Carol Weisman

Summer means hitting the beach or pool with a cold drink and a hot new book, and Bedside Reading®, the newest luxury hotel amenity that places a wide variety of complimentary books by the bedsides in luxury hotels and boutique properties is launching their 2019 summer program.

More than 700 members of New York City's philanthropic, business and health care communities will join forces at the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation Life Without Lupus Gala 2012 today, November 19, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at The American Museum of Natural History. Aptly named "Turning Lupus Research Upside Down," this year's black tie gala, hosted by Willie Geist, NBC-TV talk show host, is expected to raise over $2 million to support the most innovative research. In keeping with the stature of the event, guests will be treated to a performance by Audra McDonald, 2012 Tony Award winner named Best Actress in a Musical for her starring role in Gershwin's classic Porgy and Bess.

More than 700 members of New York City's philanthropic, business and health care communities will join forces at the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation Life Without Lupus Gala 2012 on Monday, November 19, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at The American Museum of Natural History. Aptly named "Turning Lupus Research Upside Down," this year's black tie gala, hosted by Willie Geist, NBC-TV talk show host, is expected to raise over $2 million to support the most innovative research. In keeping with the stature of the event, guests will be treated to a performance by Audra McDonald, 2012 Tony Award winner named Best Actress in a Musical for her starring role in Gershwin's classic Porgy and Bess.

Jane Krakowski, The Tony Award winner and '30 Rock' favorite lit the Empire State Building orange yesterday, November 22 as a part of the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation's 40th Anniversary 'Life Without Lupus 40th Anniversary Gala.' BroadwayWorld was there for the event and brings you photo coverage below!