Harlem Stage, the legendary uptown performing arts venue hosted its annual gala celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance, a period known for a flourishing of art and culture led by Black artists. Guests were dressed in attire inspired by the roaring ‘20s, to mark the era. Guests enjoyed musical performances in the historic and stunning Gatehouse,…
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PHOTOS: American Ballet Theatre 2019 Spring Gala
In New York, Autumn is brought in with trendy designers and sleek models walking New York Fashion Week runways. But when the weather gets warmer and it’s finally time for Spring, it’s dancers and their galas that ring in the changing season and beautiful weather. First was Youth America Grand Prix’s 50th Anniversary Gala in…
The Best 2019 Met Gala Looks, and After Party Looks
CAMP is the theme for this year’s fashion event of the year; The Met Gala. Specifically, an essay titled “Notes On “Camp” by Susan Sontag. Here are a few of our favorite looks – and after party looks! But first, what is camp? To start very generally: Camp is a certain mode of aestheticism. It…
PHOTOS: El Museo del Barrio 50th Anniversary Gala
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio proclaimed from the stage of the Plaza Hotel Dia de El Museo Del Barrio at El Museo’s 50th anniversary celebration, May 2, 2019. “The creation of El Museo is one of the moments where history started to change,” said the Mayor as he presented an official proclamation from the City. This was…
PHOTOS: Publicolor’s 23rd Annual Stir Splatter & Roll Gala
Publicolor celebrated their 23rd annual gala, Stir Splatter + Roll, on April 30, 2019 at Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City. The evening’s colorful cocktail hour had 13 painting stations for guests to participate with some of NYC’s leading artists, designers, and architects including Nicole Miller, Paul Haigh, Pamela Bell, Marvel Architects, Judy Ross, and Tucker Viemeister. New York…
PHOTOS: Lenox Hill Neighborhood House Spring Gala
Last Thursday Lenox Hill Neighborhood House hosted their annual Spring Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street. While some Gala’s have great entertainment or food, the standout of this soiree was the decor. Celebrated designers came together to create nearly 40 unique tables with the theme THE FUTURE STARTS NOW! as their inspiration. Different chairs, table cloths,…
Listing: Bernadette Peters, Anthony Haden Guest to Present Awards at Urban Stages Gala
Urban Stages’ Board of Directors and founding artistic director Frances Hill are excited to announce that this year’s presenters will be Tony Award Winner, Broadway’s Bernadette Peters who will present the award to Donna Murphy, and Emmy Award winner and celebrated journalist Anthony Haden-Guest will present to Edwina Sandys as they celebrate35 years of acclaimed…
Artisan Crafted Jewelry at The Museum of Arts and Design
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…
PHOTOS: The Vienna Philharmonic Society’s Concert and Dinner
The Vienna Philharmonic Society celebrated with a black-tie concert and dinner in a private club. Limited to just 150 guests, it was arguably the most elegant event of the current social season, and under distinguished patronage including H.E. Wolfgang Waldner, Ambassador of Austria to the United States and Mrs. Gudrun Faudon-Waldner; H.E. Jan Kickert, Permanent Representative of Austria to…
PHOTOS: 2019 UN Women For Peace Association Awards Luncheon
UN Women for Peace Association’s (UNWFPA) Annual Awards Luncheon, in celebration of International Women’s Day, was held on Friday, March 1st at the United Nations Headquarters. This year, UNWFPA honored five distinguished individuals: actor, writer, and activist Ben Stiller (UNWFPA Advocacy Award), fashion designer Naeem Khan (Women’s Empowerment Award), philanthropists Albert and Deidre Pujols (Humanitarian Award), and Think Equal Founder and CEO Leslee…
Listing: Complexions Contemporary Ballet 25th Anniversary Season
Complexions Contemporary Ballet Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Performances at The Joyce Theater! Featuring a World Premiere of “WOKE” and “ From Then to Now” as well as the NYC Premiere of “Bach 25” plus, a return performance of “Star Dust”. February 19–March 3, 2019 Complexions Contemporary Ballet (Complexions) celebrates its 25th anniversary season at The…
PHOTOS: 61st Annual Dance Magazine Awards
Misty Copeland was smiling bright at the 61st Annual Dance Magazine Awards. An evening that recognizes outstanding men and women whose contributions have left a lasting impact on dance. But the ABT star opened the evening on an emotional note “I’ve just come from Arthur Mitchell’s memorial service. Celebrating a life of such incredible impact, puts so…
