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Queens Council on Developmental Disabilities Annual Legislative Breakfast

PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Gregory Partanio |tel:71 ...

Updated: Mar 05, 2007 1:50pm PST

The Museum of the City of New York: Director's Council Winter Ball : Tuesday, February 27, 2007, The Museum of the City of New York, 1220 Fifth Avenue at 103rd Street, New York City. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

The Museum of the City of New York: Director's Council Winter Ball

Tuesday, February 27, 2007, The Museum of the City of New York, 1220 F ...

Updated: Jan 04, 2008 6:09pm PST

The Careers Through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) 2007 Benefit Celebrates Birthday of Lidia Bastianich : Tuesday, February 27, 2007, 6 PM, PIER SIXTY at Chelsea Piers (23rd Street and the Hudson River), New York City. Celebrity Chef Marcus Samuelsson of Aquavit and Riingo Restaurants, helped orchestrate a grand walk-around-tasting of specially prepared seasonal culinary creations by New York’s best known chefs to benefit The Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP). More than 60 New York City C-CAP high school culinary students assisted chefs at the event. The Event Co-Chairs were Stanley Zabar and Tim Zagat, with Vice Chairs Susan and Richard Grausman. Master of Ceremonies was Television star Al Roker. The evening’s festivities included a silent auction with over 30 items including once-in-a-lifetime culinary and travel packages. The Benefit has become New York’s premiere tasting event. Local residents and businesses together with national organizations all come to support C-CAP's work. "Each year our supporters gather at the sold-out event to enjoy a preview of new creations by New York's top chefs. While enjoying the fabulous food, they are supporting C-CAP's mission to provide underserved high school students with training, scholarships, and jobs in the restaurant and foodservice industry." says Richard Grausman, Founder and President of the 17-year-old non-profit Careers through Culinary Arts Program. C-CAP Benefit 2007 featured long-time favorites and the city’s hottest new star chefs. As this year’s honoree, Lidia Bastianich received the C-CAP Honors Award, an original stainless steel sculpture created by artist Philip Grausman. Lidia Bastianich is Chef/Co-owner of Felidia, Becco, Esca and Del Posto in New York City, Lida's Kansas City and Lidia's Pittsburgh; Television Celebrity Chef of "Lidia's Family Table," a 30-minute cooking series distributed by APT-American Public Television; Cookbook Author; 1999 Named Best Chef in NY by The James Beard Foundation; 2001 Named Best Chef U.S. by the James Beard Foundation. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Christopher London | tel:Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

The Careers Through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) 2007 Benefit Celebrates Birthday of Lidia Bastianich

Tuesday, February 27, 2007, 6 PM, PIER SIXTY at Chelsea Piers (23rd St ...

Updated: Feb 28, 2007 1:57am PST

Central Park Conservancy Women's Committee Mardis Gras Luncheon at Doubles : Tuesday, February 27, 2007, 11:30 a.m., DOUBLES CLUB, 781 Fifth Avenue, New York City. The Upper Park Partners Committee of the Central Park Conservancy hosted its annual Mardi Gras Luncheon to benefit the Historic Harlem Parks Coalition and Central Park, with Michael Henry Adams, renowned Harlem Architecture and Cultural Historian Curator: "Black Style Now" @ Museum of the City of New York. Special performace by Jazzmobile. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

Central Park Conservancy Women's Committee Mardis Gras Luncheon at Doubles

Tuesday, February 27, 2007, 11:30 a.m., DOUBLES CLUB, 781 Fifth Avenue ...

Updated: Feb 27, 2007 1:01pm PST

Anisha Lakhani Hosts the Launch of The Ladies of Literature Book Club : Tuesday, February 27, 2007, The Upper East Side of Manhattan residence of Anisha Lakhani. Deserts & Tea by Tracy Stern. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

Anisha Lakhani Hosts the Launch of The Ladies of Literature Book Club

Tuesday, February 27, 2007, The Upper East Side of Manhattan residence ...

Updated: Nov 09, 2007 2:09pm PST

DIFFA Dining By Design Gala Dinner : Monday February 26, 2007, 6:30 PM, The Waterfront (28th Street & 11th Avenue), New York City. DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS 10th annual DINING BY DESIGN tour commenced with a weekend full of events at The Waterfront in New York City. DIFFA’S DINING BY DESIGN presented by ELLE DECOR and GE MONOGRAM brings together some of the most talented and celebrated individuals in the worlds of fashion, interior design, art, and architecture to create spectacular, over-the-top dining environments. The multi-city tour, which in past years has raised more than $12 million for DIFFA, will feature awe-inspiring dining installations by design luminaries such as David Rockwell/Rockwell Group for GE Monogram, Margaret Russell for ELLE DECOR, Marc Blackwell for Rosemount Estate, and Elexion by Arne Quinze for LEXUS as well as corporate giants such as Calvin Klein Home, Ralph Lauren Home, Walt Disney Signature, Benjamin Moore and Crate & Barrel among others. “It is truly gratifying to have these extraordinary designers contribute to such an important cause through this one-of-a-kind program of events,” said Margaret Russell, Co-Chair of DIFFA’S DINING BY DESIGN and Editor-In-Chief of ELLE DECOR. “We are proud to continue to support DINING BY DESIGN to help fund DIFFA's preventative education and direct-care programs and assist the work they do within the AIDS community.” Each of the almost 60 designers/sponsors will receive a dining space within which the creative possibilities are endless; the only requirement is that each table accommodates at least ten dinner guests. The tables are open for the public to view throughout the weekend while sampling selections from the City’s best restaurants paired with wines from Rosemount Estate. Guests at the gala dinner on Monday, dined at the tables, making the event a truly unique experience for all who attend. Following DINING BY DESIGN New York, the installations will travel across the country to various cities including Dallas, Atlanta, and Chicago. DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS is one of the largest funders of HIV/AIDS service and education programs in the United States. Since being founded in 1984, DIFFA has mobilized the immense resources of the design communities to provide over $35 million to hundreds of AIDS service organizations nationwide. For more than 23 years, DIFFA has been one of the country’s largest supporters of both direct care for people living with AIDS and preventative education for those at risk. MEDIA: Danielle Dalesandro | Susan Blond, Inc. | 50 West 57th Street, 14th Floor ~ New York, NY 10019 | Phone: 212.333.7728 ext. 120 ~ Fax: 212.262.1373 | Email: danid@susanblondinc.com PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

DIFFA Dining By Design Gala Dinner

Monday February 26, 2007, 6:30 PM, The Waterfront (28th Street & 11th ...

Updated: Jan 04, 2008 6:00pm PST

NYJL Celebrates Outstanding Volunteer An Trotter : Sunday, February 25, 2007, Noon, New York Junior League Headquarters, 130 East 80th Street, New York City. Private reception for An Renée Trotter, Bayview Advisory Board, Learning Center for Women in Prison Board of Directors Chair and one of this year's NYJL Outstanding Vounteers. This brunch was chosen to create awareness in the above mentioned organizations and in the community about the work of the Learning Center for Women in Prison. The Learning Center for Women in Prison (LCWP)is in partnership with the Bard Prison Initiative(BPI). BPI runs college inside a long-term, maximum-security prison and a transitional medium-security prison. The Initiative enrolls incarcerated students fulltime in a rigorous and diverse liberal arts cirriculum. In Fall 2006 it opened a third in-prison campus at Bayview Correctional Facility, a medium-security prison housing 220 women in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. See also: October 18, 2005--An Evening in Support of the Learning Center for Women in Prison. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

NYJL Celebrates Outstanding Volunteer An Trotter

Sunday, February 25, 2007, Noon, New York Junior League Headquarters, ...

Updated: Feb 26, 2007 10:50am PST

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: "Black Tie & Blackjack Casino Night" : Saturday, February 24, 2007, 8 PM, Bridgewaters 11 Fulton Street (at the South Street Seaport), New York City. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: "Black Tie & Blackjack Casino Night" attracted more than 600 young professionals for a night of entertainment including dinner, open bar, games of chance, dancing, prizes and more, all to raise funds to help support blood cancer research and patient services programs. The 2007 Black Tie & Black Jack planning committee: Event Chair: Erin Zammett Ruddy | Event Vice Chair: Gayle Silverman | Sub-Committee Chairs: Saloni Dhir • Bianca Harris • Paule Anne Kaziewicz Kim McGeever • Lauren Muehl • Jackie Rasulo. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: "Black Tie & Blackjack Casino Night"

Saturday, February 24, 2007, 8 PM, Bridgewaters 11 Fulton Street (at t ...

Updated: Feb 25, 2007 9:45pm PST

DIFFA Dining By Design Preview Cocktail Party : Saturday, February 24,2007, 7 PM – 10 PM, The Waterfront (28th Street & 11th Avenue), New York City. DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS 10th annual DINING BY DESIGN tour commenced with a weekend full of events at The Waterfront in New York City. DIFFA’S DINING BY DESIGN presented by ELLE DECOR and GE MONOGRAM brings together some of the most talented and celebrated individuals in the worlds of fashion, interior design, art, and architecture to create spectacular, over-the-top dining environments. The multi-city tour, which in past years has raised more than $12 million for DIFFA, will feature awe-inspiring dining installations by design luminaries such as David Rockwell/Rockwell Group for GE Monogram, Margaret Russell for ELLE DECOR, Marc Blackwell for Rosemount Estate, and Elexion by Arne Quinze for LEXUS as well as corporate giants such as Calvin Klein Home, Ralph Lauren Home, Walt Disney Signature, Benjamin Moore and Crate & Barrel among others. “It is truly gratifying to have these extraordinary designers contribute to such an important cause through this one-of-a-kind program of events,” said Margaret Russell, Co-Chair of DIFFA’S DINING BY DESIGN and Editor-In-Chief of ELLE DECOR. “We are proud to continue to support DINING BY DESIGN to help fund DIFFA's preventative education and direct-care programs and assist the work they do within the AIDS community.” Each of the almost 60 designers/sponsors will receive a dining space within which the creative possibilities are endless; the only requirement is that each table accommodates at least ten dinner guests. The tables are open for the public to view throughout the weekend while sampling selections from the City’s best restaurants paired with wines from Rosemount Estate. During the Preview Cocktail Party, designers and guests mingled, previewed table creations, sampled superb libations including cocktails by Corzo Tequila and danced to the tunes of DJ Lady Bunny. Guests at the gala dinner on Monday, February 26th will dine at the tables, making the event a truly unique experience for all who attend. Following DINING BY DESIGN New York, the installations will travel across the country to various cities including Dallas, Atlanta, and Chicago. DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS is one of the largest funders of HIV/AIDS service and education programs in the United States. Since being founded in 1984, DIFFA has mobilized the immense resources of the design communities to provide over $35 million to hundreds of AIDS service organizations nationwide. For more than 23 years, DIFFA has been one of the country’s largest supporters of both direct care for people living with AIDS and preventative education for those at risk. MEDIA: Danielle Dalesandro | Susan Blond, Inc. | 50 West 57th Street, 14th Floor ~ New York, NY 10019 | Phone: 212.333.7728 ext. 120 ~ Fax: 212.262.1373 | Email: danid@susanblondinc.com PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Christopher London | tel:Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

DIFFA Dining By Design Preview Cocktail Party

Saturday, February 24,2007, 7 PM – 10 PM, The Waterfront (28th Street ...

Updated: Mar 25, 2007 3:08pm PST

Happy Breast Day: A Benefit for Cancer Research Foundation : Saturday, February 24, 2007, 8-11 PM, HOME, 532 West 27th Street, between 10th and 11th Avenues New York City. Susie Wiesenfeld & Danielle Scherman host Happy Breast Day Party to benefit "PLAY FOR P.I.N.K", a partner of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. This First Annual Happy Breast Day Party is a birthday celebration turned Breast Cancer Benefit. The event honored Susie and Danielle's mothers who are surviving the battle against breast cancer. Danielle Scherman and her partner Hope Clement are the team behind New York based "Soiree Events". Danielle Scherman is, however, not merely another "event planner" with a pretty face, but rather a socially soulful event visionary with a prolific network and following that extends across a demographic boundaries. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Christopher London | tel:Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

Happy Breast Day: A Benefit for Cancer Research Foundation

Saturday, February 24, 2007, 8-11 PM, HOME, 532 West 27th Street, betw ...

Updated: Mar 20, 2007 7:55pm PST

LEXUS Honors the Benefit Committee of The East Side House Settlement Gala Preview of The 2007 New York International Auto Show : NEW YORK-FEBRUARY 22: LEXUS Honored the Benefit Committee of The East Side House Settlement Gala Preview of The 2007 New York International Auto Show on Thursday, February 22, 2007 at LE CIRQUE, 151 East 58th Street, between Lexington & Third Avenue. Additional Sponsors included Vornado Realty Trust and Esquire Magazine. Benefit Committee Co-Chairs: Blair Voltz Clarke, Marianna Olszewski & Tatiana Platt. MEDIA: Eliza P. Nordeman & Elizabeth Hewitt | Sharp Communications, Inc. | 425 Madison Avenue, 8th Fl. New York, NY 10017 |tel: 212.829.0002 x.111 | eh@sharpthink.com or en@sharpthink.com | web: www.sharpthink.com PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Gregory Partanio (primarily) with assistance of Christopher London (secondarily) | tel:Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com **EDITORIAL NOTE: Tickets for the ESH Gala Preview to the 2007 New York International Auto Show, scheduled for April 5, 2007, are now available***

LEXUS Honors the Benefit Committee of The East Side House Settlement Gala Preview of The 2007 New York International Auto Show

NEW YORK-FEBRUARY 22: LEXUS Honored the Benefit Committee of The East ...

Updated: Feb 25, 2009 3:34pm PST

Research In Motion and Cingular, now the new AT&T, Exclusive Event to Launch Blackberry 8800 : Tuesday, February 20, 2007, Skylight Studios, 275 Hudson Street (between Spring and Canal Street), New York, NY. This exclusive event to launch the Blackberry 8800 was hosted by Research in Motion, CEO and Founder Mike Lazaridis and Kent Mathy, President of Cingular's Business Markets Group. The evening's special celebrity guest was former New York Giants star Tiki Barber. Editorial Note: I have not been able to take my hands off the new Blackberry 8800. It is a fine looking piece of craftsmanship and highly functional. Those who have an appreciation for a hand crafted swiss watch will fall in love with this gadget. If you are not yet a Cingular customer or do not yet have a Blackberry, I urge you to reconsider your options, and this is coming from the viewpoint of a more than satisfied customer. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Christopher London | tel:Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com**NOTE: These Photos are not for sale or publication elsewhere***

Research In Motion and Cingular, now the new AT&T, Exclusive Event to Launch Blackberry 8800

Tuesday, February 20, 2007, Skylight Studios, 275 Hudson Street (betwe ...

Updated: Apr 25, 2007 5:15pm PST

La Dolce Eve Kitten Event : Tuesday, February 20, 2007, 10:30 PM, ROOM SERVICE, 35 E. 21st Street, between Broadway and Park Avenue South, New York City (tel: 212-254-5709). Susanne Bartsch, Kenny Kenny, Patrick McDonald & Eve Kitten Host "Room Service Tuesday" Special Event: La Dolce Eve Kitten. Music by DJ Princess Superstar and a special Burlesque performance by The World Famous BOB. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Christopher London | tel:Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

La Dolce Eve Kitten Event

Tuesday, February 20, 2007, 10:30 PM, ROOM SERVICE, 35 E. 21st Street, ...

Updated: Apr 30, 2007 11:13pm PST

Studio Mezmor Opening Night : Saturday, February 17, 2007, 10 PM, Studio Mezmor, 530 West 28th Street, New York City. After a successful three years as New York City's #1 super-club, the Chelsea nightlife institution at 530 W. 28th Street is reborn was Studio Mezmor. The Saturday night grand launch party featured Victor Calderone and DJ Vibe. The new name is a tip of the hat to the building's original tenant, Colonel Francis Messmore, whose manufacturing firm designed immense theater props, movie sets, and animatronic dinosaurs in the massive warehouse space. The larger-than-life theatrics continue at Studio Mezmor, which will be the premier event space for a wide variety of entertainment needs. Big-room clubbing, private events on a grand scale, film and video shoots, live concerts, art gallery events, and fashion shows, all will coexist under one very big roof. The venue has undergone a re-imagining, with improvements to the sound, video, and lighting. The main room's architecture is 10,000 square feet of column free, gritty dance floor, with 35 foot ceilings and amazing sightlines. The 2nd floor Mezzanine, ground level VIP, and front room have all been designed into lush VIP bottle areas, providing intimate space for upscale guests to explore.Dance music fans will have their weekend Mecca for all things electronic. The owners have created a mission statement dedicated to quality music, exceptional customer service, and multi-sensory entertainment for a sexy, big room experience that is unique in New York City. "We are the New York home to the world's best DJs and parties," says Music Director and nightclub industry vet Eric Ortense. "We've got DJs Danny Tenaglia, Tiesto, Victor Calderone, Roger Sanchez, Deep Dish, Pete Tong and Paul Oakenfold, all under one roof. Hands down, we are the undisputed heavyweight champion of NYC nightlife." PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Christopher London | tel:Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

Studio Mezmor Opening Night

Saturday, February 17, 2007, 10 PM, Studio Mezmor, 530 West 28th Stree ...

Updated: Feb 18, 2007 3:48pm PST

Young Friends of Save Venice: The Red & White Masked Ball : Thursday, February 15, 2007, 8 PM, The Metropolitan Club, One East 60th Street, Young Friends of Save Venice: The Red and White Masked Ball. The evening's theme was first imagined in the 1920's when musician Cole Porter and his wife Linda created the Red and White Ball in Venice. Their friends gathered at Palazzo Ca'Rezzonico for what was to become one of the legendary and glamorous parties of the century. "Our hope is to bring the Red and White Ball into the 21st Century, celebrating Venice in all of its glamour and creative heritage." said Adelina Wong Ettelson, Chairman of the Young Friends. Honorary Chairman: Sarah Siegel-Magness. Chairman: Adelina Wong Ettelson. Co-Chairs: Olivia Chantecaille and Alexandra Lind Rose. Vice-Chairs included Fabiola Beracasa, Ferebee Bishop, BJ Topol Blum, Eva Jeanbart-Lorenzotti, Dayssi Olarte de Kanavos, Tinsley Mortimer, Annelise Peterson and Susan Shin. The Red & White Masked Ball was generously sponsored by Related and The Veneto, Gary and Sarah Magness, and Prada. The champagne was donated by Champagne Taittinger. The decor was designed by our beloved friend Tracy Stern and included Swarovski crystals. Guests wore "One-of-a-kind" masks designed by Ross Bleckner • Chantecaille • Earnest Sewn • Linda Fargo • Eric Freeman • Hudson Jeans • Devi Kroell • Christian Lacroix • J. Mendel • Faraone Mennella • Carlos Miele • Rodarte • Rachel Roy • Behnaz Sarafpour • Proenza Schouler • Peter Som • Gustavo Arango for Champagne Taittinger • Tocca • Antony Todd • Trovata • Emanuel Ungaro • Alvin Valley • Antonia Sauter of Venetia Atelier • Verdura • Vivre. Special thanks also to Swarovski and Faraone Mennella. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Liz Makrauer |Save Venice, Inc. | tel: 212.737.3141 |e-mail: newyork@savevenice.org PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Gregory Partanio (primarily) with assistance of Christopher London (secondarily) | tel:Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

Young Friends of Save Venice: The Red & White Masked Ball

Thursday, February 15, 2007, 8 PM, The Metropolitan Club, One East 60t ...

Updated: Jan 04, 2008 5:54pm PST

FELIX REY Valentine's Day Tea Party hosted by Lily Rafii and Sulaika Zarrouk : Wednesday, February 14, 2007, 2-4 PM, THE CORE CLUB, 66 East 55th Street, New York City. FELIX REY Valentine's Day Tea Party hosted by Lily Rafii and Sulaika Zarrouk. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Christopher London | tel:Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com ***More details on the event later this evening****

FELIX REY Valentine's Day Tea Party hosted by Lily Rafii and Sulaika Zarrouk

Wednesday, February 14, 2007, 2-4 PM, THE CORE CLUB, 66 East 55th Stre ...

Updated: Feb 15, 2007 2:02am PST

Former Regan Book Editor & Author Bridie Clark Launches Her Highly-Anticipated Debut Novel "Because She Can" : Monday, February 12, 2007, 7-9PM, The SOHO Loft Residence of Marisa & Matt Brown. Former Regan Book Editor & Author Bridie Clark Launches Her Highly-Anticipated Debut Novel "Because She Can" chronicling the life of a beleaguered editor driven crazy by her tyrannical female boss (available through Warner Books starting on February 5th ). BECAUSE SHE CAN is an insider's no-holds-barred take on the book publishing world, is an outrageously funny, revealing novel about a woman who lands her dream job in book publishing – until she realizes that she's working for the industry's most notorious tyrant. Claire Truman's life has fallen into a holding pattern. She's been languishing away at a top New York publishing house, patiently waiting to be promoted and stretching her ridiculously small salary as far as it can go. Then, in just one night, Claire's life drastically changes. Fresh from an ugly breakup, she is dragged to a party and bumps into her crush from college: the legendarily hot Randall Cox, a man with friends in high places. When a high-powered publisher at a rival company calls her the next morning, Claire suddenly finds herself with a job worth three times her old salary. Unfortunately, her new boss, Vivian Grant, is even worse than industry gossip has led Claire to believe. From middle-of-the-night phone calls and over-the-top tantrums, Vivian piles on the work…and the abuse. Now, as Claire's new job demands more and more of her time and soul, will Randall Cox remain her Prince Charming? ABOUT BRIDIE CLARK: Since graduating from Harvard in 1999, Bridie Clark has worked in the editorial departments of Vanity Fair, New York, and Simon & Schuster. She was most recently an editor at ReganBooks. She lives in New York City with her husband. BECAUSE SHE CAN is her debut novel. For additional information, please visit: www.bridieclark.com MEDIA: Jessica Berger/Ken Sunshine Consultants | tel: 212-691-2800 | e-mail: berger@kensunshineconsultants.com PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

Former Regan Book Editor & Author Bridie Clark Launches Her Highly-Anticipated Debut Novel "Because She Can"

Monday, February 12, 2007, 7-9PM, The SOHO Loft Residence of Marisa & ...

Updated: Apr 04, 2009 11:12am PST

The American Museum of Natural History Annual Winter Dance "Gold" : Tuesday, February 13, 2007, The American Museum of Natural History, 77th Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue. CHAIRMEN: Claire Bernard, Zani Gugelmann, Amanda Hearst, Tinsley Mortimer, Jacqueline Sackler & Ivanka Trump with Rachel Roy. Photos are exclusively post dinner 9 PM-Midnight and do not include arrivals or dinner. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

The American Museum of Natural History Annual Winter Dance "Gold"

Tuesday, February 13, 2007, The American Museum of Natural History, 77 ...

Updated: May 21, 2007 9:50pm PST

Designers For Darfur : Friday, February 9, 2007, Roseland Ballroom, 239 West 52nd Street, New York, New York 10019; Tel: (212) 247-0200. DesignersForDarfur, founded in 2007 by designer Malcolm Harris (Mal Sirrah, Inc.) and model Lydia Hearst-Shaw (One Model Management), in association with Fashion Television and presenting sponsor Steve Madden, Inc., together hosted an unprecedented charity fashion show aimed to raise funds and awareness on behalf of the Save Darfur Coalition. This production represents hundreds of designers and the wider fashion community collectively banding together to show commitment and solidarity toward ending the atrocity of genocide currently taking place in Darfur. For this amazing event nearly 100 of America’s leading designers created one complete ensemble in Red, Yellow, Green or Black (or any combination of these symbolic colors of Africa) which were featured in a star-studded fashion show held at the nadir of New York Fashion Week. The fashion industry’s top models, hair and make-up artists as well as wardrobe stylists donated their time, talent and assistance to this worthy cause. Steve Madden's response to what compelled him to come on board as a presenting sponsor of DesignersForDarfur was simple and inspiring: “This is an issue of conscience and I’m doing what I can as a citizen of the world to shed light on this unimaginable genocide.” His support of this important charity event extends to advocacy in his more than 100 national retail stores, and he is donating 100% of all shoes for the philanthropic runway production. Current Situation in Darfur: According to recent estimates, at least 400,000 people have died in Darfur since the genocide began in February of 2003. It is impossible to know what the final number will be, however, as the genocide is still taking place today. What is known is that there are approximately 3.5 million men, women and children in the western Darfur region of Sudan trying to survive the Sudanese government-sponsored campaign of violence and forced starvation. These innocent victims are essentially on life support, their continued existence dependent on U.S. and international humanitarian aid and the presence of African Union peacekeepers. Despite the best efforts of the under-funded and under-manned African Union peacekeeping force, attacks have increased in recent months, leading to tens of thousands of new arrivals at refugee camps in Darfur and across the border in Chad. This increase in violence has put the humanitarian life-support system on life-support itself, and the nightmare scenario of a complete security collapse and the spike in death-rate that will surely follow now appears to be not a possibility, but a probability. UN official Jan Egeland (Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator) has previously said that he believes the death-rate could rise as high as 100,000 per month if security collapses. The situation in Darfur may soon test that theory. MEDIA CONTACTS: Natalie Maniscalco/ R.COURI HAY CREATIVE PUBLIC RELATIONS | tel: 212.580.0835 | e-mail: Natalie@rcourihaycpr.com & Courtney Lukitsch | GOTHAM PR | tel: 212.352.2147 | e-mail: Courtney@GothamPR.com PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Christopher London | tel:Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

Designers For Darfur

Friday, February 9, 2007, Roseland Ballroom, 239 West 52nd Street, New ...

Updated: Feb 10, 2007 5:40pm PST

"Celebrating Home"--Common Ground's 5th Annual Gala : Thursday, February 8, 2007, 6:30 PM, Cipriani Wall Street "Celebrating Home"-- Common Ground’s 5th Annual Gala to benefit the Common Ground Community: This year's distinguished honorees were The Honorable Michael R. Bloomberg and Bank of America, who have all championed Common Ground's mission of providing permanent housing to formerly homeless men and women. A photographic exhibition by tenant artists was on display. For more information, contact Kelly Castagnaro |tel: 212-471-0815 |e-mail: KCastagnaro@commonground.org |web: www.commonground.org PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

"Celebrating Home"--Common Ground's 5th Annual Gala

Thursday, February 8, 2007, 6:30 PM, Cipriani Wall Street "Celebratin ...

Updated: Feb 09, 2007 10:14am PST

Opus, Contemporary Patrons of The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center: Lovestruck inspired by Saint Valentine : Thursday, February 8, 2007, 7 PM, The Marlborough Gallery, 40 West 57th Street, 2nd Floor, New York City. Opus, Contemporary Patrons of The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center:Lovestruck inspired by Saint Valentine, an intimate affair with music and art. The evening's Honorary Chair was Gwyneth Paltrow. The event featured a special musical performance by artists of The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, an exhibition of new paintings by renowned Spanish artist Juan Genovés, and aphrodisiacs and culinary indulgences. Opus Members: Lisa and Saar Banin, Michael Evans and Lise Powers, Justin Hays Green, Bill and Marie Samuels. Benefit Committee: Philippe A. Bigar, James Brodsky, Phillipe Burke, Daniel and Melissa Berger, Geoffrey Bradfield, Nicholas Brill Brown, Douglas Cohen, Rachel Conron, Ernie de la Torre, Robert Deutsch, Stephanie Gaines, Azadeh Ghotbi, Craig Goldman, James Goldschmidt, Melissa Grundman, Bernt Heiberg, Stephanie and James Loeffler, Curt and Amy Middleton, Marianna Olszewski, Justine O'Malley, Coralie Charriol Paul, Edward Papier, The Pollack Family, Lisa Singer, Mark Stewart, Christopher Vroom, Carolina Yunis. To read more about the Chamber Music Society check out Intermission: Impossible, a blog about the The Chamber Music Society. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Christopher London | tel:Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

Opus, Contemporary Patrons of The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center: Lovestruck inspired by Saint Valentine

Thursday, February 8, 2007, 7 PM, The Marlborough Gallery, 40 West 57t ...

Updated: Apr 22, 2007 6:58pm PST

The Spain-US Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Fashion Week at KOI : Thursday, February 8, 2007, 2007, 8-10 AM, Koi Restaurant, 40 West 40th Street, Breakfast Reception Celebrating "Fashion from Spain." The Spain-US Chamber of Commerce welcomed Spanish designers participating in Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York City where leading designers debuted their Fall 2007 collections. Participating companies include Agatha Ruiz de la Prada, Armand Basi, Anauve, Camper (for more about camper, click here), Custo Barcelona, Jaime Mascaro, Monoplaza, Novissima and TOUS. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com************Please Note Album has not yet been edited*******************

The Spain-US Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Fashion Week at KOI

Thursday, February 8, 2007, 2007, 8-10 AM, Koi Restaurant, 40 West 40 ...

Updated: Feb 12, 2007 2:34pm PST

Tiffany Koury: Fall 2007 Presentation & Dinner : Wednesday, February 7, 2007, 8:00 PM Cocktails, 9:00 PM Dinner & Presentation, The Arts Building, Penthouse 15, 336 West 37th Street, New York, NY 10018. TIFFANY KOURY'S: 2007 Fall Presentation Dinner. Sponsored by Tiffany Koury Corporation & Worldwide Gold Council. **Editorial Note: If you do not know Tiffany Koury yet, trust me you will know this Bombshell and her designs very soon. Tiffany has dressed Lydia Hearst, Catherine Forbes, Levin Rambin and more. But what got this editor's attention most about Tiffany Koury's designs is that the glamour is matched or even exceeded by the shear quality of the materials used. A close examination of each garment will reveal an impeccable level of attention to detail and craftsmanship which is second to none. Tiffany Koury is for the bombshell in you. To my lady friends, know that as a man, I love the way this clothing looks on women and the way they feel and look in it is so damn sexy. Get to know Tiffany Koury. This is no cookie cutter designer. FOR MEDIA INQIRIES: Tahe Zalal |Bombshell Belle, V.P., PR & Business Development | tel: Private | web: www.TiffanyKoury.com e-mail: PR@tiffanykoury.com or tahe@tiffanykoury.com PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Christopher London | tel:Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

Tiffany Koury: Fall 2007 Presentation & Dinner

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NYC Fashion Week: Get Naughty with Nolcha! & FFT! : Wednesday, February 7, 2007, 7 PM, Pre:Post,547 West 27th Street between 10th & 11th., New York, NY. Nolcha.com in associatian with VIBRANT Promotional Modeling & Marketing and Fuel For Truth ("FFT") brought together media, trade and VIP fashionistas for an exclusive, invitation-only event to celebrate chic and sexy intimate apparel. Window shopping will never be the same as the models appeared as moving mannequins showcasing the collections as 'live' window displays. Annie S. Limited unveiled the latest lingerie collection. The Fall 2007 collection was inspired by Greek mythology mixed with Irish culture prints/styles and a little touch of Rock. Nolcha.com is an elite online fashion society encouraging professionalism and dedication for designers, models, photographers and stylists. Unlike many other online portfolio-based applications, Nolcha offers the resources for members to empower themselves and their careers. Nolcha's influential and exclusive network specializes in motivating members to their absolute best with dynamic business and life coaching seminars led by prominent industry figures. The fashion industry is competitive, and Nolcha is the source to prepare its members to become successful in their respective fields. Nolcha also offers an online style publication and a fashion-focused talk show on the Nolcha Fashion T.V. Network, in association with Simply Me TV, providing up-to-the-minute, cutting-edge content.VIBRANT is New York's premier promotional modeling agency, with smart, sexy and savvy models for a full range of marketing and promotional events. VIBRANT models enhance any occasion with a splash of vibrance! Fuel For Truth ("FFT")is a non for profit organization that gathers and disseminates accurate information about Israel and the Middle East to young adults through social/educational events in NYC, our "Old Skool" campus program, advocacy training and more. FFT presents the truth about Israel and Jewish history to young Americans in a language they can understand, relate to and easily disseminate. Expanding on the cutting edge methods FFT uses to reach thousands of young people, we are using fashion to make FFT a household name. Each design will be inspired by our central theme: "Fist and Flower" and will debut at the First Annual Fuel For Truth Fashion Show –sponsored by Nolcha – during Fall Fashion Week in September 2007. The ready to wear pieces will ultimately be manufactured as a line of limited edition wearable advocacy fashion and sold in high-end boutiques nationwide, and the couture pieces will be auctioned at the end of the show. All proceeds from the fashion show will benefit Fuel For Truth. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

NYC Fashion Week: Get Naughty with Nolcha! & FFT!

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THE ORCHID DINNER BENEFIT for the New York Botanical Garden : Tuesday, February 6, 2007, 7:30 PM, The Rainbow Room, Rockefeller Center, New York City. THE ORCHID DINNER BENEFIT for The New York Botanical Garden was sponsored by Tiffany & Co., The Bank of New York and House & Garden. John Barman, Dylan Lauren, J. Mendel, Issac Mizrahi, Harry Slatkin, Valentino, and Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York created majestic orchid tablescapes for the Orchid Dinner. Thirty celebrated designer and names from the worlds of fashion, architecture, horticulture, literature, film and food created a theaterical setting of orchid table designs. Their work will benefit The New York Botanical Garden's orchid collections and scientific research, which fosters better understanding and conservation of these jewels of the plant kingdom. The evenings Honorary Chairs were Mr. & Mrs. Philip B. Miller. The Gala Chairs are Mr. & Mrs. Eric C Fast and Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Graham, Jr. Gala Chairs were Dominique Browning, Editor-in-Chief of House & Garden, Fernanda M. Kellog, President of The Tiffany & Co. Foundation, and Joan Khoury, Managing Director of The Bank of New York. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

THE ORCHID DINNER BENEFIT for the New York Botanical Garden

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HISHAM OUMLIL Fall/Winter 2007 Men's Show : Tuesday, February 6, 2007, 2006, 6-8 PM, THE CORE CLUB, 66 East 55th Street-- HISHAM OUMLIL Fall/Winter 2007 Menswear Fashion Show MEDIA/PRESS: Laura Livingston Rubin | LLR Consulting | 505 East 14th Street, Suite 4C, New York, NYC 10009 |P: 212.674.5333 | M: 917.861.2036 |e-mail: laura@llrconsulting.com PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Christopher London | tel:Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

HISHAM OUMLIL Fall/Winter 2007 Men's Show

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Citizens for NYC: "New Yorker for New York Awards Gala" : Monday, February 5, 2007, 6:30 PM, Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf-Astoria, 301 Park Avenue at 49th Street, New York City. Citizens for NYC: "New Yorker for New York Awards Gala" celebrates extraordinary New Yorkers and volunteer groups that make our neighborhoods better, safer and more beautiful. Honored this year for their outstanding contributions to New York and its diverse communities were International Opera Star Martina Arroyo; Senior Vice President of Hill & Knowlton, Inc. Jonathan Capehart; author and journalist Pete Hamill; Karen and Irwin Redlener, M.D. of the Children’s Health Fund; and Chairman of the Board of Jazz at Lincoln Center Lisa Schiff. Mayor David Dinkins, Wynton Marsalis, and Andre De Shields are among the quintessential New York personalities who will present the awards. Also on hand will be Citizens for NYC Chairman Henry Cornell, founding Chairman Osborn Elliott, and the evening’s Master of Ceremonies, Peter H. Kostmayer, President of Citizens for NYC. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

Citizens for NYC: "New Yorker for New York Awards Gala"

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Nicole Romano Autumn-Winter 2007 Collection : NEW YORK-FEBRUARY 4: Nicole Romano Autumn-Winter 2007 Collection Presentation on Sunday, February 4, 2007, 9 PM @ CAPITALE, 130 Bowery at Grand Street, New York City, Fashion Designer Nicole Romano's Autumn-Winter 2007 Collection Presentation was Sponsored by Castello Delle Regine with additional support by Bond No. 9, sweetriot, LINKS of London, bene, buddha bar, Social Life Magazine, Patsys, Opici Import Company, NARS, Capezio, Invicta Watch Group, Madame Paulette, HGK Asset Management. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Christopher London | tel:Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

Nicole Romano Autumn-Winter 2007 Collection

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Gustavo Arango Fall 2007: Mercedes Benz FashionWeek : Saturday, February 2, 2007, The Altman Building, 135 West 18th Street, New York City--Gustavo Arango's Fall 2007 Fashion Show at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week: Gustavo Arango is a true Latino designer working in the American Fashion industry. He was born in Cali, Colombia, and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He's being designing clothes since he was 17 years old. In 1989, his passion for design, color, fashion and a constant drive to create took him to New York City. An outstanding student at F.I.T., he excelled from the start and obtained his first job in 1991 as an assistant fashion designer for Pierre Balmain. His appreciation to detail, intricate tailoring and draping techniques, keen eye for luxury and style characterize his successful 15 year career. His brand represents the lifestyle and taste of a very chic international jet-set. He designs and supervises his business from his Atelier in San Juan and his office on 7th Avenue. **Notably his designs have been worn by some of New York's most well known socialites at some of New York's top charity benefit galas including the Municipal Art Society, New York Botanical Garden and Central Park Conservancy galas. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Christopher London | tel:Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

Gustavo Arango Fall 2007: Mercedes Benz FashionWeek

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Nicole Miller Fall 2007 Collection: Arrivals and Backstage : Friday, February 2, 2005, 7PM, The Promenade at Bryant Park's Tents, 6th Avenue between 40th & 42nd Streets, New York City. Mercedes Benz Fashion Week: Nicole Miller Fall 2007 Collection, Arrivals and Backstage. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Christopher London | tel:Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

Nicole Miller Fall 2007 Collection: Arrivals and Backstage

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Douglas Hannant Fall 2007 Collection : Thursday, February 1, 2007, GOTHAM HALL, 985 Sixth Avenue, New York, NY. Douglas Hannant Fall 2007 Collection followed by "A 10 Year Celebration" party immediately following the presentation. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

Douglas Hannant Fall 2007 Collection

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