Monday, May 1

• Literacy Partners: "Annual Gala--An Evening Readings" honoring Department of Education Chancellor Joel Klein and his wife Nicole Seligman; and ABC News President, David Westin and his wife Sherrie Rollins Westin, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Sesame Workshop. Oscar winning screenwriter Nora Ephron; Michael Cunningham, author of Specimen Days; and Augusten Burroughs, author of Running with Scissors: A Memoir will read from their written works. 6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. New York State Theatre. Literacy Partners is a New York City-based non-profit organization that teaches adults and families reading, writing and employment preparation skills. Tickets: $1,250. Details from 212-573-6933.

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• Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts: "Spring Gala" honoring Joseph R. Perella. Bernadette Peters in a New York debut of her one woman show, accompanied by a full orchestra, followed by a festive black-tie gala dinner. Cocktails: 6:30 p.m. Avery Fisher Hall Promenade. Performance: 8:00 p.m. Dinner: 9:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Gala Dinner Dance in the Tent at Lincoln Center. Tickets: $1,500. Details from 212-875-5461 or  mcallaghan@lincolncenter.org.

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• Visiting Nurse Regional Health Care System of New York: "Annual Cocktail Fundraiser" honoring Dr. Jane Ross Moore and VNR's President and Chief Executive Officer, Jane Gould. 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Tavern on the Green. Dr. Max Gomez, Health & Science Editor, WNBC-TV, Hosts. Tickets: $350. Details from 718-923-7163.

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• Symphony Space: "Symphony Space Delivers--A Celebration in Story and Song." The honorees include documentary filmmakers D.A. Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus (Don’t Look Back, about a Bob Dylan concert tour, and last year’s Elaine Stritch At Liberty), who are both also Co-Chairs of the Symphony Space Film Producers Circle; Peter Schickele (alias PDQ Bach), Broadway star Marian Seldes, who has performed at many Symphony Space literary events; and Barnes & Noble, a funder of Selected Shorts broadcasts on National Public Radio. 7:00 p.m.: Pre-dinner cocktail reception and silent auction; 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.: Dinner with a program of awards, readings, songs and a live auction. Festive dress. Tickets: $600. Details from 212-864-1414, ext. 229 or mary.hedahl@symphonyspace.org.

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• The Flea Theater: "May Day Mayhem!" at the Grand Prospect Hall, 263 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn. Drinks at 7:00 p.m. Dinner at 8:00 p.m. Performance and live auction. Cossack Chic Attire. Tickets: $500. Details from 212-226-0051, ext 101.

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• Metropolitan Museum of Art: "Costume Institute Benefit Gala--AngloMania." Co-Chairs: Christopher Bailey, Creative Director of Burberry, actress Sienna Miller, and Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of Vogue. Details from 212-570-3956.

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• New York Festival of Song: "An Evening of Cole Porter--Let's Do It" at 7:00 p.m. at Weill Recital Hall. Dinner at 8:30 p.m. at Remi. Dress: Glamorous. Tickets: $500. Details from 646-230-8380,

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• The New England Society in the City of New York: "Annual Founders' Day Celebration" at 370 Park Avenue. Cocktail dance and buffet. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Music by Alex Donner and his Orchestra. Tickets: $100 (at the door; Members, in advance: $90; Non-members, in advance: $95). Details from 212-752-1938.

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• Piano Outreach of New York: "An Evening of Music and Cocktails" featuring the award-winning pianist Tanya Bannister. Performance will be followed by cocktails and a silent auction. Performance begins at 7:00 p.m. sharp at the Piano Salon at Yamaha Artists Services, 689 Fifth Avenue, 3rd floor. Cocktail reception to follow at Montebello Ristorante, 120 East 56th Street. Piano Outreach provides scholarships to more than 1,000 children who cannot afford the cost of group lessons in over 40 public, parochial and nursery schools citywide. Tickets: $100 minimum donation. Details from 212-386-2274.

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• 52nd Street Project: "Benefit Dinner" hosted by Sam Waterston at Gotham Hall. 7:00 p.m. Tickets: $250. Details from 212-333-5252.

Tuesday, May 2

• National Women’s Division’s New York Chapter of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University: "52nd Annual Spirit of Achievement Luncheon" at the Waldorf-Astoria. 11:45 a.m. Spirit of Achievement Awards: Candace Bushnell, New York Times best-selling novelist, television producer and radio host; Christiane Celle, Founder and CEO of Calypso’s 28 boutiques in the U.S. and around the world; Elizabeth F. Stribling, President, Stribling & Associates, Ltd., a factor in Manhattan’s luxury residential market; Fran Weissler, Five-time Tony Award-winning Broadway producer for Othello, Fiddler on the Roof, Annie Get Your Gun, Gypsy and Chicago; Nina Zagat, Co-founder and co-chair of Zagat Survey. The Lizette H. Sarnoff Award for Volunteer Service to: Deidre Imus, President and founder of the Deirdre Imus Environmental Center for Pediatric Oncology. The event will raise funds in support of the construction of new laboratories and for research personnel in genetic medicine. Tickets: $350. Details from 718-430-3804.

Wednesday. May 3

• Central Park Conservancy: "The 24th Annual Fredrick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon" from 11:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Central Park's beautiful Conservatory Garden. This is the biggest annual fundraiser for the Central Park Conservancy. Hosted by the Women's Committee of the Central Park Conservancy, this year's event chairwomen are Hilary Geary Ross, Karen Thornwell May, Thorunn Wathne, Simone Mailman and Kathy Araskog Thomas. Patti and Raymond Chambers and Karen LeFrak will be honored. Tickets: $550. Details from 212-310-6617.

Thursday, May 4

• Homes For The Homeless: "20th Anniversary--Gala Dinner & Award & Ceremony" honoring Leonard Stern at Capitale, 130 Bowery. Dinner chaired by Leonard Stern’s daughter, well known photographer, Andrea Stern. 7:00 p.m.: Cocktails. 7:45 p.m.: Dinner. Tickets: $500. Details from 212-935-1558.

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• For the benefit of The Historical Society of the Town of Greenwich: "John Twachtman: A 'Painter's Painter'" at the Spanierman Gallery, 45 East 58 Street. Private viewing and opening reception. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $85. Details from 212-832-0208.

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• Russian Nobility Association: "Wine & Cheese Reception" at the Mimi FERzT Gallery, 114 Prince Street. After-hours private viewing of the gallery collections of Russian post-1950s contemporary art by artists including Mihail Chemiakin, Oscar Rabine, Lydia Masterkova, Nikolai Makarov, Dimitri Gerrman, Leonid Lerman and Ernst Neizvestny. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Pre-Party for the Russian Spring Ball on May 12. Tickets: $20 donation (cash only).

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• CityArts: "Celebrating 38 Years of Making a Difference Through the Arts" at The Chelsea Arts Museum, Cocktail reception, live music and silent auction at 6:00 p.m. Award presentation and live auction at 6:30 p.m. Buffet dinner at 7:00 p.m. Festive Attire. Tickets: $175 ($300 per couple). Details from 212-966-0377.

Friday, May 5

• The Drama League: "72nd Annual Drama League Awards Luncheon" at the Marriott Marquis. Details from 212-244-9494.

Saturday, May 6

• For the benefit of various charities to raise awareness and critical funds for women's cancers research, counseling and outreach programs: "9th Annual Revlon Run/Walk For Women" starting in Times Square. Men, women and children will com together in a united effort to help eradicate women's cancers. 5K Run/Walk and Health Expo.   7:00 a.m.: Onsite registration and pledge drop-off. 8:15 a.m.:  Celebrity Opening Ceremonies.  9:15 a.m.: Official start of 5k run/walk 10:00 a.m.:  Finish line festivities in the East Meadow of Central Park. Created in 1993 through the committed and collective efforts of the Entertainment Industry Foundation, Lilly Tartikoff, and Ronald O. Perelman, The Revlon Run/Walk For Women has grown to become one of the nation’s largest 5K fundraising events.

Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7

• Junior League of the City of New York: "11th Annual House Tour" starting at 9:30 a.m. each day. Tours of stylish homes featuring some of New York's top designers and their client's lavish residences. The Saturday tour will feature homes in the Upper East Side while the Sunday tour will showcase homes in the Downtown area. The event will raise funds for the League's numerous community outreach programs it runs each year throughout New York City. Tickets: $95 daily (in advance); $110 (at the door); Two-day Passport: $150 (in advance). Daily breakfast and speaker presentations: an additional $30 each day. Details from 212-288-6220, ext. 273 or housetour@nyjl.org.

Sunday, May 7

• The Greenwich Village Society For Historic Preservation: "8th Annual Tour of Village Homes" from 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. The tour includes access to seven mid-19th century homes in Greenwich Village, as well as the church and garden of St. John’s-in-the-Village Church and the Cemetery of the Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue of Congregation Shearith Israel. A cocktail reception will be held following the tour from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Stephan Weiss Studio, 711 Greenwich Street at Charles Street.  Tickets: $250 ($95 for tour only). Details from 212-475-9585, ext. 39.

Monday, May 8

• China Institute: "80th Anniversary Benefit" honoring Oscar L. Tang and celebrating 80 auspicious years in arts and education, at the Rainbow Room. Tickets: $1,000. Details from 212-744-8181.

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• The New York Pops: "88 Keys for Skitch--A Celebration of the Piano--23rsd Birthday Gala" honoring Ahmet Ertegun. Marvin Hamlisch, Conductor. Liz Smith, Host. Carnegie Hall. Dinner Dance to follow at the New York Athletic Club. Tickets: $1,000. Details from 212-765-7677.

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• The Drawing Center: "2006 Gala" celebrating the exhibition, Eva Hesse Drawing. Tickets: $750. Details from 212-966-4710.

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• New York City Gay Men’s Chorus: "Out On Stage" at the American Airlines Theatre, Penthouse Lobby, 227 West 42nd Street. 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Featuring: Broadway and New York Cabaret Stars including: Ann Harada (Avenue Q); Jesse Tyler Ferguson (25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee); and Uptown Express. Event includes: Open Bar, Hors d’oeuvres, Cabaret Performances, and Silent and Live Auctions. Tickets: $100. Details from 212-242-1777, ext. 13 or info@nycgmc.org.

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• Parsons The New School for Design: "58th Annual Benefit and Fashion Show" honoring Oscar de la Renta at Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers. 6:00 p.m. - 11:45 p.m. 6:00 p.m.: Cocktails. 7:00 p.m.: Dinner and fashion show. Parsons’ major annual benefit is held to raise scholarships and provide programming funds for students who otherwise could not afford to develop their talents. Black Tie. Details from 212-229-5662, ext. 3570.

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• The Center Against Domestic Violence: "Drawing the Line Against Domestic Violence!" an art exhibit and auction. VIPs and sponsors are invited to a private reception with the artists from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Bidding begins at 6:30 p.m. and closes at 8:00 p.m. 26+Helen Mills Theater, 137-139 West 26th Street. The Center Against Domestic Violence provides emergency domestic violence shelter for over 650 families a year at three confidential locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Tickets: $75 (VIP tickets: $250). Details from 718-254-9134.

Tuesday, May 9

• The East End Chapter/Jeanne Kaye League--City of Hope Cancer Center: "Woman of the Year Luncheon." at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. Fran Drescher will receive the Spirit of Life Award. In addition to acting, Fran Dresher is the author of two New York Times best selling books, “Enter Whining” and “Cancer Schmancer”, a book that illustrates her triumph over cancer. As a cancer survivor, she is an outspoken healthcare advocate who has made it her mission to make women’s healthcare more accessible and reliable 11:00 a.m. The Spirit of Life Award, is presented to a woman of high achievement and leadership who has made notable contributions to both her community and profession. Details from 212-477-8090.

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• American Heart Association: "Chefs With Heart" at the Mandarin Oriental. An evening of heart healthy tastings from leading New York City chefs with fine wines. Silent Auction. VIP Reception: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. General Reception: 7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Tickets: $300 ($500 for VIP Reception). Details from 212-878-5905.

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• Brooklyn Community Housing and Services: "Fashion on Fulton & Friends" at the Beaux Arts Court of the Brooklyn Museum located at 200 Eastern Parkway. A celebration of Brooklyn's revitalization brought about by a creative explosion in fashion, art and industry. The fashion show features the work of designers with shops throughout Brooklyn. Silent auction. Details from 718-222-1808, ext. 132.

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• Boys & Girls Harbor: "Annual Salute to Achievement" at the Waldorf-Astoria. Details from 212-427-2244, ext. 575 or jdonaldson@theharbor.org.

Wednesday, May 10

• Strang Cancer Prevention Center and its Child Initiative, Healthy Children Healthy Futures: "A Cinema Event." Cocktails with the director and actors at 6:00 p.m., and private screening of the award winning film, "The Keeper: The Legend of Omar Khayyam" at 7:00 p.m. at the Allan S. Kaplan Auditorium, Lehman Brothers, 745 Seventh Avenue.. Cocktail buffet after party with the stars from 9:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. at Alfredo, 4 West 49th Street. Event Chairs: Sharon Bush, Dr. Masood Khatamee, Larry Spangler, and Todd Rubsamen. Host Committee includes Gerald Tsai, Dr. Michael Osborne, Laura Harring, Rick Lipkin, Dr. Fredric Brandt, Sherry Halperin, BJ Carter, Lauren Bush, and Matilda Cuomo. Special Guests: Governor Mario Cuomo and Mehdi Aminrazavi, foremost authority on Omar Khayyam in the United States. Hoted by Guide Company Films. The Keeper is an official selection of the 2005 Moscow International Film Festival and has recently garnered two prestigious international awards (Persian Golden Lioness Awards) from the World Academy of Arts, Literature and Media: for Directing the Best Independent Film and for Costume Design. Tickets: $175. Details from 212-794-4900, ext. 127.

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• New York City Ballet: "Spring Gala. " Performance followed by a Supper Ball on the Promenade. Chairman: Irwin Winkler. Tickets: $1,500 ($200 for performance and pre-performance reception; Performance only tickets also available). Details from 212-870-5585.

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• Association of Community Employment Programs for the Homeless: "2006 A.C.E. Award Dinner" at the Puck Building. Cocktails at 7:00 p.m. Seated Dinner/Awards at 8:00 p.m. Honoring: Charles Evans, Evans Management; Nicole Miller, Nicole Miller Ltd.; and Brent R. Nicklas, Lexington Partners, Inc. Co-Chairs: Lisa Baquero, Mariana Olszewski, Alexandra Posen and Zac Posen. Tickets: $350. Details from 212-829-0002, ext. 111.

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• BPeace, The Business Council for Peace: "Gala Fundraiser" Cocktails, dinner, entertainment and readings by NPR's Margot Adler, followed by live and silent auctions. 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Ritz Carlton Battery Park. Proceeds benefiting the "New Economic Development Fund" for the women of Afghanistan, Rwanda and Iraq. Bpeace is a non-profit organization whose volunteer businesspeople help women in Afghanistan, Rwanda and Iraq build businesses so that they can sustain their families, create jobs, and strengthen their communities. Festive Attire. Tickets: $250. Details from susan.mcpherson@prnewswire.com.

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• Share Our Strength: "Taste of the Nation NYC 2006" at Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street. Gourmet cuisine tasting from over 60 of the city’s finest chefs, complete with a selection of wines and creative cocktails. Cookbook signings, a cook-off event featuring top chefs, and a silent auction with gourmet and luxury items. 100% of ticket sales benefit local beneficiaries including: Accion/NY; City Harvest; Food Bank for NYC; FoodChange; God’s Love We Deliver; Just Food; Heifer Project International; Heart, Love. 7:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. VIP reception begins at 6:30 p.m. Funds Raised to Focus on Ending Childhood Hunger in America. Tickets: $250 (VIP tickets: $375). Details from 1-877-26-TASTE or purchase tickets online.

Thursday, May 11

• Safe Horizon: "11th Annual Champion Awards Luncheon Honoring Heroes, Championing Children" recognizing People Magazine, at the 69th Regiment Armory, 68 Lexington Avenue (between 25th & 26th Streets). Corporate Chair: David L. Eslick. Chairman, President & CEO, USI Holdings Corporation. Corporate Vice Chair: Emanuel Chirico, CEO, Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation. Event Chairs: Brooke McMurray and John Fowler, Diane and Steve Parrish, and Jane and Jack Rivkin. Honorary Chair: Christine Quinn. 11:00 a.m.: Reception. Noon - 2:00 p.m.: Luncheon Program. Tickets: $350. Details from 212-577-7749.

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• Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City: "Accountants & Bankers Reception" at the Harmonie Club. Honorees: Howard Weinberg, Israel Discount Bank; and Alan Sellitti, BDO Seidman. Details from 212-994-7739.

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• The Frick Collection: "Benefit Preview Opening of the International Fine Art Fair" at the Seventh Regiment Armory. General entry at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $250 (other tickets for entry at 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. also available). Details from 212-873-2955 or frickevents@aol.com

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• Garden School: "Outstanding Chef Food and Wine Festival & Comedy Showcase" at 33-16 79th Street, Jackson Heights, Queens. 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Tickets: $85 (before May 1; $100 after May 1). Details from 718-335-6363 or mfernandes@gardenschool.org.

Friday, May 12

• Russian Nobility Association: "Russian Spring Ball" at the Pierre. Cocktails at 7:30 p.m. Dinner at 8:30 p.m. Dancing only from 9:00 p.m. White or Black Tie/Long Ball Gowns/Decorations. Tickets: $300 ($110 for dancing only tickets/$125 at the door).

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• The American Scandinavian Foundation: "Spring Dinner Dance" in the presence of Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden. 7:00 p.m. Cipriani 42nd Street. The ASF will honor H.E. Martti Ahtisaari, former President of Finland, and Hon. Robin Chandler Duke, former U.S. Ambassador to Norway. Gala Chairs are Jane Erkko, Monika Heimbold, Richard E. Oldenburg, and John C. Whitehead. Corporate Chairs are Bernt Reitan, Executive Vice President and Group President, Alcoa; Morten K. Nicolaisen, CFO and Senior Vice President, Maersk Inc.; Luann Smith, President, Statoil North America, Inc.; and Raymond P. Ebeling, President, Wallenius Lines Holding, Inc. The evening’s emcee will be Lesley Stahl, 60 Minutes Correspondent. Swedish-American soprano Erika Sunnegårdh, who recently made her Metropolitan Opera debut as Leonore in “Fidelio,” will give a special performance. Proceeds benefit The American-Scandinavian Foundation’s programs of educational and cultural exchange. Tickets: $500. Details from 212-879-9779 or cking@amscan.org.

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• The Cancer and Fertility Society: "First Living Hope Gala" to raise awareness and funds for the construction of a Cancer and Fertility Center at the New York Downtown Hospital. 6:00 p.m. Cipriani Wall Street. The gala will include live musical entertainment by Alicia Keys; cocktails; dinner; silent auction and honored guests. A raffle will also take place with a chance to win a Lamborghini Gallardo and a Porsche Boxter. The Cancer and Fertility Center – the first of its kind in the country -- will play a crucial role in improving cancer research and will allow millions of cancer patients to receive state-of-the-art cancer therapy and treatment through its education and outreach projects. Tickets: $500. Details from 212-312-5967 or info@CancerAndFertilty.org.

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• Loyola School: "14th Annual Benefit Auction--'On the Beach at Bali Hai'" at Wallace Hall, Park Avenue at 84th Street. 6:00 p.m.: Cocktails. 7:00 p.m.: Dinner and Auction. Tickets: $175. Details from 646-346-8136 or aoroszlany@loyola-nyc.org.

Monday, May 15

• New York City Center: "Annual Benefit Performance." Special performance of 'Of Thee I Sing.'" Details from 212-763-1205 (212-581-1212 for performance-only tickets).

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• National Academy: "Spring Gala--A Festival of Color" honoring Wolf Kahn, NA and J. Stephen Manolis. Art. Dinner. Festive Black Tie.  Details from 212-369-4880, ext. 202, or eblomquist@nationalacademy.orgg.

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• International Center of Photography: "The 22nd-Annual ICP Infinity Awards" at 6:00 p.m., honoring excellence in photography. ICP's annual Infinity Awards recognize major contributions in the fields of Photojournalism, Art, Fashion Photography, Writing and more. Award ceremony and dinner. Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers. Tickets: $1,000 Details from 212-857-0032.

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• The Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute: "Clark Prize for Excellence in Arts Writing Benefit" will honor: writer and leading theorist Kobena Mercer; art historian, critic and curator Linda Nochlin; and writer and critic for The New Yorker Calvin Tomkins, with the inaugural Clark Prize for Excellence in Arts Writing. Morimoto Restaurant. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The Clark Prize recognizes those writers whose work advances understanding of the world of visual art in a way that is grounded in scholarship yet is meaningful to a diverse range of audiences. In creating this award, the Clark is helping to raise awareness of the importance of writing that bridges scholarly and popular interest in the arts and seeks to encourage support for this type of writing among publishers, editors, and the public. Tickets: $50. Details from 413-458-0524 or prize@clarkart.edu.

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• Wall Street Rising: "Fifth Annual A Taste of Wall Street" at 7 World Trade Center, 45th floor. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Tastes from lower Manhattan's finest restaurants. Tickets: $195 (in advance; $225 day of event). Purchase tickets online.

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• New Yorkers for Parks: "Annual Gala" at the Mandarin Oriental, honoring Joseph B. Rose, former City Planning Commission Chair; Arthur Ross, NY4P Board Member; and Michael Grobstein, former NY4P Board Co-Chair. Details from 212-629-8748 or rsvpny@aol.com.

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• Manhattan Theater Club: "Spring Gala" a one-night-only musical theatre event, hosted by Tony and Emmy Award-Winner Tyne Daly. Fully-staged performances from the casts of Jersey Boys, Ring of Fire, The Color Purple, The Wedding Singer and The Drowsy Chaperone will headline the entertainment at the New York Hilton. This black-tie benefit begins with cocktails at 7:00 p.m., followed by a seated dinner and the show. Designed with entertaining in mind, the event centers on top-notch talent, does not include long speeches or testimonials, and concludes at 10:30 p.m. Tickets: $1,000. Details from 212-399-3000, ext.342, jsadowski@mtc-nyc.org.

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• Brooklyn Children's Museum: "Gala 2006" honoring Janno Lieber, Edwin Schlossberg, and Brett Yormark. Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge. 6:30 p.m. Corporate Co-Chairs: Michael Lynton, Chairman and CEO of SONY Pictures Entertainment; Joanne Minieri, Executive Vice President and COO of Forest City Ratner Companies; Vincent Viola, Chairman of the New York Mercantile Exchange; and Daniel Tishman, Chairman and CEO of Tishman Construction Corporation. A cocktail reception will be followed by dinner. Black Tie. Tickets: $375. Details from 718-735-4400, ext. 326.

Tuesday, May 16

• The New York Botanical Garden: "Founders Award Dinner and Grand Opening of the Pfizer Plant Research Laboratory." 6:30 p.m. Details from 718-817-8773.

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• The Girl Scout Council of Greater New York: "31st Annual Tribute Dinner" honoring Helen Clay Chace (Frick, Ellen V. Futter (American Museum of Natural History), Muriel Siebert (Muriel Siebert & Co. Inc) and Kimberly A. Williams (NFL), at the Grand Hyatt New York. Deborah Norville will serve as Mistress of Ceremonies. The legendary Kitty Carlisle Hart will provide the evening¹s entertainment. The Tribute Dinner will commence at 6:00 p.m. with the Reception & Silent Auction; followed by the Dinner and Program at 7:00 p.m. Proceeds from the event will help fund vital services and educational programs for thousands of Girl Scouts throughout the five boroughs. Tickets: $750. Details from 212-645-4000 ext.247 or jscibilia@girlscoutsnyc.org.

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• Stages of Learning: "Spring 2006 Gala Benefit" at Safe Harbor, 446 Broadway, Third Floor. 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Benefit Committee Co-chairs: Mona Wyatt and Susan Shin. Cocktail Party and Silent Auction. Performance by Fifth Grade Stages of Learning students from PS 6. Shakespeare’s The Tempest Tickets: $150. Details from 718-398-2494, ext. 201 or eve@stagesoflearning.org.

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• The New-York Historical Society: "The Strawberry Festival Lunch" honoring the two top ranking elected women officials in New York City: The Honorable Betsy Gotbaum, New York City Public Advocate and President Emerita of the New-York Historical Society; and Christine Quinn, the first woman elected as Speaker of the New York City Council. Keynote Speaker: Lynn Sherr, award-winning correspondent for ABC's 20/20. Tickets: $300. Details from 212-485-9201.

Wednesday, May 17

• The Wildlife Conservation Society: "Annual Spring Gala--'The American West'" at the Central Park Zoo. Cocktails begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner and dancing at 8:00 p.m. Mary & Howard Phipps, Jr. will be honored for over 50 years of dedication to WCS. Co-Chairs include Katharina Otto-Bernstein and Nathan Bernstein, Virginia and Warren Schwerin, Allison and Leonard Stern, Ann and Andrew Tisch, Ann and Thomas Unterberg, and Priscilla and Ward Woods. This year marks a major anniversary in conservation. In 1905, the New York Zoological Society began a great conservation quest by joining President Theodore Roosevelt in the creation of the American Bison Society and restoring captive bison to the Western range. Tickets: $1,000. Details from 914-235-1490, ext. 14 or wcs@jfm2productions.com.

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• El Museo del Barrio: "Thirteenth Annual Gala" at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Co-Chairs: Yaz Hernández and Candy Pratts Price. Details from 212-660-7102.

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• The Playground Partners of the Women's Committee of the Central Park Conservancy: "Annual Central Park Playground Party" from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Heckscher Playground. This party, for children, friends, and families, raises funds to help keep Central Park's 21 playgrounds well maintained and enjoyable. Live music, food, storybook characters and much more at the newly reconstructed Heckscher Playground, the oldest and largest in Central Park. Tickets: $80 (adult ticket). Details from 212-310-6617.

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• The Rainforest Alliance: "Sixteenth Annual Gala." This fundraising dinner and awards ceremony. Details from 646-452-1957 or narabshahi@ra.org.

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• The Doctors Cancer Foundation: "3rd Annual 'One Step Closer' Fundraising Dinner'" at the Willow Ridge Country Club, Harrison. Announcement of this year’s $50,000 Doctors Cancer Foundation research grant recipient. 7:00 p.m. Buffet dinner, dancing, silent auction, musical entertainment. Chairs: Erica Sattler and Roberta Bernhardt. The Doctors Cancer Foundation provides seed money for promising new concepts in cancer research that identify and explore untested treatments that could ultimately enhance the quality of care for people with cancer. Tickets: $150. Details from 212-706-9237.

Thursday, May 18

• Foreign Policy Association: "2006 Annual Dinner" honoring H.E. Jan Eliasson, Foreign Minister of Sweden and President of the 60th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, at The St. Regis Roof. Reception at 6:30 p.m. Dinner at 7:30 p.m. Black Tie. Tickets: $1,000. Details from 212-481-8100, ext. 222.

Friday May 19

• Rainforest Foundation Fund: "Benefit Concert--Shades of Woodstock" at Carnegie Hall, featuring STING, Sheryl Crow, Billy Joel, James Taylor and Lenny Kravitz. Post-show gala and dinner. Tickets: $2,500 (Benefit concert special seating only:  $600; Concert-only tickets from $150). Details from 212-245-6570 and for concert only tickets from 212-247-7800.

Saturday. May 20

• Central Park Conservancy: "3-On-3 Corporate Basketball Challenge" at which representatives from New York City corporations demonstrate their athletic skills and generate corporate camaraderie. 11:00 a.m. at the North Meadow Recreation Center in Central Park. Event proceeds benefit youth programs at the North Meadow Recreation Center. Entry for one team costs $3,500. Details from 212-310-6651.

Sunday, May 21

• For the benefit of the Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter: "Greek Food and Wine Tasting" at the Cathedral Center, 337 East 74th Street, hosted by the Cathedral Fellowship of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity.  Greek and Cypriot restaurants from Manhattan and Astoria will contribute specially prepared Greek food for tastings. 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Chairman: Andrea Pappas, President, and Vivian Adamakos, Vice-President of the Cathedral Fellowship and Millicent Cavanaugh, Director of Volunteer Services, Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter. Committee and expected guests include: Rev. Dr. Fr. Robert Stephanopoulos, Dean of the Cathedral, Presvytera Nikki Stephanopoulos, Dean Sirigos, Roger Nicholas Webster, Steve Sideris (President, Hellenic University Club). Tickets: $15 (and may be purchased at the door). Details from 917-691-4161 or cathedralfellow@hotmail.com.

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• Arthritis Foundation– New York Chapter: “Annual Arthritis Walk” at Battery Park, Manhattan. The Arthritis Walk is the Arthritis Foundation’s nationwide walk event that raises funds and awareness to fight arthritis, the number one cause of disability in the US. 3-mile walk. Registration will begin at 9:00 a.m. Details from 212-984-8724 or sboyer@arthritis.org, or register online.

Monday, May 22

• Lenox Hill Neighborhood House: "Kids In Candyland" a festive party for adults and children at Dylan’s Candy Bar, 1011 Third Avenue, from 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Magic Al and the music group, Laughing Pizza, will entertain and wee guests will create colorful and yummy art, decorate cookies, listen to storytelling and play games. The famous Sasha will be on hand to decorate the young faces. Mini-hamburgers, hot dogs, grilled cheese and juice will be served and there will be Goodie Bags provided by Scoop. The event chairs are Alexandra Kramer and Julie Dannenberg. The committee includes: Sloan Lindemann Barnett, Kelly Killoren Bensimon, Melissa Berkelhammer, Tory Burch, Cristina Greeven Cuomo, Eva Dillon, Lauren Dupont, Pamela Gross, Valesca Guerrand-Hermès, Blair Husain, Erin Lazard, Madeline Cuomo O’Donoghue, Renee Rockefeller, Mary Snow, Dana Stubgen and Aerin Lauder Zinterhofer. Tickets: $125 for adults/$75 for children. Details from 212-744-5022, ext. 1355.

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• Resources for Children with Special Needs: "A Private Sneak Preview of 'Return to Rajapur' written, produced and directed by Nanda Anand with Guest Host Jeffrey Lyons in the Florence Gould Hall at the Alliance Française, 55 East 59th Street. 6:00 p.m. Tickets: $75. Details from 212-677-4650

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• The Collegiate Chorale: "Benefit Evening" at The Supper Club, 240 West 47th Street. 6:30 p.m.: Cocktails and Light Supper. 8:00 p.m.: Performance. 9:00 p.m.: Dessert and Auction. Festive Attire. Tickets: $250. Details from 917-322-2140.

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• American Ballet Theatre: "Spring Gala in New York--Opening Night." Co-Chairs: Tory Burch, Susan Fales-Hill, Aileen Mehle, Sloan Lindemann Barnett, and Isaac Mizrahi. Vice Chairs Tara Rockefeller and Alexandra Loeb Driscoll. The evening will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Metropolitan Opera House with a Gala performance by ABT’s stars in a program of classical highlights from the upcoming spring season. A black tie Gala dinner with dancing will take place in the Tent at Lincoln Center immediately following the performance. Tickets: $1,500. Details from 212-477-3030, ext. 3239.

Tuesday May 23

• Alliance for the Arts: "Dinner Dance" at the Rainbow Room. Diane Mulcahy Coffey will receive the second Alliance for the Arts Prize for her effective and committed support of the arts in New York City. The event will include cocktails, a silent auction, dinner and dancing. The cocktails and silent auction will begin at 6:30 p.m. with dinner, dancing and award presentation from 7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Business Attire. Tickets: $1,000. Details from 212- 947-6340.

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• American Ballet Theatre: "Noche Latina" a celebration of the Company’s Spanish and Latin American dancers. Co-Chairmen: Bettina Varoli, Jacqueline Weld Drake, and Lewis S. Ranieri. Vice-Chairmen: Arlene and Harvey Blau, Vivian Barral Chambers, Camilla Habsburg-Lothringen, Veronica Hearst, Carolina Herrera, Dayssi Olarte de Kanavos, Michael McCadden, Madeline Eckett Oden, Inez Rivero, and Mark Wainger. Supper and a Fiesta will take place on the Grand Tier immediately following the performance. Tickets: $500. Details from 212-477-3030, ext. 3245.

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• The Metropolitan Opera Guild: "Birgit Nilsson: A Force of Nature" at Alice Tully Hall. Host: Dame Gwyneth Jones. Appearances and tributes by: Martina Arroyo, Lili Chookasian, Irene Dalis, Mignon Dunn, Lauren Flanigan, Regina Resnik, Thomas Stewart, Edgar Vincent and other surprise guests. Champagne and dessert reception following the program. Tickets: $125 (Performance only tickets: $50 for Guild members; $75 for non-Guild members). Details from 212-769-7009.

Tuesday, May 23 and Wednesday, May 24

• The Weill Music Institute at Carnegie Hall: "LinkUP! Benefit." 11:45 a.m.: LinkUP! concert featuring fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-grade students of New York City Public Schools. 1:00 p.m.: Benefit Luncheon. Rohatyn Room, Rose Museum, Citigroup Cafe at Carnegie Hall. Tickets: $250. Details from 212-903-9679 or specialevents@carnegiehall.org.

Wednesday, May, 24

• Graham Windham: "The Bicentennial Ball" celebrating 200 years of service to the children and families of New York City. Cocktails at 6:30 p.m. Dinner and Dancing at 7:30 p.m. Cipriani Wall Street, 55 Wall Street. Honoring: Joel I. Klein, Chancellor of the New York City Public Schools. Civic Chair: Vernon Jordan. Corporate Chairs: Suzy and Jack Welch. Co-Chairs: Heather McVeigh, Tracy Rutherfurd, Melissa Thomson and Georgia Wall. Black Tie. Tickets: $1,000. Details from 212-529-6445, ext. 316.

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• Children of Bellevue: "10th Annual Toast to the Children" at the Mandarin Oriental, 36th Floor Ballroom. Wine and food sampling. Live and silent auctions. 7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Tickets: $225. Details from 212-562-4130.

Saturday, May 27

• Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic: "Portraits for Choice" a live auction of custom portraits by important comtemporary artists hosted by Christie Brinkley. At a home in Eas Hampton. Tickets: $175. Details from 631-240-1134 or liza.torres@pphp.org.

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• Miracle House: "16th Annual Memorial Day Summer Kici-Off." Bridgehapmton, NY. Cocktail Party at the Bridgehampton Tennis and Surf Club. 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. DJ Karin Ward. Summer Kickoff Dinner hosted by Ron Bailey and Bill Edwards; and Amy and Jim Chanos. East Hampton. 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $600 (General admission tickets: $150). Details from 212-989-7790 or events@miraclehouse.org.

Tuesday, May 30

• Eldridge Street Project: "Landmark Distinction Awards Dinner" to honor businessmen Peter A. Hochfelder and David Moore. Woody Allen will provide the evening’s entertainment with a rare, complete set by his New Orleans Jazz Band, musical director Eddy Davis. 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. The Pierre Hotel. Tickets: $1,000. Details from 212-219-0888, ext. 201 or asteinmilford@eldridgestreet.org.

Wednesday, May 31

• The Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center: "9th Annual Dinner Dance--2006 Awards for Excellence" honoring James D. Robinson III for Corporate Leadership; Kathleen M. Foley M.D., for Medicine; and Maurice R. (Hank) Greenberg for Philanthropy, at The Rainbow Room. The evening will begin with cocktails at 7:00 p.m. followed by the awards presentation, dinner and dancing. Proceeds will go to support the Society’s patient care, research and education programs at the Center. Black Tie. Tickets: $1,000. Details from 212-874-5457.

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• Alzheimer's Association, NYC Chapter: "Forget-Me-Not Gala" at the Pierre Hotel. Details from 212-983-6906, ext. 221 or TLubin@alznyc.org.

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• Museum of Arts and Design: "Opening Night Benefit--SOFA New York 2006" featuring "A Taste of New York." Ninth Annual International Exposition of Sculpture Objects & Functional Art. Seventh Regiment Armory, Park Avenue & 67th Street. Tickets: $1,000 (including private dinner at Michael's Restaurant/$500 for admission at 6:30 p.m./$250 for admission at 7:00 p.m. Details from 212-956-3535, ext. 112.

Monday May 1

• James Beard Foundation Greens: "The Wines of South Africa USA Tour" from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Puck Building, Skylight Ballroom. Four talented chefs from New York's hottest restaurants will be serving their signature hors d’oeuvres to compliment the wines. Tickets: James Beard Foundation Members: $45/Non-members: $55 ($55 at the door -- cash only and subject to availability). Details from 212-627-2308.

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• Metropolitan Museum of Art: "Costume Institute Benefit Gala--AngloMania." Co-Chairs: Christopher Bailey, Creative Director of Burberry, actress Sienna Miller, and Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of Vogue. SOLD OUT. Details from 212-570-3956.

Wednesday, May 3

• Get Together Foundation for the Children: "Annual Spring Gala" at Marquee. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Open bar, food, dancing, silent auction and raffle prizes. Tickets: $75 ($100 after April 26, if available). Purchase tickets online.

Thursday, May 4

• The Associates Committee of the New York City Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society: "3rd Annual Cinco De Mayo Fiesta" at the Copacabana, 560 West 34th Street. 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Business Casual Attire. Tickets: $150 ($175 day of event if available). Details from 212-463-7787.

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• For the benefit of Cancer 101: "First Annual Hamptons Preview Party" at PM Lounge in the Meatpacking District. A sampling of what’s to come this summer in the Hamptons— men’s and women’s fashion, swimwear, and accessories, beauty essentials, spirits of the summer, and the hottest benefits. Open bar. Light hors d’oeuvres, DJ. Fashion show. Auction items. Gift bag. Details from 646-584-5941 or purchase tickets online.

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• The Studio Museum in Harlem: "Contemporary Friends Spring Benefit" at Pacha, 618 West 46th Street. Dancing, cocktails, and hors d’oeuvres. Details from 212-864-4500, ext.244 or cf@studiomuseum.org, or purchase tickets online.

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• Russian Nobility Association: "Wine & Cheese Reception" at the Mimi FERzT Gallery, 114 Prince Street. After-hours private viewing of the gallery collections of Russian post-1950s contemporary art by artists including Mihail Chemiakin, Oscar Rabine, Lydia Masterkova, Nikolai Makarov, Dimitri Gerrman, Leonid Lerman and Ernst Neizvestny. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Pre-Party for the Russian Spring Ball on May 12. Tickets: $20 donation (cash only).

Monday, May 8

• The Catalog for Giving of New York City: "Games of Chance Casino Night" at the Copacabana, 560 West 34th Street. 6:00 p.m. Open bar, hors d’oeuvres and prizes. Erin Mitchell is Benefit Co-Chair. The mission of The Catalog for Giving is to transform the lives of New York City children and teens whose opportunities are severely limited by poverty, crime, drugs and violence. The Catalog identifies, funds and supports emerging local organizations that use extraordinary approaches to set disadvantaged young people on new paths to success. Tickets: $100.  Details from 212-765-8212 or purchase tickets online.

Tuesday, May 9

• Boys & Girls Harbor: "Annual Salute to Achievement" at the Waldorf-Astoria. Festive Attire. Junior Tickets: $250. Details from 212-427-2244, ext. 575 or jdonaldson@theharbor.org.

Wednesday, May 10

• Association of Community Employment Programs for the Homeless: "2006 A.C.E. Award Dinner" at the Puck Building. Junior Tickets: $350 (age 40 and under). Details from 212-829-0002, ext. 111.

Thursday, May 11

• Whitney Museum of American Art: "Art Party 2006" a benefit for the Whitney Independent Study Program at Skylight, 275 Hudson Street. 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.: Cocktails and dancing. 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Silent auction. Music by The MisShapes plus special live performance. Details from 212-606-0396 or purchase tickets online.

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• The Young Leadership Committee of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation of New York: "Spring for a Cure" at the Puck Building from 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Fine cuisine, spirits and entertainment. Many of New York City’s finest restaurants, wine, beer and spirit distributors have donated their services for this event. Jazz band and DJ. Silent auction and a raffle with elaborate prizes. Tickets: $100 (in advance; $125 at the door). Details from 212-289-2860 or danello@jdrf.org, or purchase tickets online.

Friday, May 12

• Russian Nobility Association: "Russian Spring Ball" at the Pierre. Cocktails at 7:30 p.m. Dinner at 8:30 p.m. Dancing only from 9:00 p.m. White or Black Tie/Long Ball Gowns/Decorations. Tickets: $300 ($110 for dancing only tickets/$125 at the door).

Saturday, May 13

• The Doe Fund: "2006 Junior Ball--'A Full Moon Affair'" at the Rubin Museum of Art, 150 West 17th Street. 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. The Doe Fund's mission is to develop and implement cost-efficient, holistic programs that comprehensively meet the needs of a diverse homeless population. Tickets: $150 (in advance). Details from 212-628-5207 or rrajkishun@doe.org, or purchase tickets online.

Tuesday, May 16

• Stages of Learning: "Spring 2006 Gala Benefit" at Safe Harbor, 446 Broadway, Third Floor. 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Benefit Committee Co-chairs: Mona Wyatt and Susan Shin. Cocktail Party and Silent Auction. Performance by Fifth Grade Stages of Learning students from PS 6. Shakespeare’s The Tempest Tickets: $150. Details from 718-398-2494, ext. 201 or eve@stagesoflearning.org.

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• Youth Renewal Fund: "Travel Around the World" at the United Nations Delegates Dining Room. Business Attire. Tickets: $500 ($200 for 30 and under). Details from 212-207-3195.

Wednesday, May 17

• The Wildlife Conservation Society: "The American West." Dancing with DJ Tom Finn under the stars at the Central Park Zoo. 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.  Tickets: $150. Details from 914-235-1490, ext. 16.

Saturday, May 20

• For the benefit of the Charity Network of New York City: "The Ivy Cup--Charity Polo Match" at the Greenwich Polo Club. Details from and purchase tickets online.

Tuesday, May 23

• iMentor's YEB - 3rd Annual Spring Benefit: "2006 Spring Benefit" at Tribeca Grill from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. iMentor is a youth-mentoring organization that is changing the face of New York City mentoring. iMentor makes it possible for even the busiest, most successful professionals to volunteer as mentors. Tickets: $65 (in advance;$75 at the door). Details from info@imentor.org or online.

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• The Museum of Modern Art: "A Work in Progress: An Evening with James Mangold" the fifth annual film benefit celebrating a distinctive directorial voice in cinema. 7:00 p.m.: Program. 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: After-Party. James Mangold and MoMA Trustee Anna Deavere Smith will have a one-hour dialogue about the director's career and his thoughts on the art of filmmaking. The conversation will be highlighted with clips from Mr. Mangold’s films and from those that have inspired him. A star-studded after-party will follow the discussion. Co-Chairs Gregory Todd Allen and Hilary Rubinstein Hatch. Tickets: $225 (limited availability)/$150 (for after party only). Details from 212-708-9680 or specialevents@moma.org, or purchase tickets online.

Wednesday, May, 24

• Children of Bellevue: "10th Annual Toast to the Children" at the Mandarin Oriental, 36th Floor Ballroom. Wine and food sampling. Live and silent auctions. 7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Junior Tickets: $125 (35 and younger, pre-sold, limited availability). Details from 212-562-4130.

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• ICI Independents: "2006 Spring Benefit" at Home, 532 West 27th Street. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Details from 212-254-8200, info@ici-exhibitions.org or  online.

Saturday, May 27

• Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic: "Portraits for Choice" a live auction of custom portraits by important comtemporary artists hosted by Christie Brinkley. At a home in Eas Hampton. Junior Tickets (age 35 and under): $125. Details from 631-240-1134 or liza.torres@pphp.org.

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