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The Lenox Hill Hospital's annual Autumn Ball at the Waldorf=Astoria. |
| Last Wednesday, The Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering hosted a shopping event with the Italian custom couture designer, Paola Quadretti, benefiting The Society’s 2010 Annual Appeal, “Targeting Melanoma." Each year, The Society raises between $700,000 and $1 million for a specific project at the Center. This shopping event was made possible by a generous donation from Paola Quadretti and held at Paola’s elegant new Salon at 111 East 61st Street. The party was hosted by The Annual Appeal Chairman, Eleanora Kennedy and Vice Chairmen, Mary Carpenter, Elizabeth Miller, Burwell Schorr and Lavinia Snyder and past and current Society President, Nicole Limbocker and Heather Leeds. |
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Paola is currently showing her Winter and Holiday Collections and is offering 10% of sales of these Collections to benefit The Society’s 2010 Annual Appeal.
Some who shopped the afternoon away were: Coco Kopelman, Susan Burke, Hilary Califano, Amy Fine Collins, Helena Martinez, Grace Meigher, Kamie Lightburn, Hilary Dick, Jennifer Creel, Melissa Morris, Betty Sherrill, Elizabeth Pyne, Anna Kennedy Safir, Victoria Kempner, Shelley Carr, Leslie Perkin, Nancy Coffey, Karen May, Barbara Dixon, Elizabeth Fuller, Dora Stoudmire, Jeanie Pearman, Lindsey Pryor and Marianna Baker. |
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| Caroline Costin, Francesca Ippolito, RoAnn Costin, Paola Quadretti, Maureen Basse, and Alba Gracci |
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| Melissa Morris, Anna Kennedy Safir, and Eleanora Kennedy |
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| Susan Kraus |
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| Nancy Coffey |
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| Clelia Zacharias |
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| RoAnn Costin, Heather Leeds, and Elizabeth Miller |
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| lizabeth Fuller, Karen Glover, and RoAnn Costin |
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| Lavinia Synder |
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| Alba, Helena Martinez, and Hilary Califano |
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| Eleanora Kennedy and Nicole Limbocker |
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| Zibbie Tozer, Annette Rickel, and Pat Carey |
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| Dora Stoudmire and Lindsey Pryor |
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| Marianna Baker and Nicole Limbocker |
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| Carter Lightburn |
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| Leslie Perkin |
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| Jeannie Pearman and Annabelle Mariaca |
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| Sally Hallows, RoAnn Costin, and Paula Caravelli |
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| Caroline Costin, Wendy Breck, and Helen Tilne |
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| Jennifer Creel and friend |
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| Victoria Kempner |
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| Amy Fine Collins and Paola Quadretti |
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| Kamie Lightburn |
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| Grace Meigher and Susan Burke |
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| Nicole Limbocker, Betty Sherrill, and Heather Leeds |
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| Hilary Dick |
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| Coco Kopelman |
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More than 120 guests filled Restaurant Daniel to capacity on Sunday evening, October 17 for Copland House’s 5th annual culinary and musical gala, which pairs renowned chefs with America’s leading composers and performers. These memorable events benefit Copland House’s musical, educational, and public programs at Copland’s restored, National Historic Landmark home in Cortlandt Manor and at Merestead in Mount Kisco.
This year’s gala, Revue de Cuisine, took a fanciful view on life, love, drama, and whimsy in the kitchen beginning with an impeccable selection of hors d’oeuvres prepared by Chef Daniel Boulud and his chefs (hors d’oeuvres included Vegetarian Roll with Hearts of Palm and, Espelette Pepper Sauce, Vodka Beet Cured Hamachi with Horseradish Cream, Taylor Bay Scallop Ceviche with Celery and Mango Parsley Arrancine with Saint Nectaire, Sugar Cane Skewered Shrimp with Rouille, Crispy Duck and Foie Gras Craquelin with Plum Coulis), and a silent auction that included a luxury weekend at Newport’s Vanderbilt Hall, a dazzling array of pearls and other gems from Jewel of Ocean, boating trips around Manhattan, a private concert, and much more. |
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| The Tables at Daniel |
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| Adela and Lawrence Elow |
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| Katherine Petitti-Kornel and Dr. Alain deLotbiniere |
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| Michael Boriskin, Ann and Thomas Scheuer, Leonard Pack, and Dr. Lawrence Faltz |
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| Katherine and Patrick Morris |
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| Elizabeth and Chuck Scarborough |
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Peekytoe Crab Salad
Celery-Apple Roll, Orléans Mustard
Domaine Vincent Mothe, Chablis, Burgundy 2008
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Slow Baked Striped Bass with Gingerbread Dust
Brussels Sprouts Fondue, Caramelized Turnip, Parsnip Purée, Chimay Sauce
Domaine de la Citadelle, "Côte du Luberon" Rosé, Rhône 2009 |
Duo of Beef
Black Angus Short Ribs with Stewed Lentils, Caramelized Salsify
Wagyu Tenderloin, Red Wine Glazed Pearl Onions
Carrot Confit, Sauce "Bordelaise"
Once Wines, "Cuvée Daniel" Cabernet Sauvignon , Napa Valley 2008
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Warm Guanaja Chocolate Coulant
Liquid Caramel, Fleur de Sel, Milk Sorbet
Petits Fours, Madeleines and Chocolates |
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Chef Boulud’s 4-course gastronomic symphony followed in the re-designed main dining room, accompanied by music by Leonard Bernstein, William Bolcom, Derek Bermel, Grant Beglarian, and Bohuslav Martin by the Music from Copland House ensemble and renowned narrator Jamie Bernstein.
Guests included Gala Underwriters Teri and James Babcock and Carol and Robert Morris, renowned art lecturer and former gala honoree Rosamond Bernier, WNBC-TV newscaster Chuck Scarborough and daughter Elizabeth, author and Fortune editor Carol Loomis and husband John, photographer Steve J. Sherman and Veronique Firkusny, Jamie Bernstein (daughter of Leonard), composer and New Yorker editor Russell Platt, Copland House Board President and Phelps Hospital Vice President Lawrence Faltz and wife Elyse, Ann and Thomas Scheuer, Ruth and David Schwab II, Susan Geffen, Marian Hamilton, Medical Director of Northern Westchester Hospital’s Cancer Treatment and Wellness Center Dr. Alain deLotbiniere and daughter Sophie-Alexa, author Lawrence Krauser, and artist Katherine Petitti Kornel. |
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| Michael Boriskin, Mitchell Stephens, Esther Davidowitz, and Russell Platt |
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| Lawrence L. Faltz, Jamie Bernstein, Rosamond Bernier, Michael Boriskin, and Jeffrey Stock |
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| Ruth Negri Armato, Ashley Hamilton, and Marian Hamilton |
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Two Tuesday's ago on November 2, the Aid To Artisans annual Awards and Silent Auction Gala took place at the Tribeca Rooftop in lower Manhattan. The event was co-chaired by Newell Turner, the new Editor-in-Chief of House Beautiful. along with ATA Trustees Alexandra Ballard and Andrew Corrie.
This year's Lifetime Achievement Award honored Joyce and Maya Romanoff of The Maya Romanoff Corporation. The company celebrating its 40th anniversary, is the leading manufacture of wall covering and surfacing materials in the world. Other honorees included Donna Karan (Urban Zen Foundation Humanitarian of the Year Award) with Narciso Rodriquez accepting on Ms. Karan's behalf. There was also a special tribute to Joel and Magalie Dresse of Haiti's Caribbean Craft.
ATA works in developing countries around the world to help artisans create profitable businesses from their craft traditions, connecting artisans to industry experts and international markets. The annual ATA Awards recognize individuals and groups who have helped further their cause. |
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| The Romanoff family |
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| Newell Turner, Joel and Magalie Dresse, and Maya and Joyce Romanoff |
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| David McFadden presents the Lifetime Achievement Award |
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| Narciso Rodriguez accepts award on behalf of Donna Karan |
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| Joyce Romanoff, Carl D'Aquino, and Amy Lau |
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| Joanne Heyman of Urban Zen, Geraldine Larkin, and Narciso Rodriguez |
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| ATA Trustee Charles Clifford with wife Martha |
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| Maya Romanoff and Jennifer Block |
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| Honoree Magalie Dresse and Danielle Butin |
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| Julie Yurasek, Laura Romanoff, and Julia Noran |
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| ATA Trustee Thomas Blinkhorn and ATA President David O’Connor |
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| Romanoffs celebrate |
Two weeks ago today, the Lenox Hill Hospital (LHH) held its annual Autumn Ball at the Waldorf=Astoria. The black tie gala drew a crowd of more than 900 and celebrated its newly formed partnership as the Manhattan flagship hospital for the North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System. Fall foliage and oversized orchids enhanced the Autumn-inspired space while The Stringers provided music that kept the dance floor crowded all night long.
William O. Hiltz, Chairman of the Lenox Hill Hospital Executive Committee, announced that they had raised more than $3 million “thanks to your generosity in making this evening a resounding success.” Mr. Hiltz thanked Gladys George, who is retiring after 20 years as President and CEO of LHH, for her passion and dedication to the hospital. The guests gave her an enthusiastic standing ovation. |
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Will and Judy Hiltz, Michael and Kathy Dowling, and Richard and Candice Goldstein |
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Dan and Ellen Crown, Charles and Clo Cohen, Bill de Blasio, and Jane Hoffman |
Richard Goldstein, Chairman of the NS-LIJ Health System Board of Trustees, credited LHH’s 153-year history to its dedicated doctors and caregivers, and its focus on providing high-quality care to the surrounding community.
Michael Dowling, President and CEO of the NS-LIJ Health System, highlighted how the partnership will benefit both the Health System and Lenox Hill Hospital with shared goals of enhancing the quality of care.
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Friends and Family hosted by Lloyd and Vicky Goldman |
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Abby and Andrew Crisses, Barbara Albert, Leigh and Charles Merinoff, and Susan Merinoff |
| Guests included the Event Co-chairs Ellen and Daniel M. Crown, Candice and Richard Goldstein, Judith and William O. Hiltz, Phyllis and William Mack, and Roy J. Zuckerberg. Also: Erika and Peter A. Aron, Phyllis and George Asch, Jean and Ralph M. Baruch, Susan and Mark Claster, Clo and Charles Cohen, Governor Jon Corzine and Sharon Elghanayan, Deborah and Philippe P. Dauman, Kathy and Michael Dowling, Nancy and Robert N. Downey, Bambi and Roger Felberbaum, Gladys George and Dr. Stuart Orsher, Victoria and Lloyd M. Goldman, Diane and Paul B. Guenther, Patricia and Edward Gutman, Marlene Hess and James Zirin, Jane and Michael Hoffman, Jeannie and George Irish, Iris and Saul B. Katz, Nancy and Jeffrey B. Lane, Kay and John T. McEnroe, Charles and Leigh Merinoff, Susan Merinoff, Ornella and Bob Morrow, Deborah Norville and Karl Wellner, Charlotte and Peter Schoenfeld, Mary and Ian Snow, Dr. Howard D. and Gayle Sobel, KT Sullivan and Stephen Downey, and Barbara and Donald Zucker. |
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Dr. Chitranjan and Gudrun Ranawat |
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Jim Blauvelt, Katherine McEnroe, and Candice Goldstein |
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Steve Downey and KT Sullivan |
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Philippe and Deborah Dauman |
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Marlene Hess, Erika and Peter Aron, and Catherine Foster |
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Joy Grayson and Michele Jeffrey |
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Dr. Michael Bruno and Maria Goode |
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Marjorie and Alexander Federbush |
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Jim McMullen |
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Governor Jon Corzine and Sharon Elghanayan, Gladys George, and Dr. Stuart Orsher |
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Deborah Norville and Karl Wellner |
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Leigh, Charles and Susan Merrinoff |
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Pascale Agostinelli and Dr Emilio Oribe |
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Pam Pantzer, Cheryl Minikes, and Nancy and Jeff Lane |
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Suzanne and Robert Cochran |
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Joan Stout and Phyllis Yezzo |
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Barbara Kummel |
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Frederick and Vicky Modell |
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The Guggenheim Museum hosted their annual Guggenheim International Gala last Monday at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. The GIG raised over $2 million for the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation.
The night’s honorees were Ellsworth Kelly and Julie Mehretu. The auction included works by Will Cotton, Damien Hirst, Jason Martin, Rob Pruitt and Joel Shapiro.
Isabella and Theodor Dalenson and Amy Phelan served as Chairs. Honorary Chairs were Jennifer and David Stockman. Major support provided by BMW. |
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| Director of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation and Museum Richard Armstrong |
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| Thomas and Diane Kowaleski |
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| Justine Koons and Maria Baibakova |
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| Tiqui Atencio, Dakis Joannou, and Trudy and Paul Cejas |
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| Ellsworth Kelly |
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| Frank Gehry and Wendy LJ McNeil |
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| Catherine de Zegher, Jessica Rankin, Julie Mehretu, John Silbermann, and Connie Butler |
Artists in attendance were Maurizio Cattelan, Dan Colen, Will Cotton, Liam Gillick, Roni Horn, Pierre Huyghe, Ellsworth Kelly, Jeff Koons, Adam McEwen, Julie Mehretu, Marilyn Minter, Sarah Morris, Rob Pruitt, David Salle, Joel Shapiro, Jack Shear and Frank Stella, and also Frank Gehry and designer Stefan Sagmeister.
Additional guests included Eli and Edythe Broad, Maria Baibakova, Henry Buhl, Denise and John Calicchio, Ambassador Paul Cejas, Lisa Dennison, Carl Gustaf Ehrnrooth, Larry Gagosian, Howard Ganek, Frank Gehry, Agnes Gund, Dana Hammond and Patrick Stubgen, Ronnie Heyman, Ronald Lauder, William and Phyllis Mack, Jeffrey and Nicola Marcus, Matthew Marks, Wendy and Thomas McNeil, Linda and Harry Macklowe, Denise and Andrew Saul and Liz Swig. Select guests were transported to the event in BMW cars.
The design was by David Monn with dinner by Olivier Cheng. Each guest was given a limited edition gift designed by Adam McEwen. |
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| Kara Ross, Steve Ross, Jennifer Stockman, and William Mack |
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| Guggenheim Museum Deputy Director and Chief Curator Nancy Spector, Michael Ward Stout, and Lowery Stokes Sims |
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| Amy Phelan and John Phelan |
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| Isabella and Theodor Dalenson |
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| Ellsworth Kelly presenting Rob Pruitt with his autograph, with Glenn Fuhrmann |
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Last Monday night Cipriani Wall Street in New York, LG Mobile Phones sponsored the VH1 Save The Music Foundation’s Gala 2010 to celebrate the power of music and to support the restoration of public school music programs. It was a night of spectacular entertainment and a fundraising a total of $100,000 for the VH1 Save The Music Foundation. Hosted by Glee star and Broadway veteran, Cheyenne Jackson, the evening featured tributes to Julie Andrews, The ASCAP Foundation, long-time arts advocate John Legend and seven time Grammy Award winner John Mayer.
Atlantic recording artist Jason Mraz stunned attendees by announcing the $100,000 donation, which will benefit both The ASCAP Foundation and the VH1 Save The Music Foundation. The Grammy Award-winning tunesmith is partnering with LG Mobile Phones to make the contribution, which was unveiled as Mraz presented honors to The ASCAP Foundation, represented by legendary songwriter and Foundation President, Paul Williams.
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Students of P.S. 58 Performing |
In addition to special performances by VH1 Save The Music Foundation Alumni Ambassador Natasha Bedingfield and Good Charlotte frontmen Benji and Joel Madden, the evening also featured a 45th Anniversary tribute to Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music.
The online auction kicked off at: charitybuzz.com/myfavoritethings on November 3 and will continue through November 23. Guests at the Gala were also able to bid electronically during the cocktail reception.
An inspiring montage of stories describing how music has shaped and impacted the lives of various Gala attendees and event partners played throughout the evening on LCD screens. Presenters at the event included Pete Wentz, Lauren Conrad, Common, Billy Burke and Mayor Michael Bloomberg. |
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Julie Andrews, John Legend, John Mayer and The ASCAP Foundation joined an esteemed group of past honorees that include Former President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, Grammy® award-winning superstar, Mariah Carey, NAMM: The International Music Products Association, and Founder and Vice Chairman of the VH1 Save The Music Foundation John Sykes.
Hosted by VH1 Save The Music Young Benefactors, the official event after party was held at BLT Bar & Grill in the newly opened W New York – Downtown. All proceeds from the event and after party were donated to the VH1 Save the Music Foundation.
For more information, visit: www.vh1savethemusic.com. |
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Actor Billy Burke |
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Benji Madden and Joel Madden |
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Musician Common |
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Joel Madden and Benji Madden of Good Charlotte |
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Songwriter Paul Williams and musician Jason Mraz |
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Musicians John Legend and John Mayer |
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Actor Cheyenne Jackson |
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Musician Pete Wentz and President of VH1 Tom Calderone |
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Kristin Chenoweth performs |
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Actress Julie Andrews speaks as actress Kristin Chenoweth looks on |
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Paul Williams |
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Lauren Conrad and President of VH1 Tom Calderone |
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Executive director of VH1 Save The Music Paul Cothran |
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New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks as actor Cheyenne Jackson looks on |
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Natasha Bedingfield |
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| Photographs by Ann Watt (Paola Q) |
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