THE 35TH ANNUAL MIRACLE ON MADISON AVENUE

Hilary and Karen preview the 35th annual “Miracle on Madison Avenue” which takes place on Saturday, December 4th, with 20% of sales benefitting the pediatric initiatives of the Society of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

SCHULENBERG'S PAGE: DANCING IN THE DARK

A day in the life of Bob in New York City: there was the ballet, the costumes and their history; visiting Paul Bartel discussing a film they would make; taking in an off-Broadway show — all-women cast playing all men’s roles; ending the day with an interesting coffee date.

A VILLAGE RAMBLE

The East Hampton House & Garden tour cocktail kick-off at the Maidstone, and a look at the late John Richardson’s country house as seen through the eyes of Louis Bofferding.

WHAT'S NEW IN PALM BEACH ... SORT OF

Augustus Mayhew takes us on a trip into the annals of keeping Palm Beach the gem that it’s always been, and now because it’s growing, how they keep its mystique.

LUXURY IN ITS MANY FORMS

A book called “Luxury: A History” is a great treat for the holidays as a gift or something for your library. Fascinating, about all of us, and an authentic portrait of us and money.

ON THE SOCIAL CALENDAR

The New York Center for Children's Annual Bowling Ball; David Gill and his wife Sheila Shrivastava hosted a concert in honor of the artist Alexander Polzin; Opening reception for Paige Boller's “NAKED" at Galerie Mouret.

PARTICIPATING WITH PLEASURE

Holiday season in the city launched by the Thanksgiving Day Parade, and concluded by our Thanksgiving hostess Paige Peterson.

PROTECTING OUR YOUTH

The night of The White Cross Ball of New York City at The Metropolitan Club; and the New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (The NYSPCC) held its annual Fall Gala at The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in Manhattan.

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