Tuesday, September 2

• Catholic Big Sisters and Big Brothers: "4th Annual Golf Outing" at the Deepdale Golf Course in Manhasset, NY. Registration will open at 9:00 a.m. followed by brunch, a round of golf and concluding with a buffet dinner and auction. Foursomes are $5,000. pate. Details from 212-475-3291, ext 200.

Thursday, September 11

• Art of Peace Charitable Trust: "Inaugural Dinner " at the United Nations, Delegates' Dining Room. Cocktail Reception and Dinner honoring Lynn Evola, Artist of the Angel Peace Monuments. Reception and Cocktails from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dinner from 8:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Business Attire. Tickets: $500 ($200 for reception only). Details online or from larissaartofpeace@gmail.com.

Monday, September 15

• Best Buddies New York: "An Evening of Music with Elaine Kwon and Friends" at Carnegie Hall. 7:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Details from 212-247-7800.

Tuesday, September 16

• New Yorkers for Children: "Ninth Annual Fall Gala" at Cipriani 42nd Street. Cocktails at 6:30 p.m. Dinner at 7:30 p.m. Gala Chairs: Oscar de la Renta, Nancy and Andrew Jarecki, Dayssi and Paul Kanavos, Ashley and Jeff McDermott, and Caryn and Jeff Zucker. With Special Guest Mariska Hargitay. New Yorkers For Children is the non-profit organization that partners with the Administration for Children Services to benefit youth in foster care in New York City. Details from 212-581-1400.

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• The New York Botanical Garden: "Rose Garden Dinner Dance" in honor of Eliot and Wilson Nolen. 6:00 p.m. Details from 718-817-8553.

Thursday, September 18

• City Harvest: "Focus" an evening of fine photography and fine food. Hors d'oeuvres prepared by celebrated chefs. Live Music. Silent and live auctions featuring collectable fine art photography. Skylight Studios, 275 Hudson Street. 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Tickets: $200 (in Advance; $250 at the door). Details from 917-351-8719.

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• Wildlife Conservation Society--New York Aquarium: "Dinner by the Sea" honoring Barbara Hrbek Zucker and Donald Zucker at Stage 6 at Steiner Studios, Brooklyn Navy Yard. Cocktails at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner and dancing. Festive Attire. Tickets: $500 (limited quantity). Details from 718-741-1639.

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• Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City: "Fete de Swifty" on 73rd Street between Lexington and Third Avenue. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Tickets: $350 ($175 for ages 35 and under). Details from 212-788-7794, fund@cityhall.nyc.gov or purchase tickets online.

Friday, September 19 - Saturday, September 20

• For the benefit of Future Generations: "Project Globe--Art Auction and Exhibition" at Glasshouses Chelsea Arts Tower, 545 West 25th Street. Noon - 5:00 p.m. Details online.

Tuesday, September 22

• The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis: "23rd Annual Great Sports Legends Dinner" at the Waldorf-Astoria. Master of Ceremonies: Bob Costas. Details from 305-243-8939.

Tuesday, September 23

• Socrates Sculpture Park: "Benefit Event" with sunset cocktails and a supper in the Park followed by a special performance by Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings. Details online.

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• The Flea Theater: "An Evening in Celebration of The Flea--We Must Be Off" starring Sigourney Weaver and Bill Murray in "The Oldsmobiles." Reception at 6:00 p.m. Performance at 7:00 p.m. at BMCC Tribeca (Performing Arts Center, 199 Chambers Street. Dinner and live auction at 8:30 p.m. at Chanterelle. Tickets: $1200 ($200 for Reception and Performance only). Details from 212-226-0051, ext. 110.

Wednesday, September 24

• Carnegie Hall: "Opening Night Gala." 5:30 p.m.: Pre-concert reception at the Rohatyn Room, Carnegie Hall. Concert at 7:00 p.m. Isaac Stern Auditorium/Ronald O. Perelman Stage. San Francisco Symphony. Michael Tilson Thomas, Music Director and Conductor. Dawn Upshaw, Soprano. Thomas Hampson, Baritone. Yo-Yo Ma, Cello. All-Bernstein Program. Opening Night Gala Co-Chairmen: Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Kovner. Black Tie. Tickets: $1,250 ($650 for pre-concert reception and concert only). Details from 212-903-9682 specialevents@carnegiehall.org.

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• The National Park Foundation: "Expedition America!" honoring Mrs. Laura Bush, the Foundation's Honorary Chair, and Discovery Communications at Pier 60, Chelsea Piers. 6:00 p.m.: Cocktail Reception. 7:00 p.m.: Dinner and Awards Ceremony. Black Tie. Details from 202-354-6476 or bhallman@nationalparks.org.

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• MUSE Film and Television: "Annual Gala" celebrating its sixteenth year of creating award-winning films on art, at the Paul Kasmin Gallery and the Marquee Club (both at 10th Avenue and 27th Street). Starting with a reception at 6:30 p.m., the night will feature MUSE's film "Robert Indiana: American Dreamer" (produced by Eric Breitbart), dinner, and a live auction and raffle with original pieces from Robert and Cornell Capa, Robert Indiana, John Chamberlain, Peter Beard, and many others. Details online, or from 212-688-8280 or kkatz@musefilm.org.

Thursday, September 25

• Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center: "Opening Night Gala Celebration" at Frederic P. Rose Hall. Details from 212-875-5781.

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• Friends of Autistic People: "Benefit" at Conyers Farm, Greenwich Connecticut. Master of Ceremonies: Bill Evans, ABC-TV's Weatherman. 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Details from 203-661-8510.

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• Smithsonian-National Museum of the American Indian: "'A Single Thread--Celebrating Native American Design and Style' Luncheon" with keynote speaker, Jack Lenor Larsen. Details from 212-514-3750.

Saturday, September 27th

• For the benefit of the Libby Ross Foundation Breast Cancer Foundation: "Women Empowering Women Gala" at Llardo Boutique, 43 West 57th Street. Lladro will donate 10% of all sales from the night of the event to The Libby Ross Foundation OM Yoga Program. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Honoring Ana Ortiz Star of the hit series Ugly Betty. Award Presenter: Vanessa L. Williams, actress and musician. Light refreshments will be served. Gift bag with purchase. There is no admission fee for this event. RSVP by September 24. Details from 212-831-9592 or eventinfo@thelibbyrossfoundation.com.

Thursday, September 4

• W Girls NYC for the benefit of Girls on the Run Manhattan: "3rd Annual Back to School Bash" from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Metro 53, 307 East 53rd Street. Tickets: $25 ($35 at the door).

Friday, September 12

• Cancer101 and New Yorkers for Charity: "The Boathouse Gala." Hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, dancing and auctions. Tickets will be available for purchase August 1, 2008 at Cancer101.org or by calling 646-366-8145.

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• Student Sponsor Partners: "Back-to-School Benefit" at the Xchange, 640 West 28th Street. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Details online.

Thursday, September 18

• Simon Wiesenthal Center/Generations Against Genocide: "Fall Cocktail Party" from 8:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Buffet dinner. Open bar. Edison Ballroom, 228 West 47 Street. Tickets: $125 (in advance; $150 at door). Details from ajacobson@swcny.com or 212-370-0320, ext 12.

Tuesday, September 23

• Museum Party.

Thursday, September 25

• Young Leadership Committee of the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation: "4th Annual 'Night for the Fight'" from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. at Touch, 240 West 52nd Street. Hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, dancing, luxury item raffle, live auction and complementary gift bag. Tickets will be available for purchase August 6, 2008. Tickets: $100 (in advance; $120 at the door). Details from LupusNY.org or 212-685-4118.

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• National Multiple Sclerosis Society: "4th Annual Taste For Hope" a food, wine and spirit tasting event. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Westside Loft, 336 West 37th Street. Tickets: $100 (in advance until September 24, 2008; $125 at the door based upon availability). Details from 212-453-3235, lgrosz@msnyc.org, or purchase tickets online.

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• Young Friends of Learning Leaders: "Go Back to School" is the launch event for the newly founded young professionals committee. Cocktail reception with hors d'oeuvres, DJ & dancing, student entertainment and silent auction. 8:00 p.m. at BLVD, 199 Bowery. Co-Chairs: Amanda Awad, Danielle Axelrod & Jamie Magid, Geula & Josh Solomo. Founded in 1956, Learning Leaders' volunteer program helps public school students succeed by providing them with tutoring and other support from trained volunteers, and by equipping parents to support their own children's educational development. Tickets: $95 (in advance; $125 at the door). Details from 646-519-8364 or purchase tickets online.

Although we endeavor to maintain the accuracy of the listings, locations, prices and times should always be confirmed with the sponsoring organization.

Master Calendar of Charity Benefits, Parties & Events in New York

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