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04/02/2012 - 2012 Skating with the Stars Gala
04/02/2012 - Strokes of Genius to benefit Autism Spectrum Disorders
03/29/2012 - The American Classical Orchestra 2012 Spring Gala Concert & Benefit
03/24/2012 - United States launch of the Seol Won Foundation
03/21/2012 - Kick-off event for The Perlman Music Program’s May 3rd Spring Benefit
03/16/2012 - Asia WeekNY kick-off reception at the Morgan Museum & Library
03/10/2012 - Toby and Itzhak Perlman and The Perlman Music Program hosted by Jim and Kristy Clark in Palm Beach
03/08/2012 - National Committee on American Foreign Policy Hosts the 2012 Gala Awards Dinner
03/06/2012 - 2nd Annual Fountain House Associates Spring Breakfast
03/05/2012 - School of American Ballet's Winter Ball 2012
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03/01/2012 - New York School of Interior Design Kick-off Reception
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NEW YORK CITY OPERA’S SPRING LUNCHEON
04/21/2009 - By Mandarin Oriental Hotel

NEW YORK CITY OPERA’S SPRING LUNCHEON

On Tuesday, April 21st New York City Opera’s Spring Luncheon celebrated women’s support of and contributions to the arts.

The event held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel honored a group of outstanding women at this new annual event for their leadership in this field and their exceptional support of City Opera. The lunch included an intimate performance by City Opera soprano Julianna Di Giacomo accompanied by Kevin Murphy on the piano. Luncheon décor was provided by Roberta Freymann.

One hundred percent of the proceeds from the Spring Luncheon will support New York City Opera’s award-winning Education Programs. These programs, which reach over 5,000 students each year, take artists into classrooms, bring young people to performances and provide exciting behind-the-scenes glimpses of City Opera at work.

Event:
New York City Opera’s Spring Luncheon

Honorees:
Anita Contini and Mimi Levitt

Luncheon Chairs:
Princess Alexandra of Greece, Emilie Roy Corey, Mary Sharp Cronson, Olivia Flatto, Roberta Freymann, Helen Little, Lee Slaughter

Notable Attendee:
Princess Alexandra of Greece, Susan Baker, Yildiz Blackstone, Celeste Boele, Fabienne Bousquet-Chavanne, Amy Fine Collins, Anita Contini, Emilie Roy Corey, Mary Sharp Cronson, Brooke Hayward Duchin, Fe Fendi, Olivia Flatto, Roberta Freymann, Liz Lange, Mimi Levitt, Helen Little, Patricia Lovejoy, Liliane Peck, Heather Randall, Paola Schulhof, Lee Slaughter, Annaliese Soros, George Steel, Anne de Louvigny Stone, Barbara Tober, Shen Wei

Anita Contini is Senior Vice President and Director of Corporate and Public Affairs for CIT, a longtime corporate supporter of City Opera and the leadership supporter of its popular Opera-For-All program, offering $25 tickets at all performances. Prior to joining CIT, Contini served as Vice President and Director of the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation and as Vice Chair of the Board of the Alliance for the Arts. She is an active member of the Financial Women's Association, Art Table, American Institute of Architects (AIA) New York Chapter, and the LMDC's Cultural and Community Enhancements Fund grant program. She was also the founder and President of the not-for-profit and award-winning arts organization, Creative Time.

Mimi Levitt is President of Levitt Properties & Trustee of the Mortimer Levitt Foundation. She serves on the Boards of Young Concert Artists, Bard Music Festival, the New York Landmarks Conservancy, and the Friends of The Upper East Side Historic District Inc. Mimi has been a loyal supporter of City Opera since 1980.

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