Literacy Champions

Our force-of-nature friend, Melanie Seymour Holland along with Tanya Zaban are Chairing the Fifth Annual Literacy Champions Gala on Wednesday, November 13 at the New York Athletic Club.   The Parent-Child Home Program is a nationwide network of program sites providing...

Miracle on Madison Avenue

This is the best way to shop for the holidays!  Miracle on Madison Avenue is a New York City philanthropic holiday shopping tradition. The 28th Annual Miracle on Madison Shopping Day will take place on Saturday, December 6th, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.  Over 60...

Cycle for Survival

Please join or support our friend, Amanda Meigher and Team Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center at  Cycle for Survival,  a national movement to beat rare cancers.  This high-energy, indoor team, cycling event provides a tangible way for you to fight back—100% of all...

Purses and Pursentalities Luncheon

I am so pleased to be among the honorees on  Tuesday, April 21rd 2015 at 11:30am,  at the Tenth Annual Purse & Pursenalities Luncheon.   Madison Square Boys & Girls Club is also honoring Sandra Choi, Creative Director of Jimmy Choo, Tim Gunn, and Amber...

Fountain House Luncheon

Our wonderful friend, Lorna Hyde Graev Founding Chair of the Luncheon, introduced us several years ago, to the critical work of Fountain House.  The organization is dedicated to the recovery of men and women with mental illness by providing opportunities for members...

newportFILM Summer Benefit

On Saturday, August 8th newportFILM will host its 6th Annual Summer Benefit. I love to attend this festive cocktail party held at the historic International Tennis Hall of Fame. Founded in 2010, newportFILM brings documentary films to the Rhode Island community. The...

Couture Council FIT Luncheon

Strap on your stilettos and sprint to this spectacularly stylish event that marks the start of Fall Fashion Week.  On Wednesday, September 9, The Couture Council of the Museum at FIT will honor Manolo Blahnik with its 2015 Couture Council Award for Artistry of...

Cycle for Survival

From our friends at Bain Capital,   “With the new year upon us, we’re hoping to elevate awareness of rare cancers and prevention methods. Bain Capital is committed to fighting against these rare cancers and participating in Cycle for Survival to help fund...

Windsor Charity Polo Cup

Ready for some fieldside fun in the sun? The Windsor Charity Polo Cup takes place on Saturday, February 13, 2016, at Windsor, a sporting club community located on a barrier island in Vero Beach, Florida. The Hon. Hilary M. Weston, co-founder and Creative Director of...

HELP USA Luncheon

I am thrilled  to be among the honorees of this year’s Help USA, Luncheon at the Plaza Hotel.  I have been a fan and supporter of this organization since I met Maria Cuomo Cole many years ago after the publication of an early book, How to Save the Children.  ...

TUSK GALA

Do not miss the wildest party ever!  The Second Annual TUSK Wildlife Gala will be in full roar at Gustavios on Thursday, April 7 to honor the creators of the documentary, “Explorer: Warlords of Ivory.”  We have so many friends who support TUSK, a wildlife...

NYBG Garden Fair

One of our favorite spring events is the renowned Antique Garden Furniture Fair: Antiques for the Garden and the Garden Room at the Preview Party and Collectors’ Plant Sale, now celebrating its  25th year!  Named “Best in America” by experts, this...