The Frick Party in the Garden

At 6 pm on Monday night it was sprinkling with rain as I made my way to the Frick for the Party in the Garden but by the time I arrived at the Museum the rain had stopped and the party went on outside as planned. To view all the photos please click on PHOTO LINK

Ballet Hispanico Spring Gala 2016 at the Plaza Hotel

Always one of my most favorite jobs because it includes dancers of all ages, not just the guests but the students and company of Ballet Hispanico who come together to celebrate Latino Culture with their love of all types of dance but especially dance with it routes in the rhythms and sounds of South America.
There are performances by the Company and the students followed by the guests who all seem to know how to samba and cha cha cha.
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Hope Funds for Cancer Research celebrate their 10th Year Anniversary in NY

On April 26th and April 27th Hope Funds For Cancer Research celebrated its 10 year Anniversary with panel discussions, a Ladies Lunch and a Black Tie Dinner in NY bringing together many of the greatest names in Cancer Research. It was amazing to be in the rooms filled with Professors, inventors, mentors and fresh young minds all eager to learn and share as they came together with the focus on rare forms of cancer and the future of funding and research. Hope Funds supports its Fellows beyond the financial level introducing and cross pollinating the up and rising stars of Cancer Research with those who have lead the way.
I love to watch as the room becomes alive with chatter and conversation as people meet their heroes, Dr's who's papers have been taught and studied, others who have made discoveries that have changed the course of science, everyone full of eagerness knowing they are in a room where they all talk the same language, and while I confess it is a language I do not understand I feel their passion and know that these are the people who are working every day to find the cures for cancer and to make this world a better place.
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26th BAP Gala at the Four Seasons Restaurant.

Last night was the 26th  BAP Gala at the Four Seasons Restaurant. The event raises money for the Black Alumni of Pratt that gives scholarships to students of African and Latino descent. To view all the photos click on the  PHOTO LINK

New York City Ballet Spring Gala 2016

New York City Ballet held its annual Spring Ball last Wednesday night at The David Koch Theater at Lincoln Center. Even though it was freezing on the red carpet, everyone removed their coats so we could photograph them in their beautiful gowns.
After the performance the guests sat down to dinner surrounded by the beautiful decor created by the always talented DeJuan Stroud.
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Central Park Hat Lunch, The Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon

Thank heavens it did not rain on Wednesday for the Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon Also known as the Central Park Hat Lunch.
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Carnegie Hall 125th Anniversary Gala

Last night was the Carnegie Hall 125th Anniversary  Gala  with an evening at Carnegie Hall hosted by Richard Gere followed by a black tie dinner at The Waldorf Astoria.
I did things a little differently Last night. Still playing with my new 500mm sense I photographed the guests by the stairs as they arrived for cocktails. It is always so fun seeing everyone and and as always Mr and Mrs Weill looked wonderful and graciously stopped for a photo before entering into cocktails.
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Met On Stage Spring 2016

Sunday night was the amazing Dinner on Stage at The Met Opera in honor of Renée Fleming  It is always the best night to get to dine on the stage of what we like to think of the best Opera House in the world.
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New York Pops

Last night I joined the festivities at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Celebration of The New York Pops. With just my 50 mm lens and a flash I loved capturing all the guests as they missed and mingled.
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The Studio Museum In Harlem Spring Lunch

I always know Spring has arrived and the season is beginning when I get to attend and photograph the Annual Studio Museum in Harlem Spring Lunch at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in NY. 

This year was their 10th lunch and like every year the women came beautifully and colorfully dressed and so excited to see each other. 

NY's First Lady, Chirlane Mc Cray was in attendance and was kept very busy meeting and greeting friends old and new as Thelma Golden escorted her to her seat. 

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