Special Events
The Kaufman Center holds a series of special events annually to benefit the Lucy Moses School, the Special Music School and Merkin Concert Hall, as well as to thank our generous supporters.
Our events include a series of musical evenings and annual benefits like the Annual Scholarship Luncheon and the Kaufman Center Honors Gala.
Musical Evenings
Held in private homes around the city, Musical Evenings include cocktail receptions and intimate performances by world-renowned artists. All proceeds benefit the music program of the Special Music School, which provides conservatory-style training to musically gifted students during the regular school day and is funded entirely by the Kaufman Center.
2008-09 Musical Evening Concert Series
Check back in fall 2008 for more information about our 2008-09 Musical Evening Concert Series.
Annual Scholarship Luncheon
This elegant annual luncheon honors of a friend of the Kaufman Center who has changed lives through his or her passion for the arts while raising funds for student scholarships at the Lucy Moses School.
2008 Scholarship Luncheon
This year's scholarship luncheon was held on March 11 in honor of Helene Blue, a music publisher, Kaufman Center friend and enthusiastic supporter of music education.
2009 Scholarship Luncheon
Check back in fall 2008 for more information about the 2009 Scholarship Luncheon.
Kaufman Center Honors
The Kaufman Center's annual gala celebration honors arts patrons and practitioners and raises money for a wide variety of programs, including Merkin Hall's exciting jazz, classical, contemporary and Broadway concerts; scholarships for study at the Lucy Moses School and the Special Music School; community outreach initiatives such as the Suzuki Program; and free performances for local elementary schools and day camps.
Previous honorees include Sheldon Harnick, Bruce Lundvall, Bruce Mosler, Alan Menken, Sir André Previn, John Schaefer, Stephen Schwartz and Martin Sullivan.
2008 Kaufman Center Honors
This year's gala was held on Wednesday, May 28, 2008, at the Mandarin Oriental in the Time Warner Center. The evening featured special performances from world-renowned artists as well as appearances by students from the Special Music School and Lucy Moses School.
Phyllis Feder, recent Chairman of the Board and longtime Kaufman Center supporter, received the 2008 Distinguished Service Award; Joseph A. Cabrera, real estate executive for Cushman & Wakefield, Inc., received the 2008 Corporate Leadership Award; and Robert A. M. Stern, renowned New York architect, received the 2008 Creative Arts Award.
For more information, please contact the Development office at 212-501-3350 or development@kaufman-center.org.
