Saturday, April 29, 2017

The Benefit Committee
and the NY Harbor Sailing Foundation
invite you to attend the

20th Annual Sailors Ball

to raise money for “Operation Optimist”
the largest junior sailing programs in our harbor

9 pm-1 am at the Down Town Association

60 Pine St in Lower Manhattan

black tie
open bar & light hors d’oeuvres
dancing all night long in many theme rooms
including the secret Silent Disco room

Regular Ball Tickets: $120 on or before April 25 and $150 at the door if available (tickets are limited)

Special VIP Tickets: includes“12 Meter Dinner”, 7 -9 pm, before the Sailors Ball: $295, if available

The Sailors Ball is the annual black tie gala which celebrates the start of the new sailing season.  It is always one of the best and most exciting black tie parties of the year! All sailors and sailing enthusiasts in the New York area are invited to attend.  The Sailors Ball features the famous and unique “theme-room format.”  Guests will be able to glide from one location to another and experience different sights and sounds throughout the evening.

The Sailors Ball raises money for Operation Optimist, the largest junior sailing program in NY Harbor. This program is run by the New York Harbor Sailing Foundation.

For more details & tickets: https://nyharborsailing.com/sailors-ball/

Please join us at the “12 Meter Dinner” 

The Sailors Ball will immediately follow the 12 Meter Dinner

12 Meter Dinner

Saturday, April 29, 2017  7-9 pm
at the Down Town Association. 60 Pine St in Lower Manhattan

Tickets are $295 and include admission to the
Annual Sailors Ball immediately following the dinner

Proceeds from this dinner support America’s Cup 12 Meters America II US 46 & US 42 owned and operated by the NY Harbor Sailing Foundation.

Friday, April 21, 2017 / NYC

Fourth Annual St. Jude Hope and Heritage Gala

Join us for the fourth annual St. Jude Hope and Heritage Gala, the premier New York event celebrating the contributions and culture of the Middle Eastern community and the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. 583 Park Ave, NYC. 7-11 p.m. 

Your support will honor the heritage and vision founder Danny Thomas shared with his fellow Americans of Lebanese, Syrian and Arab ancestry, who rallied to help fulfill his dream of building St. Jude.

St. Jude is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food — because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 

The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of our founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family's ability to pay. Treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20% to more than 80% since it opened more than 50 years ago.

For more information, please contact Alexandra Shaheen at alexandra.shaheen@stjude.org.  (212) 239-3239.  For details & tickets:  www.stjude.org/hopeandheritage

Thursday, March 23, 2017

The Luxury Technology Show: New York City

Experience & Acquire the Latest Innovations in Home and Business Electronics

View Multiple Product Unveilings and Debuts

We invite you to join us at The LTS in Manhattan on March 23rd at the Metropolitan Pavilion,

125 West 18th St, between 6th & 7th Avenues.

Enjoy Exquisite Cuisine by Blue Nelson & Signature Cocktails from True Vodka.

You'll be able to learn and purchase the latest cutting edge products, many of which are not available currently in the marketplace. This showcase includes wearable & lifestyle technology, bluetooth speakers, home theater & automation, secure mobile & smart devices, transportation and more.

Time: Press / Media / Industry Only - 4pm - 6pm

All Guests - 6PM - 9PM

http://theluxuryreview.com/

Questions: Contact Bradford Rand at BRand@RANDLuxury.com or 212.655.4505 ext 223

Attendance is Limited, Please RSVP Before the Show Sells Out

If you register by March 16th using Promo Code: Rand17

Your admission is reduced to just $50. (Standard Price: $95 per guest)

AMANDA SELWYN DANCE THEATRE

presents

White Night 2017

Annual Gala Fundraiser and Performance

Saturday, April 8, 2017 in NYC at 7pm

Please Join Us:

Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 7pm

Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre presents the company's annual gala fundraiser and performance,White Night 2017, on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 7pm at Reflections Center for Conscious Living & Yoga, 227 E. 24th Street, NYC. 

White Night 2017 will offer audiences an intimate sneak preview of Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre's newest work Refuge; and opportunity to get to know the dancers, designers, board members, and company teaching artists.  The evening includes a dinner of small plates by celebrity guest chefs Sammy Voit,Master Chef Junior, Chopped Junior, and Food Network Star Kids and Sal Soldo,Food Network Star Kids.  Patrons will enjoy short performances, cooking demonstrations by the celebrity chefs, interactive dance workshops, a silent auction, and more. Attendees will make a difference this winter by supporting dance performance and dance education.

Tickets are $150, and patron tickets are $500; available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/white-night-2017-tickets-30424775322.

Refuge: When seeking personal refuge, we go deep inside ourselves and begin an internal journey of transformation and enlightenment. Selwyn translates this personal journey into a vocabulary of immediate, athletic, sensuous, and raw movement that has come to define her work. The piece includes a progressive series of solos and duets punctuated by group sections that magnify the personal experience into a shared one.

Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre creates original and dynamic dance theatre that raises questions, challenges social norms and values, and magnifies humanity through dance. Productions pivot around core themes and through an interplay between athletic and pedestrian motion, activate emotional expression, character, and narrative in a rich and abstract collage. Presenting dance in an immediate, mature, and inclusive way, we engage audiences from start to finish and beckon a response of thought, feeling, and soul. www.amandaselwyndance.org

Founded in 2000, Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre has presented over 30 productions at NYC venues including Tribeca Performing Arts Center, New York Live Arts, Dance Theatre Workshop, Dance New Amsterdam, Danspace Project, Ailey Citigroup Theater, The Kumble Theater, and John Jay College. We have been presented twice at Jacob's Pillow, Westfest, DUMBO Dance Festival, Dixon Place, Dance Teacher Summit, COOL NY, Movement Research, and Pushing Progress Series. We have toured to festivals, presented open rehearsals, interactive performance events and workshops, and offer arts-in-education programming through Notes in Motion Outreach Dance Theatre to children in the NYC public schools.

For details & tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/white-night-2017-tickets-30424775322

Please Join us for Michael's Mission 8th Annual Benefit in NYC

An Evening Honoring

Donna M. Introcaso-Allison

Founder and CEO IntroInc.

2017 LEADERSHIP AWARD

In Memory Of

Kristen R. McRedmond-Hope Award Patient Advocacy

&

Joseph Orlando-Hope Award Patient Mentorship

Karen Walsh-Hope Award Patient Outreach & Awareness

Hors D’oeuvres and Cocktail Reception

Silent and Live Auction 

Thursday, March 16, 2017

7:00 - 10:00pm

Intercontinental Barclay Hotel

111 East 48th Street

New York City

Festive Attire

Inspired by Michael Soussa, who lost his battle to colorectal cancer at the age of 33, Michael's Mission is focused on improving the quality of life and treatment options for those suffering from colorectal cancer through education, research and patient support.  

For Details & Tickets: https://michmiss.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/8thAnnualBenefit/tabid/829480/Default.aspx

Saturday, March 11, 2017

9^th Annual Hope Gala / NYC

We invite you to join the 9th annual black-tie optional Hope Gala at Gotham Hall in New York City on March 11th. The gala includes a cocktail hour, seated dinner, premium open bar, dancing, a silent auction and raffle, and an inspiring program.

This year's program will feature emcee Ryan McGarry, Devon & Leah Still, Ali Krieger, the Johnson Family, our honorees Dr. Carl June and Joanne and Vincent Intrieri, and other special guests!

Tickets & special packages are available here: http://bit.ly/HG17tickets

For more information about The Hope Gala, visit http://www.nychopegala.com/

The Hope Gala is committed to conquering childhood cancer by raising awareness, providing financial assistance, and supporting the fundraising efforts of Penn State Dance Marathon (THON), which benefits Four Diamonds, through our annual gala and year-round fundraising. All proceeds benefit childhood cancer patients and their families in need of financial aid, medical assistance, and emotional support at the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital. The Hope Gala was founded by the New York City Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association with support from the Northern New Jersey Chapter.

                                 Gotham Hall/New York City

Saturday, March 11, 2017

The “Sixth Annual GOLD GALA” AN EVENING FOR ST. JUDE

 Join us for an evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dancing, and most importantly, generosity. The Gold Gala, An Evening for St. Jude, is a formal event where New York’s leading young philanthropists gather for an evening of generosity to celebrate and honor the lifesaving work of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Our mission is simple: to help save lives and celebrate St. Jude’s continued dedication to leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other deadly diseases.

The Bowery Hotel. 335 Bowery, NYC. 9 pm-1am. Tickets: Limited special - $175; General admission - $195.

For more information, please contact:

Anneka Meyer | anneka.meyer@stjude.org | (212) 379-1600

https://www.stjude.org/get-involved/find-an-event/dinners-and-galas/gold-gala.html

The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of our founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family's ability to pay. Unlike any other hospital, the majority of our funding comes from individual contributions. And thanks to generous donors, families never receive a bill from St. Jude.

CAREERS THROUGH CULINARY ARTS PROGRAM (C-CAP) ALUMNI

NAMED AS AMBASSADORS FOR THE REGION OF MADRID’S GASTRONOMY IN THE U.S.

Madrid Chefs To Host 3-Month Internships

Six Restaurants are Michelin-Starred

New York, NY----Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) is thrilled to announce the seven Olesay/C-CAP Internship Scholarship winners who will train in Spanish gastronomy in the region of Madrid, Spain. A’Barra, Alabaster, Álbora, El Club Allard, Coque, Gaytán, and Santceloni are the seven restaurants participating in this year’s edition that will host the C-CAP Alumni Chefs for the exciting three-month stage. Six of the restaurants are Michelin-starred restaurants. According to Carlos Chaguaceda, Director General of Tourism in Madrid Region, “23% of the tourists who come to the Madrid region do it for gastronomic reasons, because there are 18 restaurants with Michelin stars in the region.”

Huertas, the East Village, NYC restaurant recognized for the wonderful cuisine of Spain by the New York Times, which awarded it two stars, hosted the scholarships presentation event on February 28, 2017. The program included lunch, the scholarship announcements, and a discussion with Chef Jonah Miller; Karen Stabiner, author of Generation Chef; C-CAP Alum Alberto Obando a sous chef at Huertas; 2016 scholarship winner Krystal Lewis ( currently at Public restaurant in NYC); and the awards presentation and introductions by Karen Brosius, President of C-CAP; Richard Grausman, C-CAP Founder and Chairman Emeritus; Carlos Chaguaceda, Director General of Tourism in the Madrid Region; and Carmen Flores, Olesay Director. Several of the 2017 Scholarship winners attending the event were Gabrielle Calle, Abdallah Farraj, and Brianna Wellmon.

The Seven Ambassadors are:

* Christopher Andrade

* Eldridge Betts

* Gabrielle Calle

* Tchnavia Carter

* Abdallah M Farraj

* Brianna Wellmon

* Christopher Williams

This is the second year that Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) and Olesay, a premier organization that promotes global education and international learning through internships, partner together. The year 2017 marks a significant increase in the number of scholarships awarded, from two to seven, thanks to the support of Madrid Region.

“We really wanted to give our students the opportunity to live in in a premier destination and Madrid has become an extraordinary innovative city in gastronomy,” said Carmen Flores, Olesay Director. “We are very excited to team up with the Madrid Region this year to offer more scholarships to C-CAP alumni.”

About Olesay:

Headquartered in Madrid, Spain, Olesay specializes in international internships and work-related experiences for students and foreigners in Spain. Its learning programs highlight specialized sectors and target, among others, students in Culinary Arts & Gastronomy.

About Careers Through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP):

“C-CAP has an incredible system in place that, through education and training, prepares underserved youth for careers in the culinary and hospitality industries. The program is also of great benefit to chefs in our industry who are constantly looking for skilled and motivated employees,” says Marcus Samuelsson, C-CAP Board Co-Chair.

Since being founded by Richard Grausman in 1990, the organization has awarded over $50mm in scholarships, provided job training & internships, college and lifetime career support, teacher training and product and equipment donations to classrooms across the country. C-CAP works with over 17,000 students nationwide each year. Through C-CAP’s efforts, a large number of its students find rewarding careers in the food service and hospitality industry. Many alumni, now graduates of top culinary schools, are working in leading restaurants and hotels throughout the country.

For the fourth year in a row, C-CAP received the highest rating from Charity Navigator, the nation's largest evaluator of charities. For more information, visit the website at www.ccapinc.org, Instagram at @ccapinc, and Facebook at CCAPinc Facebook.

                           Photo @ Huertas, East Village, NYC

                             Chef Jonah Miller, Karen Stabiner, Alberto Obando, Krystal Lewis, Abdallah Farraj,

                             Brianna Wellmon, and Gabrielle Calle  

Saturday, March 4, 2017 / NYC

Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC’s BIG Night Out

Join us for our annual black tie casino night at Chelsea Piers! Guests will enjoy premium open bar, poker tournament, silent auction, gourmet catering by Abigail Kirsch, dancing, photo booth and more! Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers. 8pm-12am.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC’s BIG Night Out event would not be possible without the support of Dun & Bradstreet, JCDecaux, 26 Dot Two and The Smithee Group. In addition, Tito's Vodka will be supplying vodka for the evening and will be offering a specialty Moscow Mule signature drink. The VIP lounge will be outfitted by Taylor Creative with sleek furniture rentals, and VIP guests can get their makeup touched up by Beautini, a hair and makeup service that generously donated their services for the evening.

Starbright Floral Design centerpieces will be scattered throughout Pier 60 during the event to brighten up the décor and Magbooth’s team of photo booth specialists will be in attendance to make the event even more memorable and fun.  Speaking of fun, Flipping Fun has been involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC’s BIG Night Out event for 4 years, acting as a huge hit among guests who always enjoy their interactive flipbook station, and walk away with a tangible memory that they can flip through again and again to replay the night.

For details & tickets:  https://501auctions.com/ypcbignightout

Saturday, March 4, 2017/New York City

Swiss Ball 2017 - Guest of Honor: Gerry Hofstetter, Light Artist                       

Join us for a wonderful evening at the magnificent Cipriani 42nd Street, enjoying fine dining, entertainment, dancing & silent auction. The Swiss Ball is held under the patronage of Ambassador André Schaller of the Consulate General of Switzerland of NY. On March 4, we will recognize Light Artist Gerry Hofstetter for his life-time achievements. In collaboration with the Guest of Honor proceeds of our Silent Auction will allow us to fund this year's Swiss Society Fellowship Prize. This annual black tie event is our primary fundraiser and, together with the Silent Auction, supports the Fellowship Endowment Fund and charitable activities throughout the year.

6:15 PM, Cipriani 42nd Street, 110 42nd St, NYC. Dress Code: Black Tie

For details & tickets: https://swisssociety.com/events/288/view_detail.html

RSVP: rsvp@SwissSociety.com

Cocktail Reception
6:15 – 7:30 PM; Dinner, Dance & Entertainment 7:30 – 1:30 AM

National Anthems: Julie Margaret. Guest of Honor: Gerry Hofstetter; Light Artist

Welcome: Tanja Dreiding Wallace, President, The Swiss Society of New York, Inc.

Address: H.E. Ambassador André Schaller

Silent Auction: 6:30 – 11:00 PM. The silent auction benefits the Swiss Society Fellowship Prize.

Late Night Ball

10:30 PM - 1:30 AM

Dancing:

Entertainment: "Hackbrett meets Boogie Woogie" - Nicolas Senn (Hackbrett) & Elias Bernet (Piano); The Paul Errico Trio; The Paul Errico Orchestra; DJ Ari Rosenfield

Tickets/RSVP:
Members $600; Non Members $800

Late night ball after 10:30pm: Members $100; Non Members $175

Take a look at last year's Swiss Ball video to refresh your memories of a fantastic event or learn what the Swiss Ball is all about:

Swiss Ball Video: https://youtu.be/zx3NCNP_MKg

Silent Auction Video: https://youtu.be/CVX9FBotHxY

AMA Animal Rescue’s Midnight in Paris

May 4, 2017 @ 7 - 11 pm

AMA Animal Rescue is inviting you and 250 exclusive guests on a journey of 1920’s Paris. Come explore our version of “Les Annees Folles”…“The Crazy Years,” where the absinthe was flowing and French fashion, art and literature were at their finest! Let us entice you with three different themed rooms… “The Main Cabaret”… filled with art deco details and 20’s flair where the social scene will be as beautiful as the company… the “Speakeasy Lounge,” where all the lavish diamonds and jewels that made this era fabulous can be located for auction… and last but not least, our “Moulin Rouge”…where you can engage in eating all kinds of sinful and delectable delicacies all while shopping our amazing auction items in the company of our 1920’s style dancers for your entertainment.  AMA’s Midnight in Paris is a perfect way to start off the spring and support AMA in being able to continue our work in saving animals in need.  So please, join us and the French…for their love of pups ;)… in eating, drinking, shopping, and dancing the night away in Roaring 20’s style on May 4, 2017 at Avenue Night Club.

Additional details of this affair…..

“The Main Cabaret” is the main room of this lavish affair.  Adorned with 11 tables for table service or just random mingling, the main scenes of the evening will take place here.

“The Speakeasy Lounge” is a quiet overhang above The Main Cabaret where you can adorn yourself with every girl’s best friend…DIAMONDS…as we will have over $200,000 at retail of diamond jewelry available for silent auction.      

“Moulin Rouge”   is a sexy setting filled with the finest foods for your tasting pleasure and some over 50 items including art, beauty, sports and entertainment gifts for silent auction and raffle.

If we cannot lure you in with our amazing silent auction and raffle, come and just enjoy our version of 1920’s Paris, as we will have live entertainment all night long for your viewing pleasure… all while sipping on cocktails by our amazing sponsors.  With passed hors devours all night, and food stations for an amazing culinary experience, you will not go wrong.  

Date: May 4, 2017

Time: 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Website: http://ama-midnight-in-paris-2017.eventbrite.com/

Venue: Avenue Night Club

116 10th Avenue

New York, NY 10011 

For more details:

http://www.avenue-newyork.com/

Wednesday, March 1, 2017 / NYC

The Museum of Modern Art hosts The Armory Party, a benefit event with live music and DJs celebrating the opening of The Armory Show and Armory Arts Week, on March 1.

The Armory Show is New York’s premier art fair and a definitive cultural destination for discovering and collecting the world’s most important 20th- and 21st-century artworks. The evening reception, along with the daytime Early Access Preview at Piers 92 and 94, benefits MoMA's exhibition programming. 

Preview and party to benefit The Museum of Modern Art

The Armory Show Preview starts at noon

Show Piers 92 and 94 on the Hudson River

Twelfth Avenue at 55 Street, New York

Opening Party (8:00–9:00 p.m. VIP) and (9:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m. General Admission)

Featuring a live performance by St. Lucia

DJ set by Helado Negro

The Museum of Modern Art

11 West 53 Street, New York

This year’s event will be hosted by Glenn D. Lowry, Director, The Museum of Modern Art; Klaus Biesenbach, Director, MoMA PS1, and Chief Curator at Large, The Museum of Modern Art; Benjamin Genocchio, Executive Director, The Armory Show; Nicole Berry, Deputy Director, The Armory Show; Deborah Harris, Deputy Director, The Armory Show; Jarrett Gregory, Curator, Armory Focus; Eric Shiner, Senior Vice President, Contemporary Art, Sotheby’s, and Curator, Armory Platform; Alexandra Chemla, Founder and CEO, ArtBinder; Carter Cleveland, Founder and CEO, Artsy; and Sebastian Cwilich, President and COO, Artsy.

The Armory Show is New York’s premier art fair and a definitive cultural destination for discovering and collecting the world’s most important 20th- and 21st-century artworks. Staged on Piers 92 and 94, one of the city’s industrial gems, the fair features presentations by leading international galleries, innovative artist commissions, and dynamic public programs. Since its founding in 1994, The Armory Show has served as a nexus for the international art world, inspiring dialogue, discovery, and patronage in the visual arts.

For the 2017 edition, The Armory Show will unveil a new layout that integrates Piers 92 and 94 into a singular fair for modern and contemporary art, welcoming over 200 exhibitors from 30 countries. The fair will also feature an acclaimed VIP Program, an engaging and lively conversation series titled Armory Live; and a number of citywide events and openings as part of Armory Arts Week.

Download the reply form or buy tickets online. For further information, please call the Special Events office at (212) 708-9680.

https://www.moma.org/calendar/events/2793?locale=en

Special thanks to Artsy.

Thursday, February 23, 2017/NYC

Adults in Toyland Casino Night/NYU Langone

The stakes are always high at NYU Langone’s Adults in Toyland Casino Night. This event raises much-needed funds to benefit our Stephen D. Hassenfeld Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders and Department of Pediatrics, and to support key services and programs for children throughout Hassenfeld Children's Hospital of New York. Join us for an evening featuring casino games and a silent auction and help us deliver the best, most compassionate care for children and families.

Festive Attire. The Plaza,768 Fifth Avenue, NYC. 7:30PM–10:30PM.


Presented by: Citi with the Co-Chairs and Committee for the Hassenfeld Children's Center and KiDS of NYU Langone.

For details & tickets:

http://nyulangone.org/give/events/adults-in-toyland-casino-night

Wednesday, March 8, 2017 | NYC

C-CAP Annual Benefit

Join C-CAP for our Annual Benefit, honoring Chef Michael Anthony, Executive Chef and Partner at Gramercy Tavern and Executive Chef and Managing Director at Untitled and Studio Café.

The grand walk-around tasting event will feature culinary creations prepared by New York’s top chefs, assisted by C-CAP high school students and alumni. The benefit has become New York’s premiere tasting event. The evening’s festivities also include an auction with once-in-a-lifetime culinary, culture and travel packages. Chelsea Piers, Pier Sixty, NYC. VIP Admission 5:45 p.m & General Admission 6:30 p.m.

For tickets, a full list of participating chefs, and more event details:

https://ccapinc.org/events/c-cap-annual-benefit-2017/

C-CAP’s Board of Directors is led by award–winning chef, restaurateur and author Marcus Samuelsson and Mark Weiss, Chief Investment Officer of RFR Holding LLC.

Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP)

A national non-profit that transforms the lives of disadvantaged youth through the culinary arts and prepares them for college and careers in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Since being founded in 1990 by Richard Grausman, renowned cookbook author and culinary educator, we have awarded over $50mm in scholarships, provided job training and internships, college and lifetime career support, teacher training and product and equipment donations to classrooms.

We work with over 17,000 students nationwide. Through our efforts, a large percentage of our students find rewarding careers in the foodservice and hospitality industry with many alumni, now graduates of top culinary schools, working in leading restaurants and hotels throughout the country.

Thursday, April 6, 2017        

Join us for this year's Tusk Wildlife Gala at Guastavino's in NYC!

Guastavinos; 409 E 59th St, NYC.  Cocktail Attire

Cocktails: 6:30-7:30pm

Dinner and Auction: 7:30-9:30pm

Afterparty: 9:30pm-1:00am

Visit www.tuskwildlifegala.com for more information. Contact: infousa@tusk.org

About Tusk

Tusk supports and connects the people providing the most promising solutions to the crisis facing Africa’s wildlife. Over the last 40 years, the world’s wildlife population has decreased by more than half and some of the planet’s most iconic species are on the brink of extinction. Fueled by the illegal wildlife trade, rapid population growth, and economic inequality – the destruction of Africa’s natural resources has reached an unprecedented level. This threatens not only Africa’s wildlife but also the entire, fragile fabric of African society. Your support of our Wildlife Gala will help ensure a future for Africa’s most threatened and iconic species and the communities that live alongside them.

Prince William, The Duke of Cambridge has a passion for conservation.The Duke of Cambridge has been the Royal Patron of Tusk since 2005 and has been a powerful advocate for Tusk’s work to support conservation, education and community development across Africa ever since.

Monday, January 23, 2017

Benefit Event at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC

"The Met Winter Party: Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion"

8:00–11:00 P.M.

Join The Met for an evening of cocktails, festive fare, and a dance party featuring DJ Mode. Proceeds support community engagement, cultural festivals, and the mentoring program at The Met, which reflects the Museum's mission of serving the widest possible audience in a spirit of inclusiveness.

Honorees: Nita Ambani, Sam Gilliam, Bethann Hardison, Susana Torruella Leval, and Donna Williams.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 5^th Avenue, New York

For further information or to reserve tickets, please call 212-570-3948 or email metwinterparty@metmuseum.org.

http://www.metmuseum.org/events/programs/met-celebrates/benefit-events/winter-party

The Penguin Party 

February 24, 2017

Tickets are on sale now for this year's Penguin Party! Sponsorships are also available.

Join us from 9:30 PM to 1:30 AM at Guastavino’s for the CFK Junior Council's annual black-tie event. Enjoy live music, an open bar, hors d’oeuvres and desserts. Black-tie encouraged. Proceeds support nearly 4,000 students at CFK's 10 partner schools throughout NYC.  

Guastavino's. 409 East 59th Street, NYC     

For details & tickets: http://www.changeforkids.org/content/penguin-party-2017

About Change for Kids

Realizing that just a small amount of money could have an immense impact on a child’s education, CFK Founder Ted Madara and friends established Change for Kids in 1996 to collect and fund supplies for public elementary schools.

In 2009, Board Member Colin Smith elected to put his investment banking career on hold to serve as CFK's Executive Director. Since then, we’ve expanded our mission to provide literacy, arts, health, and other essential programs that help set students on the path to a brighter future. We’ve added nine new partner schools and increased our financial support over 2,000%. Our model, however, has remained the same: recognize and respond to the unique needs of each partner school.

Today, we serve nearly 4,000 students and are partnered with ten incredible schools in Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Bronx.

Guastavino's. 409 East 59th St, New York City

WINTER ANTIQUES SHOW 

January 2017 in NYC

Join us for an exciting, high-energy show for new collectors, emerging philanthropists, and art and design enthusiasts. The Winter Antiques Show marks its 63rd year as the most prestigious art, antiques, and design fair in America, featuring the “best of the best” from Antiquity through the present. The Show runs from January 20-29, 2017, with fabulous special events.