DAVID PATRICK COLUMBIA'S
Social Diary• May 23, 2019

The Social Go-Around

A sunny, summery day in New York. A book party for Michael Shnayerson’s new book “BOOM,” and Tuesday night’s annual PEN America dinner at the Museum of Natural History honoring Bob Woodward and Ani...

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Friday, April 26, 2019

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Hôtel de la Marine: Monument to the Art of French Living

Travel• April 26, 2019.
Paris lives on as Delia von Neuschatz discovers the palatial Hôtel de la Marine, which is currently undergoing a €100 million renovation and will again, in the spring of 2020, begin showcasing the French “art de vivre.”... READ MORE
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“The White Crow” Dances into New York. Tributes, talks and new projects for Tovah … Debbie … Cher and Madonna!

Guest Diary• April 26, 2019.
Denis Ferrara crows on "The White Crow," along with tributes, talks and new projects for Tovah ... Debbie ... Cher and Madonna!... READ MORE

Thursday, April 25, 2019

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Palm Beach Social Diary: 2019 GOG A GOGO Spring Disco Ball

Across the Nation• April 25, 2019.
Down in Palm Beach, the season may be over but the beat goes on at the GOG (Gentlemen of the Garden) A GOGO Disco Ball hosted by Bob Eigelberger and Susie Phipps Cochran plus a tour of Eigelberger’s work in real estate development and preservation; and a look at Casa Phippsberger... READ MORE
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Schulenberg’s Page: Spring of ’72

Guest Diary• April 25, 2019.
Schulenberg’s Page: Spring of ’72, Nixon was running for re-election, Watergate was hovering, the Vietnam War wasn’t going away and the Beatles were meeting the Mararishi in India... READ MORE

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

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To be Royal

Social Diary• April 24, 2019.
The ongoing drama of the British Monarchy with Prince Harry and his bride Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex... READ MORE
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Galas, anniversaries, and tributes

Party Pictures• April 24, 2019.
Youth America Grand Prix’s annual “Stars of Today Meets the Stars of Tomorrow” Gala; 20th Anniversary Gala Preview of the New York International Auto Show to benefit the East Side House Settlement; The Metropolitan Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. celebrated the Chapter's 80th Anniversary; Camille: An Evening of Contemporary Art & Ce... READ MORE

Tuesday, April 23, 2019

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Poker-Faced

Social Diary• April 23, 2019.
Lunch yesterday with Jane Stanton Hitchcock who’s in town publicizing her novel “Bluff” which was reviewed on these pages last year when I was sent the galleys. I couldn’t resist writing about it even though it wasn’t available. It is now and she’s giving a reading of it tonight with her friend Linda Fairstein at Barnes & Noble on East ... READ MORE
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SAN FRANCISCO SOCIAL DIARY

Across the Nation• April 23, 2019.
Jeanne Lawrence out in San Francisco attends the California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC) Foundation’s grand gala featuring bountiful buffets, music performances throughout, and interactive exhibitions that introduced attendees to the Van Ness Campus’s advanced medical technology and personal touches... READ MORE

Monday, April 22, 2019

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The Passing of Jayne Wrightsman, A Story of the American 20th Century

Social Diary• April 22, 2019.
Jayne Wrightsman died at home this past Friday. The media referred to her as a socialite, philanthropist and collector of art and 18th century antiques, along with her late husband Charles Wrightsman. There's always more to the story... READ MORE
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The Greater New York Chapter Of The Links, Incorporated Ushers In 70 Years of Service with Diamonds and Pearls Gala

Party Pictures• April 22, 2019.
The Greater New York Chapter of The Links, Incorporated celebrated its 70th anniversary with a sparkling gala fundraiser at 583 Park Avenue... READ MORE
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Teaching Matters: The Impact of Youth Anxiety

Guest Diary• April 22, 2019.
Teaching Matters held its annual Breakfast Speaker’s Series. This year’s topic was “The Impact of Youth Anxiety: How to Help Your Children Navigate Stress in Childhood, Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood.”... READ MORE

Friday, April 19, 2019

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NYSD and Bunny Williams host a joint book party

Party Pictures• April 19, 2019.
NYSD and Bunny Williams and John Rosselli hosted a joint book party/signing at John’s Gallery on East 61st between Second and First Avenues... READ MORE
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When watching, reading, thinking, talking still has meaning

Guest Diary• April 19, 2019.
Denis Ferrara is back (!) riffing on all things TV, movie, and whatever else tickles his fancy these days... READ MORE

Thursday, April 18, 2019

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Getting together with your neighbors, Manhattan style

Social Diary• April 18, 2019.
A sunny and bright Wednesday in New York, lunch at Michael’s, a walk through the ever-changing, traffic jamming midtown; the film-making action (2 different projects) in the nabe both in the daytime and later in midevening; plus a look at Tuesday night’s book signing reception at John Rosselli’s Gallery for Bunny Williams and for the NYSD hou... READ MORE
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Fellowship and fun

Party Pictures• April 18, 2019.
The New York Foundation for the Arts’ Hall of Fame Benefit; El Museo del Barrio's VIP opening; Doubles Club's annual Easter Egg hunt; Cocktails to celebrate the publication of “Betty Kuhner: The American Family Portrait” by Kate Kuhner and Steven Stolman... READ MORE
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Schulenberg’s Page, Spring of ’72

Guest Diary• April 18, 2019.
Schulenberg’s Page, New York. It’s March 1972. The world is changing — Nixon, Agnew; anti-Vietnam War protests, Evil Knievel flies over cars, Albert Anastasia is shot while getting a shave in the Park Sheraton barbershop. Bob keeps drawing what he sees... READ MORE

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

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A hat, a fascinator or a hatinator? What to wear?

Guest Diary• April 17, 2019.
Karen Klopp and Hilary Dick are looking forward to the Easter Weekend and recall the earlier more festive Easter holidays which are often reflected by the way people like to dress for the special occasion. Even Judy Garland and Fred Astaire!... READ MORE

Tuesday, April 16, 2019

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Man’s (in)humanity to man

Social Diary• April 16, 2019.
Reflections on the fire at Notre Dame. A street scene by Central Park and man’s (in)humanity to man. Plus a big booksigning for us tonight... READ MORE

Monday, April 15, 2019

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Strength & Resilience

Social Diary• April 15, 2019.
A beautiful early Spring weekend in New York, and looking back on two important events about Strength and Resilience last week... READ MORE
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Memories that Matter

Party Pictures• April 15, 2019.
Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation’s second annual Memories Matter benefit; Friends of the Budapest Festival Orchestra’s annual gala at Carnegie Hall; The Shed’s Founders Dinner at the new NYC arts center; Designers & Artisans Circle of the San Francisco Fall Show benefiting Enterprise for Youth was honored by Kohler... READ MORE

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