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WHO: Over
600 guests attended the event. Party guests included:
Honoree Nancy Bowe, Emmy and Golden Globe nominated
actress Rose Byrne (Juliet, Naked, Peter Rabbit),
NBA star Mike Dunleavy, star of Vogue’s
feature documentary The First Monday in May and
Co-Founder/CEO of Maisonette Sylvana Durrett, Deputy
Mayor for Housing and Economic Development Alicia Glen, President
of Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation Eric Landau,international
model Carolyn Murphy, Honoree and Founder and Chief
Brand Officer of Rag & Bone Marcus Wainwright, and Executive
Director of the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy Nancy
Webster.
WHAT: Brooklyn Bridge Park
Conservancy (Conservancy) hosted its sixth annual Brooklyn
Black Tie Ball and After Party. The event took place on Pier
2 and included a cocktail reception on the promenade and a
seated three–course meal. Guests enjoyed the magnificent
Manhattan skyline and sweeping views of New York Harbor,
which served as the backdrop for an evening celebration of
one of New York City’s most spectacular waterfront parks.
Fulfilling the Conservancy's vision for turning a neglected
strip of waterfront into a verdant public space over 30
years ago, Brooklyn Bridge Park has provided New York City
with an extraordinary place to play, learn, connect, and be
inspired.
This year, the Conservancy honored two individuals who
have contributed to the vitality of the local environment
and to Brooklyn Bridge Park.
The Conservancy honored Marcus Wainwright, Founder and
Chief Brand Officer of fashion label, rag & bone. Under
Wainwright’s direction, rag & bone has established itself as
a critical and commercial success in the international
fashion world. Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy celebrated
his commitment to the arts and culture of New York City,
sustainability in fashion, and his steadfast support of
Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy.
The Conservancy also honored Nancy Bowe, a driving
force behind the Brooklyn Bridge Conservancy Board since
2006 and who served as Board Chair from 2011 - 2016. After
a career in finance, Mrs. Bowe has been active in the
Brooklyn community and civic affairs; her involvement in
Brooklyn Bridge Park has spanned almost twenty years. The
Conservancy applauds Nancy for her dedication and commitment
to the park.
Proceeds from the Brooklyn Black Tie Ball will help keep
the Park vibrant, beautiful, and growing; directly
supporting the Conservancy’s over 500 free and low cost
activities and events. Over 1.6 million Brooklyn Bridge Park
visitors have enjoyed the Conservancy’s education, cultural,
fitness, recreation, and arts programs. In 2018 alone, more
than 150,000 individuals enjoyed Conservancy events
including kayaking, waterfront workouts, and environmental
education classes as part of its extensive lineup.
WHERE: Brooklyn
Bridge Park, Pier 2
WHEN: Thursday, October 4, 2018
ABOUT BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK CONSERVANCY
The Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy has worked for over 30
years to bring Brooklyn Bridge Park to life. We started out
as grassroots advocates, bringing together residents,
government, and local supporters to transform an abandoned
waterfront into the park you see today. Now an essential
supporter, we work in partnership with Brooklyn Bridge Park
Corporation to ensure that the park reaches its full
potential as a dynamic and vibrant public space for
Brooklyn, New York City, and beyond. The Conservancy
produces diverse and innovative programming for park
visitors and cultivates volunteer and philanthropic support
of this special place on the Brooklyn waterfront. Since
2000, more than 1,000,000 visitors have enjoyed the
Conservancy’s free, public programs in Brooklyn Bridge
Park.
For the most up to date scheduling and line–up for all
Brooklyn Bridge Park programming, follow us via the
below links and visit
www.BrooklynBridgePark.org
for information.
Twitter: @BklynBrdgPark
Instagram: @BrooklynBridgePark
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/brooklynbridgepark
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