U.S. Senator John Kerry was the honored guest at the gala, which featured Judy Gold as the MC. Paul Simon performed and Michael Kors judged the costume contest. Among the guests were John McEnroe, Patty Smyth, Marlo Thomas, Phil Donahue and Gilles Marini.
The New York Restoration Project was founded by Bette Middler in 1995, and is devoted to restoring, revitalizing and developing underserved parks, community gardens and other open spaces in New York City.
Here is a look at the event:
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Bette Midler
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Jimmy Nederlander, Jr. (center) with producer and Nederlander executive vice president Nick Scandalios (left) and original Priscilla Australian producer Liz Koops (right)
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Jimmy Nederlander, Jr. (center) with members of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert's producing and management team
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Liz Smith
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Michael Kors and Lance LePere
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Judy Gold and Elysa Halpern
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Bette Midler
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Gilles Marini
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Senator John F. Kerry
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Phil Donahue and Marlo Thomas
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John McEnroe, Patty Smyth and Bette Midler
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Alexandra Forbes Kerry
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Bette Midler and Gilles Marini
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Senator John F. Kerry and Bette Midler
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Michael Kors
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Iris Love
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Bette Midler
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