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Prospect Park Soiree

Saturday, June 22 at 5:00 PM
Peninsula in Prospect Park

On Saturday, June 22, 2019, attend the most celebrated party of the year! We provide the entertainment and breathtaking setting, while you gather with thousands of friends—new and old—to enjoy an evening under the stars in Prospect Park.

Wear your most festive attire, prepare a delicious feast, bring your favorite bottle of wine, and dine and dance under the stars in one of Prospect Park’s most scenic locations, the Peninsula. Show off your creativity with a show-stopping topper—a fabulous hat or headpiece of your choosing—as well as table décor that celebrates the beautiful surroundings, and raise your glass in a toast to Brooklyn’s Backyard.

Proceeds support Prospect Park Alliance, the non-profit organization that sustains, restores and advances Prospect Park for the benefit of the diverse communities that call Brooklyn home.

At this year’s Soiree, we are excited to introduce the first Soiree Style & Entertaining Awards presented by City Point. The most creative tables based on food, table decor, park inspiration and style will win a gift certificate to one of the City Point stores! Just upload your pics to social and share with #ProspectParkSoiree @citypointbklyn.

This year, Prospect Park Alliance welcomes two fabulous musical acts to get the crowd on its feet. The night kicks off with a live set of the retro 60’s flavored soul stylings of Ernest Ernie & The Sincerities. Post-dinner, enjoy a DJ dance party with DJ Cosmo Baker, a Soiree favorite who has played alongside Drake, Jay-Z, Frank Ocean, The Roots and Erykah Badu.

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Summer Solstice Celebration – Storm King

Saturday, June 22 at 5:00 PM
STORM KING ART CENTER 1 MUSEUM RD NEW WINDSOR, NY

Saturday June 22, 2019

5 – 7PM
Reception, Tours & Exhibition Viewing

7:30PM
Dinner

The Summer Solstice Celebration is Storm King Art Center’s premier Hudson Valley event. Amidst the picturesque landscape, guests will enjoy signature cocktails, a delicious three-course meal, private tours, performances by the dancer Eva Alt, and the activist orchestra The Dream Unfinished, plus viewings of our major exhibitions, Mark Dion: Follies and Outlooks: Jean Shin. The Summer Solstice Celebration continues to be a truly unparalleled experience celebrating all that the Hudson Valley has to offer.

Storm King Art Center nurtures a vibrant bond between art, nature, and people, creating a place where discovery is limitless. Committed to supporting artists and stewarding its landscape, Storm King connects with visitors through dynamic exhibitions and programs.

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Wine and Food Experience – USA Today

Saturday, September 7 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Lakeside Prospect Park in Brooklyn, NY

The USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience presents rich and colorful moments for guests to taste, savor and explore the Brooklyn culinary scene, from local trends to regional traditions. Enjoy the Grand Tasting: a gourmet showcase by local chefs, emerging talent and nationally renowned culinary leaders who mix with patrons in a convivial setting. Lively cooking demonstrations, chef meet & greets, and seminars deliver unforgettable experiences for fans, connoisseurs, partners, purveyors, and industry personalities. Indulge in the VIP experience for an hour early admittance into the experience, plus a chance to mix and mingle with chefs. Elevate your experience even further with additional Meet & Greet opportunities with our celebrity talent.

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Funkar – The Artist Within You

Wednesday, June 19 at 7:30 PM
Dixon Place | 161A Chrystie Street, New York

Funkar, The Artist Within You is an NYC10 Dance Initiative designed by the NYC Dance Week staff, where 10 emerging dance companies/dance groups/dance troupes are given up to 10 minutes to showcase their new work. It is a platform to expand and explore new repertoires or simply try something new. Their work gets rated/commented by the audience and reviewed by a professional.

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Model Madeleine Stuart Awarded for Impact and Change

(Prague, CZ) International Model Madeline Stuart travelled from Australia to the Czech Republic to attend the 2019 Global Social Awards. Madeline was nominated for the Social impact and Change Award at this year’s award ceremony. As the world’s first supermodel with Down-syndrome it is no question she is changing the fashion industry and the world, one step at a time.

Madeline began her work in Prague with a meet and greet where she spent time with fans and signed autographs. Following this she attended a business event with the global social awards where she mingled with other award nominees.

The night of the awards Madeline graced the “blue” carpet in a chic business pants suit and had heads turning. She arrived alongside other award attendees and nominees such as Paola Antonini,
Jen Selter, Just Sul, Ross Smith, Nia Sopix, Karolina Kurkova and Sky & Tami + many others.

The ceremony was held in Forum Karlin, showcasing incredible music-stars global inspirations and a number of up-lifting stories.

Madeline was up against exceptional nominees in the category of Social impact and Change including Greta Thunburg, Price Ea, Peace Hyde, Kheris Rogers and Tyler Oakley. Although Madeline did not come out as the winner, she was awarded with second place. An incredible effort considering her competition were all very deserving. The 2019 winner of the Social impact and Change Award was Paola Antonini. Paola has a prosthetic leg and is an incredible advocate, she shares similar beliefs with Madeline.
She advocates for inclusion, and inspires others to live happy and healthy lives.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/madelinesmodelling/
Twitter: www.twitter.com/Madeline_Stuart
Instagram: Instagram @madelinesmodelling_/
Website: www.madelinestuartmodel.com

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The Joy of Sake New York

Friday, June 21 from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Metropolitan Pavilion

The Joy of Sake returns to New York for its 15th annual celebration with a superb array of premium labels and the best in traditional and contemporary Asian cuisine. The sakes are in peak condition, the food sublime, the crowd amazing. It’s a one-of-a-kind event, just once a year in New York City, featuring over 500 premium labels from every part of Japan and sake appetizers from 18 of New York’s finest restaurants. Easy access on the 1 Line (18th Street).
Restaurants

The Joy of Sake celebrates good sake, good food and good friends. The restaurants below distinguish themselves not only by their outstanding cuisine, but also by their appreciation of the luster that fine sakes add to a meal.

Shuko
BondST
Momofuku Ssäm Bar
Morimoto NYC
Nikutei Futago
SakaMai
15 East
Zuma
The Lobster Club
Insa
Samurai Mama
Little Tong Noodle Shop
Hibino
Sakagura East Village
Yopparai
TabeTomo
Zashiki at Sushi Seki Time Square
The Woo

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Gala 2019 – Wildlife Conservation Society

Wednesday, June 12 at 6:30 PM
Central Park Zoo, Fifth Avenue at 64th Street

On Wednesday, June 12, 2019 the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) will host its annual Gala at the Central Park Zoo. The evening will celebrate WCS’s impact on the planet’s most ecologically important wild places and the extraordinary species that call them home.

This black-tie event takes place within a spectacular zoo setting. Enjoy a lively reception around the sea lion pool and connect with these curious, intelligent animals during an educational feeding session, followed by dinner and dancing under the stars.

HONORING
Michael R. Bloomberg

Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Reception 6:30 PM
Dinner and Dancing 8:00 PM

Central Park Zoo
Fifth Avenue at 64th Street

Black Tie

Online ticket sales are now closed.
For further information, please contact Elizabeth Benham at gala@wcs.org.

WCS: WE STAND FOR WILDLIFE

WCS saves wildlife and wild places worldwide through science, conservation action, education, and inspiring people to value nature. We envision a world where wildlife thrives in healthy lands and seas, valued by societies that embrace and benefit from the diversity and integrity of life on earth.

We stand for wildlife. Join us.

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Evening in the Garden – Greensward Circle

Wednesday, June 19 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
The Conservatory Garden (Inside Central Park at Fifth Avenue between East 104th & 105th Streets)

Greensward Circle, the Central Park Conservancy’s network of young professionals, presents the 14th annual summer benefit, Evening in the Garden. This social calendar staple takes place in one of New York’s most exclusive venues, the Conservatory Garden, located inside Central Park.

Attendees enjoy great food, cocktails and live music on the garden’s pergola beneath a canopy of wisteria, overlooking six acres of gorgeous fountains, blooms and lush landscapes.

This event is mainly attended by New York’s socially active young professionals.

Greensward Circle members receive complimentary admission plus one guest.

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Summer in the City 2019

Tuesday, June 18 at 7:30 PM
The Lighthouse, Pier 61, Chelsea Piers

Kick off the summer at City Harvest’s 17th annual Summer in the City tasting event at the Lighthouse (Pier 61, Chelsea Piers) on Tuesday, June 18. This year’s premier waterfront event will be attended by over 700 young philanthropists and tastemakers, and will feature music from one of New York City’s top DJs. Interactive activities and exciting performances will keep guests moving all evening! Last year’s event raised over $410,000 – enough to help feed over 6,000 families for the entire summer.

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NYC Heartworks Gala – Marfan Foundation

Tuesday, June 11 at 6:00 PM
The Ziegfeld Ballroom, 141 W. 54th Street

Join us as we celebrate the 19th annual HeartWorks gala and honor Emile Bacha, M.D., and Nicole Kramer with the Hero with Heart award, and Tirone David, MD, with the Karen Murray Inspiration of Excellence award.

This special evening features a silent auction, dinner, and live auction, brought to you by our Corporate Host, Karen Murray, of Sequential Brands, and Dinner Host, Sinclair Li, of CBRE.

All proceeds will benefit the lives of those with Marfan syndrome and related connective tissue conditions.

Cocktail Attire

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Turn Your Life Around in 30 Days

book cover

 

Our founder Lakhinder J.S. Vohra has written a new book, “Turn Your Life Around in 30 Days”, a spiritual practice and primer for today’s generation.

You can get a free download copy just by signing the #RecoveryChallenge at lakvohra.com.

It’s also available as a paperback on Amazon.

 

 

Here’s what he said about it:

Hi, my name is Lakhinder and I’m an Addiction Recovery coach. I’ve been in the addiction space in daily interactions with addicts on and off for 10 years.

I’m a lifelong recovering addict who is cross-addicted. If there is a vice, I’ve tried it or come close to trying it. My work comprises working with addicts that are suffering and are facing life-altering circumstances, such as homelessness, arrest or pre- or post-incarceration. I work a lot with alcohol, porn, love and sex addicts. That’s not to say that I haven’t worked with drug addicts because all addictions are related and my role is to help you understand an addict better and as a fellow addict guide you to resources that are proven tools of Recovery. I’m not a therapist or a shrink. Just someone who may be of help where help is needed.

Consider me a Sobriety Coordinator or Counselor.

 

PlayWrite 2019

Saturday, March 30 to Sunday, March 31
The Lalit, IT Park, Chandigarh

Meet the legendary Hockey players Jagbir Singh and Mamta Kharab, tennis stars Zeeshan Ali and Vishal Uppal, mountaineers Deeya Bajaj and Kopal Goyal, Charu Sharma, Bishan Singh Bedi, Kit Harris (from Iceland Cricket Board) and many more! They are all going to be a part of the PlayWrite Sports Literature Festival this year. Make sure you don’t miss it!

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