It will take place the night before the Oscars and a grand kick-off to spring's social season...our Socialte Pop-up Store this Saturday in Center Court in the Copley Place Mall promises to roll out for you the most gorgeous black tie and cocktail numbers east of Hollywood, thanks to our city's chicest philanthropists, select local designers and Neiman Marcus Boston. Shop like a star!

A note about our philanthropists:

You can tell you're dealing with the real thing when there's no ego involved. Most of the philanthropists we asked to participate in this Saturday's Socialite Pop-up Store with Neiman Marcus wanted to remain anonymous. But nay, nay, not this time, ladies. Boldfacers, Neiman Marcus and the Copley Place Mall thought it was high time to shine the light on the movers and shakers who give and give and give -- not just in terms of money, but time and passion -- you know the stuff that counts. We salute you. Thank you. 

The Philanthropists

(in alphabetical order)

Sukey Forbes Bigham 

By day, Sukey hunts and gathers some of the coolest furniture, jewelry and artifacts on the planet for the Sukey Forbes Bigham design company, but by night and weekends and any extra time whatsoever, she works tirelessly for many nonprofits. The world has been good and not so good for Sukey: she lost her 6-year-old daughter, Charlotte, to Malignant Hyperthermia. She and her family now live each day helping organizations that they think Charlotte would deem important to support, including the Max Warburg Courage Curriculum, Artists for Humanity and of course, their dearest nonprofit, the Charlotte Saltonstall Bigham Memorial Fund. 

Sandy Edgerley

Sandy graduated from Harvard University with an AB in Biology in 1984, cum laude general studies.  She graduated with distinction with an MBA in 1989, also from Harvard.  She worked at Bain & Company, a management consulting company, for ten years (1984-87, 1989-96) as an Associate Consultant, Consultant and Manager on the consulting staff, then as Director of Recruiting and Training. She is the Chair of the Board of Directors of the Boys and Girls Club of Boston, (BCGB) which annually serves 14,000 youth in the inner city of Boston and Chelsea. She’s also involved with the United Way of Massachusetts Bay as a Board member and has been a Co-Chair of the Alexis de Tocqueville Society since 1998.  Sandy also serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Horizons for Homeless Children. 

Kerry Murphy Healey

Kerry Murphy Healey served as the 70^th Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts from 2003-2007. As Lieutenant Governor, Dr. Healey lead successful efforts to combat drunken driving, address homelessness, increase penalties for sex offenders, establish drug-free “recovery” high schools and increase protections for victims of child abuse, gang violence, sexual assault and domestic violence. She is currently engaged in a broad range of projects including co-chairing, with Governor George Pataki, the American Security Council Foundation’s Independence Initiative (which promotes American energy independence); Founding Executive Committee member of the US Department of State’s Public-Private Partnership for Justice Reform in Afghanistan (PPPAs a member of MIT’s Collaborative Initiative’s Visionary Council, Dr. Healey has shared her expertise regarding the Massachusetts healthcare reform with healthcare leaders from across the nation;  With Ambassador Swanee Hunt, Dr. Healey co-chairs the Political Parity Project, a bi-partisan effort to increase women’s representation in government. Dr. Healey also serves on the Advisory Board of the Harvard Kennedy School’s Taubman Institute on State and Local Government and is Vice-Chairman of the National Center on Family Homelessness.  She serves on the boards of a number of charitable or educational institutions, including the Pioneer Institute, Commonwealth Shakespeare Company and Caritas Cabaña. Dr. Healey graduated from Harvard College and earned her Ph.D. from Trinity College in Dublin. 

Linda Pizzuti Henry

Linda is a director of the Red Sox Foundation and the John W. Henry Family Foundation which supports many charitable organizations throughout Boston and New England.  She is also a passionate supporter of the Boston Public Market, working to bring a year-round local food market to Boston.  The Babson College and MIT grad will wear another hat this summer as the producer of “After the Game," a TV show debuting in July that highlights athletes and their work in the communities.

Ruth Littlechild

England native Ruth Littlechild moved to Boston 25 years ago with her husband, and wow, is the Boston Ballet happy with that decision. She is technically a trustee but so much more, having devoted herself to the Ballet’s outreach programs, which bring dance education and scholarship opportunities to thousands of Boston public school students each year. and provide innovative programming for children with special needs such as Down Syndrome.  This Saturday, she will serve her second run as co-chair of the ballet’s signature fundraiser, the Boston Ballet Ball. 

Jeryl Oristaglio

Jeryl Oristaglio moved to Boston ten years ago after living in Washington DC, London, and New York and was immediately enamored by the charm of Boston. After her first walk on the Esplanade, however, she was troubled by the terrible condition of the park. Jeryl decided that something needed to be done about it and soon after, she co-founded, The Esplanade Association, a park friends group that is still working to restore and enhance the Charles River Esplanade.  In addition to her commitment to the Esplanade, Jeryl, her husband, Steve, and their three children have actively supported many other important community causes including- Berklee College of Music, Boston Medical Center, City Year, the Boston Book Festival, Boston Jewish Community Women's Fund, Hestia, and United Way.  

First Lady Diane Patrick

First Lady Diane Patrick has her own record of excellence and distinguished professional and public service.  A lawyer, teacher, mother and active member of her community, Mrs. Patrick has extensive experience in many walks of life. Throughout her life and professional career, Diane Patrick has dedicated herself to various communities, and currently serves on the Boards of the United Way of Massachusetts Bay, the Posse Foundation and Jane Doe, Inc.  She has also served  as a volunteer member of the Commonwealth's Foster Care Review Unit,  Trustee and Director for Arts Boston, Trustee for the Brigham & Woman's Hospital, and Overseer at Children's Hospital Boston, among others. As a former public school teacher, she believes in the power of early-start education for pre-K and kindergarten children, saying, “The quality of a child’s early start influences the success of that young person well into adulthood. It is critical that our children get the tools, skills, and nurturing that they need at such an important time in life.”

Patty Ribakoff

Over the past 15 years, Patty has focused her energies as an active advocate for many charitable organizations throughout Boston as a Board member as well as spearheading several major development campaigns. In 2007, Patty was appointed Co-Chair of Mass General Hospital’s philanthropy program, where she is also a Trustee. Patty continues to help organize the annual Mass General Hospital for Children’s Storybook Ball and for three years co-chaired this signature event. Prior to her work in the non-profit arena, Patty was a Senior Vice President of Technimetrics, Inc.

Maggie Seelig

Maggie is an attorney specializing in Employment Law.  As if that wasn’t enough, she is also involved in a myriad of community activities in the greater Boston area.  She currently serves on the Board of the Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston, where she has chaired the Development Committee and is the current Chair of the Governance and Leadership Development Committee. She has also served on the Boards of the New England Region Anti-Defamation League, Combined Jewish Philanthropies Board of Governors, and the University of Connecticut Law School.  Maggie was the recipient of ADL’s Krupp Leadership Award in 2001, was honored by the JCCGB at their Lights and Spice Gala in 2005 and received the Young Leadership Award from Combined Jewish Philanthropies in 2006.  Maggie will be receiving a Leadership Award from the JCCA for her work with the JCC’s of Greater Boston in May 2010.  

Penny Vinik

With a background in finance, international studies, and art history, Penny dedicated herself to raising her four kids…until the Museum of Fine Arts came calling. She became an overseer, then part of an advisory board and soon a trustee. She is one of the key factors in helping the MFA to raise enough money to create a new American Wing 

The Designers

(in alphabetical order)

Sara Campbell

Founder, entrepreneur and creative director Sara Campbell heads up her own company creating timeless, classic pieces with a modern mood. Along with the soul of an artist and the head of a businesswoman, Sara possesses the heart of a giver. Always a community activist, Sara contributes to the Kids Clothes Club, MSPCC, and the Italian Home for Children. Nationally, she is devoted to St. Judes Research Hospital and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. It’s our duty and responsibility, she says, to do the most you can do and give the most you can give through the profits of being in business. 

Daniela Corte

With her eponymous line in 2000, Daniela Corte gained an instant following among busy, discerning fashion lovers.  Today she continues to design from her own studio in Back Bay, has earned the title of “Best Local Fashion Designer” from Boston Magazine and has delved into the realm of babywear – using only topnotch Italian textiles, of course.  

Michael De Paulo

After the Boston Globe dubbed Michael De Paulo one of the “Fab 5” designers in Boston in 2006, he’s set out to create architecturally luxe collections every year since.  With an eye for delicate details and structure, his creations capture a sophisticated sensibility.  His designs can be found nationwide, including Kleinfeld, New York. He is a passionate supporter of Mass General Hospital.  

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