On Wednesday afternoon, the Playground Partners of the Central Park Conservancy’s Women’s Committee hosted its annual Family Party. The event raised $580,000 for the maintenance of the Park’s playgrounds.
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Later that day, The Kitchen held its Spring Gala at Guastavino’s. The night honored Sarah Arison, YoungArts, Maren Hassinger, Senga Nengudi, and Greg Tate.
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Meanwhile, the 74th Annual Parsons Benefit was held at Cipriani Wall Street. Designer Olivier Rousteing was honored with the Parsons Table Award.
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On Tuesday, the Gordon Parks Foundation held its 2023 awards dinner and party at Cipriani.
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On Saturday afternoon, Dia Beacon held its 2023 Spring Benefit.
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Meanwhile, the Nina Simone Childhood Home Benefit Gala was held at Pace Gallery.
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Also on Saturday, the Art Students League of New York held its 2023 Dream Ball.
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