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The Peninsula Celebrates 10 Years with 10 Deals
The Peninsula opened its doors to the city of Chicago on June 1, 2001. Now, 10 years later, The Peninsula Chicago is recognizing the milestone of its first decade with a series of anniversary offerings and philanthropic initiatives. Guests are invited to take advantage of special room rates, inviting incentives at The Peninsula Spa by ESPA, and creative menu selections in the hotel’s four award-winning restaurants and The Bar. Each promotion provides a great way for guests to re-discover why The Peninsula is one of Chicago’s most celebrated hotels.
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Family-Friendly Summer Rates and Retreats at Four Seasons Scottsdale
The summer rates and seasonal packages at Four Seasons Scottsdale promise guests both tall and small a very special Five-Diamond retreat that includes poolside fun and relaxation, family hikes to Pinnacle Peak, complimentary movies, delicious treats and more June 1 through Aug. 31.
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Haute Event: The Third Annual Finch’s Quarterly Review Filmmaker’s Dinner
This year, the Cannes Film Festival did not disappoint with an ample amount of celebrities, artist, designers and fashion. The third annual Finch’s Quarterly Review filmmaker’s dinner was filled with the who’s who and heavyweights of international celebrity. The host of the party included Charles Finch and Nick Foulkes.
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Hautels: LA’s Premiere Oceanfront Destination Terranea Resort has Fun for the Whole Family
This summer, guests at Terranea Resort, LA's premiere oceanfront resort, will be treated to a whole new set of fun family programs for kids of all ages. The resort, poised above the Pacific Ocean on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, boasts 582 rooms including a 360-room hotel with 32 suites, 20 bungalows, 50 oceanfront casitas, and 32 ocean view villas
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Ring in the New: The Audemars Piguet Millenary Minute Repeater
The oldest complication in watchmaking: a timepiece that chimes the time, and the newest one from the world renowned house of Audemars Piguet is as seductive a blend of old school and new wave watchmaking as a (very well-off) connoisseur could wish. Chiming the time is as old as mechanical clocks themselves (the word "clock" is from the Latin for "bell" and the first ones didn't even have dials) and eventually clocks–and watches–progressed from just chiming the passing hours, to being able to ring the hours, nearest quarter hour, and minutes past the quarter hour on demand (by pushing a button that sets the chiming mechanism in action.)
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Haute Event: Amazon Launches MyHabit.com With A Star-Studded Event
On May 18, 2011, bold-faced names came out to join MyHabit President, Maria Renz, for a fête including Vanessa Hudgens, Brooklyn Decker, Diane von Furstenberg, Steven Kolb, Christian Siriano, Julie Gilhart, Mary Alice Stephenson, Fern Mallis, Christian Cota, Kate Schelter, Plum Sykes, Lara Meiland-Shaw, Rebecca Minkoff and the 2011 CFDA Fashion Incubators including Prabal Gurung, Waris Ahluwalia, Alice Ritter, Bibhu Mohapatra, Rachel Dooley (Gemma Redux), Dao-Yi Chow & Maxwell Osbourne (Public School), Danna Kobo (Ruby Kobo), Grant Krajecki (Grey Ant) and Tom Scott.
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Hautels: The Standard Presents Ryan McGinness Art Installations
Hotels in Los Angeles just got a lot more interesting.
In May, The Standard, Hollywood and The Standard, Downtown LA will present a number of events and installations by artist Ryan McGinness as part of his month-long, multi-venue incursion in Los Angeles.
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Carol Snyder Presents $0.2 Million Severna Park Townhouse
Beautifully updated end-unit townhouse, Backs to woods, End of cul-da-sac, 2 bedroom, 2 full baths, Den, Hardwood floors, Granite counter in kitchen, Ceramic tile in baths, Floored attic storage space, Patio, Shed
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La Costa Resort and Spa Hosts Bash for Re-opening of Coastal Events Center
The Coastal Events Center at La Costa Spa and Resort has been nipped and tucked. Be there this Thursday, May 26, 2011 when the bandages come off for the grand opening ceremony to be held from 3:30pm to 6:30p.m.
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Celebrity Living: Elizabeth Taylor’s Bel-Air Estate on the Market for $8.6 Million
The beloved late Elizabeth Taylor was known for her many possessions. From jewelry, husbands, leading roles to real estate and many former international zip codes , Elizabeth Taylor was always leading the trends. Known for continuously changing her martial status, her choices in real estate were identically parallel.
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Haute Event: Cee Lo Green Hosts at Rehab and Vanity Nightclub
Before attending the Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, singer Cee Lo Green arrived with entourage to Rehab at the Hard Rock Hotel, where he greeted fans before performing “Bright Lights, Bigger City,” “I Like It” and his chart smashing “Forget You.”
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Haute Dining: Chef Daniel Boulud’s db Bistro Moderne
Chef Daniel Boulud's db bistro is a 120-seat dining room feels immediately inviting upon entering. Wedge wood-carved furniture, metal bead curtains, and red rubbed plaster walls are all offset by the warmth of amber colored glass, fabric-wrapped ceiling panels, and olive toned velveteen upholstery. This casts a bit of much needed levity to the space via playful creativity without compromising the seriousness of the patriarchal roots that its family tree commands.
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Haute Event: Randy Couture Dines at N9NE Steakhouse
Three-time former heavyweight champion and two-time light-heavyweight champion of the UFC Randy Couture had dinner at N9NE Steakhouse inside the Palms on Sunday night.
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Haute Spot: CrossBar – Todd English’s New Shrine to Swine Venue
Todd English maintains a fortified repertoire…four-time James Beard Award-winning chef, restaurateur extraordinaire, television host, author, and now preacher. Preacher?
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Save the Date: Tom Brady Hosts Audi Best Buddies Challenge
On June 4, Best Buddies will partner with Audi to present the Audi Best Buddies Challenge, a high-end fundraising event with all the gourmet trimmings. Munificent participants have the option of cycling from Boston to scenic Hyannis Port, or running 5K with former Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis.
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Hautos: 2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid – Internationally Known
Porsche is on fire. The auto manufacturer from Stuggart, Germany is so well branded and internationally known that they can’t keep Panameras and Cayennes in stock. Now, welcome the all-new 2012 Panamera S Hybrid. After all, their eco-friendly fascination was begat by company founder Ferdinand Porsche, who invented the world’s first hybrid vehicle labeled the Lohner-Porsche “Semper Vivus” in 1900.
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Haute Event: Hugh Jackman Wraps Up San Francisco Show
From May 3 to May 15, Australian native Hugh Jackman performed in a limited concert engagement at the Curran Theater in San Francisco, which was proudly presently by SHN. Jackman performed an array of Broadway and pop numbers over the course of the 90-minute show backed by a 17-piece on-stage orchestra. The show also included a short clip from his movies, stage work, and hosting gigs at the Oscars and Tonys.
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Haute Event: Keri Hilson, Fergie at Haze Nightclub
On Saturday night, R&B singer Keri Hilson put on a high-energy performance at Haze Nightclub at Aria. The superstar treated a packed crowd to a a selection of her greatest hits, including "Turnin Me On," "Knock You Down" and latest hit "Pretty Girl Rock."










