Social Diary
Paying tribute to beauty
Social Diary• May 21, 2019.A midsummer’s day in May yesterday, working on a piece on very rich women; plus last night’s American Ballet Theatre’s Spring Gala at Lincoln Center; and the Museum of Arts and Design hosted an event to premiere its 6th seasonal edition of RE:FINE...
Through the kitchen to the big stage
Social Diary• May 20, 2019.Last night at the Grill and the Pool Room in the Seagram’s building, the Cancer Research Institute held is 37th annual “Through the Kitchen” Sunday night dinner where they raised more than $1.2 million; While over in Paris, the Paris Opera celebrated its 350th(!) Anniversary with a major gala evening...
The Nature of Art
Social Diary• May 17, 2019.The annual luncheon at the American Museum of Natural History; a brief preview of the annual Whitney Biennial 2019 which opens today; the Herb Alpert Foundation Awards at the Caldwell Factory; Peter Heywood’s show of new paintings; And Karen Roberts is back with a Trunk Show...
Getting in on the act
Social Diary• May 10, 2019.Sunday’s Mother’s Day don’t forget, and we’ve got a good suggestion for her gift (for all; plus Max Vernon completes his residency producing his musicals at Joe’s Pub); and Herb Alpert announces the 25th annual Herb Alpert Award in the Arts to 5 exceptional mid-career artists...
The Flora Has Arrived
Social Diary• May 6, 2019.A sunny then rainy early May weekend in New York. TEFAF opened on Thursday with a preview benefit the Society of Memorial Sloan Kettering; and Judy Collins had a birthday, celebrated by a surprise party with friends and again at birthday dinner at Paige Peterson’s...
The hats are the thing
Social Diary• May 2, 2019.The first of May was a great one for the Women’s Committee of the Central Park Conservancy where they hosted their 22nd Frederick Law Olmsted luncheon, also known from far and wide as "The Hat Luncheon." Pierre Crosby was there to photograph it for the NYSD...
