The New York Times – Music:
A billionaire businessman and a late-blooming piano aficionado, he set a record with the anonymous $100 million gift that he and his wife gave the school.
Category: Philanthropy
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Met Opera Taps Its Endowment Again to Weather Downturn
The New York Times – Music:
The company has withdrawn nearly $40 million in additional funds from its endowment to cover expenses, but sees signs it may be emerging from its post-pandemic woes.
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An Opera Superfan’s Surprise Gift: $1.7 Million for the Arts
The New York Times – Music:
Lois Kirschenbaum, who died in 2021, made the donations to cultural groups from unexpectedly large life savings.
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Mica Ertegun, Glamorous Interior Designer and Philanthropist, Dies at 97
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
She and her longtime husband, the music magnate Ahmet Ertegun, were once called “the virtual definition of sophistication.”
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The Philadelphia Eagles Release a Christmas Album for Charity
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The 2018 Super Bowl champions sing — yes, sing — alongside legends such as Patti LaBelle for charity.
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Phone Straps Made of Beads, Crystals and a Bit of Whimsy
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Fans of the colorful and quirky String Tings say they generate joy.
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Calls for Financial Details Stall Charity Watch Auction
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A social media outcry over its more than $100 million in donations led Only Watch, one of the industry’s most high-profile events, to cancel its Nov. 5 sale.