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  Meep the Owl As the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center of the Hamptons continues to rehabilitate and successfully release animals back into the wild across Eastern Long Island, there is more to celebrate at the 14th Annual GET WILD Benefit. Bridget Fleming and Karen Johnston, DVM will be honored at this year's benefit. The event will be hosted at Swans Crossing, Southampton Village on Saturday, June 25th, 2022. The event chairs for this year’s benefit are Ingrid Edelman, Jane Gill, and Jonathan McCann.  Guests will be treated to live music, cocktails, light fare, and a silent auction. All guests are welcome to the cocktail party, which will feature appearances by some of the non-releasable hawks and owls that the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center has rehabilitated and now resides at the Center. All proceeds will benefit the native wildlife treated at their hospital.  About the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center of The Hamptons: The Evelyn Alexander Wildl...

  Ajar By Artist Don Hershman Artist Don Hershman recently opened his work studio featuring a variety of his original work including his latest Barn series. Don's studio is located at 1890 Bryant Street Studios in San Francisco's historic Mission district, where art, innovation, and industry meet. 1890 Bryant Street Studios is a thriving community of over 100 artists and artisans. 1890 Bryant, which began as the Best Food building, is now one of the premier artist buildings in the San Francisco Bay Area. Don will be exhibiting his work regularly in San Francisco as well as nationally. Don’s work was also on display during MvVO ART’s AD ART SHOW. In its fifth year, the 2022 edition brought art directly to people by converting an advertising platform—the massive digital screens at Westfield World Trade Center inside the Oculus in New York—into a public gallery space for the entire month of May. Driven by a desire to continually improve the state of the world, Don Hershman lives o...

  RENAISSANCE PROPERTIES  The father/son team of Kenneth and Bradley Fishel of Renaissance Properties have done it again. In a neglected rear street in Noho the team has transformed a former dog training space and loading dock into the coolest building in the area.   In 2019 the Fishel’s wanted to renovate their small loading dock on post-industrial Crosby Street. After going through three different iterations of lobby designs, they finally decided to “go for it all,” as Bradley Fishel says. The adjacent space was vacant and had been Petsmart’s dog training area and loading dock. The team hired WorkShop/APD to design a modern inviting entrance with a welcoming vibe. The historic terra cotta ceiling was fully restored, and the original red brick wall was meticulously rebuilt. High quality finishes were used throughout, and live foliage gives the entry a truly luxurious atmosphere. To make the lobby an inviting space a café was built and is operated by Café Lyria, a neighb...

  Rick's Cabaret New York City Rick's Cabaret NYC, the upscale gentlemen's club known for its warm hospitality and its top-rated Rick’s Steakhouse, held a VIP Party on the club’s Roof Deck to welcome the summer season. “It was a fabulous party under the stars with nighttime breezes and the awesome sight of the lit-up Empire State Building,” said Rick’s Cabaret girl Michelle. Chef Jayson Margulies from the Rick’s Steakhouse on the second floor prepared some very tasty food for the party, and cognac and cigars were enjoyed following the meal. The Rick's Cabaret Roof Deck Lounge is popular with corporate and private events of all kinds. Offering the finest in VIP treatment, Rick’s Cabaret is located just one block from Madison Square Garden and is a favorite spot following the sporting events and concerts. Rick's Cabaret New York 50 West 33rd Street *** RICK: NASDAQ Listed *** Beautiful Entertainers *** Three Floors of Luxury *** VIP Suites, Deluxe Sky Boxes *** Rick’s...

  Roman Varlamov New-York based photographer and art director Roman Varlamov, is someone to watch. He has a strong, instinctive grasp of where culture is at - and where it's heading. In his fashion, beauty, and still life photography, Varlamov's notable style is characterized by fusion powerful storytelling with an important new voice in image making. In 2020 Varlamov became the youngest photographer in the history of Harper's Bazaar to shoot the magazine's main cover with supermodel Daphne Groeneveld. He has also photographed Anya Taylor-Joy, Maye Musk, Leni Klum, Rosie Park, Alton Mason, and Mona Matsuoka - among many others.   Maye Musk Having studied dance, Varlamov is adept at suggesting movement and poise, and having been a photographer from early on, he knows his way around composition and vivid colors as well as high-impact black and white. Varlamov's photographs have been featured in magazines including Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Esquire, Ell...

  Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff Isabel Leonard With Carla Bossi-Comelli, Lorraine Gallard & James Gandre Manhattan School of Music (MSM) hosted its 2022 Gala on Wednesday, May 18th, 2022, at The Rainbow Room, Rockefeller Plaza, in New York City. The gala honored Trustee Emerita Carla Bossi-Comelli (HonDMA ’20) and celebrated the 30th Anniversary of the School’s prestigious Orchestral Performance Program (OPP). Hosted by Isabel Leonard (HonDMA ’21), an alumna of MSM’s Precollege program and recently appointed member of the School’s Vocal Arts College faculty, the gala featured performances by faculty and distinguished OPP alumni from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Opera Orchestra, Harlem String Quartet, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Montreal Symphony Orchestra, and New York Philharmonic. Notable attendees included: MSM Gala 2022 honoree Carla Bossi-Comelli; philanthropist Jean Shafiroff, MSM President James Gandre; MSM Board Chair Lorraine Gallard; Katherine Aulitzky...

  Jean Shafiroff Dr. Samuel Waxman With Pamela Morgan More than 200 people attended the sold out, 9th Annual Collaborating for a Cure Ladies Luncheon benefiting the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF), which made its grand return to New York City at Avra Madison Estiatorio. The sold-out event raised nearly $200,000 for groundbreaking cancer research aimed at improving treatments and decreasing the rising incidence of cancer due to aging.   Dr. Andrew Jacono was honored at the luncheon for his continued support of SWCRF, dedication to philanthropy, and passion for scientific advancement. Ungaro by renowned designer Kobi Halperin was the featured fashion designer at this year’s event.  Other notable attendees included: Jean Schfiroff, Dr. Samuel Waxman, CEO and Founder of SWCRF, event chairs Marion Waxman and Jani Aronow Gerard; co-chairs Erica Linden-Fineberg, Nancy Litman, Lauren Silvers, and Helen Vaysman; committee members Chris Arlotta, Claire Gilvar,...

  Jean Shafiroff Lifeline New York hosted their benefit dinner at Il Postino Ristorante in New York City. The dinner benefited children’s hospitals in Serbia, with half of the proceeds also going towards helping Ukrainian refugee children. Lifeline Humanitarian Organization is an international humanitarian organization that was founded in 1993 in response to the tragic situation in the former Yugoslavia, which was plagued by conflict and sanctions. Lifeline's mission is to alleviate and relieve the suffering of physically and mentally disabled children, orphans, and the elderly, as well as to improve medical facilities throughout the country. Bill Sclight With Cheri Kaufman Some notable attendees included: Lifeline New York president David Hryck, philanthropist Jean Shafiroff, Lifeline New York vice-president Susan Gutfreund, Lifeline New York vice-president Cheri Kaufman, Lifeline New York treasurer Peter Pizzino, Lifeline New York executive director Tijana Ibrahimovic, Dragana Dj...

  Jean Shafiroff Jean Shafiroff With Martin Shafiroff   The Viennese Opera Ball - the oldest and most prestigious outside of Vienna - held its annual celebration for the 66th year at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City under the auspices of the U.S. Austrian Chamber of Commerce. The gala benefited the music therapy program at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center with support from Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research. The Gala chair for the evening was philanthropist Jean Shafiroff. The vice chairs were Sylvia Hemingway and Peter Thomas Roth. A special thank you goes to Ernst Woller, President of the Vienna Provincial Parliament, and the continuous support of the City of Vienna. Maria Fishel & Kenneth Fishel Maribel Lieberman With Nicole Salmasi & Alice Lutz     Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin   Some notable attendees included: President of the Viennese Opera Ball Silvia Frieser, event chair and philanthropist Jean Shafiroff, Artistic Director...

Girls With Pearls   MvVO ART/AD ART SHOW 2022 will feature selections from an extraordinary series of photographs by Dutch photographer Caroline Sikkenk. The photos will be displayed on monumental digital advertising screens May 15 to May 21, 2022, in a special show within the larger AD ART SHOW, and on the MvVO ART Artsy gallery page. Caroline Sikkenk’s participation in AD ART SHOW is being supported by the American Friends of the Mauritshuis and the Mauritshuis in The Hague—home of the Vermeer masterpiece—and now celebrating 200 years since opening its doors to art lovers. “Our Girl with the Pearl Earring is as enchanting as she is relevant. She inspires people from all over the world and Caroline Sikkenk’s explorations of ‘Girls with Pearls’ brings another layer of universality to this much beloved Vermeer painting,” Martine Gosselink, General Director of the Mauritshuis. A professional freelance photographer working in advertising for many brands, NGOs (including Unicef), arts...

  Old Stove Pub The iconic Hamptons dining staple Old Stove Pub is ready to make its mark in New York City, as the distinguished restaurant has officially opened its doors at 1076 First Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. Old Stove Pub, which has been a superb dining destination for over 50 years in the Hamptons, is sure to establish itself as a new hot spot destination in the neighborhood.   The menu boasts quite a medley of delectable dishes including, but not limited to, entrees like their savory prime steaks, succulent rack of lamb, and juicy roasted chicken; the freshest seafood plates such as branzino, salmon, scallops, and jumbo shrimp; a raw bar featuring fresh plump oysters and crisp king crab legs; and delicious sides like their creamed spinach and roasted cauliflower. Owner Joseph DeCristofaro proudly brings Old Stove Pub to New York City in 2022, at a perfect time when the Big Apple is re-establishing itself as the world's dining capital. For good reason, the successful e...

  Chanell Angeli Upward And Onward 2021  On May 3, during an Advertising Industry Opening Reception hosted by HAVAS New York, MvVO ART announced that Chanell Angeli took top honors in AD ART SHOW 2022. The MvVO ART jury of collectors awarded Chanell Angeli a Specialty Clio in Contemporary Art. A mixed-media artist of Caribbean descent, her work draws on her heritage, and interest in the relationship between poetry and visual art, to create immersive experiences, exploring themes of the divine feminine and the African Diaspora. Her work is rich in emotional content and intelligence. Parme Marin and Layla Nami were also named 2022 show winners. Parme. Marin creates works of art with leather, hair, and wood, exploring “La Peau” (the skin). Layla Nami’s bold imagery draws inspiration from Persian folktales, medieval tapestries, and illuminated manuscripts. “The talent represented in the 2022 selection of 120 artists is extraordinary. When people comment on the diversity of our art...

  Recent Lifeline New York Luncheon Lifeline New York will host their benefit dinner at Il Postino Ristorante in New York City on May 15th. The dinner will benefit children’s hospitals in Serbia, with half of the proceeds also going towards helping Ukrainian refugee children. Lifeline Humanitarian Organization is an international humanitarian organization that was founded in 1993 in response to the tragic situation in the former Yugoslavia, which was plagued by conflict and sanctions. Lifeline's mission is to alleviate and relieve the suffering of physically and mentally disabled children, orphans, and the elderly, as well as to improve medical facilities throughout the country. About Lifeline: Lifeline New York is a 501c(3) registered not-for-profit whose patron is HRH Crown Princess Katherine. The foundation was established in Belgrade in 2001 to improve the health and welfare of all those in need in Serbia regardless of religion or ethnic origin. HRH Crown Princess Katherine of ...

  Jean Shafiroff And Sharon Bush Jean Shafiroff, philanthropist, television host, and author, hosted a Farewell to the Season luncheon at Café Boulud at The Brazilian Court in Palm Beach, Florida.  Jean Shafiroff made a generous donation in honor of her guests to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, a charity that enables all young people, especially those most in need, to reach full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. Guests at the luncheon dined on a delicious lunch prepared in the kitchen overseen by world renowned chef, Daniel Boulud. Jean Shafiroff With Alex Hamer, Rashmee Sharma & Patty Raynes   The luncheon was attended by approximately 20 guests. Those in attendance included Jean Shafiroff, Sharon Bush, Anka Palitz, Amanda Bowman, Nancy Payne, Kim Renk, Patty Raynes, Meghan McCarney, Bettina Anderson, Sharon Jablin, fashion designer Abigail Zwaans, Alex Hamer, Lauren Roberts, Rashmee Sharma, Dawne Assenzio, Marilyn Pelstring ...