Social Diary
It’s just about time for the reindeer
Social Diary• December 20, 2019.The heavy snow squalls, the Della Robbia wreath; plus the exhibition of memory-affecting Harry Benson photos of the past half of the 20th-21st century; and some of the guests at the recent “Top Dog Gala,” and beyond, some reminders of the needs of our devoted furry friends...
The beat of the upcoming holiday
Social Diary• December 18, 2019.Santa Claus is comin’ to town, but before he and the reindeer arrive, a lot of New Yorkers are celebrating the oncoming celebration — the luncheons and dinners at Doubles and the New York Botanical Garden’s annual Winter Wonderland Ball...
As the holiday season approaches
Social Diary• December 17, 2019.Among last week’s happy receptions were the opening of the Harry Benson exhibition at the Staley-Wise Gallery in SoHo, and the John Demsey/Cornelia Guest holiday cocktail reception at the Demsey residence. Plus the tail with the happy ending: The story of Travis who finally found a home...
From up and down and still somehow
Social Diary• December 12, 2019.The late afternoon clouds rolling by inspired a photo and reminded me of a song by Joni Mitchell which ultimately reminded me that today is the birth anniversary of “Ole Blue Eyes,” “the Chairman of the Board,” Frank Sinatra, and what I knew of him from those who knew him well...
In the Holiday Spirit
Social Diary• December 11, 2019.T’is the season of busy-busy: the AMC’s annual “Top Dog Gala” last night at Cipriani 42nd Street; JH’s neighborhood tour of the emerging holiday spirit; the Asian Cultural Council’s honoring Elizabeth McCormack; The NY Botanical Garden’s luncheon at La Grenouille; and Mollie Brewster Broussard’s Collection of fabulous jewels to be a...
The beat of the upcoming holidays
Social Diary• December 10, 2019.On the road to the holidays, New Yorkers gathered outside the Brick Church for the Park Avenue tree lighting and caroling; over in Paris Elizabeth Stribling was awarded the Commandeur de la Légion d'Honneur; and DPC getting a haircut reminded JH of a famous slogan...
Only in New York
Social Diary• December 6, 2019.Not quite a winter’s day, but close. The annual Metropolitan Opera Guild luncheon at Cipriani 42nd Street was a fantastic affair for the devoted lovers of Opera, reminding me of the first time I went and learned the secret of the impassioned devotion of the opera fan...
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