On May 13, San Francisco Art Institute hosted its 2010 MFA Graduate Exhibition opening at Fort Mason with an exclusive preview evening benefiting the school’s scholarship fund. The event featured ten special curators including Apsara DiQuinzio, Rudolf Frieling,, Gary Garrels, Betti-Sue Hertz, Hou Hanru, Robert Flynn Johnson, Corey Keller, Jeannene Przyblsyki, Lisa Sutcliffe, and John Zarobell.

In honor of the “Modo for Jason Wu” 2010 optical and sunglass collections, Jason Wu and Filipa Fino welcomed guests to an exclusive cocktail reception at ILORI’s flagship boutique in New York City. Guests perused the boutique and its vast collection of luxurious eyewear as they indulged in delicious cocktails.

In honor of Andrea and Marc Glimcher, the celebrated forces behind Pace Gallery, the non-profit organization Creative Time hosted a gala benefit held at Jing Fong. As always, Creative Time utilized their signature blend of contemporary art with offbeat fun.

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.