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On View Now: Carlton Fine Arts Presents Hot, Hot, Hot – The Scenes of Summer

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June 16, 2023

On View Now: Carlton Fine Arts Presents Hot, Hot, Hot – The Scenes of Summer

(New York, NY –June 12, 2023 ) – Carlton Fine Arts Ltd. is showcasing the best summertime moments from some of the most celebrated pop art masters in their latest exhibition Hot, Hot, Hot at their 543 Madison Avenue location in New York City. The exhibition, which will be on view from June 12^th through July 31^st, will be spread over two floors and highlight over two dozen works that embody the spirit of summer, from teeny bikinis and beach scenes to sunsets.

Highlighted works within the Hot, Hot, Hot exhibition will include Alex Katz’s Chance from 2016; Romero Britto’s Real Love at the Beach from 2015; Takashi Murakami’s Sunflower from 2020 and Roy Lichtenstein’s At The Beach from 1978.

The exhibition will be on display with all works available for purchase at Carlton Fine Arts Ltd. 543 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10022 location. Exhibition hours are Mondays – Thursdays: 10 AM – 6 PM; Fridays: 10 AM – 4 PM; Saturdays: Closed; Sundays: 11 AM – 6 PM and by appointment. For those interested in checking out the exhibition outside of open hours, appointments can be scheduled by calling 212-593-2800 or email: info@carltonfa.com. Visit hcp://carltonfa.com/ , for more information.

ABOUT CARLTON FINE ARTS

Carlton Fine Arts locations are nestled on Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue in the Upper East Side of New York City showcasing the highest quality Pop Art and Modern Masters from across the world in their five-level flagship gallery. Gaining their start in 1969, Carlton Fine Arts is a family owned and operated business.

Carlton Fine Arts Ltd. is located at 543 Madison Ave and 689 Fifth Ave in New York, NY.

Exhibition hours are Mondays – Thursdays: 10 AM – 6 PM; Fridays: 10 AM – 4 PM; Saturdays: Closed; Sundays: 11 AM – 6 PM and by appointment.

For those interested in checking out the exhibition outside of open hours, appointments can be scheduled by calling 212-593-2800 or email: info@carltonfa.com.

For more information visit hcp://carltonfa.com/ or @carltonfinearts.

The Second Annual Hamptons Walk with and Shawn Dromgoole and Co-founders of Jetti Fitness

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June 2, 2023

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The Second Annual Hamptons Walk with and Shawn Dromgoole and Co-founders of Jetti Fitness

Shawn Dromgoole, the founder of We Walk With Shawn, the not-for-profit that unites and empowers people to connect regardless of race or circumstances. Shawn has once again teamed up with Sag Harbor’ residents Joyce Shulman and Eric Cohen, the co-founders of 99 Walks and Jetti Fitness to host the Second Annual Hamptons Walk with Shawn on Sunday, June 4^th, 2023.

Together the trio will be inviting people to come together at Long Beach Sag Harbor to bring support and encourage community. There is no cost to participate in the 45-minute walk; participants just need to meet on the Noyak/south side of the parking lot at 7 AM.

More About Shawn

As a young black man, following the murder of Trayvon Martin, Ahmaud Arbery and other black men, Shawn was afraid to walk the streets of his gentrified community in Nashville, TN. A post he made on social media led to nearly a hundred neighbors showing up to walk with him. He decided to create similar walks as a powerful way to connect people, discuss important topics, and empower black and brown people through interaction and understanding.

Next up was a raft of national media coverage everywhere from People to CNN and the Washington Post and, more recently, on Rachel Ray and elsewhere. The walks continued and as a result, Shawn became convinced (as I am) that one of the most powerful ways to connect people and build community is for neighbors to walk together. He calls it “the walk sound” — what he describes as “the chatter I hear behind me when we are walking. That’s the sound of new relationships growing and communities being built.”

Shawn is on a mission to bring this power to as many communities as possible and he will once again be our guest for the Second Annual Walk with Shawn Hamptons weekend, June 3-4.

About Joyce Shulman

Joyce Shulman is the co-founder and CEO of 99 Walks and Jetti Fitness, two wellness and walking lifestyle brands each on a mission to forge connection and get a million women walking their way to better.

Throughout her personal and professional life, Joyce’s regular walking practice has been her key to managing stress, fueling creativity, and maintaining her health. After discovering that the research bears out all that she knew instinctively, Joyce and her husband, Eric Cohen, founded 99 Walks and Jetti Fitness to help women experience what recent studies have shown: walking can improve decision-making and executive function, combat depression, increase creativity and literally add years to one’s life.

In addition to being the “Pack Leader” at 99 Walks and Jetti Fitness, Joyce is the author of “Walk Your Way to Better, 99 Walks that Will Change Your Life,” a TEDx speaker, podcaster, and consultant for companies and women’s groups, where she shares her expertise about the power of authentic communities and the transformative impact of a consistent, intentional walking practice.

Joyce received her Bachelors in Business Management from the University of Maryland and her JD, Cum Laude, from St. John’s University School of Law. After law school, she spent more than a dozen years as a New York City lawyer before trading her legal career for an entrepreneurial journey focused on what mattered to her most: family, community, and empowering women to get healthy, happy, and chase their dreams.

She calls Sag Harbor, New York home where she lives with one husband, two teenagers, and a very sweet dog named Moose.

Keep up with Joyce via her website, at www.joyceshulman.com.

HAMPTONS FINE ART FAIR ANNOUNCES 2023 GALLERISTS AND VIP EVENTS FOR THE SUMMERS MOST PRESTIGIOUS ART FAIR

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May 28, 2023

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HAMPTONS FINE ART FAIR ANNOUNCES 2023 GALLERISTS AND VIP EVENTS FOR THE SUMMERS MOST PRESTIGIOUS ART FAIR

(Southampton, NY – May 22, 2022) – Hamptons Fine Art Fair, the international fine art fair from the producers of ShowHamptons, has announced their 2023 exhibitor list, featuring 10,000 artworks by 130 national and international galleries. Back by popular demand, the highly anticipated fourth annual Hamptons Fine Art Fair will be showcased at the spectacular custom built 70,000 sq. ft. pavilion complex on 17-acres at Southampton Fairgrounds from July 13-16, 2023.

Over $150 million in important post-war and contemporary art will be available for immediate acquisition within the Pollock, de Kooning, and Luxury Pavilions, with well over 800 revered artists on display, with a focus on emerging artists, blue-chip masters and investment and elegant decorative as well as many sculptural masterpieces. The Opening Night Benefit and Preview is expected to attract over 3,500 influential guests with overall attendance expected to increase to 12,000 over the course of the weekend.

The VIP Opening Night Vernissage benefiting Guild Hall will celebrate the start of the fair on July 13^th. Sponsored by Rivage Bal Harbour and The Residences at Six Fisher Island and hosted by Luxe Interiors + Design, the much anticipated and glamorous opening night is one of the most fashionable and chic evenings of The Hamptons’ summer season.

On Bastille Day, July 14th, the mid-summer Tea Dance & LGBTQ+ fundraiser will be held at VIP Krasner Café @ HFAF. The colorful and artful celebration will bring together the LGBTQ+ community to benefit the Edie Windsor and Thea Spyer Foundation. The festive and distinctive Francophile theme will feature light bites and champagne cocktails. The event will also feature a blue-chip art silent auction.

On July 15th, five artists chosen by the fair committee will be inducted into the Hamptons Fine Art Fair 2023 Hall of Fame, presented by Weill Cornell Medicine. Local artists, Fay Lansner (Keyes Gallery, Sag Harbor, NY). Cornelia Foss (MMFine Art, Southampton, NY), Tony Rosenthal (T. Rosenthal Art, Southampton, NY), John Ferren (Findlay Galleries, New York NY) and Hans Van De Bovenkamp (RL Studios. Charlotte, NC) will be saluted, with their art available for acquisition at the event and throughout the fair.

Executive Director of Hamptons Fine Art Fair, Rick Friedman commented “Our goal is to provide our fellow art-enthusiastic Hamptonites a curated, high-caliber selection of important 20^thand 21st century art- ranging from compelling emerging artists to the blue-chip masters. This is perhaps the deepest and widest selection of significant art ever offered in the Hamptons.”

The 2023 edition is generously supported by Gold sponsors, Weill Cornell Medicine, Rivage Bal Harbour, The Residences Six Fisher Island, Luxury Bazaar and Abushi.

For more information about Hamptons Fine Art Fair, please visit www.hamptonsfineartfair.com

Hamptons Fine Art Fair 2023 Exhibitors

HOURS:

Thursday, July 13^th, 2023 – VIP Card: 6-9:30 PM – Opening Night Vernissage Benefiting Guild Hall

Friday, July 14th: 12PM -9PM

Saturday, July 15th: 12PM-6PM

Sunday, July 16th: 12PM-6PM

TICKETS:

VIP Pass – $200

Daily General Admission – $45

TO PURCHASE TICKETS: https://hamptonsfineartfair.com

Hamptons Fine Art Fair will be held at the Southampton Fairgrounds, 605 County Rd 39, Southampton, NY 11968

Taylor Swift Exhibit at MAD Until September 4, 2023

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May 28, 2023

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Taylor Swift Exhibit at MAD Until September 4, 2023

Taylor Swift’s career-spanning costume exhibition at the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) in New York is a must-see display for her fans and admirers. The preview of the exhibition on May 18, which was attended by MAD Director Tim Rodgers and Board Chair Michele Cohen, along with their guests, provided an exclusive opportunity to experience the exhibition before it opened to the public on May 20.

Among the notable attendees were Susan and Larry Ach, Loreen Arbus, Christiana Baroni, Marian Burke, Patti and Michael Dweck, Alexander Hankin, Marsy Mittlemann, and Netta Rosin. The presence of MAD curators Elissa Auther, Barbara Paris Gifford, and Angelik Vizcarrondo-Laboy added further expertise and insight to the event.

Marty Cohen, and Elissa Auther _ Credit BFA

Loreen Arbus and Christiana Baroni _ Credit BFA

With television cameras capturing the scene, the gallery buzzed with excitement, and was filled with Taylor Swift’s iconic costumes and sounds of her music. It’s a wonderful opportunity for fans and visitors to delve into the creative evolution of Taylor Swift’s career through the lens of her unique and memorable stage outfits.

“Taylor Swift: Storyteller” is a comprehensive exhibition that celebrates the artistic transformations of Taylor Swift, a 12-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist renowned for her prolific songwriting. The exhibition showcases stage costumes representing various eras of her career, ranging from the cheerleader and ballerina ensembles featured in the award-winning music video for “Shake It Off” (2014) to the dazzling ensemble from “Bejeweled” (2022).

The exhibition includes concert attire designed by esteemed couture fashion houses such as Cavalli, Gucci, Louboutin, Versace, YSL, and more. In addition to the costumes, visitors can explore props, jewelry, ephemera, and projections of Taylor Swift’s iconic music videos, providing a multi-dimensional experience of her creative course.

“Taylor Swift: Storyteller” will be open to the public until September 4, 2023, at the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) in New York. Timed tickets for the exhibition can be purchased for $25, granting access to all the museum’s exhibitions. If you’re interested in learning more or obtaining tickets, you can visit the exhibition’s official website at https://madmuseum.org/exhibition/taylor-swift-storyteller.

Hope for Depression Research Foundation Draws Over 275 Teens To Inaugural Teen Race of Hope

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May 28, 2023

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Hope for Depression Research Foundation Draws Over 275 Teens To Inaugural Teen Race of Hope

(Manhattan, NY – May 24, 2023) – The Hope for Depression Research Foundation’s (HDRF) inaugural Teen Race of Hope united more than 275 teenagers and their family members, friends, and teachers on Sunday, May 21^st at Pier 40, Hudson River Park. The goal of the event was to raise awareness about the crisis in youth mental health in the U.S. and fight the stigma that still surrounds mental health.

The Co-Grand Marshals for the Race were Grier Henchy, the 16-year-old daughter of Brooke Shields, and Hayden Lucas, who was one of the creators of the event. Grier is following in her mother’s advocacy footsteps, as Brooke Shields herself was honored by HDRF with the Hope Award for Depression Advocacy in 2009.

Soul Cycle’s Stacey Griffith, mental health advocate and social media influencer, spun her signature playlist as DJ for the race. The music reinforced the energy of the crowd as they waited for the Race to begin against the backdrop of New York Harbor, downtown Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty.

Grier Henchy said: “Today is all about the message of hope and how we can make it safe to talk about mental health. It’s really important for every teen to know it is okay to not be okay – and to reach out for help.”

Hayden Lucas, who also served as the Chief Student Ambassador for the Race, is a junior at Dwight High School. He came to HDRF with the idea of a Teen Race after he had run in a recent Race of Hope in Southampton, NY.

Lucas said: “HDRF has supported the idea of the Teen Race from the beginning. Thanks to them we are able to run here today to spread awareness and work towards ending the stigma about mental health.”

The state of teen mental health across the nation is urgent. Last year the surgeon general declared a national emergency in teen mental health. More than one in three high school students reports feeling persistent hopelessness, a 40% increase since 2009. Suicide has become the second leading cause of death for teens ages 15 to 19.

“These staggering statistics underscore the vital importance of uniting New York’s school communities to better understand the signs of depression and how to talk to teens about it,” said HDRF Executive Director Louisa Benton in opening remarks before the Race.

HDRF Founding Chair Audrey Gruss also took the podium before the Race to acknowledge the teens for their energy and activism on the anti-stigma front.

Gruss said: “The Teen Race of Hope is primed to even be bigger than our Race of Hope and this is because young people know how to make change. All of you, the young people in our community, are going to be the ones who can make a real difference. That is why this race is so important and that is why it’s going to be the most talked about event in New York.”

The Teen Race of Hope is a 5K (3.1 mile) U.S. Track and Field-certified race. At the starting gun, participants set off to complete the 3.1-mile course starting at Pier 40 Hudson River Park and continuing along the esplanade with beautiful views of the Hudson River. Everyone sported HDRF’s signature sunshine yellow color with matching caps and t-shirts.

Hayden Lucas, Mia Abramson, and Gui Sequeria

The event, which raised $35,000, marked HDRF’s first Race of Hope in New York City and the first one to be youth focused. HDRF also has held an annual Race of Hope in Palm Beach, FL and Southampton, NY.

At the close of the Race, Audrey Gruss presented awards to the top finishers and to the top fundraisers. First prize for Best Male Time went to James Knox, and first prize for the Best Female Time went to his mother, Sarah Knox. The award for Top Fundraising Team went to the Dwight School team. The award for Best Costume went to the Sunshine Girls, who wore matching yellow outfits with flower sunglasses.

Second place for Best Male Time went to Cesar Hernandez and second place for the Best Female Time went to Luisa Cavalli, third place for Best Male Time went to Isaac Jeffrey, and third place for the Best Female Time went to Dawn Brewer.

All Race participants received a signature yellow shirt, cap and finisher medal. The first, second, and third place winners received medals based on the winnings. The costume contest that was held during the race encouraged all participants and supporters to show up in their best yellow ensemble, with the winner Sunshine Girls taking home a $100 bank card.

The Teen Race of Hope was supported by local student teen ambassadors including Hayden Lucas, Chief Student Ambassador, Mia Abramson, Marni Arons, Alva Carlston, Hannah Diker, Sophie Higgins, Abigail Kidd, Tanner Klipstein, Ruby McKillips, Jeremy Negrin, Summer Nelson, Sophia Rossi, Noelle Saldana, Gui Sequiera , Ai Vy Shulman, Andrew Wetenhall, Amelia Wetenhall.

HDRF has been a leader in research since 2006, convening top brain researchers from different universities to pool data and expertise to find new and better treatments for anxiety and depression. HDRF also works to raise awareness of depression as a medical illness and to educate the public about the facts of depression and remove the stigma that still surrounds it.

ABOUT HOPE FOR DEPRESSION RESEARCH FOUNDATION (HDRF)

HDRF was founded in 2006 by philanthropist Audrey Gruss in memory of her mother Hope, who struggled with clinical depression. Today, HDRF is the leading nonprofit organization focused solely on advanced depression research into new and better treatments for the illness. The World Health Organization has declared depression as the leading cause of disability worldwide, and yet conventional medications today are outdated and do not fully work for 50% of patients. The mission of the HDRF is to spur innovative neuroscience research into the origins, medical diagnosis, new treatments, and prevention of depression and its related mood disorders – bipolar disorder, postpartum depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorder, and suicide. To date, HDRF has provided more than $50 million through over 200 grants for breakthrough depression research that promises to transform the way depression is viewed, diagnosed, treated and prevented. Currently, HDRF has a potential new class of medication in pilot clinical trials at Mount Sinai Medical Center, Columbia University, and Stanford University. HDRF is also funding clinical trials into other novel therapeutics and diagnostic tests at Johns Hopkins, University of San Diego, and the Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Long Beach Opera’s The Feast Premieres at California Scenario and concludes at Segerstrom Center for the Arts

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May 28, 2023

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Long Beach Opera’s The Feast Premieres at California Scenario and concludes at Segerstrom Center for the Arts

The Feast, a world premiere reinvention of a baroque banquet envisioned by Long Beach Opera and inspired by G. F. Handel’s opera Alessandro, received its world premiere with performances May 20 and 21, 2023. The immersive experience featured Martha Graham Dance Company and merged opera, dance, theater, the culinary arts – and even the relationship between performer and audience as they shared the same space throughout the performance.

Beginning in Isamu Noguchi’s iconic garden, California Scenario, and concluding in Segerstrom Center for the Arts’ Samueli Theater, the new production brought together seven of Greek mythology’s most storied and volatile characters—King Agamemnon, Alexander the Great, Clytemnestra, Cassandra of Troy, Theseus, Medea, and Cleopatra—for a hedonistic banquet that reimagined some of antiquity’s most enduring Stories.

Anna Schubert as Cleopatra performs in The Feast _ Credit Phillip Faraone:Getty Images for Segerstrom Center for the Arts

In honor of Isamu Noguchi and Martha Graham’s decades-long creative partnership, the performance begins in the Noguchi Garden with a series of dance rituals performed by members of Martha Graham Dance Company who were embedded in the audience they were performing for.

The audience was then led to the Samueli Theater for a sumptuous meal including asparagus salad, duck confit, and Laderach Chocolates while seated alongside the performers at elaborate banquet tables as the drama unfolded around them.

The performance wove together new and existing choreography from Graham’s celebrated repertoire with selections from Handel’s opera and orchestral works and texts from Aeschylus’ The Oresteia. The cast featured renowned Polish countertenor Jakub Jósef Orliński and acclaimed American soprano Anna Schubert.

A collaboration between Long Beach Opera and the Martha Graham Dance Company, The Feast was presented in partnership with Elizabeth Segerstrom and the Henry T. & Elizabeth Segerstrom Foundation. The Feast was co-created by James Darrah, Long Beach Opera’s Artistic Director of Chief Creative Officer, and Janet Eilber, Artistic Director of the Martha Graham Dance Company. Andrew McIntosh was the musical Director.

Lloyd Knight performs in The Feast at California Scenario (Photo by Phillip Faraone:Getty Images for Segerstrom Center for the Arts

VIP Guests includedSegerstrom Center Board Chair Jane Fujishige Yada; Kira Perov, Executive Director of Bill Viola Studios; LA Opera President and CEO Christopher Koelsch; West End playwright Ian Kelly; Charles Letourneau, co-founder of Festival Napa Valley; Gloria Brandes; George & Terry Schreyer; Mark & Jaynine Warner, Richard & Lisa Merage; Valerie Sobel; and film directors Justin Kelly and Dan Savage.

NYC Second Chance Rescue 3rd Annual Rescue Ball Gala Raises Funds for Animal Care

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May 28, 2023

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NYC Second Chance Rescue 3rd Annual Rescue Ball Gala Raises Funds for Animal Care

NYC Second Chance Rescue hosted their 3rd annual Rescue Ball on Thursday April 27^th, 2023 at the Pierre Hotel in New York City. The charity aims to raise critical funds to help continue their mission of providing second chances to critically ill, injured, and abused dogs and cats.

NYC Second Chance Rescue honored Georgina Bloomberg and Joe Gatto with the “Hero Award” for their dedication to animal welfare, and Dr. Peter Roufail, DVM, for “Veterinarian of the Year.”

The evening was Hosted by Tony and Grammy Award-Nominated Actress and Singer, Orfeh With Special Guests RHONJ’s Melissa Gorga and “Rock of Ages” Constantine Maroulis. The evening featured a vegan menu, specialty cocktails, live and silent auctions, and entertainment, followed by dancing to music by DJ GEO ROC and the Violin Diva.

The live auction included opportunities for all guests to show their support with special items including a vacation in Scotland provided by Copper Dog Speyside Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, a private villa in Costa Rica, and tickets for a performance of Madonna: The Celebration Tour donated by Douglas Elliman. In all the paddle raises and live auction raised over $100,000 for the Charity.

Notable Attendees at the Gala included: Georgina Bloomberg, Joe Gatto, Dr. Peter Roufail, Orfeh, Melissa Gorga, Constantine Maroulis, Jennifer Brooks, Lisa Blanco, Lisa Rose, Kate McEntee, Chris Reda, Richie Romero, Joe Gorga, Jessica Peters, Faust, Elizabeth Bowden, Erin “Bunny” Christoff, Barry Mullineaux, John Dimatteo, Leesa Rowland, Dr. Sam Rizk, Valentina Tsorotiotis, Jennifer Parker, Natascha Schuetz, Andrew Lauren, Chantel Everett

Dr. Peter Roufail _ Credit Michael Ostuni/PMC

Melissa Gorga_ Credit Michael Ostuni/PMC

Members of the Organizing Committee for the 2023 Gala included; Jessica Peters (Chair), Antonio Fuccio, Avra Hart, Barry Mullineaux, Bessy Gatto, Brandon Colon, Chris Reda, Dylan Lauren, John DiMatteo, Kingsley Crawford-Smith, Kate McEntee, Marie Moody, Nathania Nisonson, Robert Cadiz Saldarriaga, Richie Romero and Shouka Amirsolimani

Led by its founders Jennifer Brooks and Lisa Blanco and Vice President Lisa Rose, NYC Second Chance Rescueis a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 2009 specializing in rescuing and rehabilitating discriminated breeds, critically injured, neglected, and abused dogs and cats. This year NYC Second Chance Rescue is celebrating 14 years and saving over 14,000 lives.

With support from the public, NYC Second Chance Rescue can continue to provide critical Second Chances to animals in need. Why do we do what we do? Because they matter.

About NYC Second Chance Rescue:

NYC Second Chance Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 2009. With the help of a community of donors and supporters, the Charity has saved over 14,000 lives from an unimaginable fate. NYC Second Chance Rescue concentrates its efforts on large breed dogs and animals in need of critical life-saving care. These two criteria make up most of the euthanasias in the United States. Nine out of ten animals that enter NYC Second Chance Rescue were once set to be euthanized at a municipal shelter.

NYC Second Chance Rescue provides all levels of medical care and a healing and safe sanctuary for all pets through our foster care system and our Rescue Center. We do not discriminate on age, size, breed, or medical needs. We have a soft spot for pit-bulls, seniors, and hospice patients. We also love our community and believe that families should not be pulled apart because of financial restraints. The Charity offers free food and critical medical care for families running on hard times. These programs help keep families together and beloved pets out of the shelter system.

Rescue Dogs Rock NYC ‘Cocktails for Canines’ Gala Raises Funds Towards New Rescue Center

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May 26, 2023

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Rescue Dogs Rock NYC ‘Cocktails for Canines’ Gala Raises Funds Towards New Rescue Center

The not-for-profit animal rescue organization, Rescue Dogs Rock NYC (RDRNYC) held their ‘Cocktails for Canines’ annual gala in New York City. The cocktail and dinner reception gala raised funds and awareness to help animals in need and was co-chaired by Georgina Bloomberg and Lara Trump.

The Charity has acquired their own rescue and rehabilitation center in Suffolk County on Long Island giving Rescue Dogs Rock NYC a home to care for dogs in need. This allows the charity to save many more needy and deserving dogs. The center sits on half an acre and allows indoor/outdoor kennels and has lots of outdoor space.

The development of the center is a project which has been 3 years in the making. Rescue Dogs Rock NYC is excited to have come this far. Despite raising $150,000 at the Gala, the charity still anticipates requiring approximately $150,000 to get the rescue center ready, to open it and start taking in dogs.

Rescue Dogs Rock NYC’s outreach and education is spread through their website and social media, as well as community events such as their annual gala.Notable Attendees included: Jackie O’Sullivan, Stacey Silverstein, Georgina Bloomberg, Lara Trump, Jeanine Pirro, Marin Gellar, Olga Ferrara, Tijana Ibrahimovic, Jean Shafiroff, Rita Cosby, Judy Gilbert, Jennifer Martucci, Nicole Tufano, Mrs. Moadelovddian, Mrs. Shanoz, Margaret Luce, Leesa Rowland, Cagri Kanver, Nadja Sayej, Marcy Warren, Brigitte Segura.

At the Gala there were auction items which guests were able to bid for including a day of beauty at Angelo David Salon, a dinner for four at El Turco Hamptons Restaurant, Tea for Two at Mariebelle New York Cacao Bar, and a dinner for four at Old Stove Pub.

Music at the Gala was donated by Allen Dalton Entertainment Group, a unique entertainment production company specializing in one-of-a-kind acts, music and show-stopping events. We are proud to be a sponsor with World Renowned DJ Superdave spinning all the hits.

About Rescue Dogs Rock NYC

Rescue Dogs Rock NYC is a 501(c)(3), volunteer and foster based rescue. Rescue Dogs Rock NYC’s goal is to raise awareness of the ever-growing plight of homeless animals in the United States, in shelters as well as those abandoned in the streets. There are way too many fantastic animals that are euthanized every day just because they are homeless. Rescue Dogs Rock NYC introduces these animals to the public and educates them that unwanted companion animals are not damaged goods or unworthy but can be fostered into wonderful family pets. Sadly, the abuse, neglect, cruelty, and medical cases cost shelters the most money, and often are the first animals to euthanized.

The mission of Rescue Dogs Rock NYC is the rescue of these animals and provide them with immediate emergency care, medical or otherwise, they need and deserve. Besides medical treatments, the animals are rehabilitated through trainers and behavior specialists to help overcome past trauma. The organization does not have a physical shelter, and relies on a network of volunteers, fosters and adopters to welcome these animals into their homes and provides them with a nurturing and caring environment.

Jackie O’Sullivan (co-Founder) – After a highly successful career in sales and marketing, Jackie chose to pursue her dream of working with and helping animals in need. Working with charities helped her identify where the greatest unserved needs lay and prompted her to start Rescue Dogs Rock New York City.Stacey is a practicing attorney in New York, who turned her passion of saving homeless animals into co-founding her own not for profit animal rescue called Rescue Dogs Rock NYC. The rescue was founded in 2014 and has saved over 4000 homeless dogs since its inception to date, from across the country. Stacey works tirelessly to help the neediest dogs and gives them a second chance at finding their perfect forever homes.

Viennese Opera Ball 67th Annual Charity Celebration in New York City

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Adora Henson

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May 26, 2023

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Viennese Opera Ball 67th Annual Charity Celebration in New York City

The Viennese Opera Ball, hailed as the oldest and most prestigious event outside of Vienna, celebrated its 67th annual gala at The Plaza in New York City. Under the auspices of the U.S. Austrian Chamber of Commerce and expertly organized by Executive Director Silvia Frieser and The Event Atelier, the evening garnered immense success with over 400 distinguished guests in attendance.

Angelo Acquista and Svetlana Acquista_Credit Patrick McMullan/PMC/PMC

Lilliana Cavendish, Patrick McMullan, David Hochberg and Carolyn Maloney _Credit Patrick McMullan/PMC/PMC

Sabine Riglos, Janna Bullock and Lucia Hwong Gordon _ Credit Sylvain Gaboury/PMC

Alongside philanthropist Jean Shafiroff and Denise Rich as Gala Chairs, the event welcomed Vice Chairs Sylvia Hemingway and Peter Thomas Roth, further elevating the stature of the occasion. Their invaluable contributions and support added to the grandeur of the affair.

Highlighting the pinnacle of operatic talent, renowned artists enthralled the audience with captivating performances. Esteemed opera stars, including Stephen Costello and George Gagnidze, renowned for their leading roles at the Metropolitan Opera, graced the stage. Additionally, internationally accomplished sopranos Joyce El-Khoury and Nathalie Peña Comas showcased their extraordinary vocal prowess.

The evening’s program showcased stirring arias from the beloved opera Carmen by Bizet, enchanting the attendees with the timeless melodies and emotive performances by these exceptional artists.

Notable Attendees included; Jean Shafiroff, Denise Rich, Sylvia Hemmingway, Commissioner Mermelstein (Mayor’s Office of International Affairs), Kristen Edgreen Kaufman (Mayor’s Office of International Affairs), Peter Hanke (Executive City Councilor, City of Vienna), Stefan Ottrubay (Esterhazy), Norbert Kettner (Director, Vienna Tourism Board), Gudrun Senk (CTO, Wiener Linien), Gerhard Hirczi (CEO, Vienna Business Agency), Christian Frey (Head International Department, Vienna Business Agency), Julian Jäger (Member of the Board of Directors, Vienna Airport), Franz Patay (CEO, United Stages Vienna), Helmut Schoba (CEO, VGN Media Holding), Michael Trestl (CCO, Austrian Airlines), Diana Klein (Augarten), Wolfgang Koechert (A.E. Koechert), Petra Schneebauer (Austrian Ambassador to the United States), Alexander Marschik (Ambassador, Permanent Mission of Austria to the United Nations), Peter Hasslacher (Austrian Trade Commissioner NY), Susanne Keppler-Schlesinger (Austrian Cultural Forum NY), Helmut Schoba (VGN Medien Holding), Franz Patay (United Stages Vienna), Christian Struppeck (Ronacher/Raimund Theater Vienna), Ingrid Flick (Austrian Entrepreneur), Klaus Panholzer (Schloss Schonbrunn), Austrian fashion designer Carolin Sinemus (Madl, Salzburg), Martin Shafiroff (Stifel), Sabine Riglos (Board member), Maribel Lieberman, Janna Bullock, David Hochberg, Carolyn Maloney, Nicole Miller, Elton Ilirjani, Lucia Hwong Gordon, Lady Liliana Cavendish, Agnieszka & Witold Balaban, Dr. Anetta Reszko, Patrick McMullan, Luisa Diaz, Cole Rumbough & Emily Mohr (Junior Chairs).

The presentation of the debutantes and their escorts at the 67^th Annual Ball included; Reesa Artz, Clara Burtscher, Rachel Borreta, Mei Colby, Thara Eisingerich, Deborah Engelberg, Isaac Escamilla, Thara Eisingerich, Meyer Eskin, Shifra Eskin, Elias Wallin Giangrande, Gwyneth Giangrande, Joseph Grosh, Royce Howley, Catherine Humphrey, Madison Hoerler, Thomas Itkoff, Sean Jagermann, Alex Koschell, David Kuhn, Benton Madsen, Sofie Maehlkvist, Allegra Marschik, Spencer Napolitano, Maximiliane Norwood, Felix Oblin, Yasmeen Star Omer, Meghan Quinn, Rudolf Schatz, Nick Solari, George Stavropoulos, Anna Talos, Alexander Yale and Maximilian Yale. A beautiful choreography to the Carmen Quadrille by Eduard Strauss was designed for the opening performance of the debutantes and escorts by Vienna Dance School Svabek, headed by Sandra Stockmayer and Roman Svabek.

Atmosphere _ Credit Patrick McMullan/PMC/PMC

Event Sponsors included: City of Vienna, Erste Group Bank AG, Esterhazy, Austrian Airlines, A.E. Koechert, Schloss Schoenbrunn. Donors included: Augarten, Lobmeyr, Hotel Bristol, Park Hyatt Vienna, Frette, Peter Thomas Roth Skincare, Jacques Lemans, Las Islas Hotel, Malan Bretan, Muehlbauer, Riding Dinner Vienna, and paintings by Austrian artist FJ Baur, artist John Petschinger, artist Fer Da Silva and Austrian wine Mayer am Pfarrplatz.

About the Viennese Opera Ball

Atmosphere_Credit Nicolette-Richards/Ambassador-Images

Since 1955, the Viennese Opera Ball in New York has been a representative of Vienna’s cultural legacy, elegance, and glamour in the Big Apple. The Ball operates as a cultural platform and builds bridges to connect present day New York City with 19th Century Vienna, and people of varying heritages, continents, and generations, to bring traditional glamour to the city that never sleeps.

The annual white tie charity gala honors Austria and America’s cultural and economic ties, uniting two continents, two cities, and two centuries in one glamorous evening. It was founded 67 years ago by Austrian immigrants to the United States as a tribute to both their former hometown Vienna and their host city, New York. The gala attracts an international audience that includes diplomats and dignitaries, international corporations, and professionals.

Holiday House Hamptons Showhouse

Adora Henson

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May 20, 2023

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Holiday House is returning to the Hamptons with a Designer Showhouse, which will showcase some of the industry’s top interior designers and their cutting-edge lifestyle concepts to be viewed by design professionals, enthusiasts, and the general public. The event will raise critical funds for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) and local Southampton charity, The Ellen Hermanson Foundation.

The event, which will kick off with an opening night gala on July 8th
and then run through August 27th, will be co-chaired by Queer Eye for
the Straight Guy’s Thom Filicia, Champion Platt, and Andrea Stark
with honorary chair for the event Jean Shafiroff.

Over 15 leading designers including Amy Storm & Company, Ashley Stark Home, Barbara Ostrom Associates, Bjorn Bjornsson Interior Design, Blake and Emily Interiors, CLW Interiors, Collette Home, Elizabeth Dow Home, Elsa Soyars Interiors, Fish Row Designs, Gil Melott Studio, Kim Radovich Interiors, KRID Studio, Lola Tucker Interior Design, Melanie Roy Design, Mina Lisanin, New Age Interiors, Riki Wagh Design x Neil Kerman Artist, Siriano Interiors and Tamara Hubinsky Interiors will design their own space in a luxury East End estate. The event is presented by BJC Custom Home Builders.

Tickets for the opening night preview are priced at $300 and Young Designers Night (July, exact date TBD), Art Night (August 11^th), Motivational Monday (July 24^th), Vicente Wolf Book Signing (July 22^nd) and General Admission are priced at $40. Tickets can be purchased here.

Holiday House has raised almost two million dollars for breast cancer research.

Opening Night Gala: July 8, 2023 – Time 6 PM – 9 PM

General Admission: July 9 – August 27, 2023

Friday – Sunday from 10:00am – 6:00pm

Vicente Wolf Book Signing: July 22 – Time 12 pm – 2 pm

Young Designers Night: Sunday, July 23 OR Saturday July 29 – Time TBD

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