Urban Tech is investing in tomorrow’s youth.
More than half a million raised to aid funding of access to the arts and more for children in the Bronx.
Bronx Children’s Museum (BCM) is a children’s museum without walls, set to have a definite home in 2018. The museum serves almost 18,000 Bronx residents annually, seeking to inspire children from infancy to 9 years of age. This past Tuesday, the Bronx Children’s Museum managed to raise more than $520,000. The museum’s program aims to help children “Dream Big”, introducing the children of the Bronx to music, art and more. The Museum board held a big event for 350 guests at the Tribeca Rooftop.
Bronx native and BCM board member Sunny Hostin, co-host of ABC’s The View, was the emcee of the museum’s first ever gala. Guests were treated to a performance by Bronx-born jazz pianist and composer, Dr. Valerie Capers. Swizz Beatz was also present DJing the event.
NEW YORK, NY – MAY 02: Performer Swizz Beatz speaks on stage at the Bronx Children’s Museum Gala at Tribeca Rooftop on May 2, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Bronx Children’s Museum)
The event honored Richard Abrons and Bronx natives Kerry Washington and Rafael Collado on their commitment to the Bronx and the completion of the Children’s Museum building – allowing for the expansion of existing programs throughout the borough. Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. presented Hope Harley, President of the Bronx Children’s Museum with the Museum’s first ever Imagination award for her dedication in keeping the museum alive and moving forward for 11 years. Diaz also pledged a gift of $763,000 toward the completion of the renovation of the building.
“What this Museum has the possibility to do,” honoree Kerry Washington told the crowd, “is to say to our children of the Bronx, we matter, your own community matters, this place that you call home matters and because of that, possibilities are endless and you can go anywhere and be excited about who you are today and who you will be tomorrow.”
NEW YORK, NY – MAY 02: Guest Auctioneer Tracy Morgan, Honoree Kerry Washington and Master of Ceremonies Sunny Hostin attendsthe Bronx Children’s Museum Gala at Tribeca Rooftop on May 2, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Bronx Children’s Museum)
The 23rd annual City Harvest Gala, Evening of Practical Magic, raised nearly $2.7 million to support anti-hunger programs.
Tony Danza, among others attend the 2017 A Chance In Life gala, formerly known as Boys’ and Girls’ Towns of Italy. See the scene!
In a stunning achievement, the 2017 FEMMY AWARDS took in a record amount of donations at an elegant ceremony in Midtown, NYC. We stopped by to see the scene!
Iman, Athene, Richard Curtis and Toys“R”US were honored at the 4th annual Save The Children Illumination Gala.
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We traveled to Bellport NY for the annual Boys and Girls Club of Bellport Area Beach Ball 2016, hosted by Alexandra Lebenthal and Jay Diamond. Check out the scene.
“Urban Tech is a social enterprise committed to changing the game in education.”
Hosted at the former Conde Nast headquarters in Times Square, we spent time at the transformed space for the 2016 Chashama Arts Gala. Check out our notes below!