in velvetSaturday · 14 November 2026 · 7 pm

Black-Tie Gala · An evening in velvet

Eleanor

Crystal, candlelight, and a long velvet hush.

The Astor Ballroom · Manhattan

Your Host

About Eleanor

Eleanor

Eleanor

Patron · your host

Believes a great room, a great band, and the right people are most of the work.

About Eleanor

One night, one room, every person I love in the same light.

A long table beneath the chandeliers, a string quartet warming up in the wings, and the kind of slow champagne hour that only an old ballroom can hold.

black tie, please. Bring your favourite story.

The Astor

The Ballroom

The Astor

The Event

Under the chandeliers

The Ballroom

The Astor

Crystal Ballroom · 7 pm reception · 8:30 dinner · dancing until late

Attire

Black tie. Long gowns, dinner jackets, deep jewel tones: velvet rewarded.

Reply by 1 November

Will you join the table?

A note returned to the ballroom, or a click below.

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