The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Summer Fête

Experience an unforgettable evening at The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Summer Fête on Wednesday, July 15, from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m.

Sip cocktails and socialize under the stars on the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden (weather permitting) while taking in Roxy Paine’s striking sculpture, Maelstrom, and the finest view in Manhattan. The festivities continue in the Carroll and Milton Petrie European Sculpture Court, where you will enjoy an elegant dinner, live big band music, and dance amid masterpieces of Italian and French sculpture.

Tickets start at $400 ($250 tax deductible). Your support is critical and allows the Museum to care for the collection, offer diverse educational programs, and remain accessible as a resource for visitors from around the world. Tickets may be purchased online or by contacting Karen Rienzi at 212.570.3887.

I am WEEN Tour (Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network)

The ladies of WEEN are going on tour! I am a huge fan of WEEN and what the organization stands for. I have attended a few of their events in the past and have also volunteered with a few of the girls at an event in the Hamptons. Last week I found in my inbox an email with upcoming “I am WEEN” tour dates and wanted to share with the world. Take a look and catch up with the ladies of WEEN in a city near you……

The WEEN executive board and planning committees would like to announce the 2009 I AM WEEN tour!

I AM WEEN is an intimate, straight talk, interactive networking event in which 100-150 women (ages 18 on up, all races and occupations) are given the chance to have personal conversations with local inspirational women who are trailblazers in their perspective fields.  Each I AM WEEN event provides women with hand-ups, not hand-outs, on ways they can enhance their lifestyles and careers.  Each event will conclude with a priceless segment with TV personality, designer & attorney, Lauren Lake (www.laurenlake.com) on “how to balance careers and relationships.”

Each I AM WEEN event will be packed with useful information, fun segments including giveaways and raffle drawings to win jewelry, beauty products, books, gift cards and opportunities such as “lunch with an executive.”

Chicago, IL – June 20, 2009

Washington, DC – June 27, 2009

Detroit, Michigan –July 11, 2009

Philadelphia, PA – July 25, 2009

Atlanta, GA – August 29, 2009

Houston, TX – October 17, 2009

Mission

The Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network is a coalition of women of all ages and races committed to supporting, promoting and defending the balanced, positive portrayal of women in entertainment and in society.

Vision

The WEEN network consists of women and men in entertainment dedicated to improving the quality of life of women and young ladies throughout the world. As trendsetters, we are utilizing our impact and visibility to effect positive social change in the following areas:corporate social responsibility, media impact and community, grassroots programs.

Keep checking the events calendar at www.weenonline.org for details on locations, RSVP info, times, guest speakers and more!

An After Work Mixer In Support of Landon Dais

Landon Dais, from BET’s Harlem Heights is still on the run for City Council of Harlem and an afterwork mixer will be held next Tuesday in support of his efforts as well as to raise a bit of money.

Photo Credits: BET/PIPER CARTER

BET Network’s Stephen Hill is Hosting a Party???

It looks as if BET’s Executive Vice President of Music Programming and Talent is hosting a party tonight at The Grace Hotel. Now, I don’t know exactly what to think of a major network’s EVP hosting a Tuesday night party, but it appears as if plenty of people will be lining up to get into the Grace Hotel later tonight. For those who don’t know who Stephen Hill is, he is the creative force behind the creation of many of BET’s largerts franchises: the BET Awards, 106 & Park, and College Hill.

So, it appears as if this event was a great success. Many familiar faces were in the building including Lil’ Mama, BET’s Alisha Renee, Model Christina Mendez, and of course Stephen Hill.

Lil' Mama and Stephen Hill (Photos By Jerome Shaw)

To see more of Jerome’s event photos visit:

http://photosbyrome.com/2009/04/01/tastemaker-tuesdays-at-grace-hotel-331/

Third Annual “Women On The Move” School Tour

The Third Annual “Women on the Move” School Tour launched this evening at NYU.  It is my first time hearing about this particular organization but it sounds like a great initiative with an even better mission. Women On The Move holds the  mission of informing, empowering, and educating young women. The program targets high school and college students, and provides awareness to these students about the vast career opportunities available to them.

The event this evening allowed students to hear from women that have made a name for themselves in their chosen career paths as a way to encourage, expose, and enlighten them on what is available for them to achieve. Gotta LOVE it!
Event Guest Speakers consisted of:
* Dee Vasquez: Radio Host Hot 97  (Moderator)
* Jazzy Joyce: Professional DJ ( djing)
* Danyel Smith: Editor-in- Chief Vibe Magazine
* Christina Mendez: Model
* DJ Beverly Bond- Black Girls Rock!
* Sharon Salamone: Director of Finance G-Unit Records
* Miatta David: MVD PR Firm
* Jean Grae: Recording Artist

Landon Dias Announces Candidacy For City Council of Harlem

Landon Dias, son of Larry Dias and current cast member of BET Network’s newest reality series “Harlem Heights” announced on Thursday that he will be running for City Council of Harlem. The young leader made the announcement at 17 Below, located in Harlem (2163 Fredrick Douglas Blvd).

27 year old Landon appears to be following in the footsteps of his father, Larry Dias, who is a well known Community Leader in Harlem. He serves as a consultant for Harlem Congregations For Community Improvement, Inc. (HCCI), where he works with the Construction Opportunities Program, he helps people obtain their GED, learn construction skills and get jobs. He is also the president of the Uptown Democratic Club, where he started the organization’s youth division, along with other community activities.

I think Landon is someone to keep an eye out for. Wishing him all the best!

Supima Fashion Show

Supima Fashion Show

I attended the Supima fashion show which took place in one of NYC’s grandest venues, Gotham Hall. I was very intrigued by the creativity of the upcoming designers. The show consisted of three segments: Innovation in knits, Innovation in Denim and Chambray, and Innovation in Superfine Shirting. The runway show was the finale of a competition where young designers displayed pieces constructed with Supima Cotton.

The name Supima is an abbreviation of Superior Cotton, and the trademarked name is used to promote apparel made of 100% American pima cotton.

Supima Fashion Show

Me and Scott from MTV's "Real World Brooklyn"

“Haiti: Hunger & Hope” an Exhibition of Photographs and Documentary Film by Nigel Barker

With Pamella Rolland on the Executive Host committee, world

My favorite photograph of the night was the one to the right

renowned photographer Nigel Barker premiered his collection of photographs and screened his documentary film, “Haiti Hunger & Hope”, to raise money for the EDEYO Foundation. The EDEYO Foundation (pronounced Eh-Day-Yo and meaning to “Help Them”) was founded by Unik, nightlife impresario, with the mission of helping to feed and educate impoverished children in Haiti.

Last year, disregarding the US embassy’s warning to Americans traveling to the riot stricken country, Nigel Barker and his team set out on a journey to capture the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere as it has been troubled for many years with all forms of corruption. During his trip Nigel photographed and recorded the everyday life of Haitians as they battled extreme poverty, and hunger.

At last night’s event, held at the Milk Gallery (450 West 15^th Street), DJ Cassidy entertained the crowd, and former America’s Next Top Model contestant, Brie, performed on-camera interviews. Guests circled the gallery examining Nigel’s Photographs and as promised on the invite, there was a special performance by a Haitian musician. All in all, I noticed that throughout the evening, people were deeply moved by the intensity and realism of the photographs hanging on the walls of the gallery. My personal favorite was one entitled “Dad”. It was a picture of a young man on crutches revealing a scarred wound on his stomach, while in the background you see a crying baby reaching out for him through a crowd of people. This photograph like all the others was very intense, moving, and all so real.

Unik Ernest and Guest

***You can also see my report on this event as a guest blogger for Tia Walker’s, The Quest For “It” at www.thequestforit.com

Nina Sky Helps Fila Launch “The Melrose”

Nicole and Natalie of Nina Sky

Fila hosted a launch party for it’s new sneaker “The Melrose” Thursday evening at their Madison Ave store. Although it was raining, the event had a good show of people. The event location also added an intimate feel to the occasion, as people packed in throughout the night. One of my favorite publicists Bj Coleman made an appearance, and Nina Sky arrived looking really cute while DJ Radio Rose kept the music going.

(Photo Jerritt Clark)

Dj Radio Rose

Mona-Elisa

Metropolitan Home’s Showtime House

Mona-Elisa in the Showtime House Media Room designed by Luca Andrisani

Metropolitan Home and Showtime Networks joined to present the showtime House. The thematic house is located in the Grameracy Park area of NYC and is inspired by six Showtime original series: Dexter, Californication, The Tudors, Weeds, The L-Word and The United States of Tara.

The interior design of the house was brought to fruition by designers Jamie Drake, Tori Golub, Laura Kirar, Amy Lau, White Webb, Vicente Wolf, Johnny Grey, Luca Andrisani, Kristen Brant, Jim Zivic and Enea.