BOMB Magazine 30th Anniversary Gala
By Tia Walker
Thursday, 4/21/2011 1:59 PM
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Atmosphere at
Capitale
What a PERFECT night! Friday, April 15th was HOT... WHITE HOT... at Downtown
NYC's Capitale. The glitzy yet decidedly under the radar Bomb Magazine
celebrated 30 years with dinner and silent auction. Bomb one of the most
respected voices in Contemporary Art and literature welcomed much of the
Contemporary Art world to honor artist Marina Abramovic, Director of the
Solomon R. Guggenheim Richard Armstrong; Art in America's Editor for almost
four decades-- Elizabeth Baker, and author Francine Prose.
The evening was set, beginning with a killer cocktail reception that allowed
for viewing of various artworks. Standouts included pieces by, Adam Fuss'
photogravure from the series My Ghost, 2003; David Herbert's Pencil and
Ink--Animal House, 2010; Carrie Mae Weems' Inkjet on Paper--Slow Fade to Black
(Eartha Mae Kitt), 2009-2010; and famed sculptor Tom Otterness' Bronze Bomb,
2006. Guests in attendance included:
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The 2011 Skating with the Stars honoring Sarah Hughes, Terry Lundgren, and Tina Lundgren A BENEFIT GALA FOR FIGURE SKATING IN HARLEM
By Tia Walker
Tuesday, 4/12/2011 2:10 PM
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Figure Skaters
Spring weather was in total harmony on Monday evening, April the 4th, for
Figure Skating in Harlem's 2011 Skating with the Stars. The popular Central
Park Annual was held at Trump Wollman Skating Rink and welcomed an array of
attendees for family fun. This year's event raised more than half a million
dollars, as announced by Sharon Cohen, Founder and Executive Director of
Figure Skating in Harlem.
The gala affair began with a regal red carpet graced by today's most prominent
professional figure skaters. as well as Figure Skating in Harlem students.
Just beyond the carpet, a wondrous evening awaited, that included ice time
with celebs and pros, a VIP dining experience, awards ceremony, silent auction
and a performance.
Donald Trump,
Melania Trump and
Evan Lysacek
Olympic Gold Medalist Sarah Hughes, along with Macy's Chairman and CEO Terry
Lundgren, his wife, author and