Master Calendar of Charity Benefits, Parties & Events
in New York
November 2006

Editor: Randall Ian Stempler

Submit Event Listings to: listings@charitybenefits.com

Wednesday, November 1

Indo American Arts Council--Opening Night of the Sixth Annual IAAC Film Festival: "Mira Nair's The Namesake" at the AMC Lincoln Square, Broadway & 68th St., with pre-screening cocktails, address(es) by author/Gala Chair Salman Rushie and filmmaker Mira Nair, screening of The Namesake, post-screening discussion with filmmaker and cast. and followed by a Gala Benefit Dinner at Tavern on the Green. Gala Co-Chairs: Author, Salman Rushdie and Model/Actress, Padma Lakshmi. Gala Vice-Chairs: Chandrika & Ranjan Tandon, and Sandhya & Dhruv Narain. Glamorous Dress. Tickets: $350 ($100 without gala dinner). DINNER SOLD OUT. Screening Only Tickets Available. Details from 212-594-3685, aroon@iaac.us or ssubbarao@aol.com.
International Sculpture Center: "2006 Lifetime Achievement Award Gala" honoring Manuel Neri at the Tribeca Rooftop, Two Debrosses Street. Cocktails at 6:15 p.m. Dinner and Award Presentation at 7:30 p.m. Black Tie. Tickets: $500. Details from events@sculpture.org or 609-689-1051, ext.302.
Department of Prints and Illustrated Books of The Museum of Modern Art: "Opening Night Preview Party--Sixteenth Annual Print Fair" at the Seventh Regiment Armory. Park Avenue and 67 Street. Co-Chairs: Eugene Mercy, Jr., Marnie Pillsbury, and Anna Marie Shapiro. Benefactor and Patron preview: 5:00 p.m. Sponsor preview: 5:30 p.m. Contributor preview: 6:00 p.m. Friend preview: 7:30 p.m. Opening Night preview party and cocktail buffet until 9:00 p.m. Tickets: $75 (for Friend ticket). Details from 212-708-9680, or specialevents@moma.org, or purchase tickets online.
ALS Association/Greater New York Chapter: "Twelfth Annual Lou Gehrig Sports Awards Benefit" at the Marriott Marquis. Jeremy Schaap will serve as emcee for the benefit. The dinner will honor New York Yankees Hall of Fame Catcher Yogi Berra, Olympic Gold Medalist Oksana Baiul and “Miracle on Ice” captain and 1980 USA Hockey Gold Medalist Mike Eruzione. This year’s Jacob K. Javits Lifetime achievement Award will be presented to Claire and Leonard Tow by Bob Costas. Cocktails and silent auction at 6:30 p.m. The ALS Association is dedicated to finding a cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Tickets: $1,000. Details from 212-245-6570, ext. 18.
The Boys’ Club of New York: "31st Annual All Sports Hall of Fame Dinner" at the Waldorf-Astoria honoring this years All-Sports Hall of Fame inductees as well as many sports heroes of the past and present, including Harry Carson, Evelyn Ashford, and Shannon Miller. 6:30 p.m.: Cocktail Reception. 7:30 p.m.: Dinner. Details online.
The American Himalayan Foundation: "Annual Evening in New York" an evening with Robert Anderson (seven summits solo to Everest via Antarctica), at the Asia Society. Reception at 6:30 p.m. Dinner and presentation at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $1,000. Details from 415-288-7267.
The Achilles Track Club: "16th Annual Tribute Dinner Acknowledging & Encouraging Disabled Athletes" at Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street. 6:00 p.m. The Achilles Track Club is a worldwide organization that strives to encourage and enable people with all types of disabilities to participate in mainstream athletics. Tickets: $650. Details from 212-317-1421 or CF@stateoftheartnyc.com.

Thursday, November 2

The Princess Grace Foundation --USA: "23rd Annual Princess Grace Awards Gala 2006."
Turn the Corner Foundation: "Unmask a Cure" at Guastavino's. 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Tasting-style gala featuring tastings from New York City restaurants, cocktails, live and silent auctions and sweepstakes. Live music. Turn the Corner is dedicated to the support of research, education, awareness and innovative treatments for Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases. Tickets: $200 (if received by October 27; $250 at the door, if available). Details from 646-278-6736 or annie@poweredbyprofessionals.com.
American Lung Association of the City of New York: "104th Anniversary Gala Celebration – The Life and Breath Awards Dinner" honoring outstanding contributors to lung health in New York City with the Association’s highest tribute, The Life and Breath Award. Emmy Award-winning actress S. Epatha Merkerson will host. Grand Hyatt Hotel. 6:00 p.m. Reception, live and silent auctions, dinner and entertainment. Black Tie. Tickets: $350. Details from 212-889-3370.

Friday, November 3

Performa: "The White on White Party" at the Stephan Weiss Studio. 9:00 p.m. Tickets: $100 ($500 for 7:00 p.m. entry). Details from 212-533-5720 or lana@performa-arts.org.

Saturday, November 4

Learning Leaders: "Fall Theater Benefit--Mary Poppins" at the New Amsterdam Theatre. 2:00 p.m. Tickets: $300 (Children - $150). Details from 646-827-4735.
Asphalt Green: "Swim for the Future" cocktail reception, supporting the Andrew Fisher and Doug Irgang Memorial Scholarship Fund. 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.: Cocktails. 7:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.: Commemorative Program featuring members of the Asphalt Green Masters Team, Swim for the Future Scholarship recipients, and synchronized swimmers Jane Katz and Sharon Snyder. A games and crafts area will be available for children. Tickets: $50. Details online.

Monday, November 6

Association to Benefit Children: "Thanks for Giving--4th Annual Benefit" at the Union Theological Seminary. 6:00 p.m. Live and silent auction. Tickets: $175. Details from 212-831-1322 or info@a-b-c.org.
Christopher Reeve Foundation: "Annual Gala--A Magical Evening" at the Marriott Marquis. Details from 800-225-0292.
NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases: "2006 Founders Gala" in the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf-Astoria. Cocktails begin at 6:30 p.m. Dinner at 7:30 p.m., honoring Jim MacLaren with the Hospital's prestigious Humanitarian Award for his courage and triumph to overcome physical obstacles and barriers that dramatically affected and changed his life. Robin L. Smith, M.D., M.B.A., Chairman of the Board at NYUHJD will serve as the Gala Chairman. Honorary Chairman Michael Gardner will host the evening’s raffle. The evening will also feature a live performance by singer and songwriter Art Garfunkel. Proceeds from the gala will be used to build an inpatient hospital wing for children and further advance research in cancer and musculoskeletal fields. Black Tie. Tickets: $1,000. Details from 914-579-1000.
Portion of the proceeds to benefit City Harvest: "Taste of New York" at the Puck Building. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Tickets $110 ($165 for VIP Preview hour from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and exclusive lounge, luxury gift bag and VIP giveaways). Details online.

Tuesday, November 7

Joan's Legacy: The Joan Scarangello Foundation to Conquer Lung Cancer: "Strolling Supper with Blues and News" at the Allen Room of Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center, located on Broadway at 60th Street. 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. The evening will feature a musical performance by Grammy-winning blues great Delbert McClinton, as well as a silent auction with one-of-a-kind prizes and exotic trips. Actress Elizabeth Berkley, S. Epatha Merkerson of “Law & Order” and members of the TV Show “The Sopranos” are set to attend as well. Tickets: $250. Details from 212-627-5500.
The Food Bank For New York City: "Roasted, Battered & Fried" the kick-off event to the Third Annual New York Comedy Festival at Capitale, 130 Bowery. Celebrity chef Mario Batali will be roasted. Joining Mario and Roast Master, Lewis Black, on the dais will be Mario Cantone, Emeril, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, Stanley Tucci, Artie Lang, Nick DiPaolo, Greg Giraldo, Anthony Boudain, James Gandolfini, Michael Imperioli and Johnny Ventimiglia of The Sopranos, Thom Filicia and Ted Allen of Queen Eye for the Straight Guy, with tips on roast etiquette by Sarah Silverman. Cocktail reception will begin at 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7:30 p.m., followed by the roast at 8:45 p.m. Tickets: $500. Details from 212-249-6188 or Jennifer.kunin@verizon.net.

Wednesday, November 8

Ovarian Cancer Research Fund: "L’Oréal Legends Gala" at the American Museum of Natural History, honoring Paul Charron and Glenda Bailey. The evening will begin with a cocktail reception and silent auction before a seated dinner and a musical performance. Black Tie. Tickets: $1500. Details from 212-254-6677.
Children's Museum of Manhattan: "Annual Fall Benefit" at Home, 532 West 27th Street. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. The evening will feature two rooms of dancing & entertainment -- one party room will groove with a DJ, the other with a classic ‘Big Easy’ jazz band. Live Auction. Details from 212-721-1223, ext. 233.
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council: "Fall benefit--Games People Play." Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and games. The event will fill the lobby of 20 Pine Street with a putting green, video game pods, a Scrabble table, Pictionary and art games. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Tickets: $250. Details from 212-219-9401, ext. 121 or online.
Care for the Homeless: "Comedy Cares for the Homeless" featuring comedians Louis C. K., Paul Mooney, Patrice Oneal, Paula Poundstone, and Caroline Rhea, at Town Hall. 8:00 p.m. After-Party at Carolines on Broadway. Details from 212-752-4770 comedycares@lincoln21.com or purchase performance only tickets online.
American Friends of the Tretyakov Gallery Foundation: "2006 Annual Tretyakov Ball" at Jazz at Lincoln Center, The Allen Room. Reception and silent auction at 6:30 p.m. Dinner, live auction, performance and dancing at 7:30 p.m. Big Jazz Band. Black Tie. Tickets: $1,000. Details from 212-663-2396 or info@intart.org.
For the benefit of the Institute of International Education, Columbia University and the Julliard School: "The 47th Annual Quadrille Ball Preview Party" at at the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany at 871 United Nations Plaza. Cocktail Reception from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. The Ball will be held on Saturday, January 13th, 2007 at the Pierre Hotel. Preview Party by invitation only.

Thursday, November 9

New-York Historical Society: "History Makers Gala" honoring Betsy Gotbaum and Walter Cronkite. Cocktails at 6:00 p.m. Dinner at 7:00 p.m. Black Tie. Tickets: $1,000. Details from 212-485-9201 or bbotwinick@nyhistory.org.
Fractured Atlas: "2006 Benefit" at the Westside Loft, 336 West 37th Street. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Drinks. Hors d'oeuvres. Showcased work of Fractured Atlas members. Tickets: $60 ($30 for Fractured Atlas members). Details from 212-277-8020 or purchase tickets online.
Co-sponsored by the Brooklyn Center for the Urban Environment with Con Edison: "The 2nd Annual Green Brooklyn Conference: The Sustainable City." Sustainable design, green products, and renewable energy…what does it all mean for a sustainable city? Panels, workshops, and exhibitors. Panels include The Built Environment: Sustainable Development for the 21st Century and The Natural Environment: Conservation, Energy and Sustainable Food for a Cleaner Greener Environment, workshops on greening education, shopping for green products, or transportation alternatives. Panelists and Exhibitors include Council on the Environment of NYC, NYC Office of Sustainable Design, NYSERDA, Earth Pledge, Slow Food USA, Bettencourt Green Building Supplies, Ice Stone, Green Maps, and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. with light reception. Brooklyn Borough Hall. Free. Details online.
Visiting Nurse Service of New York : "Investing in Children, Strengthening Families." 6:30 p.m.: Cocktails. 7:30 p.m.: Dinner and Dancing. The Waldorf-Astoria. Dinner-dance honoring John E. Zuccotti. Dinner Co-Chairs for the benefit include: Douglas D. Broadwater, Kenneth I. Chenault, Julie and Bob Daum, Anne and Joel Ehrenkranz, Stephen L. Green, Nina Henderson, Howard P. Milstein, Jeffrey M. Peek, Carl H. Pforzheimer III, Tara Stacom, and Mort Zuckerman. Black Tie. Details from 212-609-1565.
Felix Organization (Adoptees for Children): "2006 Chocolate Fashion Show" with a cocktail reception featuring signature dishes and chocolate desserts, followed by the unveiling of the 2006 Chocolate Fashion Collection. Classic and cutting edge designers collaborate with pastry chefs and chocolatiers to produce wearable chocolate fashion. 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Tastings of signature dishes by top chefs and pastry chefs, chocolate martinis and champagne and goody bags filled with scrumptious delights. Tickets: $200. Details from gala@chocolateshow.com.
Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation: "Second Annual Guggenheim International Gala" at the Rumsey Playfield, Central Park. Cocktails and auction preview at 7:00 p.m. Dinner and auction at 8:00 p.m. Dinner by Mobu. Co-Chairs: Danielle and David Ganek, Victoria and Dennis Hopper, and Jennifer Blei Stockman. 2006 Honorees include: Marina Abramović, John Baldessari, Louise Bourgeois, Cai Guo-Qiang, Zaha Hadid, William Kentridge, and Hiroshi Sugimoto. The Gala will also honor Jack Wadsworth, a visionary business leader and generous supporter of the arts. Attending as a special guest will be Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, who will also be offering a few remarks. Festive Attire. Details from 212-360-4255.

Friday, November 10

The New England Society in the City of New York: "Dinner Dance" at the St. Regis Roof. Cocktail reception at 7:00 p.m. Dinner at 8:00 p.m. Music by The Alex Donner Orchestra. Black or White Tie/Decorations May Be Worn. Tickets: $300.

Sunday, November 12

Kips Bay Boys Boys & Girls Club: "Mary Poppins Theatre Benefit." Tickets $200 (adult)/$125 (child). Details from 718-893-8600 ext. 245.
The New York Musical Theatre Festival: "Gala Celebration" at the Hudson Theatre at 6:00 p.m. celebrating the winners of the NYMF 2006 Awards for Excellence and honoring Broadway producer Kevin McCollum. The Drowsy Chaperone's Bob Martin will serve as Master of Ceremonies and the evening will feature special performances by fellow Drowsy cast members Sutton Foster and Beth Leavel, the cast of [title of show], members from the NYMF 2006 Awards for Excellence winners, and other celebrity guests. Tickets: $300. Details from 212-664-0979.
12th Annual Avignon/New York Film Festival: "Gala Dinner" at Daniel, honoring John Turturro. Cocktails at 6:30 p.m. Dinner at 7:30 p.m. The Festival is at Hunter College-CUNY from November 15 - November 19 and is sponsored by Hunter College's Film & Media Department. Gala Tickets: $600. Details from 212-650-3083.
Richard Tucker Music Foundation: "2006 Gala" at Avery Fisher Hall. 6:00 p.m. Maestro Asher Fisch, Conductor. Featuring members of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and the New York Choral Society. Tickets: $750 ($50 for concert only). Details from 212-757-2218.

Monday, November 13

Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership: "The Albert Schweitzer Leadership Awards Dinner" at Gotham Hall, 1356 Broadway. Cocktails: 6:30 p.m. Awards: 7:30 p.m. Dinner and Dancing to follow. Honorees: Nasser Kazeminy, Chairman NJK Holdings/ Chairman, Executive Committee, National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations; Drew Morrisroe, President and Chief Executive Officer, CTN Solutions; Ron Gillet, Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees, HOBY/ Vice President of Underwriting, Countrywide Full Spectrum Lending Division. Tickets: $500 ($150 for Alumni). Details from 212-921-9070, ext.16 or hoby@jfm2productions.com. mailto:hoby@jfm2productions.com
Amas Musical Theatre: "Gala Benefit" honoring Maurice Hines and Verizon with concert presentation of “Broadway Soul” at New World Stages, 340 West 50th Street. Performance begins at 7:00 p.m. followed by cocktails and buffet dinner at Puttanesca, 859 Ninth Avenue. Amas Musical Theatre has been a pioneer in diversity and multi-ethnic casting in the performing arts since it was founded in 1968 by actress Rosetta LeNoire. Amas is devoted to the creation, development and professional production of new American musicals and to the training and encouragement of inner-city young people. Tickets: $200 ($125 for performance only). Details from 212-744-1048 or 212-563-2565.
Trail Blazers: "17th Annual Fall Benefit--Celebrating 120 Years” an evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and entertainment. at Soho House, 29-35 Ninth Avenue. 7:00 p.m. Details from 212-529-5113, ext. 233 or benefit@trailblazers.org.
National Academy School of Fine Arts: "Eighth Annual Art Auction Benefit--The World in a Frame" honoring distinguished artist Will Barnet, NA. Gala co-chairs: Michelle Manolis, Lynn Syms, Sharon Korman, Linda Arnold, and Peter Wolf. 6:00 p.m.: Cocktails. Silent and live art auction preview. 7:30 p.m.: Seated dinner and live auction. 8:30 p.m.: After Party--Dessert, coffee, tea, cocktails, during silent auction. In recognition of the Academy’s mission to promote the instruction and advancement of the fine arts in America, works by National Academicians and school faculty will be for sale with proceeds benefiting the School of Fine Art’s programs and scholarships. Tickets: $375 ($45 for after party only). Details from 212 369 4880, ext. 202.
Greater New York Councils, Exploring Division: "2006 'Women of Achievement' Awards Reception" at the Union League Club, honoring Jacqueline D. Parkes and Renée Brown. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $200. Details from 212-651-2808.
WNYC, New York Public Radio: "Gala 2006" at Cipriani 42nd Street. Reception at 6:00 p.m. Dinner at 7:00 p.m. Chairmen: David R. Caplan, Bryn Cohen, Susan K. Freedman, Michael Huber, Honey Kurtz, Gene Lynch, Elizabeth Rose, Lauren Seikaly, Nicki Newman Tanner, Billie Tisch. The evening’s affair will be hosted by Ira Glass, the creative voice of "This American Life." Special guests, including the gossip columnist Liz Smith, the country-pop singer/songwriter Rosanne Cash, and New York Times puzzle master Will Shortz, will join Glass to present a salute to WNYC Programming. Imani Winds, the Grammy-nominated classical wind quintet, will perform selections from their repertoire. Guests will have the opportunity to mingle with their favorite WNYC hosts. Ticket: $1,000 Details from 212-786-6185.
New York Public Library: "Library Lions Benefit" honoring Gao Xingjian, Orhan Pamuk, James D. Watson, Elie Wiesel, and Oprah Winfrey, at the Humanities and Social Sciences Library, Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street. Master of Ceremonies for the evening's program will be Toni Morrison, Library Trustee and Nobel Prize-winning novelist. Cocktails begin at 7:00 p.m. in Astor Hall, followed by a dinner and program at 8:00 p.m. in the Deborah, Jonathan F.P., Samuel Priest, and Adam R. Rose Main Reading Room. Co-Chairs: Mr. and Mrs. Oscar de la Renta; H.R.H. Princess Firyal and Mr. Lionel I. Pincus; Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Fuld, Jr.; Mr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Schwarzman; Mr. and Mrs. Felix A. Rohatyn; and The Honorable Merryl H. Tisch and Mr. James S. Tisch. All event proceeds support the Library's General Book Fund. Black Tie. Details from 212-930-0730.

Tuesday, November 14

Safe Horizon: "Gala Performance of Chicago" to celebrate the show's 10th Anniversary and the Safe Horizon¹s fall fundraising event "Justice Served: in Our Own Words" at the Ambassador Theatre at 6:30 p.m. Event Chairs: Brooke McMurray and John Fowler. For over a quarter of a century, Safe Horizon has been at the forefront of helping victims of crime and abuse. As the leading provider of services for victims of violence in New York City, Safe Horizon's dedicated staff helps more than 350,000 victims, each year find hope by offering a chance to tell their story in their own words, a guide through the criminal justice system, and a safe place to sleep. Tickets: $250 (very limited availability at $250). Details from events@safehorizon.org or 212-577-8291.
Friends of Education of the Museum of Modern Art: "Jazz Interlude" honoring Dr. Camille O. Cosby. Cocktails at 6:30 p.m. Performance at 7:30 p.m. Dinner at 8:30 p.m. Chairman: Sherry B. Bronfman. Black Tie. Tickets: $1,000. Details from 212-708-9680 or specialevents@moma.org.
Alzheimer’s Association: "The 2006 Rita Hayworth Gala--Reach Out " in the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf-Astoria. Phyllis George is this year’s honoree. Princess Yasmin Aga Khan is General Chair, Deborah Grubman is the Gala Chair, Donna Dixon Aykroyd is the Gala Vice Chair, Allen Brill is the Underwriting Chair, Muffie Potter Aston is the Sponsor Chair, Claudia Cohen and Susan Hess are the Auction Co-Chairs, Nurit Kahane Haase is the Journal Chair, Anne R. Hearst and Andrea Stark are the Gift Bag Co-Chairs, Mark Locks is the Corporate Committee Chair, Hilary Dick is the Associates Committee Chair. The cocktail reception starts at 6:30 p.m. Michael McDonald will give a special performance. Black Tie. Tickets: $1,250. Details from 212-843-1712.

Wednesday, November 15

Museum of Arts & Design: "Visionaries!" Cocktails at 6:30 p.m. Dinner and awards ceremony at 8:00 p.m. Pier Sixty: Chelsea Piers. Details from 212-956-3535, ext. 129.
The New School: "LaGuardia Award Dinner" at the Mandarin Oriental. Reception: 6:30 p.m. Dinner: 7:30 p.m. Honoring John L. Tishman, chairman and CEO of Tishman Realty and Construction Company, Inc. Keynote Address by Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton. The Fiorello H. LaGuardia Award recognizes individuals who, through their contributions, exemplify the compassion, courage, and determination of the City's legendary mayor. Proceeds from the evening provide support to over 130 academic scholarships at the university. Tickets: $1,500. Details from 212-229-5662, ext. 3568 or specialevents@newschool.edu.
Foreign Policy Association: "2006 Corporate Dinner" at the St. Regis, honoring Dr. Daniel Vasella, Chairman & CEO, Novartis International AG. Reception at 6:30 p.m. Dinner at 7:30 p.m. Business Attire. Tickets: $1,000. Details from 212-481-8100, ext. 222.

Thursday, November 16

The Little Baby Face Foundation: "Believe in Miracles IV" at 370 Park Avenue, featuring cocktails and light buffet supper. Dancing, silent auction and games of chance. 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Chairman: Diane Romo. Cocktail Attire/Jacket & Tie Required. Tickets: $200. Details from 212-288-6008.
Saving Antiquities for Everyone: "Beacon Awards" with a lecture with Peter Watson. Chelsea Art Museum, 556 West 22nd Street, from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. followed by an awards ceremony with buffet dinner from 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. on West 12th Street. SAFE's newly established Beacon Awards recognize individuals who enlighten the public about the devastating effects of looting and the illicit antiquities trade. Tickets: $75. ($90 after November 1; includes admittance to lecture at The Chelsea Art Museum with Peter Watson, museum admission and buffet dinner)/$15 for lecture only. Details from or purchase tickets online.

Friday, November 17

Canadian Association of New York Foundation for the benefit of Ice Hockey in Harlem, Children's Hope Foundation, Camp Scholarship Program, and Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research (supporting cancer research at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York in the name of a true Canadian hero): "Maple Leaf Ball" at Gotham Hall. Cocktails at 7:00 p.m. Dinner at 8:00 p.m. Black Tie. Tickets: $400 ($350 for Canadian association of New York members (maximum 2)). Details from 212-217-2844, ents1@canadianassociationny.org or purchase tickets online.

Saturday, November 18

New York City Opera: "Hansel and Gretel Family Benefit: The City Opera Family Benefit" An opportunity to introduce children to the world of opera. This year, the afternoon will begin with a performance of Engelbert Humperdinck's magical Hansel & Gretel. Set in turn-of-the-century New York City. The children get lost in frightening Central Park instead of a forest, and are ensnared by a witch who drips with ropes of diamonds and lives in a Fifth Avenue Mansion. The performance will be followed by a family party for both the young and young-at-heart. All proceeds from the Family Benefit support New York City Opera's Education programs serving over 9,000 New York City public school children each year. Following the matinee performance of Hansel & Gretel, guests will be invited to a luncheon party on the New York State Theater Grand Promenade. Guests will be able to, have their face made up as a character, be photographed with Hansel and Gretel, decorate a gingerbread cookie, and make their own ice-cream sundae. Benefit Chairs are: Yildiz Blackstone, Caroline Cronson, Alison Levasseur, Kara Unterberg, and Ashley von Perfall. Performance is at 1:30 p.m. followed by the benefit at 3:30 p.m. Tickets:$500 ($300 for party only)/Children: $250. Details from 212-870-5622.
Publicolor: "2nd Annual Top Coat Paint Party" starting with a "paint party" at P.S. 101, 141 East 111th Street, where volunteers will paint the halls of the school along with P.S. 101 students from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. This will be followed by a cocktail party from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. where the accomplishments of the organization will be celebrated at Clerestory Hall in the Starrett-Lehigh Building, 601 West 26th St. Publicolor is dedicated to engaging at-risk students in their education by empowering them to transform their struggling schools and neglected community facilities through color and collaboration. To date, Publicolor has colorfully transformed over 77 NYC public school buildings and over 100 community sites. Tickets: $100 (in advance; $125 at the door). Details from and purchase tickets online.

Sunday, November 19

Love Our Children USA: "Dionne Warwick Benefit Concert" with special guest Peabo Bryson at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center, at 7:30 p.m. followed by a post-concert reception. Presented by the Whiteweld Foundation. Love Our Children USA works to break the cycle of violence against children. Tickets: $135 ($45 for concert only). Details from 212-629-2099 or online, or 212-721-6500 for concert tickets only.
The Russia Society for the benefit of the Moscow Conservatory: "An Afternoon of Russian Music and Poetry" with Elena Baksht, Concert Pianist, at the Goethe Institut, 1014 Fifth Avenue, at 2:00 p.m. Reception to follow the concert. Tickets: $20. Details from twnugent@post.harvard.edu or 212-517-8100.

Monday November 20

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS: "An Evening of Latin Rhythms" at BB Kings Blues Club and Grill. One night only event. The evening starts with a cocktail reception at 6:30 p.m. followed by an 8:00 p.m. curtain with dancing immediately after the performance until midnight. Tickets: $125 ($50 for performance only). Details from 212-840-0770 or info@bcefa.org or purchase tickets online.

Tuesday, November 21

New York City Ballet: "Opening Night Benefit" beginning with a cocktail reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by the performance on-stage at 7:30 p.m., and followed by the Supper Ball on the Promenade of the New York State Theater at 9:30 p.m. Black Tie. Tickets: $1500. ($200 for performance and pre-performance reception only; $100 for performance only). Details from 212-870-5585.

Friday, November 24 - Sunday, November 26

The Parrish Art Museum: "Parrish Presents--Flea Market and Silent Auction extraordinaire." Southampton. The Parrish's Thanksgiving Weekend shopping extravaganza. Details from 631-283-2118, ext. 41 or korczakk@parrishart.org.

Monday, November 27

Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation: "17th Annual Celebrity Sports Auction" at Madison Square Garden. Open Bar. Silent Auction. Food. Athletes. Special Celebrity Guests. Awards Presentation. Live Auction. Tickets: $125 ($135 at the door). Details from 212-354-2878, ext. 113.
Women's Housing and Economic Development Corporation: "2006 Gala - Building Opportunity, Celebrating Strength" at Twenty Four Fifth, 24 Fifth Avenue. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Cocktails and Hors d'oeuvres. Auction and Live Music. Cocktail attire. Tickets: $200. Details from 718-839-1106.

Wednesday, November 29

The Drawing Center: "3rd Annual Benefit Auction" at the Milk Gallery. Auctioneer: Simon de Pury. Tickets: $200. Details from 212-868-8450, ext. 205.
Leo Baeck Institute: "Gala Award Dinner" at the Waldorf-Astoria, honoring James D. Wolfensohn with medal presentation by His Excellency Horst Khler, President of the Federal Republic of Germany. Co-Chaired by Henry A. Kissinger and Paul Volcker. Tickets: $750. Details from: 212-207-6769.
French-American Aid for Children: "Festive Cocktail Party" at the Consulate General of France. Silent Auction. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $50. Details from 212-486-9593.

Wednesday, November 29 - Saturday, December 2

The Junior League of the City of New York: "2006 Golden Tree" at NYJL Headquarters, 130 East 80th Street. November 29: Community Night- Silent Auction Preview. November 30: Junior's Night. December 1: Outstanding Volunteers Announced. December 2: Family Day with a visit from Santa. Details from goldentree@nyjl.org.

Thursday, November 30

Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club: "Annual Holiday Benefit" a silent auction of holiday centerpieces and gifts created by top designers and cocktail party from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Brunschwig & Fils Showroom, D & D Building, 979 Third Avenue. Tickets: $125. Details from 718-893-8600, ext. 245.
Happy Families International Center: "Fundraiser for Older Orphans" at Andrew Hall, adjacent to St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 1 West 53rd Street. Performance. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Tickets: $75. Details from 845-265-9272.

Master Calendar of Junior Committee Charity Benefits, Parties & Events in New York
November 2006