As seen in BlackBook and Max’s Kansas City, Atelier Klimat‘s opening reception began at 7PM and carried on late into a stormy Manhattan evening that saw lightening strike the Empire State Building thrice. A terribly good-looking crowd braved said storm to soak up the art and atmosphere of Klimat, a premier East Village establishment.

Artist’s Ari Lankin and Jeremy Penn, with the beautiful Jessica Phillips Penn. And now, a handful of photos from Atelier Klimat, courtesy of artist Greg McMahon.

Borbay and hockey teammate Miles Rowan, enjoying a snifter of port

Photographer Greg McMahon in front of his work.

Artist Leah Keller and Erin Hessel.

A survey of the upstairs of Klimat.

Upstairs getting heated, at a comfortable room temperature.

Collectors, the Swansons, Borbay and Pete Niemi.

Borbay, Art Evangelist Kianga Ellis and a friend.

Gallerist Anne Hunter, Producer Liza Suh and Daniel Borbet.

Michelle Kenneth from Inside Hockey, taking a good look at the Museum of Art and Design painting by Borbay.

These scene in the wine cellar.

Borbay and the lovely model Tiffany Bank.

Artist’s Jeremy Penn and Borbay… it’s getting serious now.

Artist Matthew Mahler and a friend.

Alex Bennett and his lovely lady Samantha enjoying both the Atelier, and Klimat.

Erin Wiggins and a friend smile beautifully for the camera.

The exceedingly good looking BevForce crew catching some quality time with Seslow.

Artist Matthew Mahler and Ray Martinelli.

A hockey crew, featuring WhenTech founder David Wender, Kevin Wong, Borbay, Alex Bennett, Pete Niemi and Jon Stefanick.

Hockey players Jon Stefanick and Borbay.

Venture Capitalist Patrick Merfert and his beautiful lady, Kristy Lee.

Enjoying the revelry.

Filmmaker Steve McMahon, Mahler and Borbet.

The McMahon family, celebrating photographer Greg’s big night.

Artists Borbay and Ryan Seslow, who will have a two-man show at Iona College in early 2012.

Acupuncturist Susan Wallmeyer and Real Estate Developer Daniel Borbet.

Borbay with collectors Samantha and Alex.

Dan and Matt getting their bandit on.

Creative Director Katherine Babanovsky lays a hug down on Borbay, keeping the arms down for safety.

Daniel Borbet, Borbay and Mahoney looking forward to playoff hockey.

The East 13th Street crew getting down art show style.

Artist Paul Zepeda enjoying a glass of wine in the ambiance of his painting, Cirque.

Owner of Esema Healing Arts, Erin Hessel, Borbay’s gorgeous fianceé.

Borbay and “New York Post” co-star, actor Nick Mahoney.

Amaury and Borbay keeping things rolling in front of a Mahler original.

A special thank you to Klimat, the artists and everyone who came out to make this a special night. If our phographic eye missed you, and you have some great shots of the event, please email them and they will be added to this post. Similarly, if I misspelled or missed a name, or you would like your name/photograph removed, please let me know.

Atelier Klimat will be up through April; guided tours are available.