A star-studded gala with John Krasinski, MMA fighter Curtis “Razor” Blaydes, and singer Amanda Mammana attend the AIS 18th Gala to celebrate those who “are excellent and stutter”.
If you are an avid Hamptons-goer you’d be hard pressed to not know about the Hamptons Interactive Brunch created by tastemaker and host Vanessa Gordon. Owner and Publisher of East End Taste Magazine. Vanessa is also a voice in the travel, lifestyle, wellness, and events industry with over a decade of experience in writing. Co-hosting this year was Award-Winning Entertainer, Deborah Cox.
On Tuesday (June 11th) multi-Grammy Award winners Usher and Babyface were honored at the Apollo Spring Benefit Gala at Harlem’s legendary Apollo Theater.
The stars were out on Friday, May 10 to support the 31st annual Race to Erase MS Gala. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) advocate and Center Without Walls founder Nancy Davis welcomed guests to the Fairmont Century Plaza, raising over $1.5 million to benefit the Race to Erase MS and its Center Without Walls program, a collaboration of top MS research centers working together as a team on ground-breaking research with the goal of treating and, ultimately, finding a cure for MS.
The 63rd annual Young Concert Artists Gala honoring Damian Woetzel was a night filled with music and skilled artistry.
On Friday, April 12th, the Dance Theatre of Harlem hosted their most anticipated event of the year, The Vision Gala.
The eclipse on April 8 marked New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts’ “biggest celebration of creative change makers to date!” As the purple carpet was rolled out in Cipriani South Street in NYC, professors, students, alum and more gathered to acknowledge honorees actor Corey Stoll, singer/songwriter Madison Love and film director Ang Lee at the 2024 Tisch Gala.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization, Human Rights Campaign (HRC) hosted their annual Greater New York Dinner at The Hilton Midtown in Manhattan, New York. The dinner served not only as a fundraiser for the nonprofit but an evening for over 1,000 LGBTQ+ advocates and supporters from across the country to gather and celebrate the mission of Human Rights Campaign.
Honorees of the night were LGBTQ+ icons Academy Award-nominated actor, playwright and producer Colman Domingo, the recipient of HRC’s Equality Award, actress and transgender advocate Trace Lysette who received the HRC’s Trailblazer award, and former Macy’s Inc. Chairman & CEO Jeff Gennette, recipient of the HRC‘s Corporate Visibility Award. Other notable attendees included Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Queer as Folk actor Johnny Sibilly, drag queens Blacc Cherry and Peppermint, and comedian Dana Goldberg.
After a night of impassioned and inspirational speeches from HRC president Kelley Robinson, Senator Chuck Schumer amongst others, the night concluded with an after-party outside of the Hilton’s grand-ballroom, including a drag show hosted by Janelle No5.
Continue below to view exclusive interview clips taken from the HRC’s blue carpet, featuring HRC president Kelley Robinson, actor Aaron Goldberg, drag queen Blacc Cherry, comedian Dana Goldberg, and honorees Colman Domingo and Trace Lysette.
A very merry evening full of laughter and giving, just in time for the holiday season!