NEW YORK(SMI-WIRE,10.23.17)The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts celebrated it's annual fall gala this evening, honoring Jane Hartley, former United States Ambassador to France & Monaco, and Ralph Schlosstein,Lincoln Center Trustee & CEO of Evercore, with the Lincoln Center Distinguished Service Award for their philanthropic leadership in the arts at the Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center.

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The gala included  performance of Oscar winner Melissa Etheridge and Grammy winner Emmylou Harris. The event also included a cocktail reception and dinner.

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Attendees

Honorees former United States Ambassador to France and former United States Ambassador to Monaco, Jane Hartley, and Lincoln Center Trustee, Ralph Schlosstein; Lincoln Center Chairman Katherine Farley, President, Debora L. Spar, Tom Brokaw; Melissa Etheridge,Emmylou Harris, Paul G. Allen, and more.

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The Fall gala raised over $3.2 Million Dollars and all contributions will go to the support Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts’ (LCPA) presentations of more than 3,000 free and ticketed events, performances, tours, and educational activities, annually.