The Dicapo Opera Theatre hosted a cultural exchange program and private concert for invited guests on Wednesday at the Dicapo’s 250 seat theater on East 76th Street. China’s Shenzhen Lily Choir performed at The Kennedy Center on September 12th and then flew to NYC to perform with The Dicapo Opera Childrens Chorus.

It’s no secret that the six Maserati brothers would be enamored with today’s “state of play” of the sports luxury brand they manifested during the beginning of the 20th Century.

Discovery Communications has announced an all-HD network targeting upscale men called Velocity will debut on October 4 at 7 p.m.

An all-star team of local chefs will gather at Restaurant Michael Mina on October 9 to celebrate chef Michael Mina's two decades as a chef.

Hotelier Andre Balazs has officially taken over the Cooper Square Hotel, EV Grieve has reported, citing community board documents that show the nightlife magnate is applying for a liquor license transfer to the Hotel.

Reports of jaw-dropping autos have continued to pour forth from the Frankfurt Motor Show this yea, and there were plenty of curiosities as well, including city cars converted into beach buggies, electric supercars, exotics with trick folding roofs. But perhaps the most artistic, and eco-conscious of the bunch, stood at the back of the hall. Here a pile of scrap metal was transformed into a full-scale replica of the iconic Mercedes-Benz 300SL "Gullwing." It is made entirely of reclaimed car parts and random pieces of scrap, done by German firm Giganten Aus Stahl, which roughly translates as Giants of Steel. It's just one of a number of creations the studio offers to those who can afford to buy the unique creations.

With demand for private jets on the rise, there has been a corresponding surge for customized interiors, with greater luxury, and updated modern designs. Buyers are looking for ‘accommodation on the move’. Airbus, a veteran of 170+ corporate jets, has unveiled the world’s largest corporate jet cabin that provides all that one might need in a modern day professional setup.

The most popular restaurant in London as chosen by Zagat readers, The Wolseley, is a grandiose café-restaurant with towering pillars and sweeping archways that was formerly a car showroom and now serves high tea and coq au vin.

The folks over at Living Social have put together a little survey about the dining habits of San Francisco and the rest of America. The Living Social survey involved 4,000 people who either made an online purchase within the last six months or said they were very likely to make an online purchase in the next six months. In other words, not necessarily Living Social customers, but rather, general online consumers. Some of the findings were interesting (San Franciscans consider themselves the country’s healthiest eaters) while some, not so much (for instance, SF diners are trying Thai food more).

If you were unable to see everything you wanted to during Fashion Week, don't fret, the internet is here to help. DUBSET has made it possible for everyone to catch up on the hot parties and events they missed during NYC's Fashion Week and Fashion's Night Out.

Masters of the art of tea making are arriving in the capital to share their knowledge: for the first time ever in Europe, the legendary Ippodo Tea Co will be running workshops from October 11-13

All you luxury elitists our there clear your schedules for September 23rd and 24th and make it a point to be in Marina Del Rey, California for an exclusive DSM luxury event.

On October 6, The Falls will host its first annual “Strut Your Stuff For Cancer” fundraising event to benefit Cancer Support Community Greater Miami, Sandy B. Muller Breast Cancer Foundation and La Liga Contra El Cancer.

Save the date for Friday, October 21th, 2011, when Kaiser Permanente will present the 7th Annual gala for the Breast Cancer Emergency Fund (BCEF), This Old Bag: The Power of the Purse. The spectacular gala will take place St. Regis San Francisco, where over 450 guests will enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and entertainment while shopping without guilt for more than 200 handbags, purses and other bags in a silent and live auction. . This Old Bag features 250 new and vintage bags donated by couture designers, local philanthropists, retailers, as well as autographed bags from world-famous athletes, entertainers, and some of Hollywood’s hottest Actors. More than 20 bags are available, including bags autographed by Justin Bieber, Brian Wilson of the World Champion San Francisco Giants and Tiffany Thiessen Smith. Other bags on display included several vintage Escada, a custom couture donated by Elizabeth Thieriot, beautiful new designs from Bulgari, Dior, Porsche Designs and collection of signature handbags from Event Sponsor Bloomingdale’s including Kate Spade, Tory Burch and Marc Jacobs

The Hard Rock Hotel celebrated the opening of its newest culinary destination 35 Steaks + Martinis last Thursday during an exclusive VIP event.

The SF 20/21 Design Show and Sale opened to its 4th year on September 15th with a fabulously McCall's catered cocktail party at Festival Pavilion at Fort Mason Center where the stylish denizens of San Francisco came to survey, socialize and shop items ranging from vintage Gripoix jewelry to modern one-offs designed by local artisans.

When January rolls around, all of high society’s eyes are on the Black and White Ball, the annual fund-raising event for the Nevada Ballet Theatre one of the most highly attended galas on the social calendar. Since its inception in 1985, the event has honored women luminaries in the arts, including Debbie Reynolds, Chita Rivera, Celine Dion, Bette Midler, Marie Osmond and most recently Priscilla Presley.

Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has collaborated with Interscope Geffen A&M Chairman Jimmy Iovine and fashion photographer and visual artist Raphael Mazzucco to create Culo by Mazzucco, a collection of photographs captured into one coffee table book.