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Party Pictures• May 8, 2026

Hats Off to the Ladies Who Lunch: The 44th Annual Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon

A grey, drizzly Spring damp couldn't deter 1,300 guests from the annual "Hat Lunch," where a sea of silk and straw gathered in the Conservatory Garden to raise a historic $5.4 million for Central Park...

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The Soul of the Theater

Social Diary• May 6, 2026.
After the global spectacle of the Met Gala fade, we turn our attention to the true heart of New York’s theater culture. A look back at the institution where history is hung on the walls, and a personal memoir of the days I stood at the door and watched the legends walk through... READ MORE
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A Princess in the Shadows: Reflections on the Met Gala

Social Diary• May 4, 2026.
As many worlds collide at the Met today, we look back to a quieter moment: the 1996 Costume Institute benefit, where I stood just six feet from the Princess of Wales. A memory of Diana, a bright blue gown, and a smile that flickered on and off like a light switch... READ MORE
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April Chills and Golden Memories

Social Diary• April 30, 2026.
While the rain sets in over Manhattan, a look through boxes of "junk" reveals a chronicle of a party for the ages, hosted by the incomparable Judy Green — reminding us why her fabled "uptown to lowdown" mix was the best ticket in town... READ MORE
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The Legend of the Cheetah and their Savior: From the Concrete Jungle to the African Savanna with Dr. Laurie Marker

Guest Diary• April 27, 2026.
While the fight to save the cheetah plays out on the vast savannas of Africa and India, the mission is fueled by the leadership and advocacy found right in our back yard. This is the story of Dr. Laurie Marker, a savior for the world’s fastest land animal, and a beautiful testament to human capability that proves no distance is too far for conser... READ MORE
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Park Avenue Blooms and a Fifth Avenue Escape

Social Diary• April 24, 2026.
While Park Avenue’s malls turn into a living gallery of historic blooms at the annual Tulip Party at Scully & Scully, designer Marc Rosen hosts an evening of intrigue for his boyhood friend Ian Jarvis, proving that behind New York’s most elegant doors lie the city’s most surprising stories... READ MORE
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It’s Beshert: A Book Launch for Dr. Jay Levy

Social Diary• April 24, 2026.
Judy Collins, Katrina vanden Heuvel, and Paige Peterson hosted a launch for Dr. Jay Levy’s new biography, "It’s Beshert." From pioneering HIV research to Middle Eastern diplomacy and a soulful rendition of "Amazing Grace," it was a night of profound destiny... READ MORE
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Avian Dinosaurs and Ancient Sands: Celebrating the Legacy of Mark Norell at AMNH

Social Diary• April 22, 2026.
The opening of “Fossils of the Flaming Cliffs” at the American Museum of Natural History turned into a lively salon honoring the legendary curator Mark Norell for a night of high science and the highest character... READ MORE
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Taking Inventory

Social Diary• April 21, 2026.
Moving from the "shadows" of a traumatic family history into the "light" of reflection, DPC explores the resilience inherited from generations of immigrants who, despite harrowing struggles, simply found a way to get through it... READ MORE
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Back in the Saddle and on the Sidewalk

Social Diary• April 17, 2026.
After a recent fall and an extended hospital stay, DPC returns to the rhythms of the Upper East Side. From a bacon, egg, and cheese at Eli’s Essentials to a deep dive into J.P. Morgan’s private history at a Madison Avenue bank branch, we follow a morning of getting back into the swing of things... READ MORE
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Sunday in the Park with a Fellow Diarist

Social Diary• April 13, 2026.
A perfect spring Sunday in Central Park brings to mind the 19th-century vision of George Templeton Strong. From the muddy "macadamization" of 1859 to the scandalous heights of the Jazz Age Casino, the Park remains a testament to long-term vision — and the bittersweet memories that linger in the air today... READ MORE
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A Seat at Joan’s Seder

Social Diary• April 3, 2026.
PASSOVER AT JOAN’S: With many in the city currently observing the holiday, DPC looks back at the most coveted invitation in town: Seder at Joan Rivers' penthouse. From the Trumbauer-designed ballroom to the "mishpachah" at the table, we remember a hostess who is deeply missed — year in and year out... READ MORE
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Friends and Foes

Social Diary• March 30, 2026.
Behind the double-paneled doors of a neighborhood fixture lies a cinematic history of wealth, power, and the complicated bond between childhood best friends... READ MORE

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