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Allison Rockefeller, Eric Javits and Jill Kargman.
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record 332 guests donned gorgeous hats and enjoyed
glorious weather at this year's Jay Heritage Center's Annual
Spring Luncheon and Fashion Presentation by Neiman
Marcus Westchester at American Yacht Club
in Rye on May 16. Jill
Kargman, the witty Manhattan author of
the newly released "Momzillas" was the guest
speaker and America's foremost hat designer, Eric
Javits also made a very special appearance
at the event where many of his own incredibly popular
signature creations were worn by models and luncheon
guests alike. This is Neiman's 4th year as Title Sponsor
of the hugely successful event showcasing the must-haves
of summer and fall fashion, from metallics to cropped
jackets. Beth Sharkey, vice president
and general manager of Neiman Marcus Westchester
opened the program and applauded the Jay Center's
outstanding contributions to the community.
The event raised over $120,000 for the Jay Heritage
Center's upcoming Fall and Spring educational programs
in American History, Architecture and Landscape Conservation. Anne
Kelsey and her daughter Karen Kelsey
Thomas were recognized by Westchester
County Legislator, Judy Meyers, as
Jay Preservation Honorees for their local conservation
efforts and many years of dedication to preserving
the natural beauty, charm and character of the
town of Rye. Guests were also treated to a brief
video illustrating the completed restoration of
the Drawing Room of the Jay Mansion.
The next phase of the project, overseen by renowned
architects Beyer Blinder Belle, will concentrate on the Main
Hall.
Suzanne Clary chaired the event along
with Joan Mark, Michael
Kovner, Francesca Dunn, Kate
Kelly and Pat Lovejoy.
The Jay Heritage Center, founded in 1992, is a not-for-profit
organization whose mission, in addition to
education, is to restore and preserve the 1838 Peter
Augustus Jay House, a National Historic Landmark in
the Boston Post Road Historic District. In 2000, the
Jay House was designated an Official Project of the Save
America's Treasures Program under the aegis of First
Lady, Hillary Clinton. First Lady, Laura Bush,
now serves as Honorary Chairman of the Program.
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Honoree Anne Kelsey.
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Beth Sharkey, VP and general manager of Neiman Marcus
Westchester.
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Luncheon co-chair Suzanne Clary and
Alicia Baldwin.
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Luncheon co-chair Joan Mark and Renate Gleysteen.
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Luncheon co-chairs Kate Kelly and Michael Kovner (far left and far right)
with Jean doyen de Montaillou and Kitty Aresty.
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Darby Cartun and Norbert Mehl, publisher of Panache Magazine.
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Angela Walsh, Nancy Seter, Laurel Stevens.
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Betsy Smith.
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Erin Seitz.
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Dede Montgomery.
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Ruth Chizzini.
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Kris Duncan and friends.
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AUG 05,
2008
CRI Young Philanthropists' Summer Social |
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AUG 02,
2008
Southampton Hospital Summer Party |
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AUG 01,
2008
Rita Hayworth Gala Kickoff |
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AUG 01,
2008
Aspen Art Museum artCRUSH |
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JUL 31,
2008
Black Ties & Baseball Caps Gala |
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JUL 31,
2008
Aspen Art Museum previewCRUSH |
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JUL 29,
2008
Mostly Mozart Festival Gala |
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JUL 25,
2008
HOFI Hamptons Benefit |
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JUL 25,
2008
NY Stem Cell Foundation Reception |
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JUL 22,
2008
Museum at FIT Cocktail |
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JUL 19,
2008
HDS Gala Preview |
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