Times Square Gossip

   Antonella Bertello With Frederico Azevedo And Jean Shafiroff Antonella Bertello, owner of The Baker House 1650 and Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff welcomed guests to an autumn reception celebrating the Hamptons International Film Festival at the historic East Hampton boutique hotel. Bringing together the worlds of film, fashion, fine art and philanthropy, the gathering offered a stylish finale to the East End’s social season as the Hamptons welcomed filmmakers, artists and cinema enthusiasts for one of the region’s most anticipated cultural events.   Donna Rubin Set against the elegant surroundings of The Baker House, the reception brought together friends, philanthropists, artists and members of the Hamptons social community for an evening of conversation and celebration. The occasion also provided an opportunity to introduce guests to wines from Mas des Infermières, the French vineyard owned by acclaimed filmmaker Sir Ridley Scott and his family, highlight the upcoming...

  Kenneth Fishel And Maria Fishel Katrina Peebles    The French Heritage Society (FHS) welcomed nearly 240 guests to its fourth annual Summer Soirée at the Bridgehampton,NY, home of Maria and Kenneth Fishel. Inspired by the elegance of Provence in Summer, the evening brought together philanthropists, preservationists, and friends of France in support of FHS’s mission to preserve French architectural and cultural heritage. The evening was the most successful Summer Soirée, raising significant funds to support French Heritage Society's restoration grants, student internships, and educational programming. A portion of the proceeds will also benefit FHS’s New York Chapter, supporting three preservation grants in 2026: Lyndhurst in Tarrytown, and Villa Albertine and St. Bartholomew's Church in New York City.   Candace Bushnell Charles Chemin, Bonnie Comley, Stewart F. Lane And Elise Herget The unforgettable soirée was chaired by CeCe Black, Maria Fishel, Rosann ...

  Mike Milken The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) hosted their annual Pro-Am Tennis & Golf Tournament in South Florida. The tournaments were a part of a five-day event that combines the 2023 Milken Institute South Florida Dialogues and annual Pro-Am Tournaments.  2023 is a double-anniversary for the PCF as it was both the 25th Anniversary of the PCF in Palm Beach and the 30th Anniversary year of the Foundation itself.  The Milken Institute South Florida Dialogues in Palm Beach took place over three days, which included the annual PCF Pro-Am Tennis Tournament and special golf tournament; and concluded with three days of events in Miami. The first night in Palm Beach saw a talk held at the home of Roxann Taylor before the PCF dinner at the home of Jeff and Mei Sze Greene.  The highlight of the second day was the Gala Dinner hosted by Howard and Wendy Cox and held at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium with entertainment by The Beach Boys.  The Cox Science...

Katrina Peebles And R. Donahue Peebles Jr R. Donahue Peebles Jr., Katrina Peebles and R. Donahue Peebles III hosted a spectacular Kick Off party with The New York Real Estate Chamber at their private residence in New York City. The New York Real Estate Chamber (NYREC) is a chamber of commerce comprising well-established residential and commercial developers, community development corporations, general contractors and property managers that share a common goal—the expansion of minority business participation and community development. Meredith Marshall With R. Donahue Peebles Jr And Michael Chung R. Donahue Peebles III Notable attendees included: R. Donahue Peebles Jr., Katrina Peebles, R. Donahue Peebles III, Andrew Cooke, Tywan Anthony, Thomas Campbell, Paul Moore, Joshua Anthony, Randall Toure, Craig Livingston, Devon Prioleau, Meredith Marshall, Andy Jee, Chris Bramwell, William Wilkins, Nicole Lockett, Osei Rubie, Cheryl Daniel, Brian Benjamin, Harry Haynes, ...

Donahue Peebles III The Peebles Corporation’s (“TPC”) announced that Donahue Peebles, III has been appointed Chief of Staff. After serving as a member of the company’s Development Team for seven years – starting as an Assistant Project Coordinator and later promoted to the Development Executive role – Donahue will now work alongside his father, Don Peebles, Jr., advising on high-level initiatives and leading company-wide initiatives. Donahue’s first role was at the Corporation’s New York office in 2013 before moving to Washington DC to reopen the branch. Donahue’s promotion to Chief of Staff comes after leading several development projects across TPC’s national platform, negotiating multiple commercial real estate loans, leading various financing efforts in addition to the launch of their affordable housing vertical. Donahue is the youngest recipient in Washington, DC history to win a Housing Production Trust Fund Grant and in his new role, will be streamlining the decis...

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...

**** HIGH SOCIETY IN BRIDGEHAMPTON Photos By: Patrick McMullan **** Don Peebles With Beautiful Katrina Peebles Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff Bridgehampton, NY — Philanthropist power couple Don & Katrina Peebles hosted Cocktails and Conversations in honor of the New York City Mission Society at their Bridgehampton home on Friday, July 7th, 2017. The elegant but understated event benefitted the Mission Society’s programs and services, which help youth and families in our city’s most underserved communities break the cycle of poverty and achieve success. At the event, Mrs. Peebles gave a touching speech about the society’s mission. Margo Manhattan Currently, Mrs. Peebles sits on the board of the Mission Society. The event host committee includes the following supporters: Peggy & John Bader, B. Michael & Mark-Anthony Edwards, Missy Kilroy & Jay Moorhead, and Leah & Stanley Rumbough. Katrina Peebles With Larry Scott ...

Evidence, A Dance Company Billionaire real estate and hotel mogul Don Peebles' only passion isn't just the next hot property.He and wife Katrina are major supporters of the arts and one arts group they are truly passionate about is the Brooklyn based Evidence, A Dance Company founded by Ronald K. Brown. Don and Katrina are hosting the 5th annual Grace in Winter Gala to benefit Evidence at the newly restored Grand Ballroom of The Plaza Hotel, surely a property Don would love to have in his portfolio but for now he is simply hosting one of the social season's most glam events that attracts New York's movers and shakers from entertainment to high finance to media. This year the gala honors legendary editor and author Susan Taylor, the woman called the most influential African-American journalist in America when she helmed for 20 years Essence Magazine and her husband best selling author and TV producer Khephra Burns. Also being saluted is Noel Hankin of Moet Hennessy for c...

**** DON PEEBLES BOOK LAUNCH AT ELAINE'S **** Don Peebles And Star Jones Don And Katrina Peebles Real estate mogul Don Peebles and his wife Katrina celebrated the timely release of his second book “The Peebles Path to Real Estate Wealth: How to Make Money in Any Market” with a cocktail party at Elaine’s Restaurant. Introducing Don Peebles to the high profile guests was New York City Comptroller, William C. Thompson, Jr. Other guests included Star Jones, Michael Lohan, Jon and Joan Gruen, Ann Rapp, Cindy Guyer and Anne Sherman-Betts. Don Peebles is the Chairman and CEO of The Peebles Corporation and achieved multimillionaire status by age 27. His insightful new book was written in an effort to teach others the fundamentals of wealth-making, coming from a man who rose from humble beginnings and is now recognized as one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the nation with a $4 billion development project portfolio of completed or underway luxury hotels, high-rise residential and ...

**** THE HAMPTON'S **** THE ART FOR LIFE GALA **** Aretha Franklin And Katrina Peebles Russell Simmons With Katrina And Don Peebles Real Estate Developer and Author Don Peebles with his wife Katrina, hosted the pre-party for Russell Simmon’s Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” ART FOR LIFE gala at their Bridgehampton estate. Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin was in attendance and danced the night away with hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons and guests to her famed songs. Recently Don and Katrina Peebles hosted and underwrote the ART FOR LIFE gala at their ultra luxury development, The Bath Club, in Miami Beach. That evening Peebles Corporation CEO, Don Peebles was honored for his immense efforts and philanthropic work to create entrepreneurial workshops for youth in conjunction with his books entitled, The Peebles Principles and The Peebles Path to Real Estate Wealth, being released this September. Other honorees included, Grammy Award winning artists, John Leg...