Iconic fashion designer Dennis Basso presented an exclusive fashion show to a sold-out crowd at the 6th Annual Collaborating for a Cure Ladies Luncheon that raised $40,000 to benefit the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (Swcrf).
Samuel Waxman and Don Lemon
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In its sixth year, the event has grown to become one of the must-attend spring charity events for New York City’s most fashionable and elegant philanthropists to raise money for groundbreaking cancer research. This year, the event featured Mr. Basso and drew more than 100 fans and customers of his sophisticated designs, some who wore their favorite Dennis Basso “couture” dresses.
For the second consecutive year, Susan Gutfreund hosted the event at her famed Fifth Avenue home. Before the fashion show commenced, master of ceremonies Don Lemon of CNN Tonight introduced both Dennis Basso and Dr. Samuel Waxman, founder and CEO of the Swcrf.
Samuel Waxman and Don Lemon
Credit/Copyright: Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com
In its sixth year, the event has grown to become one of the must-attend spring charity events for New York City’s most fashionable and elegant philanthropists to raise money for groundbreaking cancer research. This year, the event featured Mr. Basso and drew more than 100 fans and customers of his sophisticated designs, some who wore their favorite Dennis Basso “couture” dresses.
For the second consecutive year, Susan Gutfreund hosted the event at her famed Fifth Avenue home. Before the fashion show commenced, master of ceremonies Don Lemon of CNN Tonight introduced both Dennis Basso and Dr. Samuel Waxman, founder and CEO of the Swcrf.
- 5/31/2019
- Look to the Stars
The American Theatre Wing presented its annual spring gala, last night, Monday, June 1, 2009 at Cipriani 42nd Street (110 East 42nd Street). As in years past, the American Theatre Wing Spring Gala will brought together the best of Broadway. Tony Award winner Hugh Jackman served as the evening's Honorary Chair and Mrs. Schuyler G. Chapin, Lucia Hwong Gordon and Anthony D. Leeds served as Gala Co-Chairs. The entertainment portion of the evening was produced by Class Productions and directed by Lauren Class Schneider. All proceeds benefit the education and outreach programs of the American Theatre Wing.
- 6/2/2009
- BroadwayWorld.com
The American Theatre Wing is pleased to announce its annual spring gala, to be held Monday, June 1, 2009 at Cipriani 42nd Street (110 East 42nd Street). As in years past, the American Theatre Wing Spring Gala will bring together the best of Broadway and will include performances by Tony Award-Winners Kristin Chenoweth, Barbara Cook and Audra McDonald. Tony Award winner Hugh Jackman will serve as the evening's Honorary Chair and Mrs. Schuyler G. Chapin, Lucia Hwong Gordon and Anthony D. Leeds will serve as Gala Co-Chairs.
- 4/30/2009
- BroadwayWorld.com
Estelle Parsons, the legendary actress and star of Broadway's August: Osage County; Lucia Hwong Gordon, instrumentalist and composer; Susan K. Reed, editor-in-chief of O, The Oprah Magazine; and Susan Sobbott, President of American Express Open, will be declared Women of Achievement by Women's Project, America's oldest and largest stage company dedicated to producing theater created by women, at ceremonies Monday evening, March 2, in the grand ballroom of the Pierre Hotel, 2 East 61st Street at 5th Avenue.
- 2/25/2009
- BroadwayWorld.com
Estelle Parsons, the legendary actress and star of Broadway's August: Osage County; Lucia Hwong Gordon, instrumentalist and composer; Susan K. Reed, editor-in-chief of O, The Oprah Magazine; and Susan Sobbott, President of American Express Open, will be declared Women of Achievement by Women's Project, America's oldest and largest stage company dedicated to producing theater created by women, at ceremonies Monday evening, March 2, in the grand ballroom of the Pierre Hotel, 2 East 61st Street at 5th Avenue.
- 2/25/2009
- BroadwayWorld.com
24th Annual Women's Project "Women of Achievement Awards" Gala to take place on 3/2/09 The Women's Project Theater is dedicated to producing and promoting theater created by women. Each year the Women's Project takes pride in celebrating the remarkable accomplishments of women in a variety of disciplines. This year's honorees are Academy Award- Winning Actress, Estelle Parsons, instrumentalist and composer, Lucia Hwong Gordon, editor-in-chief of O, The Oprah Magazine, Susan K. Reed and Amex Open President, Susan Sobbott. Share in the joy, passion, and creative wit of a brand new season at Women's Project! As the nation's oldest and largest company dedicated to producing and promoting theater created by women, Women's Project remains the magnetic force field for innovative artists and adventurous theater-goers from around the world.
- 2/11/2009
- BroadwayWorld.com
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