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Carole Davenport of New York, BachmannEckenstein of Basel and BC Dentan of San Francisco are holding a group show of Japanese art, 'The Arts of Japan | Three Perspectives'. Davenport will show Negoro lacquer, wood sculpture, No masks and tea wares, ranging from the Kamakura to Edo periods. Representative of Negoro lacquer is a 16th century fusatsu-e ritual basin (diameter 34.3 cm). BachmannEckenstein will offer ink paintings and ceramics, with a focus on tea wares, kogo (incense holders) and mended ceramics that illustrate the Japanese preference for lacquer repair on pottery. One of the high lights is a kogo by Raku Ryonyu, from the renowned Kyoto family of potters (height 4.6 cm). BC Dentan will have a selection of pottery from the six ancient kilns of Japan, Muromachi period sculpture and No masks. Dates: 20 March - 4 April, 2010 - Daily 10am - 6 pm

Are you excited for prom season? Well, so is Lord & Taylor and they would like to invite you and your readers to attend Prom-A-Palooza! Lord & Taylor will host prom fashion shows at all their locations on Saturday, March 20, 2010 from 1PM-5PM. In addition to a fabulous fashion show, Lord & Taylor is offering 25% off prom dresses (with free basic alterations included) and 20% off all regular and sale-priced merchandise storewide throughout the day. If you are on a quest for the perfect prom look, this fashion event is a MUST! The models have come from local area high schools to walk the runway and show off the hottest prom dresses of the season. Plus, the high school with the greatest number of students attending the event wins a $1000 grand prize toward prom! Lord & Taylor�s Flagship store in NYC will be hosting an extra special fashion show as it will feature three dresses exclusively designed from alumni of Parsons The New School for Design. These alumni won a dress design competition for Lord & Taylor in Fall 2009 and will be present at the March 20th event to offer fashion and prom styling advice. Their dresses will also be on display in Lord & Taylor�s Fifth Avenue windows from March 18th to April 12th. And the best part - customers can purchase these limited edition dresses at the event - just in time for prom! Proceeds from sales of the Parsons alumni dresses will benefit the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, which seeks to prevent pediatric HIV infection and to eradicate AIDS through research, advocacy, and prevention and treatment programs. In the 20 years since the Foundation began, it has become a worldwide leader in the fight against pediatric AIDS. Prom-A-Palooza NYC is being held on the 3rd Floor of the Flagship location at 424 Fifth Avenue. We hope you can make it! Oh, did we forget to mention that you can also enter for a chance to win a prom dress of your choice - up to $300! Check out http://www.lordandtaylor.com/prom for more information.

Stylist and mother, Mary Alice Stephenson, will host New York-based Planet Awesome Kid charity�s first annual event to benefit Global Action for Children. All event admission proceeds benefit Global Action for Children. The afternoon will include Arts & Crafts, a Beauty Bar, Planting & Nature area, Graffiti by world renowned artist Aero, DJ Jus Ske, the Official Planet Awesome Kid Photoshoot, a Designer Auction and much, much more!

Caitlin�s sound is a mix between folk, soul, and blues, or as Caitlin herself put it, �an interesting infusion of influences ranging from the deep soul of Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin to the curiosity of Paul Simon's early percussive work on Rhythm of the Saints and Graceland.� Caitlin will perform at the Wanduta Showcase at Lovejoys on 3/20 at 5:00 PM.

Come out and join us for a drink the weekend of March 19th and 20th as bars across NYC will be Drinking for a Change! D4AC is a new not-for-profit that is dedicated to supporting and bringing equality to the LGBT community. On March 19th and 20th we will partner with roughly 15 bars across the city to donate a dollar a drink to three amazing organizations: The Empire State Pride Agenda, The Ali Forney Center, and the Callen-Lorde Community Center. We won't just be at Therapy--visit our website for more info and full list of venues!

Jamaica's Drive to Educate Inc. (JADE) is a non-profit organization that aims to support infant and primary institutions in Jamaica. The proceeds from this event will go towards providing programs to a number of institutions in Jamaica. For more information please call (347) 948-5393

Two local Long Island charities will team up to support the community and celebrate the 1st anniversary of Four Seasons Caterer in Southampton. The fun-filled evening will feature fine fare, magical music, dancing, and games along with much needed fundraising on March 20th beginning at 7pm at Four Seasons Caterer. With the purchase of each $60 ticket, guests will receive $100 worth of casino chips to try their luck at many of the casino games featured throughout the benefit. The night will benefit the Paul Koster Memorial, which is devoted to helping people in the community achieve success in reaching their goals of furthering their education by assisting select organizations and community service programs, as well as awarding scholarships to High School graduates.

A Tibetan film director travels from village to village across the country looking for an actor and an actress to star in his next film. He hears talk of people with the skills he needs, but they always seem to have just left or living somewhere else, as if he's come too late. The Search is a road movie exploring a disappearing culture, taking the viewer straight into the heart of contemporary Tibet. This elegant film recently debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival and is the first ever to be shot entirely in Tibet in the Tibetan language by a local crew. Q&A with filmmaker and closing night reception to follow. Tickets $13

Duncan Sheik performs in one of Long Island's most intimate concert venues. Duncan's range includes hits like "Barely Breathing" and "On A High" to award-winning theater credits like "Spring Awakening" and his new project "Whisper House." The Landmark on Main Street is a 400 seat venue, where every seat is a great seat. The theater is located in Port Washington and extremely easy to get to from Manhattan, located 30-40 minutes outside of Manhattan via the LIE or the Port Washington line on the LIRR.

Tickets: $150, $250, corporate packages also available

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts (BCBC) will honor jazz artist Poncho Sanchez with the Cultural Leadership Award at its 2010 Fiesta Caliente Benefit Celebration on Saturday, March 20, 2010 on the stage of the magnificent Walt Whitman Theatre at Brooklyn College. The evening will begin at 8pm with a concert by the Grammy Award-winning Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band, followed by an intimate reception for select guests with the legendary artists. The reception will feature specialty mojitos and Cuban culinary delights. All proceeds from the event support Brooklyn Center

Fashion in the Circle at STONE ROSE - Columbus Circle. Andrew Lane and Andres Gonzalez +AA Spring Collection Runway Fashion Show. Ladies Free, Gents $10 on Victoria's List. RSVP a must.RSVP to diningengagement@yahoo.com

Stone Rose Saturday, March 20th 10 Columbus Circle 9 PM to 3 AM DETAILS * 4th floor lounge * * Cocktail reception at 9 PM * * Runway show at 11 PM * * Guests receive complimentary gift bags! * * Music by DJ Massi Voto * RSVP required to be on the guest list and receive reduced admission: http://davidshapiro.net/upcomingevents.asp Guest list will be strictly enforced. Sponsored by davidshapiro.net - Presenting luxurious share houses for Hamptons Summer of 2010. http://davidshapiro.net/hamptons_page.asp

Club D'or ! 204 West 55th Street (Btwn Broadway & 7th Avenues) ! THIS SATURDAY : Club D'or Saturday- DJs Nyse and Velz ! spinning the best in hip-hop, reggae, r&b, Top 40, latin, classics, & House ! Ladies Free Till 12 on Showtime Entertainments Guestlist and reduced after on List Gents reduced all night on ShowTime Entertainments Guest List. Doors Open @ 10pm! - Open Bar 10-11pm - *MUST PRINT THIS PASS* 21 and Over! ID a Must! Dress Code - Stylish, Sexy, Trendy & Tasteful * Button Down Shirt Required For Gents* Jeans OK if Worn in Good Taste with a Button Down Shirt! For Guest List, More Information, Table Reservations or Info on The FREE Birthday, Corporate, Bachelor/Bachelorette Packages: Please Call or Text Showtime Entertainment @ 646-739-8219 , Visit: Showtimeny,com, AIM Me at Showtimeentny or Just Say Your on Showtime Entertainments Guest List @ The Door For Free or Reduced Entry

GoPartyNYC.com Presents New York's Premiere Saturday Party... True Saturdays at Suzie Wong Doors Open 10:30pm Everyone Free Till Midnight 2 For 1 Drinks 10:30pm-12am Grey Goose and Hennessey $250 Till 1am Music By BIG BEN & DJ VELZ spinning Hip Hop, R&B, House and Mash-Ups RSVP HERE FOR THE GO PARTY NYC GUESTLIST: http://www.gopartynyc.com/index.php?view=details&id=116%3ASaturdays+at+Suzie+Wong&option=com_eventlist&Itemid=27 You Must Ask For The Go Party NYC List at the Door For More Information or Guestlist Call Us Toll Free at (877) 996-LIST (5478) or goto: http://www.gopartynyc.com Suzie Wong Nightclub Is Located at 547 W.27th Street (between 10th & 11th Avenue)