Junior Co-Chair: Coralie Charriol Paul PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com***NOTE: More id's to follow.*****

THE HOPE FOR DEPRESSION RESEARCH FOUNDATION Honors BROOKE SHIELDS with The Hope Award for Depression Advocacy at HDRF's 2009 Hope Seminar & Luncheon

NEW YORK-NOVEMBER 16: THE HOPE FOR DEPRESSION RESEARCH FOUNDATION ("H ...

Updated: Nov 17, 2009 1:33pm PST

JOE TORRE SAFE AT HOME FOUNDATION 7th Annual Gala : NEW YORK-NOVEMBER 13: JOE TORRE SAFE AT HOME FOUNDATION 7th Annual Gala on Friday, November 13, 2009, Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers – 23rd Street & the Hudson River, New York City. The Joe Torre Safe At Home Foundation was created in 2002 to bring a greater understanding, awareness and compassion to those suffering through the experience of domestic abuse. Its mission is to educate to end the cycle of domestic violence and save lives. It is under this guiding principle that the Foundation established its signature programming initiative, Margaret’s Place. Margaret’s Place, a tribute to Joe Torre’s mother, is a comprehensive program which provides middle and high school students a safe room in schools, where they can talk to each other and to a professional counselor trained in domestic violence intervention and prevention. This non-threatening environment has proven to be an effective setting in which to promote discussion of issues surrounding violence, while also offering peer support and education to change school culture. Every child should know that domestic violence is not their fault. For more information, please visit www.joetorre.org. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

JOE TORRE SAFE AT HOME FOUNDATION 7th Annual Gala

NEW YORK-NOVEMBER 13: JOE TORRE SAFE AT HOME FOUNDATION 7th Annual ...

Updated: Nov 15, 2009 1:23pm PST

The American Friends of Attingham Present An Evening with Tom Campbell : NEW YORK-NOVEMBER 12: The American Friends of Attingham Present an Evening with Thomas P. Campbell, Director & CEO,The Metropolitan Museum of Art on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at The Colony Club, 564 Park Avenue, New York City, NY. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com*******MORE PHOTOS AND ID'S COMING SHORTLY********

The American Friends of Attingham Present An Evening with Tom Campbell

NEW YORK-NOVEMBER 12: The American Friends of Attingham Present an E ...

Updated: Nov 13, 2009 9:10pm PST

The HASSENFELD COMMITTEE, The KiDS OF NYU FOUNDATION Associate Committee & CAESARS Atlantic City Host 2009 "ADULTS IN TOYLAND" Casino Night : NEW YORK-NOVEMBER 12: The HASSENFELD COMMITTEE, The Associate Committee of KIDS OF NYU FOUNDATION & Caesars Atlantic City host ADULTS IN TOYLAND Casino Night Gaming For A Cause at The Edison Ballroom, 240 West 47th Street, New York City, NY. “Adults in Toyland Casino Night" co-chairs Susan Block Casdin, Morgan Hertzan, Steven Jaffe, Patti Kim, Kelly Kennedy Mack, Harlan Fabrikant Saroken, Josh Laterman and Michael Weaver hosted a festive night in a casino setting with a silent auction to benefit the Stephen D. Hassenfeld Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders and the Department of Pediatrics at NYU Langone Medical Center on Thursday, November 12, 2009, at The Edison Ballroom in Manhattan. Presented by Caesars Atlantic City , the Hassenfeld Committee and KiDS of NYU Foundation Associates Committees, the event attracted young New York City professionals and included a fun-filled evening of casino games and a premier silent auction to support the programs. Over 730 guests attended the event, which raised a record $642,670 to fund integrative-care support programs and clinical research at the Stephen D. Hassenfeld Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders and the Department of Pediatrics. The Center has been a leader in the outpatient treatment of children with cancer and blood disorders, combining world-class medical therapies and facilities with psychosocial and emotional support services for young patients and their families. “The physicians, nurses and staff at the Stephen D. Hassenfeld Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders provide not only cutting-edge cancer care, but maybe even more importantly, compassionate, personalized care, which creates a positive experience during a child’s fight against cancer and blood disorders,” said Robert I. Grossman, MD, dean and CEO of NYU Langone Medical Center. “And events like ‘Adults in Toyland’ play an essential role in our ability to care for children, regardless of their ability to pay.” Event-goers, stars, and socialites including Countess Luann de Lesseps, Dan Abrams, Pippa Cohen, Vivien and Alan Hassenfeld, Carol Alt, Christine and Richard Mack, Alice Tisch, Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch, Kimberly and Jonathan Schulhof, Marjorie Reed Gordon, Dori Cooperman, Amanda Smith, Amy Dwek, former NY Knicks star Herb Williams, LX-TV’s George Oliphant and Sara Gore, director Doug Liman and guest D.J. Pedro Andrade, gambled the night away—with all winnings going toward the Hassenfeld Center & NYU Department of Pediatrics—and bid on priceless silent auction items including walk-on roles to the hit shows How I Met Your Mother and Ugly Betty, a meet-and-greet for four people with the hosts of The View, and a date with former bachelorette contestant Reid Rosenthal. The Hassenfeld and KiDS of NYU Associates Committees are groups of young professionals from various corporate, cultural and philanthropic backgrounds who are committed to improving the lives of the children who are treated at NYU Langone Medical Center. The goal is to help provide services that reduce stress and anxiety for patients and families, services which are often not covered by health insurance. Proceeds from the 2009 “Adults in Toyland Casino Night” will support vital integrative-care initiatives and clinical research at the Stephen D. Hassenfeld Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders and growth within the Department of Pediatrics by recruiting talented physicians, strengthening important programs, and creating the finest facilities for children on NYU Langone’s campus. Attendees from NYU Langone Medical Center included: Dr. Robert I. Grossman, dean and CEO of NYU Langone Medical Center; Dr. William Carroll, director of the NYU Cancer Institute; Dr. Linda Granowetter, the newly appointed director of the Stephen D. Hassenfeld Children’s Center; Catherine Manno, MD, Pat and John Rosenwald Professor of Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Alan Hassenfeld, former Chairman of the Board and present Chairman of the Executive Committee of Hasbro, Inc.; and physician co-chairs Sharon Gardner, MD, associate professor, Department of Pediatrics; Elizabeth Raetz, MD, associate professor, Department of Pediatrics; and Bret Rudy, MD, vice chair and professor, Department of Pediatrics. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Karen Zieff | personal website: www.zieffphoto.com | studio tel:718.852.1884 | toll free at 888.353.4248 | e-mail: zieffphoto@aol.com |Karen Zieff is regarded as one of the region's top wedding and special events photographers. Karen is a graduate of the RISD: Rhode Island School of Design who shoots digital as well as film with specialized antique cameras.

The HASSENFELD COMMITTEE, The KiDS OF NYU FOUNDATION Associate Committee & CAESARS Atlantic City Host 2009 "ADULTS IN TOYLAND" Casino Night

NEW YORK-NOVEMBER 12: The HASSENFELD COMMITTEE, The Associate Commi ...

Updated: Nov 17, 2009 3:51am PST

The 3rd Annual BUILDING HOPE GALA to Benefit BOYS TOWN NEW YORK : NEW YORK-NOVEMBER 12: The 3rd Annual BUILDING HOPE GALA to Benefit BOYS TOWN NEW YORK at Capitale 130 Bowery at Grand Street, New York City, NY. Event Committee: Charles Balsamo (CEO, UNITY Construction Development), Guy Cleveland (Director of Business Development, Service Point USA ), Dixie Dahlstedt (Senior Project Manager, Cubellis, A/R Enviornetics ), Alan Kensek (Vice President, Plaza Construction Corporation), Craig Levine (Principal, Group 2112), Michael Marino (Senior Executive Director,MG Engineering, P.C.), Jesse Moore (Senior Vice President, UNITY Construction Corp.). Honorees: Kenneth Fisher (Senior Partner, Fisher Brothers | Chairman of the Board, Fisher House Foundation) --Corporate Philanthropy Award. | Peter Meyer, Market President NYC, TD Bank --Corporate Citizen Award. | Nancy Rivard (President & Founder, Airline Ambassadors)--Spirit of Youth Award. Master of Ceremonies: David Ushery, Anchor/Reporter, WNBC 4 New York. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com***PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to follow shortly.

The 3rd Annual BUILDING HOPE GALA to Benefit BOYS TOWN NEW YORK

NEW YORK-NOVEMBER 12: The 3rd Annual BUILDING HOPE GALA to Benefit B ...

Updated: Nov 18, 2009 12:36am PST

Collaborative Art & Film Reception at Eden Gallery Featuring Sapir College’s Film Department, the International Committee Against Mental Illness and the Middle East Peace Project : NEW YORK-NOVEMBER 12: Collaborative Art & Film Reception at Eden Gallery Featuring Sapir College’s Film Department, the International Committee Against Mental Illness (ICAMI) and the Middle East Peace Project on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at the Eden Gallery at 437 Madison Avenue at 50th Street, New York City, NY. This special evening featured a collaborative art & film reception at Eden Gallery to Benefit the Students in the Film Department of The Southern College in Israel--Sapir College, In Israel’s Film School Promotes Peace. Guest speakers were Robert Cancro, MD, – Director of the International Committee Against Mental Illness and Chairman Emeritus of NYU Langone School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry, and Matthew Lakenbach, Executive Director of the Middle East Peace Civic Forum. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Stuart Rinzler | tel:(646) 753-2429 |e-mail: pcsupport@skytel.com****NOTE: More notes, id's and select images to follow late this evening*****

Collaborative Art & Film Reception at Eden Gallery Featuring Sapir College’s Film Department, the International Committee Against Mental Illness and the Middle East Peace Project

NEW YORK-NOVEMBER 12: Collaborative Art & Film Reception at Eden Gall ...

Updated: Nov 17, 2009 7:30am PST

The A.L.S. Association Greater New York Chapter’s 15th Annual Lou Gehrig Sports Awards Benefit : NEW YORK-NOVEMBER 12: The A.L.S. Association Greater New York Chapter’s 15th Annual Lou Gehrig Sports Awards Benefit on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at The Marriott Marquis, 535 Broadway @ 46th Street, New York, NY 10036 Honorees who received the Lou Gehrig Sports Award were New York Yankees greats “Goose” Gossage and Bernie Williams, legendary NFL running back Curtis Martin, and NBA Hall-of-Famer Dominique Wilkins. TV sports announcer Bob Costas presented The Jacob K. Javits Lifetime Achievement Award to New York Times sports columnist George Vecsey. Sportswriter, television reporter, and author Jeremy Schaap, served as the Master of Ceremonies. As one of The ALS Association's leading chapters, the Greater New York Chapter covers Long Island, New York City, Westchester & Rockland Counties and Northern and Central New Jersey and plays a major role in promoting the mission to lead the fight to cure and treat ALS. The ALS Association is the only national not-for-profit voluntary health organization dedicated solely to the fight against ALS. ALSA is a member of the National Health Council. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Richie Nestro | tel: Private | e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com*******PLEASE NOTE MORE PHOTOS COMING SOON***********

The A.L.S. Association Greater New York Chapter’s 15th Annual Lou Gehrig Sports Awards Benefit

NEW YORK-NOVEMBER 12: The A.L.S. Association Greater New York Chapter ...

Updated: Nov 15, 2009 8:00am PST

2009 Life Project For Africa Benefit : NEW YORK-NOVEMBER 10: 2009 Life Project For Africa Benefit on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at Ben & Jacks's Restaurant, 255 Fifth Avenue, New York City, NY. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com*******MORE PHOTOS AND ID'S COMING SHORTLY********

2009 Life Project For Africa Benefit

NEW YORK-NOVEMBER 10: 2009 Life Project For Africa Benefit on Tuesday, ...

Updated: Nov 15, 2009 10:15am PST

FOUNTAIN GALLERY'S Eighth Annual Celebration of Life Benefit : NEW YORK-NOVEMBER 9: FOUNTAIN GALLERY'S Eighth Annual Celebration of Life Benefit on Monday, November 9, 2009 at Citi Executive Conference Center, 601 Lexington Avenue, New York City, NY. This evening of cocktails, fabulous food, and more than 100 original artworks displayed for sale is a remarkable collaboration of the commercial real estate industry and the New York arts community with Fountain Gallery, to benefit its member-artists. Agnes Gund, President Emerita of The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), was a Special Guest. Ms. Gund has curated the current Fountain Gallery group exhibition "Is White A Color?" , which will be on view at the Gallery through November 22nd. Honorees were:The Honorable Charles B. Rangel, Member of Congress, and Alma Rangel, Vice-Chair, New York Foundation for Senior Citizens; The Honorable Christine C. Quinn, Speaker, NYC Council; Elizabeth Szancer Kujawski, Art Advisor and Curator, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.; Suzanne Lemakis, Director, Department of Fine Art, Citi. Co-Chairs: Peter L. DiCapua, Matt Duthie, Rick Froio, Carmel W. Fromson, Leslie Harwood, John McGinley, Lynn Nicholas, PsyD, Richard D. Parsons, Bruce C. Ratner, Betsy Seidman, Andrew Stenzler, Henry P. van Ameringen. Founding Chair: Dario Gristina. Sasha Nicholas and Steven Caputo curated the Celebration of Life art exhibition. Founded in 2000 as a not-for-profit cooperative, Fountain Gallery exhibits work by a core group of members of Fountain House, the world’s leading provider of rehabilitation services for men, women, and young adults living with major mental illness. The Gallery also collaborates with a wide network of artists, curators, and cultural institutions, providing a platform for exchange and public dialogue. Web site: www.fountaingallerynyc.com. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com*******MORE PHOTOS AND ID'S COMING SHORTLY********

FOUNTAIN GALLERY'S Eighth Annual Celebration of Life Benefit

NEW YORK-NOVEMBER 9: FOUNTAIN GALLERY'S Eighth Annual Celebration of L ...

Updated: Nov 11, 2009 7:49am PST

Christopher And Dana Reeve Foundation 19th Annual "A Magical Evening" Gala : NEW YORK-NOVEMBER 9: Christopher And Dana Reeve Foundation 19th Annual "A Magical Evening" Gala on Monday, November 9, 2009 at The Marriott Marquis, 7th floor – Soho Complex Rooms, 1535 Broadway @ 46th Street, New York, NY 10036 This year’s gala recognized the results of a recently published study sponsored by the Reeve Foundation, which shows that 5.6 million Americans are living with paralysis, 1.275 million of those as a result of spinal cord injury. The evening’s celebration committee: Francine LeFrak & Rick Friedberg, Eaddo & Peter Kiernan, Meryl Streep, David Blaine, Jack & Gail Hughes, Henry G. Stifel III, and Francesco Clark were joined by special guests Matthew Reeve, Alexandra Reeve Givens and Will Reeve, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Rosie O’Donnell, Jane Krakowski (NBC’s 30 Rock) Anthony Edwards, Caroline Rhea, Richard Kind, Rita Cosby, Sebastian Stan (CW’s Gossip Girl), Matthew Settle (CW’s Gossip Girl), Amanda Righetti (CBS’s The Mentalist), Paul Teutul Sr. (TLC’s American Chopper), Platinum Recording Singer-Songwriter Colbie Caillat,, Victoria’s Secret model Selita Ebanks, Style expert Mary Alice Stephenson, Miss USA Kristen Dalton, Miss Teen USA Stormi Henley and Semi-Homemade chef Sandra Lee, among others at this year’s star-studded charity event. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

Christopher And Dana Reeve Foundation 19th Annual "A Magical Evening" Gala

NEW YORK-NOVEMBER 9: Christopher And Dana Reeve Foundation 19th Annu ...

Updated: Nov 11, 2009 2:53pm PST

DIA ART FOUNDATION Fall Gala 2009 : NEW YORK-NOVEMBER 6: DIA ART Foundation Fall Gala 2009 on Friday, November 6, 2009 at The Hispanic Society of America, Audubon Terrace, Broadway between 155th and 156th Street, New York City, NY. The 2009 Fall Gala celebrates Dia Art Foundation's 35th anniversary and its commitment to initiating, supporting, presenting, and preserving extraordinary art projects. Dia presents public programs and its permanent collection of works from the 1960s through the present at Dia: Beacon, Riggio Galleries, in New York’s Hudson Valley, and maintains long-term, site-specific installations in the western United States, New York City, and Long Island. Since 2007 Dia has presented commissions by contemporary artists at the Hispanic Society. For the third installation in the series Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster’s created a new project, chronotopes & dioramas, which represents her first solo exhibition in the United States. Guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres on The Hispanic Society's Audubon Terrace, followed by dinner at The Church of the Intercession. During dinner guests were treated to an original performance by pioneering musician and producer Arto Lindsay titled ATLANTIC/DESERT/TROPICAL, after Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster’s chronotopes & dioramas. Décor designed by Jeff Leatham, catering by Abigail Kirsch, and printed materials by Pandiscio Co. In addition to the event co-chairs Dia trustee Frances Bowes and actor James Franco, attendees included: Dia chairman Nathalie de Gunzburg and her husband Charles de Gunzburg, and Dia director Philippe Vergne. Dia trustees and patrons in attendance were Sandra Brant and Ingrid Sischy, Christopher Bass, Constance Caplan, Janelle and Alden Pinnell, Cindy and Howard Rachofsky, and Charlie Wright. Philanthropists and art supporters included designers Kate and Andy Spade, Art Production Fund’s Yvonne Force Villareal, architect John Pawson, Renee and Mark Rockefeller, Stephanie and Jody La Nasa, Liz and Kirk Radke, Dorothy Berwin, Jill and Peter Kraus, and Diana and Jonathan Ross. They were joined by GUCCI’s Daniella Vitale, Opening Ceremony’s Humberto Leon, designer Han Feng, Richard Pandiscio and Todd Eberle, Ann Dexter-Jones, Jacqueline Sackler, Jennifer Creel, Julie Minskoff, Liz Swig, Peter Hempel, Black Frame’s Brian Phillips, and Vincent Katz. Art world notables include MoMA’s associate director Kathy Halbreich and associate curator Doryun Chong, New Museum’s Eungie Joo, Sotheby’s Lisa Dennison, Art Basel Director Mark Spiegler, Tate director Sir Nickolas Serota, Studio Museum executive director Thelma Golden, and New York City Commissioner of Cultural Affairs Kate Levin. Many gallery owners will also be present, among them Paula Cooper, Jeanne Greenberg Rohatyn, David Zwirner, Barbara Gladstone, Carol Greene, Iwan Wirth, Andrew Kreps, Gordon Veneklasen, Arne Glimcher, Marc Glimcher, and Anton Kern. Many artists will be at the Gala, among them Gerhard Richter, Francesco Clemente, Kara Walker, Kiki Smith, Matthew Barney, Mike Kelley, Glenn Ligon, Lawrence Weiner, Arto Lindsay, Robert Ryman, Tony Feher, Moyra Davey, Mark di Suvero, Timothy Greenfield-Sanders, Joan Jonas, and Zoe Leonard. Additional artists included Vera Lutter, Gedi Sibony, George Trakas, Robert Whitman, T.J. Wilcox, La Monte Young and Marian Zazeela, Sara Vanderbeek, Kai Altoff, David Benjamin Sherry, Mika Rottenberg, Eric Baudelaire, Kalup Linzy, and Hope Atherton. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

DIA ART FOUNDATION Fall Gala 2009

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Capuchin Food Pantries' TENTH Annual Celebrity Art Auction "Doodle For Hunger®" hosted by FOX 5's ERNIE ANASTOS : NEW YORK-NOVEMBER 5: Capuchin Food Pantries' TENTH Annual Celebrity Art Auction "Doodle For Hunger®" Hosted by FOX 5's Ernie Anastos on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at the Crystal Room at Tavern on the Green, Central Park West and 67th Street, New York City, NY. Ernie Anastos hosted an Auction that Helps Feed, Clothe and Counsel Poor Families in New York City. On this special evening, colorful and original signed works of art, or 'doodles,' created by actors, artists, and sports icons were auctioned off at "Doodle For Hunger®," which took place in the Crystal Room at Tavern on the Green. The tenth annual charity auction, hosted by the Capuchin Food Pantries, now helps feed and shelter 5,000 underprivileged families in New York each week. This special event, hosted by FOX 5's Ernie Anastos, included a cocktail party, Doodle preview, a silent and live auction led by acting great Tony Lo Bianco. New York Ranger superstar and NHL Hall of Famer Rod Gilbert was the evening's Guest of Honor. Mo Willems, writer, animator, and children's books author/illustrator, was presented with the Artist of the Year Award. Doodles by Sir Anthony Hopkins, Tom Hanks, Randy Jackson, Cher, Conan O'Brien, and others were up for bid. Guests included: Andreas Catsimatidis and Chris Cox representing the family of Margo and John Catsimatidis and, Ernie Anastos, Rod Gilbert, famed cartoonist and newsman Bill Gallo of the New York Daily News, Wendy Williams, Leroy Neiman,Tony Lo Bianco, Rosanna Scotto and more. Based in midtown Manhattan, the Capuchin Food Pantries have additional locations in Harlem, Chelsea, Lower Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Long Island. The Pantries also distribute free clothing, diapers and toiletries; host a breakfast program and a number of holiday meals and parties throughout the year. In addition, the Pantries work with social workers to help serve clients' needs which range from employment training to interventions for addictions and/or abuse. MEDIA Inquiries: Kim Esp | Linden Alschuler & Kaplan Public Relations | 1251 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 940 New York, NY 10020 | 212-329-1419 (direct) | 212-575-4545 (main office) | 212-575-0519 (fax)| kesp@lakpr.com PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

Capuchin Food Pantries' TENTH Annual Celebrity Art Auction "Doodle For Hunger®" hosted by FOX 5's ERNIE ANASTOS

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New York City Opera’s Theater Debut Celebration : NEW YORK-NOVEMBER 5: New York City Opera’s Theater Debut Celebration on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center, New York City, NY. New York City Opera’s Theater Debut Celebration marked an extraordinary moment in the company’s history, celebrating its return to Lincoln Center on the opening night of the David H. Koch Theater– unveiling the state-of-the-art renovations – and welcoming General Manager and Artistic Director George Steel for his inaugural season. This landmark evening honored David Koch, whose extraordinary generosity has provided a new home for New York City Opera and New York City Ballet. The gala performance, American Voices, showcased great music from American opera and musical theater performed by world-renowned New York City Opera stars including Amy Burton, Joyce Castle, Anna Christy, Joyce DiDonato, Lauren Flanigan,Anthony Dean Griffey,Marc Kudisch,Samuel Ramey, and Julius Rudel. The concert also featured the special participation of the New York City Ballet – a fitting partnership to recognize the 50th Anniversary of Lincoln Center. Artistic Installation in grand promenade by E.V. Day. at The evening included a fabulous auction of luxury items and priceless experiences, all to be auctioned off by Chairman of Sotheby's North and South America, Jamie Niven. All proceeds from the Theater Debut Celebration support City Opera’s mission to produce innovative productions of new and classic work, reach a wide audience with affordable ticket prices, and bring music into the lives of thousands of students each year through its acclaimed education programs in New York City public schools. Honoree: David H. Koch | Honorary Chairman: Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg Co-Chairmen: Katherine Farley and Jerry I. Speyer, Joan Granlund, Julia Koch, Lee Slaughter, Ann Ziff PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

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MAYOR MIKE BLOOMBERG's Election Night 2009 Victory Celebration : NEW YORK-NOVEMBER 3:MAYOR MIKE BLOOMBERG's Election Night 2009 Victory Celebration on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at the Metropolitan Ballroom at The Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers, 811 7th Avenue (between 52nd and 53rd Streets), New York City, NY. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

MAYOR MIKE BLOOMBERG's Election Night 2009 Victory Celebration

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THE GUARDIAN ANGELS Season of Appreciation Cocktail Party : NEW YORK-NOVEMBER 3: The Guardian Angels Host "A Season of Appreciation" Cocktail Party on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 80 Columbus Circle at 60th Street, 36th Floor-Lotus Suite, New York City, NY. Curtis Sliwa (CEO & Founder of the Guardian Angels) & Mary Sliwa (COO & Executive Director) hosted a “A Season of Appreciation” cocktail reception to thank members, gala honorees, partners, and friends for their continued, generous commitment to The Guardian Angels who are helping to create a legacy focused on “keeping it safe.” PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

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This is Tisch! Gala to Benefit Tisch School of the Arts : NEW YORK-NOVEMBER 2: TISCH Gala 2009: This is Tisch! Gala to Benefit Tisch School of the Arts at New York University on Monday, November 2, 2009 at Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center, Broadway at 60th Street, New York City, NY. TISCH Gala 2009 Honorees were: Brian Grazer, Dean's Council, Parent, Founder/Producer Imagine Entertainment | Ron Howard, Former parent, Founder/Director Imagine Entertainment | Marcia Gay Harden '88 (MFA, Acting), Academy Award® and Tony Award® winning Actress | Diana King, Trustee and President, The Charles & Lucille King Family Foundation | Sheila Nevins, President of Documentary and Programming for HBO and Cinemax. Honorary Chairs were: Spike Lee '82/'90 Hon., Dean's Council; Brett Ratner '90, Dean's Council; Sir Howard Stringer, Dean's Council; Executive Producer: Dean Mary Schmidt Campbell Producer: Ken Davenport '94 (BFA, Drama); Director: Stafford Arima. Co-Chairs: Barbara Cohen, Rosemarie DiLorenzo, Jan Tuttleman. For more about this event, See also: Entertainment Tonight: Tisch Honors Brian Grazer, Ron Howard and Marcia Gay Harden. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

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The 2009 NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases Founders Gala : NEW YORK-NOVEMBER 2: The 2009 NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases Founders Gala on Monday, November 2, 2009 at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Park Avenue at 50th Street, New York City, NY. The Hospital for Joint Diseases (HJD) raised more than $1 million to support programs designed to improve the lives of people with musculoskeletal and neurological disorders at its annual Founders Gala on Monday night at the Waldorf Astoria in Manhattan. Hosted by NYU Langone Medical Center dean and CEO, Robert I. Grossman, MD, the black-tie event was attended by more than 630 supporters. “What makes our Medical Center and our Hospital for Joint Diseases so fantastic are the people who have been steadfast supporters of our physicians and scientists, as well as our institution,” said Dr. Grossman. “The support we have received has catalyzed amazing strides in musculoskeletal health and the field of orthopaedics, and in bringing our future to our present.” The mission of HJD is to provide the highest quality of surgical and therapeutic care in the treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention of musculoskeletal, rheumatic, immunological, neurological, and other related diseases and injuries. This year’s event represented the 23rd Founders Gala and marked the 104th anniversary celebration of HJD. This year’s gala was co-chaired by HJD Advisory Board Chair Robin L. Smith, MD., MBA, and fellow Advisory Board member Anthony G. Viscogliosi. Physician Co-Chairs were Steven Abramson, M.D., Andrew D. Rosenberg, M.D., Joseph D. Zuckerman, M.D. The Gala honored John W. Brown, chairman of the board of Stryker, for advancement in medical technologies; Thomas J. Errico, MD, associate professor, Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery and Neurosurgery, NYU Langone Medical Center, for the outstanding accomplishments he has made in his fields; and actor and active philanthropist Anthony Edwards, chairman of the foundation Shoe4Africa , who is working to build the first public children’s hospital in Kenya. “We are thrilled to be able to present awards to three distinguished gentlemen whose actions illustrate what humanitarianism is all about: providing kindness, help and benevolence, impartially, to all human beings,” said Ms. Smith. “Each of our honorees has helped to improve the lives of people with musculoskeletal and neurological disorders and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to recognize them for their outstanding achievements.” “We’ve made tremendous progress since the last time we gathered together for this annual celebration, and we have so much to show for it,” said Joseph D. Zuckerman, M.D., chairman, NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases Department of Orthopaedic Surgery; the Walter A.L. Thompson Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU School of Medicine; and president of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. “In addition to our continued growth in our field, we have been ranked among the nation’s top hospitals in orthopaedics, rheumatology and rehabilitation by U.S. News & World Report. This recognition not only honors the talent and dedication of our physicians and scientists, it also reminds us that HJD is a world-class institution with a long and distinguished history.” Attendees included: Kenneth G. ("Ken") Langone, chairman of the Board of Trustees, NYU Langone Medical Center, and his wife, Elaine; Robin L. Smith, MD, MBA, chairman of the NYUHJD Advisory Board of Directors; Michael Gardner; William A. Perlmuth; Douglas A. Phillips; Norma Smith (Gordon) and the following NYUHJD Advisory Board members: Susan Chapro, Alan Harris, MD, PhD, Felix Kaufman, PhD, Stanley Katzman, Merrill M. Kraines, Alan S. Samuels, Abraham (Axel) Stawski, MD, Carol Stone and Anthony G. Viscogliosi. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

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EL MUSEO'S Young International Circle Dia de los Muertos Celebration : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 30:EL MUSEO'S Young International Circle Dia de los Muertos Celebration on Friday, October 30, 2009 at El Museo del Barrio, 1230 Fifth Avenue at 104th Street, New York City, NY. El Museo del Barrio, New York City’s premier Latino and Latin American Art Museum, hosted its seventh annual Young International Circle (YIC) Benefit on Friday, October 30, 2009 from nine o’clock PM until one o’clock AM. The YIC Benefit was the first event in the newly renovated and reopened Museum, and for the first time ever, guests were invited to linger through El Museo’s galleries after dark. The YIC Benefit Chairs were Cromoto Atencio, Michel Heredia, and Gabriel Rivera-Barraza. Vice Chairs were Lara Alcantara, Ana Maria Celis, Ivonne Cohen, Karla Farach, Javier Figueroa, Cristina Lagorio, and Alexandra Wilkis-Wilson. Madrinas of the Young Internacional Circle are Mayra Hernandez, Jana Pasquel de Shapiro, and Samantha Thompson. This year’s honorary committee, all of whom were attendance included: Lara Blazed, Christian Cota, Carlos Campos, Liliana Dominguez, Karla Martinez, Raul Melgoza, Luisana Mendoza, Bibhu Mohapatra, Brian Reyes, Alexa Rodulfo, and Whitney Wolfe. The 2009 YIC benefit celebrated the age old traditions of Dia de los Muertos with a flavor of Carnaval. El Museo’s courtyard, covered by a giant tent, will feature several oversized installations of alters signifying Dia de los Muertos’ celebration of life after death. Decorated with tropical fruit, antifazes (masquerade masks), beads, feathers, and other Carnval inspired décor, the Latin evening featured several live Carnaval inspired performances including Samba dancers, a conga line, and Latin drummers. Antony Todd Inc. designed the event’s décor. Over five hundred international professionals, philanthropists and art aficionados flew in from Europe, North America, and South America to support the community and education programs at the museum. Guests enjoyed a Latin night of cocktails and dancing and an extensive silent auction. Jose Luis Pardo, lead singer of Los Amigos Invisibles also known as DJ Cheo provided the event’s music. Benefit Committee included: Paola Aboumrad, Alexandra Adame, Victoria Alexander, Yrmis Barroeta, Valeria Cordero, Karina Correa Maury, Beatriz de la Mora, Wendell Figueroa, Melissa Flores, Jeronimo Gaxiola, Clara Gonzalez, Isabel Gonzalez, Tasha Green, Andrea Gomez, Simon Guindi, Alex Hank, Elizabeth Jacoby, Gabriel Catan, Estefania Lacayo, Claudia Laviada, Carlos Longoria, Elizabeth Mateo, Laura Mendoza Satrustegui, Alexandra Pappas Dania Ortiz, Samantha Platner, Carlos Ponce, Leticia Presutti, Mauricio Quesada, Demian Reídle, Silvana Ritacco, Natasha Rosell, Adam Shapiro, Sylvette Sein, Luisa Serna, Erin Serrano, Federica Simon, Grace Souky, Rachel Tresta, Vilma Vale Brennan, Ana Gabriela Viso, Sabrina Wirth, and Lucia Zamorran. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com********MORE PHOTOS AND ID'S COMING SHORTLY*********

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PRO MUJER 2009 Benefit Celebration : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 29: Pro Mujer 2009 Benefit Celebration on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at Cipriani Wall Street, 55 Wall Street in New York City. Pro Mujer honored Sharon Allen, Chairman of the Board of Deloitte LLP; Anne M. Mulcahy, Chairman of the Board of Xerox; and Ernest Stern, Partner at The Rohatyn Group, at the Pro Mujer 2009 Benefit Celebration on Thursday, October 29. Serving as Honorary Chairs of the event were Robert and Luciana Duvall, Billie Jean King, Benjamin Bratt, Talisa Soto and Paul Volcker. Pro Mujer is a 20-year-old women’s development and microfinance organization that provides poor women in Latin America with an integrated package of financial services, healthcare, and training to lift themselves and their families out of poverty. A Pro Mujer client from Nicaragua spoke at the benefit, sharing her story of how access to credit, healthcare and training has changed her life. Proceeds from the event will help women in Latin America gain access to small loans and healthcare for themselves and their families. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com************PLEASE NOTE MORE PHOTOS & ID'S COMING SHORTLY********

PRO MUJER 2009 Benefit Celebration

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MAYOR MIKE BLOOMBERG Addresses THE DOE FUND at "What New York Needs" Annual Fundraising Gala Sponsored by TOYOTA : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 29: MAYOR MIKE BLOOMBERG Addresses THE DOE FUND at "What New York Needs" Annual Fundraising Gala Sponsored by Toyota Motor North America on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at Cipriani 42nd Street, 110 East 42nd Street, New York City, NY. Mayor Michael Bloomberg introduced George & Harriet McDonald, who were honored by The Doe Fund's Board of Directors for their 25 years of service to the organization. Gala Chairman: Burton Resnick, Chairman and CEO of Jack Resnick & Sons. Gala co-chairs were Craig and Katherine Lucas; Peter and Andrea Resnick; Donna and Marvin Schwartz and Mary Jane Salk. Award-winning correspondent for CBS’ 48 Hours Mystery,Harold Dow, also delivered remarks at the event. Proceeds from the evening will benefit the Ready, Willing & Able program, which helps formerly homeless and formerly incarcerated individuals rebuild their lives through paid transitional work and comprehensive support services. The program is best known by its easily recognized “men in blue,” who can be seen every day cleaning more than 150 miles of New York City’s streets and sidewalks while they work their way toward self-sufficiency. In a brief conversation I was able to have with Mayor Mike Bloomberg who has supported The Doe Fund and the efforts of the McDonald's since the organization's infancy, emphasized his strong views about the significance of the organization, stating (and I am paraphrasing) that “the work of the McDonald’s and The Doe Fund is some of the most important charitable work currently being done in New York City.” Mayor Bloomberg, in his address to guests and supporters of The Doe Fund highlighted the history and accomplishments of the organization and its continuing relevance in these uncertain times. As further stated by the Mayor, these are uncertain times where any one of us or our fellow citizens, might someday need a hand up rather than a hand out, so it is critical that we all continue to support the work of The Doe Fund. On an evening where Mayor Bloomberg addressed guests, it should be noted that the Mayor spent a great deal of time listening to as many folks who wanted his ear. In attendance in support of The Doe Fund paying homage to the McDonald’s and their work were business, political and community leaders, including the current and former Mayor David N. Dinkins and DHS Commissioner Robert V. Hess. History: Inspired by the idea that aiding the homeless is more than just giving them a meal or a handout but rather a handup, in 1985, George T. McDonald founded The Doe Fund. In 1990, McDonald established Ready, Willing & Able, a paid work and job skills training program that strives to empower, employ and support homeless and formerly incarcerated individuals in their efforts to become self-sufficient. His award-winning paid-work and training program, Ready, Willing & Able (RWA), went from cleaning a small stretch of sidewalks on the Upper East Side to cleaning over 150 miles of New York streets each day. Over the past two decades, TDF has grown into one of the largest nonprofits in New York, providing work, housing, and comprehensive support services to those who were once considered “unemployable.” PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

MAYOR MIKE BLOOMBERG Addresses THE DOE FUND at "What New York Needs" Annual Fundraising Gala Sponsored by TOYOTA

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THE SPAIN-U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Fall 2009 European Chambers of Commerce Young Professionals Networking Event : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 27: The SPAIN-U.S. Chamber of Commerce Presents, Fall 2009, European Chambers of Commerce Young Professionals Networking Event on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 aboard The Princess World Yacht, New York City, NY. Participating chambers included: U.S.-Austrian Chamber of Commerce | Belgian-American Chamber of Commerce | British American Business, Inc. | French-American Chamber of Commerce | German American Chamber of Commerce | Italy-America Chamber of Commerce | Portugal - U.S. Chamber of Commerce | Spain - U.S. Chamber of Commerce | Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce | PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

THE SPAIN-U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Fall 2009 European Chambers of Commerce Young Professionals Networking Event

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CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY'S Halloween Ball : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 27: CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY'S 2009 Halloween Ball on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at the Naumburg Bandshell (mid-Park at 72nd Street), New York City, NY. The spirit of Halloween comes to life in Central Park at this annual fundraiser - featuring over-the-top costume, spooky decor, dancing and a whimsical celebration. The theme "Twilight" evoke an eerie and supernatural feeling that comes over Central Park as the glow of the sun hides behind the city skyline. Chairmen: Suzanne & Bob Cochran. Co-chairs include John & Judy Angelo, Kristy & Jonathan Korngold, John Stossel, Anita & Stuart Subotnick, Patsy & Jeff Tarr and Julie Wurts. Junior Co-chairs: Jennie Tarr Coyne, Kipton Cronkite, Corrente Schankler and Amy Tarr. Honorary Junior Chairs: Susan Shin, Dawne Marie Grannum. VIP Guests & Supporters in attendance included: Tory Burch, Shauna Brook (of David Yurman), Emma Bloomberg and Chris Frissora, Gillian Miniter, Sylvester Miniter, Lois Chiles, Richard Gilder, Liz Peek, Jeff Peek, William Gilbane III, Judith-Ann Corrente, Clay Floren, Lucy Jane Lang, Megan Kultgen, Claudia Overstrom, Mickey and Leila Straus PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Karen Zieff | personal website: www.zieffphoto.com | studio tel:718.852.1884 | toll free at 888.353.4248 | e-mail: zieffphoto@aol.com |Karen Zieff is regarded as one of the region's top wedding and special events photographers. Karen is a graduate of the RISD: Rhode Island School of Design who shoots digital as well as film with specialized antique cameras.

CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY'S Halloween Ball

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SOHO DESIGN Magazine Launch Event with SOHONYC.COM at BAROLO : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 27: SOHO DESIGN Magazine Launch Event with SOHONYC.COM on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at Ristorante BAROLO, 398 West Broadway (between Broome St & Spring St), Soho, New York, NY 10012 (tel: 212.226.1102) PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com*****NOTE: More notes to follow.****

SOHO DESIGN Magazine Launch Event with SOHONYC.COM at BAROLO

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The Presentation of the 2009 JACQUELINE KENNEDY ONASSIS Medal Benefiting the MUNICIPAL ART SOCIETY of New York : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 26: The Presentation of the 2009 JACQUELINE KENNEDY ONASSIS MEDAL Benefiting the MUNICIPAL ART SOCIETY of New YorK on Monday, October 26, 2009 at the New York Public Library, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street, New York, NY 10018. The Onassis Medal, the Municipal Art Society’s highest honor, is presented each year to individuals whose work and deeds have made an outstanding contribution to the City of New York. It is named for former MAS board member Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in honor of her tireless efforts to preserve and protect New York’s great architecture. In the late 1970s, Mrs. Onassis led the Municipal Art Society’s successful fight to uphold the New York City Landmarks Law and save one of New York’s most magnificent public spaces:Grand Central Terminal. MAS presented its 2009 Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Medal to two exceptional New Yorkers: Peter L. Malkin and Robert A.M. Stern. The medals were presented by Rocco Landesman Honorary Chairs: Caroline Kennedy, Vincent Scully Co-Chairs: David M. Childs, Philip K. Howard, Frederick Iseman, Tony Kiser, Janet C. Ross, Stephen M. Ross, Jerry I. Speyer, Wade F.B. Thompson. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

The Presentation of the 2009 JACQUELINE KENNEDY ONASSIS Medal Benefiting the MUNICIPAL ART SOCIETY of New York

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HAMPTON ANGELS & Greenhouse Present SAMANTHA COLE'S Halloween Carnival Masquerade Birthday Bash : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 22: Hampton Angels & Greenhouse Present Samantha Cole's Halloween Carnival Masquerade Birthday Bash on Thursday, October 22, 2009 at Greenhouse, 150 Varick Street, New York, NY 10013-1218 (tel: 212.807.7000) PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

HAMPTON ANGELS & Greenhouse Present SAMANTHA COLE'S Halloween Carnival Masquerade Birthday Bash

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THE FEMINIST PRESS at the City University of New York: 39th Annual "Women Write the World" Gala : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 22: THE FEMINIST PRESS at the City University of New York Celebrates their 39th Annual WOMEN WRITE THE WORLD Gala Reception on Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 583 Park Avenue (at 63rd Street), New York City, NY. The night’s honorees include Arianna Huffington, Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Huffington Post; Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, U.S. Senator for the State of New York; Rhonda Copelon, Professor at CUNY School of Law and human rights lawyer; and Taslima Nasrin, internationally acclaimed writer and women’s rights activist. The Gala benefits The Feminist Press at the City University of New York, the oldest continuing women’s publisher in the world. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com*******PLEASE NOTE MORE PHOTOS & ID"S COMING SHORTLY********

THE FEMINIST PRESS at the City University of New York: 39th Annual "Women Write the World" Gala

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LIVE WITHOUT THE ENEMY by DONNA FERRATO In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month Presented by The Gender Fairness Committee of New York County Supreme Court : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 22: LIVE WITHOUT THE ENEMY, a multimedia presentation exposing the cycle of violence by photographer DONNA FERRATO In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month on Thursday, October 22, 2009 before The Gender Fairness Committee of New York County Supreme Court, Civil Branch, 60 Centre Street, Jury Assembly Room, 4th Floor #452, New York City, NY. The New York State Supreme Court Judges honored Donna Ferrato today for her influential encouragement of gender fairness through her talent as both an artist and activist photographer. Guests were welcomed by: Ann Rumsberg, Esq.(Co-Chair, Gender Fairness Committee, Supreme Court, Civil Branch, New York County) and Hon. Deborah Kaplan (Co-Chair, Gender Fairness Committee, Supreme Court, Civil Branch, New York County). Special remarks were delivered by Hon. Joan B. Carey, (Administrative Judge for Civil Matters, First Judicial District) Hon. Matthew F. Cooper (Co-Chair of the Domestic Violence Subcommittee) introduced the honoree, Donna Ferrato who made a multimedia presentation exposing the cycle of domestic violence. Gregory Testa, Esq. led the closing remarks and the award presentation. Among the VIP Guests in attendance was Rosana Rodriguez a survivor of domestic violence, advocate and activist who is presently the Voices of Women (VOW) Court Reform Organizer. About Donna Ferrato: Donna Ferrato has been a professional photographer since 1982, having become famous for and establishing her career by visually capturing the horrors of family violence. For ten years, she documented domestic abuse by spending time in battered women's shelters, living with couples in their homes, and riding with the police for weeks at a time. In 1991, Aperture Foundation published her documentation in a book titled,"Living with the Enemy", a photo-journey that engages the reader in the dark and often neglected realities of love and family life. Donna's unique ability to get behind closed doors has allowed her to capture the most complex moments in human interactions and relationships. Her commitment to society's darkest problems from domestic violence to child sexual assault has become landmark essays in the field of documentary photography. Her photographs have changed laws and consistently challenged ignorant attitudes promoted by society about violence against women and children. Her iconic book, Living with the Enemy, has been reprinted three times and sold a record number of 40,000 copies worldwide. Through exhibitions of her pictures and lectures worldwide Donna Ferrato is recognized as one of the pre-eminent forces in the fight against the oppression of women. She has become one of the most recognized American photojournalists working worldwide on personality projects as diverse as Bruce Springsteen, Guns AND Roses, and human sexuality. Today, Donna Ferrato lectures on domestic violence at universities, hospitals, and shelters. Ferrato has worked worldwide on assignments from Bruce Springsteen to the Gulf War. Her photographs have been published extensively, in publications such as Life, Fortune, The New York Times Magazine, Stern in Germany, DAS and DU magazines in Switzerland. Her domestic violence documentation has won numerous awards, including the W. Eugene Smith Grant, the Robert F. Kennedy Award, and the Kodak Crystal Eagle for Courage in Journalism. Donna Ferrato was born in Waltham, Massachusetts, raised in Lorain, Ohio, and is now based in New York City, in the Tribeca Neighborhood. Through exhibitions of her pictures and lectures worldwide Donna is recognized as one of the pre-eminent forces in the fight against the oppression of women. She has become one of the most recognized American photojournalists working worldwide on personality projects as diverse as Bruce Springsteen, Guns AND Roses, and human sexuality. SEE ALSO: Abuse Aware | Domestic Abuse Awareness | Tribeca Trib, Donna Ferrato's 10013 | Love, Donna-Photographs by Donna Ferrato | NY Times, Showcase: TriBeCa Chiaroscuro PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private | e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com*****NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to follow.****

LIVE WITHOUT THE ENEMY by DONNA FERRATO In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month Presented by The Gender Fairness Committee of New York County Supreme Court

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THE GRATEFUL DEAD: Now Playing at the NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY Fundraising Reception : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 21: THE GRATEFUL DEAD: Now Playing at the NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY Fundraising Reception attended by Phil Lesh & Bob Weir on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at The New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West (Between 76th and 77th Streets), New York City, NY. Event raised funds for the Exhibition The Grateful Dead: Now Playing at the New-York Historical Society and for the Grateful Dead Archive, UC Santa Cruz. In support of the new exhibition The Grateful Dead: Now Playing at the New-York Historical Society (opening March 2010) and the Grateful Dead Archive, the Historical Society held a fundraising reception on Wednesday, October 21, 2009, co-hosted by business leaders Brian Harris, Robert Lapidus, Tom Marano, Billy Procida, Brad Settleman, Emanuel Stern and Marc Warren. Phil Lesh and Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead were guests of honor at the reception, where they and other attendees had the opportunity to preview select highlights from the Archive. The Grateful Dead: Now Playing at the New-York Historical Society traces the career and achievements of a band that became one of the significant cultural forces in 20th century America. Through a wealth of original artwork and documents including concert and recording posters, album art, large-scale marionettes and other stage props, banners and decorated fan mail, the exhibition will explore the musical creativity and influence of the Grateful Dead from 1965 to 1995, the sociological phenomenon of the Deadheads (the band’s network of devoted fans) and the enduring impact of the Dead’s pioneering approach to the music business. Materials in the exhibition will be drawn almost exclusively from the extraordinary holdings of the Grateful Dead Archive, UC Santa Cruz, established in 2008. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

THE GRATEFUL DEAD: Now Playing at the NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY Fundraising Reception

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FOUNTAIN HOUSE 2009 Fall Fete Sponsored by David Yurman & Milly : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 21: Fountain House 2009 Fall Fete Sponsored by David Yurman & Milly on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 in New York City. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio & Stuart Rinzler | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com| Stuart Rinzler tel: tel: 646 753 2429

FOUNTAIN HOUSE 2009 Fall Fete Sponsored by David Yurman & Milly

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Herzl's Casino Night: A Night to Benefit Fuel For Truth : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 21: Herzl's Casino Night: A Night to Benefit Fuel For Truth on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 12 West 21st Street, between 5th and 6th Avenue, New York City, NY. Proceeds go to Fuel For Truth, a 501 (c) (3) not for profit organization educating Americans to support Israel and America against the misinformation spread by radical Islam. Click here to see FFT's Post Event email blast.summarizing the event and tribute to the sponsors who made this event possible. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com*****NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to follow.****

Herzl's Casino Night: A Night to Benefit Fuel For Truth

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THE FRICK COLLECTION AUTUMN DINNER Honoring PHILIPPE DE MONTEBELLO : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 19: THE FRICK COLLECTION AUTUMN DINNER Honoring PHILIPPE DE MONTEBELLO on Monday, October 19, 2009 at The Frick Collection, NYC, 1 East 70th Street New York, NY 10021. Proceeds of the Frick Autumn Dinner will support the full range of programs of The Frick Collection, including educational and curatorial initiatives, and the Frick Art Reference Library. The Autumn Dinner plays a unique role in the social landscape of New York and is a much anticipated highlight of The Frick Collection's social and fund-raising calendar. Each year, it attracts those who appreciate the significance of the Frick’s contribution to the life of the city and the greater international cultural community. This year’s black-tie dinner honored Philippe de Montebello, one of the world’s most influential and widely admired cultural leaders, who was the longest-serving director in the history of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Frick Collection paid tribute to this consummate museum director whose vision and dedication to the field will continue to inspire the next generation of museum professionals. The evening commenced with cocktails in the Garden Court. At the same time, the remarkable permanent collection galleries were open as well as the fall special exhibitions: Watteau to Degas: French Drawings from the Frits Lugt Collection (downstairs galleries), and in the Cabinet, the first presentation by the Frick’s new (and first ever!) Associate Curator of Decorative Arts, Charlotte Vignon: ExuberantGrotesques: Renaissance Maiolica from the Fontana Workshop Benefit Chairmen: Margot and Jerry Bogert, Agnes Gund, and J. Tomilson Hill Benefactors: Mrs. Stephen M. Kellen, Paul Singer Patrons: The Bank of New York Mellon, John and Constance Birkelund, Mr. and Mrs. Walter A. Eberstadt, Mrs. Henry Clay Frick II, Mr. and Mrs. Franklin W. Hobbs, Pat and John Rosenwald, Sotheby’s, and Aso O. Tavitian. Benefit Committee included: Cetie Nippert Ames and Anthony Ames, Peter and Sofia Blanchard, Mr. and Mrs. I. Townsend Burden III, Mark and Susan Dalton, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin H. Davidson, Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Jean-Marie Eveillard, Elise D. Frick and John A. Garraty, Michael and Mary Gellert, Gail and Peter Goltra, Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Hoerle, Thomas L. Kempner, Jr., Leon Levy Foundation, Lucia Woods, Lindley and Daniel A. Lindley, Arthur L. Loeb, Anne and John Marion, Mrs. and Mrs. Jeremiah Milbank III, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Phipps, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Royce, Louisa Stude Sarofim, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Schwarzman, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley DeForest Scott, Melvin R. Seiden and Janine Luke, Mrs. Suzette de Marigny Smith, Beatrice Stern, and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene V. Thaw About the Honoree: During his thirty-one-year tenure at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, that institution’s collections and programs flourished: the museum acquired significant collections and individual masterpieces, mounted acclaimed international loan exhibitions, developed wide-reaching educational programs, vastly increased its exhibition space, and reinstalled much of its permanent collection in new or refurbished galleries. Last fall, the curators of the institution paid tribute to Mr. de Montebello by mounting an unprecedented exhibition of some 300 major works that entered the collection under his leadership, The Philippe de Montebello Years: Curators Celebrate Three Decades of Acquisitions. In 2008, Mr. de Montebello joined the board of trustees of the Musée d’Orsay in Paris and became the first scholar in residence at the Museo del Prado in Madrid. This fall he became the first Fiske Kimball Professor in the History and Culture of Museums at the Institute of Fine Arts of New York University and a special adviser for NYU’s Abu Dhabi campus. He serves as special adviser to the Leon Levy Foundation, and, with Paula Zahn, is co-host of WNET/Channel 13’s weekly culture series SundayArts. He continues to lecture throughout the world on art, museums, and other cultural matters. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

THE FRICK COLLECTION AUTUMN DINNER Honoring PHILIPPE DE MONTEBELLO

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The 2009 NYU Cancer Institute Autumn Ball honoring Herbert Lepor, M.D. : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 19: The 2009 NYU Cancer Institute Autumn Ball honoring Herbert Lepor, M.D. on Monday, October 18, 2009 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 80 Columbus Circle at 60th Street, New York City, NY. Roberta Greenberg and Sandy Meyer served as Gala Chairs. Philanthropist Kenneth G. ("Ken") Langone and Robert I. Grossman, M.D., Dean and CEO of NYU Medical Center were in attendance at this special event. The 2009 NYU Cancer Institute Autumn Ball honored the talented Dr. Herbert Lepor, renowned for his superb research and patient care involving prostate cancer. The business attire gala celebrated NYU Langone Medical Center’s remarkable progress in the fight against cancer on all levels: patient care, research, education, and prevention. The gala is an exciting occasion to pay tribute to the nearly 80 physicians who have helped treat more than 50,000 unique patients at the Cancer Institute since 2004. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com*****NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to follow.****

The 2009 NYU Cancer Institute Autumn Ball honoring Herbert Lepor, M.D.

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EL MUSEO DEL BARRIO Inaugural Preview & Sponsors Reception : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 15: EL MUSEO DEL BARRIO Sponsors Cocktail Party Celebrating the Grand Re-Opening & Preview of the Inaugural Exhibtions on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at El Museo del Barrio, 1230 Fifth Avenue at 104th Street, New York City, NY. El Museo del Barrio, New York’s premier Latino cultural institution, showcasing the artistic and cultural landscape of the Caribbean and Latin America, celebrated its 40th Anniversary and the completion of a $35 million renovation with a week of private festivities, prior to a grand re-opening to the general public, with the unveiling of its renovated and expanded facilities and preview of two landmark exhibitions, Nexus New York: Latin/American Artists in the Modern Metropolis, and Voces y Visiones: Four Decades through El Museo del Barrio’s Permanent Collection. El Museo’s renovated and expanded facilities designed by Gruzen Samton Architects will host an exciting menu of public programming, a new space devoted to its permanent collection, and a café that will serve as a multipurpose programming space, bringing a sparkling new face to the Museum Mile's only Latino institution. The reopening also marks the launch of El Museo’s 40th Anniversary celebrations, which will continue all year with a rich array of public programming, special events, musical performances, gallery tours, workshops, readings and exhibitions. El Museo del Barrio is a dynamic artistic, cultural, and community gathering place—a center of cultural pride on New York’s Museum Mile. The richness of Latino cultures is represented by El Museo's wide-ranging collections and exhibitions, complemented by performing arts, cultural celebrations, and educational programs. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

EL MUSEO DEL BARRIO Inaugural Preview & Sponsors Reception

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THE NATURE CONSERVANCY In New York: "In Our Nature", a Celebration of Supporters with Dr. M.A. SANJAYAN : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 15: The Nature Conservancy In New York Presents "In Our Nature": A Celebration of Supporters with Dr. M.A. Sanjayan, a lead scientist for the Nature Conservancy on Thursday, October 15, 2008 at The Thomson Reuters Building, 3 Times Square, New York City, NY. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com*****NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to follow.****

THE NATURE CONSERVANCY In New York: "In Our Nature", a Celebration of Supporters with Dr. M.A. SANJAYAN

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The Society of Memorial Sloan- Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) hosts the 21st Annual Preview Party for The International Fine Art and Antique Dealers Show : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 15: The Society of Memorial Sloan- Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) hosts the 21st Annual Preview Party for The International Fine Art and Antique Dealers Show on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at The Park Avenue Armory, 643 Park Avenue at 67th Street, New York City, NY. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Karen Zieff | personal website: www.zieffphoto.com | studio tel:718.852.1884 | toll free at 888.353.4248 | e-mail: zieffphoto@aol.com |Karen Zieff is regarded as one of the region's top wedding and special events photographers. Karen is a graduate of the RISD: Rhode Island School of Design who shoots digital as well as film with specialized antique cameras.

The Society of Memorial Sloan- Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) hosts the 21st Annual Preview Party for The International Fine Art and Antique Dealers Show

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EL MUSEO DEL BARRIO Benefactors Dinner Celebrating the Grand Re-Opening & Inaugural Exhibitions : NEW YOR-OCTOBER 14: EL MUSEO DEL BARRIO Benefactors Dinner Celebrating the Grand Re-Opening & Preview of the Inaugural Exhibtions on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at El Museo del Barrio, 1230 Fifth Avenue at 104th Street, New York City, NY. El Museo del Barrio, New York’s premier Latino cultural institution, showcasing the artistic and cultural landscape of the Caribbean and Latin America, celebrated its 40th Anniversary and the completion of a $35 million renovation with a week of private festivities, prior to a grand re-opening to the general public, with the unveiling of its renovated and expanded facilities and preview of two landmark exhibitions, Nexus New York: Latin/American Artists in the Modern Metropolis, and Voces y Visiones: Four Decades through El Museo del Barrio’s Permanent Collection. El Museo’s renovated and expanded facilities designed by Gruzen Samton Architects will host an exciting menu of public programming, a new space devoted to its permanent collection, and a café that will serve as a multipurpose programming space, bringing a sparkling new face to the Museum Mile's only Latino institution. The reopening also marks the launch of El Museo’s 40th Anniversary celebrations, which will continue all year with a rich array of public programming, special events, musical performances, gallery tours, workshops, readings and exhibitions. El Museo del Barrio is a dynamic artistic, cultural, and community gathering place—a center of cultural pride on New York’s Museum Mile. The richness of Latino cultures is represented by El Museo's wide-ranging collections and exhibitions, complemented by performing arts, cultural celebrations, and educational programs. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

EL MUSEO DEL BARRIO Benefactors Dinner Celebrating the Grand Re-Opening & Inaugural Exhibitions

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EL MUSEO DEL BARRIO Press Conference Announcing Grand Re-Opening : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 14: EL MUSEO DEL BARRIO Press Conference Announcing the Grand Re-Opening & Preview of the Inaugural Exhibtions on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at El Museo del Barrio, 1230 Fifth Avenue at 104th Street, New York City, NY. El Museo del Barrio, New York’s premier Latino cultural institution, showcasing the artistic and cultural landscape of Caribbean and Latin America nations and people, celebrated its 40th Anniversary with a week of private festivities prior to a grand re-opening to the general public and preview of two landmark exhibitions, Nexus New York: Latin/American Artists in the Modern Metropolis, and Voces y Visiones: Four Decades through El Museo del Barrio’s Permanent Collection, as well as musical performances, gallery tours, workshops, readings, and other activities. El Museo del Barrio is a dynamic artistic, cultural, and community gathering place—a center of cultural pride on New York’s Museum Mile. The richness of Latino cultures is represented by El Museo's wide-ranging collections and exhibitions, complemented by performing arts, cultural celebrations, and educational programs. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

EL MUSEO DEL BARRIO Press Conference Announcing Grand Re-Opening

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The New York Women's Foundation 2009 Fall Dinner: "Stepping Out & Stepping Up" : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 14: The New York Women's Foundation 2009 Fall Dinner: Stepping Out & Stepping Up on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at Gotham Hall, 1356 Broadway, New York City, NY. Honorees: Elizabeth Sturz and Herb Sturz and Sheryl WuDunn and Nicholas D. Kristof. Co-Chairs: Hyatt Bass, Sayu V. Bhojwani, Aiyoung Choi, Susan R. Cullman, Grace Hightower De Niro, Somers Farkas,Carolyn Buck Luce, Margaret Munzer Loeb, Jean Shafiroff, Diana L. Taylor, Jacqueline P. Togut, Barbara Brizzi Wynne. The evening’s attendees included Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who arrived to support his girlfriend and co-chair of the event, Diana L. Taylor, designer Catherine Malandrino, record executive Steve Stoute, and New York socialites, Muffie Potter Aston, Ann Rapp, Sharon Bush, Denise Rich, Somers and Jonathan Farkas, Debbie Bancroft, Katlean De Monchy, Susan R. Cullman, Agnes Gund, Dorothy Lichtenstein and Jean Shafiroff, who co-chaired the night’s festivities at Gotham Hall. The evening culminated with a private performance and moving speech by Grammy award- Winning R&B songstress Mary J. Blige who performed her hit, “No More Drama” and her collaboration of “One” by U2. The Queen of Soul received a standing ovation for her moving speech and heartfelt performance at Gotham Hall. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com*****NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to follow.****

The New York Women's Foundation 2009 Fall Dinner: "Stepping Out & Stepping Up"

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The National Arts Club Presents Betsey Johnson with The Fashion Committee’s Medal of Honor for Lifetime Achievement in Fashion : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 13: The National Arts Club Presents Betsey Johnson with The Fashion Committee’s Medal of Honor for Lifetime Achievement in Fashion on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at The National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park South, New York City, NY 10003 (212.475.3424) PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Karen Zieff | personal website: www.zieffphoto.com | studio tel:718.852.1884 | toll free at 888.353.4248 | e-mail: zieffphoto@aol.com |Karen Zieff is regarded as one of the region's top wedding and special events photographers. Karen is a graduate of the RISD: Rhode Island School of Design who shoots digital as well as film with specialized antique cameras.

The National Arts Club Presents Betsey Johnson with The Fashion Committee’s Medal of Honor for Lifetime Achievement in Fashion

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The New York Stem Cell Foundation Honors Frank Gehry & Joel S. Marcus at their Fourth Annual Dinner "Breaking Ground" : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 13: The New York Stem Cell Foundation Honors Architect Frank Gehry with The New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) Humanitarian Award at Breaking Ground: NYSCF’s Fourth Annual Dinner on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at The Rockefeller University, 1230 York Avenue, New York, NY. NYSCF Board member Dr. Zach W. Hall presented NYSCF’s Leadership Award to Joel S. Marcus, Chairman and CEO of Alexandria Real Este Equities, Inc. The award honors individuals in public life who have resolutely and courageously supported stem cell research; Dr. Hall noted that Alexandria Real Estate Equities has become the nation’s most prominent developer of real estate for the life sciences. Mr. Gehry received The Humanitarian Award, created to honor people, including non scientists, who have resolutely and courageously supported stem cell research dung a time of exceptional challenge for advanced scientific research in the United States. As an architect, Mr. Gehry has always worked at the cutting edge of science and technology, and for more than four decades has been actively involved in the work of the Hereditary Disease Foundation, which supports critical research in the life sciences. Most recently, he worked with the foundation to create the Leslie Gehry Brenner Award for Innovation in Science to honor the memory of his daughter, who died in 2008 of uterine cancer. NYSCF saluted Mr. Gehry for his lifetime of support for advanced scientific research. “This has been a watershed year for stem cell research and for NYSCF,” said Susan Solomon CEO and the organization’s founder, who noted that in recent weeks several NYSCF-Druckenmiller fellows have published research that is moving scientists toward understanding and curing some of the most devastating diseases of the day. “What we have been able to achieve – with the support of so many people in this room– is nothing short of astonishing, though there is much more to accomplish.” The program also featured remarks by NYSCF board member John Eastman, a partner in Eastman and Eastman, and NYSCF Chair Roy Geronemus, M.D. Attendees included dinner co-chairs Dinner Co-Chairs: Chuck Close; Barry Diller and Diane von Furstenberg; Fiona Druckenmiller and Stan Druckenmiller; Dorothy Lichtenstein; Martha Stewart and dinner committee members Maryam and Jonathan Dickey, Jodie and John Eastman, Eileen and Richard Ekstract, Gail and Roy Geronemus M.D., Debbie and Peter Kahn, Lynn Mackler, Lisa and Michael Schultz, and Susan L. Solomon and Paul Goldberger; and Susan Towers. Also attending Henry Buhl; Karen E. Burke, MD, PhD; Russ and Judy Carson; Marjorie Chester; Lewis B. Cullman; Elizabeth Kabler; Evie Lipper M.D. and Bill Speck M.D.; Peter and Mary Kalikow; Richard Kaplan and Edwina Sandys; Richard Meier; Alice Rogoff; Shirley Lord Rosenthal; and Ambassador Carl Spielvogel and Barbara Lee Diamonstein Spielvogel. Honorary co-chairs included Senator Charles E. Shumer; Senator Kirsten Gillibrand; Senator Arlen Specter; Congressman Mike Castle; Congressman Charles B. Rangel; Congressman Jerrold Nadler; New York State Senator Thomas K. Duane. About: Founded in 2005, The New York Stem Cell Foundation is a privately funded foundation dedicated to furthering stem cell research to advance the search for cures of the major diseases of our time. The Foundation opened the first privately funded stem cell laboratory in New York City in March 2006 to serve as a “safe haven” where scientists can conduct advanced stem cell research free of federal restrictions. The organization supports scientists engaged in stem cell research through grants, fellowships and symposia; runs collaborative, state-of-the-art research facilities supported entirely with private funds and directly focused on curing disease; and educates the public about the importance and potential benefits of stem cell research. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com*****NOTE: More notes and id's to follow.****

The New York Stem Cell Foundation Honors Frank Gehry & Joel S. Marcus at their Fourth Annual Dinner "Breaking Ground"

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Updated: Oct 18, 2009 12:35pm PST

Cocktail Party to Celebrate The Publication of Designer SUZANNE TUCKER's book "Rooms to Remember" : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 13: Cocktail Party to Celebrate The Publication of Designer Suzanne Tucker's book "Rooms to Remember" on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at Christie's 20 Rockerfeller Plaza, New York, NY 10020. Celebrating the publication of Architectural Digest Top 100 designer Suzanne Tucker’s first book, Rooms to Remember (The Monacelli Press ), at Christie’s Rockefeller Center last Tuesday night were Carolyne Roehm and Simon Pinniger, MaryLynn and Mimi van Wyck, Amanda McBaine, Lloyd Zuckerberg, Patty Raynes, Bunny Williams and John Rosselli, Anthony Victoria, Paul Gunther, Tania Valverde, Thomas Jayne, Bill Diamond, Ed Lobrano, Alex McCord, Krissa Rossbund of Traditional Home and Jeffrey Simpson of Architectural Digest. Joining Suzanne, who was recently named to the national board of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Classical America, in New York were an array of prominent San Franciscans, including her husband Timothy Marks, Bay Area mega fund-raiser Mary Poland, whose husband founded the San Francisco Design Center, the architect Andrew Skurman and his Parisian wife, Francoise Skurman,philanthropist Diane Morris, and antiques dealer Collier Gwin. "Michael Taylor" author Stephen Salny also attended from Baltimore. Eleanor Notides, Christie's international director of client development, along with William Strafford, head of European Furniture, and Melissa Gagen, International Specialist in English Furniture, greeted the approximately 200 guests at the reception. About: Suzanne Tucker is recognized as one of today’s most successful designers and her firm, Tucker & Marks, is considered one of the most important interior design firms in the United States. Her award – winning homes are astonishing. Architectural Digest has honored Suzanne Tucker as one of the AD100 Top Designers of the World. The Robb Report named her “The Best of the Best in Interior Design.” Suzanne won the Grand Prize in the 3rd Annual ASID/Southern Accents National Residential Interior Design Contest and the list continues. SEE ALSO:Panache Privee: Rooms to Remember Book Party. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

Cocktail Party to Celebrate The Publication of Designer SUZANNE TUCKER's book "Rooms to Remember"

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TRACY STERN of SALONTEA hosts "Tea Seduction" at Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 10: TRACY STERN of SALON TEA Hosts Tea Seduction as part of Food Network's New York City Wine & Food Festival on Saturday, October 10, 2009 at The Library at Soho House, New York 29-35 9th Avenue, Meatpacking District, New York City, NY. New York City Wine & Food Festival guests joined host Tracy Stern in the Library at the Soho House for an aphrodisiac afternoon tea served with all the foods that stimulate the senses and arouse the appetite. Guests sampled from a traditional three-course menu of scones, tea sandwiches and petit pastries accompanied by Tracy’s signature “Lover Tea” and a tea infused sherry cocktail. Guests were also treated to a performance by Grace Gotham--Lady of Vintage Burlesque. Each guest received a special SALONTEA gift item as well as a copy of Tracy Stern's Ten tips for a successful teaparty and items to always have on hand for a tea party. Everyone went home with a recipe card for chocolate chai tea truffles. About: TRACY STERN is the face of tea and an author who's books are published by Random House. Through her successful global company SALON TEA, Stern sells gourmet, hand-rolled teas and beauty products made with tea in boutiques and specialty stores around the world as well as on her website, www.tracystern.com. Stern and her tea products have been featured in many media outlets, including NBC, ABC, TLC, Food Network, Elle Decor, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, and O, the Oprah Magazine. In addition, she is known for hosting tea parties with celebrity guests for such events as magazine-sponsored parties, prominent social club meetings, and Martha Stewart Living radio. Tracy lives in New York City. NY Store: TRACY STERN SALONTEA is located on the upper east side of Manhattan at 501 E. 75th Street (btwn York + River), New York, NY 10021 PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com*****NOTE: More notes and id's to follow.****

TRACY STERN of SALONTEA hosts "Tea Seduction" at Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival

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ALICIA SILVERSTONE Celebrates the publication of THE KIND DIET: A Simple Guide to Feeling Great, Losing Weight, and Saving the Planet : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 8: ALICIA SILVERSTONE Celebrates the publication of her new book THE KIND DIET: A Simple Guide to Feeling Great, Losing Weight, and Saving the Planet at Candle 79 Restaurant, 154 E 79th Street (79th and Third Ave.), New York, NY 10021. Alicia Silverstone celebrated the debut of her new book “THE KIND DIET: A Simple Guide to Feeling Great, Losing Weight, and Saving the Planet.” Long before it was cool to “be green,” critically acclaimed and much-beloved actress Alicia Silverstone came forward as a passionate and vocal advocate for environmental causes. In her new book, THE KIND DIET: A Simple Guide to Feeling Great, Losing Weight, and Saving the Planet(Rodale; October 12 2009; $29.95; 288 pages w/ 40 color photographs), Alicia reveals how eating a plant-based diet will give you tons of energy, mental clarity, gorgeous skin and a renewed zest for life. Plus, it’s one of the greenest things you can do. Because it requires less fuel, water, and other resources, than a meat based diet, following a plant-based diet is a major contribution toward improving the health of our planet. A 100 % of the proceeds from the sale of the book this evening will go towards the Waterkeeper Alliance. About The Kind Diet: In THE KIND DIET, Alicia shares her journey toward a more conscious way of eating and reveals how it has made her feel better than she ever thought possible. Filled with personal anecdotes, motivational tips, and nearly 100 delicious recipes, THE KIND DIET is a fun and accessible way to begin your own journey toward better health. Whether you’re simply curious about life without meat THE KIND DIET’s three different approaches offer a way to choose the path that’s right for you. The first is called “Flirting,” and it’s simply sticking your toe in the pool of THE KIND DIET. Next is “Vegan”—it’s for experienced flirts and those who, after reading this book, will want to commit to a plant-based diet. The third plan,“Superhero,” emphasizes whole grains, organic vegetables, sea vegetables and will make you practically levitate! And if you’re not ready for one specific path, don’t worry. Throughout the book are plenty of little choices you can make that will still yield big results—so feel free to dip in and out wherever you like! PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

ALICIA SILVERSTONE Celebrates the publication of THE KIND DIET: A Simple Guide to Feeling Great, Losing Weight, and Saving the Planet

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New York Police & Fire Widows’s and Children’s Benefit Fund 24th Annual Benefit Dinner : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 8: New York Police & Fire Widows’s and Children’s Benefit Fund 24th Annual Benefit Dinner--“Celebrating Those Who Answer The Call” on Thursday, October 8, 2009 at New York Hilton Grand Ballroom, 1335 Avenue of the Americas between 53rd and 54th Street, New York City, NY. Daniel J. "Rusty" Staub, Chairman of the Board, and Stephen J. Dannhauser, Chairman, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP and President of the Board were pleased to announce that the current and three immediate past Mayors of New York City─ Michael Bloomberg,Rudy Giuliani, David Dinkins and Edward Koch ─agreed to be honored at the 24th annual benefit dinner of the New York Police & Fire Widows’s and Children’s Benefit Fund . Founded in 1985 by Rusty Staub, by the end of this year, the Benefit Fund will have distributed more than $114 million to approximately 700 widows, widowers and children of Police, Fire, Port Authority and EMS personnel who died in the line of duty. The Benefit Fund also provides a network of community support and special events throughout the year. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com*****NOTE: More notes and id's to follow.****

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The NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY-- 2009 History Makers Gala Honors two American Presidents, BILL CLINTON and ABRAHAM LINCOLN : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 7: The NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY 2009 History Makers Gala Honors two American Presidents,BILL CLINTON and ABRAHAM LINCOLN on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West (Between 76th and 77th Streets), New York City, NY. President Clinton inaugurated the major exhibition Lincoln and New York at the benefit, at which he was also honored with the 2009 History Makers Award and delivered the keynote address. Guests at the gala had the opportunity to enjoy a private viewing of Lincoln and New York, the first museum exhibition to examine the crucial relationship between America’s greatest President and its greatest city. On view from October 9, 2009 through March 25, 2010, the exhibition is the Historical Society’s s major contribution to the nations Lincoln Bicentennial and traces the period from Lincoln’s entrance into New York life with his Presidential campaign speech at Cooper Union to his departure as a secular martyr with his New York funeral procession. The gala sponsor was Brooks Brothers, which has generously lent the exhibition a meticulous replica of the Brooks Brothers coat worn by Lincoln on the night of his assassination. The 2009 History Makers Gala will contribute support to N-YHS exhibitions and education initiatives. Co-Chairs: Helen Appel, Judith Roth Berkowitz, Ravenel B. Curry III, Richard Gilder, Diana Roesch DiMenna, Martin J. Gross, Roger Hertog, Patricia D. Klingenstein, Stuart J. Rabin. Honorary Chair: Vernon Jordan. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com*****NOTE: More notes and id's to follow.****

The NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY-- 2009 History Makers Gala Honors two American Presidents, BILL CLINTON and ABRAHAM LINCOLN

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Dancing Classrooms Cocktail Reception : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 7: Dancing Classrooms Cocktail Reception on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com**** ID's Coming later this evening*****

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THE MYTH OF RED-Creative Salon Series Presents "Gypsy Blue" hosted by William Haseltine : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 7: THE MYTH OF RED-Creative Salon Series Presents "Gypsy Blue" hosted by William Haseltine at his Midtown Manhattan Residence, New York City, NY. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com**********Please Note More Photos & ID'S Coming Shortly*********

THE MYTH OF RED-Creative Salon Series Presents "Gypsy Blue" hosted by William Haseltine

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KMR Girls Night Out 2009 at Bruno Jamais : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 6: KMR Communications Girls Night Out 2009 at Bruno Jamais on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at Bruno Jamais Restaurant, 24 E 81st Street, New York City, NY. (tel: 212.396.3444). PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

KMR Girls Night Out 2009 at Bruno Jamais

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MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK Director’s Council “New York After Dark” 2009 Fall Party Sponsored by FENDI : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 6:MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK Director’s Council “New York After Dark” 2009 Fall Party Sponsored by FENDI on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at The Palm Court & Terrace Room of The Plaza Hotel, Fifth Avenue at Central Park South, New York City, NY. Director’s Council Chairmen: Mark Gilbertson, Phoebe Gubelmann, Cynthia Lufkin, Heather Mnuchin, Calvert Moore, Allison Rockefeller, Shafi Roepers, Andrew Roosevelt, Burwell Schorr. About FENDI: FENDI, the legendary leather goods house founded in 1925, was born with the establishment of the very first handbag and fur workshop in Rome, Italy. Since then, FENDI, now a part of the LVMH luxury goods portfolio, known as the eternal symbol for superior quality and directional product categories, has kept its commitment to delivering exceptional collections under the design leadership of both Karl Lagerfeld, for women’s ready to wear and fur, and Silvia Venturini Fendi, for accessories. About the Museum of the City of New York: The Museum of the City of New York celebrates and interprets the city, educating the public about its distinctive character, especially its heritage of diversity, opportunity, and perpetual transformation. Founded in 1923 as a private, non-profit corporation, the Museum connects the past, present, and future of New York City. It serves the people of New York and visitors from around the world through exhibitions, school and public programs, publications, and collections. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com***PLEASE NOTE: This album is not yet complete, more photos, id's and notes to follow.****

MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK Director’s Council “New York After Dark” 2009 Fall Party Sponsored by FENDI

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DL21C—Democratic Leadership for the 21st Century Presents: A Debate on Healthcare Reform: What Works and What Should be Changed? : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 5: DL21C—Democratic Leadership for the 21st Century Presents: A Debate on Healthcare Reform: What Works and What Should be Changed? Featuring Congressman Anthony Weiner (D-Queens, Brooklyn) and Dr. Betsy McCaughey, Health Policy Expert,Patient Advocate and former Lieutenant Governor of New York (1995-1998) on Monday, October 5, 2009 at Farkas Auditorium at NYU/ Langone Medical Center, 550 First Avenue (at 31st Street), New York City, NY. In the spirit of the famous Lincoln - Douglas debates sixteen decades ago, two of the nation's most outspoken individuals on Health Care, Congressman Anthony Weiner and Dr. Betsy McCaughey, presented the issues before us, in a free swinging debate, as Congress prepares to vote on this life altering bill. Ben Smith, Senior Political Writer,Politico served as moderator and the debate was streamed live at www.politico.com NEWSFLASH: On the eve of the debates a media whirlwind engulfed Betsy McCaughey calling into question her integrity or lack thereof for the truth. In a piece by Michelle Cottle at The New Republic entitled No Exit: The never-ending lunacy of Betsy McCaughey, it seems that, as stated by Gawker, the “New Republic Finally Got Around to Calling Betsy McCaughey a Crazy Person” for distorting the truth in her Op-Ed 14 years ago attacking and underming the Clinton Health Care plan by distorting the policy debate. In August, Betsy McCaughey's Ideas were called "Hyperbolic... Dangerous" by Jon Stewart during a polite but devastating smackdown, during an appearance by Betsy McCaughey on his show. Media Matters for America explains the reasons behind why some key media figures have finally taken the opportunity to point out now that Ms. McCaughey is a professional liar and propagandist when they did not in the past and allowed a triumph of misinformation to sabotage the Clinton Healthcare initiative 14 years ago. So perhaps as the NY Times has pointed out, Team Obama has learned something, including coming armed to do battle with powerful and persuasive surrogates to discredit the disinformationalists. Tonight, Congressman Anthony Weiner, a strong supporter of the public option, in going after McCaughey, in a heated debate took off where McCaughey's critics left off and blasted McCaughey with the barb that he felt like he was "debating a pyromaniac in a strawman factory." Tonight, in my humble opinion, we did not just witness a fearless, progressive democratic warrior in action, who is a great voice for New York City, who is leading the charge to get health care reform correct, but perhaps the birth of a future Mayor, a Senator or who knows? PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

DL21C—Democratic Leadership for the 21st Century Presents: A Debate on Healthcare Reform: What Works and What Should be Changed?

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THE SOCIETY, Zacapa Rum & HarperCollins present a Literary Salon: The Financial Lives of the Poets : NEW YORK-SEPTEMBER 30: THE SOCIETY, Zacapa Rum & HarperCollins Present a Literary Salon: The Financial Lives of the Poets, a novel by Jess Walter on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at a private location in the East Village, New York City, NY. The Society Literary Salon featured a discussion with author Jess Walter on their featured book over delicious Zacapa Rum cocktails and novel nibbles at a private location in the East Village. Prior to event, guests received by mail a copy of THE FINANCIAL LIVES OF THE POETS so that they could enjoy discussing a story as real as our own lives: a tale of overstretched accounts, misbegotten schemes, and domestic dreams deferred. The Author himself joined the intimate gathering. Tagged as "a ridiculously talented writer" by The New York Times, Jess Walter has penned five novels which have collectively been published in fifteen countries and translated into twenty languages. A career journalist - whose work has appeared in Playboy, Details, Newsweek, the Washington Post and the Los Angeles Times. The Society was thrilled to offer its members a chance to sit down with this prolific writer in advance of the release of his warmest, funniest, and best novel yet. ABOUT: The Society is a virtual culture club for the creative class (i.e. there is no brick and mortar ‘club house’). Members are referrd to as "Culturites" The Society strives to make culture a relevant and affordable luxury for their members by creating a calendar of cultural activities and events that educate, entertain and enlighten. In their own words: "We use the city as our playground to bring forth events like: photography lessons in the park, private supper salons in undiscovered lofts with leading artists from a variety of industries, underground boxing matches, a film screening series on the rooftop of art galleries, DJ Spin lessons, architecture tours of the city by bicycle, political discussions and Socials...always with a cultural twist! Locations are always revealed the night before our Cultural Encounters or Socials in a variety of ways: email, text, private hotline. Part of the experience is just getting there! History: Inspired by the English members-only clubs of the 19th century we liked the idea of connecting people through culture. We wanted to create something that would be non-elitist and relevant to friends and colleagues. The name 'The Society' is meant to be a cheeky nod to this era. Mission: Make culture a relevant and affordable luxury for our NYC and Toronto members. To act as a platform to promote local artists and up and coming talent to our membership base, giving them significant exposure amongst a very interesting and buzz worthy audience. Staff: Ashleigh Dempster, Amanda Blakley, Co-founders of The Society Global | Sara Graham, Communications Director of The Society Global | Annie Evans, Executive Director, The Society NYC | Lisa Faktor, Event Manager, The Society Toronto. Membership: To date The Society has more than 1,000 members in NYC and over 2,000 members in Toronto, with a healthy split of members of both sexes and those from creative and corporate industries. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

THE SOCIETY, Zacapa Rum & HarperCollins present a Literary Salon: The Financial Lives of the Poets

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FUEL FOR TRUTH Membership Induction Ceremony : NEW YORK-SEPTEMBER 29: Fuel For Truth's Sixth Membership Induction Ceremony on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at Fuel For Truth Headquarters, American Jewish Committee (AJC) Building, 165 East 56th street (between 3rd and Lex) New York City, NY. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London for Fuel For Truth | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

FUEL FOR TRUTH Membership Induction Ceremony

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CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY of Lincoln Center Opening Night: "A Viennese Evening" : NEW YORK-SEPTEMBER 23: CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY of Lincoln Center Opening Night: "A Viennese Evening" on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center, New York City, NY. The versatile, radiant Dawn Upshaw and CMS Artists celebrated 40 years of riveting chamber music performances in this Opening Night gala. The Viennese-inspired program of favorites and discoveries featured magical works of Mahler, Schubert, and Strauss, plus a world premiere by Upshaw favorite David Bruce. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY of Lincoln Center Opening Night: "A Viennese Evening"

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Sixth Annual FETE DE SWIFTY : NEW YORK-SEPTEMBER 23: Sixth Annual FETE DE SWIFTY to Benefit the New York City Family Justice Initiative of The Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City Hosted by LIZ SMITH on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 on 73rd Street, between 3rd and Lexington Avenue, outside under a tent near Swifty's Restaurant, New York City, NY. PRIOR COVERAGE: Fifth Annual Fete de Swifty | The Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City hosts 4th Annual Fete de Swifty | PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com***PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to come.

Sixth Annual FETE DE SWIFTY

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HEATHER GRAHAM, Simon Peers & Nicholas Godley host the SPIDER SILK EXHIBITION Reception at the AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATIONAL HISTORY : NEW YORK-SEPTEMBER 23: HEATHER GRAHAM, Simon Peers & Nicholas Goldey host the SPIDER SILK EXHIBITION Reception on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at the American Museum of Natural History ("AMNH"), Grand Gallery, New York City, NY. Actress Heather Graham unveiled the extraordinary Spider Silk exhibit in the American Museum of Natural History (“AMNH”) at an intimate and private reception honoring Simon Peers and Nicholas Godley, the dreamweavers behind the one of a kind textile made from the silk of more than a million spiders. A textile woven from the gossamer threads of spiders has long been the stuff of dreams. This Textile is on loan to AMNH from Simon Peers and Nicholas Godley. Renowned textile artist Simon Peers and fashion entrepreneur Nicolas Godley have taken the impossible from the realm of myth and turned it a unique and fabulous cloth. Drawing inspiration from an eccentric history of attempts to use the silk of spiders in weaving, this unique textile was nearly five years in the making via a painstaking technique that required teams of collectors, 'silkers,' throwers and weavers to produce. More than a million Golden Orb spiders from Madagascar were collected, “silked” (ultra fine, naturally golden-colored silk was carefully extracted by hand from the female spiders’ spinnerets) and released. The result was silk untrammeled, untouched and untreated which then was thrown and mounted on a loom to be woven as pure as the silk in a web. This spectacular textile encompasses an extraordinary history, embodying the diverse meanings and associations that inspire and fire the imagination, nightmare and phobia with tales and myths that resonate within us all. Few textiles can claim such a rich heritage. A sparking gold carpet and bubbly Veuve Clicquot welcomed guests as they entered the Grand Gallery, washed in muted champagne and gold lights. Donna D’Cruz spun gossamer for a guest list which included: Waris Ahluwalia, Victoria Aitken, Count “Calle” and Countess Natalie von Bismarck, Phillip Bloch, Geoffrey Bradfield, Coralie Charriol, Alina Cho, Alistair and Blair Clarke, Colin Cowie, Peter Davis, Lydia Fenet, Lucia Hwong-Gordon, Kimberly Guilfoyle, Zelda Kaplan, Anisha Lakhani, Countess LuAnn de Lesseps, vocalist Pamela Luss, Lara Meiland Shaw, Nicole Miller, Mia Morgan, Tinsley Mortimer, Duncan Quinn, Sessa von Richthofen, jewelry designer Mimi So, Susan Shin, Carlos Souza, Tracy Stern, Gigi Stone, Antony Todd, Eric Villency, Joel Warren, Arden Wohl, Daphne Zuniga and more. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Karen Zieff | personal website: www.zieffphoto.com | studio tel:718.852.1884 | toll free at 888.353.4248 | e-mail: zieffphoto@aol.com |Karen Zieff is regarded as one of the region's top wedding and special events photographers. Karen is a graduate of the RISD: Rhode Island School of Design who shoots digital as well as film with specialized antique cameras.

HEATHER GRAHAM, Simon Peers & Nicholas Godley host the SPIDER SILK EXHIBITION Reception at the AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATIONAL HISTORY

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2009 Appeal Of Conscience Foundation Awards : NEW YORK:-SEPTEMBER 22: 2009 Appeal Of Conscience Foundation Awards on September 22, 2009 at The Waldorf Astoria, 100 East 50th Street, New York City, NY. The Appeal of Conscience Foundation, an interfaith organization, and its president and founder Rabbi Arthur Schneier today honored Bernard J. Arnault, Chairman & CEO, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, with the Appeal of Conscience Award for his leadership to advance international cooperation, the environment, and the arts. Muhtar Kent , Chairman & CEO, The Coca-Cola Company received the Appeal of Conscience Award for his contribution in the fields of education and the environment and The Rt. Hon. Gordon Brown MP, Prime Minister of Great Britain was presented the Foundation’s World Statesman Award. Former United States Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger addressed the International gathering that brings together leaders of business, public and religious life, members of the diplomatic corps, and prominent religious leaders of the Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Muslim, Armenian, Greek Orthodox and Russian Orthodox communities. “Each of these deserving honorees have dedicated themselves to removing barriers that have plagued our society, by finding avenues for people of different cultures, nationalities and religions to embrace their common values,” said Rabbi Arthur Schneier, the President and Founder of the Appeal of Conscience Foundation. “They have all made a difference for the benefit of humanity.” Upon receiving the Appeal of Conscience Award, Bernard J. Arnault stated that, “The world can only thrive if it is sustained by the spirit of progress and the thirst for peace. A universe will not be able to survive without the spread of liberty, the willingness to talk and the spirit of tolerance. What should bring men together is far stronger than the perception they may have, which is an illusion that separates them.” About the Appeal of Conscience Foundation: Founded in 1965, the ACF has worked on behalf of religious freedom, human rights and tolerance throughout the world. The inter-faith coalition of business and religious leaders promotes mutual understanding, peace and interfaith dialogue. The Foundation believes that freedom, democracy and human rights are the fundamental values that give nations of the world their best hope for peace, security and shared prosperity. “We are proud to receive this recognition from Appeal of Conscience Foundation because of their noble and crucial mission of promoting peace, tolerance and ethnic conflict resolution,” said Muhtar Kent, chairman and chief executive officer, The Coca-Cola Company. “We believe in creating a better world through cross-cultural understanding. ACF’s support and passion for peace and tolerance inspires us and sends a powerful message in this time of such great need.” The invocation was delivered by Archbishop Demetrios, Primate The Greek Orthodox Church of America a trusteeof the ACF and the benediction was offered by Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, Archbishop Emeritus of Washington, Vice President of the ACF. They were joined on the dais by world, religious, civic, entertainment and business leaders including;Queen Rania of Jordan. Stjepan Mesic, President of Croatia. Sali Berisha, Prime Minister of Albania. Gordon Bajnai, Prime Minister of Hungary. Rev. Joseph A. O'Hare, SJ President Emeritus Fordham University. Bishop Robert A. Rimbo, Bishop, Metropolitan New York Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Monsignor Robert Sheeran, President, Seton Hall University. The Rt. Rev. Mark Sisk Bishop, Episcopal Diocese of New York. Fashion Designer, Donna Karan. John C. Whitehead, former co-chairman of Goldman Sachs and Company and former Deputy Secretary of State. James D. Wolfensohn, former President of the World Bank. New York City Police Commissioner, Raymond Kelly. Former Astronauts James A. Lovell and Buzz Aldrin. Actress Uma Thurman and Bono, the lead singer for the rock band “U2". The Honorary Chairman of the Dinner was United States President Barack H. Obama. The Awards Dinner chairmen included Steven T. Mnuchin and Wilbur L. Ross Jr., (CEO of WL Ross Co. LLC ) The general chairmen included K. Rupert Murdoch, Hon. Peter G. Peterson and Hon. John C. Whitehead. Co-Chairs included Daniel Abraham, Peter Barack, Len Blavatnik, John A. Catsimatidis, Henri de Castries, Christopher de Margerie, Paul J. Fribourg, Dr. Klaus C. Kleinfeld, Hon. Earle I. Mack, Howard J. Rubenstein, Christopher Ruddy, Stephen A. Schwarzman, Daniel L. Vasella, Hon. James D. Wolfenson and Tran Sri Francis Yeoh. Honorary Co-Chairs included former President William Jefferson Clinton and former Secretaries of State Hon. Madeleine Albright, Hon. James A. Baker III, Hon. Lawrence S. Eagleburger,Gen. Alexander M. Haig Jr., Hon. Henry A. Kissinger, Gen. Colin L. Powell, Hon. Condoleezza Rice and Hon. George P. Shultz. Other co-chairs include U.S Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Sen. Christopher J. Dodd, Sen. Kristen Gillibrand, Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg and Sen. Charles E. Schumer. Congressman, Howard Berman, Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Among the New York area officials in attendance, New York City Mayor,Michael R. Bloomberg, New York State Comptroller, Thomas P. DiNapoli and former New York City Mayor, Edward I. Koch. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com***PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to come.

2009 Appeal Of Conscience Foundation Awards

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New Yorkers for Charity: "12th Annual Boathouse Gala" Hosted by Fox News' Ainsley Earhardt : NEW YORK-SEPTEMBER 18: New Yorkers for Charity: "12th Annual Boathouse Gala" Hosted by Fox News' Ainsley Earhardt on Friday, September 18, 2009, The Loeb Boathouse, Central Park, New York City, NY. Event Chairman: John Nicholas Sponsor's Reception Co-Chairmen: John Schutty, Natalie Cheng, Cat Petree Founders of New Yorkers for Charity: John Nicholas, John Schutty, Paul Newman. New Yorkers for Charity raises money for need-based charities in the New York Metropolitan area, with a special focus on assisting charities that support breast cancer research and breast cancer patients. Select images from this event also appear online in Panache Privee. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio with select images by Christopher London | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com **************Please Note A lot More Photos, Notes & Id's to Come Soon*****************

New Yorkers for Charity: "12th Annual Boathouse Gala" Hosted by Fox News' Ainsley Earhardt

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New York Congresswoman NITA LOWEY And PLANNED PARENTHOOD Endorse MAYOR BLOOMBERG : NEW YORK-SEPTEMBER 18: New York Congresswoman NITA LOWEY and PLANNED PARENTHOOD Endorsed MAYOR MIKE BLOOMBERG on Friday, September 18, 2009 at Bloomberg Campaign Headquarters, 111 West 40th Street, between Sixth and Broadway, New York City, NY. Lowey, the Former Chair of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues, Praises the Mayor for Advancing Women’s Issues and His Pro-Choice Stance. Today, Congresswoman Nita Lowey and the Planned Parenthood of New York City Action Fund endorsed Mike Bloomberg's bid for re-election. Congresswoman Lowey joins over 8,000 women that have thrown their support behind Mike and become "Women for Bloomberg" to help see him re-elected. This endorsement marks the first endorsement of a mayoral candidate for Planned Parenthood of New York City. Also present for the announcement was Kelli Conlin of NARAL Pro-Choice New York. In April, NARAL endorsed Mayor Bloomberg citing the Mayor's unwavering commitment to choice and for putting women’s health at the top of his agenda. “Mike Bloomberg’s record on reproductive rights and women’s health is outstanding,” said Congresswoman Lowey. “I have also worked with him on some of the most critical challenges facing the New York City metro area today including homeland security, health care, and quality education. Mayor Bloomberg has proven time and again that he has the managerial competence, straight-shooting style, courage, and independence to lead New York effectively.” Congresswoman Lowey was born in the Bronx and has dedicated her life to serving New Yorkers. A life-long Democrat, Congresswoman Lowey served as Assistant Secretary of State of New York before being elected to Congress. Since 1989, Congresswoman Nita Lowey has served New York's 18th district in the U.S. House of Representatives where she is the chair of the appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations. Congresswoman Lowey is also the former chair of Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues, former Chair of Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus and former Chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. No other Mayor in recent years has done more for women’s health than Mike Bloomberg,” said Joan Malin, President and CEO of the Planned Parenthood of New York City Action Fund. “That’s why, in what marks our first ever mayoral endorsement, the Planned Parenthood of New York City Action Fund proudly endorse Mike Bloomberg. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com***PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to come.

New York Congresswoman NITA LOWEY And PLANNED PARENTHOOD Endorse MAYOR BLOOMBERG

NEW YORK-SEPTEMBER 18: New York Congresswoman NITA LOWEY and PLANNED ...

Updated: Sep 19, 2009 3:02pm PST

The New York Women's Foundation Luncheon : NEW YORK-SEPTEMBER 17: The New York Women’s Foundation® Luncheon on Thursday, September 17, 2009 at Le Cirque, 151 East 58th Street, New York City, NY. The luncheon was hosted by Jean Shafiroff and featured a keynote address by Diana L. Taylor. The New York Women’s Foundation® (NYWF®) was established in 1987 as a public philanthropy to be a voice for women and a force for change. We are a cross-cultural alliance of women helping low-income women and girls in the five boroughs to achieve sustained economic security through expanded opportunities. We work together to transform the conditions of poverty and to create an equal and just future for low-income women and girls. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

The New York Women's Foundation Luncheon

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SSP's 2009 Back-to-School Benefit : NEW YORK-SEPTEMBER 17: Student Sponsor Partner's 2009 Back-to-School Benefit on Thursday, September 17, 2009 at the Central Park Boathouse, East 72nd Street & Park Drive North, Central Park, New York City, NY. This fundraising event was held to support the charitable activities of Student Sponsor Partners. Student Sponsor Partner's Board of Directors, critical supporters and guests kicked off the new school year with this celebration in a beautiful and intimate setting with an evening of cocktails, canapes and live jazz. The mission of Student Sponsor Partners is to provide at-risk New York City youths with the opportunity to receive a quality, non-public high school education, through the financial support and one-to-one guidance of a four-year Sponsor. SSP Board Board of Directors are: Robert H. Niehaus (Chair), Kevin J. Conway (Vice Chair), James T. Chandler, Betsy Cohen, Isobel Coleman, Maggie F. Cooley, Edward F. Cox, Jeffrey Edwards, Peter M. Flanigan, Colleen Foster, Sidney E. Goodfriend, Mitchell Gordon, Jim Healy, Peter Herbert, Brian Hoffmann, Andrew Horrocks, Alfred F. Hurley, Jr., Patrick J. Landers, Steven Lipin, Peter J. Lyon, Patrick McBrien, Thomas R. Mercein, Christopher J. Niehaus, Claudia Overstrom, Michael Petrick, Lora Robertson, Valerie Rowe, Stephen M. Schiller, Kimberly Ayers Shariff, John Stossel and Timothy White. Members of the SSP Advisory Council are: Mayree Clark, David J. Dunn, William H. Heyman, Alfred C. Sikes, Margaret Yates Thorne and Joseph R. Zimmel. Back-to-School benefit co-chairs were: Cathleen Chawla, Richa Kumar and Anne-Marie Peterson. Benefit host committee members are: Shalimar Adorno, Matthew Bonanno, Amanda Cahill, Leslie Carranza, Aimee Carroll, Frances Cashin, Shannon & Jonah Cave, Rakesh Chawla,Alison Davis, Emily Davis, Sara Fay, Matthew Feeney, Erica Fenlon, Henry Flores, Kristy & J. Esteban Garcia, Laura Hunt, Kevin Jackson, James Jesse, Scott Larson, Allison Lowenstein, Elizabeth Madigan & Bertrand Jost, Myron Michalski, Patrick Minson, Amir Mohammed, Julia Pershan, Allison Pistone, Stephanie Ramos, Debra Regan & Paul Wasinger, Lora Robertson, Leah Rumely, Kimberly Ayers Shariff, Nathan Thorne, Deborah Weinswig, Jennifer Suh & Benjamin Whitfield, Stephanie Whittier, John Witherspoon, Julie Wood and Kelly Zaremba. Special thanks to our Corporate Sponsors were BTIG, DKR Capital & Intralinks. Prior Coverage: 2008 SSP Back to School Benefit. MISSION & HISTORY: Student Sponsor Partners’ mission is to provide as many of New York City’s at-risk high school youth as possible with an opportunity to receive a quality non-public high school education, through the financial support and one-to-one guidance of a 4-year Sponsor. In doing so, Student Sponsor Partners. strives to help disadvantaged youths earn their high school diplomas, and thus makes a direct and meaningful impact on their lives. Since 1986, Student Sponsor Partners. (SSP) has been providing at-risk students in New York City with the opportunity of a quality, non-public high school education, through the financial support and one-to-one guidance of a Sponsor. Without the program, SSP students would have no option but to attend their local public high schools, where graduation rates range from just 20% to 30%. In contrast, nearly 80% of SSP students graduate, and over 90% of those graduates go on to pursue higher education. SSP serves youths who are academically at-risk, financially disadvantaged, and socially needy (with roughly three-quarters of our population coming from single-parent homes). Each SSP student is paired with a Sponsor, who provides tuition assistance for the student to attend a private high school and serves as a role model and "academic coach" until graduation day. The combination of a committed Sponsor and a challenging scholastic environment dramatically improves SSP students' prospects, not only for earning their diplomas but also for achieving real and lasting life-success after high school. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com***PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to come.

SSP's 2009 Back-to-School Benefit

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2009 Guggenheim International Gala : NEW YORK-SEPTEMBER 16: 2009 Guggenheim International Gala Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Guggenheim Museum and the Opening of Kandinsky on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, 1071 Fifth Avenue (at 89th Street), New York City, NY. Event Chairmen included Richard Armstrong, Art Garfunkel, Sarah Jessica Parker, Maria Baibakova, Isabella and Theodor Dalenson, Danielle Ganek, Amy Phelan and Jacqueline Sackler. Honorary Chairs were Phyllis and William Mack and Jennifer and David Stockman. Corporate sponsor was Deutsche Bank. Guests included: Richard Armstrong, Isabella Rossellini, William Mack, Jennifer Stockman, Maria Baibakova, Frank Stella, Marilyn Minter, Rafael Lozano Hemmer, Peter Coffin, Amy Phelan and John Phelan, Danielle and David Ganek, Isabella and Theodor Dalenson, Allison and Howard Lutnick, Larry Gagosian, Ann and Steven Ames, Christina and Robert Baker, Erin Baker, Maria and Bill Bell, Henri Barguirdjian, Debra Black, Henry M. Buhl, Denise and John Calicchio, Rose and Will Cotton, Marieand Carl Gustaf Ehrnrooth, Armand Erpf, Sara Fitzmaurice and Marc Spiegler, Judie and Howard Ganek, Christine and Andy Hall, William Hillman, Sandy Heller, Jill and Peter Kraus, Nancy and Jeffrey Lane, Peter Lawson-Johnston II , Linda Macklowe, Edward Meyer, Cheryl and Michael Minikes, Edward Nahem, Elizabeth Richebourg Rea, Michael B. Robertson, Kara and Steve Ross, Eugene Sadovoy, Stéphane Samuel and Robert M. Rubin, Nina del Rio, Thaddaeus Ropac, Eugene Sadovoy, Denise and Andrew Saul, Lenore and Adam Sender, Per and Helena Skarstedt, Mary Cronson, Norman Peck, Lisa Dennison, Wendy McNeil, and Tom Messer, Anna Pasternak and Mike Starn. There was a special performances of Levels of Nothingness by Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, a performance installation inspired by Kandinsky’s Yellow Sound (1912). Funds raised from the gala support the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

2009 Guggenheim International Gala

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New York Philharmonic 2009 Opening Night Gala Benefit : NEW YORK-SEPTEMBER 16: The New York Philharmonic opened its 168th season with their Opening Night Gala and concert on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at Avery Fisher Hall (63rd Street and Columbus Avenue), New York City, NY. Mr. Alec Baldwin,Mr. Paul Calello, and Mr. Gary W. Parr (see also: NY Times) served as this year’s Gala Chairmen. Mr. Gerald L. Hassell served as the Gala’s Executive Vice Chairmen with global sponsor Credit Suisse. Under the direction of Music Director Alan Gilbert in his inaugural season, with guest soprano Renée Fleming, the New York Philharmonic performed the World Premiere of EXPO, a New York Philharmonic commission by Magnus Lindberg, Messiaen’s Poèmes pour Mi, and Symphonie fantastique by Berlioz. The gala raised $2.5 million dollars with over 800 guests. Guests included: Alec Baldwin, Billy Joel, Meryl Streep, Christiane Amanpour and James Rubin, Robert DeNiro and Grace Hightower, Robert and Denise Benmosche, Artist-in-Residence Thomas Hampson, Robert and Beverly Bartner, Sid and Mercedes Bass, The Honorable Donald and Vera Blinken, Kenneth and Noreen Buckfire, Lori Singer, Matt Haimovitz, James and Nancy Buckman, Frank A. and Mary Lake Bennack, Daniel and Anna Nikolayevsky Benton, Yefim Bronfman, Judith Carson, Yoko Nagae Ceschina, Gustavo and Patricia Cisneros, H. Rodgin Cohen, John S. and Jill Chalsty, Alan D. and Betsy Cohn, Toos N. and Hira Daruvala, Richard S. and Susan Braddock, Richard and Jennie DeScherer, Timothy and Cosby George, Peter and Barbara Georgescu, Gunther and Renata Greiner, Florence Davis and Tony Gooch, Elizabeth de Cuevas, Paul Demarais, Sr. and Jacqueline Desmarais, Katherine G. Farley and Jerry I. Speyer, Professor Meyer Feldberg and Barbara Feldberg, Niall Ferguson, J. Christopher Flowers, Alan and Sandra Gerry, The Honorable Roy M. Goodman, Robert M. Frehse, Jr. and Dale Frehse, John French, III and Marina French, Leonard S. and Jennifer Gruenberg, G. Chris Andersen and Sung E. Han-Andersen, Robert and Colleen Hekemian, Peter and Barbara Georgescu, John and Maggy Kongsgaard, Gurnee and Marjorie Hart, Robert and Mary Henrikson, Roger and Susan Hertog, Eugene and Barbara Kohn, Bruce and Suzie Kovner , Henry and Marie-Josée Kravis, Frederick Krimendahl, II and Emilia A. Saint-Amand, Honey Kurtz, Stewart Lane, Petra Lang, Leonard and Evelyn Lauder, Laurence C. Leeds, Jr. and Dalia Leeds, Richard and Karen LeFrak, John and Betty Levin, William Lewis and Carol Sutton Lewis, Composer-in-Residence Magnus Lindberg, Samuel and Linda Lindenbaum, Kenneth Lipper, Albert and Carol Lowenthal, Alan and Christina MacDonald, Morris and Susan Mark, Peter and Leni May, William and Suzanne McDonough, Thomas and Diahn McGrath, David and Nancy McKinney, Slade and Phyllis Mills, Vivian Milstein, Sylvester and Gillian Miniter, Georgette Mosabacher, The Honorable Frank and Lizabeth Newman, Charles and Anne Niemeth, Martin and Suzanne Oppenheimer, Stuart Orsher and Gladys George, Liliane Peck, Donald Pels and Wendy Keys, Itzhak and Toby Perlman, Charles and Elaine Petschek, Joel and Joan Picket, Cynthia and Leon Polsky, Peter and Barbara Regna, Ira and Ingeborg Rennert, Thomas and Elizabeth Renyi , Leon and Paula Root, Benjamin and Donna Rosen, James and Barbara Schadt, Charles and Carol Schaefer, Oscar and Didi Schafer, Marvin and Donna Schwartz, Martin and Edith Segal, Charles Shirley Shamel, Fred and Irene Shen, Joel and Joan Smilow, Dick and Ann Solomon, Paul and Daisy Soros, Michael and Joan Steinberg, Leonard and Allison Stern, The Honorable Scott Stringer, Peter and Lynn Tishman, Donald and Barbara Tober, Ronald and Christie Ulrich, John and Lauren Veronis, Geza and Elizabeth Von Habsburg, Mary J. Wallach, Stanford and Sandra Warshawsky, Bruce and Angela Wasserstein, Sandy and Joan Weill, James and Elaine Wolfensohn, Masamoto and Yoko Yashiro, and Ann Ziff. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com***PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to come.

New York Philharmonic 2009 Opening Night Gala Benefit

NEW YORK-SEPTEMBER 16: The New York Philharmonic opened its 168th sea ...

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Aureole Grand Opening Cocktail Party : NEW YORK-SEPTEMBER 15: Aureole Grand Opening Cocktail Party on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at Aureole, One Bryant Park, 135 West 42nd Street (between 6th Ave and Broadway) New York City, NY. Charlie Palmer and Executive Chef Christopher Lee hosted a cocktail party with hors d’oeuvre from the new fall menu, decadent desserts prepared by Pastry Chef Jennifer Yee and drinks to celebrate the grand opening of the new Aureole. The evening served as a benefit for Citymeals-on-Wheels . The evening celebrated the official opening of Aureole in its new location at One Bryant Park after two decades in its landmark turn-of-the-century brownstone off Madison Avenue. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

Aureole Grand Opening Cocktail Party

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Douglas Hannant's Spring 2010 Collection Presentation and Boutique Opening : NEW YORK-SEPTEMBER 14: Douglas Hannant's Spring 2010 Collection and Boutique Opening on Monday, September 14, 2009 at The Terrace Room at The Plaza Hotel, Fifth Avenue at Central Park South, NY, NY 10019 The Spring 2010 Collection is inspired by classical mythology, with Venus serving as the muse. The new boutique is conveniently located near the label’s devoted Park Avenue following and will feature the ready-to-wear collection, as well as a new line of accessories including jewelry, shoes, hats and evening bags. The boutique’s interior is designed by Geoffrey Bradfield, whose acclaimed work has been featured in numerous magazines, including Architectural Digest, which named him “Dean of American Design.” In addition to the New York flagship store,Douglas Hannant collections are available at specialty stores throughout the United States, Europe and the Middle East. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com***PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to come.

Douglas Hannant's Spring 2010 Collection Presentation and Boutique Opening

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Vogue's Fashion's Night Out with Nicole Romano at the Nicole Romano Pop-Up Shop at The Plaza Hotel : NEW YORK-SEPTEMBER 10: Vogue's Fashion Night Out with designer Nicole Romano on September 10, 2009 at the Nicole Romano Pop-Up Shop at The Plaza Hotel, 1 West 58th Street, New York City, NY. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com***ID's Coming Shortly***

Vogue's Fashion's Night Out with Nicole Romano at the Nicole Romano Pop-Up Shop at The Plaza Hotel

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FIT Couture Council 4th Annual Artistry Of Fashion Award Luncheon : NEW YORK-SEPTEMBER 9: FIT's 4th Annual Artistry Of Fashion Award Luncheon on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at Cipriani 42nd Street, New York City, NY. Dries van Noten received FIT’s Couture Council Artistry of Fashion Award at the benefit luncheon, which each year leads the New York Fall Fashion Week. Maggie Gyllenhaal presented the award and Simon Doonan, creative director for Barneys New York, emceed the event with help from Iman. The Couture Council supports The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Guests included: Dries van Noten,Maggie Gyllenhaal , Ciara, Keyshia Cole, Iman, Amanda Hearst, Daphne Guinness, Nina Garcia, Glenda Bailey, Carson Kressley, Simon Doonan, and Diane Von Furstenberg. Couture Council Chairs Yaz Hernandez, Liz Peek, Sarah Wolfe; Founding Luncheon Chair Charlotte Moss; Luncheon Chairs Vanessa Fata, Kimberly Kassel, Nadine Kasuga, Jacqueline Sackler; Junior Luncheon Chairs Samantha Thompson, Alexis Tobin, Whitney Wolfe; Dr. Valerie Steele, Director of the Museum at FIT, and Dr. Joyce F. Brown, President of FIT, and more. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com***PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to come.

FIT Couture Council 4th Annual Artistry Of Fashion Award Luncheon

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American Friends of the Open University of Israel: Family Fun Day : SAGAPONACK-SEPTEMBER 6: Ingeborg Rennert (wife of Industrialist Ira Rennert) hosted a Family Fun Day to benefit the American Friends of the Open University of Israel on Sunday, September 6, 2009 at their Hamptons home, Fair Field on Daniel’s Lane in Sagaponack, New York. Families and little ones enjoyed a carousel and the playground, basketball, tennis, bowling, kite flying, face-painting, potato sack races and magic, followed by a BBQ. The event was chaired by Inge and Ira Rennert and Lori and Allan Harris. Families in attendance included Nina and Mitchell Davidson, Erynne and Ari Rennert, Nazee and Joe Moinian, Lisa Marie and Phillip Falcone, Caroline Schmidt and Craig Barnett, Pernilla and David Avital, Christine and William Campbell, Alyssa and William Friedland, Joshua Gruss, Elaine and Richard Hirsch, Erica and Michael Karsch, Julie and Morry Kalimian, Brittany and Adam Levinson, The Sakhai Families, Nancy and Peter Sheft, Vicki and Joseph Tahl, Malcolm Thomson, Randy and Tammy Winn, and Caryn and Jeff Zucker. Proceeds from the event benefit educational programs and scholarships for Israel’s largest university, The Open University of Israel, and its 45,000 students. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Karen Zieff | personal website: www.zieffphoto.com | studio tel:718.852.1884 | toll free at 888.353.4248 | e-mail: zieffphoto@aol.com |Karen Zieff is regarded as one of the region's top wedding and special events photographers. Karen is a graduate of the RISD: Rhode Island School of Design who shoots digital as well as film with specialized antique cameras.

American Friends of the Open University of Israel: Family Fun Day

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Queens P.S. 188 Annex Ribbon Cutting Ceremony : Friday September 5, 2009, Queens, N.Y. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

Queens P.S. 188 Annex Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Friday September 5, 2009, Queens, N.Y. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Soci ...

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Frances and Chester Sliwa Celebrate Their 65th Wedding Anniversary : NEW YORK-AUGUST 23: Sliwa 65th Wedding Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, August 23, 2009 at St. Patricks Cathedral, New York City, NY 10022-6863. Frances and Chester Sliwa, parents of Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa, celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary Sunday by renewing their vows at the same spot in St. Patrick's Cathedral where they were married in 1944. Mr and Mrs. Sliwa were joined joined in the intimate Lady Chapel at the back of the Cathedral by a small group of family and friends that included son Curtis Sliwa and daughters Maria Sliwa and Aleta St. James. Msgr. John Paddock, principal of Monsignor Farrell High School in Staten Island, and an early Angels supporter and family friend led the celebration. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

Frances and Chester Sliwa Celebrate Their 65th Wedding Anniversary

NEW YORK-AUGUST 23: Sliwa 65th Wedding Anniversary Celebration on Sund ...

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Riverkeeper’s EcoSalon : WATERMILL-AUGUST 22: Riverkeeper’s EcoSalon on Saturday August 22, 2009 at the residence of Joan and George Hornig, 675 Flying Point Road, Water Mill, New York 11976. Riverkeeper’s EcoSalon brought together top environmental policy makers with thought leaders in the fields of politics, science, the arts, business and entertainment for an evening of sharing perspectives on challenging issues. The special guest for this event was Van Jones, who serves as Special Advisor for Green Jobs at the White House Council on Environmental Quality. Hosted by Joan Hornig and George Hornig at their home in the Hampton’s with co-hosts Lorraine Bracco, Christie Brinkley, Hamilton Fish, Anne Hearst McInerney and Jay McInerney, Anne Jameson and Jay Eisenhofer, Mary and Sidney Lumet, Maria and Peter Matthiessen, Nicole Miller and Kim Taipale, Averell and Gigi Mortimer, Renee and Mark Rockefeller, Jeff Tannenbaum and other leading Riverkeeper supporters including Kareem Abdul Jabbar for this unique opportunity. This event was designed by April Milliken Trigg of Eventologie. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com***PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to come.

Riverkeeper’s EcoSalon

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BEST BUDDIES Hamptons Gala 2009 : WATERMILL-AUGUST 21: BEST BUDDIES Hamptons Gala 2009 on Friday, August 21, 2009 at the home of Anne Hearst McInerney & Jay McInerney, Watermill, New York. Tatiana Platt and Campion Platt, Anne Hearst & Jay McInerney and Haley & Jason Binn served as Co-Chairs for the spectacular Western-chic themed event in support of Best Buddies International, a nonprofit founded by Anthony Kennedy Shriver in 1989 to establish a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Gala, which was presented by UBS and supported by Audi, raised nearly $275,000 cash and in-kind for Best Buddies International. The Gala drew out many New York and Hamptons notables, including: New York Governor David Paterson, Kick Kennedy, Sharon Bush, Amanda Hearst, Alejandro Santo Domingo,Nacho Figueras and Delfina Blaquier, Dr. Richard Garvey, Countess Luann de Lesseps, Princess Yasmin Aga Khan, Kathy and Rick Hilton, Pamela Fiori, Cornelia Bregman, Diandra Douglas, Somers and Jonathan Farkas, Margo McNabb & Jimmy Nederlander, Katharina Otto Bernstein, Drew and Derek Riker, Marlyne Sexton and her daughter Nicole, Lydia and Rudy Touzet, Tommy Quick, Holidae Hayes, Patty Raynes, Susan Shin, Robert Zimmerman. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio with Stuart Rinzler| tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

BEST BUDDIES Hamptons Gala 2009

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Spain-U.S Chamber of Commerce Presents Spain & Latin America networking event : NEW YORK-AUGUST 20: SPAIN-U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE hosts Spain & Latin America networking event on Thursday, August 20, 2009 at The King Juan Carlos I of Spain Center, NYU-53 Washington Square South, New York City, NY. This event marks the ninth edition of the Spain & Latin America networking event. Members and friends from prominent Spanish & Latin American business organizations gather each year to exchange ideas and make new business contacts. Collectively, we attract a large number of executives from some of Latin America's and Spain's most prestigious companies. Chambers members eagerly look forward to this event, as it is only once per year. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

Spain-U.S Chamber of Commerce Presents Spain & Latin America networking event

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Long Island Cars Belmont Classic Car Show and Swap Meet : ELMONT, NY-AUGUST 16: Long Island Cars Classic Car Show & Swap Meet on Sunday, August 16, 2009 at Belmont Park Racetrack, Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont, New York. Long Island Cars Custom and Collectible Car Show and Swap Meet. Our events include street rods, antiques, muscle cars, SUVs, imports and cars of the fifties, sixties and seventies plus one of a kind custom cars and exotic cars that are rarely seen, also included are auto related vendors selling everything from literature to fenders. There are a variety of Cars for Sale by owner. Show cars take part in Judging with trophies on Sundays and receive commemorative Photo Plaques on Saturdays. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

Long Island Cars Belmont Classic Car Show and Swap Meet

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Artists & Writers 61st Anniversary Charity Softball Game : EAST HAMPTON-AUGUST 15: Artists vs. Writers 61st Anniversary Charity Softball Game on Saturday, August 15, 2009 at Herrick Park, East Hampton, New York. The Artists vs. Writers 61st Anniversary Charity Softball Game was held for the benefit of East End Hospice, E.H. Day Care and Phoenix House. Over 2,000 celebrities and spectators attended this well-loved Hamptons rite of summer. 1010 WINS anchor Juliet Papa and the legendary Bert Sugar served as the game's announcers. For those keeping score, the game was won by the writers 12-11, giving them an 11-10 edge with one tie over the last 22 years and Mike Lupica of the New York Daily News was the game MVP. But it was the game within the game, the pre-game and the post game which are every bit as part of this beloved Hamptons rite of summer that the defines the essence of a bygone era of simpler, less glamorous times on the East End. In recent years if one were to read the social press, you could almost forget that many folks do still come out East primarily to get away from the hustle of urban life, to barbecue, lay on the beach, share cocktails, play tennis and yes play a game of softball. This year’s teams included: Alec Baldwin, Carl Bernstein, Mort Zuckerman,Lori Singer, B. Smith, Dan Gasby, Greg Bello, Ken Auletta, James Lipton, Jeffrey Lyons, Juliet Papa, Edward Nahem, Kim Stolz, Bonnie Bernstein, Mark Ciardi, Rod Gilbert, Mike Lupica, Bert Sugar, Richard Reeves, Jean Reno and many more to come. President Bill Clinton, who has served as an umpire at past events, wrote a note of welcome for this year’s attendees. The event was sponsored by HBO, Mort Zuckerman, CNBC,Ultra Motor, Grumbacher Paints,Spanierman Gallery, Lafayette 148, Alfred Dunner, Snapple,Kaufman Allied Patio Furniture, Stu Sleppin, Kimco, 1010 WINS,Walter Bernard Design, Ronnette Riley Architect, Hollander Design, Madison Copy,Shana Alexander Foundation, B. Smith & Dan Gasby, LIRR,Hollander Design, Thinkscan.com, Fred & Lora Drasner, Edward Nahem Fine Art, Robert Kandall, William Salloway, Ocean Vista Resort, Kendall Veenema, Dr. Wayne Winnick, Eric Ernst & David Gamble – for the Artists Secret Society, Javer Family,The Lodge Restaurant, Janice & Alfred Kelman, Alec Baldwin Foundation, Regan Santry, Shevack Family, U.S. Sports Film Festival, John & Jackie Leo, J & M Emporium, Lane Brettschneider & Caroline DesJardins, and Boulevard Magazine. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com***PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to come.

Artists & Writers 61st Anniversary Charity Softball Game

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First Pitch Cocktail Party to Celebrate Artists & Writers 61st Anniversary Softball Game : SAG HARBOR-AUGUST 14: First Pitch Cocktail Party to Celebrate Artists & Writers 61st Anniversary Softball Game at the Home of Debbie & Kevin McEneaney,Sag Harbor, New York. Debbie and Kevin McEneaney hosted a cocktail party on the evening before the Artists vs. Writers 61st Anniversary Softball Game. The Artists vs. Writers 61st Anniversary Softball Game is to be held the following day at Herrick Field in East Hampton for the benefit of East End Hospice, E.H. Day Care and Phoenix House. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

First Pitch Cocktail Party to Celebrate Artists & Writers 61st Anniversary Softball Game

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The Shari Kurzrok Second Chance for Life Foundation 2nd Annual Benefit and Silent Auction : NEW YORK-AUGUST 12: The Shari Kurzrok Second Chance for Life Foundation 2nd Annual Benefit and Silent Auction--"Sip, Support & Spread the Word" About the Need for Organ Donation on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at Manhattan Penthouse, 80 Fifth Avenue at 14th Street, New York City, NY. The foundation was founded when four years ago, Shari Kurzrok Schnall was in the fight of her life after her liver failed unexpectedly from a rare genetic condition called Wilson’s Disease. She received a life saving liver transplant at New York University Langone Medical Center under the care of Dr. Lewis M. Teperman and his team. There are currently more than 102,000 people awaiting a life saving organ transplant, including 10,000 New Yorkers. Sadly, 18 people die every day awaiting a transplant that will never come. This is one field of medicine where the common person CAN make a difference yet, myths and misconceptions about the issue of organ donation, often prevent people from signing up to be an organ donor. All it takes is a simple conversation to learn the facts and make an informed decision. This year’s event kicked-off a new word-of-mouth campaign incorporating personal stories of people touched by organ donation. The video will be edited following the event and distributed through social media and networking sites. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

The Shari Kurzrok Second Chance for Life Foundation 2nd Annual Benefit and Silent Auction

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Updated: Aug 16, 2009 5:03pm PST

FIT Couture Council Summer Party 2009 : NEW YORK-AUGUST 5: FIT Couture Council Summer Party 2009 on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 hosted by Dr. Valerie Steele, Director, The Museum at FIT at the Upper East Side residence of Charlotte Moss, New York City, NY. Fashion designers and the New York City fashion community attended the Couture Council's Annual Summer Party which supports The Museum at FIT while serving also as the launch party to the upcoming Fourth Annual Couture Council Awards Luncheon, scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at Cipriani 42nd Street, where The Couture Council of The Museum at FIT will honor Dries van Noten with the 2009 Couture Council Award for Artistry of Fashion. Once again, the FIT Couture Council’s glamorous annual luncheon is the first event of the New York’s Fall Fashion Week. “Dries van Noten creates clothes of extraordinary beauty and originality,” says Dr. Steele. “His sense of color, print and decoration are unequaled. Dries’ clothes are not for one season. Like works of art, they continue to speak to us across time and space. He has created a unique personal signature, but at the same time, he facilitates the wearer’s individual sense of style.” Simon Doonan, the famously witty creative director for Barneys New York, will again emcee the event, which is hosted by the founding Couture Council Chairmen: Yaz Hernández, Liz Peek, Sarah Wolfe and Founding Luncheon Chair: Charlotte Moss . This special evening was hosted by Dr. Valerie Steele, Director, The Museum at FIT and attended by Dr. Joyce Brown--President, The Fashion Institute of Technology. Notable attendees included: Yaz Hernández, Liz Peek, Sarah Wolfe, Charlotte Moss, New York's original dandy: Patrick McDonald, Christian Cota, Yigal Azrouel, Tiffany Koury, Amy Fine Collins, Alexandra Lebenthal, Claudia Lebenthal, Gillian Miniter, Sylvester Miniter, Arnold Scaasi, Parker Ladd, Beth Rudin DeWoody and a who's who of the New York fashion and design community. For more information on the Couture Council or to reserve luncheon tickets call 212.217.4532 or e-mail: Couturecouncil@fitnyc.edu PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

FIT Couture Council Summer Party 2009

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Southampton Hospital Centenial Celebration : SOUTHAMPTON-AUGUST 1: Southampton Hospital's 51st Annual Summer Party-- A Centennial Celebration was held on Saturday August 1, 2009, Wickapogue Road, Southampton, New York. Chaired by Sheila O’Malley Fuchs, the event took place under the tents on Wickapogue Road in Southampton. Christie Brinkley served as honorary chair for this year’s event. As in past years, the evening will benefit the Hospital’s Department of Emergency Medicine. “Southampton Hospital is truly fortunate to have such a loyal community to support the tradition of the annual summer party,” comments Steven M. Bernstein, Southampton Hospital’s Foundation President, “This support is critical to the delivery of quality emergency services considering the geographical isolation of the East End communities.” Summer Party attendees danced to the music of Alex Donner under a huge tent transformed by the creativity of Tony Urrutia and Steven Stolman, and enjoyed an elegant catered dinner by Robbins Wolfe Eventeurs. Also featured will be the popular silent auction and a raffle of fabulous and extravagant trips and prizes. Christie Brinkley is more than one of America’s most successful and recognizable models, she has also achieved success as an artist, writer, photographer, designer, actress, political and environmental activist, and perhaps most importantly to her, a mother of three. Ms. Brinkley is an active and dedicated supporter of many organizations and worthwhile causes mainly focused on the well-being of children and the world they live in. She is the proud recipient of many humanitarian awards and has been honored by many distinguished organizations such as Mother’s Choice, Redbook Magazine’s “Mothers and Shakers Award,” Albert Einstein Spirit of Achievement Award, as well as Cookie Magazine’s “Smart Cookie Award.” PHOTO CREDIT: Sara-Herbert Galloway for ManhattanSociety.com

Southampton Hospital Centenial Celebration

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ANNIE & MICHAEL FALK Host Clambake on the Beach in Southampton : SOUTHAMPTON-JULY 25: Annie & Michael Falk hosted an intimate Clambake on the Beach followed by dessert at their home in Southampton on Saturday, July 25, 2009 in Southampton, New York. The event was superbly catered by Four Seasons Caterer. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com or Chris.London@gmail.com with photo editing by Gregory Partanio.

ANNIE & MICHAEL FALK Host Clambake on the Beach in Southampton

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The ESADE Alumni New York Chapter joins forces with the Spain - U.S. Chamber of Commerce : NEW YORK-JULY 23: The ESADE Alumni New York Chapter joined forces with the SPAIN-U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE on Thursday, July 23, 2009 at the Vincci Avalon Hotel, Camelot Room, 16 East 32nd Street, New York, NY 10016. (Tel: (212) 299-7000) The ESADE Alumni New York Chapter is pleased to announce their association to the Spain - U.S. Chamber of Commerce. This new partnership intends to provide value to ESADE alumni by offering more high quality events and services. To celebrate this fruitful union all ESADE Alumni were invited to the official signing of the agreement, which was followed by a networking cocktail. Program: 6.00 p.m. Welcome 6.30 p.m. Signing of the agreement. 7.00 p.m. Networking cocktail. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

The ESADE Alumni New York Chapter joins forces with the Spain - U.S. Chamber of Commerce

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SOHO DESIGN MAGAZINE Pre-Launch Party : NEW YORK-JULY 22: SOHO DESIGN MAGAZINE Pre-Launch Party on Thursday, July 22, 2009 at TAILOR, 525 Broome Street (between Thompson & 6th Avenue), Soho, New York City. Co-hosted by SOHONYC.COM and Professional Blackbook Network and Sponsored by BULLDOG GIN. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com***ID's Coming Shortly***

SOHO DESIGN MAGAZINE Pre-Launch Party

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YPLC Midsummer Night Swing 50th Anniversary Party—Swing of Things : NEW YORK-JULY 22: YPLC Midsummer Night Swing 50th Anniversary Party —Swing of Things on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at Damrosch Park, 62nd Street between Columbus Avenue and Amsterdam, New York City, NY. Over 700 New Yorkers joined the Young Patrons of Lincoln Center led by Event Co-Chairs: Mali Sananikone Gaw, Jacquelyn Wang Tansill, Jared Wien, and jammed Damrosch Park on a hot summer evening in honor of Lincoln Center’s 50th Anniversary. Event Sponsors included: Liz Claiborne, Bloomberg, American Ballroom Company. While swinging to the hot sounds of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, patrons were able to indulge in the summer creations of area restaurants and star chefs, curated by Lisa Mamounas of Culinary Insiders: Blue Ribbon Sushi & Grill | Bill Telepan of Telepan | Maneet Chauhan of At Vermilion | Marc Murphy of Landmarc & Ditch Plains | Wolfgang Ban & Eduard Frauneder of Seasonal Restaurant & Weinbar | The Russian Tea Room | Roni-Sue’s Chocolates | Liddabit Sweets | L'arte del Gelato. Savory hors d’oeuvres and sweet treats, were accompanied by a four hour open bar of specialty cocktails and premium spirits provided by: ·360 Vodka · Bulldog Gin ·Starr African Rum · The Bubble Lounge · Diageo Swingers Committee included: Stephanie Amarnick, Kara Medoff Barnett, Ksenija Belsley, Courtenay Spier, Cindy Chen, Camille Chow, Jessica Montoya Coggins, Paul Craig, Sara Dawes, Leah Day, Mike Dershewitz, Patrick Eng, Jason English, Mary Ferrer, Mali Gaw, Dawne Marie Granuum, Blair Greenberg, Caroline Hamilton, David Hsia, Andrew Kalish, Katie Lyndon, Naina Kalavar Mackay,Moe Magali, Lisa Mamounas, Ken McCracken, Jordan Metzl , Stephanie Middleberg, Samantha Park, Louise Sa, Lauren Salem, Keka Schermerhorn, Jonathan Schorr, Ahsan Sheikh, Niki Simoneaux, Noah Smith, Stacie Styles, Jacquelyn Wang Tansill, Kathi Waldhof, Amanda White, Jared Wien, Heather Willis, June Wu, Lawrence Yang. Special thanks to the folks at Amp Energy Drink for helping me get through the night. See also: YPLC Tango on the Rocks (2008) PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com***PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to come.

YPLC Midsummer Night Swing 50th Anniversary Party—Swing of Things

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Updated: Aug 16, 2009 4:55pm PST

KiptonART Foundation, Carnegie Hall Notables, & Norwood Club Present Cellist Saeunn Thorsteindottir : NEW YORK-JULY 21: KiptonART Foundation,Carnegie Hall Notables, & Norwood Club Present Cellist Saeunn Thorsteindottir on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at Norwood Club, 241 West 14th Street, New York NY 10011 (Tel: 212 255 9300) PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

KiptonART Foundation, Carnegie Hall Notables, & Norwood Club Present Cellist Saeunn Thorsteindottir

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Updated: Jul 23, 2009 5:53pm PST

iStar Charity Foundation 7th Annual iStar Charity Shootout : NEW YORK-JULY 20: iStar Charity Foundation 7th Annual iStar Charity Shootout---"CHANGE THE GAME . . .GET ON THE COURT!" on Monday, July 20, 2009 at Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY. Even a recession couldn’t keep sports stars, celebrities and entertainers from joining influential business leaders and children of all ages in a friendly basketball competition at the 7th Annual Charity Shootout. The event attracted approximately 1,200 attendees and raised over $350,000 for children’s education and human rights organizations. Keeping with tradition, this year’s event featured athletes, entertainers and prominent business leaders participating in various basketball competitions designed to raise money for the four charities. Highlights of the evening included big money-making “Supershots” by Supermodel Emme, for $40,000 and New York Knicks number-one draft pick, Danilo Gallinari, connecting on a shot worth $26,000. Also at the event, actor Hugh Jackman and actress Vivica A. Fox joined Gallinari and his teammate Wilson Chandler and former Knicks stars Anthony Mason and Charles Smith, as well as former NY Liberty women’s star Kym Hampton and super middleweight boxing contender, Michael Olajide as guest judges for the slam dunk competition. The evening also featured performances by the Harlem Wizards, Knicks City Kids, “Maddie” the Mascot and a special halftime performance by beatboxers Kid Lucky, Shockwave of PBS TV’s re-tooled classic “The Electric Company®”, Butterscotch, an “America’s Got Talent” finalist and Swiss Chris. WNBC-TV sports anchor, Bruce Beck, once again served as master of ceremonies. Those who joined Jay & Kelly Sugarman and friends shared in the magic of the evening and the great feeling they received by helping the iStar Charity Foundation support causes that help kids and their families, advance education and promote the preservation of human rights. So, what was different this year? As stated by Jay Sugarman, chairman and chief executive officer of iStar Financial and event founder: “Understanding the economic environment, we have deemphasized our focus on monetary donations. The event’s real goal this year is awareness of its worthy beneficiaries. What we needed most was a loud crowd to help us make this year’s event extra fun and special. We encouraged people to get involved in the event by volunteering, making small donations or doing whatever they can to get on the court and change the game.” iStar Financial, the Jay & Kelly Sugarman Foundation, the iStar Charity Foundation, and Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, the event underwriters, are dedicated to actively broadening awareness and increasing charitable contributions for existing non-profit organizations including the evening’s beneficiaries: Baby Buggy, Robin Hood, Human Rights First and Teach for America. Funds raised by the iStar Charity Shootout are distributed equally among - Human Rights, Youth and Family Sustainability and Education. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com*************************More Photos & ID's Coming Shortly***************************

iStar Charity Foundation 7th Annual iStar Charity Shootout

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Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation's 10th Anniversary ART FOR LIFE Benefit : EAST HAMPTON-JULY 18: Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation's 10th Anniversary Art For Life Benefit at Russell Simmons' East Hampton Estate, East Hampton, New York. Brothers Russell, Danny, and Joseph “Rev. Run” Simmons celebrated Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation’s 10th Anniversary ART FOR LIFE East Hampton Benefit hosted by CNN’s Soledad O’Brien. The evening celebrated the creative energy of New York City youth and honor exemplary individuals in the community for their career achievements and philanthropic works. 2009 Honorees included actress Vanessa Williams, Chief Executive Officer of Salamander Hospitality and co-founder of BET Sheila C. Johnson and Target. The events Featured Artist is Shepard Fairey, widely known for his iconic Obama HOPE image. Event Chairs included John Bartlett, Allison and Chip Brady, Tim Gunn, Stephen Hill, Donna Karan, Susan Taylor and David Tisch. Simon de Pury of Phillips de Pury & Co., served as the evening’s Auctioneer with music by DJ M.O.S. Other guests of the evening included; Vanessa and Angela Simmons, Law & Order SUV’s Tamara Tunie and Real Housewives of New York Jill Zarin, Kelly Killoren Bensimon, Countess Luann De Lesseps and Kevin Liles. Launched in 2000, ART FOR LIFE East Hampton is Rush Philanthropic's primary fundraising outreach to friends and supporters. Funds raised through ART FOR LIFE will provide support for many projects throughout the year dedicated to reaching out to New York City youth through the arts. In 2005, Rush Philanthropic expanded its ART FOR LIFE franchise with the first ART FOR LIFE Palm Beach and in 2008 introduced ART FOR LIFE Miami Beach. Outside of providing funding for Rush Philanthropic’s core programs, proceeds from ART FOR LIFE East Hampton and ART FOR LIFE Miami Beach also provide direct funding to nonprofit arts and education organizations throughout New York City and South Florida. Together, ART FOR LIFE East Hampton 2008 and ART FOR LIFE Miami Beach cumulatively raised more than $2 million in 2008. The annual gala takes on a life of its own with its featured theme and color scheme each year. This year, ART FOR LIFE East Hampton evoked the romance and glamour of Old Hollywood. Classic black and white films were the romantic inspiration for the décor masterfully planned by Sutka Productions International, Inc. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com*************************More Photos & ID's Coming Shortly***************************

Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation's 10th Anniversary ART FOR LIFE Benefit

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Engagement Celebration of Samar Alghanim & Sanjin Bjelobrk

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Guggenheim, Four Seasons 50th Anniversary Celebration : NEW YORK-JULY 15: GUGGENHEIM Museum and Four Seasons Restaurant Celebrate 50th Anniversary at the Four Seasons Restaurant, 99 East 52nd Street, New York City, NY (212.754.9494). Guggenheim supporters and friends celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the museum at the Four Seasons Restaurant, also celebrating its fiftieth anniversary this year. After a festive cocktail reception at 7 p.m. in the restaurant’s legendary Grill Room, guests enjoyed dinner in the famed Pool Room. During dinner, a lively conversation took place between Richard Armstrong, Director of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation and Museum; architecture critic and author Martin Filler; and Phyllis Lambert, Founding Director and Chair of the Board of Trustees, Canadian Centre for Architecture. The discussion addressed the accomplishments of both Frank Lloyd Wright, architect of the Guggenheim, and Philip Johnson, designer of the Four Seasons, and the importance of each man’s legacy to the landscape of New York City. Proceeds from this event will benefit architecture and design programs at the Guggenheim Museum. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

Guggenheim, Four Seasons 50th Anniversary Celebration

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Updated: Jul 23, 2009 5:10pm PST

Mandela Day Gala Dinner 2009 : NEW YORK-JULY 15: The Nelson Mandela Foundation Hosts Gala Dinner in Celebration of Mandela Day 2009 on Wednesday, July 15th, 2009 at Vanderbilt Hall, Grand Central Terminal, 87 East 42nd Street, New York City, NY. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

Mandela Day Gala Dinner 2009

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Updated: Jul 23, 2009 5:13pm PST

Opportunity Green hosts “An Eco-Evening Celebrating Style with a Conscience,” with MINI-E, Environment, Neighbor, Notes on a Party, Marc Alt and Eco-Fabulous : NEW YORK-JULY 14: The Los Angeles based Opportunity Green team hosted “An Eco-Evening Celebrating Style with a Conscience,” with MINI-E, Environment, Neighbor, Notes on a Party, Marc Alt and Eco-Fabulous at a Bastille Day Event on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at Environment retail store, 876 Broadway (btw 18th and 19th street), New York City, NY. As guests strolled into the three-story Environment showroom, they could easily notice the ten electric MINI-E vehicles, proudly driven by a diverse set of MINI-E Pioneers. Guests included: Julie Gilhart of Barneys New York, Marc Alt, Davide Berruto, Celia Chen, Juergen Dold, Mike Flynn, Zem Joachin,Chathri Munasinghe, Katy Saeger, Karen Solomon and Camilla Trigano, Helen Walters (BusinessWeek), along with eco-designer Bahar Shahpar, Treehugger founder Graham Hill, Micah Koch (NYC ACRE), Artist Peter Tunney and his beautiful wife, Amy Magee Tunney, Elspeth Rountree and eco-event planner extraordinaire, April Milliken Trigg of eventologie who earlier this summer was responsible for one of the most beautiful and successful fundraisers ever held by The Group for the East End in the Hamptons. The evening served as the New York launch for the Opportunity Green Business Conference to be held at UCLA on November 7-8, 2009 which will host today’s brightest leaders and innovators at the forefront of the green business revolution. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com See other photo links: Opportunity Green website | Celia Chen's coverage on NotesonaParty.com and also Opportunity Green Rolls out the Green Carpet For The NYC Debut

Opportunity Green hosts “An Eco-Evening Celebrating Style with a Conscience,” with MINI-E, Environment, Neighbor, Notes on a Party, Marc Alt and Eco-Fabulous

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Deluxe Experiences & Upper Echelon Shoes host an Intimate Soiree : NEW YORK-JULY 14: Deluxe Experiences & Upper Echelon Shoes host an Intimate Soiree at The Private Roof Club at the Gramercy Park Hotel at 2 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10010 (212) 673-5863 PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

Deluxe Experiences & Upper Echelon Shoes host an Intimate Soiree

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Updated: Jul 15, 2009 10:59am PST

The Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce Presents Exhibition of Santiago Calatrava: World Trade Center Transportation Hub : NEW YORK-JULY 9: The Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce Presents Exhibition of Santiago Calatrava: World Trade Center Transportation Hub on July 9, 2009 at the Queen Sofia Spanish Institute, New York City, NY. Santiago Calatrava, the world-renowned architect who has designed some of the most beautiful structures of our time, is the subject of a new exhibition, Santiago Calatrava: World Trade Center Transportation Hub, at New York City’s Queen Sofía Spanish Institute, a private non-profit Spanish cultural center, from May 8, 2009. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey commissioned Santiago Calatrava, S.A. to design the project in association with Downtown Design Partnership, a joint venture of DMJM + Harris and STV Group, Inc. In January 2004, when Santiago Calatrava unveiled his plans for the transportation hub, the daring design was seen as a symbol of renewal and hope after the tragedy of September 11, 2001. Since then, Santiago Calatrava has recommended some adjustments to the design to save time and money while preserving the overall integrity of the original design. The exhibition is an opportunity for commuters, subway riders and pedestrians to see that Calatrava’s design has transcended the complex challenges of the site and to view the development of this soaring, spectacular design which will significantly improve mass-transit connections across Lower Manhattan. Santiago Calatrava: World Trade Center Transportation Hub showcases architectural models along with a multimedia presentation and reinforce the evocative image of “a bird being released from a child’s hand”. This exhibition, on view through August 31, 2009, also presents selected American projects of Santiago Calatrava's celebrated buildings. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

The Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce Presents Exhibition of Santiago Calatrava: World Trade Center Transportation Hub

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Updated: Jul 27, 2009 10:27am PST

Mina-Jacqueline Au Birthday Cocktails at Nikki Beach Midtown : NEW YORK-JULY 9: Private Birthday Cocktail Party for Bon Luxe founder and CEO, Mina-Jacqueline Au on Thursday, July 9, 2009 at Nikki Beach Midtown, 151 East 50th Street, New York City, NY. Guests who helped Mina-Jacqueline Au celebrate her intimate birthday gathering included: Victor Medina-San Andres, Barbara Duerrer, Tracy Stern, Audie Apple, Caroline Manzo , Duffy Marie Arnoult, Amber De Vos, Sabrina Chapman, Syl Tang, Chappy Morris, Melissa Morris, Douglas Marshall and David Chines. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to come.

Mina-Jacqueline Au Birthday Cocktails at Nikki Beach Midtown

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Updated: Jul 10, 2009 12:40pm PST

Mongolian Sunglass Extravaganza : NEW YORK-JULY 2: Mongolian Sunglass Extravaganza on Thursday, July 2, 2009 at Red Sky Lounge, 47 E 29th Street, New York, NY. This is how the event worked: All attendees brought a pair of sunglasses, they can be old or new-any pair will do. A photograph of each guest was taken in the sunglasses. Before guests left the party, they left the sunglasses with the hosts, the girls from ValSecrets.com, Valeria Tignini and Elizabeth Yannone. After the party, the ladies will ship the glasses to a Swiss artist, Sébastien Sevaz, who will be leaving Switzerland for Mongolia on July 30th. Sébastien is going to distribute the sunglasses to Mongolian nomads and take a photos of the nomads wearing the sunglasses each individual donated. Guests will receive a copy of the photo. His concept is to create a website or book that will display all the people around the world offering a small gift to some people who need what he/we are giving for better use. Each guest will also have an option to write a note to the Mongolian Nomad who receives your rad shades. The note will be delivered to them with their glasses. A unique way to deliver a note would be through sharing art. Poverty remains widespread in the country of Mongolia despite efforts to reduce it. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to come.

Mongolian Sunglass Extravaganza

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Updated: Jul 05, 2009 10:25am PST

BIG TOP AT THE BOWERY to Benefit Cancer 101 : NEW YORK-JUNE 30: BIG TOP AT THE BOWERY to Benefit CANCER 101 on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at Bowery Terrace at the Bowery Hotel, 335 Bowery (2nd and 3rd Sts.), New York City, NY. CANCER101 held its much anticipated BIG TOP AT THE BOWERY cocktail benefit tonight at the Bowery Terrace at the Bowery Hotel, to celebrate cancer patients, survivors and their caregivers. Despite the deluge of rain and thunderstorms, over 350 exciting and notable supporters attended the energetic, colorful, circus-themed cocktail party -- replete with popcorn, cotton candy, candy apples, STOGO ice cream, and of course, live performances by the Donnell Adler, Inc. and the renowned Broadway in South Africa troupe, including aerialists, acrobats, jugglers, stilt walkers, tarot card reader, magicians and hula hoopers. The Bowery Terrace was flooded with revelers who chased the rain away as they hula-hooped (it looks so much easier when someone else is doing it!) and danced to Xplosive Entertainment’s tunes. Hosted by the Today Show’s Hoda Kotb and Madame Paulette’s John Mahdessian, the Bowery Terrace was the showground for guests such as Shauna Brook, Ann Caruso, Shaokao and Nikki Cheng, Peter Davis, Robert Farrior, Melissa Foss, Miguelina Gambaccini, Monica Knoll, Anisha Lakhani, Kristian Laliberte, Keith Lissner, Erin Lucas, Aslaug Magnusdottir, Liam McMullan, Veronica Moncho-Lobo, Maggie Norris, Bianca Pratt, Euan Rellie, Susan Shin, Mona Wyatt Maine de Biran and more. Guests visited the “CANCER101 Lounge” while learning about the organization, as well as the SOLERNO VIP Lounge where they savored the ever-popular Solerno Bellinis . Meanwhile, Madame Paulette President, John Mahdessian greeted guests as the “Greatest Sponsor on Earth.” Indeed, Madame Paulette announced its year-long partnership with CANCER101, committing to raising funds for the organization through the auction of restored vintage designer gowns -- we are “saving clothes to save lives,” said Mr. Mahdessian. Other generous sponsors included Sanofi-Aventis, which was the “Big Top Sponsor”, Genentech, Inc. and The Greater New York Hospital Association, which were collectively, the “Three Ring Sponsors”. There were no circus animals but ferocity was the game, as bidding on the Silent Auction became heated; there was fierce competition over items such as a fuchsia Emanuel Ungaro handbag, a Tumi overnight tote bag, a Matthew Williamson clutch, House of Waris pendants, MODO for Jennifer Creel sunglasses, a Miguelina dress, a La Perla velvet and satin robe, a Warren-Tricomi salon experience with the dynamic duo themselves, Tibi swimsuit and wrap, a Calvin Klein gift certificate. Actual lines formed over the Rosenthal platinum vase that caused a tug of war as well as tickets to the CHOCHENG Spring/Summer 2010 fashion show at Bryant Park during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. In the spirit of giving but getting that 1 special item, guests also bought raffle tickets with hopes of winning a his and hers bottles of “the world’s most expensive perfume” – Clive Christian No. 1. Indeed, the evening was a celebration of all the good work that CANCER101 does and the progress that it has made since its founding in 2002 by cancer survivor Monica Knoll. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com****ID'S Coming Shortly****

BIG TOP AT THE BOWERY to Benefit Cancer 101

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Updated: Jul 23, 2009 5:45pm PST

Second Annual New York City Marines "Mess Night" Benefit : NEW YORK-JUNE 30:Second Annual New York City Marines "Mess Night" Benefit at the New York Athletic Club , 180 Central Park South, Ninth Floor, New York City, NY. The Recreation of a 1920s Mess Night Dinner in London Attended by Winston Churchill raised funds for the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation and the National Foundation for Facial Reconstruction. 2009 Honorees: Susan Porcello, NYPD Police Officer and Detective Ming Li, NYPD who helped Marines in need | The Strassburger Family, for continued support for our troops | Scott Kennedy, a comedian who performs for our troops in Iraq & Afghanistan. | Major General Anthony L. Jackson, Military Guest of Honor USMC, Director or Operations & Logistics, U.S. Africa Command | Lt. Gen Thiessen | General Robert Magnus. Israel born Opera Singer Inbal Sharett was invited to sing the National Anthem at the event. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to come. This is just a brief snapshot of last night's event

Second Annual New York City Marines "Mess Night" Benefit

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The SPAIN-U.S. Chamber of Commerce 2009 Annual Membership Meeting : NEW YORK-JUNE 29: The SPAIN-U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2009 Annual Membership Meeting on Monday, June 29, 2009 at Lladro, 43 West 57th St, New York, NY 10019. The annual meeting for members of the Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The Executive Committee presented a report on all the 2008 activities, and reported on programs underway in 2009. The evening was graciously sponsored by BANCAJA & Quality Wines of Spain . PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher D. Mejia London

The SPAIN-U.S. Chamber of Commerce 2009 Annual Membership Meeting

NEW YORK-JUNE 29: The SPAIN-U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2009 Annual Membe ...

Updated: Jun 30, 2009 10:58am PST

Waterkeeper Alliance 10th Anniversary Celebration : NEW YORK-JUNE 27: Waterkeeper Alliance 10th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at The Winter Garden at The World Financial Center, 220 Vesey Street, New York City, NY. Waterkeeper Alliance– the international champion of clean water and strong communities, with 190 programs on six continents – celebrated its 10th Anniversary in New York, the birthplace of the Waterkeeper movement. The celebration brought together Waterkeepers and their supporters from around the world, including the New York Clean Water Advocates Hudson Riverkeeper, NY/NJ Baykeeper, and Long Island Soundkeeper, to commemorate a decade of clean water advocacy. The Waterkeeper Alliance Gala Celebration was the culmination of a Waterkeeper's Tenth Anniversary Conference held from June 23-27th 2009 in New York City at which President Bill Clinton was a speaker earlier in the week. At the Waterkeeper Gala Celebration the Waterkeeper Alliance and the Lexus Hybrid Living community combined forces, showcasing an Eco Garden Boutique for guests to enjoy (i) some of the most innovative and creative eco-fashion in the market, presented by THE FOUR HUNDRED, the only fashion showroom and brand development agency in the country dedicated exclusively to sustainable design. On display were Ashley Watson recycled leather handbags and Cri de Coeur vegan footwear, as well as clothing from Bahar Shahpar, Bodkin, Covet, Lara Miller, Mociun, Mottainai, and Study; (ii) Eco-Jewelry by Monique Péan; (iii) eco-furniture by Uhuru and eco-art by McGovern Design House with all proceeds from sales benefiting the Waterkeeper Alliance. Waterkeeper Alliance Chairman and Founder Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. delivered a keynote address. Live entertainment was provided by Daryl Hall of the legendary pop music duo Hall & Oates. An organic and locally sourced hors d’oeuvres menu, including raw bar. Open bar with beer, wine and eco-friendly cocktails. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to come

Waterkeeper Alliance 10th Anniversary Celebration

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The Birthday Celebration of Bisila & Mark : Message about Bisila Bokoko & Mark Echols's 35th Birthday Party: On behalf of Mark and me, we want to thank all our friends who came to the party! I You must agree that this was " THE PARTY".... If the police did not stop the fun we probably would be having breakfast right now!!!! jejejejeje.......some cake with mojitos? Thank you all for your wonderful gifts!!! But the real gift was your presence here. You made our family very happy, you all were so sweet and so determine to enjoy! We like that! Special thanks to all the booty shakers! This was the best birthday party of my life!!! You guys made it so special! Get ready for the next one. Thanks for your sweet ans happy messages Well, it wont be too long before we have the next one!!! BIG, BIG HUG from Mark, Bonacha, Malabo, Puppy Bocheche, Turtle Barack & Bisila Bokoko-Echols Family PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio & Stuart Rinzler | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

The Birthday Celebration of Bisila & Mark

Message about Bisila Bokoko & Mark Echols's 35th Birthday Party: On ...

Updated: Jun 30, 2009 6:34am PST

Brooklyn Botanic Garden: Passport to Summer : BROOKLYN- JUNE 25: Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Passport to Summer on Thursday, June 25, 2009 at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 1000 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 (718-623-7200) PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Karen Zieff | personal website: www.zieffphoto.com | tel:718.852.1884 | toll free at 888.353.4248 | e-mail: zieffphoto@aol.com |**NOTE: Karen Zieff is available for assignments locally and around the world. Karen Zieff is regarded as one of the region's top wedding and special events photographers. Karen is a graduate of the RISD: Rhode Island School of Design who shoots digital for ManhattanSociety.com but is by training a film photographer. Karen is available around the world for weddings and special events.

Brooklyn Botanic Garden: Passport to Summer

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Updated: Jun 28, 2009 4:15pm PST

The SPAIN-U.S. Chamber of Commerce Presents Spanish Mile 2009 in SOHO : NEW YORK-JUNE 25: The SPAIN-U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Presents Spanish Mile 2009 in SOHO, New York City. The fourth edition of the Spanish Mile in SoHo was held on Thursday June 25th beginning at 6 pm. The event celebrates the high presence of Spanish brands located in SoHo that regularly compete with the most well regarded and established brands of international recognition, in one of the most complicated and competitive environments in the world. In this year’s edition of the Spanish Soho Mile, visitors had the opportunity to approach the fashion of Agatha Ruiz de la Prada,Camper, Custo Barcelona,Desigual, Jaime Mascaró, Mango, Pronovias, Tous, Sol de Ibiza and Gabriela Muñiz. Also IVEX (the Trade Development and Promotion Agency for the Region of Valencia) presented “Valencian Design” , a showroom with 19 companies from all design fields, and “Sole of Spain Designer Footwear”, presented by ICEX (the Trade Commission of Spain) will be holding as well a group of five footwear brands. In its fourth edition, the Spanish Fashion Line had 10 different stops with the best fashion, special discounts, Spanish tapas, wines and beers and Spanish party. Every stop was a unique Spanish Fashion celebration. Guests received “Spanish Mile” passport and got stamped at every store while enjoying all the special discounts and offers. Spanish Mile in SoHo” was sponsored by Air Europa, Cerveza DAMM,Coke Zero, Tradewinds Special Imports as the only wine sponsor, and the Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Commerce of Spain, with the collaboration of SGN Group and Global Events. “Valencian Design” showroom, hosted by IVEX (the Trade Development and Promotion Agency For the Region of Valencia), showcased the work of the following designers and brands: Francis Montesinos, Dolores Cortés Beachwear, Alex Vidal, Miquel Suay, Garvalin, Eli, Oca–Loca, Audley, Magrit, Chie Mihara, Biviel, Sara Navarro, Hispanitas, Juan Antonio Lépez, Gioseppo, Romus, Vidorreta, Barcarola and Lladró. ICEX (the Trade Commission of Spain), present “Sole of Spain Designer Footwear”, with Magnanni, Sendra Boots, Pura López, Magrit and Chie Mihara. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

The SPAIN-U.S. Chamber of Commerce Presents Spanish Mile 2009 in SOHO

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Updated: Jul 06, 2009 8:50pm PST

Young New Yorkers for the Philharmonic Summer Party at Burberry : NEW YORK-JUNE 24: Young New Yorkers for the Philharmonic Summer Party on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at Burberry, 9 East 57th Street, New York City, NY. The cocktail party at Burbery was followed by Dinner and Dancing from 9:00 p.m.- 12:30 a.m. at Doubles Club, 781 Fifth Avenue At 59th Street. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to come

Young New Yorkers for the Philharmonic Summer Party at Burberry

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Updated: Aug 16, 2009 5:00pm PST

Mitzi Perdue & Lorraine Cancro Host Cocktail Reception In Celebration of Research Collaboration between ICAMI and Fisher Wallace Laboratories : NEW YORK-JUNE 23: Mitzi Perdue & Lorraine Cancro, MSW Host An Early Evening Cocktail Reception In Celebration of Research Collaboration between the International Committee Against Mental Illness (ICAMI) and Fisher Wallace Laboratories on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at The Perdue Residence, Fifth Avenue at 61st Street, New York City. WHO: Robert Cancro, MD., Lucius N. Littauer Professor and Chairman Emeritus of NYU Langone Medical Center Department of Psychiatry and President of the International Committee Against Mental Illness (ICAMI). ICAMI, founded in 1958, fosters psychosocial rehabilitation and mental health research, services, and information systems. Provides technical assistance to professional rehabilitation organizations in expanding or installing computer information systems in psychiatry and in planning workshops, symposia, and conferences. Organizes international consortium of voluntary agencies and rehabilitation groups. Conducts research; operates speakers' bureau. Works on projects in Colombia, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Kuwait, Liberia, Nepal, Pakistan, and Yugoslavia. Serves as a direct outgrowth of a pioneering psychiatric treatment project in Haiti that is now operated by the Haitian government. Chip Fisher, President and CEO of Fisher Wallace Laboratories, inventors of the Cranial Stimulator (CES) used in current research into PTSD,Autism and other disorders by ICAMI & NYU Langone Medical Center. Fisher Wallace is a pioneer in the drug-free treatment of depression, anxiety, stress and insomnia. Their FDA sanctioned cranial stimulator product and it's patented biologically active micro-current frequencies increase the ability of neural cells in the brain to produce serotonin and other neurotransmitters. These neurotransmitters are needed to normalize mood and sleep, and lower the harmful cortisol levels that occur during periods of long-term stress. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to come

Mitzi Perdue & Lorraine Cancro Host Cocktail Reception In Celebration of Research Collaboration between ICAMI and Fisher Wallace Laboratories

NEW YORK-JUNE 23: Mitzi Perdue & Lorraine Cancro, MSW Host An Early Ev ...

Updated: Jun 24, 2009 10:57pm PST

American Heart Association:13th Annual Heart of the Hamptons Gala : BRIDGEHAMPTON-JUNE 20: American Heart Association: 13th Annual Heart of the Hamptons Gala on Saturday, June 20, 2009 at The Hayground School, 151 Mitchells Lane, Bridgehampton, NY 11932. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com*** ID'S COMING SOON***

American Heart Association:13th Annual Heart of the Hamptons Gala

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EcoFabulous in the East End: Annual Summer Benefit for The Group for the East End : SAGOPONACK-JUNE 20: EcoFabulous in the East End: Annual Summer Benefit for The Group for the East End on Saturday, June 20, 2009 at Wölffer Estate Vineyard, 183 Sagg Road, Sagaponack, New York. More than four hundred celebrities, philanthropists and environmentally-interested New Yorkers and East Enders came together to support the protection and restoration of eastern Long Island's natural environment at EcoFabulous in the East End, a sold-out benefit for Group for the East End. Powered by bio-diesel generators and inspired by a conservation ethic, EcoFabulous in the East End featured a farm-to-table mealsourced from local farms and prepared by award-winning local chefs; potted centerpieces that will be planted on the East End post-event; electronic event communication; and a hotly-anticipated luxury EcoAuction that features Tesla-for-a-weekend100% electric driving experience; luxury stay at the Dominican Republic’s Casa de Campo with eco-spa treatments at Cygalle Healing Spa; a rare Beech tree from Marder’s Nursery; Ferragamo eco-handbag; Brilliant Earth’s recycled gold jewelry and more. Event Co-Chairs: Katherine & Marco Birch, Carolyn & Greg Hoogkamp, Bill & Deni McChesney, Susan & Lou Meisel, Anna & Ari Meisel, Nicole Miller & Kim Taipale, Jackie & Peter Schellbach, Mary & Ken Walker. EcoFabulous Chefs: Todd Jacobs, (Tierra Mar and Atlantica); Gerry Hayden, (The North Fork Table); Tom Schaudel (Spring Close House, Downtown Grille and Wine Bar, Passionfish); Michael Ross (Jedediah’s Inn, Fiddleheads American Fish House & Grill) and Claudia Fleming (North Fork Table) Event design by April Milliken Trigg at Eventologie. Sponsors included EcoFabulous.com, the go-to resource for sexy, sustainable style; local newcomer Fire Island Beer and the 100% sustainable Wölffer Estate Vineyard. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to come

EcoFabulous in the East End: Annual Summer Benefit for The Group for the East End

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Updated: Jun 23, 2009 9:20am PST

10th Annual LOVE HEALS at Luna Farm : SOUTHAMPTON-JUNE 20: Love Heals at Luna Farm to Benefit The Alison Gertz Foundation for AIDS Education on Saturday, June 20, 2009 at The Polish Hall, 23 Elm Street, Southampton, New York. The tenth annual Love Heals at Luna Farm event, held at Polish Hall in Southampton this year, played host to hundreds of guests who enjoyed the silent auction, barbeque dinner by DeForest Gibbs, CRUMBS cupcakes, SKYY vodka cocktails and dancing to tunes by DJ Kiss. This year’s "BEACH CHIC" themed event raised almost $300,000 which directly benefits Love Heals, The Alison Gertz Foundation for AIDS Education. Featured auction items such as an internship with Diane von Furstenberg went for $2000 and a tour of the “Gossip Girl” set went for $5250. Sponsors included Donny Deutsch and Claiborne by John Bartlett. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Karen Zieff | personal website: www.zieffphoto.com | studio tel:718.852.1884 | toll free at 888.353.4248 | e-mail: zieffphoto@aol.com |Karen Zieff is regarded as one of the region's top wedding and special events photographers. Karen is a graduate of the RISD: Rhode Island School of Design who shoots digital for ManhattanSociety.com but is by training a film photographer. Lighting by the ever talented Ira Levy and his crew of LevyLightingNYC.

10th Annual LOVE HEALS at Luna Farm

SOUTHAMPTON-JUNE 20: Love Heals at Luna Farm to Benefit The Alison Ger ...

Updated: Jul 06, 2009 10:04pm PST

DANCING CLASSROOMS: Rainbow Team Match Grand Finals : NEW YORK-JUNE 20: DANCING CLASSROOMS: RAINBOW TEAM MATCH GRAND FINALS at World Financial Center - Winter Garden, 200 Vesey Street, New York, NY 10281. Photos ManhattanSociety.com By Joe Corrigan

DANCING CLASSROOMS: Rainbow Team Match Grand Finals

NEW YORK-JUNE 20: DANCING CLASSROOMS: RAINBOW TEAM MATCH GRAND FINALS ...

Updated: Jun 24, 2009 12:21am PST

Madame Paulette 50 Year Anniversary Part III : NEW YORK-JUNE 17: Madame Paulette 50 Year Anniversary Part III on Wednesday June 17, 2009, 6:30-9:30 p.m., at Madame Paulette, 1255 Second Avenue (between 65th & 66th Street), New York City, NY 10021 | tel: (347) 689-7010. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

Madame Paulette 50 Year Anniversary Part III

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Updated: Jul 06, 2009 8:11pm PST

Madame Paulette 50 Year Anniversary Part II : NEW YORK-JUNE 16: Madame Paulette --- The World's Leading Couture Cleaner 50 Year Anniversary Celebration Part II on Tuesday June 16, 2009, 6:30-9:30 p.m., at Madame Paulette, 1255 Second Avenue (between 65th & 66th Street), New York City, NY 10021| tel: (347) 689-7010. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

Madame Paulette 50 Year Anniversary Part II

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Updated: Jun 17, 2009 6:03am PST

CHOCHENG Atelier Opening : NEW YORK-JUNE 16: CHOCHENG Atelier Opening on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 51 East 63rd Street, between Madison & Park Avenues, New York City, NY. Designer Cho Cheng opened his much anticipated design salon --CHOCHENG -- in an elegant town house in New York City’s Upper-East Side tonight, to an intimate group of friends and supporters. The Atelier, which will cater to clientele who appreciate couture fashion, beautiful hand crafted workmanship and exclusive design translated into ready-to-wear, is reminiscent of the great couture houses of the late 1930’s, with celadon walls and white furnishings in a modern take on the Rococo period. A profusion of cascading phalenopsis orchids with artistic grass flourishes fromFLOWERS OF THE WORLD adorned the Atelier and the classic but modern arrangements were the perfect corollary to Cho Cheng’s designs – simple and elegant with unexpected flourishes and exquisite detail. Guests savored hors d’oeuvres and pastries (including Payard’s famous macarons) from TASTINGS and the tastemaker’s favorite VEUVE CLICQUOT champagne while they perused the Fashionista hosts Gillian Hearst Simonds and Lucy Sykes Rellie greeted guests with aplomb in their CHOCHENG jackets; Gillian wore a long, ivory silk weave jacket accented with gold buttons over a slinky chartreuse dress while Lucy sported a black, structured silk smoking jacket with a ruffled lapel over jeans and a t-shirt in a show of downtown savvy. Meanwhile, finance powerhouse and philanthropist Alexandra Lebenthal sported the red version of the smoking jacket worn with a matching miniskirt that stopped traffic on her way to the Atelier. Reflecting the designer’s versatility, Susan Shin swept through wearing a CHOCHENG lace kimono over a black sequined sheath. Long time clients Beatrice Pei and I.M. Pei’s granddaughter, Olivia Pei (who commissioned a red and gold metallic gown for her debut at the Crillon Ball), congratulated the young designer while celebrity fans such as Bebe Neuwirth commented that his designs were “a work of art – each one unique and fabulous.” She didn’t find anything that would be very Morticia-like for her new role in the upcoming Addams Family Broadway musical but admired a pink gown that she thought was very “Jackie O” - that is, until she saw a black satin qipao sheath that Morticia would die for… Other fans such as stylist Amanda Ross, designer Miguelina Gambaccini, “Well Schooled” author Anisha Lakhani, tea and lifestyle maven Tracy Stern, CBS’s Alison Harmelin, Fox News’ Kimberly Guilfoyle Villency, and InStyle publisher Connie Anne Phillips, joined in praising the designer who was named in March 2008 as one of China’s leading fashion designers – a recognition shared with fellow native sons Derek Lam, Peter Som and Phillip Lim. Only 23 years old but already an acclaimed designer, Cho Cheng has an elite following, from celebrities to socialites to prominent businesswomen, as reflected in the guests that attended. He also has been heralded as master of red carpet glamour, dressing notable actresses as well as an international social set -- fashion followers include Goldie Hawn, Nicole Kidman, Marcia Gay Harden, Bebe Neuwirth, Phyllis Newman, Nancy Regan, Maggie Rizer, Valesca Guerrand-Hermes and Tinsley Mortimer, to name a few. Cho Cheng debuted his ready-to-wear CHOCHENG Fall/Winter 2009 collection at Bryant Park during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in February 2009. With the opening of the Atelier in June 2009, Cho Cheng can now provide his distinctive signature designs to clients who appreciate personal attention and shopping in an intimate setting. The Atelier also will serve as a showroom providing retailers seasonal collections. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to come

CHOCHENG Atelier Opening

NEW YORK-JUNE 16: CHOCHENG Atelier Opening on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 a ...

Updated: Jun 23, 2009 8:44am PST

CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION Presents “First Party on The High Line” In Support of Friends of the High Line & Opening of Historic NYC Park : NEW YORK-JUNE 15: CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION Presents “First Party on The High Line” In Support of Friends of the High Line & Opening of Historic NYC Park on Monday, June 15, 2009 at West 16th Street and Tenth Avenue, New York City, NY. “First Party on The High Line” was the official after party following the High Line’s Opening Summer Benefit with co-founders of the High Line, Joshua David and Robert Hammond honoring Lisa Maria Falcone & Philip Falcone, and Edward Norton. The High Line is the first 9-block long section monumental new New York City public park, which officially opened to the public last week on June 9. The event was held on the largest covered section of the elevated railway, located within the first section of the High Line of the public promenade (Gansevoort Street to 20th Street). For the evening, Calvin Klein Collection wardrobed Edward Norton, honoree at the earlier Friends of the High Line opening summer benefit, as well as, Bradley Cooper, Gerard Butler, Zoe Saldana, Carey Mulligan, Taylor Lautner, Tallulah Belle Willis, Jason Rogers, Hilary Rhoda, Jim Moore, Madeline Weeks, Alan Cumming, and model Edita Vilkeviciute. Other notables in attendance included Italo Zucchelli– Calvin Klein Collection’s Men’s Creative Director, who was awarded the prestigious Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) 2009 Menswear Designer of the Year Award earlier that evening – as well as Francisco Costa, Calvin Klein Collection’s Women’s Creative Director; Tom Murry, President & CEO, Calvin Klein, Inc.; Kevin Carrigan, ck Calvin Klein & Calvin Klein Creative Director; Lisa Maria & Philip Falcone, Diane von Furstenberg, Donna Karan, Cynthia Rowley, Dree Hemingway, Scout Willis, Melissa George, Michele Trachtenberg, Lake Bell, Molly Sims, Maggie Grace, Danny De Vito & Rhea Perlman, Thom Browne, Steven Kolb, Dave Zinczenko, Fabiola Beracasa, Lela Rose, Maggie Betts, Meredith Melling Burke, Peter Arnold, Roopal Patel, Joe Zee, Jamie Pallot, Tamara Mellon, Edward Nardoza, Rachel Zoe, Brian Atwood, Nate Berkus, Liya Kabede, Lydia Hearst, Olivia Palermo, Debbie Harry, Alexandra Kerry, Fabien Baron, Alexander Wang, Alexis Bryan Morgan, Julia Restoin Roitfeld, Carmen Dell'Orefice, Amy Sacco, Terry & Tina Lundgren, Hana Soukupova, Suvi Koponen, Diane Neal, Arlenis Sosa, Behati Prinsloo, Jamie Strachan Behnaz Sarafpour, Cecilia Dean, DJ Stretch Armstrong, Ferebee Bishop Taube, Amanda Brooks, Jane Holzer, Jim Nelson, Justin Giunta, Terrence Koh, Tom Sachs, Trey Laird, Tony Ward, Amy Astley, Mary Alice Stephenson, Christian Cota, Phillip Lim, Daphne Guinness, Erin Fetherston,Lisa Marie Fernandez, Richard Chai, Jason Wu, Peter Som, Yigal Azrouel, Zac Posen, Jack McCollough, Tim Moorehouse, Lazaro Hernandez, Marcus Wainwright, David Neville, Gucci Westman, and Thakoon Panichgul. The High Line, the first 9-block long section of which officially opened to the public on June 9, 2009, is the former elevated railway that extends for 22 blocks along the West Side of Manhattan, from West 34th Street to Gansevoort Street, in the Meatpacking District. Through the impressive efforts of the City of New York, and the non-profit organization Friends of the High Line, this space has been transformed into a one-of-a-kind, 6.7 acre, grand, public promenade that can be freely enjoyed by all residents and visitors in New York City. The High Line is a public park, owned by New York City, and operates under the jurisdiction of the Department of Parks & Recreation. For more information, visit: http://ww.thehighline.org PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com NOTE: More Id's to come later in the week, due to scheduling and work demands, the remainder will be filled in shortly

CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION Presents “First Party on The High Line” In Support of Friends of the High Line & Opening of Historic NYC Park

NEW YORK-JUNE 15: CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION Presents “First Party on T ...

Updated: Jun 23, 2009 7:50pm PST

Madame Paulette 50 Year Anniversary Part I : NEW YORK-JUNE 15: Madame Paulette-- The World's Leading Couture Cleaner 50 Year Anniversary Celebration Part I on Monday, June 15, 2009, 6:30-9:30 p.m., at Madame Paulette, 1255 Second Avenue (between 65th & 66th Street), New York City, NY 10021. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

Madame Paulette 50 Year Anniversary Part I

NEW YORK-JUNE 15: Madame Paulette-- The World's Leading Couture Cleane ...

Updated: Jul 06, 2009 8:34pm PST

The 55th Birthday Celebration of New York Governor David A. Paterson with Special Guests LL Cool J & Emmitt Smith : NEW YORK-JUNE 11: The 55th Birthday Celebration of New York Governor David A. Paterson at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Time Warner Center at Columbus Circle, New York City, NY. This was the Governor's first major fundraiser for his 2010 effort , a sold-out night of events, and over $2 million raised from a wide swath of supporters and friends. The Governor spoke about his commitment to doing the work for the people of New York and charting a path to the state's recovery. Special Guests included: LL Cool J, Emmitt Smith, Jose Feliciano & MC Hammer. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More Id's and select images to follow.***

The 55th Birthday Celebration of New York Governor David A. Paterson with Special Guests LL Cool J & Emmitt Smith

NEW YORK-JUNE 11: The 55th Birthday Celebration of New York Governor D ...

Updated: Jul 23, 2009 6:09pm PST

ALEXI GIANNOULIAS for ILLINOIS Fundraiser : NEW YORK-JUNE 10: ALEXI GIANNOULIAS for ILLINOIS Fundraiser at the home of local friends in Soho, New York City. Co-hosted by: Tina Livanos, Keke Kyriakopoulos & Justin Bozonelis. Alexi Giannoulias, the State Treasurer of Illinois, is running for U.S. Senate in 2010. Publicly endorsed by President Barack Obama and revered by the Greek-American community, Alexi Giannoulias has become the youngest official to hold the State Treasurer seat at the age of 33. Local friends of Alexi Giannoulias organized a fundraiser for Alexi at a private loft in Soho on the evening of June 10th during his recent visit to New York. Guests gathered at this Soho loft for music, food, drink and most importantly, the chance to hear Alexi address our guests. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to come

ALEXI GIANNOULIAS for ILLINOIS Fundraiser

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Updated: Jun 13, 2009 12:18pm PST

Guardian Angels 30th Anniversary Gala : NEW YORK-JUNE 9: Guardian Angels 30th Anniversary Gala Sponsored by Frey Family Foundation at the Pierre Hotel, 2 East 61st Street, New York City, NY. Gala Dinner Chairs: Simon Bergson, John Catsimatidis & Margo Catsimatidis and Ed Moldaver. 2009 Award Recipients: Barry Kaye received the Archangel Pinnacle of Achievement Award; Larry Kudlow received the Guardian Angels Ethical Angel Award and Wayne Chrebet, former NY Jets Receiver and now Partner in Moldaver, Chrebet, Lee, Ryan, Sparber Group at Morgan Stanley received The Role Model for Real Life Award. Master of Ceremonies: Mark Simone. The evening featured a special presentation by The Honorable Mike Bloomberg, Mayor of New York City and a special tribute to Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa and presented him with the Key to the City (See also: NY Post Page Six: Mayor Bloomberg Presents Guardian Angels Member Curtis Sliwa the Key to the City). Special guests attending included The Honorable Raymond W. Kelly, NYC Police Commissioner, Rita Cosby and Sean Hannity. Entertainment by New York City Swing with a special performance by Gloria Gaynor. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio with select images from Christopher London and Stuart Rinzler | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com ***More Photos Coming later this evening, please do check back***

Guardian Angels 30th Anniversary Gala

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Updated: Jun 23, 2009 8:15am PST

ALWAYS REMEMBER BENEFIT: VOICES of September 11 2nd Annual Event to Benefit the 9/11 Living Memorial Project : NEW YORK-JUNE 8: ALWAYS REMEMBER BENEFIT: VOICES of September 11 2nd Annual Event to Benefit the 9/11 Living Memorial Project on Monday, June 8, 2009 at Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers, Twenty Third Street & Hudson River, New York City, NY. Honorary Chairman: Thomas H. Kean Event Co-Chairs: Bonnie McEneaney, Debby & Kevin McEneaney. Keynote Address, President Bill Clinton | Performance by Bon Jovi. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio with Christopher London (photos of President Clinton by Gregory Partanio) | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

ALWAYS REMEMBER BENEFIT: VOICES of September 11 2nd Annual Event to Benefit the 9/11 Living Memorial Project

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Updated: Jun 23, 2009 8:56am PST

Citymeals-on-Wheels: "Street & Savory" : NEW YORK-JUNE 8: Citymeals-on-Wheels: "Street & Savory" a Global Street Food Festival on Monday, June 8, 2009 at Rockefeller Center, New York City, NY. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Karen Zieff | personal website: www.zieffphoto.com | studio tel:718.852.1884 | toll free at 888.353.4248 | e-mail: zieffphoto@aol.com |Karen Zieff is regarded as one of the region's top wedding and special events photographers. Karen is a graduate of the RISD: Rhode Island School of Design who shoots digital for ManhattanSociety.com but is by training a film photographer. Karen is available around the world for weddings and special events.

Citymeals-on-Wheels: "Street & Savory"

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Updated: Jun 15, 2009 6:48am PST

Amy Phelan Hosts Engagement Party for Heidi Michitsch & Ken Wlosek : PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com ***More Photos Coming***

Amy Phelan Hosts Engagement Party for Heidi Michitsch & Ken Wlosek

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Updated: Jun 07, 2009 11:40pm PST

A.C.E. For The Homeless 2009 Gala Dinner Benefiting The SOHO, Tribeca & NOHO/Bowery Partnerships : NEW YORK-JUNE 3: A.C.E. For The Homeless 2009 Gala Dinner Benefiting The SOHO, Tribeca & NOHO/Bowery Partnerships on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at Guastavino’s, 409 East 59th Street (between First and York Avenues), New York City, NY. Gala Chairs: Sara Herbert Galloway, Barry Klarberg Honorees: Jason Binn, Earl Jones, Jeffrey D. Roseman, Marianna Olszewski Rounick . Community Service Award: Apple Soho. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More Id's and select images to follow.***

A.C.E. For The Homeless 2009 Gala Dinner Benefiting The SOHO, Tribeca & NOHO/Bowery Partnerships

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Updated: Jun 09, 2009 7:09am PST

TASTE OF SUMMER 2009 To Benefit CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY : NEW YORK-JUNE 3: TASTE OF SUMMER 2009 To Benefit CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at the Naumburg Bandshell (Mid-Park at 72nd Street), New York City, NY. More than 900 New Yorkers kicked off the hottest season in Central Park at Taste of Summer on June 3. The Central Park Conservancy’s sizzling benefit transformed the Naumburg Bandshell. The event featured savory dishes, dancing under the stars and a luxury auction. Restaurant highlights included: Gordon Ramsay's smoked kingfish; tuna sashimi with sea urchin from the Plaza Hotel’s Oak Room; ocean-fresh hamachi from Laurent Tourondel’s BLT Market and pea pancakes whipped up by Bill Telepan’s Upper West Side Eatery. A VIP Café area – hosted by Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group-– offered tastes from some of New York City’s most beloved and highly acclaimed restaurants: Union Square Cafe, Gramercy Tavern, Eleven Madison Park, Tabla, Blue Smoke & Jazz Standard, Shake Shack, The Modern, Café 2, Terrace 5 and Hudson Yards Catering, USHG’s catering and events business. Danny, his restaurants, and his talented teams have earned an unprecedented 19 James Beard Awards. Each Union Square Hospitality Group restaurant is renowned for its unparalleled cuisine and warm hospitality. Guests had the rare opportunity to taste all of these celebrated eateries. Event Chairs: Jay Mandelbaum and Norman Selby. Host Committee: The host committee included Rebecca Campbell, Dawne Marie Grannum, Kristy & Jonathan Korngold, Sandra Lee, Johanna & Frederic Levy, Danny Meyer, Gillian Miniter, B. Smith, Connie Anne Phillips and Susan Shin. Guests included: Danny Meyer, Sandra Lee, Tom Kempner, Jay Mandelbaum, Norm Selby, Gillian & Sylvester Miniter, Alexandra Lebenthal, Suzanne & Bob Cochran, Alison Brod, Liz Lange, Frederick Anderson & Douglas Hannant, Alison Minton, Christine Cachot, Clementine Crawford, Dolly Lenz, Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe ...and many more... DJ Tom Finn of TOPSPIN Entertainment kept the crowd dancing into the night. The evening’s signature cocktail, Sip of Summer, was by Sandra Lee. Special thanks to Bally, Chateau Ste. Michelle and Antinori Wines, Ed Libby & Company, Estrella Damm Lager, GuS – Grown-up Soda, Jose Cuervo and VOSS Artesian Water from Norway. The ultimate coffee experience was provided by Nespresso. About: The Central Park Conservancy is a private, not-for-profit organization founded in 1980 as a public-private partnership with the City of New York. The Conservancy raises 85% of Central Park’s annual $27 million operating budget and is responsible for the maintenance and management of the Park. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to come later this evening

TASTE OF SUMMER 2009 To Benefit CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY

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Updated: Jul 06, 2009 9:51pm PST

MHA OF NYC honors Lee & Bob Woodruff at the 2009 Building Bridges Gala : NEW YORK-JUNE 2: MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF New York City (MHA of NYC): 2009 Building Bridges Gala. The Mental Health Association of NYC honored Lee Woodruff and Bob Woodruff at their 2009 Building Bridges Gala on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at Guastavino’s, 409 East 59th Street (between First and York Avenues), New York City, NY. The evening honored two inspirational Americans, Bob Woodruff, former Co-Anchor of ABC’s “World News Tonight,” and his wife Lee Woodruff. Bob suffered severe head injuries from a roadside bomb while reporting from the war in Iraq, and Lee was instrumental in his recovery. Together they established a foundation focused on helping veterans who have suffered head injuries and psychological wounds to successfully re-integrate into society. Two-time Emmy Award-winning anchor of Inside Edition and best selling author Deborah Norville served as Mistress of Ceremony. Dinner Chairs: Dennis Friedrich, President/COO, U.S. Operations, Brookfield Properties | Christopher Ludeman, President, CB Richard Ellis | Duncan L. Niederaurer, CEO, NYSE Euronext | Paul Massey, Founder/Chairman, Massey Knakal Real Estate | Joseph Peyronnin III, Co-Chair, MHA of NYC and Susan Zirinsky, Executive producer of 48 Hours. The Mental Health Association of New York City (MHA of NYC) presented its 2009 Gala, “Building Bridges to Health, Home and Families,” to raise awareness and resources for programs that support the mental health needs of veterans and their families. Nearly 90% of every dollar of the Gala proceeds goes directly to supporting MHA of NYC programs and services—all to meet the ever-growing mental health needs of New York City, and the nation. The Mental Health Association of New York City is a private, not for profit, voluntary organization concerned with all aspects of mental illness and mental health. Through the support of thousands of individuals and family members, foundation grants and government contracts, MHA works to change attitudes about mental illnesses, to improve services for children and adults with psychiatric disabilities, and to promote mental health in the community through its direct service programs. MEDIA CONTACT: Jessie duPont, Goodman Media International for MHA of NYC | tel: (212) 576-2700 ext. 223 | e-mail: jdupont@goodmanmedia.com PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to come later this week.

MHA OF NYC honors Lee & Bob Woodruff at the 2009 Building Bridges Gala

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Updated: Jun 06, 2009 11:48pm PST

Sanctuary for Families: 14th annual Zero Tolerance Benefit : NEW YORK- JUNE 2: Sanctuary for Families hosted the 14th annual Zero Tolerance Benefit on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers, Hudson River at 23rd Street, New York City, NY. More than 1,500 prominent New Yorkers from the entertainment, fashion, business and legal communities attended the Zero Tolerance Benefit to support the fight against domestic violence lead by Sanctuary for Families, New York’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to helping victims and their families. As the economic downturn takes its toll on unemployment rates and stress levels, more and more families are turning to shelters for assistance and protection. The benefit raised more than $1.3 million, which will allow Sanctuary for Families to continue offering their diverse services in the midst of the increase in demand. Event Chairs: Francisco Costa & John DeStefano, David A. Gordon and Rita A. Hernandez & Darnley D. Stewart. Special Guests included: Bravo’s “Real Housewives of New York City” star Bethenny Frankel, Calvin Klein’s Creative Director Francisco Costa, Handbag Designer Lauren Merkin, and New Jersey Devils Left Wing Brendan Shanahan and renowned Event & Floral Designer Jeff Leatham. Other notable attendees included Anna & Tim Harrington (lead singer, Les Savy Fav), Stephanie & Michael Ferdman (Managing Director/Partner of Firstborn Multimedia), Belle Burden Davis, Barry and Sheryl Schwartz (former Chairman and CEO, Calvin Klein), and Carole Hochman (Carole Hochman Designs). After Bethenny dropped by the Literary Associates launch party and handed off new book, “Naturally Thin” to Caroline Kennedy, she then headed to the Zero Tolerance Benefit at Pier Sixty Chelsea Piers, where she dropped bank at the Jeff Leatham-designed Giving Tree. She contributed to the cause by purchasing several items such as children’s sports equipment and school supplies. The inspirational Giving Tree as well as other floral decorations were designed by high-profile Event Designer Jeff Leatham on behalf of his new TLC show to air this fall. As part of this year’s event, Sanctuary for Families honored Melissa & Daniel Berger (Zero Tolerance Award), Fujifilm (Corporate Vision Award), and Latham & Watkins LLP, (Law Firm Leadership Award). Following the award ceremony, a party commenced, featuring Celebrity DJ Grandmaster Flash. Photo Credit: Jeff Zorabedian MEDIA CONTACTS: Nicole Hernandez / Andrea Werbel Schultz | Parasol Marketing Group | tel: 212-372-7629 / 212-372-7630 | e-mail: nhernandez@parasolmarketing.com / aschultz@parasolmarketing.com

Sanctuary for Families: 14th annual Zero Tolerance Benefit

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Updated: Jun 10, 2009 6:08am PST

Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter: Spring Into Summer!A Night to Party for NCS : NEW YORK-JUNE 1: NEIGHBORHOOD COALITION FOR SHELTER: Spring Into Summer! A Night to Party for NCS Honoring Stephanie Guest, Past NCS Board President on Monday, June 1, 2009 at Punch Restaurant, 913 Broadway, (between 20th and 21st Streets), New York, NY 10010. Benefit Committee Chairs for the evening were Michelle Marie Heinemann, Stephanie Shuman, Sydney R.Shuman. Junior Committee Co-Chairs: Lauren Ceradini, Brett L. Craig, Michelle Edgar, Amy Herman, Matthew Kibble. Co-hosted by: Jessica Evans, Katie Fischer, Chris Halstead, Previn Raheja, and Colby Warfield. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More Id's and select images to follow.***

Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter: Spring Into Summer!A Night to Party for NCS

NEW YORK-JUNE 1: NEIGHBORHOOD COALITION FOR SHELTER: Spring Into Summ ...

Updated: Jun 02, 2009 4:51pm PST

The School of American Ballet Workshop Performance Benefit : NEW YORK-JUNE 1: The School of American Ballet Annual Workshop Performance Benefit on Monday, June 1, 2009 at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater at the Juilliard School, Lincoln Center on 65th Street between Amsterdam and Columbus Avenues, New York City, NY. The Workshop Performances are the School’s only public performances of the year giving attendees a rare opportunity to preview the ballet world’s up and coming young stars. An all-Balanchine program in celebration of the School of American Ballet's 75th anniversary year will feature Serenade, the first ballet George Balanchine choreographed in America using students from SAB in 1934. Serenade, also celebrating its 75th anniversary, endures as a classic work that is performed today by ballet companies around the world. Honorary Chairman: Mr. & Mrs. Howard Solomon Chairmen: Stuart H. Coleman, Amy Mazzola Flynn, and Mr. & Mrs. Edward Lewis Young Patron Chairmen: Elizabeth Darst, Genevieve Labean. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Karen Zieff | personal website: www.zieffphoto.com | tel:718.852.1884 | toll free at 888.353.4248 | e-mail: zieffphoto@aol.com |**NOTE: Karen Zieff is available for assignments locally and around the world. Karen Zieff is regarded as one of the region's top wedding and special events photographers. Karen is a graduate of the RISD: Rhode Island School of Design who shoots digital for ManhattanSociety.com but is by training a film photographer. Karen is available around the world for weddings and special events.

The School of American Ballet Workshop Performance Benefit

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Updated: Jun 05, 2009 11:25am PST

2009 "Forget-Me-Not" Gala—An Event to Benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, New York City Chapter : NEW YORK-JUNE 1: 2009 "Forget-Me-Not" Gala—An Event to Benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, New York City Chapter on Monday, June 1, 2009 at The Pierre Hotel, 2 East 61st Street at Fifth Avenue, New York, NY. New York Yankees Manager, Joe Girardi, a long-time Alzheimer’s advocate, was honored with the Community Leadership Award at the Alzheimer’s Association, New York City Chapter’s annual "Forget-Me-Not" gala on Monday, June 1, 2009 at The Pierre. Accepting the award on his behalf was David Cone, commentator for the YES Network and former New York Yankee. Emmy and Tony Award winning actor David Hyde Pierce emceed the event, which will brought together a dynamic mix of New York City’s philanthropic, business and health care communities, elected officials, leaders of the community, sports legends, celebrities, and individuals affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Celebrated 3-D Pop Artist Charles Fazzino, who created the Official 20th Annual Memory Walk Commemorative Poster, receive this year’s Creative Leadership Award. Frank J. Bisignano, Chief Administrative Officer at JPMorgan Chase Bank received special recognition. The gala, chaired by Board member, Anne McBride Schreiber & Jordan Schreiber, was expected to raise $1,000,000. Attendees bid on a silent auction filled with many luxurious items, and enjoyed an evening of cocktails, dinner and dancing. MEDIA CONTACT: Kim Esp/Erin Farrell |Linden Alschuler & Kaplan Public Relations |tel: 212-575-4545 | e-mail: kesp@lakpr.com PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to come late Tuesday evening.

2009 "Forget-Me-Not" Gala—An Event to Benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, New York City Chapter

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Updated: Jun 07, 2009 12:51am PST

Prince Harry Competes In The 2009 VEUVE CLICQUOT Manhattan Polo Classic to benefit American Friends of Sentebale : NEW YORK-MAY 30: Prince Harry Competes In The 2nd Annual Veuve Clicquot Manhattan Polo Classic to benefit American Friends of Sentebale on Saturday, May 30, 2009 at Governors Island, New York, NY, United States of America. Coinciding with the 400th anniversary of New York and the opening day of the Governors Island season, HRH Prince Henry of Wales, on his first-ever formal visit to the United States, played in the second annual Veuve Clicquot Manhattan Polo Classic on Saturday, May 30th. Event proceeds will benefit American Friends of Sentebale, a U.S.-based charity that supports at-risk children in Lesotho, Africa. Sentebale was co-founded by HRH Prince Henry of Wales and HRH Prince Seeiso Bereng Seeiso of Lesotho in honor of their mothers, Diana, Princess of Wales and Queen ‘Mamohato, respectively. While Prince Harry played on the victorious Sentebale team, Nacho Figueras --world renowned Argentine polo player and new face of Ralph Lauren’s Polo Fragrances-- captained the opposite playing team, Black Watch. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

Prince Harry Competes In The 2009 VEUVE CLICQUOT Manhattan Polo Classic to benefit American Friends of Sentebale

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Updated: Jun 01, 2009 10:39pm PST

CFC's Annual Benefit "Spring into Service" - An Evening to Benefit Children for Children : NEW YORK-MAY 27: CFC's Annual Benefit "Spring into Service" - An Evening to Benefit Children for Children on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at Christie's Auction House, 20 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City, NY. Event Chairs: Megan Kultgen, Lucy Jane Lang. Benefit Committee: Lorin Agerstrand, Valerie & Brad Aston, Phoebe Booth, Margaret Brennan, April Bullard, Ellie Burrows, Tanner Campbell, Tommy H. Cho, Mary Joan Cunningham, Lydia Fenet, Sara Garlick, Patrick Gray, Sarah B. Hale, Yadira Noelle Harrison, Jaime Hochhauser, Emily Israel, Jane Johnson, Shawn Kirschner, Margaret G. Klarberg, Ben Langworthy, Chris London, Nicki Mackoff, Dionne Manno, Judah Milunsky, Ariana & David O'Malley, Amalia Payne, Whitney Phillips, Kirsten Rastrick, Margaret Riley, Jennifer Rosen, Ingrid Seradarian, Adam & Wanda Shoer, Heather Stuckey, Meredith Taylor, Ryan Tirre, Annouchka Engel-Vaillancourt & David Klug, Michael Voris, Linnea Wilson, Lisa Wolf, and Marisa Yeres. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More Id's and select images to follow.***

CFC's Annual Benefit "Spring into Service" - An Evening to Benefit Children for Children

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Updated: Jun 23, 2009 9:11am PST

Democratic Leadership for the 21st Century of New York (DL21C) Hosts Senator Kirsten Gillibrand : NEW YORK-MAY 27: Democratic Leadership for the 21st Century of New York (DL21C) Hosts Senator Kirsten Gillibrand on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at Branch, 226 E. 54th Street (at 3rd Avenue), New York City, NY. Democratic Leadership for the 21st Century is an independent organization of young, progressive New Yorkers. Since 1993, DL21C has been dedicated to increasing the political awareness and participation of a new generation of New Yorkers. DL21C is the premier political group for young people in New York and serves as a model for grassroots organizing nationwide. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

Democratic Leadership for the 21st Century of New York (DL21C) Hosts Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

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Updated: May 28, 2009 9:04am PST

CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY'S Playground Partners Annual Family Party : NEW YORK-MAY 27: Playground Partners of the Women's Committee of the Central Park Conservancy hosted the annual Central Park Playground Party on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at the Heckscher Playground, Central Park, New York, NY. This event, for children, friends, and families, raises funds to help the Conservancy keep Central Park's 21 playground well maintained. Guests come to enjoy live music, fantastic food, storybook characters, and much more. PHOTO CREDIT: ©ManhattanSociety.com by Marie Papp | personal website: www.mariepapp.com | tel:201.659.1978 | e-mail: marie@mariepapp.com | Marie has been a "Knot Best of Weddings Pick" for 2007, 2008 and 2009, Marie is available around the world for weddings, events, and portraits. She specializes in baby portraits.

CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY'S Playground Partners Annual Family Party

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Updated: May 28, 2009 6:35pm PST

SOCIAL LIFE MAGAZINE Celebrates Memorial Day with Cover Model ALEXANDRA RICHARDS : WATERMILL, NY--MAY 23: SOCIAL LIFE MAGAZINE Celebrates Memorial Day with Cover Model ALEXANDRA RICHARDS on Saturday, May 23, 2009 at the The Social Life Estate, Watermill, New York. Social Life Magazine wishes to thank Elegant Affairs, BaByliss Pro by Conair and Astor & Black for supporting this event. Alexis Dahan, the Creative Director of Social Life Magazine is responsible for the Alexandra Richards cover. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

SOCIAL LIFE MAGAZINE Celebrates Memorial Day with Cover Model ALEXANDRA RICHARDS

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Updated: Jun 09, 2009 11:07am PST

EL MUSEO 2009 GALA : NEW YORK-MAY 20: EL MUSEO 2009 GALA on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at Cipriani 42nd Street, 110 E 42nd St New York, NY 10017 (tel: (212) 247-7426) El Museo del Barrio announced that the 2009 Gala on May 20th, raised close to $600,000 in support of El Museo's exhibitions, education and public programs. Held at Cipriani 42nd Street, the evening honored Tony Award winner Lin Manuel Miranda; Luis Ubiñas of the Ford Foundation; and Gloria and Emilio Estefan. El Museo's gala was graced by the stellar presence of much of the Latin design and social world, and a surprise visit from Gov. and Mrs. Paterson to celebrate his birthday. Gala chairs Yaz and Valentin Hernandez and Isabel and Ruben Toledo were joined by designers Carolina Herrera, Jason Wu, Christian Cota, Agatha Ruiz de la Prada, Angel Sanchez and Brian Reyes; model Liliana Dominguez, and Triana Bautista (the first gypsy top model), and many more. In addition, El Museo kicked off sales of the whimsical portraits created by Ruben Toledo together with schoolchildren from East Harlem. Over a third of the portraits of Latino greats sold at the gala—including portraits of Diego Rivera, Marc Anthony, and Carolina Herrera, among many others. The portraits will be available El Museo's website www.elmuseo.org beginning the week of May 25th. The special edition cigar boxes created for El Museo by Ruben Toledo will also be available for continuing sale. For details contact Ren Herring (info follows). About El Museo del Barrio: Heralded by The New York Times as "an institution in its ascendancy," El Museo del Barrio was founded in 1969 by a group of Puerto Rican educators, artists, parents and community activists in East Harlem's Spanish-speaking El Barrio, the neighborhood that extends from 96th Street to the Harlem River and from Fifth Avenue to the East River on Manhattan's Upper East Side. Since then, El Museo del Barrio has evolved into New York's leading Latino cultural institution, having expanded its mission to represent the diversity of art and culture in the Caribbean and Latin America. As the only museum in New York City that specializes in representing these cultures, El Museo del Barrio continues to have a significant impact on the cultural life of New York City and is now a major stop on Manhattan's Museum Mile on Fifth Avenue. Currently El Museo is undergoing a $22 million-dollar facelift, which will be completed this fall. The mission of El Museo del Barrio is to present and preserve the cultural heritage of Puerto Ricans and all Latin Americans in the United States. MEDIA CONTACTS: English/general press: Ren Herring/Jonathan Marder & Company: ren.herring@gsmltd.net, 212.231.7920 Español: Franziska Castillo/El Museo del Barrio: press@elmuseo.org, 212.660.7102 PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio with assistance of Christopher London & Stuart Rinzler | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: MANY MORE PHOTOS & ID'S COMING SOON***

EL MUSEO 2009 GALA

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Updated: Jun 23, 2009 10:17am PST

SOIREE AU LOUVRE 2009 for the American Friends of the Louvre : NEW YORK-MAY 20: SOIRÉE AU LOUVRE 2009 for The Young Patrons Circle of American Friends of the Louvre at The Centurion, Penthouse 1, 33 West 56th Street, New York City, NY. SOIRÉE AU LOUVRE 2009 was held in honor of I. M. Pei and in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Louvre¹s Pyramid. The evening also featured a Special performance by platinum selling artist, AYO and original beats by DJ Turmix. The evening was made possible by Roy Stillman, Stillman Development International and ELLE Magazine. BENEFIT HOST COMMITTEE: Lisa Anastos, Allison Aston, Mina-Jacqueline Au, Jennifer Bell, Olivia Chantecaille, David Chines, Kipton Cronkite, Peter Davis, Gustaf Demarchelier, Jill Fairchild, Lydia Fenet, Peter Fitzpatrick, Clay L. Floren and Bennett R. Leifer, Catherine Forbes, Isabelle Forbes, Tripp and Paige Ethington Hardy, Jamie Johnson, Adam Modlin, Olivia Palermo and Johannes Huebl, Tatiana and Thorne Perkin, Bettina and Jamie Prentice, Dan Ragone, Maggie Rizer, Melissa Skoog, Leelee Sobieski, Roby Sobieski, Tracy Stern and Bronson Van Wyck. MEMBERS AND FRIENDS PYRAMID COMMITTEE: Kelly Killoren Bensimon, Fabiola Beracasa, Tracy Alexandra Bjelland, Thom Filicia, Miguelina Gambaccini, William Heath, Said S. Hejal, Jules Kirby, Elizabeth Anne Stribling Kivlan, Vivianne Lapointe, Hervé Larretche, Samantha Lynch, Lauren Lyon, Julia Moore, Claudio Ochoa, Lacary Sharpe, Pooneh Mohazzabi, Yasmine Moheseni, Elizabeth Morgan, David J. Pezza, Jr., Jason Pritzker and Glenn and Tiffin Schwarzkopf PHOTO CREDIT: ©ManhattanSociety.com by Marie Papp | personal website: www.mariepapp.com | tel:201.659.1978 | e-mail: marie@mariepapp.com | "The Knot 2008 Best of Weddings Pick", Marie is available around the world for weddings and portraits.

SOIREE AU LOUVRE 2009 for the American Friends of the Louvre

NEW YORK-MAY 20: SOIRÉE AU LOUVRE 2009 for The Young Patrons Circle o ...

Updated: May 21, 2009 9:34pm PST

SPAIN-U.S. Chamber of Commerce Euro Chambers Networking Event : NEW YORK-MAY 20: The SPAIN-U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Euro Chambers Networking Event at Brasserie 8 1/2, 9 West 57th Street, New York City, NY. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Karen Zieff | personal website: www.zieffphoto.com | tel:718.852.1884 | toll free at 888.353.4248 | e-mail: zieffphoto@aol.com |**NOTE: Karen Zieff is available for assignments locally and around the world. Karen Zieff is regarded as one of the region's top wedding and special events photographers. Karen is a graduate of the RISD: Rhode Island School of Design who shoots digital for ManhattanSociety.com but is by training a film photographer. Karen is available around the world for weddings and special events.

SPAIN-U.S. Chamber of Commerce Euro Chambers Networking Event

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Updated: May 22, 2009 4:37pm PST

5th WOMEN TOGETHER Awards Ceremony at the UNITED NATIONS : NEW YORK-MAY 20: 5th Women Together Awards Ceremony on May 20, 2009 at the United Nations headquarters, New York City, NY. A vigorous promoter of the arts in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Hoda Al-Khamis Kanoo and Spanish actor Antonio Banderas received awards from the Women Together organization at an event held at the United Nations on Wednesday. The awards are presented annually and serve to highlight the work of exceptional individuals across the world who symbolize the core values of Women Together. Women Together, a non-profit organization in consultative status with the United Nation's ECOSOC (Economic and Social Council) aims to spread awareness of the UN's Millennium Development Goals. Kanoo received the award for her efforts over the last 15 years to promote art, culture and music throughout Abu Dhabi and the United Arab Emirates, especially amidst women and the youth. In 1996 Kanoo formed the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF). A non-profit organization striving to advocate classical music, arts, education and culture, ADMAF regularly hosts a range of cultural events. Events include the Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Festival which sees artists from across the world perform. ADMAF also supports student involvement in the arts and created a program called Abu Dhabi Young Press Leaders, which the organization says is designed to "foster a generation of media leaders." Kanoo is one of the first recipients of the award from the the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region which consists of six Arab states including Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Kanoo shared the spotlight with 9 other award recipients including Spanish actor Antonio Banderas. Banderas was honored for his work as a UNICEF Goodwill ambassador. His efforts have taken him to countries like Somalia, where he said he was touched by the plight of children impacted by conflicts. The Women Together Awards are granted annually to outstanding individuals whose personal and professional efforts have made them symbols, icons and examples to younger generations. Past recipients of the award include Hillary Clinton; Queen Rania of Jordan; Journalist Rosa María Calaf and Nobel Peace Prize winners: Muhammad Yunus and Shirin Ebadi. The Women Together Organization was created in 1996 as a non government organization, and is supported by HM Queen Sofia of Spain as Honorary President. The Organization has special consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council and is associated with the UN programme for poverty eradication. PHOTO CREDIT: ©ManhattanSociety.com by Marie Papp | personal website: www.mariepapp.com | tel:201.659.1978 | e-mail: marie@mariepapp.com | "The Knot 2008 Best of Weddings Pick", Marie is available around the world for weddings and portraits.

5th WOMEN TOGETHER Awards Ceremony at the UNITED NATIONS

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Updated: May 24, 2009 6:24am PST

The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Spring Gala Benefit: "Celebrating Our Return to Alice Tully Hall" : NEW YORK-MAY 19: The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS) Presents Spring Gala 2009: Celebrating Our Return Alice Tully Hall. The gala honored philanthropist James D. Wolfensohn, chairman of Wolfensohn & Company LLC and former president of The World Bank Group. This special evening included cocktails, dinner, a concert program and private reception with the artists. The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center is led by Artistic Directors David Finckel and Wu Han. Gala Chair: Peter Duchin Benefit Committee: Barrett and Peter Frelinghuysen, Carol and Chuck Hamilton, Barbara and Harry P. Kamen, Carol and Rich Miller, James O’Shaughnessy and Melissa O’Shaughnessy , Herbert and Judith Schlosser, Suzanne and David Simon, Elizabeth W. Smith, Diana Taylor, and Paul Volcker. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More Id's and select images to follow.***

The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Spring Gala Benefit: "Celebrating Our Return to Alice Tully Hall"

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Updated: May 20, 2009 7:23am PST

The National Audubon Society Announces 2009 Rachel Carson Award Winners at Women in Conservation Luncheon : NEW YORK-MAY 19: The National Audubon Society's 2009 Women in Conservation Luncheon at The Plaza Hotel Ballroom, 2 Central Park South, New York City, NY. At the Women in Conservation Luncheon the 2009 Rachel Carson Award Winners were announced. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

The National Audubon Society Announces 2009 Rachel Carson Award Winners at Women in Conservation Luncheon

NEW YORK-MAY 19: The National Audubon Society's 2009 Women in Conse ...

Updated: May 20, 2009 7:06am PST

HALE HOUSE 40th Anniversary Celebration : NEW YORK-MAY 19: HALE HOUSE 40th Anniversary Celebration at Prince George Ballroom, 15 East 27th Street, New York City, NY. Event Chairs: Annie Churchill, Jennifer Creel, Nina Garcia, Zani Gugelmann, Deborah Hughes, Alexandra Lebenthal, Alexandra Lind Rose, Louis Rose, Vanessa Von Bismarck, Maximillian Weiner. Sponsored by Dorsey & Whitney LLP. About: Founded in 1969, Hale House Center, Inc. is a nationally-recognized non-profit organization dedicated to building better futures for children and families in need. With a rich legacy of service established by its founder Clara McBride Hale, Hale House delivers child-centered, family-focused programs that are responsive to the unique circumstances of each family we serve and the evolving social needs within our community and beyond. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More Id's and select images to follow.***

HALE HOUSE 40th Anniversary Celebration

NEW YORK-MAY 19: HALE HOUSE 40th Anniversary Celebration at Prince ...

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Career Bridges 7th Annual Gala Concert & Dinner : NEW YORK-MAY 19: Career Bridges’ 7th Annual Gala Concert and Dinner was held on May 19, 2009 at the Jumeirah Essex House, 160 Central Park South, New York City, NY (Tel: 212.247.0300) The special evening was held With with over 200 guests in attendance, honoring Speight Jenkins, the general director of the Seattle Opera, a national advocate for the support of young opera singers, as well as maestro Julius Rudel, former general director and conductor of the NYC Opera, a man who has discovered many a young opera talent. It introduced 2009 Career Bridges grant winners as well. Also honored were the Metropolitan Opera Chorus, with Chorus Master, Donald Palumbo, and the Career Bridges 2009 Grant Winners who justifiably are dubbed as ‘stellar.’ Attending the glittering event as one of its Honorary chairs, Patrice Munsel, an American coloratura soprano who was the youngest ever to star at the Metropolitan Opera. Also attending was the ever-vivacious Arlene Dahl and husband Mark Rose. The silent auction featured DESIGNS by Rafael Sanchez including a Matisse print bag, a hand-painted dragon fly earrings, a carved rock crystal and Faux Amber pendant necklace worth $6,000, and an assortment of items such as lunch at upscale NY restaurants, dinner at John Livanos’ Molyvos restaurant, Café Des Artistes among others, a week’s accommodations for two at Quisisana in Maine, and two night stay with 4 course dinner at Oheka Castle on Long Island’s Gold Coast. Barbara and David Bender, co-founders, stated "We are so thankful; because of you we are able to continue to provide grants over a three year period for training, and performance opportunities to highly talented young classical singers in order to prepare them to launch their careers. " Photos & Story Courtesy of Lorraine Cancro.

Career Bridges 7th Annual Gala Concert & Dinner

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New-York Historical Society's 2009 Strawberry Festival Benefit Luncheon honors U.S. Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand : NEW YORK-MAY 18: New-York Historical Society 2009 Strawberry Festival Benefit Luncheon in honor of U.S. Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand at New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West at 77th Street, New York City, NY. The annual Strawberry Festival is a spring tradition of the New-York Historical Society, first celebrated with a picnic in 1856 in Washington Square Park. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand takes her place as the latest in a line of outstanding women honored at the Strawberry Festival, including her predecessor in the Senate, Hillary Rodham Clinton, who was the keynote speaker in 2005. Other recent honorees include Michelle Obama (2007), Betsy Gotbaum, Nancy Newcomb, Anna Quindlen, Leslie Stahl, Christine Quinn and Wendy Wasserstein. Sworn in as New York's Junior Senator on January 27, 2009, Kirsten Gillibrand previously served in the United States House of Representatives representing New York's 20th Congressional District, which spans ten counties in Upstate New York. Senator Gillibrand serves on the Environment & Public Works Committee; Foreign Relations Committee; Agriculture Committee; and Special Committee on Aging. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand was the honoree and the keynote speaker at the benefit luncheon. Prior to serving in Congress, Senator Gillibrand was Special Counsel to the U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Andrew Cuomo, during the administration of President Clinton. At HUD, Gillibrand played a key role in furthering the Labor and New Markets initiatives, working to strengthen enforcement of the Davis-Bacon Act, and drafting legislation to build infrastructure aimed at revitalizing lower income areas across the nation. Senator Gillibrand lives in Greenport, New York, with her husband Jonathan Gillibrand and their sons Theodore, who is 5 years old, and Henry, who was born in May 2008. Senator Gillibrand is the sixth woman to have given birth while serving as a Member of Congress. Proceeds from the Strawberry Festival support the major exhibitions and educational programs of the New-York Historical Society. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

New-York Historical Society's 2009 Strawberry Festival Benefit Luncheon honors U.S. Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand

NEW YORK-MAY 18: New-York Historical Society 2009 Strawberry Festival ...

Updated: May 18, 2009 9:16pm PST

LA PERLA Celebrates Launch of TATIANA BONCOMPAGNI’S BOOK HEDGE FUND WIVES : NEW YORK-MAY 14: LA PERLA Celebrates Launch of TATIANA BONCOMPAGNI’S Book HEDGE FUND WIVES at La Perla Boutique, 803 Madison Avenue, New York City, NY. Tatiana Boncompagni is a New York City-based writer. Her articles on beauty, fashion, shopping and social trends have appeared in the New York Times, Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, InStyle, Cookie and Vogue magazines. Tatiana's first novel, Gilding Lily, was published in 2008 by Avon Books, a division of HarperCollins Publishers. Hedge Fund Wives is also published by Avon Books PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More Id's and select images to follow.***

LA PERLA Celebrates Launch of TATIANA BONCOMPAGNI’S BOOK HEDGE FUND WIVES

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SPAIN-U.S. Chamber of Commerce Presents "Immigration Challenge 2009 - Maintaining Visa Status and Corporate Compliance in a Difficult Economy" : NEW YORK:MAY 14: The SPAIN-U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE in collaboration with: Austrian-American Chamber of Commerce and Portugal-U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP, the leading provider of corporate immigration services worldwide, on Thursday, May 14, 2009 held a seminar entitled “Immigration Challenge 2009 - Maintaining Visa Status and Corporate Compliance in a Difficult Economy” at the The Gabbaron Foundation Carriage House Center for the Arts, 149 East 38th Street, New York City, NY. Expatriate employees and their International Assignment Managers recognize that business immigration reflects the domestic U.S. economy. Employers facing challenging conditions unfortunately must consider a variety of personnel actions such as Reductions in Force; changes in job location, duties, or pay; mandatory leaves of absence; hiring freezes; etc. Each of these personnel actions may have a different impact on corporate visa compliance and the employee’s ability to maintain proper status on a temporary work visa or pursue a green card. International Assignment Managers at corporations should consider immigration-related due diligence protocols in advance of any personnel actions and think through compliance concerns. Expatriate employees have common concerns: Am I still in status? How long do I have to find a new position and may I stay in the country till then? Is my pending green card application still valid? What are the other visa categories and how do you qualify for them? The seminar provided a concise overview of the business visa categories for temporary visas (E, H, L) and green card visas as well as a special update on employers’ obligations for PERM labor certification when layoffs occur. A discussion of the compliance and status concerns that flow from diverse personnel actions such as RIFS, salary reductions, mandatory paid leaves, changes in job duties, etc. was also part of the program. An extended Q&A with presenter: ETHAN E. KAUFMAN • Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP Ethan E. Kaufman is a partner resident in the New York office of Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLP and has practiced immigration law for 20 years. He specializes in corporate immigration law and is a Mentor in Employment-Based Immigration for the American Immigration Lawyers Association’s National Mentor Program. He has served as co-chair of AILA’s Corporate Practice Committee, NY Chapter. He is a frequent speaker on immigration to corporations, varied foreign nationals and the legal community. Mr. Kaufman is listed in the current editions of Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers for New York City. At Fragomen, Mr. Kaufman serves on the Firm’s national Executive Committee. Please visit the Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLP website at www.fragomen.com PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

SPAIN-U.S. Chamber of Commerce Presents "Immigration Challenge 2009 - Maintaining Visa Status and Corporate Compliance in a Difficult Economy"

NEW YORK:MAY 14: The SPAIN-U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE in collaboration ...

Updated: May 17, 2009 7:30pm PST

The Nature Conservancy's "Design For A Living World" Preview Reception : NEW YORK-MAY 13: The Nature Conservancy's "Design For A Living World" Preview Reception on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at Cooper-Hewitt Museum, 2 East 91st Street New York, NY 10128 | 212.849.8400. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio with select atmosphere and candids by Karen Zieff | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com***Please Note More ID's & Photos Coming Shortly***

The Nature Conservancy's "Design For A Living World" Preview Reception

NEW YORK-MAY 13: The Nature Conservancy's "Design For A Living World" ...

Updated: May 17, 2009 7:55pm PST

The Society Of Memorial Sloan Kettering's 2nd Annual Spring Ball : NEW YORK-MAY 13: The Society Of Memorial Sloan Kettering's 2nd Annual Spring Ball on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at The Plaza Hotel Ballroom, 68 Fifth Avenue, New York City, NY. Co-Chaired by Muffie Potter Aston, Sara Ayres, Tory Burch, Shafi Roepers, and Caryn Zucker. Sponsored by NBC Universal, guests at the Spring Ball will include a high-profile crowd of The Society’s members, VIP donors, and leaders in fashion, art and media. As part of an exciting live auction, guests will have a chance to support a major fundraising initiative at the Center. “We are delighted to support The Society Of Memorial Sloan Kettering by sponsoring the Spring Ball and helping to raise funds for the important work they do in lifting the spirits and improving lives of cancer patients being treated at the Center,” said Jeff Zucker, Chief Executive Officer, NBC Universal. The Spring Ball was conceived under the vision and leadership of The Society’s current President, Leslie Jones. Last year’s inaugural Spring Ball was an amazing success, raising an unprecedented $2.8 million. All proceeds will benefit The Society’s patient care, research, and education programs at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More Id's and select images to follow.***

The Society Of Memorial Sloan Kettering's 2nd Annual Spring Ball

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Updated: May 15, 2009 6:24am PST

"Welcome To Gulu" Exhibition Opening at the United Nations : NEW YORK-MAY 12: 'Welcome To Gulu' exhibition opening on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at the United Nations Delegates Dining Room, 3 United Nations Plaza, 1st Avenue at 46th Street, New York City, NY. On this special evening from six o’clock until nine o’clock, in the United Nations Delegates Dining Room Anna & Graydon Carter, Chuck Close, Antonio Maria Costa, Shafik & Gigi Gabr, Rosella Jardini, Donna Karan, Eleanora Kennedy, Calvin Klein, Jeff Koons, and Russell Simmons hosted “Welcome to Gulu”, an exhibition and benefit art sale for the United Nations Office on Drug and Crime (UNODC) and the International Criminal Court Trust Fund for Victims (TFV). The event was underwritten by ARTOC, with 100% of the proceeds from ticket and art sales benefiting former child soldiers and abducted girls. The “Welcome to Gulu” UN exhibition and benefit art sale, exhibits 200 paintings created by human trafficking victims plagued by rebel groups in northern Uganda. The victims/artists are former child soldiers and abducted girls who were victimized, maimed, and exploited for violence against civilians in a dramatic case of contemporary slavery. During a special ceremony at the “Welcome to Gulu” event, curator and acclaimed artist Ross Bleckner was appointed by United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Goodwill Ambassador to combat Human Trafficking. Guests included: Alec Baldwin, Joy Behar, Harry Belafonte, Candice Bergen, Nicolas Cage, Terry George, Thelma Golden, Agnes Gund, Famke Janssen, Cynthia McFadden, Wendi Murdoch, Rachel Roy. HISTORY: In January 2009, legendary artist Ross Bleckner joined the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the ICC Trust Fund for Victims on an official mission to Gulu, Uganda where he assisted in the rehabilitation of former child soldiers and abducted girls. When approached to take part in the rehabilitation, Bleckner replied “Actually, I’ll do more than that; I want to meet these kids and use art to alleviate their suffering”. During the mission Bleckner held art therapy workshops for the children where he asked them to paint and draw images from their imaginations. First, many of the children had to come to terms with their past and depicted portraits focusing on war, guns, murder, and rage. As time progressed, the children became optimistic and started painting positive images of their hopeful peace filled futures, creating the “Welcome to Gulu” collection.About Ross Bleckner: Ross Bleckner first came to international prominence in the 1980’s with his abstract paintings. His work has been exhibited in esteemed collections throughout the world, including: The Guggenheim, MoMA, and the Whitney Museum of American Art. For the past 20 years, he has taught Studio Art at leading institutions, including Columbia, The School of Visual Arts, and Harvard (currently a Professor at NYU’s Steinhardt School). An early supporter of AIDS research, Bleckner has been a board member of ACRIA (AIDS Community Research Initiative of America) since its founding, and has spent more than a decade as its President. As a UNODC Goodwill Ambassador, Bleckner’s duties will include advocacy on behalf of victims of human trafficking and other crimes. Visit: http://www.rbleckner.com PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More Id's and select images to follow.***

"Welcome To Gulu" Exhibition Opening at the United Nations

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Independence Residences Spring 2009 Gala "Turning Dreams Into Reality" : Tuesday, May 12, 2009 630PM-11PM. Glen Island Harbor Club, New Rochelle, N.Y. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

Independence Residences Spring 2009 Gala "Turning Dreams Into Reality"

Tuesday, May 12, 2009 630PM-11PM. Glen Island Harbor Club, New Rochel ...

Updated: May 28, 2009 5:53pm PST

23rd Annual Ellis Island Medals of Honor - Press Reception : NEW YORK-MAY 9: The National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations (NECO) Presents the 23rd Annual Ellis Island Medals of Honor - Press Reception on Saturday, May 9, 2009 at The Ritz Carlton Battery Park, 2 West Street, New York, NY 10004 (212) 344-0800. Emilio Estefan, Jr. accompanied by his wife, the Cuban born international singing sensation Gloria Estefan joined other leaders of industry, entertainment business, government, military and the arts at the The 23rd Annual Ellis Island Medals Of Honor Ceremony & Gala Dinner at Ellis Island On Saturday, May 9, 2009. Ellis Island Medals of Honor Recipients included: Emilio Estefan, Jr., Chairman, Estefan Enterprises; John Podesta, President & CEO, Center for American Progress and Former Chief of Staff to President Clinton; Kevin Wall, CEO, Control Room & Live Earth; George Martin, Former NY Giants Great & Pres., Journey for 9-11; Sandra Lee, CEO, Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Enterprises; Francine LeFrak, CEO, LeFrak Productions; Charles Fazzino, Official Artist, Ellis Island Medals of Honor and Marvin Scott, Emcee, Ellis Island Medals of Honor and many others. Mission: The creation of NECO – The National Ethnic Coalition – was based on the conviction of its founders that the diversity of the American people is what makes this nation great. Its mission is to honor and preserve this diversity and to foster tolerance, respect and understanding among religious and ethnic groups. NECO sponsors a broad range of programs, events, educational initiatives and materials designed to cultivate understanding among individuals and groups. Additionally, NECO continues the commitment to the restoration and maintenance of Ellis Island, a living tribute to the courage and hope all immigrants who have built America. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More Id's and select images to follow.***

23rd Annual Ellis Island Medals of Honor - Press Reception

NEW YORK-MAY 9: The National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations (NECO) ...

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Police Unity Tour Chapter 37 NY 2009 : NEW YORK-MAY 9: Police Unity Tour, Chapter 37 NY on Saturday, May 9, 2009 at the World Trade Center, New York City, NY. History of the Police Unity Tour: In May 1997 the Police Unity Tour was organized by Officer Patrick P. Montuore of the Florham Park Police Dept., with the hope of bringing public awareness of Police Officers who have died in the line of duty and to honor their sacrifices. The Police Unity Tour started with 18 riders on a four day fund-raising bicycle ride from Florham Park, NJ to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington D.C. which raised $18,000.00. Today, the Police Unity Tour has over 1100 members nationwide who make the trip. In late 2005, the Police Unity Tour pledged $5 million in support of the National Law Enforcement Museum. Inspired by our commitment and our motto, " We Ride For Those Who Died " the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund has selected our organization to be the sponsor of the Museum's Hall of Remembrance. As of May 2008, the Police Unity Tour has donated over 5.6 Million Dollars. History of Chapter 37: Chapter 37 was named in honor of the 37 Port Authority police officers who were killed in the line of duty on September 11, 2001 at the World Trade Center. Though we have been designated the New York chapter, the chapter includes members from California, New Jersey and New Hampshire as well as New York. We also view ourselves as the 9/11/01 Memorial Chapter. The original Chapter 37 members are represented by members of the Port Authority NY/NJ, Huntington Beach CA, Glendale CA, Nassau County and the New York City Police Department. A pledge was made by the original members that Chapter 37 will always start its Tour at the World Trade Center to honor the seventy two law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001 at the World Trade Center. WE WILL NEVER FORGET. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

Police Unity Tour Chapter 37 NY 2009

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Updated: May 09, 2009 9:09am PST

LSA Family Health Service 2009 Spring Gala & Dance Party : NEW YORK-MAY 7: LSA Family Health Service 2009 Spring Gala & Dance Party on Thursday, May 7, 2009 at the IAC Building, 555 West 18th Street, New York City, NY 10011 (212.314.7300) PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com***Please Note More ID's Coming Shortly***

LSA Family Health Service 2009 Spring Gala & Dance Party

NEW YORK-MAY 7: LSA Family Health Service 2009 Spring Gala & Dance Par ...

Updated: May 08, 2009 9:50pm PST

The Central Park Conservancy's 2009 Frederick Law Olmsted (FLO) Awards Luncheon : NEW YORK-MAY 6: On Wednesday, May 6th, 2009 guests gathered in Central Park’s six-acre Conservatory Garden at Fifth Avenue and 105th Street for the annual Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon. Hosted by the Women’s Committee of the Central Park Conservancy, the event raised $2.1 million for the maintenance and preservation of Central Park. A stunning sea of hats and spring blooms filled the Park’s secret garden. This year’s chairwomen were Vicki Foley, Muffy Miller, Gillian Miniter, Tara Rockefeller and Stephanie Winston Wolkoff. Betsy Messerschmitt is President of the Women’s Committee. Angela and Wade Thompson were honored for their outstanding support of Central Park. Attendees included Bette Midler, Sigourney Weaver, Tory Burch, and Martha Stewart. Conservatory Garden is the ideal location for the celebration. The six-acre oasis is Central Park’s only formal garden and takes its name from the huge glass conservatory that once stood there. Guests enter from Fifth Avenue and 105th Street through the Vanderbilt Gate, which originally stood before the Vanderbilt Mansion at Fifth Avenue and 58th Street, the site of today's Bergdorf Goodman store. The Garden is often an inspiration for the guests’ glamorous or whimsical hat creations. The Women’s Committee thanks ANKASA New York, Print International, Estėe Lauder Companies Inc., and Wathne Ltd. for their in-kind contributions. The Committee would also like to acknowledge Olivier Cheng catering and Andrew Pascoe Flowers, Ltd.About the Central Park Conservancy: The Women’s Committee is an association dedicated to fundraising for Central Park and enhancing the Conservancy's programs in education, conservation and horticulture. The Central Park Conservancy is a private, not-for-profit organization founded in 1980 as a public-private partnership with the City of New York. Thanks to the generosity of many individuals, corporations, foundations, and the City, the Conservancy has invested more than $500 million to date into the Park, transforming it into a model for urban parks worldwide. The Conservancy provides 85% of Central Park’s annual $27 million operating budget and is responsible for the maintenance and management of the Park. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More Id's and select images to follow.***

The Central Park Conservancy's 2009 Frederick Law Olmsted (FLO) Awards Luncheon

NEW YORK-MAY 6: On Wednesday, May 6th, 2009 guests gathered in Central ...

Updated: May 08, 2009 8:29pm PST

Inwood House Ribbon Cutting Ceremony : NEW YORK-MAY 8: Inwood House Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Grand Opening of The Family Learning Center on Friday, May 8, 2009 at 320 East 82nd Street, New York, NY. The day kicked off at 8:00am with a Ribbon Cutting & Press Conference for invited guests and elected officials. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

Inwood House Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

NEW YORK-MAY 8: Inwood House Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Grand Ope ...

Updated: May 10, 2009 9:19am PST

2009 Violet Ball Honors Susan and Martin Lipton to Benefit NYU Langone Medical Center : NEW YORK, NY – MAY 5: The NYU Langone Medical Center held its annual Violet Ball on Tuesday, May 5, 2009, and raised $4.5 million in unrestricted funds. The gala at Cipriani 42nd Street was chaired by Robert I. Grossman, M.D., Dean and CEO of the Medical Center, and honored long-time supporters Susan Lipton and Martin Lipton. Laurence D. Fink served as Journal Chair for the event. Dr. Grossman also announced at the event that a residence hall of 300 faculty, nurses, and physicians will be renamed in honor of the Liptons. Martin Lipton, a founding partner of the law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, is a Trustee of NYU Langone Medical Center, Chairman of the Board of New York University, and a Trustee of NYU Law School. Susan Lipton was the first woman to become a partner at Miami-based law firm Greenberg Traurig, and later worked as an investment banker in New York for Goldman Sachs and LF Rothschild, Unterberg, Towbin, where she headed the Corporate Finance Department. Together, the Lipton’s have been extraordinarily supportive of the Medical Center. In addressing the crowd of nearly 850 guests, Dr. Grossman said, “We are transforming NYU Langone in every shape and form. We have recruited major talent. We have markedly improved the patient experience and we have reinvigorated our academic programs. On behalf of everyone who is part of NYU Langone Medical Center, I want to thank Marty and Susan Lipton for all they bring to our Medical Center. They are remarkable people.” Kenneth G. Langone, Chair of the Board of Trustees, said, “I have known Marty for at least 30 years. His compassion and his sense of sharing, giving and helping are second to none. His wife, Susan, shares the same level of commitment through the causes she embraces and has passion for. Susan and Marty are both very special people and on a very personal level, I can’t tell you how fortunate we are to have them as our honorees this year.” “Marty and Susan Lipton are the essence of the NYU family. They embody everything we hope to be. They are forces of nature. They are special people that cast themselves into the world and do good everywhere they go,” said John Sexton, President, New York University. After the Liptons received a standing ovation, Susan Lipton said, “I think I’m being honored because I’m the quintessential grateful patient. I, along with countless friends and family members, have been treated by the amazing doctors at NYU Langone Medical Center. I want to thank Saul Farber for sending me to the Medical Center decades ago, and I want to thank Bob. Grossman for his vision, and for being someone who always takes the time to counsel me – the grateful patient.” “We are truly grateful to all the wonderful doctors at NYU. I’ve had the privilege of working with a fabulous group of people at the Medical Center, the university, and the law school,” said Martin Lipton. “It was 57 years ago when I started law school in New York City, and I’ve been involved with NYU ever since. Our family is incredibly humbled to be honored here tonight, and we pledge our continued support for many years to come.” Special guests in attendance included: Fiona Druckenmiller; Lori and Larry Fink, Lynda and Michael Gardner; Gideon Gil; Lori and George Hall; Ruth and Sidney Lapidus; Laurence Leeds, Jr.; Sandy and Ed Meyer; Brooke and Daniel Neidich; Debra Perelman; Linda Gosden Robinson and James Robinson; Elizabeth and Felix Rohatyn and Michael Saperstein; Klara and Larry Silverstein; Norma and Gordon Smith; Billie Tisch; Bonnie and Daniel Tisch; Merryl and Jim Tisch; Barbara and John Vogelstein; and Anthony Welters. Media Contact: Eileen A. Sullivan Vice President | Rubenstein Associates, Inc. | Tel: 212-843-8016 | Cell: 646-467-0674 | Fax: 212-843-9200 | e-mail: esullivan@rubenstein.com PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

2009 Violet Ball Honors Susan and Martin Lipton to Benefit NYU Langone Medical Center

NEW YORK, NY – MAY 5: The NYU Langone Medical Center held its annua ...

Updated: May 08, 2009 6:02pm PST

SIXTH ANNUAL FOUNTAIN HOUSE SYMPOSIUM AND LUNCHEON: “Invisible Wounds: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder” : New York, NY – Monday, May 4, 2009 – More than 500 guests were in attendance at the sixth annual Fountain House Symposium and Luncheon, entitled “Invisible Wounds: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder,” which was held at The Pierre, Fifth Avenue at 61st Street in New York City. ABC News anchor Bob Woodruff and his wife Lee Woodruff were the recipients of the Fountain House Humanitarian Award for their extraordinary efforts on behalf of troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Mr. Woodruff sustained life-threatening injuries while reporting on the Iraq war in 2006, and, with the support of his wife and family, he has made a spectacular recovery. The panel discussion by mental health experts shed light on the devastating effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), which can strike civilians who experience catastrophic stress, as well as combat troops; there is hope through proper treatment. The Honorable Robert A. Antonioni, Glenn Close, and US Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy were Honorary Chairs. Event Chairs: Patricia Begley, Lorna Hyde Graev, Alexandra A. Herzan, and Anne Mai. Program Chair: Lynn Nicholas, PsyD. Master of Ceremonies: Consuelo Mack, managing editor and anchor of “Consuelo Mack WealthTrack.” Among the attendees were: Courtney Arnot, Debbie Bancroft, Deeda Blair, Cornelia Bregman, Dr. Robert Cancro, Beth Rudin DeWoody, Mark Gilbertson, Sharon Handler, Mariana Kaufman, Peggy and Marne Obernauer, Pauline Pitt, Ann and John Pyne, Ann Rapp, Sydney Shuman, Topsy Taylor, Lis and Richard Waterman, and Denise Wohl. Funds raised support the innovative programs of Fountain House. About Fountain House: Fountain House is an internationally recognized non-profit organization which, since 1948, has been dedicated to bettering the lives of people living with major mental illness. Through its renowned holistic model of support, replicated in more than 400 locations in 30 countries and 32 states, Fountain House helps 1,300 people annually in finding a home, returning to school, re-entering the workplace, and re-establishing connections to family, friends, and the larger community. The annual Symposium and Luncheon was founded to advance community knowledge about mental illness and to reduce the associated stigma. www.fountainhouse.org. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More Id's and select images to follow.***

SIXTH ANNUAL FOUNTAIN HOUSE SYMPOSIUM AND LUNCHEON: “Invisible Wounds: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder”

New York, NY – Monday, May 4, 2009 – More than 500 guests were in ...

Updated: May 08, 2009 6:09pm PST

Young Professionals For CARE Host MOVE! A Benefit for CARE : NEW YORK-MAY 1: Young Professionals for CARE hosts MOVE! A Benefit for CARE on Friday, May 1, 2009 at Pink Elephant, 527 West 27th Street, New York City, NY. Event Committee: Ajita Abraham, Meghan Aftosmis, Courtney Allen, Gene Bang, Emily Bell, Paola Bowley, Jennifer Bowman, Caroline Burwell, Jen Campbell, Alex Caram, Dana Carey, Sandy Chan, Nus Choudhury, Saima Chowdhury, Jessica Colon, Tara Church, Lily Dorment, Puja Dhanraj, Casey Dress, Vanessa Fitt, Cecilia Foxworthy, Wills Glasspiegel, Judith Haider, Leticia Hanke, Rose Holandez, Rosie Kaczmarcik, Michael Keating, Jennifer Leonard, Virginia Lockhart, Alice McCarthy, Chris McIntyre, Lindsay Miller, Pete Nelson, Siham Nurhussein, Ana Cutter Patel, Lori Pennay, Andrea Provost, April Rucker, Jon Spiegel, Julian Steinberg, Lauren Thompson, Rebecca Tinio, Brad Tytel, Alex Verdone, Dennis Villasana, Janet Yang. Over 400 young professionals attended a a party featuring a select open bar, music by NYC DJ Shaun Pazel, dancing, and the chance to participate in a fantastic raffle featuring prizes like a gift certificate to the Paul-Labrecque Salon at the Reebok Sports Club and dinner and drinks for two at Dell’anima! Young Professionals for CARE is dedicated to supporting CARE and its mission to end global poverty. Whether artists or lawyers, bankers or journalists, young professionals have the knowledge, the power and the passion to advance health, opportunity and prosperity in the world's poorest communities. We share CARE's commitment to building a world of hope, tolerance and social justice. We connect individuals with shared values and sensibilities to efforts that help empower people around the world to overcome poverty. CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting poverty in 66 countries around the world. CARE's mission is to serve individuals and families in the poorest communities by drawing strength from its global diversity, resources and 63 years of experience. CARE places special focus on working alongside poor women because, equipped with the proper resources, women have the power to help whole families and entire communities escape poverty. CARE promotes innovative solutions and is an advocate for global responsibility. Learn more at www.care.org PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More Id's and select images to follow.***

Young Professionals For CARE Host MOVE! A Benefit for CARE

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Updated: May 02, 2009 6:30pm PST

Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce Presents The SuperSlow Studio Health Fair : NEW YORK-APRIL 30: TheSPAIN-U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Presents The SuperSlow Studio Health Fair on Thursday, April 30, 2009 at Transform Fitness, 133 East 58th street Suite 902 PHOTO CREDIT: ©ManhattanSociety.com by Marie Papp | personal website: www.mariepapp.com | tel:201.659.1978 | e-mail: marie@mariepapp.com | "The Knot 2008 Best of Weddings Pick", Marie is available around the world for weddings and portraits.

Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce Presents The SuperSlow Studio Health Fair

NEW YORK-APRIL 30: TheSPAIN-U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Presents The Supe ...

Updated: May 05, 2009 6:41am PST

ORCHID | Resorts & Escapes Cocktail Soiree Celebrating NYC Showcase : NEW YORK-APRIL 29: ORCHID | Resorts & Escapes Cocktail Soiree Celebrating NYC Showcase on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at SOHO House, 29-35 Ninth Avenue, New York City, NY. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More Id's and select images to follow.***

ORCHID | Resorts & Escapes Cocktail Soiree Celebrating NYC Showcase

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Updated: Apr 30, 2009 9:29am PST

Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC 30th Annual Sidewalks of New York Dinner celebrating the agency’s 105th Anniversary : NEW YORK-APRIL 28: Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City's 30th Annual Sidewalks of New York Annual Awards Dinner on Tuesday, April 29, 2009 at The Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York City, NY. The evenings honorees were: Soledad O’Brien, award-winning CNN anchor & special correspondent and long-time BigsNYC friend; New York Giants’ Superbowl Champion Defensive End Justin Tuck; and BigsNYC Chairman Emeritus Edward L. Gardner, President of Industrial Solvents Corporation. Richard D. Parsons was the evening’s dinner chair and NFL Hall of Famer Lynn Swann was the master of ceremonies. Each award is presented to the honoree by a child and his/her mentor. The matches have written and practiced their own remarks, making for moving, heartfelt presentations touched with their unique wits and personalities. The event was slated to raise $1.7 million dollars for mentoring programs helping the youth New York City. Media Contact: Roberta Bouer | Winkleman Company | 185 East 85th Street - Suite 1, New York, NY 10028 | Phone: (212) 996-0443 | Fax: (212) 996-3538 | robertab@winklemanco.com PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio with Christopher London and Stuart Rinzler | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com***Please Note More Photos & ID's Coming Shortly***

Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC 30th Annual Sidewalks of New York Dinner celebrating the agency’s 105th Anniversary

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Updated: Apr 30, 2009 9:58am PST

The 2009 Wings Women of Discovery Awards : NEW YORK-APRIL 28: The 2009 Wings Women of Discovery Awards on April 28, 2009 at Tribeca Rooftop, 2 Desbrosses Street, New York City, NY. Since 2003, the Women of Discovery Awards have identified, honored and supported women explorers around the world. Given in categories of Earth, Sea, Air & Space, Humanity, Courage, Field Research and Lifetime Achievement, the Awards recognize outstanding contributions to world knowledge through exploration, while providing important funding to support continued research through expeditions. Today, 48 awardees have become WINGS Fellows and the number continues to grow each year. This year WINGS recognized five pioneering explorers, from five countries, pursuing five lifelong quests and honoring the adventurous life and spirit of WINGS co-founder Leila Hadley Luce. Honorary Co-Chairs: Uma Thurman & Theodore Janulis. Auctioneer: Eliza Osborne (Sotheby's) PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Karen Zieff | personal website: www.zieffphoto.com | tel:718.852.1884 | toll free at 888.353.4248 | e-mail: zieffphoto@aol.com |**NOTE: Karen Zieff is available for assignments locally and around the world. Karen Zieff is regarded as one of the region's top wedding and special events photographers. Karen is a RISD graduate who shoots digital for ManhattanSociety.com but is by training a film photographer

The 2009 Wings Women of Discovery Awards

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Updated: May 09, 2009 7:32am PST

El MUSEO'S 2009 Gala Kickoff at MAUBOUSSIN : NEW YORK-APRIL 27: El Museo's 2009 Gala Kickoff on Monday, April 27, 2009 at Mauboussin, 714 Madison Avenue (Between 63rd and 64th Streets), New York City, NY. El Museo's Gala Chairs Yaz and Valentin Hernandez & Isabel and Ruben Toledo and Gala Vice Chairs Ramiro J. Ortiz, Joseph and Carmen Ana Unanue, & Sarah Wolfe hosted an evening to celebrate the upcoming Museo's 2009 Gala at Mauboussin For cocktails and Mother's Day Shopping to benefit El Museo Del Barrio. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More Id's and select images to follow.***

El MUSEO'S 2009 Gala Kickoff at MAUBOUSSIN

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Updated: Apr 28, 2009 10:32am PST

Women In Need's Commit to WIN Annual Benefit Dinner : New York, NY—April 28, 2009—Pamela Fiori, Editor-in-Chief of Town & Country Magazine, received the “Commit to WIN” Award at Women In Need's Commit to WIN Annual Benefit Dinner at The Pierre Hotel, 61st Street at Fifth Avenue, New York City, NY on Tuesday, April 28, 2009. The award was presented to her by designer Tory Burch. The “Commit to WIN” Award is given annually to business leaders in recognition of their commitment to the New York City charity that helps homeless and at-risk women and their families get back on their feet. The dinner, which annually raises in excess of $1 million for Women In Need, was held at The Pierre hotel. “As someone who has long admired the work of WIN, I am humbled by this honor and will continue to do what I can to deserve it,” said Ms. Fiori. Tory Burch is the co-founder and creative director of TORY BURCH, an attainable, luxury lifestyle brand defined by classic American sportswear with an eclectic sensibility. In 2008, she won the prestigious CFDA award for Accessories Designer of the Year and has won numerous other accolades since starting her business in 2004. Women In Need, a non-profit organization founded in 1983, serves homeless and disadvantaged women and their children. WIN helps homeless families through a comprehensive program, which includes shelter, supportive and permanent housing, job training and placement, domestic violence counseling and alcohol and substance abuse treatment. WIN’s children’s services include child care, after school programs, and Camp WIN, a summer day camp. This year, WIN will help over 9,500 people move out of poverty and rebuild their lives. Meredith Vieira, co-anchor of NBC News’ “Today” since September, 2006, served as the evening’s host. Prior to joining NBC, Ms. Vieira had been moderator of ABC’s “The View” since the show’s inception in 1997. She started her career at ABC in 1993 when she joined their news division as chief correspondent of “Turning Point,” which debuted in March, 1994 and where she earned her seventh Emmy © Award. Ms. Vieira is heavily involved with numerous philanthropic organizations in addition to WIN. Event co-chairs included: Susan & Jack Rudin; Karin & Steve Sadove (CEO, Saks Fifth Avenue); Marianne & Bill McComb (CEO, Liz Claiborne Inc.); Abby & Brendan Hoffman (CEO, Lord & Taylor); Katherine Farley & Jerry Speyer; Karen Harvey Dinner Co-Chairs: Jaqui Lividini and Kayce Freed Jennings. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Marie Papp for ManhattanSociety.com | personal website: www.mariepapp.com | tel:201.659.1978 | e-mail: marie@mariepapp.com | "The Knot 2008 Best of Weddings Pick", Marie is available around the world for weddings and portraits.

Women In Need's Commit to WIN Annual Benefit Dinner

New York, NY—April 28, 2009—Pamela Fiori, Editor-in-Chief of Town ...

Updated: Apr 30, 2009 8:35am PST

DL21C's & CULTURE CATCH Political Film Series: A Special Screening of Soundtrack for a Revolution : NEW YORK-APRIL 26: DL21C's & CULTURE CATCH Political Film Series: A Special screening of Soundtrack for a Revolution on Sunday, April 26, 2009 at the Bennett Media Studio, 723 Washington Street, New York City, NY. Soundtrack for a Revolution is a Loverture Films production. Feature documentary showcasing some of America’s top contemporary musicians as they perform new and vibrant renditions of the Civil Rights Movement’s freedom songs – songs originally sung by civil rights protesters in mass meetings, on picket lines, in paddy wagons, and in jail cells throughout the American South. These songs literally provided the soundtrack for a revolution that forever impacted American society. The evening featured Cocktails, screening, and discussion with: Bill Guttentag, writer/Producer/Director; Dan Sturman, Writer/Producer/Director; and Moderated by Keli Goff, Author and Political Commentator. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More Id's and select images to follow.***

DL21C's & CULTURE CATCH Political Film Series: A Special Screening of Soundtrack for a Revolution

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Updated: Apr 28, 2009 10:27am PST

Operation Smile Junior Smile Event 2009 : NEW YORK-APRIL 23: Operation Smile Junior Smile Event 2009 at Capitale 130 Bowery Street, New York, NY 10013. Hosted by Amanda Cole and Jessica Leavitt. Runway Show Host: Gretta Monahan of Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style. The 4th annual Jr. Smile Collection Event, a premier black-tie event was hosted by motivated teens from across Manhattan to raise awareness and funds for the children of Operation Smile and to enable Operation Smile to continue our efforts around the world. New York City business leaders, our Celebrity Smile Ambassadors, and the philanthropically-minded elite have agreed to lend their support to ensure children are given a new smile. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More Id's and select images to follow.***

Operation Smile Junior Smile Event 2009

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Updated: Apr 24, 2009 9:34pm PST

Harlem Academy 2009 Spring Benefit: Ready, Set, Dream! Harlem Academy Turns Five : NEW YORK-APRIL 23: Harlem Academy 2009 Spring Benefit: Ready, Set, Dream! Harlem Academy Turns Five on Thursday, April 23, 2009 at The Pegasus Suite at The Rainbow Room, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, 64th Floor, New York City, NY. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

Harlem Academy 2009 Spring Benefit: Ready, Set, Dream! Harlem Academy Turns Five

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Updated: Apr 24, 2009 5:02am PST

The NYJL's 10th Annual Spring Auction to benefit the Playground Improvement Project : NEW YORK-APRIL 23: The New York Junior League's 10th Annual Spring Auction to Benefit the Playground Improvement Project on Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 583 Park Avenue at 63rd Street, New York City, NY. The Playground Improvement Project is a New York Junior League signature community project. Since 1992, the New York Junior League (NYJL) has revitalized and beautified neglected playgrounds and parks in many neighborhoods of New York City. In its 18th year, the mission continues as we partner with the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation to restore Morningside Park. The Spring Auction event helps the NYJL raise funds to purchase paint, plants, tile, playground equipment, supplies, professional services (e.g., plumbing, electrical work, roofing) and food for volunteers. Additionally, more than 750 volunteers are needed to bring the project to fruition. Fundraising Committee Co-Chairs: Kimberly Huddleston | Emily Martin / Event Co-Chairs: Dana Icaza | Irene Sanchez | Catherine Tran / Vice Chairs: Allie Beck | Alice Denton | Laura Kelleher |Elena Pavloff / Playground Improvement Project Committee Co-Chairs: Patricia Miranda Julie Zawislak Vice President of Development: Amy Phelan | Spring 2009 Auctioneer: Christina Floyd, Specialist, Post War and Contemporary Art, Phillips de Pury | Fundraising Manager: Nicole O’Hagen PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More Id's and select images to follow.***

The NYJL's 10th Annual Spring Auction to benefit the Playground Improvement Project

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Updated: Apr 27, 2009 9:31am PST

The Diller-Quaile School of Music Spring Benefit 2009: Starry Starry Night : NEW YORK-APRIL 22: The Diller-Quaile School of Music Spring Gala on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at The Rainbow Room, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City, NY. The theme of this year’s Benefit was Starry, Starry Night—an evening to celebrate our students, the true stars of Diller-Quaile. Gala Chair: Michelle Marie Heinemann. The Benefit commenced at 6:30 pm with a cocktail reception and silent auction that included a special raffle of one-of-a-kind class art projects loving produced by the students in Diller-Quaile's music and art classes. This was followed by a seated dinner, performances by several student choral and instrumental ensembles, greetings from our special guest host, and dancing to a live band. The annual Benefit helps to sustain the continued excellence of Diller-Quaile's programs and faculty. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More Id's and select images to follow.***

The Diller-Quaile School of Music Spring Benefit 2009: Starry Starry Night

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Updated: Apr 27, 2009 10:25pm PST

A NIGHT OF HOPE Dinner with Pastors Joel and Victoria Osteen : NEW YORK-APRIL 21: A NIGHT OF HOPE Dinner with Pastors Joel and Victoria Osteen on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at the National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park South, New York City, NY. Pastor Joel Osteen has been chosen to bless the new Yankee Stadium in a "Historic Night of Hope" being held on April 25th. This was a special preview of the Yankee Stadium event to meet the Osteen’s in a one-on-one reception and dinner. Event Co-chairs: Sharon Bush, Diane Bernhard, Aldon James, Margo Langenberg, Jean Shafiroff. Benefit Committee: Van Bernhard, Joyce Brooks, Lauren and Ashley Bush, Iris Cantor, B.J. Carter, Rita Cosby, John Desidero, Jonathan and Somers Farkas, Bob Guccione Jr., R. Couri Hay, John James, Ann Liguori, Ambassador John L. Loeb, Jr. and Sharon Handler, Peter Max, Georgette Mosbacher, Jay and Sally Plourde, Alexandra Preate, Catherine Saxton, Christine Schott, Donna and Richard Soloway, Martin Shafiroff, Roger Webster, Barbara Winston, Victoria Wyman. Called by many, “America’s Voice of Hope,” Joel Osteen is a New York Times best-selling author and one of the most popular ministers in the world. His weekly television broadcast inspires hundreds of millions of people in over 150 nations with a message of God’s love, hope, and encouragement. Together with his wife, Victoria Osteen, they lead the renowned Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, which not only draws over 40,000 worshippers each week, but is celebrated for its global humanitarian efforts as well. Lakewood Church spends millions of dollars each year bringing food and medicine to millions of impoverished people throughout Africa. Their medical teams are a familiar and welcome sight in Africa’s remote villages where they administer much needed medical services such as immunizations, parasite control, and life-saving surgical procedures. The financial support of patrons of this event made it possible for Joel Osteen Ministries to distribute 5,000 free tickets to needy families in the tri-state area for the Osteens’ "Historic Night of Hope" at the new Yankee Stadium on April 25th. Joel Osteen Ministries in cooperation with Feed the Children will distribute over $2 million worth of food to needy families in the tri-state area. Joel and Victoria receive no salary from Lakewood Church. FOR TICKETS TO “THE HISTORIC NIGHT OF HOPE AT YANKEE STADIUM” ON APRIL 25TH, PLEASE VISIT www.JoelOsteen.com MEDIA CONTACT: Linda Mansfield | Webster Light Grant Communications | tel: | e-mail: linda@websterlightgrant.com PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com***More Id's, select images to follow

A NIGHT OF HOPE Dinner with Pastors Joel and Victoria Osteen

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Updated: May 08, 2009 6:25pm PST

"NIGHT & DAY" Annual Gala Spring Celebration to Benefit LENOX HILL NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE Sponsored by ROLEX Watch USA : NEW YORK-APRIL 16: Lenox Hill Neighborhood House's Annual Gala Spring Celebration "Night & Day" was held on Thursday, April 16, 2009 at Sotheby's, 72 & York, New York City. The benefit was underwritten by Rolex Watch U.S.A. Gala Chair: Diana Quasha Honorary Chair: Sydney Shuman Design Chairs: Albert Hadley & Harry Heissmann PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com ***More Photos and ID's Coming late Friday evening***

"NIGHT & DAY" Annual Gala Spring Celebration to Benefit LENOX HILL NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE Sponsored by ROLEX Watch USA

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Updated: May 08, 2009 8:35pm PST

Tiffany Koury Birthday Brunch : NEW YORK-APRIL 18: Designer Tiffany Koury Birthday Luncheon at Sweetiepie Restaurant, 19 Greenwich Avenue, New York City (tel: 212.337.3333) Luncheon guests included: Laura Lachman, Lucy Phillips, Francesca Wilson, Sarah Jaffe, Elizabeth Grimaldi, Ellen Chang, Amy Lui, Stacy Dreyfus, Davina Catt, Alison Price Becker and Amy Astrowsky. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

Tiffany Koury Birthday Brunch

NEW YORK-APRIL 18: Designer Tiffany Koury Birthday Luncheon at Sweetie ...

Updated: Apr 21, 2009 11:15am PST

Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce Presents Picoteo : NEW YORK-APRIL 16: The SPAIN-U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Presents Picoteo on Thursday, April 16, 2009 at The Vincci Avalon Hotel, 16 E. 32 Street, New York City, NY. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce Presents Picoteo

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Updated: May 05, 2009 7:13am PST

Young Friends of the Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity Honor Natalie Portman : NEW YORK-APRIL 16: Elie Wiesel and the Young Friends of the Elie Wiesel Foundation honored actress Natalie Portman on Thursday, April 16, 2009 at 92Y Tribeca, 200 Hudson Street, New York, New York 10013. Elie Wiesel established The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity soon after he was awarded the 1986 Nobel Prize for Peace. The Foundation's mission, rooted in the memory of the Holocaust, is to combat indifference, intolerance and injustice through international dialogue and youth-focused programs that promote acceptance, understanding and equality. Two DJs, an open bar, and a fashion show highlighted an amazing evening. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Karen Zieff | personal website: www.zieffphoto.com | tel:718.852.1884 | toll free at 888.353.4248 | e-mail: zieffphoto@aol.com |**NOTE: Karen Zieff is available for assignments locally and around the world. Karen Zieff is regarded as one of the region's top wedding and special events photographers.

Young Friends of the Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity Honor Natalie Portman

NEW YORK-APRIL 16: Elie Wiesel and the Young Friends of the Elie Wiese ...

Updated: Apr 20, 2009 7:23am PST

The National Park Foundation's African American Experience Fund's 2009 Gala "Celebrating a Tradition of Excellence" : NEW YORK-APRIL 15: The National Park Foundation's African American Experience Fund's 2009 Gala "Celebrating a Tradition of Excellence" was held on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at The Rainbow Room, 30 Rockefeller Center, New York City, NY. The National Park Foundation's African American Experience Fund honored the life and legacy of historian, author, professor and environmentalist Dr. John Hope Franklin at its fifth annual fundraising gala, titled "Celebrating a Tradition of Excellence." Award winning journalist Gwen Ifill (See also: The Breakthrough: Politics and Race in the Age of Obama by Gwen Ifill) served as Mistress of Ceremonies, and acclaimed documentarian Ken Burns, director of the upcoming film National Parks: America's Best Idea -- made possible with support from the National Park Foundation -- delivered a special tribute to Dr. Franklin. The gala commemorated the critical role of African-Americans in the rich heritage of the National Parks in America. The African American Experience Fund dedicated the evening to honor the significance of Dr. Franklin’s legacy. A graduate of Fisk University, Dr. Franklin received both his A.M. and Ph.D. degrees in history from Harvard University. His illustrious 60 year teaching career that began Fisk University took him to such prestigious institutions as Howard University, Brooklyn College, where he was the first person of color to chair a major department, the University of Chicago and Duke University where he was the James B. Duke Professor of History Emeritus. More than 250 philanthropic, corporate and individual supporters of AAEF were in attendance. Guests enjoyed cocktails, dinner and entertainment at the cherished New York venue. Proceeds from this event will support youth education programs at national parks and historic sites that preserve and celebrate African-American history and culture. For more information please visit the NPF website at www.nationalparks.org and the African Amercan Experience Fund at www.aaexperience.org PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com***Please note more photos and ID's coming shortly***

The National Park Foundation's African American Experience Fund's 2009 Gala "Celebrating a Tradition of Excellence"

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Updated: Apr 16, 2009 12:46pm PST

6th Annual New Yorkers For Children Spring Dinner Dance "New Years in April: A Fools Fete" : NEW YORK-APRIL 15: 6th Annual New Yorkers For Children Spring Dinner Dance "New Years in April: A Fools Fete" on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 80 Columbus Circle at 60th Street, New York, New York 10023. PHOTO CREDIT: Joe Corrigan for ManhattanSociety.com | tel:914.262.5521 | e-mail: corriganphotography@gmail.com***Please note more photos and ID's coming shortly***

6th Annual New Yorkers For Children Spring Dinner Dance "New Years in April: A Fools Fete"

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Updated: Apr 16, 2009 1:02pm PST

FIGHTING GRAVITY: A Film by Alex Mar & Party to Celebrate Gender Equality Sponsored by 10 Cane Rum : NEW YORK-APRIL 14: FIGHTING GRAVITY Party on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at Norwood Club, 241 West 14th Street, New York, NY. A party to celebrate gender equality at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver and Alex Mar’s new documentary film Fighting Gravity. The event was sponsored by 10 Cane Rum. Filmmaker Alex Mar, Academy award nominee Virgina Madsen, blogger Rachelle Hruska, 30 Rock’s Rachel Dratch, producer Nicholas Shumaker, actor/director David Wain, publicist Bettina Prentice, writer Hudson Morgan, Zandy Hartig, Jauretsi Saizarbitoria and socialites Gillian Hearst-Simonds, Lisa Anastos, and Chessy Wilson hosted the event Fighting Gravity. Background: Ski Jumping is the only Olympic sport in which women are prohibited from competition. Female ski jumpers from around the world have been petitioning the Olympic committee to compete for years with no response. Ten elite ski jumpers from around the world have launched a lawsuit against the Vancouver Olympic Organizing Committee (VANOC) in May and a judge will hear the arguments on April 20, 2009. These brave young women include three Americans: Lindsey Van, currently the top female ski jumper in the world, her team mate Jessica Jerome and Karla Keck, a retired ski jumping champion now coaching. The other plaintiffs are from Canada, Norway, Slovenia, Germany and Austria. Privately Olympic committee members have suggested that because of repeated hard landings, ski jumping may affect women’s ability to procreate later in life. In a radio interview Gian-Franco Kasper, president of the international ski federation, stated, "the sport seems not to be appropriate for the ladies from a medical point of view." After public outcry pointing to this obvious evidence of gender discrimination Kasper retracted the statement but the women’s division of ski jumping is still denied entry into the Olympics. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) denies any discrimination. President Jacque Rogge says it’s a matter of “technical merit” and that women’s ski jumping simply isn’t developed enough. There are 157 active women ski jumpers from 18 countries registered with the International Ski Federation (www.fis-ski.com). At the time of decision by the IOC in November 2006, there were 30 women from 10 nations registered for skier cross and 83 women from 14 nations for women’s ski jumping. Skier cross was approved for the 2010 Olympics while women’s ski jumping was rejected by the IOC based on technical reasons. Women’s ski jumping meets the requirements of universality and technical merit with its elite competitors far exceeding the numbers of athletes and nations for other facility-based sports that have been allowed into the Olympics. Still in 2006, the IOC voted to exclude women’s ski jumping, rejecting the 114-1 vote and recommendation of FIS to include women on the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games program. Ski jumpers like Lindsey Van are still waiting for a last minute reversal by the Olympic Committee. “A precedent does exist for the IOC to reverse its decisions even at the last minute,” points out Deedee Corradini, president of Women's Ski Jumping-USA. “Only a short time before the 1984 Los Angeles games began, the IOC allowed women to participate in the marathon.” Media Contact: Bettina Prentice | Bettina Prentice Communications | tel: 917 653-7422 or | e-mail: bettina@bettinaprentice.com PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com***Please note more photos and ID's coming shortly***

FIGHTING GRAVITY: A Film by Alex Mar & Party to Celebrate Gender Equality Sponsored by 10 Cane Rum

NEW YORK-APRIL 14: FIGHTING GRAVITY Party on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 ...

Updated: Apr 15, 2009 5:40am PST

PORSCHE Hosts East Side House Settlement Gala Preview of the 2009 New York International Auto Show : NEW YORK-APRIL 9: PORSCHE Hosts East Side House Settlement's Gala Preview of the 2009 New York International Auto Show on Thursday, April 9, 2009 at Jacob K. Javits Center, 11th Avenue at 35th Street, New York City, NY. Gala Chairs: Michael Moreno, Philip L. Yang, Joan P. Young Benefit Committee Chairs: Kipton Cronkite, Paige Hardy and Tatiana Platt. Press Contact: Sharp Communications, Inc. | tel: (212) 829-0002 | Elizabeth Hewitt ext. 107 / eh@sharpthink.com | Maria Corredor ext. 110/ mc@sharpthink.com | Susie Sherman ext. 104/ ss@sharpthink.com PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com with Marie Papp | ***Please note, More Photos & ID's coming shortly***

PORSCHE Hosts East Side House Settlement Gala Preview of the 2009 New York International Auto Show

NEW YORK-APRIL 9: PORSCHE Hosts East Side House Settlement's Gala Pr ...

Updated: May 08, 2009 6:54pm PST

2009 Skating With The Stars Benefit Gala : NEW YORK-APRIL 6: 2009 Skating with the Stars gala honoring skating legend Tai Babilonia and New York State’s First Lady, Michelle Paige Patterson at Wollman Rink in Central Park, New York City. Honorary Chairs: Joyce and David Dinkins, Terry and Tina Lundgren and Donald Trump and Melania Trump. The Gala co-chairs are Star Jones, Candace S. Matthews, Teresa Teague, and Tamara Tunie. Now in its fifth year, this star-studded event attracts celebrities such as Kelly Ripa, Vera Wang, Mariska Hargitay, Christopher Meloni, Richie Rich, Kimberley Locke, and Kelly Rowland, as well as prominent business leaders, philanthropists, and friends. The evening will also include a dinner buffet and auction. 2009 Benefit Committee includes: Whitney Houston, Mariska Hargitay & Peter Hermann, Lorraine Bracco, Christopher Meloni & Sherman Meloni, Apolo Anton Ohno, Cameron Mathison, and Martha Stewart are among the members of the. At this event, guests are offered the extraordinary opportunity to skate side by side with Tai Babilonia and a spectacular roster of Olympic and World Medalists including Dorothy Hamill, Sasha Cohen, Sarah Hughes, Viktor Petrenko, Todd Eldredge, Alissa Czisny, Kimmie Meissner, Evan Lysacek, Timothy Goebel and Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto. MEDIA CONTACT: Jennifer Niederhoffer | Impress Media | tel: (917) 699-2939 | e-mail: jennifer@impressmediapr.com PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com***Please note ID's coming shortly***

2009 Skating With The Stars Benefit Gala

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Updated: Apr 28, 2009 5:14am PST

Boys' Town of Italy, Inc. "Ball of the Year" : NEW YORK-APRIL3: Boys' Town of Italy, Inc. "Ball of the Year" on Friday, April 3, 2009 at The Pierre Hotel, 61st Street at Fifth Avenue, New York City, NY. Peter Duchin and his Orchestra supplied the music for the evening. Joe Piscopo served as the Master of Ceremony. Liliane Montevecchi, internationally acclaimed cabaret singer gave a stellar performance on the evening of the Ball. 2009 HONOREES: Domenico Vacca, Italian Designer, 2009 "Man of the Year"; Veronica Atkins Mersentes & Honorable Michael Fedele, Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut - 2009 "Humanitarian Award" Recipients; Liliane Montevecchi 2009 "Entertainer of the Year". HONORARY CO-CHAIRMEN: Dennis Basso, Billy Crystal, William Ivey Long, Tommy Tune. DINNER CO-CHAIRMEN: Vittorio Assaf, Carmen Dell'Orifice, Fabio Granato, Sharon Marantz-Walsh, Peter Martino, Edward J. Micone, Jr. BENEFIT COMMITTEE INCLUDED: Tony Aiello, Maria Bartiromo, Mr. & Mrs. Salvatore Bellino, Louis J. Cappelli, Tony Cointreau, Arlene Dahl, Kent Drake, Mercedes Ellington, Kathleen Giordano, Caroline Hirsch, Ann Jillian, Tony Lo Bianco, Andy Murcia, Marc Rosen, Rosanna Scotto, Mark Simone, Honorable & Mrs. Peter F. Vallone, Sr. SILENT AUCTION CHAIRMEN: Linda Bruno, Eva Franchi, Babe Rizzuto.PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com***Please note more photos and ID's coming shortly***

Boys' Town of Italy, Inc. "Ball of the Year"

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Updated: May 08, 2009 6:48pm PST

A.C.E. For The Homeless 2009 Gala Kick Off Party : A.C.E. Kick Off Cocktail Party March 31, 2009. New York City. It is an honor to be one of the chairs of the upcoming event for the Association of Community Employment Programs for the Homeless (A.C.E.), along with Barry Klarberg. Henry Buhl ; philanthropist, humanitarian, visionary and Founder of A.C.E., graciously opened the doors of his exquisite SoHo home for this evenings cocktail party. It is always a pleasure to visit Henry’s home which is laden with his ever changing collection of Hand art that tours the world. Tonight was special, it was the kick off party for the annual A.C.E. Award Dinner scheduled for June 3rd at Guastavino’s under the 59th Street bridge. This evenings cocktail party for over 100 guests was generously underwritten by Donna and Roys Poyiadjis. Rodney, a graduate from A.C.E.’s program spoke, proudly saying, “I was homeless for seventeen years, I now have a job thanks to A.C.E. I am proud to say that I just paid taxes for the first time in years, received an electric bill and got my first credit card.” His speech was inspiring and proved that our help does make a difference. We can help to rehabilitate a person giving him or her a new lease on life. This year, we are “Celebrating Hands at Work.” We are acknowledging the men and women of A.C.E.'s vocational training program. They work hard every day on community service projects while learning skills to reclaim their lives .The upcoming event usually raises about one million dollars for A.C.E., and is critical to A.C.E.’s annual fundraising efforts. Due to economic downturns homelessness is increasing. A.C.E. needs our help to assist these individuals now more than ever. To learn more about A.C.E. go to www.ace4homeless.org To learn more about the June 3rd Gala please contact Arienne Orozco | e-mail: arienne@o-consulting.net Story by Sara Herbert-Galloway PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

A.C.E. For The Homeless 2009 Gala Kick Off Party

A.C.E. Kick Off Cocktail Party March 31, 2009. New York City. It is ...

Updated: May 08, 2009 6:13pm PST

DIFFA: Dining by Design Gala Dinner : NEW YORK-MARCH 30: DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting Aids "Dining by Design Gala Dinner" at Pier 94—12th Avenue at 55th Street , New York City, NY. Every spring in New York, DINING BY DESIGN premieres in a brilliant blast of cuisine, creativity, and spectacle. DIFFA’s DINING BY DESIGN brings together some of the most talented and celebrated individuals in the worlds of fashion, interior design, art, and architecture to create spectacular, over-the-top dining environments. This year DIFFA'S Dining By Design is part of Architectual Digest Home Design Show. Sponsors and Media Partners for DINING BY DESIGN included: Marc Blackwell for Castello di Gabbiano, Jason Wu for Stolichnaya elit, David Stark for Benjamin Moore, Michael Tavano for New York Design Center, David Beahm for Continental Airlines, Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc., The New York Times, Architectural Digest and Gourmet. Design installations by luminaries such as David Rockwell, Carleton Varney, Tracy Reese, Christopher Coleman for Profiles, Jerry Sibal for Design Fusion, Alfredo Paredes for Ralph Lauren Home, Brad Ford and Tracy Stern were featured all weekend long. Guests included Whoopi Goldberg, Countess LuAnn de Lesseps from The Real Housewives of New York City, Evette Rios and Miss Universe Dayana Mendoza. MEDIA: Elizabeth Rosenthal | Susan Blond, Inc. | tel: 212-333-7728 | e-mail: erosenthal@susanblondinc.com PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com***Please note more photos and ID's coming shortly***

DIFFA: Dining by Design Gala Dinner

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Updated: Oct 26, 2009 6:50am PST

Dressed to Kilt 2009 : NEW YORK-MARCH 30: SIR SEAN CONNERY AND FRIENDS GET “DRESSED TO KILT”: Connery and Friends Kick off Tartan Week and Work the Runway for Friends of Scotland Organization on Monday, March 30, 2009 at M2 Lounge (formerly Mansion), New York City. Honorary Chairmen Sir Sean and Lady Connery hosted the seventh annual Dressed to Kilt charity fashion show in New York City. Known for drawing A-list personalities and bold-faced names, the 2009 Dressed to Kilt fashion show featured appearances by: Mike Myers, actor • Andie MacDowell, actress • Ed Westwick, Gossip Girl •Kellie Pickler, American Idol • Mark Indelicato, Ugly Betty • Dario Franchitti, NASCAR/Indy 500 Champion • Chris Meloni, Law and Order: SVU • Katrina Bowden, 30 Rock • Brian d’Arcy James, Broadway Shrek star • Keanan Duffty, fashion designer • Maggie Rizer, actress/model • Paul Blackthorne, Lipstick Jungle •Damien Woody, New York Jets • Laura Bennett, Project Runway finalist • Alex McCord, Real Housewives of New York • George Wayne, Vanity Fair • Marcus Schenkenberg, model • Tom Gold, New York City Ballet principal dancer • Whitney Casey, bestselling author and TV personality •Lauren Tempany, Scottish supermodel •Stephanie Willemse, reigning Miss Scotland •Ivan Rusilko, “Mr. USA” • Lawrence Tynes, New York Giants • Donald Trump, The Apprentice. Marking its seventh year, Dressed to Kilt has been dubbed “the highest profile Scottish event in the United States.” The highly-anticipated event features kilted gents and plaid-clad ladies strutting their stuff down the runway for an A-list of judges. Traditional kilts as well as fashion-forward garb are showcased in a lavish display of Scottish pride. This year proceeds from Dressed to Kilt benefit the Wounded Warriors program and the Paralyzed Veterans of America through Friends of Scotland, a non-profit corporation dedicated to advancing contemporary Scottish interests in the United States. Media Contact: Lindsay Porter | LaForce + Stevens | tel: 212.242.9353 x204 | e-mail: lporter@lsagency.com Photo Credit: Lloyd Bishop. This images are not for sale.

Dressed to Kilt 2009

NEW YORK-MARCH 30: SIR SEAN CONNERY AND FRIENDS GET “DRESSED TO KIL ...

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Mayor Mike Bloomberg Opens Manhattan Campaign Office : NEW YORK-MARCH 29: New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg Opens Manhattan Campaign Office on Sunday, March 29, 12:30 pm, 111 West 40th Street, 5th floor (between Broadway and Sixth Avenue), New York City, NY. Please note that these images were taken by me as guest and supporter of Mike Bloomberg, with a point and shoot digital camera and no flash. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

Mayor Mike Bloomberg Opens Manhattan Campaign Office

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Updated: Mar 29, 2009 10:33pm PST

The Young Friends of SAVE VENICE Primavera a Venezia : NEW YORK-MARCH 27: THE YOUNG FRIENDS OF SAVE VENICE, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the art and architecture of Venice, Italy hosted Primavera a Venezia: A Masked Venetian Ball at Bowery Terrace at The Bowery Hotel, 335 Bowery, New York City, NY. The Standing Committee of Young Friends of Save Venice were joined by Co-Chairs: Olivia Chantecaille, Luigi Tadini, Antony Todd Honorary Benefit Co-Chair: Susan Shin International Co-Chairs: Vittoria Federici, Alessandro Possati, Augustus Rylands. The evening's presenting sponsor was CHOCHENG who along with Simon Doonan, Dylan’s Candy Bar, Antony Todd, Will Cotton contributed one of a kinds masks for the evening's silent auction. All proceeds from go towards the restoration of Italy’s church of San Sebastiano. Decor designed by Antony Todd. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com ***More Photos and ID's Coming Shortly***

The Young Friends of SAVE VENICE Primavera a Venezia

NEW YORK-MARCH 27: THE YOUNG FRIENDS OF SAVE VENICE, a non-profit org ...

Updated: Mar 28, 2009 11:51pm PST

The American-Scandinavian Foundation’s Annual Gala : NEW YORK-MARCH 27: The American-Scandinavian Foundation’s Annual Gala was held on Friday March 27, 2009 at The Pierre Hotel, Fifth Avenue at 61 st Street, New York City in the presence of Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark. The ASF honored William McCormick Blair, Jr. and Deeda Blair, and Nikolaj Hübbe, Artistic Director, The Royal Danish Ballet. Gala Chairs are The Honorable Robin Chandler Duke, and The Honorable and Mrs. Edward E. Elson. Corporate Chair is Bernt Reitan, Executive Vice President, Alcoa; Corporate Vice Chairs are Mærsk Inc. and Luann Smith, President, Statoil North America, Inc. The evening’s emcee was Liv Ullmann, acclaimed actress and director. Proceeds benefit The American-Scandinavian Foundation’s programs of educational and cultural exchange. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com***Please note more photos and ID's coming shortly***

The American-Scandinavian Foundation’s Annual Gala

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2009 American Museum Of Natural History's Museum Dance : NEW YORK-MARCH 26: American Museum Of Natural History: Annual Dinner Dance on Thursday, March 26, 2009 at The Rose Center for Earth and Space, 81st Street and Central Park West, New York City, NY. Chairmen: Fabiola Beracasa, Claire Bernard, Katie Lee Joel, Tinsley Mortimer, and Arden Wohl. Dancing Chairmen: Danny Baker, Jason Beckman, Derek Blasberg, and Simon Hammerstein. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com***Please note more photos and ID's coming shortly***

2009 American Museum Of Natural History's Museum Dance

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DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting Aids "Cocktails by Design" : NEW YORK-MARCH 26: DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting Aids "Cocktails by Design" at Pier 94—12th Avenue at 55th Street , New York City, NY. Every spring in New York, DINING BY DESIGN premieres in a brilliant blast of cuisine, creativity, and spectacle. The event features design luminaries and culinary giants in a feast for the eyes and palate. Cocktails by Design sets the stage for Monday night’s Gala Dinner as designers and guests mingle and preview the installations. This year DIFFA'S Dining By Design is part of Architectual Digest Home Design Show. MEDIA: Elizabeth Rosenthal | Susan Blond, Inc. | tel: 212-333-7728 | e-mail: erosenthal@susanblondinc.com PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com ***More Photos and ID's Coming Shortly***

DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting Aids "Cocktails by Design"

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Updated: Mar 27, 2009 7:53am PST

Nature Conservancy's Young Professionals Group Host "Festa Brasileira" : NEW YORK-MARCH 19: The Nature Conservancy's Young Professionals Group: "Festa Brasileira" on Thursday, March 19, 2009 at The Bowery Hotel, 335 Bowery, New York City, NY BENEFIT COMMITTEE: Naomi Arbit*, Rafael Azzi, Andrew Benenson, Adonica Brereton, Eugenia Choi*, Erin Clark, Eliza Cooney, Mark Crofton*, Jennifer Hagfors*, Kristin Hawkins, Jamie Hennessey, Brett A. Hickey, Jin Jin Huang*, Paul Hughes, Gretchen Hurlbutt, Jenny Kellogg, Koichi Kurisu, Holly Magliano*, Radhika Mehta*, David Nicola*, Joel Papo*, James C. Riviezzo*, Gayle Schmidt, Kevin Sheen, Emma Shilling-Law, Katherine Tweed*, Craig Weiss*, Wendy Yu. * Young Professionals Board Members. Young Professionals Advisor: Tom Rosenberg PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com ***More Photos and ID's Coming Shortly***

Nature Conservancy's Young Professionals Group Host "Festa Brasileira"

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THE MANHATTAN MADAM (Kristin Davis) Book Release Party : NEW YORK-MARCH 25: The Manhattan Madam Kristin Davis Celebrates the release of her tell-all "The Manhattan Madam" & the Publishing of the Book Excerpt in the April '09 Issue of Penthouse Magazine on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at CAIN LUXE, 544 West 27th Street (off 11th Avenue), New York City (tel: 212.947-8000). MEDIA: Claire O’Connor | Claire O’Connor Public Relations, Inc. | tel: 212-245-5784 | e-mail: oconnorpr@aol.com PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

THE MANHATTAN MADAM (Kristin Davis) Book Release Party

NEW YORK-MARCH 25: The Manhattan Madam Kristin Davis Celebrates the ...

Updated: Mar 26, 2009 7:09am PST

SOHO DESIGN MAGAZINE Pre-Launch Event at DELICATESSEN Presented by SOHONYC.COM : NEW YORK-MARCH 25: SOHO DESIGN MAGAZINE Pre-Launch Event on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at DELICATESSEN, 54 Prince Street, SOHO, New York City. Co-hosted by SOHONYC.COM, Professional Blackbook and Best Limo NYC. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

SOHO DESIGN MAGAZINE Pre-Launch Event at DELICATESSEN Presented by SOHONYC.COM

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Updated: Mar 28, 2009 11:41am PST

34th Annual March of Dimes Beauty Ball® : NEW YORK-MARCH 12: 34th Annual March of Dimes® Beauty Ball® at Cipriani 42nd Street, 110 East 42nd Street, (Between Lexington & Park Avenues), New York City, NY 10017. It was a "Fergalicious" evening in New York City as Richard D. Beckman, President, Condé Nast Media Group (CNMG) and Chief Marketing Officer, Condé Nast, and William P. Lauder, Chief Executive Officer of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.,received the coveted “Beautiful Apple Award” at the March of Dimes 34th Annual Beauty Ball®. One of the years most anticipated social gatherings, the event featured a special performance by Grammy Award-winning group, The Black Eyed Peas, including Will.i-am and Fergie. Without a doubt, however, it was Vanessa Williams in a stunning emerald green dress matching the most stunning set of similarly colored eyes that this society journalist has ever laid his own eyes on, who rocked the red carpet gathering the non-stop attention of Society's top photographers. Over the past 33 years, the Beauty Ball® has raised more than $30 million benefit the March of Dimes New York Division in support of the Prematurity Awareness Campaign. MEDIA CONTACT: Zoë Farrell, Director of Public Relations | Condé Nast Media Group | 4 Times Square, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10036 | T: 212.286.4619 | F: 212.286.5755 |e-mail: zoe_farrell@condenast.com | PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

34th Annual March of Dimes Beauty Ball®

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Updated: Mar 16, 2009 6:03am PST

Spain-U.S.Chamber of Commerce Presents Reception to Celebrate Launch of Air Europa's Daily Nonstop between Madrid and NYC : NEW YORK-MARCH 12: The SPAIN-U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Hosts Reception to Celebrate Launch of Air Europa's Daily Nonstop between Madrid and NYC on Thursday, March 12, 2009 at the Queen Sofía Spanish Institute, New York City, NY. Air Europa in collaboration with the Spain-US Chamber of Commerce, the Tourist Office of Spain, and the Queen Sofía Spanish Institute celebrated the announcement of new nonstop daily flights from New York to Madrid beginning June 1, 2009 from JFK International Airport. At this official celebration at the Queen Sofía Spanish Institute Ms. María José Hidalgo, Director of the Company; Jose Maria Hoyos, Deputy Director of the Company; Gerardo Ariño, Delegate of Air Europa in the United States; and Betty Lamas-Saborido, Managing Director in the United States, presented Air Europa's new initiatives. After the presentation the event continued with a cocktail reception and live pianist performance. Air Europa, will give each guest a raffle ticket for a chance to win some free flights on this new route. These daily flights will take place aboard Airbus 330 planes. The Airbus 330 represents the most modern of European aircraft. In addition to the technological advances represented in the new Airbus 330 these aircraft offer an extremely comfortable Economy Class and 24 seats in Business Class. Also, in response to a recent agreement made between Air Europa and the Spain-US Chamber of Commerce, the representatives of Air Europa announced special accommodations and many exclusive advantages that Air Europa will provide periodically to members of the Spain-US Chamber of Commerce. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

Spain-U.S.Chamber of Commerce Presents Reception to Celebrate Launch of Air Europa's Daily Nonstop between Madrid and NYC

NEW YORK-MARCH 12: The SPAIN-U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Hosts Reception ...

Updated: Mar 20, 2009 8:38am PST

MUSEUM of the CITY OF NEW YORK Director's Council Winter Ball : NEW YORK-MARCH 10: MUSEUM of the CITY OF NEW YORK Director's Council Winter Ball on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at the Museum of the City of New York · 1220 Fifth Avenue, NY, NY 10029 · 212.534.1672. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

MUSEUM of the CITY OF NEW YORK Director's Council Winter Ball

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Updated: Mar 12, 2009 1:36pm PST

ASIA SOCIETY Kicks-Off “A Celebration of Asia Week.” : NEW YORK-MARCH 10: ASIA SOCIETY: “A Celebration of Asia Week” on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at Asia Society, 725 Park Avenue, New York City, NY. Tony-Award winning actor BD Wong served as Honorary Chair for the evening, which featured chic cocktail receptions, and an elegant Collectors’ Dinner for Patrons or festive “Bangkok Nights” supper club with dancing for Young Patrons and music curated by DJ Serebe. The evening featured special performances by the innovative jazz saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa with guitar virtuoso Rez Abbasi and tabla star Dan Weiss, as well as Hao Jing Tian, the world-renowned basso cantante and pioneer in the world of opera since the early 1990s. Guests enjoy privated access to the Museum’s exhibitions Asian Journeys: Collecting Art in Post War America, Yang Fudong: Seven Intellectuals in a Bamboo Forest and Sages of the Bamboo Grove. A live auction transported guests to exotic Asian locales with several extraordinary journeys on offer, the highlight of which is the “Thailand Dream Excursion” crafted by longtime supporters Joan & Edward Marcus. All guests of the Celebration received a Golden Pass, an exclusive insider’s ticket to nearly 20 private gallery previews, curator-led tours, auction house viewings, lectures, and other exceptional events during Asia Week in New York City. Held March 11–20, Asia Week attracts top dealers and collectors of some of the most important Asian art on the market from around the globe. Expected guests at the Celebration of Asia Week benefit included: Honorary Chair BD Wong, Co-chairs Janet Jacobs and Susan Shin, as well as Lois Collier, Scott Delman, Inger McCabe Elliot, Cynthia Hazen Polsky and Leon Polsky, Janet Ross (Mrs. Arthur Ross), Paul Tagliabue and Marie-Helene Weill. Also in attendance were Young Patrons co-chairs Laura Begley, Ida Liu and Diana Sheng Hsu as well as Pooneh Mohazzabi, Wesley Wang and Arden Wohl. Attire for the evening was Asian Chic or National Dress. Tickets for the event were $1,000 for Collectors Dinner and $225 for the Young Patrons (age 40 and under) “Bangkok Nights Supper Club.” For tickets please call (212) 517-ASIA and for information about the events please call (212) 327-9335 or visit www.asiasociety.org/asiaweekbenefit PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com ****NOTE: More notes, id's and select images to follow later this evening*****

ASIA SOCIETY Kicks-Off “A Celebration of Asia Week.”

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Updated: Mar 12, 2009 8:08am PST

SHAD AZIMI Birthday Celebration : NEW YORK-MARCH 7: Shad Azimi Birthday Celebration on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at Chinatown Brasserie, 380 Lafayette Street, New York City, NY. (tel: 212-533-7000 or private events: 212.220.4110, ext. 27/e-mail: marie@chinatownbrasserie.com ) PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

SHAD AZIMI Birthday Celebration

NEW YORK-MARCH 7: Shad Azimi Birthday Celebration on Saturday, March ...

Updated: Mar 17, 2009 9:00am PST

The School of American Ballet Winter Ball 2009 : NEW YORK-MARCH 9: The School of American Ballet held their 2009 WINTER BALL at David H. Koch Theater (New York State Theater), Lincoln Center, Columbus Ave. at 63rd Street, New York City. This year's Winter Ball was sponsored by Van Cleef and Arpels. Photos in this gallery consist of the cocktail party and arrivals only. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com ****NOTE: More notes, id's and select images to follow later this evening*****

The School of American Ballet Winter Ball 2009

NEW YORK-MARCH 9: The School of American Ballet held their 2009 WINTER ...

Updated: Mar 10, 2009 7:29am PST

THE SPAIN-U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Presents The New U.S. Goverment & Strategies for Foreign Companies Doing Business in the U.S. : NEW YORK-MARCH 5: The SPAIN-U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Presents the New U.S. Government and Strategies for Foreign Companies Doing Business in the United States on Thursday, March 5, 2009 from 5-9 p.m. at The Gabarron Foundation Carriage House Center for the Arts . PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

THE SPAIN-U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Presents The New U.S. Goverment & Strategies for Foreign Companies Doing Business in the U.S.

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Updated: Mar 06, 2009 11:44am PST

"A Powerful Noise" Live "The Impact of One Voice, The Power of Many" : NEW YORK-MARCH 5: In honor of International Women's Day, CARE and NCM Fathom present A POWERFUL NOISE Live on Thursday, March 5, 2009 at the Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, East 68th Street between Park & Lexington Avenues, New York City, NY. Simultaneously the movie played in 450 movie theaters nationwide for one night. The event began with the acclaimed documentary,"A Powerful Noise," (Produced by Philanthropist Sheila C. Johnson) which follows three women from different countries who overcome seemingly insurmountable odds to bring lasting solutions to their communities. Immediately following the film, a town hall discussion with humanitarian experts Nicholas Kristof, Christy Turlington Burns, Natalie Portman, Madeleine Albright and President of CARE USA, Dr. Helene Gayle, broadcast live to all participating theatres. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com ****NOTE: More notes, id's and select images to follow later this evening*****

"A Powerful Noise" Live "The Impact of One Voice, The Power of Many"

NEW YORK-MARCH 5: In honor of International Women's Day, CARE and NCM ...

Updated: Mar 06, 2009 6:13am PST

The New York City Police Foundation Honors Mayor Mike Bloomberg at 31st Annual Gala : NEW YORK-MARCH 3: The New York City Police Foundation honored Mayor Mike Bloomberg at their 31st Annual Gala to Benefit New York's Finest on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at the Waldorf Astoria, 301 Park Avenue, New York City, NY. Mayor Mike Bloomberg and Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly were joined by Gala Co-Chairs: Tina Brown & Sir Harold Evans and Mellody Hobson, Richard & Lisa Pleper, Don & Catie Marron, and Mort Zuckerman. Also in attendance were George Lucas, Tommy & Thalia Mottola, Police Foundation Chair Valerie Salembier and David Boies & Mary Boies. The evening was emceed by Charlie Rose and featured a performance by Cyndi Lauper. Proceeds will benefit The New York City Police Foundation, Inc., which was established in 1971 by business and civic leaders as an independent, non-profit organization to strengthen the services of the NYPD and to improve public safety. Working closely with Police Commissioner Kelly, the Foundation assists the department's efforts to enhance counter terrorism measures, to strengthen crime-fighting strategies, and to attract new talent to the NYPD. The Foundation has invested over $90 million in innovative programs including the International Liaison Program, the Real Time Crime Center, Gun Stop and Crime Stoppers. These programs have helped the NYPD drive crime down to the lowest levels in four decade and build a counter terrorism model that is recognized worldwide. It is the only organization authorized to raise funds for the NYPD. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com*** ID's Coming Shortly***

The New York City Police Foundation Honors Mayor Mike Bloomberg at 31st Annual Gala

NEW YORK-MARCH 3: The New York City Police Foundation honored Mayor Mi ...

Updated: Mar 04, 2009 6:43am PST

Literacy Partners 25th Annual Evening Of Readings Gala Kick-Off : NEW YORK-MARCH 4: Literacy Partners' 25th Annual "Evening Of Readings" Gala Kick Off Party at Michael's Restaurant, 24 West 55th Street, New York City, NY. The main event will be held on May 11, 2009 at Lincoln Center. SEE PHOTOS from last years event: Literacy Partners 2008 Gala –"An Evening of Readings" Honors Mr. & Mrs. David H. Koch MEDIA CONTACT: Constance DeCherney | Janine Gordon Associates | 11 East 26th Street | Suite 1901, New York, NY 10010 | tel: 212.871.3020 ext. 106 | e-mail: cdecherney@jgordonassociates.com PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com ****NOTE: More notes, id's and select images to follow late this evening*****

Literacy Partners 25th Annual Evening Of Readings Gala Kick-Off

NEW YORK-MARCH 4: Literacy Partners' 25th Annual "Evening Of Readings" ...

Updated: Mar 05, 2009 7:33am PST

GUILD HALL Academy of the Arts 24th Annual Lifetime Achievement Awards : NEW YORK-MARCH 2: GUILD HALL Academy of the Arts honored Candice Bergen, Ken Auletta, Jennifer Bartlett and Donald Zucker at their 24th Annual Lifetime Achievement Awards on Monday, March 2, 2009 at Cipriani 42nd Street, 110 East 42nd Street (Between Lexington & Park Avenues) in New York City, NY. Emceed by Academy Award winning screenwriter Marshall Brickman, the evening paid tribute to their work in categories including Performing Arts, Literary Arts, and Visual Arts. A special lifetime achievement award was presented to Donald Zucker for Leadership and Philanthropic Endeavors. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel:Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com ****NOTE: More notes, id's and select images to follow late this evening*****

GUILD HALL Academy of the Arts 24th Annual Lifetime Achievement Awards

NEW YORK-MARCH 2: GUILD HALL Academy of the Arts honored Candice Berg ...

Updated: Mar 03, 2009 7:51pm PST

THE NEW YORK JUNIOR LEAGUE'S 57th Annual Winter Ball: "The Glamour of Gotham" : NEW YORK-FEBRUARY 28: The New York Junior League Winter Ball 2009: "The Glamour of Gotham" was held on Saturday, February 28, 2009 at Guastavino's, 409 East 59th Street, New York City, NY. Winter Ball Co-Chairs were: Lori Hohenleitner and Julia Boland Bleetstein The NYJL honored the 2009 Outstanding Sustainers and Outstanding Volunteers: Melissa Lewis Bernstein Frances Griffith Laserson, Kara A. Dunn, Elizabeth King, Justine Frances Schiro, Mary Prevosti Shelton, Lisa Hathaway Stella. The NYJL recognized this year’s Winter Ball honoree, Susan Dell. Dell received the NYJL’s distinguished Award for Leadership Excellence. Dell is the wife of Michael Dell and the co-founder and Board Chair of the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation. The foundation focuses on improving the lives of disadvantaged children through transformation of meaningful change around education and health. Much like many NYJL volunteers, Dell is an exemplary mother, businesswoman, athlete and philanthropist. Introducing Susan Dell was long time friend Padma Lakshmi, NYJL President, Gena Lovett presented Mrs. Dell with the NYJL’s distinguished Award for Leadership Excellence. PRIOR EVENTS: NYJL: 2009 Outstanding Sustainers and Outstanding Volunteers Announcement and Celebration | New York Junior League: "2008 Spring Auction---'The Future Is Green'" to Benefit the Playground Improvement Project | The New York Junior League 56th Annual Winter Ball: “An Evening at Versailles” | NYJL'S "2007 Spring Auction" | The New York Junior League 55th Annual Winter Ball | New York Junior League's 54th Annual Winter Ball, "Circo" | New York Junior League Winter Ball 2005, "Orient Express" | PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

THE NEW YORK JUNIOR LEAGUE'S 57th Annual Winter Ball: "The Glamour of Gotham"

NEW YORK-FEBRUARY 28: The New York Junior League Winter Ball 2009: "Th ...

Updated: Mar 07, 2009 4:57pm PST

Champagne Brunch Benefitting Soldiers Sailors Marines Coast Guard and Airmens Club : NEW YORK- FEBRUARY 28: Champagne Brunch Benefitting Soldiers Sailors Marines Coast Guard and Airmens Club was held on Saturday, February 28, 2009 at the New York Athletic Club, 180 Central Park South, New York, NY 10019. Minnette Boesel, Ian Bone, Lauren Driscoll, Alexander Korallus-Shapiro, Anne Moody, Brooke Stoddard, Asha Talwar, and Sofia Vassilakis hosted a Champagne Brunch in the Olympic Suites of the New York Athletic Club to benefit The Soldiers', Sailors', Marines', Coast Guard and Airmen's Club. Erin and her Cello performed during a VIP reception and Kim Cameron and Side FX performed during the main brunch. Prince Rudolf Knaise-Melikoff met up with new friends Rachel Kirwin, Asha Talwar, and Eamon Wood whom he met at the Frick Ball days before. Axel Ditlev-Simonsen and host Sofia Vassilakis, both from European shipping families, introduced many guests to the group of Young Shipping Professionals in attendance. Recent debutantes making their way across the social scene after coming out at the Crillon Ball, International Debutante Ball, and Viennese Opera Ball (among others) included Anne Moody, Elizabeth Brown, and Alex Kolasinski. Admiral Craig Bone, father of host Ian Bone, added some top brass to the military-focused charity event. Guests also enjoyed Nat Sherman cigars – some taking their gift bags early and enjoying a mid-brunch smoking break with a view from one of the NYAC balconies. The brunch ended with the attendees donning sunglasses from their gift bags to brave the all-too-bright 3:00 sunlight after several hours of Champagne and Bloody Marys. Photos: Courtesy of Belkis Photo.

Champagne Brunch Benefitting Soldiers Sailors Marines Coast Guard and Airmens Club

NEW YORK- FEBRUARY 28: Champagne Brunch Benefitting Soldiers Sailors M ...

Updated: Mar 04, 2009 10:33am PST

Inwood House 2009 Friends and Supporters Tribute Dinner : NEW YORK-FEBRUARY 26: Inwood House, 2009 Friends and Supporters Tribute Dinner on Thursday, February 26, 2009 at Guastavino's, 409 East 59th Street, New York City, NY. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com***Please Note More ID's to Follow***

Inwood House 2009 Friends and Supporters Tribute Dinner

NEW YORK-FEBRUARY 26: Inwood House, 2009 Friends and Supporters Tribut ...

Updated: Feb 28, 2009 8:09am PST

WEDDING & EVENT DESIGNER HARRIETTE ROSE KATZ : Recently, renowned wedding and event designer Harriette Rose Katz hosted some 60 friends and guests for a soiree in her beautifully-appointed Upper East Side home. According to Katz, she planned the celebration for the best reason of all: that is, no reason at all…just the love of a good party! "It’s a good feeling to entertain the people I care about. I love my home and felt that between the winter blues and current headlines, everyone in my circle of friends was primed for a good party.” Among the industry-insiders seen sipping champagne and reveling in the lively conversation were Steve Rice, of the Plaza Hotel Catering; Herbert Rose, Bill Spinner and Heiko Kuenstle of The Pierre; Gary Merjian of the St. Regis; Mark Rose of Michelle Rago Ltd.; Marc Eliot of Floralia Decorators; Louis Rose of 583 Park; plus Ed Libby, DeJuan Stroud, Harris Lane, Geoffrey Bradfield, Sylvia Weinstock, Bentley Meeker, Maria McBride and R. Couri Hay. The apartment’s elegant décor was further heightened by the sounds of a vintage jazz ensemble, which alternated with fiery flamenco guitarists and transformed a simple social evening into a true feast for the senses. For the Asian menu, Katz created a simple, yet refined table using petite capiz shell dishes filled with sushi and then garnished with shiso leaves. The bowls were presented across a weathered branch of a Manzanita tree. The menu also offered passed hors d-oeuvres, including bite-sized treats like Peking duck and negimaki served on delicate porcelain dim sum spoons. Press inquiries, contact platformmedia at 212.330.7515

WEDDING & EVENT DESIGNER HARRIETTE ROSE KATZ

Recently, renowned wedding and event designer Harriette Rose Katz host ...

Updated: Apr 14, 2009 9:51am PST

WATERKEEPER ALLIANCE Launches “THE DIRTY LIE” National Viral Campaign To Debunk The Myth of CLEAN COAL : NEW YORK-FEBRUARY 26: WATERKEEPER ALLIANCE Launched "THE DIRTY LIE" National Viral Campaign on Thursday, February 26, 2009 To Debunk The Myth of CLEAN COAL With a KICK OFF at GREENHOUSE, 150 Varick Street (between Van Dam and Spring Streets), New York City, NY as part of the GREENHOUSE Gives Back Initiative. Waterkeeper Alliance announced it first national anti-coal campaign called “The Dirty Lie.” Created by New York-based Mouth Creative Agency, the campaign’s goal is to create broader awareness of the destructiveness of coal—from its role in propping up an antiquated fossil-fuel-based economy to its adverse effects on the environment and the health of millions of Americans—and, ultimately, to bring about a change in national energy policy. The launch party was held at Greenhouse as part of the “Greenhouse Gives Back” campaign in which each month the eco-friendly nightclub highlights a different non-profit organization with an environmental initiative and promotes their ongoing efforts for sustainability. The event included video screenings on mountaintop mining in Appalachia, and a mini documentary that follows a young mother and her son as they get tested for mercury poisoning. The campaign’s hub is a website (www.thedirtylie.com) that houses video and editorial content and provide visitors with interactive tools to become anti-coal activists. The campaign will reach beyond the traditional environmental community by using the most up-to-date online viral marketing techniques, with the ultimate goal of galvanizing broad popular interest via the web. No other environmental organization taking on the coal industry has attempted something this innovative. The website’s core is a list of lies propagated by the coal industry, including the dirtiest lie of all: that coal can ever be clean. The site exposes the lies through scientific studies, legal facts, videos, and graphics, revealing the shocking truths about the damage done at every stage of the coal life cycle. CATERING for the evening was graciously supplied by Boqueria New York. MEDIA CONTACT: Bevin Gove, Go PR, bevin@go-pr.net, 917-678-3489 PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel:Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com ****NOTE: More notes, id's and select images to follow late this evening*****

WATERKEEPER ALLIANCE Launches “THE DIRTY LIE” National Viral Campaign To Debunk The Myth of CLEAN COAL

NEW YORK-FEBRUARY 26: WATERKEEPER ALLIANCE Launched "THE DIRTY LIE" Na ...

Updated: Mar 03, 2009 9:06am PST

Spain- U.S. Chamber of Commerce Presents Presentation of THE EITHER/OR INVESTOR by Clark Winter : NEW YORK-FEBRUARY 26, 2009 Gabrron Foundation Center for the Arts. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Stuart Rinzler | tel:Private |e-mail: pcsupport@skytel.com

Spain- U.S. Chamber of Commerce Presents Presentation of THE EITHER/OR INVESTOR by Clark Winter

NEW YORK-FEBRUARY 26, 2009 Gabrron Foundation Center for the Arts. PHO ...

Updated: Feb 28, 2009 10:30am PST

The Plaza Retail Collection Presents Nicole Romano Pop-Up-Shop Launch Party Hosted by Joel Warren, Edward Tricomi and Seth Greenberg : NEW YORK-FEBRUARY 25: The Plaza Retail Collection Presents Nicole Romano Pop-Up-Shop Launch Party Hosted by Joel Warren, Edward Tricomi and Seth Greenberg on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at The Plaza Retail Collection, 1 West 58th Street, New York NY 10019. Special thanks to: Vitra, Castello delle Regine and Warren Tricomi. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel:Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com ****NOTE: More notes, id's and select images to follow late this evening*****

The Plaza Retail Collection Presents Nicole Romano Pop-Up-Shop Launch Party Hosted by Joel Warren, Edward Tricomi and Seth Greenberg

NEW YORK-FEBRUARY 25: The Plaza Retail Collection Presents Nicole Roma ...

Updated: Feb 26, 2009 12:26am PST

British Memorial Garden's "Twilight in the Garden" : NEW YORK-FEBRUARY 25: British Memorial Garden "Twilight in the Garden" at Guastavino's, 409 East 59th Street, New York City, NY. The event honored Daniel S. Glaser, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Marsh Inc., and George W. von Mallinckrodt, President, Schroders plc PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Stuart Rinzler | tel:Private |e-mail: pcsupport@skytel.com****NOTE: More notes, id's and select images to follow late this evening*****

British Memorial Garden's "Twilight in the Garden"

NEW YORK-FEBRUARY 25: British Memorial Garden "Twilight in the Garden" ...

Updated: Feb 27, 2009 3:42am PST

The New York Botanical Garden Orchid Dinner 2009 : NEW YORK-FEBRUARY 24: The New York Botanical Garden Orchid Dinner 2009 on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at the Rainbow Room, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, 65th Floor, New York City, NY. See: 2008 Orchid Dinner . PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com***More ID's Coming Shortly***

The New York Botanical Garden Orchid Dinner 2009

NEW YORK-FEBRUARY 24: The New York Botanical Garden Orchid Dinner 200 ...

Updated: Feb 25, 2009 8:15pm PST

American Friends of the Louvre Young Patrons Circle Soiree Au Louvre Kickoff Party Co-Hosted by Designers Tracy Stern & Maggie Norris : NEW YORK-FEBRUARY 24: American Friends of the Louvre Young Patrons Circle Soiree Au Louvre Kickoff Party Co-Hosted by Designers Tracy Stern & Maggie Norris on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at the Upper East Side of Manhattan residence of SALON TEA entrepreneur Tracy Stern, New York City. This event served as the official kick-off party for the "Soiree au Louvre 2009" hosted by David Chines and Gustaf Demarchelier of the Young Patron's Circle of the American Friends of the Louvre. Guests of the YPC included: Melissa Berkelhammer, Janis Cecil, Ann Caruso, Emma Snowdon-Jones, David Gruning, designer Tiffany Koury, Alixe Laughlin, Christopher Pastor, Alexander Dimitri, 070’s Mina Jacqueline Au, Mark Langrish, Peter von Lennep, Vogue’s Summer Rej, Jennifer Meyers, Max Whitney, Jack Bryan, Victor Medina-San Andres, Briana Swanson and Jed Weinstein. PRIOR EVENTS: 2008 AFL Young Patron Circle Soiree Au Louvre | RUINART CHAMPAGNE Reception For American Friends Of The Louvre's New Young Patrons Circle at WILDENSTEIN & CO., INC.(2007) | aSMALL WORLD and Remy Martin host an exclusive dinner and Louis XIII Cognac tasting for the Young Friends of the Louvre | American Friends of the Louvre Museum Young Patrons Circle Fall Gala (2006) PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel:Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com ****NOTE: More notes, id's and select images to follow late this evening*****

American Friends of the Louvre Young Patrons Circle Soiree Au Louvre Kickoff Party Co-Hosted by Designers Tracy Stern & Maggie Norris

NEW YORK-FEBRUARY 24: American Friends of the Louvre Young Patrons Ci ...

Updated: Feb 26, 2009 8:35pm PST

“Leading Ladies of New York Celebrate Alice Tully,” at Opening Night of new Alice Tully Hall : NEW YORK-FEBRUARY 23: Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts celebrated the newly renovated Alice Tully Hall with a gala celebration, “The Leading Ladies of New York Celebrate Alice Tully,” honoring today’s leading philanthropic ladies on Monday, February 23, 2009 at Alice Tully Hall, 65th and Broadway, New York City, NY. The special gala evening commenced with Cocktails in the Morgan Stanley Lobby of Alice Tully Hall followed by a Gala dinner in the Tent at Damrosch Park. Under the direction of Matthew David Hopkins of 360 Design Events Ltd, the gala featured the following eco-friendly designs: • Ice sculptures made of New York City tap water and carefully crafted by a local ice artisan and illuminated by low-energy fluorescent lights • Flowers from farms that have been classified under Veriflora, a certification program that provides farming standards for those who produce flowers. • A ceiling constructed of 4,000 yards of sustainable cotton, which will be donated to Materials for the Arts, a local organization that accepts donations to enhance the arts and cultural communities in New York City. • Incorporating rentals from a local rental company promotes the reuse of materials and eliminates waste. • Different hues of green linens will be integrated with a punch of white and black for tableware, chairs and cushions. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

“Leading Ladies of New York Celebrate Alice Tully,” at Opening Night of new Alice Tully Hall

NEW YORK-FEBRUARY 23: Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts celebrate ...

Updated: Mar 24, 2009 5:19pm PST

Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City's Young Professionals Committee Presents: BIG NIGHT OUT 2009 : NEW YORK-FEBRUARY 21: Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City's Young Professionals Committee Hosted "BIG NIGHT OUT 2009" on Saturday, February 21, 2009 at Cipriani Wall Street, 55 Wall Street, New York City, NY. Big Night Out is the Young Professionals Committee's largest annual fundraiser. The event is regularly attended by approximately 1,000 guests who bet their luck at this black tie casino night. It is a special evening of cocktails, casino games and more! The event features: Top Shelf Open Bar, Casino Games, Texas hold 'em Poker Tournament, Gourmet Food Stations, An array of silent auction items, Music by DJ Mode and VIP Lounge. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com***More Photos & ID's Coming Shortly***

Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City's Young Professionals Committee Presents: BIG NIGHT OUT 2009

NEW YORK-FEBRUARY 21: Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City's Youn ...

Updated: Feb 24, 2009 1:13pm PST

VALSECRETS.COM Web Trailer Debut : NEW YORK-FEBRUARY 21: VALSECRETS.COM Web Trailer Debut hosted by Valeria Tignini and her BFF's on Saturday, February 21, 2009 at Boucarou Lounge, 64 East 1st Street, New York City, NY. The launch party featured a performance by Dr. Richard Garvey (Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery) and his band of doctors and rockers, The Scrubs (See also: CITYPEOPLE; A Plastic Surgeon Who Lifts Spirits, Not Faces ). Tasty cupcakes were supplied by Cakes by Helena. Valeria Tignini is an actress, fitness model, writer and painter, a veritable renaissance woman with girl next door values. Valeria Tignini is the approachable bombshell with a unique perspective that I suspect, after viewing the trailer, will make this passionate artist, adventurer not only a big hit with the general public, but just maybe YOUR NEW BEST FRIEND. Valeria and her BFF's: Jamie Maglietta, Noel Spirito, Victoria Spirito, Virginia Boyles, Christine Tignini, Priya Dhanda, Joann Martinett, Rita Mariano are all real people who will be offering real world advice. You can join their Facebook page by clicking here. This event was also covered by DOLCE-The Italian Lifestyle Channel online. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel:Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com****NOTE: More notes, id's and select images to follow*****

VALSECRETS.COM Web Trailer Debut

NEW YORK-FEBRUARY 21: VALSECRETS.COM Web Trailer Debut hosted by Valer ...

Updated: Mar 29, 2009 8:26pm PST

The Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce Presents Moving Business Operations between the U.S. and Spain Courtesy of Cova Solutions : NEW YORK-FEBRUARY 19: The SPAIN-U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Presents Moving Business Operations between the U.S. and Spain Courtesy of Cova Solutions on Thursday, February 19, 2009 at The Vincci Avalon Hotel, 16 E. 32 Street, New York City, NY PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

The Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce Presents Moving Business Operations between the U.S. and Spain Courtesy of Cova Solutions

NEW YORK-FEBRUARY 19: The SPAIN-U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Presents Mov ...

Updated: Feb 20, 2009 12:25am PST

ADAA: 2009 Art Show to benefit Henry Street Settlement : NEW YORK-FEBRUARY 18: ADAA: 2009 Art Show to benefit Henry Street Settlement was held on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at the Park Avenue Armory, Park Avenue at 67th Street, New York City, NY. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com***More Photos & ID's Coming Shortly***

ADAA: 2009 Art Show to benefit Henry Street Settlement

NEW YORK-FEBRUARY 18: ADAA: 2009 Art Show to benefit Henry Street Set ...

Updated: Feb 19, 2009 12:53pm PST

Vivienne Tam Fall 2009 Collection Presentation : NEW YORK-FEBRUARY 18: Vivienne Tam Fall 2009 Collection Presentation on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at Vivienne Tam's SOHO Boutique, 40 Mercer Street at Grand Street, New York City, NY. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel:Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com****NOTE: More notes, id's and select images to follow*****

Vivienne Tam Fall 2009 Collection Presentation

NEW YORK-FEBRUARY 18: Vivienne Tam Fall 2009 Collection Presentation ...

Updated: Feb 21, 2009 1:08pm PST

HEIST GALLERY Presents "Boats Against The Current"--selections from After, by ANDREA TESE : NEW YORK-FEBRUARY 13: HEIST GALLERY Presents "Boats Against The Current"- selections from After, by ANDREA TESE Opening reception on Friday, February 13, 2009 at Heist Gallery, 27 Essex Street, on the Lower East Side, in New York City, NY. The show is comprised of selected images from the artist's series entitled After, a project that depicts the aftermath of experience. Rather than capturing the experience itself, Tese seizes the lingering consequences and subsequently creates a narrative for even the most prosaic of instances. In this way she is able to juxtapose scenes of levity and gravity, giving them both the authority of an audience. Andrea Tese's Solo Exhibition will run from February 13 – March 21, 2009 at Heist Gallery. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com***More ID's Coming Shortly***

HEIST GALLERY Presents "Boats Against The Current"--selections from After, by ANDREA TESE

NEW YORK-FEBRUARY 13: HEIST GALLERY Presents "Boats Against The Curren ...

Updated: Feb 14, 2009 8:40pm PST

Spanish Supermodel Almudena Fernandez Presents “Madrid Shopping” Hosted by The Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce : NEW YORK-FEBRUARY 13: Spanish Supermodel Almudena Fernandez Presents “Madrid Shopping” Hosted by The SPAIN-U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE at The Gabarron Foundation Carriage House Center for the Arts, 149 East 38th Street, New York NY, 10016. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

Spanish Supermodel Almudena Fernandez Presents “Madrid Shopping” Hosted by The Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce

NEW YORK-FEBRUARY 13: Spanish Supermodel Almudena Fernandez Presents ...

Updated: Feb 14, 2009 3:37pm PST

Queens Council on Developmental Disabilities 2009 Legislative Breakfast : NEW YORK-FEBRUARY 13: Queens Council on Developmental Disabilities 2009 Legislative Breakfast on Friday, February 13, 2009 at Antun's, 96-43 Springfield Boulevard, Queens Village, NY 11429. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Stuart Rinzler |tel:646.753.2429| e-mail: pcsupport@skytel.com***More ID's Coming Shortly***

Queens Council on Developmental Disabilities 2009 Legislative Breakfast

NEW YORK-FEBRUARY 13: Queens Council on Developmental Disabilities 200 ...

Updated: Feb 16, 2009 8:07am PST

American Ballroom Theater's 25th Anniversary Dinner Dance to Benefit Dancing Classrooms : NEW YORK-FEBRUARY 11: American Ballroom Theater's 25th Anniversary Dinner Dance to Benefit Dancing Classrooms was held on Wednesday evening, February 11, 2009 at The Grand Ballroom of the Roosevelt Hotel, 45th Street and Madison Avenue, New York City, NY. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

American Ballroom Theater's 25th Anniversary Dinner Dance to Benefit Dancing Classrooms

NEW YORK-FEBRUARY 11: American Ballroom Theater's 25th Anniversary Din ...

Updated: Feb 15, 2009 8:26pm PST

Chamber Music Society Presents Love Struck 2009 : NEW YORK-FEBRUARY 12: Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Presents Love Struck 2009 at the Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse in the Samuel B. & David Rose Building, 10th Floor, 165 West 65th Street, near Amsterdam Avenue, New York City, NY. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com***Please Note Photo ID's Coming Soon***

Chamber Music Society Presents Love Struck 2009

NEW YORK-FEBRUARY 12: Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Present ...

Updated: Feb 14, 2009 9:37am PST

Independence Residences, Inc.’s Third Annual Valentine's Wine Tasting at Cabana Seaport : NEW YORK-FEBRUARY 10: Independence Residences, Inc.’s Third Annual Valentine's Wine Tasting on Tuesday, February 10, 2008 at Cabana Seaport, 89 South Street, New York City, N.Y. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

Independence Residences, Inc.’s Third Annual Valentine's Wine Tasting at Cabana Seaport

NEW YORK-FEBRUARY 10: Independence Residences, Inc.’s Third Annual V ...

Updated: Feb 11, 2009 8:47am PST

Here's to the Ladies who CARE: A Benefit for CARE : NEW YORK-FEBRUARY 9: Some of Broadway's favorite leading ladies took the stage on Monday, February 9, 2009 at New World Stages at 340 West 50th Street in New York City for Here's to the Ladies who CARE: A Benefit for CARE Presented by Sparkification Productions and Young Professionals of New York for CARE. The evening featured the talents of Katie Adams, Becca Ayers, Heather Ayers, Kerry Butler, Kristy Cates, Erin Davie, Lori Eure, Lauren Kennedy, Lindsay Mendez, Cary Michele Miller, Keira Naughton, Julie Reiber, Jenny Powers, Megan Sikora and Lucia Spina all singing some of their favorite songs for an eclectic evening of music to raise money and awareness for CARE. CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. They place special focus on working alongside poor women because, equipped with the proper resources, women have the power to help whole families and entire communities escape poverty. Women are at the heart of CARE'S community-based efforts to improve basic education, prevent the spread of HIV, increase access to clean water and sanitation, expand economic opportunity and protect natural resources. CARE also delivers emergency aid to survivors of war and natural disasters, and helps people rebuild their lives. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel:Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com****NOTE: More notes, id's and select images to follow*****

Here's to the Ladies who CARE: A Benefit for CARE

NEW YORK-FEBRUARY 9: Some of Broadway's favorite leading ladies took ...

Updated: Feb 11, 2009 5:10am PST

The Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Award : NEW YORK-FEBRUARY 5: THE SPAIN-U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Award on Thursday, February 5, 2009 at the Manhattan Center, 311 West 34th Street, New York, NY 10001. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

The Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Award

NEW YORK-FEBRUARY 5: THE SPAIN-U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Young Entrepre ...

Updated: Feb 07, 2009 1:24pm PST

100th Annual Blue Ridge Ball -- The Vintage Ball : NEW YORK-JANUARY 31: 100th Annual Blue Ridge Ball -- The Vintage Ball . On January 31st, 2009 the New York Auxiliary of the Blue Ridge School celebrated it's 100th year in NYC at a Private Club on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. The Blue Ridge Ball is the oldest running charity ball in New York City. All proceeds from the event will be given as scholarships to boys from the NYC area (NY Nativity School and Boys Club) in need that will send them to school for a sound college preparatory education. This year's honoree was "The Mayo Family" who founded the school. Since 1909, this organization of women has been committed to the welfare and raised funds for the Blue Ridge School in St. George, Virginia. The theme this year was "Vintage" and showcased the styles and decor of the turn of the century. Guests were encouraged to dress in the theme. Co-Chairs: Miss Nichole Wright & Mrs. R. Hunter Cushing. Contact: Ashley Leinbach, Blue Ridge School Development Office | e-mail: blueridgenyc@yahoo.com | tel: 434-985-2811 ext. 140 | web: www.blueridgeschool.com PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com ** Please Note ID's to come***

100th Annual Blue Ridge Ball -- The Vintage Ball

NEW YORK-JANUARY 31: 100th Annual Blue Ridge Ball -- The Vintage Ball ...

Updated: Feb 02, 2009 9:11pm PST

The Touch Foundation Young Leaders Frosty Fete : NEW YORK-JANUARY 28: The Touch Foundation Young Leaders held their Frosty Fete Cocktail Party fundraiser on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at BLVD,199 Bowery (at Spring Street), New York City, NY. In Tanzania, 1 out of every 9 children does not live to see their 5th birthday. In a country with only 26,000 health workers (84,000 less than the recommended amount), the need is clearly great. We will be able to reduce the number of preventable deaths with donations that support the training of more doctors, nurses and other health workers. Entertainment was provided by a DJAKE, a member of the Touch Foundation's Young Leaders and African music connoisseur! PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel:Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com****NOTE: More notes, id's and select images to follow*****

The Touch Foundation Young Leaders Frosty Fete

NEW YORK-JANUARY 28: The Touch Foundation Young Leaders held their Fro ...

Updated: Feb 04, 2009 1:37pm PST

KMR Communications Inc. Cocktail party for reality TV stars Alex McCord and Simon van Kempen at Bruno Jamais Restaurant Club : NEW YORK-JANUARY 27: KMR Communications Inc. Hosts Cocktail party for reality TV stars Alex McCord and Simon van Kempen on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at Bruno Jamais Restaurant Club. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com ** Please Note ID's to come***

KMR Communications Inc. Cocktail party for reality TV stars Alex McCord and Simon van Kempen at Bruno Jamais Restaurant Club

NEW YORK-JANUARY 27: KMR Communications Inc. Hosts Cocktail party for ...

Updated: Jan 29, 2009 8:12am PST

Reflected Light IV Art Auction and Cocktail Party to Benefit RIVERKEEPER : NEW YORK-JANUARY 27: An Evening to Benefit Riverkeeper: Reflected Light IV Art Auction and cocktail party on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at The IAC Building, 555 West 18th Street @ Westside Highway, New York, NY. On Tuesday, January 27, in the Frank Gehry-designed IAC Building in Manhattan, Riverkeeper—New York’s #1 clean water advocate—hosted a star-studded art auction. Complimenting the evening’s bidding was a cocktail party with an intimate acoustic performance by Deborah Harry and Paul Carbonara. The evening’s special guest hosts included Matt Dillon, Richard Gere, Martha Stewart, Lauren Hutton, Carey Lowell, and Richard Belzer. Riverkeeper board members Robert F. Kennedy Jr., John McEnroe, Lorraine Bracco were in attendance and Doyle New York’s auctioneer Sebastian Clarke will be the evening’s auctioneer. Riverkeeper’s Reflected Light IV collection offers distinguished works by prominent artists including: William Wegman, Philip Tsiaras, April Gornik, Horst P. Horst, Alexander Calder, Edward Burtynsky, Shepard Fairey, Romero Britto, Philip-Lorca di Corcia, Jacques Lowe. The Silent Auction contains approximately 30 pieces of photography and art. The Live Auction offers premier excursions and adventures such as John McEnroe’s center court tickets to Wimbledon, a Caribbean Safari Experience at Turks & Caicos Sporting Club at Ambergris Cay and more. Auction proceeds support Riverkeeper’s work protecting New York’s water resources. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel:Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com****NOTE: More notes, id's and select images to follow*****

Reflected Light IV Art Auction and Cocktail Party to Benefit RIVERKEEPER

NEW YORK-JANUARY 27: An Evening to Benefit Riverkeeper: Reflected Ligh ...

Updated: Jan 29, 2009 9:35am PST

Henry Buhl Sculpture Garden Unveiling : NEW YORK-JANUARY 22: PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com ** Please Nore More Photos and ID's to come***

Henry Buhl Sculpture Garden Unveiling

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Updated: Jan 26, 2009 9:41pm PST

The Chamber Dance Project (CDP) Annual Benefit Performance and Party : NEW YORK-JANUARY 22: The Chamber Dance Project (CDP) Annual Benefit Performance and Party held a very special evening honoring Susan Shin and her co-board member Harsha Murthy for their substantial contributions to the arts and CDP at the Baryshnikov Arts Center, 450 West 37th Street @ 9th Avenue, New York City, NY. CDP is a very innovative dance group that combines classical ballet, modern dance and performance art. The evening featured duets that were choreographed (with the help of the Host Committee!) specifically for the honorees, set to music by composer Giovanni Spinelli, who composed the music for Susan's duet in honor of his friend. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel:Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com****NOTE: More notes, id's and select images to follow*****

The Chamber Dance Project (CDP) Annual Benefit Performance and Party

NEW YORK-JANUARY 22: The Chamber Dance Project (CDP) Annual Benefit Pe ...

Updated: Feb 04, 2009 12:18pm PST

2009 Winter Antiques Show Opening Night Gala Preview Benefit Party for East Side House Settlement : NEW YORK-JANUARY 22: The 55th Annual Winter Antiques Show Gala Benefit Preview for East Side House Settlement was held on Thursday, January 22, 2009 at the Park Avenue Armory, 67th Street & Park Avenue, New York City, NY. Honorary Chairman: James R. Houghton. Opening Night Party Co-Chairs: Brian & Leslie Brille. Winter Antiques Show Chairman: Arie L. Kopelman Vice Chairs: Lucinda C. Ballard & Michael R. Lynch. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Stuart Rinzler | tel:(646)753-2429 |e-mail: pcsupport@skytel.com****NOTE: More notes, id's and select images to follow*****

2009 Winter Antiques Show Opening Night Gala Preview Benefit Party for East Side House Settlement

NEW YORK-JANUARY 22: The 55th Annual Winter Antiques Show Gala Benefit ...

Updated: Jan 24, 2009 6:37am PST

The Relaunch of MICAH JESSE.COM : NEW YORK CITY-JANUARY 13: The Re-Launch of MicahJesse.com was held at the Star Lounge in the Chelsea Hotel, 222 West 23rd Street in New York City on Tuesday, January 13, 2009. MicahJesse.com is the blog of lifestyle and celebrity blogger Micah Jesse. The evening featured handbags by ZARA TEREZ, Music by DJ Cassidy and Special Live Performances. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

The Relaunch of MICAH JESSE.COM

NEW YORK CITY-JANUARY 13: The Re-Launch of MicahJesse.com was held at ...

Updated: Jan 14, 2009 10:04pm PST

American Folk Art Museum Celebrates "The Best of America" at 2009 American Antiques Show Opening Night Gala Benefit Preview : NEW YORK-JANUARY 21: American Folk Art Museum Celebrates "The Best of America" at 2009 American Antiques Show Opening Night Gala Benefit Preview at Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street, New York City, NY on Wednesday, January 21, 2009. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel:Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com****NOTE: More notes, id's and select images to follow*****

American Folk Art Museum Celebrates "The Best of America" at 2009 American Antiques Show Opening Night Gala Benefit Preview

NEW YORK-JANUARY 21: American Folk Art Museum Celebrates "The Best of ...

Updated: Jan 22, 2009 1:58pm PST

Mentoring USA, Actress Tamara Tunie of Law & Order: SVU, & Bloomingdale’s Unveil Window in Honor of National Mentoring Month 2009 : NEW YORK-JANUARY 9, 2009 Mentoring USA, Actress Tamara Tunie of Law & Order: SVU, & Bloomingdale’s Unveil Window in Honor of National Mentoring Month 2009 on Friday, January 9, 2009 at Bloomingdale’s, Lexington Avenue at 60th Street, New York City, NY. To celebrate National Mentoring Month and the belief that mentoring encourages children to let their dreams take flight, Mentoring USA unveiled a special Bloomingdale’s window designed in collaboration with New York’s PS 59. Bloomingdale’s volunteers have, for the past eleven years, mentored elementary school children at PS 59 through the Mentoring USA program. Currently more than 70 store executives spend one hour each week with their mentees, talking, sharing, tutoring, and encouraging the kids to dream big for their future. The window, unveiled by Bloomingdale’s chairman and CEO, Michael Gould, and Mentoring USA Founder & Chair, Matilda Raffa Cuomo, featured two mentors—a man and woman—pulling the string of a kite and instructing a group of children how to fly their kites. Featured on the back wall of the window are 70 paintings by the third-grade mentees of PS 59. Each kite-shaped painting features the child’s aspirations—to be President, doctor, lawyer, etc—or a self-portrait with their mentor. Mentor/Mentee Designed Window Showcases Mentoring USA’s 11 Year Partnership with Bloomingdale’s and New York’s PS 59. The unveiling was followed by a “thank you” breakfast for the children in the store’s famous “Forty Carrots” café on the seventh floor. Bloomingdale’s is America’s only nationwide, full-line, upscale department store; and a division of Macy’s, Inc. It was founded in 1872 and currently operates 40 stores in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Illinois, Minnesota, Georgia, Florida, Nevada and California. Mentoring USA, a New York City-based nonprofit, is a structured, site-based, mentoring organization that began as the first state-sponsored, one-on-one mentoring program in the country back in 1987. The program was founded by then First Lady of the State of New York, Matilda Raffa Cuomo and became a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in 1995. The program is part of HELP USA (www.helpusa.org) and has helped over 5,000 children in need since inception operating on both the national and international level. HELP USA was founded in 1986 by Andrew Cuomo as H.E.L.P. (Housing Enterprise for the Less Privileged). Andrew Cuomo's sister Maria Cuomo Cole serves as Chair of HELP USA. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel:Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com****NOTE: More notes, id's and select images to follow*****

Mentoring USA, Actress Tamara Tunie of Law & Order: SVU, & Bloomingdale’s Unveil Window in Honor of National Mentoring Month 2009

NEW YORK-JANUARY 9, 2009 Mentoring USA, Actress Tamara Tunie of Law & ...

Updated: Jan 10, 2009 5:17am PST

Chamber Dance Project Gala Performace Rehearsals : Photos from two rehearsals for The Chamber Dance Project (CDP) Annual Benefit Performance and Party honoring Susan Shin and her co-board member Harsha Murthy for their substantial contributions to the arts and CDP (a very innovative dance group that combines classical ballet, modern dance and performance art). The evening event which will be held at the Baryshnikov Arts Center (450 West 37th Street @ 9th Avenue) will feature duets that were choreographed (with the help of the Host Committee!) specifically for the honorees, set to music by composer Giovanni Spinelli, who composed the music for Susan's duet in honor of his friend. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2008 by Christopher London | tel:Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com****NOTE: More notes, id's and select images to follow*****

Chamber Dance Project Gala Performace Rehearsals

Photos from two rehearsals for The Chamber Dance Project (CDP) Annual ...

Updated: Jan 18, 2009 12:29am PST

FUEL FOR TRUTH Holds Protest In Support Israel's Right To Self-Defense : NEW YORK-JANUARY 9th: FUEL FOR TRUTH, a New York based non-profit Israel advocacy group held a Protest Rally In Support Israel's Right To Self-Defense on Friday, January 9, 2009 in Midtown Manhattan in front of News Corporation Headquarters,1211 Avenue of the Americas, New York City, NY. Volunteers from Fuel For Truth denounced Hamas for attacking Israeli civilians for years, questioned the media’s portrayal of Israel’s acts of self-defense arguing that Israel had no choice but to fight back. The protesters took 1,000 mock Qassam rockets and laid them on the ground to try to demonstrate what they say Israelis go through each day. "We feel that Israel, like America and like any other democracy, needs to defend herself when they are attacked by terrorism," said Fuel For Truth executive director Joe Richards. "If we allow terrorism to continue, it will spread across the world." Fuel For Truth membership is comprised of volunteers, many of whom are young professionals working in New York tri-state area and who support Israel in its fight against terror. Notably, New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg has and continues to support Israel during it’s time of crisis. Fuel For Truth’s rally in support of Israel’s defense was covered by major media, including New York 1. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel:Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com****NOTE: More notes, id's and select images to follow*****

FUEL FOR TRUTH Holds Protest In Support Israel's Right To Self-Defense

NEW YORK-JANUARY 9th: FUEL FOR TRUTH, a New York based non-profit Isra ...

Updated: Jan 11, 2009 12:33am PST

Times Square New Years Eve Ball Relighting : NEW YORK-JANUARY 6, Times Square New Years Eve Ball relighting ceremony on Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at 12 PM at One Times Square, Times Square, New York City. The new Times Square New Years Eve Ball was re-lit, raised and sent up the 141-foot flagpole to its year-round home high atop One Times Square on Tuesday, January 6 at 12:00pm. This was the first time since New Year’s Eve that the new year-round permanent Times Square New Years Eve Ball was lit high atop One Times Square. Jeff Straus, President of Countdown Entertainment, Lori Raimondo, Vice President of Marketing for the Times Square Alliance, Susan Bloom, Director of Corporate Communications Philips Lighting, and Pete Cheyney, Director of Corporate Communications Waterford Wedgewood flipped the giant switch that initiates the spectacular, state-of-the-art, lighting effects, powered by 32,256 Philips Luxeon LEDs and covered in 2,668 Waterford Crystals. The New 11,875 pound L.E.D. Waterford Crystal Times Square New Years Eve Ball will remain lit high atop One Times Square shining down on Times Square all year round. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2008 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

Times Square New Years Eve Ball Relighting

NEW YORK-JANUARY 6, Times Square New Years Eve Ball relighting ceremon ...

Updated: Jan 14, 2009 10:50pm PST