Master Calendar of Charity Benefits, Parties & Events
in
New York
October 2010
Editor: Randall Ian Stempler
Submit Event Listings to: listings@charitybenefits.com
Sunday, October 3
Friends of the High Line: "Chefs Dinner"
an evening of tastings featuring chefs from the High Line neighborhood. at Colicchio & Sons, 85 Tenth Avenue. 6:00 p.m.
Tickets: $500.
Details and purchase tickets online.
Monday, October 4
Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden: “'First Bloom of Autumn' Garden Party & Benefit"
an evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, music and silent auction from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
at 421 East 61st Street.
This year's benefit will support the renovation of its historic garden and grounds, including plans for a new “Kitchen Garden” of beautiful edible plants, representing those grown in America in the early 1800’s.
Tickets: $100. Details from 212-838-6878, ext. 25 or
fallfundraiser@mvhm.org.
Al D. Rodriguez Liver Foundation: "Broadway Takes the Runway"
at Touch, 240 West 52nd Street. Tickets: $50.
Details from 866-811-4111 or
purchase tickets online.
Tuesday, October 5
Rubin Museum of Art: "Nine Rivers Gala."
Cocktails and Presentation at 6:30 p.m. Dinner in the Galleries at 7:30 p.m.
Details from 212-675-9474, ext. 25 or rma@sualtd.com.
Wednesday, October 6
Career Transition For Dancers: "25th Anniversary Silver Jubilee--Pre-Gala Cocktail Reception"
hosted by , Michele and Lawrence Herbert. Gala Chairs: Victor Elmaleh, Michele Riggi, James D. Rigler and Susan Fawcett Sosin.
New York City Center. Tickets: $600.
Details from 212-228-7446, ext. 33.
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum: "2010 Guggenheim International Gala."
7:00 p.m.
Details from 212-360-4313 or hgiffin@guggenheim.org.
Thursday, October 7
New York City Ballet: "Fall Gala"
at the David H. Koch Theater. Cocktails at 5:30 p.m.
followed by a 7:00 p.m. curtain and post-performance dinner and dancing on the Theater's Promenade.
Details from specialevents@nycballet.com or 212-870-5585.
Tuesday, October 12
New York Stem Cell Foundation: "Fifth Annual Dinner"
at the Rockefeller University.
Cocktails at 6:30 p.m. Dinner and Awards presentation at 7:30 p.m.
Panel Discussion--Regulatory Roadblocks from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Co-Chairs: Amanda Brooks and Paul Healy.
Details from 212-787-4111, ext. 108 or kjkoeppel@nyscf.org.
NURTUREart: "Benefit"
at ZieherSmith Gallery, 516 West 20th Street.
Curated by: Dan Cameron, Ceci Moss, Jane Panetta and Krista Saunders.
Benefit Committee Co-Chairs: Edward Winkleman and Julie McKim.
Honoring: Sergio Munoz Sarmiento and Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts.
Education Honoree: Bruce Brooks.
Tickets: $75.
Details and
purchase tickets online.
Wednesday, October 13
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center: "Annual Benefit Gala--Cabaret"
at 6:30 p.m. at the Park Avenue Armory at 67th Street.
Hosted by Katie Couric. Co-Chairs: Helen & Bob Appel, Charlotte Ford, Kim & Jeff Greenberg, and Margaret & Ian Smith.
Cocktails, dinner and entertainment by Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel.
Black Tie.
Tickets: $2,000.
Details from 212-921-9070, ext 14.
World Monuments Fund: "23rd Annual Hadrian Award Gala"
honoring N. Tata and the Tata family for their leadership in the restoration, protection, and stewardship of India's cultural heritage and a legacy of philanthropy.
Cocktails at 7:00 p.m.
Dinner and award presentation at 8:00 p.m.
Grand Ballroom at The Plaza.
Dinner Chairs: Fernanda M. Kellogg, Sangita Jindal, Jack Shear, Amin Jaffer, and Dilip Advani.
Details from info@jcollinsassociates.com or 646-486-7050.
Futures in Education Foundation: "2010 Annual Scholarship Fund Dinner"
honoring CAO of JPMorgan Chase & Co, Frank Bisignano.
Marriott Marquis.
6:00 p.m.: Cocktail Reception. 7:00 p.m.: Dinner.
Cast from the Tony award winning, Broadway musical, “In the Heights” will be performing at the dinner.
Fox 5 news anchor Rosanna Scotto will serve as the Master of Ceremonies.
Business attire is requested.
Tickets: $750.
Details from 718-965-7340.
Thursday, October 14
Harbor Science & Arts Charter School: "Fundraising Gala"
celebrating 10 Years of Achievement and a legacy of giving to the East Harlem community
at The Museum of the City of New York from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Hosted by: Honoree Anthony Drexel Duke, Founder, Boys & Girls Harbor Inc.
Master of Ceremony: Vicki Mabrey, ABC News Nightline Correspondent.
Event Chair, Alvin A. Patrick, Jr., ABC News Senior Producer.
Details from BoysandGirlsHarborinc@gmail.com.
Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, Smithsonian Institution: "National Design Awards"
at Cipriani 42nd Street. Cocktails at 6:00 p.m. Dinner and awards ceremony at
7:00 p.m. Festive Attire. Tickets: $1250. Details
from 212.849.8425,
RoanB@si.edu or
purchase tickets online.
For the benefit of Livestrong and The SCAR Project: "International Premier Exhibition
of the SCAR Project"
at Openhouse Gallery, 201 Mulberry Street.
7:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Cocktails and appetizers.
Tickets: $125.
Details and purchase tickets online.
The Bowery Mission Women's Center: "6th Annual Silent and Live
Auction"
at the Bowery Hotel, 335 Bowery, Terrace. 6:30 p.m.
Tickets: $100 ($5- for under $35).
Details from or 212-684-2800, ext. 123
purchase tickets online.
Friday, October 15
Planned Parenthood of New York City: "Taste for Choice"
an evening with Moore Brothers Wine Company, 33 East 20th Street.
Artisanal wine sourced from Old World vintners paired with hors d'oeuvres.
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tickets: $40.
Details and
purchase tickets online.
Saturday, October 16
Free Burma Alliance, Network 355 and Amnesty International for the benefit of the Burma Children Medical Fund: "Benefit"
at the Friar’s Club, 57 East 55th Street, from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Music, live performances, French Champagne, and Italian and Burmese delicacies.
Tickets include admission to a conference on Sunday, October 17 at the Liederkranz Foundation,
6 East 87th Street.
This event will raise money for crucial cardiac surgeries for
four Burmese children cared for by the Burma Children Medical Fund.
Tickets: $150.
Details and purchase tickets online.
Sunday, October 17
Copland House: "Revue de Cuisine"
at Daniel, 60 East 65th Street. Dinner and silent auction.
Gala Chair: O. Anthony Maddalena.
Tickets: $500.
Details from 914-788-4659, office@coplandhouse.org or
online.
Monday, October 18
American Friends of Jamaica: "Hummingbird Gala"
at Capitale, 130 Bowery. Cocktails and auction at 6:30 p.m. followed by
dinner, entertainment and dancing at 8:00 p.m., honoring US Olympian Sanya Richards Ross
for leadership and philanthropy.
Tickets: $500.
Details from 212-626-6883 or online.
Feminist Press at the City University of New York: "40th Anniversary Gala Reception"
at the Roosevelt Hotel.
The night’s honorees will include Filmmaker Mira Nair, Artist Sandra Levine, Attorney and Activist Rebecca Seawright and Scientist Nancy Wexler.
Cocktails will begin at 6:00 p.m. with dinner and awards starting at 7:00 p.m.
Details from 212-687-3924 or wkleinman@wkplanning.com.
New York Academy of Art: "Take Home a Nude"
honoring Eric Fischl at Sotheby's.
Co-Chairs Samantha & Aby Rosen and Maureen & Antoine Chiquet.
Committee members: Jennifer Connelly & Paul Bettany, Bob Colacello,
Naomi Watts & Liev Schrieber.
Cocktails from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dinner at 9:00 p.m.
Tickets: $1,000 ($200 for cocktails only).
Details and
purchase tickets online.
Tuesday, October 19
American Museum of Natural History: "17th Annual Family Party"
with educational activities, and entertainment by the Laughing Pizza band.
Opportunity for children and adults of all ages to experience the wonders and magic of the Museum.
Chairmen: Hilary Addington, Diana Roesch DiMenna, Melissa Hawks, Kim and Greg Lippman, Joella Lykouretzos,
Allison Mignone, and Laura Aryeh Murawczyk.
Tickets: $85 for children/$175 for adults.
Details from 212-313-7161, familyparty@amnh.orgg or
purchase tickets online.
New York Studio School: "Benefit Auction & Dinner"
honoring William Kentridge, Richard Meier and Mark Rosenthal, Cocktails at 6:00 p.m.
at 8 West 8th Street. Dinner at Twenty-Four Fifth at 8:30 p.m.
Tickets: $600 ($200 for cocktails only; $150 for cocktails only for under 35).
Details and purchase tickets online.
Wednesday, October 20
Museum of Arts and Design: "LOOT 2010 Gala Opening Night Preview"
from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (earlier from VIP tickets). Tickets: $250.
Details from 212-299-7712, rebekka.grossman@madmuseum.org or purchase tickets online.
Search and Care: "Annual Benefit"
at the New York Athletic Club, honoring former New York City Mayor, Ed Koch.
Drinks at 6:30 p.m. Dinner at 7:15 p.m. Dessert and dancing at 9:00 p.m.
Festive Attire.
Tickets: $225.
Details and purchase tickets online.
Girls Quest: "Annual Benefit"
at the Cosmopolitan Club, 122 East 66th Street from 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m..
Food, open bar, live music and silent auction.
The event will honor its graduating Teen Leaders for outstanding leadership and service toward the 300+ girls annually served by Girls Quest’s programs.
Festive Attire--Jacket and Tie required.
Tickets: $225 ($125 for 35 and under).
Details from 212.532.7050 ext. 20 or
purchase tickets online.
Junior Achievement of New York: "2010 Leadership Awards Celebration Dinner"
at 7:30 p.m. at the World Financial Center Winter Garden.
Maurice DuBois, anchor of WCBS's News This Morning, will be the Emcee for the evening's festivities.
Serving as Dinner Chair is Anré Williams.
The dinner recognizes ordinary individuals who have made extraordinary
contributions in support of JA New York's mission to inspire and prepare young
people to succeed in a global economy. Details from 212-907-0072 or
colleen@djccommunications.com
.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society: "Watch and Jewelry Auction "
at Antiquorum in on Madison Avenue at 7:00 p.m. with a preview prior to the sale from 5:00
p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Details from 212-750-1103, mhalpern@antiquorum.com or
online.
Thursday, October 21
The Retreat: "Annual New York City Luncheon "
from 12 noon - 2:00 p.m. at Battery Gardens Restaurant, inside Battery Park (Opposite 17 State Street). Keynote Speaker is Dr. Paul Hokemeyer, an
attorney, damily therapist, expert on the Dr. Oz Show and clinical consultant. Inspiration Award: Johnson Family Foundation. Event Co-Chairs: Kathleen Tait and Cindy Feinberg,
Details from 631-329-4398 or jill@theretreatinc.org.
Friday, October 22
Dave Nee Foundation: "Great Gatsby Gala 2010"
at the Edison Ballroom.
7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Tickets: $200.
Details and purchase tickets online.
Saturday, October 23
New York Junior League: "16th Annual Fall House Tour"
featuring tours of some of Manhattan’s most stylish homes.
Check-in begins at 10:00 a.m. at the NYJL Headquarters for Training and Leadership, 130 East 80th Street.
Homes are open from
10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on this self-guided tour.
On Friday, October 22 there will be a House Tour Kickoff Cocktail Party and early check-in for the House Tour from
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Desiron Gallery, 151 Wooster Street.
Details and
purchase tickets online.
Sunday, October 24
Children Affected by AIDS Foundation: "9th Annual Dream Halloween"
which will transform Capitale, 130 Bowery, into a Halloween wonderland with arts and crafts, face painting, a silent auction, costume contest,
and food for children and adults.
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Tickets: $200 for adults/$100 for children 13 years and under.
Details from 310-258-0850.
Monday, October 25
Alliance for the Arts: "2010 Alliance for the Arts Prize"
from 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. at the David H. Koch Theater,
Lincoln Center Plaza, at Columbus Avenue and 63rd Street.
Cocktails, dinner and the presentation of the 2010 Alliance for the Arts Prize, honoring Randall Bourscheidt, Christo and Jeanne-Claude, Frank J. Sciame, Jr.
and the F.J. Sciame Construction Company for their extraordinary leadership of New York City's cultural and civic life.
Tickets: $1,000.
Details and
purchase tickets online.
Arts Horizons: "Broadway Salutes, Arts Horizons Annual Gala"
honoring Paul Simon and actress Arlene Dahl, for their contributions to the arts and dedication to humanitarian causes. There will be a special performance by Paul Simon.
Cocktails at 6:30 p.m. Dinner, auction and entertainment at 7:30 p.m.
The Edison Ballroom, 240 West 47th Street.
Arts Horizons provides arts-in-education programs to underserved public schools in the tri-state region.
Founded in 1978, Arts Horizons has helped over 8 million children, grades pre-K through 12, discover the arts in their schools.
Details from 212-672-0509 or jgarfield@saxtongroupltd.com.
The Morgan Library: "Mr. Morgan's Library Restored"
a benefit to celebrate the renovation of the McKim building.
Details from 212-590-0325.
Tuesday, October 26
Alzheimer's Association: "2010 New York Rita Hayworth Gala"
at the Waldorf-Astoria. Cocktail Reception: 6:30 p.m. Dinner and Dancing: 7:30 p.m.
General Chair: Princess Yasmin Aga Khan.
Gala Chair: Michele Herbert. Gala Co-Chair: Chele Upton Chiavacci.
Tickets: $1,250.
Details from 212-843-1712, alz@hgnyc.comm or
purchase tickets online.
Central Park Conservancy: "Green Ball"
from 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m., under a tent Mid-Central Park at 72nd Street,
Dinner, dancing and a costume contest with celebrity judges and luxury prizes.
Chairmen: Suzanne and Robert Cochran. Costumes or non-traditional black-tie.
Tickets: $1,000 ($400 for Juniors, age 21-39).
Details from 212-310-6619 or RSVPevent@centralparknyc.org.
ORT America: "Engineering & Construction Industry Chapter--Annual Tribute Luncheon"
at the Union League Club, honoring: David J. Burney, Gregory A. Kelly, and Gary La Barbera. Noon.
Tribute Chairmen: Harvey Sands and James H. Jones.
Proceeds from the luncheon will benefit Bramson ORT College (Forest Hills, Queens, NY) and its programs that provide its diverse student body with the vocational/technical skills and high technology training needed to enter today’s workforce as well-equipped professionals.
Tickets: $300.
Details from 212-520-4151,
engineering&construction@ortamerica.org
or
purchase tickets online.
Agenda for Children Tomorrow: "ACT I: Applauding 20 Years of Achievement"
at 320 Park Avenue, 35th Floor, honoring Eric Brettschneider & Anthea McLaughlin.
Open Bar.
Agenda for Children Tomorrow supports the well-being of children, families and neighborhoods throughout New York City by strengthening the capacity of communities to advocate for themselves, and by working with local service providers and City agencies to bring about increased collaboration, coordination, and responsiveness to community needs.
Tickets: $150.
Details and
purchase tickets online.
Northside Center: "Jane Allen Emil Children’s Library 2010 Library Benefit"
at the Beacon Restaurant and Bar, 25 West 56th Street, from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Hors d'oeuvres. Northside provides educational and mental health services to youth and families in East and Central Harlem.
Tickets: $175.
Details and purchase tickets online.
Thursday, October 28
New York City Opera: "Fall Gala, An Evening with Christine Brewer"
celebrating the beginning of the 2010-2011 season. Concert with Grammy Award-winning American soprano Christine Brewer and the New York City Opera Orchestra conducted by Music Director George Manahan.
Dinner and dancing to music by Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks on the Promenade
of the David H. Koch Theater will immediately follow the performance.
Gala Chair: Angela Chao.
6:00 p.m.: Cocktails. 7:00 p.m.: Concert. 8:00 p.m.: Dinner and Dancing on the Promenade.
Black Tie. Tickets: $1,250.
Details from 212-870-5622.
Royal Oak Foundation: "13th Annual Timeless Design Award Gala and Benefit"
honoring Charlotte Moss, at 1 East 60th Street.
Details from 212-480-2889, ext. or ksarli@royal-oak.org.
Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies: "2010 Annual Gala"
honoring Edward O’Brien and Rev. Domingo Vázquez at the Mutual of America Building, 320 Park Avenue, 35th Floor.
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and silent auction.
The Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies has been working since 1922 to improve the lives and
conditions of low-income New Yorkers.
Details from 212-801-1307 or slatham@fpwa.org.
The Doe Fund: "Annual Fundraising Gala"
at Cipriani 42nd Street. 6:00 p.m.: Cocktail Reception.
7:00 p.m.: Dinner.
Actor and philanthropist Ethan Hawke is being honored for his long standing support
of the “men in blue” of the Ready, Willing & Able program.
Gala Chairman: Craig Lucas. Gala Co-Chairs: Peter and Andrea Resnick; Steve and Wendy Madden; Donna and Marvin Schwartz;
Christina and John Horner and Ira Rennert.
Festive attire is requested.
Tickets: $1,000.
Details from 646-672-4237 or nolecki@doe.org or
purchase tickets online.
Center Against Domestic Violence: "Changing the Vibe--An Evening of Music and Festivity"
at the Helen Mills Theater, 137-139 West 26th Street.
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., featuring a performance by Hilary Kole.
Food and drink.
Details and
purchase tickets online.
Friday, October 29
New York Restoration Project: "Bette Midler's Hulaween."
Details from 212-573-6933.
American-Scandinavian Foundation: "Gala Dinner Dance"
celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Scandinavia House, the Nordic Center in America and kick off
of the 100th Anniversary
of The American-Scandinavian Foundation.
The Plaza Hotel.
7:00 p.m.: Cocktails. 8:00 p.m.: Dinner.
In the presence of Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway.
Honoring installation artist Ólafur Eliasson and philanthropist, The Honorable Barbro Osher.
Entertainment by Finnish mezzo-soprano Monica Groop.
Black Tie.
Details from 212-779-3587 or gala@amscan.org.
Master Calendar of Junior Committee Charity Benefits,
Parties & Events
in New York
October 2010
Tuesday, October 5
Baila Society for the benefit of the Latino Commission on AIDS:
"Bailando Por Una Causa--A Night of Dancing"
a showcase of various styles of dancing including Salsa, Tango, African, Flamenco,
and Hip Hop at El Museo Del Barrio, 1230 5th Avenue at 104th Street.
The event, featuring dance performances by Baila Society, Djoniba Dance Centre,
Igal Perry, Cecilia Marta Dance Company, LaJon Dantzler, and Nelida Tirado
will represent
the cultures and traditions of the diverse communities affected by HIV/AIDS.
VIP cocktail reception at 7:00 p.m. Performances at 8:00 p.m.
After party at La Fonda Boricua Lounge featuring live music & dancing by Spanglish Fly.
Tickets: Tickets: $50 (for VIP ticket; $25 for performance only).
Details and purchase tickets online.
Thursdays, October 7
Junior Council of the American Museum of Natural History: "Hubble"
from 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., with a private screening of Hubble and a cocktail reception.
This IMAX film recounts the amazing journey of the most important scientific instrument since Galileo’s original telescope,
immersing audiences in the great wonders and astounding beauty of our universe.
Tickets: $80 (in advance or $100 at the door).
Details and information on joining the Junior Council from 212-769-5256.
Friends of the Children: "New York Fall Cocktail Fundraiser"
from 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. at Hudson Terrace, 621 West 46th Street.
Food, drink, music, and dancing.
Live band. 2 for 1 drink specials from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Passed hors d'oeuvres.
Friends of the Children NY is an early intervention program
dedicated to helping New York City´s most at-risk children become productive, contributing members
of their community.
Tickets: $50 (for early purchase).
Details and purchase tickets online.
Thursday, October 14
Oceana--Junior Ocean Council: "Fall Cocktail"
at Greenhouse, an eco-friendly club built from recycled materials.
Silent auction of luxury and unique items and conversation on Oceana's work.
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Tickets: $50 ($75 the day of the event).
Details and purchase tickets online.
Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, Smithsonian Institution: "National Design Awards
After-Party"
at Cipriani 42nd Street.
Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. DJ.
10:00 p.m. - midnight/
Festive Attire.
Tickets: $75 for non-members/$50 for members ($100 at the door).
Details from 212.849.8425,
RoanB@si.edu or
purchase tickets online.
Junior Committee of Cancer Care: "Champagne & Chocolate"
from 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. at RS Lounge, 35 East 21st Street.
Bubbly and chocolate in support of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Cocktail attire requested with pink being the vogue color of choice.
Tickets: $75.
Details from 212-712-8337 or
purchase tickets online.
The Bowery Mission Women's Center: "6th Annual Silent and Live
Auction"
at the Bowery Hotel, 335 Bowery, Terrace. 6:30 p.m.
Tickets: $100 ($5- for under $35).
Details from or 212-684-2800, ext. 123
purchase tickets online.
Friday October 15
New York Junior League: "Hollywood Homecoming, A Night with the Stars"
and the glamour and wonder of Hollywood. A night of music, themed cocktails, and hors d'oeuvres.
8:00 p.m. - midnight. 130 East 80th Street.
After party.
Tickets: $80 (in advance; $90 at the door).
Details and
purchase tickets online.
Search and Care: "2010 Yorkville Ball--'A Gatsby Gala'"
from 10:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. at the Union Club, 101 East 69th Street.
Drink, music, dancing, raffle and silent auction of luxury gifts.
Black or White Tie.
Tickets: $145.
Details from 212.289.5300 or
purchase tickets online.
Monday, October 18
Museum of Arts and Design: "Metalball."
Co-Chairs Joe Manganiello, Hannelore Knits, Richard Meier and Waris Ahluwalia.
7:00 p.m. - midnight.
Tickets: $400 ($200 for 8:00 p.m. admission).
Details and purchase tickets online.
Wednesday, October 20
Junior Committee of Inner-City Scholarship Fund: "Autumn Wine Tasting Benefit"
at Vintage Irving, 118 East 15th Street.
Cocktails at 6:30 p.m. Pre-event cocktails will be hosted with a discounted cash bar.
Event at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $75 ($65 prior to October 13).
Details from 212-843-9345 or achauvin@rubenstein.com.
China Institute Young Associates: "Night of Fashion"
showcasing traditional Chinese dresses and exploring the cultural evolution of
historic fashion to the contemporary styles of rising Asian American designers: Ann Yee, Arbitrage,
Cody Sai and Janet Zheng.
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.: Cocktails and Dim Sum.
7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.: Fashion Show and Post Show Cocktails.
Tickets: $50 Members/$55 Non-Members ($60 at the Door).
Details and
purchase tickets online.
Thursday, October 21
Ballet Hispanico: "Junior Society Fall Benefit--Dance Into Fashion"
at Covet, 137 East 55th Street, featuring Ballet Hispanico female company members in designer Lyn Devon’s collection. Dancers will perform a brief presentation for guests. DJ Sam French. Sponsored open bar.
9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Tickets: $100.
Details from 212-362-6710.
Tuesday, October 26
The Artists Council of the Whitney Museum of American Art: "201 Whitney Studio Party."
Cocktails and dancing. Dress: Art Chic.
Tickets: $250.
Details from 212-671-5310 or
purchase tickets online.
We Are Family Foundation: "8th Annual Celebration Gala"
at the Hammerstein Ballroom, hosted by Rosie Perez and Mo Rocca.
Tickets: $275. Details and
purchase tickets online.
Thursday, October 28
Young Patrons of Lincoln Center: "Fall Masquerade Gala"
at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center.
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Dancing, hors d’oeuvres, and an open bar.
Gala Co-Chairs: Sarah Arison, Jessica Evelyn Betts, and Alvin H. Crawford, Jr.
Tickets: $255 ($150 for member ticket, which is not included in online sales; members must call 212-875-5446).
Details from YPLC@lincolncenter.org or
purchase tickets online.
El Museo del Barrio: "Young International Circle Benefit"
at Tribeca Rooftop, 2 Desbrosses Street.
Tickets: $200 ($250 at the door).
Details from 212-831-7272.
Saturday, October 30
Giving Opportunities To Others: "10th Annual Spooktacular"
from 10:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m.
Five hour open bar.
Broad Street Ballroom.
Tickets: $60.
Details and 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
E-mail all inquiries to: randallstempler@charitybenefits.com