Hamptons Artists Come Together to Support Planned Parenthood’s East End Benefit on Sunday, May 25th

More than 30 leading East End artists and photographers are donating their time and/or works to benefit a cause they believe in – improving sexual and reproductive health – and support Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic (PPHP).

The annual East End Benefit on Sun, May 25th includes a fabulous silent auction. The event, which runs from 5-7 pm at a private home in Water Mill, follows the theme “Celebrate Summer, Stronger Together. Freedom and Care. No Matter What.” Tickets are still available, and everyone is welcome to take part in the silent auction. Go to www.pphp.org to find the list of auction items and then call or email your bid to (631) 240-1128 or Jenifer.vandeinse@pphp.org. 

Photographer Michael Halsband, artist Rima Mardoyan-Smyth, and PPHP Board VP Ann Pogue-Campbell are co-chairing the event, and philanthropist Dorothy Lichtenstein is honorary chair. The event is hosted by Lisa & Stephen Eisenstein.

Mardoyan-Smyth noted that the Declaration of Independence talks about individuals having the right to the pursuit of happiness, but in this day and age they should also have the right to health care. “So many wonderful people are helping to make this event a success and support PPHP’s presence in the East End,” she said. “Together we can help PPHP continue to provide access to the care people need.”

The “Who’s Who” of artists includes Chuck Close, who donated a signed Polaroid self-portrait, and numerous other artists who have a strong following on the East End. Francine Fleischer specializes in portraits and landscapes for private and celebrity clients (and has photographed Sarah Jessica Parker); Maria Bowling is a Chinese herbalist and acupuncturist who specializes in botanical art; Steve Miller, an early pioneer in the Sci-Art movement, creates paintings, screenprints, artist books, and sculptures; and Almond Zigmund’s work has been exhibited internationally for the past decade, including shows in Zurich, Berlin, New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Columbus.  

There’s also photographer Laurie Lambrecht, a former assistant to Roy Lichtenstein; landscape designer Frederico Azevedo; Philippe Cheng, a fine art and commercial photographer, and his wife Bastienne Schmidt, a mixed media artist; and photographer/painter Dalton Portella, who is also a musician. The list goes on and on. 

The silent auction also includes golf packages, tickets to the ballet or the Hampton Classic Horse Show, an organic produce share, a boat tour of Peconic Bay, stand-up paddleboard lessons, jewelry, a chef tasting at Almond Restaurant in Bridgehampton, a weekend at Harborwoods Guesthouse in Sag Harbor, massage sessions, and many other offerings. Go to www.pphp.org to find the list of silent auction items and then call or email your bid to (631) 240-1128 or Jenifer.vandeinse@pphp.org.

 Tickets are $300 per person; $150 for anyone under age 35 and sponsorships are available.  To purchase tickets, contact (631) 240-1128 or Jenifer.vandeinse@pphp.org.

Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic, Inc. (PPHP) is the 20th largest affiliate of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, and operates 11 health centers in Suffolk, Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam counties.  In 2013, PPHP provided services to more than 34,000 patients in more than 68,000 visits. We conducted almost 1,700 education and training programs, reaching more than 29,000 youth and adults, and mobilized 15,000 advocates to protect reproductive health care rights. PPHP has served the community for 80 years. www.pphp.org.

Sunday, May 25, 2014

Annual East End Benefit Auction to Support Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic (PPHP)

On May 25th, hundreds of PPHP supporters will head to Water Mill to bid on more than 50 unique silent auction items – and enjoy the Hamptons party of the year. All proceeds will go to support reproductive health care services. PPHP provides essential health care to women, men and young people regardless of their ability to pay. 

The event, which runs from 5-7 pm, at a private home, will feature Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres. Michael Halsband, Rima Mardoyan & Ann Pogue-Campbell are co-chairing the event, and Dorothy Lichtenstein is honorary chair.

Where can you bid on an exquisite art work, exotic car driving experience, the chance to watch an NFL game at home with Giants player Tiki Barber, or a private tour of Kentucky Bourbon Country? The auction will feature works by leading East End artists – among them a signed Polaroid self-portrait by Chuck Close. Attendees can also bid on tickets to the ballet or the Hampton Classic Horse Show, an organic produce share, a boat tour of Peconic Bay, stand-up paddleboard lessons, jewelry, an evening chef tasting, a weekend in Sag Harbor, rounds of golf, and massage sessions.

Tickets are $300 per person; $150 for anyone under age 35 and sponsorships are available.  To purchase tickets and read about the silent auction items: www.pphp.org or contact Jenifer Van Deinse at (631) 240-1128 or Jenifer.vandeinse@pphp.org for information or tickets. www.pphp.org

Dance Against Cancer raised more than $200,000 for the American Cancer Society, at AXA Equitable Theater, on May 5, 2014. Proceeds from the evening will benefit research initiatives and patient and family service programs. More than 500 guests attended the annual fundraiser. The performance featured new work by Brian Reeder created for American Ballet Theatre's Isabella Boylston with New York City Ballet's Chase Finlay and Amar Ramasar, Paul Taylor Dance Company in its first appearance at the benefit, Charles "Lil Buck" Riley performed with students from National Dance Institute, and included the NYC premiere of Justin Peck's Sea Change.

The evening's performance, produced by New York City Ballet's Daniel Ulbricht and Manhattan Youth Ballet's Erin Fogarty, featured New York City Ballet's Jared Angle, Tyler Angle, Robert Fairchild, Chase Finlay, Lauren King, Maria Kowroski, Tiler Peck, Amar Ramasar, Taylor Stanley and Daniel Ulbricht; American Ballet Theatre's Isabella Boylston, Herman Cornejo, Jared Mathews, Gillian Murphy and James Whiteside; Alvin Ailey's Matthew Rushing, Boston Ballet's Misa Kuranaga, Miami City Ballet's Patricia Delgado; as well as Lar Lubovitch's Clifton Brown, members of the Broadway community and Memphis Jookin' sensation, Charles "Lil Buck Riley."  This year also showcased young dancers from Jacques D'Amboise's National Dance Institute.

Work by choreographers George Balanchine, Paul Taylor, Christopher Wheeldon, Justin Peck, Frederick Earl Mosley, Brian Reeder, Greg Graham and others was also featured.

Wed, April 30, 2014: A Taste of the Lambs Club

Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy renowned Chef Geoffrey Zakarian's  modern approach to American cuisine in the luxe Art Deco setting of The Lambs Club. In the sophisticated setting that is reminiscent of the 20s & 30s, you and your friends can enjoy delicious cuisine, paired with red and white wines selected by Head Sommelier Aj Ojeda Pons. Mr. Pons, who recently earned The Lambs Club the prestigious Two Glass award from Wine Spectator, will join guests to provide tasting notes about paired wines and overall instruction on wine and food pairings. Recently praised by The New Yorker & named a top Reader’s Choice by Food and Wine Magazine, The Lambs Club is known for its fabulous New American food and “magnificent and innovative cocktails.” Exciting raffle items also await! 6:30-8:30PM. http://leakeandwatts.givezooks.com/events/a-taste-of-the-lambs-club. General Admission $175 & VIP $500. Other ticket options available.

VIP Reception: Kicking off the evening with a stir and a shake, VIP guests will have the opportunity to personally visit with the creators and the celebrated Head Mixologist of the Lambs Club. Through a hands-on demonstration, VIP guests will enjoy learning how to make their own signature cocktail and how to create spectacular cocktails at home. They will also have the opportunity to sample premier canapés and cocktails.

Following the main event, guests may continue the festivities and merriment at the Mezzanine Bar of the Lambs Club. A private space will be set aside for Leake & Watts guests, where they can enjoy the music of new and emerging Jazz musicians.

Named after America's first professional theatrical club, The Lambs Club is located at The Chatwal Hotel, which was originally opened in 1905 as home to the prestigious Lambs. Since the club's founding, there have been more than 6,000 Lambs, with an elite roster of American theater and film stars such as Maurice, Lionel and John Barrymore, Irving Berlin, Cecil B. DeMille, David Belasco, Charlie Chaplin, George M. Cohan, Douglas Fairbanks, John Wayne,  Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II, Spencer Tracy and Fred Astaire.

Saturday, May 3, 2014

Soldiers' Sailors' Marines' Coast Guard & Airmen's Club 5th Annual Kentucky Derby Party

The Jr Committee of the Soldiers' Sailors' Marines' Coast Guard's & Airmen's Club  invite you to the 5th Ann Kentucky Derby Brunch & Viewing Party. SSMAC. 283 Lexington Ave, NYC. 2:00-7:00 pm. Tickets $75. Included is Brunch catered by Southern Hospitality & Open Bar featuring Whistle Pig Mint Juleps, plus other beverages. http://ssmacderbyparty2014.brownpapertickets.com

Our popular Ladies Best Hat & Gents Best Bow Tie contest is on, with wonderful prizes to be won. Please wear your Churchill Downs finest! We will also feature raffles for prizes from Brooks Brothers, Jack Daniels, Jonathan Adler, & more! This event will sell out so please purchase your ticket through this link, paypal is preferred. Contact Rachel Kirwin, SSMAC JC President at rachel.kirwin@gmail.com.

SSMAC is a registered 501(c)3. The Soldiers' Sailors' Marines' Coast Guard & Airmen's Club (SSMAC) was founded in 1919 by Mrs. Francis Rogers (an ambulance driver in WWI), Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt and the ladies of the New York Community Service. With General John G. Pershing's support they raised funds to start 'The Soldiers' and Sailors' Club' to accommodate WWI heroes returning by ship to New York City from France in 1919. The Club's chief mission is to promote the general welfare of the men and women of the Armed Forces of the United States, it's Allies and their families, by maintaining and offering club and lodging rooms in it's 19th century brownstone located Lexington Avenue. Since 2004, the facilities of SSMAC have also been made available to members and dependents of the Police Department, Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services.

Friday, May 2, 2014: 17th Annual Sailor’s Ball/NYC

Dennis Conner, the Benefit Committee and the NY Harbor Sailing Foundation invite you to attend the 17th Annual Sailor’s Ball. The party which celebrates the start of the new sailing season! 9pm - 1am. At a private club in Lower Manhattan at 60 Pine St. Black tie. Open bar & light hors d’oeuvres. Dancing all night long in many theme rooms.  All sailors and sailing enthusiasts in the NY area are invited to attend. The Sailor’s Ball raises money for the New York Harbor Sailing Foundation. www.myc.org.

Regular Ball Tickets: $95 on or before April 30.  $120 at the door if available (tickets are limited). Special VIP Tickets, which include Dinner with Dennis Conner from 7-9 pm before the Ball: $250 if available (tickets to the Dinner are very limited).

Buy tickets at Eventbrite: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/17th-annual-sailors-ball-tickets-10602854423

Sailors Ball on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/608662575816911/

Monday, May 5, 2014

Dance Against Cancer. An Evening to Benefit the American Cancer Society

Producers Erin Fogarty & Daniel Ulbricht have partnered with the American Cancer Society to present the 4th annual Dance Against Cancer with Cocktails at 6pm (VIP ticket only), followed by a Performance at 7pm, and a post-show Reception at the AXA Equitable Theater, 787 Seventh Ave (51st/52nd St), NYC. 

Tickets: $150 ($300 for VIP) and are available at www.dacny.org. VIP tickets include the pre-event reception beginning at 6pm, preferred seating, post-event reception & gift bag. General admission tickets include the performance & post-event reception only. All proceeds from this event will benefit research initiatives as well as all patient and family services programs that American Cancer Society funds.

The evening's performance, produced by New York City Ballet's Daniel Ulbricht and Manhattan Youth Ballet's Erin Fogarty, will feature New York City Ballet's Jared Angle, Tyler Angle, Robert Fairchild, Chase Finlay, Lauren King, Maria Kowroski, Tiler Peck, Amar Ramasar, Taylor Stanley and Daniel Ulbricht; American Ballet Theatre's Isabella Boylston, Herman Cornejo, Gillian Murphy and James Whiteside; Alvin Ailey's Matthew Rushing, Boston Ballet's Misa Kuranaga, Miami City Ballet's Patricia Delgado; as well as Lar Lubovitch's Clifton Brown and Memphis Jookin' sensation, Charles "Lil Buck Riley." This year will also showcase young dancers from Jacques D'Amboise's National Dance Institute.

Work by choreographers George Balanchine, Christopher Wheeldon, Justin Peck, Lynne Taylor-Corbett, Brian Reeder, and others will be featured.

Dance Against Cancer: Co-producers and longtime friends Erin Fogarty and Daniel Ulbricht conceived Dance Against Cancer in 2010. Both Ms. Fogarty and Mr. Ulbricht have close ties to the cause. Ms. Fogarty lost her father in 2011 after a seven-year battle with colon cancer in and Mr. Ulbricht's mother is currently battling uterine cancer. With so many of their close friends and family sharing stories of their own relation to the disease, the desire to do something grew into what is now a gala benefit for the incredible work that the American Cancer Society does through research initiatives as well as patient and family service programs. The benefit brings together artists from leading dance companies from NYC and beyond for a night of beautiful performances, world premieres and great company. Since its inauguration, Dance Against Cancer has raised over $100,000 in support of the American Cancer Society.

About The American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society combines an unyielding passion with nearly a century of experience to save lives and end suffering from cancer.  As a global grassroots force of more than three million volunteers, we fight for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. We save lives by helping people stay well by preventing cancer or detecting it early; helping people get well by being there for them during and after a cancer diagnosis; by finding cures through investment in groundbreaking discovery; and by fighting back by rallying lawmakers to pass laws to defeat cancer and by rallying communities worldwide to join the fight. As the nation's largest non-governmental investor in cancer research, contributing more than $3.4bn, we turn what we know about cancer into what we do. As a result, more than 11 million people in America who have had cancer and countless more who have avoided it will be celebrating birthdays this year.  To learn more about us or to get help, call us any time, day or night at 1.800.227.2345 or visit www.cancer.org. 

Saturday, April 26, 2014

The Flood Sisters Invite you to an evening of Fashion, Cocktails & Kidney Disease Awareness on April 26th from 8-11pm at Trump Tower, 725 Fifth Ave, NYC. Designers include Nanette Lepore, Amy Matto, Zac Posen & NYC Subway Line! Victoria Ryann. Music by DJ Rose & JD Pinto. Surprise Celebrity Host! Tickets: General Admission $70 at door/online; VIP $125 at door/online at eventbrite link. Silent Auction-Trump Soho Hotel Stay & Spa, Alica & Olivia. Sponsors: Gold Sponsor, La Jolla Pharmaceutical; Bronze Sponsor Sanofi Pharmaceutical.

TICKETS: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-flood-sisters-3rd-annual-love-give-life-fashion-show-at-trump-tower-new-york-city-tickets-11156002905See More

First 80 gift bags include items from Spa Week, Versace, Benefit Cosmetics, Orogold Cosmetics, Glassman Dental Care, Pure Pitz, Lindt Chocolates & More!

If you are unable to support the Flood Sisters at their event, you can make a donation through their website, http://www.floodsisters.org/.

The Flood Sisters Kidney Foundation of America was started in 2008 by three sisters from Westchester who saved their father's life from kidney disease by having an "out of the box" idea to post an ad on craigslist.org for a kidney donor for their father. Unfortunately, the sisters were not matches for their father. They had used craigslist.org in the past for selling items, for advertising, for childcare and for finding jobs. It was a success so they figured "why not use it for Dad'? To find him a kidney donor?

After a year and 4 months, over 100 responses nationwide, an unknown woman from California came forward and was a perfect match. From there, the sisters decided they wanted to help others going through the process. Today, the organization educates the public on kidney disease, kidney health, organ donation and living kidney donation. They have coordinated six transplants and have many more patients in testing.

Monday, April 7, 2014

BALLET HISPANICO 2014 Spring Gala honoring the Ford Foundation.  

Ballet Hispanico will proudly honor the Ford Foundation with the Civic Inspiration Award at its annual Spring Gala in The Plaza Hotel's Grand Ballroom, 768 Fifth Ave. Cocktails 7pm and dinner & dancing 7:45pm. Black tie. To purchase tickets, a table, a journal advertisement, or for more information, contact Emma Epstein, Events Manager: (212) 362-6710 x43 or eepstein@ballethispanico.org.

The celebration this year is themed "Community Partnerships through the Arts" and features live music from the two-time GRAMMY^® winning Spanish Harlem Orchestra along with performances by the Ballet Hispanico Company and students of the Ballet Hispanico School of Dance.  The evening will include an exclusive sneak peek of original costumes created by Venezuelan fashion designer Angel Sanchez for choreographer Gustavo Ramírez Sansano's stunning new work El Beso, to be premiered by Ballet Hispanico at the Company's New York Season at the Joyce Theater on April 15-27.

The event is headed by Event Chairs Jody and John Arnhold, Kate Lear and Jonathan LaPook, David Pérez and Milena Alberti, and Randy and Susan Falco.  The Gala Honorary Committee is co-chaired by designer Angel Sanchez and Telemundo COO Jacqueline Hernández.  Proceeds, which last year totaled over $1mm, benefit the creation of new Company works, need-based financial aid and merit scholarships in the Ballet Hispanico School of Dance, and community arts education programs.

"We are thrilled to be honoring the Ford Foundation, a champion among our supporters and an organization truly committed to building vibrant communities through the arts," said Kate Lear, Chair of Ballet Hispanico's Board of Directors.  "Our strong partnership is predicated on our mutual commitment to sparking innovation, encouraging civic dialogue, and reflecting the rich diversity of our nation's changing demographics.  We are inspired by the Ford Foundation's work daily." 

"Ballet Hispanico illuminates the power of arts and creativity to make more vibrant and more just societies," said Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation.  "We are proud to support the important voice of Ballet Hispanico to enhance and amplify the cultural dialogue on the expression of arts and culture by sharing the joy of dance worldwide."

The Ford Foundation is an independent, nonprofit grant-making organization. For more than 75 years it has worked with courageous people on the frontlines of social change worldwide, guided by its mission to strengthen democratic values, reduce poverty and injustice, promote international cooperation, and advance human achievement. www.fordfoundation.org

ABOUT BALLET HISPANICO: Celebrating 43 years of dance and culture, Ballet Hispanico is recognized as the nation's premier Latino dance organization. Led by Artistic Director Eduardo Vilaro, Ballet Hispanico explores, preserves and celebrates today's Latino cultures through innovative artistic collaborations, world class dance training and national education and outreach programs. For more information, visit www.ballethispanico.org.

MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2014

SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young

Honoring JOHN SCULLEY. Hosted by MEREDITH VIEIRA.

Welcoming Back Past Honorees: Austin Pendleton, Dr. Alan Rabinowitz, Ken Roberson, Carly Simon, & Bill Withers. 

Performances & Presentations by: Lauren Ambrose, Michael Cerveris, Rachel Dratch, Jeremy Jordan, Zachary Levi, Jesse L. Martin, James Naughton, Kelli O'Hara, Steven Pasquale, Gloria Reuben, Krysta Rodriguez, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Fisher Stevens, David Strathairn, and more!
 
7pm Performance followed by Dinner & Live Auction

Skirball Center for the Performing Arts & Rosenthal Pavilion at NYU. 566

LaGuardia Place at Washington Square South. Festive Attire.

Since 2001, we have been known as Our Time. On Monday, April 28, 2014, we invite you to join us for a historic night as we debut our new organizational name, 

SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young. For further information contact SAY at 212.414.9696 or celebrate@say.org

SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young is a non-profit organization that has been helping young people manage the physical, social, and emotional impacts of stuttering since 2001. Kids join a community of unconditional acceptance where they have as much time as needed to share their valuable voices.

Monday, April 7, 2014

International Fashionistas Fashion show, “East Meets West”

You and your guests are cordially invited to the International Fashionistas Fashion show, “East Meets West” featuring Mindanao Exotica-inspired gowns. The show, directed and choreographed by International Fashionistas.com Founder and CEO, Elle Madrona, will feature male “fashionistos” along side the beautiful women of “The Look,” Elle’s new fashion book featuring 13 beautiful women of the world. 

Event hosts: Model/Actress Amanda Greer and TV personality Chance Spiessbach. Special participation by Robert Korwin, Susan Korwin and EricAndrew Nyc Socialite. Media coverage by SMTV and Cameo Girl TV. Gift bags sponsored by The Warwick Hotel.

7:00 - 8:45 pm: Cocktails (cash bar), Red Carpet photo ops and networking
9:00 - 9:30 pm: Fashion Show
9:45pm: Book Launch
10:00pm: After Party, Cocktails (cash bar), more photo ops and FUN! 

The event, (an Urban Gypsy/Chance Spiessbah Production) takes place at the beautiful Monarch Rooftop Lounge located in Herald Square/Manhattan.

* Mention Urban Gypsy or International Fashionistas Show at door for FREE Entry *
Must be age 21+ to enter. Dress: Business or Cocktail attire.

For details: http://east-westfashionshow.eventbrite.com/

For table reservations, contact urbangypsynyc@gmail.com

Bailey House Gala & Auction 2014

Thursday, March 27, 2014

Pier 60, Chelsea Piers

6:00 PM VIP Cocktail Reception & Gala Dinner

7:30 PM Auction

Please join Bailey House for the 2014 Gala & Auction on March 27^th in NYC . The Gala will honor the heroism of individuals and organizations that help further the Bailey House mission of providing housing and services for people living with HIV/AIDS and advocating on their behalf. Honorees include: Jason Sheftell, a respected real estate correspondent who changed hearts and minds through his moving articles about Bailey House in The Daily News and whose award will be accepted by his mother, Karen Sheftell, in memory of her late son; longtime Bailey House supporter Betsy Lawrence for her extraordinary commitment to the success of Bailey House’s new Behavioral Health Center; Carver Federal Savings Bank, for helping Bailey House ensure the well-being of the East Harlem community through Bailey House’s nutrition assistance program; and State Senator Brad Hoylman, State Assembly Member Robert Rodriguez and VOCAL-NY for their tireless efforts to pass the 30% Rent Cap legislation for people living with HIV/AIDS. 

Tickets start at $250.  For more information and ticketing, visit baileyhouseauction.org. 

The Gala will be hosted by Tom Postilio and Mickey Conlon, stars of HGTV’s Selling New York. The storied Auction follows the Gala and remains one of the hottest parties in town. Featured Auction items include a Robert Mapplethorpe photograph; a luxurious stay in a beachside villa in Rio de Janeiro; tickets to the much-anticipated Cabaret, including a backstage meet-and-greet with actor Alan Cumming; an extraordinary vacation package to Switzerland courtesy of SWISS; a dream getaway to Villa Amor in Mexico and many more fashion, travel, art, home décor and entertainment items. Through generous sponsorships, celebrity support and phenomenal auction items, Bailey House has raised over $15M since its inaugural event in 1988. Lead sponsors of this year’s event include Pfizer, Giorgio Armani, Bingham McCutchen, and Mount Sinai Hospital. All proceeds benefit Bailey House programs that help transform the lives of low-income New Yorkers living with HIV/AIDS. 

ABOUT BAILEY HOUSE:  For over 30 years, Bailey House has provided a continuum of housing, case management and wraparound support services to people living with HIV/AIDS. As leaders in the field of supportive housing for individuals living with HIV/AIDS, Bailey House has made connecting clients to care a cornerstone of their services, resulting in an integration of health-related care with community support that empowers clients to make educated choices about their health and well-being. For more information visit http://www.baileyhouse.org

With Special Thanks: 

Diamond Sponsor:

Betsy Lawrence

Pfizer

Platinum Sponsors:

Giorgio Armani

Gold Sponsors:

Carver Federal Savings Bank

Seth M. Rosen & Jacob K. Goertz

Benefactors

Bingham McCutchen

BTQ Financial 

David France and Jonathan Starch

Mount Sinai Hospital

Media Sponsors:

Dot429

GO! Magazine

Special Thanks to:

Chelsea Frames

ROOQ Fine Art & Framing

Steven Amedee Fine Custom Framing

This March, The Watermill Center is excited to partner with OLA of Eastern Long Island to present a series of workshops at The Watermill Center engaging Latin American artists of the East End with the Hamptons community. President and Co-Founder of OLA, Isabel Sepulveda-de Scanlon is a long-time member of The Watermill Center Community Council and is working to bridge the gap between the Spanish and English-speaking communities on the East End.

Free and open to the public, these workshops will highlight the creative process of artists Walter Purizaca, professional flute maker and composer, Darlene Charneco, contemporary mixed-media artist, and Constance Sepulveda-Manias and Zaida Adriana, textile artists. Space is limited and a reservation is required. For more information please contact Public Programs Manager, Kirstin Kapustik at kirstin.kapustik@watermillcenter.org 

THE WATERMILL CENTER: Kids Workshops Led by East End Latin-American Artists in partnership with OLA of Eastern Long Island

March 15, 2014 - 12:00pm - 4:00pm

March 22, 2014 - 12:00pm - 3:00pm

March 29, 2014 - 12:30pm - 2:00pm

March 30, 2014 - 12:30pm - 2:00pm

ABOUT THE WORKSHOPS

Flute Building Workshop with Walter Purizaca
Saturday March 15th, 12pm-4pm. For children ages 10+
Children will have the opportunity to build their own flutes of bamboo brought from South America also learning how to tune the instrument, a brief demonstration and lesson.

MemoryMap Art Workshop : ‘Connecting Spaces’ with Darlene Charneco
Saturday March 22nd, 12pm-3pm. For children ages 8+
Join us for an afternoon of ‘MemoryMapping’ with artist Darlene Charneco. In this fun art project we will connect memories of two spaces that are familiar and special to you! Using paper collage and mixed-media, participants will create new and unique works of art bridging remembered places and favorite memories in their lives. 

Textile Creation Workshop with Constance and Zaida. Saturday March 29th 12:30am-2pm and Sunday March 30th 12:30pm-2pm. For children ages 6 -10 

Artists, Constance and Zaida, will instruct a class for young students on weaving using lap looms. Students will be encouraged to weave their own personal textiles by using different methods to embellish their designs with color and pattern. 

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Zaida Adriana Goveo Balmaseda graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology in 2011, after spending two years studying at POLIMODA in Florence, and the Politecnico di Milano, in Milan. She has a B.F.A. in International Fashion Design: Knitwear Specialization, and a minor in Italian. Zaida is the artist/designer/maker behind BALMASEDA, a small label that creates garments/products that embrace a new kind of luxury; one that combines humble materials with exquisite artisanal techniques. Zaida’s work has been exhibited at the MMXIproject (Tribeca Grand Hotel, NYC), Mittelmoda (Gorizia, Italy), the Ethical Fashion Show (Paris, France), The Green Fashion Competition (Amsterdam Fashion Week), The Green Fashion Bazaar (at de Brakke Grond, Amsterdam Fashion Week), Dutch Design Week (Eindhoven, Holland) and Fete for The Senses (NYC).

Darlene Charneco is a contemporary Latin-American artist whose own mixed-media mapping series looks at people, networks, homes, and communities as part of a larger organism's growth stage. She is inspired by the blurring boundaries between dream and waking activities, natural and urban environments, the implications of our rapidly increasing interconnectivity and the evolution of an accessible collective memory. Her work has been exhibited throughout the US at venues including the Katonah Museum, the Hunterdon Museum, The Islip Art Museum and Parrish Art Museum. Her work is featured in the recent book ‘The Map as Art: Contemporary Artists Explore Cartography’ by Katherine Harmon 2009. Charneco lives and works on the east end of Long Island. www.darlenecharneco.com

Since 1995, Walter Purizaca has been making flutes professionally. He is a musician from Peru. Mr. Purizaca specializes in organic methods of making bamboo and wooden flutes along with his own music, which is based on traditional sounds from the Andes of South America, mainly Peru.

Constance Sepulveda was raised in Southampton. In 2003, she attended the Rhode Island School of Design and earned a BFA in Furniture Design.   She is the co-owner, designer and maker of Scout By Two. This Fall she will begin her Artist-in-Residence at the Textile Arts Center located in Brooklyn, New York.

Wednesday, April 16, 2014/NYC

The Board of Directors of the Gabriela Mistral Foundation announces that Mrs. Cecilia Morel Montes is our honoree to receive the 2014 Special Recognition for her "Humanitarian and Cultural Work" on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at the 2014 Gabriela Mistral Humanitarian Award Dinner in New York City. The Award Dinner program will include a “Conversation with Ms. Allende and a reading” at 6 pm with journalist Amy Goodman;  and a Silent Auction “Twelve Chilean Women Artists honor Gabriela Mistral & Isabel Allende"; followed by a reception and dinner. 

At this event Ms. Isabel Allende will receive the Gabriela Mistral Foundation Humanitarian Award and International Surgical Mission Support will receive a Special Recognition for their Humanitarian Medical Work.

Ms. ISABEL ALLENDE—is the author of over 20 books that have been translated into more than 30 languages and sold over 60 mm copies. Ms. Allende is being recognized for her great humanitarian work on behalf of the women of Chile and the world as founder of The Isabel Allende Foundation. Following the death of her daughter Paula, and in her honor The Isabel Allende Foundation was founded in 1996, it is dedicated to the protection and empowerment of women and children worldwide. The foundation, based on her ideals of service and compassion, was created to continue her work.

Mrs. CECILIA MOREL MONTES--was until March 11, 2014 the First Lady of Chile. She assumed this role in 2010 when her husband, Mr. Sebastián Piñera Echenique assumed the Presidency of Chile. The Gabriela Mistral Foundation will present a special recognition to Mrs. Morel for her Humanitarian and Cultural Work. The Gabriela Mistral Foundation worked closely with the Office of the First Lady--during her tenure-- to successfully bring to Chile a Humanitarian Surgical Mission to the city of Linares in April 2013, as well as a number of other initiatives.

INTERNATIONAL SURGICAL MISSION SUPPORT is a secular non-political organization whose mission is to provide free medical care to those in need all over the world and to teach and train local medical professionals; its hope is to positively impact the lives of those who feel forgotten and the dream is to bridge the gap of ethnic, political and religious differences. ISMS will be presented with a special recognition for their outstanding humanitarian mission to Chile in 2013, which improved the lives of almost 100 patients and their families.

For information about the gala and event, please visit: 

http://gabrielamistralfound.wix.com/gmf2014gala#

For information about the mission and the work of the Gabriela Mistral Foundation visit:

http://gabrielamistralfoundation.org/web/

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

“Developing Faces Spring 2014 Fundraising Event” will be held at the beautiful and newly opened Gilded Lily in the trendy meatpacking district. We will be having both a silent auction & live auction. DJ Exacta will be spinning all night and we will be having other surprise live performances through the evening! 7:30 - 11PM. Gilded Lily. 408 W. 15th St, NYC. OPEN BAR. Cocktail attire is encouraged. Tickets ($150 - $250) can be purchased: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/developing-faces-spring-2014-fundraising-event-tickets-10654880033. Limited space & tickets will NOT be sold at the door.

Developing Faces is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt charity whose mission is to provide high quality surgical care to babies and children with facial abnormalities living in developing countries around the world. Founders Dr. Robert Morin & Sue Kim welcome you to Developing Face's inaugral event to raise money for the 2014 Surgical Mission to Colombia! www.developingfaces.org

On Thursday February 27th, ProjectArt hosted its Third Annual Gala at Dolce Vita showroom at The Puck Building in Soho. The Gala’s master of ceremonies this year was CNN’s anchor Rosa Flores who spoke about the importance of art education and her support of ProjectArt while auctioneer CK Swett directed the silent and live auction hosted by Gavel & Grand with real-time masterpieces created by the ProjectArt students and interactive art installations.

Supporters of the cause turned up to the Dolce Vita Showroom to enjoy the students’ art displayed throughout the venue and had their portrait caricatures drawn live by ProjectArt students as they listened to music spun by DJ Lucas and took photos at the Snap Yourself! booth. Guests enjoyed beer and wine by Brooklyn Brewery and Apothic Wine and cocktails by Cayrum and Herradura Tequila. The event also featured a wine and cheese tasting provided by City Winery and Murray’s Cheese, as well as hors d’oeurvres by Landhaus. Other refreshments were provided by GuS and Langers Juice. 

The guests of honor included: Kyle DeWoody (Co-founder, Grey Area), Darius Walker (CNN Bureau Chief New York), Grimanesa Amoros (Contemporary Artist – Top 50 contemporary artists in the world), CK Swett  (Celebrity Auctioneer), Dr. Mary E. Davis  (Dean, Fashion Institute of Technology), Pam Sommers (Exec. Director of Publicity, Rizzoli New York), Helen Toomer (Director, Pulse Art Fair), Ambre Kelly (Director, SPRING/BREAK Art Show), Mathieu Eugene (New York City Council Member). Spectacular show of support from art world behemoths: Christie's, Bonhams, Paddle 8,  Art Production Fund, Rizzoli, Lehmann Maupin, Claudia Stone Gallery, Morgan Lehman Gallery, RH Contemporary, Asya Geisberg Gallery and Benrimon Contemporary.

ProjectArt was able to raise approximately $48,823 making this their most successful gala yet. A live painting by ProjectArt’s students Jamiel Burkhart and Paula Persiani went for $900. Adarsh Alphons, founder and executive director of the organization stated, “Last night was a victory for arts education and youth! Supporters together raised funds to makes arts possible for over 237 children, who wouldn't otherwise have any access to the arts. Everyone was deeply inspired and overall the event was a tremendous success.”

*Photo Credit: Joel Simpson

Sunday, March 9, 2014                

CHEF DANIEL BOULUD HOSTS ANNUAL SUNDAY DINNER AT DANIEL BENEFITTING CITYMEALS-ON-WHEELS. Three Michelin-Starred Chef Régis Marcon joins Chef Boulud as guest chef

Citymeals-on-Wheels Board of Directors Co-President Chef Daniel Boulud will continue his long-time support of Citymeals-on-Wheels with his famed Sunday Dinner at DANIEL. This year’s theme will be “Burgundy, Black Truffles and Blue Jeans.” This year, Boulud will be joined in the kitchen by Chef Régis Marcon, a 1995 winner of the world-renowned Bocuse d’Or culinary competition and co-owner of Hôtel et Restaurant Régis et Jacques Marcon. The three Michelin-starred Chef Marcon is also the current president of Bocuse d’Or France.  

One hundred and fifty privileged guests will indulge at three Michelin-starred DANIEL, one of New York’s most elegant dining destinations, as they are served a splendid late winter menu celebrating black truffles. The dinner will be paired with fine red and white Burgundy vintages chosen by Head Sommelier at DANIEL Raj Vaidya.      

5:30 PM: Cocktail reception and silent auction; 6:30 PM: Seated dinner and live auction. DANIEL 60 East 65 St, www.danielnyc.com. The evening will include silent and live auctions of rare and large format wines, specialty gourmet selections and one-of-a-kind travel and dining experiences. Attire is “Sunday chic—blue jeans encouraged!” Official sponsors are American Airlines and FIJI Water. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

Individual Tickets: $1,400. Gourmand Tickets: $2,500 (Includes a pre-dinner tour of the DANIEL kitchen). Gourmand Tables for ten guests: $25,000 (Includes a pre-dinner tour of the DANIEL kitchen). Citymeals-on-Wheels prepares and delivers weekend, holiday and emergency meals for 18,000 homebound elderly New Yorkers. 100% of ticket & auction proceeds will support Citymeals in its mission to prepare and deliver nutritious meals to homebound elderly New Yorkers. To purchase tickets or donate an auction item(s), contact the Citymeals-on-Wheels Special Events Department at 212-687-1290 or jane@citymeals.org. For sponsorship inquiries, please contact Robyn Stein, Director of Partnerships & Events, at 212-687-1290. Media: Kim Esp, LAK Public Relations, 212-575-4545 or kesp@lakpr.com Contacts: Lauren Young, The Dinex Group, 212-327-3434 or LYoung@danielnyc.com

Thursday, February 27, 2014

ProjectArt Hosts 3^rd Annual Gala at The Puck Building

 Real-Time Masterpiece Will Be Created by ProjectArt Students for Live Auction; CNN anchor Rosa Flores Will Serve as the Gala’s Master of Ceremonies

ProjectArt, an award-winning NYC-based organization providing free arts education to youth, will host its gala on Feb 27th from 7-10 pm, at the Dolce Vita showroom at The Puck Building in SoHo. In addition to a live auction, the event will feature live caricature painting by students, interactive art installations, a wine tasting by City Winery, & food and dessert by Brooklyn Flea/Smorgasburg favorites: Landhaus and Butter & Scotch. Tickets are currently on sale, starting at $100 for individuals as well varying levels of corporate sponsorship. To purchase tickets: http://projectart.org/gala/

The gala’s "Make Your Mark" theme speaks to the organization’s aspirations for the children it serves. ProjectArt was founded to close the gap in access to arts education for youth – in a highly innovative, collaborative and cost-effective way. 

The auction will feature one-of-a-kind experiences, to include a private cooking class with chef and chocolatier Jacques Torres; premium Yankee tickets; a private backstage tour of the Metropolitan Opera House; exclusive jewelry from WXYZ Dauphines of NY & Verameat Jewelry, and more.  Last year's event raised more than 1/3 of ProjectArt’s annual budget, and was listed as one of the “top 10 not-to-be-missed” events by Guest of a Guest.  All proceeds from the ProjectArt gala will support the organization’s life-changing programming for young people throughout NYC. The Lead sponsor is The Durst Organization. 

Gala Host Committee members include representatives from celebrated art auction houses, galleries, executives from the financial industry, leading public relations firms, among others: Olga Alexakos, (Keller Williams), Leon Benrimon (Benrimon Contemporary), Ted Berger (CUE Art Foundation), Valerie Brown (AllianceBernstein), Helena De Pereda (Firma NYC), Asya Geisberg (Asya Geisberg Gallery), Heidi Hovland (FleishmanHillard), Curtiss Jacobs (AIG), Aditya Julka (Paddle 8), Ambre Kelly (SPRING/BREAK Art Show), Kipton Cronkite (At 60 Inches), Julie Mathew (JP Morgan Chase), Theresa Mullen (Dolce Vita), Randi Norfleet (Parchem), Katelyn Norris (Christie's Auctions), Juliette Premmereur (RH Contemporary), Evelyn Roman (ProjectArt parent), Jacolby Satterwhite (Contemporary Artist), Juliet Silva Yee (Pop Up Art Event), CK Swett (Heritage Auctions), Kiki Valdes (Contemporary Artist) and Seth Zuckerman (Expert CC).

For information contact: Parita Patel – Gala Producer 646-415-0606 / Emanuele Breccia – Media Relations 347-978-4207.

About ProjectArt

ProjectArt aims to change the way the world views arts education through public awareness and programs. ProjectArt addresses the crisis of access to arts education for youth, in a highly innovative, collaborative and cost-effective way. In 2012, ProjectArt received the “Hero of Education” award from New York City Council Member Robert Jackson, and in 2011, its founder, Adarsh Alphons was chosen as the New Yorker of the Week by NY1 News. projectart.org/

2014 Winter Film Awards Independent Film Festival (Film Festival) Feb 27-Mar 1    

Local Independent Film Festival Winter Film Awards (WFA), now in its 3rd year, is establishing itself as a staple within the NYC arts community and a worthy stop on the US film festival circuit for out-of-state and international filmmakers alike. Opening night for the Film Festival will take place Feb 26th with a filmmaker’s Reception & Kick-off Party, and the festivities will continue Feb 27-Mar 1 with 3 days of film screenings at the Blue Diamond Theater (777 8th Ave NYC). The festival will come to a close on the evening of March 1st with the Official Winter Film Awards Ceremony & Gala After-Party. Among the 61 Official Selections to be screened this year, there is a diverse mixture of documentaries, shorts, narrative features, animation, music videos and horror films, including 8 student films, 17 female directors and representation from over 20 countries.

Winter Film Awards (WFA) is a volunteer-run and operated celebration of the diversity of local and international film-making. Winter Film Awards screenings will be held Thurs, Feb 27 – Sat, Mar 1 at the Blue Diamond Theater (777 8th Ave New York), The Awards Ceremony & After-Party will take place Sat March 1 at 8pm at The Empire Room at 230 Fifth (230 Fifth Ave). For more information: www.WinterFilmAwards.com 

(i) Feb 26: Filmmaker’s Reception & Kick-Off Party @49Grove, 7pm-11pm. Liquor Tasting from 20Grand Vodka infused with Cognac & complimentary cupcakes from Sweets First Bakery 7-8pm. FREE, 21+ with ID, no athletic wear, hats, sneakers permitted.

(11) Mar 1: Awards Ceremony & After-Party Gala, The Empire Room@230 Fifth, 8pm-2am. FREE, 21+ with ID, no athletic wear, hats, sneakers permitted. Reception, 8pm-9pm. Pecan Bourbon Liquor Tasting compliments of William Wolf, complimentary cupcakes from Cupcake Cartel NYC. Awards Ceremony, 8:45pm – 10:15pm. After-Party Gala, 10pm-2am, Featuring DJ Soleil J. Awards Ceremony will be live streamed! http://worldcastinc.com/film to watch!

Monday, March 03, 2014 

Winter Ball. Celebrating  the School of American Ballet’s (SAB) 80th Anniversary in the Promenade at the David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center. 

The Winter Ball is a glamorous, black-tie dinner dance featuring a performance by the School's Advanced students, choreographed specifically for the event.                                               

7:00 pm Cocktails/8:00 pm Dinner/9:00 pm Piece d’occasion/9:00 pm-Midnight The Encore (Dessert & Dancing). Black Tie. For Tickets: https://net.sab.org/winterball

The proceeds from the Winter Ball enhance every aspect of the School’s extraordinary ballet training program helping provide scholarships to SAB students — as well as supporting faculty, maintaining world-class studios and offering vital student programs beyond the classroom. For more information about this event, contact the Special Events Office at (212) 769-6610.