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[Girl Talk. Photos via SPIN] Last night, I had the pleasure of catching DJ Gregg Gillis, aka Girl Talk, live at Hiro Ballroom for the SPIN Magazine/Canon Party. I was part of a group helping a friend celebrate his 27th birthday, though I ran into dozens of familiar faces. “Girl Talk: I’m Not A DJ” flashed on the big video screens. Um, yeah ya are. And that’s what makes this “concert” so cool… More »
Some of you are preparing for the weekend out east, others may be heading west. But, for those of you stuck in the best city in the world, it’s time to figure out where the parties are. Below are our picks of the weekend’s best events, and as always, you can find the full details as well as more events on our full NYC calendar HERE. If you are heading out to the East End, go HERE for our Hamptons listings.
Veuve Cliquot Polo Classic Where: Governor’s Island
Why: Prince Harry and a little Hamptons-type action without the commute
When: Saturday, 12:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Jackets and Ties Need Not Apply: Soho House formalizes ban on Wall Street Dress Code. [Gawker]
Hayden Panettiere comes out of the closet about her misspelled tattoo. At least it is misspelled in another language, but that doesn’t really make it any less embarrassing. [HuffPo]
[Mick Rock]Go HERE for more photos from this event by Keith L. Lew and TAG YOURSELF and YOUR FRIENDS!
The Scott Parks Organization presented Iggy Pop Mick Rock Rockumentary, Raw Power Redux in support of the Urban Zen Foundation at Le Poisson Rouge on Thursday night. Guests including Lindsey Calla, Kris LeBoutillier, Lauri Gwen Shapiro, and Ulrich A Sterling were treated to a performance by Michael H. and the Joan Jett Band while legendary photographer Mick Rock manned the front row snapping pics with his digital. The film documents “The Man Who Shot the Seventies” with the Godfather of Punk, Iggy Pop performing a series of photo shoots in Miami, FL during the 1970s. More story and photos below… More »
Gawker held their second big rooftop party in the drizzling rain, a perfect dark and stormy atmosphere for their “Blood Copy” party; a viral marketing site for HBO’s True Blood that managed to get Nick Denton’s crew into some hot water for the blurring of advertising and editorial boundaries.But no journalistic fangs were bared last night, in fact, we hardly saw any journos at all! More »
It was a true A-Lister event last night for “Burberry Day” held at The Palace Hotel. Complete with a red carpet, celebrities and style forerunners came out to celebrate the company’s new NYC headquarters. The highlight of the night was to be the lighting of the new (and huge) Burberry sign guests could view across from the party, but the real excitement came in the form of the attendees - including Orlando Bloom, Claire Danes, Kate Lanphear, Lily Donaldson, Molly Sims, Julia Restoin-Roitfeld, Alexa Chung, Derek Blasberg, Justin Long, and, well you get the picture… More »
Go HERE for more photos by SCOTT BUCCHEIT and TAG YOURSELF and YOUR FRIENDS!
Last night I attended the St. Jude’s Chocolat au Vin Event at Capitale. My date was Grace Gomez Brea. The event was hosted by Kristin Davis and featured a performance by legend Tony Bennett. Somehow we were seated feet away from the stage and we were treated to an over hour long concert by the amazing performer. More »
Go HERE for photos from this event by JT White and TAG YOURSELF and YOUR FRIENDS!
With the plethora of cool projects in the works, Aliquot Films had much to celebrate at last night’s investors party hosted by Founder Jay Kubassek at the IMI Club. The independent film fund and production company will begin shooting “Meskada” on June 8th - the film will be the second feature in production for the NYC-based Aliquot Films. More »
[Were you among the singles ready to mingle last night?]
Go HERE for more photos by SUNNY NORTON and TAG YOURSELF & YOUR FRIENDS!
Single and ready to mingle? WGIRLSNYC hosted an Opportunity Rocks Bachelor/ette Auction last night at the M2 Ultra Lounge to support the Opportunity Network. More »
[Jonathan Adler, Simon Doonan, James Gager, Richard Ferretti. All photos by DAVID X PRUTTING for PMc]
There may have been no brand more perfect than the very sexy make-up company M.A.C to have thrown an opening party and dinner for Miles Aldridge’s “Pictures for Photographs” exhibit last night. The company, and James Gager who serves as SVP, Creative Director, got a gaggle of art fanatics and New York socials together to worship at the altar that is Miles Aldridge. More »
Where: NESPRESSO Boutique Bar, 92 Prince Street (at Mercer Street), New York, NY (map)
Admission: Ticketed Event
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The New Yorker’s perenially popular Passport to the Arts event, back for a fifth year, includes a fantastic self-guided tour of leading Chelsea and SoHo galleries, a limited-edition art passport, a cocktail afterparty at Hudson Studios, and a silent auction of works by emerging and established artists, with proceeds to benefit Friends of the High Line.
A new line of clothing, Tom Christopher, a well known artist in NYC, who just teamed up with the eco friendly sustainable company Threads for Thought to launch a line a T-shirts a Macy's and Urban Outfitters.
Where: The Boucarou Lounge, 64 East 1st Street, New York, NY 10003 (map)
Admission: Ticketed Event
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A beautiful spa event, hosted by Geralyn Lucas, author of Why I Wore to my Mastectomy. Slip into comfortable robes and soft slippers, and embark on a luxurious experience benefiting the cure for breast cancer. Receive top of the line spa treatments (including massage, facials, body treatments, manicures and pedicures), have your makeup done by exclusive MAC artists, and have your hair styled by world renowned hair stylist, Sally Hershberger. The most soothing and beautiful way for women to help other women.
Event: Vanier Spa Party, November 7th, 3-10 pm. **RED CARPET 3-4 PM**
686 Lexington Ave. at 57th Street (2nd Floor)
"Spa For The Cure" Treatment Event: Hosted by Nick Brown from the 'Real World' and Sarah Hartshrone from 'America's Next Top Model'. Special appearance from Anthony Stallone (Celebrity Boxer, former WWE) who will be fighting the evening before in Springfield, MA with Rodney King and Jose Conseco.
Special guest speaker: Samantha Daniels (Author, TV Host and Celebrity Match Maker) will be speaking on dating with a Q&A.
Other Special CONFIRMED Celebrities to appear are: Vinny Parco from the Soparnos, Natasha Komis- Musician/Reality Star, To Be a Star cast: Angelina, Miram, Mercedes and Mary Jane , Extra Large-Hip Hop artist EMI, Be Orginal- Hip Hop Artist, Missy Hyatt- World Wrestling Champion, Eriam sisters from America's Got Talent, and Lifetime TV movie author of "Why I wore Red lipstick to my Mastectomy" Geralyn Lucas,
Arrive at 3 pm for a warm welcome, slip into comfortable robes and soft slippers, and embark on a luxurious experience benefiting the cure for breast cancer. Receive top of the line spa treatments (including massage, facials, body treatments, manicures and pedicures), have your makeup done by exclusive MAC artists, and have your hair styled by world renowned, Sally Hershberger and Riccardo Maggiore stylists of New York City salons Enjoy:
* Decadent catering and fabulous treats
* Live beauty blogging in our Dell-sponsored computer lounge by top blogging sites reaching +1million readers
* Exclusive tables and product boutiques, where all purchase proceeds will go directly to the charity. Enjoy a Think Pink Boutique from jewelry designers Stella & Dot, with top NYC designers making exclusive clothing to be donated to this event that is not sold anywhere else
*RF Runway Show and After Party: After you have been sufficiently pampered and spoiled, get ready for the after party at 8:30! Dress to impress (cocktail to formal attire preferable), and enjoy...
* A Breast Cancer Research Foundation fashion show! Watch real breast cancer survivors and fighters model BCA related apparel, accessories and fabulous beauty looks!
* A Fight Fashionable Auction: Enjoy bidding on all of the breast cancer fashion, jewels and products used and seen on the runway. All of the proceeds will go directly to the charity
* Enjoy live music and an open bar!
* Fabulous gift bags from our Breast Cancer Awareness sponsors
For tickets and further information please visit: http://www.vanierspa.eventbrite.com
Where: Invite Only, Invite Only , New York, NY (map)
Admission: Invite Only
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Join Honorary Angel Christie Brinkley and her daughter Sailor for the launch of Tea Party Angels, a fundraising program that asks mothers and daughters to host tea parties in order to raise money for girls in need around the world and to teach girls here about social responsibility. The event at Doubles from 4:00 - 6:00 PM will be a fun-filled tea party with tea-shirt making, face painting and more.
Where: Junc Gallery, 4017 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA (map)
Admission: Open
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We’re turning 5 and we’ve asked our family of incredible artists & Junc Gallery to help us celebrate!
Blood is the New Black & Junc Gallery Present:
Blood is the New Black: 5 Year Anniversary Exhibition
November 7 - December 14, 2009
Opening Reception and Party Saturday November 7, 7-11 pm
4017 Sunset Blvd
Silverlake, CA 90029
http://www.bloodisthenewblack.com
http://www.juncgallery.com
Featuring new work by:
Skinner, Skye Parrott, Keaton Henson, Demonbabies, Porous Walker, Andrea Shear, Jesse Spears, Bryan Ray Turcotte, Brendan Donnelly, Sumi Ink Club, Patrick Jilbert, Sterling Bartlett, Michael Sieben, Jeff P, Dan Monick, Mel Kadel, Travis Millard, Scott Barry, Pete and Jo, Josh Slater, Jason Fischer, Hannah Stouffer, Dylan Haley, & more!
Be sure to check out the Blood is the New Black pop up store opening night with shirts, prints, zines and more!
Beer courtesy of Nakhon Beer and cupcakes from Lemonade (yum!)
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to support the artists we love for the last five years!
We hope we can do even more for our friends in the next five years.
xo
Blood is the New Black
http://www.bloodisthenewblack.com
http://www.twitter.com/bloodyblack
http://www.myspace.com/bloodisthenewblack
http://www.facebook.com/bloodisthenewblack
Honey is a lounge / resturant catering to the locals, foodies and night owls. With exposed brick, warm mahogany paneling, chocolate brown leather banquettes and a 25 foot amber backlit bar, this 3,000 square foot venue is the neighborhood sweet spot!
New York's Hottest Hangout In The Meat Packing District:
HONEY
243 W 14th Street
Between 7th & 8th Ave
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Honey's 5-5-5 Happy Hour
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Music By Rotating DJ's Spinning Top 40's, Mashups, Hip Hop
Free Bottle of Champagne For Groups of 20 or More
PRIVATE ROOM AVAILABLE FOR PARTIES
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Have Dinner at Honey and Receive A VIP Table & Admission To The Club
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