Trip Advisor Summer Outing

It was a gorgeous summer day for a boat trip around lower Manhattan! The Trip Advisor staff endured some choppy water and had a great time celebrating on the Cloud Nine.

'Free State of Jones' NYC Premiere

Free State of Jones is an epic Civil War drama starring Matthew McConaughey, Mahershala Ali and Gugu Mbatha-Raw. There was a festive after party at the Plaza's Oak Room. Oak Room, Carol Sutton Lewis, Tonya Lewis Lee, guest, guest, Robyn ColesGary Ross, Sherilyn Ifill, Mahershala Ali; Star Jones; Judith Byrd, Angela Vallot; Susan Fales-Hill, Ann Walker MarchantSpencer Means, Tonya Lewis Lee, guest; Carol Sutton Lewis, Debra Martin Chase; Jonelle Procope; Noor TaqouriStar Jones, Ann Walker Marchant, guestsguests, guests, Sherilyn Ifill, Janai Nelson

Mandarin Oriental

It has been a busy week of events with the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. The top sales achievers in the U.S. were treated to several events in New York City. Beginning with a cocktail reception in a suite on the 52nd floor of the Mandarin Oriental and amazing views of Central Park, a walking tour of the High Line, and finishing with an awards dinner at the Boathouse.guest, guest, Emily J. Snyder; guests; guestsguests; guests; Suzette DeVeau, Jan D. Goessing, guest, guest, Emily J. Snyder; guests

Planned Parenthood Spring Luncheon

After a tough Fall it was great to see the enthusiastic crowd! Tory Burch, Cindy Sherman and Uma Thurman were just a few celebrities attending the Planned Parenthood luncheon this Thursday at the Pierre Hotel. Photographer Marilyn Minter was honored and she announced an artistic collaboration with Miley Cyrus with all proceeds going to Planned Parenthhod.Cindy Sherman; Carmen ZitaThelma Golden + Lisa Beattie Frelinghuysen; Uma Thurman; Helen Schifter + Fiona RudinTory Burch; Lorna Simpson; Marilyn Minter; Rose McGowanJoan Malin, Diane Max, Marilyn MinterMarilyn Minter, Diane Max, Lisa Beattie Frelinghuysen, Tracey Kemble, Cindi Levine; guest, guest, Nicole Angel Wachter

Planned Parenthood Cocktails at The Salon Art + Design

Planned Parenthood of New York held a cocktail benefit last night at the Park Avenue Armory. I was able to go upstairs in the rafters to take a wide wide shot of the entire magnificent space. guests; guest, guest, Lisa Beattie Frelinghuysen; guests; guest, Janet Maslin, JoAnn Smithguest, Diane Max; guests;guests

US Sciences Po Foundation Gala

The US Science Po gala featured keynote speaker Bernard Kouchner, Founder Doctors Without Borders and former French Minister of Foreign Affairs along with Adam Gopnik longtime writer for the New Yorker in a lively discussion about the state of world affairs. Sciences Po is ranked fifth in the world and first in France in Politics and International Studies. The foundation supports the university positioned at the forefront of education and research in social sciences and renowned for its international outlook and promotion of diversity and inclusion in higher education.Stephen Haimo; Bernard Koucher + Adam Gopnik; Bruce Oberfest + Eric Falcon; Anna Bulgari, Veronica Bulgari, guestguests; guest, Sophie L'Helias, guest, guest, guest; Stephen Haimo, guest, Frederic Mion; guests

Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence

Both the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act of 1993 and the Brady Center for Prevention of Gun Violence are named after Jim Brady who was paralyzed and later died as the result of a gunshot wound to the head during an assassination attempt of Ronald Reagan. Both Jim and Sarah Brady have been tireless advocates of gun control. The 'Bear Awards' honor the efforts of individuals who have distinguished themselves in their dedication to Jim Brady's vision of a nation without gun violence. The gala was held last night in the beautiful Gotham Hall and Liev Schreiber, Katie Couric, and Griffin Dunne were there in support. Vy Higginsen's Gospel for Teens performance was incredibly uplifting!Gotham HallVy Higginsen's Gospel for Teensauctioneer; guest, Dan Gross, Susan Smith Ellis; guests; Susan Smith Ellisguest, Liev Schreiber, Sarah BradyGriffin Dunne + Katie Couric; guests; guest + Samantha Mathis

Birthday Party at Rainbow Room