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Winter 2009-2010 calendar
OCTOBER 2009
ELEANOR’S LEGACY
Munch on lunch while discussing great ideas with great people at The Eleanor Roosevelt Legacy Committee Annual Fall Luncheon, with special guests Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Senator Charles Schumer. 12:00 p.m. Hilton Grand Ball Room. Call: 212-868-4080.
WE ARE FAMILY
Eat, drink, and make peace at the We Are Family Foundation Celebration, hosted by Rosie Perez, and honoring Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Susan and David Rockefeller Jr., and Kool & the Gang, who will also perform along with Foundation founder Nile Rodgers & Chic. Oriel Wines, dinner, awards, auction, and performance. 6:30 p.m. Hammerstein Ballroom. Call: 646-935-4174.
GREAT SPORTS DINNER
Join host Bob Costas for the 24th Annual Great Sports Legends Dinner to benefit The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis, where philanthropist and pharmaceutical kingpin Stewart Rahr will receive the 2009 Outstanding Philanthropist Award, and Troy Aikman, Mike Piazza, Ivan Lendl, Pat Day, Dr. Maya Angelou, and others will also be honored. Cocktails, silent auction, and dinner. 6:00 p.m. The Waldorf-Astoria. Call: 212-245-6570.
SKIN SENSE
Join Honorees David Greenberg, and Mary Sammons at the Skin Sense Award Gala, where you’ll learn all about how to remedy and protect your summer sun-kissed skin. Educate yourself and enjoy cocktails, dinner, and program. 6:30. The Pierre. Call: 212-725-5176 x106.
PURSES & PURSENALITIES
Ladies (and gents), grab your pocketbooks and join emcee Eric Javits, and honorees Michelle Smith, and Mary McFadden for the Purses & Pursenalities Luncheon—to benefit the Madison Square Boys & Girls Club. 11:30 a.m. 583 Park Ave. Call: 212-760-0074.
HISTORY MAKERS
Make history matter at the New-York Historical Society’s History Makers Gala, where Award recipient President Bill Clinton will inaugurate the landmark exhibition, Lincoln and New York, and Gala sponsor Brooks Brothers will lend a replica of the coat worn by Lincoln on the night of his assassination for the exhibition. Cocktails, exhibition preview, dinner and awards. 6:00 p.m. New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West. Call: 212-744-0799.
HAMPTONS FILM FEST
Join hosts Charlie Palmer and Executive Chef Christopher Lee for a sparkling wine reception, intimate Gala dinner, and cocktail party to celebrate the grand opening of the new Aureole. The evening will benefit Citymeals-on-Wheels. 6:00 p.m. Aureole, One Bryant Park. Call: 212-687-1290.
SCIENTIFIC CELEBRATION
*The highly anticipated 17th Annual Hamptons International Film Festival kicks things off for Columbus Day weekend. Based in East Hampton, there are additional venues in Southampton, Sag Harbor, and Montauk. Visit hamptonsfilmfest.org for updates, additional information, and ticket purchase.
BREAKING GROUND
The NY Stem Cell Foundation “Breaking Ground” Dinner Celebration will honor Frank Gehry, and Joel Marcus. Join co-chairs Chuck Close, Barry Diller and Diane von Furstenberg, Fiona and Stan Druckenmiller, Dorothy Lichtenstein, Martha Stewart, Cynthia and John Whitehead, Noelle and Dick Wolf, Senator Chuck Shumer, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Senator Arlen Specter, Congressman Mike Castle, Congressman Charles Rangel, Congressman Jerrold Nadler, and Senator Thomas K. Duane, among others, for cocktails, dinner, awards. 6:30 p.m. The Rockefeller University. Call: 212-787-4111 x108.
CASITA MARIA
It’s the fiesta of the year! Shake your maracas with emcees Mario Buatta and Maggie Rodriguez, honorees Adrienne Arsht, Lorenza Dipp de Torres Lample, and Nancy Gonzalez, chairs Jacqueline Weld Drake, Aileen Mehle, and H.R.H. Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia, and guests including Lauren Goodman, Santiago Barberi Gonzalez, Daisy and Paul Soros, Beth Rudin DeWoody, Ann and Bill Nitze, Audrey and Martin Gruss, Adrienne and Gianluigi Vittadini, Violaine and John Bernbach, Candy and Bill Hamm, Karen and Howard Clark, and Joyce and Bob Sterling—all to benefit youth empowerment and a culture of learning. 7:30 p.m. Mandarin Oriental. Call: 914-579-1000.
STEPPING UP AND OUT
Women and families in NYC need your help now more than ever. Step Out with the NY Women’s Foundation at the Fall Dinner, Stepping Out and Stepping Up. Join emcee Deborah Roberts, honorees Elizabeth and Herbert Sturz,, and Sheryl WuDunn and Nicholas Kristof, and chairs Vincent Mai, and Abigail Disney for cocktails, dinner and dancing, and a special performance by the Mary J. Blige. 6:30 p.m. Gotham Hall. Call: 212-254-6677.
PAL LUNCHEON
The Police Athletic League’s 21st Annual Women of the Year Luncheon will honor Tina Brown, Karen Burke, Joan Ganz Cooney, and Cynthia McFadden. Come show your support and enjoy a reception and program. 11:30 a.m. The Pierre. Call: 212-477-9450.
FETE DU BORDEAUX
Sherry-Lehmann and The Four Seasons Restaurant invite you the Annual Fête du Bordeaux Dinner. Legendary Bordeaux luminaries Anthony Barton, Jean-Charles Cazes, and Jean-Bernard Delmas will introduce the exciting 2007 Bordeaux vintage. Enjoy delectable and savory fare and delightful company. 7:00 p.m. Four Seasons Restaurant. Call: 212-754-9494.
AUTUMN DINNER
The highlight of The Frick Collection’s social and fund-raising calendar is its grandiose Autumn Dinner, chaired by Margot and Jerry Bogert, Agnes Gund, and J. Tomilson Hill, and honoring Phillipe de Montebello. Named one of the most memorable “Parties of the Year” by The Times, it’s all to benefit the full range of The Frick’s programs. Cocktails and dinner. 7:00 p.m. The Frick Collection. Call: 212-547-0706.
ANGEL BALL
One of the year’s most celestial galas, the Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research Ball—founded by Denise Rich in memory of her daughter Gabrielle—will be honoring Tricia and Thomas C. Quick in what’s sure to make for a divine evening. Celebrity guests including Robin Thicke, and Kathie Lee Gifford, and co-chairs Loreen Arbus, Donna and Dick Soloway, Maria Theresa Fauci, Daniella Rich Kilstock, Patti Kim, Ella Krasner, Robin Modell, Camilla Olsen, Michele Rella, Lesley Gurkin Schulhof, and Marcy Warren will enjoy cocktails, auctions, dinner and a show. 6:30 p.m. Cipriani Wall Street. Call: 212-254-6677.
BREAKTHROUGH BALL
The Children’s Cancer & Blood Foundation annual Benefit Gala, The Breakthrough Ball, will be a festive tribute to those who cure and those who care. Special guest Tiki Barber, and auction host Jamie Niven will join guests to honor Toni Braxton (who will also perform), Charles Grodin, and Ted Turner. Cocktails, auction, dinner, and program. 6:30 p.m. The Plaza. Call: 212-297-4336.
PRINCESS GRACE AWARDS
The Princess Grace Awards Gala honors emerging and seasoned artists for the contributions to theater, dance, and film. Chairs Dee and Tommy Hilfiger will be in great company with HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, Barbara and Hon. John Lehman, Robert Marx, Dr. Jon Turk and Carolyn Gussof, and Toby Boshak, among others, as they all enjoyed the finer things in life, including a special performance of diverse dance styles created specifically for the Gala. 6:30 p.m. Cipriani 42nd St. Call: 212-245-6570 x15.
SO NEAR & YET SO FAR
Dance the night away and celebrate the legendary spirit of Rita and Fred Astaire at the Alzheimer’s Association Rita Hayworth So Near & Yet So Far Gala. Join chairs Alexandra Lebenthal and Princess Yasmin Aga Khan, honorees John and Margo Catsimatidis and Family, Muffie Potter Aston, and Lonnie Wollin, Esq. for cocktails, silent auction, award presentation, dinner and dancing. 6:30 p.m. The Waldorf-Astoria. Call: 212-843-1712.
As the sun drops behind the city skyline, celebrate “Twilight” at the Central Park Conservancy’s Halloween Ball. The Park will be transformed by a black-tie benefit with dining, dancing, and a festive costume contest. Event chairs Suzanne and Bob Cochran, and co-chairs Judy and John Angelo, Kristy and Jonathan Korngold, Patricia and Shane Krige, John Stossel, Anita and Stuart Subotnick, Patsy and Jeff Tarr, and Julie Wurts will guide you through the eerie evening. 7:00 p.m. Rumsey Playfield, Mid-Central Park. Call: 212-310-6619.
FASHION FORWARD
Icons of art and design Marc Jacobs, David Rockwell, and Patti Smith will be honored at Legends, the Pratt Institute Scholarship Benefit. Thomas Schutte and Mike Pratt will be the generous hosts, along with co-chairs Kurt Andersen, Amy Cappellazzo, and Marjorie Kuhn. Cocktails, dinner, and a special performance by honoree Patti Smith. 6:00 p.m. 7 World Trade Center. Call: 718-399-4486.
ALLIANCE FRANCAISE
Acclaimed French actress Isabelle Huppert will present the 2009 FIAF Trophee des Arts to theater and visual artist Robert Wilson. This black-tie benefit is hosted by Alain Coblence, Lorenzo Weisman, and David Braunschvig to raise funds to support FIAF’s educational and cultural programs. 7:00 p.m. The Plaza. Call: 917-349-8361.
LIVING LANDMARKS
The New York Landmarks Conservancy 16th Annual Living Landmarks Celebration, hosted by Liz Smith, will honor George Kaufman and his fellow honorees Bill Cunningham, AE Hotchner, Baroness Mariuccia Zerilli-Marimò, Robert Morgenthau, and Tommy Tune. Come for cocktails, dinner and dancing at one of the best parties in town—all to preserve our City’s character and quality of life. 7:00 p.m. Cipriani 42nd Street. Call: 212-995-5260.
DOWN UNDER GALA
The American Australian Association invites you to its Annual Benefit Dinner. Join chairs including Andrew Liveris, John Hess, Rupert Murdoch, Peter Lowy, Anthony Pratt, James Gorman, and honorary chairs H.E. Dennis Richardson AO, and H.E. Roy Ferguson to honor Kevin Sharer, and Dave O’Reilly. Cocktail, dinner and entertainment. 6:30 p.m. Cipriani 42nd Street. Call: 212-338-6860 x217.
MAGICAL EVENING
The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation hosts A Magical Evening Gala, honoring over a million families affected by spinal cord injury in the U.S. The celebration committee will include David Blaine, Francine LeFrak and Rick Friedberg, Cristina Carlino, Glenn Close, Jack and Gail Hughes, Peter and Eaddo Kiernan, John Lithgow, Raul and Tia Pedraza, and Meryl Streep. 6:30 p.m. Marriot Marquis. Call: 212-763-8594.
SEE THE LIGHT
The honorees for this year’s star studded Lighthouse International’s Lightyear’s Gala, expected to attract some 500 people, will include Mica Ertegun, Marvin Hamlisch, Arlene Dahln and Marc Rosen. Join emcee Ernie Anastos, and chairs Katherine Oliver, Mario Buatta, Stephanie Goldman-Pittel, and Clo and Charles Cohen. 6:30 p.m. The Plaza. Call: 212-821-9428.
NEW ENGLAND SOCIETY
The New England Society's 204th Annual Dinner Dance will honor Lesley Stahl and the Society’s scholarship recipients. Join co-chairs Sunny Hayward, Richard Johnson, Sara Hunter Hudson, and Ron Gold for this black or white tie event features silent auction, cocktails, dinner, and music by the Alex Donner Orchestra. All proceeds help to support the NES Scholarship Program. 7:00 p.m. St. Regis Hotel. Call: 212-752-1938.
*LUCK O’ THE IRISH
Celebrate the Celtic way at the Rosarian Academy Luck O’ The Irish Dinner Dance. Enjoy cocktails, dinner and jigs with honorary chairs Sandy and Patrick Rooney, and chairs Joan O’Connell, and Toni O’Brien. 6:00 p.m. The Breakers. Call: 561-832–5131.
AN ENDURING VISION
Support the Elton John AIDS Foundation and recognize honorees President Bill Clinton, Evelyn and Leonard Lauder, Lily Safra, and Sharon Stone at An Enduring Vision, the Foundation’s annual benefit gala dinner and live auction. 7:00 p.m. Cipriani Wall Street. Call: 212-219-0297.
ARTS HORIZONS
Join honorees Stewart Lane and Bonnie Comely at the second annual Broadway Salutes Arts Horizons Gala. The evening will feature a live auction, awards ceremony, and special musical and dance performances. Proceeds will benefit Arts Horizons’ arts education programs. 6:30 p.m. The Edison Ballroom. Call: 212-672-0509.
MAD MUSEUM
The Museum of Arts and Design Visionaries! Gala will honor Shelly Lazarus, and will present Chariman Barbara Tober (who’ll also be celebrating her 75th birthday!) with the Visionaries Award for Lifetime Achievement. 6:30 p.m. Cocktails and silent auction, Museum of Arts and Design. 7:45 p.m. Dinner and presentation, The Mandarin Oriental. Call: 212-299-7729.
FOOD FIGHT
Help relieve acute malnutrition all around the world at the Action Against Hunger Benefit Gala, which will honor Roger Thurow, Scott Kilman, and Procter & Gamble. Cocktails, dinner and entertainment. 6:30 p.m. Capitale – 130 Bowery. Call: 212-967-7800 x136.
CURE COLLABORATION
The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation Collaborating for a Cure Benefit will bring us one step closer to a healthy and innovative world. Cocktails, dinner, and auction. 6:30 p.m. 69th Armory. Call: 212-348-0136.
NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM
The American Museum of Natural History Gala promises to be the entertainment highlight of the fall season. Chairs Jodie and John Eastman, Kathy and Tom Freston, and Alice and Lorne Michaels invite guests to an evening of cocktails, dinner, and spectacular musical performance. 7:00 p.m. American Museum of Natural History. Call: 212-496-3495.
BELIEVE IN MIRACLES
Dr. Thomas Romo’s Believe in Miracles Gala will benefit The Little Baby Face Foundation, which provides corrective surgery for children born with facial deformities. Join honoree Dr. Deborah Pilla for silent and live auctions, raffle drawing for exotic trips, and sumptuous buffet dinner and dancing. 7:00 p.m. The New York Athletic Club, Central Park South. Call: 212-333-5233.
POWER LUNCH
The Citymeals-on-Wheels Power Lunch for Women is a staple in the little black books of leading ladies. Illustrious guests will honor Joan Tisch, and Joan Weill. 12:00 p.m. Cipriani 42nd St. By invitation. Call: 212-687-1290.
FOXY BENEFIT
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Cure Parkinson’s is the Michael J. Fox Foundation’s Annual Benefit. This evening of comedy and music requires foxy attire—and you’ll want to dress to impress as over 1,000 guests, including Michael’s friends from TV and film, will come together with NY leaders and members of the community to raise funds and awareness. 7:00 p.m. The Waldorf-Astoria. Call: 212-245-6570.
PRIMA BALLERINAS
NYC Ballet marks the beginning of its annual season with the Opening Night Benefit, which always has the feeling of a warm gathering of friends and family as the Company welcomes its donors and patrons back to the theater. Join chairs Marlene and James Zirin, Jane Carroll, and Barbara and Brad Evans for cocktails, performance, and a gala supper ball. 7:00 p.m. David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center. Call: 212-870-5634.
WINTER’S EVE
Gather ‘round for the Tenth Annual Winter’s Eve at Lincoln Square Festival, featuring family and children’s activities, entertainment, holiday choruses, food tastings, shopping, and tree lighting. Sponsored by Lincoln Square Business Improvement District. 5:30 p.m. Dante Park. Call: 212-581-7762.
EXTRA! EXTRA!
The Amsterdam News Educational Foundation’s 100th Anniversary Gala will honor Hillary Rodham Clinton, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., William Lynch, R. Donahue Peebles, and Charles Rangel at this newsworthy celebration. Enjoy cocktails, dinner and program. 6:30 p.m. David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center. Call: 212-889-4694.
COMMON CAUSE
Rally behind Common Cause and help hold power accountable at the Annual Dinner and Awards Presentation, honoring Dr. Vartan Gregorian and Andrew Rasiej. Join emcee George Stephanopoulos and co-chairs Susan Lerner, Mary Holloway, and Susan Rubinstein for cocktails, dinner, and awards presentation. 6:00 p.m. University Club. Call: 212-691-6421.
SNOWFLAKE BALL
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Snowflake Ball will indeed sparkle. Join chairs Pamela Fiori and Charlotte Moss for cocktails, dinner and program at this one-of-a-kind Gala. 6:30 p.m. Cipriani 42nd Street. Call: 212-922-2520.
BLACK & WHITE BALL
The Glaucoma Foundation will honor award-winning playwright/screenwriter John Patrick Shanley at its Black & White Ball, the TGF’s major annual fundraising event. Cocktails, silent auction, dinner, and entertainment. 6:30 p.m. The Pierre. Call: 212-651-2509.
*VISION OF BEAUTY
The Schepens Eye Research Institute’s Vision of Beauty Luncheon will be a spectacle you don’t want to miss. Join honorary chairs Judith Murat Grubman, Herme deWyman Miro, and Kathryn Vecellio for an afternoon devoted to seeing clearly. 11:30 a.m. The Mar-a-Lago. Call: 877-724-3736.
*LADIES IN RED
A fabulous time is sure to be had by all at the much-anticipated start of the Palm Beach social season—the 16th annual Lady In Red Gala for Leaders In Furthering Education (LIFE). Join chairs Lois Pope, Dick Robinson, Suzi Goldsmith, and Ari Rifken, honorary chairs Liz and Jeff Bateman, and honorees Rhoda and David Chase for cocktails, silent auction, dinner, dancing and hilarious entertainment by Rich Little. 6:30 p.m. The Mar-a-Lago. Call: 561-865-0955.
*THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN
It will be a night of celebration and healing as Boys Town South Florida recognizes those committed to helping save children and heal families at the black tie Crystal Ball. Join chairs Natalie Harger and Mike Slade for cocktails, dinner, and countless entertainment—all to generate vital resources for South Floridians. 7:00 p.m. The Breakers. Call: 561-366-9400 x229.
FAMILY HOLIDAY
Ringing in the holiday cheer is this year’s The Nutcracker Family Benefit, presented by NYC Ballet and The School of American Ballet, with co-chairs Kristin Kennedy Clark, Sharon Jacob, and Julia Koch. Bring the whole family to be captivated at this festive wonderland and enjoy a matinee performance of The Nutcracker, followed by a luncheon and autographs and photographs with the dancers from the production. The afternoon will feature a special visit from Santa. 2:00 p.m. David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center. Call: 212-870-5585.
*THERE”S NO PLACE LIKE…
Join chairs Julie Rudolph, Tricia Callahan Keitel, Sara McCann, and Shelley Menin on a journey to the magical land of Oz for the Norton Museum of Art Children’s Holiday Party. Follow the yellow-brick road to a petting zoo, bounce house, and art projects—oh my! Travel through the Emerald City to meet Dorothy and her friends, then enjoy a special screening of the Wizard of Oz. 1:00 p.m. Norton Museum of Art. Call: 561-832-5196 x1189.
*BE IN TOUCH
Help find a cure for this growing disorder at the Autism Project of Palm Beach County Renaissance Dinner, with honorary chairs Angus Gaylord Donnelley, Ernie Els, and Liezl Els, and chair Richard Busto. Black tie. 6:30 p.m. The Mar-a-Lago. Call: 561-748-3299.
Food Allergy Initiative Annual Ball. Cocktails, dinner and awards program. 7:00 p.m. The Waldorf-Astoria. Call: 212-627-1000.
MEET AT THE MET
The Acquisitions Fund Benefit defines what the marvelous MET is all about. Join chairs Rachel Davidson and Mark Fisch, Ann Tenenbaum and Thomas Lee, and Laura and James Ross for cocktails, dinner, and program in a stunning setting. 7:00 p.m. Metropolitan Museum of Art. Call: 212-570-3948.
*HISTORY IN THE MAKING
The Historical Society of Palm Beach County’s Archival Evening will be one for the history books. Join chairs Tom Quick, Diana Ecclestone, Patrick Park, Mark Stevens, Kathy Bleznak, Charles Cohen, and Jeff Bateman to honor Celia Lipton Farris for her contribution to define the history of Palm Beach. 7:00 p.m. Club Colette. Call: 561-832-4164 x106.
PARTNERSHIP GALA
The Partnership for a Drug-Free America will be celebrating Frank Bennack, John Mack, and Leslie Moonves for their longstanding support of the organization’s mission at the 7th Annual Promise of Partnership Gala. Reception, dinner and program. 6:30 p.m. The Waldorf-Astoria. Call: 212-675-9474 x13.
*FOOD & WINE FEST
No need to make a reservation months in advance to eat in Palm Beach—the Daily Bread Food Bank’s long anticipated Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival will be a foodie highlight of the holiday season. Enjoy delicious samplings from the area’s most highly acclaimed restaurants and mingle with celebrity chefs including Michelle Bernstein, Ted Mendez, Johnny Vinczencz, and Tim Andriola while sipping on exquisite wine and liquors. 6:00 p.m. 150 Worth. Call: 561-366-1226.
MUSICAL AFFAIR
The American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra Annual Concert and Dinner will feature performances by violinist Pinchas Zukerman and cellist Amanda Forsyth, who will be making her NY orchestral debut. There will be a post-concert dessert reception for all. Dinner, 6:00 p.m. Concert, 8:00 p.m. Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center. Call: 212-697-2949.
*FIESTA
Join the American Friends of Magen David Adom—Israel’s emergency medical, disaster, and ambulance service—for a Tea Party. Speaker Frida Ghitis.
2:00 p.m. The Colony. Call: 561-835-0510.
*MUSICAL LUNCHEON
Support the arts while enjoying a nice lunch at the School of the Arts Foundation Musical Luncheon, with chairs Dorothy Lappin and Simon Benson Offit. Students from the Dreyfoos School of the Arts will perform.11:30 a.m. Beach Club. Call: 561-805-6298.
*ANTIQUES SHOW KICKOFF
Ring in the 28th Annual Palm Beach Winter Antiques Show at the Preview Party to benefit ArtStart’s programs. Join honorary chairs A. Donny and Elaine Strosberg, and chairs David and Marilyn Berns for champagne & wine, hors d’Oeuvres and early buying. Over 50 dealers from all over the globe will be displaying prized pieces that are renowned the world over. The show continues through the 17th. Party: 6:00 p.m. Show: Fri.-Sat. 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Sun. 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Crowne Plaza Hotel. 561-483-4047.
*PLAN AHEAD
Planned Parenthood of South Florida and the Treasure Coast along with honorary chair Sandra Heine and co-chairs Christine Curtis and Jane and Gordon Brown invite you to the annual Dinner Dance. Cocktails, dinner and dancing to raise funds for Planned Parenthood’s teen pregnancy prevention programs and health care centers. 7:00 p.m. Club Colette. Call: 561-472-9966.
*SHARING AND CARING
The Hospice Foundation of Palm Beach County presents an evening of dinner, dancing and a spectacular Oscar de la Renta Spring 2010 fashion show at the black tie Hospice Evening. Honorary chairs Stephanie Ribakoff and Anita Hamilton Michaels join chairs Ann Heathwood and Patricia Griffith for this signature event that serves as a cornerstone of the PB social calendar. By invitation. 7:00 p.m. The Breakers. 561-832-8585.
*ROSES ARE RED
Winter flowers bring … the Sixty-Five Roses Ball, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s annual black-tie benefit. Rhoda and David Chase serve as honorary patrons, along with honorary chairs Moira and Jon Fiore. 7:00 p.m. The Breakers. Call: 561-655-6699.
*GRATITUDE CABARET
The Gratitude House Annual Cabaret Evening, with emcee Larry Kudlow of CNBC, and co-chairs Linda Kane and Kim Koslow, is a black tie affair you don’t want to miss—all to benefit the treatment of chemically dependent women. 561-833-6826, x226
WEDNESDAY 20 – FEBRUARY 20 |
*SHOW HOUSE
The American Red Cross Designer Show House kicks off its four-week exhibition with an exclusive preview party chaired by Stephen Mooney, Desmond and Cristina Keogh, and Bill Kopp. The showcase will feature over 10 interior spaces transformed by acclaimed designers, and there will be a special lecture and book signing by honorary chair Michael Smith on the 21st. Preview party: 6:00 p.m. Show House: Mon.-Sat., 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Sun., 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Call: 561-650-9131.
WINTER ANTIQUES
The Winter Antiques Show kicks off its 56th year with the Opening Night Gala. The exhibition—America’s premier show—opens to the public Friday, Jan. 22, and will feature 75 renowned experts in American, English, European, and Asian fine and decorative arts from antiquity through the ‘60s. All net proceeds benefit East Side House Settlement. Gala, 5:00 p.m. Show, 12:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. daily, except Sundays and Thursday, 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Park Avenue Armory. Call: 718-292-7392.
*TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE
Enjoy your fare and become aware. Join Palm Beach’s top philanthropists and business leaders, including keynote speaker Dr. Carolyn Runowicz, at the Hearing the Ovarian Cancer Whisper (HOW) Time is of the Essence Luncheon. 11:30 a.m. Flagler Museum. 561-837-2285.
*ROUND TABLE
Gather around the Palm Beach Round Table and join chairs Herme deWyman Miro and Dick Robinson for dinner and a show. 6:30 p.m. The Colony’s Royal Room. Call: 561-832-6418.
*FOCUS ON THE FUTURE
Join guest speaker Ted Koppel at The American Committee for The Weizmann Institute of Science Focus on the Future Dinner. Enjoy cocktails, fare, and entertainment. 6:30 p.m. The Ritz-Carlton. Call: 561-210-8440.
*FRIENDLY FESTIVITY
The Annual Palm Beach Benefit for the American Friends of the Israel Museum will bring together chairs Sherry Endelson, Sandra Krakoff, and Cheryl Minikes, and honorary chairs Ruth Baum, Sylvia Olnick, Barbara Deane, Andy Stark, and Lois Zelmlan for an evening of cocktails, buffet-style dinner, dessert and champagne. Cocktails and Buffet, 6:30 p.m. Dessert and Champagne 8:00 p.m. Private homes. Call: 212-997-5611.
*TREASURED GALA
Food for the Poor, the largest international relief organization in the U.S., will hold the Fine Wines and Hidden Treasures Gala with honorary chairs Robert and Arlette Gordon, ball chairs Andres and Cathie Fanjul, and event chair Paul Marino. Outstanding wine selection from Southern Wine & Spirits of South Florida, dinner and entertainment. 6:30 p.m. The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach. Call: 888-404-4248.
YOUNG COLLECTORS
The Young Collectors Night Party at the Winter’s Antique Show, with co-chairs Kipton Cronkite, William Gilbane III, Tatiana Perkin, and Elizabeth Meighter, and vice-chairs Bronson van Wyck, Emily Israel, and Genevieve Bahrenburg, will feature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, private viewing of the Winter Antiques Show, silent auction of fashion and luxury items, and an in-house DJ—to benefit the East Side House Settlement. 7:00 p.m. Park Avenue Armory. Call: 212-794-0060.
*WORLD’S GREATEST
Among the world’s top Galas is the International Red Cross Ball. Join chairs Michele Kessler, Susan Keenan, and Mary Mochary for an evening of stunning décor, celebrity guests, cocktails, dinner and dancing. By invitation. 7:00 p.m. The Mar-a-Lago. Call: 561-833-7711.
*FRIENDS OF FRIENDS
Join co-chairs Dianne and Abe Bernstein, and honorary chairs Hannah and David Rabinowitz and Joy and Jerome Weinberger at the American Friends of Magen David Adom Palm Beach Gala, where Jacqueline Goldman will be honored for over 60 years of dedication to the lifesaving work of Magen David Adom and the People of Israel. 6:30 p.m. The Breakers. Call: 561-835-0510.
*HAVE A HEART
The Palm Beach Unit of the American Cancer Society 52nd Annual Cancer Ball, with honorary chairs Dame Celia Lipton Farris, Nathalie Fernandez de LaValle, and Patrick Park, and chair Patty Myura, will be a fantastic evening of cocktails, dinner, and entertainment. 7:00 p.m. The Mar-a-Lago. Call: 561-655-3449.
NIGHT OF ENCHANTMENT
Join debutantes, diplomats, and dignitaries at the 55th Annual Viennese Opera Ball – A Magical Night at the Opera. Be part audience member and part participant at this lavish evening of superb performances, an exquisite four-course dinner, and much more. Continues through 4 a.m. to support global humanitarian causes for children. 9:00 p.m. The Waldorf. Call: 212-207-6769.
*NEW BEGINNINGS
Bring out your optimist for this year’s Boca Raton Gala—New Hope, New Beginnings. Support the charitable mission of Food For The Poor and enjoy cocktails, dinner and dancing. 6:30 p.m. Boca West Country Club. Call: 954-427-2222 x6646.
*OLD HOLLYWOOD GLAM
The Norton Museum of Art invites you to a special preview of Avedon Fashion 1944-2000, with chairs Frances and Jeffrey Fisher, and Sally and Bill Soter. Enjoy a classic Hollywood cocktail lounge setting, an elegant dinner, and dancing to upbeat music inspired by the decades reflected in the exhibition. 7:00 p.m. Norton Museum of Art. Call: 561-832-5196 x1118.
*GEM OF AN EVENING
Honorary chairs David and Rhoda Chase, Michelle McGann, Sally Neff, Mark Stevens, and Julia Boss invite you for a festive evening of cocktails, dinner and dancing with live music and a live auction at the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s 25th Anniversary Gem of an Evening Gala. 6:30 p.m. Flagler Museum. 561-686-7701.
*HOT PINK
The coveted Evelyn Lauder chairs this year’s fervidly anticipated Breast Cancer Research Foundation Hot Pink Luncheon. Put on your best pink garb and come munch on lunch with great people for a great cause, 12:00 p.m. Flagler Museum. 646-497-2622.
*OPEN YOUR HEART
The Hab-a-Hearts, an auxiliary benefiting the Palm Beach Habilitation Center, have named Linda Reichenstein, Joanne Driscoll and Craig Mitchell as co-chairs of this year’s Hab-a-Hearts Luncheon. With a theme of Open Your Heart, the luncheon will feature a wine reception, and live and silent auctions. 11 a.m. The Mar-a-Lago. 561-965-8500 x212.
*DINNER & A SHOW
Special guest Johnny Rogers will entertain the illustrious guests at the Mental Health Association Bell Society Dinner. Join chairs Margaret Donnelley, Shawn Donnelley, Trish Donnelley, Mary Virginia Knight, Rev. Dr. Barbara Nielson, Sally Robinson, Gail Worth, Dr. Thorne Donnelley, Jr., Henry Fong, and Dick Robinson for an unforgettable black tie evening. 7:00 p.m. The Colony. 561-832-3755.
*FOREVERGLADES BENEFIT
Rally behind one of the world’s most unique ecosystems at the Everglades Foundation’s 5th Annual Benefit, dedicated to providing economic, recreational, and life-sustaining benefits to the millions of people who depend on the land’s future health. Join chairs Paul Tudor Jones and Sonia Jones for cocktails, dinner, and entertainment. Invitation only. 7:00 p.m. The Breakers. 305 251-0001 x222.
*BIG HEARTS, BIG CAUSE
A social season highlight, the 55th Annual Palm Beach Heart Ball—Heart and Roses, will benefit the American Heart Association. Chairs Melania Trump and Petra Levin, international honorary chair Donald Trump, and honorary chairs Sir Elton John, Patrick Park, and Nathalie Fernandez De La Valle, among others, invite you for cocktails, dinner and dancing. 7:00 p.m. The Mar-a-Lago. Call: 561-697-6657.
*DISCOVERY BALL
Join honorary chairs Michele and Howard Kessler, and co-chairs Sheila Palandjian and her sons Leon and Peter for one of the premiere events of the PB season—the black tie Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Discovery Ball. Cocktails, dinner and dancing, and auctions. 7:00 p.m. The Breakers. Call: 561-833-2080.
*MEDITERRANEAN MAGIC
Strap on your coastal garb and dancing shoes for the Mediterranean Magic Gala to benefit the Israel Cancer Association USA. Enjoy cocktails, dinner and dancing with honoree Anita Dubnoff, and chair Lexye Aversa. 7:00 p.m. The Breakers. Call: 561-832-9277.
CELEB CHEFS
Eat and be merry at the Careers through Culinary Arts Program 20th Anniversary Benefit, honoring the infamously talented Tom Colicchio. Emcee Maurice DuBois will kick things into high gear, and Chef Marcus Samuelsson will lead 35 of NY’s top chefs for the grand walk-around tasting, accompanied by Champagnes and Wines. Silent auction. 6:30 p.m. Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers. Call: 212-974-7111.
*JEWELS OF LIFE
The American Lung Association of Florida’s Jewels of Life Designer Showcase & Fashion Luncheon boasts the best of three worlds—health, fashion, and food! Enjoy an afternoon with chairs Leslie and Patsy Spero, Gail Worth, and honorary chairs David and Rhoda Chase, and Lois Pope, and come honor 2010 Humanitarian of the Year Herme deWyman Miro. 11:30 a.m. Club Colette. 561- 659-7644.
*CARON RENAISSANCE
Fifth annual gala, featuring Jon Secada, Chair Petra Levin, Honorary Chair Donald Trump, and Junior Chair Tiffany Marks. 561-655-7770. Mar-a-Lago.
*BUTTERFLY BALL
The Lupus Foundation’s largest annual event, the Butterfly Ball, will be a night of grand entertainment that you don’t want to miss! Co-chairs Sheree Ladove Funsch, Lily Holt, and Melody Saleh invite you for cocktails, silent auction, a gourmet dinner, and overall revelry. 6:30 p.m. The Mar-a-Lago. Call: 561-279-8606.
*GALA FOR HOPE
Join Friends of AKIM, honorary chair Elayne Flamm, dinner honoree Lois Pope, and honorary humanitarian chair Herme deWyman Miro for Gala for Hope, a 30th Anniversary Celebration. Black tie. 6:00 p.m. The Breakers. 561-479-4634.
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