Spitzers dine out publicly for the first time after his sexcapade

New York, May 8 (ANI): Former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer and wife Silda went out together Thursday night for the first time publicly since his involvement in a prostitution ring forced him to resign last year.

The smiling couple joined hundreds of Education Through Music friends and supporters at the eighth annual Children's Benefit Gala honoring Grammy-winning violinist Joshua Bell.

The Spitzers arrived at the Waldorf-Astoria promptly at 6:30 p.m. and were warmly welcomed by co-chairwoman Karen Karlsrud and other guests, reports the New York Daily News.

They sipped cocktails and occasionally cast lovey-dovey looks at each other while shooting the breeze with folks, including Bell, whose music is featured in the upcoming Tom Hanks' flick "Angels and Demons."

After about a half-hour of schmoozing and posing for photos, the Spitzers left holding hands. (ANI)