NIGHTLIGHT: Banana Republic City Sounds Tour!

On February 26, Peachy Deegan attended the soiree at Banana Republic featuring acclaimed saxophone player David Sanchez! The night featured great music, 30% off the store for the VIP customers in attendance and an open bar and fresh vegetables.

A celebration of the diverse rhythms of City Life, Banana Republic launched the "City Stories" campaign nationwide on February 26, also in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Nine diverse musicians are featured in the campaign including the Grammy-winning Sanchez.

Whom You Know thanks the fabulous petite models Kim Weling and Allison Bruno!

For more information:

http://www.davidsanchezmusic.com/

http://www.bananarepublic.com/browse/info.do?cid=13191&artist=/home&tid=brgo231158&kwid=1&ap=7&sem=true

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NIGHTLIGHT: Resource Furniture

On February 26, Peachy Deegan attended the grand opening of the Resource Furniture showroom in the heart of the design district! Whom You Know liked the sharp, clean, modern look of the store and highly recommends it.

Founded in 2000 by Steve Spett and Ron Barth (who has a very nice sister! Karen Barth is the talented artist responsible for the displays in the showroom), Resource Furniture has gained a reputation for providing Interior Designers, Architects and Specifiers access to European Furniture not widely distributed in the US. Resource Furniture has always aimed to provide clients with the finest of European furnishings at competitive prices, with speedy delivery and a focus on unmatched customer service.

Resource Furniture is the national distributor of Italian manufacturer i4 Mariani, which produces the most exquisite contemporary residential and office furniture. In the top photo is the Kristall sofa, which Whom You Know will use as an example of Resource Furniture's commitment to excellence.

i4 Mariani manufactures all of its products exactly to client specifications and can deliver these custom pieces from Italy in about 8 weeks. The manufacturing process is truly unique in terms of the quality of materials and assembly. From the seasoned hardwood frame to the virtually indestructible chrome base to the broad selection of seating densities and the limitless options of high grade fabrics and leathers, meticulous attention to detail assures top quality products time after time. The reason for all of this care and attention to detail is that i4 Mariani builds sofas and all other furniture to last an indefinite period with the expectation that you will get a lifetime of use from one of their products.

Resource Furniture is also the national distributor of Italian manufacturer Clei, which produces unique and innovative dual-purpose wall beds (we call them “Space Savers”.) Collectively, there are over 20 systems in this line including twin, queen, and bunk bed systems, all of which can come with either a sofa, desk, or shelving option as its second function. They are all made to order in virtually any fabric, and a wide selection of laminates, veneers, and lacquers. These are perfect for everyone with space constraints. We have sold these systems to all walks of life. From people who need a system for their third or fourth bedroom on Central Park West to people looking to furnish their tiny studios in Astoria and Long Island City.

Side Note: Jake Verost is the model in the above photos-he is with Resource Furniture! Thank you Jake. Whom You Know really likes him as he guessed Peachy was 11 years younger than she is...must be all that fab moisturizer you read about in the other articles!

For more information:
212 753 2039

www.resourcefurniture.com

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BIG APPLE BUSINESS: Kitchen Arts!

Whom You Know learned about Kitchen Arts through the event 2 weeks ago at the Essex House hosted by the excellent Chef Kerry Heffernan! Peachy Deegan thought you might like to know about it too! She chatted with Nach Waxman of Kitchen Arts.

Peachy Deegan: How did the bookstore begin?
Nach Waxman: I opened the store in the fall of 1983 following some 16 years or so working in book publishing--in reference books at Macmillan,and as a senior trade editor at Harper & Row, now, of course, HarperCollins, and at Crown. Wanting to get out of corporate life and wanting to run my own show but not wanting to leave the world of books, I settled on a specialized bookstore in an area that a) interested me, b) had a substantial base of professionals and others seriously engaged in the subject.

Do you have any branches?
No. We've been asked many times to expand, but we prefer to concentrate our energies and our knowledgeable staff in a single location. It's hard enough having one well-run shop without stretching and diluting ourselves just to generate more business.

What was your background?
As I said above, it was book publishing, and even more to the point the world of books in general. I wanted a place that no one would mistake for anything other than a bookstore that was wide-ranging, uncompromising in the integrity of its very broad vision. I come out of anthropology, and this is reflected in the store's coverage, which ranges from cookbooks and wine books to social history, from manuals on farm animals to texts on restaurant accounting, from monographs on rice production to guides to kitchen antiques. Its subject is food as culture.

Do you have any famous clients?
Yes, many, and we've made it a point to not use their names to our advantage. Suffice it to say that pretty much every major chef in the business has crossed our threshold, either to shop or to sign books that they've written . We have provided cookbooks as movie props, filled the shelves of major restaurateur who was designing a model kitchen, supplied books to a well-known jazz pianist who loved to cook and to the private chef for a rock musician.

Do you have any entertaining stories about finding books?
Happily, every book we find seems to have a different story. Our sources are range from distinguished foreign dealers to church sales and flea markets; a retired librarian hunts down books for us, my own travels often turn up long-sought titles. Many adventures, few of them in the sinister depths of the Vatican Library while hiding from assassins.

For more information: Kitchen Arts is at 1435 Lexington Avenue, between 93rd and 94th Street, New York, NY 10128; the phone is 212 876 5550; the fax is 212 876 3584; the email is letters@kitchenartsandletters.com ; the website is kitchenartsandletters.com.

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FASHION ALERT: Marlies Dekkers at the Plaza

‘ Your body, my canvas…’
Marlies Dekkers’ lingerie designs are seen internationally as pioneering, trendsetting and innovative. The traditional romantic lace and ribbon make way for a strong ensemble of lines, layers and subtle cut-outs in unexpected places. The undressed lingerie collection, the sundressed swimwear range and the nightdressed nightwear range are famous for their expression of strength and self-confidence. Marlies Dekkers designs lingerie to please women, and now you can find her designs at the Plaza Hotel in Manhattan!

Marlies Dekkers (1965) graduated from the Academy of Art with distinction in 1991. With the aid of a government grant, she launched her undressed lingerie collection two years later. With her modern vision on lingerie, she started a small lingerie revolution in The Netherlands and later throughout the rest of Europe. Marlies Dekkers designs from her own vision of life and aims to accentuate women’s self-confidence. Her motto is “Dare to be”. She considers the woman’s body as her canvas and embraces its beautiful parts with the modern straps in her designs.

As early as 1994, she was awarded the Dutch Bodyfashion Award for her collections. In 1997 she received museological recognition with a solo exhibition in the Rotterdam Art Hall. Her work was crowned by ELLE Magazine’s Innovator of the Year Award in 2004. In 2007 the designer felt honored to be awarded the Prix Veuve Clicquot Business woman of the Year Award and to win the New York CILA Award for ‘Best Fashion Lingerie’. 2008 started off with the Parisian Creator of the Year Award, followed by a second New York CILA Award for ‘Best Maternity collection’. The year ended in style with the Prix Marie Claire for ‘Best Fashion Entrepreneur’. On January 20th 2009 she won the Dutch BID LEF Award as ‘The Most Daring Entrepreneur with an Innovative Business Approach’. This award perfectly matches the company motto ‘Dare to be’ and is a promising start of 2009.

marlies|dekkers has grown into an established brand with 1000 points of sale worldwide and stores in cities like Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Antwerp, Paris, Bangkok, Berlin and Cologne. marlies|dekkers store number 13 opened its doors during the end of 2008 in the renovated New York Plaza.

Marlies Dekkers does not believe in consumer groups. She designs for all women in all their unique shapes and sizes. She compares the creation of the perfect bra to pure mathematics for which she found her own perfect formula. Whom You Know loves smart women engineers of all kinds who love math- whether they are structuring bonds or garments!

New Collection:

Marlies Dekkers explores the theme of balance in her new give and take collection. A geometric tile print is placed symmetrically on both cups, while fine elastic cord is caught with equal tension between bra cups or across a racer back. All in tones of black, this subtle geometric patchwork print, reminiscent of Dutch tiles, appears matt against the high-shine microfibre.

The print appears on the cups of the three styles of bra; padded plunge and balcony shape, plus an unpadded version. The black underband and straps perfectly match the styles. The fine black elastic cord is designed to frame the cups, emphasising the curve of the breasts. These cords also work their magic on the highly sensuous area of the back between the shoulders. Three styles of tile print brief are included, as is a black viscose long-sleeve jersey top with V-neckline and tie waist.

Marlies Dekkers has not forgotten the curvier girls and has included a new special size range, entitled billet doux, or love letters in her spring summer part 1 collection. Marlies has picked out lines from the poem Passion, from her book 33 Propositions, such as ‘He lives in her imagination…She in his…Maybe that’s the secret of being in love’ and printed them in white onto black elastic. All the lingerie pieces are in black microfibre and are decoratively trimmed with the printed elastic.

There are three bras, three briefs and a knitted cardigan top in black combed cotton with fine white stripes in viscose on one side of the front and back; lines of poetry in white embroidery run around the hem. The bras are available from 70 to 90 in D and E cup and 70 to 85 in F cup.

Retail prices range from $135 to $179 for a bra, $79 to $99 for a brief and $29 to $339 for the coordinating suspender belt, corset, camisole, knitted/jersey tops and stockings.


For further information,
www.marliesdekkers.com

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Sporty Peachy is a fan of Chelsea Piers!

The Chelsea Piers Sports & Entertainment Complex is a 28-acre sports village built on four historic Hudson River piers. Chelsea Piers features two indoor ice rinks, a state-of-the-art golf driving range, a world-class gymnastics center, indoor playing fields and basketball courts, a 40-lane bowling center, the world's most comprehensive sports and fitness center, restaurants, sports pro shops, Manhattan's largest film and television production center, the most extensive marina in the city, dozens of nationally-acclaimed teachers and coaches, 1-mile public esplanade, and a landscaped waterside park. Whom You Know knows that Manhattan would not be the same without this landmark, essential to the health and well-being of the city!

From the first week that Peachy Deegan lived in New York, she became familiar with Chelsea Piers...when she moved here to work for ABC Investment Bank, she and the other analysts participated in team-building activities such as tug-of-war (yes, Peachy's team won!) and obstacle courses!

There are so many components of the comprehensive complex:

CHELSEA PIERS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX

Pier 59 – 62 on the Hudson River


Chelsea Piers Sports & Entertainment Complex is a 28-acre waterfront sports village located between 18th and 23rd Streets along Manhattan’s Hudson River. Opened in 1995, Chelsea Piers has transformed four historic, long-neglected piers into a major center for public recreation and waterfront access. Situated on Piers 59, 60, 61 and 62 and in the headhouse that connects them, the Complex features the following sports and entertainment venues:


· The Golf Club at Chelsea Piers

· The Sports Center Health Club at Chelsea Piers

+ The Spa at Chelsea Piers
+ Chelsea Piers BlueStreak

· Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers

· The Field House at Chelsea Piers

· 300 New York Bowling at Chelsea Piers

· PIER SIXTY at Chelsea Piers

· THE LIGHTHOUSE at Chelsea Piers

· Chelsea Piers Maritime Center

· The Studios at Chelsea Piers



The Field House at Chelsea Piers


Headhouse between Pier 62 and Pier 61

The 80,000-square-foot Field House at Chelsea Piers opened in 1995.

Located in the headhouse between Piers 61 and 62, the Field House contains the following facilities:

* 23,000-square-foot gymnastics training center
* 28-foot rock climbing wall especially designed for children and adult beginners
* 2 basketball/volleyball courts
* 2 artificial-turf fields, which can accommodate indoor soccer, field hockey and lacrosse
* 4 batting cages
* Toddler Adventure Center
* 2200 sq foot Baby Gym
* 2000 sq foot Child Care Center
* 4 dance studios/party rooms



For children ages three months to five years, Chelsea Piers offers a variety of programs including, a multi-sport preschool program, a Toddler Adventure Center, and toddler series, gymnastics and soccer classes. Additionally, Chelsea Piers is home to one of the most unique childcare centers in New York City. Children from three months to five years old participate in art, music, movement, and sports. Making the center particularly dynamic is the access children have to daily fields trips to Chelsea Piers venues. Kids play soccer and tumble in the gym at the Field House, climb in the Toddler Adventure Center, ice skate at Sky Rink, practice putting at the Golf Club and stroll along the Hudson River enjoying the boats.

The gymnastics training center at Chelsea Piers is the largest in New York City and among the largest in the United States. Former Olympic Medalist and Men’s Gymnastics Olympic Head Coach Peter Kormann is the director of gymnastics. The facility features two column-free competition spring floors and at least two sets of equipment for each of the men’s and women’s Olympic events (balance beam, uneven bars, high bar, parallel bars, still rings, pommel horse and the vault), as well as sunken trampolines and tumble tracks. Deep foam pits are recessed into the floor beneath the equipment and overhead spotting rigs create the optimal safe-learning environment.

The hardwood basketball courts and artificial–turf playing fields are used by youngsters who take part in afternoon sports clinics and leagues, and by adults who take over the facility at night for competitive league games. Drop-in activities include batting cages, open gym/open climb, adult gymnastics, basketball and soccer. The Field House also offers birthday parties, hosting more than 1,000 each year, in addition to dance, martial arts, and corporate team building activities.


The Golf Club at Chelsea Piers
Pier 59

The Golf Club at Chelsea Piers, Manhattan’s only multi-tiered, year-round, outdoor golf driving range and teaching academy, offers golfers the unique opportunity to hit full shots, practice putting, take lessons from top pros, and enjoy the ambiance of a riverside country club, without ever leaving the city.

Facility

* The driving range at the Golf Club features 52 heated and weather-protected hitting stalls on four levels with a fully automatic ball transport and tee-up system.



* The Golf Club has a 200-yard net-enclosed artificial-turf fairway with five custom designed target greens. Additionally, there is a 1,200 square-foot practice putting green.



* Golfers experience the latest in virtual golf technology with Full Swing Simulators. Located in

THE PLAYERS Championship Room, patrons have the opportunity to play 51 different championship courses worldwide.

Teaching

* The Golf Academy is a high-tech, 2,000-square-foot indoor golf training center featuring a practice sand bunker and chipping green, two putting greens and four ultra-modern Super Stations, fitted with stop-motion video equipment and Video Swing Analysis.



* Boasting some of the most experienced instructors in the country, The Golf Academy has 12 professionals/PGA & LPGA.



* The Golf Academy provides a variety of instruction options including: private and group lessons; family clinics; corporate programs; summer camp; and one-day programs.



* The Academy offers a comprehensive junior golf program, including a performance camp.

Amenities

* New York Golf Center, rated one of the top 100 golf shops in the United States by Golf World Business, features top of the line hard and soft goods brands. It is the only pro shop in New York City attached to an outdoor range where customers have the opportunity to demo clubs and see ball flight prior to purchase.



* Men and women's locker rooms, bag storage, lounge and meeting rooms are available at the Golf Club.



* The Golf Club offers two unique event spaces: The Ryder Cup Room and THE PLAYERS Championship Room. Both offer a fun and creative environment for meetings, receptions and cocktails. Events can include private golf lessons, reserved driving stalls, and delicious meals by Chelsea Piers preferred caterers.





The Sports Center health club at Chelsea Piers

Pier 60

Named the top gym in New York by Fitness Magazine, and the best health club in the country for “curing boring workouts” by Men’s Health, the Sports Center at Chelsea Piers is the premier health club in the greater New York Metropolitan area.
Track

· A 4-lane, 1/4-mile indoor running track

* A 6-lane, 200-meter (1/8-mile) banked competition track

Infield

· An 18,000-square-foot flexible infield that accommodates track & field events as well as volleyball, indoor sand volleyball, touch football and special events

· 3 hardwood basketball courts

· The only indoor sand volleyball court in NYC

· One of the only regulation boxing rings in a NYC health club

· Arena seating for 250

Rock Climbing

· One of the largest indoor rock climbing walls in the Northeast

* A 10,000-square-foot rock climbing wall and 600-square-foot bouldering wall

Pool

· 6-lane, 25-yard indoor swimming pool

* Whirlpool for relaxing after a workout or nursing an injury

Strength Training/Cardiovascular Equipment

· 20,000-square-feet of cardiovascular, circuit and strength training equipment

· Two aerobic studios totaling 4,000 square feet

· A fully equipped CP Cycle studio with more than 40 bikes
Sundecks

· Two outdoor sundecks overlooking the Hudson River, one of them 6,000 square feet, and the other 3,000 square feet

Specialty Training

· Over 55 personal trainers, Pilates practitioners and Swim instructors

· Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT)





Sampling of classes offered at the Sports Center:

The Sports Center at Chelsea Piers has 125+ weekly group exercises classes in disciplines ranging from yoga to boxing, beach volleyball to hip-hop. In 2005, the Sports Center introduced the Chelsea Piers Running Club and the Chelsea Piers Masters’ Swim Team to the schedule as well as a complete revamping of CP Throttle.
Clubs

CP Throttle • adidas Urban Run • Chelsea Piers Masters’ Swim Team
Sport-Specific Training

CP Cycle • Learn to Play Beach Volleyball • CP Running

Yoga

Gentle Yoga • Hatha Yoga • Open/Vinyasa Yoga

Therapeutic Yoga • Yoga Basics • Power Yoga
Cardiovascular Training

Cardio Sculpt • Boot Camp

Strength Training and Flexibility

Body Sculpt • Cardio Sculpt • Ripped! •

Pilates Reformer • Ab Lab • Pilates Mat • Stretch & Tone

Max Out • FleXpress • Bosu Challenge

Dance

NIA Dance • Hip-Hop • Jazz Dance • Basic Ballet
Aquatics

Water Works • Masters’ Swim Team

High Performance Swim • SwimTech
Boxing

Boxing • Interval Box • Fight Klub • Boxing Basics • Kickboxing


Chelsea Piers Bluestreak


Pier 60

In sports, a tenth of a second, an eighth of an inch or an additional burst of energy can make the difference between finishing first, winning the game or even making the final cut for the team. Get that competitive edge and gain speed, power, agility, strength and stamina by training like a pro at Chelsea Piers BlueStreak.

Chelsea Piers BlueStreak was created to meet the training demands of individual athletes and athletic organizations in the New York City metropolitan area. This elite training facility, located in the heart of the Chelsea Piers Sports & Entertainment Complex – an internationally recognized destination for competitive and recreational sports in New York City – provides the perfect environment to help dedicated athletes reach their potential. Our program is ideal for middle school and high school athletes (ages 12-18), collegiate and professional athletes, and adult athletes looking to bring their game to the next level.

Using state-of-the-art equipment and the Athletic Republic system, Chelsea Piers BlueStreak helps athletes reach their athletic potential through a series of exercises that enhance physical performance and sport-specific training protocols. Working in small groups and supervised by an Athletic Republic-certified coaching staff, dedicated athletes can improve their speed, conditioning, running mechanics, agility and coordination skills by participating in one of our many programs.

SPORTS:

Baseball Football Lacrosse Track

Basketball Golf Soccer Volleyball

Cross-Country Running Gymnastics Softball

Figure Skating Ice Hockey Tennis

EQUIPMENT:

Generation III Super Treadmill Pro Multi-Hip

Skating Treadmill Plyo Platform

Plyo Press Free Motion

3PQ (Plyo Press Power Quotient)


The Spa at Chelsea Piers

Pier 60

Nestled inside the Sports Center health club on Pier 60, The Spa at Chelsea Piers offers a unique array of therapies and treatments, including special massage and touch techniques, and nourishing skin and body treatments. Also available are manicures and pedicures with Hudson River views, full- and half- day packages, and a wide variety of skin and body care products.

Personalized Skin Care

* Ultra Rich Signature Facial
* Express Facial
* Men’s Facial
* CP Classic Facial
* Anti-Aging Facial
* Sensitive Skin Facial
* Back Skin Treatment
* Intensive Treatment for Problem Skin
* Mircodermabrasion
* Oxygen Infusion Treatment
* Reccommended Add-Ons:
o Microderm Target Treatment
o Microderm Neck & Décolleté
o Hydrating Treatment
o Multi-Vitamin Exfoliant Treatment
o Rejuvenating Eye Treatment
o Specialized Mask



Waxing

* Full waxing services available

for men and women.

Body Treatments

* Organic Sugar Scrub
* Mineral Salt Body Scrub
* Seaweed Body Wrap
* The Body Rejuvenator
* Thermal Mud Body Treatment



Dermalogica Skin Care System

* A variety of skin care products used to treat different skin regions and conditions



Body Massages

* Sports Massage
* Swedish Massage
* Aromatherapy Massage
* Deep Tissue Massage
* Couples Massage
* Pregnancy Massage
* Hot Rock Massage
* Reflexology



Hand/Foot Care

* CP Manicure
* CP Pedicure
* Spa Manicure
* Spa Pedicure
* Deluxe Pedicure
* Tibetan Foot Revival
* Polish Change



Spa Packages

* The Royal Treatment
* Athlete’s State of Zen
* Half-day Treatment
* Spa Sampler
* Duet Package



Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers

Pier 61



Sky Rink, the only year-round indoor ice skating facility in New York City, opened at Chelsea Piers for general skating in 1995. Sky Rink features two ice skating rinks. The East Rink has arena seating for 800 people.

Additionally, Sky Rink is home to Wonderland on Ice pro shop, skate rental, Famous Famiglia pizzeria, and dance and fitness studios. Two lounges, two sky boxes and a beautifully-appointed, enclosed, 6,000-square-foot sun deck with its own bar are available for special events.

Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers also has the following figure skating and ice hockey programs:


Adult Programs:

· Sky Rink Figure Skating School

· Sky Rink Skating Club

· The Skating Club of New York

· Ice Theatre of New York

· ISIA and USFSA Skills Programs

· Sky Rink Adult Hockey Clinics

· Sky Rink Adult Hockey Leagues

Junior Programs:

· Sky Rink Figure Skating School

· Sky Rink/ITNY Performance Clubs

· The Skating Club of New York

· Sky Rink Hockey Prep for Kids

· Sky Rink Youth Hockey Leagues

· Sky Rink Travel Hockey Teams


Sky Rink is the home ice for New York University and the New York Gay Hockey Association, which play at Sky Rink throughout the season. Sky Rink also serves as practice ice to many visiting NHL teams that travel to New York City for games.



The Studios at Chelsea Piers

Headhouse Between Piers 59 – 61

Silver Screen Studios

Silver Screen Studios, located on two levels in the Chelsea Piers headhouse, is currently home to over 300 film, television and photographic studio employees. Dick Wolf’s critically-acclaimed, Emmy-winning series “Law and Order” is presently filming at Chelsea Piers as well as “Law and Order: Criminal Intent”.

Also located at the Studios is CSTV: College Sports Television. CSTV is the nation’s first 24-hour all-college sports cable network. With a street-level broadcast center, the 20,000-sq-ft facility hosts a variety of interactive activities and events for fans.

The many feature films shot at Silver Screen Studios include Castle Rock’s production of "City Hall” starring Al Pacino, "Devil's Own" with Harrison Ford and Brad Pitt, "The Preacher's Wife" with Denzel Washington and Whitney Houston, and “You’ve Got Mail” with Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. Silver Screen Studios comprises about 150,000 square feet of soundstage and support space in the headhouse between Piers 60 – 61.


Recent updates include:
An economic dichotomy – should we spend or save? Don’t stress over this concept any longer! Chelsea Piers has new activities, classes and specials to save you money on the things you love.
Special Events
Affordable Parties at Sunset Terrace

Dreaming of panoramic Hudson River views with stone floors, a Redwood bar and plated dinner? Is the economy making this dream seem unattainable? The Sunset Terrace at Chelsea Piers is tucked away on the western tip of Pier 61, the least-known and best deal on event space throughout NYC. Keep the dream alive. Bring your prom, wedding, Sweet 16 or milestone birthday to Sunset Terrace for a fraction of what the view should cost!
Sunset Catering

You found the space, but now you have to feed the guests. Worried about dinner and drinks breaking the bank? Chelsea Piers has recently introduced Sunset Catering, offering delicious food at affordable prices. Sunset Catering choices include BBQ, Italian and more. Dinner plus wine and beer will only run you $75 per person!
At the Sports Center
Climbers’ Cup

Date: April 4

Can you choreograph a championship-worthy climb on the rock wall? Test your skills at bouldering and top-rope climbing in the Climbers’ Cup on your five best routes and five best boulder problems. The top three men and women will compete in the finals round, consisting of an advanced pre-designated route on the over-hung competition roof.
Camps


Holiday breaks are tough on parents. Now more than ever, missing work isn’t an option. Send your children to one of our three Holiday Camps to keep them busy and having fun during school breaks.
Preschool Gymnastics Holiday Camp
Dates:

Spring Break I: March 16-20

Spring Break II: April 13-17

Children ages 3-5 years participate in the Field House’s dynamic sports programs led by experienced teachers during Preschool Holiday Camps. Gymnastics instruction will be offered daily; other activities include rock climbing, art, soccer and dance. Children must have turned 3 prior to attending camp and be fully toilet trained to participate.
Holiday Gymnastics Camp

Dates:

Spring Break I: March 16-20

Spring Break II: April 13-17

Holiday Gymnastics Camp offers gymnasts of all levels the thrill of learning new skills and mastering old ones at New York City’s best gymnastics camp. Experienced, safety-certified staff works with children to identify individual strengths, teach proper technique and help campers reach their goals. Whether your child hopes to master twists and vaults or just experience the excitement of bouncing or climbing, he or she will love Holiday Gymnastics Camp!
Holiday Multi-Sport Camp
Dates:

Spring Break I: March 16-20

Spring Break II: April 13-17

For young athletes who enjoy a wide variety of sports, the Holiday Multi-Sport Camp is a dream come true! Basketball, volleyball, soccer, baseball and European team handball headline the roster of sports offered at Multi-Sport Camp. Through spirited play and friendly competition, campers experience the thrill of sports and team play at Manhattan’s most exciting and comprehensive multi-sport camp.

Five-Star BlueStreak Basketball Academy Spring Weekend Camps

Dates: March 13-15 and April 24-26

Get in the March Madness spirit with focused and concentrated basketball training weekends, ideal for players 12-17 years. Build upon personal improvements. Prepare for the AAU season and be a starter on your team. Skills training includes footwork, shooting, ball handling, man-to-man and team defense, passing, rebounding, three-point shot, one-on-one moves, transition game, post moves and more.
At the Golf Club
Simulator Special
Dates: through February 28

Don’t feel like splurging on a golf getaway, but still yearn for Pebble Beach’s famous 9th hole? No worries--grab your buddies, head down to the Golf Club and play this famous course and 50 other championship courses on one of the Golf Club’s Full Swing Simulators. During February only, purchase a one-hour simulator session and receive a complimentary second hour! Each simulator is available for up to four players.
Learn, Practice, Play

Dates: through February 28
Learn to play, practice your swing and play the best courses in the world… all in one day. Receive a complimentary 30-minute or 1-hour private lesson with one of our teaching professionals with the purchase of a Simulator 5 or 10-pack.
Frugal Fridays
Dates: Fridays, March 6, 13, 20 & 27

Grab friends, family and even co-workers for Friday night fun at a fraction of what dinner in Manhattan would cost! Enjoy an open wine and beer bar, light snacks and instruction from the Golf Academy’s top Teaching Professionals. Improve your game, spend time with friends and de-stress after the work week. From 6:30pm to 8pm. Cost: $30 per person, per Friday. $100 per person for all four Fridays.

(Also referred to as Date Night: http://www.chelseapiers.com/gcDateNight.htm)
At the Field House
Flip-n-Flick
Dates: March 7 and April 25

Drop the kids off at the Field House and take an evening off to clear your head, take a bubble bath or hit the town. While you catch up on “me time” without the youngsters, they’ll be living it up at Manhattan’s most amazing playground! Kids (ages 5-13) are served dinner, participate in gymnastics, soccer and rock climbing and wind down the evening of excitement with an entertaining movie.
Setanta Cup
Date: April 11

Chelsea Piers and Setanta Sports are proud to present the Setanta Cup, an inaugural tournament to bring together the region’s top soccer clubs for a full day of play at the Field House’s state-of-the-art facility. The tournament will feature youth and adult divisions, individual competitions and special exhibition matches between the East & West Coast teams of the Hollywood United Football Club. Bring your game face!
Featured Field House Classes
Stunts & Skills

Is your child continually jumping on the bed or flipping over the couch? If so, Stunts & Skills is the perfect class! This high-intensity class combines tumbling, trampolining, stunting and tricking. This class is ideal for kids who desire fun and exciting physical challenges outside of your living room! Stuntmen and gymnastics experts teach the children.
Flip-n-Twirl

This exciting new combination of classes is sure to thrill your young ones! Flip-n-Twirl provides children with a fun-filled experience in creative movement and introductory ballet followed by flipping them on their head as they enter the upside down world of gymnastics! Forty-five minutes takes place in bright, spacious studios and forty-five minutes takes place in the gymnastics training center.
At Sky Rink
JetBlue Coffee Club
Dates: Weekdays through Spring

Receive two figure skating Freestyle sessions for the price of one from 10:00am until 11:50am and enjoy complimentary coffee and tea with fellow skaters, compliments of JetBlue Airways.
At Chelsea Piers BlueStreak
Five-Star BlueStreak Academy

BlueStreak Sports Training is now partnered with Five-Star Basketball, creating the Five-Star BlueStreak Basketball Academy. The unique experiences and resources of Five-Star and BlueStreak combine to deliver the most comprehensive basketball and physical conditioning training available in the country. In anticipation of the winter basketball season, athletes begin conditioning and training as early as the spring. In 2009, Academy programs will include Spring Weekend Camps, Acceleration & Skills Training, Summer Camps and Fall Pre-Season programs.

For more information:
http://www.chelseapiers.com/

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PRODUCT ALERT: The Fabulous Ofelia Liberman of Saks Clarins Counter!!!

For top skin care, Peachy Deegan believes that you should visit the Clairins counter at Saks and speak to skin care expert Ofelia Liberman! Ofelia is as knowledgeable as her personality is effervescent and your visit to her Clarins counter will improve not only your skin but also your perkiness factor for the day!

Currently Peachy Deegan is using two Clarins products shown above: Cleansing Milk with Gelatin and Toning Lotion.

The Cleansing Milk (Lait Demaquillant Velours Gentaine Peaux Mixtes ou Grasses for you Francophiles!) has a pleasant smell and is a gentle cleanser. For combination skin, it is perfect. Peachy follows it up with the Toning Lotion which is GREEN her favorite color! Whom You Know thinks this would work well for most relatively young skin. This gives Peachy the balance she needs, but you should visit Ofelia for your own tailored regimen that she would be happy to assist you with!

Visit Ofelia at:

Saks Fifth Avenue
611 Fifth Avenue
212 940 2064

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NYC Political Update: Council passes Lappin's bill to protect New Yorkers with Food Allergies

From Jessica Lappin:

For the average New Yorker a simple mistake by a waiter or cook is an inconvenience. If you order decaf and the waiter brings you regular, it might keep you up all night. However, for the 300,000 New Yorkers who suffer from food allergies, a similar mistake could be fatal.

Yesterday, the City Council passed my legislation to require restaurants and other food service establishments to display a poster that provides important food allergy information to their staff. This is literally a life or death issue for millions of Americans. We need to make sure that food preparers in New York City understand the importance of this issue and know how to prevent fatal attacks.

Despite the importance of education in preventing food allergy reactions, a survey conducted by the Mt. Sinai School of Medicine in 2007 found that of the 100 restaurant managers, chefs, and servers they surveyed, only 42 percent had received any food allergy education. Twenty four percent thought that it is safe to consume small amounts of an allergen; 25 percent thought that removing problem foods-like nuts or shrimp-from a finished dish would make it safe; and 35 percent believed that fryer heat destroys allergens.

The poster, which will be available in multiple languages, will highlight the most common food allergens, as well as provide information about how to avoid cross contamination and what signs to look for to identify an allergic reaction. The poster will be displayed in a conspicuous location that is visible to food preparers and food handlers. This is a small and simple thing we can do, but it has the potential to save lives.

Whom You Know supports Jessica Lappin!

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MOVERS AND SHAKERS: Artist Bil Donovan!!!

BIL DONOVAN is an artist, educator and fashion illustrator whose work has appeared editorially in various publications as well as promotional and advertorial campaigns worldwide. Donovan's illustrations have appeared in national and international publications such as Vogue, Elle, Harpers Bazaar, L'Uomo Vogue, Marie Claire, Glamour, New York Magazine, Io Donna, Travel and Leisure, Mademoiselle, and IN-Style to name a few. Whom You Know thinks his work is simply fabulous!!!

Donovan's modern ideal of glamour and beauty has nurtured a working relationship with the Cosmetics, Beauty, and Fragrance industry. Bil has created Advertising and Promotion illustrations for Estee Lauder, Revlon, Max Factor, L'Oreal, and most recently Lancome.

Over the years he has created promotional and advertising art for Catalogues, Billboards, Window displays, National Ads and signage for major Department Stores such as: Saks Fifth Ave, Neiman Marcus, Nordstroms, Lord & Taylors, Dillard's and Macy's, Mercedes Benz, Rosewood Hotels, Amiga Milano 500, Escada, Ellen Tracy, Forever 21 and, Natori.

Bil has worked and lived in Milan and Paris, and currently resides in New York City, where He is an Assistant Adjuct Professor at FIT in the Illustration Department and a part-time Instructor at Parson's school of Design.

Donovan is the author of "Lifestyle Illustration, Advanced Fashion Drawing". A unique full color textbook that addresses the specific nature of Fashion/Lifestyle illustration, with exercises, demonstrations, and premises primarily for the artist pusing a career in the illustration field.

This textbook is culmination of years of study and personal experience as an Illustrator. It is based on a series of exercises that use thinking and selectivity as a backdrop to create illustrations for a Contemporary Fashion/Lifestyle market. Advanced Fashion Drawing will be published spring 2010, by Lawrence King Publishing UK for International distribution.

Bil also paints under the name of William Donovan and has participated in various group shows, panels, lectures, and workshops that highlight the content and scope of his personal art. This work is driven by personal experiences that incorporate the image, pose or gesture of the figure in combination with unorthodox materials such as rubber, poured enamel, reflective glass and flocking to name a few.
He recently had a solo show at the Walter Randel Gallery in Chelsea and participated in a group show at Schroeder Romero Gallery.

Peachy Deegan of Whom You Know has had her watercolor done by Bil Donovan at Dior and absolutely loves it! She recently reconnected with today's Mover and Shaker to introduce Whom You Know readers to the great talent!

Peachy Deegan: What have been some of your favorite projects to work on and why?
Bil Donovan: Without a doubt, “The Dress Doctor” “Prescriptions for Style from A to Z”. This book allowed me to entertain my desire to illustrate an era of fashion and glamour that I was acquainted with only through archives, movies and books. What fashion artist would not jump at the opportunity to do glamour portraits of Audrey, Grace and Marlene or Bette? I thoroughly researched Edith Head’s costumes, biographies, films and archives and completely indulged my fantasies of fashion and flair to encapsulate this period with a tongue in chic.

Ralph Rucci:

I am an admirer and huge fan of Ralph’s work, and I believe we share a philosophy of reinventing preconceived notions of making work. I was invited to Ralph’s show and requested to document events and experiences behind the scenes using observation with brush, ink and paper, rather than through the lens of a camera. In these circumstances, you are at once spectator and participant and the experience is invigorating.

You have to think ahead to chart the most efficient method of capturing a scene in constant motion. In other words, you have a very small window of opportunity to do a documentary drawing.

So the importance of line, shape and composition through the lens of observation is magnified. Adrenaline flows as easily as the ink and preconceived notions of drawing are indeed reinvented.

All of your knowledge and skill culminate in a short time span, with no guarantee of success, but when it works, the art enchants the eye, capturing the mood and essence of the moment in color shape and line and spirit. I gave Ralph my best drawing of the show and he eventually commissioned me to create figure drawings to incorporate into his Resort Collection, exquisitely of course. Who could ask for anything more?

Setarium Couture: During my seven year sojourn in Milan, I was commissioned by the then creative director of Italian Vogue to create illustrations for several catalogues and ads for a textile manufacture in Como. I was not enamored of the idea of doing textile illustrations until I arrived in Como to meet at the fabric mill to discuss the work. On the wall were previous lustrations done by Antonio, Tony Viramontes and other luminaries of fashion illustration.

Setarium produced the goods for Emanuel Ungaro, Yves St Laurent and other Houses of Couture. There was no direction except for two commands: Alto Moda and Dovete essere preciso !

The images had to be high fashion and precise in reflecting the patterns, fabrics and textiles…. and so they were and some of the best fashion illustrations in my early career.


What is the most unusual watercolor portrait you have done of someone/something?

One of the most unusual, and most rewarding requests I have ever done was for a family friend who was devastated by a late term miscarriage. I was asked if I would do a portrait of the baby from photos taken by the hospital, as a memento for the mother. It was one of the most difficult assignments I’ve ever taken on and my goal was to see and then recreate light and life from a photo reference that gave no hint of either. The end result was a portrait that communicated life, light and serenity, which in turn gave great comfort to the mother and allowed for an immediate healing process to begin.

On a lighter note, I recently had the pleasure of doing a portrait of New York’s Fashion Dandy, Patrick McDonald. Patrick, as usual wore a wonderful exaggerated top hat, cravat, and the requisite eyebrow. Something was missing from the mix. I respect Patrick’s commitment to visual presentation and would never infringe my fashion sensibility to compromise his personal canvas. So as I was nearing completion of the portrait, I had an idea. I proposed to Mr. McDonald, “Patrick Would you ever wear a large oversized red flower, ala Sara Jessica Parker’s character in Sex In The City, on your lapel? “. And the reply

“ Oh Yes I WOULD!” and so he did… at least in watercolor.


Whom You Know just loves Manhattan; what do you like more and less about it compared to Milan and Paris, where you also have lived?

New York’s energy is unique. Nowhere else have I experienced this pulsating rhythm and pace. The cross pollination of the city’s many cultures, companioned with the social, political and economical extremes in a concentrated area are responsible for that pulse. At times that pulse beats too quickly, which can foster a blind eye and a deaf ear to courtesy, etiquette and common sense.

What is your favorite place to be in NYC?
Lincoln Center, and my studio, a creative Utopia in Tribeca.

What is your favorite shop?
Russo's Mozzarella and Pasta followed by Butter Lane Cupcakes followed by CVS to stock up on digestivo's to counter the former.

What is your favorite drink?
Vernaccio/ Vino Bianco at Bar Veloce.

What is your favorite restaurant?
Café Emila. Stefano and Marco Benatti hold court and conjure up fantastic traditional Italian cusine from the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. A hidden treasure. Followed by Café Mogodar for French Moroccan Bohemian at it's best.

What is your favorite NYC book?
"BREAKFAST AT TIFFANYS"

What is your favorite thing to do in NYC that you can do nowhere else?
Late Night Dinner at Café Loup on Halloween, who needs a floor show.

What do you think is most underrated and overrated?
Underrated: "Downtown Theater
Overrated: "BROADWAY"

Bil's website is www.bildonovan.com

Bil Donovan is represented by artscounselinc.com for editorial and advertising.

His studio is in Tribeca.

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FASHION ALERT: Lilly Pulitzer's Piano in Bloomingdales!

While walking through Bloomingdale's this week, Peachy Deegan flipped when she saw this piano. If only her apartment were a bit bigger maybe she could get one? Bloomingdale's said this piano actually belongs to Lilly and is on display to promote the new perfumes (See article below on Peachy feeling Beachy!).

What a nice atmosphere it lends to Bloomingdales! Whom You Know of course endorses Lilly, but you smart Whom You Know reader, you already knew that!

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Times Square Heart

Although it seems this heart was meant for Valentine's Day, after the weather yesterday and today in the 50's F here in Manhattan, perhaps the heart really is warming up the city!
February go away bring us the spring says Whom You Know!

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NIGHTLIGHT: Nicole Romano Pop Up Show at the Plaza!

On Wednesday, February 25 Peachy Deegan attended the fabulous Nicole Romano Pop Up Show at the Plaza! Nicole has come out with some beautiful new looks in both clothing and jewelry, as shown in the above photos.

Romano, a graduate of RISD, clearly shows technical knowledge not present in all designers and her designs have appeared on both the television show and movie "Sex and the City." Whom You Know met her and she was as pleasant as her collection!

This was an event not to miss! The crowd assembled was polished and distinctive and included Rocco DiSpirito, Kim Weling, Ataf Nabli, Dr. Louis Feder, and that girl that calls herself Purple Haze....Hosted by Joel Warren, Edward Tricomi and Seth Greenberg the event at the Plaza Retail collection was a hit.

Whom You Know felt that this was one event that did bring back some of the legendary glamour so characteristic of the Plaza that has been lacking since the rennovation following the 2005 liquidation sale. Bravo Nicole!

As a side note, the only Eloise around was a doll in a display - Whom You Know believes that Nanny had tucked her in before the party started!

For more information:
http://www.nicoleromano.com/

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READ THIS: Memoirs: David Rockefeller

The Rockefeller Family has had an undeniable lasting impression on Manhattan, and this family member is no different. Tracing his history from early childhood to an afterword addressing September 11, David Rockefeller has led an illustrious life internationally, most notably as CEO of Chase many decades ago.

Whom You Know was initially attracted to the book as Peachy Deegan wondered what it would have been like to grow up as a Rockefeller (although she is happy to have grown up a Deegan) and what one did when you were "of age"- and she was not disappointed at all. The sheer intelligence and ambition of David Rockefeller is evident in the 500 page autobiography that stretches across decades of his life and the history of Manhattan.

The high-caliber work of international relations, philanthropy, culture and politics is certain to impress any reader who is curious about the world around him/her and the history of one of Manhattan's most prominent families.

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Charitable Peachy: The Pink Agenda

Founded by Marisa Lee, The Pink Agenda hosted an evening last night, February 25 called The Great Distraction at the Eldridge.

The Backstory

The Pink Agenda (TPA), formerly known as Saving Second Base, is an organization of young professionals committed to raising money for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) and Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the country's most effective and efficient breast cancer research and direct care service organizations. They hope that their efforts will not only expedite the eventual discovery of a cure for the disease, but that the awareness they raise among those in our generation will result in earlier detection, as well as knowledge of where to go for support and resources if ever faced with a breast cancer diagnosis.

In a League of its Own

For all of the strides that have been made in the fight against breast cancer, young professionals have remained largely unengaged and underutilized in the search for a cure, and The Pink Agenda is endeavoring to change that.

* According to BCRF and Komen for the Cure, TPA is the only organization in the United States with this specific mission.

* TPA's Board of Directors, which includes young professionals who have graduated from the country's most elite institutions and are employed by some of the nation's most prestigious companies, is uniquely positioned to engage an entirely new generation in this effort.

* BCRF and Komen for the Cure recognize the power that their organizations have to encourage our peers to do well by doing good and are leading supporters of our efforts.

If you are interested in getting involved, contact info@thepinkagenda.org

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NIGHTLIGHT: Pamela Fiori of Town and Country, Colin Cowie and Sylvia Weinstock at Williams-Sonoma in the Time Warner Center!!!

On February 24, Peachy Deegan attended the fabulous event held at Williams-Sonoma in the Time Warner Center hosted by Town and Country: The Art of Entertaining: living graciously beyond the wedding...However, Whom You Know is highly endorsing all of those involved for their high degree of excellence in entertaining overall, not with weddings specifically. Event planner Colin Cowie, celebrity baker Sylvia Weinstock and Pamela Fiori, editor of Town & Country magazine taught the lovely crowd all they needed to know to be fabulous entertainers in high style anywhere, but they did it in Manhattan!

Featured above is the table that was set and among Cowie's tips were to be creative with placecards [lemons with a sharpie pen were used above! also suggested: postcards of movie stars with guests' names, i.e. Marilyn Monroe], use of candles, and serving food at the table. You may have seen Cowie on Oprah as he has been featured on her show several times. All around it was agreed that the host should make the guests feel comfortable above all else and in this economy, cocktails trump champagne and a nice home-cooked meal served from the cooking dish right at the table are the perfect tricks for a winning evening. Both Williams-Sonoma and Town and Country deserve high marks for putting together such a smart team and an event to please. All items used in the place setting above are from Williams-Sonoma.

Williams-Sonoma served high-quality wines, h'ors doerves of chicken and meat, and Sylvia Weinstock served her top-notch cakes, both vanilla and chocolate. Sylvia's cakes are not merely delicious, they are true works of art and belong in the Metropolitan Museum! Congratulations to Sylvia and her husband on 60 happy years of marriage! Whom You Know KNOWS there is something to learn from Colin Cowie, Sylvia Weinstock, Williams-Sonoma and Town and Country! Peachy Deegan loved them all.

For further information:
http://www.colincowie.com/
http://www.sylviaweinstock.com/index_fl4.html
http://www.williams-sonoma.com/
http://www.townandcountrymag.com/

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