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Guest Diary• December 26, 2025

A Thousand Years of Savoy Chivalry in New York: Inside the 2025 Royal Savoy Ball

The Royal House of Savoy proves that while kingdoms may change, true chivalry is forever. Lee Fryd joins Prince Emanuele Filiberto and Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia and shares an inside look at the 2025 Royal Savoy Ball (its 28th edition)...

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Kicking Off a Season of Shared Purpose

Palm Beach• December 24, 2025.
From the historic charm of a Holiday Tea to the rhythmic pulse of Havana Nights, the Palm Beach community came together to celebrate legacy, style, and a shared mission to support the Lighthouse Guild and the Center for Family Services... READ MORE
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A Symphony of Style and Sustainability: The Philharmonic Winter Fête and vildwerk.’s Dancing For Our Wonderful World

Party Pictures• December 23, 2025.
The New York Philharmonic welcomed the next generation of patrons for its elegant Winter Fête at Doubles, while vildwerk. took the stage at New York Live Arts. Through world premieres and powerful choreography, the "Dancing For Our Wonderful World" series used the beauty of dance to raise vital environmental awareness... READ MORE
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Salzburg in the City: The American Mozarteum Society’s Holiday Celebration and a Landmark Announcement

Party Pictures• December 23, 2025.
Lisa Walsh-Hawkins and Andrew Hawkins hosted an intimate Christmas celebration for the American Mozarteum Society. The evening also served as the stage for a major announcement: a 2026 collaboration with The Morgan Library that will bring rare Mozart treasures from Salzburg to New York for the composer's 270th birthday... READ MORE
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All That Glitters: Doubles Celebrates the Christmas Season

Party Pictures• December 22, 2025.
Holiday Sparkle at Doubles. From the high-energy "Glitter-Glitter Party" for Associate Members to a whimsical evening with Santa for the children, the Christmas spirit was in full swing at Doubles... READ MORE
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The Power of the Palm Beach Purse: Andrea Stark Hosts Two Days of Purpose

Palm Beach• December 22, 2025.
A week of meaningful milestones From an intimate Italian luncheon supporting ovarian cancer awareness to a festive brunch for animal rescue, Andrea Stark’s busy week showcased the best of Palm Beach philanthropy... READ MORE
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Holiday Harmony: From a Smith-Corona to Center Stage

Party Pictures• December 19, 2025.
A tender and poignant Xmas morning memory segues into the abundance of New York events this time of year, from the Nutcracker Family Benefit, to ReThinkNYC’s bold reimagining of Penn Station, and finally to a holiday reception supporting the vital mission of The New York Women’s Foundation... READ MORE
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National Institute of Social Sciences’ 111th Annual Gold Medal Gala

Party Pictures• December 19, 2025.
The National Institute of Social Sciences recently celebrated its 111th Annual Gold Medal Gala at the Metropolitan Club, where it honored Christopher Eisgruber, Claudia Goldin, and Alison Gopnik for their historic contributions to society. ... READ MORE
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A Global Prescription: The American Austrian Foundation Celebrates The Open Medical Institute

Party Pictures• December 18, 2025.
The American Austrian Foundation hosted a sold-out "Music for Medicine" evening at a private New York club to support the Open Medical Institute (OMI). Featuring an intimate performance by members of the Vienna Philharmonic, the night highlighted OMI’s vital work... READ MORE
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The UES Naughty and Nice List: Spreading Joy with Casita Maria and a Santa with Two Degrees

Guest Diary• December 17, 2025.
Holiday Parties with a Purpose: Lee Fryd shows us how Jackie Weld Drake brought the spirit of the South Bronx to Park Avenue with the talented Casita Maria kids. Plus, she takes us inside Ann Van Ness's elegant townhouse where opera star Lauren Jelencovich entertained guests, and a professional judge (aka Santa) presided over the Naughty and Nice L... READ MORE
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Old Westbury Gardens Sparkles for a Night in Honor of Bunny Williams

Party Pictures• December 17, 2025.
Design-world tastemakers gathered at Westbury House at Old Westbury Gardens for a candlelit gala honoring the incomparable Bunny Williams. From the layered tablescapes to the historic holiday décor, it was a night devoted to beauty, preservation, and festive cheer... READ MORE
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The Grand Luncheons Return: Celebrating a 49-Year Christmas Tradition at Doubles

Party Pictures• December 16, 2025.
Celebrating a now 49-year tradition, Wendy Carduner welcomed more than 2,000 members and guests to the Annual Christmas Luncheons at Doubles... READ MORE
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A Little Cheer, A Little Clamor

Party Pictures• December 14, 2025.
The most festive event of the season returned when Anne Hearst McInerney, Jay McInerney, and George Farias hosted their annual Christmas Cheer Cocktail Party at Doubles Club, featuring shimmering decor, a fashionable crowd, and the story of who landed on the Naughty List!... READ MORE

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