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| Last Wednesday evening, the Audubon Young Members of New York took flight south to the Meatpacking District’s AVENUE to flock for the AYM Fall Benefit. Guests enjoyed cocktails courtesy of Avenue and organic vodka sponsor American Harvest, nibbled on pizza courtesy of Artichoke and danced to the rug cutting tunes of DJ Luther Riggs. A most festive evening, one could watch the twirling about of CFDA designer Carlos Falchi with Benefit Chair Ann Morrison Calvert and Falchi daughters. An expansive silent auction spread including everything from Polo Lessons in Greenwich, CT to a piece of art by Faust was up for bids. 100% of the funds raised go to support and sustain Audubon New York’s important education, advocacy, and on the ground conservation efforts. AYM’s vision is to create healthy, well-managed habitats that support viable populations of birds and other wildlife in the Atlantic Flyway in order to enhance the enjoyment of nature and improve the quality of life for all New Yorkers. |
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| Guest included Ann Morrison Calvert (Fall Benefit Chair), Monica Brouwer, Alexander Cook, Stephanie Cozzi, Juliet Falchi, Jennifer Ritter, Adrienne Rudkin, Peter Stamm, Teddy Winthrop, Eva Yean, Minot Amory, Brandon Buchmayr, Christina Eberli, Lauren Douglas, Patricia Dunne, Carlos Falchi, Lee Falchi, Kate Falchi, Amanda Goss, Taylor Colson Horton, Jessica Houghton, Nicole Howard, Winnie Lewis, Jenna Manula, David Mehlman, Douglas Graham Moore, Jr.,Carolyn Niemann, Arielle Patrick, Joshua Pino, Katie Jo Righi, Jeremy Rosenberg, Morgan Scott, Austin Simon, Richard D. Thomas, James Tierney Tang, Kim Taylor, Amy Whang, and Lizzy Wild. For more information on Audubon’s Young Member Group and to join, click here. |
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| American Friends of Blérancourt celebrated its annual gala dinner on November 11th at the Pratt House to honor U.S. former Ambassador to France Craig Stapleton. Three special weekend events preceded the gala: a reception at the Hunt Slonem Gallery, a visit to the Paule Ka Fashion Showroom and a reception with gallery talk on a Camille Roche mural at the Dumonteil Gallery. The exquisite menu was prepared by master French chef Daniel Boulud who was present at the event. Champagne was provided by Paul Goerg. |
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| Guests at the gala included: Baroness Didi d’Anglejan, AFB President Eugénie d’Anglès, French Consul General Bertrand Lortholary, Miles Morgan, Carla Darlington, Jay Paul, Nancy Gehman, Jean Astrop, Sonja Morgan and James Girard among others. The two curators who came in from France were present, and the curator-in-chief Anne Dopffer gave a presentation showing plans for the French-American Museum’s upcoming expansion. |
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| On Friday, November 8, the New England Society in the City of New York hosted its 208th Annual Dinner at the Metropolitan Club. Members and friends gathered to honor Deborah and Charles Royce with the Reginald T. Townsend Award. The fundraising event supports the Society’s scholarship program for New York City students attending New England colleges and universities. |
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| The Royces are actively involved in the restoration of numerous buildings and “Main Street” revitalization projects in New York and New England, including the Avon Theatre Film Center, a 1939 landmark in Stamford, CT, and The Ocean House in Watch Hill, RI. Upon accepting their award, Deborah and Charles spoke about the importance of creating a sense of community and place through this work, and how they weave their individual passions together through their restoration projects. The 200 guests in attendance enjoyed dancing to the music of the Alex Donner Orchestra and bidding in the Silent Auction. A terrific evening was had by all thanks to co-chairs Mary Latimer-Chung, Harry Chung, and Arnold and Hilda Neis. |
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The ALS Association Greater New York Chapter held their 19th Annual Lou Gehrig Sports Awards Benefit on Thursday, November 7th at 6:30PM at the New York Marriott Marquis (Broadway at 45th Street). Cocktails and silent auction began at 6:30PM, followed by dinner and an awards presentation. The event had 600 attendees and raised $1.136 million.
ESPN’s Jeremy Schaap served as the emcee with former NFL Player, and current YES Network host, Howard Cross serving as the night’s auctioneer. Honorary Chapter Board Members David Cone, Rod Gilbert and Tommy John were also in attendance. As one of The ALS Association's leading chapters, the Greater New York Chapter encompasses New York City, Long Island, Westchester County, the Hudson Valley, and Northern & Central New Jersey and plays a major role in promoting the mission to lead the fight to cure and treat ALS. The ALS Association is the only national non-profit health organization dedicated solely to fighting Lou Gehrig’s Disease on every front. The Association leads the way in research, patient and community services, public education, and advocacy – providing help and hope to those facing the disease. ALSA is a member of the National Health Council. For more information, visit http://www.als-ny.org |
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Photographs by Jack McCoy (ALS); www.AnnieWatt.com (NES) |