Luisa Diaz is a woman whose compassion and resilience are transforming lives. As the founder of the Luisa Diaz Foundation, her mission is simple but powerful: to spread kindness, empower survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking, and help them rebuild their lives with dignity. The annual Mi Amor Graciousness (MAG) Gala, taking place…
On the evening of August 17th, 2024, the Southampton Arts Center (SAC) hosted the ninth annual SummerFest Gala. This annual event, now a staple of Southampton’s social calendar, has become synonymous with elegance, philanthropy, and a deep commitment to the arts. The 2024 gala was a particularly special occasion, as it honored Jamee and Peter…
On July 6th, the 20th Annual Samuel Waxman Hamptons Happening was held in Bridgehampton and raised $450,000 to support groundbreaking research funded by the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF). The SWCRF is an international organization dedicated to finding a cure for and preventing cancer. It is a pioneer in cutting-edge cancer research focusing on…
Lincoln Center is currently hosting its third annual “Summer for the City” festival until August 10th. “Summer for the City” hosts a plethora of programming and events that aim to celebrate a wide variety of cultures. On June 12, Lincoln Center’s campus completely transformed into a relaxing oasis where the community could gather, wander about,…
While the celebration originated in the Southern United States, New York City has been celebrating Juneteenth long before it became a national holiday. The Brooklyn Juneteenth Arts Festival, one of the longest-running Juneteenth celebrations in New York, began in 2001 and has expanded tremendously. Historically set in Fort Greene’s Cuyler Gore Park, the festival sees…
View our photo gallery of the event, images courtesy BFA The exclusive FreeSpade “Petit Davos” event took place on Friday, April 5th, at the chic Upper East Side venue Casa Cruz, offering a unique glimpse into their diversely creative world. The event featured captivating performances by Grammy Award-winning cellist Sasha Ono and her quartet, along…
Fashion industry professionals and fashionistas everywhere are gearing up for another iconic year at New York Fashion Week. The Council of Fashion Designers of America officially released the schedule for the September 2022 NYFW. The calendar, released in partnership with IMG’s NYFW: The Shows, reveals the designers that will be gracing New York with their…
On Thursday, September 23rd, DIESEL, the leading pioneer of premium denim and casual wear, hosted a private concert for the launch of their new fragrance, Sound of the Brave at Elsewhere in Brooklyn, NY. The Sound of the Brave fragrance is a collaboration with music icon Skepta, the godfather of UK grime. Skepta had a heavy…
We’ve rounded up all the most talked about events from Art Basel Miami which ended Sunday, December 8th, 2019. Read on to get the full story behind the banana controversy, the opening of the new Rubell Familly Museum hosted by Vanity Fair, Dior’s menswear 2020 debut, Lourdes Leon’s performance for Desigual, the launch of Cipriani’s…
New York, NY…The New Museum announces its fall 2019 season of public programming. Highlights include talks and programs in conjunction with the exhibitions “Hans Haacke: All Connected” and “Carmen Argote: As Above, So Below.” This season, the Department of Education and Public Engagement also introduces its new mission, values, and methods, which include a focus…
THE BROOKLYN MUSEUM The Brooklyn Conference: Inspiring Social Change October 19th (Kick-off) – October 21st 200 Eastern Parkway Brooklyn, New York 11238 “The Brooklyn Conference explores the intersections of art and social justice, shining a light on what unites and separates us as a nation, and in hopes of inspiring a more connected, civic, and…
The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Alliance’s 19th annual charity shopping blow-out, Super Saturday NY, brought hordes of fashion-savvy socialites to Water Mill, New York, on July 30th. Hosted by Donna Karan, Kelly Ripa, and Gabby Karan de Felice, the “one-of-a-kind designer garage sale” featured discounted merchandise from more than 100 designers, including DKNY, Ralph Lauren, VINCE.,…
There’s no better way to shop and to give back than by attending the the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Alliance’s (OCRFA) 19th annual Super Saturday NY. This year Donna Karan, Kelly Ripa, and Gabby Karan de Felice will host the designer garage sale, where the proceeds will go to ovarian cancer research, from 1 p.m. to…
On Saturday, April 30th, SoHo Arts Club hosted an auction at 76 Wooster Street. Works by 25 contemporary artists were on display and also available for bidding. Artists that participated in the event include: Alexander Calder, Anthony Lister, Chad Muska, Judith Supine, Mr. Brainwash, Retna, Bradley Theodore, Tripp Derrick Barnes, and others. The founder of SoHo Arts…
On Saturday, April 14th, At Large celebrated their newest cover star, Jack Huston, who will star in the upcoming remake of the classic, Ben-Hur at Elyx House in New York City. The event was hosted by Erik Rasmussen, Randall Mesdon, and Derek Anderson. Mesdon is among the top menswear photographers and has worked with many celebrities including Scott…
Join hosts, Beth Ditto and Golden Globe Winner, Rachel Bloom on April 29th for “Girls to the Front”, benefiting the Girls Rock Camp Foundation at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles. There will be a special performance by girl power, sister group, HAIM, while the event will honor Universal Music Group’s executive, Ethiopia Habtemariam, and songwriting team,…
The Museum of Art and Design honored cultural patron, collector, and journalist Barbara Tober for her 35 years of commitment to the Museum and Vacheron Constantin, the world’s oldest watch manufacturer, on Monday, September 28, 2015 at the LOOT 2015: . The evening began with a preview of the LOOT one-of-a-kind artist-made jewelry cocktail reception where…
On the evening of July 25th, The Byrd Hoffman Water Mill Foundation hosted, Circus of Stillness… the power over wild beasts. This was the 22nd Annual Summer Benefit & Auction held at The Watermill Center. The event was yet another success for the foundation, raising over $1.9 million to support The Center’s year-round educational initiatives and programs that support…
The Watermill Center presents the 22nd Annual Summer Benefit and Auction Gala on July 25th at the Watermill Center. The benefits’s theme this year will be Circus of Stillness… the power of wild beasts. Last year’s event, One Thousand Nights and One Night: Sleepless in Scheherazade, was a great success for the foundation, raising $2.2 million dollars to…
“Mortem//Papiliones” features works by artists Joseph Grazi and Indira Cesarine, including sculpture, drawing and photography revolving around the themes of life, death and the butterfly. Works by Joseph Grazi include Garden Sculptures 1 & 2, juxtaposing taxidermied bats and dried butterflies on wood, as well as several works of pencil on paper, including “Garden Party”, “Lions” and “Shrine.” Works by…
