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DIA ART FOUNDATION Fall Gala 2009 : NEW YORK-NOVEMBER 6: DIA ART Foundation Fall Gala 2009 on Friday, November 6, 2009 at The Hispanic Society of America, Audubon Terrace, Broadway between 155th and 156th Street, New York City, NY. The 2009 Fall Gala celebrates Dia Art Foundation's 35th anniversary and its commitment to initiating, supporting, presenting, and preserving extraordinary art projects. Dia presents public programs and its permanent collection of works from the 1960s through the present at Dia: Beacon, Riggio Galleries, in New York’s Hudson Valley, and maintains long-term, site-specific installations in the western United States, New York City, and Long Island. Since 2007 Dia has presented commissions by contemporary artists at the Hispanic Society. For the third installation in the series Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster’s created a new project, chronotopes & dioramas, which represents her first solo exhibition in the United States. Guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres on The Hispanic Society's Audubon Terrace, followed by dinner at The Church of the Intercession. During dinner guests were treated to an original performance by pioneering musician and producer Arto Lindsay titled ATLANTIC/DESERT/TROPICAL, after Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster’s chronotopes & dioramas. Décor designed by Jeff Leatham, catering by Abigail Kirsch, and printed materials by Pandiscio Co. In addition to the event co-chairs Dia trustee Frances Bowes and actor James Franco, attendees included: Dia chairman Nathalie de Gunzburg and her husband Charles de Gunzburg, and Dia director Philippe Vergne. Dia trustees and patrons in attendance were Sandra Brant and Ingrid Sischy, Christopher Bass, Constance Caplan, Janelle and Alden Pinnell, Cindy and Howard Rachofsky, and Charlie Wright. Philanthropists and art supporters included designers Kate and Andy Spade, Art Production Fund’s Yvonne Force Villareal, architect John Pawson, Renee and Mark Rockefeller, Stephanie and Jody La Nasa, Liz and Kirk Radke, Dorothy Berwin, Jill and Peter Kraus, and Diana and Jonathan Ross. They were joined by GUCCI’s Daniella Vitale, Opening Ceremony’s Humberto Leon, designer Han Feng, Richard Pandiscio and Todd Eberle, Ann Dexter-Jones, Jacqueline Sackler, Jennifer Creel, Julie Minskoff, Liz Swig, Peter Hempel, Black Frame’s Brian Phillips, and Vincent Katz. Art world notables include MoMA’s associate director Kathy Halbreich and associate curator Doryun Chong, New Museum’s Eungie Joo, Sotheby’s Lisa Dennison, Art Basel Director Mark Spiegler, Tate director Sir Nickolas Serota, Studio Museum executive director Thelma Golden, and New York City Commissioner of Cultural Affairs Kate Levin. Many gallery owners will also be present, among them Paula Cooper, Jeanne Greenberg Rohatyn, David Zwirner, Barbara Gladstone, Carol Greene, Iwan Wirth, Andrew Kreps, Gordon Veneklasen, Arne Glimcher, Marc Glimcher, and Anton Kern. Many artists will be at the Gala, among them Gerhard Richter, Francesco Clemente, Kara Walker, Kiki Smith, Matthew Barney, Mike Kelley, Glenn Ligon, Lawrence Weiner, Arto Lindsay, Robert Ryman, Tony Feher, Moyra Davey, Mark di Suvero, Timothy Greenfield-Sanders, Joan Jonas, and Zoe Leonard. Additional artists included Vera Lutter, Gedi Sibony, George Trakas, Robert Whitman, T.J. Wilcox, La Monte Young and Marian Zazeela, Sara Vanderbeek, Kai Altoff, David Benjamin Sherry, Mika Rottenberg, Eric Baudelaire, Kalup Linzy, and Hope Atherton. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

DIA ART FOUNDATION Fall Gala 2009

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Updated: Nov 07, 2009 12:48pm PST

Capuchin Food Pantries' TENTH Annual Celebrity Art Auction "Doodle For Hunger®" hosted by FOX 5's ERNIE ANASTOS : NEW YORK-NOVEMBER 5: Capuchin Food Pantries' TENTH Annual Celebrity Art Auction "Doodle For Hunger®" Hosted by FOX 5's Ernie Anastos on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at the Crystal Room at Tavern on the Green, Central Park West and 67th Street, New York City, NY. Ernie Anastos hosted an Auction that Helps Feed, Clothe and Counsel Poor Families in New York City. On this special evening, colorful and original signed works of art, or 'doodles,' created by actors, artists, and sports icons were auctioned off at "Doodle For Hunger®," which took place in the Crystal Room at Tavern on the Green. The tenth annual charity auction, hosted by the Capuchin Food Pantries, now helps feed and shelter 5,000 underprivileged families in New York each week. This special event, hosted by FOX 5's Ernie Anastos, included a cocktail party, Doodle preview, a silent and live auction led by acting great Tony Lo Bianco. New York Ranger superstar and NHL Hall of Famer Rod Gilbert was the evening's Guest of Honor. Mo Willems, writer, animator, and children's books author/illustrator, was presented with the Artist of the Year Award. Doodles by Sir Anthony Hopkins, Tom Hanks, Randy Jackson, Cher, Conan O'Brien, and others were up for bid. Guests included: John Catsimatidis, Ernie Anastos, Rod Gilbert, Wendy Williams, Leroy Neiman,Tony Lo Bianco, Rosanna Scotto and more. Based in midtown Manhattan, the Capuchin Food Pantries have additional locations in Harlem, Chelsea, Lower Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Long Island. The Pantries also distribute free clothing, diapers and toiletries; host a breakfast program and a number of holiday meals and parties throughout the year. In addition, the Pantries work with social workers to help serve clients' needs which range from employment training to interventions for addictions and/or abuse. MEDIA Inquiries: Kim Esp | Linden Alschuler & Kaplan Public Relations | 1251 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 940 New York, NY 10020 | 212-329-1419 (direct) | 212-575-4545 (main office) | 212-575-0519 (fax)| kesp@lakpr.com PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com****PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to come on Saturday.****

Capuchin Food Pantries' TENTH Annual Celebrity Art Auction "Doodle For Hunger®" hosted by FOX 5's ERNIE ANASTOS

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Updated: Nov 06, 2009 10:18am PST

New York City Opera’s Theater Debut Celebration : NEW YORK-NOVEMBER 5: New York City Opera’s Theater Debut Celebration on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center, New York City, NY. New York City Opera’s Theater Debut Celebration marked an extraordinary moment in the company’s history, celebrating its return to Lincoln Center on the opening night of the David H. Koch Theater– unveiling the state-of-the-art renovations – and welcoming General Manager and Artistic Director George Steel for his inaugural season. This landmark evening honored David Koch, whose extraordinary generosity has provided a new home for New York City Opera and New York City Ballet. The gala performance, American Voices, showcased great music from American opera and musical theater performed by world-renowned New York City Opera stars including Amy Burton, Joyce Castle, Anna Christy, Joyce DiDonato, Lauren Flanigan,Anthony Dean Griffey,Marc Kudisch,Samuel Ramey, and Julius Rudel. The concert also featured the special participation of the New York City Ballet – a fitting partnership to recognize the 50th Anniversary of Lincoln Center. The evening will include a fabulous auction of luxury items and priceless experiences, all to be auctioned off by Chairman of Sotheby's North and South America, Jamie Niven. All proceeds from the Theater Debut Celebration support City Opera’s mission to produce innovative productions of new and classic work, reach a wide audience with affordable ticket prices, and bring music into the lives of thousands of students each year through its acclaimed education programs in New York City public schools. Honoree: David H. Koch | Honorary Chairman: Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg Co-Chairmen: Katherine Farley and Jerry I. Speyer, Joan Granlund, Julia Koch, Lee Slaughter, Ann Ziff PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

New York City Opera’s Theater Debut Celebration

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Updated: Nov 07, 2009 12:18am PST

MAYOR MIKE BLOOMBERG's Election Night 2009 Victory Celebration : NEW YORK-NOVEMBER 3:MAYOR MIKE BLOOMBERG's Election Night 2009 Victory Celebration on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at the Metropolitan Ballroom at The Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers, 811 7th Avenue (between 52nd and 53rd Streets), New York City, NY. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

MAYOR MIKE BLOOMBERG's Election Night 2009 Victory Celebration

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Updated: Nov 04, 2009 10:35am PST

THE GUARDIAN ANGELS Season of Appreciation Cocktail Party : NEW YORK-NOVEMBER 3: The Guardian Angels Host "A Season of Appreciation" Cocktail Party on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 80 Columbus Circle at 60th Street, 36th Floor-Lotus Suite, New York City, NY. Curtis Sliwa (CEO & Founder of the Guardian Angels) & Mary Sliwa (COO & Executive Director) hosted a “A Season of Appreciation” cocktail reception to thank members, gala honorees, partners, and friends for their continued, generous commitment to The Guardian Angels who are helping to create a legacy focused on “keeping it safe.” PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

THE GUARDIAN ANGELS Season of Appreciation Cocktail Party

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Updated: Nov 05, 2009 10:35am PST

This is Tisch! Gala to Benefit Tisch School of the Arts : NEW YORK-NOVEMBER 2: TISCH Gala 2009: This is Tisch! Gala to Benefit Tisch School of the Arts at New York University on Monday, November 2, 2009 at Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center, Broadway at 60th Street, New York City, NY. TISCH Gala 2009 Honorees were: Brian Grazer, Dean's Council, Parent, Founder/Producer Imagine Entertainment | Ron Howard, Former parent, Founder/Director Imagine Entertainment | Marcia Gay Harden '88 (MFA, Acting), Academy Award® and Tony Award® winning Actress | Diana King, Trustee and President, The Charles & Lucille King Family Foundation | Sheila Nevins, President of Documentary and Programming for HBO and Cinemax. Honorary Chairs were: Spike Lee '82/'90 Hon., Dean's Council; Brett Ratner '90, Dean's Council; Sir Howard Stringer, Dean's Council; Executive Producer: Dean Mary Schmidt Campbell Producer: Ken Davenport '94 (BFA, Drama); Director: Stafford Arima. Co-Chairs: Barbara Cohen, Rosemarie DiLorenzo, Jan Tuttleman. For more about this event, See also: Entertainment Tonight: Tisch Honors Brian Grazer, Ron Howard and Marcia Gay Harden. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

This is Tisch! Gala to Benefit Tisch School of the Arts

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Updated: Nov 03, 2009 9:01am PST

The 2009 NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases Founders Gala : NEW YORK-NOVEMBER 2: The 2009 NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases Founders Gala on Monday, November 2, 2009 at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Park Avenue at 50th Street, New York City, NY. The Hospital for Joint Diseases (HJD) raised more than $1 million to support programs designed to improve the lives of people with musculoskeletal and neurological disorders at its annual Founders Gala on Monday night at the Waldorf Astoria in Manhattan. Hosted by NYU Langone Medical Center dean and CEO, Robert I. Grossman, MD, the black-tie event was attended by more than 630 supporters. “What makes our Medical Center and our Hospital for Joint Diseases so fantastic are the people who have been steadfast supporters of our physicians and scientists, as well as our institution,” said Dr. Grossman. “The support we have received has catalyzed amazing strides in musculoskeletal health and the field of orthopaedics, and in bringing our future to our present.” The mission of HJD is to provide the highest quality of surgical and therapeutic care in the treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention of musculoskeletal, rheumatic, immunological, neurological, and other related diseases and injuries. This year’s event represented the 23rd Founders Gala and marked the 104th anniversary celebration of HJD. This year’s gala was co-chaired by HJD Advisory Board Chair Robin L. Smith, MD., MBA, and fellow Advisory Board member Anthony G. Viscogliosi. Physician Co-Chairs were Steven Abramson, M.D., Andrew D. Rosenberg, M.D., Joseph D. Zuckerman, M.D. The Gala honored John W. Brown, chairman of the board of Stryker, for advancement in medical technologies; Thomas J. Errico, MD, associate professor, Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery and Neurosurgery, NYU Langone Medical Center, for the outstanding accomplishments he has made in his fields; and actor and active philanthropist Anthony Edwards, chairman of the foundation Shoe4Africa , who is working to build the first public children’s hospital in Kenya. “We are thrilled to be able to present awards to three distinguished gentlemen whose actions illustrate what humanitarianism is all about: providing kindness, help and benevolence, impartially, to all human beings,” said Ms. Smith. “Each of our honorees has helped to improve the lives of people with musculoskeletal and neurological disorders and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to recognize them for their outstanding achievements.” “We’ve made tremendous progress since the last time we gathered together for this annual celebration, and we have so much to show for it,” said Joseph D. Zuckerman, M.D., chairman, NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases Department of Orthopaedic Surgery; the Walter A.L. Thompson Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU School of Medicine; and president of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. “In addition to our continued growth in our field, we have been ranked among the nation’s top hospitals in orthopaedics, rheumatology and rehabilitation by U.S. News & World Report. This recognition not only honors the talent and dedication of our physicians and scientists, it also reminds us that HJD is a world-class institution with a long and distinguished history.” Attendees included: Kenneth G. ("Ken") Langone, chairman of the Board of Trustees, NYU Langone Medical Center, and his wife, Elaine; Robin L. Smith, MD, MBA, chairman of the NYUHJD Advisory Board of Directors; Michael Gardner; William A. Perlmuth; Douglas A. Phillips; Norma Smith (Gordon) and the following NYUHJD Advisory Board members: Susan Chapro, Alan Harris, MD, PhD, Felix Kaufman, PhD, Stanley Katzman, Merrill M. Kraines, Alan S. Samuels, Abraham (Axel) Stawski, MD, Carol Stone and Anthony G. Viscogliosi. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

The 2009 NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases Founders Gala

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Updated: Nov 05, 2009 5:12pm PST

EL MUSEO'S Young International Circle Dia de los Muertos Celebration : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 30:EL MUSEO'S Young International Circle Dia de los Muertos Celebration on Friday, October 30, 2009 at El Museo del Barrio, 1230 Fifth Avenue at 104th Street, New York City, NY. El Museo del Barrio, New York City’s premier Latino and Latin American Art Museum, hosted its seventh annual Young International Circle (YIC) Benefit on Friday, October 30, 2009 from nine o’clock PM until one o’clock AM. The YIC Benefit was the first event in the newly renovated and reopened Museum, and for the first time ever, guests were invited to linger through El Museo’s galleries after dark. The YIC Benefit Chairs were Cromoto Atencio, Michel Heredia, and Gabriel Rivera-Barraza. Vice Chairs were Lara Alcantara, Ana Maria Celis, Ivonne Cohen, Karla Farach, Javier Figueroa, Cristina Lagorio, and Alexandra Wilkis-Wilson. Madrinas of the Young Internacional Circle are Mayra Hernandez, Jana Pasquel de Shapiro, and Samantha Thompson. This year’s honorary committee, all of whom were attendance included: Lara Blazed, Christian Cota, Carlos Campos, Liliana Dominguez, Karla Martinez, Raul Melgoza, Luisana Mendoza, Bibhu Mohapatra, Brian Reyes, Alexa Rodulfo, and Whitney Wolfe. The 2009 YIC benefit celebrated the age old traditions of Dia de los Muertos with a flavor of Carnaval. El Museo’s courtyard, covered by a giant tent, will feature several oversized installations of alters signifying Dia de los Muertos’ celebration of life after death. Decorated with tropical fruit, antifazes (masquerade masks), beads, feathers, and other Carnval inspired décor, the Latin evening featured several live Carnaval inspired performances including Samba dancers, a conga line, and Latin drummers. Antony Todd Inc. designed the event’s décor. Over five hundred international professionals, philanthropists and art aficionados flew in from Europe, North America, and South America to support the community and education programs at the museum. Guests enjoyed a Latin night of cocktails and dancing and an extensive silent auction. Jose Luis Pardo, lead singer of Los Amigos Invisibles also known as DJ Cheo provided the event’s music. Benefit Committee included: Paola Aboumrad, Alexandra Adame, Victoria Alexander, Yrmis Barroeta, Valeria Cordero, Karina Correa Maury, Beatriz de la Mora, Wendell Figueroa, Melissa Flores, Jeronimo Gaxiola, Clara Gonzalez, Isabel Gonzalez, Tasha Green, Andrea Gomez, Simon Guindi, Alex Hank, Elizabeth Jacoby, Gabriel Catan, Estefania Lacayo, Claudia Laviada, Carlos Longoria, Elizabeth Mateo, Laura Mendoza Satrustegui, Alexandra Pappas Dania Ortiz, Samantha Platner, Carlos Ponce, Leticia Presutti, Mauricio Quesada, Demian Reídle, Silvana Ritacco, Natasha Rosell, Adam Shapiro, Sylvette Sein, Luisa Serna, Erin Serrano, Federica Simon, Grace Souky, Rachel Tresta, Vilma Vale Brennan, Ana Gabriela Viso, Sabrina Wirth, and Lucia Zamorran. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com********MORE PHOTOS AND ID'S COMING SHORTLY*********

EL MUSEO'S Young International Circle Dia de los Muertos Celebration

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Updated: Nov 02, 2009 6:29am PST

PRO MUJER 2009 Benefit Celebration : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 29: Pro Mujer 2009 Benefit Celebration on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at Cipriani Wall Street, 55 Wall Street in New York City. Pro Mujer honored Sharon Allen, Chairman of the Board of Deloitte LLP; Anne M. Mulcahy, Chairman of the Board of Xerox; and Ernest Stern, Partner at The Rohatyn Group, at the Pro Mujer 2009 Benefit Celebration on Thursday, October 29. Serving as Honorary Chairs of the event were Robert and Luciana Duvall, Billie Jean King, Benjamin Bratt, Talisa Soto and Paul Volcker. Pro Mujer is a 20-year-old women’s development and microfinance organization that provides poor women in Latin America with an integrated package of financial services, healthcare, and training to lift themselves and their families out of poverty. A Pro Mujer client from Nicaragua spoke at the benefit, sharing her story of how access to credit, healthcare and training has changed her life. Proceeds from the event will help women in Latin America gain access to small loans and healthcare for themselves and their families. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com************PLEASE NOTE MORE PHOTOS & ID'S COMING SHORTLY********

PRO MUJER 2009 Benefit Celebration

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Updated: Nov 01, 2009 12:56pm PST

MAYOR MIKE BLOOMBERG Addresses THE DOE FUND at "What New York Needs" Annual Fundraising Gala Sponsored by TOYOTA : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 29: MAYOR MIKE BLOOMBERG Addresses THE DOE FUND at "What New York Needs" Annual Fundraising Gala Sponsored by Toyota Motor North America on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at Cipriani 42nd Street, 110 East 42nd Street, New York City, NY. Mayor Michael Bloomberg introduced George & Harriet McDonald, who were honored by The Doe Fund's Board of Directors for their 25 years of service to the organization. Gala Chairman: Burton Resnick, Chairman and CEO of Jack Resnick & Sons. Gala co-chairs were Craig and Katherine Lucas; Peter and Andrea Resnick; Donna and Marvin Schwartz and Mary Jane Salk. Award-winning correspondent for CBS’ 48 Hours Mystery,Harold Dow, also delivered remarks at the event. Proceeds from the evening will benefit the Ready, Willing & Able program, which helps formerly homeless and formerly incarcerated individuals rebuild their lives through paid transitional work and comprehensive support services. The program is best known by its easily recognized “men in blue,” who can be seen every day cleaning more than 150 miles of New York City’s streets and sidewalks while they work their way toward self-sufficiency. In a brief conversation I was able to have with Mayor Mike Bloomberg who has supported The Doe Fund and the efforts of the McDonald's since the organization's infancy, emphasized his strong views about the significance of the organization, stating (and I am paraphrasing) that “the work of the McDonald’s and The Doe Fund is some of the most important charitable work currently being done in New York City.” Mayor Bloomberg, in his address to guests and supporters of The Doe Fund highlighted the history and accomplishments of the organization and its continuing relevance in these uncertain times. As further stated by the Mayor, these are uncertain times where any one of us or our fellow citizens, might someday need a hand up rather than a hand out, so it is critical that we all continue to support the work of The Doe Fund. On an evening where Mayor Bloomberg addressed guests, it should be noted that the Mayor spent a great deal of time listening to as many folks who wanted his ear. In attendance in support of The Doe Fund paying homage to the McDonald’s and their work were business, political and community leaders, including the current and former Mayor David N. Dinkins and DHS Commissioner Robert V. Hess. History: Inspired by the idea that aiding the homeless is more than just giving them a meal or a handout but rather a handup, in 1985, George T. McDonald founded The Doe Fund. In 1990, McDonald established Ready, Willing & Able, a paid work and job skills training program that strives to empower, employ and support homeless and formerly incarcerated individuals in their efforts to become self-sufficient. His award-winning paid-work and training program, Ready, Willing & Able (RWA), went from cleaning a small stretch of sidewalks on the Upper East Side to cleaning over 150 miles of New York streets each day. Over the past two decades, TDF has grown into one of the largest nonprofits in New York, providing work, housing, and comprehensive support services to those who were once considered “unemployable.” PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

MAYOR MIKE BLOOMBERG Addresses THE DOE FUND at "What New York Needs" Annual Fundraising Gala Sponsored by TOYOTA

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Updated: Nov 01, 2009 10:30pm PST

THE SPAIN-U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Fall 2009 European Chambers of Commerce Young Professionals Networking Event : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 27: The SPAIN-U.S. Chamber of Commerce Presents, Fall 2009, European Chambers of Commerce Young Professionals Networking Event on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 aboard The Princess World Yacht, New York City, NY. Participating chambers included: U.S.-Austrian Chamber of Commerce | Belgian-American Chamber of Commerce | British American Business, Inc. | French-American Chamber of Commerce | German American Chamber of Commerce | Italy-America Chamber of Commerce | Portugal - U.S. Chamber of Commerce | Spain - U.S. Chamber of Commerce | Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce | PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

THE SPAIN-U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Fall 2009 European Chambers of Commerce Young Professionals Networking Event

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Updated: Oct 28, 2009 10:57am PST

CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY'S Halloween Ball : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 27: CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY'S 2009 Halloween Ball on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at the Naumburg Bandshell (mid-Park at 72nd Street), New York City, NY. The spirit of Halloween comes to life in Central Park at this annual fundraiser - featuring over-the-top costume, spooky decor, dancing and a whimsical celebration. The theme "Twilight" evoke an eerie and supernatural feeling that comes over Central Park as the glow of the sun hides behind the city skyline. Chairmen: Suzanne & Bob Cochran. Co-chairs include John & Judy Angelo, Kristy & Jonathan Korngold, John Stossel, Anita & Stuart Subotnick, Patsy & Jeff Tarr and Julie Wurts. Junior Co-chairs: Jennie Tarr Coyne, Kipton Cronkite, Corrente Schankler and Amy Tarr. Honorary Junior Chairs: Susan Shin, Dawne Marie Grannum. VIP Guests & Supporters in attendance included: Tory Burch, Shauna Brook (of David Yurman), Emma Bloomberg and Chris Frissora, Gillian Miniter, Sylvester Miniter, Lois Chiles, Richard Gilder, Liz Peek, Jeff Peek, William Gilbane III, Judith-Ann Corrente, Clay Floren, Lucy Jane Lang, Megan Kultgen, Claudia Overstrom, Mickey and Leila Straus PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Karen Zieff | personal website: www.zieffphoto.com | studio tel:718.852.1884 | toll free at 888.353.4248 | e-mail: zieffphoto@aol.com |Karen Zieff is regarded as one of the region's top wedding and special events photographers. Karen is a graduate of the RISD: Rhode Island School of Design who shoots digital as well as film with specialized antique cameras.

CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY'S Halloween Ball

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Updated: Oct 30, 2009 6:23pm PST

SOHO DESIGN Magazine Launch Event with SOHONYC.COM at BAROLO : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 27: SOHO DESIGN Magazine Launch Event with SOHONYC.COM on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at Ristorante BAROLO, 398 West Broadway (between Broome St & Spring St), Soho, New York, NY 10012 (tel: 212.226.1102) PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com*****NOTE: More notes to follow.****

SOHO DESIGN Magazine Launch Event with SOHONYC.COM at BAROLO

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Updated: Oct 30, 2009 9:43am PST

The Presentation of the 2009 JACQUELINE KENNEDY ONASSIS Medal Benefiting the MUNICIPAL ART SOCIETY of New York : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 26: The Presentation of the 2009 JACQUELINE KENNEDY ONASSIS MEDAL Benefiting the MUNICIPAL ART SOCIETY of New YorK on Monday, October 26, 2009 at the New York Public Library, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street, New York, NY 10018. The Onassis Medal, the Municipal Art Society’s highest honor, is presented each year to individuals whose work and deeds have made an outstanding contribution to the City of New York. It is named for former MAS board member Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in honor of her tireless efforts to preserve and protect New York’s great architecture. In the late 1970s, Mrs. Onassis led the Municipal Art Society’s successful fight to uphold the New York City Landmarks Law and save one of New York’s most magnificent public spaces:Grand Central Terminal. MAS presented its 2009 Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Medal to two exceptional New Yorkers: Peter L. Malkin and Robert A.M. Stern. The medals were presented by Rocco Landesman Honorary Chairs: Caroline Kennedy, Vincent Scully Co-Chairs: David M. Childs, Philip K. Howard, Frederick Iseman, Tony Kiser, Janet C. Ross, Stephen M. Ross, Jerry I. Speyer, Wade F.B. Thompson. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

The Presentation of the 2009 JACQUELINE KENNEDY ONASSIS Medal Benefiting the MUNICIPAL ART SOCIETY of New York

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Updated: Oct 27, 2009 11:37am PST

HAMPTON ANGELS & Greenhouse Present SAMANTHA COLE'S Halloween Carnival Masquerade Birthday Bash : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 22: Hampton Angels & Greenhouse Present Samantha Cole's Halloween Carnival Masquerade Birthday Bash on Thursday, October 22, 2009 at Greenhouse, 150 Varick Street, New York, NY 10013-1218 (tel: 212.807.7000) PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

HAMPTON ANGELS & Greenhouse Present SAMANTHA COLE'S Halloween Carnival Masquerade Birthday Bash

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Updated: Oct 26, 2009 6:13am PST

THE FEMINIST PRESS at the City University of New York: 39th Annual "Women Write the World" Gala : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 22: THE FEMINIST PRESS at the City University of New York Celebrates their 39th Annual WOMEN WRITE THE WORLD Gala Reception on Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 583 Park Avenue (at 63rd Street), New York City, NY. The night’s honorees include Arianna Huffington, Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Huffington Post; Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, U.S. Senator for the State of New York; Rhonda Copelon, Professor at CUNY School of Law and human rights lawyer; and Taslima Nasrin, internationally acclaimed writer and women’s rights activist. The Gala benefits The Feminist Press at the City University of New York, the oldest continuing women’s publisher in the world. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com*******PLEASE NOTE MORE PHOTOS & ID"S COMING SHORTLY********

THE FEMINIST PRESS at the City University of New York: 39th Annual "Women Write the World" Gala

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Updated: Oct 24, 2009 10:27am PST

LIVE WITHOUT THE ENEMY by DONNA FERRATO In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month Presented by The Gender Fairness Committee of New York County Supreme Court : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 22: LIVE WITHOUT THE ENEMY, a multimedia presentation exposing the cycle of violence by photographer DONNA FERRATO In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month on Thursday, October 22, 2009 before The Gender Fairness Committee of New York County Supreme Court, Civil Branch, 60 Centre Street, Jury Assembly Room, 4th Floor #452, New York City, NY. The New York State Supreme Court Judges honored Donna Ferrato today for her influential encouragement of gender fairness through her talent as both an artist and activist photographer. Guests were welcomed by: Ann Rumsberg, Esq.(Co-Chair, Gender Fairness Committee, Supreme Court, Civil Branch, New York County) and Hon. Deborah Kaplan (Co-Chair, Gender Fairness Committee, Supreme Court, Civil Branch, New York County). Special remarks were delivered by Hon. Joan B. Carey, (Administrative Judge for Civil Matters, First Judicial District) Hon. Matthew F. Cooper (Co-Chair of the Domestic Violence Subcommittee) introduced the honoree, Donna Ferrato who made a multimedia presentation exposing the cycle of domestic violence. Gregory Testa, Esq. led the closing remarks and the award presentation. Among the VIP Guests in attendance was Rosana Rodriguez a survivor of domestic violence, advocate and activist who is presently the Voices of Women (VOW) Court Reform Organizer. About Donna Ferrato: Donna Ferrato has been a professional photographer since 1982, having become famous for and establishing her career by visually capturing the horrors of family violence. For ten years, she documented domestic abuse by spending time in battered women's shelters, living with couples in their homes, and riding with the police for weeks at a time. In 1991, Aperture Foundation published her documentation in a book titled,"Living with the Enemy", a photo-journey that engages the reader in the dark and often neglected realities of love and family life. Donna's unique ability to get behind closed doors has allowed her to capture the most complex moments in human interactions and relationships. Her commitment to society's darkest problems from domestic violence to child sexual assault has become landmark essays in the field of documentary photography. Her photographs have changed laws and consistently challenged ignorant attitudes promoted by society about violence against women and children. Her iconic book, Living with the Enemy, has been reprinted three times and sold a record number of 40,000 copies worldwide. Through exhibitions of her pictures and lectures worldwide Donna Ferrato is recognized as one of the pre-eminent forces in the fight against the oppression of women. She has become one of the most recognized American photojournalists working worldwide on personality projects as diverse as Bruce Springsteen, Guns AND Roses, and human sexuality. Today, Donna Ferrato lectures on domestic violence at universities, hospitals, and shelters. Ferrato has worked worldwide on assignments from Bruce Springsteen to the Gulf War. Her photographs have been published extensively, in publications such as Life, Fortune, The New York Times Magazine, Stern in Germany, DAS and DU magazines in Switzerland. Her domestic violence documentation has won numerous awards, including the W. Eugene Smith Grant, the Robert F. Kennedy Award, and the Kodak Crystal Eagle for Courage in Journalism. Donna Ferrato was born in Waltham, Massachusetts, raised in Lorain, Ohio, and is now based in New York City, in the Tribeca Neighborhood. Through exhibitions of her pictures and lectures worldwide Donna is recognized as one of the pre-eminent forces in the fight against the oppression of women. She has become one of the most recognized American photojournalists working worldwide on personality projects as diverse as Bruce Springsteen, Guns AND Roses, and human sexuality. SEE ALSO: Abuse Aware | Domestic Abuse Awareness | Tribeca Trib, Donna Ferrato's 10013 | Love, Donna-Photographs by Donna Ferrato | NY Times, Showcase: TriBeCa Chiaroscuro PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private | e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com*****NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to follow.****

LIVE WITHOUT THE ENEMY by DONNA FERRATO In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month Presented by The Gender Fairness Committee of New York County Supreme Court

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THE GRATEFUL DEAD: Now Playing at the NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY Fundraising Reception : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 21: THE GRATEFUL DEAD: Now Playing at the NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY Fundraising Reception attended by Phil Lesh & Bob Weir on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at The New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West (Between 76th and 77th Streets), New York City, NY. Event raised funds for the Exhibition The Grateful Dead: Now Playing at the New-York Historical Society and for the Grateful Dead Archive, UC Santa Cruz. In support of the new exhibition The Grateful Dead: Now Playing at the New-York Historical Society (opening March 2010) and the Grateful Dead Archive, the Historical Society held a fundraising reception on Wednesday, October 21, 2009, co-hosted by business leaders Brian Harris, Robert Lapidus, Tom Marano, Billy Procida, Brad Settleman, Emanuel Stern and Marc Warren. Phil Lesh and Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead were guests of honor at the reception, where they and other attendees had the opportunity to preview select highlights from the Archive. The Grateful Dead: Now Playing at the New-York Historical Society traces the career and achievements of a band that became one of the significant cultural forces in 20th century America. Through a wealth of original artwork and documents including concert and recording posters, album art, large-scale marionettes and other stage props, banners and decorated fan mail, the exhibition will explore the musical creativity and influence of the Grateful Dead from 1965 to 1995, the sociological phenomenon of the Deadheads (the band’s network of devoted fans) and the enduring impact of the Dead’s pioneering approach to the music business. Materials in the exhibition will be drawn almost exclusively from the extraordinary holdings of the Grateful Dead Archive, UC Santa Cruz, established in 2008. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

THE GRATEFUL DEAD: Now Playing at the NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY Fundraising Reception

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FOUNTAIN HOUSE 2009 Fall Fete Sponsored by David Yurman & Milly : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 21: Fountain House 2009 Fall Fete Sponsored by David Yurman & Milly on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 in New York City. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio & Stuart Rinzler | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com| Stuart Rinzler tel: tel: 646 753 2429

FOUNTAIN HOUSE 2009 Fall Fete Sponsored by David Yurman & Milly

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Herzl's Casino Night: A Night to Benefit Fuel For Truth : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 21: Herzl's Casino Night: A Night to Benefit Fuel For Truth on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 12 West 21st Street, between 5th and 6th Avenue, New York City, NY. Proceeds go to Fuel For Truth, a 501 (c) (3) not for profit organization educating Americans to support Israel and America against the misinformation spread by radical Islam. Click here to see FFT's Post Event email blast.summarizing the event and tribute to the sponsors who made this event possible. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com*****NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to follow.****

Herzl's Casino Night: A Night to Benefit Fuel For Truth

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THE FRICK COLLECTION AUTUMN DINNER Honoring PHILIPPE DE MONTEBELLO : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 19: THE FRICK COLLECTION AUTUMN DINNER Honoring PHILIPPE DE MONTEBELLO on Monday, October 19, 2009 at The Frick Collection, NYC, 1 East 70th Street New York, NY 10021. Proceeds of the Frick Autumn Dinner will support the full range of programs of The Frick Collection, including educational and curatorial initiatives, and the Frick Art Reference Library. The Autumn Dinner plays a unique role in the social landscape of New York and is a much anticipated highlight of The Frick Collection's social and fund-raising calendar. Each year, it attracts those who appreciate the significance of the Frick’s contribution to the life of the city and the greater international cultural community. This year’s black-tie dinner honored Philippe de Montebello, one of the world’s most influential and widely admired cultural leaders, who was the longest-serving director in the history of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Frick Collection paid tribute to this consummate museum director whose vision and dedication to the field will continue to inspire the next generation of museum professionals. The evening commenced with cocktails in the Garden Court. At the same time, the remarkable permanent collection galleries were open as well as the fall special exhibitions: Watteau to Degas: French Drawings from the Frits Lugt Collection (downstairs galleries), and in the Cabinet, the first presentation by the Frick’s new (and first ever!) Associate Curator of Decorative Arts, Charlotte Vignon: ExuberantGrotesques: Renaissance Maiolica from the Fontana Workshop Benefit Chairmen: Margot and Jerry Bogert, Agnes Gund, and J. Tomilson Hill Benefactors: Mrs. Stephen M. Kellen, Paul Singer Patrons: The Bank of New York Mellon, John and Constance Birkelund, Mr. and Mrs. Walter A. Eberstadt, Mrs. Henry Clay Frick II, Mr. and Mrs. Franklin W. Hobbs, Pat and John Rosenwald, Sotheby’s, and Aso O. Tavitian. Benefit Committee included: Cetie Nippert Ames and Anthony Ames, Peter and Sofia Blanchard, Mr. and Mrs. I. Townsend Burden III, Mark and Susan Dalton, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin H. Davidson, Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Jean-Marie Eveillard, Elise D. Frick and John A. Garraty, Michael and Mary Gellert, Gail and Peter Goltra, Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Hoerle, Thomas L. Kempner, Jr., Leon Levy Foundation, Lucia Woods, Lindley and Daniel A. Lindley, Arthur L. Loeb, Anne and John Marion, Mrs. and Mrs. Jeremiah Milbank III, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Phipps, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Royce, Louisa Stude Sarofim, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Schwarzman, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley DeForest Scott, Melvin R. Seiden and Janine Luke, Mrs. Suzette de Marigny Smith, Beatrice Stern, and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene V. Thaw About the Honoree: During his thirty-one-year tenure at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, that institution’s collections and programs flourished: the museum acquired significant collections and individual masterpieces, mounted acclaimed international loan exhibitions, developed wide-reaching educational programs, vastly increased its exhibition space, and reinstalled much of its permanent collection in new or refurbished galleries. Last fall, the curators of the institution paid tribute to Mr. de Montebello by mounting an unprecedented exhibition of some 300 major works that entered the collection under his leadership, The Philippe de Montebello Years: Curators Celebrate Three Decades of Acquisitions. In 2008, Mr. de Montebello joined the board of trustees of the Musée d’Orsay in Paris and became the first scholar in residence at the Museo del Prado in Madrid. This fall he became the first Fiske Kimball Professor in the History and Culture of Museums at the Institute of Fine Arts of New York University and a special adviser for NYU’s Abu Dhabi campus. He serves as special adviser to the Leon Levy Foundation, and, with Paula Zahn, is co-host of WNET/Channel 13’s weekly culture series SundayArts. He continues to lecture throughout the world on art, museums, and other cultural matters. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

THE FRICK COLLECTION AUTUMN DINNER Honoring PHILIPPE DE MONTEBELLO

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The 2009 NYU Cancer Institute Autumn Ball honoring Herbert Lepor, M.D. : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 19: The 2009 NYU Cancer Institute Autumn Ball honoring Herbert Lepor, M.D. on Monday, October 18, 2009 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 80 Columbus Circle at 60th Street, New York City, NY. Roberta Greenberg and Sandy Meyer served as Gala Chairs. Philanthropist Kenneth G. ("Ken") Langone and Robert I. Grossman, M.D., Dean and CEO of NYU Medical Center were in attendance at this special event. The 2009 NYU Cancer Institute Autumn Ball honored the talented Dr. Herbert Lepor, renowned for his superb research and patient care involving prostate cancer. The business attire gala celebrated NYU Langone Medical Center’s remarkable progress in the fight against cancer on all levels: patient care, research, education, and prevention. The gala is an exciting occasion to pay tribute to the nearly 80 physicians who have helped treat more than 50,000 unique patients at the Cancer Institute since 2004. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com*****NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to follow.****

The 2009 NYU Cancer Institute Autumn Ball honoring Herbert Lepor, M.D.

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EL MUSEO DEL BARRIO Inaugural Preview & Sponsors Reception : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 15: EL MUSEO DEL BARRIO Sponsors Cocktail Party Celebrating the Grand Re-Opening & Preview of the Inaugural Exhibtions on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at El Museo del Barrio, 1230 Fifth Avenue at 104th Street, New York City, NY. El Museo del Barrio, New York’s premier Latino cultural institution, showcasing the artistic and cultural landscape of the Caribbean and Latin America, celebrated its 40th Anniversary and the completion of a $35 million renovation with a week of private festivities, prior to a grand re-opening to the general public, with the unveiling of its renovated and expanded facilities and preview of two landmark exhibitions, Nexus New York: Latin/American Artists in the Modern Metropolis, and Voces y Visiones: Four Decades through El Museo del Barrio’s Permanent Collection. El Museo’s renovated and expanded facilities designed by Gruzen Samton Architects will host an exciting menu of public programming, a new space devoted to its permanent collection, and a café that will serve as a multipurpose programming space, bringing a sparkling new face to the Museum Mile's only Latino institution. The reopening also marks the launch of El Museo’s 40th Anniversary celebrations, which will continue all year with a rich array of public programming, special events, musical performances, gallery tours, workshops, readings and exhibitions. El Museo del Barrio is a dynamic artistic, cultural, and community gathering place—a center of cultural pride on New York’s Museum Mile. The richness of Latino cultures is represented by El Museo's wide-ranging collections and exhibitions, complemented by performing arts, cultural celebrations, and educational programs. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

EL MUSEO DEL BARRIO Inaugural Preview & Sponsors Reception

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THE NATURE CONSERVANCY In New York: "In Our Nature", a Celebration of Supporters with Dr. M.A. SANJAYAN : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 15: The Nature Conservancy In New York Presents "In Our Nature": A Celebration of Supporters with Dr. M.A. Sanjayan, a lead scientist for the Nature Conservancy on Thursday, October 15, 2008 at The Thomson Reuters Building, 3 Times Square, New York City, NY. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com*****NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to follow.****

THE NATURE CONSERVANCY In New York: "In Our Nature", a Celebration of Supporters with Dr. M.A. SANJAYAN

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The Society of Memorial Sloan- Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) hosts the 21st Annual Preview Party for The International Fine Art and Antique Dealers Show : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 15: The Society of Memorial Sloan- Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) hosts the 21st Annual Preview Party for The International Fine Art and Antique Dealers Show on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at The Park Avenue Armory, 643 Park Avenue at 67th Street, New York City, NY. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Karen Zieff | personal website: www.zieffphoto.com | studio tel:718.852.1884 | toll free at 888.353.4248 | e-mail: zieffphoto@aol.com |Karen Zieff is regarded as one of the region's top wedding and special events photographers. Karen is a graduate of the RISD: Rhode Island School of Design who shoots digital as well as film with specialized antique cameras.

The Society of Memorial Sloan- Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) hosts the 21st Annual Preview Party for The International Fine Art and Antique Dealers Show

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EL MUSEO DEL BARRIO Benefactors Dinner Celebrating the Grand Re-Opening & Inaugural Exhibitions : NEW YOR-OCTOBER 14: EL MUSEO DEL BARRIO Benefactors Dinner Celebrating the Grand Re-Opening & Preview of the Inaugural Exhibtions on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at El Museo del Barrio, 1230 Fifth Avenue at 104th Street, New York City, NY. El Museo del Barrio, New York’s premier Latino cultural institution, showcasing the artistic and cultural landscape of the Caribbean and Latin America, celebrated its 40th Anniversary and the completion of a $35 million renovation with a week of private festivities, prior to a grand re-opening to the general public, with the unveiling of its renovated and expanded facilities and preview of two landmark exhibitions, Nexus New York: Latin/American Artists in the Modern Metropolis, and Voces y Visiones: Four Decades through El Museo del Barrio’s Permanent Collection. El Museo’s renovated and expanded facilities designed by Gruzen Samton Architects will host an exciting menu of public programming, a new space devoted to its permanent collection, and a café that will serve as a multipurpose programming space, bringing a sparkling new face to the Museum Mile's only Latino institution. The reopening also marks the launch of El Museo’s 40th Anniversary celebrations, which will continue all year with a rich array of public programming, special events, musical performances, gallery tours, workshops, readings and exhibitions. El Museo del Barrio is a dynamic artistic, cultural, and community gathering place—a center of cultural pride on New York’s Museum Mile. The richness of Latino cultures is represented by El Museo's wide-ranging collections and exhibitions, complemented by performing arts, cultural celebrations, and educational programs. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

EL MUSEO DEL BARRIO Benefactors Dinner Celebrating the Grand Re-Opening & Inaugural Exhibitions

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EL MUSEO DEL BARRIO Press Conference Announcing Grand Re-Opening : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 14: EL MUSEO DEL BARRIO Press Conference Announcing the Grand Re-Opening & Preview of the Inaugural Exhibtions on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at El Museo del Barrio, 1230 Fifth Avenue at 104th Street, New York City, NY. El Museo del Barrio, New York’s premier Latino cultural institution, showcasing the artistic and cultural landscape of Caribbean and Latin America nations and people, celebrated its 40th Anniversary with a week of private festivities prior to a grand re-opening to the general public and preview of two landmark exhibitions, Nexus New York: Latin/American Artists in the Modern Metropolis, and Voces y Visiones: Four Decades through El Museo del Barrio’s Permanent Collection, as well as musical performances, gallery tours, workshops, readings, and other activities. El Museo del Barrio is a dynamic artistic, cultural, and community gathering place—a center of cultural pride on New York’s Museum Mile. The richness of Latino cultures is represented by El Museo's wide-ranging collections and exhibitions, complemented by performing arts, cultural celebrations, and educational programs. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

EL MUSEO DEL BARRIO Press Conference Announcing Grand Re-Opening

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The New York Women's Foundation 2009 Fall Dinner: "Stepping Out & Stepping Up" : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 14: The New York Women's Foundation 2009 Fall Dinner: Stepping Out & Stepping Up on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at Gotham Hall, 1356 Broadway, New York City, NY. Honorees: Elizabeth Sturz and Herb Sturz and Sheryl WuDunn and Nicholas D. Kristof. Co-Chairs: Hyatt Bass, Sayu V. Bhojwani, Aiyoung Choi, Susan R. Cullman, Grace Hightower De Niro, Somers Farkas,Carolyn Buck Luce, Margaret Munzer Loeb, Jean Shafiroff, Diana L. Taylor, Jacqueline P. Togut, Barbara Brizzi Wynne. The evening’s attendees included Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who arrived to support his girlfriend and co-chair of the event, Diana L. Taylor, designer Catherine Malandrino, record executive Steve Stoute, and New York socialites, Muffie Potter Aston, Ann Rapp, Sharon Bush, Denise Rich, Somers and Jonathan Farkas, Debbie Bancroft, Katlean De Monchy, Susan R. Cullman, Agnes Gund, Dorothy Lichtenstein and Jean Shafiroff, who co-chaired the night’s festivities at Gotham Hall. The evening culminated with a private performance and moving speech by Grammy award- Winning R&B songstress Mary J. Blige who performed her hit, “No More Drama” and her collaboration of “One” by U2. The Queen of Soul received a standing ovation for her moving speech and heartfelt performance at Gotham Hall. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com*****NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to follow.****

The New York Women's Foundation 2009 Fall Dinner: "Stepping Out & Stepping Up"

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The National Arts Club Presents Betsey Johnson with The Fashion Committee’s Medal of Honor for Lifetime Achievement in Fashion : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 13: The National Arts Club Presents Betsey Johnson with The Fashion Committee’s Medal of Honor for Lifetime Achievement in Fashion on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at The National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park South, New York City, NY 10003 (212.475.3424) PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Karen Zieff | personal website: www.zieffphoto.com | studio tel:718.852.1884 | toll free at 888.353.4248 | e-mail: zieffphoto@aol.com |Karen Zieff is regarded as one of the region's top wedding and special events photographers. Karen is a graduate of the RISD: Rhode Island School of Design who shoots digital as well as film with specialized antique cameras.

The National Arts Club Presents Betsey Johnson with The Fashion Committee’s Medal of Honor for Lifetime Achievement in Fashion

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The New York Stem Cell Foundation Honors Frank Gehry & Joel S. Marcus at their Fourth Annual Dinner "Breaking Ground" : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 13: The New York Stem Cell Foundation Honors Architect Frank Gehry with The New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) Humanitarian Award at Breaking Ground: NYSCF’s Fourth Annual Dinner on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at The Rockefeller University, 1230 York Avenue, New York, NY. NYSCF Board member Dr. Zach W. Hall presented NYSCF’s Leadership Award to Joel S. Marcus, Chairman and CEO of Alexandria Real Este Equities, Inc. The award honors individuals in public life who have resolutely and courageously supported stem cell research; Dr. Hall noted that Alexandria Real Estate Equities has become the nation’s most prominent developer of real estate for the life sciences. Mr. Gehry received The Humanitarian Award, created to honor people, including non scientists, who have resolutely and courageously supported stem cell research dung a time of exceptional challenge for advanced scientific research in the United States. As an architect, Mr. Gehry has always worked at the cutting edge of science and technology, and for more than four decades has been actively involved in the work of the Hereditary Disease Foundation, which supports critical research in the life sciences. Most recently, he worked with the foundation to create the Leslie Gehry Brenner Award for Innovation in Science to honor the memory of his daughter, who died in 2008 of uterine cancer. NYSCF saluted Mr. Gehry for his lifetime of support for advanced scientific research. “This has been a watershed year for stem cell research and for NYSCF,” said Susan Solomon CEO and the organization’s founder, who noted that in recent weeks several NYSCF-Druckenmiller fellows have published research that is moving scientists toward understanding and curing some of the most devastating diseases of the day. “What we have been able to achieve – with the support of so many people in this room– is nothing short of astonishing, though there is much more to accomplish.” The program also featured remarks by NYSCF board member John Eastman, a partner in Eastman and Eastman, and NYSCF Chair Roy Geronemus, M.D. Attendees included dinner co-chairs Dinner Co-Chairs: Chuck Close; Barry Diller and Diane von Furstenberg; Fiona Druckenmiller and Stan Druckenmiller; Dorothy Lichtenstein; Martha Stewart and dinner committee members Maryam and Jonathan Dickey, Jodie and John Eastman, Eileen and Richard Ekstract, Gail and Roy Geronemus M.D., Debbie and Peter Kahn, Lynn Mackler, Lisa and Michael Schultz, and Susan L. Solomon and Paul Goldberger; and Susan Towers. Also attending Henry Buhl; Karen E. Burke, MD, PhD; Russ and Judy Carson; Marjorie Chester; Lewis B. Cullman; Elizabeth Kabler; Evie Lipper M.D. and Bill Speck M.D.; Peter and Mary Kalikow; Richard Kaplan and Edwina Sandys; Richard Meier; Alice Rogoff; Shirley Lord Rosenthal; and Ambassador Carl Spielvogel and Barbara Lee Diamonstein Spielvogel. Honorary co-chairs included Senator Charles E. Shumer; Senator Kirsten Gillibrand; Senator Arlen Specter; Congressman Mike Castle; Congressman Charles B. Rangel; Congressman Jerrold Nadler; New York State Senator Thomas K. Duane. About: Founded in 2005, The New York Stem Cell Foundation is a privately funded foundation dedicated to furthering stem cell research to advance the search for cures of the major diseases of our time. The Foundation opened the first privately funded stem cell laboratory in New York City in March 2006 to serve as a “safe haven” where scientists can conduct advanced stem cell research free of federal restrictions. The organization supports scientists engaged in stem cell research through grants, fellowships and symposia; runs collaborative, state-of-the-art research facilities supported entirely with private funds and directly focused on curing disease; and educates the public about the importance and potential benefits of stem cell research. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com*****NOTE: More notes and id's to follow.****

The New York Stem Cell Foundation Honors Frank Gehry & Joel S. Marcus at their Fourth Annual Dinner "Breaking Ground"

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Updated: Oct 18, 2009 12:35pm PST

Cocktail Party to Celebrate The Publication of Designer SUZANNE TUCKER's book "Rooms to Remember" : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 13: Cocktail Party to Celebrate The Publication of Designer Suzanne Tucker's book "Rooms to Remember" on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at Christie's 20 Rockerfeller Plaza, New York, NY 10020. Celebrating the publication of Architectural Digest Top 100 designer Suzanne Tucker’s first book, Rooms to Remember (The Monacelli Press ), at Christie’s Rockefeller Center last Tuesday night were Carolyne Roehm and Simon Pinniger, MaryLynn and Mimi van Wyck, Amanda McBaine, Lloyd Zuckerberg, Patty Raynes, Bunny Williams and John Rosselli, Anthony Victoria, Paul Gunther, Tania Valverde, Thomas Jayne, Bill Diamond, Ed Lobrano, Alex McCord, Krissa Rossbund of Traditional Home and Jeffrey Simpson of Architectural Digest. Joining Suzanne, who was recently named to the national board of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Classical America, in New York were an array of prominent San Franciscans, including her husband Timothy Marks, Bay Area mega fund-raiser Mary Poland, whose husband founded the San Francisco Design Center, the architect Andrew Skurman and his Parisian wife, Francoise Skurman,philanthropist Diane Morris, and antiques dealer Collier Gwin. "Michael Taylor" author Stephen Salny also attended from Baltimore. Eleanor Notides, Christie's international director of client development, along with William Strafford, head of European Furniture, and Melissa Gagen, International Specialist in English Furniture, greeted the approximately 200 guests at the reception. About: Suzanne Tucker is recognized as one of today’s most successful designers and her firm, Tucker & Marks, is considered one of the most important interior design firms in the United States. Her award – winning homes are astonishing. Architectural Digest has honored Suzanne Tucker as one of the AD100 Top Designers of the World. The Robb Report named her “The Best of the Best in Interior Design.” Suzanne won the Grand Prize in the 3rd Annual ASID/Southern Accents National Residential Interior Design Contest and the list continues. SEE ALSO:Panache Privee: Rooms to Remember Book Party. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

Cocktail Party to Celebrate The Publication of Designer SUZANNE TUCKER's book "Rooms to Remember"

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TRACY STERN of SALONTEA hosts "Tea Seduction" at Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 10: TRACY STERN of SALON TEA Hosts Tea Seduction as part of Food Network's New York City Wine & Food Festival on Saturday, October 10, 2009 at The Library at Soho House, New York 29-35 9th Avenue, Meatpacking District, New York City, NY. New York City Wine & Food Festival guests joined host Tracy Stern in the Library at the Soho House for an aphrodisiac afternoon tea served with all the foods that stimulate the senses and arouse the appetite. Guests sampled from a traditional three-course menu of scones, tea sandwiches and petit pastries accompanied by Tracy’s signature “Lover Tea” and a tea infused sherry cocktail. Guests were also treated to a performance by Grace Gotham--Lady of Vintage Burlesque. Each guest received a special SALONTEA gift item as well as a copy of Tracy Stern's Ten tips for a successful teaparty and items to always have on hand for a tea party. Everyone went home with a recipe card for chocolate chai tea truffles. About: TRACY STERN is the face of tea and an author who's books are published by Random House. Through her successful global company SALON TEA, Stern sells gourmet, hand-rolled teas and beauty products made with tea in boutiques and specialty stores around the world as well as on her website, www.tracystern.com. Stern and her tea products have been featured in many media outlets, including NBC, ABC, TLC, Food Network, Elle Decor, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, and O, the Oprah Magazine. In addition, she is known for hosting tea parties with celebrity guests for such events as magazine-sponsored parties, prominent social club meetings, and Martha Stewart Living radio. Tracy lives in New York City. NY Store: TRACY STERN SALONTEA is located on the upper east side of Manhattan at 501 E. 75th Street (btwn York + River), New York, NY 10021 PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com*****NOTE: More notes and id's to follow.****

TRACY STERN of SALONTEA hosts "Tea Seduction" at Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival

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ALICIA SILVERSTONE Celebrates the publication of THE KIND DIET: A Simple Guide to Feeling Great, Losing Weight, and Saving the Planet : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 8: ALICIA SILVERSTONE Celebrates the publication of her new book THE KIND DIET: A Simple Guide to Feeling Great, Losing Weight, and Saving the Planet at Candle 79 Restaurant, 154 E 79th Street (79th and Third Ave.), New York, NY 10021. Alicia Silverstone celebrated the debut of her new book “THE KIND DIET: A Simple Guide to Feeling Great, Losing Weight, and Saving the Planet.” Long before it was cool to “be green,” critically acclaimed and much-beloved actress Alicia Silverstone came forward as a passionate and vocal advocate for environmental causes. In her new book, THE KIND DIET: A Simple Guide to Feeling Great, Losing Weight, and Saving the Planet(Rodale; October 12 2009; $29.95; 288 pages w/ 40 color photographs), Alicia reveals how eating a plant-based diet will give you tons of energy, mental clarity, gorgeous skin and a renewed zest for life. Plus, it’s one of the greenest things you can do. Because it requires less fuel, water, and other resources, than a meat based diet, following a plant-based diet is a major contribution toward improving the health of our planet. A 100 % of the proceeds from the sale of the book this evening will go towards the Waterkeeper Alliance. About The Kind Diet: In THE KIND DIET, Alicia shares her journey toward a more conscious way of eating and reveals how it has made her feel better than she ever thought possible. Filled with personal anecdotes, motivational tips, and nearly 100 delicious recipes, THE KIND DIET is a fun and accessible way to begin your own journey toward better health. Whether you’re simply curious about life without meat THE KIND DIET’s three different approaches offer a way to choose the path that’s right for you. The first is called “Flirting,” and it’s simply sticking your toe in the pool of THE KIND DIET. Next is “Vegan”—it’s for experienced flirts and those who, after reading this book, will want to commit to a plant-based diet. The third plan,“Superhero,” emphasizes whole grains, organic vegetables, sea vegetables and will make you practically levitate! And if you’re not ready for one specific path, don’t worry. Throughout the book are plenty of little choices you can make that will still yield big results—so feel free to dip in and out wherever you like! PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

ALICIA SILVERSTONE Celebrates the publication of THE KIND DIET: A Simple Guide to Feeling Great, Losing Weight, and Saving the Planet

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New York Police & Fire Widows’s and Children’s Benefit Fund 24th Annual Benefit Dinner : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 8: New York Police & Fire Widows’s and Children’s Benefit Fund 24th Annual Benefit Dinner--“Celebrating Those Who Answer The Call” on Thursday, October 8, 2009 at New York Hilton Grand Ballroom, 1335 Avenue of the Americas between 53rd and 54th Street, New York City, NY. Daniel J. "Rusty" Staub, Chairman of the Board, and Stephen J. Dannhauser, Chairman, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP and President of the Board were pleased to announce that the current and three immediate past Mayors of New York City─ Michael Bloomberg,Rudy Giuliani, David Dinkins and Edward Koch ─agreed to be honored at the 24th annual benefit dinner of the New York Police & Fire Widows’s and Children’s Benefit Fund . Founded in 1985 by Rusty Staub, by the end of this year, the Benefit Fund will have distributed more than $114 million to approximately 700 widows, widowers and children of Police, Fire, Port Authority and EMS personnel who died in the line of duty. The Benefit Fund also provides a network of community support and special events throughout the year. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com*****NOTE: More notes and id's to follow.****

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The NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY-- 2009 History Makers Gala Honors two American Presidents, BILL CLINTON and ABRAHAM LINCOLN : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 7: The NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY 2009 History Makers Gala Honors two American Presidents,BILL CLINTON and ABRAHAM LINCOLN on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West (Between 76th and 77th Streets), New York City, NY. President Clinton inaugurated the major exhibition Lincoln and New York at the benefit, at which he was also honored with the 2009 History Makers Award and delivered the keynote address. Guests at the gala had the opportunity to enjoy a private viewing of Lincoln and New York, the first museum exhibition to examine the crucial relationship between America’s greatest President and its greatest city. On view from October 9, 2009 through March 25, 2010, the exhibition is the Historical Society’s s major contribution to the nations Lincoln Bicentennial and traces the period from Lincoln’s entrance into New York life with his Presidential campaign speech at Cooper Union to his departure as a secular martyr with his New York funeral procession. The gala sponsor was Brooks Brothers, which has generously lent the exhibition a meticulous replica of the Brooks Brothers coat worn by Lincoln on the night of his assassination. The 2009 History Makers Gala will contribute support to N-YHS exhibitions and education initiatives. Co-Chairs: Helen Appel, Judith Roth Berkowitz, Ravenel B. Curry III, Richard Gilder, Diana Roesch DiMenna, Martin J. Gross, Roger Hertog, Patricia D. Klingenstein, Stuart J. Rabin. Honorary Chair: Vernon Jordan. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com*****NOTE: More notes and id's to follow.****

The NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY-- 2009 History Makers Gala Honors two American Presidents, BILL CLINTON and ABRAHAM LINCOLN

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Dancing Classrooms Cocktail Reception : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 7: Dancing Classrooms Cocktail Reception on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com**** ID's Coming later this evening*****

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THE MYTH OF RED-Creative Salon Series Presents "Gypsy Blue" hosted by William Haseltine : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 7: THE MYTH OF RED-Creative Salon Series Presents "Gypsy Blue" hosted by William Haseltine at his Midtown Manhattan Residence, New York City, NY. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com**********Please Note More Photos & ID'S Coming Shortly*********

THE MYTH OF RED-Creative Salon Series Presents "Gypsy Blue" hosted by William Haseltine

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KMR Girls Night Out 2009 at Bruno Jamais : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 6: KMR Communications Girls Night Out 2009 at Bruno Jamais on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at Bruno Jamais Restaurant, 24 E 81st Street, New York City, NY. (tel: 212.396.3444). PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

KMR Girls Night Out 2009 at Bruno Jamais

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MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK Director’s Council “New York After Dark” 2009 Fall Party Sponsored by FENDI : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 6:MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK Director’s Council “New York After Dark” 2009 Fall Party Sponsored by FENDI on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at The Palm Court & Terrace Room of The Plaza Hotel, Fifth Avenue at Central Park South, New York City, NY. Director’s Council Chairmen: Mark Gilbertson, Phoebe Gubelmann, Cynthia Lufkin, Heather Mnuchin, Calvert Moore, Allison Rockefeller, Shafi Roepers, Andrew Roosevelt, Burwell Schorr. About FENDI: FENDI, the legendary leather goods house founded in 1925, was born with the establishment of the very first handbag and fur workshop in Rome, Italy. Since then, FENDI, now a part of the LVMH luxury goods portfolio, known as the eternal symbol for superior quality and directional product categories, has kept its commitment to delivering exceptional collections under the design leadership of both Karl Lagerfeld, for women’s ready to wear and fur, and Silvia Venturini Fendi, for accessories. About the Museum of the City of New York: The Museum of the City of New York celebrates and interprets the city, educating the public about its distinctive character, especially its heritage of diversity, opportunity, and perpetual transformation. Founded in 1923 as a private, non-profit corporation, the Museum connects the past, present, and future of New York City. It serves the people of New York and visitors from around the world through exhibitions, school and public programs, publications, and collections. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com***PLEASE NOTE: This album is not yet complete, more photos, id's and notes to follow.****

MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK Director’s Council “New York After Dark” 2009 Fall Party Sponsored by FENDI

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DL21C—Democratic Leadership for the 21st Century Presents: A Debate on Healthcare Reform: What Works and What Should be Changed? : NEW YORK-OCTOBER 5: DL21C—Democratic Leadership for the 21st Century Presents: A Debate on Healthcare Reform: What Works and What Should be Changed? Featuring Congressman Anthony Weiner (D-Queens, Brooklyn) and Dr. Betsy McCaughey, Health Policy Expert,Patient Advocate and former Lieutenant Governor of New York (1995-1998) on Monday, October 5, 2009 at Farkas Auditorium at NYU/ Langone Medical Center, 550 First Avenue (at 31st Street), New York City, NY. In the spirit of the famous Lincoln - Douglas debates sixteen decades ago, two of the nation's most outspoken individuals on Health Care, Congressman Anthony Weiner and Dr. Betsy McCaughey, presented the issues before us, in a free swinging debate, as Congress prepares to vote on this life altering bill. Ben Smith, Senior Political Writer,Politico served as moderator and the debate was streamed live at www.politico.com NEWSFLASH: On the eve of the debates a media whirlwind engulfed Betsy McCaughey calling into question her integrity or lack thereof for the truth. In a piece by Michelle Cottle at The New Republic entitled No Exit: The never-ending lunacy of Betsy McCaughey, it seems that, as stated by Gawker, the “New Republic Finally Got Around to Calling Betsy McCaughey a Crazy Person” for distorting the truth in her Op-Ed 14 years ago attacking and underming the Clinton Health Care plan by distorting the policy debate. In August, Betsy McCaughey's Ideas were called "Hyperbolic... Dangerous" by Jon Stewart during a polite but devastating smackdown, during an appearance by Betsy McCaughey on his show. Media Matters for America explains the reasons behind why some key media figures have finally taken the opportunity to point out now that Ms. McCaughey is a professional liar and propagandist when they did not in the past and allowed a triumph of misinformation to sabotage the Clinton Healthcare initiative 14 years ago. So perhaps as the NY Times has pointed out, Team Obama has learned something, including coming armed to do battle with powerful and persuasive surrogates to discredit the disinformationalists. Tonight, Congressman Anthony Weiner, a strong supporter of the public option, in going after McCaughey, in a heated debate took off where McCaughey's critics left off and blasted McCaughey with the barb that he felt like he was "debating a pyromaniac in a strawman factory." Tonight, in my humble opinion, we did not just witness a fearless, progressive democratic warrior in action, who is a great voice for New York City, who is leading the charge to get health care reform correct, but perhaps the birth of a future Mayor, a Senator or who knows? PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

DL21C—Democratic Leadership for the 21st Century Presents: A Debate on Healthcare Reform: What Works and What Should be Changed?

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THE SOCIETY, Zacapa Rum & HarperCollins present a Literary Salon: The Financial Lives of the Poets : NEW YORK-SEPTEMBER 30: THE SOCIETY, Zacapa Rum & HarperCollins Present a Literary Salon: The Financial Lives of the Poets, a novel by Jess Walter on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at a private location in the East Village, New York City, NY. The Society Literary Salon featured a discussion with author Jess Walter on their featured book over delicious Zacapa Rum cocktails and novel nibbles at a private location in the East Village. Prior to event, guests received by mail a copy of THE FINANCIAL LIVES OF THE POETS so that they could enjoy discussing a story as real as our own lives: a tale of overstretched accounts, misbegotten schemes, and domestic dreams deferred. The Author himself joined the intimate gathering. Tagged as "a ridiculously talented writer" by The New York Times, Jess Walter has penned five novels which have collectively been published in fifteen countries and translated into twenty languages. A career journalist - whose work has appeared in Playboy, Details, Newsweek, the Washington Post and the Los Angeles Times. The Society was thrilled to offer its members a chance to sit down with this prolific writer in advance of the release of his warmest, funniest, and best novel yet. ABOUT: The Society is a virtual culture club for the creative class (i.e. there is no brick and mortar ‘club house’). Members are referrd to as "Culturites" The Society strives to make culture a relevant and affordable luxury for their members by creating a calendar of cultural activities and events that educate, entertain and enlighten. In their own words: "We use the city as our playground to bring forth events like: photography lessons in the park, private supper salons in undiscovered lofts with leading artists from a variety of industries, underground boxing matches, a film screening series on the rooftop of art galleries, DJ Spin lessons, architecture tours of the city by bicycle, political discussions and Socials...always with a cultural twist! Locations are always revealed the night before our Cultural Encounters or Socials in a variety of ways: email, text, private hotline. Part of the experience is just getting there! History: Inspired by the English members-only clubs of the 19th century we liked the idea of connecting people through culture. We wanted to create something that would be non-elitist and relevant to friends and colleagues. The name 'The Society' is meant to be a cheeky nod to this era. Mission: Make culture a relevant and affordable luxury for our NYC and Toronto members. To act as a platform to promote local artists and up and coming talent to our membership base, giving them significant exposure amongst a very interesting and buzz worthy audience. Staff: Ashleigh Dempster, Amanda Blakley, Co-founders of The Society Global | Sara Graham, Communications Director of The Society Global | Annie Evans, Executive Director, The Society NYC | Lisa Faktor, Event Manager, The Society Toronto. Membership: To date The Society has more than 1,000 members in NYC and over 2,000 members in Toronto, with a healthy split of members of both sexes and those from creative and corporate industries. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

THE SOCIETY, Zacapa Rum & HarperCollins present a Literary Salon: The Financial Lives of the Poets

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FUEL FOR TRUTH Membership Induction Ceremony : NEW YORK-SEPTEMBER 29: Fuel For Truth's Sixth Membership Induction Ceremony on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at Fuel For Truth Headquarters, American Jewish Committee (AJC) Building, 165 East 56th street (between 3rd and Lex) New York City, NY. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London for Fuel For Truth | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

FUEL FOR TRUTH Membership Induction Ceremony

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CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY of Lincoln Center Opening Night: "A Viennese Evening" : NEW YORK-SEPTEMBER 23: CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY of Lincoln Center Opening Night: "A Viennese Evening" on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center, New York City, NY. The versatile, radiant Dawn Upshaw and CMS Artists celebrated 40 years of riveting chamber music performances in this Opening Night gala. The Viennese-inspired program of favorites and discoveries featured magical works of Mahler, Schubert, and Strauss, plus a world premiere by Upshaw favorite David Bruce. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY of Lincoln Center Opening Night: "A Viennese Evening"

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Sixth Annual FETE DE SWIFTY : NEW YORK-SEPTEMBER 23: Sixth Annual FETE DE SWIFTY to Benefit the New York City Family Justice Initiative of The Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City Hosted by LIZ SMITH on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 on 73rd Street, between 3rd and Lexington Avenue, outside under a tent near Swifty's Restaurant, New York City, NY. PRIOR COVERAGE: Fifth Annual Fete de Swifty | The Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City hosts 4th Annual Fete de Swifty | PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com***PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to come.

Sixth Annual FETE DE SWIFTY

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HEATHER GRAHAM, Simon Peers & Nicholas Godley host the SPIDER SILK EXHIBITION Reception at the AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATIONAL HISTORY : NEW YORK-SEPTEMBER 23: HEATHER GRAHAM, Simon Peers & Nicholas Goldey host the SPIDER SILK EXHIBITION Reception on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at the American Museum of Natural History ("AMNH"), Grand Gallery, New York City, NY. Actress Heather Graham unveiled the extraordinary Spider Silk exhibit in the American Museum of Natural History (“AMNH”) at an intimate and private reception honoring Simon Peers and Nicholas Godley, the dreamweavers behind the one of a kind textile made from the silk of more than a million spiders. A textile woven from the gossamer threads of spiders has long been the stuff of dreams. This Textile is on loan to AMNH from Simon Peers and Nicholas Godley. Renowned textile artist Simon Peers and fashion entrepreneur Nicolas Godley have taken the impossible from the realm of myth and turned it a unique and fabulous cloth. Drawing inspiration from an eccentric history of attempts to use the silk of spiders in weaving, this unique textile was nearly five years in the making via a painstaking technique that required teams of collectors, 'silkers,' throwers and weavers to produce. More than a million Golden Orb spiders from Madagascar were collected, “silked” (ultra fine, naturally golden-colored silk was carefully extracted by hand from the female spiders’ spinnerets) and released. The result was silk untrammeled, untouched and untreated which then was thrown and mounted on a loom to be woven as pure as the silk in a web. This spectacular textile encompasses an extraordinary history, embodying the diverse meanings and associations that inspire and fire the imagination, nightmare and phobia with tales and myths that resonate within us all. Few textiles can claim such a rich heritage. A sparking gold carpet and bubbly Veuve Clicquot welcomed guests as they entered the Grand Gallery, washed in muted champagne and gold lights. Donna D’Cruz spun gossamer for a guest list which included: Waris Ahluwalia, Victoria Aitken, Count “Calle” and Countess Natalie von Bismarck, Phillip Bloch, Geoffrey Bradfield, Coralie Charriol, Alina Cho, Alistair and Blair Clarke, Colin Cowie, Peter Davis, Lydia Fenet, Lucia Hwong-Gordon, Kimberly Guilfoyle, Zelda Kaplan, Anisha Lakhani, Countess LuAnn de Lesseps, vocalist Pamela Luss, Lara Meiland Shaw, Nicole Miller, Mia Morgan, Tinsley Mortimer, Duncan Quinn, Sessa von Richthofen, jewelry designer Mimi So, Susan Shin, Carlos Souza, Tracy Stern, Gigi Stone, Antony Todd, Eric Villency, Joel Warren, Arden Wohl, Daphne Zuniga and more. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Karen Zieff | personal website: www.zieffphoto.com | studio tel:718.852.1884 | toll free at 888.353.4248 | e-mail: zieffphoto@aol.com |Karen Zieff is regarded as one of the region's top wedding and special events photographers. Karen is a graduate of the RISD: Rhode Island School of Design who shoots digital as well as film with specialized antique cameras.

HEATHER GRAHAM, Simon Peers & Nicholas Godley host the SPIDER SILK EXHIBITION Reception at the AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATIONAL HISTORY

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2009 Appeal Of Conscience Foundation Awards : NEW YORK:-SEPTEMBER 22: 2009 Appeal Of Conscience Foundation Awards on September 22, 2009 at The Waldorf Astoria, 100 East 50th Street, New York City, NY. The Appeal of Conscience Foundation, an interfaith organization, and its president and founder Rabbi Arthur Schneier today honored Bernard J. Arnault, Chairman & CEO, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, with the Appeal of Conscience Award for his leadership to advance international cooperation, the environment, and the arts. Muhtar Kent , Chairman & CEO, The Coca-Cola Company received the Appeal of Conscience Award for his contribution in the fields of education and the environment and The Rt. Hon. Gordon Brown MP, Prime Minister of Great Britain was presented the Foundation’s World Statesman Award. Former United States Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger addressed the International gathering that brings together leaders of business, public and religious life, members of the diplomatic corps, and prominent religious leaders of the Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Muslim, Armenian, Greek Orthodox and Russian Orthodox communities. “Each of these deserving honorees have dedicated themselves to removing barriers that have plagued our society, by finding avenues for people of different cultures, nationalities and religions to embrace their common values,” said Rabbi Arthur Schneier, the President and Founder of the Appeal of Conscience Foundation. “They have all made a difference for the benefit of humanity.” Upon receiving the Appeal of Conscience Award, Bernard J. Arnault stated that, “The world can only thrive if it is sustained by the spirit of progress and the thirst for peace. A universe will not be able to survive without the spread of liberty, the willingness to talk and the spirit of tolerance. What should bring men together is far stronger than the perception they may have, which is an illusion that separates them.” About the Appeal of Conscience Foundation: Founded in 1965, the ACF has worked on behalf of religious freedom, human rights and tolerance throughout the world. The inter-faith coalition of business and religious leaders promotes mutual understanding, peace and interfaith dialogue. The Foundation believes that freedom, democracy and human rights are the fundamental values that give nations of the world their best hope for peace, security and shared prosperity. “We are proud to receive this recognition from Appeal of Conscience Foundation because of their noble and crucial mission of promoting peace, tolerance and ethnic conflict resolution,” said Muhtar Kent, chairman and chief executive officer, The Coca-Cola Company. “We believe in creating a better world through cross-cultural understanding. ACF’s support and passion for peace and tolerance inspires us and sends a powerful message in this time of such great need.” The invocation was delivered by Archbishop Demetrios, Primate The Greek Orthodox Church of America a trusteeof the ACF and the benediction was offered by Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, Archbishop Emeritus of Washington, Vice President of the ACF. They were joined on the dais by world, religious, civic, entertainment and business leaders including;Queen Rania of Jordan. Stjepan Mesic, President of Croatia. Sali Berisha, Prime Minister of Albania. Gordon Bajnai, Prime Minister of Hungary. Rev. Joseph A. O'Hare, SJ President Emeritus Fordham University. Bishop Robert A. Rimbo, Bishop, Metropolitan New York Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Monsignor Robert Sheeran, President, Seton Hall University. The Rt. Rev. Mark Sisk Bishop, Episcopal Diocese of New York. Fashion Designer, Donna Karan. John C. Whitehead, former co-chairman of Goldman Sachs and Company and former Deputy Secretary of State. James D. Wolfensohn, former President of the World Bank. New York City Police Commissioner, Raymond Kelly. Former Astronauts James A. Lovell and Buzz Aldrin. Actress Uma Thurman and Bono, the lead singer for the rock band “U2". The Honorary Chairman of the Dinner was United States President Barack H. Obama. The Awards Dinner chairmen included Steven T. Mnuchin and Wilbur L. Ross Jr., (CEO of WL Ross Co. LLC ) The general chairmen included K. Rupert Murdoch, Hon. Peter G. Peterson and Hon. John C. Whitehead. Co-Chairs included Daniel Abraham, Peter Barack, Len Blavatnik, John A. Catsimatidis, Henri de Castries, Christopher de Margerie, Paul J. Fribourg, Dr. Klaus C. Kleinfeld, Hon. Earle I. Mack, Howard J. Rubenstein, Christopher Ruddy, Stephen A. Schwarzman, Daniel L. Vasella, Hon. James D. Wolfenson and Tran Sri Francis Yeoh. Honorary Co-Chairs included former President William Jefferson Clinton and former Secretaries of State Hon. Madeleine Albright, Hon. James A. Baker III, Hon. Lawrence S. Eagleburger,Gen. Alexander M. Haig Jr., Hon. Henry A. Kissinger, Gen. Colin L. Powell, Hon. Condoleezza Rice and Hon. George P. Shultz. Other co-chairs include U.S Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Sen. Christopher J. Dodd, Sen. Kristen Gillibrand, Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg and Sen. Charles E. Schumer. Congressman, Howard Berman, Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Among the New York area officials in attendance, New York City Mayor,Michael R. Bloomberg, New York State Comptroller, Thomas P. DiNapoli and former New York City Mayor, Edward I. Koch. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com***PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to come.

2009 Appeal Of Conscience Foundation Awards

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New Yorkers for Charity: "12th Annual Boathouse Gala" Hosted by Fox News' Ainsley Earhardt : NEW YORK-SEPTEMBER 18: New Yorkers for Charity: "12th Annual Boathouse Gala" Hosted by Fox News' Ainsley Earhardt on Friday, September 18, 2009, The Loeb Boathouse, Central Park, New York City, NY. Event Chairman: John Nicholas Sponsor's Reception Co-Chairmen: John Schutty, Natalie Cheng, Cat Petree Founders of New Yorkers for Charity: John Nicholas, John Schutty, Paul Newman. New Yorkers for Charity raises money for need-based charities in the New York Metropolitan area, with a special focus on assisting charities that support breast cancer research and breast cancer patients. Select images from this event also appear online in Panache Privee. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio with select images by Christopher London | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com **************Please Note A lot More Photos, Notes & Id's to Come Soon*****************

New Yorkers for Charity: "12th Annual Boathouse Gala" Hosted by Fox News' Ainsley Earhardt

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New York Congresswoman NITA LOWEY And PLANNED PARENTHOOD Endorse MAYOR BLOOMBERG : NEW YORK-SEPTEMBER 18: New York Congresswoman NITA LOWEY and PLANNED PARENTHOOD Endorsed MAYOR MIKE BLOOMBERG on Friday, September 18, 2009 at Bloomberg Campaign Headquarters, 111 West 40th Street, between Sixth and Broadway, New York City, NY. Lowey, the Former Chair of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues, Praises the Mayor for Advancing Women’s Issues and His Pro-Choice Stance. Today, Congresswoman Nita Lowey and the Planned Parenthood of New York City Action Fund endorsed Mike Bloomberg's bid for re-election. Congresswoman Lowey joins over 8,000 women that have thrown their support behind Mike and become "Women for Bloomberg" to help see him re-elected. This endorsement marks the first endorsement of a mayoral candidate for Planned Parenthood of New York City. Also present for the announcement was Kelli Conlin of NARAL Pro-Choice New York. In April, NARAL endorsed Mayor Bloomberg citing the Mayor's unwavering commitment to choice and for putting women’s health at the top of his agenda. “Mike Bloomberg’s record on reproductive rights and women’s health is outstanding,” said Congresswoman Lowey. “I have also worked with him on some of the most critical challenges facing the New York City metro area today including homeland security, health care, and quality education. Mayor Bloomberg has proven time and again that he has the managerial competence, straight-shooting style, courage, and independence to lead New York effectively.” Congresswoman Lowey was born in the Bronx and has dedicated her life to serving New Yorkers. A life-long Democrat, Congresswoman Lowey served as Assistant Secretary of State of New York before being elected to Congress. Since 1989, Congresswoman Nita Lowey has served New York's 18th district in the U.S. House of Representatives where she is the chair of the appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations. Congresswoman Lowey is also the former chair of Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues, former Chair of Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus and former Chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. No other Mayor in recent years has done more for women’s health than Mike Bloomberg,” said Joan Malin, President and CEO of the Planned Parenthood of New York City Action Fund. “That’s why, in what marks our first ever mayoral endorsement, the Planned Parenthood of New York City Action Fund proudly endorse Mike Bloomberg. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com***PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to come.

New York Congresswoman NITA LOWEY And PLANNED PARENTHOOD Endorse MAYOR BLOOMBERG

NEW YORK-SEPTEMBER 18: New York Congresswoman NITA LOWEY and PLANNED ...

Updated: Sep 19, 2009 3:02pm PST

The New York Women's Foundation Luncheon : NEW YORK-SEPTEMBER 17: The New York Women’s Foundation® Luncheon on Thursday, September 17, 2009 at Le Cirque, 151 East 58th Street, New York City, NY. The luncheon was hosted by Jean Shafiroff and featured a keynote address by Diana L. Taylor. The New York Women’s Foundation® (NYWF®) was established in 1987 as a public philanthropy to be a voice for women and a force for change. We are a cross-cultural alliance of women helping low-income women and girls in the five boroughs to achieve sustained economic security through expanded opportunities. We work together to transform the conditions of poverty and to create an equal and just future for low-income women and girls. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

The New York Women's Foundation Luncheon

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SSP's 2009 Back-to-School Benefit : NEW YORK-SEPTEMBER 17: Student Sponsor Partner's 2009 Back-to-School Benefit on Thursday, September 17, 2009 at the Central Park Boathouse, East 72nd Street & Park Drive North, Central Park, New York City, NY. This fundraising event was held to support the charitable activities of Student Sponsor Partners. Student Sponsor Partner's Board of Directors, critical supporters and guests kicked off the new school year with this celebration in a beautiful and intimate setting with an evening of cocktails, canapes and live jazz. The mission of Student Sponsor Partners is to provide at-risk New York City youths with the opportunity to receive a quality, non-public high school education, through the financial support and one-to-one guidance of a four-year Sponsor. SSP Board Board of Directors are: Robert H. Niehaus (Chair), Kevin J. Conway (Vice Chair), James T. Chandler, Betsy Cohen, Isobel Coleman, Maggie F. Cooley, Edward F. Cox, Jeffrey Edwards, Peter M. Flanigan, Colleen Foster, Sidney E. Goodfriend, Mitchell Gordon, Jim Healy, Peter Herbert, Brian Hoffmann, Andrew Horrocks, Alfred F. Hurley, Jr., Patrick J. Landers, Steven Lipin, Peter J. Lyon, Patrick McBrien, Thomas R. Mercein, Christopher J. Niehaus, Claudia Overstrom, Michael Petrick, Lora Robertson, Valerie Rowe, Stephen M. Schiller, Kimberly Ayers Shariff, John Stossel and Timothy White. Members of the SSP Advisory Council are: Mayree Clark, David J. Dunn, William H. Heyman, Alfred C. Sikes, Margaret Yates Thorne and Joseph R. Zimmel. Back-to-School benefit co-chairs were: Cathleen Chawla, Richa Kumar and Anne-Marie Peterson. Benefit host committee members are: Shalimar Adorno, Matthew Bonanno, Amanda Cahill, Leslie Carranza, Aimee Carroll, Frances Cashin, Shannon & Jonah Cave, Rakesh Chawla,Alison Davis, Emily Davis, Sara Fay, Matthew Feeney, Erica Fenlon, Henry Flores, Kristy & J. Esteban Garcia, Laura Hunt, Kevin Jackson, James Jesse, Scott Larson, Allison Lowenstein, Elizabeth Madigan & Bertrand Jost, Myron Michalski, Patrick Minson, Amir Mohammed, Julia Pershan, Allison Pistone, Stephanie Ramos, Debra Regan & Paul Wasinger, Lora Robertson, Leah Rumely, Kimberly Ayers Shariff, Nathan Thorne, Deborah Weinswig, Jennifer Suh & Benjamin Whitfield, Stephanie Whittier, John Witherspoon, Julie Wood and Kelly Zaremba. Special thanks to our Corporate Sponsors were BTIG, DKR Capital & Intralinks. Prior Coverage: 2008 SSP Back to School Benefit. MISSION & HISTORY: Student Sponsor Partners’ mission is to provide as many of New York City’s at-risk high school youth as possible with an opportunity to receive a quality non-public high school education, through the financial support and one-to-one guidance of a 4-year Sponsor. In doing so, Student Sponsor Partners. strives to help disadvantaged youths earn their high school diplomas, and thus makes a direct and meaningful impact on their lives. Since 1986, Student Sponsor Partners. (SSP) has been providing at-risk students in New York City with the opportunity of a quality, non-public high school education, through the financial support and one-to-one guidance of a Sponsor. Without the program, SSP students would have no option but to attend their local public high schools, where graduation rates range from just 20% to 30%. In contrast, nearly 80% of SSP students graduate, and over 90% of those graduates go on to pursue higher education. SSP serves youths who are academically at-risk, financially disadvantaged, and socially needy (with roughly three-quarters of our population coming from single-parent homes). Each SSP student is paired with a Sponsor, who provides tuition assistance for the student to attend a private high school and serves as a role model and "academic coach" until graduation day. The combination of a committed Sponsor and a challenging scholastic environment dramatically improves SSP students' prospects, not only for earning their diplomas but also for achieving real and lasting life-success after high school. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com***PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to come.

SSP's 2009 Back-to-School Benefit

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2009 Guggenheim International Gala : NEW YORK-SEPTEMBER 16: 2009 Guggenheim International Gala Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Guggenheim Museum and the Opening of Kandinsky on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, 1071 Fifth Avenue (at 89th Street), New York City, NY. Event Chairmen included Richard Armstrong, Art Garfunkel, Sarah Jessica Parker, Maria Baibakova, Isabella and Theodor Dalenson, Danielle Ganek, Amy Phelan and Jacqueline Sackler. Honorary Chairs were Phyllis and William Mack and Jennifer and David Stockman. Corporate sponsor was Deutsche Bank. Guests included: Richard Armstrong, Isabella Rossellini, William Mack, Jennifer Stockman, Maria Baibakova, Frank Stella, Marilyn Minter, Rafael Lozano Hemmer, Peter Coffin, Amy Phelan and John Phelan, Danielle and David Ganek, Isabella and Theodor Dalenson, Allison and Howard Lutnick, Larry Gagosian, Ann and Steven Ames, Christina and Robert Baker, Erin Baker, Maria and Bill Bell, Henri Barguirdjian, Debra Black, Henry M. Buhl, Denise and John Calicchio, Rose and Will Cotton, Marieand Carl Gustaf Ehrnrooth, Armand Erpf, Sara Fitzmaurice and Marc Spiegler, Judie and Howard Ganek, Christine and Andy Hall, William Hillman, Sandy Heller, Jill and Peter Kraus, Nancy and Jeffrey Lane, Peter Lawson-Johnston II , Linda Macklowe, Edward Meyer, Cheryl and Michael Minikes, Edward Nahem, Elizabeth Richebourg Rea, Michael B. Robertson, Kara and Steve Ross, Eugene Sadovoy, Stéphane Samuel and Robert M. Rubin, Nina del Rio, Thaddaeus Ropac, Eugene Sadovoy, Denise and Andrew Saul, Lenore and Adam Sender, Per and Helena Skarstedt, Mary Cronson, Norman Peck, Lisa Dennison, Wendy McNeil, and Tom Messer, Anna Pasternak and Mike Starn. There was a special performances of Levels of Nothingness by Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, a performance installation inspired by Kandinsky’s Yellow Sound (1912). Funds raised from the gala support the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

2009 Guggenheim International Gala

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New York Philharmonic 2009 Opening Night Gala Benefit : NEW YORK-SEPTEMBER 16: The New York Philharmonic opened its 168th season with their Opening Night Gala and concert on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at Avery Fisher Hall (63rd Street and Columbus Avenue), New York City, NY. Mr. Alec Baldwin,Mr. Paul Calello, and Mr. Gary W. Parr (see also: NY Times) served as this year’s Gala Chairmen. Mr. Gerald L. Hassell served as the Gala’s Executive Vice Chairmen with global sponsor Credit Suisse. Under the direction of Music Director Alan Gilbert in his inaugural season, with guest soprano Renée Fleming, the New York Philharmonic performed the World Premiere of EXPO, a New York Philharmonic commission by Magnus Lindberg, Messiaen’s Poèmes pour Mi, and Symphonie fantastique by Berlioz. The gala raised $2.5 million dollars with over 800 guests. Guests included: Alec Baldwin, Billy Joel, Meryl Streep, Christiane Amanpour and James Rubin, Robert DeNiro and Grace Hightower, Robert and Denise Benmosche, Artist-in-Residence Thomas Hampson, Robert and Beverly Bartner, Sid and Mercedes Bass, The Honorable Donald and Vera Blinken, Kenneth and Noreen Buckfire, Lori Singer, Matt Haimovitz, James and Nancy Buckman, Frank A. and Mary Lake Bennack, Daniel and Anna Nikolayevsky Benton, Yefim Bronfman, Judith Carson, Yoko Nagae Ceschina, Gustavo and Patricia Cisneros, H. Rodgin Cohen, John S. and Jill Chalsty, Alan D. and Betsy Cohn, Toos N. and Hira Daruvala, Richard S. and Susan Braddock, Richard and Jennie DeScherer, Timothy and Cosby George, Peter and Barbara Georgescu, Gunther and Renata Greiner, Florence Davis and Tony Gooch, Elizabeth de Cuevas, Paul Demarais, Sr. and Jacqueline Desmarais, Katherine G. Farley and Jerry I. Speyer, Professor Meyer Feldberg and Barbara Feldberg, Niall Ferguson, J. Christopher Flowers, Alan and Sandra Gerry, The Honorable Roy M. Goodman, Robert M. Frehse, Jr. and Dale Frehse, John French, III and Marina French, Leonard S. and Jennifer Gruenberg, G. Chris Andersen and Sung E. Han-Andersen, Robert and Colleen Hekemian, Peter and Barbara Georgescu, John and Maggy Kongsgaard, Gurnee and Marjorie Hart, Robert and Mary Henrikson, Roger and Susan Hertog, Eugene and Barbara Kohn, Bruce and Suzie Kovner , Henry and Marie-Josée Kravis, Frederick Krimendahl, II and Emilia A. Saint-Amand, Honey Kurtz, Stewart Lane, Petra Lang, Leonard and Evelyn Lauder, Laurence C. Leeds, Jr. and Dalia Leeds, Richard and Karen LeFrak, John and Betty Levin, William Lewis and Carol Sutton Lewis, Composer-in-Residence Magnus Lindberg, Samuel and Linda Lindenbaum, Kenneth Lipper, Albert and Carol Lowenthal, Alan and Christina MacDonald, Morris and Susan Mark, Peter and Leni May, William and Suzanne McDonough, Thomas and Diahn McGrath, David and Nancy McKinney, Slade and Phyllis Mills, Vivian Milstein, Sylvester and Gillian Miniter, Georgette Mosabacher, The Honorable Frank and Lizabeth Newman, Charles and Anne Niemeth, Martin and Suzanne Oppenheimer, Stuart Orsher and Gladys George, Liliane Peck, Donald Pels and Wendy Keys, Itzhak and Toby Perlman, Charles and Elaine Petschek, Joel and Joan Picket, Cynthia and Leon Polsky, Peter and Barbara Regna, Ira and Ingeborg Rennert, Thomas and Elizabeth Renyi , Leon and Paula Root, Benjamin and Donna Rosen, James and Barbara Schadt, Charles and Carol Schaefer, Oscar and Didi Schafer, Marvin and Donna Schwartz, Martin and Edith Segal, Charles Shirley Shamel, Fred and Irene Shen, Joel and Joan Smilow, Dick and Ann Solomon, Paul and Daisy Soros, Michael and Joan Steinberg, Leonard and Allison Stern, The Honorable Scott Stringer, Peter and Lynn Tishman, Donald and Barbara Tober, Ronald and Christie Ulrich, John and Lauren Veronis, Geza and Elizabeth Von Habsburg, Mary J. Wallach, Stanford and Sandra Warshawsky, Bruce and Angela Wasserstein, Sandy and Joan Weill, James and Elaine Wolfensohn, Masamoto and Yoko Yashiro, and Ann Ziff. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com***PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to come.

New York Philharmonic 2009 Opening Night Gala Benefit

NEW YORK-SEPTEMBER 16: The New York Philharmonic opened its 168th sea ...

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Aureole Grand Opening Cocktail Party : NEW YORK-SEPTEMBER 15: Aureole Grand Opening Cocktail Party on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at Aureole, One Bryant Park, 135 West 42nd Street (between 6th Ave and Broadway) New York City, NY. Charlie Palmer and Executive Chef Christopher Lee hosted a cocktail party with hors d’oeuvre from the new fall menu, decadent desserts prepared by Pastry Chef Jennifer Yee and drinks to celebrate the grand opening of the new Aureole. The evening served as a benefit for Citymeals-on-Wheels . The evening celebrated the official opening of Aureole in its new location at One Bryant Park after two decades in its landmark turn-of-the-century brownstone off Madison Avenue. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

Aureole Grand Opening Cocktail Party

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Douglas Hannant's Spring 2010 Collection Presentation and Boutique Opening : NEW YORK-SEPTEMBER 14: Douglas Hannant's Spring 2010 Collection and Boutique Opening on Monday, September 14, 2009 at The Terrace Room at The Plaza Hotel, Fifth Avenue at Central Park South, NY, NY 10019 The Spring 2010 Collection is inspired by classical mythology, with Venus serving as the muse. The new boutique is conveniently located near the label’s devoted Park Avenue following and will feature the ready-to-wear collection, as well as a new line of accessories including jewelry, shoes, hats and evening bags. The boutique’s interior is designed by Geoffrey Bradfield, whose acclaimed work has been featured in numerous magazines, including Architectural Digest, which named him “Dean of American Design.” In addition to the New York flagship store,Douglas Hannant collections are available at specialty stores throughout the United States, Europe and the Middle East. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com***PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to come.

Douglas Hannant's Spring 2010 Collection Presentation and Boutique Opening

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Vogue's Fashion's Night Out with Nicole Romano at the Nicole Romano Pop-Up Shop at The Plaza Hotel : NEW YORK-SEPTEMBER 10: Vogue's Fashion Night Out with designer Nicole Romano on September 10, 2009 at the Nicole Romano Pop-Up Shop at The Plaza Hotel, 1 West 58th Street, New York City, NY. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com***ID's Coming Shortly***

Vogue's Fashion's Night Out with Nicole Romano at the Nicole Romano Pop-Up Shop at The Plaza Hotel

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FIT Couture Council 4th Annual Artistry Of Fashion Award Luncheon : NEW YORK-SEPTEMBER 9: FIT's 4th Annual Artistry Of Fashion Award Luncheon on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at Cipriani 42nd Street, New York City, NY. Dries van Noten received FIT’s Couture Council Artistry of Fashion Award at the benefit luncheon, which each year leads the New York Fall Fashion Week. Maggie Gyllenhaal presented the award and Simon Doonan, creative director for Barneys New York, emceed the event with help from Iman. The Couture Council supports The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Guests included: Dries van Noten,Maggie Gyllenhaal , Ciara, Keyshia Cole, Iman, Amanda Hearst, Daphne Guinness, Nina Garcia, Glenda Bailey, Carson Kressley, Simon Doonan, and Diane Von Furstenberg. Couture Council Chairs Yaz Hernandez, Liz Peek, Sarah Wolfe; Founding Luncheon Chair Charlotte Moss; Luncheon Chairs Vanessa Fata, Kimberly Kassel, Nadine Kasuga, Jacqueline Sackler; Junior Luncheon Chairs Samantha Thompson, Alexis Tobin, Whitney Wolfe; Dr. Valerie Steele, Director of the Museum at FIT, and Dr. Joyce F. Brown, President of FIT, and more. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com***PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to come.

FIT Couture Council 4th Annual Artistry Of Fashion Award Luncheon

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American Friends of the Open University of Israel: Family Fun Day : SAGAPONACK-SEPTEMBER 6: Ingeborg Rennert (wife of Industrialist Ira Rennert) hosted a Family Fun Day to benefit the American Friends of the Open University of Israel on Sunday, September 6, 2009 at their Hamptons home, Fair Field on Daniel’s Lane in Sagaponack, New York. Families and little ones enjoyed a carousel and the playground, basketball, tennis, bowling, kite flying, face-painting, potato sack races and magic, followed by a BBQ. The event was chaired by Inge and Ira Rennert and Lori and Allan Harris. Families in attendance included Nina and Mitchell Davidson, Erynne and Ari Rennert, Nazee and Joe Moinian, Lisa Marie and Phillip Falcone, Caroline Schmidt and Craig Barnett, Pernilla and David Avital, Christine and William Campbell, Alyssa and William Friedland, Joshua Gruss, Elaine and Richard Hirsch, Erica and Michael Karsch, Julie and Morry Kalimian, Brittany and Adam Levinson, The Sakhai Families, Nancy and Peter Sheft, Vicki and Joseph Tahl, Malcolm Thomson, Randy and Tammy Winn, and Caryn and Jeff Zucker. Proceeds from the event benefit educational programs and scholarships for Israel’s largest university, The Open University of Israel, and its 45,000 students. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Karen Zieff | personal website: www.zieffphoto.com | studio tel:718.852.1884 | toll free at 888.353.4248 | e-mail: zieffphoto@aol.com |Karen Zieff is regarded as one of the region's top wedding and special events photographers. Karen is a graduate of the RISD: Rhode Island School of Design who shoots digital as well as film with specialized antique cameras.

American Friends of the Open University of Israel: Family Fun Day

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Queens P.S. 188 Annex Ribbon Cutting Ceremony : Friday September 5, 2009, Queens, N.Y. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

Queens P.S. 188 Annex Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Friday September 5, 2009, Queens, N.Y. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Soci ...

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Frances and Chester Sliwa Celebrate Their 65th Wedding Anniversary : NEW YORK-AUGUST 23: Sliwa 65th Wedding Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, August 23, 2009 at St. Patricks Cathedral, New York City, NY 10022-6863. Frances and Chester Sliwa, parents of Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa, celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary Sunday by renewing their vows at the same spot in St. Patrick's Cathedral where they were married in 1944. Mr and Mrs. Sliwa were joined joined in the intimate Lady Chapel at the back of the Cathedral by a small group of family and friends that included son Curtis Sliwa and daughters Maria Sliwa and Aleta St. James. Msgr. John Paddock, principal of Monsignor Farrell High School in Staten Island, and an early Angels supporter and family friend led the celebration. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

Frances and Chester Sliwa Celebrate Their 65th Wedding Anniversary

NEW YORK-AUGUST 23: Sliwa 65th Wedding Anniversary Celebration on Sund ...

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Riverkeeper’s EcoSalon : WATERMILL-AUGUST 22: Riverkeeper’s EcoSalon on Saturday August 22, 2009 at the residence of Joan and George Hornig, 675 Flying Point Road, Water Mill, New York 11976. Riverkeeper’s EcoSalon brought together top environmental policy makers with thought leaders in the fields of politics, science, the arts, business and entertainment for an evening of sharing perspectives on challenging issues. The special guest for this event was Van Jones, who serves as Special Advisor for Green Jobs at the White House Council on Environmental Quality. Hosted by Joan Hornig and George Hornig at their home in the Hampton’s with co-hosts Lorraine Bracco, Christie Brinkley, Hamilton Fish, Anne Hearst McInerney and Jay McInerney, Anne Jameson and Jay Eisenhofer, Mary and Sidney Lumet, Maria and Peter Matthiessen, Nicole Miller and Kim Taipale, Averell and Gigi Mortimer, Renee and Mark Rockefeller, Jeff Tannenbaum and other leading Riverkeeper supporters including Kareem Abdul Jabbar for this unique opportunity. This event was designed by April Milliken Trigg of Eventologie. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com***PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to come.

Riverkeeper’s EcoSalon

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BEST BUDDIES Hamptons Gala 2009 : WATERMILL-AUGUST 21: BEST BUDDIES Hamptons Gala 2009 on Friday, August 21, 2009 at the home of Anne Hearst McInerney & Jay McInerney, Watermill, New York. Tatiana Platt and Campion Platt, Anne Hearst & Jay McInerney and Haley & Jason Binn served as Co-Chairs for the spectacular Western-chic themed event in support of Best Buddies International, a nonprofit founded by Anthony Kennedy Shriver in 1989 to establish a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Gala, which was presented by UBS and supported by Audi, raised nearly $275,000 cash and in-kind for Best Buddies International. The Gala drew out many New York and Hamptons notables, including: New York Governor David Paterson, Kick Kennedy, Sharon Bush, Amanda Hearst, Alejandro Santo Domingo,Nacho Figueras and Delfina Blaquier, Dr. Richard Garvey, Countess Luann de Lesseps, Princess Yasmin Aga Khan, Kathy and Rick Hilton, Pamela Fiori, Cornelia Bregman, Diandra Douglas, Somers and Jonathan Farkas, Margo McNabb & Jimmy Nederlander, Katharina Otto Bernstein, Drew and Derek Riker, Marlyne Sexton and her daughter Nicole, Lydia and Rudy Touzet, Tommy Quick, Holidae Hayes, Patty Raynes, Susan Shin, Robert Zimmerman. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio with Stuart Rinzler| tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

BEST BUDDIES Hamptons Gala 2009

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Spain-U.S Chamber of Commerce Presents Spain & Latin America networking event : NEW YORK-AUGUST 20: SPAIN-U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE hosts Spain & Latin America networking event on Thursday, August 20, 2009 at The King Juan Carlos I of Spain Center, NYU-53 Washington Square South, New York City, NY. This event marks the ninth edition of the Spain & Latin America networking event. Members and friends from prominent Spanish & Latin American business organizations gather each year to exchange ideas and make new business contacts. Collectively, we attract a large number of executives from some of Latin America's and Spain's most prestigious companies. Chambers members eagerly look forward to this event, as it is only once per year. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

Spain-U.S Chamber of Commerce Presents Spain & Latin America networking event

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Long Island Cars Belmont Classic Car Show and Swap Meet : ELMONT, NY-AUGUST 16: Long Island Cars Classic Car Show & Swap Meet on Sunday, August 16, 2009 at Belmont Park Racetrack, Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont, New York. Long Island Cars Custom and Collectible Car Show and Swap Meet. Our events include street rods, antiques, muscle cars, SUVs, imports and cars of the fifties, sixties and seventies plus one of a kind custom cars and exotic cars that are rarely seen, also included are auto related vendors selling everything from literature to fenders. There are a variety of Cars for Sale by owner. Show cars take part in Judging with trophies on Sundays and receive commemorative Photo Plaques on Saturdays. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

Long Island Cars Belmont Classic Car Show and Swap Meet

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Artists & Writers 61st Anniversary Charity Softball Game : EAST HAMPTON-AUGUST 15: Artists vs. Writers 61st Anniversary Charity Softball Game on Saturday, August 15, 2009 at Herrick Park, East Hampton, New York. The Artists vs. Writers 61st Anniversary Charity Softball Game was held for the benefit of East End Hospice, E.H. Day Care and Phoenix House. Over 2,000 celebrities and spectators attended this well-loved Hamptons rite of summer. 1010 WINS anchor Juliet Papa and the legendary Bert Sugar served as the game's announcers. For those keeping score, the game was won by the writers 12-11, giving them an 11-10 edge with one tie over the last 22 years and Mike Lupica of the New York Daily News was the game MVP. But it was the game within the game, the pre-game and the post game which are every bit as part of this beloved Hamptons rite of summer that the defines the essence of a bygone era of simpler, less glamorous times on the East End. In recent years if one were to read the social press, you could almost forget that many folks do still come out East primarily to get away from the hustle of urban life, to barbecue, lay on the beach, share cocktails, play tennis and yes play a game of softball. This year’s teams included: Alec Baldwin, Carl Bernstein, Mort Zuckerman,Lori Singer, B. Smith, Dan Gasby, Greg Bello, Ken Auletta, James Lipton, Jeffrey Lyons, Juliet Papa, Edward Nahem, Kim Stolz, Bonnie Bernstein, Mark Ciardi, Rod Gilbert, Mike Lupica, Bert Sugar, Richard Reeves, Jean Reno and many more to come. President Bill Clinton, who has served as an umpire at past events, wrote a note of welcome for this year’s attendees. The event was sponsored by HBO, Mort Zuckerman, CNBC,Ultra Motor, Grumbacher Paints,Spanierman Gallery, Lafayette 148, Alfred Dunner, Snapple,Kaufman Allied Patio Furniture, Stu Sleppin, Kimco, 1010 WINS,Walter Bernard Design, Ronnette Riley Architect, Hollander Design, Madison Copy,Shana Alexander Foundation, B. Smith & Dan Gasby, LIRR,Hollander Design, Thinkscan.com, Fred & Lora Drasner, Edward Nahem Fine Art, Robert Kandall, William Salloway, Ocean Vista Resort, Kendall Veenema, Dr. Wayne Winnick, Eric Ernst & David Gamble – for the Artists Secret Society, Javer Family,The Lodge Restaurant, Janice & Alfred Kelman, Alec Baldwin Foundation, Regan Santry, Shevack Family, U.S. Sports Film Festival, John & Jackie Leo, J & M Emporium, Lane Brettschneider & Caroline DesJardins, and Boulevard Magazine. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com***PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to come.

Artists & Writers 61st Anniversary Charity Softball Game

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First Pitch Cocktail Party to Celebrate Artists & Writers 61st Anniversary Softball Game : SAG HARBOR-AUGUST 14: First Pitch Cocktail Party to Celebrate Artists & Writers 61st Anniversary Softball Game at the Home of Debbie & Kevin McEneaney,Sag Harbor, New York. Debbie and Kevin McEneaney hosted a cocktail party on the evening before the Artists vs. Writers 61st Anniversary Softball Game. The Artists vs. Writers 61st Anniversary Softball Game is to be held the following day at Herrick Field in East Hampton for the benefit of East End Hospice, E.H. Day Care and Phoenix House. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

First Pitch Cocktail Party to Celebrate Artists & Writers 61st Anniversary Softball Game

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The Shari Kurzrok Second Chance for Life Foundation 2nd Annual Benefit and Silent Auction : NEW YORK-AUGUST 12: The Shari Kurzrok Second Chance for Life Foundation 2nd Annual Benefit and Silent Auction--"Sip, Support & Spread the Word" About the Need for Organ Donation on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at Manhattan Penthouse, 80 Fifth Avenue at 14th Street, New York City, NY. The foundation was founded when four years ago, Shari Kurzrok Schnall was in the fight of her life after her liver failed unexpectedly from a rare genetic condition called Wilson’s Disease. She received a life saving liver transplant at New York University Langone Medical Center under the care of Dr. Lewis M. Teperman and his team. There are currently more than 102,000 people awaiting a life saving organ transplant, including 10,000 New Yorkers. Sadly, 18 people die every day awaiting a transplant that will never come. This is one field of medicine where the common person CAN make a difference yet, myths and misconceptions about the issue of organ donation, often prevent people from signing up to be an organ donor. All it takes is a simple conversation to learn the facts and make an informed decision. This year’s event kicked-off a new word-of-mouth campaign incorporating personal stories of people touched by organ donation. The video will be edited following the event and distributed through social media and networking sites. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

The Shari Kurzrok Second Chance for Life Foundation 2nd Annual Benefit and Silent Auction

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Updated: Aug 16, 2009 5:03pm PST

FIT Couture Council Summer Party 2009 : NEW YORK-AUGUST 5: FIT Couture Council Summer Party 2009 on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 hosted by Dr. Valerie Steele, Director, The Museum at FIT at the Upper East Side residence of Charlotte Moss, New York City, NY. Fashion designers and the New York City fashion community attended the Couture Council's Annual Summer Party which supports The Museum at FIT while serving also as the launch party to the upcoming Fourth Annual Couture Council Awards Luncheon, scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at Cipriani 42nd Street, where The Couture Council of The Museum at FIT will honor Dries van Noten with the 2009 Couture Council Award for Artistry of Fashion. Once again, the FIT Couture Council’s glamorous annual luncheon is the first event of the New York’s Fall Fashion Week. “Dries van Noten creates clothes of extraordinary beauty and originality,” says Dr. Steele. “His sense of color, print and decoration are unequaled. Dries’ clothes are not for one season. Like works of art, they continue to speak to us across time and space. He has created a unique personal signature, but at the same time, he facilitates the wearer’s individual sense of style.” Simon Doonan, the famously witty creative director for Barneys New York, will again emcee the event, which is hosted by the founding Couture Council Chairmen: Yaz Hernández, Liz Peek, Sarah Wolfe and Founding Luncheon Chair: Charlotte Moss . This special evening was hosted by Dr. Valerie Steele, Director, The Museum at FIT and attended by Dr. Joyce Brown--President, The Fashion Institute of Technology. Notable attendees included: Yaz Hernández, Liz Peek, Sarah Wolfe, Charlotte Moss, New York's original dandy: Patrick McDonald, Christian Cota, Yigal Azrouel, Tiffany Koury, Amy Fine Collins, Alexandra Lebenthal, Claudia Lebenthal, Gillian Miniter, Sylvester Miniter, Arnold Scaasi, Parker Ladd, Beth Rudin DeWoody and a who's who of the New York fashion and design community. For more information on the Couture Council or to reserve luncheon tickets call 212.217.4532 or e-mail: Couturecouncil@fitnyc.edu PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Gregory Partanio | tel: 718.614.7740 |e-mail: GregPartanio@aol.com

FIT Couture Council Summer Party 2009

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Southampton Hospital Centenial Celebration : SOUTHAMPTON-AUGUST 1: Southampton Hospital's 51st Annual Summer Party-- A Centennial Celebration was held on Saturday August 1, 2009, Wickapogue Road, Southampton, New York. Chaired by Sheila O’Malley Fuchs, the event took place under the tents on Wickapogue Road in Southampton. Christie Brinkley served as honorary chair for this year’s event. As in past years, the evening will benefit the Hospital’s Department of Emergency Medicine. “Southampton Hospital is truly fortunate to have such a loyal community to support the tradition of the annual summer party,” comments Steven M. Bernstein, Southampton Hospital’s Foundation President, “This support is critical to the delivery of quality emergency services considering the geographical isolation of the East End communities.” Summer Party attendees danced to the music of Alex Donner under a huge tent transformed by the creativity of Tony Urrutia and Steven Stolman, and enjoyed an elegant catered dinner by Robbins Wolfe Eventeurs. Also featured will be the popular silent auction and a raffle of fabulous and extravagant trips and prizes. Christie Brinkley is more than one of America’s most successful and recognizable models, she has also achieved success as an artist, writer, photographer, designer, actress, political and environmental activist, and perhaps most importantly to her, a mother of three. Ms. Brinkley is an active and dedicated supporter of many organizations and worthwhile causes mainly focused on the well-being of children and the world they live in. She is the proud recipient of many humanitarian awards and has been honored by many distinguished organizations such as Mother’s Choice, Redbook Magazine’s “Mothers and Shakers Award,” Albert Einstein Spirit of Achievement Award, as well as Cookie Magazine’s “Smart Cookie Award.” PHOTO CREDIT: Sara-Herbert Galloway for ManhattanSociety.com

Southampton Hospital Centenial Celebration

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ANNIE & MICHAEL FALK Host Clambake on the Beach in Southampton : SOUTHAMPTON-JULY 25: Annie & Michael Falk hosted an intimate Clambake on the Beach followed by dessert at their home in Southampton on Saturday, July 25, 2009 in Southampton, New York. The event was superbly catered by Four Seasons Caterer. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com or Chris.London@gmail.com with photo editing by Gregory Partanio.

ANNIE & MICHAEL FALK Host Clambake on the Beach in Southampton

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The ESADE Alumni New York Chapter joins forces with the Spain - U.S. Chamber of Commerce : NEW YORK-JULY 23: The ESADE Alumni New York Chapter joined forces with the SPAIN-U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE on Thursday, July 23, 2009 at the Vincci Avalon Hotel, Camelot Room, 16 East 32nd Street, New York, NY 10016. (Tel: (212) 299-7000) The ESADE Alumni New York Chapter is pleased to announce their association to the Spain - U.S. Chamber of Commerce. This new partnership intends to provide value to ESADE alumni by offering more high quality events and services. To celebrate this fruitful union all ESADE Alumni were invited to the official signing of the agreement, which was followed by a networking cocktail. Program: 6.00 p.m. Welcome 6.30 p.m. Signing of the agreement. 7.00 p.m. Networking cocktail. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

The ESADE Alumni New York Chapter joins forces with the Spain - U.S. Chamber of Commerce

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SOHO DESIGN MAGAZINE Pre-Launch Party : NEW YORK-JULY 22: SOHO DESIGN MAGAZINE Pre-Launch Party on Thursday, July 22, 2009 at TAILOR, 525 Broome Street (between Thompson & 6th Avenue), Soho, New York City. Co-hosted by SOHONYC.COM and Professional Blackbook Network and Sponsored by BULLDOG GIN. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com***ID's Coming Shortly***

SOHO DESIGN MAGAZINE Pre-Launch Party

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YPLC Midsummer Night Swing 50th Anniversary Party—Swing of Things : NEW YORK-JULY 22: YPLC Midsummer Night Swing 50th Anniversary Party —Swing of Things on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at Damrosch Park, 62nd Street between Columbus Avenue and Amsterdam, New York City, NY. Over 700 New Yorkers joined the Young Patrons of Lincoln Center led by Event Co-Chairs: Mali Sananikone Gaw, Jacquelyn Wang Tansill, Jared Wien, and jammed Damrosch Park on a hot summer evening in honor of Lincoln Center’s 50th Anniversary. Event Sponsors included: Liz Claiborne, Bloomberg, American Ballroom Company. While swinging to the hot sounds of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, patrons were able to indulge in the summer creations of area restaurants and star chefs, curated by Lisa Mamounas of Culinary Insiders: Blue Ribbon Sushi & Grill | Bill Telepan of Telepan | Maneet Chauhan of At Vermilion | Marc Murphy of Landmarc & Ditch Plains | Wolfgang Ban & Eduard Frauneder of Seasonal Restaurant & Weinbar | The Russian Tea Room | Roni-Sue’s Chocolates | Liddabit Sweets | L'arte del Gelato. Savory hors d’oeuvres and sweet treats, were accompanied by a four hour open bar of specialty cocktails and premium spirits provided by: ·360 Vodka · Bulldog Gin ·Starr African Rum · The Bubble Lounge · Diageo Swingers Committee included: Stephanie Amarnick, Kara Medoff Barnett, Ksenija Belsley, Courtenay Spier, Cindy Chen, Camille Chow, Jessica Montoya Coggins, Paul Craig, Sara Dawes, Leah Day, Mike Dershewitz, Patrick Eng, Jason English, Mary Ferrer, Mali Gaw, Dawne Marie Granuum, Blair Greenberg, Caroline Hamilton, David Hsia, Andrew Kalish, Katie Lyndon, Naina Kalavar Mackay,Moe Magali, Lisa Mamounas, Ken McCracken, Jordan Metzl , Stephanie Middleberg, Samantha Park, Louise Sa, Lauren Salem, Keka Schermerhorn, Jonathan Schorr, Ahsan Sheikh, Niki Simoneaux, Noah Smith, Stacie Styles, Jacquelyn Wang Tansill, Kathi Waldhof, Amanda White, Jared Wien, Heather Willis, June Wu, Lawrence Yang. Special thanks to the folks at Amp Energy Drink for helping me get through the night. See also: YPLC Tango on the Rocks (2008) PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com***PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to come.

YPLC Midsummer Night Swing 50th Anniversary Party—Swing of Things

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Updated: Aug 16, 2009 4:55pm PST

KiptonART Foundation, Carnegie Hall Notables, & Norwood Club Present Cellist Saeunn Thorsteindottir : NEW YORK-JULY 21: KiptonART Foundation,Carnegie Hall Notables, & Norwood Club Present Cellist Saeunn Thorsteindottir on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at Norwood Club, 241 West 14th Street, New York NY 10011 (Tel: 212 255 9300) PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

KiptonART Foundation, Carnegie Hall Notables, & Norwood Club Present Cellist Saeunn Thorsteindottir

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Updated: Jul 23, 2009 5:53pm PST

iStar Charity Foundation 7th Annual iStar Charity Shootout : NEW YORK-JULY 20: iStar Charity Foundation 7th Annual iStar Charity Shootout---"CHANGE THE GAME . . .GET ON THE COURT!" on Monday, July 20, 2009 at Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY. Even a recession couldn’t keep sports stars, celebrities and entertainers from joining influential business leaders and children of all ages in a friendly basketball competition at the 7th Annual Charity Shootout. The event attracted approximately 1,200 attendees and raised over $350,000 for children’s education and human rights organizations. Keeping with tradition, this year’s event featured athletes, entertainers and prominent business leaders participating in various basketball competitions designed to raise money for the four charities. Highlights of the evening included big money-making “Supershots” by Supermodel Emme, for $40,000 and New York Knicks number-one draft pick, Danilo Gallinari, connecting on a shot worth $26,000. Also at the event, actor Hugh Jackman and actress Vivica A. Fox joined Gallinari and his teammate Wilson Chandler and former Knicks stars Anthony Mason and Charles Smith, as well as former NY Liberty women’s star Kym Hampton and super middleweight boxing contender, Michael Olajide as guest judges for the slam dunk competition. The evening also featured performances by the Harlem Wizards, Knicks City Kids, “Maddie” the Mascot and a special halftime performance by beatboxers Kid Lucky, Shockwave of PBS TV’s re-tooled classic “The Electric Company®”, Butterscotch, an “America’s Got Talent” finalist and Swiss Chris. WNBC-TV sports anchor, Bruce Beck, once again served as master of ceremonies. Those who joined Jay & Kelly Sugarman and friends shared in the magic of the evening and the great feeling they received by helping the iStar Charity Foundation support causes that help kids and their families, advance education and promote the preservation of human rights. So, what was different this year? As stated by Jay Sugarman, chairman and chief executive officer of iStar Financial and event founder: “Understanding the economic environment, we have deemphasized our focus on monetary donations. The event’s real goal this year is awareness of its worthy beneficiaries. What we needed most was a loud crowd to help us make this year’s event extra fun and special. We encouraged people to get involved in the event by volunteering, making small donations or doing whatever they can to get on the court and change the game.” iStar Financial, the Jay & Kelly Sugarman Foundation, the iStar Charity Foundation, and Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, the event underwriters, are dedicated to actively broadening awareness and increasing charitable contributions for existing non-profit organizations including the evening’s beneficiaries: Baby Buggy, Robin Hood, Human Rights First and Teach for America. Funds raised by the iStar Charity Shootout are distributed equally among - Human Rights, Youth and Family Sustainability and Education. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com*************************More Photos & ID's Coming Shortly***************************

iStar Charity Foundation 7th Annual iStar Charity Shootout

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Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation's 10th Anniversary ART FOR LIFE Benefit : EAST HAMPTON-JULY 18: Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation's 10th Anniversary Art For Life Benefit at Russell Simmons' East Hampton Estate, East Hampton, New York. Brothers Russell, Danny, and Joseph “Rev. Run” Simmons celebrated Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation’s 10th Anniversary ART FOR LIFE East Hampton Benefit hosted by CNN’s Soledad O’Brien. The evening celebrated the creative energy of New York City youth and honor exemplary individuals in the community for their career achievements and philanthropic works. 2009 Honorees included actress Vanessa Williams, Chief Executive Officer of Salamander Hospitality and co-founder of BET Sheila C. Johnson and Target. The events Featured Artist is Shepard Fairey, widely known for his iconic Obama HOPE image. Event Chairs included John Bartlett, Allison and Chip Brady, Tim Gunn, Stephen Hill, Donna Karan, Susan Taylor and David Tisch. Simon de Pury of Phillips de Pury & Co., served as the evening’s Auctioneer with music by DJ M.O.S. Other guests of the evening included; Vanessa and Angela Simmons, Law & Order SUV’s Tamara Tunie and Real Housewives of New York Jill Zarin, Kelly Killoren Bensimon, Countess Luann De Lesseps and Kevin Liles. Launched in 2000, ART FOR LIFE East Hampton is Rush Philanthropic's primary fundraising outreach to friends and supporters. Funds raised through ART FOR LIFE will provide support for many projects throughout the year dedicated to reaching out to New York City youth through the arts. In 2005, Rush Philanthropic expanded its ART FOR LIFE franchise with the first ART FOR LIFE Palm Beach and in 2008 introduced ART FOR LIFE Miami Beach. Outside of providing funding for Rush Philanthropic’s core programs, proceeds from ART FOR LIFE East Hampton and ART FOR LIFE Miami Beach also provide direct funding to nonprofit arts and education organizations throughout New York City and South Florida. Together, ART FOR LIFE East Hampton 2008 and ART FOR LIFE Miami Beach cumulatively raised more than $2 million in 2008. The annual gala takes on a life of its own with its featured theme and color scheme each year. This year, ART FOR LIFE East Hampton evoked the romance and glamour of Old Hollywood. Classic black and white films were the romantic inspiration for the décor masterfully planned by Sutka Productions International, Inc. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com*************************More Photos & ID's Coming Shortly***************************

Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation's 10th Anniversary ART FOR LIFE Benefit

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Engagement Celebration of Samar Alghanim & Sanjin Bjelobrk

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Guggenheim, Four Seasons 50th Anniversary Celebration : NEW YORK-JULY 15: GUGGENHEIM Museum and Four Seasons Restaurant Celebrate 50th Anniversary at the Four Seasons Restaurant, 99 East 52nd Street, New York City, NY (212.754.9494). Guggenheim supporters and friends celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the museum at the Four Seasons Restaurant, also celebrating its fiftieth anniversary this year. After a festive cocktail reception at 7 p.m. in the restaurant’s legendary Grill Room, guests enjoyed dinner in the famed Pool Room. During dinner, a lively conversation took place between Richard Armstrong, Director of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation and Museum; architecture critic and author Martin Filler; and Phyllis Lambert, Founding Director and Chair of the Board of Trustees, Canadian Centre for Architecture. The discussion addressed the accomplishments of both Frank Lloyd Wright, architect of the Guggenheim, and Philip Johnson, designer of the Four Seasons, and the importance of each man’s legacy to the landscape of New York City. Proceeds from this event will benefit architecture and design programs at the Guggenheim Museum. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

Guggenheim, Four Seasons 50th Anniversary Celebration

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Updated: Jul 23, 2009 5:10pm PST

Mandela Day Gala Dinner 2009 : NEW YORK-JULY 15: The Nelson Mandela Foundation Hosts Gala Dinner in Celebration of Mandela Day 2009 on Wednesday, July 15th, 2009 at Vanderbilt Hall, Grand Central Terminal, 87 East 42nd Street, New York City, NY. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

Mandela Day Gala Dinner 2009

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Updated: Jul 23, 2009 5:13pm PST

Opportunity Green hosts “An Eco-Evening Celebrating Style with a Conscience,” with MINI-E, Environment, Neighbor, Notes on a Party, Marc Alt and Eco-Fabulous : NEW YORK-JULY 14: The Los Angeles based Opportunity Green team hosted “An Eco-Evening Celebrating Style with a Conscience,” with MINI-E, Environment, Neighbor, Notes on a Party, Marc Alt and Eco-Fabulous at a Bastille Day Event on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at Environment retail store, 876 Broadway (btw 18th and 19th street), New York City, NY. As guests strolled into the three-story Environment showroom, they could easily notice the ten electric MINI-E vehicles, proudly driven by a diverse set of MINI-E Pioneers. Guests included: Julie Gilhart of Barneys New York, Marc Alt, Davide Berruto, Celia Chen, Juergen Dold, Mike Flynn, Zem Joachin,Chathri Munasinghe, Katy Saeger, Karen Solomon and Camilla Trigano, Helen Walters (BusinessWeek), along with eco-designer Bahar Shahpar, Treehugger founder Graham Hill, Micah Koch (NYC ACRE), Artist Peter Tunney and his beautiful wife, Amy Magee Tunney, Elspeth Rountree and eco-event planner extraordinaire, April Milliken Trigg of eventologie who earlier this summer was responsible for one of the most beautiful and successful fundraisers ever held by The Group for the East End in the Hamptons. The evening served as the New York launch for the Opportunity Green Business Conference to be held at UCLA on November 7-8, 2009 which will host today’s brightest leaders and innovators at the forefront of the green business revolution. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com See other photo links: Opportunity Green website | Celia Chen's coverage on NotesonaParty.com and also Opportunity Green Rolls out the Green Carpet For The NYC Debut

Opportunity Green hosts “An Eco-Evening Celebrating Style with a Conscience,” with MINI-E, Environment, Neighbor, Notes on a Party, Marc Alt and Eco-Fabulous

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Deluxe Experiences & Upper Echelon Shoes host an Intimate Soiree : NEW YORK-JULY 14: Deluxe Experiences & Upper Echelon Shoes host an Intimate Soiree at The Private Roof Club at the Gramercy Park Hotel at 2 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10010 (212) 673-5863 PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

Deluxe Experiences & Upper Echelon Shoes host an Intimate Soiree

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Updated: Jul 15, 2009 10:59am PST

The Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce Presents Exhibition of Santiago Calatrava: World Trade Center Transportation Hub : NEW YORK-JULY 9: The Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce Presents Exhibition of Santiago Calatrava: World Trade Center Transportation Hub on July 9, 2009 at the Queen Sofia Spanish Institute, New York City, NY. Santiago Calatrava, the world-renowned architect who has designed some of the most beautiful structures of our time, is the subject of a new exhibition, Santiago Calatrava: World Trade Center Transportation Hub, at New York City’s Queen Sofía Spanish Institute, a private non-profit Spanish cultural center, from May 8, 2009. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey commissioned Santiago Calatrava, S.A. to design the project in association with Downtown Design Partnership, a joint venture of DMJM + Harris and STV Group, Inc. In January 2004, when Santiago Calatrava unveiled his plans for the transportation hub, the daring design was seen as a symbol of renewal and hope after the tragedy of September 11, 2001. Since then, Santiago Calatrava has recommended some adjustments to the design to save time and money while preserving the overall integrity of the original design. The exhibition is an opportunity for commuters, subway riders and pedestrians to see that Calatrava’s design has transcended the complex challenges of the site and to view the development of this soaring, spectacular design which will significantly improve mass-transit connections across Lower Manhattan. Santiago Calatrava: World Trade Center Transportation Hub showcases architectural models along with a multimedia presentation and reinforce the evocative image of “a bird being released from a child’s hand”. This exhibition, on view through August 31, 2009, also presents selected American projects of Santiago Calatrava's celebrated buildings. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

The Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce Presents Exhibition of Santiago Calatrava: World Trade Center Transportation Hub

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Updated: Jul 27, 2009 10:27am PST

Mina-Jacqueline Au Birthday Cocktails at Nikki Beach Midtown : NEW YORK-JULY 9: Private Birthday Cocktail Party for Bon Luxe founder and CEO, Mina-Jacqueline Au on Thursday, July 9, 2009 at Nikki Beach Midtown, 151 East 50th Street, New York City, NY. Guests who helped Mina-Jacqueline Au celebrate her intimate birthday gathering included: Victor Medina-San Andres, Barbara Duerrer, Tracy Stern, Audie Apple, Caroline Manzo , Duffy Marie Arnoult, Amber De Vos, Sabrina Chapman, Syl Tang, Chappy Morris, Melissa Morris, Douglas Marshall and David Chines. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to come.

Mina-Jacqueline Au Birthday Cocktails at Nikki Beach Midtown

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Updated: Jul 10, 2009 12:40pm PST

Mongolian Sunglass Extravaganza : NEW YORK-JULY 2: Mongolian Sunglass Extravaganza on Thursday, July 2, 2009 at Red Sky Lounge, 47 E 29th Street, New York, NY. This is how the event worked: All attendees brought a pair of sunglasses, they can be old or new-any pair will do. A photograph of each guest was taken in the sunglasses. Before guests left the party, they left the sunglasses with the hosts, the girls from ValSecrets.com, Valeria Tignini and Elizabeth Yannone. After the party, the ladies will ship the glasses to a Swiss artist, Sébastien Sevaz, who will be leaving Switzerland for Mongolia on July 30th. Sébastien is going to distribute the sunglasses to Mongolian nomads and take a photos of the nomads wearing the sunglasses each individual donated. Guests will receive a copy of the photo. His concept is to create a website or book that will display all the people around the world offering a small gift to some people who need what he/we are giving for better use. Each guest will also have an option to write a note to the Mongolian Nomad who receives your rad shades. The note will be delivered to them with their glasses. A unique way to deliver a note would be through sharing art. Poverty remains widespread in the country of Mongolia despite efforts to reduce it. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to come.

Mongolian Sunglass Extravaganza

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Updated: Jul 05, 2009 10:25am PST

BIG TOP AT THE BOWERY to Benefit Cancer 101 : NEW YORK-JUNE 30: BIG TOP AT THE BOWERY to Benefit CANCER 101 on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at Bowery Terrace at the Bowery Hotel, 335 Bowery (2nd and 3rd Sts.), New York City, NY. CANCER101 held its much anticipated BIG TOP AT THE BOWERY cocktail benefit tonight at the Bowery Terrace at the Bowery Hotel, to celebrate cancer patients, survivors and their caregivers. Despite the deluge of rain and thunderstorms, over 350 exciting and notable supporters attended the energetic, colorful, circus-themed cocktail party -- replete with popcorn, cotton candy, candy apples, STOGO ice cream, and of course, live performances by the Donnell Adler, Inc. and the renowned Broadway in South Africa troupe, including aerialists, acrobats, jugglers, stilt walkers, tarot card reader, magicians and hula hoopers. The Bowery Terrace was flooded with revelers who chased the rain away as they hula-hooped (it looks so much easier when someone else is doing it!) and danced to Xplosive Entertainment’s tunes. Hosted by the Today Show’s Hoda Kotb and Madame Paulette’s John Mahdessian, the Bowery Terrace was the showground for guests such as Shauna Brook, Ann Caruso, Shaokao and Nikki Cheng, Peter Davis, Robert Farrior, Melissa Foss, Miguelina Gambaccini, Monica Knoll, Anisha Lakhani, Kristian Laliberte, Keith Lissner, Erin Lucas, Aslaug Magnusdottir, Liam McMullan, Veronica Moncho-Lobo, Maggie Norris, Bianca Pratt, Euan Rellie, Susan Shin, Mona Wyatt Maine de Biran and more. Guests visited the “CANCER101 Lounge” while learning about the organization, as well as the SOLERNO VIP Lounge where they savored the ever-popular Solerno Bellinis . Meanwhile, Madame Paulette President, John Mahdessian greeted guests as the “Greatest Sponsor on Earth.” Indeed, Madame Paulette announced its year-long partnership with CANCER101, committing to raising funds for the organization through the auction of restored vintage designer gowns -- we are “saving clothes to save lives,” said Mr. Mahdessian. Other generous sponsors included Sanofi-Aventis, which was the “Big Top Sponsor”, Genentech, Inc. and The Greater New York Hospital Association, which were collectively, the “Three Ring Sponsors”. There were no circus animals but ferocity was the game, as bidding on the Silent Auction became heated; there was fierce competition over items such as a fuchsia Emanuel Ungaro handbag, a Tumi overnight tote bag, a Matthew Williamson clutch, House of Waris pendants, MODO for Jennifer Creel sunglasses, a Miguelina dress, a La Perla velvet and satin robe, a Warren-Tricomi salon experience with the dynamic duo themselves, Tibi swimsuit and wrap, a Calvin Klein gift certificate. Actual lines formed over the Rosenthal platinum vase that caused a tug of war as well as tickets to the CHOCHENG Spring/Summer 2010 fashion show at Bryant Park during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. In the spirit of giving but getting that 1 special item, guests also bought raffle tickets with hopes of winning a his and hers bottles of “the world’s most expensive perfume” – Clive Christian No. 1. Indeed, the evening was a celebration of all the good work that CANCER101 does and the progress that it has made since its founding in 2002 by cancer survivor Monica Knoll. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com****ID'S Coming Shortly****

BIG TOP AT THE BOWERY to Benefit Cancer 101

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Updated: Jul 23, 2009 5:45pm PST

Second Annual New York City Marines "Mess Night" Benefit : NEW YORK-JUNE 30:Second Annual New York City Marines "Mess Night" Benefit at the New York Athletic Club , 180 Central Park South, Ninth Floor, New York City, NY. The Recreation of a 1920s Mess Night Dinner in London Attended by Winston Churchill raised funds for the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation and the National Foundation for Facial Reconstruction. 2009 Honorees: Susan Porcello, NYPD Police Officer and Detective Ming Li, NYPD who helped Marines in need | The Strassburger Family, for continued support for our troops | Scott Kennedy, a comedian who performs for our troops in Iraq & Afghanistan. | Major General Anthony L. Jackson, Military Guest of Honor USMC, Director or Operations & Logistics, U.S. Africa Command | Lt. Gen Thiessen | General Robert Magnus. Israel born Opera Singer Inbal Sharett was invited to sing the National Anthem at the event. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to come. This is just a brief snapshot of last night's event

Second Annual New York City Marines "Mess Night" Benefit

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The SPAIN-U.S. Chamber of Commerce 2009 Annual Membership Meeting : NEW YORK-JUNE 29: The SPAIN-U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2009 Annual Membership Meeting on Monday, June 29, 2009 at Lladro, 43 West 57th St, New York, NY 10019. The annual meeting for members of the Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The Executive Committee presented a report on all the 2008 activities, and reported on programs underway in 2009. The evening was graciously sponsored by BANCAJA & Quality Wines of Spain . PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher D. Mejia London

The SPAIN-U.S. Chamber of Commerce 2009 Annual Membership Meeting

NEW YORK-JUNE 29: The SPAIN-U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2009 Annual Membe ...

Updated: Jun 30, 2009 10:58am PST

Waterkeeper Alliance 10th Anniversary Celebration : NEW YORK-JUNE 27: Waterkeeper Alliance 10th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at The Winter Garden at The World Financial Center, 220 Vesey Street, New York City, NY. Waterkeeper Alliance– the international champion of clean water and strong communities, with 190 programs on six continents – celebrated its 10th Anniversary in New York, the birthplace of the Waterkeeper movement. The celebration brought together Waterkeepers and their supporters from around the world, including the New York Clean Water Advocates Hudson Riverkeeper, NY/NJ Baykeeper, and Long Island Soundkeeper, to commemorate a decade of clean water advocacy. The Waterkeeper Alliance Gala Celebration was the culmination of a Waterkeeper's Tenth Anniversary Conference held from June 23-27th 2009 in New York City at which President Bill Clinton was a speaker earlier in the week. At the Waterkeeper Gala Celebration the Waterkeeper Alliance and the Lexus Hybrid Living community combined forces, showcasing an Eco Garden Boutique for guests to enjoy (i) some of the most innovative and creative eco-fashion in the market, presented by THE FOUR HUNDRED, the only fashion showroom and brand development agency in the country dedicated exclusively to sustainable design. On display were Ashley Watson recycled leather handbags and Cri de Coeur vegan footwear, as well as clothing from Bahar Shahpar, Bodkin, Covet, Lara Miller, Mociun, Mottainai, and Study; (ii) Eco-Jewelry by Monique Péan; (iii) eco-furniture by Uhuru and eco-art by McGovern Design House with all proceeds from sales benefiting the Waterkeeper Alliance. Waterkeeper Alliance Chairman and Founder Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. delivered a keynote address. Live entertainment was provided by Daryl Hall of the legendary pop music duo Hall & Oates. An organic and locally sourced hors d’oeuvres menu, including raw bar. Open bar with beer, wine and eco-friendly cocktails. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to come

Waterkeeper Alliance 10th Anniversary Celebration

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The Birthday Celebration of Bisila & Mark : Message about Bisila Bokoko & Mark Echols's 35th Birthday Party: On behalf of Mark and me, we want to thank all our friends who came to the party! I You must agree that this was " THE PARTY".... If the police did not stop the fun we probably would be having breakfast right now!!!! jejejejeje.......some cake with mojitos? Thank you all for your wonderful gifts!!! But the real gift was your presence here. You made our family very happy, you all were so sweet and so determine to enjoy! We like that! Special thanks to all the booty shakers! This was the best birthday party of my life!!! You guys made it so special! Get ready for the next one. Thanks for your sweet ans happy messages Well, it wont be too long before we have the next one!!! BIG, BIG HUG from Mark, Bonacha, Malabo, Puppy Bocheche, Turtle Barack & Bisila Bokoko-Echols Family PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio & Stuart Rinzler | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

The Birthday Celebration of Bisila & Mark

Message about Bisila Bokoko & Mark Echols's 35th Birthday Party: On ...

Updated: Jun 30, 2009 6:34am PST

Brooklyn Botanic Garden: Passport to Summer : BROOKLYN- JUNE 25: Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Passport to Summer on Thursday, June 25, 2009 at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 1000 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 (718-623-7200) PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Karen Zieff | personal website: www.zieffphoto.com | tel:718.852.1884 | toll free at 888.353.4248 | e-mail: zieffphoto@aol.com |**NOTE: Karen Zieff is available for assignments locally and around the world. Karen Zieff is regarded as one of the region's top wedding and special events photographers. Karen is a graduate of the RISD: Rhode Island School of Design who shoots digital for ManhattanSociety.com but is by training a film photographer. Karen is available around the world for weddings and special events.

Brooklyn Botanic Garden: Passport to Summer

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Updated: Jun 28, 2009 4:15pm PST

The SPAIN-U.S. Chamber of Commerce Presents Spanish Mile 2009 in SOHO : NEW YORK-JUNE 25: The SPAIN-U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Presents Spanish Mile 2009 in SOHO, New York City. The fourth edition of the Spanish Mile in SoHo was held on Thursday June 25th beginning at 6 pm. The event celebrates the high presence of Spanish brands located in SoHo that regularly compete with the most well regarded and established brands of international recognition, in one of the most complicated and competitive environments in the world. In this year’s edition of the Spanish Soho Mile, visitors had the opportunity to approach the fashion of Agatha Ruiz de la Prada,Camper, Custo Barcelona,Desigual, Jaime Mascaró, Mango, Pronovias, Tous, Sol de Ibiza and Gabriela Muñiz. Also IVEX (the Trade Development and Promotion Agency for the Region of Valencia) presented “Valencian Design” , a showroom with 19 companies from all design fields, and “Sole of Spain Designer Footwear”, presented by ICEX (the Trade Commission of Spain) will be holding as well a group of five footwear brands. In its fourth edition, the Spanish Fashion Line had 10 different stops with the best fashion, special discounts, Spanish tapas, wines and beers and Spanish party. Every stop was a unique Spanish Fashion celebration. Guests received “Spanish Mile” passport and got stamped at every store while enjoying all the special discounts and offers. Spanish Mile in SoHo” was sponsored by Air Europa, Cerveza DAMM,Coke Zero, Tradewinds Special Imports as the only wine sponsor, and the Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Commerce of Spain, with the collaboration of SGN Group and Global Events. “Valencian Design” showroom, hosted by IVEX (the Trade Development and Promotion Agency For the Region of Valencia), showcased the work of the following designers and brands: Francis Montesinos, Dolores Cortés Beachwear, Alex Vidal, Miquel Suay, Garvalin, Eli, Oca–Loca, Audley, Magrit, Chie Mihara, Biviel, Sara Navarro, Hispanitas, Juan Antonio Lépez, Gioseppo, Romus, Vidorreta, Barcarola and Lladró. ICEX (the Trade Commission of Spain), present “Sole of Spain Designer Footwear”, with Magnanni, Sendra Boots, Pura López, Magrit and Chie Mihara. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

The SPAIN-U.S. Chamber of Commerce Presents Spanish Mile 2009 in SOHO

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Updated: Jul 06, 2009 8:50pm PST

Young New Yorkers for the Philharmonic Summer Party at Burberry : NEW YORK-JUNE 24: Young New Yorkers for the Philharmonic Summer Party on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at Burberry, 9 East 57th Street, New York City, NY. The cocktail party at Burbery was followed by Dinner and Dancing from 9:00 p.m.- 12:30 a.m. at Doubles Club, 781 Fifth Avenue At 59th Street. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to come

Young New Yorkers for the Philharmonic Summer Party at Burberry

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Updated: Aug 16, 2009 5:00pm PST

Mitzi Perdue & Lorraine Cancro Host Cocktail Reception In Celebration of Research Collaboration between ICAMI and Fisher Wallace Laboratories : NEW YORK-JUNE 23: Mitzi Perdue & Lorraine Cancro, MSW Host An Early Evening Cocktail Reception In Celebration of Research Collaboration between the International Committee Against Mental Illness (ICAMI) and Fisher Wallace Laboratories on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at The Perdue Residence, Fifth Avenue at 61st Street, New York City. WHO: Robert Cancro, MD., Lucius N. Littauer Professor and Chairman Emeritus of NYU Langone Medical Center Department of Psychiatry and President of the International Committee Against Mental Illness (ICAMI). ICAMI, founded in 1958, fosters psychosocial rehabilitation and mental health research, services, and information systems. Provides technical assistance to professional rehabilitation organizations in expanding or installing computer information systems in psychiatry and in planning workshops, symposia, and conferences. Organizes international consortium of voluntary agencies and rehabilitation groups. Conducts research; operates speakers' bureau. Works on projects in Colombia, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Kuwait, Liberia, Nepal, Pakistan, and Yugoslavia. Serves as a direct outgrowth of a pioneering psychiatric treatment project in Haiti that is now operated by the Haitian government. Chip Fisher, President and CEO of Fisher Wallace Laboratories, inventors of the Cranial Stimulator (CES) used in current research into PTSD,Autism and other disorders by ICAMI & NYU Langone Medical Center. Fisher Wallace is a pioneer in the drug-free treatment of depression, anxiety, stress and insomnia. Their FDA sanctioned cranial stimulator product and it's patented biologically active micro-current frequencies increase the ability of neural cells in the brain to produce serotonin and other neurotransmitters. These neurotransmitters are needed to normalize mood and sleep, and lower the harmful cortisol levels that occur during periods of long-term stress. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to come

Mitzi Perdue & Lorraine Cancro Host Cocktail Reception In Celebration of Research Collaboration between ICAMI and Fisher Wallace Laboratories

NEW YORK-JUNE 23: Mitzi Perdue & Lorraine Cancro, MSW Host An Early Ev ...

Updated: Jun 24, 2009 10:57pm PST

American Heart Association:13th Annual Heart of the Hamptons Gala : BRIDGEHAMPTON-JUNE 20: American Heart Association: 13th Annual Heart of the Hamptons Gala on Saturday, June 20, 2009 at The Hayground School, 151 Mitchells Lane, Bridgehampton, NY 11932. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com*** ID'S COMING SOON***

American Heart Association:13th Annual Heart of the Hamptons Gala

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EcoFabulous in the East End: Annual Summer Benefit for The Group for the East End : SAGOPONACK-JUNE 20: EcoFabulous in the East End: Annual Summer Benefit for The Group for the East End on Saturday, June 20, 2009 at Wölffer Estate Vineyard, 183 Sagg Road, Sagaponack, New York. More than four hundred celebrities, philanthropists and environmentally-interested New Yorkers and East Enders came together to support the protection and restoration of eastern Long Island's natural environment at EcoFabulous in the East End, a sold-out benefit for Group for the East End. Powered by bio-diesel generators and inspired by a conservation ethic, EcoFabulous in the East End featured a farm-to-table mealsourced from local farms and prepared by award-winning local chefs; potted centerpieces that will be planted on the East End post-event; electronic event communication; and a hotly-anticipated luxury EcoAuction that features Tesla-for-a-weekend100% electric driving experience; luxury stay at the Dominican Republic’s Casa de Campo with eco-spa treatments at Cygalle Healing Spa; a rare Beech tree from Marder’s Nursery; Ferragamo eco-handbag; Brilliant Earth’s recycled gold jewelry and more. Event Co-Chairs: Katherine & Marco Birch, Carolyn & Greg Hoogkamp, Bill & Deni McChesney, Susan & Lou Meisel, Anna & Ari Meisel, Nicole Miller & Kim Taipale, Jackie & Peter Schellbach, Mary & Ken Walker. EcoFabulous Chefs: Todd Jacobs, (Tierra Mar and Atlantica); Gerry Hayden, (The North Fork Table); Tom Schaudel (Spring Close House, Downtown Grille and Wine Bar, Passionfish); Michael Ross (Jedediah’s Inn, Fiddleheads American Fish House & Grill) and Claudia Fleming (North Fork Table) Event design by April Milliken Trigg at Eventologie. Sponsors included EcoFabulous.com, the go-to resource for sexy, sustainable style; local newcomer Fire Island Beer and the 100% sustainable Wölffer Estate Vineyard. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to come

EcoFabulous in the East End: Annual Summer Benefit for The Group for the East End

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Updated: Jun 23, 2009 9:20am PST

10th Annual LOVE HEALS at Luna Farm : SOUTHAMPTON-JUNE 20: Love Heals at Luna Farm to Benefit The Alison Gertz Foundation for AIDS Education on Saturday, June 20, 2009 at The Polish Hall, 23 Elm Street, Southampton, New York. The tenth annual Love Heals at Luna Farm event, held at Polish Hall in Southampton this year, played host to hundreds of guests who enjoyed the silent auction, barbeque dinner by DeForest Gibbs, CRUMBS cupcakes, SKYY vodka cocktails and dancing to tunes by DJ Kiss. This year’s "BEACH CHIC" themed event raised almost $300,000 which directly benefits Love Heals, The Alison Gertz Foundation for AIDS Education. Featured auction items such as an internship with Diane von Furstenberg went for $2000 and a tour of the “Gossip Girl” set went for $5250. Sponsors included Donny Deutsch and Claiborne by John Bartlett. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Karen Zieff | personal website: www.zieffphoto.com | studio tel:718.852.1884 | toll free at 888.353.4248 | e-mail: zieffphoto@aol.com |Karen Zieff is regarded as one of the region's top wedding and special events photographers. Karen is a graduate of the RISD: Rhode Island School of Design who shoots digital for ManhattanSociety.com but is by training a film photographer. Lighting by the ever talented Ira Levy and his crew of LevyLightingNYC.

10th Annual LOVE HEALS at Luna Farm

SOUTHAMPTON-JUNE 20: Love Heals at Luna Farm to Benefit The Alison Ger ...

Updated: Jul 06, 2009 10:04pm PST

DANCING CLASSROOMS: Rainbow Team Match Grand Finals : NEW YORK-JUNE 20: DANCING CLASSROOMS: RAINBOW TEAM MATCH GRAND FINALS at World Financial Center - Winter Garden, 200 Vesey Street, New York, NY 10281. Photos ManhattanSociety.com By Joe Corrigan

DANCING CLASSROOMS: Rainbow Team Match Grand Finals

NEW YORK-JUNE 20: DANCING CLASSROOMS: RAINBOW TEAM MATCH GRAND FINALS ...

Updated: Jun 24, 2009 12:21am PST

Madame Paulette 50 Year Anniversary Part III : NEW YORK-JUNE 17: Madame Paulette 50 Year Anniversary Part III on Wednesday June 17, 2009, 6:30-9:30 p.m., at Madame Paulette, 1255 Second Avenue (between 65th & 66th Street), New York City, NY 10021 | tel: (347) 689-7010. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

Madame Paulette 50 Year Anniversary Part III

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Updated: Jul 06, 2009 8:11pm PST

Madame Paulette 50 Year Anniversary Part II : NEW YORK-JUNE 16: Madame Paulette --- The World's Leading Couture Cleaner 50 Year Anniversary Celebration Part II on Tuesday June 16, 2009, 6:30-9:30 p.m., at Madame Paulette, 1255 Second Avenue (between 65th & 66th Street), New York City, NY 10021| tel: (347) 689-7010. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

Madame Paulette 50 Year Anniversary Part II

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Updated: Jun 17, 2009 6:03am PST

CHOCHENG Atelier Opening : NEW YORK-JUNE 16: CHOCHENG Atelier Opening on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 51 East 63rd Street, between Madison & Park Avenues, New York City, NY. Designer Cho Cheng opened his much anticipated design salon --CHOCHENG -- in an elegant town house in New York City’s Upper-East Side tonight, to an intimate group of friends and supporters. The Atelier, which will cater to clientele who appreciate couture fashion, beautiful hand crafted workmanship and exclusive design translated into ready-to-wear, is reminiscent of the great couture houses of the late 1930’s, with celadon walls and white furnishings in a modern take on the Rococo period. A profusion of cascading phalenopsis orchids with artistic grass flourishes fromFLOWERS OF THE WORLD adorned the Atelier and the classic but modern arrangements were the perfect corollary to Cho Cheng’s designs – simple and elegant with unexpected flourishes and exquisite detail. Guests savored hors d’oeuvres and pastries (including Payard’s famous macarons) from TASTINGS and the tastemaker’s favorite VEUVE CLICQUOT champagne while they perused the Fashionista hosts Gillian Hearst Simonds and Lucy Sykes Rellie greeted guests with aplomb in their CHOCHENG jackets; Gillian wore a long, ivory silk weave jacket accented with gold buttons over a slinky chartreuse dress while Lucy sported a black, structured silk smoking jacket with a ruffled lapel over jeans and a t-shirt in a show of downtown savvy. Meanwhile, finance powerhouse and philanthropist Alexandra Lebenthal sported the red version of the smoking jacket worn with a matching miniskirt that stopped traffic on her way to the Atelier. Reflecting the designer’s versatility, Susan Shin swept through wearing a CHOCHENG lace kimono over a black sequined sheath. Long time clients Beatrice Pei and I.M. Pei’s granddaughter, Olivia Pei (who commissioned a red and gold metallic gown for her debut at the Crillon Ball), congratulated the young designer while celebrity fans such as Bebe Neuwirth commented that his designs were “a work of art – each one unique and fabulous.” She didn’t find anything that would be very Morticia-like for her new role in the upcoming Addams Family Broadway musical but admired a pink gown that she thought was very “Jackie O” - that is, until she saw a black satin qipao sheath that Morticia would die for… Other fans such as stylist Amanda Ross, designer Miguelina Gambaccini, “Well Schooled” author Anisha Lakhani, tea and lifestyle maven Tracy Stern, CBS’s Alison Harmelin, Fox News’ Kimberly Guilfoyle Villency, and InStyle publisher Connie Anne Phillips, joined in praising the designer who was named in March 2008 as one of China’s leading fashion designers – a recognition shared with fellow native sons Derek Lam, Peter Som and Phillip Lim. Only 23 years old but already an acclaimed designer, Cho Cheng has an elite following, from celebrities to socialites to prominent businesswomen, as reflected in the guests that attended. He also has been heralded as master of red carpet glamour, dressing notable actresses as well as an international social set -- fashion followers include Goldie Hawn, Nicole Kidman, Marcia Gay Harden, Bebe Neuwirth, Phyllis Newman, Nancy Regan, Maggie Rizer, Valesca Guerrand-Hermes and Tinsley Mortimer, to name a few. Cho Cheng debuted his ready-to-wear CHOCHENG Fall/Winter 2009 collection at Bryant Park during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in February 2009. With the opening of the Atelier in June 2009, Cho Cheng can now provide his distinctive signature designs to clients who appreciate personal attention and shopping in an intimate setting. The Atelier also will serve as a showroom providing retailers seasonal collections. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to come

CHOCHENG Atelier Opening

NEW YORK-JUNE 16: CHOCHENG Atelier Opening on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 a ...

Updated: Jun 23, 2009 8:44am PST

CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION Presents “First Party on The High Line” In Support of Friends of the High Line & Opening of Historic NYC Park : NEW YORK-JUNE 15: CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION Presents “First Party on The High Line” In Support of Friends of the High Line & Opening of Historic NYC Park on Monday, June 15, 2009 at West 16th Street and Tenth Avenue, New York City, NY. “First Party on The High Line” was the official after party following the High Line’s Opening Summer Benefit with co-founders of the High Line, Joshua David and Robert Hammond honoring Lisa Maria Falcone & Philip Falcone, and Edward Norton. The High Line is the first 9-block long section monumental new New York City public park, which officially opened to the public last week on June 9. The event was held on the largest covered section of the elevated railway, located within the first section of the High Line of the public promenade (Gansevoort Street to 20th Street). For the evening, Calvin Klein Collection wardrobed Edward Norton, honoree at the earlier Friends of the High Line opening summer benefit, as well as, Bradley Cooper, Gerard Butler, Zoe Saldana, Carey Mulligan, Taylor Lautner, Tallulah Belle Willis, Jason Rogers, Hilary Rhoda, Jim Moore, Madeline Weeks, Alan Cumming, and model Edita Vilkeviciute. Other notables in attendance included Italo Zucchelli– Calvin Klein Collection’s Men’s Creative Director, who was awarded the prestigious Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) 2009 Menswear Designer of the Year Award earlier that evening – as well as Francisco Costa, Calvin Klein Collection’s Women’s Creative Director; Tom Murry, President & CEO, Calvin Klein, Inc.; Kevin Carrigan, ck Calvin Klein & Calvin Klein Creative Director; Lisa Maria & Philip Falcone, Diane von Furstenberg, Donna Karan, Cynthia Rowley, Dree Hemingway, Scout Willis, Melissa George, Michele Trachtenberg, Lake Bell, Molly Sims, Maggie Grace, Danny De Vito & Rhea Perlman, Thom Browne, Steven Kolb, Dave Zinczenko, Fabiola Beracasa, Lela Rose, Maggie Betts, Meredith Melling Burke, Peter Arnold, Roopal Patel, Joe Zee, Jamie Pallot, Tamara Mellon, Edward Nardoza, Rachel Zoe, Brian Atwood, Nate Berkus, Liya Kabede, Lydia Hearst, Olivia Palermo, Debbie Harry, Alexandra Kerry, Fabien Baron, Alexander Wang, Alexis Bryan Morgan, Julia Restoin Roitfeld, Carmen Dell'Orefice, Amy Sacco, Terry & Tina Lundgren, Hana Soukupova, Suvi Koponen, Diane Neal, Arlenis Sosa, Behati Prinsloo, Jamie Strachan Behnaz Sarafpour, Cecilia Dean, DJ Stretch Armstrong, Ferebee Bishop Taube, Amanda Brooks, Jane Holzer, Jim Nelson, Justin Giunta, Terrence Koh, Tom Sachs, Trey Laird, Tony Ward, Amy Astley, Mary Alice Stephenson, Christian Cota, Phillip Lim, Daphne Guinness, Erin Fetherston,Lisa Marie Fernandez, Richard Chai, Jason Wu, Peter Som, Yigal Azrouel, Zac Posen, Jack McCollough, Tim Moorehouse, Lazaro Hernandez, Marcus Wainwright, David Neville, Gucci Westman, and Thakoon Panichgul. The High Line, the first 9-block long section of which officially opened to the public on June 9, 2009, is the former elevated railway that extends for 22 blocks along the West Side of Manhattan, from West 34th Street to Gansevoort Street, in the Meatpacking District. Through the impressive efforts of the City of New York, and the non-profit organization Friends of the High Line, this space has been transformed into a one-of-a-kind, 6.7 acre, grand, public promenade that can be freely enjoyed by all residents and visitors in New York City. The High Line is a public park, owned by New York City, and operates under the jurisdiction of the Department of Parks & Recreation. For more information, visit: http://ww.thehighline.org PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com NOTE: More Id's to come later in the week, due to scheduling and work demands, the remainder will be filled in shortly

CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION Presents “First Party on The High Line” In Support of Friends of the High Line & Opening of Historic NYC Park

NEW YORK-JUNE 15: CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION Presents “First Party on T ...

Updated: Jun 23, 2009 7:50pm PST

Madame Paulette 50 Year Anniversary Part I : NEW YORK-JUNE 15: Madame Paulette-- The World's Leading Couture Cleaner 50 Year Anniversary Celebration Part I on Monday, June 15, 2009, 6:30-9:30 p.m., at Madame Paulette, 1255 Second Avenue (between 65th & 66th Street), New York City, NY 10021. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

Madame Paulette 50 Year Anniversary Part I

NEW YORK-JUNE 15: Madame Paulette-- The World's Leading Couture Cleane ...

Updated: Jul 06, 2009 8:34pm PST

The 55th Birthday Celebration of New York Governor David A. Paterson with Special Guests LL Cool J & Emmitt Smith : NEW YORK-JUNE 11: The 55th Birthday Celebration of New York Governor David A. Paterson at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Time Warner Center at Columbus Circle, New York City, NY. This was the Governor's first major fundraiser for his 2010 effort , a sold-out night of events, and over $2 million raised from a wide swath of supporters and friends. The Governor spoke about his commitment to doing the work for the people of New York and charting a path to the state's recovery. Special Guests included: LL Cool J, Emmitt Smith, Jose Feliciano & MC Hammer. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More Id's and select images to follow.***

The 55th Birthday Celebration of New York Governor David A. Paterson with Special Guests LL Cool J & Emmitt Smith

NEW YORK-JUNE 11: The 55th Birthday Celebration of New York Governor D ...

Updated: Jul 23, 2009 6:09pm PST

ALEXI GIANNOULIAS for ILLINOIS Fundraiser : NEW YORK-JUNE 10: ALEXI GIANNOULIAS for ILLINOIS Fundraiser at the home of local friends in Soho, New York City. Co-hosted by: Tina Livanos, Keke Kyriakopoulos & Justin Bozonelis. Alexi Giannoulias, the State Treasurer of Illinois, is running for U.S. Senate in 2010. Publicly endorsed by President Barack Obama and revered by the Greek-American community, Alexi Giannoulias has become the youngest official to hold the State Treasurer seat at the age of 33. Local friends of Alexi Giannoulias organized a fundraiser for Alexi at a private loft in Soho on the evening of June 10th during his recent visit to New York. Guests gathered at this Soho loft for music, food, drink and most importantly, the chance to hear Alexi address our guests. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to come

ALEXI GIANNOULIAS for ILLINOIS Fundraiser

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Updated: Jun 13, 2009 12:18pm PST

Guardian Angels 30th Anniversary Gala : NEW YORK-JUNE 9: Guardian Angels 30th Anniversary Gala Sponsored by Frey Family Foundation at the Pierre Hotel, 2 East 61st Street, New York City, NY. Gala Dinner Chairs: Simon Bergson, John Catsimatidis & Margo Catsimatidis and Ed Moldaver. 2009 Award Recipients: Barry Kaye received the Archangel Pinnacle of Achievement Award; Larry Kudlow received the Guardian Angels Ethical Angel Award and Wayne Chrebet, former NY Jets Receiver and now Partner in Moldaver, Chrebet, Lee, Ryan, Sparber Group at Morgan Stanley received The Role Model for Real Life Award. Master of Ceremonies: Mark Simone. The evening featured a special presentation by The Honorable Mike Bloomberg, Mayor of New York City and a special tribute to Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa and presented him with the Key to the City (See also: NY Post Page Six: Mayor Bloomberg Presents Guardian Angels Member Curtis Sliwa the Key to the City). Special guests attending included The Honorable Raymond W. Kelly, NYC Police Commissioner, Rita Cosby and Sean Hannity. Entertainment by New York City Swing with a special performance by Gloria Gaynor. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio with select images from Christopher London and Stuart Rinzler | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com ***More Photos Coming later this evening, please do check back***

Guardian Angels 30th Anniversary Gala

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Updated: Jun 23, 2009 8:15am PST

ALWAYS REMEMBER BENEFIT: VOICES of September 11 2nd Annual Event to Benefit the 9/11 Living Memorial Project : NEW YORK-JUNE 8: ALWAYS REMEMBER BENEFIT: VOICES of September 11 2nd Annual Event to Benefit the 9/11 Living Memorial Project on Monday, June 8, 2009 at Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers, Twenty Third Street & Hudson River, New York City, NY. Honorary Chairman: Thomas H. Kean Event Co-Chairs: Bonnie McEneaney, Debby & Kevin McEneaney. Keynote Address, President Bill Clinton | Performance by Bon Jovi. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio with Christopher London (photos of President Clinton by Gregory Partanio) | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com

ALWAYS REMEMBER BENEFIT: VOICES of September 11 2nd Annual Event to Benefit the 9/11 Living Memorial Project

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Updated: Jun 23, 2009 8:56am PST

Citymeals-on-Wheels: "Street & Savory" : NEW YORK-JUNE 8: Citymeals-on-Wheels: "Street & Savory" a Global Street Food Festival on Monday, June 8, 2009 at Rockefeller Center, New York City, NY. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Karen Zieff | personal website: www.zieffphoto.com | studio tel:718.852.1884 | toll free at 888.353.4248 | e-mail: zieffphoto@aol.com |Karen Zieff is regarded as one of the region's top wedding and special events photographers. Karen is a graduate of the RISD: Rhode Island School of Design who shoots digital for ManhattanSociety.com but is by training a film photographer. Karen is available around the world for weddings and special events.

Citymeals-on-Wheels: "Street & Savory"

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Updated: Jun 15, 2009 6:48am PST

Amy Phelan Hosts Engagement Party for Heidi Michitsch & Ken Wlosek : PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com ***More Photos Coming***

Amy Phelan Hosts Engagement Party for Heidi Michitsch & Ken Wlosek

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Updated: Jun 07, 2009 11:40pm PST

A.C.E. For The Homeless 2009 Gala Dinner Benefiting The SOHO, Tribeca & NOHO/Bowery Partnerships : NEW YORK-JUNE 3: A.C.E. For The Homeless 2009 Gala Dinner Benefiting The SOHO, Tribeca & NOHO/Bowery Partnerships on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at Guastavino’s, 409 East 59th Street (between First and York Avenues), New York City, NY. Gala Chairs: Sara Herbert Galloway, Barry Klarberg Honorees: Jason Binn, Earl Jones, Jeffrey D. Roseman, Marianna Olszewski Rounick . Community Service Award: Apple Soho. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More Id's and select images to follow.***

A.C.E. For The Homeless 2009 Gala Dinner Benefiting The SOHO, Tribeca & NOHO/Bowery Partnerships

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Updated: Jun 09, 2009 7:09am PST

TASTE OF SUMMER 2009 To Benefit CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY : NEW YORK-JUNE 3: TASTE OF SUMMER 2009 To Benefit CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at the Naumburg Bandshell (Mid-Park at 72nd Street), New York City, NY. More than 900 New Yorkers kicked off the hottest season in Central Park at Taste of Summer on June 3. The Central Park Conservancy’s sizzling benefit transformed the Naumburg Bandshell. The event featured savory dishes, dancing under the stars and a luxury auction. Restaurant highlights included: Gordon Ramsay's smoked kingfish; tuna sashimi with sea urchin from the Plaza Hotel’s Oak Room; ocean-fresh hamachi from Laurent Tourondel’s BLT Market and pea pancakes whipped up by Bill Telepan’s Upper West Side Eatery. A VIP Café area – hosted by Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group-– offered tastes from some of New York City’s most beloved and highly acclaimed restaurants: Union Square Cafe, Gramercy Tavern, Eleven Madison Park, Tabla, Blue Smoke & Jazz Standard, Shake Shack, The Modern, Café 2, Terrace 5 and Hudson Yards Catering, USHG’s catering and events business. Danny, his restaurants, and his talented teams have earned an unprecedented 19 James Beard Awards. Each Union Square Hospitality Group restaurant is renowned for its unparalleled cuisine and warm hospitality. Guests had the rare opportunity to taste all of these celebrated eateries. Event Chairs: Jay Mandelbaum and Norman Selby. Host Committee: The host committee included Rebecca Campbell, Dawne Marie Grannum, Kristy & Jonathan Korngold, Sandra Lee, Johanna & Frederic Levy, Danny Meyer, Gillian Miniter, B. Smith, Connie Anne Phillips and Susan Shin. Guests included: Danny Meyer, Sandra Lee, Tom Kempner, Jay Mandelbaum, Norm Selby, Gillian & Sylvester Miniter, Alexandra Lebenthal, Suzanne & Bob Cochran, Alison Brod, Liz Lange, Frederick Anderson & Douglas Hannant, Alison Minton, Christine Cachot, Clementine Crawford, Dolly Lenz, Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe ...and many more... DJ Tom Finn of TOPSPIN Entertainment kept the crowd dancing into the night. The evening’s signature cocktail, Sip of Summer, was by Sandra Lee. Special thanks to Bally, Chateau Ste. Michelle and Antinori Wines, Ed Libby & Company, Estrella Damm Lager, GuS – Grown-up Soda, Jose Cuervo and VOSS Artesian Water from Norway. The ultimate coffee experience was provided by Nespresso. About: The Central Park Conservancy is a private, not-for-profit organization founded in 1980 as a public-private partnership with the City of New York. The Conservancy raises 85% of Central Park’s annual $27 million operating budget and is responsible for the maintenance and management of the Park. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to come later this evening

TASTE OF SUMMER 2009 To Benefit CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY

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Updated: Jul 06, 2009 9:51pm PST

MHA OF NYC honors Lee & Bob Woodruff at the 2009 Building Bridges Gala : NEW YORK-JUNE 2: MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF New York City (MHA of NYC): 2009 Building Bridges Gala. The Mental Health Association of NYC honored Lee Woodruff and Bob Woodruff at their 2009 Building Bridges Gala on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at Guastavino’s, 409 East 59th Street (between First and York Avenues), New York City, NY. The evening honored two inspirational Americans, Bob Woodruff, former Co-Anchor of ABC’s “World News Tonight,” and his wife Lee Woodruff. Bob suffered severe head injuries from a roadside bomb while reporting from the war in Iraq, and Lee was instrumental in his recovery. Together they established a foundation focused on helping veterans who have suffered head injuries and psychological wounds to successfully re-integrate into society. Two-time Emmy Award-winning anchor of Inside Edition and best selling author Deborah Norville served as Mistress of Ceremony. Dinner Chairs: Dennis Friedrich, President/COO, U.S. Operations, Brookfield Properties | Christopher Ludeman, President, CB Richard Ellis | Duncan L. Niederaurer, CEO, NYSE Euronext | Paul Massey, Founder/Chairman, Massey Knakal Real Estate | Joseph Peyronnin III, Co-Chair, MHA of NYC and Susan Zirinsky, Executive producer of 48 Hours. The Mental Health Association of New York City (MHA of NYC) presented its 2009 Gala, “Building Bridges to Health, Home and Families,” to raise awareness and resources for programs that support the mental health needs of veterans and their families. Nearly 90% of every dollar of the Gala proceeds goes directly to supporting MHA of NYC programs and services—all to meet the ever-growing mental health needs of New York City, and the nation. The Mental Health Association of New York City is a private, not for profit, voluntary organization concerned with all aspects of mental illness and mental health. Through the support of thousands of individuals and family members, foundation grants and government contracts, MHA works to change attitudes about mental illnesses, to improve services for children and adults with psychiatric disabilities, and to promote mental health in the community through its direct service programs. MEDIA CONTACT: Jessie duPont, Goodman Media International for MHA of NYC | tel: (212) 576-2700 ext. 223 | e-mail: jdupont@goodmanmedia.com PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to come later this week.

MHA OF NYC honors Lee & Bob Woodruff at the 2009 Building Bridges Gala

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Updated: Jun 06, 2009 11:48pm PST

Sanctuary for Families: 14th annual Zero Tolerance Benefit : NEW YORK- JUNE 2: Sanctuary for Families hosted the 14th annual Zero Tolerance Benefit on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers, Hudson River at 23rd Street, New York City, NY. More than 1,500 prominent New Yorkers from the entertainment, fashion, business and legal communities attended the Zero Tolerance Benefit to support the fight against domestic violence lead by Sanctuary for Families, New York’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to helping victims and their families. As the economic downturn takes its toll on unemployment rates and stress levels, more and more families are turning to shelters for assistance and protection. The benefit raised more than $1.3 million, which will allow Sanctuary for Families to continue offering their diverse services in the midst of the increase in demand. Event Chairs: Francisco Costa & John DeStefano, David A. Gordon and Rita A. Hernandez & Darnley D. Stewart. Special Guests included: Bravo’s “Real Housewives of New York City” star Bethenny Frankel, Calvin Klein’s Creative Director Francisco Costa, Handbag Designer Lauren Merkin, and New Jersey Devils Left Wing Brendan Shanahan and renowned Event & Floral Designer Jeff Leatham. Other notable attendees included Anna & Tim Harrington (lead singer, Les Savy Fav), Stephanie & Michael Ferdman (Managing Director/Partner of Firstborn Multimedia), Belle Burden Davis, Barry and Sheryl Schwartz (former Chairman and CEO, Calvin Klein), and Carole Hochman (Carole Hochman Designs). After Bethenny dropped by the Literary Associates launch party and handed off new book, “Naturally Thin” to Caroline Kennedy, she then headed to the Zero Tolerance Benefit at Pier Sixty Chelsea Piers, where she dropped bank at the Jeff Leatham-designed Giving Tree. She contributed to the cause by purchasing several items such as children’s sports equipment and school supplies. The inspirational Giving Tree as well as other floral decorations were designed by high-profile Event Designer Jeff Leatham on behalf of his new TLC show to air this fall. As part of this year’s event, Sanctuary for Families honored Melissa & Daniel Berger (Zero Tolerance Award), Fujifilm (Corporate Vision Award), and Latham & Watkins LLP, (Law Firm Leadership Award). Following the award ceremony, a party commenced, featuring Celebrity DJ Grandmaster Flash. Photo Credit: Jeff Zorabedian MEDIA CONTACTS: Nicole Hernandez / Andrea Werbel Schultz | Parasol Marketing Group | tel: 212-372-7629 / 212-372-7630 | e-mail: nhernandez@parasolmarketing.com / aschultz@parasolmarketing.com

Sanctuary for Families: 14th annual Zero Tolerance Benefit

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Updated: Jun 10, 2009 6:08am PST

Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter: Spring Into Summer!A Night to Party for NCS : NEW YORK-JUNE 1: NEIGHBORHOOD COALITION FOR SHELTER: Spring Into Summer! A Night to Party for NCS Honoring Stephanie Guest, Past NCS Board President on Monday, June 1, 2009 at Punch Restaurant, 913 Broadway, (between 20th and 21st Streets), New York, NY 10010. Benefit Committee Chairs for the evening were Michelle Marie Heinemann, Stephanie Shuman, Sydney R.Shuman. Junior Committee Co-Chairs: Lauren Ceradini, Brett L. Craig, Michelle Edgar, Amy Herman, Matthew Kibble. Co-hosted by: Jessica Evans, Katie Fischer, Chris Halstead, Previn Raheja, and Colby Warfield. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More Id's and select images to follow.***

Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter: Spring Into Summer!A Night to Party for NCS

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Updated: Jun 02, 2009 4:51pm PST

The School of American Ballet Workshop Performance Benefit : NEW YORK-JUNE 1: The School of American Ballet Annual Workshop Performance Benefit on Monday, June 1, 2009 at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater at the Juilliard School, Lincoln Center on 65th Street between Amsterdam and Columbus Avenues, New York City, NY. The Workshop Performances are the School’s only public performances of the year giving attendees a rare opportunity to preview the ballet world’s up and coming young stars. An all-Balanchine program in celebration of the School of American Ballet's 75th anniversary year will feature Serenade, the first ballet George Balanchine choreographed in America using students from SAB in 1934. Serenade, also celebrating its 75th anniversary, endures as a classic work that is performed today by ballet companies around the world. Honorary Chairman: Mr. & Mrs. Howard Solomon Chairmen: Stuart H. Coleman, Amy Mazzola Flynn, and Mr. & Mrs. Edward Lewis Young Patron Chairmen: Elizabeth Darst, Genevieve Labean. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Karen Zieff | personal website: www.zieffphoto.com | tel:718.852.1884 | toll free at 888.353.4248 | e-mail: zieffphoto@aol.com |**NOTE: Karen Zieff is available for assignments locally and around the world. Karen Zieff is regarded as one of the region's top wedding and special events photographers. Karen is a graduate of the RISD: Rhode Island School of Design who shoots digital for ManhattanSociety.com but is by training a film photographer. Karen is available around the world for weddings and special events.

The School of American Ballet Workshop Performance Benefit

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Updated: Jun 05, 2009 11:25am PST

2009 "Forget-Me-Not" Gala—An Event to Benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, New York City Chapter : NEW YORK-JUNE 1: 2009 "Forget-Me-Not" Gala—An Event to Benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, New York City Chapter on Monday, June 1, 2009 at The Pierre Hotel, 2 East 61st Street at Fifth Avenue, New York, NY. New York Yankees Manager, Joe Girardi, a long-time Alzheimer’s advocate, was honored with the Community Leadership Award at the Alzheimer’s Association, New York City Chapter’s annual "Forget-Me-Not" gala on Monday, June 1, 2009 at The Pierre. Accepting the award on his behalf was David Cone, commentator for the YES Network and former New York Yankee. Emmy and Tony Award winning actor David Hyde Pierce emceed the event, which will brought together a dynamic mix of New York City’s philanthropic, business and health care communities, elected officials, leaders of the community, sports legends, celebrities, and individuals affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Celebrated 3-D Pop Artist Charles Fazzino, who created the Official 20th Annual Memory Walk Commemorative Poster, receive this year’s Creative Leadership Award. Frank J. Bisignano, Chief Administrative Officer at JPMorgan Chase Bank received special recognition. The gala, chaired by Board member, Anne McBride Schreiber & Jordan Schreiber, was expected to raise $1,000,000. Attendees bid on a silent auction filled with many luxurious items, and enjoyed an evening of cocktails, dinner and dancing. MEDIA CONTACT: Kim Esp/Erin Farrell |Linden Alschuler & Kaplan Public Relations |tel: 212-575-4545 | e-mail: kesp@lakpr.com PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to come late Tuesday evening.

2009 "Forget-Me-Not" Gala—An Event to Benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, New York City Chapter

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Updated: Jun 07, 2009 12:51am PST

Prince Harry Competes In The 2009 VEUVE CLICQUOT Manhattan Polo Classic to benefit American Friends of Sentebale : NEW YORK-MAY 30: Prince Harry Competes In The 2nd Annual Veuve Clicquot Manhattan Polo Classic to benefit American Friends of Sentebale on Saturday, May 30, 2009 at Governors Island, New York, NY, United States of America. Coinciding with the 400th anniversary of New York and the opening day of the Governors Island season, HRH Prince Henry of Wales, on his first-ever formal visit to the United States, played in the second annual Veuve Clicquot Manhattan Polo Classic on Saturday, May 30th. Event proceeds will benefit American Friends of Sentebale, a U.S.-based charity that supports at-risk children in Lesotho, Africa. Sentebale was co-founded by HRH Prince Henry of Wales and HRH Prince Seeiso Bereng Seeiso of Lesotho in honor of their mothers, Diana, Princess of Wales and Queen ‘Mamohato, respectively. While Prince Harry played on the victorious Sentebale team, Nacho Figueras --world renowned Argentine polo player and new face of Ralph Lauren’s Polo Fragrances-- captained the opposite playing team, Black Watch. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

Prince Harry Competes In The 2009 VEUVE CLICQUOT Manhattan Polo Classic to benefit American Friends of Sentebale

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Updated: Jun 01, 2009 10:39pm PST

CFC's Annual Benefit "Spring into Service" - An Evening to Benefit Children for Children : NEW YORK-MAY 27: CFC's Annual Benefit "Spring into Service" - An Evening to Benefit Children for Children on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at Christie's Auction House, 20 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City, NY. Event Chairs: Megan Kultgen, Lucy Jane Lang. Benefit Committee: Lorin Agerstrand, Valerie & Brad Aston, Phoebe Booth, Margaret Brennan, April Bullard, Ellie Burrows, Tanner Campbell, Tommy H. Cho, Mary Joan Cunningham, Lydia Fenet, Sara Garlick, Patrick Gray, Sarah B. Hale, Yadira Noelle Harrison, Jaime Hochhauser, Emily Israel, Jane Johnson, Shawn Kirschner, Margaret G. Klarberg, Ben Langworthy, Chris London, Nicki Mackoff, Dionne Manno, Judah Milunsky, Ariana & David O'Malley, Amalia Payne, Whitney Phillips, Kirsten Rastrick, Margaret Riley, Jennifer Rosen, Ingrid Seradarian, Adam & Wanda Shoer, Heather Stuckey, Meredith Taylor, Ryan Tirre, Annouchka Engel-Vaillancourt & David Klug, Michael Voris, Linnea Wilson, Lisa Wolf, and Marisa Yeres. PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More Id's and select images to follow.***

CFC's Annual Benefit "Spring into Service" - An Evening to Benefit Children for Children

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Updated: Jun 23, 2009 9:11am PST

Democratic Leadership for the 21st Century of New York (DL21C) Hosts Senator Kirsten Gillibrand : NEW YORK-MAY 27: Democratic Leadership for the 21st Century of New York (DL21C) Hosts Senator Kirsten Gillibrand on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at Branch, 226 E. 54th Street (at 3rd Avenue), New York City, NY. Democratic Leadership for the 21st Century is an independent organization of young, progressive New Yorkers. Since 1993, DL21C has been dedicated to increasing the political awareness and participation of a new generation of New Yorkers. DL21C is the premier political group for young people in New York and serves as a model for grassroots organizing nationwide. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

Democratic Leadership for the 21st Century of New York (DL21C) Hosts Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

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Updated: May 28, 2009 9:04am PST

CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY'S Playground Partners Annual Family Party : NEW YORK-MAY 27: Playground Partners of the Women's Committee of the Central Park Conservancy hosted the annual Central Park Playground Party on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at the Heckscher Playground, Central Park, New York, NY. This event, for children, friends, and families, raises funds to help the Conservancy keep Central Park's 21 playground well maintained. Guests come to enjoy live music, fantastic food, storybook characters, and much more. PHOTO CREDIT: ©ManhattanSociety.com by Marie Papp | personal website: www.mariepapp.com | tel:201.659.1978 | e-mail: marie@mariepapp.com | Marie has been a "Knot Best of Weddings Pick" for 2007, 2008 and 2009, Marie is available around the world for weddings, events, and portraits. She specializes in baby portraits.

CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY'S Playground Partners Annual Family Party

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Updated: May 28, 2009 6:35pm PST

SOCIAL LIFE MAGAZINE Celebrates Memorial Day with Cover Model ALEXANDRA RICHARDS : WATERMILL, NY--MAY 23: SOCIAL LIFE MAGAZINE Celebrates Memorial Day with Cover Model ALEXANDRA RICHARDS on Saturday, May 23, 2009 at the The Social Life Estate, Watermill, New York. Social Life Magazine wishes to thank Elegant Affairs, BaByliss Pro by Conair and Astor & Black for supporting this event. Alexis Dahan, the Creative Director of Social Life Magazine is responsible for the Alexandra Richards cover. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com

SOCIAL LIFE MAGAZINE Celebrates Memorial Day with Cover Model ALEXANDRA RICHARDS

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Updated: Jun 09, 2009 11:07am PST

EL MUSEO 2009 GALA : NEW YORK-MAY 20: EL MUSEO 2009 GALA on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at Cipriani 42nd Street, 110 E 42nd St New York, NY 10017 (tel: (212) 247-7426) El Museo del Barrio announced that the 2009 Gala on May 20th, raised close to $600,000 in support of El Museo's exhibitions, education and public programs. Held at Cipriani 42nd Street, the evening honored Tony Award winner Lin Manuel Miranda; Luis Ubiñas of the Ford Foundation; and Gloria and Emilio Estefan. El Museo's gala was graced by the stellar presence of much of the Latin design and social world, and a surprise visit from Gov. and Mrs. Paterson to celebrate his birthday. Gala chairs Yaz and Valentin Hernandez and Isabel and Ruben Toledo were joined by designers Carolina Herrera, Jason Wu, Christian Cota, Agatha Ruiz de la Prada, Angel Sanchez and Brian Reyes; model Liliana Dominguez, and Triana Bautista (the first gypsy top model), and many more. In addition, El Museo kicked off sales of the whimsical portraits created by Ruben Toledo together with schoolchildren from East Harlem. Over a third of the portraits of Latino greats sold at the gala—including portraits of Diego Rivera, Marc Anthony, and Carolina Herrera, among many others. The portraits will be available El Museo's website www.elmuseo.org beginning the week of May 25th. The special edition cigar boxes created for El Museo by Ruben Toledo will also be available for continuing sale. For details contact Ren Herring (info follows). About El Museo del Barrio: Heralded by The New York Times as "an institution in its ascendancy," El Museo del Barrio was founded in 1969 by a group of Puerto Rican educators, artists, parents and community activists in East Harlem's Spanish-speaking El Barrio, the neighborhood that extends from 96th Street to the Harlem River and from Fifth Avenue to the East River on Manhattan's Upper East Side. Since then, El Museo del Barrio has evolved into New York's leading Latino cultural institution, having expanded its mission to represent the diversity of art and culture in the Caribbean and Latin America. As the only museum in New York City that specializes in representing these cultures, El Museo del Barrio continues to have a significant impact on the cultural life of New York City and is now a major stop on Manhattan's Museum Mile on Fifth Avenue. Currently El Museo is undergoing a $22 million-dollar facelift, which will be completed this fall. The mission of El Museo del Barrio is to present and preserve the cultural heritage of Puerto Ricans and all Latin Americans in the United States. MEDIA CONTACTS: English/general press: Ren Herring/Jonathan Marder & Company: ren.herring@gsmltd.net, 212.231.7920 Español: Franziska Castillo/El Museo del Barrio: press@elmuseo.org, 212.660.7102 PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2009 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio with assistance of Christopher London & Stuart Rinzler | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: MANY MORE PHOTOS & ID'S COMING SOON***

EL MUSEO 2009 GALA

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Updated: Jun 23, 2009 10:17am PST

SOIREE AU LOUVRE 2009 for the American Friends of the Louvre : NEW YORK-MAY 20: SOIRÉE AU LOUVRE 2009 for The Young Patrons Circle of American Friends of the Louvre at The Centurion, Penthouse 1, 33 West 56th Street, New York City, NY. SOIRÉE AU LOUVRE 2009 was held in honor of I. M. Pei and in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Louvre¹s Pyramid. The evening also featured a Special performance by platinum selling artist, AYO and original beats by DJ Turmix. The evening was made possible by Roy Stillman, Stillman Development International and ELLE Magazine. BENEFIT HOST COMMITTEE: Lisa Anastos, Allison Aston, Mina-Jacqueline Au, Jennifer Bell, Olivia Chantecaille, David Chines, Kipton Cronkite, Peter Davis, Gustaf Demarchelier, Jill Fairchild, Lydia Fenet, Peter Fitzpatrick, Clay L. Floren and Bennett R. Leifer, Catherine Forbes, Isabelle Forbes, Tripp and Paige Ethington Hardy, Jamie Johnson, Adam Modlin, Olivia Palermo and Johannes Huebl, Tatiana and Thorne Perkin, Bettina and Jamie Prentice, Dan Ragone, Maggie Rizer, Melissa Skoog, Leelee Sobieski, Roby Sobieski, Tracy Stern and Bronson Van Wyck. MEMBERS AND FRIENDS PYRAMID COMMITTEE: Kelly Killoren Bensimon, Fabiola Beracasa, Tracy Alexandra Bjelland, Thom Filicia, Miguelina Gambaccini, William Heath, Said S. Hejal, Jules Kirby, Elizabeth Anne Stribling Kivlan, Vivianne Lapointe, Hervé Larretche, Samantha Lynch, Lauren Lyon, Julia Moore, Claudio Ochoa, Lacary Sharpe, Pooneh Mohazzabi, Yasmine Moheseni, Elizabeth Morgan, David J. Pezza, Jr., Jason Pritzker and Glenn and Tiffin Schwarzkopf PHOTO CREDIT: ©ManhattanSociety.com by Marie Papp | personal website: www.mariepapp.com | tel:201.659.1978 | e-mail: marie@mariepapp.com | "The Knot 2008 Best of Weddings Pick", Marie is available around the world for weddings and portraits.

SOIREE AU LOUVRE 2009 for the American Friends of the Louvre

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Updated: May 21, 2009 9:34pm PST

SPAIN-U.S. Chamber of Commerce Euro Chambers Networking Event : NEW YORK-MAY 20: The SPAIN-U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Euro Chambers Networking Event at Brasserie 8 1/2, 9 West 57th Street, New York City, NY. PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Karen Zieff | personal website: www.zieffphoto.com | tel:718.852.1884 | toll free at 888.353.4248 | e-mail: zieffphoto@aol.com |**NOTE: Karen Zieff is available for assignments locally and around the world. Karen Zieff is regarded as one of the region's top wedding and special events photographers. Karen is a graduate of the RISD: Rhode Island School of Design who shoots digital for ManhattanSociety.com but is by training a film photographer. Karen is available around the world for weddings and special events.

SPAIN-U.S. Chamber of Commerce Euro Chambers Networking Event

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Updated: May 22, 2009 4:37pm PST

5th WOMEN TOGETHER Awards Ceremony at the UNITED NATIONS : NEW YORK-MAY 20: 5th Women Together Awards Ceremony on May 20, 2009 at the United Nations headquarters, New York City, NY. A vigorous promoter of the arts in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Hoda Al-Khamis Kanoo and Spanish actor Antonio Banderas received awards from the Women Together organization at an event held at the United Nations on Wednesday. The awards are presented annually and serve to highlight the work of exceptional individuals across the world who symbolize the core values of Women Together. Women Together, a non-profit organization in consultative status with the United Nation's ECOSOC (Economic and Social Council) aims to spread awareness of the UN's Millennium Development Goals. Kanoo received the award for her efforts over the last 15 years to promote art, culture and music throughout Abu Dhabi and the United Arab Emirates, especially amidst women and the youth. In 1996 Kanoo formed the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF). A non-profit organization striving to advocate classical music, arts, education and culture, ADMAF regularly hosts a range of cultural events. Events include the Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Festival which sees artists from across the world perform. ADMAF also supports student involvement in the arts and created a program called Abu Dhabi Young Press Leaders, which the organization says is designed to "foster a generation of media leaders." Kanoo is one of the first recipients of the award from the the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region which consists of six Arab states including Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Kanoo shared the spotlight with 9 other award recipients including Spanish actor Antonio Banderas. Banderas was honored for his work as a UNICEF Goodwill ambassador. His efforts have taken him to countries like Somalia, where he said he was touched by the plight of children impacted by conflicts. The Women Together Awards are granted annually to outstanding individuals whose personal and professional efforts have made them symbols, icons and examples to younger generations. Past recipients of the award include Hillary Clinton; Queen Rania of Jordan; Journalist Rosa María Calaf and Nobel Peace Prize winners: Muhammad Yunus and Shirin Ebadi. The Women Together Organization was created in 1996 as a non government organization, and is supported by HM Queen Sofia of Spain as Honorary President. The Organization has special consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council and is associated with the UN programme for poverty eradication. PHOTO CREDIT: ©ManhattanSociety.com by Marie Papp | personal website: www.mariepapp.com | tel:201.659.1978 | e-mail: marie@mariepapp.com | "The Knot 2008 Best of Weddings Pick", Marie is available around the world for weddings and portraits.

5th WOMEN TOGETHER Awards Ceremony at the UNITED NATIONS

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Updated: May 24, 2009 6:24am PST