SCENE + HEARD: Parties http://www.visionmonday.com/rss/scene-and-heard/parties/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 06:08:02 -0400 SUNY College of Optometry's Eyes on New York/Eye Ball Gala Saw Record Funds Raised for Students and Recognized Dr. David Heath http://www.visionmonday.com/eyecare/article/suny-college-of-optometrys-eyes-on-new-york-eye-ball-gala-saw-record-funds-raised-for-students-and-recognized-dr-david-heath/ Mon, 25 Apr 2022 00:21:00 -0400 NEW YORK—<a href="https://www.sunyopt.edu/" target="_blank">SUNY College of Optometry</a> celebrated 50 years of accomplishment earlier this month here at a special  event which combined the Optometric Center of New York's Eyes on New York Gala alongside the annual Student Eye Ball at Edison Ballroom. http://www.visionmonday.com/eyecare/article/suny-college-of-optometrys-eyes-on-new-york-eye-ball-gala-saw-record-funds-raised-for-students-and-recognized-dr-david-heath/ Optical Industry’s Rockin’ for New Eyes Closes 2020 With New Year’s Eve Virtual Concert http://www.visionmonday.com/latest-news/article/optical-industrys-rockin-for-new-eyes-closes-2020-with-new-years-eve-virtual-concert/ Mon, 04 Jan 2021 00:18:00 -0400 NEW YORK—This year’s Rockin’ for New Eyes (RFNE), a benefit concert for New Eyes for the Needy, had special significance for the musicians—members of the optical industry—who viewed the New Year’s Eve event as a way to bring their colleagues together from afar, and support New Eyes’ mission to bring eyeglasses to those in need, during an unprecedented year.  http://www.visionmonday.com/latest-news/article/optical-industrys-rockin-for-new-eyes-closes-2020-with-new-years-eve-virtual-concert/ New Eyes Gears Up for Virtual Rock ‘n’ Roll Fundraiser on New Year's Eve With Optical Industry Bands http://www.visionmonday.com/latest-news/article/new-eyes-gears-up-for-virtual-rock-n-roll-fundraiser-on-new-years-eve-with-optical-industry-bands/ Tue, 22 Dec 2020 00:24:00 -0400 SHORT HILLS, N.J.—Given COVID-19, New Eyes for the Needy has put a new spin on Rockin’ for New Eyes (RFNE), an annual benefit concert performed by musicians who work in the optical industry. “We came up with the idea of a ‘Recorded Live’ event and airing it on New Year’s Eve because none of us are going to any parties or large gatherings,” John Alofs, a New Eyes board member and RFNE musician, said. http://www.visionmonday.com/latest-news/article/new-eyes-gears-up-for-virtual-rock-n-roll-fundraiser-on-new-years-eve-with-optical-industry-bands/ Essilor Hosts Reception to Honor Dr. Howard Purcell http://www.visionmonday.com/scene-and-heard/article/essilor-hosts-reception-to-honor-dr-howard-purcell/ Mon, 09 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400 DENVER—Essilor executives and others expressed their gratitude—and other sentiments—at a farewell reception the company hosted here last month for Dr. Howard Purcell, who in April was named as president and chief executive officer of the New England College of Optometry. Purcell, the former senior vice president of customer development for Essilor of America, assumed his new role at NECO on July 2. http://www.visionmonday.com/scene-and-heard/article/essilor-hosts-reception-to-honor-dr-howard-purcell/ Costa Hosts Launch Party in California for Untangled Collection http://www.visionmonday.com/scene-and-heard/article/costa-hosts-launch-party-in-california-for-untangled-collection/ Mon, 11 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400 VENICE, Calif.—On May 17, Costa hosted a launch party here to unveil its latest sunglass collection, Untangled. From 7 to 10 p.m. guests enjoyed drinks, a Chilean Empanada bar, fresh churros and live music by Bad Leaf & Sleeping Chief as well as an exclusive look at the new line of sunglasses. http://www.visionmonday.com/scene-and-heard/article/costa-hosts-launch-party-in-california-for-untangled-collection/ Metro Optics Hosts Expanded Coco and Breezy Eyewear Launch Party http://www.visionmonday.com/scene-and-heard/article/metro-optics-hosts-expanded-coco-and-breezy-eyewear-launch-party/ Mon, 13 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0400 BRONX, N.Y.—Metro Optics, a community-based business serving the Bronx and beyond for over 39 years, celebrated the launch of a new addition to its extensive eyewear selection: the expanded Coco and Breezy collection—distributed by Eastern States Eyewear—which was highlighted at a special event on Oct. 26 at the Flagship Metro Optics in Throggs Neck. http://www.visionmonday.com/scene-and-heard/article/metro-optics-hosts-expanded-coco-and-breezy-eyewear-launch-party/ There's Always Time to Party at Vision Expo West http://www.visionmonday.com/latest-news/article/theres-always-time-to-party-at-vision-expo-west-1-1/ Fri, 22 Sep 2017 00:15:00 -0400 LAS VEGAS—With Expo still fresh on everyone’s minds, <em>Vision Monday</em> presents a <a href="http://www.visionmonday.com/multimedia/article/theres-always-time-to-party-at-vision-expo-west/" target="_blank">slideshow </a>to recap the sights and excitement that helped make up Vision Expo West. http://www.visionmonday.com/latest-news/article/theres-always-time-to-party-at-vision-expo-west-1-1/ There’s Always Time to Party at Vision Expo West http://www.visionmonday.com/multimedia/article/theres-always-time-to-party-at-vision-expo-west/ Wed, 20 Sep 2017 14:25:31 -0400 LAS VEGAS—With Expo still fresh on everyone’s minds, <em>Vision Monday</em> presents a slideshow to recap the sights and excitement that helped make up Vision Expo West. See who was at the industry parties held on the show floor and around Vegas last week as companies marked milestones and celebrated product launches. http://www.visionmonday.com/multimedia/article/theres-always-time-to-party-at-vision-expo-west/ Vuarnet Holds Launch Event to Celebrate Collaboration With Rag & Bone http://www.visionmonday.com/scene-and-heard/article/vuarnet-holds-launch-event-to-celebrate-collaboration-with-rag-and-bone/ Mon, 12 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0400 NEW YORK—French sunglass brand, Vuarnet held a launch event to celebrate their exclusive eyewear collaboration with Rag & Bone on Nov. 10 here in New York. http://www.visionmonday.com/scene-and-heard/article/vuarnet-holds-launch-event-to-celebrate-collaboration-with-rag-and-bone/ View a Slideshow of Booths, Panels and Product Launches at Vision Expo West on VisionMonday.com http://www.visionmonday.com/latest-news/article/view-a-slideshow-of-booths-panels-and-product-launches-at-vision-expo-west-on-visionmondaycom-1/ Mon, 26 Sep 2016 00:15:00 -0400 LAS VEGAS—Get the up close and personal view of Vision Expo West brought to you by the editors of <em>Vision Monday</em>, highlighting what was happening on the show floor—ranging from sessions on the latest business trends to product launches and press conferences. http://www.visionmonday.com/latest-news/article/view-a-slideshow-of-booths-panels-and-product-launches-at-vision-expo-west-on-visionmondaycom-1/