Jean Shafiroff Hosts Reception For French Heritage Society’s Le Bal Impérial

Jean Shafiroff, French Heritage Society Board Member, Gala co-chair, and former Gala honoree, hosted a reception at her New York City residence to launch the FHS gala season.

Guests enjoyed musical performances by pianist Yui Kitamura, Wako performer Satochiki, and violinist Valentina Paolucci. New York State Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright presented Jean Shafiroff and the French Heritage Society with certificates of recognition from New York State for their contributions to preserving the French architectural and cultural legacy in both the United States and France. Jean Shafiroff, FHS Events Chair CeCe Black, and FHS Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Herlein all gave remarks.

Attendees included Elizabeth Baltz, Erin Berthoux, Carole Bellidora Westfall and David M. Hayes, Lee Black, Louise Braver, Candace Bushnell, Marlon Corvera, Roberta Downs Sandeman Houghton, FHS Boardmember Jennifer Farrell, Kenneth and Maria Fishel, Kurt Grether and Bill Stubbs, David Hochberg, Lucia Hwong Gordon, Cheri Kaufman, Dr. Marc Lazare, Arlene Lazare, Valerie Lettan, Davy Malinur, Stephanie Mattera, Vicky McLoughlin, Peter Thomas Roth, Carole Roth, Caroline Ryals, Patricia and Tom Shiah, Victoria Sherman, Hunt Slonem, Ilona Anoli Velez, and Suzie and Pierre Villere.

The FHS will host its annual Gala Dinner Dance at a private club in New York City on November 11. This year, Le Bal Impérial will celebrate French savoir-faire, imperial splendor, and timeless craftsmanship. The black-tie affair will feature music and dancing by the Bob Hardwick Sound, followed by an after-party.