On April 13th, the 2010 Tribeca Ball was hosted at the New York Academy of Art and sponsored by Brooks Brothers and Van Cleef & Arpels. Those in attendance enjoyed delicious cocktails and indulged in a night filled with dinner and dancing.

Guests at Monday night’s “Art Tasting” event were treated to an incredible and innovative experience that literally blended the culinary world with iconic artwork. Renowned chef, Andrea Cavaliere hosted a truly one-of-a-kind celebration as she chose several legendary artistic pieces from various art galleries in The Avenues district in West Hollywood as inspirations for each course she presented to diners.

Hale House Center invited guests to an exclusive and elegant evening held at Guastavino’s in New York City on April 13, 2010. Those in attendance at the 41st Annual Spring Dinner & Dance arrived in support of Frederick Anderson and Judith Giuliani, who were both honored for their charitable commitments towards improving their communities.

The Lower Manhattan Culture Council welcomed guests to Pier 60 for the 2010 Downtown Dinner on April 12, 2010. Michael Imperioli emceed the event, which honored Steve Buscemi and Brookfield for their determination and diligence in breathing new life into the city through their unwavering support of community artists.

San Francisco’s premier artists, performers, writers, and musicians gathered to lead a memorable “unorthodox” Seder at the Contemporary Jewish Museum. With Ari Kelman as emcee of the evening, guests enjoyed an elegant and exciting night filled with cocktails and a “contemporary” Passover meal.

Celebrated Miami residents Jerry Powers, Rick Delgado, Michael Malone, and Olivia Ormos hosted the long awaited 2010 Model Beach Volleyball Tournament presented by Yokenow.com on April 10th and 11th. Our own Haute Living Official DJ and musical master, DJ Irie was on hand to keep over 3,000 guests moving all night.

The Metropolitan Opera hosted the gala premiere of the Met’s first-ever showing of Armida at the Lincoln Center on April 12. The exciting and entertaining production provided viewers with an incredible visual display as Renee Flemming plays the lead role of Rossini’s sorceress. Tony Award winning director, Mary Zimmerman utilized her renowned theatrical experience to create a sensational spectacle.

Arteamericas is the premier Latin American art fair in the nation and it took place this March 26 through the 29 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Those in attendance enjoyed an exclusive glimpse into rare art pieces created by Chilean Surrealist, Roberto Matta, as a feature of the event’s new EPIC Residences VIP Lounge.

On April 8th, New York City hotel, The Pierre hosted the 65th annual Boys’ Towns of Italy “Ball of the Year” Gala. The Grand Ballroom of the prestigious and premier hotel, was filled with countless prominent names that included performer Lainie Kazan, philanthropist Francesca Braschi Gumina, senior vice president of the Conair corporation Lee Rizzuto Jr., textile industrialist Anthony Maltese, and VIP Mark Simone, the WABC radio host and emcee of the evening.