Harlem Haberdashery’s 2013 Masquerade Ball benefiting Mount Morris Park Community Improvement Association & The League: A Distinguished Gentlemen’s Movement Inc. will be a night of fashionable style (black tie only), music and mystique, in celebration of the “who’s who” of Harlem.
Come dressed to impress in your favorite mask for a night of mystery and fun with a live performance, music by the legendary DJ Brucie B., cocktails (featuring a dedicated cocktail bar curated by Barefoot Wine & Bubbly) and hors d’oeuvres.The event will be held at the Harlem Stage Gatehouse, located at 150 Convent Ave. at West 135th Street, on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 7 p.m. to midnight.
The evening will honor some of the best and brightest of Harlem, including “Harlem’s Distinguished Gentleman,” Marcus Samuelsson, who will be honored as Man of the Year; “Harlem’s Inspiring Lady” Syderia Asberry-Chresfield, who will be honored as Woman of the Year; and “The Spearheaders,” YUNG Harlem, who will be named Trailblazers of the Year.
Harlem’s movers and shakers, including Bevy Smith of Bravo’s “Fashion Queens”; Alexandra Lerner and Dard Coaxum of Harlem Shake; Sidra Smith, acclaimed film/TV writer and twin sister of Tasha Smith; Margaret Purvis, president of Food Bank for New York City; Grammy-nominated rapper Fabolous; and Steve Stoute, branding genius and president of Translation, among others, are expected to attend.
Tickets are still available at Harlem Haberdashery, located at 245 Lenox Ave. between West 122 and 123 streets, or by phone at 646-707-0070 or online at www.hhball2013.eventbrite.com.
This event may not be shared with others—all guests must have their names on the guest list to attend.