Anniversaries, galas, and anniversary galas

Miss Natalie, Quincy Jones, Clarissa and Edgar Bronfman Jr., Clarence and Jackie Avant, and Jerry Inzerillo

Two weeks ago on a Tuesday, the Apollo Theatre in Harlem held its spectacular 75th Anniversary Gala and honored legendary artists, entertainers and community leaders at a one-night only concert and party.

Honorees were Quincy Jones and Patti Labelle, who joined Smokey Robinson, Gladys Knight, James Brown, Ella Fitzgerald, and other illustrious luminaries inducted into the Apollo Legends Hall of Fame.


	Jamie Foxx

Also, as a part of the awards ceremony, the Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis Arts and Humanitarian Award was awarded to Camille and Bill Cosby. This award, named after the late actor and his playwright wife, Ruby Dee, is given each year to a couple who embodies the powerful beliefs of this unique pair: a rarified command of their craft, a deep commitment to their community, and an unshakeable connection to each other and their family.

They also honored the corporate citizenship of The Coca-Cola Company, a company that has demonstrated a respectable commitment and responsibility to the Theater and its community.

The evening will be hosted by Steve Harvey with star-studded appearances and performances by The O’Jays, Anita Baker, Mariah Carey, and Jamie Foxx.

Following the performance was a star-studded evening at the Apollo Supper Club an amazing and unique lounge atmosphere created by renowned designer, David Monn which featured the gourmet creations of Great Performances; with refreshments courtesy of Belvedere, Hennessy and Moët and Chandon; all of which was followed by late-night dancing with one of the hottest DJ’s in New York City, DJ D-Nice.

All proceeds of this Gala will benefit the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc., a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, dedicated to preserving and developing the Apollo Theater and its initiatives for performing artists, educational programs, and community outreach efforts in New York City and beyond.

Phylicia Rashad

Prince

Bill Cosby

Alicia Bythewood and Dr. Dan Bythewood

Edgar and Clarissa Bronfman

Joe Barnes and Raymond McGuire

Gayle King and Steven Boyd

Richard and Laura Parsons with Quincy Jones

Sandra and Colvin W. Grannum

Quincy Jones and Jonelle Procope

Gayle King and Kevin Lyles

Cathy Hughes, Paul Mooney, Marvet Britto, and Stacey J

Steven and Dee Boyd

Len and Marsha Burnett with Brett and Yvonna Wright

Tina Wynn, Toni Brown, and Della Britton Baeza

Carol Alexander and Howard Dodson

Jocelyn R. Taylor

Debra Lee

On the first Friday in June, the Jay Heritage Center held a kickoff party for its summer Quadricentennial Exhibit, “A Legacy of Sailing: Owners of the Jay Estate and Yachting in New York 1843-1966.”


	The classic 1932 schooner, Brilliant, sails into the American Yacht Club harbor.

The party was held at American Yacht Club in Rye, the very same yacht club where Edgar Palmer, Princeton philanthropist and owner of the Jay Estate served as Commodore and raced a constellation of yachts with unforgettable names like Venona, Guinevere, Joyette and Zilph.

During the cocktail hour, guests were treated to a special appearance of “Brilliant” courtesy of Mystic Seaport, The Museum of America and the Sea. This breathtakingly restored 61 foot, classic 1932 schooner was moored in AYC’s harbor for one night only. Just to see her, guests were transported to another era when sailing was America’s favorite pastime.

Party guests also saw a preview of some of the items from the JHC’s exhibit which opened Sunday, June 7th in the 1838 Peter Augustus Jay Mansion, including selections of period yachting photos from Mystic Seaport’s renowned Rosenfeld Collection.

A light supper and entertainment followed with music by the Felix Swing Band. Nancy and Russell Cecil were the JHC 2009 Preservation Honorees and both were recognized for their devotion to the preservation of arts, architecture and culture in Rye.

Barb and David Kaytes

Chris Voss, Tim James, and Michael Kovner

Harvey Kelsey, Laurel Stevens, and Mike and Meg Bruno

Fred and Pat Salerno

Dick Vietor, President of Mystic Seaport and Renate and Peter Gleysteen

Karen Thomas, Cathy Furnary, and Linda Gordon

Kay and Tim Yates

Preservation Honoree and Russell Cecil

Steve Furnary and Mayor of Rye, Steve Otis

Gene and Helen McGrath with Joel Mark

Theodore and Renate Gleysteen

Pierre and Ellen de Vegh

Kate Kies, Danielle Linkas, and Amy Hogan

Nancy and Billy Steers

Jim and Ellen Kelsey

Sarah Cecil of maine and Dick Vietor

The White House Social Secretary Desiree Rogers was the special guest of The Creative Coalition for its 2009 Annual Membership Meeting and reception Thursday evening a week ago at the HBO Terrace at 1100 Avenue of the Americas.

The evening was moderated by actress Dana Delany, with actors and Co-Presidents of The Creative Coalition Tim Daly and Tony Goldwyn hosting. This annual gathering brings together leaders from all facets of the entertainment industry including actors, writers, producers and directors, as well as executives from cables, networks studios, and independent film.

Dana Delany, Desiree Rogers, Tim Daly, Robin Bronk, and Michael Frankfurt

Desiree Rogers and Tony Goldwyn

Catilin Argiro and Alison Ungerleider

Karen Hunter and Devyn Simone

Dana Delany and Desiree Rogers

Tim Daly, Desiree Rogers, and Tony Goldwyn

Michael Frankfurt, Amy Nickin, Caroline Hirsch, and Mark Merriman

Jennifer Pinto and Nanette Lepore

Desiree Rogers and Tim Daly

Matthew Modine

Michael Frankfurt, Dana Delany, and Lawrence O'Donnell

Lisa Barron, Pat Mitchell, and Steven Haft

Kim Hastreiter and David Hershkovits hosted a private luncheon celebrating their friends Isabel and Ruben Toledo (a marriage of fashion and art) at Indochine.

David Hershkovits and Michael Gross

Cari Modine and Matthew Modine

Erin Featherstone and Kim Hastreiter

Doo Ri and Ruben Toledo

Cynthia Rowley and Iris Apfel

Isabel and Ruben Toledo

Adi, Ainge, Gabi (three ASFOUR)

Andrew & Andrew

Harlan Bratcher

Joey Arias and Isabel Toledo

Jean Marc

Isabel Toledo and Stephen Burrows

Lynn Yaeger

Miguel Villa Bolos and Ruben Toledo

Luigi Tadini and Mickey Boardman

Cynthia Rowley and Tatum O'Neal

Miho

Narcisco Rodriguez and Tatum O'Neal

Samantha Finelle

Thelma Golden and Kim Hastreiter

Stephen Burrows

Sally Singer and Mark Holgate

Le Book, the international visual reference bible of the fashion/creative industry, celebrated its 25th anniversary at the Chelsea Art Museum and then an after-party at 1Oak.

Adam Sherwin, Miguel Goodbar, and Alex

David Fogel and Kfir Ziv

Alex Maffeo and Susanna Bowman

Alex Baleiro and Naila Chbib

Loretta Rae and Geo Rittenmyer

Brenda Latham , Giuliana Nottin, and Fernanda Silva

Jackie Snow, Carol Maa, and Eva Garcia

Constance Victory and Katherine Haden

Kelly Elmore, Kylie Wheeler, Robert Klock, and Anika Arya

Everard Findlay, Hanna, Darren Ellis, and Pleot Barriol

Eric Aho, Nyasha Zimucha, and Eric Rutz

Karl Weinbrenner and Dan Lemunyan

Kent Larson, Jackie Denny, Ryan Rish, Kim Santoro, and Angela Cuevas

Katherine Haden, Constance Victory, and Pleot Barriol

Leigh Brown, Tommy Tickle Mouse, and Mick D.

Erin O'Keefe and Brenda Latham

Briana Jacobson and Veronica Garrote

Darrell Perry

Robert Thompson

Mani Zarrin, Jennie McGuirk, and Monte Isom

Sarah Hallacher and Jessica Eckert

Louis Vuitton hosted a "sneak peek" of its Marc Jacobs (women) and Paul Helbers (men) designed Cruise 2010 Collection at the penthouse of 463 West Street.

Daniel Lalonde

Carrie Caldwell, Cheryl Pascal, and Amy Bergenfeld

Damon DeGraff

Robert Verdi and Amy Bergenfeld

Laura Della Russo and Risa Tulger

Beth Shak

Magdalena Swierzewski

Nicole Serekian

Iana dos Reis Nunes and Julie Delivran

DJ Anna Lunoe

Sandra Mariniello, Roy Pascal, and Emmy McGee

Jasen Kaplan

Iana dos Reis Nunes, Lauren Silverstein, Sandra Mariniello, and Emmy McGee

Llaro

Bola Jarroush and Jana Carvalho

Laura Della Russo and Annabella Gelbard

Sandra Mariniello and Jim Shi

Lauren Silverstein and Sasha Martinez

Sade Caruso

Trese Shaw

Bulgari on Fifth Avenue hosted a cocktail party (continuing the celebration of its historic 125th year) to benefit Save the Children's “Rewrite the Future” campaign, which will receive a portion of proceeds from sales of the Bulgari/Save ring.