Last Night's Parties: Olivia Wilde Salutes American Heros, Michael Douglas Supports The NYPD

by Mara Siegler · June 3, 2011

    Olivia Wilde came dateless to the Fresh Air Fund Spring Gala; Michael Douglas made an appearance at the Waldorf; Jon Stewart presented an award to Brian Williams; Uma Thurman and Daphne Guinesss showed their support for David LaChapelle, Susan Sarandon tipped back bubbly at the Mondrian Soho and more. So much more! Last night's parties are exhausted.

    The FRESH AIR FUND'S Salute to American Heroes 2011

    Where: Pier 60

    Who Was There: Olivia Wilde, Tommy Hilfiger, Dee Hilfiger, Ann Curry, Carmelo Anthony, David Neville, Gleena Neece, Marcus Wainwright

    Other Details: Super hottie Olivia Wilde took time out from generating rumors she is dating everyone in Hollywood to attend this charitable event.  But of course, as these things go, the buzz is still all about her love life, with gasps and gossips discussing how she walked the carpet without a date!

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    40th Anniversary of the NEW YORK POLICE FOUNDATION Gala [Take a look at more photos HERE!]

    Where: Waldorf Astoria

    Who Was There: Ron Meyer, Regis Philbin, Graydon Carter, Penny Marshall, Kyle MacLachlan, Jimmy & Jane Buffett, Jayni & Chevy Chase, Steve Guttenberg, Jonelle Procope, Dr. Joyce Brown, Christine Quinn, Susan L. Birnbaum, Jon Bon Jovi

    Other Details: Ronald O. Perelman was honored by The New York City Police Foundation and Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly for his support of the NYPD. Gala Co-Chairs included Catherine Zeta-Jones & Michael Douglas, Richard T. Fields, Valerie Salembier, Trudie Styler & Sting. The evening was emceed by Charlie Rose with a feature performance by Jon Bon Jovi. Be sure to take a look at more pics HERE.

    Museum of The Moving Image Honors BRIAN WILLIAMS & KENNETH LOWE

    Where: St. Regis Hotel

    Who Was There: Brian Williams, Kenneth Lowe, Herbert Schlosser, Carl Goodman, Vanessa Bayer, Kristen Wiig, Jon Stewart, Sandra Lee, Mike Birbiglia

    Other Details: Funny man Brian Williams was honored last night along with Scripps Networks Interactive Chairman of the Board, President & Chief Executive Officer Ken Lowe. Jon Stewart provided the comedy and introduced Williams saying: . “You’re so funny…A lot of people don’t know this, he started out in news. Obviously, he’s transitioned very nicely… you killed Bin Laden…no, I’m kidding. Brian does amazing work. He’d be the first one to say he does…The Nightly News, they just go through the obituaries to see how many viewers they have left.” [Via]

    THE CONSERVATORY BALL: "An Evening at the Alhambra" Celebrating the 120th Anniversary of THE NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN

    Where: The New York Botanical Garden

    Who Was There: Timothy George, Charles Johnson, Ann Johnson, Roger Webster, Bettina Zilkha, Muffie Potter Aston, Prince Dmitri of Yugoslavia, Kamie Lightburn

    Other Details: More than 700 guests from New York society put on their best ball gowns and penguin suits for the gala event held among trees and flowering gardens. Schmancy.

    David LaChapelle's "From Darkness to Light" Exhibition Opening

    Where: Lever House

    Who Was There: Richard Marshall, Daphne Guinness, David LaChapelle, Amanda Lepore, Uma Thurman, Fab 5 Freddy

    Other Details: Famous celebrity photographer David LaChapelle opened his new exhibit at Lever house called "From Darkness to Light." According to NY Art Beat "The pieces are inspired by the simplicity of childhood endeavors taught in early art lessons, re-imagined through the lens of adulthood. This will engage the viewer in that collective, shared experience, by taking these elementary endeavors and elevating them through figurative imagery to transcend the medium." Mmmkay. Uma liked it.  [Via]

    PERRIER-JOUËT CHAMPAGNE Celebrates It's 200th Anniversary with SUSAN SARANDON and EVA AMURRI

    Where: Mondrian Soho

    Who Was There: Eva Amurri, Susan Sarandon

    Other Details: The bubbly was flowing for the Perrier-Jouet 200th anniversary cocktail party at the Mondrian Soho. [Via]

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    La Birreria Opening [Take a look at more photos HERE!]

    Where: Roof of Eataly

    Who Was There: Martha Stewart, Mario Batali, Food Network Stars

    Other Details: The hotly anticipated addition to Mario Batali's Italian food mecca, La Birreria, opened on the rooftop of Eataly. Finally!  Martha Stewart, Chef Anne Burrell and Batali celebrated yet another success with Food Network stars and foodies alike on the a massive 8,000 square foot deck. Be sure to take a look at more pics HERE and get more details HERE.

    Gunbar Opening

    Where: 55 Gansevoort Street between Washington & Greenwich Streets

    Other Details: Gunbar, Aaron Elbaz and Bobby Persson's new experiment in bringing dive to the MePa, soft opened last night for special VIPs to check out the space, drink, and stay out too late. We take a look at the crowd, the decor, what looks to be a permanent regret etched into someone's chest at the bar's tattoo parlor, and the potential for this place to be a success. We investigate HERE.

    Pals With Paws Inaugural Spring Fundraiser [Take a look at more photos HERE!]

    Where: RdV

    Who Was There: Pet lovers

    Other Details: Guests gathered at RdV to raise funds for the Block InstituteDBD Social and its Pals with Paws initiative, a unique pet assisted therapy program. Young professionals sipped vodka, beer and prosecco and fawned over three of Pals with Paws pet assisted therapy dogs as they shared the evening with their fellow animal lovers. Be sure to take a look at more pics HERE and get more details HERE.

    TIME IN TOWN by Clayton Verdoorn Book Signing

    Where: BOOKMARC

    Who Was There: Clayton Verdoorn, Sean Donovan, Sveta Bout, Michael Ariano, Meghan O'Connor, Eva Genevieve, Julie Kessel, Blake Lewis, Cosby George

    Other Details: Clayton Verdoorn has worked for Marc Jacobs as a graphic designer while illuminating landscapes with his photography for almost four years. This book shows off his work. [Via]

    Calypso St Barth/Equinox Event [Take a look at more photos HERE!]

    Where: Calypso St. Barth Madison Avenue

    Other Details: Equinox members were treated to an evening of champagne and appetizers at Calypso St. Barth Madison Avenue. Be sure to take a look at more pics HERE.

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    Sundek 2011 Men's Swim Party at Saks Fifth Avenue [Take a look at more photos HERE!]

    Where: Saks Fifth Avenue

    Other Details: Saks Fifth Avenue and Sundek, the men's store of Saks hosted a party last night to celebrate the Summer 2011′s men’s swimwear collection. Guests shopped the collection while enjoying a special performance by Apache Beat. One lucky guest won a private VIP riding lesson from Ducati on the famous Monster Bike! Be sure to take a look at more pics HERE.

    Amanda Lepore Graydon Carter Tommy Hilfiger Mario Batali Martha Stewart Jon Bon Jovi Susan Sarandon david lachapelle Sandra Lee Bettina Zilkha Waldorf Astoria Regis Philbin Lever House Daphne Guinness Ann Curry roger webster Uma Thurman Brian Williams Steve Guttenberg RDV Dee Hilfiger Jon Stewart Muffie Potter Aston Marcus Wainwright Olivia Wilde Penny Marshall Pier 60 Kristen Wiig Eva Amurri Kyle MacLachlan David Neville Vanessa Bayer Mike Birbiglia Bookmarc Christine Quinn Mondrian Soho Kamie Lightburn Carmelo Anthony Herbert Schlosser Ron Meyer Carl Goodman Michael Ariano Fab 5 Freddy Aaron Elbaz Bobby Persson Gunbar opening Museum of The Moving Image Honors BRIAN WILLIAMS & KENNETH LOWE Kenneth Lowe Scripps Networks Interactive Chairman of the Board The FRESH AIR FUND'S Salute to American Heroes 2011 Gleena Neece THE CONSERVATORY BALL: "An Evening at the Alhambra" Celebrating the 120th Anniversary of THE NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN The New York Botanical Garden Timothy George Charles Johnson Ann Johnson Prince Dmitri of Yugoslavia David LaChapelle's "From Darkness to Light" Exhibition Opening 40th Anniversary of the NEW YORK POLICE FOUNDATION Gala Jimmy & Jane Buffett Jayni & Chevy Chase Jonelle Procope Dr. Joyce Brown Susan L. Birnbaum PERRIER-JOUËT CHAMPAGNE Celebrates It's 200th Anniversary with SUSAN SARANDON and EVA AMURRI La Birreria Opening Roof of Eataly Food Network Stars Pals With Paws Inaugural Spring Fundraiser TIME IN TOWN by Clayton Verdoorn Book Signing Clayton Verdoorn Sean Donovan Sveta Bout Meghan O'Connor Eva Genevieve Julie Kessel Blake Lewis Cosby George Richard Marshall