January 6, 2014 – 9:14 PM 16 degrees ……
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It was a cold, blistery winter night in NYC. A dinner for the legendary artist and man of the NY Art Scene Scooter LaForge at Maison O was a throwback to the best days of NY nightlife. Food, drink and conversation for 50 of NY’s fashion crazed people !
Our table had two goals; recognizing the talented artist Scooter LaForge and a surprise birthday celebration for the iconic philanthropist, Mel Alvarez. Good food and good humor kept the classic group of New Yorkers like; Elizabeth Butlin, Patrick Hamilton, Greg Gregaris, Chauncey Dandridge, Cannon Schuab, Donald and Katherine Lanziero, Walt Cessna, Rachel Singer, Scott Hug, and around the room Paul E Alexander, Viva Ruiz Machine, Dazzle Flower, Amanda Lepore, Stanley Love, and many others..
I met a wonderful group of new friends and was pleasantly reminded that the star studded velvet mafia of NYC still exists. This is a new club night hosted by Sloan and will probably become monthly!!!
A special birthday shout out to Mel Alavarez who has been a supportive friend and well connected colleague. And, a special thank you to Chauncey Dandridge for coordinating the memorable evening.
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Birthday boy Melchor Alvarez
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New arrivals on a cold chilly night
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Penny, Walt and Scooter pose with friends at their dinner table
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Scooter gives Mel a big birthday hug
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Cannon Schaub (crush) enjoys cocktails with friends
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Scooter thank you for the use of your terrific images
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Mel takes a picture of his birthday party crew
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Birthday boy surrounded by good friends. .. . . Patrick and Elizabeth
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Chauncey (author “The House of Dandridge) and Greg (Dance Parade)
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Beer taking effect
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Dance party downstairs
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Photographer – Aaron Cobbett
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Group hug
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Amanda Lepore and Johnny Rozsa
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Invitation cards by Scooter LaForge
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Penny Arcade and Sloan Morgan Mandell
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