The Friends of the Budapest Festival Orchestra celebrated the beginning of the music season and commemorated the 60th anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution at the Hungarian Consulate on October 19 to build excitement for their upcoming performance at Lincoln Center under the conduction of Maestro Ivan Fisher in early February.
Guests including Janna Bullock, Sharon Bush, Miller Pierce, Antonia Gomez Gorton, and Dale Noelle enjoyed Hungarian wine before enjoying a 30-minute performance by a quartet from the world renowned Budapest Festival Orchestra.
Sharon Bush and Christine Schott LedesAdam Gyorgy and Antonia Gordon_Credit Annie WattR. Couri Hay, Sharon Bush ,Janna Bullock and Fransisco Ballester_Credit Annie WattMiller Pierce, Katie Tochilin and Conner Tochilin_Credit Annie Watt
Prior to the performance, a short film was shown thanking the heroes of the Hungarian revolution. Then a message from Barry Farber was played, before Ambassador and General Counsel of Hungary Dr. Ferenc Kumin came to the stage to welcome guests and announce two events that had recently been organized to pay homage to their country. The first is that over three nights from Friday October 21, a large projection will appear on the Williamsburg Bridge at the Brooklyn side with a custom animation. He then announced that a memorial would be erected at the intersection of 113th street and Riverside Drive on Sunday October 23rd, which is the actual anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution.
Ambassador Dr. Ferenc Kumin_Credit Annie Watt
Friends of the Budapest Festival Orchestra Chairman Stephen Benko then thanked Event Chair Sylvia Hemingway for all her efforts, along with the rest of her committee which includes Honorary Chair Daisy Soros, Vera Blinken, Laszlo Balassy, Kathryn Livingston Forgan, R. Couri Hay, Christine Schott Ledes, George Ledes, Kati Marton, Cole Rumbough, Aniko Gaal Schott, Stephanie Stokes and Victoria Wyman.
Stephen E. Benko, Ambassador Dr. Ferenc Kumin, Sylvia Hemmingway, Harriet Mouchly-Weiss and Adam Gyorgy_Credit Annie WattStephen E. Benko,Kathryn Livingston Forgan and Terez Rowley_Credit Annie Watt
The Budapest Festival Orchestra is one of the international music scene’s major success stories, being rated among the top ten orchestras in the world. Its key figure and founder is the legendary Music Director/Conductor Iván Fischer.
On Monday, October 17th, Animal Ashram founder Leesa Rowland hosted the organization’s Animal Supply Drive & Fundraiser at Flirt Beauty Boutique, with proceeds benefiting New York City’s animal shelters. Guests were encouraged to bring gently used or new blankets, towels and pet toys for donation, and a percentage of sales of all beauty treatments sampled at the event were donated to Animal Ashram.
Leesa Rowland_Credit Victor Hugo
The festive affair was catered by Cornelia Guest Catering and featured tasty vegan hors d’oeuvres including chili bites, beet hummus on flatbread and eggplant caponata. Vegan-friendly prizes were raffled off, including a cruelty-free clutch by Cornelia Guest, vegan shoes by Arden Wohl X Cri De Coeur, a necklace by Mina D Jewelry and a three-month pass to Equinox Fitness.
Arden Wohl_Credit Victor Hugo
Those in attendance included: Monica Bittan, Robin Cofer, Dominick Dalleva, Wendy Diamond, Hoda Dodd, Alessambra Emanuel, Grace Forster, Lee Fryd, Florence and Richard Fabricant, Cindy Guyer, R. Couri Hay, Barry J. Jacobson, Sara Johnson Kaplan, Steven Knobel, Regina Kravitz, Reuben Levy, Justin Mitchell, Nicole Noonan, Linda Obuchoska, Catherine Petrucci, Barbara Regna, Joey Reynolds, Anna Rhodes, Ramona Singer, Dara Sowell, Steven Victor, Arden Wohl and Larry Wohl.
Robin Cofer and Dominick Dalleva_Credit Victor HugoWendy Diamond_Credit Victor HugoLarry Wohl, Arden Wohl and Leesa Rowland_Credit Victor HugoBarbara Regna, Alessambra Emanuel_Credit Victor HugoSara Johnson Kaplan and R. Couri Hay_Credit Victor HugoJoey Reynolds and Cindy Guyer_Credit Victor HugoFlorence Fabricant and Richard Fabricant_Credit Victor HugoGrace Forster_Credit Victor Hugo
ABOUT ANIMAL ASHRAM: Animal Ashram provides grants and funding to worthy organizations and individuals offering sanctuary to homeless and helpless animals of all species. Animal Ashram respects and promotes the oneness of life and the principles of Ahimsa. Their not-for-profit mission is to raise money for a variety of educational and public outreach programs, provide funding resources and raise awareness of equality of life along all living beings. For more information, go to http://www.animalashram.com/homepage.html.
Proceeds to benefit New York City’s Animal Shelters
On October 7, Pet Philanthropy Circle’s Founder Jewel Morris and NBC Commentator and Former Westminster Host David Frei hosted the organization’s 5th Anniversary ‘Pet Hero Awards’ at Gotham Hall honoring Naomi Judd with the Humanitarian of the Year award, Alison Eastwood as Animal Advocate of the Year, and Katie Cleary as Animal Welfare Spokesperson of the Year. Co-chairing the event were Georgina Bloomberg, Prince Lorenzo Borghese, while Jean Shafiroff served as the Manhattan Committee Chair.
Jewel Morris and David Frei_Credit Owen Hoffman NetworkNaomi Judd and Larry Strickland_Credit Owen HoffmanKatie Cleary and Prince Lorenzo Borghese_Credit Sylvain GabouryLindsey Spielfogel, Jean Shafiroff, and Elizabeth Shafiroff _ Credit Silvain Gaboury
Actress Shannon Elizabeth introduced Katie Cleary, who spoke about how important it is to give animals a voice and how she aims to make her company, World Animal News, the “CNN for animals.” As Alison Eastwood accepted her award, she spoke about her aim to “create a national foster database through my website fosterpets.org.”
Naomi Judd, Jewel Morris, and Alison Eastwood
Jewel Morris welcomed Naomi Judd, to the stage to receive her award. Mrs. Judd spoke about her work in Kentucky where she campaigned and succeeded in having the law changed from a misdemeanor to felony in cases where police animals are murdered by assailants. She also said that Dr. Robin Ganzert and Lois Pope, were her inspirations. Jewel then told guests how dedicated Naomi was to saving animals as she even goes undercover to picket pet retail stores.
Additional honorees included the American Humane Association which was named Outstanding Animal Welfare Organization. President and CEO Dr. Robin Ganzert accepted the award on their behalf, while praising the work of Philanthropy Circle and Jewel Morris. The Petco Foundation was named Foundation of the Year; and Matthew Talbot was named Outstanding Junior of the Year. HEART (Humane Education Advocates Reaching Teachers) was honored with the Animal Welfare Education award, Jamie’s Rescue was named Rescue Organization of the Year, and finally, Amazing Grace, a senior rescue dog was named the year’s Outstanding Pet for inspiring a national campaign to end the painful deaths caused by killing dogs in gas chambers.
The evening began with a cocktail hour before guests enjoyed a three-course dinner, while Alex Donner’s Orchestra entertained guests during the award ceremony.
Annette De Lorenzo and Alex Donner_Credit Sylvain Gaboury
Sponsors for the Pet Philanthropy Circle’s 5th Annual Pet Hero Awards include Robert Morris, who was the Grand Sponsor of the Pet Hero Awards, Subaru, American Humane, Petco Foundation, Hamptons Pet Magazine, Hamptons Magazine, Andrew Sabin Family Foundation, London Jewelers, Flowers by Topaz, and the Park Lane Hotel.
Executive Director, Suzanne Kogut and President of the Petco Foundation, Charlie Piscitello
By showcasing these outstanding contributions and worthy causes, the Pet Philanthropy Circle (PPC) hopes to inspire everyone to become involved in defending the rights of animals. Pet Hero Awards promote public awareness of animal concerns and the solutions that will save pet lives.
Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine accompanied by HRH Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia, and along with Lifeline New York, hosted the 6th Annual Benefit Luncheon to raise funds for pediatric cancer care in Serbia at Le Cirque on Wednesday October 5 with guests including Consul General of Serbia Mrs Mirjana Zivkovic, Lady Lully Gibbons, Ambassador Nancy Brinker, Kerry Kennedy, Ivana Trump, Kelly Bensimon, Dr. Ruth, Countess LuAnn de Lesseps, Jean Shafiroff, Kamie Lightburn, Dale Noelle, Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin, Thomas James “Tommy” Tune, and Lucia Hwong-Gordon.
Ivana Trump and Prince Dimitri_Credit Sean ZanniLuann De Lesseps, Cheri Kaufman, David Hryck, Kelly Killoren Bensimon_Credit Sean ZanniSuzan Kremer, Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin, Dale Noel_Credit Sean Zanni
The President of the Board, Mr. David Hryck, welcomed guests and introduced the Event Emcee and Event Chair Cheri Kaufman, who introduced TRH Crown Prince Alexander, Crown Princess Katherine and the balance of the program. Former Mayor of New York Michael Bloomberg who was lunching at Le Cirque congratulated Cheri Kaufman and Lifeline New York on the events success.
HRH Crown Prince Alexander passionately commented on the work that Lifeline New York does in connection with the HRH Crown Princess Katherine Foundation. The emergency aid and medical equipment supplied by Lifeline New York comes at a critical and pressing time. “We can take this opportunity to improve the health and wellness of our future generation. The equipment, expertise and doctor training that my wife’s foundation provides to the Serbian medical community have helped so many families. Lifeline New York does not discriminate against cultures or religions but helps all who cannot afford quality medical care.”
HRH Crown Princess Katherine addressed guests at the luncheon, and thanked her husband and everyone involved with the Lifeline Foundation. She said, “The people here today give me the strength and energy to carry on. There aren’t enough people in the world who are ‘good examples’ but all the people here are great examples as you could have been anywhere else, but chose to be with me and Lifeline to help save the children and those in need. The support from our community of friends and the Serbian diaspora is so critical. We are so blessed to have their continuous generosity.”
Dr. Hedvig Hricak, the chair of the department of Radiology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, was honored for her humanitarian work and contributions to improving health care in Serbia. Dr. Hedvig Hricak is an international leader in the fields of oncologic imaging and molecular imaging. She is devoted to women’s health issues and has worked on countless global programs during her career. Dr. Hricak is a former President of Lifeline Humanitarian Organization where she and her husband Professor Alexander Margulis have supported Princess Katherine and Lifeline New York in countless healthcare projects for the people of Serbia, including: the development of a national Breast Cancer Screening Program, designing and leading training programs for radiologists and technologists, developing oncology conferences and providing expertise to improve the health care system. She spoke about how she has devoted her life to curing cancer in a country where breast cancer rates of diagnosis were three times higher than they are now.
Nevena Pavlovic, the permanent principal soloist at the Serbian National Opera Theater, performed the aria, Donde Lieta Usci, from Puccini’s La Boheme, to rapturous applause.
Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia, Nevena Pavlovic_Credit Sean Zann
Dr. Leslie Lehmann – Global Health Initiative (GHI) Director, spoke about how her, “work with children’s hospitals and how dedicated medical professionals are to children. She continued to say, “how much Lifeline New York helps to provide new equipment that can drastically effect the survival rate of children.”
The event included a successful silent auction incorporating luxury items from Italian designers, Serbian designers and New York retailers including: Tizzini, Skatò, Duccio Venturi, Rivolta, MAG, Villa Artimino, Artwork by Prince Roberto Ruspoli, Eleuteri, Arme De L’Amour, Roksanda Ilincic, Beautique Restaurant, Kramer Studios Portrait, Rita Hazan Salon, Tiffany, Le Cirque Restaurant, Pierre Michel Salon, a Novak Djokovic autographed poster and a luxury fragrance basket.
Atmosphere_Credit Sean Zann
Lifeline New York works directly with the HRH Crown Princess Katherine Foundation in Belgrade to provide critically needed humanitarian aid to the people of Serbia regardless of religion or ethnic origin, with a focus on aiding physically and mentally handicapped children, orphans and working with medical institutions to improve health care throughout the country. Over the years, Lifeline has provided items such as neonatal ultrasound machines, mobile mammography unit, radiology training of medical staff, electric hospital beds for intensive care units, devices for children with impaired hearing, and computers for orphans. Serbia is working hard to improve the lives of its citizens. However, tens of thousands of people, especially orphans, infants, children and people with disabilities, are in need of help. There is a desperate requirement for medical equipment and other supplies. Lifeline New York is a non-profit humanitarian organization that receives no government funding, whose work is made possible through donations from caring people. To learn more visit www.lifelineny.org or contact 212-867-5050, office@lifelineny.org.
On Tuesday October 4th, Audrey Gruss hosted a cocktail party at 21 Club to celebrate the publication of Jay McInerney’s most recent book, ‘Bright, Precious Days’ attended by some of New York’s leading lights and society figures.
Bright, Precious Days is a sexy, vibrant, cross-generational New York story – a literary and commercial triumph of the highest order that received a rave review from the New York Times. Even decades after their arrival, Corrine and Russell Calloway still feel as if they’re living the dream that drew them to New York City in the first place: book parties or art openings one night and high-society events the next; jobs they care about (and in fact love); twin children whose birth was truly miraculous; a loft in TriBeCa and summers in the Hamptons. But all of this comes at a fiendish cost. Russell, an independent publisher, has superb cultural credentials yet minimal cash flow; as he navigates a business that requires, beyond astute literary judgment, constant financial improvisation, he encounters an audacious, potentially game-changing—or ruinous—opportunity. Meanwhile, instead of chasing personal gain in this incredibly wealthy city, Corrine devotes herself to helping feed its hungry poor, and she and her husband soon discover they’re being priced out of the newly fashionable neighborhood they’ve called home for most of their adult lives, with their son and daughter caught in the balance. Then Corrine’s world is turned upside down when the man with whom she’d had an ill-fated affair in the wake of 9/11 suddenly reappears. As the novel unfolds across a period of stupendous change—including Obama’s historic election and the global economic collapse he inherited—the Calloways will find themselves and their marriage tested more severely than they ever could have imagined.
Anne Hearst McInerney attended with her sister Patricia Hearst Shaw, and Jim Belushi, Bill Brattonand Rikki Klieman, Nicole Miller, Chuck Scarborough, Alina Cho, all showed their support.
Anne Hearst McInerney, Jay McInerney and Audrey GrussJim Belushi, Diana and Gary FisketjonAnn Barish, Debbie Loeffler, Bettina Zilkha and Nicole MillerWilliam Bratton and Rikki KliemanAlina Cho
Alex Papachristidis, Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia, Somers and Jonathan Farkas, Countess Luann de Lesseps and Thomas D’Agostino Jr., Dennis Basso Hunt Slonim, Janna Bullock, and R. Couri Hay, were also in attendance to show their appreciation to both Jay and Audrey.
Babette Cohn and Alex PapachristdisCountess Luann de Lesseps andThomas D’Agostino Jr
Additional guests included: Ken Auletta, Ann Barish, Harry Benson, Bill Boggs, Tony Cianci, Bettina Cohn, Will Cotton, Laura Durning, Jill Dergan, George Farias, Richard and Chele Farley, Joanna Goldenstein, Susan Gutfreund, Dana Hammond-Stubgen, Mac Hanger, Richard Howorth, Mary Karr, Chip Kidd, Patricia Kluge, Kristen and Charles Krusen, Debbie Loeffler, Christopher Mason, Grace and Chris Meigher, Bill Moses, Katharina Otto-Bernstein, Hilary and Wilbur Ross, Anna Rothschild, Jane Rothschild, Martine Schaefer, Kim Taipale, Felicia Taylor, Christophe von Hohenberg, Dirk Wittenborn, Lucas Wittmann, Alexandra Wolfe, Victoria Wyman and Bettina Zilkha.
Bright, Precious Days is a sexy, vibrant, cross-generational New York story – a literary and commercial triumph of the highest order that received a rave review from the New York Times. Even decades after their arrival, Corrine and Russell Calloway still feel as if they’re living the dream that drew them to New York City in the first place: book parties or art openings one night and high-society events the next; jobs they care about (and in fact love); twin children whose birth was truly miraculous; a loft in TriBeCa and summers in the Hamptons. But all of this comes at a fiendish cost. Russell, an independent publisher, has superb cultural credentials yet minimal cash flow; as he navigates a business that requires, beyond astute literary judgment, constant financial improvisation, he encounters an audacious, potentially game-changing—or ruinous—opportunity. Meanwhile, instead of chasing personal gain in this incredibly wealthy city, Corrine devotes herself to helping feed its hungry poor, and she and her husband soon discover they’re being priced out of the newly fashionable neighborhood they’ve called home for most of their adult lives, with their son and daughter caught in the balance. Then Corrine’s world is turned upside down when the man with whom she’d had an ill-fated affair in the wake of 9/11 suddenly reappears. As the novel unfolds across a period of stupendous change—including Obama’s historic election and the global economic collapse he inherited—the Calloways will find themselves and their marriage tested more severely than they ever could have imagined.
On Tuesday September 20, Tony Cointreau celebrated the publication of his new book, “A Gift of Love – Lessons Learned from My Work and Friendship with Mother Teresa” with a party at Michaels.
A Table from the Celebration
In his second book, the author, singer, humanitarian, and scion to the French liqueur family reveals what he gained from working so closely with Mother Teresa during their 12 years together at the NYC AIDS charity, A Gift of Love. Tony’s partner of 50 years, Jim Russo helped greet guests including Mary Higgins Clark, Cece Cord, Francine LeFrak and Rick Friedberg, Julie Hayek, Nancy Pearson, Henri Kessler, JD Thompson, Maria Cooper Janis, Joan Benny, and Eric Bottcher.
Maria Cooper Janis, Tony Cointreau and Cece Cord_Credit Patrick McMullan
Mary Higgins Clark_Credit Patrick McMullan
Francine LeFrak and Rick Friedberg_Credit Patrick McMullan
Julie Hayek, Krystofer Kimmel and Nancy Pearson
JD Thompson and Erik Bottcher_Credit Patrick McMullan
Midway through the event, Tony made a short speech first thanking his partner Jim for his support over years. He then spoke about “Mother” and how much of a friend she was to the “dying, destitute and diseased.” He went on to say, how it was “scary to be with her in public, as people did not treat her like a human.” He then toasted the late Sister Jean Marshall, who was the Founder of St. Ritas Refugee Center in the Bronx, and “one of the unsung saints of the world because of her work with Vietnamese children displaced by war.”
With tears in his eyes, Tony then read a short passage from the memoir which honored his partner Jim Russo and his told a touching tale of how Jim comforted his dying sister through dance.
Additional guests: Leesa Rowland and Larry Wohl, Cassandra Seidenfeld, Jane Scher, Dr. Calapai, Dr. Kenneth Mark, Arthur Aidala, Michael Cerbelli and Cindy Guyer.
After experiencing a comfortable childhood as an heir to the Cointreau liquor fortune, and a successful career in show business, Tony felt that he needed something more meaningful in his life. This led him to spend twelve years as a dedicated volunteer in Mother Teresa’s hospices in New York and Calcutta, helping more than one hundred people while they went through the process of dying.
Every family eventually has to deal with caregiving and the end of life, and Tony’s friends kept pleading with him to write his experiences so that when they had to face it they would have a better idea of the simple things they could do to help their own loved ones during those last months, weeks, days, or hours. This book is Tony’s answer to those requests. His overall approach to caregiving for the living as well as for the dying shines through in each chapter, both in practical matters and in reverence for the privilege of sharing in life’s momentous transitions.
Tony Cointreau’s first book, Ethel Merman, Mother Teresa … and Me: My Improbable Journey from Chateaux in France to the Slums of Calcutta, was published in 2014 and told the story of how Tony after a successful international singing career and several years on the Cointreau board of directors, he felt a need for something more meaningful in his life and found his way to Calcutta.
New York, NY 2016 – September 2016 – enCourage Kids Foundation is hosting their 2nd annual Serving Up Smiles Tasting Event on Monday, October 24, 2016, at CURRENT, Chelsea Piers’ newest venue located at Pier 59 18th Street & Hudson River, NYC. Red Carpet will begin at 6:00pm and arrivals from6:30pm– 9:30pm.
Master of Ceremonies, Culinary Bad Boy – Chef Chris Nirschel, will emcee an exciting evening and bring awareness for the 275,000 children and families that enCourage Kids Foundation serves, supports and uplifts. Proceeds from this event will help kids facing health challenges to be carefree kids by creating environments and experiences that help them through each step of their medical journey. “We are incredibly excited and appreciative to have the enthusiasm of these amazing chefs and restaurants who are supportive of our mission. We’re looking forward to an incredibly successful evening,” says Michele Hall-Duncan, Executive Director, enCourage Kids Foundation. Live Wire Entertainment will provide music and the attendees can mix and mingle with the city’s hottest chefs and sample signature dishes, delectable cocktails and delicious wines from an elite roster of restaurants. The silent auction will include trips to exotic locations, tickets to various sporting events and restaurant gift certificates for all to enjoy.
Participating restaurants include: Butter – Chef Michael Jenkins, El Toro Blanco – Chef Josh Capon, Ben & Jack’s Steakhouse – Chef Admir Alibasic, RobertRestaurant – Chef Luisa Fernandes, Melt Shop – Chef Spencer Rubin, Buns Bar – Chef Viko Ortega, Arcade Bakery – Baker and Owner Roger Gural, Jewel – Chef Tom Schaudel, Bryant Park Grill – Pastry Chef Anne-Marie Noonan, North River Lobster Company – Chef Wayne Tuman, Café 2 & Terrace 5 at MoMA – Chef Dan Jackson, The City Bakery – Baker and Owner Maury Rubin, Melt Bakery – Pastry Chef and Owner Julian Plyter and Carlo’s Bakery (Cake Boss) – Baker and Owner Buddy Valastro. Enoclassica, Pinot Project, Post Wine and Spirits, Disaronno, Barterhouse, Soltado Spicy Añejo Tequila and Tito’s Handmade Vodka are the Spirits and Wine sponsors for the evening.
Our generous sponsors for Serving Up Smiles are American Airlines, Bryant Park Grill, Capital One Bank, Cougar Capital, The Feil Family Foundation, Robert Restaurant, Sanders Family, Signature Bank, Lucy & David Ball, Buchbinder & Warren, Excel Global Security, Principal Building Services andTitan Advisors.
ABOUT ENCOURAGE KIDS
Thirty-one years ago, enCourage Kids opened its doors and hearts to children battling chronic, serious, or life threatening illnesses and injuries. Our passion for improving the lives of sick children, and their family members, continues to drive us today. With their needs in mind, we have developed unique, family-centered programs that use entertainment and technology to make hospital visits a little less frightening and have created exciting family outings that make everyday life a little more fun. www.encourage-kids.org
The Collectors Show provides 30% of the energy that sustains it and Art Prize provides the other 70%. Initially I participated in Art Prize with idealistic, utopian ideas of what it meant for humanity. However, progress is slow and my ideas about the event and for art aren’t going to go away. The Collector’s Show offers exciting development in bridges art can provide.
Paul Resika, “Redon”, oil on linen, 30″ x 24″
I was pleasantly surprised by this event; it was refreshing to hear that the team involved in the “Collectors Show/Fall 2016” seems to have similar ideas to mine about the importance of art in human lives. I walked in as Michael Coleman was giving a few notes about the show. He asked the audience how many of us knew the lyrics to “Hotel California”. The people who did raised their hands. He then asked of that group how many people knew what those lyrics meant. No one affirmed their understanding. Art is ephemeral like that as are human relationships. Art Prize’s executive Director, Christian Gaines, spoke next about the partnership. Finally Tyler Loftis gave a few remarks many of which are in the following content.
Jodie Dilno, “Mirror, Mirror”, acrylic on canvas , 15″ x12″
Along with notable diversity of the work is notable quality. Tyler curated the show himself so he got to experience each piece first-hand. He has a natural ability to “sense” how the pieces will go together best. All of the works are two dimensional and include the mediums of paper assemblage, collage, beading, drawing and painting. A few of the pieces test the strict display expectations placed on art by tradition.
Deandre Norman, “Sad Clown”, mixed media, 48″ x 24″
The number one thing Tyler hears people say about art, as many people working around art have heard, is that they know nothing about art. That art as it is traditionally understood is not part of the culture in grand Rapids is why Art Prize is able to flourish there, in Tyler’s opinion. Art Prize is fairly simplistic. It is not difficult to participate and there are not many boundaries hindering one from doing so. The non traditional approach allows the event to be as diverse as it is.
Tyler Loftis, “Chris”, oil on canvas, 28″ x 22″
What compels these artists to create and make is being said by the work. The artist doesn’t need to explain what is there as much as people need to trust that they have the “answers” from the artist in their intuitions already. In this way, all people are encouraged to think critically without needing experts to tell them.
“Still Life”, Doris Lee, oil on panel, 10″ x 15.5″
In the show itself men and women are represented nearly equally and nations from different part of the globe are represented. Tyler doesn’t know what this event or Art Prize will be in the future but he guesses that they will have an impact on art in the world.
Rrick Beerhorst, “The Distracted Reader”, oil on canvas, 29.5″ x 29″,
The show is up until 8 at the Harris Building located at 111 S. Division, Grand Rapids, Michigan. A version of it happen twice a year. Stay tuned for future articles!
Jean Shafiroff, Alex Donner and Amanda Bowman hosted an evening of cocktails at the private residence of Amanda Bowman and David Levy on Monday September 12, 2016. The event marked the kickoff for the Pet Philanthropy Circle’s 5th Anniversary Pet Hero Awards that will be held this October 7, 2016.
Jean Shafiroff, Alex Donner, Jewel Morris and Amanda Bowman/Photo Credit:Owen Hoffman
David Levy, Amanda Bowman, Jewel Morris and Bob Morris/Photo Credit:Owen Hoffman
Guests at the event included Pet Philanthropy Circle’s Founder Jewel Morris, Martin & Jean Shafiroff, Flo Anthony, Alex Donner, Amanda Bowan, Elizabeth Shafiroff, Geoffrey Bradfield, Roy Kean, and Lynn Paulson.
Lee Fryd, Roy Kean and Robin Cofer/Photo Credit:Owen Hoffman
Lynn Paulson and Abigail Trenk/Photo Credit:Owen Hoffman
Midway through the event, Jean Sharfiroff addressed everyone in the room to thank guests for their support. She also stressed the need of legislation that will outlaw all puppy mills. She also emphasized the need for more spay and neuter programs. Additional guests included Montgomery Frazier, Ben Mindich, Scott Elkins, Abigail Trenk, Tanja Dreiding Wallace, Roy Kean, Robin Cofer, Joseph Fichera, Lindsey Spielfogel, Jill Lynne, and Lee fryd.
Montgomery Frazier, Tanja Dreiding Wallace and Ben Mindich/Photo Credit:Owen Hoffman
Lindsey Spielfogel and Elizabeth Shafiroff/Photo Credit:Owen Hoffman
The Pet Hero Awards will be held at Gotham Hall on October 7, 2016. It will be co chaired by Georgina Bloomberg and Prince Lorenzo Borghese, the cocktail reception and dinner dance will be hosted by NBC’s David Frei, and Pet Philanthropy Circle’s Founder Jewel Morris. Among the honorees are singer-songwriter Naomi Judd, Alison Eastwood, Katie Cleary, Matthew Talbot, the American Humane Association’s Robin Ganzert, Jamie’s Rescue, Heart – an Animal Welfare Education organization – and Amazing Grace.
Event sponsors include Hamptons Pet Magazine, Petco Foundation, Rescue Paw Foundation, Park Lane Hotel and Flowers by Topaz.
The Pet Philanthropy Circle’s mission is to save and enhance the quality of animal lives by promoting greater public awareness of their welfare and the causes that protect them. We accomplish this through educational programs, raising funds for qualified animal rescue organizations and the Pet Hero Awards.
To purchase tickets please click on the following Event Brite link: http://bit.ly/2ceEkO2.
