OUT & ABOUT IMPROMPTU PORTRAITS

On April 18th, the society-event photographer Annie Watt hosted her third annual “Impromptu Portraits,” an invitation-only, one-night fundraising exhibition and cocktail party. The guest of honor was the fashion icon Iris Apfel. The event was held on the lawn and solarium of the Colony Hotel. Lite bites and wine, including Champagne, were served by Swifty’s. Among the guests at the elegant affair were Jean Shafiroff, Sharon Bush, Elenora Kennedy, Kiera Rumbough, Tripp Brower, Errol Rappaport, Dottie Herman, Robert Caravaggi, Nancy Stone, Camilla Webster, Pamela Morgan, Catherine Carey, Ron Burkhardt, and Julie Hayek.

One hundred percent of the proceeds from the photography exhibition benefitted the Palm Beach Police Department Foundation and the Police and Fire Foundation. Police Chief Nicholas P. Caristo and Major John Scanlon were in attendance and were beaming with delight and gratitude for Iris Apfel’s love for the department.

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THE CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY WOMEN’S COMMITTEE

On May 3rd, the Central Park Conservancy’s Women’s Committee hosted the 41st annual Frederick Law Olmstead Awards luncheon with 1,250 guests in the Conservatory Garden. The sold-out event raised over $4.3 million to maintain Central Park. This prestigious event was sponsored by Harry Winston Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., and St. John. The event is the highlight of the spring season in New York City with a major focus on design with tablecloths by Scalamandré. Guests dress in elegant finery and creative millinery. Central Park Conservancy volunteer hats were designed and donated by Patricia Underwood. Each guest received a signature luncheon umbrella donated by Wathne, Inc. The luncheon was catered by Abigail Kirsch Catering Relationships, with festive spring décor by Andrew Pascoe. Whispering Angel rosé was generously donated by Château d’Esclans. Guests included Jenny Price, Betsy Smith, Tom Kempner and luncheon co-chairs Kathryn Beal, Kristy Korngold, Melanie McLennan, and Suzy Welch. Other guests included Michael Bloomberg, Misty Copeland, Katie Couric, Mariska Hargitay, Patti Harris, Anne Harrison, Nina Garcia, Alexia Leuschen, Andy Lew, Amy Miller Madry, Nelle Miller, Gillian Miniter, Margo M. Nederlander, Amelia Ogunlesi, Christine Schwarzman, Martha Stewart, Stellene Volandes, and Ali Wentworth.