Flashbulbs & Fundraisers

Summer’s Society Showcase

By Norah Lawlor

Glitz, glam, and plenty of giving back! New York and the Hamptons were on fire as the social season kicked off with a series of must-see soirées. Our latest circuit captures it all: dazzling young talents and cultural heavyweights at the Manhattan School of Music Gala, literary luminaries at Literacy Partners, and the ever-glam Pamela Morgan bringing her signature sass to a sold-out cabaret run. Over in the Hamptons, ARF’s Rescues & Rosé mixed canine charm with chilled pours, while Leesa Rowland kicked off Memorial Day with flair at Marina St. Barth.

Art and elegance also took center stage: in Manhattan, Artem Mirolevich debuted a striking new exhibition that drew collectors and connoisseurs alike, while the Viennese Opera Ball swept guests into a waltzing dreamscape of high culture and couture. Rounding it out was a lush garden gathering hosted by Patricia Silverstein to support the Diabetes Research Institute. 

Leesa Rowland Celebrates Summer at Marina St. Barth   
Photos: Dave Warren SIPA for AP

Carole Alexander, Victoria Schneps

Kathy Prounis

Marina Cocher

Leesa Rowland

Literacy Partners Annual Gala   
Photos: BFA / Madeline Thomas, PMC / Getty Images / Mark Sagliocco

Oprah Winfrey, Erroll McDonald

Bob Woodward, Carl Bernstein

Manhattan School of Music Gala   
Photos: PMC / Sean Zanni

Secretary HIlary Rodham Clinton

Alec Baldwin, Hilaria Baldwin, James Gandre

Patricia Silverstein’s Dream Foundation Memorial Day Brunch   
Photos: Dave Warren SIPA for AP

Brian Packin, Carrie Packin, Patricia Silverstein, Roger Silverstein

Jean Shafiroff

ARF Hamptons Rescues & Rosé   
Photos: Andrew Werner Photography

ARF Young Professionals Committee

Kim Nichols with puppy Mateo

69th Annual Viennese Opera Ball   
Photos: BFA / Jiraurd Key / Bonnie Gillis Photography

Denise Rich, Jean Shafiroff, Silvia Frieser

Star Jones

Artem Mirolevich “Canvas & Code” NYC Exhibition   
Photos: Bill Chin

Artem Mirolevich

Victoria Cristiansen, Carmen Dallesio