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Debutante Diana Bocsha & Designer Victor De Souza Emily Mohr And Cole Rumbough The Viennese Opera Ball celebrated the official opening of the debutante and escort application process for the their upcoming 65th Gala which will be held on Friday, February 7, 2020 at Cipriani 42nd Street. Fashion icon Jean Shafiroff will be chairing the event. The evening was hosted by Cos Bar Brookfield Place, the exclusive luxury cosmetics and skin care boutique. Violinist Victoria Patterson It was an evening of champagne, hors d’oeuvres and shopping, with live music from Violinist Victoria Patterson. Over 50 guests with notable attendees including: Designer Victor De Souza, American author Professor Ann Lee, Austrian Trade Commissioner Michael Friedl, Junior Chairs Cole Rumbough and Emily Mohr, and President & Executive Director Silvia Frieser. About Viennese Opera Ball The Viennese Opera Ball, an annual white tie charity gala celebrates the cultural and ec...

Jean Shafiroff Katrina Peebles New York, NY – Mission Society of New York City held its 96th annual Founding Families Gala on Monday, June 3rd, honoring scientist Philson Warner of Cornell University‘s Cooperative Extension and Grammy Nominee Alex Newell at a celebratory event that raised over half a million dollars to support programs that provide young people with a path towards economic opportunity. The gala, held at CAPITALE in Lower Manhattan, featured musical performances by Broadway stars Jonathan Burke, Nick Rashad Burroughs, and Alex Newell, the first-ever recipient of Mission’s Youth Trailblazer gala award. “We’re here tonight for a very special cause, and that is to change the lives of the children we serve,” said Gala Co-Chair Jean Shafiroff in her opening remarks. “We could not be prouder to have you as our guests, and to stand behind the life-changing work of Mission,” said Gala Co-Chair Katrina Peebles.   Jay Moorehead With Jean Shafirof...

Jean Shafiroff With Rosita   Jean And Martin Shafiroff New York, N.Y. – Lighting the way for equity in urban education, Jean Shafiroff and Martin Shafiroff hosted a reception on the Upper East Side on Thursday, April 4, 2019 to kick off the NYC Mission Society of New York’s annual Founding Families Gala, which raises funds to support programs that provide young people with a path towards economic opportunity. Flo Anthony And Roz Nixon Lucia Hwong-Gordon "Mission Society of New York City has been changing lives for more than two centuries, and I've been privileged - and humbled - to witness the impact it continues to make," said Jean Shafiroff. “I encourage you to attend this year's Founding Families gala, where you will support programs that serve underserved children in New York City.” Jean Shafiroff And Elsie McCabe Thompson Kathleen Giordano With Dr. Penny Grant “Our Founding Families Gala theme is designed...

 **** Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff Served as 2016 Gala Chair for Second Year; Dr. Rudolph F. Crew Delivered Keynote Address Photos By: Patrick McMullan **** Jean Shafiroff Jean Shafiroff With Bill Thompson, Michelle Paige Paterson And David Paterson Victor de Souza With Tanja Dreiding Wallace Cole Rumbough With Dad Stanley Rumbough New York, N.Y. – The New York City Mission Society honored Afro Latin Jazz Alliance (ALJA) Founder and Artistic Director and multiple Grammy Award winner Arturo O’Farrill at its annual Champions for Children Gala on Wednesday, April 13, 2016. Led by Jean Shafiroff, this year’s Gala committee included: Fiona and Stanley Druckenmiller, Colbert Narcisse, and Katrina and Don Peebles as Honorary Chairs; Peggy and John Bader, Missy Kilroy and John Moorhead, Leah and Stan Rumbough, and, Yemi and Patrick Vatel (Committee Members); and, Brooke Laing (Auction Chair). The benefit supported the Mission Societ...

**** NEW YORK SOCIETY Photos By: James Edstrom **** Jean Shafiroff With Elizabeth Stribling And CeCe Black Chiu-Ti Jansen Jean and Martin Shafiroff hosted a pre-summer solstice cocktail kickoff event in honor of the French Heritage Society (FHS) at their Park Avenue home. The philanthropic couple welcomed guests into their home to learn more about the work the Society does throughout the year, and to raise awareness of the forthcoming Gala, taking place on November 18th. Tony Bowles & Jasmine Parks Margo Langenberg Jean Shafiroff & Cole Rumbough Midway through the event, FHS Chairman of the Board, Elizabeth F. Stribling, and Gala Chairs Jean Shafiroff and Cece Black, thanked guests for attending and gave a short talk explaining how projects are selected for FHS to support. Additional Gala Chairs for the November event in attendance included; Deborah Royce, Ann Vann Ness, Ursula Lowerre, Kazie Metzger and Jean Doyen de ...

**** NEW YORK'S BEST BETS **** Cole Rumbough Cole Rumbough will be at Le Cirque Cafe on February 23rd at 8:30 pm! It's restaurant week!! Cole will have his talented band—Sterling Overshown on piano, Devon Gillingham on bass, and Mario Irigoyen on drums. Make your dinner reservations by calling (212) 644-0202 or just stop by for a drink at the bar! This will be one great show!

**** CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDREN GALA KICK OFF  Photos By: Annie Watt **** Martin And Jean Shafiroff With Mary And Mandy Ourisman Allegra And Cole Rumbough Oscar  Plotkin Sharon Bush Ambassador Mary Ourismanand Mr. Mandell Ourisman held a cocktail reception that was co-chaired by Jean Shafiroff and Stanley H. Rumbough recently at their home in Palm Beach, FL, which honored New York City Mission Society and kicked-off the annual Champions for Children Gala, that will be held in New York on April 1st. The two-century-old nonprofit, the oldest in New York, provides programs and services that help break the cycle of poverty for New York’s children, youth and families. As a young bride, actress and Palm Beach socialite, Dina Merrill Hartley, was told by her mother-in-law, Elizabeth Colgate, “Every bride needs a charity,” and thus began her long-time support of New York City Mission Society. The party was co-chaired by philanthr...

Jean Shafiroff With Cole Rumbough And Kick Kennedy Animal Zone International (AZI) President Paola Mieli and Benefit Chair Richard Ledes welcomed over 100 guests to the Third Annual Argos Fall Benefit at Thalassa Restaurant in Tribeca recently. The international non-profit, which is dedicated to the protection and humane care of animals and the environment on the Greek island of Amorgos, honored philanthropist Jean Shafiroff for her efforts on behalf of animals. Nicole DiCocco, Kick Kennedy, Alex Donner, Lacey Dorn, Cole Rumbough, Umberto Riva, Brian Maher, and Ann and Eric Jenson were among the supporters on hand. Guests watching a moving presentation that introduced the dogs, cats, goats and equines that AZI has helped on the island of Amorgos in Greece. Dozens of luxe items were donated to the silent auction, including artwork by Mark Kostabi and Robert Simon, which helped raise additional funds for the charity. Ms. Mieli gave a moving speech about how t...

Cole Rumbough Jingle and mingle with the NYC Mission Society’s Junior Society on Tuesday, December 2nd at a holiday party to benefit the nonprofit’s annual toy drive for underserved children. NYC Mission Society’s annual toy drive aims to collect toys this season to distribute to 1,500 children in Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Bronx this December. The Junior Society has organized a cocktail party – complete with champagne and sweets – at Pilotage Fun & Hobby at 5 East 36th Street from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on December 2nd – a date selected because it marks the third annual #GivingTuesday, a national day to support charitable causes. At the event, Pilotage will donate 20% of any toy purchase to NYC Mission Society’s toy drive. The event is organized by Junior Society co-founders Brooke Laing and Cole Rumbough as well as members Allison Ecung, Angelena Brack, Antonella Lemos, Liz Shafiroff, Natasha Das, and Taylor Burns. In addition to Pilotage, even...

**** HIGH SOCIETY Photos By: James Edstrom **** Jean Shafiroff In Resident Magazine Patricia Shiah With Roy Kean Katlean de Monchy With Flo Anthony Jean And Martin Shafiroff Rita Cosby And Tomaczek Bednarek Maggie Norris With Dr. Penny Grant Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin With Joy Marks Ike Ude Dawne Marie Grannum With Flo Anthony Jean Shafiroff With James Edstrom And Rita Cosby Melissa Lee With Jean Shafiroff And Christopher Pape Sonja Morgan And Christopher Pape Sebastian Whitcombe With Jennifer Fajardo Gregory Speck Rosemary Ponzop Kiera And Cole Rumbough Helen C. Shelton Zang Toi Cover girl Jean Shafiroff and Resident Magazine celebrated the May 2014 “Philanthropy Issue” with a cocktail party in recognition of Jean’s philanthropic work. The magazine’s five page feature “Giving Back in Syle” provides insight into Jean’s work and the source...