[Kelly Killoren Bensimon (L) vs. Jill Zarin (R)] It was a battle to end all battles. At least for this season on the Real Housewives of NYC. Kelly BensimonJill Zarin. versus Who would throw the better Halloween Bash? The costumes! The fake hair! The Reality TV Scandals. Who came out on top? Do any of you care?
[Charlotte Muhl and Sean Lennon play dress up] Ever have one of those moments when you look around and you realize everyone in the room has a famous mom or dad? And you’re just that girl wearing scraps of fur and leather, in an outfit that resembles an extras costume from “Where The Wild Things Are” (and not necessarily in a good way)? No? Well, that’s pretty much what happened at Sean Lennon’s Halloween Party this past Saturday, where everyone was celebrating his release of his score “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Undead.” More »
[Andrew Bevan is Bee Shaffer's #1 Dalmation] Last Friday, we broke the news that Anna Wintour’s daughter, the beautifully fashionable Bee Shaffer would be taking a “regular” plebian job as assistant to College Humor’sRicky Van Veen.This Saturday, it seems like the socialite has continued on with her quest to become a normal young New Yorker by slumming it up in the basement of the Bowery Electric at Andrew Bevan’s (our top 10 hottest bachelor of NYC) Halloween Party.
[Photos by DAVID CROTTY forPMc]. After last year’s controversial, and what looked like very restricting, depiction of the Hindu goddess Kati (below), one might predict Heidi Klum would tone down her choice of Halloween costume. Nope. The supermodel and her hubby Seal dressed as crows for their annual All Hallow’s Eve extravaganza. At West Hollywood’s Voyeur, the event highlight for us was the contrast of creativity with a total lack thereof. For example, Paris Hilton and Doug Reinhardt dressed as the tooth fairy and a tooth, while Rachel Zoe and Steve Bing were a billionaire and a stylist. What a coincidence.
How many bubble costumes are we expecting to see this weekend around town? It’s the year of little Falcon, Lady Gaga, Mad Men, John and Kate, and Bernie Madoff. With Halloween starting five days ahead of schedule (with the Central Park Conservancy’s Annual Halloween Ball), it’s a safe bet to assume you are going to need more than one costume this year.
For a list of what other NY’ers are dressing as go HERE.
For our full party list go HERE. And, for more from C.Park’s Ball, click below….
[Best Group Costume Contestants. All photos by NICK HUNT for PMc]
Go HERE for more photos by Dylan Armajani and TAG YOURSELF and YOUR FRIENDS!
The Central Park Conservancy celebrated their 14th annual Halloween Ball with hundreds of guests dressed to impress and more importantly, to compete. Costumed party-goers went head to head during a festive costume contest hoping to win over the the celebrity judges with their creative looks. More story, photos, lions, tigers, and bears below… More »
[Lydia Hearst, Halloween '08] Last week, we did a roundup of what all of our friends were dressing up as for Halloween, for inspiration for your own costumes. Today, we give you our list of where to go to party. We have a pretty exhaustive list of suggestions and like all good New Yorkers, we plan to start early and end late. Get your tickets and invites now because the celebrations start Today! Also, if you see that we have missed something EMAIL US so we can make sure and add it to the list!
Central Park Conservancy’s 14th Annual Halloween Ball When: Tue, October 27, 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Where: Mid-Central Park at 72nd Street
Why: This annual event brings out the best and most well heeled costumed revelers so expect to see costumes worthy of Marc Jacobs or Heidi Klum’s infamous parties because with last year’s prize winners taking home Chanel watches you can be sure this is the highest stakes contest of the holiday [Details]
So you’ve read our Halloween Costume Listand you STILL don’t know what to be? Why not turn to the internet for inspiration? [knowyourmeme]
Horrors! Diane von Furstenberg got mugged in Madrid! [NY Post]
This is incredible: an autistic British artist took a helicopter tour of New York, just one, and then proceeded to draw an amazing 20 foot panorama of the skyline. This guy is super human. [NY Mag]
Justin Timberlake will be filming the Facebook Movie at Johns Hopkins University tomorrow. [Gawker]
Scarlett Johansson, Demi Moore, and Ashton Kutcher are all coming to Broadway this winter! [Gothamist]
Where: Caroline's on Broadway, 1626 Broadway, New York, NY (map)
Admission: Ticketed Event
Discription:
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
Discription:
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
Discription:
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
Discription:
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
Holier than seriously commented on BREAKING! The Email Scandal That Just Shook Cornell’s Campus: "Seriously "..." bite me ftard: that IS what they get. The truth will out and the piper be paid. My house is quite normal and needs a little work from time to time, but I don't cheat on my wife and I..."
mike commented on BREAKING! The Email Scandal That Just Shook Cornell’s Campus: "Does anybody else think this looks a bit fake? The email trail is 62 messages ... if nothing else they clearly weren't doing much actual work that day. I'm wondering if we'll see this on snopes.co..."
NOT holier than thou commented on BREAKING! The Email Scandal That Just Shook Cornell’s Campus: "They are going to deal with enough criticism and embarrassment. They are two adults who have to face the consequences. If they want to be together, then they will be, unless this outing ruined the..."
comment on image in NYC Opera Theater Debut Red Carpet gallery:
"Tinsley who do you think you are? Camera crews following you around. I bet the whole opera audience was clueless as to who you are. Im glad GofG shows how things really are and doesn't just post..."