THE CULTURE NEWS

China Institute Honors Zhang Huan, Pin Ni, Sophia Sheng, and Ezra Vogel at 35th annual Blue Cloud Gala NEW YORK, November 26, 2019: China Institute celebrated its 2019 Blue Cloud Gala on November 25 at The Mandarin Oriental hotel in New York City, raising needed funds to support its work and mission to help better educate Americans about China. Highlights from the event included a cocktail reception, a live auction with Mr. C.K. Swett, remarks by Huang Ping, Chinese Consul Ge

UCLA TO HONOR BARBRA STREISAND AND GISELE BÜNDCHEN AT 2019 HOLLYWOOD FOR SCIENCE GALA Gala to Take Place during Oscar Week Los Angeles, CA – January 14, 2019 – UCLA Institute of the Environment & Sustainability (IoES) announced today that it will honor legendary singer, songwriter, actress, and filmmaker Barbra Streisand and world-renowned super model Gisele Bündchen for their environmental activism. The two honorees will accept their awards at the annual Hollywood for Scienc

Posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award to Legendary Sports Broadcaster Craig Sager Among the Memorable Moments at 28th Annual Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame Gala Event Highlighted by Special Presentation to Gayle King By Oprah Winfrey Kathie Lee Gifford, NBC’s TODAY; Rosanna Scotto, Co-host, Fox 5 Good Day New York; and Robin Meade, Host, HLN’s Morning Express with Robin Meade Co-Host the Evening New York, October 30, 2018 – Legendary sports broadcaster Craig Sager was hono

The Film-Makers’ Cooperative announces its eleventh-annual benefit concert of live avant-garde soundtracks and expanded cinema performances, featuring Philip Glass, John Zorn, Elliot Sharp, Vijay Lyer, and more. The evening will begin with an Award and Tribute to artist-filmmaker, Carolee Schneemann, for her contribution to the cinematic arts and her generosity within the experimental film community. English actress, Cara Seymour, will MC the event. DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, Ju

City of Hope’s East End Chapter/Jeanne Kaye League has a history of presenting distinguished women with its top philanthropic honor in recognition of their professional achievements, charitable contributions and personal commitment to the fight against women’s cancers. Past honorees of Spirit of Life® Award include: Kristin Chenoweth, Katie Couric, Cindy Crawford, Fran Drescher, Jane Krakowski, Hoda Kotb, Sandra Lee, Joan Lunden, Dr. Ellen Marmur, Mary Tyler Moore, Amy Robach

SIDNEY TOLEDANO AND PETER MARINO TO BE HONORED AT 2017 TROPHÉE DES ARTS GALA Monday, November 13, 2017 at The Plaza Hotel in New York On Monday, November 13, 2017, the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) will honor President and CEO of Christian Dior Couture Sidney Toledano with the 2017 Pilier d’Or and architect Peter Marino with the 2017 Trophée des Arts at The Plaza Hotel. The annual FIAF Trophée des Arts Gala evening will raise funds to support FIAF's education

On June 14, JCC Manhattan honored Debra Wasserman and Jason Glasser, and Sandra K. Wasserman at the 2017 Annual Benefit. The JCC presented the first Innovation Award to Dava Schub. The evening featured a live performance by Joshua Henry, who is currently playing Aaron Burr in the San Francisco company of Hamilton and previously appeared in Broadway's Shuffle Along, playing the role of Noble Sissle. There were more than 275 people in attendance at Tribeca 360 for JCC Manhatta

Rep. Keith Ellison, Barbara Smith, Joy-Ann Reid and Eve Ensler to be Honored at African American Policy Forum’s 20th Anniversary Gala. On Saturday, June 10, 2017, the African American Policy Forum will host its 20th Anniversary Gala “Say Her Name: 20 Years of Intersectionality in Action” at Columbia University. The gala will celebrate AAPF's work advancing and expanding racial justice, gender equality, and human rights both in the U.S. and internationally. In addition to comm

Chashama, a nonprofit helping to keep artists in NYC, will be hosting its annual Gala, Art is Everywhere, and after party on June 8th in Times Square. Nearly 1,000 guests will be encouraged to indulge their inner artist and creativity at the event which will feature interactive installations, environments, and performances from an eclectic mix of over 150 artists. The June 8th gala will honor Pentagram, the world’s largest independent design consultancy; Sir Shadow, a longtim

Celebrating trailblazing Latina leaders, Ballet Hispánico's Carnaval Gala on May 15 at The Plaza Hotel raised more than $1 million in support of the organization's artistic, educational and community outreach programs in New York City, across the United States and around the world. This includes the creation of new Company works, scholarships for students at the renown Ballet Hispánico School of Dance, and numerous community arts and educational programs. Ballet Hispánico ho

China Institute and China Beauty Charity Fund partner to present the China Fashion Gala 2017 NEW YORK -- On Sunday, May 7, China Institute and China Beauty Charity Fund will co-present the second annual China Fashion Gala to shine the spotlight to China’s inimitable influence in the realm of style. The China Fashion Gala is a platform to showcase creativity inspired by China: to raise funds to support talented emerging designers; and to recognize individuals whose outstanding

The Quad Preparatory School Hosts 4th Annual Founder’s Gala Benefitting Twice Exceptional Students on May 11, 2017 New York, NY — The Quad Preparatory School (Quad Prep), a non-profit, private, college preparatory school located in downtown Manhattan that serves Twice Exceptional (2e) students or gifted children who have learning differences, will host its Fourth Annual Founder’s Gala on May 11, 2017 at The Rubin Museum of Art. The heart of the gala is about celebrating the a

2017 Spirit of Helen Keller Gala Wednesday, May 10, 2017 TOMS to Receive Helen Keller Humanitarian Award New York, NY — Helen Keller International, inspired by the extraordinary determination and fierce optimism of our namesake and co-founder, will host our annual Spirit of Helen Keller Gala on Wednesday, May 10, 2017. HKI’s celebration affirms a century of leadership striving against the causes and consequences of blindness, malnutrition, and disease. Now, more than ever, HK

Oliver Scholars Hosts 4th Annual Gala. The Educational Nonprofit Honored Ryan Speedo Green and the Oliver Scholars Graduating Class of 2017; Lynda Baquero of NBC 4 New York served as Master of Ceremonies NEW YORK, NY, May 5, 2017 – Oliver Scholars, a nonprofit preparing high-achieving African-American and Latino students for success at the nation’s best independent schools and colleges, celebrated their 4th annual Gala Wednesday evening. The gala was a huge success raising mo

Mayor Bloomberg to Join Area Leaders and Influencers at Gala Honoring Israel’s Emergency Responders Magen David Adom — Israel’s Red Cross affiliate — to be the focus of December 12 event highlighting technological and medical advancements in emergency response NEW YORK — World-renowned experts in disaster response and emergency medical innovation from Magen David Adom (MDA), Israel’s national emergency medical response organization and official Red Cross affiliate, will be in

New York, NY - The Works & Process Rotunda Projects Initiative Gala at the Guggenheim Museum raised more than $450,000 in commissioning funds for the Works & Process Rotunda Projects program. The announced initiative will expand the Guggenheim's Works & Process program's commissioned performances into the museum's iconic rotunda. A new residency program, Works & Process Rotunda Projects will invite performing artists to create works for this unique space. Chaired by Isaac Mi

BALLET HISPÁNICO "Carnaval" 2016 Gala Raised More Than $1 Million And Honored RICHARD E. FELDMAN, President of the SHS Foundation LINDA CELESTE SIMS, Ballet Hispánico Alumna At The Plaza Hotel in New York on Monday, May 16, 2016 New York, NY - Ballet Hispánico raised more than $1 million in support of the company's artistic and educational work in New York City and around the country at their 2016 Galaon Monday, May 16, 2016. Ballet Hispánico honored Richard E. Feldman with t

Newly Formed LCRF Young Professionals Committee to Host its Inaugural Event on May 19th New York — The Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF) has created a Young Professionals Committee to engage and motivate young professionals, ages 35 and under, to become more involved in the Foundation’s mission to improve and save lives by funding groundbreaking research for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure of lung cancer. For its first event, the LCRF Young Professionals Co

BALLET HISPÁNICO Announces "Carnaval" 2016 Gala to Benefit Programs That Celebrate Latino Culture Through Dance Honoring RICHARD E. FELDMAN, President of the SHS Foundation LINDA CELESTE SIMS, Ballet Hispánico Alumna & Principal Dancer of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at The Plaza Hotel in New York on Monday, May 16, 2016 at 6:30pm New York, NY - On Monday, May 16, 2016, Ballet Hispánico proudly honors Richard E. Feldman with the Civic Inspiration Award and Linda Celeste

NEW YORK, NY - The Kosciuszko Foundation - The American Center of Polish Culture will host the Amber Ball on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in NYC. The Ball, which has an 80 year old tradition, is a major annual fund-raising event that benefits the Foundation's educational and cultural initiatives and the ongoing KF Building renovation campaign. The guest of honor during this year's Ball will be TV personality and a pioneering ent

The School of American Ballet’s 2016 WINTER BALL Raised Nearly $1.2 million For Scholarships and School Programs at the David H. Koch Theater on Monday, March 14, 2016 The School of American Ballet’s 2016 Winter Ball took place at Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theater on Monday, March 14, 2016 and raised nearly $1.2 million. Legendary French jeweler, Van Cleef & Arpels sponsored the glamorous, black-tie dinner dance for the ninth consecutive year. The evening began with cock

The School of American Ballet 2016 WINTER BALL The School of American Ballet 2016 WINTER BALL Monday, March 14, 2016 at 7pm WHO: Chairmen: Joyce Giuffra, Julia Koch, Serena Lese and Young Patron Chairmen Noreen Ahmad and Amanda Brotman. Corporate Chariman: Magali Jallot Attendees: Kellie Johnson Abreu, Lucy Anda, Sarah Arison, Elisabeth M. Armstrong, Michele and Timothy Barakett, Albert Bellas, Michael Bennie, Rosemary T. Berkery, Mitchell and Margo Blutt, Ashley Bouder, Norm

LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER PRESENTS SINATRA: VOICE FOR A CENTURY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2015 on PBS Special Gala Concert by Lincoln Center and the New York Philharmonic Featuring Alan Gilbert and the New York Philharmonic, Christina Aguilera, Chris Botti, Fantasia, Sutton Foster, Bernadette Peters, Sting, and host Seth MacFarlane November 9, 2015 — Live From Lincoln Center — the award-winning performing arts series that for more than 40 years has showcased the best of the wide-r

Tony Award nominee Bryce Pinkham, Broadway stars Kelli Barrett, Lesli Margherita, Jessica Keenan Wynn and the Shapiro Sisters, and the Classical Theatre of Harlem join the starry lineup of the Theater Resources Unlimited 2015 TRU Love Benefit: Making Our Gardens Grow Sunday, November 8, 2015 at 12 noon at Sardi's Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) will celebrate its 24th year as a not-for-profit service organization with its annual gala, the TRU Love Benefit. This year's theme