Eighth Annual Beaches & Bays Gala, East Hampton

The Nature Conservancy’s Eighth Annual Beaches and Bays Gala was held on June 28th, 2008 at 127 Main Street in the heart of East Hampton. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres on the patio of the Karmely Estate – the historic former home of Robert Lion Gardiner – were followed by dinner, catered by Glorious Food. Music was provided by the Paul Richard’s Band of Hank Lane Productions. An after-party for the junior attendees followed in the courtyard lounge after the main event. Since 1951, the Nature Conservancy has protected more than 117 million acres of land and 5,000 miles of river worldwide. On Long Island, the group has had a productive past year working with numerous partners to improve bays and estuaries. (Click photo to enter; then click photos to enlarge them.)

Kate Moss Sizzles in French Vogue Spread

Supermodel Kate Moss has seen her career pronounced over more times than a Whitney Houston comback. But through all the controversy, the reported cocaine abuse and her stormy relationship with strung-out heroin rocker Pete Doherty, Moss has demonstrated an uncanny ability to bounce back. The latest evidence of her continued bankability is displayed in Paris Vogue. Moss graces the cover for the second time in the past six months, and she is hotter than ever. Click on photos to enlarge.

Ashley Alexandra Dupré (aka 'Kristen') in Photos

The infamous 'Kristen,' a favorite call girl of ex-Gov. Eliot Spitzer, left a broken home in New Jersey at age 17 and came to New York City with dreams of making it as a blues singer. Ashley Alexandra Dupré (born Ashley Youmans) is 22 years old and lived in a downtown Manhattan apartment, like any other working girl her age. But she was far from ordinary. “I don’t want to be thought of as a monster,” Ashley told The New York Times. She went from being broke and homeless to a high-class call girl who could command $4,300 an hour. This is her story in photos.

Haru Wall Street Grand Opening Party, With Rocky and Keiko Aoki

Rocky Aoki and wife Keiko were on hand for the grand opening party of Haru Wall Street, one of seven Haru restaurants in Aoki's sprawling Benihana restaurant chain. The company secured the lease for the 6,100-square-foot restaurant at One Wall Street Court in 2006, and pulled out all the stops for the official opening party. Downtown has become a magnet for restaurants following the influx of new residents and condo conversions.

Exclusive Preview Party: Core Development Group & Haute Living Magazine

Josh Guberman, CEO of Core Development Group, Broadway actress Lauren Gibbs (Wicked) and Haute Living Magazine hosted an exclusive viewing of luxury townhouses at The Legacy, 84th St. at Lexington Ave. in Manhattan. The preview also featured the launch of Coda Gems and Jewelry. The duplex townhouses, featured media screening rooms, two bedrooms, fireplaces and high-end finishes throughout.

Publication Party for Henry Diltz's “California Dreaming”

Graham Nash, Joe Walsh, Ringo Starr, Henry Diltz (Co-Owner of Morrison Hotel Gallery) and Micky Dolenz at Rona Elliot’s home in Los Angeles to kick off the release of Diltz’s new book “California Dreaming,” published by Genesis Publications. Purchase a limited edition fine art print and limited edition book at any Morrison gallery or call: 1.800.778.9988.

Celebrating Publication of 'The Stoker File'

The Palm West restaurant and General Manager Chris Gilman hosted a reception for Tony Noto, son of legendary “Fantasticks” producer Lore Noto, to celebrate the publication of his first novel, “The Stoker File,” the first new work based on Dracula-author Bram Stoker in 100 years. Playbill's Harry Haun, fellow-author Marc Eliot, music's May Pang and, Improper Magazine Editor & Publisher Keith Girard were among those who attended.

Bruno Jamais 5th Anniversary Celebration

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Hundreds of media, dignitaries, socialites, and event planners attended the 5th Anniversary of Bruno Jamais, the exclusive Upper East Side restaurant and club. A raffle featured five luxury prizes including a $25,000 necklace courtesy of Suz Andreasen Couture, a $5,000 gift certificate Bradford Rowley Portraits, David Yurman Cufflinks, a Cole Haan handbag, and a case of Chateau Guillaume Red Wine courtesy of Bruno Jamais Restaurant. Proceeds benefit the charity www.RiverKeeper.org Parisian skincare company Sothys provided the swag bags.