“La Dolce Vita” Dazzles at Lenox Hill Neighborhood House Spring Gala
Andrea Stark for Ashley Stark Home - 'La Dolce Vita and Flower Power are the 60s!' (photo by Christopher Delaney)
Lenox Hill Neighborhood House’s annual Spring Gala returned in full splendor on May 1st at Cipriani 42nd Street, welcoming over 500 guests to celebrate “La Dolce Vita” in true cinematic fashion. The beloved black-tie benefit dazzled with its signature tabletop showcase—featuring dozens of showstopping tablescapes imagined by a roster of acclaimed interior designers. Each table was a whimsical nod to the gala’s namesake, blending Roman holiday fantasy with high design, making it one of New York’s most anticipated design events of the season.
Drayton Campbell Weldon for Vivere Interior Design - 'Garden of Spoils' (photo by Christopher Delaney)
This year’s event honored Board Member Dusty Philip and recognized the enduring leadership of Executive Director Warren B. Scharf. Guests enjoyed a cocktail preview of the tables, followed by dinner, tributes, and dancing—all while raising an impressive $1.1 million in support of Lenox Hill Neighborhood House’s year-round work serving more than 17,000 New Yorkers in need. Designers took their cues from Italian glamour under the guidance of Honorary Design Chair Christopher Spitzmiller and Design Chairs Lindsey Coral Harper and Harry Heissmann, resulting in breathtakingly inventive table installations captured by photographers Marco Ricca and Christopher Delaney.
Sarah Chesters Designs & Remorca Designs - 'Schiaperella' (photo by Christopher Delaney)
The evening was not only a feast for the eyes, with imaginative tablescapes inspired by the elegance of La Dolce Vita, but also a powerful show of support for Lenox Hill Neighborhood House’s mission. Guests dined, danced, and donated with purpose, helping raise over $1.1 million to fuel programs that serve 17,000 New Yorkers in need. With its fusion of glamour and goodwill, this year’s gala proved once again why it's a highlight of the spring social calendar—and a stunning reminder of design’s power to do good.
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