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Raúl Esparza Receives Excellence in the Arts Award At The 20th Anniversary El Museo del Barrio Annual Gala on Thursday, May 16, at Ciprianiin Midtown Manhattan

05/18/2013 10:07:00

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Cognacscorner El Museo annual Gala on Thursday May 16 2013 at Cipriani Interviews

TV Host Cognac Wellerlane interviews Actor Raúl Esparza about receiving the Excellence in the arts award at El Museo's annual Gala on Thursday May 16 2013 at Cipriani 42 Street in New York CityVid...

Actor Raúl Esparza,and Yaz Hernández pose for a photo-op at the 20th Anniversary of El Museo Gala on Thursday, May 16, at Cipriani in Midtown Manhattan

Actor Raúl Esparza,and Yaz Hernández pose for a photo-op with other Honorees and Supporters at the 20th Anniversary of El Museo Gala on Thursday, May 16, at Cipriani in Midtown Manhattan

Fe Fendi and Gregory Partanio pose for a photo-op at the 20th Anniversary of El Museo Gala on Thursday, May 16, at Cipriani in Midtown Manhattan

Jean Shafiroff poses for a photo-op at the 20th Anniversary of El Museo Gala on Thursday, May 16, at Cipriani in Midtown Manhattan Ms. Shafiroff's Gown is by Oscar de la Renta

Socialite Joy Marks and TV Host Cognac Wellerlane pose for a photo-op at the 20th Anniversary of El Museo Gala on Thursday, May 16, at Cipriani in Midtown Manhattan. Ms Marks Jewels by Harry Winston

Jr. Board Member Leticia Presutti and TV Host Cognac Wellerlane pose for a photo-op at the 20th Anniversary of El Museo Gala on Thursday, May 16, at Cipriani in Midtown Manhattan

TV Host Cognac Wellerlane and Pilar Woodman pose for a photo-op at the 20th Anniversary of El Museo Gala on Thursday, May 16, at Cipriani in Midtown Manhattan. Ms. Wellerlane's fur by Helen Yarmak

Count Vlad and Jean Shafiroff poses for a photo-op at the 20th Anniversary of El Museo Gala on Thursday, May 16, at Cipriani in Midtown Manhattan Ms. Shafiroff's Gown is by Oscar de la Renta

Catherine Petree-Biron poses for a photo-op at the 20th Anniversary of El Museo Gala on Thursday, May 16, at Cipriani in Midtown Manhattan

TV Host Cognac Wellerlane poses for a photo-op at the 20th Anniversary of El Museo Gala on Thursday, May 16, at Cipriani in Midtown Manhattan. Ms. Wellerlane's fur by Helen Yarmak

Raúl Esparza Received the Excellence in the Arts Award At The 20th Anniversary El Museo del Barrio Annual Gala on Thursday, May 16, at CiEl Museo del Barrio. Ramiro Ortiz Mayorga also received the Trustee Leadership Award and Ricardo Villela Marino, CEO, Latin America Banco Itaú Unibanco with the Corporate Excellence in the Arts Award. The Gala Chairs were Valentino D. Carlotti, Fe Fendi, Valentin Hernández, and Marie Unanue.

Guests were greeted at 7pm with a specialty cocktail created by MundoFox in honor of El Museo’s Gala; this replaced the Cipriani Bellini. MundoFox is a sponsor of the 2013 Gala. Jerónimo Gaxiola Balsa has designed the event’s décor; this year’s gala featured music by The Bob Hardwick Sound, led by Bob Hardwick, and music by DJ Honey Redmond who spun late into the night.

Artist Firelei Báez painted the table clothes that were showcased on many of the dinner tables. El Museo’s Chief Curator Chus Martínez chose her for the gala's "art intervention" saying “Firelei Báez (Dominican Republic, 1980) is an artist based in El Barrio. She produced a special project for all of us - a series of painted mantelpieces and ornamental elements. They are intense, colorful, and extravagant at moments. They convey the force of old myths from the Caribbean region. The paint should be understood as a being, full of force and the work produced for the night as a magical apparition to produce and perform a ritual communal event: the act of supporting, with our presence, art and its community.” The artwork (tablecloths) will be for sale at the end of Gala with proceeds benefiting El Museo.

Attending guests included: Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Dimitrios Athanasopoulos, Tony Bechara (Chair of El Museo’s Board), Dr. Joyce Brown (President of FIT), Barbara Cirkva, Maria Cornejo, Jacqueline Weld-Drake and Rodman Drake, Gaetana Enders, Fe and Alessandro Fendi, Yaz (President of El Museo’s Board) and Valentin Hernández, Paloma Herrera, Dr. William A. Haseltine & Maria Eugenia Maury, Michael Kaiser, Eleanora and Michael Kennedy, Michele Gerber Klein, Alexandra Lebenthal, Kamie Lightburn, Laura Lie & William Lie Zeckendorf, Patricia Villela & Ricardo Villela Marino, Chus Martínez (El Museo’s Chief Curator), Jaimes Mayol (host of MundoFox’s Atrevete a Cantar), Marlon Moreno (actor, MundoFOX’s series El Capo), Enique Norten, Dayssi Olarte de Kanavos, Walter Otero, Angel Otero, Enoc Perez, Carmen Ana & Joseph Unanue, Marie & Andy Unanue, Darcy & John Rigas, Marco Antonio Regil (TV host of MundoFOX’s Minuto Para Ganar), Suzette Millo (VP of Content Strategy for MundoFox), Agatha Ruiz De La Prada, Narciso Rodriguez, John Schumacher, Jean and Martin Shafiroff, Carlo Tunioli (President at Benetton USA), James Wright, and Yliana Yepez de Gill.

This year’s Honorary Committee members included: Pedro Almodovar, Glenda Baily and Stephen Sumner, Hamish Bowles, Tania Bruguera, Edmundo Castillo, Maria Cornejo, Francisco Costa, Cameron Diaz, Pamela Herrera, David Maupin, Vik Muniz, Angel Otero, Enoc Perez, Liliana Porter, Narciso Rodriguez, Angel Sanchez, Hunt Slonem, Joses Solis Betancourt, Raul Suaraz, Mario Testino, Isabel & Ruben Toledo, and Stefano Tonchi.

Junior Council included: Carolina Alvarez-Mathies, Chrissy Crawford, Rebecca Fuente, Paige Gamble, Susanna Hong, Andrew Huszar, Susan Jaramillo, Jerome Levy, Evan List, Norma Lujan, Christine Miller Martin, Jennifer Mora, Carlos Ponce, Leticia Presutti, Camila Rachmanis, Joseph Rivera, Gabriel Rivera-Barraza, Oscar Rodriguez, Amanda Van Voorhees, Sabrina Wirth and Lisa Yom.

This event is always one of the most exciting tickets in the city’s social calendar. El Museo’s Gala is a festive soirée where international guests linger late into the evening.

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Jared Katz, President And Chief Operating Officer, Talks About FamilyPet Network Expanding Their Online Services Community With Four New Websites With Entertainment Journalist Cognac Wellerlane

05/15/2013 20:01:00

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Cognacs FAMILY PET Interviews

TV Host Cognac Wellerlane interviews Jared Katz the president and chief operating officer of FamilyPet Network and Naomi Garfinkel from Pet Sitters Club, Inc.at the FamilyPet Network Facility in Gr...

President And Chief Operating Officer Jared Katz and Andrew Pollack pose for a photo-op with Entertainment Journalist Cognac Wellerlane at the FamilyPet Network Office in
Great Neck, New York

President and Chief Operating Officer Jared Katz from The FamilyPet Network revealed in our interview the exciting news that the company is expanding and adding four new websites to its platform of online communities that link pet owners and pet services providers throughout the country. Significantly expanding its existing digital asset portfolio comprised of Coupaw.com, Petsitting.com, LocalDogWalker.com and PetWasteRemovals.com, the FamilyPet Network has added PetBoardingFinder.com, FindDoggyDaycare.com, PetGroomingFinder.com and PremiumDogTraining.com.

The four new websites will extend FamilyPet’s broad and extensive reach within the $53 billion pet products and services industry, enabling business owners to connect with a loyal base of pet owners who enjoy purchasing goods and services for their pets.

FamilyPet’s extensive network of online communities provides qualified leads to pet businesses for services pet owners need. The network of websites is designed to save owners time in researching and finding high quality, prescreened services providers. Pet owners simply fill out an online form and the best insured, bonded service providers in their geographic communities contact them. With hundreds of thousands of pet owners using FamilyPet’s network of integrated websites, businesses have a great venue for connecting with brand-loyal customers.

“As the company that sets the pace of progress in the online pet products and services industry we offer unique integrated platforms that connect pet owners with top quality product and service providers. Our expansive platforms help pet owners quickly, easily and conveniently find what they need in a matter of minutes. With the addition of our boarding, daycare, grooming and behavioral training lead generation/directory sites, we are able to provide customers with a one-stop-shop for all their pet product and service needs,” said Richard Song, Director of Sales for FamilyPet.

The growth and success of FamilyPet’s digital communities is based on the fact that pet owners tend to be loyal to their pets and are intensely interested in finding products and services that they like and can depend on. The company’s network of integrated websites gives pet business owners access to over 70 million U.S. homes that have pets. FamilyPet’s portfolio of digital properties has received rave reviews from users and has experienced significant year-to-year growth since its introduction in 2010.

Mr. Katz is the president and chief operating officer of the Company.

His responsibilities include the day-to-day execution of the strategic projects and
initiatives.

Jared also oversees the company's operations, web development along with online and affiliate
marketing programs and the Company's strategic partnerships.

Mr. Katz holds a degree in Finance & International business from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. In 2002, he graduated with a Master of Science in Accountancy from the University of Virginia and started his career as an assurance consultant at Ernst & Young. He started his first successful company in 2003 with Andrew Pollack.

I also had a chance to chat with Naomi Garfinkel from Pet Sitters Club, Inc.

Both Naomi and her husband James founded the company in 1999. Pet Sitters Club Inc. has provided pet sitting services to over 2,000 satisfied pet sitting customers throughout the North Shore of Long Island.

They started Pet Sitters Club because of the love of their cats. They always struggled to find excellent care for their pets and decided to provide the service that they were looking for themselves. "While we both graduated with business backgrounds, we chose this profession because of our tremendous love for the animals in our lives. We truly love what we do every day an that shows in the quality of the service we provide," reveal the entrepreneur couple.

For more information please visit www.petsit4u.com

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Cognac's Corner Magazine Summer Issue Launch Party and Great Gatsby Theme Birthday Bash Charity Red Carpet Event

05/14/2013 11:49:00

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Cognac's Cormer Magazine Summer Issue Launch Party and Great Gatsby Theme Birthday Bash Charity Red Carpet Event

Celebrate with TV Host Cognac Wellerlane at her Magazine Launch Party and

Great Gatsby Birthday Bash

WHEN: Saturday June 8th from 6-9PM

WHERE: Overlook NYC at 44th St (2nd Ave and 3rd Ave.)

Learn more at http://overlooknyc.com

Dress in your Best Great Gatsby Designer Flapper Ensemble, Top Hat and Tux. $20 in advance. $25 at the door.

TV Host and Entertainment Journalist Cognac Wellerlane. from Cognacscornermag.com and Longislandexchange.com, Long Island's most trafficed online newspaper's will be hosting her Great Gatsby Theme Birthday Bash Charity Red Carpet Event

There will be a Cash Bar Complimentary food and Appetizers

The event will consist of two fashion shows with Fashion Designers LuBerry http://www.luberry.com/ with Hot Brazilian Bikinis and Elena V http://elenavdesigns.com/ with her dramatic Gatsby inspired Couture Gowns.

Elena V Designs

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Guests lists include Realty TV Stars, Celebrities, Members of the Press, Photographers, Models, Entertainment Iindustry, Filmmakers, Actors, Models and Fashion Designers

A portion of the Proceeds will Benefit the American Heart Association.

Guest will also receive Giftbags.

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Hamptonites Attend "Love Subjects" Art Show At The Richard J. Demato Art Gallery in Sag Harbor, New York

05/13/2013 10:08:00

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Cognacs Love Subjects Richard J Demato art Interviews Jonathan McCann

TV Host Cognac Wellerlane interviews President and Founder Jonathan McCann from The Southampton Animal Shelter and Art Gallery Owner Richard J. Demato from his Art Gallery in Sag Harbor, New York...

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Cognacs Love Subjects Richard J Demato art Interviews Paton Miller, J Martone

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Cognacs Love Subjects Richard J Demato art Interviews Fred Schneider and Brett Caldwell

TV Host Cognac Wellerlane interviews B52's Band Member Fred Schneider and Brett Caldwell from Passport Magazine at the Richard J. Demato Art Gallery in Sag Harbor to benefit the Southampton Animal Sh...

TV Host Cognac Wellerlane poses for a photo-op with President and Founder Jonathan McCann from The Southampton Animal Shelter at the Richard J. Demato Art Gallery in Sag Harbor to benefit the Southampton Animal Shelter

"Love Subjects"

TV Host Cognac Wellerlane poses for a photo-op with Gallery Owner Richard J. Demato at the Richard J. Demato Art Gallery in Sag Harbor to benefit the Southampton Animal Shelter

TV Host Cognac Wellerlane poses for a photo-op with Entrepreneur and Art Enthusiast Owain Morgan and Photographer Shane Gritzinger at the Richard J. Demato Art Gallery in Sag Harbor to benefit the Southampton Animal Shelter

TV Host Cognac Wellerlane poses for a photo-op with Artist Artist Jeanette Martone at the Richard J. Demato Art Gallery in Sag Harbor to benefit the Southampton Animal Shelter

TV Host Cognac Wellerlane poses for a photo-op with Artist Artist Katherine Liepe-Lerinson at the Richard J. Demato Art Gallery in Sag Harbor to benefit the Southampton Animal Shelter

TV Host Cognac Wellerlane poses for a photo-op with B52's Band Member Fred Schneider at the Richard J. Demato Art Gallery in Sag Harbor to benefit the Southampton Animal Shelter Ms. Wellerlane's lavender Suit and Hat styled by Patricia Parenti from Tenderglovingcare.com

Hamptonites attend a very special Art Show Benefit at Richard J. Demato Fine Arts Gallery in Sag Harbor, New York on May 11, 2013 despite a rainy Saturday night to benefit the Southampton Hampton Animal Shelter Foundation.

The show will run through May 30th at the gallery and thirty-five percent of the proceeds will benefit the Southampton Hampton Animal Shelter Foundation.

The Southampton Animal Shelter was operated as a municipal shelter by the Town of Southampton until January, 2010. Due to budget cuts at the time, the Town eliminated the shelter. A concerned group of locals citizens banded together to save the shelter and created the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation. The mission is to provide for the welfare of the ever growing number of homeless animals, and, in turn, to place them in permanent caring homes.

The Shelter is primarily dedicated to caring for the homeless animals in the Hamptons community of twenty-two towns. They also rescue dogs from “kill shelters” from across the country and have partnered with No More Tears Rescue to rehabilitate and find loving homes for adult dogs from puppy mills.

Their mission is to provide for the welfare of animals and reduce the number of homeless pets. Their goal is to promote and nurture the bond between people and animals through adoption, education and community outreach.

Notable personalities that attended the Art Show Benefit included: B52's Band Member Fred Schneider, Artist Katherine Liepe-Lerinson, Brett Caldwell from Passport Magazine, Artists Paton Miller and Jeanette Martone, Entrepreneur and Art Enthusiast Owain Morgan, Photographer Shane Gritzinger and President and Founder Jonathan McCann from The Southampton Animal Shelter.

For more information please visit http://www.southamptonanimalshelter.com

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New Yorkers Love Doggie Do and Playtime Too Pet Salon and Day Spa

05/08/2013 12:14:00

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Cognacs DOGGIE DO AND PLAYTIME TOO Howie Binder Interview

TV Host Cognac Wellerlane interviews Owner Howie Binder of Doggie Do and Playtime Too Pet Salon located at 348 East 76th Street NYCVideo Segment Sponsored by http://www.bermudalimo.com/

Owner Howie Binder , Frankie the Pink Pet Maltese and TV Host Cognac Wellerlane pose for a photo-op at Doggie Do and Playtime Too Per Salon on the upper eastside of New York City

The Pink Pet Maltese Frankie and TV Host Cognac Wellerlane pose for a photo-op at Doggie Do and Playtime Too Per Salon on the upper eastside of New York City

Canine owners from the island of Manhattan adore Doggie-Do & Playtime Too renowned grooming salon, upscale designer pet boutique and exclusive and loving daycare facility.

This complete package of a pet salon and designer boutique daycare is the largest and most professionally accomplished grooming staff in New York City that provides pets the love and attention they deserve while performing truly magnificent hand-scissored grooming and spa services.

Doggie-Do establishes a loving and safe daycare facility as well as a pet boutique featuring designer apparel and fabulous pet collections from around the world of hand-knitted sweaters, custom coats, stylish rainwear, beautiful food and water dishes, couture collars, fancy embellished leads and designer jewelry for owners and their pets as well as luxurious bedding made of the finest fabrics that are perfect for your dog divas.

The Doggie-Do daycare has a “Central Park” theme to satisfy any city dwelling canine. The day care is complete with humans to play with, benches, city street lamps and floral designs. This doggie daycare really comes to life during the monthly yappy hours. Doggie Do is perfect venue for canine couture fashion shows, trunk shows, breed specific play dates and other special events.

Celebrity Owner Howie Binder is branded as "Groomer to the Stars" as many well known celebrities patronized his shop with their pets. He has been interviewed for many pet related articles, made guest appearances on several talk shows and had a large cameo appearance on an HBO special produced by BBC.

Doggie-Do! Doggie-Do & Playtime Too located on 348 East 76th Street. Pet lovers really appreciate the love Doggie-Do's professional and experienced staff shares with each canine companion.

To learn more information please visit http://doggiedonyc.com/.

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SSMAC Jr Committee Hosts 4th Annual Kentucky Derby Champagne Brunch At Cibo Restaurant In Midtown Manhattan

05/06/2013 15:16:00

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SSMAC KENTUCKY DERBY CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH INTERVIEWS Rachel Kirwin and Bunny Aisin Gioro

TV Host Cognac Wellerlane interviews President - Rachel Kirwin, and Secretary - Bunny Aisin Gioro of the SSMAC Jr Committee at Cibo Restaurant for the Kentucky Derby Champagne Brunch Charity Gala for ...

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SSMAC KENTUCKY DERBY CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH INTERVIEWS Vice President Allison Ecung

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Secretary - Bunny Aisin Gioro, President - Rachel Kirwin and Vice President - Allison Ecung at SSMAC Jr Committee Hosts 4th Annual Kentucky Derby Champagne Brunch At Cibo Restaurant In Midtown Manhattan

Secretary - Bunny Aisin Gioro and TV Host Cognac Wellerlane pose for a photo-op at SSMAC Jr Committee's 4th Annual Kentucky Derby Champagne Brunch At Cibo Restaurant In Midtown Manhattan

President - Rachel Kirwin and TV Host Cognac Wellerlane pose for a photo-op at SSMAC Jr Committee's 4th Annual Kentucky Derby Champagne Brunch At Cibo Restaurant In Midtown Manhattan

Vice President - Allison Ecung and TV Host Cognac Wellerlane pose for a photo-op at SSMAC Jr Committee's 4th Annual Kentucky Derby Champagne Brunch At Cibo Restaurant In Midtown Manhattan

Chris Petron, Jane Harrison and Thorsten Schmidt pose for a photo-op at SSMAC Jr Committee's 4th Annual Kentucky Derby Champagne Brunch At Cibo Restaurant In Midtown Manhattan

Secretary - Bunny Aisin Gioro poses for a photo-op at SSMAC Jr Committee's 4th Annual Kentucky Derby Champagne Brunch At Cibo Restaurant In Midtown Manhattan

Socialite Izzy Anaya winner of Best Bonnet poses for a photo-op at SSMAC Jr Committee's 4th Annual Kentucky Derby Champagne Brunch At Cibo Restaurant In Midtown Manhattan

Secretary - Bunny Aisin Gioro poses for a photo-op at SSMAC Jr Committee's 4th Annual Kentucky Derby Champagne Brunch At the Reception Party

Vice President - Allison Ecung and TV Host Cognac Wellerlane pose for a photo-op at SSMAC Jr Committee's 4th Annual Kentucky Derby Champagne Brunch At the Reception Party

SSMAC Jr Committee's 4th Annual Kentucky Derby Champagne Brunch At Cibo Restaurant In Midtown Manhattan

Marketing Expert Debra Rothberg poses for a photo-op at SSMAC Jr Committee's 4th Annual Kentucky Derby Champagne Brunch At Cibo Restaurant In Midtown Manhattan

TV Host Cognac Wellerlane poses for a photo-op at SSMAC Jr Committee's 4th Annual Kentucky Derby Champagne Brunch At Cibo Restaurant In Midtown Manhattan

TV Host Cognac Wellerlane poses for a photo-op at SSMAC Jr Committee's 4th Annual Kentucky Derby Champagne Brunch at the Reception Afterwards

Guests dusted off your their Derby gear to attend the Junior Committee of the Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen & Coast Guard Club (SSMAC) 4th Annual Charity Brunch on Saturday, May 4th from 1:00 – 6:30pm.

The glamorous event took place at Cibo Restaurant in midtown and included a delicious 3-course menu with unlimited champagne cocktails.

Following the brunch guests were invited to a viewing reception at the Club’s townhouse on Lexington Avenue where mint juleps by sponsor Redemption Bourbon were served during the race.

The Event attire was “Spring Fresh” with an abundance of seersucker and pastels. Competition was fierce for the hat and bow tie competition with prizes from Lazyjack Press and Active Ideas Productions.

Bonnet Winner went to Izzy Anaya for her lovely Red Hat from Saks Fifth Avenue.

All attendees received a gift bag with boozy cupcakes from Prohibition Bakery and gifts from Success Valley Movie and Music Production Company.

Since 1919, the Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, & Coast Guard Club (SSMAC) continues to fulfill its charitable mission as the only 501c3 organization in the New York area to provide lodging to visiting service members. The SSMAC Junior Committee is a group of young professionals dedicated to assisting US military personnel by supporting the club's mission of serving those who serve their country. Activities include efforts to extend hospitality, build camaraderie, and honor the work of the armed forces during their time in New York City and abroad.

More information can be found at www.ssmaclub.org/jc

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Sophisticated New Yorkers and Fans Enjoy a Night of Celebrating Sinatra at The Metropolian Room in Manhattan

05/06/2013 13:52:00

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cognacs Metropolitan Room Celebrate Sinatra Mark Raisch and Gary Russo interview

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Singer Carl Alfino and TV Host Cognac Wellerlane pose for a photo-op at Night of Celebrating Sinatra at The Metropolian Room in Manhattan

Joe Magnetico from Joe Magnetico & Associates poses for a photo-op with TV Host Cognac Wellerlane at a Night of Celebrating Sinatra at The Metropolian Room in Manhattan

Singer Mark Raisch and TV Host Cognac Wellerlane pose for a photo-op at Night of Celebrating Sinatra at The Metropolian Room in Manhattan

Singer Gary Russo and TV Host Cognac Wellerlane pose for a photo-op at Night of Celebrating Sinatra at The Metropolian Room in Manhattan

TV Host Cognac Wellerlane poses for a photo-op at Night of Celebrating Sinatra at The Metropolian Room in Manhattan

TV Host Cognac Wellerlane, Actor Bill Lee Lanndis and Michael Wellbrock pose for a photo-op at Night of Celebrating Sinatra at The Metropolian Room in Manhattan

TV Host Cognac Wellerlane poses for a photo-op at Night of Celebrating Sinatra at The Metropolian Room in Manhattan

Sophisticated New Yorkers and Fans enjoyed an evening of Celebrating Sinatra with three amazing Crooners, Gary Russo, Mark Raisch and Carl Alfino.

Vocalist…Musician…Producer…Entrepreneur…Joe Magnetico founded JM&A in 2008. Having spent over 40 years in the entertainment industry Joe felt it was time to actually “represent” talent. The mission was simple. To nurture and further the careers of artists in a supportive environment to help them fully achieve their artistic goals. Joe created a team whose collective expertise in all aspects of the music & entertainment industry including artist management & development, event production & promotion, marketing and talent booking.

Joe Magnetico & Associates is a full-service entertainment company offering management, development, booking, production, event marketing, sponsorship, promotional and consulting services to corporations, venues and creative artists.

Gary Russo – who began getting noticed when he started singing Frank Sinatra tunes on his lunch break while working on the 2nd Avenue Subway project. Gary’s life long dream was to sing in front of people and bring some joy into their lives through his talent. His half hour shows drew a crowd and he realized this is what I want to do!

Gary grew up in an Italian household the music of Frank Sinatra and other crooners of the era filled the radio and his impressionable ears. Today Gary sings those songs breathing his own style into every phrase.

Carl Alfino – Carl’s voice is reminiscent of the great crooners of the past. Take a hint of Sinatra throw in a little Steve Lawrence and add some of Bobby Darin’s swagger and that will give you an idea of the range of Carl’s talent.

Mark Raisch – Mark’s newest CD “From Out of Nowhere” soars to new heights. This CD has received National air play on such programs as American Standards By The Sea and the Jim Lowe Show. Mark continues to grow as an artist and in popularity, performing regularly for the last 12 years. He is confident that the music of the American Standards is not only here to stay but has won its place in the hearts of today’s popular music lovers.

For more information please visit http://www.joemagnetico.com/

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2ND ANNUAL GIVING IS GLAMOROUS LAUNCH & FUNDRAISER OF CITY GIRL BEAUTY PROJECT

05/06/2013 13:01:00

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Cognacs GIVING IS GLAMOROUS Interviews Andrea Charles

TV Host Cognac Wellerlane interviews Sponsor Chioma Nkwodimmah Valcourt of Next Vanity Salon, TV Personality Jamie N. Otis and Founder Andrea D. Charles of http://www.citygirlbeautyproject.org/ at the...

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Cognacs GIVING IS GLAMOROUS Interviews Cathleen Trigg Jones

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Emmy Award Winning Journalist Cathleen Trigg-Jones and Founder Andrea D. Charles of CBPA pose for a photo-op at 2ND ANNUAL GIVING IS GLAMOROUS LAUNCH & FUNDRAISER OF CITY GIRL BEAUTY PROJECT CHARITY GALA

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Published Author Meryl Hartstein and TV Host Cognac Wellerlane pose for a photo-op at 2ND ANNUAL GIVING IS GLAMOROUS LAUNCH & FUNDRAISER OF CITY GIRL BEAUTY PROJECT CHARITY GALA

Miss New York, Actor Bill Lee Lanndis and a Supporrer pose for a photo-op at 2ND ANNUAL GIVING IS GLAMOROUS LAUNCH & FUNDRAISER OF CITY GIRL BEAUTY PROJECT CHARITY GALA

Marketing Ezpert Debra Rothberg Actor Bill Lee Lanndis and TV Host Cognac Wellerlane pose for a photo-op at 2ND ANNUAL GIVING IS GLAMOROUS LAUNCH & FUNDRAISER OF CITY GIRL BEAUTY PROJECT CHARITY GALA

Entertainment Correspondent Jamie N. Otis and TV Host Cognac Wellerlane pose for a photo-op at 2ND ANNUAL GIVING IS GLAMOROUS LAUNCH & FUNDRAISER OF CITY GIRL BEAUTY PROJECT CHARITY GALA

TV Host Cognac Wellerlane poses for a photo-op at 2ND ANNUAL GIVING IS GLAMOROUS LAUNCH & FUNDRAISER OF CITY GIRL BEAUTY PROJECT CHARITY GALA

In an effort to support their mission to empower survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking, City Girl Beauty Project hosted a Fundraising Charity Gala May 02, 2013 for the launch of City Girl Beauty Project Organization at Pepela New York located at 104 East 30th Street @ Park Avenue South, New York City.

The event was hosted by Emmy award-winning reporter Cathleen Trigg-Jones and TV Personality & Activist Jamie Otis.

Event Highlights included Live music, cocktails, hors d’oeurvres, mix and mingle, silent and LIVE auction, mini-manicures and makeovers all compliments of the City Girl Beauty Bar.

CEO & FOUNDING MEMBER Andrea D. Charles was recently featured in ComplexD UK Magazine, as a "Heroic Beauty" in the recent Women of Strength issue. Andrea started her career in NYC as a make-up artist, painting the faces of entertainment personalities such as: Star Jones, Gabriel Union, Tyra Banks, Sean Combs, Bill Cosby, Tanika Ray and Demi Moore. Her portfolio also includes credits from CBS, BET, Wall Street Journal and The NY Times. Little did Andrea know...that making faces and enhancing the outer beauty of women on a daily basis, would lead her to finding her inner beauty.

The objective of the “Heroic Beauty Workshop” is to empower young girls and women survivors by using beauty, self improvement and leadership skills to help these candidates create a more purpose filled life after their experience with domestic violence and human trafficking.

One out of every four women are effected by domestic violence. Human trafficking is #2 behind murder. The justice system helps to separate her from the abuser, a domestic violence shelter or organization provides her with a safe place to stay and bond with women who can relate. An intervention program or counselor helps her to deal with emotional interruptions and mental issues to help her move forward. However after all, what happens to her? How does she regain control of life? How does she regain the self confidence and self worth that was lost during the abuse? How does she create a new beginning and step into a new life of beauty and leadership? The answer is City Girl Beauty Project.

For more information please visit http://www.citygirlbeautyproject.org

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City Girl Beauty Project Launch & Fundraiser Benefit

04/28/2013 14:03:00

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The Mission of Giving Is Glamorous event, is to inspire, and acknowledge heroism among survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking.

Please be our guest..It is Spring in NYC!! Time for change and new beginnings.
On behalf of City Girl Beauty Project (CGBP) Organization, I cordially invite you to join me at the organization’s official launch and fund-raising ceremony to support young women and girls ages 18 – 30 who are survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. The objective of this event is to raise funds to launch the organization’s first program (Heroic Beauty Workshop) for survivors.

When & Where: The event will be held on Thursday May 2nd, 2013 at Pepela New York, 104 East 30th Street @ Park Avenue South in Manhattan, from 6:15pm to 10pm.

Generously hosting the event: Award winning journalist Cathleen Trigg-Jones

Compliments & Event Highlights: Special performance by Electric Violinist Larenzo Laroc, DJ: VH1's Amanda Seales, LIVE auction by Cherwin Auctioneers, an overview about City Girl Beauty Project, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, VIP swag bags, mini-makeovers courtesy of City Girl Beauty Bar and more…

Tickets are $50 GEM - $100 VIP. Click here for tickets: http://citygirlbeautyproject.eventbrite.com/# Event Details: www.givingisglamorous.org

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Please contact 347-683-6626, or please reply to this email.
Please confirm your attendance. Early bird RSVP by April 30th at 12PM. Please see invitation attached.

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Members of the Press Mingled with Supporters At 2013 GIVE KIDS A SHOT! National Meningitis Association Gala

04/25/2013 20:57:00

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TV Host Cognac Wellerlane interviews Andrew Katz from Judith Ripka Jewelry at Monday, April 22 2013. for GIVE KIDS A SHOT! National Meningitis Association Gala

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pose on the red carpet at 2013 GIVE KIDS A SHOT! National Meningitis Association Gala

Actress Bree Michael Warner and Founder Lynn Bozof pose on the red carpet at 2013 GIVE KIDS A SHOT! National Meningitis Association Gala

Actress/Director/Producer Anna Wilding, and Herald de Paris Publisher James Sved pose on the red carpet at 2013 GIVE KIDS A SHOT! National Meningitis Association Gala

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Olympic Gold Medalist and meningitis survivor Nick Springer and TV Host Cognac Wellerlane pose for a photo-op at 2013 GIVE KIDS A SHOT! National Meningitis Association Gala

Lynn Bozof, the President of NMA and TV Host Cognac Wellerlane

pose for a photo-op at 2013 GIVE KIDS A SHOT! National Meningitis Association Gala

Logan West (MIss Teen USA 2012) and TV Host Cognac Wellerlane pose for a photo-op at 2013 GIVE KIDS A SHOT! National Meningitis Association Gala

Honoree Racecar Driver Kyle Busch and TV Host Cognac Wellerlane pose for a photo-op at 2013 GIVE KIDS A SHOT! National Meningitis Association Gala

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TV Host Cognac Wellerlane poses on the red carpet at 2013 GIVE KIDS A SHOT! National Meningitis Association Gala

Members of the Press mingled with Supporters At 2013 GIVE KIDS A SHOT! National Meningitis Association Gala at the National Athletic club on Monday April 22, 2013.

Guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres observing the excellent assortment of Silent Auction items from dazziling Judith Ripka jewels to fabulous fashions and even a commemorative bottle of Medea Vodka with an LED message from Richard Thomas. NMA President Lynn Bozof and Committee Co-Chairs Sara Herbert Galloway, Gary Springer and Lenore Cooney welcomed and greeted colleagues and introduced this year’s honorees: Dr. William Schaffner, Health Achievement Award Honoree for his advocacy of the role of vaccines in protecting individual and community health; Cindy Krejny, Moms on Meningitis Outstanding Service Award for her tireless efforts to educate the public about meningitis and her work with Ohio lawmakers to mandate vaccination for college students; Massachusetts State Senator Jack Hart who pushed the passage of a mandatory vaccination in his home state, with the Nancy Ford Springer Inspiration Award and NASCAR record breaking winner Kyle Busch & his wife Samantha, with the Community Leadership Award for theier continuing efforts of their Kyle Busch Foundation in support of programs that assist disabled and disadvantaged youngsters

Broadcast Journalist Rita Cosby hosted and was the Masters of Ceremonies taking the place for longtime NMA host actor Richard Thomas, who was filming an episose of "LAW AND ORDER."

To everyones suprise Richard Thomas did show up because the film crew finished early as he revealed to me in our interview.

Honorary Committee includes Michael Badalucco, Susan & Hon. James A. Baker III, Lynn Grossman & Bob Balaban, Steve Buscemi, Victor Calis, Commissioner Disabilities, Mayor’s Office, City of New York, U.S, Senator Susan Collins, Judy & Rod Gilbert, Adam Graves, Amy Madigan & Ed Harris, Lainie Kazan, Felicity Huffman William H. Macy, Congressman Michael M. Michaud, James Naughton, Congresswoman Shelly Pingree, Heather Randall, Susan Sarandon, Joe Sirola, U.S. Senator Olympia J. Snowe, Liv Ullman and Logan West, Miss Teen USA 2012.

Medical Committee includes Richard Besser, ABC News; Paul Offit M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia; Nancy Snyderman, M.D.NBC News.; James C. Turner, M.D., Professor of Internal medicine, University of Virginia and Dr. Roger W. Yurt, Chief of Burn Surgery, NY Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical Center.

Committee members include Norma Abbene, Jeri Acosta, Eileen Boyle, Lynn & Alan Bozof, Peggy & Mike Bressler, Prographics, Elizabeth Browning, Lori & Curt Buher, Lorraine C. Cancro, Elizabeth Cier, Terry M. & J. Price Corr, M.D. Rita Cosby, Christine DeLisle, Jamie DeRoy, Bonnie Pfeifer Evans, Robert Farber, Laura & Jack Fitzpatrick, Jeri Brooks Greenwell, Laura & Ken Hartwig, Charlotte & Harvey Hodges David Hyrcyk, Lucia Hwong-Gordon, Susan James, Marcie L. Kammel Jam/Kammel, Nikki Klarberg, Josh Klein, Monarch Wealth & Business Management, Jeffrey Kramer, Donna & Michael Laforgia, Lucy Jane Lang, Marian Koltai-Levine & Dan Levine, Kedakai & James Lipton, Corcoran Real Estate & The Actors Studio,, Ida Liu, Citi Private Bank, Barbara & Earl Magdovitz. Leslie Maier, Kevin McGovern, Sherri Michelstein, Alembic Health Communications, Jennifer Mocbeichel, Jan & Michael Planit, Planit Management, Susan & Peter Purdy, Frank Recchia, News 12, April Sandmeyer, Cassandra Seidenfeld Lyster, Jean & Martin Shafiroff, Allison Strassberg, LaForce + Stevens, Carol & Gerald Tufano, Carolyn & Rick Waghorne and Mr. & Mrs. John Wukovits III.

For more information about NMA’s life-saving work please visit www.nmaus.org

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