Master Calendar of Charity Benefits, Parties & Events
in New York
December 2008

Monday, December 1

• French-American Aid for Children: "Holiday Cocktail Party and Silent Auction" to benefit disadvantaged children in the United States and France at Cultural Services of the French Embassy, 972 Fifth Avenue. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $100. Details from 212-486-9593

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• Mercantile Library Center for Fiction: "Annual Benefit and Awards Dinner--Celebration of the Art of Fiction." The 4th Maxwell E. Perkins Award will be presented by Jonathan Franzen to Jonathan Galassi. The 2008 John Sargent Sr. First Novel Award will be presented by last year’s winner, Junot Díaz, to one of seven finalists attending the dinner. New York Racquet and Tennis Club. Cocktails and auction at 6:30 p.m. Dinner and award presentations at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $500. Details from 212-755-6710 or esther@mercantilelibrary.org.

Wednesday, December 3

• Glaucoma Foundation: "22nd Annual Black and White Ball" honoring New York Governor David Paterson, as the 2008 recipient of the Kitty Carlisle Hart Award of Merit for Lifetime Achievement. Also honoring TGF’s founder, Dr. Robert Ritch. Cocktails and Silent Auction at 6:30p.m. Dinner at 7:30 p.m. The Foundation is dedicated to eradicating blindness from glaucoma through cutting-edge research and public education. Black Tie. Tickets: $1,000. Details from 212-651-2509 or kzmuda@glaucomafoundation.org.

Saturday, December 6

• Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts: "Fourth Annual Family Festival." Red Carpet Luncheon on the Avery Fisher Hall Promenade followed by choice of performances. Details from 212-875-5763.

Thursday, December 11

• Metropolitan Museum of Art: "Acquisitions Fund Benefit Dinner." Tickets: $2,500. Details from 212-570-3948.

Saturday, December 13

• New York City Ballet and the School of American Ballet: "Nutcracker Family Benefit." Matinee performance of George Balanchine's "The Nutcracker" and holiday party at the New York State Theater at Lincoln Center. Tickets: $450. Details from 212-769-6610.

Monday, December 15

• USO of Metropolitan New York: "47th Annual Armed Forces Gala and Gold Medal Dinner” honoring General David H. Petraeus, Commander, U.S. Central Command, United States Army and Howard R. Levitt, President and CEO, Tourneau, LLC at Cipriani 42nd Street. Tickets: $1000. Details from cbalfe@usonyc.org or 212-695-5590. ext. 241.

Wednesday, December 3

• Young Friends of the New-York Historical Society: "Holiday Themed Historical Happy Hour." Details from 212-485-9266.

Friday, December 5

• New York Botanical Garden: "Winter Wonderland Ball." Details to follow from 718-817-8700

Thursday, December 11

• Guggenheim Museum: "Artist's Ball" at 9:00 p.m., celebrating a generation of young artists and friends of the museum. Details from 212-360-4313.

Saturday, December 13

• Young Fellows of the Morgan Library & Museum: "Annual Holiday Party" from 9:00 p.m. - midnight. Details from youngfellows@themorgan.org or 212-590-0320.

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

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