This is the official kick-off to the holiday season. When else can about 1,000 VIPs mingle while dancers perform, The Great Throwdini throws knives and That 70’s Band gets the crowd moving on the dance floor?

That 70’s Band

Marionettes

Lana Firebird, assistant to The Great Throwdini

Attendees reveling

Nicole Ringel, Sarah Elgut

Attendees reveling

Shauna Murray

Photos by Tom Fitzgerald and Pamela Napoli for Society-In-Focus, society-in-focus.com

See more photos from the party on Flickr!