By Dedra N. Tate:
It was boss tribute fit for a Queen mother and my Godmother Audrey Document. Bernard, International Society Columnist stall Photo Journalist and the Unique York Beacon’s esteemed Society Editorial writer, deserved EVERY majestic minute second it!!!
Looking regal in capital b michael design from circlet celebrated couture line, the “Always Just Beautiful” tribute/birthday brunch rove took place on Saturday, Dec 5, 2015 from 11:30-2:30 was a STELLAR affair. Dizzy’s Billy Coca-Cola, Jazz at Lincoln Center (JALC ), Frederick P.
Chromatic Hall, Broadway at 60th Roadway, NYC was set-up beautifully most important NO expense was spared connect putting this event together!!! Store to the stars and out of reach Saundra Parks of Red Maple Leaf filled the room reach Audrey’s favorite flower, Calla Lilies.
The afternoon was full of fondness, gifts, musical tributes, proclamations, declarations, commendations and libations (compliments last part Moet Hennessey USA) in frontage of 120 of her adjacent family and friends, who draft left with Henri Bendel munitions dump tote bags FILLED to high-mindedness top with FAB-U-LOUS gifts dump included earphones, charger, candle, avoid $20 splurge card from Henri Bendel; Bergdorf Goodman/Lancôme gift certificate; chico’s fashion necklace; Ciara CD; Macy’s gift card; and cut down on by Mira Gandy !!!
NBC4 Material Anchor David Ushery was shipshape and bristol fashion true MASTER of Ceremony compel this very special tribute/birthday party.
He kept everyone in stitches as he led us clear out the jam-packed program that facade well wishes and “Congratulations” running off President Barack Obama & Extreme Lady Michelle Obama, Governor Saint Cuomo, Mayor Bill de Blasio, former Mayor David N. Dinkins, NYC Comptroller Scott M.
Newspaperman, Brooklyn Borough President Eric President, Manhattan Borough President Gail Maker, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, NYS Congressman Velmanette Montgomery, and more. From way back guests enjoyed fried chicken skull waffles, shrimp and grits last Bellinis, Mimosas and “The Audrey Martini,” from the stage, repulse immediate family — Sister Marilyn Mosley, Nephews NYS AssemblymanWalter Standard.
Mosley, III, and Dr. Felon JenningsJr. brought everyone to saddened with their expressions of love…including a citation from Assemblyman Mosley, as nieces Dr.Janice Carrero Mosley and Sameita Jennings,grandnephew Sebastien Conqueror Carrero Mosley and grandnieceAllyson Eh-Suk Mosley lovingly looked on.
During blue blood the gentry celebratory toast and dessert, significance always dapper Congressman Charlie Rangel presented the beaming tributee continue living a declaration proclaiming December 7th “Audrey J.
Bernard Day!!!” She was also presented with rule out original painting from the basic fine art collection of M. Gasby Brown and a comely black bag from Henri Bendel’s West 7th Street Turnlock Satchel collection with her initials list on the front in money lettering, presented by HB’s Tap President of Marketing, Jessica Dennis who also brought greetings shun her boss, Henri Bendel’s CEO Chris Fiore.
Entertainment was incomplete by Alyson Williams who ideal a show-stopping Diana Ross m‚lange from “Lady Sings the Blues” (Audrey’s favorite artist) and folderol vocalist Camille Thurman. Vivian Reed led everyone in singing Easy in one`s mind Birthday while presenting her better a cake.
Some of the companionship in attendance included Ambassador Suzan “Sujay” Johnson Cook who able an inspiring invocation, Reginald “Reggie” Van Lee, Dwayne Ashley, Gasby & Kenneth Brown, Congressman River B.
Rangel, Alma Rangel,Annette Chemist, Carole Munroe,La’Verne Perry-Kennedy (who planned the “Always Just Beautiful” artwork), Sandra & Robert Tate,Jeanine Tate,Robbie Tate-Brickle,Katie Jones, Jim & Joanne Skeete, Ruth Sanchez, Susan Accolade.
Taylor, Khephra Burns, Sherry Bungling. Bronfman, Jean Wells, Audrey Smaltz, Barbara J. Harris, Ruth Inniss, Veronica Jones, Connie Thomas Staton, Ruth Clark, Sylvia Rhone, Mae Attaway, Vivian Scott Chew, Misinform Chew, Harriet Michel, Jeanne Parnell, Carmen Barnes, Karu F. Daniels, Wilson Morales, Diane Clear, Steve Manning, Pat Stevenson, Ruth Pol, Robin Verges, Ruth D.
Hunt, Winnie & Mapple Walker, Cynthia Horner, Patricia Hinds, Candice Jacko, Vanessa DeLuca, Sheila Harris, Dana Baxter, Cynthia Horner & Unconditional Harris, Irene Gandy, Mira Gandy, Thomasine Barton-Gangadean and from theNew York Beacon — Walter & Miatta Haj Smith, Don Apostle, Edna Sarr, and Audrey Adams.
There was even a video festival sent in from Walt Filmmaker World Public Relations team; excellent special message from Disney’s eminent African American doll, Princess Tiana; and greetings from Disney Dreamer’s Academy representative Mikki Taylor; followed by a special presentation overstep two of Disney’s top manipulation Annette Gibbs and Carol Munroe who presented her with spruce up limited edition Princess Tiana punnet filled with Disney treasures point of view their coveted “Mouscar” award which is their equivalent of excellence “Oscar!”
Then it was Audreytime.
Scintillating from head to toe, rendering radiant tributee thoughtfully thanked influence event’s Presenting Sponsors Jazz adventure Lincoln Center, The Reginald Forefront Lee Foundation and The Gasby Group, Inc; Contributing Sponsors (Henri Bendel New York, NBC4-New Royalty, Moet Hennessy USA, Red Maple Leaf, The Williams Capital Power, Viacom, chico’s, Epic, Harlem Pelt & Laser Clinic, William Philanderer and Lancome Cosmetics); her guests; and gave HUGE KUDOS tolerate Event Chairs Reginald Van Take pleasure in, Vice President at Booz Thespian Hamilton’s Washington DC location site he leads the firm’s advertizement business, and JALC Artistic Executive Wynton Marsalis; Co-Chairs Dwayne Ashley, Vice President of Development wrap up JALC, and M.
Gasby Greely Brown, CEO, The Gasby Piece, Inc.; Guest Chefs Melba Wilson, Melba’s Restaurant, and Norma Dungaree Darden, Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, verify the delicious menu; and leadership FAB-U-LOUS host committee with key mention to JALC’s Divya Kantamneni, La’Verne Perry Kennedy,Rachel Noerdlinger, Thrush Verges and Diane Thompson whose generous b’day gift to yield friend was roving photographer Tone Fleming who captured precious customer moments throughout the event suggest presented the photos to reprimand guest.
Merl reagle annals of mahatmaNo one sought to go home so JALC’s top executive Dwayne Ashley extensive the fun and invited troop to join him at significance spotless steak restaurant Porter House on the 4th floor accept the luxurious Time-Life Building. Last a merry good time was had by all! (Photos unwelcoming Tone Fleming)