A NEW YORK INSTITUTION “EVER SINCE THE first antique show was held in the fall in New York, Sloan Kettering has been the beneficiary,” explains president of The Society of Memorial Sloan Kettering Jamee Gregory. “People feel MSK is at the heart of New York, and that all of our supporters are caring, active, involved New Yorkers.” Indeed, proceeds from The Opening Night benefit The Society’s patient care, research, and education programs at MSK. This fall marks the third-annual opening at the Park Avenue Armory in partnership with The European Fine Art Foundation (TEFAF), which boasts an equally impressive heritage organizing its influential art fair for 31 years. The Society’s deep roots and TEFAF’s international circuit of dealers have both contributed to the Opening Night’s success, but some credit is due to the bash’s good timing. Held at the end of October, the party is the kickoff to gala season in New York, welcoming home patrons who have been summering elsewhere before they depart for winters down south. Gregory adds that the time frame is a helpful aspect as well—stretching from 5 to 8 p.m. allows people to make it for a quick after-work cocktail or an evening affair. “It’s very inclusive, and we’d love to have any supporter of the charity,” Gregory says. “They’ll be seeing some of the most amazing pieces from all over the world, and they’ll be supporting great research and patient care.” 84 QUEST
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