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TO  NOW Part One: Venice Open for tourists...Christmas time in romantic-family friendly Venice Italy is ON! The event packed  LE CITTÀ IN FIESTA NATALE -includes multiple holiday events and experiences including real deal outdoor ice skating in those glorious scenic piazzas, festive musical concerts and twinkling bright special Christmas lights...in addition to all the usual amazing Venetian attractions. Give: A special thanks (or donation) to the incredible American based Save Venice non-profit ( savevenice.org/donate  ) -that tirelessly funds/oversees the restoration and conservation of Venitian historical and artistic treasures. AND:  A matching fund drive by Save Venice (up to $100,000)  titled the IMMEDIATE RESPOND FUND is going on now to support urgent relief efforts,  preventative conservation and to forever protect that Italian destination's cultural heritage for future generations. Specifically:   the Immediate Response Fund, a...

SAMUEL WAXMAN CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION   COLLABORATING FOR A CURE Annual  Dinner HONORING IN MEMORIAM WILLIAM  S.  GORIN FORMER CEO, MFA FINANCIAL, INC The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation   (SWCRF)  celebrated the  20th Anniversary of its annual Collaborating for a Cure Benefit Dinner & Auction  at  Cipriani Wall Street , posthumously honoring  William S. Gorin , former CEO of MFA Financial, Inc., and featuring a musical performance by  The Avett Brothers .  Avett Brothers-a little bit rock, country, roots and a lot of bit- harmonies. Awesome live band Gorgeous table settings-BYROBIN The gala also introduced SWCRF’s new Partnerships for Aging and Cancer Research Program, in collaboration with the National Cancer Institute and the National Institute on Aging.  Chris Wragge , co-anchor of  CBS 2 News   This Morning , served as master ...

Prostate Cancer Foundation:  2017 New York Dinner . ..featuring guest host  Whoopi Goldberg with special musical performance by  Grammy and Academy Award-winning singer Jennifer Hudson Honoring Peter and Laurie Grauer Legendary actress, comedian, and television host  Whoopi Goldberg   -with PCF founder Michael Milken and one of the distinguished veterans honored. The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) , a nonprofit organization founded by  Michael Milken  dedicated to identifying and funding groundbreaking cancer research programs, hosted the  2017 New York Dinner  at  Cipriani 42 nd  Street  New York.  The night concluded with Grammy and Academy Award-winning singer   Jennifer Hudson belts out her signature  hit songs including “Love You I Do,” “Spotlight,” “And I am Telling You,” and a Whitney Houston medley. WOW!!!!!!. (Patrick McMullan)

The 18th Annual Cranksgiving takes place in New York City on November 19 th All donations benefit The Bowery Mission WHA T Cranksgiving is a food drive on two wheels - part charity, part bike ride, and part scavenger hunt. It began in New York City in 1999, and there are now nearly 100 other Cranksgivings taking place around the globe, sharing the unique mission of helping those in need through the joy of riding a bike. The ride will cover most of Manhattan – Harlem to Battery Park – and welcomes everyone looking for a rewarding way to help those in need - from seasoned bike messengers to families out for a casual ride. Last year in New York, 350 riders collected over 1,900 pounds of canned soups & vegetables, cranberry sauce, potatoes, stuffing, corn, pasta, baby food, pies and eleven whole turkeys for The Bowery Mission. "As Cranksgiving continues to grow, we have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of generosity from the cycling c...

Metropolitan Pavilion NYC 11th Annual Taste of Hope NYC -a culinary, spirits and wines ' walk around tasting gorge-thon event featured some of the most popular restaurants, chefs and beverage vendors... plus a silent auction...with proceeds to support the American Cancer Society 's mission and goal of eliminating cancer as a major health problem. A not to be missed evening...it benefits this 100 years old nationwide  community based, volunteer organization ...and their millions of supporters and patients. Some Highlights : Culinary Honoree Chef David Burke and Corporate Honoree Drew Nieporent -icons in the food industry Taste of Hope 11th Annual Benefit...a foodie must-hosted by Chris Wragge-honored Philanthropist and author Jean Shafiroff. corporate sponsor Vinitaly Int'l delicious-sparkling wine from Italy...ROTARI NOBU NY-Tuna Sashimi w/ tofu aioli-chef Ryo Hasegawa-we had this tasting multiple times!!!! Alido...