Saturday, January 12

• Jewish Child Care Association: "Third Annual 'A Tree Grows in Pleasantville'" to benefit The Cottage Schools of Pleasantville (Pleasantville Cottage School and Edenwald Center), at The Cottage Schools, 1075 Broadway, Pleasantville. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The Cottage Schools work with the children who need help most, especially those who have been abused and neglected.  Tickets: $85. Details from 212-558-9908.

Wednesday, January 16

• American Folk Art Museum: "Gala Benefit Preview of the American Antiques Show 2008" at Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street. 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (Tickets also available for admission from 5:00 p.m. and for a dinner on Saturday, January 19.) Tickets $125. Details from 212-265-1040.

Thursday, January 17

• East Side House Settlement: "Winter Antiques Show Opening Night Party" at the Park Avenue Armory, 67th Street & Park Avenue. Co-Chairmen: Pamela Fiori & Alan Rappaport.  Winter Antiques Show Committee: Arie L. Kopelman, Chairman; Lucinda C. Ballard & Michael R. Lynch, Vice Chairmen.  7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (early admission from 5:00 p.m.). Tickets: $300 (other tickets available for early admission). Details from 718-292-7392.

Tuesday, January 22

• Wildlife Warriors Worldwide: "Walk on the Wildside" the opening event for the New York portion of the G’Day USA program at the Allen Room at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Australian chef, Shannon Bennett, will craft the menu.  Tickets: $1000. Details from Fiona.gosschalk@dfat.gov.au.

Thursday, January 24

• Metropolitan Opera Guild: "Third Annual Opera News Awards" at the Grand Ballroom, the Pierre Hotel, hosted by Susan Graham and Sigourney Weaver. Cocktail reception at 6:00 p.m. Dinner at 7:00 p.m. Black Tie. Tickets: $850 ($400 for dinner and program only). Details from 212-769-7009.

Friday, January 25

• International Concerts: "Russian Winter Gala" at the Russian Consulate, honoring Deborah Voigt, Soprano, Metropolitan Opera. 7:00 p.m. Luxury cocktail hour, with Russian hors d'oeuvres, blini bar, and caviar. Art Exhibit organized by Mimi Ferzt Gallery. Performance by international singers, including: Alexander Kurenkov, Bass-Baritone; Ji Young Lee, Soprano; Arnold Rawls, Tenor; Richard Nanes, Pianist; and Irene Zagornova, Russian Children and Balalaika Folk ensemble. Accompanist: Alexander Iszbitzer. Russian Dinner catered by Rasputin Restaurant, follows. International Concerts serves diverse cultural interests and provides opportunities to emerging artists. Black Tie. Tickets: $325 for open seating/$400 for reserved seating (advance reservations required) (Package of reserved seat for Russian Winter Gala on January 25 and Prime $100 seat for Luciano Pavarotti Tribute at Lincoln Center Avery Fisher Hall on Valentines Day, February. 14 at 8:00 p.m. with Program Credit: $500). Details from 646-383-7972 or intlconcerts@mindspring.com.

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• New York Auxiliary of the Blue Ridge School: "99th Annual Blue Ridge Ball--Dressed to the Nines" at the Pierre Hotel. Phyllis Rumbarger, of The Commonweal Foundation, will be presented with the Silver Tea Award, which is for individuals who embody the spirit by bringing people together around a common goal: changing the lives of young people. Since 1909, this organization of women has been committed to the promotion of the welfare of and raising funds to provide for the scholastic development of students of the Blue Ridge School, in St. George, Virginia. The Auxiliary's purpose is exclusively educational and charitable with the objectives of funding scholarships for students whose needs meet the mission of the school. Co-Chairs: Nichole Wright & Alexandra Smith. President: Hope Tate. Cocktails in the Rotunda room, followed by dinner and dancing in the Cotillion Ballroom. 7:00 p.m.:  Cocktail Reception.  8:30 p.m.: Dinner & Dancing. Music by The Alex Donner Orchestra. There will also be a Silent Auction & Raffle. The theme of the ball, "Dressed to the Nine's" is in honor of the 99th year and a tribute to the glamour & style of the 1920's. Black Tie, but era dress encouraged. Tickets: $250 ($99 for cocktails only). Details from 212-877-7157 or blueridgenyc@yahoo.com.

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• For the benefit of CARE: "The 53rd Viennese Opera Ball" the auspices of the U.S.-Austrian Chamber of Commerce. Cocktail Reception, Dinner and Tanz Bar. Tickets: $850. Details from 212-207-6769.

Saturday, January 26

• Australia’s Royal Flying Doctors Service: "Australia Day Gala" at the Waldorf-Astoria. Cocktails at 7:00 p.m. Dinner at 8:00 p.m. Performance by Shannon Noll. Black Tie. Tickets: $300 ($250 for members of the American Australian Association). Details from australiaday@aaanyc.org.

Sunday, January 27

• Island Aid: "Second Annual Benefit Concert" at the Sage Theater in Times Square. International entertainment, original art, food, drink and creative ambiance.  Island Aid is based in Sumatra, Indonesia. All proceeds from ticket sales will go toward financing Island Aid's new relief ship. Tickets: $100. Details from island.aid.ny@gmail.com, kenbarimurray@gmail.com or 917-653-9944.

Tuesday, January 29

• The Academy of Hospitality & Tourism: "The Best of New York: Brooklyn" honoring key contributors to the development of Brooklyn. New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge, 333 Adams Street, Brooklyn. Cocktails at 6:30 p.m. with dinner and program to follow from 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Honorees include Marty Markowitz, Joshua Muss, Michael A. Leven, and The New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge. Tiki Barber to Emcee. Tickets: $600. Details from 212-554-4473.

Thursday, January 24

• East Side House Settlement: "Winter Antiques Show--Young Collectors' Night" at the Park Avenue Armory, 67th Street & Park Avenue. Chairmen: Genevieve Wheeler Brown, Kipton Cronkite, Elizabeth Meigher, Michael J. O'Neal, Tatiana Papanicolaou and Charles Rockefeller. Tickets: $150 (in advance; $125 for 30 and under). Details from 718-292-7392.

Thursday, January 31

• Young New Yorkers for the Philharmonic: "A Mid-Winter's Eve." Concert at 7:30 p.m. with champagne reception at intermission, followed by dinner and dancing from 9:00 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. at the Union Club. Black Tie. Tickets: $300 ($250 for dinner and dancing only;$125 for concert and champagne reception only; tickets will not be sold at the door). Details from 212-875-5760, petritsisg@nyphil.org or purchase tickets online.

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• National MS Society, NYC Chapter: "Seek Redemption!" at Saloon, 1584 York Avenue (between 83rd & 84th Streets). 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Open bar. Live music and light fare. Tickets: $45 (in advance; $50 at the door). Details online or from 212-453-3235.

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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