Times Square Gossip

  Pamela Morgan Jean Shafiroff With Martin Shafiroff & Pamela Morgan Lifestyle and Entertaining Expert Pamela Morgan of Flirting With Flavors produced her “Cheers to Summer!” soiree at her home in Water Mill, NY with her husband, Michael Trokel.  Displaying her design savvy and culinary expertise as a chef and cookbook author, the party launched the summer 2023 season hot on the heels of her cabaret performance, “A Singular Sensation” in the City earlier in the month. The event was produced by Hank Stamfl of Revel Rouge.   Marion Waxman And Dr Samuel Waxman Kim Taiple With Nicole Miller And Pamela Morgan Notable attendees included: Pamela Morgan, Michael Trokel, Hank Stamfl, Ramona Singer, Jean Shafroff, Colleen and Gary Rein, Maribel Lieberman, Sara Shala, Dr. Samuel Waxman, Marion Waxman, Nicole Miller, Consuelo Vanderbilt, Tracy Turco, Jerry Turco, Wendy Federman, Bill Federman, Catherine Carey, Bryan Carey.    Maria Elena Christensen With Maribel Lieberm...

   Jane Gill With Bruce Weber Jean Shafiroff With Consuelo Vanderbilt Pamela Morgan 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 was more to celebrate at the 15th Annual GET WILD Benefit. James Hunter and Fred W. Thiele, jr. were honored at this year's benefit. The event was hosted at the Sagaponack sculpture field and the event chairs for this year’s benefit were Ingrid Edelman, Jane Gill, Missy Hargraves and Jonathan McCann. The emcee for the event was Joseph Shaw of the Express News Group.   Missy Hargraves Maria Fishel Leesa Rowland With Larry Wohl Noelle Dunlop With Sara Shala & Luisa Diaz Guests were treated to live music, cocktails, light fare, and a silent auction. All guests were welcomed to the cocktail party, which featured appearances by some of the non-releasable hawks and owls that the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center h...

  Jean Shafiroff With Jennifer Allsop And Bryan Griffin Jennifer Allsop With Kevin McManamon & Diana Cochran A Conversation at the home of Diana Cochran co-founder and partner AspenOut highlights issues and announces Inaugural Fundraising Event in East Hampton on September 16th, 2023. Francesco’s Foundation is a 501c(3) registered charity created to help prevent teenage suicide through providing financial support for education in schools, where the focus will be on prevention of all types of bullying including and in particular that of the LGBTQ+ community, education about the risks of teenagers engaging in dangerous activities on-line, education about the risks of leaving fire-arms unsecured with teenagers in the house - all of which contribute to heightening risks of teenage suicide.    Jean Shafiroff Cagri Kanver Francesco’s Foundation has been set up by Francesco’s mother, Diana Cochran and her partner, Jennifer Allsop to honor the memory of Francesco and to hel...

  Jean Shafiroff Celebrity philanthropist Jean Shafiroff will chair the Halsey House Gala for the Southampton History Museum on Saturday July 1, 2023 from 5:30 to 8PM in Southampton, NY.  The event which features a night of drinks and dancing is always a highlight of the opening season.    A Patrick Mcmullan photographer will be on hand to shoot photos.  Patrick himself may even show up.  To purchase tickets, go to southamtonhistory.org or call (631) 283-2494.  TICKETS ARE REASONABLY PRICED. All juniors are welcome - and junior tickets are available.  Dress Attire: Chic and Fun Cocktail Attire.

  Mark Bego Describing him, people most commonly used the words ‘kind,’ ‘innocent,’ and ‘naïve.’  Although I never met him, he seems to have been outwardly ‘likeable.’  However, as I delved into Joe’s history, I found that throughout his life he had only one enemy to fight against for his survival: himself. Joe Cocker is a textbook case of a life-long battle of career and personal self-destruction. While the rock & roll “side of the road” is littered with the sagas of characters that ruined their lives with drugs, liquor, cigarettes, and depression, it seems that few did it as long and hard as Joe Cocker.” So begins the opening of celebrity-author Mark Bego’s 68th book, on 60’s mainstay-vocalist JOE COCKER. The book, titled With A Lot Of Help From His Friends, contains the exploits of one of the most gifted and well-remembered singers ever. Woodstock-legend Melanie penned the introduction to the book: “When I think of Joe Cocker, I think of the word “authenticity.”...

  Lizzie Asher Mick Jagger & Melanie Hamrick Mexican writer Laura Esquivel’s poignant romance Like Water for Chocolate once again brought together the best of the Latin world to celebrate the beginning of ABT’s Summer Season. This time as an adaptation into a three-act ballet featuring the award-winning team of choreographer Christopher Wheeldon, conductor Alondra de la Parra, composer Joby Talbot, with scenery and costumes by Bob Crowley. Talbot’s music infused the Metropolitan Opera House with the sounds of indigenous instruments like a bean pod shaker rattle, the cedar flute and the guitar, performed by Mexican guest artist Tomas Barreiro. Latino support for ABT’s largest production in Company history came from philanthropists like Lizzie Asher who co-Chaired the evening and Maribel Lieberman, founder of Maribel New York, whose outstanding chocolate creations sweetened the festivities. Maribel Lieberman   Katie Holmes Guests were mesmerized by the performance of princip...

  Scrawl What are you afraid of? That's the question being asked by the upcoming series, Scrawl. Filming has started for the haunting new series from the minds of the filmmakers behind the award-winning indie thriller, The Samaritans, Doug Bollinger (Waltzing Anna, Mail Order Bride), Keith Collins (The Evangelist), and Cory Green (The Jersey Devil). Scrawl will also showcase original music by guitar wizard & music producer Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (Asia, Guns N' Roses), along with legendary New Jersey artists, DJ Funsize and A-List DJ Unique. Fear cannot be kept in the dark for too long. Eventually, it finds a way to crawl to the surface... Scrawl tells the story of a struggling writer as he battles his insecurities, mental health, and inner demons while he desperately reaches for success. A mysterious stranger presents him with a dangerous opportunity to grab the fame and fortune that eludes him. He makes a critical pact that may turn his dreams into realities. But ...

  Geraldo Rivera Golf Classic The 35th Annual Geraldo Rivera Golf Classic took place at the Old Westbury Golf & Country Club, Long Island, NY. The event's host, Geraldo Rivera, Emmy and Peabody Award-winning journalist kicked off the golf classic with a brunch before the golfers hit the course at noon. This year’s event honored Rosana Filingeri (Vice-President Cybersafe Solutions), John Murn (President, RSA Management Group) and Anthony Taormina Jr. (Vice-President of Operations, Rose Mechanical), as well as raised funds in support of Life’s WORC and their mission of making a difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  Notable attendees included: Geraldo Rivera, Sean Hannity, Victoria Schneps, Rosana Filingeri, John Murn and Anthony Taormina Jr.  For decades, the groundbreaking Golf Classic and other high-profile events have helped bring hope and light to this once-marginalized population. The Life’s WORC team has been together...

  Rhonda Wilkins Fischer Cover Karen Floyd ELYSIAN, an international luxury lifestyle brand created to inspire and reflect the interests of women, held their En Blanc Party to celebrate the launch of the latest issue of Elysian Magazine with the unveiling of the Summer 2023 issue with cover star Rhonda Wilkins Fischer on-board superyacht Caprice off Riviera Beach, Florida. ELYISAN Circle women and their guests were dressed in all-white attire for an evening of high fashion on the high seas, spending the evening at a luxe, all-inclusive event aboard the 137-foot yacht Caprice with cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and live music by Stephen and Jeff Neil, the Synergy Twins. Discover South Carolina, which provides tourism resources; DRC Ventures, a global catalyst for conservation efforts and Dr. Christina Rahm were sponsoring the evening. Yacht Caprice was provided by Sun Dream Yacht Charter.   Stephanie Folse With Tara Sherbert, Karen Floyd, Sarah Smith & Lisa Crites Notable attend...

  Jean Shafiroff Denyce Graves Nancy Geller With Lauren Vernon, Barbara Harrison And Gretchen Mathews The New York Center for Children (NYCC) hosted their Annual Spring Celebration at The Peninsula New York in New York City. The NYCC celebrated 28 years of helping New York City's children heal from abuse.  The event was generously hosted by The Peninsula New York, a treasured partner of NYCC since 2009.  This year's Spring Celebration focused on the important role of art in helping children heal and raised over $150,000 for NYCC's vital services.    Olga Ferrara Founded in 1995, NYCC provides trauma focused therapy services to children who have experienced physical and sexual abuse, for as long as their healing requires. NYCC's services to children and families are free of charge and NYCC relies on donations to ensure it is able to provide these services. Maribel Lieberman   Cagri Kanver The benefit helped to raise funds for the Center’s work in healing, pr...

  Jean Shafiroff Philip Gotthelf With Dede Gotthelf The award-winning Southampton Inn invited hotel guests, local residents and seasonal visitors to a celebration at the most desirable location in the heart of Southampton New York, kicking off the Hamptons summer season at the 2023 Annual Barbecue.  Guests celebrated the holiday al fresco at the pool patio surrounded by several acres of manicured lawns and private gardens, where they enjoyed a buffet of signature burgers, platters of traditional salads and tasty holiday classics prepared by Claude’s Restaurant including a celebratory 25th Anniversary Cake.  The pool patio bar kept all the participants hydrated with a wide selection of chilled refreshments to sip under the sun. Sara Shala   Elizabeth Steinberg With Carmen D’Alessio Notable attendees included: Jean Shafiroff, Shane Moan, Dede Gotthelf, Terri Moan, Philip Gotthelf, Diana Cochran, Jennifer Allsop, Roger Sichel, Eileen Sichel, Cagri Kanver, Larry Wohl, Le...