Thursday, March 1

• New York Cares: "Cirque du Soirée" from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. at Lotus. Performances by the Pontani Sisters. Open bar. Hors d'oeuvres. Deserts. Silent auction. Mystery raffle. Gift bags. Tickets: $105 (and go on sale January 25). Details from 212-228-5000, ext. 117 or online.

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• For the benefit of Harbor Conservatory for the Performing Arts, a division of Boys & Girls Harbor, and Career Transition for Dancers: "Winter Heat" at the Copacabana, 560 West 34th Street. Dancing to the sounds of the 21-piece Harbor Latin Big Band. Special performance by the Harbor Conservatory's Gestures Dance Ensemble in a work by choreographer Blanca Alonso. Dance demonstration by a Champion dance team, Karen and Matt Hauer, 2006 USDC United States Rising Stars, and a Latin dance lesson by Nydia Ocasio. Buffet. Wine. Caipirinhas. Winter Heat will raise funds to ensure positive futures for those artists both leaving as well as those preparing for dance careers. Attire: Whatever Makes You Dance. Tickets: $150. Details from 212-427-2244, ext. 577 or 212-764-0172.

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• ORBIS: "Dark Dining Project Benefit" at Camaje Bistro, 85 MacDougal Street. 7:00 p.m. sharp. Four course gourmet meal, wines, and artist performances. Dark Dining Projects' sensory feasts served to blindfolded guests focus on non-visual perception. They celebrate the senses and the full richness of life; they also illustrate the absence of sight. ORBIS works to eliminate avoidable blindness and restore sight in the developing world, where 90 percent of the blind and visually impaired live. Tickets: $150 (advance reservations required). Details from 212-673-8184.

Friday, March 2

• Multiple Sclerosis Association of America : "Launch Party and Celebrity Auction" at Guest House, 542 West 27th Street. Jilladair Carlson and Erik Kjelland collaborated to write, sing, and produce Everybody Falls, a CD compiled to inspire not only individuals in the multiple sclerosis community, but all who listen. To mark the release of the CD, a launch party and celebrity auction will be held at Guest House. Doors open at 8:00 p.m. Celebrity Auction begins at 9:00 p.m. Tickets: $75 (with reservation and $125 at the door).  Details from 877-783-7516, 800-532-7667, ext. 117, reservations@everybodyfalls.com or purchase tickets online.

Saturday, March 3

• Parent's of Autistic Children: "She's A Butterfly Fundraiser" at the St. George Theater, Staten Island. Concert with the band "Candlebox" and the night's MC will be Comedian Jay Black. Meet and greet and auction. Details from shesabutrfly@aol.com or online.

Sunday, March 4

• Metropolitan Opera Guild: "Legacy: Celebrating Thirty Years of the Met on Television" at Alice Tully Hall at 7:00 p.m. Tickets: $60 for Guild members, $85 for non-Guild members (for performance only)/$150 for priority seating and a champagne and dessert reception with the artists after the performance. Details from 212-769-7009 or purchase tickets online.

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• TJ Martell Foundation: "8th Annual Family Day" at Roseland Ballroom, 239 West 52nd Street. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Indoor carnival-type atmosphere with family fun activities, including miniature golf, face painting, spin art, sand art, moon bounce, various boardwalk and arcade games, and X-Box stations. Food, beverage and snack spread, including make your own sundaes. KOL DJ Rick Adams will emcee the event. Each child attending will receive a gift bag packed with CD's, books, videos, t-shirts and toys. The foundation raises funds for leukemia, cancer and AIDS research. Tickets: $75 for adults/$25 for children under 16 years ($150 for a family of four). Details from 212-833-5444 or online.

Monday, March 5

• The Morgan Library & Museum: "The Spring Benefit" featuring the music of Kander and Ebb with stars of stage and screen performing songs from Broadway shows. Festive Attire. Tickets: $1500. Details from 212-590-0325.

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• New-York Historical Society: "The American Musicals Project Gala--George Gershwin's Song-book." Reception at 6:30 p.m. Concert at 7:30 p.m. Post-show champagne reception. Tickets: $250 ($75 for performance and post-show champagne reception only). Details from 212-873-3400, ext. 305.

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• The School of American Ballet: "Winter Ball" on The Promenade, New York State Theater. Cocktails at 7:00 p.m. Dinner and dancing at 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $1,000. Details from 212-769-6610.

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• Lincoln Center Theater: "Annual Benefit" a reading of Wendy Wasserstein’s The Sisters Rosensweig featuring Tony Award winners Christine Baranski and Stockard Channing, Edie Falco, Ari Graynor, John Michael Higgins, Simon Jones, original cast member Robert Klein, Aaron Krohn and Peter Scanavino, directed by the play’s original director Daniel Sullivan, followed by dinner on the Grand Promenade, Avery Fisher Hall 7:00 p.m.: Performance at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. 10:00 p.m.: Dinner at the Grand Promenade, Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center. Benefit Chairmen: Brooke and Daniel Neidich, Jane Rosenthal and Craig Hatkoff Tickets: $1,500. Details from 212-362-7600.

Tuesday, March 6

• Schott Foundation: "Young Patrons Committee Wine Tasting Benefit" from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Puffin Room, 435 Broome Street. Wine and hors d'oeuvres. Silent Auction. The Foundation is dedicated to ensuring every child receives a quality public school education in New York. Tickets: $45 (including one bottle of wine to take home). Details and purchase tickets online.

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• Maisha and Iyenger Yoga Association of Greater New York City: "Premiere of The Namesake" co-hosted by Mira Nair and Donna Karan. Benefit Committee Co-Chairs: Sylvia Kier and Laura Shapiro Kramer. Screening at Chelsea West Cinemas, 333 West 23rd Street, followed by a Benefit Celebration at the Stephan Weiss Studio, 711 Greenwich Street. Tickets from $150. Details from 212-691-9642.

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• The Gohan Foundation: "All-Star Chef Charity Dinner" at Matsuri Restaurant, the Maritime Hotel, 369 West 16th Street. Cocktails: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. The Foundation's mission is to foster an understanding and appreciation of Japan's culinary heritage in the United States through outreach to chefs, culinary arts professionals, and all who admire and enjoy Japanese culture. Tickets: $250. Details from rsvp@gohanfoundation.org.

Wednesday, March 7

• Lighthouse International: "Music of Winternight" at the New York Marriott Marquis. beginning with a cocktail reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by a surprise musical performance, a live auction, dinner, dancing to the music of DJ Tom Finn and the handing out of gift bags. The evening will benefit the children of the 96-year-old Lighthouse Music School. The honorees include: Kitty Carlisle Hart, Carol Channing, Clive Davis, Stephen Marriott of Marriott International and Susan Desmond-Hellmann, of Genentech, Inc. Chuck Scarborough of WNBC TV will be Master of Ceremonies. The Gala Chair is Barbara Saltzman, longtime Board member. President Jimmy and Rosalyn Carter are Honorary Patrons. Lighthouse International serves as the institutional leader in setting the stage for providing much-needed vision services over the next century. Black Tie. Tickets: $1000. Details from 212-254-6677 or egunzl@inezevents.com.

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• For the benefit of the Brain Trauma Foundation: "Royal Rajasthan Gala" at The Pierre. His Highness Maharaja Gajsingh II of Marwar-Jodhpur is this year’s General Chairman. Raymond Bickson, Alan Quasha and Aroon Shivdasani are Co-Chairs. Bina Ramani and Deborah Ward are Auction Co-Chairs and Dr. Pervez Ahmed is the Physicians Committee Chair. 7:00 p.m. Silent and Live auctions will feature one-of-a-kind items such as exclusive trips to India, exquisite jewels and Indian-themed couture. Black Tie. Tickets: $1,000. Details from 212-843-1707.

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• New York Philharmonic: "'Loverly' Gala Benefit" a pre-concert reception, preferred "My Fair Lady" concert seating, and a post-concert dinner with the artists following the performance. Reception from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Concert at 7:30 p.m. followed by dinner. Black Tie. Tickets: $1250 (Tickets also available for performance only and other performances from Wednesday, March 7 through Saturday, March 10 online). Details from 212-875-5757, helfsteine@nyphil.org or online.

Thursday, March 8

• Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation: "22nd Annual Gala" honoring William C. Green, at the Marriott Marquis Hotel. Cocktail reception at 6:00 p.m. Dinner at 7:00 p.m. Cocktail Attire. Tickets: $700. Details from 212-354-2878.

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• Misnomer Dance Theater: "Spring Soiree" at the Skirball Center for the Arts, 566 La Guardia Place at Washington Square South. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Party, socialize, and meet the company. Burlesque host, action- paint, interactive art, beatboxing, and other surprises. Tickets: $35 ($15 for students and working artists). Details and purchase tickets online.

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• Brooklyn Botanic Garden: "Gramercy Garden and Antiques Show Preview Party" from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Armory on Lexington Avenue, on East 26th Street. Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and shopping. Show Dates for the Public: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.: Friday, March 9 and Saturday, March 10. 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Sunday March 11. Details from 718-623-7254.

Saturday, March 10

• The Edwin Gould Services for Children and Families: "6th Annual 'ARTrageous'" at Metropolitan Pavilion. Artists Jeff Koons, Ross Bleckner, Hunt Slonem, Kenny Scharf, Peter Beard, Alex Katz and Mark Kostabi are a few of the many world-famous artists who will collaborate with children of all ages at Metropolitan Pavilion from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Children residing in foster care will participate alongside children from a kids committee (brought by their parents) to create amazing artworks with this dynamic group of artists. The ARTrageous Children’s Day also features a carnival for children (and adults too) along with games, prizes, face painting, petting zoo, performances and fun food. The finished artwork will be unveiled and sold at the “ARTrageous” Gala Dinner and Art Auction on May 23, 2007. Tickets: $20 for children ($25 at the door)/ $25 for adults ($30 at the door). Details from 212-437-3502, Linda@solutionsnewyork.com.

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• The New York Junior League: "Annual Wedding Day Event" at the Astor House, the newly renovated historic Headquarters Building, located at 130 East 80th Street. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Brides-to-be, mothers and friends are invited to participate in this all day affair, which will offer an array of wedding, party and beauty purveyors, providing guests ideas to plan for their special day. The event will also feature wedding and party planning advice from experts in the industry as well as informal modeling of bridal and bridesmaid dresses, entertainment, food, wine and wedding cake tastings all throughout the day. There will also be a silent auction where guests can bid on honeymoon trips, apparel, spa sessions, jewelry, gift certificate towards wedding invitations, and wedding video package for their occasion. Tickets $55 (in advance; $60 at the door (limited availability)). Details from specialevents@nyjl.org or online.

Monday, March 12

• Strang Cancer Prevention Center: "Garden of Hope Gala" at 6:30 p.m. at the Metropolitan Club. Honoree: Dr. Michael P. Osborne, President of Strang. Nelson Peltz is the Corporate Chair and Dana Hammond Stubgen is the Event Chair. The Co-Chairs are Sharon Bush, Dayssi Olarte de Kanavos, Cynthia Lufkin, Joanne de Guardiola, Somers Farkas and Karin Luter. Honorary Chair: Iris Cantor. Junior Chairs: Lauren Bush, Ashley Bush, Miles Hammond and Oliver Hammond. Strang is the first preventive institute in continuous operation in the United States and a recognized leader in cancer research, public education, prevention and early detection. Black Tie. Tickets: $1,000 ($250 for Juniors under 35). Details from 212-874-5457.

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• American Legacy Foundation: "4th Annual 'Honors' Awards Gala" at the Pierre Hotel. Host: Jane Hanson. 6:30 p.m.: Cocktails and Silent Auction Bidding Begins. 7:30 p.m.: Awards Ceremony & Dinner. The Foundation’s mission is to build a world where young people reject tobacco and anyone can quit smoking. Black Tie. Tickets: $400. Details from 212-843-1718 or americanlegacy@hgnyc.com.

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• Symphony Space: "Annual Gala" honoring five individuals who have dedicated their careers to excellence in the arts: Jacques d’Amboise, David W. Levinson, Fionnula Flanagan, Elizabeth Richebourg Rea and George Wein. Hosted by award-winning actress Jane Curtin and Symphony Space founder and Artistic Director Isaiah Sheffer, the evening will be chaired by Marcia Santoni and John Morris. The gala will be held at The Rainbow Room, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, beginning with cocktails at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner and awards presentations at 7:30 p.m. The evening will include performances and presentations by dancer/choreographer Carmen de Lavallade; Kenneth Fisher, Senior Partner, Fisher Brothers; Dana Gioia, Chairman, National Endowment for the Arts; Jerome A. Chazen, Chazen Capital Partners and Jon Faddis, Grammy-nominated jazz trumpeter. Tickets: $1,200. Details from 212-864-1414, ext. 229.

Tuesday, March 13

• The Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center: "16th Anniversary 'Bunny Hop'" for an evening of entertainment for children and their families at FAO Schwarz, Fifth Avenue and 58th Street. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Co-chairs: Lisa Errico, Christina Addison and Elizabeth Fuller. The party will be “hopping” with entertainment from Sony Represented, including Laughing Pizza, Magic Al, Mikey Mike and Mad Hatter Balloons. In addition, Peter Rabbit, Bob The Builder, Spot the Dog, Corduroy, and Clifford the Big Red Dog will be on hand for photo opportunities. Sponsoring the evening will be Susie Hilfiger and Best & Co with Melania Trump as Honorary Chair. Floral decorations by DeJuan Stroud, cookie decorating, candy necklace making, the FAO flight simulator ride and shopping. Tickets: $75 children/$150 adults (advance sale only). Details from 212-639-7972.

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• Planned Parenthood of New York City: "Premiere Spring Luncheon" at the Pierre Hotel. Noon. Special Guest Speaker: Karenna Gore Schiff. Tickets: $500. Details from 212-274-7260.

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• St. Aloysius School: "15th Annual Scholarship Dinner and Auction" at The Hilton New York to benefit Central Harlem’s inner city children at risk of never reaching their potential through a comprehensive, academically challenging program. Emcee: Mo Rocca, contributor to NBC’s Tonight Show with Jay Leno and former correspondent for Comedy Central’s The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Honoree: J. Donald Monan, S.J., Chancellor and former President of Boston College. 6:30 p.m.: Cocktails and Live and Silent Auctions. 7:30 p.m.:  Dinner and Performances. Tickets: $350. Details from 212-283-0921 or sbd@staloysiusschool.org.

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• Rattlestick Playwrights Theater: "Benefit Performance of 'Stay'" a new play by playwright Lucy Thurber ("Where We’re Born") and directed by Jackson Gay ("The Intelligent Design" of Jenny Chow). Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres from 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. at AOC Restaurant, 314 Bleecker Street (corner of Bleecker & Grove Street). Performance at 8:00 p.m. at the Rattlestick Theater 224 Waverly Place (just West of 7th Avenue, between Perry & West 11th Streets). Details and purchase tickets online.

Wednesday, March 14

• The Foreign Policy Association and the National Endowment for Democracy: "New York Democracy Forum Dinner" at the Colony Club, 564 Park Avenue, featuring the Honorable Christopher Cox, Chairman, Securities and Exchange Commission. Reception from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Dinner at 7:30 p.m. Business Attire. Tickets: $1,000. Details from 212-481-8100.

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• The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center: "Spring Gala 2007" honoring Itzhak Perlman. Performing with him will be graduates of the Perlman Music Program, which trains young string players, and members of Chamber Music Society Two. Cocktail Reception at 6:30 p.m. Performance followed by dinner at 7:15 p.m. The University Club. Chairs: Barbara and Harry P. Kamen. Black Tie. Details from 212-875-5216.

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• Brooklyn Academy of Music: "2007 Spring Gala" celebrating Matthew Bourne's Edward Scissorhands. A cocktail reception in BAM Lepercq Space precedes the New York premiere performance of Edward Scissorhands, a magical dance-theater adaptation of the classic Tim Burton motion picture; dinner with cast follows immediately at 7 World Trade Center, Manhattan. 6:00 p.m.: Pre-performance cocktail reception, BAM Lepercq Space, 30 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn. 7:00 p.m.: Performance of Edward Scissorhands, Howard Gilman Opera House, 30 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn. 9:15 p.m. (estimated): Post-show dinner with the cast, 7 World Trade Center, 52nd Floor, 250 Greenwich Street. Festive attire requested. Tickets: $300 per couple for Gala cocktail reception and performance only; a pair of tickets for the entire evening plus an annual membership in the Producers Council is available for $1,500. Details from 718-636-4182.

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• Autism Speaks and the Gillen Brewer School for Children with Disabilities: "Kickoff for a Cure II" dinner gala at the Waldorf-Astoria. Silent auction of sports memorabilia and other unique items. A group of NFL greats, past and present, will be on hand to salute the evening’s honorees: NFL Hall of Famer Frank Gifford; Jimmy Lee, vice chairman of JP Morgan; William C. Weldon, president of Johnson & Johnson; and Zygi Wilf, owner and chairman of the Minnesota Vikings. They will be joined by Autism Speaks Co-founders Suzanne and Bob Wright, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Warburg Pincus LLC Managing Director Henry Schacht, who are serving as dinner co-chairs. Details from 914-935-1462, extension 14, or ESabia@AutismSpeaks.org.

Sunday, March 18

• Citymeals-on-Wheels: "Savoring Citymeals" hosted by Daniel Boulud at Daniel, 60 East 65 Street. 6:00 p.m. Gala reception, dinner, world class wines, and live & silent auction hosted by Daniel. 100% of gala ticket and auction proceeds will support Citymeals. Seating is limited to 170 guests. Cocktail attire. Tickets: $1,800. Details from 212-687-1290 or heather@citymeals.org.

Monday March 19

• Jeff’s Kitchen and the Jeff Salaway Scholarship Fund at the Hayground School, Bridgehampton, New York: "Great Chefs Dinner 2007" at Lure Fishbar, 142 Mercer Street. Cocktail Reception at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner. Hosts: Drew Nieporent, Ruth Reichl, Toni Ross and Roy Scheider. Tickets: $750. Details from 631-327-0573 or lucieliam@aol.com.

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• inMotion: Annual Photography Auction and Benefit"" honoring Arthur B. Newman, Senior Managing Director, The Blackstone Group at the Waldorf-Astoria. 6:00 p.m.: Cocktail reception, silent auction and photography viewing. 7:15 p.m.: Seated dinner and live photography auction. InMotion will celebrate 14 years of providing free legal services to women and children in domestic crisis. Details online.

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• Community~Word Project: "7th Annual Benefit--Writing Our Future" at the National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park South. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Reading by poet Patricia Smith. Performance by Community~Word Project students. Silent Art Auction with works by emerging and established artists including Christo and Jeanne-Claude. Wine and light hors d'oeuvres. Tickets: $125. Details from 212-962-3820 or purchase tickets online (be sure to type "Benefit Tickets" or "Benefit Donation" in the designated box, and be sure to print out your receipt and please bring it to the benefit).

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• Roundabout Theatre Company: "Annual Spring Gala: 'Beyond the Velvet Rope'" at Roseland Ballroom, marking the 30th anniversary of Studio 54. Recreation of the mystique of this bygone era for one night only at Roseland Ballroom with a gourmet dinner and performances. The highlight of the evening will be an original musical revue created by Tony Award-winner Kathleen Marshall, director and choreographer of The Pajama Game, featuring Broadway stars revisiting the music and glamour of those legendary nights. 6:00 p.m.: VIP Cocktail Reception. 7:00 p.m.: Dinner and Welcome. 9:00 p.m.: Musical Revue. Chairmen: Lois Robbins-Zaro and Steven Schroko. Tickets: $1,000. Details from 212-719-9393.

Tuesday, March 20

• The Public Theater: "King Lear" preceded by a dinner with Oskar Eustis, Mara Manus and guest of honor John Guare at 5:00 p.m. A special performance of King Lear at 7:00 p.m. Post-show cocktail reception with members of the cast and artistic team at 10:00 p.m. Tickets: $500 ($250 for performance and cocktail reception only; $100 for performance only; Theater seating is limited, all reservations must be paid in full by Friday, March 16). Details from 212-539-8736 or drosen@publictheater.org.

Wednesday, March 21

• Make-A-Wish Foundation of Metro New York: "Fourth Annual Wine Tasting & Auction--Wine & Wishes 2007" at Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers. 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Fine wines and dishes from  New York restaurants & caterers. Wines from around the world, tours of wineries, along with other luxury products will be auctioned off during a live and silent auction. Tickets: $175 ($200 at the door). Details from 212-957.9474 or aepstein@metrony.wish.org.

Thursday, March 22

• Asia Society: "International Asian Art Fair Benefit Preview" at the Seventh Regiment Armory at Park Avenue and 67th Street. Cocktail reception from 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Tickets: $300 ($550 for admission at 6:00 p.m.; $1,250 for admission at 6:00 p.m., followed by dinner at Guastavino's).  Details from 212-288-6400.

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• Tower of Hope: "First Annual Fundraising Gala--'Lighting The Path'" at the Puck Building's Skylight Ballroom. from 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Funds raised will support the training and providing of service and assistance animals. Details online.

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• Education Through Music: "Spring 07--Rock & Ralph" at the Ralph Lauren Rugby Store, 99 University Place. 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Special benefit concert and shopping event. Open Bar, Hors d'oeuvres. Live music. All proceeds from ticket sales, as well as 15% of all Ralph Lauren clothing sales benefit ETM's programming in disadvantaged schools. Tickets: $40 ($50 after March 12). Details from 212-972 4788 or purchase tickets online.

Saturday, March 24

• For the benefit of the fight against Parkinson's Disease: "2nd Annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser" from 3:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. at Uva Wine Bar, 1486 2nd Avenue. Tickets: $65 (advance purchase only). Details and purchase tickets online.

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• Parrish Art Museum: "Spring Fling--The Soul Train." Hors d’oeuvres. Drinks. Dancing. Live Band. Silent Auction. Tickets: $135 (for non-members; $85 for Parrish members; $150 for all tickets at the door). Details from 631-283-2118, ext. 41 or 33, or e-mail specialevents@parrishart.org, or purchase tickets online.

Monday, March 26

• GLAAD: "18TH Annual Media Awards" honoring Patti LaBelle and Tom Ford, at the Marriott Marquis. Cocktail reception and silent auction at 5:30 p.m. Sit-down dinner at 7:30 p.m. Media Awards Show at 8:30 p.m. VIP after-party at 10:30 p.m. Tickets: $400. Details from 877-519-7904 or purchase tickets online.

Tuesday, March 27

• Appeal of Conscience Foundation: "2007 Awards Dinner" honoring The Lord Browne of Madingley, Group Chief Executive of BP, p.l.c. , and Richard C. Holbrooke, former Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations (1999 – 2001), at the Pierre. 7:00 p.m. Paul Wolfowitz, President of the World Bank Group, and John Negroponte, United States Deputy Secretary of State, will deliver addresses at the dinner. The Appeal of Conscience Foundation supports worldwide programs to strengthen religious freedom, human rights, inter religious dialogue and ethnic conflict resolution. Details from 212-535-5800, 212-838-2660 ext. 13 or appealofconscience@msn.com.

Wednesday, March 28

• The Public Interest Law Students Association at Cardozo School of Law: "15th Anniversary Goods & Services Auction" at 55 Fifth Avenue. Silent auction at 6:30 p.m. Live auction at 8:30 p.m. The auction will raise funds to support Cardozo students working in unpaid public sector positions during the summer of 2007. Tickets: $25. Details from 212-790-0841.

Thursday, March 29

• American Red Cross in Greater New York: "The New York Red Cross Ball" honoring Bonnie McElveen-Hunter, Chairman of the Board, American Red Cross. Cocktails at 6:30 p.m. Dinner and live auction at 7:30 p.m. Black Tie. Details from 212-875-2151 or redcrossball@nyredcross.org.

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• Good Karma NYC for the benefit of RightRides: "Spring Fundraiser" at NoCa, 323 West Broadway, between Grand Street and Canal Street. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Silent Auction. RightRides for Women's Safety is a NYC non-profit dedicated to building safer communities by reducing sexual assault. Tickets: $50 (pre-event Admission; $55 at the door (cash only)). Details and purchase tickets online.

Saturday, March 31

• Imperial Court of New York for the benefit of PFLAG New York City: "Night of a Thousand Gown" at the Marriott Marquis. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Open Bar. Full Course Dinner. Dancing. Broadway-caliber Entertainment. Viennese Dessert Buffet. Formal, Black Tie or Dress Uniform. Tickets: $200. Details from 212-501-4797 or purchase tickets online.

Thursday, March 1

• Best Buddies New York: "Benefit" at Bar Martignetti, 406 Broome Street. Best Buddies works to enhance the lives of New Yorkers with intellectual disabilities. Tickets: $20. Details from 212-209-3904.

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• The Young Fellows of the Frick Collection: "Hunt Ball." 8:30 p.m. - midnight. Black Tie. Britches. Dress to Exhilarate. Tickets: $250.

Saturday, March 3

• Art For Progress: "Clash of the Artists--Finals Event" at AVE, 15 West 28th Steet, 10th Floor. private loft space in midtown Manhattan. Winners will be chosen by event attendees. The event will begin at 7:00 p.m. with an opening visual arts reception. An evening of non-stop entertainment, featuring an open bar, wines and light food. Tickets: $25 ($30 at the door). Details from 347-721-8734 or purchase tickets online.

Monday, March 5

• The School of American Ballet: "Winter Ball" on The Promenade, New York State Theater. Cocktails at 7:00 p.m. Dinner and dancing at 8:00 p.m. Junior Tickets (21-35): $300 ($125 for dessert & dancing at 10:00 p.m.; $75 for dessert and dancing at 10:00 p.m. for 21-25 years old). Details from 212-769-6610.

Tuesday, March 6

• The Victorian Hands Foundation: "Fundraiser Reception " at Proof NYC. 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. Food & Drinks will be served. Open Bar from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The Foundation aims to enhance awareness and respect, among younger generations for the elderly. In 2007, the Foundation will be launch "Life Stories," an intergenerational literacy program where elementary and high school students partner with seniors to document the seniors’ historical and cultural histories. Tickets: $50. Details from 718-735-7471 or info@tvhf.org.

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• Schott Foundation for Public Education: "Young Patrons Wine Tasting Benefit" at The Puffin Room, 435 Broome Street. 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Wines, light hors d’oeuvres, and a bottle of wine to take home. Tickets: $45 (in advance/$55 at the door). Details from eg@schottfoundation.org, 617-876-7700, ext. 205, or purchase tickets online.

Saturday, March 10

• Friends of Henry Street Settlement: Mardi Gras Masquerade at the Prince George Ballroom, 15 East 27th Street. 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Cocktails. Hors d'oeuvres. Casino Gambling. Motown by Total Soul and a Midnight Parade by the Krewe d'Henri. Guests will be able to trade in chips won in the event's casino gaming room for prizes. Masked Black Tie. Tickets: $125 ($150 for 32 and up; $150 from March 1 - 10/$150 and $175 for 32 and up from March 1 - 10; $175 at the door (if available). Details from 212-766-9200, ext. 231, or klutkus@henrystreet.org.

Monday, March 12

• Strang Cancer Prevention Center: "Garden of Hope Gala" at 6:30 p.m. at the Metropolitan Club. Honoree: Dr. Michael P. Osborne, President of Strang. Junior Chairs: Lauren Bush, Ashley Bush, Miles Hammond and Oliver Hammond. Black Tie. Junior Tickets: $250 (for Juniors under 35). Details from 212-874-5457.

Tuesday, March 20

• Love Heals, the Alison Gertz Foundation for AIDS Education: "50 Fabulous Females" to benefit LOVE HEALS at Tenjune, 26 Little West 12th Street. 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Tickets: $150 ($200 at the door). Details from 212-529-7935.

Thursday, March 22

• Asia Society: "International Asian Art Fair Benefit Preview" at the Seventh Regiment Armory at Park Avenue and 67th Street. Cocktail reception from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Junior Tickets (age 40 and under): $175 ($325, including dinner following the preview at Guastavino's). Details from 212-288-6400.

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• Opening Act: "Spring Benefit" at Taj, on West 21st Street. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Funds raised will support after school theater programs at some of New York's most under-served public high schools. Tickets: $85. Purchase tickets online.

Thursday, March 29

• The Nature Conservancy, Young Professionals Council: "Make A Splash" a Benefit for freshwater conservation in New York at Cain from 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Open bar, hors d'oeuvres, music mixed by DJ Kai, and a live auction by Christie's Auction House. Tickets (must be purchased in advance): $55 for YP members/$65 Non-members (R.S.V.P. by March 15). Details from anna_wilson@tnc.org, 212-381-2198 or online.

Saturday, March 31

• Children's Aid Society: "Blue Jean Ball--15th Annual Associates Council Gala" at Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers. 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Co-Chairs: Allison Altmann, Lauren Liles, Marisa Mann and Dionne Manno. Dinner. Desserts. Open Bar. Western Chic. Tickets: $200 ($150 when you order early). Details from 212-284-4591 or pattym@childrensaidsociety.org.

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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