Wednesday, October 15

• Princess Grace Foundation: "Princess Grace Awards" at Cipriani 42nd Street. Details from 212-317-1470.

Thursday, October 16

• First Candle: "Windflower Ball" at the Tribeca Rooftop, 2 Debrosses Street, 12th Floor. 7:00 p.m.: Champagne Reception. Silent and live auctions. Dinner/Dance at 8:00 p.m. Details from 800-221-7437, ext. 233.

Monday, October 20

• Whitney Museum of American Art: "Whitney Gala and Studio Party." Details to follow from 212-671-5305.

Thursday, October 23

• Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum: "National Design Awards." Gala benefit dinner. Chair: Richard Meier. Details from 212-849-8340.

Monday, October 27

• Career Transition For Dancers: "23rd Anniversary Jubilee--On Broadway--A Glittering Salute to the American Musical" a glorious historical journey inside the Broadway musical seen through the eyes of legendary choreographers.  7:00 p.m. New York City Center. Angela Lansbury will host the Gala, which will be followed by an Anniversary Supper with the Stars at the Grand Ballroom at the Hilton New York. 23rd Anniversary Chairs: Anka K. Palitz and Allen Brill. Gala Chairs: Yolanda Santos Garza, Victoria Herbert, Michele Riggi, Susan Fawcett Sosin and Laura Zeckendorf. Tickets: $600. Details from 212-228-7446, ext. 33.

Tuesday, October 28

• Central Park Conservancy: "Halloween Ball." Details to follow.

Wednesday, October 29

• French Institute--Alliance Française: "Trophée des Arts Gala 2008" at the Plaza, honoring Philippe de Montebello and Jean-Bernard Lévy. Details from 212-254-6677 or egunzl@inezevents.com.

To Be Announced