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Rabbit opening night after party

Rabbit opening night after party ... The stars of Australian theatre, film and television celebrated this new Sydney Theatre Company production.

Sydney Theatre Company 27 Nov 2008.
Party of the Week

MTV summer party ... MTV got summer started a few days early and in style.

Swiss Grand Hotel, Bondi 27 Nov 2008.
Australian Ballet dancer of the year

Australian Ballet dancer of the year ... Perth dancer Kevin Jackson received the award.

Walsh Bay, Sydney 26 Nov 2008.
The Yen Young Woman of The Year awards

The Yen Young Woman of The Year awards ... Eleven awards were presented and Kate Miller-Heidke performed.

City Recital Hall, Sydney 25 Nov 2008.
Fernando Frisoni fashion show

Fernando Frisoni fashion show ... The Sun-Herald urban stylist held his first solo fashion show.

Boutwell Draper Gallery, Redfern 20 Nov 2008.
Foxtel Satisfaction launch

Foxtel Satisfaction launch ... The stars of this series came together to celebrate.

Sydney 20 Nov 2008.
Sex, Frocks and Rock n Roll party

Sex, Frocks and Rock n Roll party ... Fashion met rock n roll when Madison magazine asked designers to create shoots to honour iconic moments in music history.

Uccello at Ivy, Sydney 18 Nov 2008.
Hennessy party

Hennessy party ... Hennessy Cognac’s cocktail party to launch its signature cocktail for Sydney, the Hibiscus.

Hemmesphere, Sydney 12 Nov 2008.
APPT Launch

APPT Launch ... Poker and a reptilian special guest kept the actors and footballers entertained at this party.

Astral Bar, Star City Casino, Pyrmont 12 Nov 2008.
Las Vegas (Confidential) After Party

Las Vegas (Confidential) After Party ... The cast, crew and guests let their hair down at the after party for this 'fabulous and scandalous' musical.

State Theatre, Sydney 11 Nov 2008.
Piano Room VIP Membership Card Launch

Piano Room VIP Membership Card Launch ... There was a jovial and upbeat atmosphere as the bar celebrated with its regular patrons.

Piano Room, Kings Cross 7 Nov 2008.
The Buttery fundraising album launch

The Buttery fundraising album launch ... Artists, rockers and classical musicians helped launch a CD whose sales will raise funds for an addiction rehabilitation centre.

Palace Verona Cinema, Darlinghurst 5 Nov 2008.
Sydney Festival 2009 launch

Sydney Festival 2009 launch ... Celebrating the unveiling of an exciting line-up of events for the festival in January.

Sydney Theatre, Walsh Bay 5 Nov 2008.
NBCF Global Illumination Gala

National Breast Cancer Foundation Global Illumination Gala ... The quad was decked out for a good cause.

Great Hall, Sydney University 16 Oct 2008.
Hollywood Shapes and Body Collection

Hollywood Shapes and Body Collection ... Sophie Monk jetted into town and glammed up for this launch event.

Lawn Bar, The Ivy, Sydney 13 Oct 2008.
My Fair Lady after party

My Fair Lady after party ... the opening night after party had people on their feet dancing.

Hilton Ballroom 9 Oct 2008.
Coogee Bay Hotel relaunch

Coogee Bay Hotel relaunch ... The beachside hotel has been renamed the White Sands.

Coogee 9 Oct 2008.
Oakley Beachley Classic party

Oakley Beachley Classic party ... surfers, tunes and cocktails at the launch of Layne Beachley's surf competition.

Henry Afrikas, Manly 8 Oct 2008.
Bungalow8s annual summer garden party

Bungalow 8s annual summer garden party ... A "Rock the Kasbah" theme with cute outfits and tarot card readers.

Bungalow 8, city 2 Oct 2008.
American Express David Jones credit card launch

American Express David Jones credit card launch ... All the stars came out for this glitzy party.

Darlinghurst 30 Sep 2008.
Olivia Newton-John and Friends Gala Fundraiser

Olivia Newton-John and Friends Gala Fundraiser post-performance party ... celebrating the funds raised to build a cancer wellness centre.

State Theatre, Sydney 30 Sep 2008.
Olivia Newton-John and Friends Gala Fundraiser

Olivia Newton-John and Friends Gala Fundraiser post-performance party ... celebrating the funds raised to build a cancer wellness centre.

State Theatre, Sydney 30 Sep 2008.
Establishments Love Boat 8th birthday

Establishment's Love Boat 8th birthday ... A flamboyant celebration of the bar's eighth year.

The Establishment, Sydney. 25 Sep 2008.
Establishment’s Love Boat 8th birthday

Establishment’s Love Boat 8th birthday ... A flamboyant celebration of the bar’s eighth year.

The Establishment, Sydney. 25 Sep 2008.
Mens Style Men of Influence dinner

Mens Style Men of Influence dinner ... Radio duo Merrick Watts and Tim Ross and television personality Tom Williams were among the guests.

Astral Restaurant, Pyrmont. 24 Sep 2008.
Ocsober launch

Ocsober launch ... A glittering fundraiser for Life Education, a non-government provider of drug education for kids.

Zeta Bar, Hilton Hotel, Sydney. 23 Sep 2008.
Carrera and Van She album launch

Carrera and Van She album launch ... Vintage sunnies and bubbly flowed at this party.

The Den, The Ivy, Sydney 17 Sep 2008.
Fun, Fearless, Female awards

Fun, Fearless, Female awards ... Cosmopolitan readers voted to recognise women's achievements in television, radio, fashion, sport, music and business.

Cafe Sydney, Customs House, Sydney 16 Sep 2008.
2008 MCA Bella Dinner

2008 MCA Bella Dinner ... A fundraising event for MCA education programs. Therese Rein was the guest speaker.

MCA Foundation Hall, Sydney 16 Sep 2008.
Packed to the Rafters barbeque

Packed to the Rafters barbeque ... The cast of this television series went back to university for the launch party.

Sydney University, Camperdown 10 Sep 2008.
The Ultimate Men’s Runway Show party

The Ultimate Men’s Runway Show party ... Lara Bingle and Michael Clarke were among the guests at this runway show and party.

Carriageworks, Redfern 9 Sep 2008.
Alex Perry's winter collection launch

Alex Perry's winter collection launch ... the fashionistas came out for a sneak peak.

Electrolux Showroom, Mascot 9 Sep 2008.
Replay Faces grand final cocktail party

Replay Faces grand final cocktail party... two winners were announced at the final of this modelling competition.

Oxford Art Factory, Darlinghurst 4 Sep 2008.
Cointreau presents A Quay Moment

Cointreau presents A Quay Moment... Parisian-inspired cocktails and cancan dancers.

Quay Bar, Customs House 3 Sep 2008.
Myer after show party

Myer after show party... Jennifer Hawkins took to the catwalk for Myer.

Moore Park 27 Aug 2008.
Chivas Regal 25 Year Old launch

Chivas Regal 25 Year Old launch...Elegant and refined.

Elizabeth Bay House 24 Aug 2008.
John Frieda Volume Range launch

John Frieda Volume Range launch... Hair-raising party.

Quay Restaurant, The Rocks 22 Aug 2008.
Tell Me On A Sunday premiere

Tell Me On A Sunday opening night... A night at the theatre.

Everest Theatre, Chippendale 22 Aug 2008.
Chanel autumn/winter collection launch

Chanel autumn/winter collection launch... the party with the bst shoes.

Crystal Ballroom, Luna Park 21 Aug 2008.
Hemmesphere's Mad Hatter's Tea Party

Hemmesphere's Mad Hatter's Tea Party... Party guru Justin Hemmes hosted a night of surreal excess.

Hemmesphere, city 20 Aug 2008.
Walk on the Wildside Essere Ball 2008

Walk on the Wildside Essere Ball 2008...Past and current football players gathered to help raise charity dollars.

Doltone House, Pyrmont 19 Aug 2008.
The Shots Evolution party

The Shots Evolution party... A showcase of Australia's most promising directors.

Will and Toby's Supper Club, Darlinghurst 15 Aug 2008.
Dolly Teen Choice Awards

Dolly Teen Choice Awards... Where tween dreams came true.

Luna Park, Milsons Point 15 Aug 2008.
Fast Impressions' red carpet

Fast Impressions' red carpet...Flirty first encounters evolved into a mash of dirty dancing.

Mars Loung, Surry Hills 15 Aug 2008.
Alex Perry celebrates Fashion Targets Breast Cancer

Fashion Targets Breast Cancer... The show marked 10 years of FTBC in Australia.

Rosemount Sydney Fashion Festival Bar, city 15 Aug 2008.
Hope for Children Charity Night

Hope for Children Charity Night... Best reality check party.

Table for Twenty, Surry Hills 15 Aug 2008.
David Jones <i>Summer in  the City</i> collection and after-party

David Jones Summer in the City collection and after-party... Changing of the guard from Megan to Miranda.

Royal Hall of Industries, Moore Park 8 Aug 2008.
Sydney Design 08 opening night

Sydney Design 08 opening night...Edgy gathering of arts and minds.

Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo 7 Aug 2008.
Seduce summer collection launch

Seduce summer collection launch... Breezy summer dresses were a reminder of warmer days to come.

Ivy, city 6 Aug 2008.
Wine List of the Year Awards

Wine List of the Year Awards... Good wine guaranteed.

Art Gallery Restaurant, AGNSW, The Domain 4 Aug 2008.
The last MTV Lair of the year

The last MTV Lair of the year... Best live music show party.

Metro Theatre, city 4 Aug 2008.
Zoenou's Secret Garden launch

Zoenou's Secret Garden launch... Everything but a talking rabbit.

Fringe Bar, Paddington 30 Jul 2008.
Schwarzkopf BlondMe launch

Schwarzkopf BlondMe launch... Proof blondes have more fun.

Ego Ristorante, Potts Point 30 Jul 2008.
GRL Mobile launch

GRL Mobile launch... Geek-free technology.

The Den, The Ivy, city 29 Jul 2008.
Sydney Dance Company 360 degrees opening night after-party

Sydney Dance Company 360 degrees opening night after-party... Beautiful and gracious.

CarriageWorks, Redfern 29 Jul 2008.
Jeans For Genes Gold Charity Dinner

Jeans For Genes Gold Charity Dinner... Party with the most bling.

Hilton Grand Ballroom, city 24 Jul 2008.
Bledisloe Cup lunch

Bledisloe Cup lunch... Rah-rah for a cause.

Cargo Bar, city 24 Jul 2008.
Louis Vuitton lunch

Louis Vuitton lunch... Most scenic lunch gathering.

Quay Restaurant, Circular Quay 24 Jul 2008.
Kings Cross Hotel launch

Kings Cross Hotel launch... Open the doors and the drinkers flow in.

Kings Cross 23 Jul 2008.
Godfather Symphony premiere

Godfather Symphony premiere...The classic movie was accompanied by a 65-piece symphony orchestra.

The State Theatre, city 22 Jul 2008.
Opening night of Bangarra's Mathinna

Opening night of Bangarra's Mathinna... There were collective gasps from the audience during the performance.

Opera House, Circular Quay 22 Jul 2008.
Dom Perignon Week

Dom Perignon Week... Why have one champagne event when you can have a whole week?

David Jones, The Ivy, Hemmesphere. 22 Jul 2008.
Union Hotel relaunch

Union Hotel relaunch... A Gallic-flavoured celebration.

North Sydney 20 Jul 2008.
Cirque du Soleil Dralion premiere and after-party

Cirque du Soleil Dralion premiere and after-party... Sydney's A-list turned out for the action under the big top.

Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park 16 Jul 2008.
Disney On Ice premiere

Disney On Ice premiere... Plenty of famous parents but this was about the kids.

Acer Arena, Homebush 16 Jul 2008.
Hiptop Slide launch party

Hiptop Slide launch party... A party for a phone and it did not have an i in the name.

MTV Studios, East Sydney 16 Jul 2008.
Longchamp 60th anniversary lunch

Longchamp 60th anniversary lunch... The perfect handbag for this event was a handbag.

Marque Restaurant 15 Jul 2008.
Denimstration In Design

Denimstration In Design... Designers reinvented jeans as furnishings for charity.

Domayne, Alexandria 15 Jul 2008.
La Prairie launch

La Prairie launch... It was all about beating the clock at the launch of an anti-ageing cream.

Utzon Room, city 10 Jul 2008.
MAX Sessions: Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson

MAX Sessions: Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson... The crowd was left wanting more.

Studio A, Sydney Opera House, Circular Quay 9 Jul 2008.
Barons beer party

Barons beer party... Beer tasting got the boys out.

Phoenix Hotel, Woollahra 9 Jul 2008.
Mumm Cuvee R Lalou black tie dinner party

Mumm Cuvee R Lalou black tie dinner party... Chef Mark Best closed his restaurant for the night to create the menu.

Altona, Point Piper 8 Jul 2008.
Chanel Metiers d'Art Collection Launch

Chanel Metiers d'Art Collection launch... A collection that brings haute couture to the (cashed-up) masses.

Chanel Boutique, city 8 Jul 2008.
Botanical Extracts skincare launch

Botanical Extracts skincare launch... Canapes and champagne to go with the PowerPoint presentation.

Charles Hewitt Gallery, Darlinghurst 8 Jul 2008.
Stand Up In '08

Stand Up In '08... Featuring the stars from dmg Radio.

Factory Theatre, Enmore 3 Jul 2008.
RSVP Expo's after party

RSVP Expo's after party... The corporate events industry had their own event.

The Argyle, The Rocks 2 Jul 2008.
Krug moonlight picnic

Krug moonlight picnic... Champagne (of course) and Gregorian chants.

The Great Hall, Darlinghurst 2 Jul 2008.
Ivy cocktail party

Ivy cocktail party... A party to give the first peek inside the Ivy's plush new ballroom.

The Ivy Room, city 2 Jul 2008.
<i>Australia's Next Top Model</i> finale

Australia's Next Top Model finale... The event with a before and after party.

Luna Park Big Top, Milsons Point 1 Jul 2008.
Karaoke for HeartKids

Karaoke for HeartKids ... The good cause excused the crimes against melody committed at this party.

The Bourbon, The Cross Bar, Kings Cross 26 Jun 2008.
Ladies Of The Loft's Diesel Denim Diagnosis

Ladies Of The Loft's Diesel Denim Diagnosis ... Diesel packed in a crowd of fashion-savvy magazine types, but not enough testosterone.

The Loft, King Street Wharf 26 Jun 2008.
YSL Beaute Rouge Volupte launch

YSL Beaute Rouge Volupte launch ... The crowd lusted over the new range of YSL lippies.

Gurner Street Gallery, Paddington 26 Jun 2008.
Bavarian Bier Cafe launch

Bavarian Bier Cafe launch ... A restored church in Parramatta will be the new summer hot spot.

Parramatta 25 Jun 2008.
Variety's Wharfies Long Lunch

Variety's Wharfies Long Lunch ... A combined feast from the Woolloomooloo Wharf strip's seven restaurants.

Woolloomooloo Wharf 25 Jun 2008.
Mecca Cosmetica launch

Mecca Cosmetica launch ... The ultimate girlie night out at the new north-side superstore.

Mosman 24 Jun 2008.
Jaguar XF launch

Jaguar XF launch ... It was a stylish (and moneyed) crowd at the unveiling of the slick new cat.

Blue Hotel, Woolloomooloo 24 Jun 2008.
Jeans for Genes launch

Jeans for Genes launch ... Lots of Hollywood memorabilia from stars donating their denim to the cause.

The Arthouse Hotel, city 23 Jun 2008.
<i>The Square</i> premiere and after-party

The Square premiere and after-party ... Sydney's edgy theatre, film and TV set dressed up for the first screening of the Edgerton brothers' new flick.

State Theatre and Arthouse Hotel, city 22 Jun 2008.
ModelCo Body Meringue Bronze Glow launch

ModelCo Body Meringue Bronze Glow launch ... A launch of a new "4-in-1 wonder product" with chef Serge Dansereau on hand teaching beauty editors whip up meringues.

Bathers' Pavilion, Balmoral Beach 18 Jun 2008.
Manta's birthday celebrations

Manta's birthday celebrations ... Guests chowed down on the specialty seafood so enthusiastically the party went way over its planned finish time and spilled out onto the wharf.

Woolloomooloo Wharf 18 Jun 2008.
Johnny Warren Football Foundation gala dinner

Johnny Warren Football Foundation gala dinner ... More than 400 people celebrated but no spunky Socceroos unfortunately - saving themselves for the qualifier now doubt.

Doltone House, Jones Bay Wharf, Pyrmont 17 Jun 2008.
The World's Best BYO

The World's Best BYO ... Cure Cancer invited VIPs to bring a great wine from their cellars to accompany a five-course meal.

Quay restaurant, Circular Quay 17 Jun 2008.
APRA awards

APRA awards ... Pete Murray back in Australia and Daniel Johns's typical rock star behaviour made for a great night.

Grand Ballroom, Sydney Hilton, city 16 Jun 2008.
Heart Foundation's Go Red For Women Breakfast

Heart Foundation's Go Red For Women Breakfast... The anti-black Friday do.

Grand Ballroom, The Four Seasons Hotel, city 13 Jun 2008.
Jamie Durie's Patio 2008 collection

Jamie Durie's Patio 2008 collection... Fresh from winning gold at the Chelsea Flower Show, Durie transformed a roof-top terrace.

The Sky Room, The Blackett hotel, CBD 13 Jun 2008.
Altar Boyz opening night

Altar Boyz opening night... The performers sweated up a storm.

Seymour Centre, Chippendale 11 Jun 2008.
Hamlet opening night

Hamlet opening night... Everyone loves a Danish Prince.

Sydney Opera House 10 Jun 2008.
Polo Lounge first birthday and Toby Osmond's birthday party

Polo Lounge first birthday and Toby Osmond's birthday party... Featuring a rousing rendition of My Heart Will Go On.

Will & Toby's Taylor Square 8 Jun 2008.
Singer Songwriter launch

Singer Songwriter launch... Four talented newcomers won over the crowd.

The Piano Room, Kings Cross 6 Jun 2008.
Missoni 2008 Home Collection launch

Missoni 2008 Home Collection launch... Rosita Missoni, the label's grande dame, was on hand to show off the designs.

Lumiere penthouses, city 5 Jun 2008.
MTV's X-Box party

MTV's X-Box party... Music you could hear around the corner and Kelly Rowland.

MTV headquarters, East Sydney 5 Jun 2008.
Mimco first shoe collection launch

Mimco first shoe collection launch...Flats and heels on show.

Luxe Studios, Darlinghurst 5 Jun 2008.
Gold Dinner

Gold Dinner... An elegant affair with Sydney's wealthy elite.

Opera House Pavilion 5 Jun 2008.
Singer Songwriter launch

Singer Songwriter launch... Four newcomers won over the crowd.

The Piano Room, Kings Cross 4 Jun 2008.
Sex and the City premiere

Sex and the City premiere... The girls gathered to watch the girls and drink cosmopolitans.

Hoyts Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park 2 Jun 2008.
Estee Lauder Perfectionist afternoon tea

Estee Lauder Perfectionist afternoon tea... A perfectly-coiffed group turned out for scones and anti-wrinkle cream.

Salon Blanc, Woolloomooloo 30 May 2008.
The Eastern winter cocktails launch

The Eastern winter cocktails launch... Anyone for an expresso cocktail?

Westfield Bondi Junction 30 May 2008.
Collezioni Peroni

Collezioni Peroni... One of the highlights of the Sydney Italian Festival, with a fashion parade and plenty of Italian beer flowing. In fact so many turned out for the show, guests were elbowing for survival.

Establishment, city 29 May 2008.
Media Assisting Youth auction extravaganza

Media Assisting Youth auction extravaganza... The event raised $700,000 for kids in need. Now that's worth celebrating.

Ivy, city 28 May 2008.
Yen Magazine preview

Yen Magazine preview... The June-July issue of this independent mag was in hot demand at this cool party.

Piano Room, Kings Cross 28 May 2008.
Royal Doulton and Monique Lhuillier

Royal Doulton and Monique Lhuillier... Monique Lhuillier is a US designer who designs fancy bridal crockery. Royal Doulton make plates. It's the perfect marriage.

Catalina, Rose Bay 28 May 2008.
Jan Logan Ponte Vecchio collection launch

Jan Logan Ponte Vecchio collection launch ... Rising star Rachael Taylor - the face of last year's Jan Logan catalogue - brought some young Hollywood glamour to this early breakfast gathering.

Jan Logan store, Double Bay 24 May 2008.
Leo Sayer's '60 not out!' birthday party

Leo Sayer's '60 not out!' birthday party ... A multigenerational gathering filled the Ivy's second floor to celebrate 60 years of the unstoppable adopted-Sydneysider Leo Sayer.

Ivy, city 21 May 2008.
Todae's new eco store opening

Todae's new eco store opening ... You can shop guilt free! Todae is jam-packed with eco-friendly products and services that will help the company make a positive difference to the environment.

Westfield, Bondi Junction 21 May 2008.
Flying Boats exhibition opening

Flying Boats exhibition opening ... This incredibly detailed exhibition was a delight, with former pilots, air hostesses and staff celebrating its opening night.

Museum of Sydney, city 20 May 2008.
Scarlet launch party

Scarlet launch party ... Oddly, it's not really a television series launch but a flash new LG promo. Hard to tell the difference as hundreds of glamazons partied the night away.

Wharf 8, Walsh Bay 20 May 2008.
Sydney Italian Festival launch party

Sydney Italian Festival launch party ... An enormous wheel of parmigiana was ceremoniously hacked into and prosecco and Italian wines were poured freely.

Art Gallery of NSW, The Domain 20 May 2008.
State of Origin VIP party

State of Origin VIP party ... It was the Holy Grail of social outings, with blokes heavily outnumbering female fans.

Trophies Sports Bar, Star City 20 May 2008.
Sony 'Tales of the Unexpected'

Sony `Tales of the Unexpected' ... Bianca Dye, Toby Osmond and April Rose Pengilly filmed their lives and their friends' lives for a week with hilarious results.

Will and Toby's, Darlinghurst 17 May 2008.
Fashion Weekend VIP Opening

Fashion Weekend VIP Opening ... This party was every girl's dream: one huge warehouse filled with bargain designer collections.

Royal Hall of Industries, Moore Park 17 May 2008.
The Propery Lunch

The Propery Lunch ... Guests were tempted with huge slabs of French chocolate smashed with an oyster pick, while the doorman was decked out in a vintage Cartier bellboy ensemble.

B2 Studios, Alexandria 17 May 2008.
Supermax

Supermax ... A mermaid and merman posed on a table, while a belly dancer was given a run for her money after she shimmied up to the unstoppable Lillian Frank.

The Ivy, CBD 17 May 2008.</