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Events
Everyone donned their prints and furs as we celebrated financial guru Rashad Bilal’s 40th birthday at Brooklyn Chop House in Times Square!
Maestro Dobel, the official tequila of Frieze North America and the world’s first Cristalino, is toasting to the return of this year’s Frieze at the Santa Monica Airport by hosting a VIP Happy Hour opening night and opening the lounge to the public through March 3rd.
The New York Junior League Hosts Their 72nd Annual Winter Ball Downtown
NEW YORK, NY – Each year, the New York Junior League hosts a fundraising gala for its community programs and volunteer training, allowing it to continue advancing its exceptional impact in the NYC community.
The New York Junior League is one of New York City’s oldest and largest nonprofit volunteer organizations, run by 2,300+ women volunteers, focusing on uplifting women through community impact and leadership opportunities.
For this year’s gala, the organization set their sights on Cipriani South Street as their venue, with the theme of “Glamour in Gotham: Celebrating New York City’s Historic Past And Vibrant Future”. The fundraising gala, colloquially known as ‘Winter Ball’, is a black-tie event that begins with an extravagant dinner and culminates with dessert and dancing.
As is customary for fundraising galas, the NYJL conducted a live and silent auction, offering attendees the opportunity to go home with experiences such as a stay at the Canyon Ranch Wellness Resort, day access to the Stamford Yacht Club, or even a private shopping experience at Alice + Olivia. Last year, the event raised over $600,000. This year’s total surpassed that by more than $100,000.
At this year’s gala, the NYJL honored several Outstanding Sustainers and Volunteers, the highest honors attainable from the organization. These awards are typically reserved only for exceptional women who embody the core values of the NYJL and demonstrate a dedication to giving back to the greater NYC community.
The committee presented awards to two Outstanding Sustainers (A. Gale Kroeger and Elizabeth Timberan) and five Outstanding Volunteers (Mona Kelly Lopez, Moriah K. Lutz-Tveite, Susan Timmons Marks, Elizabeth Ann Beller Staryak, and Megan Zuckerman) for their efforts. In the words of NYJL President Serra Eken, “These seven women embody the New York Junior League’s humanitarian spirit and their compassion and commitment to serving their community keeps us at the forefront of meeting the needs of women, children, and families in New York.”
Quoted directly from a press release: Since 1901, the New York Junior League (NYJL) has responded to New York City’s most pressing socioeconomic challenges. Powered by more than 2,300 women volunteers, the NYJL works with more than 60 community-based organizations to advance children’s social-emotional learning and to provide life skills programs to youth and adults who are navigating periods of difficult transition. Bringing their diverse experiences and talents, trained NYJL volunteers engage women and children in health, education, and arts workshops specially customized to their needs. The NYJL also advocates with state and city government for women- and children-centered policies and develops volunteers’ leadership skills for service in the NYJL and on other nonprofit boards, all while cultivating a community that reinforces women’s personal relationships and collective power as drivers of positive change.
UTS is on a mission to revamp tennis by launching a global series of showdown events aimed at drawing in younger fans. They believe traditional tennis lacks personality and hasn’t kept up with the times, leading to a need for fresh rules and formats to appeal to modern audiences. It’s all about injecting new energy into the sport and making it more engaging for the next generation.
The Knockturnal attended TV One’s 20th anniversary and celebrated the network’s milestone through its diverse content. President of the Network, Michelle Rice shared a few words during the press conference while giving CEO Alfred Liggins III his flowers.
“Alfred is an amazing leader, this is his vision and also been his vision to continue to diversify,” Rice stated. “This Network is for us, by us, and we’re not going to let other people write our history.”
TV One is home to a few hit original shows and is set to roll out an array of special programming which viewers would have to stay tuned for.
During the reception, they also announced the 6th Annual Urban One Honors lineup:
GRAMMY and EMMY Award-winning singer, Mary J. Blige, will be recognized as the prestigious “Entertainment Icon Honoree”. Followed by Dionne Warwick, recognized as the Lifetime Achievement Honoree; Chlöe, celebrated as the Generation Next Honoree; Frankie Beverly, honored as a Living Legend; and Donald Lawrence, acclaimed for his Inspirational Impact. We can also expect to see A star-studded lineup of performers and presenters like Teyana Taylor, Bebe Winans, Damon Little, Angie Stone, and October London to name a few. GRAMMY Award-winning singer and actress LeToya Luckett will return to host the Urban One Honor’s “Backstage Pass,” featuring exclusive interviews with the show’s honorees, performers, and presenters.
The two-hour “URBAN ONE HONORS: Best in Black” event premieres during Black History Month on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at 8p/7c, on TV One and simulcast on CLEO TV.