Those with an unrequited, inexplicable obsession with all things social, artistic, fashionable and fabulous got our annual fix last week during Art Basel 2010, where for seven straight days we were over stimulated from the rooster’s crow to the coyote’s howl-and are just slightly the worse for wear this week. At what other time of [...]
Dancing, leaping and backflips, all for a cause. The cause performance, “Miami’s Finest Against Cancer,” (MFAC) has thus far raised approximately $8000 dollars. MFAC performed to a full house, which included doctors, employees, and their families from Miami Children’s Hospital, who were treated to an evening of various forms of dance such as tap, hip [...]
Cavalli and the Estefans Host an Evening Under the Stars On Friday evening, internationally known fashion designer, Roberto Cavalli teamed with our favourite 7-time Grammy Award winner, Gloria Estefan at the waterfront manse of philanthropists Norma and Luis Quintero. The well-heeled crowd of 450 included local celebrities, philanthropists and socialites who enjoyed Veuve Clicquot, a [...]
By: Maryanne Salvat Gold For Life On Monday, November 29, from 7 to 11 p.m., join Hope Gainer for a marvelous kick-off event for Art Basel, Gold For Life. Held at a luxurious private residence on Palm Island, all guests are encouraged to present a piece of gold worth $100 or more, or a monetary [...]
The Ambassador of France visited Miami recently to take part in the 25th Anniversary of the Consulate of France as well as enjoying the festivities launched by the third edition of French Week Miami. His Excellency Pierre Vimont attended a private reception at the Wolfsonian Museum held under the auspices of the Canadian, French and [...]
There’s a new building on the campus of the University of Miami, and it’s a beauty. The Robert and Judi Prokop Newman Alumni Center is a living tribute to the generosity of the many loyal alumni and other supporters who have helped make the U of M what it is today. This new structure provides [...]
Wolfsonian Quinces Nothing marks a coming of age like a good old fashioned Cuban Quinces. On Friday, November 12, the Wolfsonian Visionaries celebrated the museum’s milestone with a fantastic Quinceañera-themed party at the Fontainebleau- the most glamorous and fun Quinces we’ve ever attended, and by all accounts, one of the best parties of the year. [...]
Lorie Lester Studio + Boutique Grand Opening On Thursday, November 11, from 7 to 9 p.m., contemporary sportswear designer Lorie Lester will host the grand opening of her Studio + Boutique along with Ginger Harris, Jennifer Halegua and Nathalie Pozo. Guests are invited to enjoy bites and complimentary cocktails by Solerno Liqeuer, sweet treats by [...]
Event of the season- which gets bigger and better each year. Nine hundred thousand dollars were raised to grant wishes to children. Twenty Taiko drummers perched on a platform were mesmerizing . Endless seafood, steaks, sushi, delicious Asian fare and cocktails. Ribbon Dancer, Samurai Swordsmen, Friendship Gates, Ice Sculptures. Thanks to the committee: Norm Wedderburn, [...]
A spectacular charity event of the season will take place on Friday November, 19th 2010, when World Renowned Fashion Designer and Icon Robert Cavalli with Seven Time Grammy award winning artist Gloria Estefan team up for an evening of Fashion and Song at Villa Vecchia the Miami Beach Estate of Luis and Norma Quintero. Expect [...]
This year’s Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation Queen of Hearts celebration kicked-off at Michael Kors boutique at the Bal Harbour Shops. Guests enjoyed music, hors d’oeuvres and spectacular fashions. A percentage of all proceeds from the exclusive shopping event benefitted Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation. The event marked the start of the celebration in anticipation of the [...]
The Opening of truluck’s was a gourmet’s delight. Fresh Florida Stonecrab claws, Puget Sound Dungeness crab, superlump blue crabcakes, roasted beef tenderloin with Alaskan King crab mofongo…the dishes just kept coming. Everything was so fresh, delicious and sweet that my tastebuds are still rejoicing. Our made in Heaven dinner ended with dessert platters of carrot [...]
