Monday, January 9

• Metropolitan Opera Guild: "Risë Stevens--An American Beauty" with Co-Hosts: Van Cliburn and Jennifer Larmore. Highlights from her film and television performances, and appearances, tributes and reminiscences by: Licia Albanese, Barbara Cook, Denyce Graves, Kitty Carlisle Hart, Anna Moffo, Patrice Munsel, Nicolas Surovy, and Risë Stevens. 7:30 p.m. Rose Theater, Jazz at Lincoln Center. Following the program, there will be a champagne and dessert reception in the Atrium, adjacent to Rose Hall. Tickets: $125 (members and non-members). Performance only tickets: $50 (for Guild Members and Met Patrons; $75 for all others). Details from 212-769-7009.

Wednesday, January 11

• American Songbook at Lincoln Center: "Gala" in the Allen Room at Jazz at Lincoln Center, honoring Nathan Leventhal. Brian Stokes Mitchell will perform a one-man show. Details from 212-875-5316.

Thursday, January 12

• The Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans: "Heart and Soul Benefit" at the Museum of The City of New York. A Mardi Gras celebration and cocktail party to support the rebuilding of New Orleans. The money will go directly to the rebuilding of New Orleans after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita through PRC’s Homeowners Assistance and Neighborhood Recovery Fund. Chairs: Grace and Sandy Kaynor, and Susan and Jeff Moore. Details from 212-921-9070, ext. 17 or prc@jfm2productions.com.

Saturday, January 15

• The New York Russian Club for the benefit the Children of Beslan: "Elka: A Traditional New Year Celebration for Children" at the Russian Consulate General, 9 East 91st Street. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Festive Attire. Details from 212-380-1730 or info@nyrussianclub.org.

Thursday, January 19

• East Side House Settlement: "Opening Night Party--52nd Winter Antiques Show" at the Seventh Regiment Armory. Opening Night Chairmen: Lucinda C. Ballard and Margaret Russell. Patrons Reception: 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. Tickets: $300 (other ticket available for early admission). Details from 718-292-7392 or purchase tickets online.

Friday, January 20 - Saturday, January 21

• New Tang Dynasty TV : "2006 Chinese New Year Gala--Myths & Legends" at Radio City Music Hall. World-class Asian and Western artists, including elements of both music & dance. Performances: Jan 20, 2006, 8:00 p.m.; Jan 21, 2006, 2:00 p.m.; and Jan 21, 2006, 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $49 - $200. Details online.

Wednesday, January 25

• The New York Child Learning Institute: "Benefit." NYCLI joins with WB11 to honor its top news anchor Jim Watkins, for his years of community service and his commitment to children living with autism, with an evening of cocktails, dinner, dancing and a special video tribute. Benefit Committee Chairs are Lauren Thierry Watkins and Oren Warshavsky. Doubles Club. Cocktails at 6:30 p.m. Pesentation followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m. and discothèque at 9:00 p.m. Cocktail/Business Attire. Tickets: $500. Details from 718-321-3800, ext. 252.

Friday, January 27

• New York Auxiliary of the Blue Ridge School: "97th Annual Gala" at the St. Regis. Proceeds from this benefit provide educational and funding scholarships to the Blue Ridge School of St. George, Virginia. Music by Alex Donner. Cocktail attire for the cocktail hour and black tie for the dinner dance. Tickets: $97 (for the cocktail hour where Virginia-style food will be served)/$225 (for the Dinner Dance). Details from 212-526-2826.

Monday, January 30

• NY City Center and The Public Theater: "The Public Turns 50: A Tribute in Song and Dance."

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• The Collegiate Chorale: "Benefit Gala" at Carnegie Hall. "Puccini: A Composer's Journey." 6:00 p.m.: Reception in the Shorin Club Room. 6:45 p.m.: Dinner in the Rohatyn Room. 8:00 p.m.: Performance in Stern Auditorium. 9:15 p.m.: Dessert in the Rohatyn Room at intermission. Tickets: $1,000. Details from 917-322-2140.

Wednesday, January 25

• The New York Junior League: "Cirque du Monde" Winter Ball Pre-Party at FIZZ (a private supper club), 137 East 55th Street. 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. An evening of dancing, cocktails and hors d‘oeuvres plus silent auction and raffle with spectacular prizes. Festive Attire. Tickets: $130 (in advance for non-NYJL guests and for all at the door): $100 (in advance for NYJL volunteers (limit of 2 tickets)) (Deadline for advance reservations is January 23). This event is by invitation only. Details from FUNdraisers@nyjl.org.

Thursday, January 26

• East Side House Settlement: "52nd Winter Antiques Show--Young Collectors' Night" at the Seventh Regiment Armory. 6:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. Silent Auction. Chairmen for Young Collectors' Night: Genevieve Wheeler Brown, Karen Kemp Glover, Jill Kargman, and Emily Keno. Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, music,  and Silent Auction of luxury items. Tickets: $125 (in advance; $150 at the door, subject to availability). Details from and purchase tickets online.

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• The Manhattan Society for the NYC Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society: "Redemption" the annual Manhattan Society New Year's Party from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. at Saloon, 1584 York Avenue. Tickets: $40 (in advance; $45 at the door). Details from 212-463-7787.

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• CancerCare Junior Committee: "Benefit" at Au Bar. Silent Auction with premium open bar, hors d’ oeuvres and a light dinner. 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Tickets: $75 (in advance; $85 at the door). Details from 212-712-8323.

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 & Events in New York

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