Mid-Winters Eve

Young New Yorkers of the Philharmonic Chairmen: Keith Connor, Georgina Schaeffer, Adrian Ulrich, Penn Egbert, Blair Metrailler, and Chris George

Two weeks ago the Young New Yorkers of the Philharmonic held their winter benefit, a Mid-Winters Eve. The evening began with a private concert by Musicians of the New York Philharmonic, which was followed by cocktails, dinner and dancing. 200 attended the concert and then 270 attended the dinner dance.

The Young New Yorkers comprise people ages 21-40 who appreciate and support symphonic music. The organization now has 4500 members. Members can enjoy unique opportunities to attend concerts as well as social and educational events in the company of friends as well as support one of the city’s most valuable cultural resources.

This year’s benefit raised $93,000. The evening was made possible by generous support from Brooks Brothers.

Adrian Ulrich

Fraser Maloney and Kelly Thomas with NY Philharmonic Board Chairman Gary Parr

Alison Minton with Guillaume and Isabelle Vary

Ashley Hilton and Rahul Kadakia

James and Carson Gray Elias

Greg Stevens, Meg Boger, Sarah Jane Sculco, and Owen Boger

Cris Haskell, Kate Bradbury, and Guillermo Silberman

Jason and Julie Miller with Mark Gilbertson

Fraser Maloney and Gareth Eckley

Jason Dillow and Mary McNally

Emily Parker and Edward Vietor

Julie and Jason Miller, McDowell Winn, and Lucy Cary

Missy Sheehan, Georgina Schaeffer, and Franklin Boyd

Gary Parr and Elizabeth Bock

Nancy Amling, Lennox Ketner, Penn Egbert, and Carling Boyles

Christopher Marcellin and Jesse Kester

Blair and Edouard Metrailler with Chris George

James and Diane Gray

Liang Wang with Stephanie and Fer Koch

Paul Straton and Jennifer Corcoran

Randolph and Margot Takian

Tyler and Rebecca Morse with Melissa and Hunt Doering

Ryan Bush and Michelle Mandeville

Sandy Kozlowski and Pablo Ogarrio

Ted Geary and Jordan Peer

George Ittmann, Georgina Schaeffer, Elizabeth Marshall, and Jonathan Petty

Valerie Lettan, Robert Goodfellow, and Barbara Regna

The New York Foundation for the Arts held its annual benefit 2010 honoring Anita Durst and Yun-Fei Ji at the James Cohan Gallery on 533 West 26th Street.

Anita Durst and Michael L. Royce

Bettina Prentice, Philip Isles, and Meave O'Regan

Whitney Steven

Casey Fremont and Brandon Crowe

Nina Freudenberger, Anastasia Rogers, and Carol Han

Jamie and Bettina Prentice

Jerry Saltz and Marjorie Martay

Michael Stipe and Michael L. Royce

Yun-Fei Ji

Jon Neidich, Antonia Thompson, Brian Gibson, and Jessie Cohan

Lara Meiland-Shaw and Timo Weiland

Sarah Basile, Etta Meyer, Bennett Leifer, Nina Freudenberger, Timo Weiland, Anastasia Rogers, and Bettina Prentice

Louise Tabbiner and Christopher Wolf

Michael Rawson, Lara Meiland-Shaw, and Timo Weiland

Karline Moeller

Emma Hall and Spring Dautel

Lauren Flanigan

Each year at the Celebration of Philanthropy dinner dance, the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties recognizes the significance of philanthropy in improving the lives of the people of Palm Beach and Martin counties. This year’s dinner dance, which was held in early February at Club Colette, honored the philanthropist in all of us, signifying the importance of every contribution at a time when philanthropy is more important than ever.

Mr. and Mrs. Peter I. C. Knowles, II and Mr. and Mrs. William M. Matthews together served as event Chairs. Joining them were Next Generation Committee Chairmen Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin S. Macfarland, III. Northern Trust served as Grand Benefactor for the celebration and scholarship program.

The proceeds of the Celebration of Philanthropy will benefit the Community Foundation’s scholarship program, providing seed capital for the educational dreams of many students from Palm Beach and Martin counties. Since 1983, the Community Foundation has provided more than $5.1 million in scholarships to over 1,300 students.

The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties improves communities through the power of philanthropy. Since 1972, The Community Foundation has granted over $81 million to the community. The Foundation accepts contributions in support of community initiatives, special projects and permanent endowment. Income from endowment is used to make grants and award scholarships primarily in Palm Beach and Martin counties.