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Brooke Shields on Her Love For Acting & Education

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Brooke Shields was always gorgeous, but she’s defied traditional wisdom by staying that way, even at 50.  And did you know she was a Princeton grad?  Her beauty graced the cover of Luxury Listings NYC  for their January issue. 

In the exclusive interview with Christopher Cameron of LLNYC, Brooke divulges all about her love for acting including her new role in “The Flower Shop Mysteries” on the Hallmark channel.

She also mentions a side of her most people wouldn’t necessarily recognize – her funny side – “My proudest times are in being able to make people laugh,” Shields says. Her sitcom “Suddenly Susan” ran from 1996 to 2000 and earned her brookea Golden Globe nomination. “I hope that I am remembered as not just an actress, but as a comedic actress as well.”

If Brooke had been born perhaps 30 years later I would bet that she and Karlie Kloss would have hit it off!  Karlie has been very vocal on her love of education and followed in somewhat the same path as Brooke having enrolled at NYU last fall.

Brooke discussed with the LLNYC reporter about leaving her modeling career for university when she was 18, “I had to go to university. I refused to be denied something that I felt normal people got to do,” she says, acknowledging that not all “normal” people go to Princeton. Before college, she says, “I used to see movies with students and I would think, ‘My god! What freedom it must be to just walk into buildings and have really smart people teach you and make you smart.”

Check out all the details over at LLNYC.com.

 

The King Celebrates His 60th Birthday w/ Bevy of Beauties

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SIR IVAN, oft mentioned as the King of Southampton (He lives in a castle!), is known for his awe-inspiring events.  This past Monday he  took the show to Miami.  The occasion? His 60 birthday and the launch of his forthcoming album Peaceman Shines.

Top Ten Billboard recording artist and philanthropist Sir Ivan celebrated his birthday with an exclusive and memorable champagne fueled bash at the newly renovated Nautilus Hotel.

With over 600 guests and the party in full swing, SIR IVAN pulled up in style, in his eye-catching Peacemobile covered in iconic 60s hippy flower images and the 60s slogan “Make Love Not War.” Donning his signature white silk custom Peace cape-suit and a crown of gold and rubies, SIR IVAN, the self-proclaimed Party King, made a grand entrance, flanked by two beautiful topless models body painted as lionesses and wearing stilettos, black patent leather go-go shorts and spiked collars and leashes.

As the party carried on, some guests got cozy on this cool Miami night under plush blankets, while some revelers took a dip in the pool or threw their friends in for a swim. SIR IVAN oversaw the festivities from his royal throne. Throughout the night, female guests seated themselves in the second throne next to him and auditioned to be his Party Queen.

At the evening drew to a close, SIR IVAN himself handed his guests advance copies of his new album “Peaceman “Shines”, out on CD February 9th, and his critically acclaimed documentary life story out on DVD: SIR IVAN: I Am Peaceman. 

 The first single off his new album, “Imagine”, is a completely new version of the iconic songproduced by Grammy Award winner Omar Okram and legendary music arranger Peter Rafelson (Madonna). The documentary SIR IVAN: I Am Peaceman is directed by four-time Emmy award-winning director Jim Brown.

Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=og3WZmShvJE

SIR IVAN has even bigger plans for the future, as he continues his mission to spread his message of positivity, acceptance and goodwill around the world, through both his music and his philanthropic non-profit organization, The Peaceman Foundation. His tireless efforts have made his charity a leader in the battle against bullying, in supporting the transgender community and in fighting P.T.S.D (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder).

For more on SIR IVAN visit: www.SIRIVAN.com/bio

For SIR IVAN’s Music visit: SIR IVAN on iTunes

SIR IVAN videos: www.SIRIVAN.com/video

 

Riverside Abstract Throws THE Holiday Soiree of the Season

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You might think that pre-thanksgiving is too early for a holiday party but folks, I’m here to assure you it is definitely not TOO early.

I headed over to west Chelsea on November 18th for Riverside Abstract’s annual holiday party.

Angela Trostle, Guest, David Weiss, Adam Weiss

After being told that it would probably be the best holiday party of the season, how could I resist? This year the event was held at Art Beam, a huge event space that you can basically build into anything you want. Let’s just say I was not disappointed when I left.

Yoav Barilan of The Real Deal, Yoel Zagelbaum of Riverside Abstract

Riverside Abstract is a real estate title insurance company that also deals with 1031 exchange. For those of you not in the real estate world, anytime you buy a piece of real estate you need to get title insurance. It’s insurance that protects you from loss just in case there is damage in the title you didn’t know about. Say you are buying a house and you find out a year after you move in that the previous owner had liens on the house or that they didn’t even actually own it (!).. title insurance protects  you against those liens or other issues that could pop up.

So back to the party! Despite the day of the party being a little dreary and rainy, the house was still packed, I think the final tally of people was around 1,500 people.. that’s a lot of holiday guests! I arrived pretty close to the beginning of the party and was immediately greeted with champagne and an amazingly tasty bite of filet mignon, seriously, it was verry YUM. Right away I knew this was going to be a great party, great music, great food, lots of drinks and a packed house.. what more could you ask for? The event was attended by some of the biggest names in the real estate world including Hiten Samtani, Yoav Barilan and Junaid Zahid of The Real Deal as well as David Schwartz of Slate Property Group and Jake Phipps of Phipps & Co. The hosts of the party Yoel Zagelbaum, President of Riverside Abstract, and CEO Shaul Greenwald were often seen greeting guests at the door with a warm welcome.

Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves and my god the buffet was basically a city block long and filled with scrumptious bites of food including duck confit, pulled beef tacos, a wild array of fresh sushi and sashimi -plus carving stations serving rack of rib, smoked brisket and much more.. The line to the premium open bar was never too long and I overheard many of the guests praising the ownership at Riverside Abstract. If I ever buy a house I would feel very confident in using their services. If their party throwing abilities are equal to their actual business services you’ll be in good hands.

Overall I would say the party was a great success, here’s to hoping I get an invite to next year’s party!

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Gennady Perepade of One and Only Realty, Shaul Greenwald -CEO of Riverside Abstract
 Daniel Kuflick and Daren Hornig of Hornig Capital
Daniel Kuflick and Daren Hornig of Hornig Capital
Daniel Gohari of The Xerxes Group & Jonathon Zamir of Keystone Equities
Daniel Gohari of The Xerxes Group & Jonathon Zamir of Keystone Equities
Yoel Zagelbaum of Riverside Abstract, Ira Zlotowitz of Eastern Union, Shaul Greenwald of Riverside Abstract
Yoel Zagelbaum of Riverside Abstract, Ira Zlotowitz of Eastern Union, Shaul Greenwald of Riverside Abstract
Steven Vegh and Phil Goldstein from Westwood Realty, Augenbaum Realty
Steven Vegh and Phil Goldstein from Westwood Realty, Augenbaum Realty
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Keren Klein of Phipps & Co, Guest, Philip Michael of Bisnow

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“Hamilton” Star Covers Resident Magazine

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Renee Elise Goldsberry, Star of hot new Broadway Play Hamilton celebrated her September 2015 cover of Resident Magazine at One57, one of the most sought-after addresses in New York City on Friday, September 25th, 2015.

Guests mingled while enjoying cocktails and delectable bites by newly opened Tuscan restaurant Il Valentino Osteria where guests enjoyed salads, handmade pasta and fresh made pizzas inside of a One57 residence available for purchase for $35.2 million. The residence, located on the 54th floor, boasts unparalleled views of Central Park and the Hudson River, the 5 bedroom, 5.5 bathroom residence is a gem in what is considered to be New York’s most luxurious residence.

Notable attendees included: Cover girl Renee Elise GoldsberryJean Shafiroff (Philanthropist), John Mahdessian (Owner, Madame Paulette), Mirso Lekic (Owner, Il Valentino Osteria), Rob Shuter (Editor, NaughtyGossip.com), Dr. Penny GrantJose Salvador (Producer, Fox News);  Michael Travin (Publisher, Resident Magazine), Pamela Jacobs (Editor-In-Chief, Resident Magazine), Lisa Bernstein (Resident Magazine), Melissa Kassis (Resident Magazine).

In the September 2015 issue of Resident, cover girl Renee Elise Goldsberry discusses her career in the theater and on Broadway as well as her life off stage in an interview with Resident Magazine Editor-In-Chief Pamela Jacobs. Currently, she stars in Hamilton, Broadway’s hottest new play about the life of Alexander Hamilton. An oft-forgotten figure in America’s history, Hamilton gives new life to his biography with a mixture of rap, hip-hop, pop and traditional theater music. In the play, Goldsberry plays Angelica Schuyler, Alexander Hamilton’s sister-in-law, a role she was drawn to after hearing a one song demo from show writer Lin-Manuel Miranda.

“When I first heard Lin-Manuel Miranda’s demo of the song I sing in the show, my jaw hit the floor,” she said adding, “I thought ‘this is the motherlode.’ People send stuff all the time to prepare or audition for, but this was unlike anything I’ve ever heard, and I couldn’t even take it in in a single hearing. I was like ‘wow, this is huge, this is it.’”

Current, passionate and informative, Resident Magazine is expressly for high-net-worth residents of Manhattan and visitors to boutique hotels on the island. Whether in a luxury doorman coop or newly built condo building, Resident Magazine reaches the titans of industry, the movers of entertainment and the individuals who can and do make choices for their travel, dining, cultural and real estate needs.

 

 

From Southampton With Love – For the Pups

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The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF) held its 6th Annual Unconditional Love Gala on Saturday, July 18th at a sold out event at a private waterfront residence on Gin Lane in Southampton. Gala chair Jean Shafiroff and Board President Jonathan McCann hosted this year’s Great Gatsby themed event, which honored Leslie Alexander & Liz Brown, Brigid Fitzgerald and Michael Katz and Domenic J. Marino, DVM, DACVS.

Beth Ostrosky Stern came out to support Mrs. Shafiroff and the Shelter, as did Southampton Mayor Mark Epley, Anna Throne HolstJohn Catsimatidis and his wife, Margo.  Honorary Corporate Chairs for the Unconditional Love Gala included Ferguson Cohen, LLP and Sequin Jewelry.

Master of ceremonies Chuck Scarborough welcomed over 300 guests including, Board Member Robert LohmanCliff and Raya Knight, Martin Shafiroff, Sharon BushLiliana Cavendish, US Congresswoman Carolyn MaloneyJean Remmel FitzsimmonsWendy WegnerAmy CosmanFlo Anthony and Jill Rappaport, in addition to Junior committee members Elizabeth ShafiroffKatie McEntee and Lindsey Spielfogal, who enjoyed dinner by Robbins Wolfe Eventeurs and music by the Alex Donner Orchestra.

 The real stars of the evening were the cutest cats and puppies, seven adult and baby Chihuahuas and a loveable bulldog mix who were all up for adoption.  Proceeds raised from the Unconditional Love Gala help SASF to continue to care for over 1,200 homeless animals per year and funds raised during the night’s cash call went to support the spay/neuter program at the shelter clinic as well as the mobile low cost van granted to the Shelter by the ASPCA. Proceeds from the event also supported the SASF’s work with No More Tears Rescue to rehabilitate and find homes for adult dogs rescued from puppy mills, with The Humane Society of Northwest Georgia to take in dogs on death-row and find them permanent homes, and with the ASPCA to save dogs from cruelty and disaster situations and place them in safe homes. The Shelter also runs programs that help special needs children, along with educating, mentoring and implementing SASF’s “Playing For Life” program, created by the SASF’s former Training & Behavior Director, Aimee Sadler, which is currently in 100 shelters and highlighted at the major animal conferences throughout the U.S.

ABOUT SOUTHAMPTON ANIMAL SHELTER FOUNDATION:

Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing for the welfare of homeless pets in our community and, in turn, placing them in permanent caring homes.  SASF has been called one of the most progressive shelters in the country, having recently won an award as the finest shelter on Long Island and ranked in the top 10% of the best rated shelters in the U.S. In addition, the Shelter leads the country with its “live release rate”, which means that of all dogs and cats brought to the shelter, 94% are adopted into loving homes.  SASF is an open intake shelter that welcomes stray pets regardless of age, breed, or health providing them with the finest care, food, training, and medical attention.  No adoptable animal is left behind! To learn more, please visit SASF’s website at www.southamptonanimalshelter.com or their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/southamptonanimalshelter.

 Owen Hoffmann/PatrickMcMullan.com

This Weekend Must-See: Art Southampton

NYUndressed is going, are you?

4th Edition of Art Southampton to take place on the
world renowned grounds of Nova’s Ark Project
 | July 9 – 13, 2015

Art Southampton has cemented its status as the premier contemporary and modern art fair in the Hamptons, offering the highest quality works of art from the 20th and 21st centuries. The 2015 edition also will incorporate design and the decorative arts.

FAIR HIGHLIGHTS
Art Southampton will open Thursday, July 9th, with a two tier, invitation only VIP Preview benefiting the Parrish Art Museum and Southampton Hospital, sponsored by Christie’s International Real Estate, GRAFF Diamonds, and Ruinart Champagne. The VIP Platinum Preview will provide prominent collectors, curators, art advisors, architects, designers and decorators the First View and opportunity to acquire the finest blue chip modern & contemporary works of art from the emerging, midcareer cutting edge, Post War and Pop eras, with a focus on design and functional art. The fair also will highlight some of the East End’s most prolific past and present artists.

LUXE Interiors + Design joins Art Southampton as the fair’s Design & Media Sponsor, ensuring the strongest participation from the design community with the creation of LUXECANVAS Design Ambassador Program, spearheaded by Luxe Editor In Chief, Pam Jaccarino. Art curation and the design of interiors have more relevance today than ever before as homes are created as full expressions of how we live. Luxe Interiors + Design Editor in Chief Pamela Jaccarino and top interior designers Anthony BarattaJennifer Post and Scott Sanders will host an invitation only conversation for VIP’s about the collaborative efforts between contemporary art, interior design and home: LUXECANVAS: THE INTERPLAY OF ART, INTERIOR DESIGN AND HOME,  Friday, July 10, 5pm in the VIP Lounge. 

Christie’s International Real Estate is the official luxury real estate sponsor of Art Southampton. Together with their international affiliates, Christies’s International Real Estate will host an elegant booth at the main entrance to the fair showcasing luxury residential property offerings from around the world.

The internationally acclaimed New York Academy of Art, of which Andy Warhol was among the original founders, returns for the fourth year with an exclusive relationship with Art Southampton. Renowned artist April Gornik will be the guest of honor as she curates an exceptional exhibition of alumni works.

Award winning LaGuardia Design in partnership with Summerhill will design the Art Southampton Sculpture Garden and main entrance of the pavilion. LaGuardia Design actively pursues an interest in how elements of the native landscape, existing topography, and neighboring influences help define the character of each site, and look to unify the landscape into a cohesive bond by firmly connecting architecture and site.

Art Southampton’s ample on-site complimentary parking and convenient hours make this ‘can’t miss’ fair accommodating even for guests who are visiting the fair and the Hamptons just for the day.

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PARTICIPATING GALLERIES
AI BO GALLERY Greenwich | Anna Zorina Gallery New York | Arcature Fine Art Palm Beach | ARCHEUS POST-MODERN London | ARDT Gallery Southampton | Arteria Quebec | Ascaso Gallery Miami | Aureus Contemporary Wakefield, RI | Axiom Contemporary Santa Monica | Beetles + Huxley London | Berry Campbell Gallery New York | Birnam Wood Galleries East Hampton | Bridgette Mayer Gallery Philadelphia | Casterline|Goodman Gallery Aspen | Castle Fitzjohn Gallery New York | Catinca Tabacaru Gallery New York | Contessa Gallery Cleveland | CROSS MACKENZIE GALLERY Washington DC | Cynthia Corbett Gallery London | David Findlay Jr Gallery New York | Dean Project Miami Beach | Dillon Gallery New York | Dranoff Fine Art New York | Elizabeth Clement Fine Art New York | Emmanuel Fremin Gallery New York | FLOWERS New York | FP Contemporary Culver City | Frederic Got Gallery Paris | Galeria Casa Cuadrada Bogota | Galerie d’Orsay Boston | Galerie Terminus Munich | Galerie von Braunbehrens Stuttgart | GALLERIA CA’ D’ORO New York | Gallery Mark Seoul | Gallery Now Seoul | Gallery Tableau Seoul | Gallery Valentine East Hampton | GAMO Gallery Seoul | Gladwell & Patterson London | Habatat Galleries Royal Oak, MI | HackelBury Fine Art London | Heller Gallery New York | Hexton | modern and contemporary Northbrook | Hollis Taggart Galleries New York | Hirschl & Adler Modern New York | Hubert Gallery New York | Industry Gallery Los Angeles | Jackson Fine Art Atlanta | JanKossen Contemporary Basel | Jean Albano Gallery Chicago | Jerald Melberg Gallery Charlotte | Keszler Gallery Southampton | Kim Jae Sun Gallery South Korea | K+Y Gallery Paris | Lawrence Cantor Fine Art Venice Beach | Lawrence Fine Art East Hampton | Leonard Tourné Gallery New York | Long-Sharp Gallery Indianapolis | M Contemporary Annapolis | Mark Borghi Fine Art Palm Beach | MARK HACHEM Paris | Masterworks Fine Art Gallery Oakland | McNeill Art Group Southampton | Nikola Rukaj Gallery Ontario | Peter Blake Gallery Laguna Beach | Peter Marcelle Project Southampton | Praxis New York | Priveekollektie Contemporary Art | Design Heusden aan de Maas | Pushkin Gallery Santa Fe | RJD Gallery Sag Harbor | Rosenbaum Contemporary Boca Raton | SCAA-Sergott Contemporary Art Alliance Rancho Santa Fe | Shine Artists London | Sponder Gallery Miami | Taglialatella Galleries New York | The McLoughlin Gallery San Francisco | The Public House of Art Amsterdam | Thomas Monahan Fine Art Chicago | UNIX Gallery New York | Villa del Arte Barcelona | Vogelsang Gallery Brussels | Wynwood Art Group Miami | 55Bellechasse Paris

Otto Piene, “Asparagus”, 1979, watercolor on board,
59 x 39,4 inches.
Galerie Terminus, Munich

Peter Alexander, “6 Part Bars “(Pink, Green, Yellow)
URETHANE, 77 x 6.5 x 1 in.
PETER BLAKE GALLERY, Laguna Beach, CA
FAIR HOURS:

Platinum VIP Preview
Thursday, July 9, 2015  |  6PM – 7:30PM
Access for Art Southampton Platinum VIP Cardholders & Accredited Press

VIP Preview
Thursday, July 9, 2015  |  7:30PM – 10PM
Access for Art Southampton VIP Cardholders

VIP Preview benefiting the Parrish Art Museum and Southampton Hospital

General Admission 

Friday July 10
Noon – 7PM
Saturday July 11
Noon – 7PM
Sunday July 12
Noon – 6PM
Monday July 13
Noon – 6PM

TICKETS >

One day fair pass $25
Multi-day fair pass $40
Students 12-18 years & Seniors 62 years+
$15
Children under 12 years w/ adult Free
Groups 10 or more (online tickets only)
$15

 MAIN SPONSORS:
christie's
GRAFF
VIP PREVIEW BENEFITING:
parrish
southampton hospital

ASSOCIATE SPONSORS:

nyaa
laguardia
summerhill
one art nation
PXLGRAM
bourlet
Turon

SUPPORTED BY:

artinfo
whitewall
ny observer
artnewspaper
hamptons mag
hamptons.com
dans papers
hyperallergic
venu
voss
hbsny
fresh air home
silvermine
avenue

Celebrating Creativity

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On Wednesday June 24thPatrick McMullan, Kipton Cronkite and Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin held a celebration of music, art and creativity with an event for 300 guests at The Catherine Townhouse. At the townhouse, iconic photographs by Patrick McMullan were displayed across two floors of the townhouse, accompanied by art selected by Kipton Cronkite and ArtStager, which were all available for sale

From 6:30pm, guests including Ariana Rockefeller, Michael Graves, Cassandra Seidenfeld, R. Couri Hay, Victor de Souza, Michael Lorber, Josh Flagg, Terrence Meck, Jeff Dagowitz, Jason Klarman, Eyal Arad, Larry Wohl and Leesa Rowland, Micca Wang, Liam McMullan, Greg Calejo, and Anita Durst, poured into the building to enjoy the sunshine in the courtyard while having a glass of Altaneve Prosecco on the roof.

At 8pm, all guests went downstairs where Kipton spoke about the amazing subjects captured in Patrick’s pictures, from Andy Warhol to Bianca Jagger, and thanked the famed nightlife photographer, and Consuelo for the evening. He then introduced Consuelo who performed an acoustic version of the title track Lose My Mind, released on June 24th with the album’s US release scheduled for September. As she finished to rapturous applause, she dedicated the track to her husband, Rafael who then announced that the song had been picked up by every major outlet in Germany. He informed attendees that the video was filmed at the Vanderbilt Museum, of which 10% of the evening’s proceeds would be donated to the museum, and introduced Stephen F. Melore, who runs the museum.

It was a great night as he ended it by thanking the guests for their support before introducing the video, to which the crowd danced along with.

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The Boys & Girls Club of Bellport Area’s 12th Annual Beach Ball

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Since 1965 The Boys & Girls Club of Bellport Area’s has been serving over 700 members, between the ages of 5-19, and many other youths through various annual activities. Its  members come from disadvantaged economic, social and family circumstances, hoping to inspire and enable them. In 2012, they completed a 28,000 square-foot state-of-the art facility in North Bellport which includes teen & junior game rooms, teen & junior learning centers, computer lab, teaching kitchen, library, dance room, recording studio, gym and community room/theater.

On Saturday, June 20th, The Boys & Girls Club of Bellport Area held their 12th Annual Beach Ball at the gorgeous Bayfront home of Alexandra Lebenthal and Jay Diamond with over 550 guests. The guests were treated to cocktails and delicious bites provided by Chef John Wiecks, and served by Boys & Girls Club teens. The evening also featured a spectacular Live and Silent auction themed around the “Art of Summer” with items ranging from an OMEGA watch to a personal Grucci Fireworks show.

Midway through the event, Executive Director, Tracie Romandetti, took the stage to thank all of the attendees and the organizers including Event Chair, Barry Podgorsky. Tracie then proceeded to introduce the club’s 2015 Youth of the Year, Christina Colas. Christina was brought to the stage to speak about her incredible journey and how the club was such an important part of her life. “The Boys & Girls Club came through to me at a point in my life where I needed an escape, ” Christina stated.  She continued, “Just knowing that I had a group of people care about me put a smile on my face in times of darkness.”

After Christina’s moving speech, Christie’s benefit auctioneer, Lydia Fenet took the stage for the live auction. Hot ticket items included a personal Grucci Fireworks show, which went for $8,000 to Alexandra Lebenthal, who then told Lydia that she would be donating the show to next year’s Beach Ball event.  Perhaps the most exciting item of the night was four VIP tickets to the Global Citizen Festival with VIP performances including Ed Sheeran, which sold for $10,000. Immediately following the auction, guests were escorted outside where they enjoyed an awe-inspiring private show from Fireworks by Grucci to close the evening in style.

By the end of the night the event raised over $330,000, the largest amount raised in Beach Ball history. All proceeds from the Beach Ball contribute to the operating expenses of the Boys & Girls Clubhouse and ensure that over 700 children, ages 5 through 19 have a safe place to learn, grow and most importantly, feel a sense of belonging and community.

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150 Models Stop Traffic On Madison Ave

Margo Manhattan is an internationally-renowned jewelry designer, was born into a life of art, beauty, and culture as the daughter of prima ballerina Karin von Aroldingen and god-daughter to ballet legend George Balanchine. Her jewelry is inspired by the fast pace of New York City and ballet worlds theatrical scenes that make her designs bold and edgy, yet elegant and sexy.  While in Paris, she worked with fashion icons Karl Lagerfeld, Patrick Kelly and with famed Vogue photographer Arthur Elgort. Margo’s jewelry was prominently featured in Paris Vogue after her jewelry was featured in a styling shoot by Patrick Demarchelier. After being recognized, Margo Manhattan’s designs were sold around the world from Paris to Hong Kong. Margo Manhattan eventually moved back to the inspiring city of New York in order to keep producing her jewelry line. Today, celebrities such as Beyonce, Selena Gomez and Amber Heard are seen wearing her jewelry.

On Friday, May 29th, 2015 celebrity jewelry designer Margo Manhattan stopped Madison Avenue traffic with a casting call that turned out to be a huge success with 150 gorgeous models. Leggy models lined up on Madison Ave. to be the new “it-girl” of  MargoManhattan.com, which will re-launch this July, and the face of the designer’s exclusive collection with EVine Live,  a digital commerce company that offers customers multiple ways to shop and interact via television, online, and on mobile devices. Be sure to grab the collection that is set to come out September 2015 where it will be the be available on TV for the very first time!  

Inside Look At The Partnership with Children Annual Spring Gala

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Partnership with Children works with more than 50 public schools in New York City’s highest-need communities so that every student can beat the trauma and stress of growing up in poverty and every school can successfully serve its students.

On Thursday, June 4th, Partnership with Children hosted its Annual Spring Gala, raising $1.1 million dollars to support its social work services for more than 17,000 New York City school children. The Gala’s lead sponsors included Marty and David Hamamoto, NorthStar Realty Finance Corp., MacAndrews & Forbes, Royalty Pharma and Verizon Foundation.

At the Gala, Mark Dowley, Chief Strategy Officer at MacAndrews & Forbes Incorporated and Chairman of DDCD & Partners, and Marianne GambelliExecutive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer of Horizon Media, were all honored for their career and community leadership. Board member Kenneth Mortenson was presented with The Anne Vanderbilt Award for Achievement was presented to Board member Kenneth Mortenson for his distinguished service. As the honorees were presented that all spoke about the importance of the Partnership with Children is for children who are not as fortunate as other children. 

Ricky Sanders, a student, spoke how he was “one of the lucky ones as Partnership with Children changed the course of my life.” Because of Partnership with Children, he is graduating from high school and will be the first male in his family to attend college.

Besides the honorees and speakers that were presented, the Gala included a live auction with CK Swett, which was a huge success raising over $100,000 in just five minutes from the generous crowd.  As the evening closed, Herve Alexandre, a New York City saxophonist and winner of multiple Apollo Amateur Awards, performed with The S.F. Crew.

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