Tuesday, October 3

• Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce: "10th Annual Food, Wine & Beer Tasting Festival" at the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge, 333 Adams Street, Brooklyn. More than 55 local restaurants will serve tasting portions of signature dishes with international wines, micro-brews, coffee and Brooklyn sodas. Announcement of the winners of the fifth annual Brooklyn Eats Scholarships. The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce will award scholarships to three hospitality management students from the New York City College of Technology, CUNY who will unveil a recipe created specially for the event. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (5:30 p.m. for VIP admission). Tickets: $75 (in advance; $95 at the door, limited availability). Details from 1-866-468-7619 or purchase tickets online.

Wednesday, October 4

• Partnership with Children: "Fourth Annual Autumn Wine Tasting" from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Luhring Augustine Gallery, 531 West 24th Street. Wine tasting. Food tastings provided by premiere New York City chefs. Co-Chairs: Bo Argentino, Alan Sidrane, and Andrew Soussloff. Tickets: $200. Details from 212-689-9500, ext. 308.

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• Carnegie Hall: "The Opening Night Gala of the 116th Season-- Gala Benefit Concert." with Franz Welser-Möst and The Cleveland Orchestra at 7:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium. Bass-baritone Thomas Quasthoff joins the Orchestra for songs from Mahler’s Des Knaben Wunderhorn, and Leif Ove Andsnes appears as soloist in Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 17 in G Major, K. 453. Carnegie Hall’s opening night program airs on Thirteen/WNET New York’s Great Performances on Wednesday, October 11 on PBS. Paula Zahn hosts the television broadcast, which will be simulcast on 96.3 FM WQXR. The Opening Night Gala is co-chaired by Mercedes and Sid R. Bass, Clarissa and Edgar Bronfman, Jr., Karin and Klaus Jacobs, Joanne and Michael Masin, Leni and Peter May, Dinny and Lester Morse, Laura and John Pomerantz, Elizabeth and Felix Rohatyn, William D. Rondina, Cynthia and Thomas P. Sculco, M.D., Sydney and Stanley S. Shuman, Margaret and Ian Smith, Joan and Sanford I. Weill, and the Weill Family Foundation. The benefit includes a Gala Dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria’s Grand Ballroom following the Carnegie Hall concert. Tickets: $1000 ($500 for concert and a pre-concert cocktail reception only, which begins at 5:30 p.m. in Carnegie Hall’s Rohatyn Room). Details from 212-903-9682.

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• Soldiers', Sailors', Marines' and Airmen's Club: "Annual Military Ball" honoring the U.S. Coast Guard at the Pierre Hotel. Details from 212-683-4660 or 800-678-8443.

Thursday, October 5

• Children's Rights: "Benefit" at Gotham Hall, honoring Alice Rosenwald. Cocktail reception, dinner and award ceremony. 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Tickets: $500. Details from 212-867-1117 or msaul@innovativephilanthropy.net.

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• The National Park Foundation: "Benefit Dinner" at Pier 60, Chelsea Piers. Details from 914-834-2868.

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• The Bard Graduate Center for Studies in the Decorative Arts, Design, and Culture: "Opening Night Gala Preview Party of the International Art + Design Fair, 1900-2006" at the Seventh Regiment Armory, Park Avenue and 67th Street, followed by a benefit dinner for the BCG Scholarship Fund in honor of Eva Zeisel at 8:45 p.m. at the Union Club. The exhibition, Eva Zeisel: "My Century", organized by the Bard Graduate Center will be a centerpiece of this year's fair. Co-Chairs: Charlotte Moss and Jonathan Adler. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.  Tickets: $1,000 ($150 for Reception only; other tickets available for admission from 6:00 p.m.). Details from 212-501-3000.

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• Rubin Museum of Art: "Preview Benefit Reception of the 3rd Annual International New York Contemporary Photographic Art Fair" at Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street. 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Tickets: $60. Details from 323-937-4659.

Wednesday, October 11

• Asian American Arts Alliance: "2006 Gala" a celebration of Asian Americans in the arts, at the Tribeca Rooftop in New York City. The celebration, which will recognize the contributions of both artists and philanthropists in the community, includes cocktails, dinner, silent auction and special performance dedications by local artists to the honorees: jazz promoters and philanthropists, Cobi Narita and Paul Ash; actor, B.D. Wong; filmmaker, Mira Nair; architect/designer, Billie Tsien; and community arts activist, Amy Chin. Proceeds will directly support Asian American Arts Alliance's work towards strengthening local Asian American artists and cultural groups through funding, visibility initiatives, and access to new resources. Cocktails at 6:30 p.m. Dinner at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $300. Details from 212-941-9208 or tpatel@aaartsalliance.org.

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• Educational Resource Center at the Iris Cantor Women's Health Center at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center: "Annual Women's Health Symposium: 'The Real Skinny: Dispelling the Myths about Weight Control'" at Citigroup 399 Park Ave., 12th Floor Auditorium. Speakers and Presentations: Weighing the Facts: Michael Rosenbaum, M.D., Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in Medicine at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center. Mind Over Matter: Scott Goldsmith, M.D., Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Symposium Moderators: Dr. Herbert Pardes, M.D., President and CEO, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and Orli Etingin, M.D., Director, Iris Cantor Women's Health Center. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. Lunch/Program from Noon - 2:00 p.m. Tickets: $60 (Due to limited seating, tickets must be purchased in advance). Details from 212-821-0802.

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• For the benefit of the Humane Society of New York: "A Special Viewing of The Wild Horses of Sable Island" hosted by Roberto Dutesco. Photographs by Roberto Dutesco, curated by Peter T. Tunney at 13 Crosby Street (between Grand and Howard). 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Wine and Hors d’oeuvres. 50% of the sales of photographs for the evening’s event will support the Society’s Veterinary Clinic and Vladimir Horowitz & Wanda Toscanini Horowitz Adoption Center. Details from 212-752-4842.

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• Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts: "Fall Gala" honoring Sir Howard Stringer. Pre-performance cocktails and dinner will be followed by the London Symphony Orchestra. $300. Details from 212-875-5460.

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• Mental Illness Prevention Center: "Twilight Cocktail Reception" honoring Mike Wallace, 60 Minutes and CBS News Correspondent and Award-Winning Journalist. Extravagant hors d'oeuvres and libations, jazz by Johnny Rosch and Friends, dancing, art exhibit and silent auctions. 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. at Waldorf-Astoria. Tickets: $300. Details from robert.cancro@med.nyu.edu or online.

Thursday, October 12

• For the benefit of ACRIA, AIDS Community Research Initiative of America: "The Domino Bazaar Opening Night Party" at The Altman Building, 135 West 18th Street. Evoking the spirit and style of the Paris flea market and Moroccan souks, the Domino Bazaar brings home design and lifestyle finds together under one roof for a weekend of shopping, design inspiration and expert-led seminars and consultations. ( The bazaar will be open to the public on October 13th and 14th.) Tickets: $250. Details from 212-924-3934.

Friday, October 13

• Friends of Freie Universität Berlin: "Reception and Dinner" that will bring together 400 representatives from German, Chinese and American business (i.e., US, German & Chinese financial institutions), and diplomatic (i.e., German & Chinese Ambassadors to the US, German & Chinese Ambassadors to the UN, etc.) academic and cultural sectors, at Cipriani 42nd Street, and Dance China NY, formerly known as the Chinese Folkdance Company. This event celebrates the establishment of The Confucius Institute at Freie Universität Berlin, blending tradition with the rhythm of globalization, and where East meets West. Reception: 6:30 p.m. Dinner: 7:30 p.m. Details online.

Saturday, October 14

• For the benefit of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York: "Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research" Start Time: 9:30 a.m. Central Park (the start/finish line is inside the park near Tavern on the Green). It is a 5K fun run for all ages and is a family event in the name of a true Canadian hero. The finish line for the Run is the same as for the New York City Marathon. The Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research in New York City is organized by the Charities Committee of the Canadian Association of New York. No entry fee. All are welcome to participate. All donations and pledges can be made on online. Details from 212-845-7470.

Sunday, October 15

• New York City Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society: "22nd Annual MS Bike Tour. " at 7:30 a.m. (registration starts at 6:30 a.m.). Starts at Pier 94 at West 54th Street and the West Side Highway. Finish line celebration at Chelsea Piers. The Tour offers cyclists a choice of three routes: 30, 60 or 100 miles. All cyclists start at the South Street Seaport at 7:30 a.m. and proceed along 30 miles of traffic-free roads in Manhattan. Cyclists choosing the 60-mile route will complete part of the 30-mile course before traveling through a traffic-free tube of the Lincoln Tunnel onto the scenic and challenging roads of the New Jersey Palisades and returning to the city via the George Washington Bridge. Skilled riders can opt for "The Century," a 100-mile ride that is an extension of the 60-mile route and goes through Rockland County. The Tour finishes at Chelsea Piers with a finish line celebration that includes music and massages. Registration Fee: $35 (before October 15 and $50 on the day of the tour). Details from 212 463-9791 or online.

Monday, October 16

• The Frick Collection: "Autumn Dinner." Details from 212-547-0705 or tierney@frick.org.

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• Americans for the Arts: "The National Arts Awards" a celebration of national leadership in the arts at 6:30 p.m. at Cipriani 42nd Street, honoring Aretha Franklin with the Lifetime Achievement Award; Jeff Koons with the Artistic Achievement Award; Kitty Carlisle Hart with Special Recognition for Outstanding Contributions to the Arts Sheila Johnson Frederick R. Weisman Award for Philanthropy in the Arts; United Technologies Corporation, George David, Chairman and CEO with the Corporate Citizenship in the Arts Award; and Jake Gyllenhaal with the Young Artist Award for Artistic Excellence. Salvador Dali:  Featured Artist. Details from  202-371-2830.

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• The Actors' Fund of America: "6th Annual One-Night-Only Benefit Concert-- The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" at the August Wilson Theatre. 7:30 p.m. This Tony Award-winning musical hasn't been seen on Broadway since 1982. Tickets: from $75. Details from 212-221-7300, ext. 133.

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• Women's Sports Foundation: "27th Annual Salute to Women in Sports" with nearly 100 champion female athletes, celebrities from television, film and music and leaders in the sports industry. Waldorf-Astoria. 6:00 p.m. Cocktail reception and silent auction, followed by dinner, live auction awards ceremony and finally a champagne reception. The Women's Sports Foundation aims to provide girls and women access, opportunity and equity on and off the playing field. Black Tie. Tickets: $1,250. Details from 516-542-4700, ext. 164.

Tuesday, October 17

• Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club: "5th Annual Downtown Designer House Tour" at Walker Zanger, 37 East 20th Street at 10:00 a.m. where participants will have a light breakfast, pick up their tickets and a tour map. Self-guided tours of private homes designed by celebrated designers and former Kips Bay Show House participants will take place from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. A champagne reception will follow. Tickets: $125 (prepaid; $150 at the door, if available). Details from 718-893-8600, ext. 245.

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• Vietnam Veterans of America and the Vietnam Veterans Assistant Fund: "Broadway to Baghdad" HBO Home Box Office Theatre.  A USO style Broadway show, followed by a special viewing of Broadway's "The Times Are A Changing," based on the songs of Bob Dylan. Cocktails and light refreshments are served prior to showtime, first show begins at 5:00 pm. The Vietnam Veterans of America and the Vietnam Veterans Assistant Fund help honor those who served and are serving as well as assist new troops back from the war zones to reenter society. Tickets: $150. Details from 877-727-2333.

Wednesday, October 18

• Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies: "2006 Harvest Ball Annual Benefit Gala" at the Lighthouse, Pier 61 at Chelsea Piers, honoring NewsChannel 4 meteorologist and Wednesday's Child host Janice Huff, Rev. Andrew C. Mead, and Staples Business Advantage. Dance music by The Alex Donner Orchestra, and a silent auction. Cocktails: 6:30 p.m. Dinner and Program: 7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Tickets: $500. Details from 212-801-1307.

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• Friends of Autistic People: "Ernestine Bradley in a Book Talk" about "The Way Home" at Christ Church, Greenwich, Connecticut, followed at 8:00 p.m. by a donor reception at a private home. Special Guests to be confirmed: Elie Wiesel, Hadassah Lieberman, Consul General of Germany, Dr. Heimsoeth, Regis Philbin and Andre Watts. Details from 203-661-8510 or bridaranyi@aol.com.

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• American Ballet Theatre: "Opening Night Gala."  Tickets:  $1,000. Details from 212-477-3030, ext. 3239.

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• Henry Street Settlement: "Glitter Ball" honoring John Demsey and Brady W. Dougan, at the Puck Building. Live and silent auctions. Black Tie. Tickets: $750. Details from 212-245-6570.

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• QVC and the Fashion Footware Charitable Foundation for the benefit of Breast Cancer Research: “FFANY Shoes on Sale” hosted by Carmen Electra, at the Waldorf-Astoria. 6:30 p.m.: Cocktail Reception/Shoe Salon and Red Carpet. 8:00 p.m.: Dinner, Dancing and Entertainment. Details from 212-627-1000 or ffany@resevt.com.

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• Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum: "National Design Awards" 6:30 p.m.: Dinner and awards ceremony in the Arthur Ross Terrace and Garden. Black Tie. Details from 212-849-8365.

Thursday, October 19

• The Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center: "18th Annual Preview Party for The International Fine Art and Antique Dealers Show " at the Park Avenue Armory, on 67th Street.  Cocktails and the first peek at over $250 million dollars worth of fine art and antiques. The Co-Chairs are Joanne de Guardiola and Susan Bodnar Malloy. The Sponsor is Janna Bullock. The Honorary Chairs include Julia and David Koch, Evelyn and Leonard Lauder, Jessie Araskog, Muffie Potter Aston, Mary Davidson and Jamee Gregory. The Connoisseur Chairs are Pat Buckley, Blaine Trump and James Niven. The Junior Chair is Eugenie Niven. The new Decorators Committee includes Albert Hadley, Mario Buatta, Thomas Britt, Barclay Butera, Robert Couturier, Jamie Drake, Tony Ingrao, Randy Kemper, Richard Mishaan, Juan Montoya, Charlotte Moss, Carleton Varney, Bunny Williams and Joel Allen. The Society is a volunteer organization that promotes the well-being of patients, supports cancer research and provides public education on the prevention, early detection and treatment of cancer. Tickets: $200. Details from 212-639-7972.

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• Yorkville Common Pantry: "25th Anniversary Gala Dinner" at The Mark Hotel.  Cocktails and silent auction at 6:30 p.m. Dinner at 8:00 p.m.  Tickets:  $400.  Details from 212-410-2264, ext. 114 or sjames@ycp.org.

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• A Leg To Stand On: "3rd Annual Hedge Fund Rocktoberfest" at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill and Lucille's Restaurant, 237 West 42nd Street. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Open bar from 6:30 p.m. - midnight. Live performances from bands made up of hedge fund professions. Tickets: $150 (before September 1st; $175 afterwards). Open bar, buffet, and live entertainment. A Leg To Stand On helps transform the lives of disabled children in developing countries by offering them the physical capabilities and self-esteem required to access education, work, and other community activities.  Details and purchase tickets online. 

Friday, October 20

• Alexander Williamson-Noble Memorial Fund at First Candle: "An Evening to Benefit First Candle" at Cipriani 23rd Street. Champagne Reception at 7:00 p.m. Dinner/Dance at 8:00 p.m. Gala Founders and Co-Chairs: Hugh and Esmeralda Williamson-Noble. Details from 800-221-7437.

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• The Loomba Trust: "Diwali at the United Nations Gala Dinner" at the Delegates Dining Room at the United Nations. 6:30 p.m. A gala evening celebrating the international launch of The Loomba Trust’s support of widows and orphans honoring Renuka Chowdhury, Hon'ble Union Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Government of India; Rachel Mayanja, Assistant Secretary-General and Special Adviser to the United Nations Secretary-General on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women; and Yoko Ono, Musician and Artist. Special recital by Anjani Ambegaokar, Recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts' 2004 National Heritage Fellowship Award and her dance troupe. Cocktail reception followed by seated dinner. Black Tie or National Dress. Tickets: $500 Details from 973-327-4225, rsvp@amazing-taste.com or purchase tickets online.

Saturday, October, 21

• New York Junior League: "12th Annual House Tour" from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., a day that includes a tour of stylish Manhattan homes that display the Art of Entertaining. Lunch and cocktail reception at the New York Junior League's Historic Headquarters Building, 130 East 80th Street, featuring a silent auction of decor and home-related items. Attendees will receive a copy of the NYJL's annual House Tour Directory, listing premier design resources in the greater metropolitan area. Proceeds from this event will generate vital funding for critical NYJL community service programs. Tickets: Full Day Pass - $85, includes lunch and post-tour reception. Five Home Pass - $55. Lunch Ticket - $15. Details from housetour@nyjl.org or online.

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• Dorough Lupus Foundation: "A Night in NY With Howie D and Celebrity Guests" at 8:00 p.m. at the 40 40 Club, 6 West 25th Street. Private use of ESPN Room, NY style hot dog stand, NY style pretzels, cocktails, auction, meet and greet, dancing all night. VIP Party at 6:30 p.m. at Tony's Restaurant on West 43rd Street. Tickets: $150 ($300 for VIP tickets). Details from 866-448-2353.

Sunday, October 22

• The Children Affected by AIDS Foundation: "Dream Halloween" at Manhattan Center Studios, Hammerstein Ballroom from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Costume and trick-or-treat for toys, meet cartoon characters, play games, create arts and crafts, and food. Details from 917-589-8578.

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• The Heritage Foundation of 9/11: "Fifth Annual Stars, Stripes & Skates" at the Nassau Coliseum. 3:00 p.m. This year's 5th ICEtravaganza will be hosted by two-time Olympic medalist Nancy Kerrigan. Details from 212-481-8484, or purchase tickets from 212-307-7171 or online.

Monday, October 23

• Career Transition For Dancers: "21st Anniversary Jubilee--One World--A Spectacular Global Celebration" at New York City Center followed by an Anniversary Supper with the Stars at Hilton New York's Grand Ballroom. 7:00 p.m. 21st Anniversary Chairs: Patricia J. Kennedy and Anka K. Palitz. Gala Chairs: Denise L. Cobb and Yolanda Santos Garza. Vice Chairs: Helene Alexopoulos, Mercedes Ellington, Victoria Herbert, and Laura Zeckendorf. Artistic Chair: Ann Marie DeAngelo. Dinner Chair: Janice Becker.  Auction Chair:  Ann Van Ness. West Coast Chair:  Roberta Silbert Greene.  Journal Chair:  David Goldring. This year the Rolex Dance Award will be presented to Chita Rivera. She has won two Tony Awards (Kiss of the Spider Woman, The Rink) and received six additional Tony nominations. Tickets: $600. Details from 212-228-7446. ext. 33 or for show only 212-581-1212.

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• Whitney Museum of American Art: "Whitney Gala--Celebrating Picasso and American Art." Details from 212-671-5303.

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• New York City Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society: "29th MS Dinner of Champions" hosted by Meredith Vieira, with honorees, including Larry King, Suze Orman and Christopher O'Brien, Head of Direct Investment, Investcorp International. 6:30 p.m. at the New York Marriott Marquis. Tickets: $750. Details from 212-463-7787 or online.

Tuesday, October 24

• Municipal Art Society: "Annual Dinner 2006" honoring Arthur and Janet Ross, who will receive the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Award. The Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Medal, the Municipal Art Society's highest honor, is given to an individual whose work and deeds have made an outstanding contribution to the city of New York. Dinner Chairs: Danny Meyer and Aby Rosen. Eleven Madison Avenue.  6:30 p.m.: Cocktails. 7:30 p.m.: Dinner. Black Tie. Tickets: $1,200. Details from 914-834-2868.

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• The Visual Arts Foundation: "The Master Series Dinner" honoring Jules Feiffer at the University Club. Cocktails from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Details from 212-260-7607 or legnasko@visualartsfoundation.org.

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• American Museum of Natural History: "Thirteenth Annual Family Party." 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $150/$75 for children. Purchase tickets online.

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• Learning Leaders: "Fall Theater Benefit--A Chorus Line" at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. Pre-theater dinner followed by performance at 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $400 ($300 for performance only). Details from 646-827-4735.

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• City Harvest: "12th Annual Bid Against Hunger 2006" at the Metropolitan Pavilion. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. More than 40 of the city's chefs will offer tastings of their signature dishes. Some of New York City's most renowned chefs including Alain Ducasse, Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Eric Ripert will be participating this year. Event Co-Chairs: Margaret & Randy Brown, Pamela & Andrew Kaufmann and Heather Mnuchin.  Live and silent auction prizes. Tickets:   $250. Details from 917-351-8725.

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• Children's Aid Society for the benefit of Harmony in Harlem: "A Night of Jazz" with Wycliffe Jordan at Birdland Jazz Club, 315 West 44th Street. 6:00 p.m.: Dinner. 8:00 p.m.: Performance. The Harmony in Harlem program is a new youth jazz band for students who have the talent, interest and desire to study and play jazz but lack access to formal instruction. Tickets: $250 (Dinner and show; $125 for show only with table seating; $75 for show only with bar seating). Details from 212-949-4936 or purchase tickets online.

Wednesday, October 25

• French Institute Alliance Française: "Trophée des Arts Gala" at Gotham Hall. Cocktails and silent auction at 7:00 p.m. Dinner and live auction at 8:00 p.m. Black Tie. Tickets:  $500. Details from 212-254-6677 or info@inezevents.com.

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• Landmark West: "Automat Lecture" a Talk by Lorraine B. Diehl and Marianne Hardart, authors of "The Automat: The History, Recipes and Allure of Horn & Hardart’s Masterpiece." 6:30 p.m. El Taller Latino Americano, 2710 Broadway. This lecture will be held on the third floor of one of the few surviving Horn & Hardart Automat structures in New York. Landmark West is a non-profit community group working since 1985 to preserve the best of the Upper West Side’s architectural heritage from 59th to 110th Street between Central Park West and Riverside Drive. Tickets: $25 (in advance; and must be purchased through Landmark West). Details from 212-496-8110.

Thursday, October 26

• Center Against Domestic Violence: "30th Anniversary Gala" honoring James P. Stuckey. at the Trianon Ballroom at the Hilton New York. Emcee: Lori Stokes, News Anchor WABC TV. 6:00 p.m.: Cocktails and Silent Auction. 7:00 p.m.: Awards Dinner. Tickets: $500. Details from 718-254-9134 or center@centeragainstdv.org.

Friday, October 27

• World Monuments Fund: "Hadrian Award Luncheon." His Highness the Maharaja Gajsinghji II of Jodhpur will be honored with the 2006 Hadrian Award. Every year, the World Monuments Fund gives the Hadrian Award to an international leader who has significantly advanced the appreciation and preservation of world art and architecture. Detail from 646-424-9594 x244.

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• New York Academy of Art: "Take Home A Nude 2006--Art Auction and Party." 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Details from 212-966-0300, ext. 975 or hope@nyaa.edu.

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• Polish Assistance: "50th Annual Bal Polonaise" featuring a performance by the Polish American Folk Dance Company. The St. Regis Hotel. Reception at 8:00 p.m. in the Penthouse. Dinner at 9:00 p.m. at the St. Regis Roof. Dancing from 10:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at the St. Regis Roof. Disco 10:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. in the Penthouse. Bal Polonaise Chair: Mariola Gorska Haggar. Music by Alex Donner and his Orchestra. Tickets: $275 ($50 for After Dinner-Dancing Only). White or Black Tie, Decorations. Long Ball Gowns for Ladies. Details from 212-570-5560.

Monday, October 30

• Avon Foundation: "2006 Avon Foundation Awards Celebration " in the New York State Theater at Lincoln Center. Andrea Jung, Chairman and CEO of Avon Products, Inc. and Robert Corti, President, Avon Foundation will host the event that will also feature appearances by Lynn Sherr, John Quiñones and Sarah and Emily Hughes. The evening will consist of a cocktail reception, dinner and an awards ceremony recognizing leaders in the fight against breast cancer and domestic violence. Details from 212- 282-5676 or online.

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• YMCA of Greater New York: "Annual Arts & Letters Auction and Reception" honoring artists, authors and musicians at the Rainbow Room, 30 Rockefeller Center, at 6:00 p.m.. Author, Valerie Wilson Wesley, Broadway star, Jay Johnson, Tony Award-winning cast of the Broadway musical, Jersey Boys, and Chairman and CEO, Ogilvy & Mather, Shelly Lazarus, will be honored; Marcia Gay Harden to emcee. Tickets: $350. Details from 212-630-9632.

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• The New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children: "Gala Event" honoring Rosie O'Donnell at The Pierre Hotel. Deborah Norville will be the Emcee. Details from 212-233-5500.

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• The Maybach Foundation: "United Nations Global Youth Leadership Summit--Gala Dinner" at the United Nations honoring the youth delegates and announcing the Global Mentoring Program. Ulrich Schmid-Maybach, Kirk Douglas, Mohan Lal Mittal and over 350 U.N. youth delegates. Details from 212-593-6317 or myerss@RuderFinn.com.

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• Riverkeeper: "Reflected Light III" an Art Auction at Sotheby's, honoring Klara Glowczewska, Editor-in-Chief, Condé Nast Traveler. Guest Emcee: Martin Short. 6:30 p.m.: Cocktails, Light Supper and Music. 6:30 p.m.: Silent Auction. 8:00 p.m.: Live Auction. Tickets: $125 (or you can purchase tickets at the door the night of the event; space is limited). Details from 914-478-4501 ex. 232.

Tuesday, October 31

• The New York Landmarks Conservancy: "Living Landmarks Celebration 2006 " honoring Tom and Meredith Brokaw; Governor Mario and Matilda Cuomo; Barry Diller and Diane von Furstenberg; Norman and Norris Mailer; and Howard and Amy Rubenstein. Cipriani 42nd Street. Hosted by Landmark Liz Smith. Cocktails at 7:00 p.m. Dinner and Dancing with Peter Duchin and his Orchestra at 8:00 p.m. Details from 212-995-5260.

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• New York Restoration Project: "Hulaween 2006" at the Waldorf-Astoria Grand Ballroom. 6:30 p.m.: Cocktails. 7:30 p.m.: Dinner. Featured Performer: Stevie Nicks. Host: Bette Midler. Costume. Details from 212-573-6933

Tuesday, October 3

• On Your Feet Project for the benefit of The Schott Foundation: "Young Professionals Cocktail Party" from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Stone Creek Bar and Lounge, 140 East 27th Street. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. The Schott Foundation for Public Education is fighting for every child to receive an excellent and well-resourced pre-K-12 public school education, especially children that school systems have historically failed, such as poor children and children of color. Details from eg@schottfoundation.org (please reference On Your Feet Project) or 617-876-7700, ext. 205.

Wednesday, October 4

• CancerCare Junior Committee: "Sweet Charity" a champagne and chocolate tasting in support of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A night of decadent chocolate and bottomless bubbly. at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP (located in the Condé Nast building), 4 Times Square, 37th Floor. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 pm. All proceeds to benefit CancerCare’s Breast Cancer Program. Tickets: $40 (in advance; $45 at the door). Details from 212-712-8323 or purchase tickets online.

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• Rational Animal and the ASPCA: "Gimme Shelter: Rock & Rescue NYC" to benefit local rescue groups and New York City's homeless animals as New York moves towards the goal of entirely no-kill city shelters by the year 2010, at the Hiro Ballroom at the Maritime Hotel, 363 West 16th Street. 7:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Beastie Boys, Joe & Albert Bouchard and others. Special appearances by Debbie Harry and Miss Guy. Master of ceremonies: Nightclub Empress Chi Chi Valenti. Guest MCs: Comedian Michael Showalter, Handsome Dick Manitoba (formerly of the Dictators), jewelry designer/former Beatle associate May Pang. Special Guest DJs Tony (Buzzcocks) Barber and Karment Guy (of the band Mad Juana), spinning between acts as video tributes to local rescues are projected on the big screen. Tickets: $50. Details and purchase tickets online.

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• The Young Survival Coalition: "Sixth Annual 'In Living Pink' Benefit" from 7:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m. at the Altman Building, 135 West 18th Street. The cocktail party will feature live and silent auctions. Celebrity host actress Gabrielle Union. The Young Survival Coalition is the only international, non-profit network of breast cancer survivors and supporters dedicated to the concerns and issues unique to young women and breast cancer. Through action, advocacy and awareness, the YSC seeks to educate the medical, research, breast cancer and legislative communities and to persuade them to address breast cancer in women 40 and under. Tickets: $125. Details from 646-257-3000.

Friday, October 6

• China Institute Young Associates: "Autumn Moon Festival--An evening of Chinese Culture and Contemporary Art" from 5:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Details from 212-744-2549.

Saturday, October 7

• VH1 Save the Music Foundation: "Hip Hop Honors Screening and After-Party." After-Party at Providence, 311 West 57th Street. 7:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m. Tickets: $150 ($100 for after-party only). Details from 212-846-7882 or rsvp@vh1.com with "Hip Hop Honors Tickets" in the subject line.

Wednesday, October 11

• City at Peace: "Annual Fundraiser" from 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. at the Westside Loft, 336 West 37th Street on the 6th Floor. An evening of recreational games:  poker, blackjack, craps, roulette and a wheel of fortune, plus Fun Money to play with all night long. Free food, beer, wine and champagne is included. Youth from City at Peace-NY will present a short performance from their most recent show and from the CD, "City at Peace: Volume 1". Tickets: $75 ($100 at the door). Details from and purchase tickets online.

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• Young Professionals Committee of the New York Opportunity Network: "Annual Autumn Affair--An Evening at Cain" at 8:00 p.m. 544 West 27th Street. Complementary vodka cocktails for the first hour. Music by New York City DJ Dove. The New York Opportunity Network is a not-for-profit organization that develops future leaders by introducing talented, public high school students to career development opportunities through relationships with New York City professionals and private sector organizations. Tickets: $40 (in advance; $50 at the door).  Purchase tickets online.

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• Education Through Music: "Act 1 Scene 1: A Night @ Chocolat Michel Cluizel" at ABC Carpet & Home Store, 35 East 18th Street. 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Tickets: $40 ($50 at the door). Details from 212-972-4788 or eestock@ETMonline.org .

Thursday, October 12

• ASPCA: "Horse'N Around" at Lotus Space, 122 West 26th Street. Cocktails. Hors d'oeuvres. Dancing. Please wear your best denim. Tickets: $150 (limited availability). Details from 212-876-7700, ext. 4652 or purchase tickets online.

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• The Children's Storefront: "An Evening of Cocktails and Dance" at The Joan Weill Center for Dance, 405 West 55th Street, from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Cocktails and silent auction. Tickets: $100. Details from 212-427-7900, ext 222.

Friday, October 13

• The Junior League of the City of New York: "Homecoming Fall Cocktail Party--A Haunted Homecoming" from 8:00 p.m. - midnight at NYJL Headquarters, 130 East 80th Street. Festive Dress (not costumes). Tickets: $50 (in advance for NYJL Volunteers (limit of 2 tickets)/ $55 in advance for Non-NYJL Guests (advance Tickets are sold until October 6)/ $65 at the door. Details from fundraisers@nyjl.org.

Sunday, October 15

• Kittykind: "The Kittykind Fur Ball" from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. at Stepping Out Studios, 37 West 26th Street, 9th floor. An informal evening of dancing for all animal lovers, featuring a dance show by Stepping Out Studios and special guest artists, live music, free beginner salsa class for all, silent and live auction, and tarot card readings. Wine bar and snacks available. Kittykind is an all volunteer no-kill shelter and cat rescue organization. The benefit will fund medical services to animals at its shelter and in foster care. Minimum donation: $20. Details from danzisima@yahoo.com or online.

Monday, October 16

• Lincoln Center Theater Young Patrons: "Season Kick-Off Party" from 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. in the lobby of the Vivian Beaumont Theater, 150 West 65 Street. Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. Chocolate and wine tastings. Music by DJ David Chang. Surprise Boxes will be on sale. Silent auction. This annual event for 20 – 40 year old theater lovers will celebrate Lincoln Center Theater’s 22nd season. Tickets: $150. Details from 212-501-3251.

Tuesday, October 17

• The Young Patrons Society of Lincoln Center: "3rd Annual Fall Gala" in the Allen Room at the Time Warner Center at 7:00 p.m. Tickets: $125 (for non-members; $75 for members). Details from  yps@lincolncenter.org, or 212-875-5764.

Wednesday, October 18

• Friends of Rivington House: "Launch Party" at Lotus, 409 West 14th Street. Cocktail benefit featuring complimentary rum drinks. DJ DeMarko. Raffle prizes awarded throughout the evening. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Rivington House is the first and largest AIDS-specific long-term care facility in the country. Tickets: $25 (prior to Tuesday, October 17th; $35 at the door). Purchase tickets online.

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• Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum: "National Design Awards After-Party" from 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.: Cocktails and a live viewing of the Awards Ceremony. Black Tie. Details from 212-849-8365.

Thursday, October 19

• Stray from the Heart: "1st Annual Howl-O-Ween Ball" with Wiches in Bikinis. Singing, dancing, and spooktacular fun. Treats, tricks, hair-raising raffle, Pitt-rifying prizes. Witches in Bikinis is a bewitching kitsch cabaret--a performance devoted to all the devilish dogs out there looking for homes. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Upstairs at Mo Pitkins, 34 Avenue A (between 2nd and 3rd Streets). Stray from the Heart is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and placement of homeless dogs. Tickets: $30 ($40 at the door). Details from and purchase tickets online. Tickets may also be purchased by sending a check or money order to "Stray from the Heart" PO Box 11, NYC, New York 10024-0011 by October 14.

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• Division of Pediatric Cardiology at Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia University Medical Center: "Fourth Annual Young at Heart Benefit." Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and silent auction at Sapa, 43 West Street (between Broadway and 6th Avenue). 7:00 p.m. The evening will support fellowship training programs in pediatric cardiology, advances in research and the treatment of children with heart conditions. Tickets: $100 (in advance; $125 at the door). Details from 212-305-3155 or ag165@columbia.edu.

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• YAI/National Institute for People with Disabilities Network: "Masked" from 7:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. at a loft space located at 267 Fifth Avenue. Cocktails, beer and food. Silent auction/raffle. Music by DJ Lina. Each attendee will receive a handmade mask made by individuals with developmental disabilities. Tickets: $65 (in advance; $75 at the door). Details from 212 273-6283, Nicole.OHara@YAI.org or online.

Friday, October 20

• Hospital for Special Surgery’s Junior Committee: "The Jazz Age" at Safe Harbor, 446 Broadway, 3rd floor. 8:00 p.m. - midnight. Wine, Cheese and Music. Tickets:  $75.  Purchase tickets online.

Monday, October 23

• Whitney Museum of American Art: "Whitney Gala After Party--Celebrating Picasso and American Art." 9:00 p.m. Cocktails and dancing. Cocktail Attire. Co-Chairs: Allison Aston, Mark Bradford, Jillian Demling, Melissa Gellman, Behnaz Sarafpour, Jeffrey Schackner, and Michelle Williams. Tickets:  $195. Details from 212-671-5303 or purchase tickets online.

Wednesday, October 25

• French Institute Alliance Française: "Trophée des Arts Gala" at Gotham Hall. Cocktails and silent auction at 7:00 p.m. Dinner and live auction at 8:00 p.m. Black Tie. Junior Tickets:  $350 (under 35 years old). Details from 212-254-6677 or info@inezevents.com.

Thursday, October 26

• Capuchin Food Pantries: "Doodle For Hunger" a celebrity art auction hosted by Fox 5’s Ernie Anastos and honoring Edie Falco of The Soprano’s and artist Mort Walker. Artwork created by Yoko Ono, Donald Trump, Barbra Streisand, Neil Simon, The Duchess of York, Carol Burnett, Woody Allen, Kirk Douglas, Steve Martin and others will be up for auction. 6:00 p.m. Tavern on the Green. Dinner buffet, open bar, Doodle preview, silent and live auction. Tickets: $150 (in advance; $200 at the door). Details from 212-279-6171 or josephsano@aol.com.

Friday, October 27

• World Monuments Fund: "Hadrian Award Luncheon." His Highness the Maharaja Gajsinghji II of Jodhpur will be honored with the 2006 Hadrian Award. Every year, the World Monuments Fund gives the Hadrian Award to an international leader who has significantly advanced the appreciation and preservation of world art and architecture. Detail from 646-424-9594 x244.

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• New York Academy of Art: "Take Home A Nude 2006--Art Auction and Party." 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Details from 212-966-0300, ext. 975 or hope@nyaa.edu.

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• Polish Assistance: "50th Annual Bal Polonaise" at the St. Regis Hotel. Dancing from 10:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at the St. Regis Roof. Disco 10:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. in the Penthouse. Bal Polonaise Chair: Mariola Gorska Haggar. Tickets: $50 (for After Dinner-Dancing Only). White or Black Tie, Decorations. Long Ball Gowns for Ladies. Details from 212-570-5560.

Saturday October 28

• Young Professionals Division of the National MS Society--Manhattan Society: "3rd Annual Halloween Costume Ball" from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. at Porky’s NYC, 55 West 21st Street. Tickets: $65 (until Thursday, October 26th, 5:00 p.m.; $75 at door based upon availability).  Details from 212-453-3235, lgrosz@msnyc.org or purchase tickets online.

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• Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America: "Young Professionals 2006 Manhattan Masquerade II" at Le Parker Meridien Hotel. Open Bar, Buffet Dinner, DJ, Party Host, Dancing, Grand Raffles, and Auction Items. Mask/Costume Preferred. Tickets: $90 (by October 25, 2006; $100 thereafter and at the door). Details from newyork@ccfa.org or purchase tickets online.

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• Giving Opportunities to Others: "Devils in Disguise--GOTO’s Sixth Annual Halloween Ball" Drinking, dancing, and devilry. 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. 101 Riverviews, 101 Avenue of the Americas. Purchase tickets online.

Monday, October 30

• Sanctuary for Families: "4th Annual Benefit" honoring individual attorneys who have provided outstanding pro bono representation to Sanctuary’s clients, raising awareness about domestic violence and providing an opportunity for young professionals to mix and mingle over cocktails and hors d’oeuvres as well as participate in a silent auction and raffle. Providence, 311 West 57th Street. Doors Open: 6:30 p.m. Award Ceremony: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception: 8:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Sanctuary for Families is dedicated exclusively to serving domestic violence victims and their children. Details from 212-349-6009, ext. 242 or purchase tickets online.

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