*Events in the NYC
AUGUST
SUNDAY 23-30
HORSE PLAY
One of the nation's premier show jumping competition trots back into town for the annual Hampton Classic Horse Show. Watch local equestrians, Olympians, and world-class riders compete, while enjoying boutique shopping, international food, pony rides,
and more. The competition culminates with the VIP Grand Prix and FEI World Cup Qualifier on the 30th; Each day beginning at 8 a.m., 240 Snake Hollow Road, Bridgehampton. Call: 631-537-3177.
SEPTEMBER
THURSDAY 3
SUMMERFEST
Bid adieu to summer at SummerFest 2015, benefitting the Southampton Arts Center. This memorable food and wine fest will feature a wide selection of dishes from celebrated restaurants and chefs across the East End, as well as great entertainment from Southampton Art Center programming partners; 6 p.m., Southampton Arts Center. Call: 631-283-0967.
SATURDAY 5
FAMILY DAY
Hampton Bays Civic Association hosts its fourth annual Family Fun day and Rubber Duckie Race, featuring auctions, raffles, a magic show, and live music; 11a.m., Cowfish Restaurant, Hampton Bays. Call: 631-728-2285.
WEDNESDAY 9
*COUTURE CAUSE
Put on your party shoes for the Couture Council Luncheon, honoring Manolo Blahnik. Heralding New York Fashion Week, the fundraiser will benefit the Museum at FIT; 11:30 a.m., David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center. Call: 212-217-4106.
WEDNESDAY 16
CHILD'S HEART
Steve Pemberton and Marcus and Maya Samuelsson
are honored at the New Yorkers for Children Fall Gala,
hosted by Alina Cho; 6:30 p.m., Cipriani 42nd Street.
Call: 212-867-1117.
THURSDAY 24
PHILHARMONIC HEART
The New York Philharmonic ushers in its 174th season
with its Opening Gala, celebrating the inauguration of
David Geffen Hall. The program will include Grieg's
Piano Concerto and Beethoven's Symphony No. 7
under the baton of Alan Gilbert; 6 p.m., David Geffen
Hall, Lincoln Center. Call: 212-875-5929.
FRIDAY 25
CAUGHT ON FILM
The Film Society of Lincoln Center says action! Its 53rd
New York Film Festival continues through October 11;
for tickets and show times, call: 212-875-5668.
PRINCESS GRACE
The Princess Grace Foundation recognizes emerging
talent in the theater, dance, and film industries at its
2015 Princess Grace Awards Ceremony; 6:30, 583
Park Avenue. Call: 212-317-1470.
SUNDAY 27
BRIGHT LIGHTS
Debbie Allen will be the guest of honor at NYC Dance
Alliance Foundation's Bright Lights Shining Star Gala, a
celebration of song and dance that will include
scholarship presentations, celebrity spokespeople,
Broadway performances, and a special appearance by
Phylicia Rashad: 5:30 p.m., NYU Skirball Center.
Call: 855-692-5678.
MONDAY 28
MAD ABOUT LOOT
The Museum of Arts and Design launches its pop-up
shop-LOOT 2015: MAD about Jewelry-with an opening benefit honoring cultural patron, collector, and journalist Barbara Tober, and the world's oldest watch
manufacturer, Vacheron Constantin. The cutting-edge
jewelry sale runs through October 3; 6 p.m., Museum
of Arts and Design. Call: 212-299-7700.
DANCING QUEEN
Shirley MacLaine will be honored with the Rolex Dance
Award at the Career Transition for Dancer's 30th
Anniversary Pearl Jubilee, a star-studded retrospective
featuring some of the best in a performance with the
Jubilee Orchestra; 7 p.m., New York City Center.
Call: 212-764-0172.
WEDNESDAY 30
BALLET BALL
The New York City Ballet's Fall Gala unites ballet with
fashion for the fourth consecutive year, presenting five
performances with evocative pairings such as Peter
Martins and Peter Copping of Oscar de la Renta;
7 p.m.. David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center.
Call: 212-870-5585.
OCTOBER
TUESDAY 6
GOOD SPORTS
Jorge Posada, Victor Espinoza, Karl Malone, and
Michelle Kwan will all be honored at the Buoniconti Fund
to Cure Paralysis' benefit, the Great Sports Legend
Dinner . MC'd by Tom Brokaw, the evening will feature
performances by the Beach Boys and the Pointer Sisters,
as well as special appearances by the evening's
honorees, Gloria and Emilio Estefan and Orianne and Phil
Collins; 5:30 p.m., The Waldorf. Call: 305-243-4656.
THURDAY 8
*HAMPTONS FILM FESTIVAL
The Hamptons International Film Festival, running
through the 12th, offers up five days of international
films-many of which resurface during awards seasonl
visit HamptonsFilmFest.org for event updates and
tickets or call: 631-747-7978.
FRIDAY 9
NEW YORK POPS
Music director Steven Reineke leads the New York
Pops orchestra into its 2015-2016 season, featuring a
five-concert series opening with a concert celebrating
the legacy of Rodgers and Hammerstein; 8 p.m.,
Stern Auditorium Perelman Stage, Carnegie Hall.
Call: 212-247-7800.
SUNDAY 18
BATALI NIGHT
The Mario Batali Foundation hosts its annual
fundraiser, the MBF Honors Dinner, with fantastic food,
wine, cocktails, and conversation with some of the
greatest minds of our time; 6 p.m., Del Posto.
Call: 646-572-6361.
MONDAY 19
ANGEL BALL
Denise Rich, Daniella Rich Kilstock, and Ilona Rich
Schachter host the Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for
Cancer Research Angel Ball, in memory of Gabrielle Rich
Aouad. The evening will honor Heidi Klum, NASCAR's
Amy and Brian France, and Mary Kitchen and Jon
Orszag: 6 p.m., Cipriani Wall Street. Call: 212-254-6677.
TUESDAY 20
BROADCASTING LIVE
David Muir, Regis Philbin, and Hoda Kotb co-host the 2015
Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame Gala, honoring the
pioneers, innovators and stars of the electronic arts. The
evening's inductees include Katie Lee Gifford, Disney's
Robert Iger, and Phillip McGraw, MD-aka Dr. Phil;
5:30 p.m., The Waldorf. Call: 917-612-0735.
WEDNESDAY 21
NIGHT AT THE BALLET
The American Ballet Theater celebrates 75 years of
dance at its 2015 Fall Gala; 6:30 p.m., David H. Koch
Theater, Lincoln Center. Call: 914-579-1000.
MONDAY 26
PAL LUNCH
The Police Athletic League honors Marty Burger and
Ronald Lo Russo, and celebrates the real estate
industry's commitment to New York's children, at its
annual Real Estate and Construction Luncheon;
11:30 a.m., The Plaza. Call: 212-477-9450 ext. 310.
TUESDAY 27
REMEMBERING RITA
Chair Princess Yasmin Aga Khan commemorates
her mother at the 32nd anniversary Rita Hayworth
Gala: Our Future is Crystal Clear. The evening,
chaired by Daryl Simon, will honor Michele and
Larry Herbert; 6:30 p.m., Cipriani 42nd Street.
Call: 212-843-1712.
THURSDAY 29
BCRF LUNCHEON
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation hosts its
signature annual event, the Symposium and Award
Luncheon, showcasing BCRF as an engine that propels
promising research and an empowering resource for
worldwide research efforts; 9:30 a.m., The Waldorf.
Call: 646-497-2606.
PRATT LEGENDS
The Pratt Institute honors icons of art and design
at its 2015 Legends Awards, benefitting the
Institute's scholarship programs, which provide
financial aid to Pratt students based on need and
merit; 6 p.m., Mandarin Oriental.
Call: 718-399-4548.
NOVEMBER
MONDAY 2
NIGHT AT THE THEATER
The Manhattan Theatre Club honors Tony-winning
actor Christine Baranski at its Fall Benefit, featuring
dinner and a show; 7 p.m., 583 Park.
Call: 212-399-3000 ext. 4147.
ENDURING VISION
Anderson Cooper hosts the Elton John AIDS
Foundation's event, An Enduring Benefit; 7 p.m.,
Cipriani Wall Street. Call: 212-219-0297.
LIBRARY LIONS
The New York Public Library honors the literati with
the Library Lions benefit event; 1 p.m., Stephen A.
Schwarzman Building, New York Public Library.
Call: 212-930-0671.
ACE GALA
Ivanka Trump, Ariel Foxman, Claudio Gottardi,
Mitchells retailer, Moda Operandi, Nancy Gonzalez,
and sponsor Swarovski will all be honored at the
Accessories Council ACE Awards, hosted by Bruce J.
Gitlin and Thomas F. Schutte. 6:30 p.m. Cipriani 42nd
Street. Call: 212-947-1135.
TUESDAY 3
MAD WORLD
The Museum of Arts and Designs honor Victoire de
Castellane, Kate Spade's Craig Leavitt, Ralph Pucci,
and Ian Schrager at its annual MAD Ball, MC'd by
Simon Doonan; 6:30 p.m., Pier Sixty.
Call: 212-299-7729.
WEDNESDAY 4
AUTUMN FUNDRAISER
The Central Park Conservancy celebrates the autumnal
season at its annual Fundraiser: Autumn in Central
Park; 7 p.m., Naumburg Bandshell, Central Park.
Call: 212-446-2242.
INNER CHILD
The Children's Museum of the Arts honors Mindy
Nam Dehnert, Christine Sciulli, and Goldman Sachs
Gives at its 2015 Art Auction and Cocktail Party;
7:30 p.m., Dream Downtown NYC.
Call: 917-409-1211.
TUESDAY 10
HOPEFUL HAPPENING
Audrey Gruss' Hope for Depression Research
Foundation hosts its 9th annual HOPE Luncheon
Seminar with Dr. Charles O' Brien and Dr. Huda Akil.
This year, the focus is on Alcoholism and Depression:
Dual Diagnosis, Dual Treatment. 11:45 a.m. 583 Park.
Call: 212-676-3219.
WEDNESDAY 11
SUPERSTARRY NIGHT
Maurice Greenberg will be honored by Chair David
Boies and the Police Athletic League at its premiere
annual gala, the Superstar Dinner; 6:30 p.m.,
The Plaza. Call: 212-477-9450 ext. 310.
THURSDAY 19
MAGICAL EVENING
The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation fights
spinal cord injury and paralysis at its 25th annual gala
benefit, A Magical Evening; 6:30 p.m., Cipriani Wall
Street. Call: 212-763-8594.
DECEMBER
TUESDAY 1
SNOWFLAKE BALL
Orlando Bloom, Edward G. Lloyd and HSN's Mindy
Grossman will be honored at the 11th annual UNICEF
Snowflake Ball, featuring a performance by P!nk.
Fare for the evening is by celebrity chef Marcus
Samuelsson; 6:30 p.m., Cipriani Wall Street.
Call: 212-880-9131.
WEDNESDAY 2
WOMEN WHO LUNCH
Sheila L. Birnbaum, HBO's Sheila Nevins, Elizabeth
Moore, and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will be the proud
honorees at the Police Athletic League's Women of the
Year Luncheon; 11:30 a.m., The Pierre.
Call: 212-477-9450 ext. 310.
SATURDAY 26
**BEACH BASH
The American Red Cross trades in the annual holiday
frippery for sand, hosting its annual Beach Bash the
day after Christmas. Lilly Pulitzer serves as the
evening's main sponsor; 8 p.m., The Beach Club.
Call: 561-650-9105.
JANUARY
THURSDAY 14
*PLANNED OUT
Planned Parenthood of South, East, and North Florida hosts its not-to-be-missed Palm Beach Dinner Dance. 7 p.m. Club Colette. Call: 561-472-9966.
*SIXTY-FIVE ROSES
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation hosts its annual Sixty-Five Roses benefit, featuring dinner, drinks, and dancing to the music of Helena Redman. The evening will also feature a Justin Jacobs-crafted guitar signed by Willie Nelson, Peter Frampton, John Mayer, and many more. 6:30 p.m. The Breakers. Call: 561-683-9965.
SATURDAY 16
**SCOPUS SOIREE
Joseph and Michelle Jacobs will be honored at the
2016 Palm Beach Scopus Award Gala, hosted by the
American Friends of the Hebrew University. 7 p.m.,
The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts,
West Palm Beach. Call: 561-750-8585.
*POLICEMEN’S BALL
Join the Palm Beach Police Foundation at its 2016 Policemen’s Ball, a keystone event promoting police-community partnership. The black-tie dinner/dance begins with a cocktail reception, followed by a live auction as well as the annual presentation of the Palm Tree Award and the Police Officer of the Year Award. 7 p.m. Mar-a-Lago. Call: 561-820-8118.
SUNDAY 17
*FORUM FOR ALL
The American Friends of the Hebrew University hosts its annual Leadership Education Forum, bringing together the university’s experts and other leading individuals to discuss a spectrum of vital issues. 9 a.m. The Four Seasons. Call: 561-750-8585.
THURSDAY 21
**WINE ABOUT IT
The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts pops the cork and hosts the ninth annual Palm Beach Wine Auction, honoring Barbara Evans Golden, Jane M. Mitchell, Monika E. Preston, Laurie S. Silvers, Kathryn C. Vecellio, and Lee Wolf. 6 p.m. Mar-a-Lago. Call: 561-651-4320.
*NIGHT FOR THE MUSEUM
Join chairs Phyllis Mack and Bonnie Stern at the American Friends of the Israel Museum’s 2016 Palm Beach Benefit. 6 p.m. The Breakers. Call: 212-997-5611.
*WINTER ANTIQUES NYC
Get a VIP preview of the East Side House Settlement’s Winter Antique Show at its Opening Night Party, featuring cocktails, hor d’oeuvres, and the best of the best in fine and decorative arts. The Winter Antique Show runs until February 1. 5 p.m. Park Avenue Armory. Call: 718-292-7392.
*AUDUBON AFFAIR
The National Audubon Society honors Paul Tudor Jones and Pete McCloskey, Jr. at its 2016 Benefit. 6:30 p.m. Cipriani 42nd Street. Call: 212-245-6570.
MONDAY 25
*KNOW HOW
Sherry Lansing and Pamela Fiori will speak at the Hearing the Ovarian Cancer Whisper’s Time Is of the Essence lecture and luncheon. 11:30 a.m. Mar-a-Lago. Call: 561-406-2109.
THURSDAY 28
*YOUNG COLLECTORS
The Winter Antiques Show hosts an exciting, high-energy evening for new collectors, emerging philanthropists, and art and design enthusiasts at its Young Collectors Night benefiting the East Side House Settlement.7 p.m. Park Avenue Armory. Call: 718-292-7392.
SATURDAY 30
*NIGHT IN TUSCANY
Travel to Tuscany for a night at the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s annual Palm Beach Gala: A Night in Tuscany. The unforgettable experience will include gourmet dining, an incredible live auction, and dancing to the Steven Chase Band. 6:30 p.m. Mar-a-Lago. Call: 561.616.8682.
FEBRUARY
WEDNESDAY 3
*LABELLE OF THE BALL
Grammy Award-winning artist Patti LaBelle will perform at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts’ Annual Gala, chaired by Dorothy Kohl and Lori Gendelman. 6 p.m. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. Call: 561-651-4320.
THURSDAY 4
*WOMAN’S JOURNEY
Mary Freitas, Betsy Meany, Erin McGould, and Debra Vasilopoulos chair Johns Hopkins Medicine’s annual Women’s Health Conference: A Woman’s Journey. The day will provide new and compelling information about important issues affecting women’s health. 9 a.m. Palm Beach County Convention Center. Call: 410-955-8660.
*FETE AT THE OPERA
Celebrated soprano Diana Damrau will perform for guests at the Palm Beach Opera’s 2016 Gala, featuring cocktails, a three-course dinner, and concert by the internationally known superstar. 6:30 p.m. Mar-a-Lago. Call: 561-835-7559.
*HOT PINK LUNCH
Founder Evelyn H. Lauder’s spirit lives on at the annual Hot Pink Luncheon and Symposium: Breast Cancer: Where Are We Now? Where Are We Going? This year, Kinga Lampert, Leonard A. Lauder, and Joan Lunden will host the event, featuring a panel with Drs. Bruce Haffty, William Kaelin, and Elisa Port, moderated by Drs. Larry Norton and Clifford Hudis. 12 p.m. The Breakers. Call: 646-497-2640.
FRIDAY 5
*ROCK OUT
Channel your inner rock star with the American Cancer Society at its Let’s Rock Palm Beach Gala. The affair—in tribute to John Stoll—promises to be a fun-filled musical event featuring fabulous food, great music provided by an all-star band, and surprise guests to help raise critical funds to support the fight against cancer. 6 p.m. Mar-a-Lago. Call: 561-655-3559.
SATURDAY 6
**RED CROSS BALL
The American Cross hosts its 59th International Red Cross Ball, always a highlight of the Palm Beach social season. The event is chaired by Jeanne Pidot, Patty Myura, and Patrick Park. 6:30 p.m. Mar-a-Lago. Call: 561-650-9105.
**FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Food for the Poor hosts its 21st annual Building Hope
Gala. The special evening of dining, dancing, and
philanthropy will raise funds to build homes for
destitute families in Haiti; 6:30 p.m., Boca Raton.
Call: 1-888-404-4248.
*DIAMOND GALA
Celebrate the Norton Museum of the Arts’ 75th anniversary and groundbreaking for the New Norton at its Diamond Gala. 6 p.m. Norton Museum of Arts. Call: 561-832-5196 ext. 1118.
*FAMILY FUN
Join the Hanley Center Foundation for a day of family fun at its 21st annual Family Picnic. The event will include a buffet lunch, activities for children, and silent auctions for both kids and adults. 12 p.m. International Polo Club, Wellington. Call: (561) 841-1212.
TUESDAY 9
MONKEY AROUND
Conductor Long Yu returns to lead the New York Philharmonic’s fifth annual Chinese New Year celebration. This year, the concert ushers in the Year of the Monkey with performances from violinist Maxim Vengerov and harpist Nancy Allen. 7:30 p.m. Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center. Call: 212-875-5656.
WEDNESDAY 10
*WINTER ANTIQUES PALM BEACH
Get a sneak peak of the Palm Beach Jewelry, Art, and Antique Show at its Opening Night Preview, featuring the world’s greatest fine art, antiques, and jewelry. The show will run until February 16. 6 p.m. Palm Beach County Convention Center. Call: 561-822-5440.
SUNDAY 14
*HAVE HEART
Spend your Valentine’s Day with the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association at the Palm Beach Heart Ball. The elegant affair celebrates the organizations’ work, mission, donors, volunteers, and, most importantly, the lives saved and improved through their efforts. 7 p.m. The Breakers. Call: 561-697-6621.
MONDAY 15
*MIDNIGHT REVERIES
A night in Palm Beach turns into “A Night in España” during the Palm Beach Symphony’s Midnight Reveries Dinner Dance. Join Mary and Don Thompson for an evening of cocktails, dinner, dancing, and live music in one of the most famous homes on Palm Beach. 6 p.m. Henry Morrison Flagler Museum. Call: 561-655-2657.
FRIDAY 19
MOZART’S BASH
Raise your glass to Mozart, who will be celebrating his 260th birthday at the Viennese Opera Ball, benefiting Ronald McDonald House New York and the New York Rotary Foundation. 7:30 p.m. The Waldorf Astoria. Call: 212-207-6769.
SATURDAY 20
*NEW DISCOVERY
James Taylor will perform at the 25th Anniversary Discovery Celebration, benefiting the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund. 7 p.m. Mar-a-Lago. Call: 561-833-2080.
TUESDAY 23
ORCHID OCCASION
The New York Botanical Garden hosts the 2016 Orchid Dinner, featuring dinner, dancing, cocktails, and an auction. 7 p.m. The Plaza. Call: 718-817-8885.
WEDNESDAY 24
*PREVIEW PARTY
Get a sneak peak at some stunning renovations at the 40th American Red Cross Designers’ Show House Preview Party. The 2016 featured home, located in the Old Northwood neighborhood of West Palm Beach, will be on display through Saturday, March 26. 6 p.m. 3601 Poinsettia Ave. Call: 561-650-9131.
THURSDAY 25
*POWER OF POSITIVITY
Celebrate positive energy, the power of giving, and recovery at the Hanley Center Foundation’s Palm Beach Dinner. 7 p.m. Club Colette. Call: 561-841-1166.
FRIDAY 26
*KICKOFF JUBILEE
Kathryn and Leo Vecellio host a nautical kickoff reception for the Junior League of Palm Beaches’ 75th annual Diamond Jubilee. 6 p.m. Aboard M/Y Lady Kathryn V. Call: 561-689-7590.
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