New York City Ballet Fall Gala 2021

 What an amazing evening it was last night. It is fantastic to see everyone out supporting the Ballet. To comply with Covid rules the pre performance cocktails took place outside and I loved getting to mingle with the dancers and guests as they enjoyed the beautiful sun set.

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The Black Alumni of Pratt Event at the Four Seasons

The Black Alumni of Pratt (BAP) celebrated its 22nd anniversary with “Celebration of the Creative Spirit,” a scholarship benefit dinner honoring creative individuals in the arts that raises funds for talented minority students at Pratt.
The first Presenter was Georgette Mosbacher, CEO, Borghese Cosmetics. She cried as she described her friendship with Bill White the CEO of Constellation Group and his good deeds. Bill received the Creative Spirit Award.
Next Barbara Walters presented Pete Peterson the Lifetime Achievement Award.
The second Creative Spirit Award went to Edward Enninful, Fashion & Style Director at W Magazine. Martha Stewart presented the Creative Spirit Award to Stephen Sills, Founder and President, Stephen Sills Associates.
The Pinnacle in Art and Design Award was given to Chuck Close. He was unable to attend so Carrie Mae Weems presented it to Dr. Thomas F. Schutte.




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Hey Is That Paul McCartney?

A few weeks ago I was at the right place at the wrong moment or maybe not! I was photographing the American School of Ballet at Lincoln Center and had just asked my favorite couple Al Roker and his beautiful wife Deborah Roberts if I could take a photo. No sooner had I finished I felt a breeze behind me and without thinking I turned to photograph the person behind me running down the stairs. I caught sight of the shoes and snapped a shot and then the fleeing person was gone......... Suddenly I realised who it was!

UNICEF

Last week the Unicef Gala was breath taking. Amazing photos of children hung on the walls of Cipriani 42nd St. The Gala chairs were Claudia Lebenthal and Christine Stonbely. Junior chairs were and Maggie Betts. They honored Antoinio “LA” Reid and Ted Chaiban. Chrisette Michele sang for everyone and was really amazing.