Young professional philanthropists living in the city of Miami and looking to get involved in their community should look no further than the Junior Chamber International in Coconut Grove. Most commonly referred to as the Jaycees or JCI, the Coconut Grove chapter is but one of the chapters in the larger network of over 5,000 chapters all across the world, which includes such prominent members as Jacques Chirac, Ted Turner, and various former U.S. presidents like Kennedy and Clinton. The group is for young professionals between the age of 18 and 40 who are looking to grow professionally and bring about a positive change within their communities. The Coconut Grove chapter was founded in 1976 and has been most commonly known as the “Champagne Chapter” and currently includes members lke Michael Gold, Maureen Urizar, Todd Hedges and Jane Lanahan Decker.

DeLeon Tequila, famous for hosting upscale star-studded events and pairing New York’s cocktail culture with music, has recently teamed up with Columbia Records for an ongoing series titled “Locked.” Locked pairs rock-n-roll legends with the most storied venues in the city, like The Box and The Rose Bar.

It’s safe to say that most people, possibly all people, enjoy good food and great food events even more. We host the colossally delicious SOBE Wine & Food Fest every February, but Miami also hosts a variety of events throughout the year that are up to par with the monster. Here are May’s top food events.

Nicole Richie’s line House of Harlow 1960 originally debuted as an accessories line sans eyewear in 2007, but through the years has expanded to include shoes, a ready-to-wear clothing by the name of Winter Kate, and even baby clothing. Spring 2011 begins on a bright foot with the launching of the line’s first eyewear collection in 6 diverse and fashionable styles to fit every face from oval to cat eyed shapes in spunky names like Cary, Olivia and Sasha.

Last Thursday night, The Society hosted the private Miami opening of Bill Cunningham New York at O Cinema. The documentary, which covers the life of one of New York’s icons-Bill Cunningham, has earned rave reviews from various international publications and film festivals. O Cinema has extended their showings through the week ending Sunday, May 1.

Key Biscayne art lovers gathered at the Key Biscayne Yacht Club on Saturday, March 19 for a one a of a kind pop-up exhibition by one of Wynwood’s hottest galleries, Area 23 Galeria. The gallery itself is not new, but it recently over went an extensive overhaul as it was purchased by prominent art collector, Alberto Linero. The gallery’s aesthetic has changed dramatically and is due for a revisit as Linero’s mission is to showcase the area’s hautest young contemporary art. Four of the artists from the previous collection have remained in the showroom as their works match that of new gallery’s.

Since its introduction to the world in 1925, Bang & Olufsen has provided the discerning technology consumer with the very best in audiovisual needs and simultaneous sleek design. The brand recently opened their new store at the grand Village at Gulfstream Park on Thursday, March 24. The grand opening, which included both a press preview and a party for more than 500 guests, introduced all haute consumers to the full line of B&O, as loyal customers refer to it. The company’s top executives even flew in from Chicago to celebrate the store’s grand aperture.

Two weeks ago, we featured the exclusive interview with Scott Cunningham, co-founder of Miami’s fake university, University of Wynwood and the city’s first poetry festival, O, Miami. With only 10 days, 05 hours, 51 minutes, 15 seconds and COUNTING… (catch the countdown on the festival’s website) until its debut, we have sifted through the Festival’s complete list of events and picked out the top 5 “can’t miss” O events.

Attention all discerning Italian leather lovers: A joint Coccinelle and Braccialini boutique is set to open soon in Aventura Mall. Both brands are the leaders in the world of luxury Italian leather handbags and accessories. While both have flagship stores around the world, this is the first time the two will be featured together in an exclusive boutique stateside.