The Museum of Modern Art's Jazz Interlude Gala Honoring Director Spike Lee

Gala chair Sherry Bronfman

Spike Lee's family pose with Sherry and Hannah Bronfman

Spike Lee accepts award

with Tonya Lewis Lee (R) and Spencer Means (L)

On December 12^th The Museum of Modern Art’s 2012 Jazz Interlude Gala honored artist, activist and filmmaker Spike Lee and philanthropists Mera and Donald Rubell. The night started with a cocktail reception in the museum. It was followed by a delicious benefit dinner with live music by jazz musician Terence Blanchard, whose music actually has been featured in numerous Spike Lee films. The evening ended with an after-party with dessert, dancing and great music by jazz artist Jason Moran and the Bandwagon. The 2012 Jazz Interlude event chair was Sherry Bronfman, with co-chairs Eboni S Gates and Noel Hankin.

I have always been a fan of Spike Lee’s bold and social justice themed films. Lee never shies away from calling a spade and spade and uses his platform to shine a light on causes that matter to him. Lee’s beautiful wife Tonya Lewis Lee and their incredibly stylish children, Satchel and Jackson, attended the event as well.



                                            

                                    (L-R) Tonya Lewis Lee, Satchel Lee, Jackson Lee         
                                 

with Paper Magazine's Kim Hastreiter



 

with Humberto Petit (right) and Ruthard C. Murphy (center left)

(L-R) Kevin G. Chavers, novelist Ginger McKnight-Chavers, Ashley NYC, Wayne Winborne

The Prudential Foundation's Lata N. Reddy

Sheree Whitfield

Sherry Bronfman and Hannah Bronfman, Tonya Lewis Lee and Satchel Lee

                   



Whitney Art Museum's 2012 Gala Sure Was Lovely!

The Whitney Museum of American Art held their annual fall gala on Tuesday night.  It was cool partying in the actual galleries, such a beautiful environment. The DJ played a lot of good hip hop music at the after party, including some great throw back jams. Be sure to check out their new exhibits: http://whitney.org/Exhibitions  

Ms. Jay (America's Next Top Model)

enterpreneur Hannah Bronfman

(L-R) Meaghen Stark, Jessica Sciacchitano, Alissa Huemann, Ashley NYC

(L-R) Ashley NYC, celebrity photographer Gabrielle Revere, baker Kate Sullivan, photographer David Levinthal

(L-R) artist Mahlot Sansosa, correspondant Julie Walker, Ashley NYC




with Arielle Patrik

Patrick McMullan & David Foox Host 'Year of the Rabbit Party' Filled With Artwork, Ambiance & Awesome Acquaintances

Patrick McMullan (L), artist David Foox (center)

w/ R. Couri Hay

(L-R) - Kathleen Giordano, Ashley NYC, Dr. Penny Grant, Jean Shafiroff, Dawne Marie Grannum

Last night was an art gallery event and red carpet reception at The Sanctuary Hotel which was hosted by Patrick McMullan and David Foox. Hank and Brandon Fried, and R. Couri Hay presented a reception showcasing rabbit- themed artwork of acclaimed artist David Foox alongside photos taken by Patrick McMullan from over the years.

It was a nice art showing, and it is a lovely venue. It was nice to see so many pals of mine attend. A lot of tastemakers and fashionistas came out.

2011 is the year of the rabbit. David Foox tells us:

"The Constellation Rabbits are a shout out to all those people that don't fit into society and those that believe their destiny rests somewhere out there in the stars. The Constellation Rabbits represent that step in human consciousness in which humanity started drawing pictures from the dots of heaven. Constellations are a uniquely human experience and awaken in me an unmistakable longing to be amongst them"

According to David’s definition, I must be a rabbit, always felt like I didn’t fit in. It’s ok to be you. I’m excited where the year of the rabbit is taking us. 2012 will be the year of the dragon. They say it will be the birth of a collective consciousness awakening then. It’s not “the end”, it’s actually the beginning. Don’t let fear kid you otherwise. It’s time for us all to let our light shine through!!!

(L-R)- Ashley NYC, CiCi Ramirez, Hannah Bronfman

(L-R) - Aesha Waks, Liam McMullan, Ashley NYC

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(L-R) publicist Lisbeth Cervantes, Ashley NYC, designer Alicia Kim, Kendra Revell
w/ artist Dixie (L) and Michelle Travis (R)

CHECK OUT David Foox' 'Making of the Constellation Rabbits' video: