"We’re here to make money to help people, and that’s a great thing,” said Lorraine Bracco, who participated in the event for the second year in a row.

Since 1973, the Starkey Hearing Foundation has been giving the gift of hearing to the world’s underprivileged—especially children—through its internationally recognized mission trips and its domestic program, Hear Now. Since 2000, the Foundation has provided more than 115,000 hearing aids to those in need around the world. To learn more about the Starkey Hearing Foundation, visit www.sotheworldmayhear.org.

The Young New Dimensions Committee of the Henry Street Settlement threw a last minute cocktail party as an Au Revoir to summer and to gear up for the October Henry Street Gala, a dinner dance and auction to be held October 25th at The Puck Building. The event will honor Kenneth I. Chenault, president and CEO of American Express Company, and Michael L. Eskew, chairman and CEO of UPS, for their humanitarian efforts and philanthropic contributions to both New York City and to the Settlement.

Annelise Peterson, Francisco Costa, and Zani Gugelman

The annual black-tie gala is always truly "eye-popping," from the fabulous guests to the fashion to the auction items.

A showcase of auction items, including luxury goods, pampered vacations, and exclusive services will be on view for bidding throughout the evening:

• Douglas Hannant pink-and-black feather tweed sleeveless jacket and skirt,
plus front-row seat at fall 2006 runway show
• Temple St. Clair 18k classic rock crystal amulet on 24" oval chain
• $1,000 Bergdorf Goodman gift certificatte
• Roberto Cavalli bag
• Have a new orchid named after you
• Haircut with John Barrett, Bergdorf Goodman
• Two-night stay at Mandarin Oriental New York with view of Central Park
• Calvin Klein bag
• Van Cleef jewelry
• Dinner for four at The Palm
• Golf at The Bridge
• Leith Eaton limited-edition ink on canvas
• Zani Gugelmann earrings
• Shopping at Tory by TRB
• Mario Testino print

And Live Auction Items such as:

• Trip to India, by Travcoa
• Seven nights in Cerulean Villa in Anguilla
• Vacation at a house in Careyes, Mexico

Proceeds will provide direct, critical funds to the social services and community arts programs the Settlement makes available to more than 100,000 New Yorkers each year. For more information, please contact Marianne Hayes at (212) 245-6570, ext. 16, or email marianneh@eventassociatesinc.com.

Retiring Executive Directors Tony Hitchcock and Jean Lindgren were honored for their three decades of leadership and dedication to the Hampton Classic Horse Show at a special benefit that raised more than $60,000 for the Equestrian AIDS Foundation and "The Ride for Hope."

Melissa Cohn and Mr. and Mrs. Martin Puris hosted the "cabaret" benefit on the Wednesday evening of the Hampton Classic at the Bridgehampton Racquet & Surf Club. They joined Hampton Classic President Dennis Suskind, Equestrian Aids Foundation Vice President R. Scot Evans and television personality James Lipton in honoring Hitchcock and Lindgren in a brief yet moving ceremony.

Following the ceremony, Show Circuit Magazine presented a special performance by acclaimed Broadway star Deborah Cox. Ms. Cox, who dazzled the more than 250 guests with her performance on the "cabaret stage," is best known for her outstanding performances in the musical hit "Aida."

In their roles as Executive Directors, Hitchcock and Lindgren guided the growth of the Hampton Classic from a small horse show at Dune Alpin Farm in East Hampton to one of the America's largest and most prestigious horse shows. Now located in Bridgehampton, the show annually attracts over 1400 competitors and 50,000 spectators.

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