Spectacular Spring Affair – Lenox Hill

Wednesday, April 9th, 2014 7:39pm 40 degrees

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Last night in New York, The Lenox Hill Neighborhood House held its annual Spring gala, “A Spring Affair” at Cipriani 42nd Street. More than 460 attended and they raised approximately $1.4 million.

The evening featured 50 tables—each decorated by a different, renowned designer.Outgoing President Thomas J. Edelman received a special recognition / honor and spoke of the organizations philanthropic history.

Lenox Hill Neighborhood House is one of New York’s premier nonprofit organizations, begun 120 years ago. In his speech last night Mr. Edelman explained how more than a century ago, the Upper East Side had a different face.

Who knew. . . .the wealthy lived on Fifth and Madison Avenues. Park Avenue was still known as Fourth Avenue and the railroad tracks spewing their sooty smoke ran down the middle of the avenue. There was also an elevated train that ran along the center of Third Avenue which served as a dividing line between the wealthy and the working poor. I’m not sure where the working non-poor lived, but I’m sure it was lovely and soot free.

Guests at the cocktail hour before the dinner were all gussied up in black tie apparel. The evening was glamorous and attended by the who’s chic of the design industry, generations of altruistic volunteers and members. It began at 7 with cocktails (full open bar) and a preview of the designer tables. Dinner was served at 8:30.

This year’s design chairs include VERANDA magazine‘s Editor-in-Chief Clinton Smith, VERANDA magazine’s Design and Decoration Editor Carolyn Englefield, antiques dealer David Duncan, interior designer Lindsey Coral Harper and ceramic artist Christopher Spitzmiller. Thank you Lenox Hill and Cipriani for the majestic evening.

Helen Lee Schifter (wearing Dior) and Kelly Pasciucco

Sydney Shuman, member of the board with Diana Quasha,
Chairman of the Lenox Hill Neighborhood House

Interior Designer/Blogger Tina Ramchandani

Amy Hoadley wearing Chanel

James Andrew, Alison Minton and Daniel Colon

Mark Gilbertson, Danielle Tosi, Evelyn Tompkins, Tolomy Eref

Brent Winston (wearing Badgley Mischka) and Lindsey Harper (Escada)

Interior Designers: Tina Ramchandani, Jennifer Mehditash and Sarah Sarna

Sean Boyles, Peter Tufo and Daisy Johnson

distinguished Gents … Damon Crain with James Andrew (What James Wearing)

Michael McGraw and Ashley Stark

Brett Williams (Libby Langdon), Lisa McMahon and
Chelsea Pethybridge (Libby Langdon)

Design Legends . . . .Charles Pavarini III and Mario Buatta

Robert Contini, Alana Frumkes and Kate Kelly-Smith

The Pavarini Team

Emily Leonard (Oscar de la Renta) and Kathy Brounis (Chanel)

Brett Williams (Libby Langdon), Lisa McMahon and
Chelsea Pethybridge (Libby Langdon)

Lisa is wearing Chanel

Keith Carroll

well dressed Scott Guthrie and Allison Layton

Joshua Greene, Gwendolyn Rayner, Laura Cannon and Katrina Hernandez

Tina, Nicole, Sonia, Samantha, lady in boots and Sarah

Richard Ortoli with legendary Sandra Nunnerley

Kate Kelly-Smith, Patrick Mele and Hayley Sarno

stunning couple . . . .Aischa and Clarence Mitchell

Andrea Stark

De and Adei

Katie and Clint Kinsey

Michael Bodriski and the esteemed Charles Cohen

Lynn Mold, Julia Smith and Wilnery Jimenez

Mike Clifford, Mike Steib and Robert Levy

Wendy (wearing Alia), Margot, Kemp (wearing Donna Karen) and Drew

gorgeous sisters . . . . .Nicole and Sharona Hakimian

Meredith and Peter Stock

Guests at the cocktail hour before dinner

Jason Lowe, Rebecca Vicars, Wayne Reynolds and Rachel Prigden

Sam Allen, Meredith Travers, Leslie Allen and Harry Heisman

newlyweds John Douglas Eason and Damon Crain

Michael McGraw and Newell Turner (Hearst Corporation)

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Rio Hamilton

Rio Hamilton is a business development professional with vast marketing and sales experience.He specializes in brand promotion for the luxury interior design and lifestyle industries. Rio works with companies, individuals and groups on concentrated brand identity and elevation. He has a popular website that chronicles "the who's who" at design and fashion events throughout greater New York.