2:00pm
We enjoyed welcome drinks, appetizers, singalong piano, exhibits, decorated hand fans, and made a community portrait!
5:00pm
Everyone gathered for photos on the terrace! Then we struck a pose on the way to the ballroom!
SEATING NOTE
There was free seating and a chance to mingle.
5:30pm
We enjoyed a buffet dinner, friends and family speeches
Speeches were offered by Georgia Platman and others for Shaun
Speeches were offered by Eli Szenes-Strauss and Eva Seligman for Ilan
Speeches were offered by Elizabeth and Karen Newport for Shaun
Speeches were offered by Cheryl, Jay, David and Rebecca Harris for Ilan
Then we made it all official with Paul Heckler!
We doodled and signed our names on the tables!
7:00pm
We danced until closing time.
9:30pm
Closing time
CREDITS
THE ANDREW FREEDMAN HOME
The Andrew Freedman Home aims to create a healthy and nurturing
space where the community unites to learn and grow, develop and
train…a place where art and culture converge, where talents and dreams
are nurtured and possibilities unleashed. They are all about building
vibrant, sustainable programs and projects that transform our neighborhoods! It is a designated historic landmark constructed in the
1930’s as a retirement home for wealthy individuals who lost their fortunes in the depression! The exhibit Re-Writing History by Fabiola Jean-Louis re-envisions the past in light of the racial strife of the present, and alludes to the absence of black women in historical narratives.
E218 EVENTS MANAGEMENT
E218 Events Management make dream events come true – from concept
to clean up. From business launches and conferences to anniversaries
and weddings, they understand the complexities of designing and executing great events.
FRANCA VERCELLONI
Actor, musician, and celebrated pianist at legendary NYC piano bar
Marie’s Crisis, Franca hosts sing-along parties here and abroad.
MIKHAIL TORICH
Born in St. Petersburg, Russia, Mikhail Torich is an international award-
winning filmmaker, video artist and photographer. MFA in Media-Design,
Torich worked for 5 years as lead photographer and picture editor at
TimeOut Russia when he discovered his passion for capturing pure
emotions on camera. Since relocation to NYC in 2009 Torich started a
media-activist production company creating original visual content for
most notable members of American LGBT community. This day will be
captured with love by Mikhail and his team members. Smile!
MCBRIDE WINERY
Robin & Andréa McBride grew up in California and in New Zealand, as
only-children. They met as young women, and have forged an
unbreakable bond and began importing wines from New Zealand to
California, became the first African-American sisters to found and own a
wine company, introduced their first label in 2009 and now, they preside over the largest African American-owned wine company in the U.S.A. They also oversee the SHE CAN Professional Development Fund to
promote the professional advancement of women in the wine industry.
HARLEM BREWING COMPANY
Living beers handcrafted and inspired by the Harlem Renaissance by a
company run by black women of NYC; Celeste Beatty & Khouri Beatty.
GAY BEER
Drafted to reduce gluten Gay beer gives back to LGBTQ Advocacy
EAT OFFBEAT
Eat Offbeat serves meals by refugees and immigrants who now call NYC
home. They partnered with the International Rescue Committee to build
a women-led team of talented home cooks and culinary professionals
who cook the foods of their home countries. Their chefs work with
industry professionals with international Michelin-starred restaurant
experience to develop new recipes. Check out the upcoming cookbook featuring over 20 chefs from over 15 countries.
LLOYD’S CARROT CAKE
This quaint but very well-known bakery has supplied the most delicious
baked goods made from scratch, to patrons around the world. Starting
with his mother’s recipe, Lloyd made a recipe that was promising for
success and opened a storefront in the quiet Riverdale section of the
Bronx. After Lloyd’s passing in 2007, his wife Betty continues to
strengthen his legacy. With the help of their two children, Brandon and
Lilka, and the tremendous dedication of their friendly staff, Lloyd’s has never missed a beat.
Special Thanks
Everyone who traveled a long distance
To all who raised us up!
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