On Tuesday, October 22, the enCourage Kids Foundation hosted their Serving Up Smiles premier tasting event with over 300 plus guests at CURRENT in Chelsea Piers. Everybody enjoyeddecadent plates from the hottest chefs and top named restaurants in NYC, world-class wines, cocktails and music by Live Wire Entertainment. The Purple Carpet was packed with celebrity…
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Shannon Elizabeth, Actress & enCourage Kids Ambassador, made a live appearance on Mount Sinai’s KidZone TV located in Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital on Fifth Avenue in New York City in honor of National Teddy Bear Day. Shannon co-hosted Medical Bingo with Child Life Specialist, Nicole Wood, as the children played right from their hospital…
Debora Balardini, 2019 Essence of a Boss Award recipient. Portrait courtesy of Gilberto Tadday © 2019
As 250 attendees buzzed about the Crown Plaza Hotel in anticipation of the 2019 Essence of a Boss conference, they eagerly prepared for the weekend-long monsoon of inspirational keynote speakers, educational panels, champagne mixers and, most importantly, a time for…
New Jersey is a state known for some wild parties and unforgettable nightlife, but you don't need to contend with crowds along the coast in Atlantic City to have a fun time. Montclair and the surrounding cities, which includes Newark, Jersey City, and Manhattan, are fantastic places for party animals. These are four of the…
The key to throwing a successful cannabis-themed party is to focus on your guests’ delicate senses. Pay attention to the overall user’s experience and you will succeed.
Ambiance plays a vital role in a cohesive, relaxing get-together. Decorate your home with cannabis trimmings, provide a steady background beat, and cover the smell with candles with…
The benefits of learning a new language go far beyond just being bilingual. Having the ability to forge cross-cultural relations is, of course, hugely advantageous, but it’s not the only reward you will reap when you embark on language study. Importantly, you will also improve your life as a student when you learn a second-…
In November 2015, Thomas Milana, Jr. received an alarming blood test result during a routine doctor visit revealing that he had a high PSA. Tom underwent a series of tests that came back positive for prostate cancer. In April 2016, Tom had successful robotic surgery and remains 100% cancer-free today.
Tom’s experience revealed to him…
I had the honor to interview Michele Hall Duncan who began her career at enCourage Kids as a volunteer and joined the foundation staff full-time in 1996. I can see why her passion and warm personality, combined with her leadership expertise, led to her rise in the organization. Duncan wears many hats as the CEO…
Since opening on W. 42nd St. last fall, the Playboy Club NYC has been breathing new life into the Playboy lifestyle many had come to believe was gone forever. Though the original NYC club closed some 30 years ago and the flagship print magazine on which the company built its success, has undergone a series…
Hosting a dinner party is so much fun, and you have a real opportunity to turn it into the social event of the year. Getting together with friends over delicious food and even more delicious booze is so important. It is a great social exercise and a wonderful way of hosting an adult get together…


