*Events in Palm Beach
Midsummer 2016 Calendar
SEPTEMBER 2016
SUNDAY 4
HORSE PLAY
The nation's premier show jumping competition
culminates at the 2016 Hampton Classic
Horse Show $300,000 Grand Prix Sunday,
benefiting the Southampton Hospital. VIP tent by
invitation only. 9 a.m. 240 Snake Hollow Road,
Bridgehampton. Call: 631-537-5446.
WEDNESDAY 7
COUTURE CAUSE
The Couture Council of the Museum at FIT will
honor Akris Creative Director Albert Kriemler at
its Couture Council award luncheon, heralding in
New York Fashion Week. The afternoon is
chaired by Lisa Klein and Audrey Gruss. 11:30
a.m. David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center. Call:
212-217-4105..
MONDAY 12
SPORTS LEGENDS DINNER
Nick and Marc Buoniconti host the Buoniconti
Fund to Cure Paralysis's 31st annual Great
Sports Legends Dinner, honoring Mariano Rivera,
Venus Williams, Curtis Martin, Willis Reed, Dario
Franchitti, Tara Lipinski, Cheryl Miller, and Diana
Nyad. Also honored: Christian Slater, Wayne
Newton, James L. Nederlander, Buzz Aldrin, and
Mark Dalton. Lester Holt will MC. 5:30 p.m. The
Waldorf. Call: 305-243-4656.
TUESDAY 13
SUPER STARRY NIGHT
Robert J. McGuire and John Osborn will be
honored by Police Athletic League Chair David
Boies at PAL's Superstar Dinner. 6:30 p.m. The
Mandarin Oriental. Call: 212-477-9450 ext. 310.
THURSDAY 15
FOR THE CHILDREN
New Yorkers for Children host their annual Fall
Gala, presented by Chloe. 6:30 p.m. Cipriani
42nd Street. Call: 646-257-2930.
SCOPUS IN THE CITY
American Friends of the Hebrew University honor
Marion and Stanley Bergman, Henry Schein, Inc.,
and Nancy and Kenneth Stein at its 90th Scopus
Award Gala. 6:30 p.m. Stephen A. Schwarzman
Building, New York Public Library. Call: 212-607-8567.
TUESDAY 20
BALLET BALL
Join Ricki Lander, Noriko "Daisy Lin" Maeda, and
Sarah Jessica Parker at the New York City
Ballet Fall Gala: Celebrating Five Years of Ballet
and Fashion. 5:30 p.m. David H. Koch Theater,
Lincoln Center. Call: 212-870-5585.
WEDNESDAY 21
PHILHARMONIC FETE
Ring in the New York Philharmonic's 175th
anniversary with conductor Alan Gilbert and
pianist Aaron Diehl, performing a program
featuring John Corigliano, Gershwin, and
Dvoák's greatest works. 7:30 p.m. David
Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center. Call: 212-875-5656.
MONDAY 26
DANCERS JUBILEE
The Lloyd E. Rigler-Lawrence E. Deutsch
Foundation presents the Career Transition for
Dancers 31st Anniversary Jubilee, produced and
directed by Ann Marie DeAngelo. 7 p.m. Marriott
Marquis. Call: 212-221-7300.
FRIDAY 30
CAUGHT ON FILM
The Film Society of Lincoln Center calls "action"
on its New York Film Festival, continuing through
October 16. For tickets and show times, call:
212-875-5668.
OCTOBER 2016
WEDNESDAY 5
RED CROSS HEROES
JPMorgan Chase & Co is honored at the
American Red Cross New York Gala: Heroes
Among Us. 6 p.m. American Museum of Natural
History. Call: 202-303-4498.
THURSDAY 6
BID FOR HUNGER
Join City Harvest for its signature fall tasting
event: Bid Against Hunger. The evening features
over 70 of New York's top chefs and restaurants,
including Le Bernardin, The Lambs Club, and
Gramercy Tavern. 6 p.m. Pier 36. Call: 646-412-0600.
HAMPTONS FILM FESTIVAL
The Hamptons International Film Festival,
running through the 10th, offers up five
days of international films that express fresh
voices and differing global perspectives. Visit
HamptonsFilmFest.org for event updates and
tickets, or call: 631-747-7978.
THURSDAY 13
WOMEN POWER
Jean Shafiroff chairs the New York Women's
Foundation Fall Gala, honoring Saru Jayaraman,
Dina Habib Powell, and Laurie Tisch. 6:30 p.m.
The Plaza. Call: 212-514-6993.
FRIDAY 14
NEW YORK POPS
Music director Steven Reineke leads the New
York Pops orchestra into its 2016–2017 season
with the help of Laura Osnes, Nathan Gunn, and
Colin Donnell. The concert celebrates the 60th
anniversary of My Fair Lady and the golden age
of Broadway. 8 p.m. Stern Auditorium Perelman
Stage, Carnegie Hall. Call: 212-765-7677.
SUNDAY 16
MBF HONORS DINNER
Join the Mario Batali Foundation for an evening
of fantastic food, wine, cocktails, and laughter
during the annual Mario Batali Foundation
Honors Dinner. 6 p.m. Del Posto Ristorante. Call:
773-679-1633.
TUESDAY 18
ELECTRONIC EVE
Robert K. Kraft, Monica Gadsby, Peter Liguori,
and Deborah Norville will be honored at the
Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame Gala,celebrating the pioneers, innovators, and stars
of the electronic arts. Other inductees include
Mark Pedowitz, Michael Powell, Kevin Reilly,
Stuart Sucherman, Jay Sures, Keith Turner, and
Jeff Wachtel. 5:30 p.m. The Waldorf. Call: 917-612-0735.
PAL LUNCH
The Police Athletic League celebrates the
real estate industry's commitment to our
city's children at its annual Real Estate and
Construction Luncheon. 11:30 a.m. The Plaza.
Call: 212-477-9450 ext. 310
THURSDAY 20
FALL BALLET GALA
Join the American Ballet Theatre for a onenight-
only performance at the Fall Gala,
featuring Frederick Ashton's Symphonic
Variations, Benjamin Millepied's Daphnis and
Chloe, and ABT's Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
School's own pièce d'occasion. 6:30 p.m.
David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center. Call:
914-579-1000.
MONDAY 24
PRINCESS GRACE GALA
The Prince and Princess of Monaco recognize
emerging talent in the theater, dance, and film
industries at the Princess Grace Foundation's
2016 Princess Grace Awards Ceremony.
Camille A. Brown and Leslie Odom Jr. are
among the honorees. Cipriani 25 Broadway.
6:30 p.m. Call: 212-245-6670 ext.15.
TUESDAY 25
RITA HAYWORTH GALA
Chair Princess Yasmin Aga Khan
commemorates her mother at the 33rd
anniversary Rita Hayworth Gala: The Time Is
Now. The evening, chaired by Karyn Kornfeld,
will honor Bill Brand and Brendan Shanahan.
6:30 p.m. Cipriani 42nd Street. Call: 212-957-
3005.
THURSDAY 27
WALK IN THE PARK
The Central Park Conservancy celebrates
the iconic autumnal season at its annual
Fundraiser: Autumn in Central Park. 7 p.m.
Naumburg Bandshell, Central Park. Call: 212-
446-2242.
NOVEMBER 2016
WEDNESDAY 2
ENDURING VISION
The Elton John AIDS Foundation hosts its
An Enduring Vision benefit to support HIV/
AIDS prevention, treatment, and awareness
programs across the United States, the
Americas, and the Caribbean. 7 p.m. Cipriani
Wall Street. Call: 212-219-0670.
MONDAY 7
LIBRARY LIONS
The New York Public Library honors Harry
Belafonte, Hilary Mantel, Javier Marías, Peggy
Noonan, and Colm Tóibín at its 2016 Library
Lions event. 7 p.m. Rose Main Reading Room,
Stephen A. Schwarzman Building. Call: 212-
930-0019.
WEDNESDAY 9
YOUNG ART
Support the Children's Museum of the Arts at
its annual Art Auction and Cocktail Party. 6 p.m.
Dream Downtown. Call: 917-409-1211.
TUESDAY 15
HOPEFUL FOR DEPRESSION
Audrey Gruss's Hope for Depression Research
Foundation honors Anderson Cooper at its 10th
annual Hope Luncheon Seminar: Advances and
Challenges in Depression Research. Dr. John
Krystal and Dr. Helen Mayberg are among the
speakers. 11:30 a.m. The Plaza. Call: 212-676-
3209.
WEDNESDAY 16
LIFE OF LEGENDS
The Pratt Institute honors icons of art and design
at its 2016 Legends Awards, benefiting the
Institute's scholarship programs that provide
financial aid to Pratt students based on need and
merit. 6 p.m. Mandarin Oriental. Call: 718-399-
4548.
THURSDAY 17
MAGIC TO DO
The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation
fights spinal cord injury and paralysis at its gala
benefit: A Magical Evening. 6:30 p.m. Cipriani
Wall Street. Call: 212-763-8594.
BREATH OF LIFE
Join the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Greater
New York Chapter during its Breath of Life Gala,
celebrating tremendous accomplishments of the
year with dinner, cocktails, auctions, and more.
6:30 p.m. Cipriani 42nd. Call: 212-986-8783.
MONDAY 21
ANGELIC AFFAIR
Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer
Research celebrates Heloise Pratt and 20 years
of lifesaving progress at its Angel Ball. Denise
Rich, Daniella Rich Kilstock, and Ilona Rich
Schachter host the evening in honor of Gabrielle
Rich Aouad. 6 p.m. Cipriani Wall Street. Call:
212-254-6677.
DINNER THEATRE
The Manhattan Theatre Club honors two-time
Tony-winning actor Nathan Lane at its Fall
Benefit supporting MTC's leading work in the
development of new plays and musicals, as well
as MTC Education programs. 7 p.m. 583 Park.
Call: 212-399-3000 ext. 4147.
TUESDAY 29
SPECIAL SNOWFLAKE
Katy Perry and Moll Anderson will be honored at
the UNICEF Snowflake Ball, presented by Mariner
and Baccarat. 6:30 p.m. Cipriani Wall Street.
Call: 212-880-9131.
WEDNESDAY 30
DOWN UNDER
The American Australian Association honors
Jamie Dimon and Ginni Rometty at its
Benefit Dinner, celebrating and supporting
the Association's Education Fund. 6:30 p.m.
Cipriani Wall Street. Call: 212-338-6861.
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