1. Robin Hood Foundation Gala
New York
#1 Benefit
The 30th anniversary of the Robin Hood Foundation drew nearly 4,000 guests to the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, with a gala that paid homage to past editions and the city of New York. The “Lights of New York” theme featured a design by David Stark Design and Fabrication that incorporated 45 signs mimicking the cityscape. For the first time, the foundation declined to reveal how much money was raised, but event co-chair Paul Jones said the total exceeded that of 2017, when the benefit raised $54.5 million. The event featured performances by comedians Leslie Jones and Michelle Wolf, Broadway star Cynthia Erivo, and Jennifer Lopez. Next: May 2019
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