Photo Coverage: Patina Miller, Cynthia Nixon, Charl Brown & More Attend Rush HeARTS Education Luncheon
By: Walter McBride Feb. 15, 2014
Designer Zac Posen, Model Alek Wek and Actress Patina Miller were honored this afternoon for their careers and philanthropic achievements, and their unyielding dedication to our youth, arts and education initiatives at the Rush HeARTS Education Luncheon presented by the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation.
Cynthia Nixon hosted the event with Angela Simmons serving as Event Chair with Designers Dee and Ricky. Two of Rush''s co-founders, Russell Simmons and Danny Simmons, were also in attendance.
Additional guests included Padma Lakshmi, Robert Verdi, Gabriela Isler (Miss Universe 2013), Angela Martini (model), Charl Brown (Broadway actor), Miri Ben-Ari (Recording Artist) and Courtney Davis (Comedian).
Scroll down for photos from the event!
About Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation: The Third Annual Rush HeARTS Education Valentine''s Day Luncheon raised funds for Rush''s Education programs for New York City''s inner city youth. Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation programs (Rush Galleries in the Schools, and Rush Toddlers, Rush Kids and Rush Teens) are designed to inspire students, provide positive alternatives to high-risk behaviors, and support increased academic performance, by filling the void of arts education programs in public schools and through afterschool and weekend sessions. Founded in 1995 by brothers Russell, Danny and Joseph "Rev. Run" Simmons, Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation is dedicated to providing inner-city youth with significant exposure and access to the arts, and to offering exhibition opportunities for emerging and underrepresented artists.
Photos by Walter McBride
Flaviana Matata
Flaviana Matata
Courtney Davis
Gabriela Isler
Alek Wek
Robert Verde
Eunice Omole
Eunice Omole
Miri Ben-Ari
lek Wek and Russell Simmons
Cynthia Nixon and Russell Simmons
Cynthia Nixon and Russell Simmons
Zac Posen, Alek Wek, Russell Simmons and Patina Miller
Alek Wek, Zac Posen, Russell Simmons, Patina Miller and Miri Ben-Ari
Zac Posen, Alek Wek, Russell Simmons and Patina Miller
Russell Simmons and Angela Simmons
Antonio Estrada and Jesus Estrada
Michael De Feo and Lia De Feo
Michael De Feo
Lia De Feo
Flaviana Matata
Flaviana Matata
Gina Rosario
Gina Rosario
Courtney Davis
Gabriela Isler
Gabriela Isler
Miri Ben-Ari
Miri Ben-Ari
Miri Ben-Ari
Alek Wek
Alek Wek
Alek Wek
Eunice Omole
Eunice Omole
Antonio Estrada
Antonio Estrada and Jesus Estrada
Alek Wek
Zac Posen and Miri Ben-Ari
Zac Posen, Russell Simmons, Patina Miller and Miri Ben-Ari
Alek Wek and Russell Simmons
Zac Posen, Alek Wek, Russell Simmons, and Patina Miller
Zac Posen, Russell Simmons, Alek Wek and Patina Miller
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