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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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Party Pics: Ballet Hispanico

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New York, NY – October 16, 2015 -Ballet Hispanico, celebrating 45 years of sharing and reflecting the diversity of Latino cultures through dance, announced the grand opening of Ballet Hispanico at the Arnhold Center & the Ford Foundation Lobby on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 167 W. 89th Street. The ceremony highlighted the recent renovation of Ballet Hispanico’s longtime home, with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony followed by a tour and reception.

Kate Lear, Chair of the Board of Directors of Ballet Hispanico, welcomed the crowd and introduced speakers, including Gale A. Brewer, Manhattan Borough President, City of New York; Lee Koonce, Executive Director, Ballet Hispanico; Eduardo Vilaro, Artistic Director, Ballet Hispanico; Margaret Morton, Program Office, Creativity & Free Expression, Ford Foundation; and Jody Gottfried Arnhold, Member & Honorary Chair of the Board of Directors of Ballet Hispanico. Notable attendees included: Vin Cipolla; Diana DiMenna; Tom Finkelpearl; Joan Finkelstein; Norman Lear; Sharon Luckman; Christina McInerney; and Nancy Ticotin, among others. Following the ceremonial ribbon cutting, attendees enjoyed a champagne toast, hors d’oeuvres and a special performance featuring young dancers from Ballet Hispanico’s School of Dance.

“The Arnhold Center will help us expand our programs and become a true and much needed Latino cultural center. And the Ford Foundation lobby will provide a sunny welcome to our students, guests and their families,” said Ms. Lear. “We are thrilled to celebrate this important milestone in Ballet Hispanico’s 45-year history and we extend our deepest gratitude to Jody Gottfried Arnhold, the Arnhold family and the Ford Foundation.”

The facades of Ballet Hispanico’s two historic carriage houses were restored and redesigned to give new life and improve accessibility to the building. Newly opened doors and windows, now with glass, welcome the community and enable passersby to see School of Dance classes. A complete refresh of the lobby, featuring interactive digital displays and historical photos, now enhances the impact of Ballet Hispanico’s artistic home.

SUK Design Group supervised the restoration of the façade and redesigned the layout of the first floor. Interior designer Carolyn Wharton, senior principal at Deborah Berke Partners, designed the lobby and reception furniture. A grant from the Ford Foundation allowed for the lobby make-over and technology improvements, including three large digital displays that will greet visitors and students. Additional funding from the Ford Foundation funded other projects and bolstered the organization’s reserve. A major gift from the Arnhold family celebrates Jody Gottfried Arnhold’s 30 years on the Board of Ballet Hispanico, 16 of those years in the role of Board Chair.

“Ballet Hispanico has brought individuals and communities together for 45 years to celebrate and explore Latino cultures through dance,” said Jody Arnhold. “Our family is very proud to usher in an exciting new chapter with the opening of The Arnhold Center where new programs and collaborations will further enhance Ballet Hispanico’s position as a source of connection and inspiration.”

“Under the artistic leadership of Eduardo Vilaro, Ballet Hispanico continues to thrive, and the new Arnhold Center and Ford Foundation Lobby embody the strength of his artistic vision over the past six years. We are looking forward to an exciting autumn and beyond,” said Lee Koonce, Ballet Hispanico’s Executive Director.

This fall, Ballet Hispanico is featured in the inaugural Great American Dance film seriesalong with the San Francisco Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and New York City Ballet. On Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 7pm (local time), over 600 U.S. cinemas will screen Ballet Hispanico’s CARMEN.maquia and Club Havana. The event will also include a special behind-the-scenes look at the company’s rehearsals and dancers.

In addition, Ballet Hispanico makes its annual holiday return to the Apollo Theater in Harlem with an expanded New York Fall Season from November 20-21, 2015. Highlights of the season include the World Premiere of an evening-length work by Brazilian choreographer Fernando Melo set to live music, and Saturday en Familia, a special matinee for families featuring fun Ballet Hispanico repertory favorites. The company continues to tour nationally and internationally and will return to The Joyce Theater in April 2016 for its New York Spring Season.

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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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Art Tentation – Oktopus

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Art Tentation VIP opening night, September 3rd

Oktopus launched its first art and antique fair at the magical XVI century castle of Villefranche. The crowds were enchanted by the softly lit setting for the after hours opening night celebration. The art was displayed in tents within the castle’s walls, on cobbled roads, next to beautiful trees. From emerging artists, to masters including Picasso, and Antiques galore, there were wonders everywhere to marvel.

Champagne, light fare, and thousands of patrons to mingle with, created a dreamlike setting for this evening to remember. The acclaimed French artists Titouan Lamazou, with his fabulous portraiture, and Patrick Moya, with his surreal paintings, drew many admirers. More then just contemporary art featuring 120 artists, there were carpets, exotic artifacts and even vintage clothing in the show. The stands dotted the roads like little neighborhoods to visit as you strolled along the streets. Wouldn’t it be lovely if all evenings could be this charming?

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Party Pics: Labor of Love

Housing Works' Labor of Love

 

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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Party Pics: Summerfest

Kathy Hilton, Nicky Hilton Rothschild, Simone Levinson, Bettina Zilkha, Debbie Bancroft

Kathy Hilton, Nicky Hilton Rothschild, Simone Levinson, Bettina Zilkha, Debbie Bancroft

SOUTHAMPTON ARTS CENTER
SECOND ANNUAL SUMMERFEST

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

CONFIRMED ATTENDEES INCLUDED: NICKY HILTON ROTHSCHILD, KATHY & RICK HILTON, JUDITH GUILIANI, CHRISTINA & HAL STEINBRENNER, RICHARD MACK, FERNANDA NIVEN, DAVID WASSONG, LISE EVANS, ERICA & MICHAEL KARSCH, HILARY GEARY ROSS & WILBUR ROSS, DIANA DIMENNA, LISA DENNISON, DAVID KRATZ & GREG UNIS, AND DEBBIE BANCROFT.

Event Chairs: Simone & David W. Levinson and Tiffany & Claus Moller. Co-Chairs: Leila & Henry Heller, Tracey & Craig Huff, Renee Harbers Liddell & Chris Liddell and Federica Marchionni.

WHAT: An evening with the entire community to celebrate Southampton Arts Center, located in the heart of Southampton Village. The event included DJ Karen Ward, a Cuban dance performance, viewing of the ¡Cuba, Cuba! Photography exhibit and tastings of signature dishes from celebrated restaurants and chefs from across the East End. Proceeds from the event will allow the center to expand their efforts to provide film, music, dance, theater, children’s events, lectures and literary series, further enhancing the vibrancy of the Hamptons community through the arts.

WHERE: Southampton Arts Center
25 Jobs Lane
Southampton, NY 11968

WHEN: Thursday, September 3, 2015, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

All photos from Southampton Arts Center Second Annual SummerFest
Southampton Arts Center, Southampton, NY
September 3, 2015
©Patrick McMullan
PatrickMcMullan.com

 

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Party Pics – Get Wild

The 9th.Annual Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center's "Get Wild" Summer Benefit on August 8, 2015 at Marders in Bridgehampton. photo by Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com

The 9th.Annual Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center’s “Get Wild” Summer Benefit on August 8, 2015 at Marders in Bridgehampton. photo by Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com

The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center of the Hamptons celebrated another year of rehabilitating and successfully releasing animals back into the wild across Long Island with its annual GET WILD Summer Gala. The event was hosted by the Marder family at the Silas Marder Gallery in Bridgehampton, NY on Saturday, August 8, 2015 and honored artists April Gornik & Eric Fischl, Amy Sullivan and Real Estate Broker Susan Penzner.

Notable Attendees Included: Leslie Alexander (Benefactor, The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center); Leslie Alexander (Benefactor, The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center); April Gornik & Eric Fischl (Honorees, Get Wild Gala); Amy Sullivan (Honorees, Get Wild Gala); Susan Penzner (Honoree, Get Wild Gala); Peter Beard (Photographer); Dina & Steve Hanson; Anne Hearst &Jay McInerney; Linda & Ben Lambert; Howard Lorber and Jeaninne Gourin (Douglas Elliman); Nicole Miller (Fashion designer); Tony Peck & Paula Peck; Jill Rappaport (Correspondent, NBC news); Jay Schneiderman (Emcee, Get Wild Gala; Legislator); Jean Shafiroff (Philanthropist); Fred and Nancy Thiele (New York State Assemblyman); Anna Throne-Holst (Southampton Town Supervisor); Ginnie Frati (Executive Director, The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center); Shelley Berkoski (Director of Development, The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center).

Guests enjoyed live music along with cocktails and light fare. A silent art auction, which was live on Paddle8 leading up to the event and available for guests on tablets set up around the event space. Items for auction include: Untitled by Ross Bleckner, an oil painting on canvas, valued at $10,000; April Gornik’s Reflected Sunset, valued at $7,000;  Eric Fischl’s drawing Untitled (Showering Girl From Behind), Valued at $8,000 and Aurora Borealis, an oil and spray paint on canvas, by Adam Stennett to name a few.

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Party Pics – Hamptons White Party

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The BELLA New York Hamptons White Party, hosted by Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Lisa Vanderpump at Beautique in Southampton on Saturday, August 8th, was a hit!

The star studded event included such guests as Ken Todd, Kyle Richards, Eileen Davidson, Lisa Rinna, Jenna Ushkowitz (Glee), Jill Zarin (RHONY), Coutness LuAnn DeLesepps (RHONY), Dorinda Medley (RHONY), Aviva Drescher (RHONY), Dr. and Mrs. Greenberg (Bravo’s Secrets and Wives), Susan and Jonathan Doneson  (Bravo’s Secrets and Wives), Liza Sandler (Bravo’s Secrets and Wives) and Catherine Curtin (Orange is the New Black).

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Pics – Best of Gold Coast Connecticut

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This year marked the eleventh anniversary of Moffly Media’s Best of the Gold Coast Connecticut which celebrates and honors the best of everything that Fairfield County has to offer from restaurants to retailers, spas, caterers, bands and much more. The highly anticipated event was held on Thursday, July 23, at the Hilton Stamford and showcased the winning products, goods and services of Moffly’s annual readers’ and editors’ survey.

Since its inception, Best of the Gold Coast Connecticut winners have been chosen by the readers of Moffly Media’s five award-winning town publications and are announced and featured in the July/August issues of Westport, New Canaan-Darien, Fairfield Living and Stamford magazines, and the July issue of Greenwich magazine, all of which hit newsstands on July 1st. This year’s readers’ and editors’ survey received a record-breaking 86,000 votes! Weeks of voting and extensive planning culminated in an evening of excitement and fun.

The “Best Of” winners from categories such as food, drink, fashion, jewelry, things to do, and more, came together in one night to showcase their signature products, goods and services that were voted the Best in Fairfield County.

The party attracted more than 1,500 guests and over 100 participating restaurants, retailers and entertainers to the spacious and elegantly adorned Hilton Stamford Grand Ballroom. This year’s event featured a VIP pre-party which started at 6 p.m. VIP ticket holders were offered one hour exclusive early access to all of the event’s sponsors and vendors.

The evening was made possible by this year’s presenting sponsor Stella Artois, Stella Artois Cidre, Gold sponsors Hobbs, Inc., JP McHale and Orvis, Silver sponsor New Country Porsche of Greenwich and Business level sponsors The TNS Group, Exhale Spa, Albe Furs, Pacific Swim Bike Run, Little Barn, The Chelsea, Aetheria Spa, Pray Body Shop, Specs, Joyride, Massage Envy, Split Rock Aesthetics, Orangetheory, The Waters Edge at Giovanni’s and H Salon.

A portion of the proceeds was donated to Kids in Crisis, a non-profit organization based in Cos Cob, CT.

For more information see bestofgoldcoastct.com

 

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Pics – Group for the East End

Chef Noah Schwartz, Roman Roth and DJ Mad MarjOn Saturday, June 27, 2015 over 250 guests came out to support the Group for the East End’s Where the Wild Things… benefit at the breathtaking Wölffer Estate Vineyard in Sagaponack, NY.

The Group, joined by co-chairs Katherine & Marco Birch, Kristen & Clark Briner, Carolyn & Greg Hoogkamp, Genevieve & Robert Lynch, Deni & Bill McChesney and Kim White & Kurt Wolfgruber, raised $500,000 to help protect endangered wildlife on the East End.

Guests enjoyed delicious locally inspired fare prepared by award-winning chef Noah Schwartz of Noah’s and delectable wines from Wölffer, created by winemaker and partner, Roman Roth. At the helm of the live auction, was auctioneer Mariana Gantus, who dazzled the audience with seven priceless East End experiences. Following the exciting live auction, guests danced the night away to tunes by powerhouse DJ Mad Marj.

Funds raised from the event will help generate awareness and protect the region’s vanishing wildlife. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) released a report in December stating there are 185 species that will be locally extinct in ten years unless urgent action is taken. Most – including box turtles, short-eared owls, bay scallops and hard clams – are on the East End.

“We have a choice – protect the nature of this very special place or allow it to be ruined. We are learning from the declining wildlife species that we need to be better stewards of the land, the water – the entire East End,” stated Katherine Birch, Benefit Co-Chair.

For more than 43 years, Group for the East End has served as eastern Long Island’s full-time professional advocate for conservation. The Group is widely recognized and respected for its work to protect the East End environment by advancing realistic solutions to complex environmental problems, mobilizing informed citizens, educating future leaders, and challenging irresponsible
development that impacts our quality of life and community character.

For more information on Group for the East End, please visit: groupfortheeastend.org

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