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New York's Top Benefits 2009
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 | Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation's Kids for Kids Benefit
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1. The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Benefit
This fashion-centric party will be even more so on May 4, when it celebrates the Met’s new exhibit “The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion.” The 2008 benefit attracted Tom Cruise, George Clooney, and Scarlett Johansson. Marc Jacobs is this year’s honorary chair, along with co-chairs Kate Moss, Justin Timberlake, and Vogue’s Anna Wintour.
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New York Top 100 Events, Robin Hood Foundation, Frick Collection, Central Park Conservancy, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Friends of the High Line, Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Municipal Art Society |
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New York's Top Advertising Industry Events 2009
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 | The Advertising Council's Public Service Awards
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1. Advertising Week
Packed full of panel discussions, product launches, screenings, and an award gala, this joint production between advertising associations and corporate sponsors is a must-attend event for industry executives (and 60,000 total attendees). The sixth outing, held at venues such at the TimesCenter, Nokia Theatre, and the Paley Center for Media, returns September 12 to 15.
2. Advertising Council’s Public Service Awards
Around 1,200 guests saluted General Electric C.E.O. Jeffrey Immelt at the 2008 black-tie dinner honoring industry philanthropic achievements. The event returns to the Waldorf-Astoria on November 18, followed by the Time Warner-sponsored after-party.
3. One Club’s One Show
Nonprofit group the One Club honors excellence in print, radio, television, and new-media advertising at this gala for 1,000. The 34th outing is scheduled for May 6 at Jazz at Lincoln Center.
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New York Top 100 Events, One Club, Advertising Council, New York American Marketing Association |
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New York's Top Trade Shows & Conventions 2009
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 | Comic Con at the Javits Center
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1. New York International Auto Show
America’s ailing car industry hopes for a pick-me-up at this April 10 to 19 event, which fills the Javits Center with more than 1,000 new vehicles. Although slumping auto sales made the 2008 show a little less festive than usual, the event still drew more than one million attendees.
2. New York National Boat Show
Traditionally held in early January, the world’s longest-running boat show moved to the pre-holiday season for the first time in 2008. More than 80,000 marine maniacs took over the Javits Center from December 13 to 21, and similar numbers are expected (for the 105th year) in December 2009.
3. New York International Gift Fair
This twice-annual event drew 36,000 attendees and 2,900 exhibitors to the August 2008 edition and expected similar numbers at the January 25 to 29 outing, which took over the Javits Center and Piers 90, 92, and 94.
4. New York Comic Con
Enthusiastic pop-culture fans are drawn to this celebration of comic books, video games, anime, movies, and more. Since debuting in 2006, Comic Con has steadily increased attendance each year, attracting 64,000 in 2008. The fest returned to the Javits Center February 6 to 8.
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New York Top 100 Events, Toy Industry Association |
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New York's Top Art & Design Events 2009
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 | Cooper-Hewitt National Design Awards
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1. The Armory Show
This contemporary art show began 10 years ago at the 69th Regiment Armory, but outgrew that venue and will take place March 5 to 8 this year at Pier 94 and Pier 92. With 160 exhibitors from 21 countries, the 2008 show attracted more than 50,000 visitors.
2. International Contemporary Furniture Fair
More than 25,000 people attended this international furniture showcase in 2008. The fair, which spreads across 145,000 square feet of exhibit space at the Javits Center, will return May 16 to 19.
3. Cooper-Hewitt National Design Awards
This gala honoring the best in American design is the anchor event of Cooper-Hewitt’s National Design Week. Padma Lakshmi presented the People’s Design Award to Stuart Karten (for the Zn hearing aid) at the 2008 awards. The event returns to the museum’s Arthur Ross Terrace and Garden on October 22.
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New York Top 100 Events, Art Dealers Association of America, Diffa, Dia Art Foundation, Cooper-Hewitt |
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