The Gay and Lesbian Center hosted an “Evening With Women,” a cocktail reception featuring a silent auction, as well as dinner and program. Hosted by Gina Gershon, the event honored Jewel Thais-Williams with The Board Of Directors Award and included exclusive performances by Linda Perry and sister-duo, Heart.

Art of Elysium’s 2nd annual fundraiser “Bright Lights” took place last night at Milk Studios; the star-studded event attracted numerous celebrities as they enjoyed a great night and an even greater cause. Guests indulged in delicious cocktails courtesy of event sponsor Belvedere Vodka.

Etra Fine Art Gallery in Miami’s Design District hosted a spectacular fundraiser alongside Friends of WLRN and Arts for Learning. Harpist Arielle Galante provided an intimate setting as guests enjoyed an amazing array of artistic pieces created by featured artists: Tom Judd, Chris Reilly, and Mario Velez.

Internationally renowned designer, Mario Buatta is known for his astounding ability to combine contemporary and antique design but more importantly for his captivating personality. Buatta welcomed guests to Club Doubles for “If You Can’t Hide It, Decorate It,” an informative presentation featuring a cocktail reception and intimate performance by society pianist Peter Mintun.

On April 21, HealthCorps hosted its 4th Annual Gala titled The Garden of Good & Evil at Pier 60, where event hosts and HealthCorps founders, Dr. Mehmet Oz and his wife Lisa recognized the contributions of four individuals to the health and well being of American youth.

Estee Lauder hosted a wondrous celebration in honor of their new global 2010 Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign on Wednesday evening with Mrs. Evelyn H. Lauder and special guest Elizabeth Hurley. The 2010 campaign is titled “Connect. Communicate. Conquer. Prevent Breast Cancer One Woman as a Time. The Pink Ribbon. Wear it. Share it.”

Imagine the dusty back roads and historic highways of Northern California, then picture over 70 vintage cars constructed before 1958 zooming past trees, rivers, and pasture as they kick up dirt and gravel along the way. This is the California Mille, a four-day trek from Nob Hill to Sausalito, where participants arrive in classic cars ready to grip steering wheel as wind blows through their hair and sun beats down on their faces.

On April 28, renowned fashion designer Elie Tahari welcomed guests to his store in SoHo, where he hosted a cast party for the stars of the Broadway production “Love, Loss, and What I Wore.”

Unframed 2010 hosted by Nicole Miller, Margaret Russell, and Kenny Scharf invited an intimate group of guests to the Manhattan House for a cocktail celebration in honor of the collector’s preview presented by Elle Decor.