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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.

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.

Sharam

Friday, March 11 from 10 am to 11:30 pm
EDEN Beach Club, The Rixos, The Palm, 99573 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

From underground classics like Texi, Get Wild and Don’t Say A Word, to scoring international chart toppers, like PATT (Party All The Time) and The One, Sharam’s musical credits are as dynamic as his DJ sets. His production collaborations include artists such as Kid Cudi, Shakira, Patsy Cline, Chris Martin and Daniel Bedingfield just to name a few. He seamlessly navigates between hypnotic underground sets rooted in his rich history of house and techno, while entertaining younger dance enthusiasts of today with laser like focus and dedication to quality. His motto remains ‘entertain while educate’. His sound is Ibiza in Vegas. His style is limitless.
During the Miami conference Sharam rejoined his old buddy Dubfire as the legendary duo “Deep Dish” and performed their first show in over 8 years setting the industry abuzz once again with their set as well as their new single “Quincy”.

Be sure to arrive early to catch some sunshine and indulge in the luxury of the beach club on your very own sunbed or private beach bungalow, or keep yourself cool with a cocktail at the swim-up bar.

Create new memories over lunch with friends at the restaurant overlooking the pristine waters of the Palm Jumeirah. As the sun goes down and Day turns to Night, EDEN will evolve into a party with DJs Kaytek & Trix heating things up before the big guns take over the decks.

Opening hours: 10am – Midnight. EDEN’s door policy applies.
For reservations call or email:
+971 (0) 4 277 1477
reservations@edenbeachclub.com

This entry was posted in Events and tagged Cocktails, Dance, Dubai, Food, Outdoor, Pool Party on March 7, 2016 by Chuck Gregory.

Party Pics: Sheraton Abu Dhabi

Every 2 weeks in Abu Dhabi, the Sheraton Resort and Hotel throws a lavish open bar and hors d’oeuvres party inviting select hospitality clients and VIPs – ranging from senior Apple Retail store executives, diplomats and attaches, media barons, globally-reputable artists, and their senior management staff to unwind and network informally. We were lucky to be invited. Here is a snapshot from the evening.

If you wish to receive an invitation, please get in touch with Mr. Yves Tarabout, the Hotel GM.

For more information visit http://www.sheratonabudhabihotel.com/

This entry was posted in Events, Hotels, Lounges and tagged Cocktails, Dubai on January 28, 2016 by Chuck Gregory.

Vii Dubai

The Vii Club, a luxurious, modern and elegant nightclub, features exotic mahogany wood-finished walls, deep plum furniture, bespoke designed DJ booths, dance floor, VIP areas and a signature wall made of gold coins. The venue can accommodate 500 party connoisseurs who will all be easily enchanted by the eclectic mix of commercial dance music courtesy of DJs who guarantee the party is pumping till late. Guests can also watch out for surprise celebrity guest performers who are bound to stir the night into an even more electrifying direction. Dubai’s most sought-after mixologists will also be taking over the bar serving an endless and exotic array of signature drinks to ensure guests can pick their perfect poison. The Vii Club is open every Thursday and Friday from 10:30pm to 3:00am.

Vii Dubai, the city’s newest terrace bar and lounge, is located in the Conrad Hotel Sheikh Zayed Road. Tucked away on the seventh floor of the hotel, Vii Dubai is where the urban sky meets an unspoilt lush garden. The journey to discovering this hidden gem starts through a spectacular lounge, and an artfully crafted tunnel walk which eventually unveils what can only be described as a plush garden filled with all things green and radiant. Spread across 4,000 square feet, Vii Dubai can comfortably accommodate 250 people all invited to drink and done al fresco.

See more on their facebook page https://www.facebook.com/VIIDubai/

This entry was posted in Hotels, Restaurants, Trending and tagged Cocktails, Dubai, Food, Restaurants on January 8, 2016 by Chuck Gregory.

Brother Jimmy’s BBQ

Brother Jimmy’s has celebrated over 25 years of legendary North Carolina, slow-smokin’ barbeque. As suggested by the restaurant’s slogan – “Put Some South in Yo’ Mouth” – Brother Jimmy’s mission was, and still is, to bring “down-home” cooking, hospitality and merriment to the heart of the Northeast.

Over the years, Brother Jimmy’s established itself as the home away from home for A.C.C. Alumni. Homesick alums from Duke, UNC, N.C. State, Georgia Tech, U.V.A., Clemson, Maryland, and Wake Forest began to flock to Brother Jimmy’s to catch the big Duke/UNC game, or to watch the Demon Deacons take on the Terps. By opening in Manhattan’s most popular neighborhoods, Brother Jimmy’s found a home in the hearts of New Yorkers. It has become the restaurant in NYC that reminded Southerners what good ‘ol Southern hospitality was all about and showed Northerners just what they’d been missing all these years.

Since 1989, Brother Jimmy’s business has grown from a simple BBQ hangout into a refined brand that embodies consistent, quality Southern specialties for brunch, lunch and dinner. It has also become a staple nightlife venue consistently rated at the top of multiple categories in the Zagat Nightlife Survey, and serves as a local haunt for everyone from sports fans to celebrities.

For more information visit http://brotherjimmys.com

This entry was posted in Restaurants, Trending and tagged Barbecue, Cocktails, Food, New York on December 23, 2015 by Chuck Gregory.

Party Pics: Def Jam

Def Jam Records held their annual Christmas bash on Wednesday, December 16, at NYC hot-spot Up & Down in the Meatpacking District. 1800 Tequila was the exclusive sponsor for the event and offered guests signature 1800 Silver and 1800 Coconut cocktails to get into the holiday spirit! And it didn’t stop with the cocktails – holiday décor included Christmas trees adorned with mini-1800 Tequila bottles!

Celebrity guests 2 Chainz, Pusha T, Jahkoy, Shampoo, along with Def Jam employees and guest, enjoyed 1800 Tequila cocktails while they jammed to the tunes of famed NYC disc jockey, DJ D Nice.

This entry was posted in Parties and tagged Cocktails, New York, Party Pics on December 21, 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: 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: MCNY Cabaret Gala

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.