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Trevor Night Out

Friday, April15 at 6 pm
Metropolitan West, 639 W 46th Street, NYC

The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24.

The Spring Fling 2016 event will include music, dancing, food, wine, and spirits, and feature an exclusive performance by Grammy Award Winner and 2016 Trevor Ally Award Recipient Rob Thomas.

For more information visit http://www.thetrevorproject.org/

This entry was posted in Events and tagged Benefit, Cocktails, Dance, Food, Music, New York, Wine on April 3, 2016 by Chuck Gregory.

Party Pics: Face Africa

March 26, 2016 New York, NY United States: FACE Africa Wash Gala in New York.

FACE Africa hosted its 7th Annual WASH, (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) Gala on Saturday March 26, 2016 at NeueHouse Madison Square in New York City. The Gala took place on the heels of World Water Day, (March 22nd) and aimed to bring awareness to the growing clean water epidemic in Sub-Saharan Africa. 700 million people globally lack access to safe water supply sources, with 300 million people in Africa alone affected everyday.

Over 300 guests stepped out in sparkling gowns and dapper suits in support of FACE Africa’s work and mission and helped raise $165,000, including $10,000 pledged during a live auction. Proceeds from this year’s WASH Gala will be used to expand FACE Africa’s mission beyond Liberia as well as support the organization’s WASH in Schools (WinS) Program. The WinS program is an initiative in partnership with the Liberia Ministry of Education that aims to improve the future of school-children across Liberia through the provision of safe water and hand washing and sanitation facilities in schools.

“As always, we were so touched and humbled by the outpouring of love and support from our sponsors, donors and the hundreds of guests who came out in support of our work and mission,” said Saran Kaba Jones, Founder and CEO of FACE Africa. “It was truly a magical evening of celebration, giving and inspiration.”

The event, coined by guests as the “Diasporan Oscars,” was hosted by celebrated journalist Zain Verjee and guests included celebrity stylist Ty Hunter, Grammy nominated artist Jidenna, Entourage star Adrian Grenier, actors Gbenga Akinnagbe and Adepero Oduye as well as Opal Tometti, one of the founders of the Black Lives Matters movement.

“It was an incredible feeling to see such a diverse group of community-spirited people, mainly young Africans in the diaspora, coming together for a great cause and I was extremely pleased to serve on the Host Committee again this year,” said OkayAfrica CEO Abiola Oke.

The Broadway play Eclipsed starring Lupita Nyong’o, is partnering with FACE Africa and donating 10% of all ticket sales generated by ECWASH322 code to support the organization’s WASH projects in Liberia. During the evening, a special message from Eclipsed star Saycon Sengbloh was played for WASH Gala guests to announce the partnership. Patrons can use the promotion code until the end of show’s production in June.

Photos by Keiko Hiromi, Cali York Photography & Aida Malik Photography.

This entry was posted in Parties and tagged Benefit, Gala, New York, Party Pics on April 3, 2016 by Chuck Gregory.

Spring Fling

Wednesday, May 25 at 7 pm (VIP 6 pm; after-party 9 pm)
The Bowery Hotel, 335 Bowery, New York

Varsity Ticket – $325 – Drinks, Dinner, Auction and After Party, all starting at 7pm. Your donation supports the after-school mentoring and leadership programs.

Prom King or Queen Ticket – $1000 – VIP Pre-Reception, Drinks, Dinner and After Party, all starting at 6pm. Your donation sponsors the summer program for one girl.

Valedictorian Ticket Package – $5000 – 4 Tickets with access to all events. Package includes a program listing and a summertime private Planetarium show at the LESGC’s East Village Planetarium. Your donation sponsors STEM programs for 10 girls.

After Party Pep Squad Ticket – $150 – After Party Ticket for the late night crowd. Dessert & Dancing starting at 9pm. Your donations sponsor field trips and art classes.

Since 1996, The Lower Eastside Girls Club has provided innovative, community-based programs and services for girls and young women.

The mission of the Girls Club is to break the cycle of local poverty by training the next generation of ethical, entrepreneurial and environmental leaders.

You can find them at their state-of-the-art Center for Community on Avenue D, where they are: “Opening Doors, Empowering Women, Building Community, Girl by Girl”
or visit their website at http://www.girlsclub.org/

This entry was posted in Events and tagged Benefit, Gala, New York on March 23, 2016 by Chuck Gregory.

Face Africa

March 26 from 7 to 10 pm
Neuehouse, 110 E 25th Street, New York

The WASH Gala gives you an opportunity to learn more about the critical work FACE Africa does in promoting clean water access in Sub-Saharan Africa. You will leave feeling connected, inspired and empowered to give back.

The Annual WASH Gala is more than just a party. It’s a gathering of friends. It’s an evening dedicated to giving back. It’s an annual celebration of Africans and Friends of Africa, coming together to make a difference.

Join the growing community of over 350 guests including influencers in development, tech, entertainment and art.

For more information visit http://faceafricagala.com/

This entry was posted in Events and tagged Benefit, Gala, New York on March 23, 2016 by Chuck Gregory.

Savor the Spring

Thursday, April 7 from 7 to 11 pm
Angel Orensanz Foundation, 172 Norfolk Street, New York

The FUNdraisers committee is thrilled to introduce the NYJL’s inaugural epicurean affair, Savor the Spring. Guests will taste signature cocktails and dishes by a host of celebrated New York chefs, while exploring a silent auction featuring a number of unique culinary-inspired and other fine items. VIP ticketholders will also enjoy a private lounge throughout the evening as well as a luxe gift bag. Proceeds will benefit the charitable activities of the New York Junior League, including signature projects such as Playground Improvement Project (P.I.P) and Cooking and Health Education for Families (C.H.E.F.).

In acknowledgment of the New York Junior League’s 115th year of volunteerism, ‘Savor the Spring’ will celebrate the history of the NYJL and the work of founder, Mary Harriman, and the first team of volunteers in the heart of Manhattan’s Lower East Side.

For more information visit https://www.nyjl.org/savor-the-spring/

This entry was posted in Events and tagged Auction, Benefit, Cocktails, Tastings on March 23, 2016 by Chuck Gregory.

2016 Winter Ball

Monday, March 14
David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center, NYC

The School of American Ballet (SAB) announces the 2016 Winter Ball at Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theater on Monday, March 14, 2016, sponsored by legendary French jewelry Maison Van Cleef & Arpels for the ninth consecutive year. Cocktails begin at 7pm and dinner will commence at 8pm, followed by The Encore dessert and dancing at 9pm. Attire is black tie. To purchase tickets, a table, or for more information, please contact the Special Events Office at (212) 769-6636.

This glamorous annual dinner dance, presented each winter for the past 12 years, is attended by 500 patrons, including the School’s board members and alumni as well as leaders from the New York corporate and social communities.

A highlight of the evening includes a one-time-only performance by the students of the School of American Ballet choreographed by Peter Walker, who was selected by Peter Martins, Artistic Director and Chairman of Faculty for SAB, for the second consecutive year.

The proceeds from the event enhance every aspect of the School’s extraordinary ballet training program, helping to provide $2 million annually in student scholarships, as well as supporting faculty, maintaining world-class studios and offering vital student programs beyond the classroom.

Famed French jeweler, Van Cleef & Arpels, will again act as the lead corporate sponsor for the gala. This long-standing partnership is a tribute to the friendship shared between SAB founder, George Balanchine, and one of the Van Cleef & Arpels founding brothers, Claude Arpels, who brought the famed French jewelry Maison to New York in 1939. Their shared passion for exceptional stones inspired a creative partnership that resulted in Balanchine’s Jewels ballet and its sumptuous costumes.

The event is led by Chairmen Joyce Giuffra, Julia Koch, Serena Lese and Young Patron Chairmen Noreen Ahmad and Amanda Brotman.

ABOUT SCHOOL OF AMERICAN BALLET
The School of American Ballet, the official training academy of the New York City Ballet, was established in 1934 by legendary choreographer George Balanchine and philanthropist Lincoln Kirstein as the first and most essential step in their quest to create an American classical ballet company.

SAB, located at New York City’s Lincoln Center, is the premier ballet academy in the United States, training more students who go on to become professional dancers than any other school. SAB’s former students fill the ranks of the New York City Ballet and other leading U.S. and international ballet companies.

ABOUT VAN CLEEF & ARPELS
Van Cleef & Arpels was born in Paris’ Place Vendôme in 1906, following Alfred Van Cleef’s marriage to Estelle Arpels in 1895. Always striving for excellence, the Maison has become a worldwide reference through its unique designs, its choice of exceptional stones and its virtuoso craftsmanship, offering jewels and timepieces that tell stories and bring enchantment to life. Over the years, the Maison has remained faithful to this highly distinctive style characterized by creativity, refinement and poetry. Whether inspired by nature, couture or the imagination, its collections evoke a timeless world of harmony and beauty.

Peter Walker hails from Fort Myers, Florida, where he began his early dance training at age eight. He attended the School of American Ballet during the 2006 and 2007 Summer Courses and enrolled as a full-time student in the winter of 2007. Peter honed his choreographic skills while still an SAB student by participating in SAB’s annual Student Choreography Workshop; and in 2011, 2012 and 2014, he was selected by Peter Martins to choreograph for SAB’s Summer Course Choreographic Workshop. He was a recipient of SAB’s 2011 Mae L. Wien Award for Outstanding Promise and became an apprentice with New York City Ballet. He joined the Company as a member of the corps de ballet in fall 2012.

This entry was posted in Events and tagged Benefit, Dance, Food, Gala, New York on January 25, 2016 by Chuck Gregory.

Party Pics: Wholeness of Life

A tradition for nearly three decades, HealthCare Chaplaincy Network’s Wholeness of Life Gala is an annual event that gives voice to spiritual care. It brings their cause center stage while bringing together health care professionals, patients, family members, and others who care about this aspect of overall wellness.

HCCN takes this opportunity to recognize deserving individuals who have made enormous strides on an everyday basis or throughout a lifetime in providing compassionate care to people in the throes of a health care crisis or with other needs. The Lifetime Achievement Honorees and Patient Care Honorees accept this distinction at the event.

For HCCN, the Wholeness of Life Gala represents the single largest source of awareness-raising and revenue-raising, enabling them to continue their mission to advance the integration of spiritual care in health care through clinical practice, research and education in order to improve the patient experience and help people faced with illness and grief find comfort and meaning–whoever they are, whatever they believe, wherever they are.

This year’s gala was held on November 5, 2015 at the Mandarin Oriental, NY. For more information visit http://www.hccngala.org/

This entry was posted in Parties and tagged Benefit, Gala, New York, Party Pics on December 3, 2015 by Chuck Gregory.

Party Pics: Vivarte

VivArte participating organizations Caring for Colombia, First Step Big Step, and Primero Lo Primero hosted a cocktail reception and silent auction to celebrate Colombian contemporary art in support of Colombian early childhood programs on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at PHILLIPS.

VivArte is a joint philanthropic effort to empower and transform the lives of vulnerable children in Colombia, while giving international visibility to a select group of Colombian artists. This dual mission seeks to shape the social reality on the ground and broaden cultural perceptions of Colombia worldwide. Funds raised during the auctions will directly benefit early childhood programs in areas of extreme poverty in Colombia.

The silent and public auction showcased works by thirty-one Colombian artists in a variety of media including painting, sculpture, works on paper, embroidery, photography and animation. 11 of the 14 VivArte works in the public auction sold for a total net profit of $242,912.50, which will directly benefit early childhood programs in Colombia. Records were set for six artists: Olga de Amaral ($449,000), Fanny Sanin ($50,000), Santiago Parra ($15,000), Johanna Calle ($10,000), Monika Bravo ($9,000) and Humberto Junca ($8,750) as well as setting an auction precedent for Ivan Argote ($9,375).

Highlights included works by recent award winning artists such as Carlos Motta, recipient of the Future Generation Art Prize 2014, awarded by the Victor Pinchuk Foundation; Juan Fernando Herrán, recipient of the 2014 Prix Pictet, the global award in photography and sustainability; Fanny Sanin, whose work is currently the subject of a retrospective at the Museo Nacional in Bogotá; Monika Bravo and Carlos Castro Arias, whose work is now on view at the Venice Biennale and Bienal de Mercosur, respectively.

Guests included: Founders of VivArte, Mercedes Fernandez and Genevieve Maquinay Deseglise; donating artists Fanny Sanin, Monika Bravo, Santiago Parra and Adriana Echavarria; host committee members Tony Bechara, Julian Iragorri, Christophe Janet, Isabelle Kowal & François Odermatt, Laura Laurence, Javier Lumbreras, Violy McCausland, Beatriz de la Mora, María Isabel Nieto, Leon Tovar; Curators Liz Christensen, Julia Herzberg and Monica Espinel, and many more.

The participating Artists included Olga de Amaral, Ivan Argote, Natalia Arias, Monika Bravo, Johanna Calle, Natalia Castañeda, Jaime Castellanos, Carlos Castro Arias, Fernando Cruz, Adriana Echavarría, Gonzalo Fuenmayor, Jaime Franco, Ana González Rojas, Manuel Hernández, Juan Fernando Herrán, Humberto Junca, Alberto Lezaca, Luz Angela Lizarazo, Adriana Marmorek, Carlos Motta, Jorge Mario Múnera Edgar Negret, Santiago Parra, Luis Fernando Peláez, Esteban Peña, Ruby Rumie, Luis Alejandro Saiz, Fanny Sanin, Gabriel Silva, Giovanni Vargas and Hugo Zapata.

The Event Sponsors included: ArtNexus, Aviatur, Bombay Sapphire, Citrico Inc., Diego Salazar Antique Frames, Dietl International, Horizon Asset Management, Martini Prosecco, Morgan Stanley, New York Life, Prodigy Network, Servex Colombia, Tata Harper Skincare and Tiffany & Co.

This entry was posted in Parties and tagged Auction, Benefit, Cocktails, New York, Party Pics on November 24, 2015 by Chuck Gregory.

Party Pics: Project Hope Gala

Project Hope hosted their 2nd Annual Gala at Villa Russo in Richmond Hill.

This year they honored Chef Keltus Campo, Zanita Johnson-Tisdale, Dennie Hughes, and Jenique Jones. Without them, our program wouldn’t be where it is today.

Special Guests were Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke, Ambassador Derrick James, and Consul General of Barbados Dr. Donna Cox.

Party Digest’s own Jit Singh was also in attendance.

This entry was posted in Parties and tagged Benefit, Gala, New York, Party Pics on November 10, 2015 by Chuck Gregory.

Party Pics: Celebrity Waiter Night at Hannah Storm

“Celebrity Waiter Night was an amazing evening for The Hannah Storm Foundation,” said Hannah Storm, ESPN anchor and founder of the Hannah Storm Foundation. “This is a cause I hold close to my heart and I couldn’t have asked for a better group of celebrity waiters, presenters, honorees, auction item donors, and guests to help support the foundation and its mission of providing children with the crucial surgeries they need for their disfiguring vascular anomalies.”

This entry was posted in Parties and tagged Benefit, Cocktails, Food, Gala, New York, Party Pics on November 5, 2015 by Chuck Gregory.

Party Pics: Groundswell 2015 Art Auction Benefit

A heartfelt thank you to all who attended the Groundswell 2015 Art Auction Benefit at the Wythe Hotel on Tuesday night, helping make this year’s Art Auction Benefit the most successful to date. Congratulations again to our honorees: Martha Cooper, David Goldstein of Goldstein Hall PLLC, and Colossal Media.

See more here.