September 2017

*Events in NYC

SEPTEMBER 2017

SUNDAY 3

HORSEPLAY

The nation's premier show jumping competition culminates at the 2017 Hampton Classic Horse Show $300,000 Grand Prix Sunday, benefiting Southampton Hospital. VIP tent invitation only. 9 a.m. 240 Snake Hollow Road, Bridgehampton. Call: 631-537-5446

MONDAY 11

CHITA RIVERA AWARDS

Bebe Neuwirth hosts the Chita Rivera Awards at the Al Hirschfield Theatre, with dinner at Sardi's. The inaugural event honors Antonio Vendome for his outstanding contributions to the arts and humanity. Tommy Tune will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award, and Diane Paulus will receive an award for her outstanding contributions to musical theater. 7:30 p.m. ChitaRiveraAwards.com.

TUESDAY 19

NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC OPENING GALA

Join the 106 All-Stars: Opening Gala of New York's Orchestra. Experience the sheer virtuosity and passion of this orchestra's 106 virtuosos as they perform Mahler's emotionally powerful Fifth Symphony. Music Director Designate Jaap van Zweden will conduct the concert, opening a new season at the New York Philharmonic. Gala chairs include Elizabeth and Frank Newman, Klara and Larry Silverstein, Maggie Ueng Tsai and Richard Tsai, Jariya Wanapun, and Arthur Chu. Cocktails, dinner, and concert. 6 p.m. David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center. Call: 212-875-5701 or email: nyphil.org.

THURSDAY 28

NEW YORK CITY BALLET FALL GALA

The fall gala is a celebration of choreography and costume design. The evening features world-premiere ballets and creative collaborations between some of today's most exciting artists from the worlds of dance and design. The event chairs are Sarah Jessica Parker Claire and Christopher Mann, Tommy Murphy, and Betsy and Rob Pitts. 5:30 p.m. David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center. Call: 212-496-0600 or email: NYCBallet.com.

SIP FOR THE SEA

The Wildlife Conservation Society presents Sip for the Sea, a tasting of sustainable food and wine to benefi t the New York Aquarium, held at the Central Park Zoo. Honorary cochairs are David Burtka, Neil Patrick Harris, and Katie Lee. 6:30 p.m. Central Park Zoo at 64th Street. Call: 718-220-5100.

OCTOBER 2017

MONDAY 2

NEW YORK WOMEN'S FOUNDATION FALL GALA

Attendees celebrate four leaders in the fields of philanthropy, health, and criminal justice, including Emmett D. Carson, Ph.D., Dr. Angela Diaz, Verna Eggleston, and Hon. Jonathan Lippman. 6:30 p.m. The Plaza. Call: 212-763-8589 or email: nywf@cmevents.net.

NOVEMBER 2017

WEDNESDAY 1

JUBILEE GALA

Join Gala Chairs Ann Van Ness, Janice Becker, and Andrew Faas for the fun Jubilee Gala. The event is hosted by Bebe Neuwirth and honors dancer, choreographer, and Dancing With the Stars judge Carrie Ann Inaba. 6 p.m. Marriott Marquis. Call: 212-228-7446 or email: marjorie@mcevoyandassociates.com.

TUESDAY 7

MAD Ball

The Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) honors luminaries from the worlds of art, fashion, real estate, and design at its most highly anticipated event of the year, the MAD Ball. Madeleine Albright, Barnaba Fornasetti, Jorge Perez, Faith Ringgold, and Sterling Ruby are this year's honorees. 6 p.m. Cipriani 42nd Street. Call: 212-299-7729 or email: stephanie.lang@madmuseum.org.

WEDNESDAY 8

FRENCH HERITAGE SOCIETY COCKTAIL DINATOIRE

Join the festive On the Riviera Cocktail Dinatoire honoring the ongoing American love affair with the French Riviera and the cafes, music, and joie de vivre found at its epicenter, the Boulevard de la Croisette. The event features dancing to the music of The Bob Hardwick Sound. 7 p.m. Racquet & Tennis Club. Call: 212-759-6846 or email: fhs@frenchheritagesociety.org.

TUESDAY 24

RITA HAYWORTH GALA

The 34th Annual Alzheimer's Association Rita Hayworth Gala is sponsored by Rolex and chaired by Karyn Kornfeld, Robin Meltzer, and Daryl Simon. The evening honors Nina Garcia, creative director of Marie Claire. NBC's Willie Geist emcees. Princess Yasmin Aga Khan began this event in honor of her mother, actress Rita Hayworth, who died from Alzheimer's. 6 p.m. Cipriani 42nd Street. Call: 914-231-6180 or e-mail: alzgala@bowenandco.com.

DECEMBER 2017

SATURDAY 2

HOLIDAY GALA

The Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Knights Hospitaller, and The Commandery of New York present a holiday gala benefiting the Guide Dog Foundation and America's VetDogs, which provide guide and service dogs for people with disabilities. 6 p.m. The Metropolitan Club. Call: 631-930-9050 or email: katherine@guidedog.org.

WEDNESDAY 6

NEW YORK CENTER FOR LIVING

The New York Center for Living and its founder, Elizabeth Kabler, host a holiday party. The outpatient treatment center helps adolescents, young adults, and families dealing with drug and alcohol abuse. 6:30 p.m. The River Club. CenterforLiving.org.