For Poodle Doods NYC's December meet-up, celebrate the season with wag + bone at the first annual Jingle Paws! Join a festive gathering filled with wagging tails, jingling collars, and (not so) ugly sweaters. Don't miss out on the fun – mark your calendars and come celebrate!

Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024

Time: 6 pm to 8 pm

Location: Wag + Bone, 37-05 30th St, Long Island City, NY 11101

One ticket includes:

1. Cover entry for one human and their pup(s).

2. Pet portrait from the talented Laura Baran.

3. Photo ops with Olive's Pet Photography.

4. Raffle ticket.

5. Pupcups from maison de pawZ.

6. Special surprises for your pup!

The following small businesses will be in attendance:

• JoyfulJots

• Moonfluff

• RemieDog

• Vanilla Joe & Co

• Dood Goods

• The Petologist

Sponsors Include:

1. Brutus Bone Broth for Dog

2. Earth Animal

3. Earth Rated

4. Farm to Pet

5. Lesure

6. Pride + Groom

7. Pupsentials

8. Ubbi Pet

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What:                The 2024 UNICEF Gala will be UNICEF USA’s national celebration of the bold 

efforts that UNICEF makes for children around the world. This year's event will kick-off 

the holiday season and shine a light on UNICEF’s work to ensure every child is healthy,     educated, respected and protected.          

Why:                 The evening is a celebration of UNICEF’s work, as well as a tribute to the outstanding 

humanitarians who make our work possible. UNICEF works in more than 190 countries 

and territories around the world and has helped save the lives of more children than any other humanitarian organization.  

Who:                Host: Laurie Hernandez, Olympic Gold Medalist, Student, UNICEF USA Ambassador,         Actress and Activist   

Special Guest Speaker: Sophia Dasser, UNICEF USA National Youth Council Member 

Co-Chairs: Minesh Bhatt and Carol J. Hamilton 

NextGen Chair: Lorena E. Gonzalez 

Opening Performance by: Fernando Varela and Broadway Youth Ensemble Choir 

Special Performance by: The Beach Boys 

DJ Set By: AMRIT 

Auctioneer:  Rob Brown, UNICEF USA National Board Vice Chair and member of     the Midwest Regional Board   

When:               Tuesday, December 3, 2024 

6:00 PM: Reception 

7:00 PM: Dinner & Program 

Where:             Cipriani Wall Street 

55 Wall Street, New York City 

Tickets:             Individual tickets are $3,000. Tables range from $30,000 – $100,000. 

Website:           https://www.unicefusa.org/gala2024 

Contact:           Alyssa Scott, UNICEF USA 617.851.7122, ascott@unicefusa.org 

About UNICEF 

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) works in more than 190 countries and territories to pursue a more equitable world for every child. UNICEF has helped save more children’s lives than any other humanitarian organization, by providing health care and immunizations, safe water and sanitation, nutrition, education, emergency relief and more. 

UNICEF USA advances the global mission of UNICEF by rallying the American public to support the world’s most vulnerable children. Together, we are working toward a world that upholds the rights of all children and helps every child thrive. For more information, visit www.unicefusa.org. 

Join Your Part Foundation and Christie’s Auction House for a powerful black-tie charity gala supporting Ukrainian war victims. The event takes place on Thursday, November 14th, at the Ukrainian Institute of America, beginning at 5:30 PM.

The evening’s mission is to raise $100,000, with all proceeds from ticket sales, donations, and auction purchases going directly toward shelters, orphanages, and critical humanitarian efforts in Ukraine, including Peaceful Heaven of Kharkiv, a major humanitarian organization.

Hosted by Your Part Foundation’s founder, David Borokhovich, and benefactor Vitaliy Kozak, the gala will feature a live art auction led by Christie’s Auctioneer, Mattos Paschal. Known for overseeing prominent collections, including those of André Leon Talley and Elton John, Paschal will present exclusive works from celebrated artists like Emilio Martinez and Alex Smetsky. Attendees will also have the rare opportunity to view Borokhovich’s documentary filmed on the front lines in Ukraine and hear moving stories from those involved in relief work. Pianist Phillip Moscovy will perform live to enhance the evening’s ambiance.

Ticket Link:: https://www.yourpartfoundation.org/tickets

The Cristian Rivera Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure for Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), is thrilled to announce its 15th Annual Celebrity Gala. The event will be held on November 12th at 6:00 p.m. at Cipriani, 55 Wall St, New York, NY.

Sponsors include Goya. RMM Group, Nissan, Patrick B Jenkins & Associates, Pulse International Realty, Maestro Cares Foundation, the Bronx Care Health System, and My Tax Fella.  

This star-studded evening will bring together celebrities, supporters, and advocates for a memorable night. It will feature a red-carpet reception, award ceremony, live and silent auctions, and more. The gala will be hosted by board members and celebrities Kenan Thompson, known for his role on Saturday Night Live; Darlene Rodriguez, anchor of NBC’s Today; and Malik Yoba, actor and entrepreneur. Proceeds from the event will support groundbreaking clinical trials at leading institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Weill Cornell Medical College. Funds raised will also provide critical support to families affected by DIPG and raise awareness of this devastating condition.

Notable attendees slated to attend in support of the CRF include New York Mets centerfielder Harrison Bader, along with actors Adam Rodriguez, Ramón Rodríguez, and Chazz Palminteri. Adam Rodriguez, known for his roles in CSI: Miami and Criminal Minds, is also a director, screenwriter, and executive producer on projects like The Real Magic Mike. Chazz Palminteri, acclaimed for his work in A Bronx Tale, earned an Oscar nomination for Bullets Over Broadway and remains a prominent figure in film and television. Rising star Ramón Rodríguez has gained recognition for his performances in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen and The Wire.

This year, the Cristian Rivera Foundation is honoring Gleyber Torres, second baseman for the New York Yankees with the Heroes Award, Susan Lacher Director of Koeppel Auto Group with the Vision of Hope Award, and Rafael and Meiling Toro with the Service and Dedication Award.  

The foundation, which is comprised of dedicated volunteers and celebrity board members—including comedian and actor Kenan Thompson, actor Luis Guzmán, undefeated Super-Middleweight boxing champion Edgar Berlanga, Hollywood veteran Malik Yoba, and MLB baseball player Gio Urshela—continues to drive awareness and funding toward finding a cure.

The Cristian Rivera Foundation was created in honor of John “Gungie” Rivera’s son, Cristian Rivera, who was diagnosed with this rare, aggressive pediatric brain stem tumor at just four years old. Since its inception in 2009, the foundation has been committed to finding a cure to help eradicate the disease. 

The Cristian Rivera Foundation is one of the nation’s largest financial supporters of research and family support for DIPG. To date, the foundation has donated over $3 million to help find a cure for DIPG and to support families facing this heartbreaking diagnosis. 

CRF has funded the clinical trials of Mark Souweidane, M.D. He is the Vice Chair of the Department of Neurological Surgery and the Director of Pediatric Neurological Surgery at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. He is a professor of neurological surgery and pediatrics.

Dr. Soweidane has been recognized as one of America’s Top Doctors by U.S. News and World Report for four consecutive years (2011-2014), a Top Doctor in the New York Metro Area for ten consecutive years (2005-2014), and a New York Magazine Top Doctor for five consecutive years (2010-2014). He is nationally recognized in pediatric neurosurgery, with a strong focus on childhood brain tumors. He is a highly accomplished micro neurosurgeon, expert endoscopic surgeon, and compassionate advocate for children.

One patient in these trials, funded by CRF, Lisha Ayala, has seen no growth in her tumor and was the first survivor of Dr. Soweidane's trials. She has lived with DIPG for over 10 years. Before 2012, there were no survivors of DIPG; now, there are five because of this research.

A video of last year’s gala is below:

14th Annual CRF Celebrity Gala (youtube.com)

The American Classical Orchestra (ACO), New York City’s leading period instrument orchestra, continues its 40th anniversary season with a chamber music concert performed in New York’s prestigious University Club on October 30 at 7:30 pm. The first of three such intimate concerts, the program showcases works by Schubert and Beethoven played on period instruments, duplicating the private settings in which this music was first heard.

The evening includes a complimentary pre-performance cocktail reception offering audience members an opportunity to interact with the artists. The Trout Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 7:30 pm University Club of New York, 1 West 54th Street Complimentary pre-performance cocktail reception at 6:30 pm Aisslinn Nosky, violin Kate Goddard, viola Myron Lutzke, cello Nicholas Kleinman, double bass Mike Cheng-Yu Lee, fortepiano Franz Schubert: Piano Quintet in A Major, D.667 (The Trout) Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Trio in E-flat Major, Op. 70, No. 2 This engaging performance takes place at the University Club of New York, a private club chartered in 1865 for the “promotion of literature and art.” The evening presents Schubert’s light-hearted Piano Quintet, commissioned in 1819 by the wealthy music lover Sylvester Paumgartner, who specified that the work had to use a unique combination of instruments: piano, violin, viola, cello, and double bass. Schubert expanded the work by adding a fifth movement to the standard four-movement form, so that he could include a theme and variation movement based on the tune of Paumgartner’s favorite Schubert song, Die Forelle, (The Trout).

The evening also includes Beethoven’s Trio in E-flat major Op. 70 No. 2, written for piano, violin, and cello, composed in 1808 in Vienna at the home of Countess Marie Erdödy and dedicated to her. Beethoven expanded the trio form in this work, adding a fourth movement that elevated it to the level of a symphony and lasting thirty to forty minutes. It is the composer’s earliest work with movements in three different keys.

Tickets, priced at $125 for this special concert and cocktail reception, are exclusively available at aconyc.org or by calling the ACO at (212) 362-2727, ext.4. Dress Code: The University Club of New York’s dress code can be found here. The next performance is The Art of the Touch on December 6 at the Salmagundi Art Club, an arts center on the National Register of Historic Places. The season’s second salon concert features keyboard works spanning three centuries, from Bach to Ligeti. For details of American Classical Orchestra’s 2024-25 season, click here http://aconyc.org/season-40/the-trout/

BOWL OF ‘ZOLE™ BROOKLYN ADDS GUEST CHEF ROBERT CRAIG, MEXICO CITY STAR, TO LINEUP
Ahead of a Limited NYC Engagement, Craig Joins Dazzling List of NYC Chefs and Restaurants Dishing Out Outstanding Classic Mexican Cuisine with 120+ Agave Spirits Pairings

NEW YORK CITY, NY – September 24, 2024 – Chef Robert Craig of Mexico’s lauded Puntarena, Primos, Café Torino, and Porco Rosso kicks off a limited engagement in New York City at Bowl of ‘Zole™ Brooklyn on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Industry City.

Robert Craig, a chef and restaurateur for over 20 years, leads restaurants ranging from fast-casual favorites to acclaimed upscale establishments in Mexico City and Madrid. Born in Mexico and trained in Barcelona, Craig infuses his signature culinary perspective into Bowl of ‘Zole™ Brooklyn. Following the event, Craig will begin a limited engagement at Soledad, the intimate restaurant of fellow Bowl of ‘Zole™ Brooklyn chef Julian Medina.

Craig and Medina are just two of more than 20 award-winning and up-and-coming chefs and restaurants at Bowl of ‘Zole™ Brooklyn, each bringing their best pozoles and traditional Mexican dishes to pair with over 120 vibrant agave spirits like mezcal, tequila, and raicilla from artisan producers, importers, and distributors. 

As part of Bowl of ‘Zole™ Brooklyn’s partnership with City Harvest, all Bowl of ‘Zole™ chefs will prepare extra pozole for donation. City Harvest exists to end hunger in communities throughout New York City through food rescue and distribution, education, and other practical, innovative solutions. This year, City Harvest will rescue 81 million pounds of high-quality food that would otherwise go to waste and deliver it free of charge to hundreds of food pantries and soup kitchens across the five boroughs, helping to provide food for New Yorkers experiencing food insecurity.

Led by a trio of hospitality veterans—Mexican spirits expert Arik Torren of Lot001 Brands, Food Karma Projects event producer and restaurateur Jimmy Carbone, and La Lonchería chef and Mezcal de Leyendas partner Danny Mena—Bowl of ‘Zole™ creates, as Carbone says, “the kind of experience you only get when you're in the industry.” “I am so proud of Bowl of ‘Zole™,” says Mena. “It's unique in that it is as much about the food as it is about the drinks. Mexico has so much food culture, but the beverage culture is so unique and amazing. In Oaxaca they consider mezcal ‘cultura líquida,’ or liquid culture.

At Bowl of ‘Zole™ Brooklyn, attendees can sample every dish and sip every mezcal, tequila, and spirit at an all-inclusive event that spotlights the depth, history, and future of Mexican cuisine. The 2024 Bowl of ‘Zole™ Brooklyn Chef and Restaurant Lineup features:

• Robert Craig of Puntarena, Primos, Café Torino, and Porco Rosso

• Luis Arce Mota of La Contenta

• Justin Bazdarich of Oxomoco

• Cosme Aguilar of Casa Enrique

• Danny Mena of La Lonchería

• Iván Garcia of Mesa Coyoacan

• Julian Medina of Toloache

• Felipe Mendez-Candelas of La Superior

• Moisés López of Tobalá

• Nicole Onisik of Panzón

• Eric See of Ursula

• Tomas De La O of Marcela Cocina Mexicana

• Fany Gerson of La Newyorkina, El Newyorkino, and Mijo

• Jaime Bravo of Jajaja Mexicana

• Iván Vazquez of Mayahuel

• Yara Herrera of Hellbender

• Cenobio Canalizo of Tiny’s Cantina

• Nicolas Gonzales of Santa Fe BK

• Ivy Stark of MÉXology

• Miguel Letty of Alma Negra

• Julian Bovasso of Maya

• Miguel Bañuelos of Salsa Pistolero

• Pepe Urquijo of B’klyn Burro

• Casa Azul

• Fernando Cordova of Downstate Newburgh

• Alex Valencia of Vallarta Tropical

• and more
  
  

The selection of agave spirits at Bowl of ‘Zole™ Brooklyn is extensive, featuring pours from some of the most sought-after labels, including El Jolgorio, Real Minero, Del Maguey, and Flor del Desierto. “Finding the stories and these makers and going beyond just the usual gets us excited by the breadth of what Mexico has to offer,” says spirits expert Torren. Sample spirits from:

• 123 Organic Tequila

• Agave de Cortés

• Alma del Jaguar

• Amatiteña Tequila

• ArteNOM Tequila

• Balam Raicilla

• Banhez Mezcal

• Confianza

• Cráneo Mezcal

• Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal

• Don Amado Mezcal

• Don Fulano Tequila

• El Búho Mezcal

• El Jolgorio

• Fabriquero Sotol

• Flor Del Desierto 

• Fósforo Mezcal

• Fuenteseca Tequila

• Hacienda de Bañuelos

• Herradura Tequila

• Lalo Tequila

• Lapis Tequila

• Las Perlas de Jalisco

• Los Magos Sotol

• Los Nahuales

• Macurichos Mezcal

• Mezcal Los Siete Misterios

• Mezcal de Leyendas

• Mijenta Tequila

• Mina Real Mezcal

• Nuestra Soledad

• Pal’alma Mezcal

• Palomas Mensajeras

• Pechotierra

• Pelotón de la Muerte

• PM Spirits Project

• Real Minero

• Reyes Agave

• Santanera Tequila

• Siete Rayas

• Sotol Por Siempre

• Sotoleros

• Tequila Arette

• Tequila Fortaleza

• Uruapan

• Wild Common

• Yola Mezcal

• Yoowe

• and more!
  
  

Tickets are on sale now at bowlofzole.com and start at $55 (plus fee). VIP Tickets ($85 plus) fee include extraordinary perks, including early access to the festival at 5:00 PM, the opportunity to mix and mingle with chefs and spirits producers, and, in a fantastic collaboration with Anova Culinary, Anova Culinary Swag Bags with Anova Precision® Cooker Nano.

Members of the media are invited to attend the event, which will include opportunities for interviews with Bowl of ‘Zole™ Brooklyn participants and Bowl of ‘Zole™ Brooklyn organizers. High-resolution images and additional press materials are available here and upon request. 

For more information about Bowl of ‘Zole™ Brooklyn or to schedule an interview or media visit, please contact Jimmy Carbone at (917) 386-8357 or jimmypotsandpans@gmail.com.

Bowl of ‘Zole™ Brooklyn is an indoor, rain-or-shine event for ages 21 and up. The lineup and offerings are subject to change.

Bowl of 'Zole™ Brooklyn - Tickets

Thursday, October 17, 2024, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Industry City 5 2 A Venue 33 35th Street Brooklyn, NY 11232

About Food Karma Projects: Food Karma Projects events are grass-roots style celebrations that bring together award-winning and rising star chefs, restaurants, artisan producers, and distributors. Founded by Jimmy Carbone, Jimmy made his mark with Jimmy’s No. 43, an iconic bar in New York City’s East Village known for its approach to craft beer and local food. He expanded his dedication to regional food communities with the founding of Food Karma Projects and under his direction, Food Karma Projects gatherings are platforms for collaborative success stories.

Food Karma Projects’ diverse portfolio ranges from long-standing events to fresh new soirees, including Brisket King® NYC, Rib King NYC™, Pig Island NYC™, Bowl of ‘Zole™, and CiderFeast™. Each festival offers immersive experiences that attract food enthusiasts and industry professionals alike. For more information, visit foodkarmaprojects.com and follow along on Instagram and Facebook. 

About Danny Mena: Danny Mena is one of New York City’s top Mexican chefs, acclaimed for the traditional Mexican food he served at his restaurant Hecho en Dumbo for over 10 years and now at La Lonchería and Conejo in Richmond, VA. After forgoing an engineering career for culinary school and stints at restaurants Blue Hill and The Modern, Mena started Hecho En Dumbo in 2007. He and his team quickly outgrew that space and opened their Manhattan location in 2010.

In 2018, he opened La Lonchería, a rustic Mexican-style luncheonette offering a modern take on traditional dishes. Another Mexican tradition close to Mena’s heart is mezcal. In 2022, he partnered with local restaurateurs in Richmond, VA, to open a new concept called Conejo. Named after a varietal heirloom corn, they opened the pre-eminent Mexican restaurant in the region, focusing on the base of Mexico’s cuisine; the corn, the bean, and the chile. Partnered in two mezcal distilleries, Mezcal de Leyendas and Pelotón de la Muerte, whose mezcals are considered among the very best available in both the U.S. and Mexico and beyond, showcasing mezcal from all over the country. As a trained chef, now working his way to become a sommelier, his knowledge from production to final distillation is unparalleled.

In September 2019, he launched his debut cookbook, Made in Mexico. Inspired by the best restaurants, fondas, loncherías, and taco stands in Mexico City and adapted for the home cook, Made in Mexico is a delicious blend of classic regional and contemporary Mexican cuisine.

About Arik Torren: Arik Torren has 35 years of industry experience, with the last 14 years as an importer and brand developer. He was one of the pioneers of mezcal in the U.S. and a visionary of Mexican spirits beyond mezcal, including Raicilla, Tutsi, Cucharilla, Palmilla, and Lechuguilla. In 2020, he co-founded Bowl of ‘Zole™, creating an environment where traditional and authentic spirits from Mexico connect with industry and consumers alongside pozole made by some of the most exciting chefs. In 2023, Arik launched Lot001 Brands, importing amazing spirits from Mexico. 

The 14th Annual Taste of Sunnyside Returns on 10/13

Taste of Sunnyside will return to Queens for its 14th year on Sunday, October 13th, featuring 61 local restaurants and a block party on 46th Street between Queens Boulevard and Greenpoint Avenue. This annual neighborhood fest will include live music, a local artists exhibition, family-friendly activities, and the opportunity to walk around the community while sampling bites throughout from Sunnyside's top eateries. The Sunnyside Shines Business Improvement District produces this annual event to showcase the diverse culinary destination they call home and to encourage locals and visitors to discover local restaurants. Tickets can be purchased starting at $55 (plus taxes and fees) by visiting www.sunnysideshines.org.

EatOkra, founded by husband and wife, Anthony Jr and Janique Edwards, are counting down to their 1st Conference, l “Culinary Creatives Conference” on Sunday, October 13, 2024, from 9 am - 6 pm at the Metropolitan Pavilion,  125 W 18th St, New York, NY 10011. The one-day conference will be hosted by James Beard Foundation 2024 award recipient KJ Kearney of Black Food Fridays and a panel discussion led by award-winning and celebrated chef and restaurateur Melba Wilson.

EatOkra’s Culinary Creatives Conference will offer the following programming:

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Creatives Connect - open to all hospitality industry professionals, including entrepreneurs, investors, suppliers, restaurateurs, and more to engage and enjoy:

● Informative fireside chats and panels from top industry leaders, including Denise Woodward of Partake, Margaret Nyamumbo of Kahawa 1893, and more to come!

1:00 - 6:00 PM

Culinary Conversations & Commune -  food and beverage lovers are invited to celebrate the culinary contributions of  the African diaspora, with offerings including: 

● 75+ food and beverage exhibitors from consumer goods and participating Black-owned restaurants from the NYC tri-state area, including Bunnan, The Crabby Shack, The Little Fat Girl, Sweet Catch BK, The Spice Theory, and more!

● The Black Bar: Libation tastings from Black-owned beer, wine, and spirit brands including Shinju Whisky and more!

Tickets on sale now at: https://culinarycreativesconference.com/

• VIP Tickets $75 (includes a full day of programming)

• General Tickets, $35 (includes communal programming minus The Black Bar experience)

Conference Sponsors: ezCater and Pepsi.

Community Partners: BestDressedPlate, BEM Brooklyn, EventNoire, Fig8, IFBTA, and Rooted Ventures

Join us at the House of Heritage, a vibrant celebration of Hispanic heritage, arts, and culture,

hosted by the makers of HERDEZ® salsa, the No. 1 selling salsa brand in Mexico.

Come enjoy and become immersed in an unforgettable experience filled with the rich

culinary and cultural heritage of Mexico, art of dipping, and the irresistible flavors of HERDEZ®

brand authentic dips and salsas.

The first 100 attendees will have a chance to receive a LIMITED-EDITION tote bag and goodies.

Sample hard cider and snacks at Food Karma’s annual CiderFeast event. We will be kicking off Cider Week New York in style with tastings from twenty cidermakers based in New York and beyond. The all-inclusive event will also feature snacks like bread, cheese and apple pie plus amazing 24-month aged ham from Dakota Hams. VIP and General Admission  tickets are on sale now.:

VIP Session: ($75 + fee) includes early admission at 12:00 PM for an extra hour of tasting including rare New York state ciders, a guided aged country ham tasting with Pig Perfect author Peter Kaminsky, welcome drinks, select cheeses and first bites. Featuring a custom, 24-month aged, traditional country ham by Dakota Hams in Nancy, Kentucky sliced by Master Ham NYC plus an heirloom apple education from Original Sin.

General Admission: ($55 + fee) all-inclusive food and drink tasting tickets with 6:00 PM entry

21+
Rain or Shine
No Refunds

Outdoor With Tents

LOCATION

Industry City Brooklyn. Courtyard 1/2, 11232

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An exclusive event featuring Bravo's Real Housewife of New Jersey cast member Dolores Catania at the stunning Salvation rooftop atop The Asbury Hotel.

Get ready for an evening filled with glamour, gossip, and gripping conversation! Meet and greet with Dolores while enjoying breathtaking views and delicious refreshments at one of the city's most iconic locations. Don't miss your chance to mingle with a reality TV star and soak in the city's skyline at this unforgettable event!

Must be 21 & over with a vaild ID. In the event of inclement weather, the event will relocate to Soundbooth within the Asbury Hotel.

TV Personality Jill Zarin is happy to announce the return of her invitation only event, MEND Skincare Presents Jill Zarin’s Luxury Luncheon by Laifen & Ticket2Events, will take place this again in Southampton, NY. The event will be produced by Sean Koski and Brian Kelly, celebrity event planners and co-founders of Ticket2Events, and will feature a red carpet, VIP entrance to their curated showcase of the greatest companies in categories such as fashion, spirits, home decor, beauty, technology, and tourism, all in support of Cancer Research and to honor Jill’s late husband Bobby Zarin. The one-of-a-kind luncheon experience presented by MEND Skincare will treat invited guests to a day of complimentary on-site activations performed by top tier brands. Amongst the activations will be a gifting suite, known as the beauty bar, where giveaways from brands such as Mend Skincare, a luxury new skincare that blurs the line between science fiction and skincare, Laifen Technologies, who’s blow-dry bar will keep guests hair perfect, Oneisall, Coola, Corckcicle, Hanky Panky, Colleen Rothschild & so much more. The Beauty Bar will also feature on-demand wellness services from Laifen & MEND skincare, complimentary consultation with celebrity injector to the stars, Jennifer Anne Di Landro of Dolce Aesthetics NY, hair accessories from Teleties, Beachwaver and more.

Pop-up shops at the event will grant guests a one-on-one shopping experience with designers from places who are normally online only like chic furniture by CHITA, paw friendly gifts from Oneisall & Glow Pups, Derek Lam, Modus Rio & Jewelry by KC Chic Designs & the hangover hat by Huggs. Friends of Jill Zarin and Ticket2Events, Heather Rouffe at Atlas Event Rentals will be making the travel from Palm Beach to The Hamptons to showcase the event rentals for the entire event and GLASS HOUSE BOCA Raton, a modern luxury residence by Douglas Elliman will share an exclusive look at what’s in store for buyers interested in the booming South Florida market.

To keep guests cool Ticket2Events curated beyond just a rosé bar with a premier lounge featuring Gin Cocktails by Dillons Small Batch Distillers a hydration station that will feature LaCroix, Vida Life Science and ZEN WTR and even a temperature regulating device from Embr labs - the Ember Wave will be the official wristband for VIPS. A taste of the Hamptons will be available this time around too and is slated to feature fare from Suja Organic, OWYN and more.

The Jill & Ally brand is expected to showcase their latest products, which will include Pickle Ball paddles, home decor, and the latest scents from their stellar candle collection. Jill Zarin’s Luxury Luncheon will also treat guests to the most talked about gift bag that is now valued up to $5,000 made by Quilted Koala and will include all of summer's "must have” products noticed in newly launched Hamptons Storyboard magazine which was transported from Palm Beach to the Hamptons with the help of Roadway Moving.

Anticipated products include items from Safely,,MEND skincare, Scripto Lighters Hanky Panky, GDFEY shoes, ALOAH collection, SkinMedica, Grande Lash, Nutrafol, V-Spot, Beachwaver, Jill & Ally, Foot Petals, Flat Socks, TONGO, LMNT, bags, protein powder and shakers from Trvania Manta Sleep, Bloom Essentials, Colleen Rothschild, Big Mouth floats and SO much more!

Welcome to the Petting Zoo. This is the world’s only comedy show featuring live exotic animals. New York’s top comics have to perform while holding snakes, birds, lizards, bugs, and other cool creatures. Between sets, you can interact up-close with the animals and learn from Ranger Eric Powers and his team of professional nature guides. We promise you haven’t been to a show like this. Featured in the New Yorker, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and New York Comedy Festival.

Hosted by Mike Kandel and Charlie Sosnick!

Featuring Vannessa Jackson, Charlie Bardey, and Rachel Coster!

Cloud City in Williamsburg (85 N 1st Street) on Friday, June 7, at 8PM

BUY TICKETS: https://withfriends.co/event/20094976/petting_zoo_live_comedy_with_live_animals

SOUND MIND FESTIVAL is coming to Brooklyn on Saturday, May 18 and it's FREE for everyone - a day party with a purpose, a creative collaboration between artists, musicians, mental health organizations, and more! Kick off your summer at the ultimate Bushwick festival on the streets and in surrounding venues.

Featuring full sets from singer-songwriter Kevin Morby, pop band MisterWives, DJ White Shadow, alt band Bailen, and pop trio SHAED, the event is an all day street festival on Jefferson Street (between Irving Ave and Wyckoff Ave) in Bushwick, Brooklyn.

In addition to the performance, there will be:

**dance parties & DJ sets (in partnership with House of Yes) throughout the day

**Sound Sessions – holistic mental health programming experiences including movement and yoga, mindfulness and breathwork sessions.

**Food & drinks provided by iconic New York institution Smorgasburg.

**panels on mental health, including Mental Health in Communities of Color, Mental Health in the Music Industry, Mental Health in the LGBTQ+ Community and The Importance of the Lived Experience.

**an official benefit afterparty at Elsewhere featuring a performance by DJ White Shadow (who produced Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way” and worked on the film “A Star is Born,")

Get tickets at: https://www.soundmindlive.org/festival-2024

Welcome to the Petting Zoo. This is the world’s only comedy show featuring live exotic animals. New York’s top comics have to perform while holding snakes, birds, lizards, bugs, and other cool creatures. Between sets, you can interact up-close with the animals and learn from Ranger Eric Powers and his team of professional nature guides. We promise you haven’t been to a show like this. Featured in the New Yorker, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and New York Comedy Festival.

Hosted by Mike Kandel and Charlie Sosnick!

Featuring Nataly Aukar, Danish Maqbool, and Skye Grayson!

Cloud City in Williamsburg (85 N 1st Street) on Friday, May 10, at 8PM

TICKETS: https://withfriends.co/event/19933574/petting_zoo_live_comedy_with_live_animals

Monday, May 6th, 2024
6:30pm - Cocktail Hour
7:30pm Dinner and Program 

Business / Cocktail Attire Preferred

The View at The Battery
1 Battery Place, NYC 10004

New York City Children's Theater (NYCCT) will present the 2024 Gala, “Light the Lights: Broadway Celebrates New York City Children’s Theater,” on Monday, May 6th, at 6:30pm at The View at The Battery hosted by Tony award nominee and Gala Chair Anika Larsen (Almost Famous, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical).

Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Award Nominee Vanessa Williams will receive NYCCT's Luminary Award, which recognizes those who advocate the importance of arts-in-education and theater for young audiences. The multi-talented, native New Yorker,  Williams is best known for her work on stage (KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, INTO THE WOODS, POTUS…), film (ERASER, SOUL FOOD, DANCE WITH ME), television (UGLY BETTY, DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES), and in the music industry for more than 30 years and vigorously supports arts education, theater, equity, diversity, access, and inclusion for young people. Ms. Williams will receive her award from Tony Award nominee Norm Lewis (Porgy and Bess, The Phantom of the Opera).

Drama Desk Award Nominees Russ Kaplan and Sara Wordsworth (IN TRANSIT, DORY FANTASMAGORY) will receive the Family of Artists Award, recognizing the sustained contributions of those who continually help NYCCT fulfill its mission and support the field of theater for young audiences. Mr. Kaplan and Ms. Wordsworth have been steadfast supporters of NYCCT and wrote two original musicals for the company: 2021’s hit family musical Dory Fantasmagory and 2014’s Dear Albert Einstein, which was nominated for Best Family Musical by the Off-Broadway Alliance. They are now working on a sequel to Dory Fantasmagory, Dory Fantasmagory: Head in the Clouds, with NYCCT. Mr. Kaplan and Ms. Wordsworth will receive their award from Academy Award winners Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez (Frozen).

The evening will consist of: cocktail reception accompanied by Broadway jazz standards, seated dinner, awards program, and performances by Broadway stars throughout the night!* The annual Gala raises crucial funds that help us bring award-winning theater productions and education programs to children and families across the city at little or no cost to them. Guests will celebrate New York City Children’s Theater’s mission to promote children’s literacy and social development through sustainable, accessible professional theater productions and arts-in-education programs. We reach nearly 15,000 children/youth and families across NYC each year with our programming. For many of our students, NYCCT is their first introduction to theater.

The Gala Committee is composed of NYCCT Board members: Anika Larsen, Gala Chair;  Kimberly Marshall, Matthew Quint, Melanie Weinraub, and Barbara Zinn Krieger.

Tickets on sale now; Individual tickets, $400; General table of 10, $5,000; VIP Table of 10, $10,000. For tickets/tables or donations, please visit nycchildrenstheater.org/nycct-2024-gala/ 

About New York City Children’s Theater:

New York City Children’s Theater’s mission is to promote children’s literacy and social development through sustainable, accessible professional theater productions and arts-in-education programs. Our programs cultivate children's growth in the areas of emotional intelligence, community building, and responsible decision-making. The result is empathetic, creative, and independent thinkers who make a positive impact on their world. For 27 years, New York City Children’s Theater’s local and nationally recognized arts-in-education programs and professional theater productions have served over 425,000 children and adults across all five boroughs and surrounding communities in the tri-state area.

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*Presenters and performers are subject to change. 

Watch the Derby in style!

In partnership with Veuve Clicquot, Angels Envy, Hennessy, Makers Mark, Don Julio, and fashion partner Alice + Olivia, the event includes unlimited cocktails and cuisine (including mint juleps, southern food staples, and a fresh seafood bar). They’ll also be displaying the derby across 40+ TVs and will have all their activities (bowling, darts, cornhole, the simulators, etc.) available to play.

There will also be a competition for the best dressed, with the winner receiving 2 VIP tickets to the upcoming Justin Timberlake concert at MSG on June 26th (which you’ll immediately be entered to win!).

BUY TICKETS 

Molière in the Park is back with an opening night event that will dazzle and delight!

Support Free Theater in Prospect Park and enjoy a night of spectacular entertainment and joyful partying at our opening night of The Miser, re-imagined for today's world.

With this production, MIP will once again reinvent Molière for today's world while also keeping with our desire to stay true to the original French. We will both lean into non-traditional casting choices, including casting women in male roles and swapping genders, to highlight persistent biases, deconstruct existing power dynamics, and look into the barrel of existential paranoia and greed. Additionally, with the permission of David Chambers, certain passages will be revised employing direct translation from the original French.

The Benefit and Opening Night Party will be Friday May 3, at 6 pm - 11pm

Performance will begin at 7:30 pm

Tax deductible EARLY BIRD Tickets and GENERAL tickets will include:

• A pre-show cocktail as the sun sets on the lake in Prospect Park, with bubbly and light hors-d'oeuvres.

• The Opening night performance

• A post-show party with the cast and crew (food and drinks will be served)

Tax Deductible BRONZE, SILVER, GOLD and PLATINUM Tickets will include:

• All of the above AND

• a raffle ticket to win a week long stay in a gorgeous and newly renovated 6 bedroom chalet, in the French Alps valued at $3250*

Tickets to the benefit party can be found here. The Miser will run from April 27th - May 19th.