some details of previous events:

Vice President Al Gore fund-raisers inclusive of three simultaneous events at The Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia. the top-level donors enjoyed cocktails in the library and a sit-down dinner for 125 in african hall; the mid-level donors had a reception for 100 in inland sea and the younger-level donor's reception for 400 took place in dinosaur hall.

noted hedge fund founder and philanthropist's millennium dinner for 350 people with a night appropriately slated to mark the millennium. the decor and entertainment included dazzling tents and acrobatic performers. food included the best caspian sea caviar, risotto with lobster and truffles. the post called it dementedly extravagant.

noted hedge fund founder and philanthropist's southampton birthday celebration complete with chefs flown in from George Lang and Ronald Lauder's Gundel Restaurant in Budapest. a culinary extravaganza with Hungarian specialties and the best of east end fare. there were Hungarian performances prior and during the dinner, with spectacularly designed environments.

noted investment banker's wedding reception for 300 in far hills. the cuisine included a raw bar, a sushi bar, foie gras club as first course and an entree of rack of lamb. after dinner disco tent complete with grappa bars, ice cream bars, port and stilton tables, and a nebuchadnezzar of barolo.

noted financier’s 40th birthday party in east hampton for 150 with a classic east end lobster dinner and vocal sensation, jennifer holiday.

noted auction house owner’s wedding in wainscott, long island, a 250 person sit-down dinner with hot texan cuisine and a beluga caviar wedding cake. the post called this the wedding of the season.

Republican National Convention collaborative event was held at The Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia for Wyeth and Smithkline. 800 guests gathered in north american hall, butterfly foyer, and dinosaur hall while being fêted with raw bars, butlered caipirinha specialty drinks, and classic american cuisine. Lauren Hutton and other celebrities were in attendance.