Jeffrey Kalinsky hosted the seventh annual Jeffrey Fashion Cares, a charity benefit featuring an auction and runway shoes that has raised over $3 million for major NYC AIDS charities over the past 7 years. The runway show featured the best in Spring 2010 menswear from Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci, Balenciaga, Jiil Sander, Gucci, Dior Homme and others. Established in 1992 in Atlanta, and in 2003 in New York, Jeffrey Fashion Cares has raised over $9 million for important charities in both communities as well as money for non-profits. Key sponsors for the event included Coach, Nordstrom, Credit Suisse, Manolo Blahnik, Gucci, W Hotels and Sperry. Cocktails were provided by Belvedere Vodka.

Todd Sears, Jeffrey Kalinsky, Chris Wile, Dan Rothmann

Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA) celebrated the conclusion of the 13th National Tour of Dining By Design last night with a with a gala at Pier 94. The dinner gala was hosted by Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber and featured design installations by David Rockwell, David Stark, Michael Tavano, David Beahm and others. DIFFA is one of the country's largest supporters of direct care for people living with HIV/AIDS and preventive education for those at risk. Merging care and commerce, supporters of DIFFA come from all fields of Design and the visual arts.

Cindy Crawford

 Montblanc de la Culture and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater welcomed guests Monday evening to honor Judith Jamison with the Arts Patronage Award. Jamison presides over the artistically and fiscally vibrant Ailey organization. Her presence has been a catalyst, propelling the organization in new directions. She recently led the company on a 50 city global tour celebrating Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's 50th anniversary with a year long series of special performances, collaborations, events and commemorative merchandise including an Ailey Barbie Doll By Mattel that she designed herself. Her contributions to the theater have successfully contributed to the Ailey Legacy- dance as a medium to honoring the past, celebrating the present, and fearlessly reaching into the future.

Judith Jameson, Patrick Schmitz

HBO held the premiere A Mother's Courage: Talking Back to Autism at HBO Theater in Midtown on Monday evening. The documentary, narrated by Academy Award winner Kate Winslet, tells the story of a woman trying to answer the questions she has regarding her child's severe autism. The documentary follows her from her home in Iceland to Europe and the United States trying to find out more about the frustratingly complex condition. The Fridrik Thor Fridriksson directed documentary also features music by Bjork and Sigur Ros.

Margret Dagmar Ericsdottir, Fridrik Thor Fridriksson

Reuniting the same charismatic cast and characters from his hit dramedy Why Did I Get Married?, Tyler Perry brings the next chapter in the lives of eight college friends struggling with the challenges of marital life in Why Did I Get Married, Too? Gathered in the Bahamas for their annual week away, four close couples reconnect, sharing news about their lives and relationship. But their intimate week in paradise is disrupted by unexpected arrival of one woman's ex-husband who hopes to break up her new marriage. As the movie goes on the characters find themselves questioning their commitments as the presence of the ex-husband exposes flaws in their relationships. Guests included Janet Jackson, Coco, Ice-T, Cicely Tyson, Fabolous, Rev. Al Sharpton and Caroline Rhea.

Quinton Aaron, Coco, Ice-T

To celebrate the opening of the highly anticipated Housing Works Thrift Shop in Hell's Kitchen; lifestyle Guru, Derek "Fabulous" Warburton hosted a private VIP preview party. Guests in attendance enjoyed delicious hors d'oeuvres courtesy of Works Catering. The signature "Derek Fabulous" cocktails to kept the crowd relaxed as they watched the premier of the documentary Derek Loves Housing Works. Focused on the site's mantra to "help, teach, inspire, love and have fun" Derek takes viewers on an inspiring look inside the medical facilities of the just turned 20-year old grass roots HIV/AIDS organization. The documentary was created as a way to show the world how Housing Works helps and interacts  with the community. Guests included Ramona Singer, Alex McCord, Richard Vorisek, Mike Ruiz, Malan Breton and Allison Parris.

Malik so Chic, Derek Warburton

The American Ballet Theater celebrated the 14th annual Culinary Pas De Deux fundraiser Monday evening at Pier 60. The event will treat guests to creative samplings from some of New York most celebrated chefs, with pairings including several premier wineries. The event brings together patrons, company members and some of the finest chefs that New York has to offer. The event is hosted by ABT Principal Dancer Marcelo Gomes and Soloist Craig Salstein. This years event will include performances by the duo and fellow ABT dancers. Guests in attendance included Allison Ecung, Mary Elizabeth Dooner, B Michael, Mark Anthony Edwards, Christine Shevchenko, Christian Siriano, Gillian Murphy, Stella Abrera and Heather Schulman.

Craig Salstein, Christian Siriano, Marcelo Gomes

Roundabout Theater welcomed guests Monday night for Sondhiem on Sondheim, the intimate portrait of the famed composer in his own words and music. The cast, led by Tony award winner Barbara Cook, also features Vanessa Williams and Tom Wopat, as they perform brand-new arrangements of over two dozen Sondheim tunes. The composers career has stretched decades with multiple Gammy Awards and a Pulitzer Prize. His songs have been featured on stage and on the big screen writing music and lyrics for such monster Broadway hits as West Side Story, Gypsy and A Funny Thing Happened on The Way to the Forum. Guests in attendance included Alec Baldwin, Angela Lansbury, Jane Krakowski, Christine Baranski, Kelli O'Hara, Victor Garber and Mike Nichols.

Norm Lewis, Erin Mackey, Euan Morton, Vanessa Williams, Todd Haimes, Stephen Sondheim, John Weidman

Readymades in the spirit of Duchamp and other works of art filled the fifth-floor gallery at Sotheby’s for the Tools for Thought benefit. The brainchild of Diana Campbell and Julie Ragolia, Tools for Thought gives artists the power to raise funds to rebuild Haiti through their gift of creativity.

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Showtime welcomed nurses, nursing students and those representing some amazing charities to compete in the epic spectacle of medical mastery. With exciting events, thrilling feats of skill and a few carefully placed gurney's, the teams faced of in the first ever Rx Games. The purpose of the games was to create a fun competition that was both entertaining and recognized all those in the nursing community around New York City. The teams consisted of four people plus a back up, and first place prize was $10,000 for the team and $50,000 for their chosen charity. Guests in attendance included Edie Falco, Peter Facinelli, Matthew Blank, Arjun Gupta, Dominic Fumusa, Lenny Jacobson and Linda Wallem.

Arjun Gupta, Linda Wallem, Stephen Wallem, Liz Brixius, Peter Facinelli, Lenny Jacobson, Edie Falco, Stephen Wallem, Matthew Blank, Merritt Weaver, Richie Jackson

Michael Feinstein and Dame Edna's Joint venture All About Me opened to the Public Thursday evening at Henry Miller Theater to a packed crowd. Feinstein is a multi-platinum selling entertainer and has been dubbed "The Ambassador of the Great American Songbook," and is considered one of the premiere interpreters of American Popular Song. The Christopher Durang written, Casey Nicholaw directed duet puts Feinstein and Barry Humphries (a.k.a. Dame Edna) on stage with a mix of song, comedy and audience interaction. Guests at the premiere included Liza Minelli, Diana Krall, Elvis Costello, Harriet Holloway, Countess Luann Delesseps, Marc Rosen and Dave Koz.

Michael Feinstein, Casey Nicholaw, Barry Humphries

On Thursday The New York City Opera welcomed New York's elite to the spring gala at David H. Koch Theater. The gala marks the beginning of the spring season and this year featured a production of Emmanuel Chabrier's L'Etolle followed by a grand evening on the Promenade of the David H. Koch Theater and dancing to waltzes played by the NYC Opera Orchestra. The Spring season will feture L'Etolle, Puccini's Madama Butterfly and Handel's Partenope. Guests included Robert Verdi, Tim Taylor, George Steel, Bobby Flay, Stephanie March, Ann Bass and Susan Baker.

On Thursday evening amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, launched a series of fundraising events, produced by Josh Wood Productions, in celebration of all elements of men's style. The event series, entitled the Inspiration Galas, will take place in New York, Paris and Los Angeles. Kylie Minogue, international pop star who is preparing to release her eleventh studio album will host the inaugural Inspiration Gala at the New York Public Library and to help raise awareness and funds for AIDS research. amfAR is one of the world's leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to the support of AIDS research, HIV prevention, treatment education, and the advocacy of Sound AIDS-related public policy. Since 1985 amfAR has invested more than $307 million in its programs and has awarded grants to more than 2,000 research teams worldwide.

Josh Wood, Alan Cumming, Thom Browne, Casey Spooner, Kevin Frost

Team Gallery presented an exhibition of new work by the New York-based photographer Ryan McGinley. Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere will run from the 18th of March through the 17th of April at Team Gallery. For his latest exhibition, Ryan McGinley has shifted his focus away from constructing a youthful sublime within the American landscape and has concentrated instead on creating imagery within the confines of his New York studio. McGinley's portraits are the result of meticulous studio practice, in which thousands of images are taken of each sitter, and each shoot eventually being edited down to it's defining "moment."

The alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet shop opened last night at Saks 5th Avenue with music spun by DJs Harley Viera-Newton & Cassie Coane, Chelsea Leyland, Mia Moretti and Caitlin Moe. Launched in 2002 by Stacey Bendet alice + olivia is a sophisticated brand with playful sensibility,which epitomizes the personality and quirky style of its founder, Stacy Bendet. Her line began years ago with her search for the perfect pair of pants which led to "Staceypants," and the rest was history.  Guest in attendance were Becka Diamond, Kory Kennedy, Tinsley Mortimer, Shontelle, Devorah Rose, Richie Rich, Fabiola Beracasa, Kat De Luna, Kimberly Guifoyle Villency and Ali Wise.

Becka Diamond, Steacey Bendet, Ali Wise, Dori Cooperman, Tinsley Mortimer, Jessica Meisels

Equinox Fitness Clubs along with Harvey Spevak, Patrick McMullan, Andre Balazs, Brooke Shields and many others came together Thursday evening for the High Line Art Auction at Equinox. The art and photography auction went to benefit Friends of the High Line, featured original works from Sante D'Orazio, Ross Bleckner, Harry Benson and Terence Koh just to name a few. Friends of the High Line is the non-profit, private partner to the city Department of Parks & Recreation. They work with the city to make sure the High Line is maintained as a great public space for all New Yorkers and visitors to enjoy. They are working to raise the essential private funding to help complete the High Line's construction and create and endowment for it's future operations.

FOTORELIEF hosted the "A Picture Saves a Thousand Lives" silent auction last night at Milk Gallery in New York. Benefits from the auction went to raise funds for the Haitian earthquake relief effort through ROSE Charities. Over 100 of the world's most respected fashion and fine art photographers each donated a photograph to be exhibited and auctioned off that evening. FOTORELIEF, an all volunteer organization, and a veteran of auctions has partnered with ROSE Charities to address some of the long-term problems in Haiti. Also, a numbered, limited edition book of all the photographs from the auction was available at the event. Drinks for the evening were provided by SVEDKA and attendees included

Michael Anthony Pegues

On Wednesday night the Council of Fashion Designers of America announced it's nominations for the 2010 Fashion Awards at an exclusive event hosted by Nadja Swarovski and Diane von Furstenberg at the designer's studio in the Meatpacking district. The 2010 CFDA Fashion Awards winners will be announced at the annual gala, underwritten Swarovski, on June 7th at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center. Nominees include Alexander Wang, Marc Jacobs, Donna Karan, Michael Bastian, Tom Ford and Jason Wu just to name a few.

Steven Kolb, Nadja Swarovski, Diane von Furstenberg

One of the most important international photography events, The AIPAD Photography Show New York, will be presented by The Association of International Photography Art Dealers (AIPAD) from Thursday March, 18th through Sunday March 21st. More than 70 of the world's leading fine art photography galleries will present a wide range of museum-quality work including contemporary, modern and 19th century photographs, as well as photo-based art, video and new media. This years 30th anniversary is taking place at the Park Avenue Armory at 67th Street in New York City and will open with a gala to benefit the John Szarkowski Fund, an endowment for photography acquisitions at the Museum of Modern Art in NYC. The AIPAD Photography Show Show New York is the longest running and foremost exhibition of fine art photography.

Amanda Burden, Yancey Richardson, Meredith Young

Tommy Hilfiger and Quentessentially hosted the New York premiere of The Runaways on Saint Paddy's Day at the Landmark Sunshine Cinema. The coming of age story about Joan Jett and Cherie Currie's all-girl rock band The Runaways, stars Kristen Stewart (Jett) and Dakota Fanning (Currie). The film tracks the two from their teenage, growing up in the valley, to their climb to stardom as punk rock superstars. Under the influence of rock impresario Kim Fowly (Michael Shannon) the group evolved into an outrageous success and a family of misfits. The band combined a tough-chick image and raw talent and as a result they quickly grow a name for themselves.

Floria Sigismondi, Joan Jett, Kristen Stewart, Dakota Fanning, Cherie Currie

Michael Douglas, Charlie Rose and Sharon Stone hosted the 32nd annual Police Foundation Gala at the Waldorf=Astoria on Tuesday night. This year's gala honored Gail and Carl Icahn and featured a heartfelt performance by Latin sensation Marc Anthony. The New York City Police Foundation, Inc., was established in 1971 as an independent, non-profit organization to strengthen the services of the NYPD and to improve public safety. The foundation provides the resources that help the NYPD defend against terrorism and lead the nation in crime reduction. This public-private partnership has invested over $100 million to provide the NYPD with important tools to keep our city safe.

Marc Anthony, Commissioner Raymond Kelly

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Greg Kelly, Veronica Kelly, Michael Douglas, Jim Kelly

Last night, Rufus Wainwright, the artist affectionately referred to by Elton John as "the greatest songwriter on the planet," hosted a small crowd of hand-picked guests as part of the Gramercy Park Hotel's Nur Khan presents Rose Bar Sessions. The series of exclusive performances welcomed spring with last night's debut of Wainwright's first studio album in three years, All Days Are Nights: Songs For Lulu," set to release on April 20th. Having established himself as one of the great male vocalists and songwriters of his generation, "All Days Are Nights, " is a hugely personal and deeply emotional collection of songs. Guests in attendance were Michael Kors, Lance LePere, Susan Sarandon, Alan Cumming, Christian Siriano, Zachary Quinto, Horacio Silva and Kim Dillard  just to name a few.

Rufus Wainwright

The New York Philharmonic celebrated it's 2010 Spring Gala with Sondheim: The Birthday Concert, a concert featuring performances of Stephen Sondheim's music and lyrics at Avery Hall. Host David Hyde Pierce, conductor Paul Gemignani, director Lonny Price and choreographer Josh Rhodes led the New York Philharmonic in celebrating Stephen Sondheim's 80th Birthday. Sondheim, who has won an Academy Award, 8 Tony Awards, multiple Grammy Awards and a Pulitzer, is one of the most highly celebrated composers and lyricists alive, has also made appearances on the Simpson's and has had his stage work adapted into Hollywood hits (Sweeney Todd staring Johnny Depp).

On Monday evening, Grammy Award-winning artist Alicia Keys and Niche Media CEO Jason Binn celebrated Gotham Magazine's annual gala and Alicia's March 2010 Gotham Magazine cover at Capitale. The evening, presented by Bing, brought together New York's elite to toast Alicia Keys and the Spring fashion issue. Guests were treated to a performance by Grammy Award-winning violinist Miri Ben-Ari while they dined with specialty cocktails and Sapporo beer, and later DJ Cassidy spun tunes for the crowd as they danced the night away. Guests in attendance were Swizz Beatz, Anna Wilding, BJ Coleman, Chris Collins, Catherine Malandrino, Diane Passage, Hal Linton, Jessica Gomes, Julie Henderson and Yung Joc.

Swizz Beatz, Alicia Keys