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Future Events
A Visit to Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace Townhouse NHS
-Friday, May 5, 2023 — A Visit to Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace Townhouse NHS
-11:30am - 12:30pm
2-8 East 20th Street (between Broadway and Park Avenue South), NYC 10003
Join us in Manhattan's historic Flatiron District for a guided tour of the re-created home of Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, who lived at the original home from his birth on October 27, 1858, until age 14 in 1872. The house has five period rooms, two museum galleries and a bookstore. It opened to the public in 1923 as a museum. In 1962 the home was designated as a National Historic Site (NHS). Please note: The townhouse does have an elevator inside. However, the accessible lifts are under repair.
Fashion in Art Tour
-Saturday, May 6, 2023
-2:30pm - 3:30pm
-Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 Fifth Avenue (at 82nd Street), NYC 10028
In our docent-led tour, entitled "Fashion in Art", we will examine fashion through the ages and learn what clothes reveal about their wearers. Highlighting clothing represented in stone, wood, paint, and other media found throughout the Museum's collection, this tour examines developments in fashion from all over the world. After our tour, you are free to visit the rest of the Museum on your own, and to see the Costume Institute's newly opened show. "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty, " at no extra charge.
Spring Finch Salon and Reception at the Home of Regeen("Ginger") Runes Kiernan
-Sunday May 7,
-5:00pm-7:00pm
-275 West Central Park West(88 Street)
Come join us at Ginger’s elegant home, when Finch Alum, Kathleen Guzman, steps into the spotlight at our Spring inch Salon. With over 40 years of experience in the art and antiques industry. Kathleen has distinguished herself as one of the most respected appraisers, today, having served such clients as Barbra Streisand and the Estate of Marilyn Monroe. Of course, Kathy is a celebrity in her own right as one of the founders of PBS’ Antiques Road Show. It is a discussion not to be missed!
Email Eileen six.ten.productions@gmail.com for Apt number or more details
The Sassoons Exhibition at the Jewish Museum
-Monday, May 8, 2023
-11:30am - 12:30pm
-1109 Fifth Avenue (at 92nd Street), NYC 10128
During our one-hour, guided tour we will learn about the Sassoon family's pioneering role in trade, art collecting, architectural patronage, and civic engagement from the early 19th century through World War Il through more than 120 works. Highlights include lavishly decorated Hebrew manuscripts from as early as the 1 2th century; Chinese art and ivory carvings; rare Jewish ceremonial art; Western masterpieces including paintings by Thomas Gainsborough, and Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, and magnificent portraits by John Singer Sargent of various Sassoon family members. The Sassoons explores themes such as discrimination, diaspora, colonialism, global trade, and war that not only shaped the history of the family but continue to define our world today.
Reception at the Home of Diana and Mark Jacoby
-Monday, May 8, 2023
-Reception at the home of Diana and Mark Jacoby
-5:30pm - 7:30pm
Philip Colleck Ltd, 311 East 58th Street (just off 2nd Avenue) NYC 10022 On Monday, May 8, Finch alumna Diana O Rourke Jacoby, and husband, Mark welcome us to their extraordinary townhouse built in the 1850s and designated a New York City landmark in 1967. Through the years, the couple — renowned collectors and dealers of fine antiques — have collaborated to bring joy to art lovers and collectors both here and abroad. You will see the exquisite furnishings inside this beautiful home and enjoy a reception with wine and hors d'oeuvres.
Jessica Cosgrave Awards Dinner
-Tuesday, May 9th 2023
-Location:Cosmopolitan Club- 122 East 66th Street, NYC 10021
Please issue and mail your remittance to FCAAFT, 954 Lexington Avenue #183, New York, NY 10021
If any questions, please contact us.