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November 2009


Sunday, November 01 2009
THE GOLDEN TICKET.  American Lyric Theater (ALT) will present 11 Family Preview Performances ... Read More >>

Macbeth.  In celebration of Halloween, QTP presents MACBETH, William Shakespeare’s horror-filled ... Read More >>


Monday, November 02 2009

Tisch Gala 2009.  NYU Tisch School of the Arts presents its annual Big ... Read More >>

2009 NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases Founders.  NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases Advisory Board Chair Robin L. ... Read More >>

Lung Cancer Awareness Luncheon.  The Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF) hosts the Fourth Annual ... Read More >>


FIAF -Trophée des Arts Gala 2009.  Acclaimed French actress Isabelle HUPPERT will present the 2009 FIAF ... Read More >>

Hope Funds for Cancer Research Reception and Panel Discussion.  An evening program to discuss, "Translational Cancer Research: Opportunities and ... Read More >>

The Wedding Salon.  features the must-have products and services for brides-to-be. At this ... Read More >>

Young Lions Benefit Party at Library Lions.  The Young Lions Benefit Party, held in conjunction with the ... Read More >>

Girls Learn International Benefit: Strong Girls-Strong World.  Girls Learn International, Inc. (GLI) gives American students a voice ... Read More >>

Doyle New York Book Signing Breakfast: Park Avenue Potluck CELEBRATIONS.  Kathleen M. Doyle, Chairman/CEO, Doyle New York and Heather Leeds, ... Read More >>

Tanenbaum's 16th Annual Award Ceremony and Memorial Lecture.  Peter Steinfels, religion columnist for The New York Times and ... Read More >>


Tuesday, November 03 2009
The Horticultural Society of New York - Annual Fall Luncheon.  The Horticultural Society of New York will celebrate its Annual ... Read More >>

EIGHTEENTH ANNUAL BENEFIT DINNER.  Please join us at the Eighteenth Annual Benefit Dinner for ... Read More >>

The Chopin Vodka Concert Meister Series Opening Night With Vienna Philharmonic's Concertmaster.  The Opening Night of The Concert Meister Series with Vienna ... Read More >>


Wednesday, November 04 2009
KIDS and Fashion Delivers Fundraising Gala "Give Generously - Live Compassionately."  Kids in Distressed Situations, Inc. (K.I.D.S.) global charity partnering with ... Read More >>

The Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center's Fall Gala- Fete d'Hiver.  On Wednesday, November 4, 2009, The Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering ... Read More >>

Israel Cancer Research Fund Tower of Hope Gala.  Benefit will honor Dr. Barbara Edelstein, Diagnostic Radiologist and founder ... Read More >>

2009 Leake & Watts Annual Gala.  The 2009 Annual Gala will be held on November 4th ... Read More >>

Celebrate with Asha-Nov 4th 2009,Evening of Hope-Benefit Dinner.  You are cordially invited to attend the Evening of Hope ... Read More >>

Dancing To Save Our Planet - A Special Performance of Jennifer Muller's "Bench".  Audience will be treated to a Choreography Exposed conversation with ... Read More >>

The Jewish Theological Seminary Louis Marshall Award Dinner.  Gershon Kekst, founder and chairman of Kekst and Company and ... Read More >>


Thursday, November 05 2009
New York City Opera's Theater Debut and Opening Night Celebration.  New York City Opera’s Theater Debut and Opening Night Celebration ... Read More >>

DogCatemy Celebrity Gala.  The Fourth Annual DogCatemy Celebrity Gala to benefit the North ... Read More >>

The Aspen Institute's 26th Annual Awards Dinner.  On November 5, 2009, the Aspen Institute will host the ... Read More >>

MJE Downtown Gala.  The Manhattan Jewish Experience is hosting a one-of-a-kind event for ... Read More >>

ICC Serve Your Youth.  For more than 30 years, the ICC has been providing ... Read More >>

The Pillowman at Astoria.  Astoria Performing Arts Center is pleased to announce their production ... Read More >>

Doodle For Hunger® X.  On Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 6:00 p.m., colorful and ... Read More >>

MJE Downtown Gala.  MJE DOWNTOWN is proud to invite you to its first ... Read More >>

MIRMIA 2009.  MIRMIA 2009 is fusing South Florida’s thriving social scene with ... Read More >>

United Nations Women's Guild 60th Anniversary Gala "Brides For All Nations."  United Nations Women’s Guild 60th Anniversary Organized by Chapters in ... Read More >>

Bronx Museum Benefit Concert.  On the evening of Thursday, November 5, 2009, famed jazz ... Read More >>

3rd Annual TFFT Young Founders’ Committee of New York Cocktail Benefit.  Please save the date for the 3rd Annual TFFT Young ... Read More >>

National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) 14th Annual NY GALA.  NBCC President Fran Visco and guests will honor Daniella Vitale, ... Read More >>

Esquire SOHO Signature Style Event.  This fall, Esquire magazine will unveil its seventh annual Signature ... Read More >>


Friday, November 06 2009
Tastings New York City.  New York City's unparalleled culinary event brings together the best ... Read More >>


MacDella Cooper Foundation's 6th Annual "Sharing the Light" Gala.  Please join Alex Von Bidder and Julian Nicolini at the ... Read More >>

New York Musical Improv Festival.  Magnet Theater presents the first annual New York Musical Improv ... Read More >>



Saturday, November 07 2009
Chrysanthemum Ball.   - They meet our needs during difficult times. They provide ... Read More >>

Center for Creative Education's Over the Big Top Goes CARNIVàLE!  CCE takes guests on a Caribbean street party celebration in ... Read More >>

New York Musical Improv Festival.  Magnet Theater presents the first annual New York Musical Improv ... Read More >>

Tea Party Angels Launch.  Join Honorary Angel Christie Brinkley and her daughter Sailor for ... Read More >>

"Spa For A Cure' Treatment Event.  "Spa For The Cure" Treatment Event: Hosted by Claire Unbia ... Read More >>

Ballet Hispanico.  ueens Theatre in the Park (QTP) presents Ballet Hispanico from ... Read More >>

Long Island Sounds Poetry Reading.  The North Sea Poetry Scene is co-sponsoring readings from the ... Read More >>

Pastry Workshops.  Have fun in the kitchen while learning French! An innovative ... Read More >>


Sunday, November 08 2009
TRU Love Benefit.  Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) proudly announces the two honorees for ... Read More >>

Ballet Hispanico.  ueens Theatre in the Park (QTP) presents Ballet Hispanico from ... Read More >>

Barnes & Noble Book Signing & Family Celebration: Park Avenue Potluck CELEBRATIONS.  Barnes & Noble will host a book signing in celebration ... Read More >>


Monday, November 09 2009
La Maison Française of New York University Gala Benefit 2009. Honoring Yves-André Istel (Rothschild Inc.).  Featuring Tony Award-winning actor BILL IRWIN reading from Alexis de ... Read More >>

The Center for Fiction - Annual Benefit and Awards Dinner.  A celebration of the art of fiction. On Monday, November ... Read More >>

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation’s A Magical Evening gala.  The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation will host its 19th ... Read More >>

Fountain Gallery's Eighth Annual Celebration of Life.  This evening of cocktails, fabulous food, and more than 100 ... Read More >>

The Lenox Hill Hospital Autumn Ball: Steppin' Out.  The Waldorf-Astoria Grand Ballroom will be the setting for the ... Read More >>

The 5th Annual - A Fashionable Taste of New York.  AYUDA for the Arts presents “A Fashionable Taste of the ... Read More >>

Cool Comedy - Hot Cuisine: A benefit for the Scleroderma Research Foundation.  Monday, November 9 (6:30 PM) at Carolines on Broadway. Actor/comedian ... Read More >>

Cooks Who Care: Connecting Community Through Food.  How powerful is a homemade meal? Can it change a ... Read More >>

The Global Green USA Tenth Annual Sustainable Design Awards.  On Monday, November 7th at 6:30pm, please join host Sam ... Read More >>


Tuesday, November 10 2009
Hudson Union Society - John Perkins.  John Perkins started and stopped writing Confessions of an Economic ... Read More >>

Lightyears Gala: The Lighthouse Salutes the Arts.  Lighthouse International, the 104 year-old leading non-profit organization dedicated to ... Read More >>

ShopRite Partners In Caring Turkey Bowl Invitational.  In honor of ShopRite Partners in Caring Annual Turkey Donation, ... Read More >>

Life Project for Africa: Life, Hope, Because of You. A Benefit for the NJIA Health Center in Tanzania.  Guest of Honor: Russell Simmons, Super Model Heidi Albertsen, Life ... Read More >>

The Cookie Stop.  NYC’S First Mobile Bakery – The Cupcake Stop – Goes ... Read More >>

2009 Wholeness of Life Awards Dinner.  NY Health Care professionals who tend to the spirit, mind ... Read More >>

Third Annual Heroes Gala (Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America).  The Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the nation's ... Read More >>


Wednesday, November 11 2009
Raising the Stakes.  Join Honorary Chair Annie Duke — poker icon and runner-up ... Read More >>

Atlantic Salmon Federation's 27th Annual New York Dinner.  The Atlantic Salmon Federation (ASF) will host ASF's 27th annual ... Read More >>

NYC Small Business & Entrepreneur Networking Reception.  Join The NYC Business Networking Group's upcoming networking event. Mingle ... Read More >>

10th Anniversary Russel Wright Award Cocktail Buffet & Auction.  Manitoga, the Mid-Century Modern Home, Studio and 75-acre Woodland Garden ... Read More >>

The Jewish Guild for the Blind's 2009 Young Visionaries Benefit.  The Jewish Guild for the Blind, one of the nation’s ... Read More >>

American Folk Art Museum Gala evening celebrating advocates for the arts.  an evening of dinner and dancing to benefit the American ... Read More >>


Thursday, November 12 2009
Adults in Toyland – Casino Night 2009.  Presented by the Hassenfeld Committee and the KiDS of NYU ... Read More >>

Visiting Nurse Service of New York 2009 Benefit - Investing in Children, Strengthening Families.  The Visiting Nurse Service of New York 2009 Benefit, “Investing ... Read More >>

Hearts of Gold’s Fall Gala - "It's A Love Thing!"  Hearts of Gold, a not-for-profit organization that improves the lives ... Read More >>

Hudson Union Society - Fall Mixer.  The Society's mixers are always a major success and an ... Read More >>

8 1/2.  Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) announces its 2009/2010 season ... Read More >>

Janis Brenner - Five Decades of Dance.  Led by dancer, choreographer, singer, and artistic director Janis Brenner, ... Read More >>

50th Anniversary Gala for Caribbean Conservation Corporation.  You are invited to attend Caribbean Conservation Corporation's 50th Anniversary ... Read More >>

Celebrate a New Location for Buck House with Elle Decor and Margaret Russell.  Buck House has relocated to 1318 Madison Avenue at 93rd ... Read More >>

ZviDance Annual Fall Benefit.  ZviDance, a company comprised of athletic and lyrical dancers that ... Read More >>

Literacy Partners Benefit Luncheon with Best-selling author Jon Meacham.  Need some “Food for Thought”? Approximately 3.7 million New York ... Read More >>

Shalva Full House.  The evening’s theme will focus on a classic and glamorous ... Read More >>

The ALS Association Greater New York Chapter’s 15th Annual Lou Gehrig Sports Awards Benefit.  The ALS Association Greater New York Chapter will hold their ... Read More >>

Tour de Champagne New York City 2009.  This fall, Tour de Champagne NYC makes a stop at ... Read More >>

Catherine Malandrino and WGIRLSNYC - Private Shopping Event.  Join Catherine Malandrino and W Girls NYC for an intimate ... Read More >>

Robin Hood: Food for Good.  Robin Hood & the Food for Good Host Committee are ... Read More >>

Paws for Autism: Fashion Show and Celebrity Auction benefitting Imagine Academy for Autism.  Fashion Show featuring designs by : Caroline Hedaya Kimberly Taylor ... Read More >>


Friday, November 13 2009
New England Society's 204th Annual Dinner Dance.  New England Society's 204th Annual Dinner Dance will take place ... Read More >>

Friends of the Arts Party.  The Alliance for the Arts’ 2009 Friends of the Arts ... Read More >>

Hospital for Special Surgery's "A Night Under the Bridge."  New York City’s Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) Benefit Committee ... Read More >>

The Inaugural Unity Ball.  Celebrate social dancing and its unifying impact on different cultures ... Read More >>

Little Black Dresses & Red Hot Jazz: Divas Night Out at Jazz at Lincoln Center.  Don't miss this celebration of the centennial of the First ... Read More >>

The Pro Mujer Junior Committee's Third Annual Fundraising Event.  The Pro Mujer Junior Committee is pleased to invite you ... Read More >>

Yoga and Organic Wine: A Divine Pair.  Join yoga teacher extraordinaire Jordan Mallah and sommelier Owen Kotler ... Read More >>

Time Warner Center's Restaurant & Bar Collection Presents "We Are Sweet On You."  In celebration of the lighting of "Holiday Under The Stars," ... Read More >>


Saturday, November 14 2009
The Pier Antique Show.  New York's Largest Style, Antiques, Art & Design Show! All ... Read More >>

A Family Event to Benefit National Dance Institute - Ice Cream Saturday at Symphony Space.  The entire family is invited to join National Dance Institute ... Read More >>

The Pier Antiques Show. November 14 & 15.  Manhattan’s Best-Loved Art & Antiques Event Returns November 14 & ... Read More >>

5th Annual Top Coat Paint Party.  Publicolor, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to engaging at-risk students in ... Read More >>


Sunday, November 15 2009
The Paper Bag Player's 25th Annual Family Benefit.  Tons and tons of exciting games and beautiful crafts to ... Read More >>

OUTAuction NYC 2009.  The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) will hold ... Read More >>


Decembers Past & Present Opening Reception.  Come celebrate Southampton’s many holiday traditions with our annual winter ... Read More >>

Greenwich Historical Society Antiquarius Kick Off & Young Collectors After Party.  Join the Greenwich Historical Society on Thursday, December 3rd as ... Read More >>


Monday, November 16 2009
An Enduring Vision to benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation.  Annual benefit gala dinner and live auction supporting the Elton ... Read More >>

Broadway Salutes Arts Horizons.  The second annual Broadway Salutes Arts Horizons Gala is taking ... Read More >>

Hudson Union Society - Ann Coulter.  Ann Coulter is considered one of the most provocative individuals ... Read More >>

American-Italian Cancer Foundation Benefit Dinner & Live Auction.  Hosted by Co-Chairmen Joseph R. Perella, Chairman & CEO, Perella ... Read More >>


Gravity Summit NYC - Social Media Marketing for Business.  Gravity Summit events help bridge the gap between the new ... Read More >>

FORTUNE SOCIETY’S ANNUAL AWARDS AND BENEFIT GALA.  BET Networks and David Rothenberg, founder of the Fortune Society, ... Read More >>


GMHC's Annual Fashion Forward Event.  Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC), the nation's oldest HIV/AIDS prevention, ... Read More >>

A Cocktail Party and Discussion with "Seat of Power" Author Gerald FitzGerald to Benefit Hamilton College.  A reading and discussion of "the political and religious thrill-ride" ... Read More >>

Cocktails for a Cause with The Simon Foundation.  The Simon Foundation invites you to purchase tickets to its ... Read More >>


Tuesday, November 17 2009
ASIA SOCIETY’S 2009 ANNUAL DINNER: COUPLES BEYOND BORDERS-GLOBAL FORCES.  ASIA SOCIETY’S 2009 ANNUAL DINNER: COUPLES BEYOND BORDERS: GLOBAL FORCES. ... Read More >>

ARTWALK NY.  ARTWALK NY benefitting Coalition for the Homeless will commemorate its ... Read More >>

A Benefit For Ethiopian Children Living In Ethiopia and Israel.  Join 600 upscale young professionals, philanthropists and several celebrities at ... Read More >>

AJWS’s Global Circle To Host Hunger Benefit.  AJWS Global Circle, a community of Jewish young professionals dedicated ... Read More >>

Stepping Up in the City.  Celebrate the spirit of giving with Step Up members and ... Read More >>

MoMA’s SECOND ANNUAL FILM BENEFIT, A TRIBUNTE TO TIM BURTON -AFTER PARTY EVENT.  DJ Justin Miller (DFA Records) will spin records in MoMA’s ... Read More >>

Cindy Sherman To Receive The Jewish Museum’s Man Ray Award.  The Jewish Museum will present photographer Cindy Sherman with a ... Read More >>


Wednesday, November 18 2009
Action Against Hunger 2009 Benefit Gala.  This annual black tie gala is fully underwritten by the ... Read More >>

Knit Fest.  After a pleasurable morning in the company of friends who ... Read More >>

Joan's Legacy: Uniting Against Lung Cancer Strolling Supper with Blues and News.  Joan’s Legacy: Uniting Against Lung Cancer will host its annual ... Read More >>

Pillar of New York Gala.  The Preservation League will honor two families with proud traditions ... Read More >>


Creative Time Slumber Party; Launch of Artist Edition Pajamas.  Creative Time, the vanguard New York City–based public art organization, ... Read More >>

The Bocuse d'Or USA Foundation + Top Chef Las Vegas Viewing Party.  On November 18, The Bocuse d’Or USA Foundation will host ... Read More >>

Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Shopping Event at Brooks Brothers.  Brooks Brothers cordially invites you for an evening of cocktails, ... Read More >>

JNFuture's 3rd Annual Garden of Eden Gala.  Join JNFuture for it's 3rd Annual Garden of Eden Gala ... Read More >>

Conversation, Libations, Bags and More.  Please join Neal Decker and Janice Langrall for conversation, libations, ... Read More >>



TRU - Career Paths to Producing: Company Manager, General Manager, Publicist, More.  Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU), Audience Extras and Back Stage present ... Read More >>


Thursday, November 19 2009
French American Foundation Gala.  French-American Foundation Gala to be held at Capitale- 130 Bowery ... Read More >>

The Museum Gala.  Chairs: Jodie and John Eastman, Kathy and Tom Freston, and ... Read More >>

Pinta Art Fair.  PINTA is a unique event exhibiting annually – for sale ... Read More >>

Hudson Union Society - Benjamin Jealous.  The New Generation of Black Leadership: Benjamin Jealous Explains.

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New York Junior Tennis League's 24th Annual Civic Leadership Awards Luncheon.  The New York Junior Tennis League allows thousands of New ... Read More >>

Project Morry Holds 13th Annual Autumn Elegance Gala to Benefit Inner-City Children.  Project Morry celebrates its 13th Annual Autumn Elegance Gala at ... Read More >>

Once Upon A Time In Manhattan.  A Charity Gala to Benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of ... Read More >>

Once Upon A Time in Manhattan: To Benefit the Ronald McDonald House of NYC.  Join us for a magical and mystical fairytale evening on ... Read More >>

New York City UNICEF Snowflake Lighting.  To kick of the holiday giving season, Lucy Liu will ... Read More >>

2009 Inaugural Gala of the New Jersey Region of the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science.  On November 19, politicians, philanthropists, and top international scientists will ... Read More >>

Manhattan Camerata.  The Manhattan Camerata is an original and innovative orchestra that ... Read More >>

Enterprise Gotham City Gala: Leading the Way Home.  The Gotham City Gala raises funds to support Enterprise, New ... Read More >>

Artists in Auction Preauction Reception.  ArtistsinAuction was created by Leslie Chasen and Cheryl Peress, ... Read More >>

Beaujolais Nouveau 2009.  The French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) is calling all wine-lovers ... Read More >>

American Eagle Outfitters Opens Times Square Flagship Store.  On Thursday, November 19th at 10 AM, American Eagle Outfitters ... Read More >>

Celebrate Room to grow.  Please Join Chairs Uma Thurman and Christina Cuomo to Celebrate ... Read More >>

The Launch of SAME SKY: Bracelets Made By Women in Rwanda.  Francine LeFrak along with Gayle Perkins Atkins, Donna D’Cruz, Grace ... Read More >>

Time Warner Center Presents Special Rock & Roll Photo Exhibit.  In anticipation of the 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall ... Read More >>


Friday, November 20 2009
Too Marvelous for Words: A Johnny Mercer Centennial Concert.  Too Marvelous for Words: A Johnny Mercer Centennial Concert.

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Grape Expectations! Wine Tasting at Wolffer.  Please join the Southampton Historical Museum in celebrating the wines ... Read More >>

RUTH GILMORE LANGS: PAINT  The Agora Gallery (530 West 25th Street, Chelsea, New York, ... Read More >>

The 28th Annual Columbia Business School BBSA Conference and Gala.  The 28th Annual BBSA Conference, “Blurring Boundaries: The Changing Paradigms ... Read More >>


Saturday, November 21 2009
Beverly Hills UNICEF Snowflake Lighting.  Actress Rebecca Mader will light the UNICEF Snowflake at the ... Read More >>

The JCM Young Leadership Committee 2nd Annual Museum Gala.  Don’t miss one of the most exciting and rewarding parties ... Read More >>

Sing for Hope SONGS FOR OUR FUTURE 2009 Benefit Gala.  Sing for Hope, a non-profit organization that mobilizes a corps ... Read More >>


Sunday, November 22 2009
Dumpling Making Workshop.  Dumplings are the most common Chinese meal dating back hundreds ... Read More >>


Monday, November 23 2009
"An Intimate Evening with Lily Tomlin" to Benefit Dixon Place Hosted by Reno.  Award-winning actress and comedienne Lily Tomlin (Laugh-in, The Search for ... Read More >>


Friday, November 27 2009
Parrish Presents Preview Cocktail Party.  Parrish Presents, the Parrish Art Museum’s popular Thanksgiving weekend sale, ... Read More >>



Monday, November 30 2009
The Carter Burden Center for the Aging: 30th Annual Awards Ceremony & Dinner Dance.  November 30 - The Carter Burden Center for the Aging ... Read More >>

Fedcap's Celebration of Work.  Fedcap's Celebration of Work is a fundraising awards dinner to ... Read More >>



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