DAVID PATRICK COLUMBIA'S
Social Diary• July 6, 2022

Harry Benson: Persons of Interest — a spectacular exhibition in Newport of 60 iconic works

Fabulous “Harry Benson: Persons of Interest,” which has opened at the Redwood Library in Newport with a big turnout...

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022

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A house to remember her by

Social Diary• July 5, 2022.
Reviewing archives for another project, I came upon a subject of a Hollywood life and legend now long forgotten... READ MORE
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Reliving our Nation’s Independence

Social Diary• July 5, 2022.
The Fourth of July, often referred to as Independence Day, always evokes memories of the day and the times that marked a celebration of our independence as individuals and Americans... READ MORE
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Sunday, July 3, 2022

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Remembering the Fourth way back when …

Social Diary• July 3, 2022.
Blueberry pie and the Fourth of July, brings back memories of another time and another Dave Columbia, of all people, in LIFE magazine... READ MORE
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Friday, July 1, 2022

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Fashion’s Fabulous Fern Mallis

Guest Diary• July 1, 2022.
Another Fern moment in fashion, keeping the show on the road as witnessed and reported by her Hamptons neighbor Lee Fryd... READ MORE
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Thursday, June 30, 2022

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No Holds Barred: Perceived Alignment

Guest Diary• June 30, 2022.
Out there living in the desert, Blair saw all of those planets lined with the moon and is wondering what it augurs, all things considered these days... READ MORE
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Sunset Soirées, Artist Talks, and Musical Salons

Party Pictures• June 30, 2022.
The Untermyer Gardens Conservancy's annual Sunset Soirée; LongHouse Reserve's LongHouse Talks continue with Bjorn Amelan, Lee Skolnick, and Alexander Polzin; Opera Lafayette presented a three-day Baroque Music Festival, "The Era of Marie Antoinette, Rediscovered."... READ MORE
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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

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Gone with the Wind

Social Diary• June 29, 2022.
Quiet here in New York as everyone heads into the annual summer holiday weekend; so just to remind we’re running a Diary from this time of the year 15 years ago. Different times, different energy!... READ MORE

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

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The Grandma Moses of NFT recalls her Ports of Call for your collection

Social Diary• June 28, 2022.
A lifelong entrepreneur, Nikki Haskell goes NFT with her own collection... READ MORE

Monday, June 27, 2022

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The subject is Roe

Social Diary• June 27, 2022.
Just the facts and the history of Before... READ MORE

Friday, June 24, 2022

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Revisiting Vienna: City of Dreams

Travel• June 24, 2022.
Barbara Hodes revisits Vienna after a decade, a city and place that is both large and beautiful as well as both ancient and modern... READ MORE

Thursday, June 23, 2022

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The Two Faces of Fashion

Social Diary• June 23, 2022.
JH and I took a walk talking shop up Madison Avenue where we came upon one about to open for business, for brides and women dressing for an occasion! Amazing. Some shop, some brides, some eveningwear!... READ MORE

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

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A Baby Grand Gift

Social Diary• June 22, 2022.
Finally got to lunch at Avra, with Marc Rosen regaling me with stories of his late beloved wife Arlene Dahl and one particular story about a Steinway... READ MORE

Tuesday, June 21, 2022

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A Taste of Summer

Party Pictures• June 21, 2022.
Central Park Conservancy's annual Taste of Summer Benefit at Bethesda Terrace; Red Door Community gathered for their annual benefit luncheon, Celebrating Women, Living & Working with Cancer... READ MORE
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Jay Heritage Center’s official opening of the newly revitalized Jay Estate Gardens

Party Pictures• June 21, 2022.
Jay Heritage Center held its official opening of the newly revitalized Jay Estate Gardens, an expansive, educational, green space where American history, sustainability, and diverse cultural narratives all converge... READ MORE

Monday, June 20, 2022

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Father Figures

Social Diary• June 20, 2022.
Father’s Day in New York always arouses the drama of this boy’s father and the effect it had on everyone present. Blessed by memory... READ MORE

Friday, June 17, 2022

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From the Rooftops of Tribeca to the Fresh Air of the Hamptons

Guest Diary• June 17, 2022.
Lee Fryd takes us from summer in the city, to the Hamptons, to bargain shopping for your home, fund-raising to help the kids and the making of friends along the way. Sweet times... READ MORE

Thursday, June 16, 2022

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Hospital for Special Surgery’s 37th Tribute Dinner

Party Pictures• June 16, 2022.
HSS (Hospital for Special Surgery) hosted its 37th Tribute Dinner at the American Museum of Natural History, raising $5.9 million for education, research and patient care... READ MORE
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Nashville’s Swan Ball 2022 — White Tie, Whimsey, and Wow

Party Pictures• June 16, 2022.
To say Nashville’s Swan Ball, the premier society event was dazzling this year, would be inadequate. One of few white tie events left in the country, it is also considered one of the America’s oldest fundraisers. LaRawn Shea recalls the first time she had the pleasure of attending... READ MORE

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

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Building Like MAD on Madison Avenue

Guest Diary• June 15, 2022.
Barbara Hodes is back on Madison Avenue showing us what’s new — and it looks New. It’s the avenue claiming its place. It’s also the New Retail, like the customer with style and the fresh eye... READ MORE
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Friendship, Charity, and a Passion for Prevention

Party Pictures• June 15, 2022.
The New England Society of New York's annual Founder's Day Celebration; The New York Center for Children's Spring Event; BYkids Screening and Cocktail Party in Sagaponack... READ MORE

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