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Sandbox Studio Presents Fashion Delivers: The Pre Shows

250 Hudson Street, NY, NY | 01.27.2012 | by Merry Esparza and Alan Horowitz

On Friday, January 27th Sandbox Studio presented Fashion Delivers: The Pre Shows, a fundraiser to benefit Fashion Delivers Charitable Foundation, a non-profit industry-based organization helping to fight daily poverty and aid the survivors of natural disasters. The benefit featured runway shows with selected looks by up‐and‐coming designers Shumaq, Man vs. Machine, and Karolina Zmarlak. Ford provided models for the shows. Approximately 300 professionals in fashion and related businesses attended the event, which included a cocktail party, a luxury silent auction, and musical entertainment. (left: Looks by designer Karolina Zmarlak featured in runway show) more...

Hospital for Special Surgery Autumn Benefit in Support of Medical Education

Guastavino's, 409 East 59th Street, NY, NY | 11.11.2011 | by Merry Esparza

New York City’s Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) held its annual autumn gala on November 11th at Guastavino's under the 59th Street Bridge. The gala was chaired by Cynthia Sculco, and co-chaired by Renee Flug, Carol Lyden, and Antonella Salvati. Guests enjoyed an elegant cocktail reception, dinner, and musical entertainment by the Unexpected Boys, known for their award-winning tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Following dinner, guests tore up the dance floor at the Young Friends of HSS annual Late Night party chaired by Sarah Jane Sculco Gibbons, daughter of Cynthia Sculco and HSS Surgeon-in-Chief and Medical Director, Dr. Thomas Sculco. (left: Dr. Thomas Sculco and Cynthia Sculco) more...

St. Francis Food Pantries' Celebrity Art Auction "Doodle For Hunger XII"

Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers, NY, NY | 11.03.2011 | by Merry Esparza

On November 3rd, St. Francis Food Pantries and Shelters held its annual Doodle For Hunger charity auction featuring original artworks, or doodles, created and signed by actors, artists, politicians, and sports icons. FOX 5 News Anchor Ernie Anastos hosted the evening which featured a cocktail reception and silent auction, followed by an awards program and a live auction. The Guest of Honor was Fox News channel's Geraldo Rivera, anchor of Geraldo At Large, Senior War Correspondent, and senior columnist for Fox News Latino. Actor Tony Lo Bianco entertained live auction bidders, and New York City Police Commissioner Ray Kelly paid tribute to the late, legendary Daily News cartoonist, Bill Gallo. (left: Geraldo Rivera) more...

Skin Cancer Foundation: A Night The Stars Shine On

Central Park Zoo, NY, NY | 06.28.2011 | by Merry Esparza

On June 28th the Skin Cancer Foundation presented its annual "A Night The Stars Shine On" event, a summer evening of cocktails, food, and music to benefit the Foundation's research initiatives. Held at the Central Park Zoo, this year's event included access to animal exhibits and a spectacular performance by the Central Park sea lions. Notable attendees included Skin Cancer Foundation President/Founder Dr. Perry Robins; Board Members Elizabeth Robins, Esq, and Mindy Gorman; Extra host and skin cancer survivor, Jerry Penacoli; Project Runway alumni Kevin Christiana, Stephen "Suede" Baum, and Casanova; and former news anchor Lynne White. (left: Elizabeth Robins, Esq; Dr. Perry Robins; Mindy Gorman) more...

Hospital for Special Surgery 28th Annual Tribute Dinner Waldorf Astoria, 301 Park Avenue, NY, NY | 06.20.2011 | by Merry Esparza

On June 20th the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) honored PepsiCo Chairman/CEO, Indra K. Nooyi, and HSS Metabolic Bone Disease Service Chief, Joseph M. Lane, MD, at its 28th Annual Tribute Dinner. Some of the greatest minds in orthopedics and rheumatology attended the event at the Waldorf, along with supporters who have benefited from their work. Toastmaster, NBC Nightly News Anchor/Managing Editor Brian Williams entertained guests with his dry delivery of hilarious stories about HSS. (left: Black Enterprise Magazine Publisher, Earl Graves; HSS Surgeon-in-Chief/Medical Director, Dr. Thomas P. Sculco; HSS Metabolic Bone Disease Service Chief, Honoree Dr. Joseph M. Lane) more...

26th Annual Chefs' Tribute to Citymeals-on-Wheels

Rockefeller Center Plaza, NY, NY | 06.13.2011 | by Merry Esparza and Ellen Hauser

It was all about food, fun, and family on June 13th, when internationally renowned culinary and wine families gathered at Rockefeller Center Plaza for the 26th Annual Chefs' Tribute to Citymeals-on-Wheels. "A Taste of Home: Star Chefs and Wineries Celebrate Family Feasts" welcomed chef and restaurateur families--or those who have been together for so long that they feel like families--to prepare and serve their favorite delicacies at tasting stations in the Plaza. Proceeds from the event will fund preparation and hand-delivery of about 117,000 nutritious meals to frail, homebound elderly New Yorkers, many of whom have no families.
(left: Actress/Board Member Kathleen Turner; Citymeals-on-Wheels Executive Director
Marcia Stein) more...

The Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health Sportsball Gala

Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers, NY, NY | 04.14.2011 | by Merry Esparza and Alan Horowitz

On April 14th, the Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health held its 17th Annual SportsBall Gala at the Chelsea Piers. The benefit honors significant contributions to urban communities in the areas of health, education, medical research, community service, and philanthropy. The gala raises funds for programs that empower people to take a proactive approach to their health. CBS 2 Sports Anchor Otis Livingston and News Co-Anchor Dana Tyler hosted the ball. Patrick McEnroe (former professional tennis player, General Manager of USTA Player Development, and ESPN commentator) hosted the opening cocktail reception. (left: Star Jones; Arthur Ashe Chairperson, Dr. Edgar O. Mandeville; Patrick McEnroe) more...