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Evolution Supporting Funds United with The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation at 20th Annual Hamptons Happening

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Evolution Supporting Funds United with The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation at 20th Annual Hamptons Happening

Over 400 guests attended the 20th Annual Hamptons Happening, one of the Hamptons’ most-anticipated summer charity social events which this year raised $450,000 – the largest sum raised for this event in ths past decade.

The event took place on the beautiful Bridgehampton estate of hosts Kenneth and Maria Fishel. Funds raised will support groundbreaking research funded by the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF), a leading international organization dedicated to eradicating cancer.

During the event, SWCRF presented Arthur F. Backal (Chief Executive Officer, Backal Hospitality Group) with the 2024 Distinguished Hospitality Award, Chef Francois Payard (Southold Social) received the Distinguished Restaurateur Award. Cheri Kaufman (CEO C iGive, Founding Partner, Kaufman Astoria Studios) is the 2024 Distinguished Businesswoman Award.

Atmosphere _ Credit Lisa Tamburinni

Stephen Kliegerman (President, Development Marketing, Brown Harris Stevens) received the Distinguished Business Real Estate Award, Fern Mallis (NYFW Founder, Fern Mallis LLC) was the recipient of the Dinstinguished Fashion Cares Award, and DJ CherishTheLuv (Broadway Co-Producer & DJ, 2024 Tony Nominated “Here Lies Love”) the Distinguished Cancer Crusader Award.

As is the tradition, attendees at the beloved event enjoyed a night of delicious tastings from dozens of premier chefs, restaurants, and beverage companies (full list below) as well as be treated to a thrilling live auction.

Atmosphere Credit Michael Ostuni/PMC

Notable Attendees included: Dr. Samuel Waxman, Marion Waxman, Arthur F. Backal, Chef Francois Payard, Cheri Kaufman, Stephen Kliegerman, Fern Mallis, DJ CherishTheLuv, Chris Wragge, Sarah Wragge, Kenneth Fishel, Maria Fishel, Alasdair Nichol, Father Alex Karloutsos, Jean Shafiroff.

Marion Waxman and Sam Waxman
Jean Shafiroff
Sarah Wragge and Chris Wragge
Cheri Kaufman _ Credit Michael Ostuni/PMC/PMC

Sponsors of the 20th Annual Hamptons Happening included:

  • Legacy Sponsor: Theodore A. Rapp Foundation
  • Liberty Sponsors: Kenneth & Maria Fishel
  • Hero Sponsors: Stephen Kliegerman, Cheri Kaufman, Dentons, Backal Hospitality Group, Hank Lane Music & Productions, Fusion Productions, Creative Games, Simone Development Companies, A La Mode Shoppe, Fabric to Finish, and the Friedman Rosenthal Team at Brown Harris Stevens.
  • Media Sponsors: James Lane Post, Lawlor Media Group

Hamptons Happening event is chaired by Mark D. Friedman of Brown Harris Stevens and Jamie Koff, Fabric to Finish with co-chair Bess Freedman and Journal Chair Erica Linden-Fineberg.The Exclusive Auctioneer was Freeman’s | Hindman.

The event committee includes Alexandra Adame, Karen Amster-Young, Chris Arlotta, Arthur Backal, Antonella Bertello, Dawn Celovsky, Deanna Ceriano, Priscila Chateau, Natalie Cohen Gould, Maxine Danowitz, Maria Fishel, Elena Gibbs, Latifa Hamra, Leslie Keidan, Dina Koutroumanis, Norah Lawlor, Lori & Scott Levine, Jessica Mackin-Cipro, Gennaro Pecchia, Christine Prydatko, Susan Santoro, Randi Schatz, Liana Silverstein, and Chelsea Whitney.

The Hamptons Happening featured tastings included:

Chef Francois Payard, Bellissima Prosecco & Wines, Nadel, Arlotta Food Studio, El Verano, Deeky Dawg, a La ModeShoppe, Magnolia Bakery, 317 Main Street, Little Sesame, David Burke Hospitality Management, Backal Hospitality Group, Versa, Riverpark, Lulu Kitchen & Bar, T-Bar, East Hampton Shucker Company, Dough Doughnuts, Amante 1530, Horse Soldier Bourbon, Night Inn Experience, Scott’s Protein Balls, Elegant Affairs, Wolfer Estates Vineyard, Good Eats, and Taco Mahal.

2024 In-Kind Donors:

Adam Lippes, Alex Mill, Almond Restaurant, Alps & Meters, Aman’s Nama, Ammunition Wines & Spirits, Andie Eats, Arlotta Cashmere, Arlotta Food Studio, Art Peritus, Arthur Backal & Backal Hospitality Group, Aviator Nation, Beata Baranska Beauty & Co., Beatty Cohan, Barry Manilow, Bellissima, Bistro Vendome, Blackfoot Hospitality Restaurants, Blade, Blade Streamliner, Bloomingdales, Blossom, Blue Provence, Body Evolutions, Calissa, Call Me Cookie, Candy Zoo, Carlos Falchi, Cavalli Luggage, Chaise Fitness, Chase Willman Fitness, Chateau D’Esclans, Chef Joey Capanaro, Chef Julien Medina, Chef Rocco DiSpirito, Claude’s Restaurant, COCO-MAT, Benvolio Group LLC, Carolina Y Monterrubio, Barrera & Couture Clean New York, CoreBarreFit, Cori Forster Giclee, Dale Novick Ltd., David Blaine, David Samson, David Yurman, Dear Sundays, Disney on Broadway, DJ CherishTheLuv, Drs. Goldberg & Lantnen, el Tacobar SagHarbor, Equinox, Fashionphile, Felicetti USA Inc., Fern Mallis, Five Iron Golf, Forest Hills Stadium, Free People, Freeman’s | Hindman, Friedman Rosenthal Team BHS, Fresh Meadow Country Club, Fusion, Greenwich Polo Club, GuS Soda, Hamptiki Boats, 27 HamptonSalon, Hamptons Handpoured, Hamptons Polo, Harry Carson, Hasalon, Hästens, Helen Yarmak, Herbal Face Food, Hillary Tannenbaum Weinstein, Holly Holden & Co Ltd. & Gramercy Atelier, Horse Soldier Bourbon, Hotel Croydon & South Beach Group Hotels, Hotel Indigo East End , House of Bo, Hudson National Golf Club, Il Gufo, Imagine It Done, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Jefrey Pollock & Deborah Brown Pollock, JennAir, Jenni Kayne, Johnson’s Popcorn Inc., Jones Beach Theater, Julian Farel Salon, Jumper Maybach, Kashkaval Garden, Kaufman Astoria Studios, Killarney Golf & Fishing, Kobi Halperin, Kolobar, Konstantinos Floral Design and Décor, L2Art Advisory, La Grenouille, Lakebound, Lazare Biomimetic Dentistry & Smile Design, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Lauder Family, Laura Geller , Le Bernardin, Legend Cookhouse Sauce, Leila Pinto, Lincoln Restaurante, Lila Pants, LiveNation, Live with Kelly & Mark, Loews Regency Hotel, Lois D. Sasson Design, Sasson Thomas Inc., Lolima, LoveShackFancy, luxurydaycharters.com, Maison Gerard, Nicholas Howey, Marc Jacobs, MarieBelle New York (Soho), Marks Off Madison, Marlene Brown Jewelry, Marvin Scott, Melissa Polo Landau, Meredith Lesley / Studio IX, Miami Chains & Co., Mikey Pozarik Studios, Mixology Clothing, Movado, Nama at Aman’s, National Circus Project, Nederlander, Neuhaus, NHL, Nile Rodgers, Norah Lawlor, Nordstrom, North Fork Pot Pies, Omega x Swatch, OPR Eyewear, Palm Bay International, Patina Group, PeterThomasRoth, Piccolo Cucina, Pickle Hospitality, Polo Hamptons, Porter House Bar & Grill, Premier Chess, Quality Branded, Ralph Pucci International, Ramy Brook, Rand Luxury, Restaurant DANIEL, Rebecca Minkoff, Relax Hampton, Restaurant DANIEL, RHODE, Riverpark, Roberto Cavalli, Rocco, Roundabout Theatre Company, Royce New York, RPM Raceway, Sachin & Babi, Sarah Wragge Wellness, Sharon Wilkes, Skinfluence, SL Green, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits of NY, Southold Social, State of the Art, Stephen Kliegerman, Steve Schirripa, Stiletto Entertainment, Sundaes on Main, Supersmile, Suzanne Friedler, Tate’s Bake Shop, Taub Family Companies, The Baker House, The Knife Gal, The Qi, Tommy Bahama, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Thompson Ferrier, THONGO, Tommy Hilfiger, Torissi, Tote Taxi, Union Burger Bar, VanHall Interiors, Versa, Warren Street Bar & Restaurant, Whippoorwill Golf Club, Whispering Angel, Yankee Organization, and YVEL.

About the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF):

The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation is an international organization dedicated to curing and preventing cancer. The Foundation is a pioneer in cancer research and its mission is to eradicate cancer by funding cutting-edge research that identifies and corrects abnormal gene function that causes cancer and develops minimally toxic treatments for patients. Through the Foundation’s collaborative group of world-class scientists, the Institute Without Walls, investigators share information and tools to speed the pace of cancer research. Since its inception in 1976, the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation has awarded more than $120 million to support the work of more than 200 researchers across the globe.

For more information, visit www.waxmancancer.org

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Revolutionizing Fitness: Miami Hosts the Inaugural amp Summit with OTH Network

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Revolutionizing Fitness: Miami Hosts the Inaugural amp Summit with OTH Network

On September 5th, Miami’s vibrant fitness community converged at Oasis Wynwood for the inaugural amp Summit, presented in collaboration with the OTH Network. Over 400 top trainers, fitness enthusiasts, and lifestyle influencers, all dressed in white, came together to celebrate the launch of amp’s innovative fitness machine, which is set to revolutionize the industry. Among the notable guests were influencers such as Twan Kuyper, Matt Steffanina, Jason Klambay, and Chris Heria, each contributing to the event’s immense reach, which garnered global impressions in the millions.

The summit provided an exclusive, hands-on introduction to amp, where attendees witnessed live demonstrations showcasing the machine’s cutting-edge features. Amp’s debut was met with enthusiasm as trainers led high-energy workout sessions, demonstrating the device’s versatility and power. Alongside the workouts, the event featured a range of health and wellness offerings, including panel discussions, a celebrity DJ, mocktails, cold plunge therapy, IV drips, massages, and merchandise giveaways. The atmosphere was one of excitement and innovation, offering a preview of what amp promises to bring to the world of home fitness.

Shalom Meckenzie, founder of SBTech and a key player in the merger with DraftKings, spearheaded the development of amp by integrating his tech expertise into the design. At the core of the amp machine is its AI-powered software, which offers a highly personalized workout experience. The system adjusts weights automatically, tracks progress, and gamifies fitness, allowing users to compete with themselves or others. Amp’s intuitive technology eliminates the need for users to remember past sessions or plan future workouts, making it a game-changer for both novices and experienced fitness enthusiasts.

What sets amp apart is its sleek, space-saving design, fitting seamlessly into any home setting without compromising on functionality. With its focus on strength training, amp makes the fitness journey more accessible, engaging, and less daunting for users at all levels.

For more information about amp and its offerings, visit ampfit.com or follow them on Instagram at amp.fitness. To learn more about the OTH Network, visit othnetwork.io.

Southampton Arts Center Presents “Couples Squared” Exhibition On View: July 27 – September 14

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Southampton Arts Center Presents “Couples Squared” Exhibition On View: July 27 – September 14

Southampton, NY: Southampton Arts Center is thrilled to announce the opening of “Couples Squared,” an exhibition curated by Phyllis Tuchman, running from July 27 to September 14. This unique showcase delves into the dynamic interplay between creative partners, presenting a diverse array of paintings, sculptures, and photographs that span the spectrum of artistic expression.

Inspired by algebra and Medieval alchemical magic, “Couples Squared” transforms raw ideas and scribbles into compelling visual narratives that challenge perceptions and evoke deep emotional responses. The term “Couples Squared” references a common algebraic equation, but the art on display transcends mathematics to embody the mysterious and unpredictable nature of collaborative creation.

Reflecting the evolution from the 1940s and 1950s New York School era, where couples like Robert Motherwell and Helen Frankenthaler pioneered abstraction, today’s artists present a wider variety of themes and subjects.

The exhibition features nonrepresentational works alongside portraits, figures, landscapes, and seascapes, executed in styles ranging from vivid colors and lively patterns to subdued passages.

Artists featured in this exhibition include Derrick Adams, John Alexander, Carl Andre, Sebastien Blanck, Ross Bleckner, Michael Chuapoco, Paula Deluccia, Roy Dowell, Austin Eddy, Eric Fischl, Hermine Ford, Eric Freeman, John Giorno, April Gornik, Todd Gray, Isca Greenfield-Sanders, Nancy Holt, Shara Hughes, Bryan Hunt, Melissa Kretschmer, Matvey Levenstein, Rima Mardoyan, Eddie Martinez, Robert Moskowitz, Sam Moyer, Bruce Nauman, Lari Pittman, Larry Poons, Ugo Rondinone, Susan Rothenberg, Kyungmi Shin, Robert Smithson, Ned Smyth, Fiona Waterstreet, Lucy Winton, and Lisa Yuskavage.

“This exhibition celebrates the power of creative partnerships and the incredible diversity of artistic expression that emerges from these collaborations,” said Christina Strassfield, Executive Director of Southampton Arts Center. “We are excited to showcase the work of these talented artists and invite the community to experience the magic of ‘Couples Squared.'”

Join us for the opening reception on July 27 from 6-8 PM. For more information, please visit Southampton Arts Center’s website or contact info@southamptoncenter.org.

Southampton Arts Center’s programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Media sponsor: HC& G

Supporting sponsor: Roberta Amon

Gallery Hours:

Thursday – Monday | 12 – 5 PM

25 Jobs Lane Southampton, New York 11968

631.283.0967

About Southampton Arts Center
Influenced by the rich cultural tradition and artistic history of the region, Southampton Arts Center drives cultural engagement and economic vitality. It is distinguished as a destination for multigenerational audiences to have artistic, educational and transformational experiences. Using the arts as a unifier, the center provides a platform for the many voices who comprise our region creating mutual understanding and effecting positive change. Southampton Arts Center is committed to community building through the arts, presenting and producing inspiring, inclusive, socially and regionally relevant programs across all disciplines – welcoming, connecting, and collaborating with the diverse members of New York’s East End community and beyond.

 www.southamptonartscenter.org

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Manhattan School of Music 2024 Gala

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Manhattan School of Music 2024 Gala

Manhattan School of Music (MSM)  hosted its 2024 Gala at Rockefeller Plaza in New York City.

The gala honored two-time Tony Award-winner Brian Stokes Mitchell and longtime Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization President Ted Chapin. A celebration of the school’s prestigious Musical Theatre Program, the evening was hosted by MSM alumnus, Broadway mainstay, and Tony Award-winner Shuler Hensley, and featured performances by current students of the MSM Musical Theatre Program as well as solo performances by Alysia Velez, MSM alumna and star of the acclaimed 2022 Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods.All performers were either MSM alumni or current students, and the evening featured Musical Direction by David Loud, legendary Broadway Musical Director and MD of the MSM Musical Theatre Program.  Pianist and MSM Artistic Staff member Shane Schag accompanied the performances. The performances were overseen by Liza Gennaro, MSM’s Dean of Musical Theatre. 

Brian Stokes Mitchell _ Credit Jared Siskin and Parick McMullan via Getty Images

Some of the notable attendees included: honorees Ted Chapin (former President of the Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization) and Brian Stokes Mitchell (two-time Tony Award winner and Broadway legend); the evening’s Host, Shuler Hensley (Tony Award-winner and Broadway mainstay); Alysia Velez (recent graduate of MSM’s Musical Theatre Program; Rapunzel in the acclaimed 2022 Broadway revival of Into the Woods); Ann Ziff (Chairman of the Metropolitan Opera Board of Directors); Dominique Laffont (Advisory Director, The Metropolitan Opera; namesake for the Met Opera’s Laffont Competition); Adrienne Vittadini (fashion designer); Jack Viertel (theatrical producer and author); Scott Dunn (Associate Conductor, Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, MSM trustee); Anne-Marie McDermott (internationally acclaimed classical pianist); Noreen Buckfire (Philanthropist and MSM International Advisory Board Member); James Roe (President and Executive Director, The Orchestra of St. Luke’s); Chloe Flower (pianist and composer); Linda Oh (Grammy Award-winning jazz bassist and composer); Joe DiPietro (Tony Award-winning playwright and lyricist: Memphis; I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change); David Loud (legendary Broadway Musical Director; Musical Director, MSM Musical Theatre Program); and Liza Gennaro (choreographer; MSM Dean of Musical Theatre).

Ann Ziff and Dominique Laffont _ Credit Jared Siskin/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images
Shuler Hensley, David Loud, Brian Stokes Mitchell and James Gandre _ Credit Jared Siskin/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images
Boris Thomas and Magda Gutierrez _ Credit Jared Siskin/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images
Mike Sepso and Chloe Flower _ Credit Jared Siskin/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images

About Manhattan School of Music (MSM)

Founded as a community music school by Janet Daniels Schenck in 1918, today MSM is recognized for its more than 1,000 superbly talented undergraduate and graduate students who come from more than 50 countries and nearly all 50 states; its innovative curricula and world-renowned artist-teacher faculty that includes musicians from the New York Philharmonic, the Met Opera Orchestra, and the top ranks of the jazz and Broadway communities; and a distinguished community of accomplished, award-winning alumni working at the highest levels of the musical, educational, cultural, and professional worlds.

The school is dedicated to the personal, artistic, and intellectual development of aspiring musicians, from its Precollege students through those pursuing doctoral studies. Offering classical, jazz, and musical theatre training, MSM grants a range of undergraduate and graduate degrees. True to MSM’s origins as a music school for children, the Precollege program continues to offer superior music instruction to 475 young musicians between the ages of 5 and 18. The School also serves some 2,000 New York City schoolchildren through its Arts-in-Education Program, and another 2,000 students through its critically acclaimed and pioneering Distance Learning Program.

For more information on the Manhattan School of Music, its history, and its curriculum, visit: www.msmnyc.edu/

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About MSM’s Musical Theatre Program:

Manhattan School of Music, with its more than 100 years of excellence and its location in New York City, a veritable hub of musical theatre, is an ideal institution for a world-class musical theatre program. Today’s contemporary musical theatre is exploding with fresh ideas, possibilities, and opportunities. While acting, voice, and dance remain the cornerstones of musical theatre training, contemporary performers must also be trained beyond the “triple threat” model. Now more than ever multifaceted musical theatre artists are in demand. Virtual musicals and online content, devised practice workshops and dance labs require performers to be creative contributors to project development. In addition to learning the essential skills—singing, dancing, and acting—MSM Musical Theatre students are encouraged to develop their artistic interests and are given the opportunity to investigate areas beyond performing, including directing, choreographing, writing, and composing.

The MSM Musical Theatre faculty is a stellar collection of artist-educators who combine exemplary teaching skills with the highest level of professional know-how and embrace individuality – honoring each student’s journey. The program is infused with a passion for the arts, and for the next generation of musical theatre artists.

Liza Gennaro, Dean of Musical Theatre

David Loud, Program Music Director

Enrique Brown, Academic and Artistic Assistant

Luisa Diaz Foundation’s 10th Anniversary Black Tie MAG Gala at the Plaza Hotel

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Luisa Diaz Foundation’s 10th Anniversary Black Tie MAG Gala at the Plaza Hotel

The Luisa Diaz Foundation celebrated a milestone 10th anniversary black tie MAG gala at The Plaza Hotel. The annual event this year honored a decade of changing lives in communities across America with 2024 focusing on two organizations – Safe Passage Heals and Sanctuary for Families. It was a grand “Celebration of Kindness” attended by important international changemakers from across the globe and underpins the organization’s motto that “kindness is cool.”

The night started with an introduction from special host Consuelo Vanderbilt, the Runway of Hope show featured the survivors as the focal point of the evening.  Pamela Morgan, star of her one-woman Broadway show sang and after dinner the celebrations were put into high gear by singer and DJ Chloe Jane. Eyewitness News Kristin N. Thorne introduced the charities that were beneficiaries of this year’s Gala.

The survivors surprised Luisa with a proclamation from the New York State Senate recognizing the work she is doing with survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking as well as living up to her overarching theme of “Kindness is Cool”  by proclaiming May 15th,  “Luisa Diaz Day.”  

An all-star lineup of presenters and performers dedicated the night to honorees and the organizations that are collectively shinning a light on the dangers of human trafficking and sharing support for the fight to help domestic violence survivors. The subjects are often not focused on, and this event hopes to spread much-needed awareness. 

Three Kindness is Cool Awards were given to honorees at the Gala –  Peter Thomas Roth Presented by Candace Bushnell, Beatriz Gasca presented by Lynda Lopez and Jovani Fashions presented by Juliia Faist.

The Luisa Diaz foundation proudly honors these grassroot organizations and exemplary individuals who have made significant humanitarian and philanthropic contributions. 

Additionally, the “Runway of Hope” where fashion meets compassion was once again a key part of the program. The runway show celebrates women survivors as well as one trans person survivor this year who walked the runway after participating in the program for a year with further training sessions of confidence-building and styling provided by the Luisa Diaz Foundation. The emphasis is placed on not it being a show about style, but rather a prolific moment that can forever re-shape the life of a person who has suffered from past abuse. The new beginning and moving toward a place of light and hope starts when they take the stage and walk proud with each step breaking the chains of oppression.

Notable Attendees included: Luisa Diaz Brown, Alan Brown, Peter Thomas Roth, Beatriz Gasca, Noreen Donovan, Candace Bushnell, Julia Haart, Lynda Lopez, Tracey Turco, Fernando Allende, Trish Steele, Anne Fontaine, Nicole Miller, Jean Shafiroff, Consuelo Vanderbilt, DJ Chloe Jane, Pamela Morgan.\

guestguest _ Credit  Shutterstock / Greg Pace
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Last year Mayor Adams proclaimed May 18th (the date of the gala) as “Kindness is Cool Day” in NYC forevermore.

About The Luisa Diaz Foundation

Founded by Luisa Diaz, the Luisa Diaz Foundation (LDF, 501c3) supports organizations and individuals who are making a direct impact in helping people and their communities through acts of kindness. Luisa developed and produced the “MAG Gala,” which is a “celebration of kindness” with annual events in Los Angeles and New York. These events have raised money and awareness for organizations such as “Safe Passage Heals, Hopes Door, Team TLC NYC, Hijos de Moran. Luisa worked directly with the survivors in coaching and helping them build their self-esteem to walk the “Runway of Hope”  (Walking Towards the Light). Where fashion meets compassion.

Executive director and former Ms. Venezuela International Luisa Diaz founded the Luisa Diaz Foundation in honor of her beloved grandmother to raise funds and awareness for individuals and organizations who support survivors of domestic violence and their families. 

She is also the author of the trailblazing book, “Sexy is Timeless: Ten Timeless Sexy Assets That Lie within You.”

2024 Celebrating Women(R) Breakfast Hosted by New York Women’s Foundation

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2024 Celebrating Women(R) Breakfast Hosted by New York Women’s Foundation

This Year’s New York Women’s Foundation Celebrating Women® Breakfast awards honored leading change-making organizations and individuals at a celebration in New York City. Since 1987, The Foundation has invested $125 million in 500+ organizations, creating a vibrant community of grantees, philanthropists, advocates, innovators, and change-makers.

The New York Women’s Foundation’s signature event was held at the New York Marriott Marquis Hotel, paying tribute to these extraordinary honorees and The Foundation’s grantee partners who are advancing innovative and bold solutions to create an equitable and just future for women and families in the New York City metro area and beyond.

Ana Oliveira _ Credit Sabrina Steck

The Celebrating Women® Breakfast opened with a rousing performance by Fogo Azul NYC, New York City’s most powerful women, trans, and non-binary community drumline. A fitting start for an event that embodies the spirit, strength, and resilience of The New York Women’s Foundation’s community and brings together thousands of people from all walks of life together to honor exceptional women leaders whose vision, tenacity and wisdom have transformed our communities and our nation for the better. The event serves as a key fundraiser for the Foundation, whose grantmaking places it at the top of public women’s funds in the United States and in the top two in the world. 

The 2024 Celebrating Women® Breakfast recognized Fondation CHANEL with the Vision Award for the organization’s courageous efforts in creating a world where women and girls are free to shape their own destiny. The following changemakers were awarded with Celebrating Women®Awards: Andrea Arroyo, an award-winning visual artist; New York Liberty, an original WNBA team who embraces its role to elevate and embrace women while building community; Cynthia Nixon, an Emmy and Tony award winning actress, activist, and theater director; Toshi Reagon, a singer song-writer who employs song to unite and mobilize justice, and S. Mona Sinha, Global Executive Director of Equality Now. 

The awards were presented by Jacqueline Woodson; MacArthur Fellow and National Book Award-winner for her children’s and adult books; Ana Maria Archilla, immigrant rights, worker justice, LGBTQ rights, and women’s rights advocate, and Foundation Board Members Anne Delaney, Helene Banks, Lola C. West and Karen Choi.

The celebration closed with a special performance by New York Liberty’s Timeless Torches, a 40-and-over dance team, and their mascot Ellie the Elephant, ending the program on the perfect high note, capturing the inspiration and motivation of the event.

Notable attendees included: Fogo Azul NYC, Andrea Arroyo, Cynthia Nixon, Toshi Reagon, S. Mona Sinha, Jacqueline Woodson, Ana Maria Archilla, Anne Delaney, Helene Banks, Lola C. West, Karen Choi, Ana L. Olivieri and Jean Shafiroff.

Guest _ Credit: BFA / Sabrina Steck
Karen Choi, Clara Wu Tsai and Helene Banks _ Credit: BFA / Sabrina Steck
Luisa Diaz _ Credit: BFA / Sabrina Steck
Mirabel Lieberman _ Credit: BFA / Sabrina Steck
Jean Shafiroff _ Credit Michael Ostuni/PMC/PMC
Cynthia Nixon _ Credit Michael Ostuni/PMC/PMC
Mona Sinha _ Credit Michael Ostuni/PMC/PMC
Toshi Reagon, Jacqueline Woodson _ Credit Michael Ostuni/PMC/PMC

East End Restaurant Old Stove Pub Celebrates 55 Year Anniversary

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East End Restaurant Old Stove Pub Celebrates 55 Year Anniversary

The iconic Hamptons dining staple Old Stove Pub is celebrating its 55th Anniversary this Summer season.

Get ready to savor delectable dishes including, but not limited to, entrees like their savory prime steaks, succulent rack of lamb, and juicy roasted chicken; the freshest seafood plates such as branzino, salmon, scallops, and jumbo shrimp; a raw bar featuring fresh plump oysters and jumbo shrimp; and delicious sides like their creamed spinach and roasted cauliflower.

Iconic Signage _ Credit Old Stove Pub

Owner Joseph DeCristofaro has managed the Old Stove Pub since 2020  the successful eatery is legendary among culinary aficionados in the east and has attracted a regular clientele of celebrities, CEOs, families, and first dates.

The welcoming atmosphere DeCristofaro has created complements the needs of the foodie while appreciating the value of an incredible atmosphere. The Saggaponack location offers quality steaks and entrees that will rival the best steakhouses in New York city, as well as an iconic setting with a comfortable dining room and outdoor seating.

With dinner service starting from 5:00 pm Thursday, Friday and  Saturday, guests can enjoy the steakhouse that carries a Mediterranean flair plus a full bar and specialty cocktail menu. In the Summer the restaurant will be open nightly for Dinner. Old Stove Pub offers more than 20 wines by the glass, daily Happy Hour specials beginning at 4:00pm with a special bar menu and an extensive house martini and cocktail list.

Old Stove Pub is among the top venues in the Hamptons for private events, weddings, rehearsal dinners, bar and bat mitzvahs and birthday parties etc. With its huge 30 x 50 foot clear top outdoor tent, and separate/private outdoor bar, Old Stove Pub can host up to 200 guests for any time of event.  The entire restaurant is also available for large events.

Born and raised in Southampton, and part time Upper East Side resident, Joey DeCristofaro is a restauranter as well as a notable real estate developer. With an aptitude for home renovation and design, he quickly put together a team to revitalize the iconic Hamptons eatery and before long it was better than the original, becoming a destination for foodies and locals alike.

With delightful entrees for dinner to fun and family-oriented brunches with live music, the new venue on First Avenue is sure to shine.

For more information, visit: www.oldstovepub.com

Audrey Gruss’ Hope for Depression Research Foundation’s Second Annual Teen Race of Hope

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The Hope for Depression Research Foundation’s (HDRF) second annual Teen Race of Hope united more than 350 teenagers and their family members, friends, and teachers on Sunday, May 19th at Pier 76, Hudson River Park.  The goal of the event is to raise awareness about the crisis in youth mental health in the U.S. and fight the stigma that still surrounds mental health.

Grier Hammond Henchy, the daughter of Brooke Shields, acted as Co-Teen Grand Marshal. Grier is following in her mother’s advocacy footsteps, as Brooke herself was honored by HDRF in 2009 for speaking openly about her experience with depression.  

NBC’s Morning News Now anchor Savannah Sellers was this year’s Race Emcee and Soul Cycle Master Instructor Stacey Griffith, mental health advocate, and influencer on social media, spun her signature playlists as the DJ for the second year in a row. Her music energized the crowd, as they prepared and cheered for the Race to begin against the backdrop of New York Harbor.

Sellers said: “We are focused on people who are the same age as a lot of you who are here, and some of the statistics around this are just so startling.” She continued, “The fact that one in three teens say that they persistently feel sad or hopeless. Same with each day, about 4,000 children and teens attempt suicide…This is something that we can work to change by doing things like what you’re doing today.”

HDRF Founding Chair Audrey Gruss also took the podium before the Race to acknowledge the teens for their support and commitment to mental health awareness and speak about the foundation’s core mission.

Gruss said: “One of HDRF’s main goals is to bring awareness to and educate people about depression, anxiety, and all the related mood disorders. The second part of our mission is to raise funds for the most advanced neuroscience research to find out what causes depression, new treatments, and how to prevent it.”

Hayden Lucas, a senior at Dwight High School on the Upper West Side, and Noelle Saldana, a junior at Fieldston School in the Bronx, were Lead Student Ambassadors, and also Co-Teen Grand Marshals alongside Grier Henchy. Noelle will be taking over for Hayden as the new leader of the HDRF Student Ambassador Program, a group of twenty teens from schools all across the city who are empowered by HDRF to engage in their communities to raise awareness about the Teen Race of Hope.

Lucas said: “Today, hundreds of participants are here to make a difference, not only for medical research that we help fund, but also in coming together to create this community of care surrounding mental health.”

Saldana said: “Every step we take today is a step towards a more understanding world. We are showing that together we can create a future where mental health is prioritized, where no one has to face their struggles alone, and where hope is always within reach.”

The state of teen mental health across the nation is more urgent than ever before. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for ages 15 to 19 and almost 4,000 children and teens attempt suicide every day. 

Before the Race began, an Ambassador from NYC Teenspace/Talkspace spoke about their program which was established by the New York Department of Health and Powered by Talkspace to bring free therapy sessions to teens aged 13-17. Event participants were encouraged to sign up that day.

The Teen Race of Hope is a 5K (3.1 mile) U.S. Track and Field-certified race.  At the starting gun, Grier, Hayden, and Noelle led participants, all sporting HDRF’s signature sunshine yellow color with matching caps and t-shirts, on a beautiful 5K (3.1-mile) course starting at Pier 76 Hudson River Park and continuing along the esplanade with stunning views of the Hudson River.  A sampling of the schools represented included: Chapin, Dalton, Dwight, Fieldston School, Grace Church, John Bowne, Nightingale-Bamford, Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics, Marymount, Phillips Exeter Academy, Red Bank Catholic, Renaissance Charter School, Speyer Legacy, Stuyvesant, and Trevor Day School.

Some participants ran competitively, while others walked or strolled with friends. No matter their speed or age, all the racers united in a common purpose – to support research into new treatments for depression and to fight the stigma still associated with seeking help.

The even, is HDRF’s only 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.  First prize for Top Male Finisher went to Matteo Ruiz (17:28.81), and first prize for the Top Female Finisher went to Mariam Ashamsi (24:48.94).  

Second placefor Top Male Finisher went to Arturo Puerto (18:55.50) and second placefor the Top Female Finisher went to Maggie Clancy (24:48.94), third place for Top Male Finisher went to Bentley Ferraina (20:14.26), andthird place for the Top Female Finisher went to Vivian Yim (24:48.94).

HDRF Executive Director Louisa Benton then took the stage to thank all the Student Ambassadors and present two special awards to the Co-Lead Student Ambassadors, Hayden Lucas and Noelle Saldana.

All Race participants received a commemorative t-shirt, race hat, race bib and huge ­finisher medal. The first, second, and third place winners received medals based on the winnings.

The Teen Race of Hope was supported by a team of  Student Ambassadors including Mia Abramson, Marni Arons, Anysa Bickici, Alva Carlston, Ethan Criollo, Hannah Diker, Sophie Higgins, Abigail Kidd, Tanner Klipstein, Hayden Lucas, Ruby McKillips, Summer Nelson, Sophia Rossi, Noelle Saldana, Bryan Samaniego, Gui Sequiera, Ai Vy Shulman, Jennifer Tatu, and Sienna Vadi.

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.

5K Race of Hope Sponsors

NYC Teenspace/Talkspace, Balmain Paris, PWR Lift, Scotts Protein Balls, Montauk Iced Tea, Hudson River Park.

About Hope for Depression Research Foundation:

HDRF was founded in 2006 by philanthropist Audrey Gruss in memory of her mother Hope, who struggled with clinical depression. The mission of the HDRF is to spur the most innovative brain 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. 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.  HDRF is working tirelessly to improve the mental health landscape for every American.  The Foundation has provided more than $75 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, 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.  

On Stage at The Met Gala Spotlighting Honoree Barbara Tober

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On Stage at The Met Gala Spotlighting Honoree Barbara Tober


The capacity crowd was seated on stage surrounded by the sets of Puccini’s final opera Turandot, designed by the legendary Franco Zeffirelli. The honoree declared, “You may ask yourself why Barbara Tober – NOT an opera singer – is On Stage at The Met tonight. Good question! I have been going to the Opera since I was eight years old. I began to appreciate the music and the power of the stories as I grew older. That power, and life’s soaring passions of love, hate and longing, began to influence my world. Then, sad reality came crashing in a few years ago and I dedicated those seven glorious Lobmeyr lobby chandeliers to my beloved husband Donald after he passed away in January 2021, so his spirit could forever soar with the music he loved so much. Opera is about the blood and guts of life, and the essence of humanity’s passions, emotions, and exhilarations. It is where reality and fantasy blend dramatically to move the soul as well as one’s aesthetic senses. Thirty years as Editor in Chief of Brides magazine convinced me that love does indeed ‘move mountains’ and hate can separate the very oceans of humanity. For that very reason, the stars of the opera are passionately committed to their art, their voices, and to the responsibility they have to their audiences all over the world.”

Turandot, An Italian fantasy occurring in a fairy tale part of China was perfect for Barbara as it ended with a grand wedding. There was a table for Barbara’s past colleagues, as well as a table for her personal staff, who she has endearingly named “Toberville.”

“I am thrilled to announce this year we have raised over $1.5 million!” said Ann Ziff, Chairman of the Metropolitan Opera’s Board of Directors.

“While we are here basking under the glow of the Donald Gibbs Tober chandeliers, I would like to take this opportunity to recognize our gala leaders who have helped bring this evening together and make it such a success, including Elizabeth Segerstrom, who joined Barbara and me as Gala Underwriter. Quite a few of you here tonight are regular attendees of On Stage at the Met.  I want you to know how much we appreciate your dedicated support of this unique event. It is always a pleasure to share our phenomenal stage with our loyal Patrons and good friends. I encourage you to keep coming back. And for those of you visiting the Met for the first time tonight, I hope to see you return many times in the future.”

Ann Ziff _ Credit BFA and PMC/Sean Getty

“We’re honoring a legend in her own time, one of the Met’s most loyal patrons and a true Renaissance woman, Barbara Tober,” said Peter Gelb, the Metropolitan Opera’s Maria Manetti Shrem General Manager. “It was on this historic stage that Barbara and her beloved late husband Donald danced the night away at past galas. Luciano Pavarotti and Leontyne Price once reigned. The Met will continue to flourish thanks to the support, devotion, and generosity of Barbara and everyone in this room.”

The evening included performances by Met stars SeokJong Baek, Anthony Roth Costanzo, Ryan Speedo Green, Clémentine Margaine, Ailyn Pérez, and Elena Villalón.

Anthony Roth Costanzo _ Credit BFA and PMC/Getty

Sitting on stage were over 400 guests including Afsaneh Akhtari, Marika and Neil Bender, Gigi and Harry Benson, soprano Angel Blue, Millie Bratten and John Bratten, Tina Berrero, City Council Member Gala Brewer, Joan Hardy Clark, Bonnie Comley and Stewart Lane, Suzi Cordish, Judith-Ann Corrente, NYC Cultural Affairs Commissioner Laurie Cumbo, Machine Dazzle, Layla Diba, Joel Ehrenkranz, Elizabeth and Jean-Marie Eveillard, Alexandra Fairweather and Eric Goodman, Prudence Fairweather, soprano Renée Fleming, Lee Fryd, April Gow, Susan Gutfreund, Sylvia Hemingway, Marifé Hernandez and Joel Bell, bass Soloman Howard, Susan Jaffe, Yue-Sai Kan, Angela and Thomas Keesee, LaVon Kellner and Tom Roush, Michele Gerber Klein, Helen Little, Tinu Naija, Philippe Petit and Judith Friedlaender, Sana Sabbagh, Adrianne and William Silver, Tommy Soros, Ruben Toledo, Andrew Martin Weber, Jacqueline Weld, Damian Woetzel, and Marcella Guarino Hymowitz (dressed in a vintage 70’s Bob Mackie creation originally for Lauren Hutton).

Allan Pollack, Elizabeth Segerstrom, Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia, Nikki Haskell, Yue-Sai Kan and Marshall Watson_ Credit BFA and PMC/Getty
Afsaneh Akhtari_credit BFA and PMC/Getty
Alexandra Bauman, Mitch Mitchell and Joseph Tinari _ Credit BFA and PMC/Getty
Ann Ziff _ Credit BFA and PMC/Getty
Cory Toeves and Daisy Soros _ Credit BFA and PMC/Getty
Chase Cornett and Carla Jablonski _ Credit BFA and PMC/Getty
Robin Brown and Anthony Roth Costanzo _ Credit BFA and PMC/Getty

ABOUT THE METROPOLITAN OPERA

Under the leadership of Peter Gelb, the Met’s Maria Manetti Shrem General Manager, and Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Jeanette Lerman-Neubauer Music Director, the Metropolitan Opera is one of America’s leading performing arts organizations and a vibrant home for the world’s most creative and talented artists, including singers, conductors, composers, orchestra musicians, stage directors, designers, visual artists, choreographers, and dancers. The company presents approximately 200 performances each season of a wide variety of operas, ranging from early masterpieces to contemporary works.

Atmosphere_ Credit BFA and PMC/Getty
Atmosphere _ Credit BFA and PMC/Getty
Atmosphere _ Credit Patrick McMullan
Atmosphere _ Credit BFA and PMC/Getty

In recent years, the Met has launched many initiatives designed to make opera more accessible, most prominently the Live in HD series of cinema transmissions, which dramatically expands the Met audience by allowing select performances to be seen in more than 50 countries around the world.Sincerely,

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