Party Pictures 12/18/03 - Young Friends of The Norton Museum of Art "Strike A Pose!", ACWIS, Mona Lisa Smile

Young Friends Of The Norton Museum Of Art "Strike A Pose!"

Andrea Gold, Carla Canedo, Simone Desiderio, and Erica Schultz

Nina Jung and Jennifer Mahoney

Still in West Palm Beach, FL – More than a hundred Young Friends of the Norton glammed it up and strutted their stuff at the recent “Strike A Pose” Party to celebrate the opening of the Museum’s special exhibition, "Hollywood Glamour Photography: Ruth Harriet Louise at MGM."

Doug and Tisha Schwartz

The evening took its title from Madonna’s classic hit single, “Vogue”. The Museum’s new catering director John Williksen created a classic Manhattan for the occasion. After cocktails, guests enjoyed a sumptuous four-course dinner at Café 1451 at the Norton.

The guest list included John and Salome Ripley, Todd Bacinich and Whitney Larkin, Doug and Tisha Schwartz, Angelo and Susan Davila, Clay and Jessica Surovek and Margarita Abrishami of VIVE magazine, a Young Friends sponsor.

The Young Friends of the Norton Museum of Art support the Museum through a dynamic program of cultural, social and educational events for young professionals. Revenue from these events supports the acquisition of Contemporary art for the Norton Museum of Art. Museum members at the Supporting/Dual level ($125) who are under the age of 50 are encouraged to join this active, growing contingent of the Museum. For details contact Jenny Bunker at (561) 832-5196, ext.1116, or e-mail: youngfriends@norton.org.

The Young Friends of the Norton is supported by Lehman Brothers, which returns again this year as Grand Benefactor. Media support is provided by VIVE Magazine.

Angelo and Susan Davila

Clay and Jessica Surovek

Patrick Killian with John and Salome Ripley

American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science (ACWIS) held its National Gala

Last Sunday, World-class scientists and supporters from the New York area attended the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science (ACWIS) National Gala, at The Waldorf-Astoria.

Weizmann Institute President Prof. Ilan Chet, Ruthie Chet, Former Prime Minister of Israel and Nobel Laureate Shimon Peres, and Honorees Martin S. and Helen Kimmel

Nobel Laureate Shimon Peres, former Prime Minister of Israel, made a special presentation. Special recognition was given to esteemed immunologist Professor Michael Sela, former President of the Weizmann Institute of Science and a member of the Weizmann faculty since 1950. Professor Sela's research has led to the development of the drug Copaxone used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis.

The evening honored philanthropists Martin and Helen Kimmel, Governors of the Weizmann Institute of Science and Board Vice Presidents of ACWIS. The Kimmels' gifts to the Institute include professional chairs and various research centers

Gala Co-chair and Weizmann Institute President's Circle Chairman Lester Crown, Shimon Peres, and Executive Vice President of ACWIS Martin S. Kraar

Shimon Peres and Dr. Ruth

Jazz and Jewels At Mar-a-Lago Cabaret Night, honoring Norton Museum of Art's Vernissage 2004 Gala Connoisseurs and Collectors Host Committee

Peter Cincotti and Christina Orr-Cahall

Jean Tailer and John Loring

Sydney and Dorothy Kohl

West Palm Beach, FL - The glamorous Mar-a-Lago Club was the setting for an exclusive cabaret night featuring Peter Cincotti and a celebration of jazz and jewels hosted by Graff and Palm Beach Cottages & Gardens Magazine. The glittering event honored the Vernissage 2004 Connoisseurs and Collectors Host Committee, Chaired by Mr. William I. Koch and Mr. Donald J. Trump.

After dinner, guests enjoyed an exciting hour-long performance by internationally acclaimed jazz pianist Peter Cincotti. The guest list at the cabaret evening included Vernissage 2004 Gala Chairman, Mrs. Jeffrey Fisher (Frances), and her co chairmen, Mrs. William E. Benjamin II (Maura), Mrs. Sidney Kohl (Dorothy), Mrs. Melvin B. Nessel (Gail) and Honorary Chairman Mrs. T. Suffern Tailer (Jean).

Gerome, Anne, Frances, and Jeffrey Fisher

Gail and Melvin Nessel

Vernissage 2004 is the opening evening of the Palm Beach Classic The International Fine Art & Antique Fair, to be held on Thursday, January 29th, at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, West Palm Beach. The event benefits the Norton Museum of Art and is generously underwritten in part by Grand Corporate Sponsor, VIVID Collection; Grand Corporate Benefactor, The Private Bank at Bank of America; and Corporate Patrons, The Bruce Gendelman Company, Christie's, Graff, and Palm Beach Cottages & Gardens Magazine.

Ticket prices are $25,000 for six tickets to the Premier Preview from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., invitations to all pre-events and dinner after the Vernissage 2004; $10,000 for four tickets to the Premier Preview from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and invitations to select pre-events and dinner after the Vernissage 2004; $5,000 for two tickets to the Premier Preview from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and invitations to select pre-events; $1,000 for one ticket to the Premier Preview from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and $250 for one ticket to the Preferred Preview from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. For tickets please call 561-832-3541,
fax 561-659-4689, or E-mail bunkerj@norton.org.

Henri Barguirdjian and Helen Abell

David Setford with Meg and Mike Bowen

Bruce Gendelman, Peter Cincotti, and Lori Gendelman

Patty and Anthony Myura

Photographs by Lucie Capehart

The world premiere of "Mona Lisa Smile" at the Ziegfeld Theater

L. to r.: Holly Hunter; Marcia Gay Harden; Julia Stiles; Jake and Maggie Gyllenhaal.

Ginnifer Goodwin and Julia Roberts

Jeff and Jordan Bridges

Kirsten Dunst

Photographs by Andrew H. Walker/PMc

Sarah Wynter, Hope Davis, and Annabella Sciorra's Invitation to: A Cocktail Party to Celebrate the Launch of The Frivole Collection at Van Cleef & Arpels