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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BCRF Spring Gala 2016

This year The BCRF Hot Pink Party was held on April 12th at the Warldorf Astoria. An amazing evening that raises money for Breast Cancer Research, this event celebrates and gives hope to all those effected by breast cancer. With the money donated more grants are given to the amazing Doctors doing research in the field.

FARE LUNCH at Cipriani 2016

Yesterday was the 17th Annual New York Spring Luncheon for FARE, the Food Allergy and Research & Education Organization.

Held at Ciriani 42nd St,  Harriette Rose Katz and the Gourmet Advisory Services Team were the event Advisory Chair and the space looked amazing thanks to Duan Stroud.

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This year the Legacy award was given to the vivacious and tireless Abby Braverman who's 2 beautiful daughter were on hand to talk and also present their mum with the much deserved award.
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Save Venice Ball 2016

Hello everyone. I know you are all excited and waiting to see my photos from the Ball. Let me tell you the photos this year are all amazing thanks to all the effort everyone made in getting dressed and finding masks.
So that Save Venice Organization can give an exclusive coverage to certain magazines they have asked me to keep the photos private until June 7th at which point I hope I will be able to share everything with you.
Please send me an email at julieskarratt@mac.com if you would like me to send you the link when it is made public.
Very best wishes and all the best for Gala season 2016. I hope to see you all somewhere very soon and please do come and say hi to me.

Julie

Hope Funds for Cancer Research Presentation & Dinner in San Diego

It was a special treat to find myself in San Diego for the 2nd Annual Hope Funds for Cancer Research Presentation and Dinner at the beautiful Rancho Valencia.

The night was warm as old friends and new joined together for discussions and dinner under the stars in what has to be one of the most beautiful places in southern California.

To find out more about Hope Funds please visit their website at HOPE FUNDS

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