amfAR -- the American Foundation for Aids Research -- is having a gala on Thursday, February 12, 2009, at Cipriani 42nd Street .
The evening's honorees are: Donna Karan, Liza Minnelli, Howard and Cindy Rachofsky.
Ticket prices start at $1,000.
Here are the details:
amfAR New York Gala
Thursday, February 12, 2009
New York, NY
A black-tie gala benefit at Cipriani 42nd Street to honor those who have made outstanding efforts to raise awareness about the HIV/AIDS epidemic and to raise dollars for AIDS research. The gala, held on the eve of New York Fashion Week, will begin with cocktails, followed by dinner, a live auction of luxury items, and a special tribute to our honorees.
Time
6:30 p.m. - Cocktails
7:30 p.m. - Dinner, awards program, and entertainment
8:30 p.m. - Live Auction conducted by Jamie Niven of Sotheby's
LOCATION
Cipriani, 42nd Street
New York City
HONOREES
Donna Karan
Presented by Anna Wintour
Liza Minnelli
Presented by Kenneth Cole
Howard and Cindy Rachofsky
Presented by Jamie Niven
LEADERSHIP
Event Chairs
Kenneth Cole, John Demsey, Marc Jacobs, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Natasha Richardson, Carine Roitfeld, Julian Schnabel, Diana Taylor, Stanley Tucci
Event Co-Chairs
Jonathan Canno and Pierce Roberts
Edward Walson
TICKETS/TABLES
$100,000 Co-Sponsor table for 10
$50,000 Grand Benefactor table for 10
$25,000 Benefactor table for 10
$15,000 Host table for 10
$25,000 Benefactor pair for 2
$5,000 Patron ticket
$2,500 Friend ticket
$2,500 Supporter pair for 2
$1,000 Ticket
Click here to order tickets online .
Click here to order tickets by mail or fax (printable order form).
ALL TICKETS ARE NONREFUNDABLE. FOR U.S. RESIDENTS, $350 OF EACH TICKET IS A NON-TAX-DEDUCTIBLE CHARGE FOR FOOD, BEVERAGE, AND ENTERTAINMENT. PAYMENTS IN EXCESS OF $350 PER PERSON AND CONTRIBUTIONS IN RETURN FOR WHICH NO GOODS OR SERVICES WERE RECEIVED ARE TAXDEDUCTIBLE AS CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS. (amfAR'S TAX ID IS 13-3163817). A COPY OF amfAR'S LATEST ANNUAL REPORT MAY BE OBTAINED, UPON REQUEST, FROM amfAR OR FROM THE NEW YORK STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S CHARITIES BUREAU, 120 BROADWAY, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10271.
CONTACT
For sponsorships, Franklin Fry at (212) 806-1611 or franklin.fry@amfar.org
For ticket purchases, Kate Fitzsimons at (212) 806-1612 or kate.fitzsimons@amfar.org
For press inquiries, Bennah Serfaty at (212) 806-1607 or bennah.serfaty@amfar.org
Ticket order form