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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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Friday, November 14, 2025

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La Scala’s New Overture: Cultivating the Next Opera Greats, From Milan to the Manhattan

Guest Diary• November 14, 2025.
Lee Fryd takes us inside the Teatro alla Scala Association of America Annual Gala for an intimate look at the American Association's mission, where a spectacular performance met a campaign to bring opera's legacy to the next generation in New York... READ MORE
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Grief as Main Character in BLUE SEAL, BLUE SEA

Guest Diary• November 14, 2025.
Kendall DuPre heads to Brooklyn to review Dante Fuoco's nonlinear one-man show, BLUE SEAL, BLUE SEA, a piece that asks what happens when mourning means piecing together a father who never accepted you. It's an esoteric, funny, and deeply personal journey into identity and the discomforting process of grieving a morally flawed man... READ MORE

Thursday, November 13, 2025

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A Commitment to Conscience: From Global Remembrance to Tomorrow’s Voices

Party Pictures• November 13, 2025.
A commitment to global change was underscored by two important events: the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum Tribute Dinner, which advanced Holocaust education and remembrance, and the KidSpirit Teen Voices Benefit, which empowered young leaders to explore life's biggest questions... READ MORE
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The Power of Purpose: Celebrating Leaders, Legacies, and 25 Years of Hope

Party Pictures• November 13, 2025.
From the elegant Manhattan Fête des Amis celebrating French-American bonds and honoring past leaders, to a joyful Harlem toast marking 25 years of empowering youth ... we highlight the power of commitment, community, and investing in the next generation... READ MORE
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The Holland Society of New York’s 135th Dinner Dance Honoring Louise Mirrer

Party Pictures• November 13, 2025.
The Holland Society of New York successfully held its 135th Annual Dinner Dance at the Lotos Club. The event, a signature of the Society founded in 1885, honored and preserved the rich history of New Netherland, culminating in the traditional parading of the Beaver mascot... READ MORE

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

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A Royal Call to Action for our Most Vulnerable

Social Diary• November 12, 2025.
Childhood USA gathered philanthropic leaders and HRH Princess Madeleine to reaffirm the powerful mission: to ensure every child is seen, heard, and supported on the path to a life free from sexual abuse and exploitation... READ MORE

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

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Remembering Ann Rapp: An Ode to a Captivating Observer

Social Diary• November 11, 2025.
The passing of Ann Rapp prompts a reflection on her dynamic life — from the golden age of Hollywood to the mysterious, tragic loss she concealed with her intelligent and curious personality... READ MORE
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The 19th Annual Hope For Depression Research Foundation: A Luncheon of Hope

Guest Diary• November 11, 2025.
The Hope For Depression Research Foundation (HDRF) gathers this Wednesday at The Plaza to discuss the link between stress and depression. W2WW's Karen Klopp and Hilary Dick recap the vital research presented and offer their guide to perfect luncheon attire... READ MORE

Monday, November 10, 2025

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It Was Bashert: The Story of the MAD Potter, Jonathan Adler, at the MAD Ball 2025

Guest Diary• November 10, 2025.
From Jersey chicken farms to becoming honoree of The MAD Ball, Lee Fryd brings us the story of potter and designer Jonathan Adler. A celebration of craft, creativity, and the truly MAD partnership with husband Simon Doonan... READ MORE
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A Rendezvous with French Masters: Art, History, and Heritage

Party Pictures• November 10, 2025.
A glamorous week of Francophile gatherings: The French Heritage Society celebrated author Sebastian Smee, while the Fontainebleau Schools raised funds to protect France's storied artistic legacy... READ MORE

Friday, November 7, 2025

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No Holds Barred: Bulldoze, Botox, and Billion-Dollar Bling

Guest Diary• November 7, 2025.
As we are witnessing the simultaneous meltdown of the monarchy, the rise of the terrifyingly realistic Halloween zombie, and the obsession with "early maintenance" facelifts, Blair Sabol wonders aloud: when everything is being stripped, renovated, or sold for millions, is there anything left?... READ MORE
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Funding the Next Breakthroughs: A Night for Cancer Research

Party Pictures• November 7, 2025.
The American Cancer Society celebrated philanthropic leaders Olivia Tournay Flatto, PhD, and Sara Sidner at the 2025 Heroes of the Year Luncheon. Meanwhile, the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF) hosted their 28th Annual Collaborating for a Cure fundraiser, 'A Celebration of Breakthroughs.'... READ MORE

Thursday, November 6, 2025

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A Legacy of Hope: The ADDF Symposium Honors the Lauder Brothers’ Extraordinary Vision

Social Diary• November 6, 2025.
Celebrating a 27-year history of advancing groundbreaking science, the 15th Annual Fall Symposium Luncheon honored Ronald Lauder's ongoing leadership and the legacy he shares with his late brother, Leonard A. Lauder, in the global fight to cure Alzheimer's disease... READ MORE
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A Celebration of Transatlantic Taste and Timeless Design

Party Pictures• November 6, 2025.
The Royal Oak Foundation held its annual benefit celebrating the friendship and shared cultural heritage of Britain and America; Designers and friends gathered at the Quadrille showroom to celebrate the publication of Tom Scheerer’s highly anticipated book, “Still Decorating.”... READ MORE
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Drama at the Disco Vol. 2: A Celebration of Creativity Benefiting The Drama League Directors Project

Party Pictures• November 6, 2025.
Drama at the Disco Vol. 2 was a smash hit! The dazzling event brought high-energy celebration and vital support for the Drama League Directors Project, featuring a dance party with Broadway favorites... READ MORE

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

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Sole Survivors: The Artistry and Legacy of High Heels

Guest Diary• November 5, 2025.
Lee Fryd kicked up her heels at the annual Noel Shoe Ball, where designer Vanessa Noel, the woman behind the well-heeled, is now amassing a collection for the Noel Shoe Museum... READ MORE
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Unmasking the Past: The Frick Revives the Gilded Age with All Hallows’ Eve at the Mansion

Party Pictures• November 5, 2025.
The Frick Collection celebrated its return to Fifth Avenue with a spectacular black-tie, Gilded Age costume ball. The one-time-only event paid homage to the building’s century-old legacy, where guests reveled just as Henry Clay Frick’s family did a century ago... READ MORE

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

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Election Daze

Social Diary• November 4, 2025.
Observing the world as it is: a constant collision of history, technology, and human nature, played out in the modern, messy business of politics... READ MORE

Monday, November 3, 2025

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Marathon Mayhem to Metropolitan Magic

Social Diary• November 3, 2025.
The beauty, the chaos, and the unexpected discoveries of NYC Marathon Sunday and Halloween weekend... READ MORE
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Doubles the Delight, Doubles the Fright!

Party Pictures• November 3, 2025.
From Ghosties & Goodies to the Spooktacular Soirée, Halloween at Doubles delivered two nights of unforgettable fun! Magic, disco, dazzling costumes, and a dance floor packed past midnight... READ MORE

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