*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.