Christina Bohnstengel
Posts by Christina Bohnstengel
Kelly Rowland Hearts Her Girlfriends in Miami
On Sunday, March 28, haute Miamians will gather together with Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter Kelly Rowland to celebrate the launch of her new non-profit organization at ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa in Miami Beach. The former Destiny’s Child member will be in the company of friends Serena Williams, Tina Knowles, Jay Sean, New York Giant Kareem McKenzie, and T.V. personality Lala Vasquez to commemorate “I Heart My Girlfriends,” an interactive support system for girls and women of all ages.
Travel by Way of a 1917 Flying Boat
Bonhams, a privately owned auction house, is calling dibs on being the first to auction a vintage 1917 Curtiss MF Seagull Flying Boat in the Big Apple. The antique beauty was taken from the Western Reserve Historical Society in Cleveland, Ohio and the sale of the craft is expected to garner between $300,000 and $500,000. Until the auction, it will be on public view in the sculpture garden atrium at 590 Madison Ave.
Famed Race Car Driver Buys Porsche-licious Ride
Legendary race car driver, Sir Stirling Moss, recently took a spill while getting out of an elevator. However, that didn’t stop the 80-year-old from spilling $1.705 million on a 1961 Porsche RS61 Spyder, purchased from the comfort of his hospital bed. Gooding & Company, the official auction house of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, announced that the momentarily crippled race car driver purchased the car from the auction houses’ debut Amelia Island Auction.
Need a Tennis Fix? There’s an App (and a Party) for That.
It may be Friday and you’ve got nothing but weekend plans on the brain, but we’d like to direction your attention towards the middle of next week. On Wednesday, March 24, the Magic City will play host to a coming-out party like no other. Coinciding with the start of the Sony Ericsson Open, No. 1 Doubles Team Bob and Mike Bryan, along with Sean and Ana Wolfington will host a soiree to debut “The TENNIS app.” Celebrity guests and pro tennis players will be lining the Key Biscayne bridge to get to this island party where Grammy award-winning artist Adriana Lucia will entertain the crowd. The Bryan Brothers are also scheduled for a little entertaining of their own, when they showcase their newest single and their newest cell phone application for all-things-tennis.
2010 Black & White Ball Lineup Announced: Tony Bennett to Grace the Stage
Not only was the 2010 line-up announced for the Black & White Ball, we’ve got the pictures from the launch party too. The news that Kool & the Gang would be one of the headliners had me torn between which of their greatest hits I should try weaving into my text. Is the Black & White Ball going to have us getting down, celebrating good times, or a mixture of both, with a few “Ladies Night” renditions thrown in for good measure? The real news though is that the best part of the entire gala will be the performance of Tony Bennett alongside k.d. lang.
Celebrities Sing “Happy Birthday” to Robin Thicke at Abe & Arthurs and 1Oak
What a life when you can count Beyonce, Jay Z, Reggie Bush, Russell Simmons, and Andre Harrell as your birthday party guests! Such was the case for Robin Thicke on his 33rd birthday on Wednesday night. After performing to a sold-out crowd at Madison Square Gardens, the singer/songwriter hit up Abe & Arthur’s for dinner, and then moved the after party over to Richie Akiva’s and Scott Sartiano’s 1Oak.
Rodeo Drive Welcomes Missoni and a Slew of Celebrity Guests
Angela Missoni, designer and creative director of the renowned Missoni fashion house, hosted an exclusive dinner in celebration of the first ever Missoni Boutique in Los Angeles. She was joined by daughter Margherita Missoni and niece Jennifer Missoni. Attendees Michelle Alves, Joy Bryant, Jo Champa, Lily Collins, Angie Harmon, Lady Victoria Hervey, Rashida Jones, Quincy Jones, Jamie Tisch, Amber Valletta, Erin Wasson, and Rachel Zoe were dressed in Missoni, while Nicole Richie donned a vintage piece from the label.
Donald J Pliner Celebrates 20 Years of Brilliance
Donald J Pliner and his wife Lisa, creative director for the luxury fashion footwear brand, hosted a 20th anniversary celebration that toured attendees through 20 years of designs. From sketches to finished products, guests witnessed a lifetime’s worth of work from the world-renowned designer. The décor consisted of a vast array of African-themed masks, horns, and other textiles that Mr. Pliner acquired throughout his travels.
Chelsea Handler Celebrates Best Selling Book at Beverly Hilton Hotel
Jay Leno, Jenny McCarthy, Jenny Mollen, Jason Biggs, and Kevin Nealon were just a few of the comedians who showed up on Wednesday night at the Beverly Hilton to demonstrate their support for funny woman Chelsea Handler and her new best selling book, “Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang.”
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