Masked partygoers at this year’s Wickedly Elegant Jay Soirée dared to go out in frightful weather on October 27th — their treat? It was an evening of hauntingly fun entertainments benefiting the non-profit Jay Heritage Center (JHC) in Rye, NY. Clairvoyants, crystal readers, airbrush tattoo artists, sharply dressed guys and elegant ghouls got into the “spirit” producing a decidedly excellent time. And it was all to support JHC’s efforts to continue reanimating its historic 23-acre campus.
In the spirit of the season, guests slaked their thirst with blood orange martinis served out of crystal skulls. The guests intrepidly explored the faux cobwebbed corners of the 1838 Jay Mansion. Amazing pumpkin carvings, including a portrait of John Jay made by Brooklyn artist Hugh McMahon, illuminated the hallways. Some guests channeled their inner Dark Shadows, and arrived in smoking jackets, while others stuck to sleek black capes and bewitching gowns.
A signature Hugh McMahon carving
Everyone sunk their teeth into a tantalizing dinner provided by Scarborough Fair Caterers before hitting the dance floor to the live strains of the Clara Jordan Band. All cloaking aside, proceeds of the evening will allow JHC to increase its offerings of free STEAM oriented school experiences and educational programs in American History, Architecture, Social Justice and Environmental Stewardship to thousands of underserved students in the New York, Westchester and Fairfield County communities. Good job. Well done.
Alexis and Jon Scahill, Samantha Fabicant and Antonio Lavalva, Fred and Sheryl Fabricant, Julie Fabricant, and Dan WalshAlex Hugh shows off her new tatooBen and Karina Bubeck, Heather Rich, and Tom SteinBen Mao and Federico JostBen Mao, Betsy White, Inga Mao, Vishal, and Kelly BakshiL to R.: Brian and Kathy O’Hare; Gabriela de la Oliva and Edgard PuenteBen Mao, Inga Vimba-Mao, Carolina Cordova de Jost, Federico Jost, Melinda Mehfar, and Alex MehfarL to R.: Kay and Russell Booth; Christopher Gray, Daphne Thompson, and Taryn ClaryBrian Cady and Sumi NairL to R.: Greg and Shannan Bucher; Bill and Melissa BellevilleHugh McMahon’s Pumpkin portrait of John JayL to R.: Greg and Gail Fell; Joan and Will SteereMarie-Anne and Joris van Roijen with Jen and Paul SmailesL to R.: Waiting for trick or treaters; Vishal and Kelly BakshiMatt Schnaars, Daniela and Brian Delaney, and Kathryn SchnaarsL to R.: Jay Adler and Shelby Green; Jeff and Gloria HoltmanMatt Schnaars, Vishal Bakshi, and Brian DelaneyMarisol and Rhett Thurman Marisol Thurman and Tracy EdwardsMentalists Raven and Larry astonished guestsL to R.: Taylor Katzovitz and George Reich; Thijs and Suzanne HoversMusic by the Clara Jordan BandL to R.: Linda Lovett and friend; Liz and Brian AhrensNY State Assemblyman Steve Otis, Prof. Nick Robinson, and Rich ClaryL to R.: Kiki Montgomery and Kate Kissell; Serena Jones and Meghan DiPernaRich and Suzanne Clary with Dede and Chip MontgomeryShannan and Greg Bucher with Cammie and Greg WilliamsTai and Jenny ParkL to R.: Mark Mumford and Calla Chuy; John and Rina VerniTaryn Clary and Juliana GlasserVictoria, Chip, Dede, and Kiki MontgomeryL to R.: Frightfully fashionable; Daniela DelaneyA toast to a hauntingly good nite!Dancing til dawnL to R.: Taryn Clary and Val Quan; When bad is exactly right
