Founder and breast cancer survivor Iris Dankner was joined at the exciting showcase by Honorary Chair Sarah Wetenhall and Co-Chairs Jayne Chase, Campion Platt, and Andrea Stark. The Philanthropy Chair for the event was Jean Shafiroff and the Legacy Chairs were Austin Handler and Jennifer Mabley. Over 250 guests walked throughout the gorgeous space admiring the cutting-edge décor and lifestyle concepts, while enjoying bites from The Colony Hotel, Whispering Angel rosé as well as Tres generaciones tequila and Tito’s cocktails. The evening featured the talents of designers including Alexandra Naranjo Designs, Ashley Stark Home, Beach Glass Designs, Caitlin Kah Interiors, Caroline Rafferty Interiors, Design by Tula, Graph Design x Lisa Kaye Design, Home in Harmony Designs, Jennifer Garrigues, Inc., Lewis Miller Design, LoveShackFancy, Mabley Handler Home & Design, Monique Ogilvie Designs, Philip Gorrivan Design, and The Lewis Deign Group.

Pop-up boutiques from Alison Stager Photography, Ann Sandra, by robynblair, Casa Branca, Fivestory, LoveShackFancy, Martinez Art Gallery and Redolence Gems were also highlighted, where guests could browse and shop throughout the evening with a portion of proceeds benefiting the BCRF. 

The Advisory Committee included Alison Stager, Austin Handler, Catherine Carey, Debra Halpert, Jane Hanson, Jennifer Mabley, Katherine Ostberg, and Kim Richter.

The Host Committee included Amy Rosenblum, Couri Hay, Jill Kandell, Julie Ratner, Lauren Brogna, Lauren Day Roberts, Lisa Kahan, Lisa Konrad Palumbo, Lindsay Shapiro, Maria Fishel, Melanie Roy, Richard & Renee Steinberg, Sharon Bush, and Tatiana Platt.

“I am so thrilled that the Palm Beach community welcomed our tabletop event with open arms for the second year in a row,” said Iris Dankner, Founder and breast cancer survivor. “We had am amazing turnout, and we were able to raise money and awareness for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation!” 

Among those in attendance included Audrey Gruss, CeCe Black, Debra Halpert, Karen Klopp, Kathy and Othon Prounis, Kimberly Paige Bluhm, Laine Siklos, Louisa Benton, Pamela O’Connor, Ramona Singer, Ruth Miller, Tim Quinn and Vicki Schneps. 

Sponsors for the event include Ashley Stark Home, Casa Branca, Christofle, Corcoran, GAM Inventory Management, Fivestory, J.P. Morgan, Lewis Miller Design, Lugano Diamonds, Mabley Handler, Naturopathica, Palm Beach Design Masters, Redolence Gems, Stark, The House of Scalamandre, Titos, Tres Generaciones Tequila and Whispering Angel. 

Founded by interior designer and breast cancer survivor Iris Dankner in 2008, Holiday House is an interior design showhouse in which top interior designers and lifestyle brands can showcase their talent. All proceeds from Holiday House events benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. You can learn more about Holiday House by visiting their website at www.holidayhousenyc.com

Holiday House Hampton’s will be presenting their designer showhouse this summer! 

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Notable attendees at the reception held at the Hotel Croydon included: Jean Shafiroff, Diane Lieberman, Alan Lieberman, Casey Lieberman, Katya Tolstova, Li Jing, Linda Lewandowski, Meera Ghandi, Sofie Mahlkvist, Miguel Serrano and Pamela O’Connor.

About Jean Shafiroff

Jean Shafiroff is a philanthropist, humanitarian, TV host, writer, and the author of the book “Successful Philanthropy: How to Make a Life By What You Give”. Jean works extensively as a volunteer fundraiser and leader in the philanthropic world. She serves on the boards of seven charitable organizations and each year chairs upwards of eight to 9 different charity galas. Among the many causes she champions are those involved in women’s rights, rights of the underserved, health care, and animal welfare.

Jean serves on the boards of the Southampton Hospital Association, Mission Society of NYC, French Heritage Society, Couture Council of the Museum at FIT, Global Strays, New York Women’s Foundation, Casita Maria and Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation Honorary Board. A Catholic, she served on the board of the Jewish Board for twenty-eight years and now is one of their honorary trustees. Jean Shafiroff has been honored numerous times by a variety of charitable organizations for her work. Jean Shafiroff is among the leading ladies of the philanthropy world, both nationally and internationally. Jean Shafiroff is an influencer with numerous Instagram followers.

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About Hotel Croydon

The whimsical Hotel Croydon is located in Miami’s mid-beach off Collins Avenue. Comfortable accommodations include seamless service, Tempurpedic beds, C.O. Bigelow bath products, in-house restaurant (The Tavern), complimentary cocktails nightly from 7:00pm to 8:00pm, a pool, yoga classes, and a rooftop deck with panoramic views of the ocean and city. Hang out and dine at the Tavern which offers both a wide selection of all-day dining options as well as indoor or outdoor seating to meet your mood.

For more information about Hotel Croydon, please visit www.hotelcroydonmiamibeach.com

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The annual event raises Lyme disease awareness and funds for research to improve diagnostics and treatments and ultimately find a cure for Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. This year’s gala was a night to remember for invited celebrities, business leaders, and top scientists alike.

A spectacular evening started with cocktails, dinner, and an auction followed by a special musical performance by music icon Debbie Gibson. Master of ceremonies Rosanna Scotto, Co-Host of FOX 5 “Good Day New York” led the affair which included appearances by Broadway Star Ashley Loren as well as Celebrity Ambassador Christopher Meloni.

This year, the GLA honored Kenzie Vath, a Lyme warrior, devoted wife, loving mother, and dedicated hotelier, for her remarkable contributions towards raising both funds and awareness for this relentless disease. Additionally, the GLA introduced a new award for the first time this 2023, generously sponsored by philanthropists Bob and Karen Kelly, which is designed to celebrate the heroic endeavors of family members who serve as medical advocates and play an indispensable role in navigating the medical system during this battle, alongside the patients themselves.

This year’s event raised more than $1.6 million to advance GLA’s mission to conquer Lyme Disease. Save the date: The 9^th Annual Gala will return to Cipriani 42^nd Street on Thursday, October 10^th, 2024.

The GLA Gala is among New York City’s most highly anticipated fundraising events. It is exclusively dedicated to raising awareness and supporting research and patient service programs for Lyme and other tick-borne diseases.  The cause is more important than ever with a record number of cases reported. According to the CDC, there are 476,000 new cases of Lyme disease each year in the U.S. Support can make a difference for patients today and tomorrow.

Noteable attendees of this year’s event are: Rosanna Scotto, Christopher Meloni, Debbie Gibson, Ashley Loren, Larry Scott, Margaret Josephs, Dolores Catiana, Kenzie Vath, Bob Kelly, Karen Kelly, Bo Dietl, Maribel Lieberman, Leesa Rowland, Jean Shafiroff, Nicole Miller, Marc Bouwer, Pedro Oberto, Alexa Goodrow, Erich Bergen, Carmen D’Alessio, Tina Radziwell, Helen Yarmak,  Elena Krail, Lindsay Keys and Daria Lombroso, Nadja Sayej

Gala Co-Chairs included; Rose Anastasio, Amy Balducci, Charles Balducci, Diane M. Blanchard, Bob Kelly, Karen Kelly, Robert Kobre, Brett Kristoff, Jarrod Nadel, Lorrie Nadel, Paul B. Ross, Larry Scott, Erin Walker and Jimmy Walker.

• DIAMOND SPONSORS

The Bush Family Foundation: Tim & Steph Busch, Kenzie & Collin Vath, Robert & Nancy Del Genio, Bob & Karen Kelly, David P. Nolan Charitable Foundation.

• PLATINUM SPONSORS

Anonymous, Malcolm & Dana McAvity

• GOLD SPONSORS

Brett &Mark Kristoff, Lois J. Liberman &Paul B. Ross, Brent &Regan Patry, The Peetz Family, Kenzie Vath.

• SILVER SPONSORS

Rose &James Anastasio, AmbassadorChristopher &Jean Egan, Christopher &Lisa Moyes, Lorrie &Jarrod Nadel, QuidelOrtho Corporation, Norma & Cliff Russo.

• SUPPORTERS

Anonymous, 37.5 Technologies, Azeez Foundation, Creare LLC, Flightpath Biosciences, The J. Grace Foundation, Michael Kaiser, Kaiser Fashion, Eric Lee- GMI LES Limited, Wendy & Lew Leone, Novalan, Ortiz Family Foundation, Pacific Wave Inc., Raymond America, Regal USA, Jan Salta, Satphire Ltd, Eva Scarano, Scarano Family Foundation, Rand and Rosemary Sperry, Presley Taylor/J L Taylor Family Foundation, Textile Import LLC, James Wang, Christian & Sonia Zugel.

About Global Lyme Alliance

Global Lyme Alliance (GLA) is the leading nonprofit dedicated to curing Lyme and other tick-borne diseases through innovative research, awareness, and empowering the patient voice.  GLA has gained national prominence for funding some of the most urgent and promising research in the field of Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. We support patients around the globe through our patient support programs and those needing information about tick-borne diseases.

To learn more about GLA’s unrivaled focus on the science of Lyme, visit their website at www.GLA.org.

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. The exhibition, curated by visionary artist Roger Sichel, showcased a diverse range of art forms, including digital displays, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, paintings, sculptures, performance arts, and live art. This cultural event started in the summer and was set to run until the end of August 2023.

The gala chair for the Ellen Hermanson Foundation Annual Gala that took place during the summer was philanthropist Jean Shafiroff, who also graced the cover of Art Bodega. Jean Shafiroff, known for her philanthropic endeavors, was among the notable attendees at the event. Other guests included Roger Sichel, Ilene Sichel, Julie Ratner, Ron Burkhardt, Fern Mallis, Laurie Gelman, Michael Gelman, Bob Golden, Kathy Green, Julie O’Brien, Bill Boggs, Ali Mitchell, Elizabeth Andreassen, Katherine Andreassen, Ana Maria Osorio, Elton Ilirjani, Kavita Channe, Ann Liguori, Scott Vallary, Dede Gotthelf, Terry Moan, Pamela Morgan, and Elena Gibbs.

About ARTACOM:

ARTACOM is a free to the public donor supported show and accepting donations throughout the Summer. The Southampton Cultural Center is a 501(c)(3) that has the mission of bringing the Arts to All.

Artists include Roger Sichel, Patrick McMullan, Inson Wood, Ray Gross, Don Hershman, John Melillo, Peter Max, Stas Rutkowski, Maxi, Julie O’Brien, Leila Pinto, Cannon Hersey, John Hersey, Howard Kanovitz, Jaxi, Gabe Aiello, DJ Leon, Pamela Lubell and Daria Deshuk. Visit the website for a full list of participating artists.

Works Include highlights from Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Alexander Chen, Pino, Felix Mas, Karl Wenig, Marsel Mouly, Patrick Guyton, Peter Max, Andrew Bone, Scott Jacobs, Leblanc Stewart, Anatole Krasnyansy and Edmund Blair Leighton.

The event will take place at Southampton Cultural Center located at 25 Pond Lane, Southampton, NY 11968.

For more information, schedule, and tickets, visit https://www.artacom.io

About Jean Shafiroff:

Jean Shafiroff is a philanthropist, humanitarian, TV host, writer, and the author of the book “Successful Philanthropy: How to Make a Life By What You Give”. Jean works extensively as a volunteer fundraiser and leader in the philanthropic world. She serves on the boards of 8 charitable organizations and each year chairs upwards of eight to 9 different charity galas. Among the many causes she champions are those involved in women’s rights, rights of the underserved, health care, and animal welfare.

Jean serves on the boards of the American Humane, Southampton Hospital Association, NYC Mission Society, French Heritage Society, Couture Council of the Museum at FIT, Global Strays, New York Women’s Foundation, Casita Maria, and Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation Honorary Board. A Catholic, she served on the board of the Jewish Board for 28 years and now is one of their honorary trustees. Jean Shafiroff has been honored numerous times by a variety of charitable organizations for her work. Jean Shafiroff is among the leading ladies of the philanthropy world, both nationally and internationally. Jean Shafiroff is an influencer and has over 1.2m Instagram followers.

The Ellen Hermanson Foundation Annual Gala will take place on Saturday, August 26, 2023.

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

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

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

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

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

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

About the Viennese Opera Ball

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

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

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Sofie is the daughter of Rolf Arne Mählkvist, the former CFO of Stena AB and Lena Katrin Mählkvist, was born in Gothenburg. In addition to working on her master’s degree at Harvard University, she is fast becoming known as New York City’s newest “It Girl” and is providing expert style commentary to InStyle, Best Life, USA Today, Park Magazine, Social Life magazine, and Fashion Mann, just to name a few. She is also working with top socialite and fashion designer Libbie Mugrabi, who recently underwrote London’s Victoria and Albert Museum’s Fashion in Motion program that highlights up and coming designers from all over the world.

The Viennese Opera Ball, led by President and Executive Director Silvia Frieser, is an annual white-tie charity gala that celebrates the cultural and economic relationships between Austria and America, connecting two continents, two cities and two centuries in one glamorous evening. Considered the most prestigious and oldest Viennese ball outside of Vienna, the gala draws an international audience with performances by Metropolitan opera singers, a renowned orchestra, ballet performances, the West Point color guard, midnight Quadrille and more. Attendees from the City of Vienna include Peter Hanke, the Executive City Councilor, Martin Ritzmaier, Officer City of Vienna, and Phillipp Kamper, Officer City of Vienna. Sofie represented Sweden, along with other top debutantes from all over the world will make their formal entrance into society. 

Among those in attendance included Jean Shafiroff, Denise Rich, Lilliana Cavendish, Petra Schneebauer, Lucia Hwong Gordon, Sue Phillips, and Carolyn Maloney.

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Throughout the party guests including Martin Shafiroff, Rita Cosby, John Catsimatidis, Aleks Mehrle, Aline Mehrle, Dr. Lee Philips, Martha Stine, Guy Stanley, Jonathan De Winter, Victor De Souza, Malan Breton, Janna Bullock, Michael Adams, Bill McCuddy, Jackie Weld Drake, Lee Fryd, Susan L. Taylor, heavy weight gold medal boxing champion Michael Spinks, Liliana Cavendish, Tony Bowles, Gloria Lee, Dee Rivera, Flo Anthony, Terry Corbett, and Randi Schatz enjoyed champagne and passed hors d’oeuvres provided by Cornelia Guest Catering. Midway through the night, Jean took the floor to speak about how thankful she was for her friends, family, and the blessings that life has provided her, before speaking about the importance of donating to the Mission Society that night.

The Mission Society began in 1812 to provide food, clothing, and other materials to the urban poor of the 19^th century in New York City. The organization has continued to evolve over the years through what the main concerns were in the city. Currently the organization is focused on ending multigenerational poverty by facilitating academic enrichment, college access, and workforce development in Harlem and at 12 public school programs in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx. Since their beginning, Mission Society of NYC has provided life-changing opportunities to over 6.5 million New Yorkers and continues to reach approximately 5,500 children and parents each year. 

About Jean Shafiroff:

Jean Shafiroff is a philanthropist, humanitarian, TV host, writer, and the author of the book “Successful Philanthropy: How to Make a Life by What You Give”. Jean has often been called the first lady of philanthropy by many publications because of her generosity and hard work as a philanthropic leader. She serves on the boards of many charitable organizations and each year chairs upwards of eight different charity galas. Among the many causes she champions are those involved in women’s rights, rights of underserved populations, health care, and animal welfare.

Jean serves on the boards of the American Humane, The New York Women’s Foundation, Southampton Hospital Association, NYC Mission Society, Couture Council of the Museum at FIT, French Heritage Society, Casita Maria, Global Strays, and Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation Honorary Board. A Catholic, she has served on the board of the Jewish Board for 28 years and now is one of their honorary trustees.

 Jean served as the national spokesperson for the American Humane’s “Feed the Hungry” Covid-19 program, an initiative that raised $1,000,000 to provide food for over 1,000,000 animals living in 109 different shelters across the United States.  She is the Ambassador for the Southampton Animal Shelter. 

For her philanthropy Jean has been honored many times by groups including the American Humane, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, French Heritage Society. New York City Mission Society, Southampton Animal Shelter, Surgeons of Hope, Samuel Waxman Cancer Research, Operation Warrior Shield, Al Sharpton’s National Action Network, the Ellen Hermanson Foundation, Pet Philanthropy Circle, Animal Zone International, Health Advocates for Older People, Youth Counselling League, the NYC International Film Festival Foundation, the Jewish Board, and the Hadassah. In December 2020 Dan’s Paper named her Philanthropist of the Year at their Long Island Power Women’s Award Ceremony. On September 22, 2022, Shafiroff received a Proclamation naming her the” First Lady of Philanthropy of New York” from NYS Assemblymember Rebecca Seawright representing the New York State Assembly. On November 17, 2022, Jean received a Congressional Recognition in the Congressional Record of the 117th Congress.  This was presented to her by NYS Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright on behalf of Carolyn Maloney and the 117th Congress. 

Jean is the producer and host of the television show “Successful Philanthropy” which airs six times weekly through LTV studios in East Hampton, NY, and then several times each week on Sun20TV in Southampton, NY. On her TV program Jean interviews politicians, celebrities, business leaders, philanthropic leaders, and has even interviewed a U.S. presidential candidate.

Jean Shafiroff is passionate about style and fashion.   She owns a large collection of both couture and ready-to-wear designer ball gowns that she plans to donate to a museum one day.  The collection includes many gowns by Malan Breton, Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera, Mary McFaddan, Victor dE Souza, Zang Toi, B Michael and a number of other designers.  

Jean Shafiroff earned an MBA in Finance from the Graduate School of Business at Columbia University and a BS in Physical Therapy from the College of Physicians and Surgeons. She worked on Wall Street in public finance and private partnerships.  Before that she worked as a physical therapist at St. Luke’s Hospital in NYC.

Jean Shafiroff has over 1.000,000 instagram followers where she promotes positivity, philanthropy, and her love of fashion. 

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About The Mission Society of NYC:

The Mission Society began in 1812 to provide food, clothing, and other forms of material assistance to the urban poor of 19th century New York City. Over time, our outreach adapted to the evolving needs of our neighbors – from offering aid to a growing and diverse immigrant population to serving the city’s Black and Latinx communities. Two centuries later, we remain active in the lives of many New Yorkers by providing transformative educational programming for K-12 students from low-income households.

A foundational charity in New York City history, the Mission Society has been a trailblazer, engaging with the diverse population of a growing metropolis through innovative service programs. In 1965, the Minisink Townhouse opened at 646 Malcolm X Boulevard on the original site of the Cotton Club, bringing most of our educational programs under one roof and creating a vibrant community center in the heart of the neighborhood.

Today, the Mission Society is committed to ending multigenerational poverty by unlocking the potential of the city’s most underserved families. We facilitate academic enrichment, college access, and workforce development programs in Harlem and at 12 public school programs in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx. Since our founding, we have provided life-changing opportunities to over 6.5 million New Yorkers and continue to reach approximately 5,500 children and parents each year.

For more information, please visit https://www.missionsociety.org/

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The event, which was founded by breast cancer survivor Iris Dankner, will feature 15 leading designers including ABC Carpet & Home, Ashley Stark Home, Sage & Madison, and Unlimited Earth Care by Frederico Azevedo, among others. Guests can peruse the chic tabletops while they enjoy cocktails by Tito’s Vodka, wine by Whispering Angel and hors d’oeuvres by Topping Rose House.

The honorary chair for the evening will be Jean Shafiroff and the Design Chairs are Andrea Stark and Campion Platt. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation® (BCRF).

Tickets will be $250 and can be purchased via the “Book Tickets” button our website: www.holidayhousehamptons.com

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Founder and breast cancer survivor, Iris Dankner, was joined at her exciting and festive live showcase by co-chairs Queer Eye For The Straight Guy’s Thom Felicia, Amy Lau and Jean Shafiroff. Over 200 guests walked throughout the stunning three-floor space, while enjoying bites from Elegant Affairs Caterers and sips from Tito’s, Danos and Wolffer Estate. The evening featured the talents of designers including Austin Gray Design Group, Badilla Painters x Rio Hamilton, Barbara Ostrom Associates, Beth Donner Design x Andrea Correale, Eric Haydel Design, Evan Mason Designs, Pembrooke & Ives, Kim Seybert, Leeann Lavin, Michele Safra, Mottahedeh, Purvi Padia Design, Sandi Berman x Deluxe NYC, Unlimited Earth Care by Frederico Azevedo, and Vanessa Deleon Associates. Each presented chic and cutting-edge holiday tabletop designs featuring the latest interior design trends.

Among those in attendance included Myra Biblowit, Patti Carpenter, Jay Dankner, Rebecca Hakimian and Sabrina Hakimian, Debra Halpert, Anne Keating, Brooke Morrow, Gary Mindlin and Amy Rosenblum.

The event sponsors included Jiun Ho x Cambria, 41 Madison x Waterford, Top Hat Home Services, The Melissa Cohn Group, FJ Hakimian, Sebastian Capital and Stark. Media Partners included Modern Luxury Manhattan and Hamptons Real Estate Showcase.

Founded by interior designer and breast cancer survivor Iris Dankner in 2008, Holiday House is an interior design showhouse in which top interior designers and lifestyle brands can showcase their talent. All proceeds from Holiday House events benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. You can learn more about Holiday House by visiting their website at www.holidayhousenyc.com

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The evening honored Bonnie Comley and Stewart F. Lane, Tony Award-winning writers, producers, and founders of BroadwayHD.com, for their impressive contributions to the theatre. Special Events Chairman CeCe Black awarded the couple with a stunning Daum Crystal trophy. The cabaret portion of the program, introduced by FHS Executive Director Jennifer Herlein, featured Robbie Fairchild, multi-talented star of An American in Paris on Broadway and beyond. Fairchild held guests enraptured with intimate set of beloved Gershwin classics, accompanied by the gifted musician Kate Davis.

The elegant fete was held at the behest of Gala Chairmen Liz McDermott Barnes, CeCe Black, Stark D. Kirby, Jr., Jay R. Paul, and Jean Shafiroff, andin the presence of Consul General of France in New York Jérémie Robert and Cultural Counselor Gaetan Bruel. Gala Co-Chairmen included Geoffrey Bradfield, Elisa Fredrickson, David and Susanne Gray, Michael Kovner and Jean Doyen de Montaillou, Bruce Horten, and Ann Van Ness. Further flair was added by New York Chapter Co-Chairmen Guy N. Robinson and Odile de Schietere-Longchampt and the event’s wine consultant, FHS Board Member George Sape.

Esteemed guests included: Board Chairman Elizabeth Stribling and President Comte Denis de Kergorlay, Board Members Timothy Corrigan, Christian Draz, Ronald Lee Fleming, Kazie Metzger Harvey, Michel Moscovici, and Young Patrons Circle Chairmen Blake Funston and Johnsonie Casimyr. Also attending: Christine and Max Ansbacher, Susan and Gerald Baker, Sharon Bush, Patricia Duncan, Susan Gutfreund, Mai Hallingby Harrison, Margaret and Gregory Hedberg, Rolf Heitmeyer, Sylvia Hemingway, Marife Hernadez and Joel Bell, Daniel Hurstel, Paul and Ursula Lowerre, Kenneth and Ellen Roman, Thomas and Patricia Shiah, Lynn and Pascale Franchot Tone, Kelly Williams and Andrew Forsyth.

Proceeds from the Gala Dinner Dance benefit French Heritage Society’s mission to ensure that the treasures of our shared French architectural and cultural heritage survive to inspire future generations. Beginning in 2022, FHS will celebrate its 40^th Anniversary year with a full calendar of events leading up to a highly curated trip through Paris and gala evening at the Petit Palais, a stunning Belle Epoque masterpiece, in October 2022.

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