Roberto Cavalli Ready-to-Wear & Couture Collection Women's & Men's Fall Sample & Stock Sale 70 to 80 Percent Off November 12-14 Thursday-Friday 8am to 8pm Saturday 9am to 6pm The Metropolitan Pavilion 110 West 19 Street (Sixth-Seventh Avenues) Ground Floor Think of wild and sexy Carrie Bradshaw. Think of Roberto Cavalli. Day and evening attire from the Roberto Cavalli Couture & Ready-to-Wear Collections. Dresses, pants, tops, skirts, jackets, gowns and evening separates in signature Cavalli prints and fabrics. Also handbags and shoes . Sold in the most exclusive shops in the US and Europe, including Roberto Cavalli, Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and specialty boutiques. Cash, Mastercard, Visa and American Express accepted. Try-ons permitted. More information, visit www.LazarShopping.com

Literacy Partners, New York’s only accredited adult literacy program, is fighting adult illiteracy by providing free, quality education to New Yorkers in need. Please support Literacy Partners by attending the following luncheon event: Jon Meacham, Editor of Newsweek and author of Franklin and Winston, American Gospel and his newest work, the Pulitzer Prize-Winning American Lion, with a special introduction by Emmy Award-Winning Journalist Lesley Stahl

The History Channel is bringing THE PEOPLE SPEAK College Tour to NYU where acclaimed historian Howard Zinn (co-executive producer, co-director), Academy Award®-winning actor Matt Damon (co-executive producer, co-director) and Harvard alumnus Chris Moore (co-executive producer, co-director) will engage NYU students in THE PEOPLE SPEAK experience through live reading, film screening and in-depth discussion. Actor and co-executive producer Matt Damon will perform a live reading from THE PEOPLE SPEAK, followed by an introduction to excerpts from film by noted American historian Howard Zinn, whose books A People’s History of the United States and Voices of a People of the United States served as the basis for the film. The afternoon will conclude with a moderated discussion with Damon, Zinn and co-producer Chris Moore, and Q&A with students.

An evening of pairings of very selected champagne with fare from some of NY's many great restaurants.

Clic Gallery presents a book signing with photographer Sue Kwon, for her monograph, Street Level: New York Photographs 1987-2007. The book compiles twenty years of Sue Kwon

The Nintendo World Store will host celebrities and VIP guests on Thursday, November 12th to celebrate 25 years of Mario and experience the New Super Mario Bros. game for Wii before it launches on Sunday, November 15th. Guests will be able to view signature Mario memorabilia and have the opportunity to play the brand new game before it hits shelves.

The preview to the prestigious annual Modernism and Art20 Fairs (combined this year) will offer a festive first look at the museum-quality decorative and fine arts for exhibition and sale. Ticket sales on preview night benefit the Brooklyn Museum and Planned Parenthood®. Entry times and ticket prices vary, see www.sanfordsmith.com for more details.

Join 300 Manhattan Professionals for our monthly wine social at Slate Lounge! Ask for our group at the door!

Hearts of Gold (http://www.heartsofgold.org), a not-for-profit organization that improves the lives of New York City's homeless mothers and their children, will present its 13th Annual Fall Fundraising Gala, “It’s A Love Thing,” on Thursday, November 12 at 6:00 p.m. at Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street. The event will feature co-Mistresses of Ceremonies Soledad O’Brien, Anchor and Special Correspondent for CNN and Goodwill Ambassador for Hearts of Gold, along with Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’s Tamara Tunie, also an accomplished producer and director as well as a member of Hearts of Gold’s esteemed Advisory Board. The family-friendly evening will include a cocktail reception, dinner, and a live auction. The highlight of the 1970s-themed night will be a runway fashion show with the fall collections of Beth Bowley, Teenflo, Transit, Zapa, and other designers yet to be announced. And, for the first time this year, the gala will also feature an after-hours party dubbed “Love Unlimited” to be held following the fashion show and auction at Metropolitan Pavilion. Individual tickets for “It’s A Love Thing” are available for $250, $500, and $1,000, with tables starting at $2,500. Tickets to the after-party, which runs from 10:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. and includes open bar and dancing, are $50. A limited number of event sponsorship opportunities are still available. Companies or individuals interested in participating in the event can learn more, purchase tickets, or make a donation by calling (212) 206-1461 or by visiting www.heartsofgold.org.

The ALS Association Greater New York Chapter will hold their 15th Annual Lou Gehrig Sports Awards Benefit on Thursday, November 12 at 6:30PM at the New York Marriott Marquis (Broadway at 45th Street.) Cocktails and silent auction begin at 6:30PM, followed by dinner and an awards presentation. Honorees receiving the Lou Gehrig Sports Award will be New York Yankees greats “Goose” Gossage and Bernie Williams, legendary NFL running back Curtis Martin, and NBA Hall-of-Famer Dominique Wilkins. TV sports announcer Bob Costas will present The Jacob K. Javits Lifetime Achievement Award to New York Times sports columnist George Vecsey. Sportswriter, television reporter, and author Jeremy Schaap, will serve as the Master of Ceremonies. As one of The ALS Association's leading chapters, the Greater New York Chapter covers Long Island, New York City, Westchester & Rockland Counties and Northern and Central New Jersey and plays a major role in promoting the mission to lead the fight to cure and treat ALS. The ALS Association is the only national not-for-profit voluntary health organization dedicated solely to the fight against ALS. ALSA is a member of the National Health Council. For Tickets, please contact the Benefit Office at 212-245-6570.

Suggested Donation: $10 Online by Nov. 11 at www.care.org/yp $15 At The Door *Free T-shirt with each donation of $10 or more

Black-Tie dinner dance honoring John W. Rowe, MD; Special Recognition of Carol Raphael in celebration of her 20th anniversary as CEO of VNSNY; Guest Speaker - Christy Turlington Burns; proceeds to benefit VNSNY Children & Family Services program.

Caribbean Conservation Corporation is hosting a 50th Anniversary Gala to celebrate five decades of sea turtle conservation. Thursday, November 12th, 2009 from 7 pm to 10 pm at The Harvard Club 35 West 44th Street, New York City. Featuring heavy hors d' oeuvres, cocktails, silent auction, awards, and guest speakers: Dr. David Ehrenfeld & Dr. Archie Carr, III. Cocktail attire.

Come Celebrate the Return of Save Fashion • A Pop-Up Sample Sale in SoHo • Opening Party at Inven.tory • 237 Lafayette Street (between Spring & Prince Streets)

NYC’s young surfers, snowboarders, and skateboarders are inviting you to get Stoked! E! Entertainment Daily 10 personality and ESPN “X-Games” host, Sal Masekela is hosting the 3rd annual action sports studded awards event to help develop successful teens with opportunity, knowledge, experience and determination through action sports and mentoring. Quiksilver CEO, Bob Mcknight will receive the Achievement Award and Jonathan Drubner, Los Angeles based TV host, writer and comedian and 17 -year-old Erik Tobar will receive the Mentoring Pair of the Year Award. Long time Stoked volunteer Dan Bealey will receive the Volunteer of the Year Award. DJ Christopher Sealey will rip tunes for the board lovers while guests enjoy nosh and spirits from Chipotle, VeeV Vodka, Barefoot Wine, and Brooklyn Brewery. Other attendees include, Steve Larosiliere, Founder of Stoked Mentoring, Joy Bryant, actress, and Daria Werbowy, model. To purchases tickets, please visit (www.stokedawards.com) or contact Stoked Mentoring at (917-262-3217.)

Entry Fee $60 a person or $100 per couple Open Bar (over 21) Hors doeurves- Zami Caterers Gift Bags for every attendee EVENT CHAIRS : SARI HAMWAY AND AMANDA HARARY COMMITTEE MEMBERS ADAM DAYAN MICHELLE MARCUS JOEY BENHOOREN JOE HAMWAY LAURA COHEN JESSICA ANTEBY AND ALYSE BEYDA-FASHION COORDINATORS Music by DJ JACOMO Fashion Show featuring designs by : Caroline Hedaya Kimberly Taylor Nirvana Shelly & Renee Prodigal Daughter Janis Savitt Custo Barcelona Veda and more... and more to come..... Auction Tickets are 1 for $10 and 3 for $25 Some prizes include : -$ 1,000 Gift Certificate to Barneys NY -Haircut and Highlights by Sally Hershberger -All Day Entry to Mercedes Benz Fashion Show More Auction Prizes to Come ... CELEBRITY AUCTION 24" x 24" CUSTOM DESIGNED CANVAS EXPRESSLY FOR IMAGINE ACADEMY : Christian Siriano- Project Runway Annie Vee -Victoria Secret Model More Canvases to be announced soon...

Celebrating Thrillist's 4th birthday, the Thrillist Carnival is a bountiful heap of awesomeness, featuring beats from St. Tropez's David Sinclair & VJ/DJ combo "Replay Ceviche", games of skill and strength, jugglers, contortionists, and a few randoms on stilts, but only because they don’t want to hear your problems.

ZviDance, a company comprised of athletic and lyrical dancers that blends contemporary aesthetics with lush, full-bodied movement, will begin a year-long celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the company with at their Annual Fall Benefit on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 7:30pm at the Judson Memorial Church, 239 Thompson Street, NYC. Tickets are $100 ($75 before 10/29) and are available at www.zvidance.com/benefit and by phone at 212-869-7429. At the Annual Fall Benefit, ZviDance will present Personals (2008), set to “Tuxedo Moon” and “Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds.”

hosted by Arden Wohl and John Whitledge of Trovata with music by DJ Berrie

The evening’s theme will focus on a classic and glamorous Vegas-style Texas Hold ‘Em tournament and event for a limited number of players and more than 400 of New York’s finest professionals and philanthropists. Guests will enjoy sensational food, a top shelf bar, and entertainment for this meaningful and magical evening in support of Shalva’s special children.

Exclusive party, including performances by DJ Cassidy and TV/TV, 30% off of all purchases and a portion of sales from the evening benefiting Feeding America.

A night of cocktails, art and dancing at The Bowery Hotel with music by DJ Berrie and a for charity art show curated by Emmett Shine and James Cruickshank of LOLA New York featuring work by Tim Barber, Andy Coolquitt, Leo Fitzpatrick, Stephen Irwin, Michael M. Koehler, Andrew Kuo, Brendan Lynch, Thomas McDonnell, Patrick McElnea, Leigh Ruple, Natalie Shook, Lucien Smith, & Eva Zuckerman.

Robin Hood & the Food for Good Host Committee are thrilled to invite you to an event to help feed New Yorkers in need. Click here to RSVP: http://foodforgood.eventbrite.com/ Through Robin Hood’s partnership with FreshDirect, a $50 donation provides a family of eight with a turkey and all the fixings. Your donation also includes entrance to this event, an open bar and entertainment. Guests will be entered to win a one-week stay at the Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara. You do not need to make a donation to enter the raffle. RSVPs will only be processed through: http://foodforgood.eventbrite.com/ Questions? Contact foodforgood@robinhood.org A huge thank you to Bombardier for underwriting this event. --- Last year, Robin Hood invested $4.3 million in soup kitchens and food pantries in New York City. In this recession, the need is even greater. Thank you for helping us feed 120,000 New Yorkers this holiday season. Become a fan of Robin Hood on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/robinhood Follow @RobinHoodNYC on Twitter

Presented by the Hassenfeld Committee and the KiDS of NYU Foundation Associates Committee, the Adults in Toyland – Casino Night attracts over 600 young New York City professionals. This fun-filled evening of casino games and a premiere silent auction raises important funds for the Stephen D. Hassenfeld Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders and the NYU Langone Medical Center Department of Pediatrics.

Come celebrate HeadQuarters 4th Anniversarty with celebrity guest host Tila Tequila on Thursday, November 12th. The party will begin at 9pm with special giveaways throughout the night. There will also be a special burlesque performance by Paris' Cafe Panache at 10:00pm and 11:30pm. Cover charge is $20, Address is 552 W. 38th Street, 212-967-4646, http://www.hqnewyork.com