Weekend Schedule
We are planning a series of exciting events that will take place all weekend long in the Big Apple as part of the 2011 Gabby Awards weekend.
Kimpton Hotels are the official hotels of the 2011 Gabby Awards. Remember to make your hotel reservations at any of our four official partner hotels. Only guests staying at these hotels will receive a welcome gift and other benefits.
All hotels have a wide range of rooms available to accommodate all budgets, including exquisite suites and standard rooms. Make your reservations at www.kimptongaf.com and use the rate code GAF to receive discounted rates and be registered as part of our group.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
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Ongoing | Visit participating retailers, discounted restaurants, hair salon and spa offers, special events and other Greek inspired activities that are a part of our Passport to Greek New York. Check here for regular updates |
2:00pm - 9:30pm | Tribute to Hellenic Film, The Landmark Loew's Theatre
2:00pm Screening: 4:00pm Screening: 6:00pm Reception
6:30pm Presentation:
7:15pm Screening: |
7:00pm - 9:00 pm | Reception for Gabby Awards Sponsors hosted at Bulgari (this event is by invitation only), 730 5th Avenue. |
9:00pm | "Meet and Eat" at Kefi Restaurant, the iconic West Side restaurant of celebrity chef Michael Psilakis. Meet the famed chef and get your own copy of his bestseller "How to Roast a Lamb" autographed while you sample the small plates that made Psilakis a household name in the US culinary world. Make your reservations here www.opentable.com/kefi or call (212) 873-0200. Make sure you mention that you're with the Gabby Awards Meet & Eat because your table will get a complimentary appetizer when you show your Gabby Passport. (*When using the Open Table online reservation system, include that you are participating in the Gabby Awards weekend in the "notes" section of the reservation. Dinner is not included in the ticket package.) |
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Friday, June 3, 2011
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Ongoing | Visit participating retailers, discounted restaurants, hair salon and spa offers, special events and other Greek inspired activities that are a part of our Passport to Greek New York. Check here for regular updates |
6:00pm - 8:00pm | Cocktail reception and art exhibition in honor of Stephen Antonakos, Gabby Awards Lifetime Achievement Award winner, at Lori Bookstein Fine Art (138 10th Ave, New York). Event hosted by the American College of Greece for all Gabby Awards ticket holders |
7:00pm | Greek America’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2010 reunion gathering (Location TBA) |
7:00pm - 10:00pm | Official Welcome Salon hosted by the Greek America Foundation featuring a personal appearance by internationally acclaimed jewelry designer Konstantino, and a rare opportunity to see the designer’s entire collection and purchase men's and ladies' items at a discount. Reception is complimentary for all Gabby Awards ticket holders and includes top-shelf premium open bar and heavy appetizers. |
9:30pm - | Honorary Co-Chairs Dinner hosted by Costas Spiliadis at Estiatorio Milos (This private dining room event is by invitation only for Honorary Co-Chairs. Restaurant is open to the general public). |
Make your dinner reservations at any of our partner restaurants: Estiatorio Milos, Molyvos, Abboccato, Oceana, Kefi or Fish Tag and receive various special offers (see Passport for details and contact information for each restaurant) | |
Saturday, June 4, 2011
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Make your salon reservations at the official hair and beauty salon of the 2011 Gabby Awards (ChristoNYC) and enjoy special offers and discounts for all Gabby Awards ticket holders | |
5:30pm | Check in opens at Battery Park. All Guests must arrive no later than 6:15pm to pass security check and board boats for Ellis Island. |
6:45pm | Welcome reception at Ellis Island’s Baggage Room, including drinks and appetizers |
7:30pm - 9:30pm | Awards Show in Registry Room at Ellis Island |
9:45pm | Boats begin departing Ellis Island for Chelsea Pier |
10:00pm | 2011 Gabby Awards After Party featuring dinner designed by Cat Cora, open bar all night long, concert and dancing by Greece’s platinum voice—Glykeria, silent auction, raffle drawing and so much more. |
Sunday, June 5, 2011
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11:00am - 2:00pm | Official Post-Gabby Awards brunch. Enjoy complimentary mimosas and bloody marys at Molyvos Restaurant. In addition to the complimentary drinks, the Livanos Family and Chef Jim Botsacos will extend 10% of all brunch sales that day to the Greek America Foundation and Chef Botsacos will be on hand to sign copies of his best selling cookbook "New Greek Cuisine". (Molyvos Restaurant, 871 Seventh Avenue at 56th Street) Make your reservations for the post-Gabby Awards Brunch - www.opentable.com/molyvos or call (212) 582-7500. When calling or reserving online, remember to mention that you're with the Gabby Awards. |
3:00pm - 5:00pm | Farewell Concert featuring TRIFONO — a platinum selling group from Greece that will take guests on a musical journey through Greek musical heritage. The concert taking place at Town Hall features an appearance by Lina Orfanos. Concert tickets are included in the Gabby Awards ticket price while supplies last. (Town Hall, 123 West 43rd Street) If you are not attending the Gabby Awards but would like to purchase concert tickets, please visit Ticketmaster. |
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