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Party Pics: MCNY Cabaret Gala

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The Museum of the City of New York was proud to present its ninth annual Louis Auchincloss Prize to Wynton Marsalis at the Museum’s annual Cabaret! gala. Among his many honors, Wynton Marsalis has won nine Grammy Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Music, and the National Medal for the Arts, the highest award given to artists in the United States. The City Museum is proud to add the Louis Auchincloss Prize to this list.

 Honoring Louis Auchincloss (1917-2000) for his many years of service to the City Museum and for his literary contributions, the Auchincloss Prize honors writers and artists whose work is inspired by and enhances the five boroughs of New York City. Disciplines include literature, architecture, art, music, playwriting and photography.

The evening included cocktails at MCNY at 7 p.m. and the Cabaret! gala dinner, award presentation and performance by Essentially Ellington at 8 p.m. at the New York Academy of Medicine.

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Party Pics: ASPCA Young Friends

attends the ASPCA Young Friends benefit at IAC Building on October 15, 2015 in New York City.

ASPCA Young Friends benefit, IAC Building, October 15, 2015, New York City

Irina Shayk and Sutton Foster teamed up with a few adoptable furry friends to host the ASPCA’s annual Young Friends Benefit last night at the IAC building in New York City.  The Young Friends Benefit is a cornerstone of the ASPCA’s fundraising efforts to directly impact the lives of homeless, abused and neglected animals across the country.

Additional supporters included Lance Bass, Lo Bosworth, Kimiko Glenn, Adrienne C. Moore, Patina Miller, Christian Siriano, Allie Rizzo, Sierra Boggess, Natalia Beber and Hailey Clauson. The evening included dancing, drinks, a silent auction and music by DJ May Kwok.

Photos courtesy of: Getty Images

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136th Annual Philadelphia Charity Ball

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The mission of the Philadelphia Charity Ball is to raise funds for non-profit organizations focused on youth in Philadelphia, and to inspire the young people of Philadelphia to make philanthropy a central part of their lives.

A 136-year-old tradition. For the first century, the beneficiaries of the Ball were Philadelphia hospitals. The results of these events are evident throughout our local hospital system. The 2015 Ball will benefit the Special Olympics Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia Charity Ball is part of the fabric of the history of Philadelphia. Many of the past participants have gone on to assume positions in Philadelphia area charitable organizations. Its existence today connects us with our past in a socially relevant way that fosters a desire to help others in the many people that it engages.

This year will benefit Special Olympics Pennsylvania. Special Olympics Pennsylvania provides year-round training and competition in 22 Olympic-type sports to nearly 20,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities or closely related developmental disabilities. For more information about how you can help “Reveal the Champion Inside” thousands of Special Olympics athletes, visit www.specialolympicspa.org.

Tickets to the event can be purchased via Eventbrite.

The event will be at The Ballroom at the Ben located at 834 Chestnut St Philadelphia, PA 19107.

The event starts at 7pm, dinner starts at 8pm, dancing will be until 1am and breakfast is at 11:30am.

For more information about the Charity Ball, visit www.philadelphiacharityball.com

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Party Pics – Boxer Bowtie

Founding Members Glen Kendall, Kale Butcher, Matt Silver, Luke Dudley, Brett Reis, Emil DeFrancesco, Adam Luchansky, Ryan Squillante and Andy Porter

Founding Members Glen Kendall, Kale Butcher, Matt Silver, Luke Dudley, Brett Reis, Emil DeFrancesco, Adam Luchansky, Ryan Squillante and Andy Porter

BOXER BOWTIE CLUB’S CASINO CRUISE RAISES $75K TO SEND KIDS TO CAMP

On the evening of September 26, hundreds of philanthropists  joined The Boxer Bowtie Club, a nonprofit formed by friends to gather their communities around a select cause annually, on a casino cruise around Manhattan. The voyage aboard Hornblower Hybrid Yacht launching from Pier 40 had one mission: to send 40 kids to Paul Newman’s Hole in The Wall Gang Camp – a camp that offers a different kind of healing to seriously ill children.

“All children deserve to discover the excitement of life no matter their diagnoses,” said Boxer Bowtie Club Founding Member, Andrew Porter. “All parents deserve to see their children lost in a moment of fun. Through the Hole in the Wall Gang, we are fortunate to support our neighbors at the most vulnerable times in their life.”

The Boxer Bowtie Club’s inaugural fundraiser raised $75,000. As overhead costs were covered by the founding members with support from their employers, 100 percent of proceeds go towards sending children to camp.

“In its inaugural year, The Boxer Bowtie Club have proven themselves as an outstanding partner and friend to The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp,” said Camp’s Chief Development Officer, Ken Alberti. “The Cards for Camp event didn’t just raise a significant amount for our growing programs, but it also was a ton of fun and introduced many new friends to Camp’s mission. We are so grateful for Boxer Bowtie’s creativity, generosity and support”

Guests  enjoyed an open bar, danced to live band, Do I Do and played blackjack, craps and roulette while enveloped in views of a sparkling New York City skyline. Hole in the Wall Gang Camp alum, Kingdar Prussien, shared his experience at camp with a hushed crowd. As a child, he was a sickle cell patient who spent much of his time in clinical settings, he explained how at camp, every day was the new best day of his life.

Fundraising efforts were bolstered by a silent auction including:

  • All inclusive seven-night-stay at Esperanza resort in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
  • Authentic Tom Brady signed jersey
  • Swarovski Jewelry

About Boxer Bowtie Club

The Boxer Bowtie Club is a registered 501 (c) (3) non -profit organization founded and operated by a group of nine former classmates from Weston, Connecticut and our close friends. Our objective  is to collaborate with each other utilizing our individual skill sets to  build a platform in which we can volunteer and raise money for worthy causes within our communities. We are proud to commit 100% of our net proceeds to the charities we support.

We take a passionate and fully engaged approach to three core principles which serve as the driving force behind our organization. Our core objectives are: Gather: we gather people together; Give: we give to those in need; Grow: together we further expand our reach and strengthen our communities.

About The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp

Founded in 1988 by Paul Newman, The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp is a community dedicated to providing “a different kind of healing” to seriously ill children and their families through a variety of year-round programs. The Camp delivers fun, friendship and a healthy dose of mischief through its signature summer program and weekend sessions at the Camp facility in Ashford, Conn. as well as outreach to hospitals, clinics and communities across the Northeast. All services are free of charge.

All photos by Daniel Federowicz

 

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Valentino at James Beard

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September 25 at 7 pm
James Beard House, 167 W 12th Street, New York

Join Valentino for a spectacular evening in New York City at the James Beard Foundation Dinner at The James Beard House on September 25th! Chef Giovanni Rocchio has been asked to craft a seven course tasting menu with a wine to complement the flavor profile of each course.

Purchase your tickets for $170 per person.

Reservations must be made in advance by going to http://www.jamesbeard.org/events or by calling 212-627-2308.

Visit their social media pages:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ValentinoCucinaItaliana
Twitter: www.twitter.com/ValentinoCucina
Instagram: www.instagram.com/ValentinoCucina

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Back to the Bays

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September 19 from 5 to 8 pm
South Fork Natural History Museum (SoFo)
377 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton, NY

Join us for an evening of celebrating our local marine life while giving back to our bays! Proceeds will support Cornell Cooperative Extensions Marine Program’s Back to the Bays Initiative and SoFo’s Marine Science Camp. The event will feature music by Alfredo Merat, sustainably sourced culinary offerings, a raw bar, craft beer, and local wine, all on the beautiful grounds of SoFo.

Tickets, sponsorships, and more information on Eventbrite or by visiting or calling SoFo at 631-537-9735.

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Masquerade Soiree

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Monday, September 21st from 7 to 11 pm
Chef’s Club, 275 Mulberry Street, New York City

Monday, September 21, 7-11 pm, please join us at one of New York’s premier restaurants, CHEFS CLUB, the setting for our annual Masquerade Soirée. The Junior Committee’s fall fundraiser provides the opportunity to graciously support the Center’s children. This year we will also  honor Peyton Hostetler and her service to the organization prior to her relocation to Charlotte, NC. So mark your calendars! This spectacular evening includes delectable hor d’oeuvres and signature cocktails, a magnificent silent auction, and a downtown DJ.  Space is restricted, so please purchase your tickets early. And, don’t forget your mask!

The Junior Committee for the New York Center for Children (JC NYCC) is dedicated to fighting child abuse and actively assists raising awareness and funding for the NYCC through a variety of educational and social events.

For more information: http://jcnycc.org/

 

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Party Pics: Labor of Love

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September 5 from 5:30 to 8 pm
Labor of Love Fundraiser

On Saturday, September 5, 2015, Housing Works and presenting sponsor The Points Guy hosted Labor of Love, a fundraiser to support Housing Works’ efforts to end the AIDS epidemic in New York State by 2020.

The season-ending benefit, held on Labor Day weekend, is one of the organization’s signature events. This year, Labor of Love was held in the home, designed by Halcyon Design, LLC, and gardens of a private East Hampton estate. The exclusive party featured cocktails by Double Cross Vodka, tasty hors d’oeuvres by Chef Ian McHugh, and a special performance by Mia Moretti and Margot of The Dolls.

All photos taken at Housing Works’ Labor of Love on September 5, 2015 in East Hampton, N.Y. Photos by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for Housing Works

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Celestial Ball

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Saturday, September 12, 2015 from 6:30 p.m. (Reception) (8:00 p.m. Dinner)
Adler Planetarium, 1300 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL

2015 Celestial Ball – Over the Moon

The annual Celestial Ball, hosted by the Adler Planetarium Women’s Board, is an elegant gala and a highlight of the autumn season. Guests will enjoy fine cuisine, dancing, and an auction with all proceeds directed to the museum’s effective science education programs.

We’ve posted some images from last year’s event.

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Freedom of Movement

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Saturday, September 19th, 2015
Drake Hotel, Chicago, IL

The Arthritis Foundation will honor Aaron G Rosenberg M.D., F.A.C.S., Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago and a senior partner with Midwest Orthopedics at Rush, with their Annual Freedom of Movement Award, recognizing his career accomplishments and dedication addressing the needs of arthritis patients and caregivers.

The Freedom of Movement Award is the largest fundraising event of the year for the Arthritis Foundation. It is an event that acknowledges leaders in the advancement of research and awareness for the management, prevention, and cure of arthritis, the most common cause of disability in the United States. The Black Tie Gala, now in its twenty-sixth year, is established as a special evening of recognition, attracting business, corporate and medical and Risk analysis professionals.

For more information visit: https://arthritisgcc.ejoinme.org/affreedomofmovement

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Art of Preservation

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September 19 from 4 to 7 pm
Kirkland Farm, Bucks County, PA

“Through the Artist’s Eyes”  Sept.19th 4-7pm
A ‘Grazing’ Cocktail Party and Art Exhibition/Sale!

Founded in 2011, Art of Preservation strives to bring together like-minded, environmentally conscious and quality-of-life driven people that value the natural beauty and artistic history unique to the Upper Bucks County region.  They are focused on supporting an array of local organizations that promote the preservation of our landscapes and the local arts and culture.

The major fundraiser for 2015 will be a “Grazing” Cocktail Party and curated Art Exhibition and Sale of Bucks County inspired artworks by prominent artists. Join us at beautiful, historic Kirkland Farm  2510 Old Bethlehem Road in Springfield Township, Bucks County, PA on Saturday, September 19, 2015 from 4 pm to 7 pm.  Delicious food, locally sourced, will be prepared by Chef Daniel Leiber, Director of Culinary Sustainability, Sodexo Lehigh Valley.

Art of Preservation will donate all proceeds from ticket sales, sponsorships and a 25% commission fee on artwork sold to three local non-profit organizations:  The Cooks Creek Watershed Association, The Gallows Run Watershed Association and Artists Among Us: From Yesterday to Today residency program at SteelStacks.

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

 

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