Russell Simmon’s 12th Annual Art For Life

Rush Philanthropic will celebrate the 12th annual ART FOR LIFE East Hampton benefit event at Russell Simmons' East Hampton home. Joining Simmons, his brothers Danny Simmons and Joseph “Rev. Run” Simmons to celebrate the creative energy of New York City youth and honor exemplary success will be 2011 honorees Mary J. Blige and President of JPMorgan Chase Foundation Kimberly B. Davis, actor and filmmaker Edward Norton. Jennifer Hudson will give a performance. Soledad O’Brian will host the evening. Cocktails are 6, dinner at 7 p.m. 

Rush Kids Auctioneer will be none other than Star Jones. Honorary co-chairs are Gwyneth Paltrow, Kimora Lee Simmons & Djimon Hounsou. Attire is Sun-Kissed Saffron & Red Jade.