Monday, March 14

• School of American Ballet: "Winter Ball." Cocktails at 7:00 p.m. Dinner at 8:00 p.m. Pièce d'occasion at 9:00 p.m. The Encore (Dessert and Dancing) from 9:00 p.m. - midnight. Chairmen: Joyce C. Giuffra, Julia F. Koch and Serena Lese. Young Patron Chairmen: Noreen L. Ahmad and Amanda Brotman-Schetritt. Black Tie. Tickets $1,500. Details and purchase tickets online.

Tuesday, March 15

• Asia Society: "2016 Legacy Dinner" in celebration of its 60th Anniversary and honoring the legacy of John D. Rockefeller 3rd. Panel on “The Art of Collecting,” a unique conversation on the hunger for art and the pursuit of connoisseurship. What drives one to be a collector? How do collectors decide what to collect? Why do they look at Asia? How do collectors think about the future of their collections? This event brings together a distinguished and respected panel to discuss some of these burning questions. Gala Cocktail Reception: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Galleries Open For Viewing: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Panel On “The Art Of Collecting”: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Legacy Dinner 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Cocktail Attire. Tickets: $1,500 ($250 for Reception and panel only). Details from 212-517-2742 or purchase tickets online.

Thursday, March 17

• Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS: "Cocktails by Design" at Pier 92 (12th Avenue at 55th Street) 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Treats from top New York restaurants. Tickets: $150 (if purchased by March 6, 2016 $200 after or until event is sold out). Details and purchase tickets online.

Monday, March 21

• Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS: "Gala Dinner." at Pier 92 (12th Avenue at 55th Street). Silent Auction. 6:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Tickets: $500 General Admission Seat ($600 after March 6). Details and purchase tickets online.

Monday, March 14

• School of American Ballet: "Winter Ball." Cocktails at 7:00 p.m. Dinner at 8:00 p.m. Pièce d'occasion at 9:00 p.m. The Encore (Dessert and Dancing) from 9:00 p.m. - midnight. Chairmen: Joyce C. Giuffra, Julia F. Koch and Serena Lese. Young Patron Chairmen: Noreen L. Ahmad and Amanda Brotman-Schetritt. Black Tie. Opal Tickets (Ages 21-30 or current SAB Parents): $500. Encore Tickets (9:00 p.m. admission): $125. Details and purchase tickets online.

Thursday, March 31

• Guggenheim Museum: "Young Collectors Party." The Young Collectors Party raises funds to support the acquisition of new works by emerging artists for the Guggenheim’s contemporary collection. MeLo-X, whose DJ sets are known for impromptu live musical remixes, sound design, and electronic production, will provide music for dancing throughout the night. Co-Chairs: Sarah Arison, Laura de Gunzburg and Nell Diamond. Tickets: $300 ($350 after March 16; $250 YCC Members ($300 after March 16)). Details from specialevents@guggenheim.org, 212-360-4257 or purchase tickets online.

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