fashionweekdaily.com, reports that the Central Park Conservancy hosted its annual fall luncheon, bringing fall vibes into full effect. The dreamlike weather and sweeping views of Central Park from the event’s venue, the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, made for more than just your average Monday.
The Women’s Committee kicked off its 35th anniversary celebration, these women are dedicated to help maintain and improve one of the most beautiful parks in the world, Central Park. The nonprofit organization was founded in 1980, and provides 75 percent of Central Park’s $67 million park-wide expense budget and is responsible for the basic care of the park.
ABC News correspondent and Central Park Conservancy trustee Deborah Roberts (who’s married to Al Roker), hosted a post-lunch conversation with director and CEO of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Thomas P. Campbell, who revealed that there are plans to open another entrance to the Upper East Side landmark through the park. Douglas Blonsky, president and CEO of the Central Park Conservancy was also there. The event raised a record-breaking $215,000. To read the article in its entirety, along with seeing photos from this event, click here.