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

: Marc Wilson and Michael Fiur attend the Hudson Valley Dance Festival on October 12 at the historic 19th-century warehouse in Catskill Point. The event raised more than $76,000 towards AIDS awareness and family service organizations, and will help local families involved with the AIDS Council of Northeastern New York

: On October 17, Hudson Valley hosted the Best Of Hudson Valley Party at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel. Winners and guests flooded the hotel ballrooms for an evening of dancing, food and drinks, and — of course — fun.
Tomas Tapás Bar & Restaurant won our award for Best Tapas in the Valley. Shown above are (from left) Maddy Bizzoco, owner Tomás Monosi, and Dorothy Bizzoco

: On October 17, Hudson Valley hosted the Best Of Hudson Valley Party at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel. Winners and guests flooded the hotel ballrooms for an evening of dancing, food and drinks, and — of course — fun.
Caitlin Williams and Jenny Sherbloom, the twinkling Tooth Fairies from Putnam Dental Associates, show off their pearly whites to the camera

: The Anderson Center for Autism held its annual gala on October 5. The party’s “Rock Around the Clock” theme is aptly exemplified by attendees John and Gina Maserjian

: West Hills Country Club in Middletown was the site of the American Heart Association’s Tri-County Go Red For Women Luncheon on November 1. The afternoon event included a silent auction, heart disease education, and uplifting stories from heart attack sufferers. Presenters Dr. Ainat Beniaminovitz (left) and Dr. Judy Lin (right) flank luncheon chairwoman Sister Fran Gorsuch

: Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville hosted a screening of the short film, Jerome’s Bouquet, on October 22. In attendance were codirector and coproducer Chris Calkins, codirector Bebe Neuwirth, actress Tracy Shayne, and coproducer Nikhil Melnechuk. The screening was followed by a Q&A session with the filmmakers

: The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley held their Garden Party on October 6 to honor and recognize outstanding community service and dedication. President Andrea L. Reynolds (center) welcomes honorees (from left) Glenn B. Sutherland, Cynthia A. Lowe, and Mary and Joseph McGowan

: The Walkway Over the Hudson held its annual Starry Starry Night fundraising event on Friday, October 4 at Walkway State Park. It’s a family affair for Eric, Bob, Jane, and Amanda Baxter, who attended the event together

: The Abbott House hosted its 50th Anniversary Gala and Dignity of Family Life Award Dinner on October 24 at the Marina Del Ray in Throgs Neck. Greg Mooney, Al Roker, Meredith Vieira, and James Kaufman posed at the event, which raised more than $160,000 to help children who are dealing with mental health issues, and adults with developmental disabilities

: Backstage Studio Productions in Kingston was the site of the Woodstock Film Festival’s Maverick Awards Gala on October 5. Honorees Peter Bogdanovich (who won the Maverick Award) and Mira Nair (the Meera Gandhi Giving Back Award-winner) pose together at the event

: The Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse — along with State Senator Terry Gipson — celebrated the achievements of Pamela Tallardy Sackett, who served as the center’s executive director from 1985-1997

: In October, the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts hosted its second annual Wine Pairing and Fund-raising Dinner in the event gallery. Mason Clark of Hawley, Pennsylvania performs “As Soon As I Get Home” from The Wiz at the event, which raised more than $74,000

: The Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation held the Hudson Valley Beer, Wine, and Spirits Summit at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park on Oct. 31. Hudson Valley Publisher Ralph Martinelli, Empire State Development President Ken Adams, Hudson River Ventures founder Sean Eldridge, and CIA President Dr. Tim Carey were all on hand for the event

: SUNY Orange inducted six new members into its Colt Athletic Hall of Fame during a morning ceremony at Kuhl’s Highland House in Middletown. The Class of 2013 includes (front row, from left) Lois Ann Hayes ’79, Susan Deer ’71 and Richard Morse ’58; and (back row, from left) John Scanlan ’73, Achilles “Kelly” Rossi ’53, and Walter Cawein ’57. The Hall of Fame was established in 2012 to recognize top athletes, coaches, and administrators who have contributed to the college’s 64-year-old athletic program