mad about jewelry_mad loot gala_barbara tober_new york gossip gal_museum of arts & designThe Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) will honor cultural patron, collector, and journalist Barbara Tober for her 35 years of commitment to the Museum, and Vacheron Constantin, the world’s oldest watch manufacturer, on Monday, September 28, at the LOOT 2015: MAD ABOUT JEWELRY gala benefit.

The evening begins with a preview of the LOOT one-of-a-kind artist-made jewelry from 4:30 until 8, with dinner following at the Robert Restaurant, all at the MAD Museum, 2 Columbus Circle, New York City.

Guests are invited to wear their most Festive jewelry.

The Honorary Dinner Committee Chairs are Iris Apfel, Corice Arman, Susan Gutfreund, Patricia Pastor, Deborah Roberts, Malini Shah, Liz Smith, and Isabel Toledo. The LOOT Chairman is Michele Cohen.  The Loot Curator is Bryna Pomp.

Ticket and Table information:

 GOLD TABLE @ $15,000 ($12,090 is tax-deductible) includes:

– Sunday, September 27: Cocktails with the artists at the home of LOOT Chair, Michele Cohen, 6:00pm-8:00pm
– Monday, September 28: 4:30pm-8:00pm First Access to LOOT and VIP Cocktail Reception: Come early to browse, meet the artists, and acquire unique pieces (15 guests) plus at 8:00pm a table for 12 at the Benefit dinner and presentation of the LOOT Award to cultural patron, collector and Journalist Barbara Tober and the world’s oldest watch manufacturer, Vacheron Constantin, Robert Restaurant at MAD
– Free admission for the run of LOOT, September 29 to October 3
SILVER TABLE @ $10,000 ($7,700 is tax-deductible) includes: 
Includes all Gold Table benefits listed above for 10 guests
BENEFACTOR TICKET (s) @ $5,000 per couple ($4,540 is tax-deductible) includes:
– Sunday, September 27: Cocktails with the artists at the home of LOOT Chair, Michele Cohen, 6:00pm-8:00pm
– Monday, September 28: 4:30pm-8:00pm First Access to LOOT and VIP Cocktail Reception: Come early to browse, meet the artists, and acquire unique pieces, plus at 8:00pm Benefit dinner and presentation of the LOOT Award to cultural patron, collector and journalist Barbara Tober and the world’s oldest watch manufacturer, Vacheron Constantin, Robert Restaurant at MAD
– Free admission for the run of LOOT, September 29 to October 3
LEADER TICKET (s) @ $1,000 each ($770 is tax-deductible) includes: 
Includes all Benefactor benefits listed above per individual
PATRON TICKETS (s) @ $500 each ($470 is tax-deductible) includes: 
– 6:00pm-8:00pm VIP Cocktail Reception with the artists.
– Free admission for the run of LOOT
SUPPORTER TICKETS (s) @ $250 each ($225 is tax-deductible) includes: 
– 6:30pm-8:00pm VIP Cocktail Reception with the artists
– Free admission for the run of LOOT