On Tuesday, May 24, I attended the 16th Annual Gen Art Film Festival launch party at the 7 For All Mankind Boutique in Soho with my friend and actress Rachel Heller. Director Lake Bell hosted the intimate soiree while guests worked the room and sipped Absolut cocktails. She also premiered her short film “Worst Enemy”. […]

On Monday, May 23 the 56th Annual Drama Desk Awards were held in the Hammerstein Ballroom of the Manhattan Center. Tony and Drama Desk award winner Harvey Fierstein hosted the black tie event.

When Hawaii-born fashion designer Bliss Lau unveiled her Fall 2011 collection, not only did she do it on Super Bowl Sunday, but she draped her body jewelry on six ballerinas who spun and twirled on the runway. Lau — a product of Punahou School who graduated from Parsons The New School for Design and quickly made a name for herself as a handbag designer — is bringing her body jewelry-ballet fusion to Hawaii for two fashion events in May.

Nanette Pattee Francini is a top fitness and lifestyle expert who has revolutionized the health industry with her unique approach to fitness and sports clubs. In 1979, Francini and her longtime friend Michael Talla paired up to open The Sports Connection in Santa Monica, an “urban country club” combining traditional fitness strategies with state-of-the-art facilities and services.

Who said turning 30 isn’t worth celebrating? The Kapalua Wine & Food Festival marks its 30th year with “A Toast to 30” in June at the pristine Kapalua Resort on Maui’s northwest shore.

Imagine striking Warrior One on one of Maui’s most popular beaches this summer. The golden sands of Wailea Beach — named one of America’s Best Beaches in 1999 — is an ideal setting for the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea’s Summer 2011 Yoga Retreat, running from June 27 to July 2.

The ActorsFund continues to be an organization that helps not only performers but also all the behind the scenes individuals that help to bring a full production together.More than 12,000 people have been direct beneficiaries of their charitable donations to the performing arts community.

Since its inception in 1993, the world renowned San Francisco Ballet has graced audiences with spectacular performances and Balanchine originals. With so many wonders this company has to offer, the annual San Francisco Ballet Auxiliary fashion show was one not to miss.

For film buffs, the place to be last night was The Tree of Life screening followed by a panel discussion at the private Soho House club.