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Tom Cahill, Caroline Kennedy, Vito Schnabel, Agnes Gund, Samantha Boardman Rosen, Jeff Koons, and Joel Grey at Studio in a School's 35th Anniversary Gala.

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On with the Show ... More than 400 luminaries from the art, business, civic, education and political communities gathered beneath an outdoor tent on the Seagram Building Plaza last week, on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 as Studio in a School marked its 35th anniversary of providing arts education to New York City’s most underserved public school students.

Founder and co-chair, Agnes Gund, joined fellow co-chairs Caroline Kennedy, Samantha Boardman Rosen and Vito Schnabel, as well as Studio Chairman Richard Roob and Executive Director Fran Van Horn, as they honored Jeff Koons and Studio President and CEO, Tom Cahill. Academy and Tony Award-winning actor and photographer, Joel Grey, served as the evening’s Master of Ceremonies.

Caroline Kennedy and Joel Grey

Among the event’s attendees were Anne H. Bass and Julian Lethbridge, Rachel and Ara Hovnanian, Edwin Schlossberg, Justine Koons, Aby Rosen, Speaker Christine Quinn, Gabrielle Bacon, Estrellita and Daniel Brodsky, Mario and Matilda Cuomo, Marie-Josée Kravis, Audrey and Danny Meyer, The Honorable Ronald S. Lauder and Jo Carole Lauder, Jonathan and Lizzie Tisch, Martha Stewart, Jill and Robert Wagner, Lewis Cullman and Louise Hirschfeld Cullman, Larry Gagosian, Commissioner Kate D. Levin, Claudia DeMonte, Dorothy Lichtenstein, Tamara Mellon, Joe Mimram, Darren Walker, William Wegman and Christine Burgin and Mary Kate Olsen.

The gala’s program was kicked off by First Deputy Mayor Patricia Harris, who delivered a message from The Honorable Michael R. Bloomberg congratulating and thanking Studio in a School for its tremendous contributions to New York City’s public school system.

Richard Roob, Tom Cahill, Agnes Gund, and Vito Schnabel

The evening also included remarks from Studio Founder Agnes Gund, City Council Speaker Christine Quinn and co-chair Samantha Boardman. Caroline Kennedy presented Jeff Koons with a piece of artwork created by a Studio student who he worked with in the past. He accepted the piece in recognition of his work on behalf of the organization, donating prints to support fundraising efforts and launching Visual Arts Appreciation Week, an annual initiative that brings high profile artists into classrooms to highlight the importance of arts education in schools. After working alongside Ms. Gund for 33 years as Studio’s President and CEO, Tom Cahill was recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award. In her presentation, Ms. Gund noted that his efforts have changed the lives of hundreds of thousands of New York City’s children as his unwavering leadership has helped Studio continue to grow.

Studio in a School began when a budget crisis threatened arts education in New York City in the 1970’s. Agnes Gund and Patricia Hewitt felt compelled to do something.

Mary Kate Olsen and Vito Schnabel

“Arts in our schools is a right, not a privilege,” said Tom Cahill. “Aggie knew that children needed a creative outlet to build self-confidence, self-exploration and most importantly enhance their educational experience. Today, we’ve seen that integrating visual arts into a school’s curriculum has positive influence on students’ overall engagement and performance. As we celebrate the progress we have made and the lives we have touched in 35 years, we look forward to building on our success and continuing, together, with this important work.”

Bronson Van Wyck and his company Van Wyck & Van Wyck managed all aspects of the event’s design; catering was provided by Union Square Events, the event services business of Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group. Bronson erected a tent on the Seagram Building Plaza constructed of glass and untreated artist’s canvas which Bronson painted in bold primary colors. He planned the space around over ninety pieces of art created by more than three-hundred Studio students from throughout New York City. Inspired by the work of artist Isabelle de Borchgrave, Bronson fabricated tablecloths out of strips of paper, which he painted by hand as well. The site will remain intact for the Studio in a School Student Celebration the following morning, during which hundreds of students from eight public schools can view the exhibit and participate in workshops led by Studio instructors.

Martha Stewart, Marshall Cohen, Dorothy Lichtenstein, and Agnes Gund

This year’s gala raised more than $2 million, which will go directly to funding Studio’s multitude of programs. Providing education to almost 800,000 New York City public school students, marquis programs include: Long Term Program, Studio’s original program which establishes dedicated art studios in elementary schools; Early Childhood, a two-year program that introduces pre-K through first-grade students to visual arts; Art & Healthy Living, an initiative that combines art and nutrition to encourage children to make better food choices; ARTS Intern, a program that places college students from diverse cultural backgrounds in museum internships for the summer; Studio Intensives, that offer additional classes on Saturdays and during summer vacations, further helping children develop artistic potential, and more.

Stavros Niarchos, Jessica Hart, and Alberto Mugrabi

Marie-Josee Kravis and Patti Harris

Catherine Gund, Graham Gund, and Ann Gund

Tamara Sandy, Rachel Hovnanian, and Darren Walker

Anne Niemeth, Chuck Niemeth, Edith Simpson, and Sharon Simpson

Yvonne Force Villareal, Sandra Lozano, and Dorothy Lichtenstein

Nicole Gallo, Pat Lazak, Lindsay Maas, and Jay Paavonpera

Chrissy Erp and Dorothy Lichtenstein

Justine Koons, Marie-Josee Kravis, and Jeff Koons

Patti Harris, Sarah Arison, Agnes Gund, and Lisa Perry

Vito Schnabel and Jemima Kirke

Clifford Ross and Kate Levin

Tom Cahill, Larry Gagosian, and Jeff Koons

Bill Susman, Sarah Weeks, Todd Bishop, and Emily Glasser

Tania Higgins, Gabrielle Bacon, Mary Snow, and Amanda Taylor

Anne Bass

Bronson van Wyck and Sarah Arison

Shoshanna Gruss

Caroline Dean, Dennis Basso, and Vera Wang

Erana Stennett, Susan Friedman, and Jay Kriegel

Adam Glassman and Marjorie Gubelmann

Caroline Kennedy and Will McDonough

Aby Rosen and Mary Snow

Martha Stewart and Joe Mimran

Robert Wagner and Jill Wagner

Natasha Elkon, Dick Glasebrook, and Claudia Demonte

Kim Mimran, Adam Glassman, and Carolyn Angel

Ronald Lauder

David Mugrabi, Richard Sachs, and Libby Mugrabi

Tree Williams, James Reynolds, and Carrie Mae Weems

Will McDonough, Bettina Bryant, Darren Walker, and Carrie Mae Weems

Donna Rosen, Lawrence Benenson, and Babette Rittenberg

Elizabeth Kujawski and Ann Temkin

Lulie Gund and Susannah Gund

On Tuesday, October 9, 2012, Max Mara celebrated The Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center’s Associates Committee Fall Party at their Madison Avenue boutique in New York. Guests were invited to join the Fall Party Co-Chairs Hayley Bloomingdale, Joanna Baker de Neufville, Emilia Fanjul Pfeifler, Cynthia Smith, Honorary Chairman Maria Giulia Maramotti, of Max Mara, Associates Committee Chairman Shoshanna Gruss and President of The Society, Dr. Annette Rickel.

The Society of MSKCC’s Associates Committee will host its annual Fall Party on Wednesday, November 14th at The Four Seasons Restaurant. All proceeds from the evening benefit The Pediatric Family Housing Endowment, for which The Associates Committee has pledged to raise $2 million in five years.

Ben Jordan, Cynthia Smith, Montana Coady Albrecht, Kelly Connor, and James Reed Hague

Max Mara’s top collections were on display for purchase while guests from the fashion, arts and philanthropic spheres sipped champagne and browsed the three-story flagship’s neatly organized racks of luxurious camel-hair coats, signature tailored basics and top-stitched suits.

Notable Guests Included: Maria Giulia Maramotti, Shoshanna Gruss, Hayley Bloomingdale, Joanna Baker de Neufville, Emilia Fanjul Pfeifler, Cynthia Smith, Dr. Annette Rickel, Eleanor Ylvisaker, Natalie Leeds Leventhal, Courtney Corleto, Allison Aston, Courtney Arnot, Blair Husain, Chiara Edmands, Sloan Overstrom, Ferebee Taube, Kate Allen, Kate Doerge, Annie Taube, Dara O’Hara, Grace Fuller, Montana Coady Albrecht, Elizabeth Kurpis, and many more.

Emilia Fanjul, Joanna Baker de Neufville, Cynthia Smith, Dr. Annette Rickel, and Maria Giulia Maramotti

Kendall Hague and James Reed Hague

Grace Fuller, Montana Coady Albrecht, and Cynthia Smith

Ferebee Taube, Eleanor Ylvisaker, Courtney Corleto, and Shoshanna Gruss

Amanda Meigher, Allison Aston, and Joanna Baker de Neufville

Dr. Annette Rickel and Maria Giulia Maramotti

Hayley Bloomingdale, Max Jones, and Indre Rockefeller

Stefan Kassel and Sam Dangremond

Kate Allen and Dara O’Hara

Annie Taube, Bobby Graham, and Liz Manley

Natalie Leeds Leventhal and Maria Giulia Maramotti

Ashley Wotiz, Melissa Meister, and Shoshanna Gruss

Blair Husain, Chiara Edmands, and Sloan Overstrom

Kate Doerge and Shoshanna Gruss

Anne Huntington and Elizabeth Kurpis

Ian Griffiths and Laura Lusuardi

Steve Forbes generously hosted fellow committee members and board members of New York City Mission Society's Bicentennial Gala in the Forbes Gallery. New York City Mission Society's 200th Anniversary black tie gala will take place at The Pierre on December 12, 2012. Honorary Chairs are Reverend, Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III, Dina Merrill Hartley and Chairs are Lloyd W. Brown, II, Alicia Bythewood, Stanley Rumbough and Jean Shafiroff with Vice Chairs The Hon. David N. Dinkins and Alexis E. Thomas.

Kathryn C. Chenault, Esq. will receive the Dina Merrill Hartley Public Service Award in recognition of her inspirational volunteer efforts, philanthropic support and long standing advocacy for children and youth. Legendary actress Cicely Tyson will be celebrated for her artistry and her philanthropic work as a New York City Mission Society Alumna. Also celebrated will be two other New York City institutions that reach their bicentennials in 2012: Citibank, N.A. and New York City Hall.

Byron and Sylvia Lewis

For the past 200 years New York City Mission Society has been a safe haven for children, youth and families living in New York City's underserved neighborhoods.Through dynamic and intensive programs that range from education and prevention to workforce and personal development, NYC Mission Society has changed countless lives.

Since 1812, New York City Mission Society has been the blueprint and catalyst for other prominent charitable organizations including The Fresh Air Fund, The Children's Aid Society and The Visiting Nurse Service of NY. Alumni include countless business leaders, public servants, teachers, and veterans. This year, New York City Mission Society will provide workforce development, education, community-building, and prevention services for more than 7,000 New Yorkers For more information: www.nycmissionsociety.org [2]

Margo Langenberg, Jon Nagel, and Susan Nagel

Tia Walker, Jay Moorhead, and Leah Rumbough

Alexis Thomas, Francis Kairson, and Stephanie Palmer

Christine De Lisle, Ken Kline, and Dolores Barclay

Kathalynn Davis and Kathy Boyle

Star Jones and B Michael

Carolyn Brown and Lloyd Brown

Paula Hunnicutt, Hilary Block, and Susan Dunrovich

Natalie Abatemarco and Anjelica Mantikas

Brie Bythewood and Alicia Bythewood

Patricia Weeks and Jamie Connor

Nancy Silberkleit

Saundra Cornwell and Nina Cooper

Andrew Flach and Jessica Burstein

Emery Westfall and Carol Beladora Westfall

Mary Amor

Christine Biddle and Christine Schott

Carolyn Brown, Abenna Abboa-Offei, and Brendalyn King

Jean Shafiroff, Dawne Marie Grannum, and Miriam Weisbecker

Shelley Halperin, Stanley Kreitman, and C. B. White

Wendy Sarasohn and John Yunis

Laura McCloy and John J. McCloy

Stan Rumbough, Anki Leeds, and Philippe Bigar

Michael Anthony Pegues, Carl Sylvestre, Brooke Laing, and Lindsay Menon

Rochelle Ohrstrom

Laura Nicklas and Kathleen Ryan

Jean Shafiroff, Kathryn Chenault, Star Jones, and Alicia Bythewood

Lisa Salomon and Jo Hallingby

Valerie Rooks and Mika Sterling

Saundra Parks and Dr. Bert Peterson

Leah Rumbough and Cole Rumbough

Bonnie Englebardt Lautenberg celebrated the opening of How They Changed Our Lives, Senators as Working People, a new photography installation exploring the influence of elected officials in shaping our daily lives, at Mana Contemporary in Jersey City on Sunday, October 7, 2012. The installation presents portraits taken by Bonnie of 113 U.S. Senators of the 109th-110th congresses alongside text highlighting each lawmaker's key legislative achievement.

The exhibit is open to the public through Saturday, October 20, 2012. Guests in attendance included Bonnie Englebardt Lautenberg and Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg, Gene Lemay, Shai Baitel, Yigal Ozeri, and Lois Robbins.