Three of the world’s most influential artistic sensations: Miami City Ballet, under the direction of Founding Artistic Director Edward Villella; in collaboration with the highly esteemed The Cleveland Orchestra, under the direction of Franz Welser-Möst and Tito Munoz, joined forces with renowned choreographer Alexei Ratmansky for one spectacular evening, the World Premiere of Symphonic [...]
Harriet and Henry Pownall Three of the world’s most influential artistic sensations: Miami City Ballet, under the direction of Founding Artistic Director Edward Villella; in collaboration with the highly esteemed The Cleveland Orchestra, under the direction of Franz Welser-Möst and Tito Munoz, join forces with renowned choreographer Alexei Ratmansky for one spectacular evening to [...]
Son of famous golf legend Gary Player, Wayne G. Player well-known in golfing circles will host the 3rd Annual Golf & Games Tournament Monday, January 16, 2012 at the La Gorce Country Club to benefit the Unicorn Children’s Foundation. Proceeds will support the opening of Unicorn Village High School for adolescents with neuro-diverse disorders such [...]
In recognition of her personal commitment to making a difference and giving back to the community through philanthropy, Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation and Miami Children’s Hospital Auxiliary recently honored Betty Madigan Brandt as the 45th Queen of Hearts. Held at the elegant Surf Club before an adoring audience that included previously crowned Queens of Hearts, [...]
Charismatic career couple Robert and Anne McDougal hosted a wonderful Croquet Day party. Both are well-known in professional and social circles. Elegantly understated with excellent taste and knowledge Mayor Anne McDougal is an excellent sportswoman enjoying golf, tennis and croquet. Robert is a retired businessman and also an excellent sportsman. Over the years they have [...]
Mrs. Tova Leidesdorf hosted the Weizmann Institute of Science’s Professor Hadassa Degani at the fabulous Alexander Hotel where she resides. Party goers included many distinguished guests from the Miami community. Mrs. Leidesdorf presented Professor Degani as “her holiday gift to the community”. Professor Degani demonstrated to a large audience her latest research using magnetic resonance imaging as a tool for early breast, prostate and lung cancer detection and diagnosis. This method is harmless, non-invasive; it’s more accurate than mammography and eliminates the need for biopsy.
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 [...]
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 [...]
Once again socialite Rita Morgan hosts her inner circle of friends to the opening season dance party at the Miami Shores Country Club. As the guess arrived they were delighted with the magnificient table arrangement of glorious orchids created by Reggi Armstrong of Reggi & Michael Designs. Rita has always been well-known for her love [...]
