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Waxman Gala  The 23rd Annual Collaborating for a Cure Gala, one of New York City’s much-anticipated Autumn charity events, this year will feature a virtual musical retrospective of 23 years of the gala with celebrity appearances. The event will support the groundbreaking research of the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF) and honor Roger A. Krone, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Leidos, on Thursday, November 19, 2020, at 7:00 PM.  The gala will feature appearances by SWCRF Board Chairman Michael Nierenberg, Founder and CEO Dr. Samuel Waxman, Honoree Roger Krone, and a surprise guest host. This year, quests can enjoy virtually all the favorite things they like from the Waxman Gala, including music, comedy, and entertainment. The gala preshow will start at 6:30 PM and will include music, an online journal with messages from supporters, and other messages. This will be followed by a show starting at 7:00 PM.  The show will feature comedy, exciting perf...

Rita Moreno This November, the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery will hold its second biennial American Portrait Gala, honoring five individuals who have made an impact on the nation’s shared history, development and culture and whose portraits reside in the museum’s collection. The 2017 honorees are former Secretary of State Dr. Madeleine K. Albright; medical doctor and HIV/AIDS researcher David D. Ho, M.D.; artistic director, choreographer and dancer Bill T. Jones; film director, producer, writer and actor Spike Lee; and multi-award-winning actress Rita Moreno. As leaders in their respective fields, these five luminaries were selected because of their exemplary achievement in politics and diplomacy, the arts, science, entertainment and advocacy. Honorees will be presented with the Portrait of a Nation Prize during a seated dinner in the museum’s Robert and Arlene Kogod Courtyard, a signature element of the renovated National Historic Landmark Building share...

**** HIGH FALL FASHION Photos By: Patrick McMullan **** Jean Shafiroff Dazzles NYC Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff stunned in selections from her extensive couture ball gown collection during New York City gala season. Mrs. Shafiroff, who sits on the board of eight charitable organizations and is a presence in New York’s philanthropic community, began gala season at the New York Philharmonic 106 All-Stars: Opening Gala Concert of New York's Orchestra on September 19, 2017, where she graced the red carpet in a blush pink Victor de Souza ball gown with black trim and matching black opera-length gloves. This was followed by an appearance at The Metropolitan Opera Opening Night Gala on September 25, 2017, where Mrs. Shafiroff wowed in a tendril embroidered silk faille Oscar de la Renta gown. Finally, during the New York City Ballet Annual Fall Gala, held September 28, 2017, Mrs. Shafiroff donned another gown—this one in a bold pinkish-purple hue with ha...