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Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy Hosted
Brooklyn Black Tie Ball and After Party
Honoring Barry S. Sternlicht
Chairman & CEO of Starwood Capital
Group
Record-Breaking, Sold Out Event Raises
$1.1 Million
BROOKLYN - On
Thursday, October 6, 2016 Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy
(Conservancy) held its fourth annual Brooklyn Black Tie Ball and
After Party. The sold out event hosted over 800 guests and
raised $1.1 million, a new record for the Conservancy. In
2015, the event raised $1 million.
The
event took place on Pier 2 of the Park 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. After the Ball, the Conservancy Currents, the
Conservancy’s young professionals group, hosted a ticketed after
party where guests participated in a high-energy gathering. It
included an open bar, snacks and dancing under the stars with DJ
Herbert Holler from the Freedom Party.
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.
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 one million Brooklyn Bridge Park visitors have enjoyed the
Conservancy’s education, cultural, fitness, recreation, and arts
programs. In 2016 alone, more than 170,000 individuals enjoyed
Conservancy events including kayaking, waterfront workouts, and
environmental education classes, as part of its extensive
lineup.
At this year’s
Ball, the Conservancy honored noted humanitarian and business
executive, Barry S. Sternlicht, Chairman and CEO of Starwood
Capital Group and the founder of SH Group and 1 Hotels. With
a commitment to changing the standard for socially responsible
hospitality, Mr. Sternlicht will debut 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
early next year. The Conservancy celebrated Barry S.
Sternlicht’s personal and professional commitment to
sustainability, environmental responsibility, and design
excellence and honors his leadership in the philanthropic and
civic life of New York City.
The
Conservancy also paid tribute to Regina Myer, the outgoing
President of Brooklyn Bridge Park for her years of service and
vision that helped to establish the Park as a world renowned
destination. Under her leadership, the 85 acres were transformed
from an inaccessible waterfront into a world-class park that now
receives over 4 million visitors annually.
“The annual Brooklyn Black Tie Ball has become a
hallmark event for the Conservancy.” said Nancy Webster,
Executive Director of the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy. “We
were elated to honor Barry Sternlicht and his philanthropic
generosity and commitment to sustainability. His support will
help ensure Brooklyn Bridge Park remains a world class
waterfront public space filled with first-rate programming that
all ages can enjoy. Additionally, we were delighted to pay
tribute to Regina Myer’s transformative vision in bringing the
Park to life and we wish her great success in her next
endeavor.”
“The Brooklyn Black Tie Ball has become a wonderful autumn
tradition at the Park and a great way to support the
Conservancy’s programs that make BBP such a special place,” said Regina
Myer, outgoing President of Brooklyn Bridge Park. "We
congratulate honoree Barry S. Sternlicht, whose 1 Hotel Brooklyn
Bridge is going to be a great addition to the Park and to the
neighborhood, and are grateful to everyone for their commitment
to Brooklyn Bridge Park and the Conservancy."
VIP
guests included:
Wyatt Cenac – Comedian/Actor **Emcee of Event**
Current TV credit: Night
Train with Wyatt Cenac
Past
TV credit: The
Daily Show, Wyatt
Cenac: Comedy Prison, Wyatt
Cenac: Brooklyn
Sylvana Durrett – Fashion
Producer and star of Vogue’s latest feature documentary, The
First Monday in May
Producer of Costume Institute Benefit at the Metropolitan Museum
of Art
Alicia Glen – Government
Deputy Mayor for Housing and Economic Development
Meredith Melling – Fashion
Co-Founder of La Marque
Co-Founder of La Ligne
Matthew Rhys – Actor
Current TV credit: Lead Actor in The
Americans
Past
TV credit: Brothers
and Sisters
Films: Burnt, Come
What May
Keri
Russell – Actress
Current TV credit: Lead Actress in The
Americans
Past
TV credit: Running
Wild, Felicity
Films: Free
State of Jones, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Dark Skies,
Austenland
Marcus Wainwright – Fashion
Founder and CEO of Rag & Bone
Elettra Weidemann – Model, Editor
Executive Food Editor at Refinery29
Founder and writer of Impatient Foodie
Model credits: American Vogue,
French Vogue, Harpers
Bazaar, Muse, GQ,
French Elle,
Italian Elle
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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