Special Events
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Photo: Lynda Shenkman Curtis
Coming Up
HRM After Dark: Gilded Age Masquerade
Saturday, October 19, 7–10pm
Come dressed inspired by the masquerade ball theme and design your own mask at this spooky celebration. Featuring DJ Jericko and dancing, haunted tours of Glenview, scary planetarium shows, a scavenger hunt through the galleries, and much more. Tickets: $25; Members $20; one drink included; cash bar for 21+.
Sponsored by Westchester Magazine. Additional support provided by Thompson’s Cider Mill, Villa Pozzi, and Yonkers Brewery.
Presented by the HRM Contemporaries Council: Michael Calvi, Aimee Decesare, Ecka Blaire Faulds, Yudelka Garcia, Katherine Han, Rachel Heslowitz-Nugent, Prem Itharat, Jack Martinelli, Alanna Morton, Olivia Palmerini, and Lauren West.
Past Events
2019
Gala of the Century
Friday, June 14, 2019
A centennial celebration commemorating our unique and rich history and vibrant future. Honoring George Latimer, Westchester County Executive, Christian Petroni, Chef and Owner of Fortina Restaurants, and Anthony Viceroy, CEO, Westmed Medical Group, and Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins, NY State Senate Majority Leader, the 2019 Isidore Konti Medal Recipient.
Special thanks to:
Platinum Sponsors: Lela Goren Group, Sound Associates, Inc., Westmed Medical Group
Gold Sponsors: Jan and Warren Adelson; Thomas A. D’Auria, IMI; Ginsburg Development Companies; Family of Marjorie S. Isaac; Liberty Lines Transit, Inc.; Transit Construction Corp.; Wells Fargo Private Bank; Yonkers IDA
See the photos from the Gala of the Century.
View the 2019 Gala Journal.
HRM After Dark
Saturday, March 9, 2019
An after-hours celebration of The Color of the Moon, featuring DJ and dancing, gallery tours, and cosmic travel in the Planetarium. #HRMAfterDark #HRM100
Sponsored by Simone Development Companies, Westchester Magazine, with additional support provided by Alamo Drafthouse Yonkers, Yonkers Brewery, and Villa Pozzi Wines.
View the event gallery.
2018
HRM After Dark
Friday, October 19, 2018
An after-hours celebration of Maya Lin: A River Is a Drawing featuring electronic music by DJ Acemo, dancing, maverick tours with guest curator Miwako Tezuka, and cosmic travel in the Planetarium.
Sponsored by Simone Development Companies and Westchester Magazine. Additional support from Alamo Drafthouse Yonkers, Diner Brew Co., Fortina, Port City Recording, and Yonkers Brewing Company. Presented by the HRM Contemporaries Council.
View the event gallery.
Photo: Yuliya Levit
A Celestial Gala
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Honoring Mayor Mike Spano for his vision and commitment to enriching the arts and sciences in our community, and with a celestial theme inspired by our Planetarium and award-winning science and education programs.
Special thanks to our Gold sponsors: Jan and Warren Adelson, Thomas A. D’Auria, IMI, Domino Sugar, Ginsburg Development Companies, Lela Goren Group, Sound Associates, Inc., Transit Construction Corp., Wells Fargo Private Bank, Yonkers IDA.
View the 2018 Gala Journal.
Photo: Lynda Shenkman.
HRM After Dark
Friday, April 27, 2018
Celebrating The Neo-Victorians: Contemporary Artist Revive Gilded-Age Glamour. Sponsored by Simone Development Companies and Westchester Magazine, with additional support from Dolphin Restaurant, Yonkers Brewing Co., Harper’s Restaurant & Bar, and The PowerLab. Presented by the HRM Contemporaries Council.
Photo: Jordis Unga
HRM After Dark
Friday, January 19, 2018
A new way to celebrate art, science, music, geared toward 21- 39 year olds. The inaugural #HRMAfterDark was sponsored by Simone Development Companies and Westchester Magazine with additional support from Fortina, Yonkers Brewing Co., and Doc’s Draft Hard Cider. Presented by the HRM Contemporaries Council.
Photo: Austin Furnas
2017
All in Bloom Annual Gala
June 2, 2017
A celebration of Yonkers development with the arts leading the way, honoring Seth Pinsky, EVP of RXR Realty. Michael Botwinick, Director Emeritus, was presented with the Isidore Konti Medal.
Special thanks to our Gold Sponsors: RXR Realty, Jan and Warren Adelson, the Cappelli Organization, Citi, Wells Fargo, and Transit Construction Corp.
View the 2017 Gala Journal.
Seth Pinsky. Photo: Jason Green.
2016
Lighter Than Air Annual Gala
June 3, 2016
Jan Adelson was honored for all of the invaluable contributions she made to the Museum throughout her 12-year term of leadership as Board Chair.
View the 2016 Gala Journal.
Board Member Jan Adelson and Board Chair Tom D’Auria. Photo: Lynda Shenkman.
2015
An Enchanted Evening Gala
June 5, 2015
Peter X. Kelly, of Xaviars Restaurant Group, was honored for the many philanthropic contributions he has made to Westchester County. Marjorie Isaac was presented with the Isidore Konti Medal for over 30 years of service to the Museum, first as a Museum Docent, and then as a dedicated Board Member.
View the 2015 Gala Journal.
Director Emeritus Michael Botwinick, Peter X. Kelly. Photo: Lynda Shenkman.
