Inside of Andy Warhol’s legendary Factory in Midtown Manhattan, where Salvator Dali, Mick Jagger, musicians, drug addicts and socialites frequented, a giant art movement was taking seed. This movement is explored in the MOCA’s “The Painting Factory: Abstraction After Warhol,” through works that show abstraction’s blossoming in contemporary art and influence on artists such as Seth Price, Julie Mehretu and Kelley Walker during the post-Warhol years.

On May 5, horses with flashy names like Calypso and Animal Kingdom will sprint around a track, while sear sucker clad men and flamboyant hat wearing women cheer on their horses for two minutes of adrenaline filled racing with serious money on the line at this year’s Kentucky Derby.

St. Supéry Estate Vineyards and Winery will host a French inspired outdoor concert on April 29 from 1 to 4pm. The concert will be full of bon temps including French jazz, French food and French wine tastings from its estate-grown Bordeaux varietals.

The NFL buzz is back with the beginning of the official draft and then NFL fanatics have all summer to scout potential prospects for their fantasy teams. The PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach is gearing up for the fantasy draft as well, with its “Fantasy Draft Weekend” from Aug. 24 to 25.

The elegant and historic Peninsula Beverly Hills hotel has fashionista in mind for their newest ultra-luxe package. The Next Stop Neiman Marcus shopping package is a glamorous, only-in-Beverly-Hills experience for all those ladies who love indulging like a So-Cal. girl would.

From May 31 to June 3 at this year’s Auction Napa Valley, don’t get startled if you hear “BAM! BAM! BAAAAM!” It’s only Emeril Lagasse cooking up one of his Creole inspired dishes. The event, which is known for its fine wine, also has an impressive lineup of renowned Chefs from Napa Valley and around the nation. Headlining these white-apron wearing wizards of cuisine is none other than Lagasse.

On Sunday, April 22, the Kobe and Vanessa Bryant Family Foundation teamed up with the Swiss watch brand, Girard-Perregaux, where Kobe and Vanessa hosted a fundraiser for the foundation, which helps families in need through educational and cultural programs.

Although the new HBO show, “Girls” is the talk of the town; “Sex and the City” is still making ripples in the media. Carrie Bradshaw’s New York townhouse has a new mystery owner.

“Sweet Sixteens” are chump change compared to what they have in London this June 3. Londoners and all lovers of the Queen will head to a Union Jack covered street festival next door to Buckingham Palace to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s super sweet sixty-year reign.