Master Calendar of Charity Benefits, Parties & Events
in New York
December 2009

Wednesday, December 2

• Glaucoma Foundation: "23rd Annual Black & White Ball" honoring John Patrick Shanley, award-winning playwright (Doubt) and screenwriter (Moonstruck), at The Pierre. Cocktails & Silent Auction at 6:30 p.m. Dinner at 7:30 p.m. Black Tie. Tickets: $1,000. Details from 212-651-2509 or kzmuda@glaucomafoundation.org.

Saturday, December 5

• New York City Ballet and School of American Ballet: "Nutcracker Family benefit." Matinee. Chairmen: Kristin Kennedy Clark, Julia Koch and Sharon Jacob. Details from 212-870-5585.

Monday, December 7

• Food Allergy Initiative: "12th Annual Food Allergy Ball" at the Waldorf-Astoria, honoring Charles Koppelman. Emeril Lagasse will receive the FAI Lifetime Achievement Award. Sharyn T. Mann and Todd J. Slotkin are the Gala Dinner Chairs, and Patricia and James Cayne, Mary Richardson Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Julia Koch are the Benefit Dinner Chairs. The cocktail reception starts at 7:00 p.m., followed by dinner and the awards presentation at 8:00 p.m. Black Tie. Tickets: $1,500. Details from 212-627-1000.

Tuesday, December 8

• New York Cares: "2009 Winter Benefit" at the Edison Ballroom, 240 West 47th Street. 6:30 p.m.: Cocktails. 7:30 p.m.: Dinner, Program & Live Raffle. Sit-down dinner. Non-Black Tie. Tickets: $750. Details from 212-402-1135 or purchase tickets online.

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• Volunteers of America-Greater New York: "14th Annual Gala, A New York Winter’s Eve." Dining, fine wines and live & silent auctions. Event Chair: Lesley Jane Seymour. Ron Frasch and Roxann Taylor are Vice-Chairs. Chef Todd English is creating the menu which will be complemented by select wines coordinated by Wine Spectator. The Plaza Grand Ballroom. Reception at 7:00 p.m. Dinner at 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $1,000. Details from 212-496-4305.

Wednesday, December 9

• Save Venice: "Viscount Julius Norwich and His Christmas Crackers" a selection of light-hearted readings and songs at the piano at One East 60th Street.  Details from 212-737-3141.

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• Metropolitan Museum of Art: "Acquisitions Fund Benefit." Tickets: $2,000 ($650 for Apollo Circle members). Details from 212-570-3948.

Saturday, December 12

• Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts: "50th Birthday--Fifth Annual Family Festival" at Alice Tully Hall. Buffet Luncheon followed by a choice of performances. Details from 212-875-5763.

Tuesday, December 1

• Friends OF Friends for the Benefit of Angkor Hospital for Children: "13th Annual Photography Auction" at Metropolitan Pavilion, 123 West 18th Street, fifth floor. Preview and cocktails: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Live auction: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Since opening its doors in 1999, Angkor Hospital for Children has treated over 500 000 children, providing 24-hour emergency care, inpatient, out-patient and laboratory services, basic surgery and dental care. Tickets: $50. Details and purchase tickets online.

Although we endeavor to maintain the accuracy of the listings, locations, prices and times should always be confirmed with the sponsoring organization.

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