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

: More than 2,000 guests were in attendance as student models rocked the runway at Marist College’s 28th annual Silver Needle fashion show and awards ceremony, held on May 9 at Poughkeepsie’s Mid-Hudson Civic Center. Fashion industry experts weighed in on the student-designed couture collections, which included both day and evening wear.
All of a piece: A sextet of looks from the collection of senior student designer Forrest Simms

: More than 2,000 guests were in attendance as student models rocked the runway at Marist College’s 28th annual Silver Needle fashion show and awards ceremony, held on May 9 at Poughkeepsie’s Mid-Hudson Civic Center. Fashion industry experts weighed in on the student-designed couture collections, which included both day and evening wear.
Student designer Lauren Marsiglio’s leather and lace frock won the show’s “Best Garment” award

: More than 2,000 guests were in attendance as student models rocked the runway at Marist College’s 28th annual Silver Needle fashion show and awards ceremony, held on May 9 at Poughkeepsie’s Mid-Hudson Civic Center. Fashion industry experts weighed in on the student-designed couture collections, which included both day and evening wear.
Designs created by junior fashion students were also presented. This dress was crafted by junior Brianna Sherlock

: The Copper Tree Restaurant at Hunter Mountain was the site of this year’s Beaux Arts Ball, which took place on March 29. Now in its 26th year, this colorful gala is hosted by the Greene County Council on the Arts; funds raised are used to support the council’s support of the arts and culture in the region.
Partygoers Liz and Dan Kirkhus sport their feathery masks

: The Copper Tree Restaurant at Hunter Mountain was the site of this year’s Beaux Arts Ball, which took place on March 29. Now in its 26th year, this colorful gala is hosted by the Greene County Council on the Arts; funds raised are used to support the council’s support of the arts and culture in the region.
As part of the gala’s festivities, Betsy Jacks and Lisa Fox Martin (fourth and fifth from the left, respectively), of the Thomas Cole State Historic Site in Catskill, were presented with the GCCA’s Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the cultural life of the county. On hand to congratulate them (from left): State Assemblyman Pete Lopez, GCCA Executive Director Kay Stamer, State Senator Cecilia Tkaczyk, and GCCA President David Slutzky

: The Grandview in Poughkeepsie was the site of the 2014 Family of the Year awards ceremony on April 24. Presented by Family Services Inc., the event honors Valley residents who have made significant contributions to the local community. Family Services CEO Brian Doyle (center) is flanked by honorees Judge Albert and Julia Carlson Rosenblatt (left), who received the organization’s Lifetime Achievement Award; and Andrea and Joseph Kirchhoff (right), the recipients of the Quality of Life Award

: Close to 300 people packed the house at Villa Borghese in Wappingers Falls for “There’s No Excuse for Child Abuse,” the Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse gala and silent auction on May 1. Among those in attendance: Amanda and Quinn Shaw (Quinn is the center’s board president)

: Volunteer New York! (formerly known as the Volunteer Center of United Way) lauded a number of individuals and groups at its annual Volunteer Spirit Awards ceremony, held on April 24 at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in Tarrytown. From left: Lisa Sandler, winner of the Going Green Award for service to the Rye Nature Center, is congratulated by Volunteer New York! committee member Col. Mary Westmoreland (Ret.) of Bronxville

: Upwards of $185,000 was raised for hospital services and programs at the 25th edition of the Tulip Ball, hosted by the HealthAlliance Foundation on April 26 at the Lazy Swan Golf and Country Club Village in Saugerties. Among the 430 guests in attendance were (from left) Dr. Ali and Jen Hammoud, Ozzie and Kathleen Beichert, Ellen O’Leary, Thomas Murphy, Tiffany and Dr. Joseph Christiana, Tulip Ball Chairwoman Jodi Longto, and foundation Executive Director Steffen T. Kraehmer

: More than 150 real estate professionals attended the Red Carpet and Eye Opener Awards Breakfast, organized by the Dutchess County chapter of the Women’s Council of Realtors and the Dutchess County Association of Realtors. Held at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel on April 22, the event included presentation of awards that recognized the county’s top producing realtors in 2013. WCR copresidents Nancy Martinelli (left) and Melissa Pettinella were all smiles at the event