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An “Enigma” Sunday – Relax with A Cigar

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Sunday, July 10, 2016 from 3 to 6 pm
Trunk Club, 457 Madison Ave

Come to smoke the “Enigma” Segar from Sag Harbor Cigars. If you are a newcomer we will help you acquire a taste of cigars starting with this mild to medium cigar. If you are seasoned you can just enjoy this premium cigar with new friends or you can relax by yourself with coffee or a beverage from the bar/restaurant.

This is a very chill and relaxed atmosphere in a very plush courtyard outdoor setting. Casual attire. Come learn about our Hamptons Cigars, our 90 acre tobacco farm and tours in Dominican Republic, and some exciting news we have to share about our upcoming launch of the “Hamptons Havana” and other cigars from Cuba!

Pet-friendly! Bring your dog!

For more info click here.

Gimme Shelter Summer Benefit

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Saturday, July 23 from 4 to 7 pm
520 First Neck Lane, Southampton

Gimme Shelter Animal Rescue will be hosting their Fifth Annual Summer Benefit on Saturday, July 23 from 4 – 7 p.m. at the home of Ellen and Chuck Scarborough, Emmy Award-winning NBC anchor and correspondent.

The event raises money for the rescue’s mission to save dogs from kill shelters across the country, spay/neuter the dogs, pay for all necessary medical care and find them loving forever homes. Chuck Scarborough, animal lover and adopter of two Gimme Shelter dogs, will act as master of ceremonies.

During the event, attendees will be able to enjoy live music while sipping on cocktails by Wainscott Main Wine & Spirits and enjoying passed hors d’oeuvres by Between the Bread caterers.

The event will feature a woof-alicious tasting cart for pooches by “Ollie,” the newly launched healthy and delicious gourmet dog food company. Tesla will be there with their newest Model, as well as a FAB live and silent auction.

Several high-end auction items will be on the block including: a personal tour of NBC studios by Chuck Scarborough, weekend getaways at The Baker House in East Hampton and Gurney’s in Montauk, a ride in an authentic WW2 fighter plane, cool art pieces by renowned artists Paul Gerben, Michael Dwek and Rock ‘n Roll Photographer Steve Joester, a night on the town in NYC including car service and tickets to a Broadway show, award-winning Tesla Model for a weekend, round of golf and lunch at Gardiner’s Bay private Country Club on Shelter Island, to name a few.

Tickets are $200 in advance per person. $250 at the door. Call (631) 903-9215 for more information or visit www.gimmeshelteranimalrescue.org.

 

Sir Gar Bar Cigar Launch

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June 24 from 8 pm
Sir Gar Bar, 42-31 162 St, Flushing

The Enigma Segar from Hamptons Cigar Manufactory and Museum will be launched at this great spot in Flushing, with special prizes, food, and beverages for attendees.

Sir Gar bar is a favorite for Cigar smoking needs. Backyard for BbQs with a projection screen for Sports etc… Lots of flat screens indoors in the lounge area … Everything is new and fresh from the humidor a to the leather seats! Even equipped with a massage chair that is killer!

For more info visit http://hamptonscigarmanufactory.com/

 

Rooftop Cigar Party

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Thursday, June 23 from 7 to 10 pm
Rooftop Cigars, 50 W 33rd St, New York

Ticket includes:
General admission
Complimentary snacks
Sponsored Cocktail: Glenmorangie signet
Sponsored Cigar: Enigma Segar from Hamptons Cigar Manufactory and Museum

This is a private event and must be 21+to enter.

Join us for an intimate get together with cigar and scotch enthusiasts, taking place on a beautiful private rooftop. Escape your everyday worries and just kick back and relax.

Customers are allowed to bring their own cigars

Dress code: Business casual. No shorts/t-shirts please.

More info: https://www.rooftopcigars.com/

 

Summer Wellness Benefit

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Saturday, June 18 from 6 to 8 pm
Mulford Farm, East Hampton

Honoring Robert S. Chaloner, President and CEO of Southampton Hospital and Henry L. Murray, Chair of the East Hampton Healthcare Foundation

Enjoy delicious plant-based hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and live music. Proceeds benefit the non-profit Wellness Foundation, providing programs, services, and support that empower the community by promoting a lifestyle of healthy nutrition, physical activity, stress management and social connection. To give you the special care that you deserve just visit care from the heart.

TICKET PRICES
MEMBERS: $100.00
NON-MEMBERS: $150.00

More info at https://ssl.perfora.net/wfeh.org/register.php

 

Connected Kitchen

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June 16 at 7 pm
PIRCH Soho, corner of Broome and Lafayette, New York

Good Housekeeping is co-hosting an experiential food event on Thursday June 16th. GH Editor-in-Chief Jane Francisco, Innit President Eugenio Minvielle and famed Chef Sam Kass (NBC News Senior Food Analyst and former White House Chef) will be hosting THE FUTURE OF THE CONNECTED KITCHEN at PIRCH Soho. This event will be the world premiere of Innits’s connected food platform, and as a part of the collaboration, we are are combining the power of Innit’s Connected Food Platform with original content from Good Housekeeping for consumers to optimize flavor, nutrition and the simplicity of cooking.

The evening of cocktails and conversation will also feature amazing food from Good Housekeeping’s Test Kitchen and the chance to interact with Innit’s innovative, smart kitchen technology.

RSVP to lbenoit@hearst.com

 

Party Pics: FCancer

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On Thursday, May 5, FCancer, a cutting edge non-profit organization dedicated to early detection, prevention and providing support to those affected by cancer, hosted FCancer NYC #FCENYC at Marquee New York. The party, sponsored by Moose Knuckles, featured musical lineup headlined by Justin Bieber’s official tour DJ, DJ Tay James, with early sets by THE WIG, Nimo Lero, and Sted-E & Hybrid Heights. Proceeds from the event benefitted FCancer programs and the HPV & Anal Cancer Foundation.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Due to generous support and success of fundraising efforts, FCancer NYC raised $20,000 for FCancer programs and the HPV & Anal Cancer Foundation.
  • DJ Tay James stole the show spinning crowd-pleasing hits by Justin Bieber for 500 fans during his 2-hour set.
  • Entrance to the event was in the form of FCancer long sleeve performance shirts, rather than tickets. FCancer shirts come in a variety of colors, each of which represent a specific cancer ribbon.
  • For those that missed out on the event, donations can be made online directly to FCancer’s digital initiatives, programs, and support tools at http://bit.ly/FCdonations.

About FCancer

FCancer is dedicated to the prevention and early detection of cancer; it is a movement that creates a raw and authentic space by harnessing the cumulative experience of their community, Generation Connected.  Gen-C is defined by a behavior rather than a birthdate, they consume digital content as their main source of information and may span across traditional generations. With wit, edge, and humor, FCancer is changing the way people talk about cancer. Through digital media, programs and events, FCancer believes its community will be the generation that ultimately improves health outcomes. FCancer is a tax-exempt 501(c) 3 registered charity co-founded by Yael Cohen Braun and Julie Greenbaum. For more information, visit LetsFCancer.com or follow @letsfcancer.

About Moose Knuckles

Moose Knuckles is premium Canadian sportswear by and for the True North Strong & Free. We create time honored Canadian garments tailored for the contemporary living. We build Canadian know-how, grit and heritage into every fibre, stitch and zipper. We are a family, a tribe, a pack and we wear it on our sleeves, whether it’s a wild night or the wild country, we’ve got you covered….

Welcome to Canada…Welcome to Moose Knuckles.

About Marquee New York

Marquee New York, the legendary Chelsea nightclub that defined a generation of New York nightlife, is an internationally acclaimed music destination attracting the most in-demand DJs and live acts. Designed by Josh Held, the designer of W Hotels and Bar Americain, Marquee has transformed into a tripped out warehouse with 28 foot ceilings and industrial design accents including chandeliers constructed from functioning microphones, exposed equalizers, walls covered in recycled leather belts and welded rebar handrails. The venue also includes jaw-dropping sound and visual elements including a Funktion-One sound system, floor-to-ceiling LED feature wall and computerized moving light system, engineered to feel like an indoor music festival experience. Marquee also has locations in Las Vegas at the Cosmopolitan Hotel and at The Star Sydney in Sydney, Australia. For more information, please visit www.marqueeny.com.

 About HPV & Anal Cancer Foundation

The HPV and Anal Cancer Foundation is a donor-supported research, support and advocacy organization with a mission to empower anal cancer patients and accelerate prevention and treatment methods that eliminate anal cancer and the virus that causes the majority of cases, HPV. The Foundation achieves this mission by accelerating a cure for the 5% of all cancers that are caused by HPV, improving prevention and screening methods to prevent these cancers, and providing peer support and educational forums for patients. In addition, the Foundation’s NOMAN is an Island Campaign raises awareness and funds to fight the HPV-related cancer epidemic in men and women while challenging participants to extreme endurance races across the world. The organization was founded in 2010 by Justine, Tristan and Camille Almada, then 22, 24 and 26, after the devastating loss of their mother Paulette to Stage IV HPV-related anal cancer. The HPV and Anal Cancer Foundation is a tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization. For more information, visit www.analcancerfoundation.org or @hpvanalcancer.

Spring Gala

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Friday, May 6 from 6:30 to 11 pm
Surf Club on the Sound, 280 Davenport Ave., New Rochelle

Pull out your bell bottoms, powder blue tux with ruffles, or flower-power outfit and dust off your platform dancing shoes for a fun party complete with disc jockey and disco ball!

Honoring Penney and Gerry Klingman for their years of commitment to Hope’s Door and sharing in our mission.

Special thanks to Jane & Jeffrey Post for Gem Platinum for their generous contribution of a This beautiful amethyst and diamond necklace to be raffled off. It was designed by Jeffrey Daniels for Gem Platinum and hand crafted in New York City. This 18 karat white gold chain features a 4.50 carat pear shape amethyst with another 1.74 pear shape amethyst above. Five brilliant round diamonds equaling 0.70 carats and two oval amethysts totaling 0.96 carats are bezel set within the chain.beautiful necklace for our raffle. This amethyst and diamond 18 karat white gold necklace is valued at $4,500! Visit this New York City based jeweler’s website at gemplatinum.com.

The winner will be pulled and announced at our 2016 Annual Spring Gala. Winner need not be present to win. If person is not present to receive prize, they will be notified the Monday following the event.

More info at http://hopesdoorny.org/events/2016-annual-spring-gala/

 

Spring Fling (ACC)

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Friday, May 6 from 7 to 9 pm
National Arts Club

On Friday May 6th Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) will be hosting our Annual Spring Fling from 7-9pm at the National Arts Club. Join fellow animal lovers for an evening of cocktails, an extensive silent auction, live auction with Christie’s auctioneer, music provided by DJ Erik Rydju, and most importantly meet some adoptable dogs and cats on the red carpet and in our Mobile Adoption Center! Proceeds from the event will be used to ensure the loving care for thousands of cats, dogs and rabbits, and promote their adoption into loving homes.

More info at http://accn.convio.net/site/PageNavigator/SpringFling9_2016.html

Village Fete

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Sunday, May 1: 5 pm cocktails, 6:30 pm dinner, 9 pm after party
159 Pioneer Street, Red Hook, Brooklyn

Hosted by Gyllenhaal & Peter Sarsgaard, Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz, Kweku Mandela, Shirin Neshat, Usher IV & Grace Raymond, Lauren & Andres Santo Domingo, Liv Tyler and Diane Von Furstenberg

5:00 pm:
Cocktails, Performances, Silent Auction
Experience by Google
Magic by Doug McKenzie

6:30 pm:
Dinner Cooked by Silkstone
Live Auction Conducted by Alexander Gilkes

9:00 pm
After Party
Performances by Cibo Matto, Chances with Wolves, Javelin
Tiki Bar by Sunken Harbor Club
Live Televisual Mix by ESP TV

More info at http://pioneerworks.org/village-fete/

 

Amber Ball

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Saturday, April 30, 2016
Grand Ballroom, Waldorf Astoria Hotel

Kosciuszko Foundation Ball is a celebration of a mission fulfilled and the benefactors who made it possible. The Foundation awards more than $1 million in fellowships and grants to graduate students, scholars, scientists and artists, and nearly 200 people benefit from the Foundation’s financial assistance on an annual basis.

This year, we have the honor of recognizing Martha Stewart, a visionary and entrepreneurial mogul, who happens to be of entirely Polish heritage (born as Martha Kostyra). Our Ball Chairman is Professor Waldemar Priebe, and our honoree will be renowned biochemist and researcher, Professor Piotr Chomczynski.

More info at http://www.thekf.org/kf/events/UE/the-amber-ball/