[All photos by NICK HUNT for PMc]. Last night, friends of ACRIA enjoyed a cocktail kickoff for the upcoming annual holiday dinner event. Mingling and sipping in a beautiful private apartment on Gramercy Park built excitement for the fast approaching 9th of December date. More »
[All photos by CARRIE SHALTZ for PMc] Last night, Donna Karan and Sting hosted the launch of Bobby Sager’s new photography book “The Power of the Invisible Sun” at Donna Karan’s Urban Zen Center in the Stephen Weiss Studio. More story and photos below… More »
While we were chatting with society photogPatrick McMullan, he made the bold statement that the Boom Boom Room in the Standard Hotel was the biggest opening since Studio 54. After considering it, he might be right (the man’s definitely an authority, having been to both). Just sitting in Andre Balazs’s new spot, you can feel the scene. There’s a certain energy in the air. That got us thinking, what really would make a new Studio 54? Since we love spending time during one of the busiest weeks of our year thoughtlessly pondering, here’s what we came up with… More »
[All photos by NEIL RASMUS and PATRICK McMULLAN for PMc]. Patrick McMullan called it the biggest opening since Studio 54, and no wonder: Madonna, Courtney Love, Jude Law, Jon Bon Jovi, Lindsay Lohan, Calvin Klein and Rachel Zoe are just a few…a few!…of the big names from the music, fashion, and entertainment industries that gathered at the Standard Hotel Saturday night for the much anticipated opening of the Boom Boom Room. More »
via hamptons.guestofaguest.com:Donna Karan’s Urban Zen foundation has been hosting events all over Manhattan at their various locations throughout the year, but in the summer, the Urban Zen center in Sag Harbor takes over. Last weekend, the Nomad Two Worlds Art Project Salon Discussion was held there, and Donna Karan wore quite the artsy ensemble for the event. Check out the rest of the summer’s events HERE.
Following yesterday’s coverage of the QVC Style Dinner which functioned as the Super Saturday 12 pregame, today we’re bringing you the pictures of the fabulous annual meadow sale. For a friendly $450 ticket, attendees got the chance to mingle with hostesses Blake Lively, Donna Karan and Kelly Ripa; and buy discounted fashion gear from the likes of Donna Karan, Charlotte Ronson, and Rachel Zoe; all of whom showed up to hawk their wares (and maybe even get their hands on others). More »
via hamptons.guestofaguest.com: Russell Simmons brought friends like Donna Karan, Vanessa Williams, Gayle King and more to East Hampton in their finest black and white attire, to help him celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Art For Life. Go HERE to read more about this event and click below for more photos…. More »
[Picture via WWD] “From Blogs to Twitter Fashion World Rushes to Tap Into Social Media” read WWD’s cover this morning. Usually one of my top sources for fashion news, I was gravely disappointed to see that their leading story was something anyone with a laptop, an email address, and who knows how to type a sentence in 140 characters or less has known for quite some time. They did, however, further break down what companies are succeeding from entering the blogosphere instead of just informing us on fun facts More »
Here’s the gallery from last night’s FRIENDS IN DEED benefit honoring Donna Karenand Andy Cohen. Mouse over the pictures for names, click to enlarge, and click below for more! More »
[Donna Karan speaks to the crowd at last night's book party. All photos by CHANCE YEH for PMc] After a successful event at the Montauk Yacht Club this passed Saturday, the Accompanied Literary Society wasted no time with their next event. This time, the party took place at Stephan Weiss Studio with Donna Karan’s Urban Zen Foundation and hosted by ALS’s Brooke Geahan. The soiree brought out a great crowd to fete Dr. Alejandro Junger’s new book “Clean.” More »
Where: Caroline's on Broadway, 1626 Broadway, New York, NY (map)
Admission: Ticketed Event
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Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) proudly announces the two honorees for their 8th annual TRU Love Benefit, which will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2009 from noon to 4pm at Caroline’s on Broadway, 1626 Broadway at 49th Street, NYC. Elysabeth Kleinhans of 59E59 Theatres will receive the TRU “Spirit of Theater” Award for her ongoing generosity towards TRU as well as the off-Broadway producing community in general; and Allan Buchman of Culture Project will be acknowledged with the TRU Humanitarian Award for his dedication to bringing politically and socially conscious works to life in New York theater, and successfully using the arts for social change.
The theme of this year’s benefit is “Opening Doors” in recognition of both the nurturing homes the honorees have provided for the development of new work and new opportunities; and for their dedication to keeping open doors of communication for political and international conversations in New York theater. The event will start with a cocktail hour at noon, followed by a full luncheon. Performances will include representative scenes and songs from shows developed at 59E59 or The Culture Project, including “Gutenberg the Musical”, Prospect Theater’s bluegrass musical” Golden Boy of Blue Ridge”, “Clean Alternatives” with writer Brian Dykstra and “The Exonerated” excerpts performed by celebrity guests. TRU will also present songs from upcoming musicals being developed by TRU producers. Nancy Anderson will perform a song from “Yank!”, the musical debuting off-Broadway in February 2010, and previewing a song from the upcoming Broadway musical “Pure Country”. In addition Brian Dykstra will perform a piece from his play “Clean Alternatives” and Radiotheatre will perform from one of their radio pieces.
The TRU Love “Opening Doors” Benefit will take place Sunday, November 8, 2009, at 12 noon, at Caroline’s on Broadway, 1626 Broadway at 49th Street, NYC, with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at noon, luncheon at 1pm and performances and awards ceremony starting at 2:15. Tickets are $175 for Premium Patron level seats in the first tier, $150 for Patron level 2nd tier and $100 for general admission. Tickets may be purchased at www.truonline.org/store-new.html. Inquiries may be made by phoning 212/714-7628 or emailing TRUnltd@aol.com.
For more information, visit www.truonline.org or call 212-714-7628.
Where: BARNES & NOBLE, 150 East 86th Street, New York, NY (map)
Admission: Open
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Barnes & Noble will host a book signing in celebration of the national launch of Park Avenue Potluck CELEBRATIONS, authored by members of The Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and New York Times food columnist Florence Fabricant. A POTLUCK of cider, sweets and other treats for the family celebration will be brought by many of the authors’ favorite purveyors including Eleni’s Cookies, Smithfield, Dean & DeLuca, Taste Caterers, William Poll, Williams-Sonoma, Gristedes, MrsMonogram.com and others.
A percentage of net sales of products in Barnes & Noble stores nationally will support ‘Kids Express’, an individualized program -- funded by The Society of MSKCC – designed to help adult cancer patients communicate with their children about their illness.
Where: La Venue and The Tunnel, 608 west 28th Street, New York, NY (map)
Admission: Ticketed Event
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California wine country is heading east to New York with the Robert Mondavi Discover Wine Tour. Ted Allen, Robert Mondavi Private Selection Brand Ambassador, is thrilled to engage consumers in the Big Apple with live cooking demonstrations at the Tour and to encourage foodies to open up about their food and wine questions. Additionally, guests are invited to join Robert Mondavi Private Selection’s Avram Deitch and other wine experts at the Robert Mondavi Discover Wine tour to learn anything and everything - from wine making to wine pairing.
Where: SVA Theater, 333 23rd st , New York, NY (map)
Admission: Invite Only
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Edward R. Pressman Alan & Gabe Polsky
and
First Look Studios
Eva Mendes
special screening of
BAD LIEUTENANT
PORT OF CALL NEW ORLEANS
A FILM BY WERNER HERZOG
screenplay by William Finkelstein
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[All photos by NICK HUNT for PMc]. Last night, friends of ACRIA enjoyed a cocktail kickoff for the upcoming annual holiday dinner event. Mingling and sipping in a beautiful private apartment on Gramercy Park built excitement for the fast approaching 9th of December date. More »
[All photos by CARRIE SHALTZ for PMc] Last night, Donna Karan and Sting hosted the launch of Bobby Sager’s new photography book “The Power of the Invisible Sun” at Donna Karan’s Urban Zen Center in the Stephen Weiss Studio. More story and photos below… More »
While we were chatting with society photog Patrick McMullan, he made the bold statement that the Boom Boom Room in the Standard Hotel was the biggest opening since Studio 54. After considering it, he might be right (the man’s definitely an authority, having been to both). Just sitting in Andre Balazs’s new spot, you can feel the scene. There’s a certain energy in the air. That got us thinking, what really would make a new Studio 54? Since we love spending time during one of the busiest weeks of our year thoughtlessly pondering, here’s what we came up with… More »
[All photos by NEIL RASMUS and PATRICK McMULLAN for PMc]. Patrick McMullan called it the biggest opening since Studio 54, and no wonder: Madonna, Courtney Love, Jude Law, Jon Bon Jovi, Lindsay Lohan, Calvin Klein and Rachel Zoe are just a few…a few!…of the big names from the music, fashion, and entertainment industries that gathered at the Standard Hotel Saturday night for the much anticipated opening of the Boom Boom Room. More »
via hamptons.guestofaguest.com: Donna Karan’s Urban Zen foundation has been hosting events all over Manhattan at their various locations throughout the year, but in the summer, the Urban Zen center in Sag Harbor takes over. Last weekend, the Nomad Two Worlds Art Project Salon Discussion was held there, and Donna Karan wore quite the artsy ensemble for the event. Check out the rest of the summer’s events HERE.
[Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore arriving at the United Artist East Hampton Theater. All photos by NICK HUNT for PMc] 
[Picture via WWD] “From Blogs to Twitter Fashion World Rushes to Tap Into Social Media” read WWD’s cover this morning. Usually one of my top sources for fashion news, I was gravely disappointed to see that their leading story was something anyone with a laptop, an email address, and who knows how to type a sentence in 140 characters or less has known for quite some time. They did, however, further break down what companies are succeeding from entering the blogosphere instead of just informing us on fun facts More »
[Donna Karan speaks to the crowd at last night's book party. All photos by CHANCE YEH for PMc] After a successful event at the Montauk Yacht Club this passed Saturday, the Accompanied Literary Society wasted no time with their next event. This time, the party took place at Stephan Weiss Studio with Donna Karan’s Urban Zen Foundation and hosted by ALS’s Brooke Geahan. The soiree brought out a great crowd to fete Dr. Alejandro Junger’s new book “Clean.” More »
