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THE CALL TO UNITE - A 24 Hour Global Livestream Event May 1, 2020

The Call to Unite is a 24-hour global livestream event that will unite people across the world to celebrate our shared humanity. More →

Tenth Annual East Hampton Fundraising Event For Harlem's Legendary Apollo Theater Aug 5, 2019

On Saturday, August 3rd, the tenth annual Apollo in the Hamptons was held at the East Hampton home of Apollo Vice Chairman, Ronald O. Perelman to benefit the non-profit Apollo Theater. More →

12th Annual Food Network and Cooking Channel New York City Wine and Food Festival Presented By Capital One Jun 6, 2019

The Food Network & Cooking Channel New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (NYCWFF) returns for its 12th annual edition this Fall, taking over the Big Apple October 10 – 13, 2019. More →

Alexa Ray Joel To Perform At Smile Train 20th Anniversary Gala Apr 24, 2019

Smile Train's 20th Anniversary Gala will take place on May 2 at NYC’s iconic landmark Capitale (130 Bowery, NYC). More →

10th Annual Food Network And Cooking Channel New York City Wine & Food Festival Presented By Coca-cola Sep 29, 2017

Taking over the Big Apple again this Fall, the Food Network & Cooking Channel New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Coca-Cola (NYCWFF) returns for its 10th anniversary October 12 – 15, 2017. With a variety of new tastings, panels and parties for attendees to enjoy while they EAT. DRINK. END HUNGER. at NYCWFF, there are a selection of events to fit everyone’s taste buds and budget at this year’s edition. More →

Bid Now In Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation Art For Life Gala Auction Jul 19, 2017

On the heels of their annual Art For Life Gala event, Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation (founded in 1995 by brothers Russell, Danny and Joseph "Rev. Run" Simmons) has launched an online auction to support their mission of providing disadvantaged urban youth with significant exposure and access to the arts, as well as providing exhibition opportunities to under-represented artists and artists of color. More →

Tamara Tunie To Host Rush HeARTS Education Luncheon Feb 11, 2016

The 4th-Annual Rush HeARTS Education Luncheon will raise funds for Rush’s Education programs for New York City’s inner city youth. More →

Russell Simmons Joins Stars At 16th Annual Art For Life Benefit Jul 20, 2015

Russell Simmons, Dave Chappelle and Gayle King were just a few of the many attendees at last week’s Art for Life Benefit in the Hamptons. More →

Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation Celebrates 20th Anniversary Jun 30, 2015

Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation is proud to celebrate its 20th Anniversary at the 2015 ART FOR LIFE Benefit on July 18th at Fairview Farms in Bridgehampton, NY. More →

Celebs To Attend NYC Wine And Food Festival For Charity Jun 1, 2015

The eighth annual Food Network & Cooking Channel New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by FOOD & WINE is pleased to release its 2015 program of events. More →

Annual Rush HeARTS Education Valentine's Luncheon To Take Place In New York Feb 3, 2015

The Annual Rush HeARTS Education Valentine’s Luncheon will take place on February 13. More →

Russell Simmons Hosts 15th Annual Art For Life Benefit Jul 28, 2014

Naughty by Nature helped celebrate the 15th-Annual Art for Life benefit with a crowd of 750 supporters last night at Fairview Farms in Watermill, NY. More →

Russell Simmons To Host Annual Art For Life Benefit Jul 3, 2014

Russell Simmons and Danny Simmons will host the 15th Annual ART FOR LIFE benefit, Saturday, July 26th in Bridgehampton. More →

Angela Simmons Speaks At Women On The Move Event Apr 1, 2014

New York University’s Organization of Black Women hosted its 8th Annual Women on the Move panel in honor of Women’s month last week at the Kimmel Auditorium on NYU’s campus. More →

Cynthia Nixon And Russell Simmons Attend Rush HeARTS Education Luncheon Feb 17, 2014

Designer Zac Posen, Model Alek Wek and Actress Patina Miller were honored last week – for their careers and philanthropic achievements, and their unyielding dedication to our youth, arts and education initiatives – at the Rush HeARTS Education Luncheon presented by the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation. More →

Cynthia Nixon To Host RUSH HeARTS EDUCATION Luncheon Feb 4, 2014

Russell Simmons' Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation will hold its RUSH HeARTS EDUCATION Valentine’s Day Luncheon later this month. More →

Be Robin Thicke's Roadie For A Day Jul 19, 2013

Today, music mogul Russell Simmons announced the launch of his annual ART FOR LIFE online auction, featuring 30 incredible experiences with a legion of legendary musicians, actors, artists and entrepreneurs, at global charity auction site Charitybuzz. More →

Joseph Simmons Supports Diabetes Campaign Nov 28, 2012

Hip-hop icon Joseph "Rev Run" Simmons and Novo Nordisk, a world leader in diabetes care, have teamed up in a multi-year national education program, Ask.Screen.Know., to encourage people to learn their risk for diabetes and highlight the need for early diabetes detection. More →

Mariah Carey To Be Honored At Russell Simmons' Art For Life Event Jul 5, 2012

The Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation will hold its thirteenth annual Art For Life garden party at Russell Simmons' Hampton Estate on July 28. More →

Russell Simmons' Celebrity Charity Gala Hits East Hampton Jul 28, 2011

On Saturday, July 30, 2011, Russell Simmons' Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation will celebrate the Twelfth Annual ART FOR LIFE East Hampton benefit event! More →

Swizz Beatz And John Legend Auction Recording Session For Charity Aug 6, 2010

Last week at the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation's star-studded Art for Life fundraiser at Russell Simmons' East Hampton estate, John Legend and Swizz Beatz teamed together to announce an incredible donation. More →

Join Bill Clinton For Vegan Lunch In Charity Auction Jul 14, 2009

Russell Simmons has launched an online auction to 10th anniversary Art For Life Garden Benefit Party. More →

Russell Simmons Talks Philanthropy Jul 10, 2009

Russell Simmons features in the latest issue of Hamptons Magazine, due to hit stands on July 10, and talks about his charity work. More →

Rev Run Wants Your Shoe Designs Nov 17, 2008

Run DMC co-founder Joseph Simmons – AKA Rev Run – recently hosted a charity event in New York for Soles4Souls. More →

Simmons Commits Money To Charity Oct 22, 2008

Hip Hop mogul Russell Simmons has revealed that he would rather give his fortune to people in need than spend it on himself. More →

John Legend Buys Himself At Charity Auction Apr 10, 2008

The Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation held its first Miami Gala on Saturday night, with a huge celebrity turnout to celebrate the occasion. More →