ABINGDON THEATRE 20th Season Kick-Off Party

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Jan Buttram, Artistic Director at the Abingdon Theatre Company

Abingdon Theatre Company—which has produced 77 new American plays in its 20-year history, kicked off its 2012-2013 Season with a wonderful party that felt to all partiers attending like a gathering of old, intimate friends, since according to ATC, "It's our 20th Season and we want to celebrate with all the Artists that we know and love".

MYRIAM PHIRO Sings French Songs

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On August 25th, I had the very gratifying experience of hearing Myriam Phiro sing mostly traditional French songs at the very intimate La Carafe Wine Bar & Restaurant, with accompanist Benjamin Ickies     playing the accordion. It was a definite treat.

PIN UPS Hair Accessories Trunk Sale

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Jeweler David Von Kittleberger is assisted by his Director of Sales Yayoi Yamada
in placing a Middle East inspired chain tiara on Barbara Crentsil

On September 22nd, Henri Bendel was the place where for three days New York accessories designers, David Von Kittleberger and Anthony Maxwell teamed up once again to present their Fall “Pin Ups” collection and trunk sale.

Characterized by a host of elegant shapes and colors inspired by the pin up girls of the ’40s and ‘50s, and combining old school glamour with modern day sex appeal, “Pin Ups” is the must-have accessory for fashion-forward women.

Diamonds may be a girl's best friends, but Adam Werner prefers Pin Ups rhinestones for Nightlife partying

Grammy Nominee SETH GLIER Performs

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Seth Glier, Musician Extraordinaire!

Grammy® nominee, singer/songwriter Seth Glier returned to his favorite NYC stage, Rockwood Music Hall (Stage 2) on August 16th, his first time back in the hall since last February, to preview music from his upcoming 3rd release, due out in early 2013.

Master Guitarist Ryan Hommel accompanied Seth

MANHATTAN DREAM: KILAME Shoes Show & Sale

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Pamela Quinzi, the artistic genius,
creator of Kilame Shoes

On August 15th at XVI Lounge, Designer Pamela Quinzi and Giuseppe Conte presented a fashion show celebrating Pamela's 3 years of establishing her company in New York, and her fashion collection KILAME. The event was hosted by Italian Magazine A.R.T. Artistic Resource of Tomorrow

"Eight Weeks to Everlasting - How to Get (and Keep) the Guy You Want" Book Signing

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Amy Laurent with her newly published Bible
for single ladies on the warpath

Relationship Expert and Professional matchmaker for over 7 years and Founder of the Amy Laurent Matchmaking Service, Amy is consistently ranked as one of the top experts in her field. So it was that on August 6th at the very popular (jam-packed) Singles watering hole The Hill, she was at hand to sign her new book Eight Weeks to Everlasting - How to Get (and Keep) the Guy You Want (St Martin's Press/Griffin 2012)

Definitely a Singles crowd!

Happy Hour at the LIMELIGHT STORES

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Refreshments courtesy of ModaListas

On August 10th, the boutiques at the Limelight Stores unveiled "Happy Hour" from 6-9 PM, a promo  idea with refreshment bars at every floor. They are planning to continue the practice on a regular basis.

It was the perfect opportunity for me to peruse at leisure their very colorful wears, definitely gear to the young adult, trendy crowd.

Fashionable accessories for the mobile networking crowd

OVER 40 FEMALES: Fashion & Beauty Extravaganza

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Beth Rembold Mercante and Judy Goss, founder of Over 40 Females

On July 26th, the networking group Over 40 Females™ had a Beauty & Fashion meet at Boutique on 57.

Over 40 Females was founded in 2010 by Judy Goss, a former More Magazine Editor and also National TV Spokesperson for More. It was created to allow women to have a platform to be heard, to network and encourage, with the motto "Connect, Encourage and Inspire" for women everywhere. Since the Fall of 2011, eight chapters have been established, and the movement is spreading rapidly nationwide.

Not just another networking group, Over 40 Females has gotten their members press awareness, jobs, a $25,000 scholarship, business connections, nationwide speaking opportunities, education, friendships, confidence, luxurious pampering and much more.

Since Spring of 2012, Over 40 Females has been seen on: NBC, CBS, News 12, Huffington Post, Westport Magazine, Bella Magazine (coming out July 2012) and numerous newspapers and blogs.

Kasia Bosne, founder at Boutique on 57, socializes by the refreshments station

INSIDER ART: Christie's 13th Annual Staff Exhibition

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CHRISTIE’S PRESENTS INSIDER ART: THE ARTISTS BEHIND THE WORLD’S LEADING ART BUSINESS

Christie’s 13th annual exhibition of Insider Art took place on July 31st at their Rockefeller Plaza headquarters. Since 2000, Christie’s NY has celebrated the summer with this astounding group show, offering the public a wonderful opportunity to view the seriously gifted talent often concealed in the background within the world’s leading art business. Gifted artists can be found within many departments throughout Christie's, including Marketing, IT, Client Service, Christie’s International Real Estate, and the art handlers

Insider Art will offer collectors at all levels a chance to purchase stunning works of art at approachable prices. Visit Christie’s at 20 Rockefeller Plaza from July 31 – August 21 for the unique opportunity to connect with emerging artists before their work becomes the next record-breaking sale.

LIPSTICK LEGENDS by Angela Bowie Book Signing

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Angie shows off her new book

June 8th was a Champagne Night celebration, when Angela Bowie showed up at Lair Lounge & Restaurant for the signing of her latest book Lipstick Legends, which is about the trend setters who redefined sexual mores in the 1970s. From London, to Japan, Los Angeles, New York, and Switzerland, Bowie talks of her own personal experiences and along the way she passes on the thoughts and ideas of some of the most compelling voices of the decade.

Angela Bowie has been writing articles in British Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar, and on the internet magazine Frock. She is the author of three previously published books: Two autobiographies, Free Spirit (1981, which includes some of her poetry) as well as the bestseller, Backstage Passes: Life On the Wild Side with David Bowie, published in 1993 and updated in 2000. It detailed her alleged drug-fueled and openly bisexual lifestyle with her former husband and many other well-known musicians. She also wrote The Pocket Guide to Bisexuality.

The movie Velvet Goldmine was loosely based on her life with David Bowie. She was fictionalized as a character named "Mandy", portrayed by Toni Collette.

Also on display were copies of her CD Moon Goddess

4950 DRAWINGS & PRINTS: A Group Exhibition

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Pianist and Conductor Reed Woodhouse with Guy Kettelhack holding violin

On May 11th, New World Stages Gallery presented an exhibition of 55 original drawings and digital prints. Curator Bernard Stote, a New York based artist and arts manager for New World Stages, managed the three-person show consising of artists Jonathan Glass, Guy Kettelhack, and Eric Rosner who were exhibiting in the first annual drawing and print exhibition at the gallery.” On exhibit were drawings and prints responding to poetry, jazz and classical music.”

THE MARKETS OF PARIS by Marjorie R. Williams Book Signing

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The publishing of Markets of Paris, 2nd edition, was the reason Author Marjorie R. Williams had a book signing at Rizzoli NY on July 25th. Unfortunately, her Co-author Dixon Long was not at hand to share the happy event.

Informative and time-saving, Markets of Paris leads to over 120 food markets, as well as flea, antiques, crafts, fabrics, antiquarian books, and other hobbyist markets. Chock full with photos, Markets of Paris gives all the information one needs to build an itinerary–whether for a single afternoon or an entire month–around the best Parisian markets.

In cahoots with Author Marjorie R. Williams (holding book) in the publishing of The  Markets of Paris, 2nd Ed., are Publisher Linda Hollick, Marketing Manager Nick During, and Editor Angela Hederman