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Welcome to Manhattan Society.com
where our passion, our mission, a social addiction of
sorts........ is covering the people, places and things of
social, cultural and charitable significance in New
York City, with a focus on the Island of
Manhattan. Come on a journey with us, take a
peek inside the urban mosaic which comprises
Manhattan, the undercurrent and those who are shaping the fabric of
Post 9/11 New York City. Sometimes we will take their photo,
sometimes we will share a cocktail, interview, or tell you about
conversations we have with them. PHOTO
(edited):
The photo above was provided by David Noble, a photographer in
the UK who provided it for use of the
Twin Towers
Alliance,
a grassroots organization committed to rebuilding what in our
estimation ought to be rebuilt downtown. We recommend you click
on the photo above to visit their site and sign the petition.
IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO DO THE RIGHT THING. VOTE TO REBUILD!! SIGN
THE PETITION. |
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SOCIETY SPOTLIGHT: What's new? |
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CONGRATULATIONS:
PRESIDENT
ELECT BARACK OBAMA
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OBAMA/BIDEN 2008 |
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PHILANTHROPY |
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Philanthropy's Next
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Brooke Astor's altruistic
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grande dame of charity?
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Our list of nine heirs
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2009
TOP UPCOMING EVENTS |
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April 20, 2009
NY Philharmonic Spring Gala: New York Moments – An Evening
with Marvin Hamlisch
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April 21, 2009
A Night of Hope: A Special One on One Dinner Honoring
Pastors Joel & Victoria Osteen: Pastor
Joel Osteen has been chosen to bless the new
Yankee Stadium in a
"Historic Night of Hope" being held on April 25th. This
is a
special preview of the Yankee
Stadium event to meet the Osteen’s in a one-on-one
reception and dinner. Inspirational music will be performed
and renowned artist
Peter Max will be on hand to unveil his portrait of
the Osteen’s. Venue:
The National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park South, New York
City; Time: Reception: 6:30 p.m., Dinner: 7:30
p.m. Festive Attire. Event Co-chairs: Sharon Bush,
Diane Bernhard, Aldon James, Margo Langenberg, Jean
Shafiroff. Benefit Committee: Van Bernhard, Joyce
Brooks, Lauren and Ashley Bush, Iris Cantor, B.J. Carter,
Rita Cosby, John Desidero, Jonathan and Somers Farkas,
Bob Guccione Jr.,
R. Couri Hay, John James, Ann Liguori,
Ambassador John L. Loeb, Jr. and Sharon Handler,
Peter Max,
Georgette Mosbacher, Jay and Sally Plourde, Alexandra
Preate,
Catherine Saxton, Christine Schott, Donna and Richard Soloway, Martin
Shafiroff, Roger Webster, Barbara Winston,
Victoria Wyman. Called by many, “America’s Voice of Hope,”
Joel Osteen is a New York Times best-selling author and
one of the most popular ministers in the world. TICKET
INFORMATION FOR ONE-ON-ONE PRIVATE RECEPTION AND DINNER WITH
PASTORS JOEL & VICTORIA OSTEEN: Individual Tickets:
Junior (35 & under): $350 for 1 Private Dinner, plus 1
ticket to Yankee Stadium for the Osteen’s “Historic Night of
Hope” on April 25. Silver Ticket: $600 for 1 Private
Dinner, plus 1 box seat at Yankee Stadium for the Osteen’s
“Historic Night of Hope” on April 25. Gold Ticket: $1,000
for 1 Private One-on-One Reception and Dinner, plus 1 VIP
seat at Yankee Stadium for the Osteen’s “Historic Night of
Hope” on April 25. For Tables: Benefactor: $6,000 for 10
Private Dinner tickets plus 10 tickets to the Osteen's
"Historic Night of Hope" at Yankee Stadium on April
25. Sponsor: $10,000 for 10 Private Dinner tickets, plus 10
box seats at Yankee Stadium for the Osteen's "Historic Night
of Hope" on April 25. To Purchase Tickets for April 21st
One-on-One with Pastors Joel and Victoria Osteen, please
contact: Tel: 917-508-6464 or E-mail:
JoelDinner@yahoo.com To see the invitation on line:
www.osteenevent.webs.com The non-deductible portion of
the ticket is $125. FOR TICKETS TO “THE HISTORIC NIGHT OF
HOPE AT YANKEE STADIUM” ON APRIL 25TH, PLEASE VISIT
www.JoelOsteen.com
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April 22, 2009
The Diller-Quaile School of Music Spring Gala
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April 23, 2009
NYJL Spring Auction
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April 28, 2009
Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City's Sidewalks of New
York Dinner
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April 28, 2009
Women In Need's Commit to WIN Annual Benefit Dinner
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April 28,
2009
The 2009 Wings Women of Discovery Awards: Since 2003,
the Women of Discovery Awards have identified, honored and
supported women explorers around the world. Given in
categories of Earth, Sea, Air & Space, Humanity, Courage,
Field Research and Lifetime Achievement, the Awards
recognize outstanding contributions to world knowledge
through exploration, while providing important funding to
support continued research through expeditions. Today, 48
awardees have become
WINGS Fellows and the number continues to grow each
year. This year
WINGS will recognize five pioneering explorers, from
five countries, pursuing five lifelong quests and honoring
the adventurous life and spirit of
WINGS co-founder Leila Hadley Luce. Time: 6:30
p.m. Venue:
Tribeca Rooftop, NYC Honorary Co-Chairs:
Uma Thurman &
Theodore Janulis. Auctioneer: Eliza Osborne
(Sotheby's) Click here to: Buy
Tickets or Donate (or call 212-759-1128, email
annabelle@wingsworldquest.org)
Meet the Five Explorers. Photos:
2008 WINGS Women of Discovery Awards Gala |
2007 WINGS Women of Discovery Awards Gala |
Photographer: Karen Zieff |
www.zieffphoto.com | 718.852.1884 | 617.308.6580 |
zieffphoto@aol.com
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April 30, 2009
Health Corps "Green Garden Gala"
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May 1, 2009
Boys Club of New York Derby 2009
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May 6, 2009 Central Park Conservancy's 27th annual
FLO luncheon, hosted by the Women's Committee: More than
1,200 guests will attend this enchanting event. Look for a
sea of spring hats at the FLO luncheon. Event Co-chairs:
Vicki Foley, Muffy Miller, Gillian Miniter, Tara Rockefeller
and Stephanie Winston Wolkoff.
Betsy Messerschmitt is President of the
Women's Committee. Honorees: Angela and Wade Thompson
are being honored for their outstanding support of Central
Park. Location:
Conservatory Garden (105th Street & Fifth Avenue) See
Photos:
2008 FLO Luncheon |
25th Annual FLO Luncheon (2007) |
24th Annual FLO Luncheon (2006)
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May 7, 2009
LSA Family Health Service 2009 Spring Gala & Dance Party
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May 11, 2009
Literacy Partners 25th “Evening of Readings” Gala
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May 20, 2009
El Museo ‘09 Gala
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June 9, 2009
Guardian Angels 30th Anniversary Gala: Tickets begin at
$800 Click on the following links to see the
Invitation or
Buy Tickets. For information contact: Mary Sliwa,
Mary@GuardianAngels.org | Phone: 212.860.5575 | Fax:
718.649.5705
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EVENT COVERAGE: Hire A Manhattan Society.com Photographer |
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Gregory Partanio
(aka,
Prince Gregory), manhattan society.com’s top resident
photographer, can regularly be found behind the scenes at some
of New York City’s most important fundraisers and charity
events. The "Prince of the City" is selectively available
to be hired for private events, portraits and parties. Special
and preferred rates for New York based 501 (c) (3) charitable
organizations. For more information about his rates and
availability contact us at:
chrislondon@manhattansociety.com |
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GALLERIES: The following galleries include the most recent
work of Gregory Partanio (aka,
Prince Gregory), manhattan society.com’s top
resident photographer as well as the work of
Christopher London, Karen Zieff & Steve Mack and other
contributors.
For more information about his rates and
availability contact us at:
chrislondon@manhattansociety.com |
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You can reach
our galleries by typing into your browser either:
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Archive Directory:
This is a quick links list to ALL of the events we have covered
over the last year or so and allows you to search by date and
title or the event to link to all of our albums online. |
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LICENSING |
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Our event
photography has also appeared in Avenue, Quest, Town &
Country, New York Social Diary, Palm Beach Society, Hamptons
Magazine, Gotham Magazine, New York Sun, Social Life Magazine, Prestige
Magazine, 15 Minutes Online Magazine, Newport Mercury, Your Life
Magazine & BUNTE (Germany) among others. To learn
more about event coverage and licensing opportunities
click here to review our policy
or feel free to
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MANHATTAN SOCIETY REPORT by Christopher London & Gregory
Partanio (In Print Worldwide--Asia, NYC & Hamptons) |
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PRESTIGE MAGAZINE (Asia) |
SOCIAL LIFE MAGAZINE: Hamptons |
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To see PDF Files of Prior Issues of the “Manhattan Society
Report” by Christopher London & Gregory Partanio, click
on the following links: September
2005
October 2005
November 2005
December 2005
February 2006
March
2006
April
2006
May
2006
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