Rita Hayworth Alzheimer's Association Gala 2011

Tuesday night was the Rita Hayworth Alzheimer's Association Gala 2011 at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. I arrived and went straight to the Ball room in search of David Monn who was doing the decor.
The room looked great. I felt like I was on a movie set from the 1940's. Yes it was Hollywood Glamour at it's NY best.
David combined candles and large paper peonies with sheer black and white drapes to create the mood.
I found him making the final touches to a table and went to say hi.
It seems that everyone is effected by this terrible disease. David's mom has been suffering for the last 8 years and he was running off to see her as soon as he was done.
All the benefit committee women arrived and I managed to find some chairs so we could take a group photo.
Later during the dinner on stage Princess Jasmine Aga Khan looked amazing. Somers Farkas, in a silver sequined Naeem Khan spoke of how the disease has affected her loved ones. She was followed by Mindy Grossman, the powerhouse CEO of HSNi, who spoke of the tragic experience losing, her parents to Alzheimer's.



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Rita Hayworth Gala

This years Rita Hayworth Gala was a festive event. With Princess Yasmin Aga Khan leading the way the guests bid on a silent auction and then had dinner in the Ballroom of the Warldorf. To see more photos you can click here Julie Skarratt Photography and click on View Your Event

How Does it End Mr McInerney?

Thanks to the fabulous Alison Mazzola I was included on the guest list last night along with the likes of Roger Waters, James Lipton, and Charlie Rose for the book signing Party in Celebration of Jay McInerny's new book HOW IT ENDED.The Party was hosted by 3 quintessential NY women, Jay's wife Anne Hearst McInerney, Candace Bushnell & Nicole Miller. Carmen Dell'Orefice was so excited to have her book signed that she kissed it!


Above: Anne Hearst McInerney & Amanda Hearst, Andre Balazs with guests, Cru Restraunt, Marisa Bregman and friend chatting to Roger Waters




James Lipton and Jay McInerney, Barrett and Maise McInerney, Charlie Rose...and the list went on. At one point Gary Fisketjon, Jay McInerney & Morgan Entrekin became the 3 monkeys.

AND TO END THE NIGHT........

Henry Street is our Street

Last night just as I was leaving the studio to go shoot the Henry Street Settlement Gala at the Plaza it started to pour. With no umbrella I stood on the corner of 18th and 9th willing a taxi to come by and rescue me. Luckily before I was completely drenched a knight in shining yellow armor arrived to save me.



One of the first couples to arrive was Harry and Laura Slatkin who I found making certain their table was perfect. It was Laura who organized the first Henry Street Benefit over 15 years ago and in the process she met and married Harry.



The Mayor came to make a speech and to commend everyone on their hard work helping to raise money for such an important organization in the city.



This years honoree was Tatiana von Furstenberg the actress/writer/director/musician/renaissance woman who is herself a resident of the Lower East Side. After the dinner she was the first one up to dance.



A special thanks to Jill Fairchild who somehow convinced the food captain to find a meal for me and Joe

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