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MacKenzie-Childs Unveils Magical Holiday Display At Flagship Store

By Edward Callaghan
November 17, 2009

Beloved American home furnishings company MacKenzie-Childs, famed worldwide for its whimsical handcrafted Majolica pottery and artisanal furniture, held a by-invitation-only unveiling of their enchanted Holiday Extravaganza display at the company's flagship store on the elegant shopping strip of 57th Street on November 11. A very special guest of honor Sarah, Duchess of York attended to lend support for the VIP shopping event's beneficiary Best Buddies. Gallery

2009 Angel Ball Lights Up NYC

November 17, 2009

At the 2009 Angel Ball, Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research led by Denise Rich honored three outstanding individuals for their commitment and dedication to the fight against cancer as guests including Natalie Cole, Jennifer Hudson, and Russell Simmons cheered their accomplishments. Gallery

Celebrities Flock Together In Support Of The Tisch School Of The Arts Annual Gala

By Douglas Harrington
November 17, 2009

The home of Jazz at Lincoln Center was the venue for the Tisch School of the Arts annual gala and the press and paparazzi were firing away with reckless abandon as the stars of stage, screen and television appeared in support of this extraordinary and influential breeding ground of American artistic success stories.

Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff Hosts Kick-Off Luncheon At Le Cirque For New York Women's Foundation Fall Gala

By Edward Callaghan
November 16, 2009

In her role as Co-Chair of the upcoming New York Women's Foundation Fall 2009 Dinner "Stepping Out and Stepping Up," Southampton's Jean Shafiroff hosted an elegant luncheon at Le Cirque for the Foundation on Sept. 17, which featured an address by Diana L. Taylor, Vice Chair of the New York Women's Foundation and Managing Director of Wolfensohn & Company.

IAVA Honors Veterans And Friends Of Vets At Third Heroes Awards Gala

By Edward Callaghan
November 13, 2009

On the eve of Veterans Day, the day on which America takes time to remember and salute the millions of men and women who have served and continue to serve our country so valiantly, IAVA (Iraq - Afghanistan Veterans of America) hosted their Third Annual Heroes Award Gala on November 10 in the seven-story gilded Ballroom of the majestic, turn of the century Gotham Hall in Midtown. 1 comment Gallery

Facconable And Vanity Fair Co-Host Shopping Night For The Reeve Foundation

By John Wegorzewski
November 11, 2009

It was shopping and champagne for a great cause recently as the very fashionable Facconable boutique on Fifth Avenue in conjunction with Vanity Fair hosted a "Shopping Night" with a hefty percentage of sales earmarked for the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. Gallery

The 13th Annual ACE Awards

November 11, 2009

The Accessories Council hosted the 13th Annual ACE Awards honoring individuals and companies who have furthered the awareness and use of accessories. Annually, the ACE Awards are presented to designers, brands, retailers, celebrities and media who have helped to enhance sales and promote accessories at the consumer level.

Susan Lucci Honored By The Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Children

By Douglas Harrington
November 9, 2009

On Monday, October 26 Emmy Award winning actress Susan Lucci and Avon Chairman and CEO Andrea Jung were honored by the New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NYSPCC) for their work in defense of the defenseless among us at 583 Park in Manhattan. Incorporated in 1875, the society was the world's first child protection agency. Gallery

Gotham Magazine Throws A Launch Party In Celebration Of Its 100 Hottest Bachelors Issue

By Douglas Harrington
November 2, 2009

Our friends at Gotham Magazine threw one hell of a party at M2 Ultra Lounge on the west side last week, as thousands of guests gathered to celebrate the annual issue listing "New York's 100 Hottest Bachelors." 6 comments

Reporter's Notebook: The 34th Toronto International Film Festival

By John Wegorzewski
November 2, 2009

We survived and enjoyed the Hamptons International Film Festival (HIFF) just a mere week ago here on the East End. Still thinking about great film, we felt it would be exciting to take a look back on the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) as well from one of our 'native' sons who attended. 1 comment Gallery

Stepping Out And Stepping Up To Benefit The New York Women's Foundation

By Nicole B. Brewer
October 27, 2009

On a brisk autumn night in the Big Apple, Gotham Hall, a converted bank, opened its massive brass and glass doors to welcome the members of the New York Women's Foundation for their annual "Stepping Out and Stepping Up" awards dinner to celebrate the lives of hard working women across New York City who serve as "role models of courageous leadership, vision and commitment to women and families as individuals and as partners." Gallery

Auction Of Famed Artists' Works At Conde Nast Building Benefits AIDS Orphans

By Edward Callaghan
October 23, 2009

Health People has won worldwide acclaim for its woman to woman and teen mentoring programs for families dealing with AIDS, cancer and other inner-city killers. Indeed, founder Chris Norwood of Sag Harbor was one of the 100 Women of Peace nominated for an unprecedented Nobel Peace Prize last year. Gallery

Laughs Take Center Stage For Fourth Annual ChairScholars Comedy Show

By Edward Callaghan
October 18, 2009

The New York Chapter of The ChairScholars Foundation held its Fourth Annual Comedy Night at the spectacular Hudson Terrace overlooking - what else - the Hudson River on October 13 with a ripping performance by "Curb Your Enthusiasm" star - the very outrageous Susie Essman.

Niche Media's Gotham Magazine Celebrates 100 Hottest Bachelors

October 15, 2009

Niche Media's Gotham magazine is throwing its Annual 100 Hottest Bachelors party with special host Kelly Bensimon from the "Real Housewives of New York City" to celebrate Gotham magazine's Bachelor Issue on Thursday, October 15 at the M2 Ultra Lounge.

Americans For The Arts Honors Robert Redford And Others

By Douglas Harrington
October 7, 2009

Cipriani 42nd Street hosted the 2009 National Arts Awards on Monday, October 5 as luminaries from the worlds of art, business and politics converged to celebrate creativity in America.

Hamptons.com At Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week 2009

By Douglas Harrington
October 1, 2009

Labor Day weekend has come and gone and autumn is fast approaching. What is a Hamptonite to do but head into town for Fashion Week 2009 and take in some of the Spring 2010 Collection to be ready for next Memorial Day weekend?

Authors Lend Their Support To The NAACP Centennial Celebration

July 29, 2009

Several events converged this week in America's greatest city that are seminal in the history of both the American and international civil rights movement. Most significantly, 2009 represents the centennial celebration of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), which is the singularly most important organization in the history of the American civil rights movement.

Hampton Designer Showhouse Kick-Off Party Goes Park Avenue Style

July 16, 2009

Stephanie and Ric Barbatelli of E. Braun & Co. hosted a kick-off party for the 2009 Hampton Designer Showhouse at their new Park Avenue location Tuesday. The space, designed by Susan Orsini, was an ideal backdrop for the announcement of the talented roster of designers who will transform the Showhouse into a world class showcase. Gallery

Songwriters Hall Of Fame Awards Celebrates 40th Anniversary

June 28, 2009

An eclectic plethora of music industry stars from rock to pop gathered at the Marriot Marquis for the 40th Anniversary of the Songwriters Hall of Fame Awards in a rainy Times Square on June 18 in Manhattan.

American Institute For Stuttering's Third Annual Benefit Gala Draws Diverse Support

June 26, 2009

What do James Earl Jones, Sir Winston Churchill, Carly Simon, Tiger Woods, Aristotle, Marilyn Monroe, Roman Emperor Claudius, Sir Issac Newton and many others have in common? All had or have a form of speech disorder commonly called stuttering. On June 8 attendees gathered in Tribeca in support of the American Institute For Stuttering's Third Annual Benefit Gala. 4 comments

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