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Francis Peters, Mike Perlis ©Patrick McMullan

International business leader and founder of Aiteo Group, Benedict Peters was awarded Africa’s Oil and Gas Leader of the Year at the Forbes Best of Africa Gala which held at Forbes Headquarters, New York City.

The award is an acknowledgement of Peters’ significant contribution to oil and gas development in Africa by visionary leadership, distinguished service and transformational realignment of a sector dominated by International Oil Companies. The Forbes Award also recognised Mr. Peters’ commitment to bettering the lives of people and societies across Africa by philanthropic engagement.

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Renowned nature photographer Mac Stone, Philanthropist Susanne Durst of The Durst Organization, Chairman Douglas Durst of The Durst Organization, The Everglades Foundation CEO Eric Eikenberg ©Patrick McMullan

CBS/WLNY chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn and award-winning nature photographer Mac Stone make impassioned plea to save Florida’s wetlands and clean water

The Durst Organization helmed by real estate moguls and philanthropists Douglas and Susanne Durst hosted a benefit at 4 Times Square in midtown Manhattan to support The Everglades Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)3 working to protect and restore America’s Everglades through science, education and advocacy. The evening welcomed business leaders, philanthropists and political figures to a visual journey showcasing the natural beauty of the wetlands‘ wild and endangered habitat, as captured by renowned nature photographer Mac Stone.

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Jean Shafiroff, Narciso Rodriguez ©Patrick McMullan

In collaboration with The Couture Council of The Museum at FIT (MFIT), board member and philanthropist Jean Shafiroff and Angela Dotson co–chaired a luncheon honoring Narciso Rodriguez with the 2018 Artistry of Fashion Award at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City. The award ceremony and luncheon raised in excess of $850,000 to benefit The Museum at FIT. The fashion industry’s top editorial voices, visionaries, plus distinguished and aspiring designers were all in attendance at the award ceremony that has, traditionally, welcomed the arrival of the Mercedez-Benz New York Fashion Week every year.

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Lifestyle Expert Pamela Morgan of Flirting With Flavors ©Rob Rich of Society Allure

Lifestyle and Entertaining Expert Pamela Morgan of Flirting With Flavors produced her annual end-of-summer celebration at her home in Water Mill, NY. Displaying her design savvy and culinary expertise as a chef and cookbook author, the party brought a close to the summer and start to the Fall 2018 season, welcoming Pamela Morgan’s dearest friends to celebrate this year’s theme of ‘Fiesta Mexicana’.

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Greenwich Steakhouse has quickly become one of the staples in West Village since opening a year ago. Climbing towards the top of the New York City restaurant hierarchy, the three-story eatery located at 62 Greenwich Avenue has delivered the top three qualities foodies and frequent diners expect from any fine dining establishment. Find masterfully crafted and flavor-filled cuisines, multiple dining experiences in one, and an enjoyable atmosphere made comfortable by an attentive waitstaff.

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World-renowned celebrity hair stylist Angelo David Pisacreta, owner of the elite Angelo David Salon in New York City, and hair-tool veteran Jacob Guttman, founder and CEO of Creative Pro Hair Tools, introduce The Flex Brush—an all-purpose tool that safely detangles hair, massages the scalp and promotes health and hair growth. The brush’s versatility, combined with its flex technology, make it the most forgiving hair brush on the market.

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Isabel Ernst, Dr. Heather Kuhl, Chloe Peebles, Don Peebles, Katrina Peebles, Caroline Philipson, Sissy DeMaria-Koehne ©Patrick McMullan

Real Estate developers and philanthropists Don and Katrina Peebles, and their daughter Chloe, a competitive junior equestrian on the First Blue Show Circuit, saddled up with Rolls-Royce, Goldman Sachs and Georgina Bloomberg raising nearly $50,000 to benefit Give Back for Special Equestrians at a Bridgehampton benefit in support of children and veterans with disabilities. The summer soiree was held at the stunning Peebles’ estate against an opulent backdrop of serenading Juilliard School violinists and 2018 Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. A lively mix of celebrities, elite equestrians, local Hampton residents, and business executives celebrated the power of horsemanship and the unique ability horses have in healing the mind, body and spirit.

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Senator Lindsey Graham, Michael Milken ©Rob Rich/Society Allure

with a special performance by John Fogerty

The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) hosted the 19th Annual Gala in the Hamptons at the Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill, NY during the 14th Annual Charles Evans PCF Pro-Am Tennis Tournament weekend which raised $4 million. Founder Michael Milken and The Gala in the Hamptons weekend hosts and sponsors welcomed guests to enjoy, engage and be entertained while helping to fund groundbreaking discoveries in cancer research. This year’s entertainment was provided by Grammy® award winning musician John Fogerty.

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Hair Revival System™ Hair Detox® by Angelo David Pisacreta of Angelo David Salon

New Hair Revival System™ Hair Detox^®, the first lifestyle supplement on the market, made its debut at the Indie Beauty Expo for leading innovative independent beauty products. Beauty gurus and industry professionals got the first look at the all-natural supplement which combats nutritional deficiencies, environmental aggressors, hormonal imbalances, and the negative effects of a stressful life that can lead to fine, thinning hair and hair loss. Founder, creative director and hair loss expert Angelo David Pisacreta of Angelo David Salon created the Hair Revival System™ for men and women seeking healthy hair, vibrant skin and strong nails. Longtime client and BRAVO TV’s Luann de Lesseps visited Angelo David Pisacreta at the Indie Beauty Expo in support of his new release.

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Imaní Scott’s headline performance at the Family Office Wealth Forum ©Ari The Brand

Soulful pop and funk singer Imaní Scott headlined the Family Office Wealth Forum one-day conference at a private residence in Southampton, NY where she performed “Get Litty” and “Throwing Glitter” from her latest LP “The Introduction”. The rising music star delivered an unforgettable performance during the cocktail party that led to guests wanting an encore of “Throwing Glitter”. The prominent and influential family offices, and their family members, from around the globe that attended the forum were excited to be introduced to the refreshing sound of the talented singer-songwriter.

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