What to Expect: The evening at the Love n' Courage benefit begins at 6:30 with cocktails, followed by dinner at 7 PM and performances at 8 PM. There will also be time set aside for the the year's honoree, usually a theatrical actor with an illustrious career in live theater, like 2011's honoree Marian Seldes.

• Performances: The Love n Courage NYC benefit, like any good arts benefit, features performances to go with a good cause. Past performers at the Love n' Courage Benefit have included  the Wendy Osserman Dance Company, Rod Rodgers Dance Company and the Pablo Mayor Trio. 
• Famous Theater Faces: If you're a fan of the theater, and especially adept at recognizing key players in the New York theater and art scene, you'll love attending the Love n' Courage Benefit. Not only is it a great cause, but there will be ample opportunity to meet and chat with theater greats like Eli Wallach and Anne Jackson.

Event Hints:

• Dress to Impress: The Love and Courage Benefit is a classy affair, so we recommend dressing to the 9's. You'll fit in with this artsy crowd if you throw a little of your own style into your outfit at the Love n' Courage Benefit.
• Have a Few Drinks: The proceeds of the cocktails at the Love n' Courage Benefit in New York City go  the New City's Emerging Playwrights Program, one of the last bastions for original and thoughtful play-writing.