Benefit
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ONE IN 1,001 The Lycee Francais de New York presents an Arabian-themed gala, “1,001 Nights.” Dinner features a special appetizer created by Daniel Boulud, and a performance program includes belly dancers and a whirling dervish. After dinner, auctioneer Simon de Pury conducts the live auction, which includes a trip to Turkey, a cruise on the Nile, a Persian carpet, and more. The benefit co-chairwomen are Carole Marshi and Stephanie Cuskley.The honorary chairmen are Cecile and Ezra Zilkha. Friday, 6:30 p.m. cocktails, 8 p.m. dinner, 9 p.m. auction, Cipriani 42nd Street, 212-439-3853, $50 cocktails, $350 dinner.
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