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2014 GALA DINNER DANCE Henry Street’s sold-out 2014 Gala Dinner Dance — attended by 400 of New York’s best, brightest and most influential leaders — honored Amandine and Stephen Freidheim, Chief Investment Officer, Founder and Managing Partner of Cyrus Capital Partners, from Fir Tree Partners, a New York based private investment firm, and NEWS Alexis Stoudemire, President of the Amar’e & Alexis Stoudemire Foundation. The glamorous gala, held at the Plaza Hotel, reaped more than $1 million to benefit the Settlement’s programs. Nearly $167,000 HENRY STREET 2015 265 HENRY STREET, NEW YORK NY 10002 212.766.9200 WWW.HENRYSTREET.ORG was raised at the live auction conducted by Tash Perrin of Christie’s. Co-chairs were Enrica Arengi Bentivoglio, Barbara von THE ART SHOW Bismarck, Giovanna Campagna, Natalia Gottret Echavarria, Kalliope Karella, Anna Pinheiro, Pilar Crespi Robert and Lesley Beautiful people — philanthropists, art enthusiasts, and 7 Schulhof. Mulberry was the corporate sponsor. The Playhouse Jay Wegman, business, cultural and civic leaders — and beautiful works of Director of the The 2015 Gala Dinner Dance will be held on April 14. Abrons Arts Center, art filled the Park Avenue Armory on March 4, 2014, for the Celebrates a Century Please call 212.766.9200 x247 to request an invitation. with the Obie award. 26th Annual Art Show. of Performance Spotted among the Gala Preview guests were artist Christo, From the moment Henry Street’s Franklin Furnace founder Martha Wilson and tennis star Neighborhood Playhouse opened John McEnroe. in 1915, the performances on Honorary Chair of the event was Agnes Gund. Co-chairs its stage have been pioneering, were Bunty Armstrong, Janine and J. Tomilson Hill, Alexandra experimental and often Lebenthal and Byron and Anita Volz Wien. Established in 1989 provocative. It presented new to benefit Henry Street’s vital programs, the show is organized works by George Bernard Shaw, by the Art Dealers Association of America. James Joyce, Eugene O’Neill; a The 2015 Art Show Gala Preview, held on March 3, will be play directed by Orson Welles; followed by the five-day Art Fair from March 4 to 8. For tickets, and, under the leadership of please call 212.766.9200 x247 or visit henrystreet.org/artshow. Alwin Nikolais, pioneered modern dance. Paul Taylor made his debut on its stage and Martha Graham was an instructor. The Like What We Do? SUPPORT OUR WORK! building itself is a New York City OFFICERS Robert S. Harrison DIRECTORS EMERITUS Philip T. Ruegger III Ian D. Highet Lorraine K. Albritton historic landmark. Henry Street Settlement relies on the generous support of individuals to help us provide Chairman Sue Ann Santos-Hoahng Christopher C. Angell Stay tuned for the 2015 vital social service, arts and health care programs to 50,000 individuals each year. When Richard S. Abrons Henrietta C. Ho-Asjoe Nancy P. Aronson An OBIE for the ABRONS Vice Chairman Bruce Jackson Julio Colón Centennial Season, which will you support the Settlement, you can be confident your money goes where it is most needed: Roy M. Korins Walter Maynard, Jr. For the first time in its 99-year history, Henry Street Settlement’s Abrons Arts Center Scott L. Swid include performances by Basil 89 cents of every dollar donated goes directly towards helping our clients. President Teddy Liouliakis Douglas L. Paul won a prestigious Obie Award at the 59th Annual Obie Awards Ceremony held on Jane R. Lockshin Max Pine Twist, The Civilians, Mabou Anne Abrons May 19, 2014, at Webster Hall. The Obie Awards, given annually by The Village Voice, Joanne Mack Isabel R. Potter Ian D. Highet Mines, David Greenspan, David GIVE A GIFT: Your donation to DONATE GOODS AND Robert F. Mancuso Mary Louise Reid recognize excellence in Off-Broadway and Off-Off Broadway theater. Frederic S. Papert our general operating fund, to Angela Mariani Andrew N. Schiff Neumann, Sibyl Kempson, Will SERVICES: Your donation of Pilar Crespi Robert The Abrons received the Ross Wetzsteon Award, presented to a theater that support a specific program, to Betsy McKenna Laura Slatkin items (bicycles, art supplies, Michael A. Steinberg Rawls and more, as the Abrons honor an individual or life event, Kathryn B. Medina Lawrence I. Sosnow nurtures innovative new plays and artists. A $1,000 grant accompanies the award, toys, books and office furniture) Jeffrey H. Tucker continues to push boundaries by can make a difference today. or services (photography, Vice Presidents John Morning Phebe Thorne which is named for the former theater editor of The Village Voice. Richard Neiman presenting ambitious and Ask about our planned giving printing, etc.) allows us to Jane R. Lockshin Presenting the award, Betsy Aidem (who make her NYC stage debut at the Abrons program to create a lasting Edward S. Pallesen ADVISORY DIRECTORS better meet our clients’ needs. Treasurer Scott Bremerman innovative multi-disciplinary legacy. Frederic S. Papert 30 years ago) and actor Lily Rabe, said, “In a venerable 100-year-old community Laurie Weltz Anna P. Pinheiro Alan Glatt performances from emerging and Secretary center on the Lower East Side, there’s an arts program with an exciting new ATTEND A SPECIAL EVENT: For more information on Frances L. Primus Eva Jeanbart-Lorenzotti vanguard artists who represent Robert S. Harrison William P. Rayner feeling — revitalized, innovative, and vibrant, with new student courses, new artist The Art Show, Gala Dinner ways to support Henry Street, Pilar Crespi Robert please contact the John Morning Phillip T. Ruegger III Elizabeth F.G. Reid the past, present and future of Dance and other events allow Honorary Chairmen residencies, and a teeming new calendar of events that involve some of the best- you to enjoy arts, social and Development and External Michael D. Ryan the Abrons Arts Center. Dale J. Burch David Garza known, some of the newest, and some of the bravest downtown artists.” cultural events while directly Relations Department Lesley Schulhof Honorary President Ilicia P. Silverman Executive Director Accepting the award, Jay Wegman, Director of the Abrons, in a blissfully supporting our programs. at 212.766.9200 or visit henrystreet.org/donate. Harry Slatkin brief speech (the award was the last given during the evening), thanked the Obie DIRECTORS Michael A. Steinberg VOLUNTEER: Donate your Checks may be made payable Anne Abrons Neil S. Suslak committee and gratefully acknowledged Richard Abrons (himself a noted playwright) time and expertise (serve to Henry Street Settlement, Richard Abrons Scott L. Swid meals to seniors, paint a day 265 Henry Street, and his wife Iris who were in the house. (The generosity of the Abrons’ family has Gilbert E. Ahye Jeffery H. Tucker care classroom, etc.) to have New York, NY 10002. Dale J. Burch Laurie Weltz been instrumental in the success of the Arts Center.) meaningful impact on Henry Melissa R. Burch C.J. Wise David Garza, Executive Director of Henry Street, said, “Winning an Obie Award Street’s programs, clients and Margaret Chi Michael Wolkowitz facilities. Catherine Curley Lee on the eve of the 100th anniversary of the Arts Center is a wonderful endorsement Sebastian Echavarria HENRYSTREET.ORG of our commitment to the arts. Since our founding, Henry Street has made critical Scott D. Ferguson investments to create accessibility to the arts, which we believe are as necessary to Henry Street Settlement is a member agency of the human spirit as food, shelter and clothing.” Editor: Susan LaRosa Photos: p.1 right Emily Tan; p. 2 center Writer: Chelsea Jupin Norman Borden, top and bottom left LA Rose, Design: Melanie Roberts.Design top right Allison Rowe, bottom right courtesy of HSS Senior Services; p. 3 top Chelsea Jupin, center right Allison Rowe; p. 4 Alex Escalante. HENRY STREET 3 David Garza with Garrison Keillor and Malcolm Gladwell Dunk & Donate – A SLAM DUNK! at the New York happenings Public Library. Henry Street’s first Dunk & Donate basketball Henry Street Settlement opens doors of opportunity for Lower East Side tournament was a slam dunk as eight teams hit the court to support youth programs at Henry Street, residents and all New Yorkers through innovative social service, arts and health competing for a trophy (and bragging rights). care programs. Here’s a snapshot of some latest news: KGM Consulting won the tournament after ADVOCACY & ENGAGEMENT: defeating Allen & Overy in a fierce championship Putting the “Street” Henry Street @ WORLD BOOK NIGHT LAUNCH game; the Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow team Henry Street Parties Like It’s 1899 The literati and the “givearati” came together at the New York Public Library on won the Fan Favorite social media contest. Back in Henry Street April 22, 2014, at the public launch of World Book Night America 2014. Henry Teams from UPS, KGM Consulting, First Henry Street Settlement hosted the debut event for the More than 200 members of the Street was a partner in the initiative, designed to deliver printed books to those Manhattan Consulting Group Direct, Howie Boys, first-ever Lower East Side History Month on May 3, 2014 without means or access. Lower East Side community gathered and SLS Capital (led by Scott Swid, President of — a free block party, “Party Like It’s 1899.” The party at Henry Street on April 6, 2014, David Garza, Executive Director of Henry Street, shared the stage with esteemed Henry Street’s Board of Directors) also competed in featured cake, crafts, tours of the historic Settlement and sacrificing a beautiful spring day authors Garrison Keillor, Malcolm Gladwell and Tobias Wolff. to make their voices heard at the the tournament, held on January 26, 2014, at the dancing in the street to celebrate the 147th birthday of The following day, Henry Street distributed books to elderly clients of the Good Settlement’s first-ever Town Hall Boys & Girls Republic (BGR).