Matthias Hollwich opens "Animal Abstractions" Exhibit

The David Rockefeller Award is presented annually by The Museum of Modern Art to an individual from the business community who exemplifies enlightened generosity and effective advocacy of cultural and civic endeavors. The award is named for the Museum's honorary chairman, an early advocate of and successful pioneer in developing strong and enduring links between the corporate community and cultural organizations. Mr. Rockefeller was instrumental in creating the Chase Manhattan Art Collection, took a leadership role in forming the Business Committee for the Arts in 1967, and has been a generous financial supporter of museums and cultural organizations in New York City and throughout the country.

Victoria's Secret shoppers are invited to join newly announced Bombshells Candice Swanepoel and Erin Heatherton to celebrate Valentine's Day in a wild way by creating their own Valentine's Day Card! Create your own Valentine's Day Card by having your photo taken in-store with the Victoria's Secret Bombshells, which you then can give or send online to that special someone! The Bombshells will also share their favorite gift picks as well as do's & don'ts for a perfect Valentine's Day!

Bravo's latest stroke on the reality canvas is an hour long series for contemporary artists. Please join us for a live taping of an episode. Our artists will be exhibiting their work. You can meet our celebrated art world judges, and if willing, have the opportunity to comment about the work on camera. Please RSVP to artshowrsvp@magicalelves.com and if you'd like to bring a guest please include their name in the email. Dress to impress!

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Please join us at the 21st Annual Heart & Soul Gala, February 9, 2010, at The Down Town Association, 60 Pine Street, NY NY 10005. Our Honoree is Mary Robinson, past President of Ireland and former UN High Commissioner of Human Rights. Cocktails, Dinner and Dancing from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Silent and Live Auction to benefit neighborhood NYC outreach programs for meals, after school programs and senior care. Go to our website to purchase tickets or make a donation to the Charitable Fund.

Join Wendy, Lucky Diamond and The Humane Society to celebrate the release of her new book, It

On Tuesday, February 9th, from 6pm to 8pm, in the stunningly appointed Libertine Library at Gild Hall (15 Gold Street at Platt, second floor) a trio of remarkable authors Rachel Sherman (The First Hurt), Mark Shulman (Scrawl), and Meg Mullins (The Rug Merchant, Dear Strangers) will read from their works and sign books. Pen Parentis, the sponsor of this open arts event series, is a local organization that provides resources to authors who are also parents. Borders will be accepting credit cards and cash for any purchases. Pen Parentis founders, local authors M. M. De Voe and Arlaina Tibensky, will then lead these three incredible authors in discussing how parenthood has affected their successful literary careers. Full bar is available at happy hour prices from the private, upstairs bartender. Admission is free. Donations warmly accepted.

Invite Only Join us for the presentation for the Fall 2010 line

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As charitable endeavors go, none is more likely to resonate with local music fans than the Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls, which provides a place for New York youngsters to learn the art of rocking out. Tonight's benefit is hosted by gender-bending MC Mr. Murray Hill and features performances Kaki King, Campire band, Saffire and more. An auction will also be held to raise funds--check out the Knitting Factory listing for a complete listing.

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with featured designers Chris Benz, Christian Cota, Cushnie et Ochs, Erin Fetherston, Lyn Devon, Robert Geller, Sachin and Babi, Shipley & Halmos, Thread Social, and Vena Cava.

Spice up Valentine's Day this year at Havana Central's "Love Potion" BACARDI Cocktail Challenge, judged by the well-known master mixologist Dale DeGroff. Become a mixologist star: Contestants must submit original recipes highlighting

Moderator: Irene Cornell, WCBS Newsradio 880 courts and crime reporter. Robert Morgenthau, whose tenure as Manhattan DA ended this year after three-and-a-half decades, will speak briefly and take questions. Appointed U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York in 1961 by JFK, Morgenthau was also a Deputy Mayor under John Lindsay and became District Attorney after a special election in 1974 to fill the seat held for more than 30-years by Frank Hogan. Under Morgenthau, the District Attorney's office prosecuted such sensational cases as those of "Subway Vigilante" Bernard Goetz; the David Berkowitz "Son of Sam" murders; the Robert Chambers "Preppie Killer" case; The Central Park Jogger case and numerous other high-profile cases of violence and fraud.

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