Last year, controversy ensued between luxury residential and commercial sales broker, Paolo Zampolli and the real estate firm of Massey Knakal when the sale of a Bond Street property resulted in a law suit. Zampolli accused Massey Knakal, of cutting him out of the commission.

On Saturday, The Perlman Music Program (PMP) held its Annual Summer Benefit hosted by Dorian and Gary Fuhrman in East Hampton, New York. The evening’s co-chairs are Kristy and James H. Clark and Sidney and Morgan Stark. The celebration kicked off with a cocktail reception on the waterfront, followed by a performance presented by the PMP String Orchestra and Chorus and conducted by Maestros Itzhak Perlman and Patrick Romano. After, guests enjoyed a festive dinner under the stars.

Founded by Toby Perlman 17 years ago, The Perlman Music Program offers unparalleled musical training to young string players of rare and special talent. With a world-class faculty led by Itzhak Perlman, the New York City and Shelter Island, NY based program seeks to develop the future leaders of classical music, all within a nurturing and supportive musical community.

Next week, over 300 of the world’s top art collectors, wine connoisseurs, artists, gallery owners, museum directors, curators, and global business leaders will head to Aspen for three days of events to celebrate the Aspen Art Museum’s 7th annual ArtCrush summer benefit gala. ArtCrush and related events, WineCrush, PreviewCrush, and AfterpartyCrush, will be held August 3rd-5th, with the main ArtCrush Gala taking place on Friday August 5th, featuring the presentation of the 2011 Aspen Award for for Art to internationally renowned artist Roni Horn. Friday’s event will also include a seated dinner followed by a live auction of one-of-a-kind works by such esteemed artists as David Altmejd, Richard Avedon, Huma Bhaba, Mark Manders, Mickalene Thomas, AAM exhibiting artist Stephen Shore, Cathy Wilkes and others, conducted by Sotheby’s principal auctioneer and Worldwide Head of Contemporary Art Tobias Meyer.

The much-anticipated Benefit for the Hayground School’s Jeff’s Kitchen and The Jeff Salaway Scholarship Fund is now in its seventh year in the ongoing series and will be held this Sunday. The event will include a cocktail party featuring notable Manhattan chefs as well as top local chefs preparing hors d’oeuvres using local bounty. Confirmed chefs at this year’s event include: Miche Bacher (Sacred Sweets), Josh Capon (Lure FishBar), Harold Dieterle (Perilla Restaurant and winner Top Chef), Claudia Fleming (The North Fork Table & Inn), Marc Forgione (Restaurant Marc Forgione and winner Iron Chef), Bryan Futerman (Foody’s), Gerry Hayden (The North Fork Table & Inn and James Beard nominee for best chef in North East), Marc Meyer (Five Points), Christian Mir (Stone Creek Inn),Isaac Mizrahi (Special Guest “Chef”), Kevin Penner (1770 House and THE GRILL on Pantigo), Joseph Realmuto (Nick & Toni’s), Cheryl Stair (Art of Eating), Jonathan Waxman (Barbuto and winner Top Chef Masters), Jason Weiner (Almond) and Michael White (Marea, Osteria Morini and Al Fiori).

This past Saturday, the James Beard Foundation honored chef, TV personality and multiple JBF Award-winner Emeril Lagasse at Chefs & Champagne New York at the Wölffer Estate Vineyard in Sagaponack, N.Y. This annual sumptuous tasting party and fundraiser features flowing Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte, the wines of Wölffer Estate Vineyard, beers from Stella Artois and culinary offerings from a select group of more than 40 fine chefs, many from JBF Award–winning restaurants.

CINDY CHAO, luxury designer of The Art Jewel was founded in 2004 encompassing 360 degree creations featuring the delicate trade of wax molding individually sculpting a vibrant life into each of the brand’s art pieces. Cindy Chao jewelry collections are consistently sought globally by private collectors and prestigious auction houses including; Christie’s New York, Dubai, Hong Kong, and Philips De Pury New York.

The worlds of theater, art, fashion, design, and society will come together for Voluptuous Panic : The 18th Annual Watermill Summer Benefit. Benefit artists and Watermill International Summer Program Participants from over 30 different countries will create six acres of installations and performances throughout the grounds of Watermill during the event. The funds raised will support The Watermill Center’s International Summer program and Fall/Spring Residency Program, providing a unique environment for young and emerging artists to explore and develop their work.

World renowned architect Gal Nauer joined Carlo Giorgetti, President of the Italian furniture maker Giorgetti, at a cocktail reception for the unveiling of Penthouse 2009 at The Plaza, one of the most extraordinary luxury penthouse residences in New York City. Designed by internationally recognized architect Gal Nauer, the 6,300-square-foot triplex is exquisitely furnished by Giorgetti and the ultimate luxury home.

Finally, an event gourmet foodies have been waiting for. New York’s famed Eataly brings together its top chefs for a an unforgettable night of six spectacular courses cooked with seasonal ingredients and paired with fine wines. A special cooking demonstration and an expert olive-oil tasting will have you shouting, “Mangia!”