Event Photos and Party Pictures: On the Town (December 2014)

: State Senator Terry Gipson and Assembly member Didi Barrett were two of the dignitaries who lauded Charlie and Joanne North, the honorees at the Mill Street Loft’s Fall Friendraiser, which was held at the Vassar Alumnae House in Poughkeepsie on October 2. The Norths are pictured here with the arts organization’s founder and executive director, Carole J. Wolf (left)

: Among the 400-some guests in attendance at Starry Starry Night, the annual benefit party for the Walkway Over the Hudson, was Martha Stewart (right). Walkway Executive Director Elizabeth Waldstein-Hart joined the media mogul at the September 26 fundraiser
Photograph by Kristine Palmer Photography

: Mount Saint Mary College recently honored Gladys and Leonard Bell (center), the proprietors of the Bells-Ethan Allen Design Center in Newburgh, and their sons, Peter Bell and Roger Bell (left) for providing new furniture and artwork for the college’s admissions parlor and president’s office. Thanking the family for its generosity is former MSM President Fr. Kevin E. Mackin, OFM (right)

: In attendance at the Safe Harbors of the Hudson September 18 gala (left to right): State Assemblyman Frank Skartados, Newburgh Mayor Judy Kennedy, Dr. Hannah Brooks, and Safe Harbors Executive Director Lisa Silverstone. Mayor Kennedy and Dr. Brooks were honored with the organization’s Cornerstones of the Community award

: The FDR Presidential Library and Museum was the site of the September 20 Diamond Gala, hosted by the Foundation of Vassar Brothers Medical Center. The 25th annual edition of this popular event included a cocktail reception, dinner, and a formal program.
Honoree Dr. Adele El Kareh (right) receives the Award for Excellence from gala co-chairs Dr. Sunil Khurana and his wife, Seema
Photography by On Location Studios

: The FDR Presidential Library and Museum was the site of the September 20 Diamond Gala, hosted by the Foundation of Vassar Brothers Medical Center. The 25th annual edition of this popular event included a cocktail reception, dinner, and a formal program.
The gala’s honorees (from left) Dr. Mort Alterman, Marie Tarver, and Dr. El Kareh pose for the camera
Photography by On Location Studios

: The joint was rockin’ when Hudson Valley hosted its annual Best of Hudson Valley bash at the Poughkeepsie Grand on October 9. Winners of our readers’ poll gathered in the hotel’s ballrooms, providing samples of their products and services to our guests.
Employees of MD Imaging — one of the party’s sponsors — man their booth. From left: Jessica Bishun, Jacqueline Bien, Julie Paradiso, and Bethany Fritzinger
Photograph by Tè Cachè Photography

: The joint was rockin’ when Hudson Valley hosted its annual Best of Hudson Valley bash at the Poughkeepsie Grand on October 9. Winners of our readers’ poll gathered in the hotel’s ballrooms, providing samples of their products and services to our guests.
With libations in hand (left to right), John Kihlmire of Music Speaks Volumes Entertainment; Graceland Tattoo owner Adam Lauricella; and Graig Parker enjoy the festivities

: Held at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, the kick-off party for Hudson Valley Restaurant Week took place on October 7.
Eric Gabrynowicz, chef-owner of Restaurant North in Armonk, and his wife Jennifer Barber Gabrynowicz, are all smiles

: Held at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, the kick-off party for Hudson Valley Restaurant Week took place on October 7.
Members of the press and other kick-off attendees get a taste of things to come by sampling dishes prepared by local chefs

: The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Garden Party took place in September at a private home in Stone Ridge. Upwards of $100,000 was raised at the event, with proceeds benefiting nonprofits in Dutchess, Ulster, and Putnam counties. Event honorees (from left) Michael and Clare Graham and Victoria St. John Gilligan are joined by the foundation’s president, Andrea Reynolds, and board chairwoman, Nancy Rossi Brownell
Photograph by Matt Gillis Photography

Krista Jones, Sparrow’s Nest Founder