http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/ Key NYC Events SMS What's Up is smart text for the wired set. SMS Text Messages NYC Events, New York City Pick events. The right message, at the right time, for the right reason. en-us 2008-06-19T00:26:32-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/archives/cat_benefits_auctions_dinners.php A More Perfect Union Summer Concert and Silent Auction A More Perfect Union is having a special event to raise money to support our work with women at risk. The event will feature a concert by local musician, Jon Christopher, hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, a silent auction and other amazing surprises. It will be a marvelous evening of food, drinks and music. Location: 121 West 45th Street, NYC When: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Thursday, June 19 Click HERE to learn more...... 13599@http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/ Benefits, Auctions + Dinners 2008-06-19T00:26:32-05:00 http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/archives/cat_benefits_auctions_dinners.php Crème de la Crème Come to a great benefit dinner for Citymeal-on-Wheels, in which French chefs join forces to honor Jean Banchet, Pierre Gagnaire, and others. Start: 7:30 PM Monday, June 16th Location: Rockefeller Plaza... 13585@http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/ Benefits, Auctions + Dinners 2008-06-16T01:43:40-05:00 http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/archives/cat_party.php Krush Groove 2008 A Rooftop Block Party with all proceeds being donated to the New Design High School. The event features graffiti artists, MCs, DJs, rock bands, poetry, dance and dramatic performances, followed by a program of urban short films from around the world. Start: 1:00 PM live music, 8:30 PM film screening Saturday, June 7th Location: Open Road Rooftop – 350 Grand Street... 13555@http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/ Party 2008-06-07T15:31:11-05:00 http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/archives/cat_benefits_auctions_dinners.php Mr. Dinosaur Drives to Mongolia —The Benefit Party Team Mr. Dinosaur is Brooklyn's best hope for the Mongol Rally - a 10,000-mile race across 15 countries, from England to Mongolia, in a piece-of-crap car! To help raise a bit of money, and in case they don't make it back alive, they're throwing a massive going-away benefit party— Mongol-style! Teams in the rally compete to raise funds for charities in Mongolia and other countries on the route. More info on the Mongol Rally HERE! @Glasslands Gallery 289 Kent Avenue ( btw South 1st and South 2nd Streets) Williamsburg, Brooklyn L train to Bedford Avenue 8pm–2am $8 Open Bar! Dale's Pale Ale and Zwack liquor from 8pm to 10pm—arrive early and thirsty Team Mr. Dinosaur info HERE!... 11072@http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/ Benefits, Auctions + Dinners 2007-06-27T01:01:55-05:00 http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/archives/cat_benefits_auctions_dinners.php WABC Father's Day Fight Against Prostate Cancer Sunday, June 17 5M • 8:30 a.m. Kids Races • 10:15 a.m. Central Park Join WABC-TV and 77 WABC in Central Park to honor all dads at this truly special annual event featuring a co-ed 5-mile race and fun kids races. Participants can help raise money and awareness in the fight against prostate cancer by forming a fund-raising team. Awards and special recognition will be given to prostate cancer survivors.... 10935@http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/ Benefits, Auctions + Dinners 2007-06-17T00:59:53-05:00 http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/archives/cat_benefits_auctions_dinners.php "BALLROOM PARTIES" A New Indie Rock Benefit Concert Series for Common Ground New York’s leading organization working to end homelessness $20 - 8:00pm to 12:00am 3 FREE BEERS with ticket, Sponsored by Magic Hat Brewery BANDS: Inlets, Lewis and Clark, Hula, Leah Siegel, Lowry The Prince George Ballroom 15 E. 27th Street (btw. 5th and Madison) Williamsburg scene architect Jezebel Music announces the kick-off of the "Ballroom Parties," a monthly concert series, held in Manhattan at the Prince George Ballroom, to raise money and awareness for the efforts of Common Ground, whose mission is to solve homelessness. Specifically, monies raised by this event will go to Common Ground’s Green Initiative, which encourages eco-friendly design elements and strategies in building affordable housing. Three of the five bands, Hula, Leah Siegel, and Lowry are past Jezebel Music Monthly Features and one will be an upcoming Feature in September – The Inlets. Lewis and Clark, a Philly-based band, and The Inlets have both recently received accolades in Pitchforkmedia.com. An eclectic line-up of indie-rock, folk, and even cabaret, the NYC-based performing bands have all developed loyal followings across New York City.... 10922@http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/ Benefits, Auctions + Dinners 2007-06-15T00:59:57-05:00 http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/archives/cat_benefits_auctions_dinners.php Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center First Rock and Run on the River Hudson River Park’s Pier 46 West Side Highway and Charles Street More info: www.mskcc.org | 646-227-3885 Register online at www.mskcc.org/rockandrun The cost to participate is $30 Scheduled performances and appearances include singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw and NBC Legal Correspondent Dan Abrams. All participants in the walk will receive a commemorative T-shirt and bandana designed by A-list designer Carmen Marc Valvo. The event is designed to raise awareness and funds for MSKCC’s Cancer Survivorship Initiative. After the run/walk, attendees can enjoy signature dishes from acclaimed New York restaurants. In addition to the brunch, other attractions include: A Survivorship Tent, A Cool Down Lounge, and A Kids’ Zone where children and their parents can express themselves by participating in various fun, hands-on activities. All proceeds from Memorial Sloan-Kettering’s Rock and Run on the River will benefit the Center’s Survivorship Program.... 10850@http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/ Benefits, Auctions + Dinners 2007-06-10T00:49:27-05:00 http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/archives/cat_benefits_auctions_dinners.php Benefit for 826NYC June 3rd, 2007 Southpaw - Brooklyn 2:00pm Tiny Masters of Today with SMOOSH, Care Bears on Fire 826NYC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting students ages 6 - 18 in developing their writing skills and creative inspiration. Proceeds from the event will go towards various forms of academic support like tutoring and language development, as well as learning accessories like field trips and guest speakers. All of 826NYC's programs are "challenging and enjoyable, and ultimately strengthen each student's power to express ideas effectively, creatively, confidently, and in his or her individual voice." They are also the people behind the Superhero Supplies drive. Tickets are available from Ticketweb... 10800@http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/ Benefits, Auctions + Dinners 2007-06-03T00:50:16-05:00 http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/archives/cat_benefits_auctions_dinners.php crushON.chocolate.art Benefit for The AIDS Resource Foundation for Children Featuring Meital Dohan from the Showtime Series Weeds, artist Peter Tunney, premium chocolate and drink samples, and music from DJ Skintight, spinning the best of new and old soul classics Purchase tickets at http://crushon.eventbrite.com 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM The GalleryBar 120 Orchard Street @ Delancey... 10652@http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/ Benefits, Auctions + Dinners 2007-05-22T00:40:40-05:00 http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/archives/cat_art_events.php Time's Up Benefit Art Exhibit Noon-6p; $free Protest Space 511 West 20th Street, between 10th and 11th, Manhattan Come to the Time's Up! Benefit Art Exhibit at Protest Space Featuring environmentally-themed art from local artists, activists and cyclists, such as Seth Tobocman, C. Cardinale, Swoon, Subject to Change, Visual Resistance, Dave Tree, Travis Lundquist, and many talented Time's Up! members. Closing today.... 10477@http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/ Art Events 2007-05-05T00:25:20-05:00 http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/archives/cat_benefits_auctions_dinners.php Highline Festival May Updated Schedule MON MAY 7 Meshell Ndegeocello 8PM $25Adv $27DOS WED MAY 9th Amy Winehouse With Patrick Wolf (5/8 only) 8 PM $20 THURS MAY 10th Girlyman 8PM $20 FRI MAY 11th Andy Smith (Portishead) With Kid Beyond 9PM $20Adv $25DOS SUN MAY 13th The Greyboy Allstars 9PM $30 MON MAY 14th Pharoah’s Daughter 8PM $25 TUES MAY 15th Spankrock with Special Guests Ghostface, Roxy Cottontail and DJ Nick Catchdubs 9PM $30 THURS MAY 17th Laurie Anderson (High Line Festival) 7:30PM $21.50 FRI MAY 18th Talib Kweli 11PM $30Adv $35DOS SAT MAY 19th The Secret Machines (High Line Festival) 9PM $26.50 SUN MAY 20th The Cursed (w/Bobby Blitz of Overkill) With Special Guests Joey Belladonna (Anthrax) and School of Rock 8PM $17Adv $19DOS WED MAY 23rd A Benefit for Question Mark of ? + The Mysterians 7PM $20Adv $22DOS FRI MAY 25th The Disco Biscuits 9PM $30 THURS MAY 24th Conspirator (Post Disco Biscuits Show) featuring Aaron and Marc of the Disco Biscuits 2:30AM $20 SAT MAY 26th Mos Def Black Radio 9PM $60 THURS MAY 31st Jazz Mandolin Project 8PM $15Adv $17DOS... 10470@http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/ Benefits, Auctions + Dinners 2007-05-04T00:49:58-05:00 http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/archives/cat_art_events.php 6.30-9PM 25TH ANNIVERSARY BENEFIT AUCTION Benefit Chairs: Jenette Kahn and Richard Massey TICKETS Artist Co-Chairs: Shirin Neshat, Roxy Paine, Shahzia Sikander and Rirkrit Tiravanija Auctioneer: Dominique Levy... 10449@http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/ Art Events 2007-05-03T00:43:36-05:00 http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/archives/cat_benefits_auctions_dinners.php 6:30PM dinner seating, 8PM show The Onion & Comix Charity Comedy Show @ Comix 353 W 14th St 212-524-2500 $20, $25 door The Onion and Comix want to help you help The Epilepsy Foundation. Your donation tonight gets you admission to a special performance and an Admit Two pass for a future show at Comix! Hosted by John Mulaney and featuring: Michael Showalter (Stella, Wet Hot American Summer) Bill Burr (HBO, Chappelle's Show) Todd Barry (Letterman) Christian Finnegan (Best Week Ever & Chappelle's Show) and Rob Cantrell (Last Comic Standing)... 10418@http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/ Benefits, Auctions + Dinners 2007-04-26T00:19:35-05:00 http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/archives/cat_benefits_auctions_dinners.php April 23rd Food Bank NYC Can-Do Awards Dinner The Food Bank For NYC is having their annual fundraising dinner (Can-Do Awards Dinner) on April 23 at Abigail Kirsch’s Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers on 23rd and plans to honor the folks who have helped champion their cause to end hunger. With guest MC Stanley Tucci, this year’s honorees are: The Edge, Jimmy Fallon, Credit Suisse, Southern Wine & Spirits of America and Time Out New York. Celebs scheduled to attend include Mario Batali, Michael Stipe, Helena Christensen, Christy Turlington, Ed Burns, Steve Shirripa and John Ventimiglia. President Bill Clinton will be the Honorary Dinner Chair. For more info on all the live music, auctions, raffles and entertainment scheduled, visit http://www.foodbanknyc.org/candosite2007/index.html. If you’d like to know more about the organization, check out http://www.foodbanknyc.org/. Get interested, get involved.” Food Bank helps distribute 250,000 free meals a day in New York every year, and is always on the look for those wishing to help accomplish their mission. They have produced two call-to-action promo spots, “The Widening Divide” featuring Charlize Theron, Mike Myers, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Peter Sarsgaard and The Edge along with “What’s Your Excuse?” featuring Stanley Tucci, Jimmy Fallon, Helena Christensen, Thom Filicia and Fab 5 Freddy.... 10290@http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/ Benefits, Auctions + Dinners 2007-04-23T00:34:35-05:00 http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/archives/cat_benefits_auctions_dinners.php 7PM Posterus Foundation Launch Party @ GalleryBar 120 Orchard b/w Delancey & Rivington Open beer & vodka bar $45, $30 students The Posterus Foundation Posterus is a newly-founded nonprofit organization focused on improving emerging communities. Proceeds from the Posterus Foundation's inaugural event at GalleryBar will benefit two emerging community schools: Team Tobati, based in Tobati, Paraguay,and the Farm of Hope, based in Kiliba, DR Congo. Bring some friends, have a couple of free drinks and learn about how you can help people less-fortunate than you simply by lounging around the LES.... 10294@http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/ Benefits, Auctions + Dinners 2007-04-12T00:31:45-05:00