In honor of the 2013 Artisan Series Competition Winners, the ultra-private BOMBAY SAPPHIRE Artisan Series Finale Dinner took place last Friday at the uber chic Soho House South Beach Tent during Art Basel Miami. BOMBAY SAPPHIRE and RUSH Philanthropic exclusively invited an elite group of celebs, arts aficionados and industry influencers to engage in a special meet and greet with Russell and the 12 winners of the 2013 Artisan Series competition.
On Tuesday Aug 3rd Russell Simmons and Macy’s Mens Clothing teamed up to launch the Fall 2010 collection of Argyleculture. The presentation was held at Ampersand Studios on New York City’s west side.
Entertainers 4 Education Alliance received a proclamation from Mayor Michael R Bloomberg recognizing the organization for its contributions to the youth of New York City. Excerpts from the proclamation reads: “Since it was founded the Entertainers 4 Education Alliance has done tremendous work empowering our city’s young people to stay in school and pursue a college education. To awarding grants to public school students to help them pay for college to funding after school programs to hosting empowerment seminars and developing public service announcements Entertainers 4 Education Alliance has given so many students the motivation and support to excel in high school and beyond. That’s why our city is so delighted to join the organization in celebrating the first annual I WILL GRADUATE DAY.”
Russell Simmons at the GlobalGrind.com Press Conference
Russell Simmons held a press conference to announce he will be Editor-in-Chief at GlobalGrind.com. At the conference, he spoke about giving the Hip Hop community what they want in a forum that speaks to the readers interest.