Jamie deRoy and Tara Smith Swibel to Be Honored at Spirit of Achievement Luncheon
by Julie Musbach - May 10, 2019
Albert Einstein College of Medicine's Women's Division will hold its 65thSpirit of Achievement Luncheon on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at The Rainbow Room in New York City to recognize notable achievements in theatre, writing, philanthropy and medicine. This year's luncheon will raise funds for comprehensive health care for women through cutting-edge research, discovery and teaching, as well as providing specialty care for all women.
The Museum of Arts and Design's Annual Exhibition and Sale of Contemporary Jewelry Returns
by Julie Musbach - Feb 21, 2019
The Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) presents the nineteenth edition of LOOT: MAD About Jewelry, its annual exhibition and sale of one-of-a-kind contemporary jewelry. Open to the public April 9 through April 13, following the Opening Benefit on April 8, LOOT 2019 showcases the work of fifty-five emerging and acclaimed international jewelry artists and designers, most of whom have never been shown in New York. The event provides the rare opportunity for collectors and jewelry enthusiasts to meet and acquire pieces from some of the most innovative creators in the field.
BWW Review: Celebrating Her 90 Years, Nathalia Timberg Gives Life to Iris Apfel, World Fashion Icon, in ATRAVES DA IRIS (Through the Iris)
by Claudio Erlichman - Jan 16, 2019
Atraves da Iris (Through the Iris) is a tribute to New Yorker Iris Apfel, world icon of fashion at 97 years. 'More is more, less is bore", a joke with the old 'less is more,' is the motto of Iris Apfel, businesswoman, interior designer, and today one of the world's greatest references in pop art and fashion; opening the celebrations for the 90 years of Nathalia Timberg, which will be completed in 2019.
MAD Ball To Feature Presentation Of Visionaries! Awards And Announcement Of Inaugural Burke Prize Winner
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2018
On Tuesday, November 6, 2018, at Cipriani 42nd Street, the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) will hold its annual gala to celebrate five outstanding individuals and organizations for their contributions to the fields of art, craft, and design. In addition, this year's MAD Ball will feature the announcement of the winner of the inaugural Burke Prize, an unrestricted $50,000 award given to a professional artist working in craft.
Robert W. Richards: A Celebration! to Be Presented at Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art
by Julie Musbach - Jun 12, 2018
The Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art is proud to announce, "Robert W. Richards: A Celebration!" On Friday, June 15th from 6-9pm and Saturday, June 16th from 1-8pm, the museum will be conducting a sale of select works from this celebrated artist. Friends and fans of the artist are welcome to visit the museum at this time to purchase art and to meet the artist.
The New Jewish Home Celebrates 8 Remarkable New Yorkers Over 80
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2017
At its fourth annual Eight Over Eighty benefit gala The New Jewish Home will pay tribute to eight New Yorkers who, in their ninth and tenth decades, continue to live lives of remarkable achievement, vitality and civic engagement. The event, at the Mandarin Oriental New York on Tuesday, April 4, is expected to attract more than 450 guests and raise more than $1 million for the nonprofit's rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and home health care programs, which together serve 12,000 older adults of all faiths and ethnicities each year.
MAD Presents Annual Visionaries! Awards at MAD Ball Celebrating its 60th Anniversary
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2016
On Tuesday, November 1, 2016, at Pier 60, the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) will hold its annual gala celebrating outstanding individuals in the arts and design fields. For 20 years, the MAD Ball has recognized visionaries in the worlds of business, arts, philanthropy, and creativity, reflecting MAD's mission to celebrate innovation and excellence across all creative disciplines. This year's Visionaries! Awards will honor design advocate, patron, and longtime MAD Trustee Charles S. Cohen; the late architect Zaha Hadid; Italian design innovator MISSONI; and conceptual artist Yinka Shonibare. Hosted by Simon Doonan, the 2016 event will bring together 500 guests, including art patrons, artists, designers, and noted corporate and civic leaders, and will introduce the Museum's new Nanette L. Laitman Director, Jorge Daniel Veneciano.
Bid to See HAMILTON, ON YOUR FEET! and More to Benefit Rosie's Theater Kids
by BWW News Desk - Sep 20, 2016
As part of the gala's fundraising efforts, starting today, September 20, 2016 and running through October 6, 2016, RTKids will also launch its annual online auction through CharityBuzz, where fans will have the rare opportunity to bid for a chance to see Hamilton and meet Javier Muñoz backstage.
Bid to See HAMILTON, ON YOUR FEET! and More to Benefit Rosie's Theater Kids
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2016
As part of the gala's fundraising efforts, starting September 20, 2016 and running through October 6, 2016, RTKids will also launch its annual online auction through CharityBuzz, where fans will have the rare opportunity to bid for a chance to see Hamilton and meet Javier Muñoz backstage.
CHF Debuts New Annual Spring Festival
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 3, 2016
The Chicago Humanities Festival (CHF) announces the launch of the 2016 Spring Festival,Style, with more than 20 programs taking place in and around Chicago April 28-May 1. Exploring how style shapes who we are as individuals and what we value across cultures, CHF is making the bold statement, 'style matters.'
Neiman Marcus Unveils 89th Edition Of Its Legendary Christmas Book
by Christina Mancuso - Oct 6, 2015
DALLAS, Oct. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ The 2015 Christmas Book was unveiled today by luxury retailer Neiman Marcus in Dallas. The 89 th edition of this legendary book continues Neiman Marcus's unmatched tradition of offering its customers a selection of spectacular and unique holiday gifts sure to make even their wildest dreams come true.