The national YoungArts program launched its new regional laboratory initiative, YoungArts Miami, which is open to Miami-Dade high school seniors and juniors in nine disciplines within the visual, literary, and performing arts. Students will have access to informative monthly workshops, interact among artistic peers, career guidance, portfolio development, and various other tools and resources.

In support of their continuous battle against cancer, the American Cancer Society hosted a special Youth Against Cancer brunch, which included an exclusive performance of Broadway’s newest musical hit, The Addams Family. All proceeds benefited the ACS’s relentless efforts in research, education, advocacy, and services in hopes of continuously aiding patients and their families.

The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and its Board of Trustees welcomed guests including House Representative Nancy Pelosi, Mayor Gavin Newsom, and Daniel Lurie to celebrate the museum’s 75th birthday, which benefited its exciting exhibitions and educational programs.

Seth W. Pinsky, President of the New York City Economic Development Corporation and Diane von Furstenberg, President of the Council of the Fashion Designers of America hosted an evening honoring the opening of the CFDA Fashion Incubator.

Through a partnership with MSN Microsoft, AMG Mercedes, and Mikros Image, Marina Garzoni, founder of the Style Star concept, proudly announced the Cannes debut of the Style Star Lounge. From May 12-23 the spacious lounge will be located on the Croisette in front of the Carlton Hotel and will feature access to film, fashion, and luxurious services.

Art District haute spot Cafeina hosted another thrilling event as part of their “People We Love” series, this time inviting nine-time Grammy award-winning producer Rudy Perez and his new songwriting prodigy Jamie Jo Harris. The party series is a bi-monthly party series that honors Miami’s most influential residents, tastemakers, and philanthropists.

Saks Fifth Avenue and Elizabeth Thieriot invited guests to a private reception held at Thieriot’s private residence featuring musical entertainment, delicious cocktails, fine jewelry from GRAFF, and luxurious furs courtesy of the Fur Salon.

The San Francisco Planning & Urban Research Association, better known as SPUR held its inaugural Dine & Discover on May 12 at One Hawthorne. Guests were treated to cuisines prepared by premier chefs from some of the most notable eateries in San Francisco including Foreign Cinema, Citizen Cake, Orson, Amber India, Salt House, and Zare at Fly Trap.

Interior designer Ken Fulk alongside Kurt Wootton welcomed a crowd of 400 partygoers to Fulk’s South of Market Design Studio to celebrate Denise Hale’s birthday and the establishment of a fund in her name with a lavish masquerade ball. Men outfitted in leather costumes were on hand to greet guests as they walked into a room entrapped within exposed brick walls and ceiling covered in industrial pipes providing a sharp contrast to the dark toned wood flooring and sophisticated decor.