As the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Miami gears up its fifth season, the Performing Arts Center Trust (PACT) also welcomes Lewis “Mike” Eidson as the new chair of the panel’s board of directors. Eidson and his wife, Dr. Margaret Eidson, have been committed to South Florida’s cultural arts community for more than 20 years. He also currently serves on the boards of the Florida Grand Opera and Art Basel Miami Beach. Haute Living had a chance to catch up with Eidson about the Arsht Center’s five-year milestone and the highly anticipated upcoming Art Basel.

The year is 1993. Businesses are booming and high-profiled individuals from the Northeast and Midwest are flocking en masse to South Florida, finding haven in the region’s beautiful weather and pristine beaches. At the same time, three young real estate brokers saw an opportunity to fill an unfilled niche in the high-end luxury real estate market: a brokerage firm that catered to the marketing and selling of properties priced exclusively more than $1 million.

On Wednesday, Nov. 3, Lisa Pliner and her Miami 5-0 Angels, Evelyn Lozada, Simi Dahl and Sylvia Fragos Goldenthal hosted “Rev It Up for the Rally,” a beauty and fund-raising event at the lavish Femme Coiffure Hair Spa at The Ritz-Carlton South Beach.

On Oct. 20, some of New York’s finest gathered at the Berry Hill Galleries in New York to help Vertu celebrate the launch of the highly anticipated Constellation Quest, the company’s first ever smartphone.

There seems to be no stopping the force that is Perci Piétro.

His great grandfather was the ruler of what used to be the part of Persia, which is known today as Azerbaijan, and his grandfather was one of the top generals in Iran under the Shah’s regime. And just like his ancestors before him who led their countries, Piétro leads in the world of real estate with his innovative business model, years of unparalleled experience, and his undying passion for what he does best—deal making.

I salute any strict vegetarian who resides in Miami, considering that there are not many vegetarian-only restaurants here. Despite this, many places have now created menus that reflect more vegetarian-friendly options. We’ve put together a list of the top 5 restaurants in Miami that will satisfy both vegetarians and their meat-loving companions.

On Tuesday, Oct. 26, the French Consulate, LVMH and Dom Pérignon held a special breakfast with Henri Loyrette, director of the Louvre at the Consulate General of France in New York City.

On Friday, Oct. 29, the Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas held their Season Opening Concert at Lincoln Center, which was immediately followed by a celebratory dinner at Agua Dulce restaurant.

On Tuesday, Nov. 2, a sharply dressed James Franco arrived at The Bunker in New York City for the premiere party of his new film 127 Hours. The film is a drama thriller that is based off of a true story of a mountain climber, Aron Ralston played by Franco, who was trapped in a canyon for almost five days. The real Ralston joined Franco at the premiere