Luxury Italian fashion house Ferragamo threw one haute bash over the weekend to announce the Oct. 17 inaugural gala for the grand opening of the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. Wallis Annenberg and Jamie Tisch co-chaired the star studded event which celebrated the Annenberg’s transformation of an entire Beverly Hills city block into a vibrant new cultural destination.

Saks Fifth Avenue presented a truly unforgettable evening last week: in fact, it was even titled as such. The “An Unforgettable Evening” gala raised funds for the EIF Women’s Cancer Research Fund and honored Carolina Herrera and Kylie Minogue.

Robert Downey Jr. helped to break a record at the box office this weekend. The A-list actor’s superhero film Iron Man 3 opened to $175.3 million in 4,253 North American theaters, making the film the No. 2 debut of all time.

Rick J. Caruso was honored by the LAPD on Thursday evening in LA. The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Caruso Affiliated accepted his award at the 15th annual True Blue Gala held at Paramount Studio’s New York Street Backlot in Hollywood.

Music lovers rejoice: the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra has just released its 2013-2014 schedule for what will be its 45th season. Highlights include the west coast premieres of Anna Clyne’s “Prince of Clouds” and the orchestral version of Bruce Adolphe’s “Do You Dream in Color?”

Those who love Picasso are in luck — if you happen to be a Ritz-Carlton Rewards program member, that is. Said VIPs have the opportunity to experience 15 rare Picasso pieces during a dinner at the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel in Dana Point on May 17.

Steven Spielberg’s latest directorial project has just been announced, and it is a surefire hit. The 66-year-old Oscar nominee will adapt American Sniper, the autobiography of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, for the big screen.

If you should pass Orphic will strolling down the Sunset Strip, you might think it’s an art gallery. However, the concept shop is merely a boutique set up to resemble an art gallery.

Ever wonder what the most powerful leaders, business execs and celebrities keep on their desks? Well, we’re about to tell you. Our biweekly “What’s on My Desk” feature will take a look inside the offices and at the desks of the world’s most influential power players.