The 62nd Viennese Opera Ball’s co-chairs Silvia Frieser and Michael Pecnik and Executive Committee member Laine Siklos hosted a Private Champagne Reception at The Penn Club to celebrate the formation of the ball that will be held on February 10 at the Waldorf Astoria under the auspices of the U.S. Austrian Chamber of Commerce.
The oldest white tie charity gala in New York, this year the Ball will celebrate the 150th anniversary of Austria’s unofficial national anthem, Johann Strauss’ Blue Danube Waltz.
Guests will travel from around the world to attend the prestigious event, and dance the waltz in the Grand Ballroom, with a hope of seeing a white horse drawn carriage.
Attendees included: Eva Chickering, Georg Heindl, Rachel Hickey, Wina Huang, Steven Knobel, Ulrich Kopetzki, Leah Lane, Deborah Levine, Maggie Norris Nicole Noonan, Elif Menet, Cole Rumbough, Maja Sponring, Allie Sutherland, Eva Trenker and Christian Von Uffel.
Over 700 guests are expected to attend to watch 16 debutantes and their white-tie clad escorts. The Ball Committees and Ball Beneficiary will be announced in due course.
Tickets start at $600 and rise to $25,000 for a Diamond Tier table. To purchase tickets: http://vienneseoperaball.us/
Pictured:
Silvia Frieser, Laine Siklos, Eva Chickering, Michael Pecnik
Celebs like Emily Ratajkowski, Alicia Keys, Mark Ronson, Swizz Beatz, Maxwell, La La Anthony, Baz Luhrmann and Philippe and David Blond of “The Blonds” among others packed the Bacardi Halloween party and curated haunted house by Kenzo Digital Saturday night.
Kenzo Digital, the artist known for his groundbreaking work and use of technology in projects with the likes of Beyoncé and Kanye West, flipped the traditional concept of a haunted house on its head and created a multi-sensory experience at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
2016 LACMA Art + Film Gala held at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Featuring: Kate Upton, fiance Justin Verlander
Where: Los Angeles, California, United States
When: 30 Oct 2016
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Credit: Adriana M. Barraza/WENN.com
Sports Illustrated stunner Kate Upton and her pro-baseball pitching fiancé Justin Verlander were among the guests at the sixth annual LACMA Art + Film Gala held at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art over the weekend.
Presented by Gucci and co-chaired by Eva Chow and Leonardo DiCaprio, and known as one of L.A.’s glitziest art fundraisers with the art world and Hollywood luminaries in attendance, this year’s honorees were artist Robert Irwin and Oscar winning director Kathryn Bigelow. Last year’s benefit raised over $4 million dollars.
Demi Moore, Melanie Griffith, Zoe Saldana, Jennifer Tilly, Gwyneth Paltrow, Laura Dern, Liberty Ross, China Chow, James Corden, Salma Hayek, David O. Russell, Courtney Love, Kelly Lynch, and Brie Larson also attended the highly coveted soiree which has come to be known as “The Met Ball of the West”.
Celebs Including Madonna, Jack Whitehall, Idris Elba, Vogue Williams and others are seen arriving at M Restaurant in London for the Halloween themed party.
Featuring: Madonna
Where: London, United Kingdom
When: 29 Oct 2016
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Credit: WENN.com
Madonna and a blue haired friend happily head to M Restaurant in London for some Halloween hoopla over the weekend.
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The new luxury steakhouse had VIP’s including Jack Whitehall and Vogue Williams, as well as Madonna and actor Idris Elba who reportedly spent time hanging out after Elba participated in a boxing match for a new limited series documentary on Discovery Channel.
The National Association of Professional Women (NAPW), led by lawyer and journalist Star Jones, hosted an exclusive NAPW Power Networking Event at Midtown Loft and Terrace last week, and the power women showed.
Featuring keynote speaker Jean Shafiroff, a prominent philanthropist, socialite and author of Successful Philanthropy: How to Make a Life by What You Give– a guide to modern philanthropy, the audience included: Louise Newsome, Dara Sowell, Lauren Day Roberts, Bonnie Pfeiffer Evans, Dawne Marie Grannum, Katlean de Monchy, Flo Anthony and Shana Schlossberg.
HOLLYWOOD, CA - OCTOBER 27: Actor Jesse Metcalfe attends amfAR's Inspiration Gala Los Angeles at Milk Studios on October 27, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for Belvedere Vodka) *** Local Caption *** Jesse Metcalfe
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The AmfARInspiration Gala in LA the other night, featuring Belvedere Vodka as an official supporter had celebs Heidi Klum, Charlize Theron, Shemar Moore, Ellen Von Unwerth, Estelle, Jon Hamm, Chelsea Handler, DJ Mia Moretti and many more.
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The annual evening is a celebration of fashion and style, and renowned for its star-studded guest list, unpredictable live auction and unrivalled success in generating funds for lifesaving AIDS research.
The Foundation for AIDS Research, offered guests the opportunity to receive a personalized Belvedere Bespoke bottle with a $500 donation going directly to AIDS research.
Charles Gibb, President of Belvedere Vodka, along with the eclectic group of tastemakers, raised a martini glass in celebration of the gala. “Philanthropy is at the core of the Belvedere brand and we are extremely proud to partner with this wonderful organization” stated Mr. Gibb. “I’m thrilled that through our personalized Belvedere Bespoke bottles we were able to help to raise funds for the fight against HIV/AIDS.”
Supporting the amfAR Gala has been an integral iteration of Belvedere Vodka’s corporate social responsibility since 2008 and furthers Belvedere’s ongoing commitment in eliminating HIV/AIDS. Because of the incredible awareness and fund-raising power of these initiatives, we are moving closer to an AIDS-free generation.
Internationally-renowned Master Trainer Carlos Leon, Madonna’s ex with whom she shares daughter Lourdes with, looks fit as a fiddle at the annual fitness, fashion and wellness event Healthy Guru.
Founded by Carrie Brudner, Healthy Guru washosted by Chrissy Bogue and Connie Henriquez from Datenight with Connie and Chrissy, took place at the Metropolitan Pavilion, and featured some of today’s top fitness instructors, such as Lady Gaga’s trainer Tricia Donegan, and Victoria’s Secret models trainer Justin Gelband.
Attendees included: Carrie Brudner, Tricia Donegan, Justin Gelband, Erika Bloom, Sylwia Wiesenberg, Zack Daley, Tatiana Firpo, Nick Pags, Miller, Courtney Paul, Jade Scipioni, CEO of Sunburst Superfoods Robert Cappa, Glen Tobias, Gary Goldenberg M.D., Lauren Slayton, DJ Eclipse, Dr. Lionel Bissoon and Skylar Katz.
World-class trainers taught classes throughout the day, including: Erika Bloom Pilates taught by owner Erika Bloom, Tonique taught by owner Sylwia Wiesenberg, Tone House taught by Zack Daley, assisted by Elvira Yambot, Bikram Yoga LES taught by owner Tricia Donegan, Gotham Gym taught by Tatiana Firpo, RIPPED taught by Nick Pags, Belleonbody taught by Carlos Leon, Belleonbody taught by Miller, and CPXperience taught by Courtney Paul of BravoTV.
15th Annual ‘A Great Night in Harlem’ Gala Concert at the Apollo Theater Honoring Dr. John and McCoy Tyner
Featuring: John Mayer
Where: New York, New York, United States
When: 27 Oct 2016
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Credit: Derrick Salters/WENN.com
It was a star-studded 15th Anniversary for the Jazz Foundation of America‘sannual ‘A Great Night in Harlem’ gala at the Apollo Theater.
The night’s performers included John Mayer, Steve Jordan, Joe Morton, Dr. John and Bruce Willis, with a special tribute to Dr. John and McCoy Tyner.
The Jazz Foundation works to keep jazz and blues alive by helping musicians who have played with everyone from Duke Ellington and Billie Holiday to Jimi Hendrix and The Rolling Stones, and they assist with more than 5000 cases a year nationwide.
Founder and CEO of Education Model Towns, Ernesto Argüello, married fellow philanthropist Ashley Taylor Cooper at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York a few weeks ago followed by a magical celebration in front of 400 people at the iconic Plaza Hotel.
It was an extraordinary night with a champagne reception in the Palm Court, cocktails in the Terrace Room, Wedding Dinner & Reception in the Grand Ballroom, as well as Aerialists, Gogo dancers, Mariachi, Samba dancers, Beat boxers, Cocktail coquettes and a musical performance by 10 year old Instagram star Vivian Hicks.
Beyoncé’s sought-after florist, Dieter van Beneden for Vert-de-Gris had custom made the decorations adorning the Hotel, and the cake was provided by no other than celebrity cake-maker Sylvia Weinstock.
Even the wedding invite was very unique: every guest received a briefcase with a video message personally inviting them to the couple’s Big Day. The video invite, which was filmed in Colombia, can be viewed at: romanceandthecity.com.
This couple really live to give back; their wedding registry was strictly donations which will be used to build a new educational center for underprivileged children, and they did not accepting any gifts. Said Ashley, “So many people really need the basics of life and we don’t NEED anything!” Donations are still accepted via Crowdrise. Ernesto’s Education Model Towns builds entire communities and education centers from the ground up in the most impoverished areas in Latin America, offering the locals a home and a safe community.
Ernesto and his life-changing organization also donates schools, security, after school programs and sports development programs, nutritional programs and clean water, as well as promoting by entrepreneurship opportunities to the locals. Ashley and Ernesto, co-founders of Snap2Live, have also partnered with the United Nations as spokespeople for road safety, in order to help address the number one killer of youth in the world.
Attendees coming from all over the world (France, Brazil, Spain, Colombia, Nicaragua, Peru, Honduras, Ecuador, Italy, Israel and England) included: Mr. Bert Jacobs (Owner, Life is Good), Mr. And Mrs. James Curleigh (President, Levi’s), Mr. Kweku Mandela, Ms. Eva Hughes (CEO, Condé Nast Latin America), Mr. And Mrs. Tim Lopez (Singer, Plain White T’s), Mr. Ben Patton, Mr. And Mrs. Angela Arabov (Founder, Jacob & Company), Mr. And Mrs. Jim Regusci (Owners, Regusci Winery), Dionisio Velez (Mayor of Cartagena), Mrs. Amber Kelleher-Andrews (CEO, Kelleher International), Mario Cader-Frech (Senior Vice President public affairs & CSR, MTV), Ms. Carlota Álvarez (Owner, Vega Sicilia Wine), Mr. Juan Suárez (Owner, Suarez & Sons), Yfke Sturm (Super Model), Angelica Fuentes (Shareholder, Grupo Omnilife-Angelissima-Chivas), Mr. Hunter Christoph (Owner, RCI Marine Group), Mr. And Mrs. Alejandro Viel (Owners, Casablanca Polo), Tony Tijerino (President, Hispanic Heritage Foundation) , Mr. Dan Ragone (Publisher, Maxim Magazine), Mr. Leonardo Davalos (Publisher & Editor in Chief, Complot Magazine) and Mr. Pedro Maal (Creative Director, Complot Magazine).
After the wedding festivities, the couple took off on a worldwide honeymoon with stops in Iceland, Finland, Spain, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Australia and Fiji.
2016 Inspire A Difference Gala at Dream Downtown Hotel
Featuring: Dave Navarro
Where: New York City, New York City, United States
When: 26 Oct 2016
Credit: Dan Jackman/WENN.com
Credit: Dan Jackman/WENN.com
Joy Behar, Maria Bello, Chris Hansen, Tamron Hall and Dave Navarro all took part in the Inspire A Difference Gala at New York’s hip Dream Downtown Hotel this week.
Glamour and Investigation Discovery once again came together to raise awareness for domestic violence, civil rights, bullying, victims’ rights and healing through their Inspire a Difference campaign by inspiring viewers to take action and make a difference in the lives of others.
This year’s honorees included Maria Bello, Joy Behar and Dave Navarro – and the charities they have partnered with.
