Kim Cameron - Side F/X

DC based musician Kim Cameron has a soft spot in her heart for patriotism. I recently got to know the work of Kim Cameron after she donated USB drives to the gift bags given out at the 12th Annual Military Ball. Kim fronts the band Side F/X, and wrote all the songs from their first album “Contradictions”. One song in particular “My Hero” spoke to the collective spirit of the Military Ball, honoring those that serve and protect our country. The style of Kim Cameron and Side F/X is a fun mix of R&B, pop, and country with a range that allows for something to fit every mood you may have. “Contradictions” represents a truly expressive mix of emotions all in one CD. To hear samples of their music or find out where they are playing in the DC Metro area and beyond check out:

http://www.sidefxband.net/

12th Annual Military Ball

Top DC brass mingled with New York Society in the Pierre Grand Ballroom on Friday October 3, 2008 for the 12th Annual Military Ball benefiting the Soldiers’ Sailors’ Marines’ Coast Guard and Airmen’s Club. One of the most prominent social events of the fall in New York honorable guests included Governor David Patterson, Tuskegee Airman Roscoe Brown, Vice Admiral Melvin Williams Jr., Jackie Astor-Drexel, Prince Ivan Obolensky, Kimberly Dozier, Bill Gallo, Countess Bobrinskoy, Susan Frederick, and businessman John Catsimatidis. The event was a great success thanks to the help of many sponsors including Keith Lissner and Brooklyn Royalty both which were represented at the Ball by their head designers. Other hits of the silent auction included items donated by American Ballet Theater, Subversive Jewelry by Jason Giunta, Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Nat Sherman Cigars, and Jewel of Russia Vodka. The gift bags overflowed with cookies from LU Biscuits, the premier issue of Manhattan Magazine, USB drives from DC based songstress Kim Cameron including her patriotic song “My Hero”, as well as cufflinks, pens, discount flyers, and humorous noisemakers from the Soldiers’ Sailors’ Marines’ Coast Guard and Airmen’s Club. Guests danced and dined, and had the great pleasure of honoring a young fallen hero, Lt. Michael Murphy, whose Medal of Honor was proudly displayed at the ball. His father, Dan Murphy, gave a most moving speech following the dinner, and preceding the awards portion of the evening.

Color Guard

Medal of Honor awarded to Lt. Michael Murphy

Prince Ivan Olbolensky, Kimberly Dozier, Vice Admiral Melvin Williams Jr, Susan and Bob Frederick

Guests from the US Navy

Jackie Astor-Drexel, Prince Ivan Obolensky, Robin Hubbard

Susan Frederick, Gov. David Patterson

Naval Academy Cadets and Color Guard

Roscoe Brown, Robin Hubbard

Doug Marshall, Keith Lissner

Eamon Wood, Kimberly Dozier, Ian Bone

Sara Bruggeman, Roscoe Brown, Asha Talwar

Cathy Gribaudo, Vice Admiral Melvin Williams Jr., Robin McCoy

Lt. Cmdr. Jeremy Vellon, Prince Ivan Obolensky, Vice Admiral Melvin Williams Jr.

Sara Bruggeman, Eamon Wood

Bob Bland, Cator Sparks


John Catsimatidis, Allison Chase
Leigh Rivlin, Brooke Stoddard, Sara Bruggeman

VIP Escorts and Military Dates

Patricia Field SS09

Who said sex left the city.... The girls at the Patricia Field SS09 show were ready for everything from a job interview on Wall Street to a street race between the T-birds and Greasers. Shopping isn't a lost art for the Field Girl. In flirty bright colors and prints these girls could take over Park Ave before heading down to Chinatown - shielding themselves from their golden fans with chic parasols. Cotton candy fluff and haute urbanistas mixed on the runway with purple leopard prints and banderas that are miles from their Harlem inspiration. Watch out for the black widows walking down the runway next. These ladies are taking no prisoners on the runway. Gorgeous and deadly - just like the bill you get from shopping with Pat sans budget. Disco is back and better than ever. Studio 54 better move over for PF-SS09! Not to leave you society ladies out; two black tie gentlemen escort Pat’s chic UES born, but LES bred, girls down the runway. Gorgeous and varied - the final song said it all; you cannot fuck with us - this is New York City bitch!

For a better sense of the drama and intensity check out these videos of the show:

Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLKs_zw-rUo

Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhO22wG7Cos