Heesen Yachts recently launched the YN 14955, MY Quinta Essentia, its first yacht in its 55 metre semi-displacement series, in Oss, The Netherlands on March 11th. The YN 14955 is the largest and one of the most powerful yachts by Heesen.

Artists Sas + Colin Christian will have their new collection of art, Sas + Colin, on exhibit at Opera Gallery until April 4th on 115 Spring Street.

What better way to celebrate your own birthday inside the penthouse of a building that is known as one of the finest skyscrapers in a half-century? Renowned Architect Frank Gehry celebrated his 82nd birthday with many known figures in the opening of Gehry’s first skyscraper, New York by Gehry, on Saturday.

This Tuesday, South beach will be heating up at The Forge Restaurant and Wine Bar where Shareef Malnik invites you to attend the Wine Dinner series for March 2011. This Glamourous event will have you savoring on delicacies such as Taylor Bay scallops, asian lobster spoons and smoked duck breast with blackberry sauce paired with crisp whites and luscious ruby reds from Jordan’s Vineyard & Winery.

Although the final nominees for The James Beard Foundation award categories will not be announced for another week, two of the top honorees and recipients of this year’s prestigious award have been revealed.

Blu Bungalow, an event planning boutique created by veteran event planner Hazel Bourget, recently held a launch event for its grand opening this past Saturday, March 12, in San Francisco’s Cow Hollow neighborhood. Guests were invited to celebrate the boutique’s launch, as it is the first business of its kind to open in the area.

Alternative Apparel showcased its Fall 2011 collection of apparel and accessories on March 15, 2011 at the Palihouse in Hollywood. Their modern presentation, including a runway show and surprise performance by the Silver Lake Chorus, was highlighted throughout the evening.

Kate Betts, author of Everyday Icon: Michelle Obama and the Power of Style, was recently honored at a luncheon hosted by Helen Hilton Raiser and Jennifer Raiser at Neiman Marcus on Thursday, March 10th, where a book signing commenced immediately afterward. The book covers an in-depth look at the First Lady’s style evolution from the beginning of the campaign trail to present day.

Want a chance to return Andy Roddick’s legendary 155 mph serve? Or just sit back, sip champagne, nosh on hors d’oeuvres, and enjoy the action, if that’s more your speed. On Tuesday, March 22 from 4 to 8 pm, daring fans and spectators alike can take it all in at the Second Annual Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne All-Star Charity Tennis Event to benefit the Greater Miami Tennis & Education Foundation at the hotel’s Cliff Drysdale Tennis Center. The action-packed event will be attended by an all-star guest list of the 2010 Sony Ericsson men’s and women’s winners for the eve of the Sony Ericsson tennis tournament.