Opening nights and open books

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Bridget Foley, Patrick McCarthy, Brooke Garber Neidich, and Juergen Tell

William Eggleston and Dennis Hopper

The Whitney Museum of American Art opened a new exhibition of the photographs of William Eggleston with a party hosted by W magazine’s editorial director Patrick McCarthy, Whitney's Adam Weinberg, and Whitney director Alice Pratt Brown.

Nina Lawrence, Harriet Hunter, and Brooke Garber Neidich

Patrick McCarthy, Bridget Foley, and Patti Smith

Barbara Mandrell

Amy Roth, Joanne Casullo, and Lisa Anastos

Diane Tuft

Beth Rudin De Woody and Diego Cortez

Patrick McCarthy, Nina Lawrence, William Eggleston, and Adam Weinberg

Luigi Caroggio and wife

Carolyn S. Wade

Ellen and Dennis Keogh

Bridget Foley, Patrick McCarthy, and Brooke Garber Neidich

Elisabeth Sussman and William Eggleston

Brooke Garber Neidich

Models wearing Max Mara and Leviev

Leonard Lauder and Nina Lawrence

Suzanne Cochran

Luigi Caroggio and Alisha Farmer

Gillian Miniter hosted a juice and cookies party at The Corner Bookstore at 93rd and Madison to celebrate Karen LeFrak and her new book Jake the Ballet Dog. There was a light rain but that did not stop oodles of moms, kids and even a few poodles from dropping by to greet the author and have her autograph their books. Many bought several, saying they were beginning their holiday shopping.

The book marks the return of Jake, the lovable, music-loving pooch introduced in Karen’s earlier book, Jake the Philharmonic Dog. This time he spins and leaps behind the scenes of the Nutcracker Ballet. While learning the basics of the dance, Jake has loads of fun. The delightful illustrations by Marcin Baranski capture the grace and excitement of this perennial favorite ballet, and Jake continues to charm readers as he introduces them to the arts.

Karen LeFrak in front of The Corner Bookstore.

It was heartwarming to see the children take to the books, scouring the shelves, just plopping down on the floor to read them or gathering in corner seats to read to each other. And not a Blackberry or computer game was in sight.

And here is the best part: 100% of the author’s proceeds will benefit American Ballet Theater and New York City Ballet.

Michelle and Sophia Smith

Libby, Sallie, and Campbell Abelow

Ellie and Alexandra Lebenthal

Brooke, Harrison, and Avery Egerton-Warburton

Gillian and Quint Miniter

David, Jennifer, and Harry Ruff

Christine Cachot and Allegra Williams

Blair Husain and children

Betsy Pitts and daughter

Gillian and Serena Miniter and Karen LeFrak

Iffi Aitkenhead, Kamie, and Carter Lightburn

Spencer and Alison Brod

Nina Bauer and Alexander Shapiro

Letitia, Anna, and Anders Casperson

Gillian Miniter and Cynthia Lufkin

Susan Fales-Hill and Karen LeFrak

Sylvester Miniter and Alexia Hamm Ryan

Avery Egerton-Warburton, Brooke Egerton-Warburton, and Maggie Rashid

Nick Chase and Lenny Golay

New York real estate investor and broker Julien Studley, principal of Studley New Vista Associates, was honored with the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Distinguished Service Award at the Lincoln Center Fall Gala this past Monday night at Avery Fisher Hall.

Mr. Studley was given his award “in recognition of his extraordinary accomplishments and unique vision in the creative community of Lincoln Center and its constituents” at a dinner preceding a performance of Prokofiev’s complete ballet music for Romeo and Juliet by the Kirov Orchestra of the Mariinsky Theatre led by Valery Gergiev.

Among the evening’s supporters were: Bob Alexander, Altria, The Bank of New York Mellon, Frank A. Bennack, Jr., Barbara Block, Richard K. Descherer, Joel Ehrenkranz, Katherine Farley, Bart Friedman, Roy Furman, Gary Ginsberg, Hearst Corporation, Rita Hauser, David Hunt, Carl Icahn, Reynold Levy, Philip Milstein, Stephen Ross, Jon Rotenstreich, David Rubenstein, Stefan Selig, UST Inc., Verizon, and Ann Ziff.

Alex Studley, Deborah Weaver, Lainie Lesser-Mark, Jane Studley, George Studley, Jonathan Studley, Julien J. Studley, Helen Studley, and Ivar Stakgold.

Julien J. Studley is principal of Studley New Vista Associates, currently involved in real estate investments, affordable housing and consulting, and is the founder of Julien J. Studley, Inc., a commercial real estate brokerage firm. He was the CEO of Julien J. Studley, Inc. from its founding in April 1954 until December 2002. In 1985 he established the Studley Foundation to help the non-profit organizations he was involved with and to initiate new projects.

Mr. Studley, who was recently named Chairman of the Board of Trustees at The New School is co-chairman of the Executive Committee of the Film Society of Lincoln Center, a member of the Board of Directors at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, chairman of its General Services Committee, and a member of the board of The Lincoln Center Redevelopment Group.

Jerry I. Speyer and Katherine Farley

Frank A. Bennack, Jr., Mary Lake Bennack, and Richard K. DeScherer

Florence Kaufman, Linda Lindenbaum, Frieda Furman, and Paola Schulhof

Sir Deryck Maughan and E. Stanley O'Neal

Clockwise from above: Former Senator Robert Kerrey; Eugene H. Webb, Reid Richter, and Jane and Julien J. Studley; Julien J. Studley; Mickey and Paola Schulhof.

Reynold Levy, Julien J. Studley, and Elizabeth Levy

Robert Kerrey, Lindsay Westphal, and Joseph Westphal

Ambassador and Mrs. Motoatsu Sakurai

Julien J. Studley, Alan Bandler, and Norman Rappaport

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A couple of weeks ago, Michelle Marie Heinemann and Stacie Kallenberg hosted a luncheon at the Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter’s newly renovated 81st Street Residence. The women invited their friends to hear from the organization’s staff about their works and programs, before touring the building and hearing from some of the residents. Among those on hand were Georgia Kauffman, Natalie Ross, Kathleen Giordano, Alison Minton, Edna Abad, and Erin Kane. NCS staff including CEO Anne Teicher, Vocational and Educational Services director Mark Adiedo, and Residence Director Larry Hughes explained new residences in development as well as the transitional process for residents in the program.

Upcoming projects include a residence for young adults emerging from foster care in the Bronx as well as the continuance of their work transition programs. The afternoon was capped off with a speech from Ronndolyn Black, a resident at the 81st Street facility. Having escaped an abusive relationship, Ronndolyn found herself traveling from shelter to shelter for over a year before being recommended for the program. She is now, just a short time later, training to work with abused women at local hospitals. Following Ronndolyn’s emotional and hopeful speech, guests including Iffie Aikenhead, NCS’s Tanya Hackel, and Naz enjoyed lunch in the residence’s kitchen.

The Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter (NCS) is committed to ending homelessness by providing men and women with housing and support that can transform their lives. Since its founding in 1982, NCS has helped more than 25,000 homeless and formerly homeless individuals find food, shelter, counseling, employment, and in many cases, a home to call their own.

NCS provides a full continuum of services aimed at helping people move from the streets to housing and independence. Upcoming events include a Young Professionals evening and the NCS annual Spring Ball. For further information on how to volunteer or donate, contact the development office at 212-537-5140.