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Sonja Morgan With Model Bethany On Runway Carol Alt In 2015, RHONY Star Sonja Morgan debuted her international fashion lifestyle brand Sonja Morgan New York, a signature collection of luxury clothing, jewelry, and swimwear. With slow and steady success, in 2018 she launched Sonja by Sonja Morgan to meet the demand for more accessibly priced fashion. Sonja is thrilled to introduce Sonja by Sonja Morgan at New York Fashion Week 2019. Notable attendees included: Carol Alt, Randy Jones, Marc Bouwer, Montgomery Frazier, Frederick Anderson, Stephanìa Incandela (Former Miss Universe Argentina), Yasmeen Breakenridge (Mrs. New York USA 2019), Lisa Ramey (The Voice Season 16), Roy Teeluck, Heidi Albertson, Philip Bloch, Ramona Singer, Dorinda Medley, Tinsley Mortimer, George Wayne, Patrick Michael of Zang Toi, Dr. William Kapfer, JP Morgan Director of LGBTQ coordination and diversity supplier, Alex and Keytt Lindqvist, Cameron Silver, Zac Young, Bibhu Mohapatra, Constantine M...

Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation Seven research grants were funded to study the links between aging and cancer from the Partnership for Aging and Cancer Research Program, a research collaboration between the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF), National Cancer Institute (NCI) and National Institute on Aging (NIA). The Partnership launched in 2018 as a two-year pilot to fund cross-institutional and cross-disciplinary research that will focus on why aging is a leading risk factor for getting cancer. This partnership model pairs investigators who study cancer with investigators who study aging. An independent panel of scientists, a scientific review group, organized by the NCI reviewed all research proposals and the recommended applications were reviewed by the National Cancer Advisory Board. The NIH then selected the seven grants. The US Census Bureau estimates that the population of people over 65 will reach 83.7 million in 2050, almost double its s...

Avery Sommers Broadway Actress Avery Sommers Will Be In Town To Do The Cabaret Convention (October 31st) and appears at The Laurie Beechman Theatre in an afternoon of a wonderful combination of love songs, Broadway Songs and a great medley of memorable 60’s song ! She will be joined by Tom Hubbard on bass, Don Kelly on percussion, and Musical Director Dana. P. Rowe*. $30.00 cover/ $15.00 Food Drink minimum *Dana P. Rowe is an American musical theater composer whose works have been performed internationally with productions in London’s West End (Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Prince of Wales, The Donmar Warehouse), Russia, Czech Republic, Japan (including Tokyo’s Imperial Garden Theatre), Germany, Australia, New York City, São Paulo, Brazil and Slovenia. Much of his work has been written with lyricist John Dempsey. With Dempsey, he wrote the music for Zombie Prom (1995),The Fix (directed by Sam Mendes, 1997),and the stage adaptation of John Updike's The Witches of Ea...

Jean Shafiroff The 25th Annual Pioneer Hadassah Woman of the Year Luncheon and Fashion Show was held recently at the newly renovated Oceanbleu in the Bath & Tennis Hotel on Dune Road in Westhampton Beach. The 2019 Woman of the Year award was presented to popular philanthropist, Gloria Kaylie. The event was sold out. Michael Kors Collection did the fashion show, which was narrated by Pioneer’s 2018 Woman of the Year, Jean Shafiroff. Jean also modeled a Michael Kors Collection dress. Jean Shafiroff With Award Winner Gloria Kaylie And Elisa Greenbaum The day was a busy one, with boutiques, silent auction, raffles, goodie bags, a photo booth, a cocktail hour, a sumptuous 3-course lunch catered by Regal Caterers, awards, presentations about Hadassah, and the Michael Kors Collection fashion show. Overall chairs were Linda Stoll Pearlman and Elisa Greenbaum, who surprised her husband Clint Greenbaum with the Adelson Service Award. All proceeds benefit the ...

The Illusionists Producers Simon Painter, Tim Lawson, MagicSpace Entertainment, and The Works Entertainment announced today that 2019 “America’s Got Talent” semi-finalists Dom Chambers and Eric Chien will join the cast of The Illusionists – Magic Of The Holidays for the show’s record fifth holiday season, playing from Friday, November 29, 2019 through Sunday, January 5, 2020 at Broadway’s Neil Simon Theatre (250 W. 52nd Street). Chambers and Chien were both seen in the just-ended 14th season of “America’s Got Talent,” wowing millions of viewers worldwide all the way through the competition’s semifinal round last month. Back in New York by popular demand for a strictly limited run, this mind-blowing holiday spectacular showcases the jaw dropping talents of seven of the most incredible illusionists on earth. The Illusionists has shattered box office records across the globe and dazzles audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ...

Jersey Boys Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award winning musical Jersey Boys welcomes back Nicolas Dromard as Tommy DeVito tonight, Monday, September 23, at New York City’s New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) Stage 1. Nicolas Dromard stars alongside Aaron De Jesus as Frankie Valli, Keith Hines as Nick Massi and CJ Pawlikowski as Bob Gaudio. The production also includes Dianna Barger, Stephen Cerf, Amanda Dela Cruz, Andrew Frace, Austin Owen, John Rochette, Paul Sabala, Dru Serkes, Joshua Charles Skurnik, Olivia Valli. Tickets are on sale at the New World Stages box office or by visiting Telecharge.com . Group sales (ten or more) are available through Dodger Group Sales at 877-536-3437. Jersey Boys is written by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice, with music by Bob Gaudio, lyrics by Bob Crewe, directed by two-time Tony Award-winner Des McAnuff and choreographed by Tony Award-winner Sergio Trujillo. The production includes Music Supervision, Vocal/Dance Arrangements ...

SIX Tickets for the Broadway premiere of SIX by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss will go on sale to the general public on Wednesday, September 25 at 10:00 AM ET through Ticketmaster.com or by calling 877-250-2929. SIX begins performances on February 13, 2020 and opens on March 12, 2020 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 W 47th St, NYC). For more information, visit www.SixOnBroadway.com . Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, SIX the wives of Henry VIII take the mic to reclaim their identities out of the shadow of their infamous spouse—remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an exuberant celebration of 21st century girl power. The female cast is backed by an all-female band, the “Ladies in Waiting.” Songs from the studio album are streamed on average 300,000 per day making it the second highest streaming cast recording in the world. SIX is co-directed by Lucy Moss and Jamie Armitage, featuring ...

Pamela Morgan Jean Shafiroff Ramona Singer & Pamela Morgan Lifestyle and Entertaining Expert Pamela Morgan of Flirting With Flavors produced her annual end-of-summer celebration at her home in Water Mill, NY along with her husband, Michael Trokel. Displaying her design savvy and culinary expertise as a chef and cookbook author, the party brought a close to the summer and start to the Fall 2019 season, welcoming Pamela Morgan and her husbands' dearest friends to celebrate this year’s theme of ‘Wild Fishy Feast’. Her husband, Michael caught the fish, halibut and salmon, this summer off the coast of Vancouver, thus the theme of the party. Lucia Hwong Gordon With Fred Stahl, Jacqueline Murphy & Pamela Morgan Notable attendees included: Pamela Morgan, Michael Trokel, Jean Shafroff, Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin, Liliana and William Cavendish, John Barman and Kelly Graham, Sonia Cole, Jill Zarin, Ramona Singer, Mark Seidenfeld, Fred De Vito, Elizabeth H...

Maryanne Parker International business and social etiquette expert Maryanne Parker has been teaching the timeless practice of etiquette in the boardroom, ballroom and classroom for nearly a decade. She is the founder of Manor of Manners, an etiquette consulting business which provides its clients with the confidence, skills, self-awareness, and knowledge that will help equip them to reach their professional and personal goals, using proven methods for easy learning. Manor of Manners specializes in engaging public speaking arrangements, elite coaching and certification programs tailored to the client’s needs. In addition, Maryanne is the author of two number one international bestselling books The Sharpest Soft Skill (about business etiquette) and Posh Overnight (about social etiquette). Both books are available on Amazon.com in paperback and Kindle editions. The Sharpest Soft Skill pinpoints the importance of soft skills, poise, elegance, and sophistication in corporate su...

Jean Shafiroff Jean Shafiroff And Donna Karan The Southampton Hospital Foundation celebrates Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s 40-year relationship with the Hampton Classic Horse Show and congratulates all the winners from the youngest to the most accomplished including the father-daughter duo Mario Deslauriers of Canada and Lucy Deslauriers of Manhattan who took first and second place in the Grand Prix challenge in Bridgehampton on Sunday. In over 40 years, The Hampton Classic has contributed more than $2 million to the hospital. Commenting, Shanette Barth Cohen, Executive Director of the Hampton Classic Horse Show says, “We truly appreciate our relationship with our Official Community Partner, the Stony Brook Southampton Hospital. We value the exceptional care the hospital provides to the East End of Long Island and are pleased we're able to play a small part in supporting their efforts. Jean Shafiroff With Donna Karan, Michael Bloomberg, Diana Taylor And...

Maria Fishel Maria and Kenneth Fishel welcomed guests to their Bridgehampton, NY estate for a Cocktail Reception benefiting the Center for Jewish Life Chabad in Sag Harbor. The event, which featured internationally acclaimed pianist and composer Tania Eshaghoff, was a momentous evening celebrating summer, community and giving back. Notable attendees included: Maria Fishel, Kenneth Fishel, Tania Eshaghoff and Rabbi Berel Lerman. Honorees included: Kimmy & Robby Morris (Chesed Award), Stephen Wald (Community Builder Award), Marc Goldman (Defender of Israel Award), And Amanda Goldberg (Young Leadership Award). Event Chairs included: Erica & Dennis D'antonio, Sandy & Andrew Quentzel, Jodi Schwalb, Denise Wohl And Arden Wohl. About Maria and Kenneth Fishel Maria and her husband and company CEO, Kenneth Fishel, run Renaissance Properties, a family-run New York based real estate organization. The luxury real estate agency has distinguished itself as on...

Manners That Matter Most The highly successful book, Manners That Matter Most – the Easy Guide to Etiquette at Home and in the World – published by Hatherleigh Press, researched and written by June Eding, with a special foreword by Norah Lawlor – is now in its third printing and available in paperback for the first time. Etiquette is one of the most valuable assets a person can Possess: knowing how best to present yourself, and how to deal with others in a direct, effective manner, is paramount in all personal, professional, and social relationships. Featured in The New York Times, Manners That Matter Most is a part of the “Little book, Big Ideas” series, which was created to provide everyday people with useful wisdom to improve their lives, seeking to resurrect the custom of good manners and graceful style; all while updating and applying them to the modern age. “Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. If you have that awareness, you have good m...

Jean Shafiroff Cover Story By Bennett Marcus For Social Life -- Through her innate generosity and concern for her fellow man, Jean Shafiroff found her life’s calling: philanthropy. For years she has been a powerful leader, putting her boundless energy behind worthy charitable organizations both local and international, and today is at the pinnacle of New York’s philanthropic circles. “I feel very lucky to be able to do the charity work that I do,” she says. “I think that it’s a great blessing to be in the position that I’m in. I’m very fortunate that I can help others.” Jean sits on the boards of multiple foundations, chairs numerous events, and donates to many causes with which she is not directly involved. “When it comes to giving, Jean Shafiroff leads the pack,” says Elsie McCabe Thompson, the president of the New York City Mission Society, an organization with which Shafiroff has long been actively involved. High Fashion Jean Shafiroff Jean Shafiroff ...