This Wednesday, April 13, Christie’s New York, the global leader in the Russian Art category, will host the annual Russian Art Sale in New York. This prestigious event features the world’s most coveted works that exemplify fine Russian artistry, such as a series of elaborate costume designs by Alexandre Benois, a rare oil by Alexei Korzukhin, an extensive Fabergé collection, more than 250 lots of silver, enamels, vertú, porcelain, bronzes, and militaria, and the sale’s top lot, Boris Grigoriev’s famous Les Infants.

Pershing Yacht has debuted their new pearl white Pershing 80’, noted as one of the most celebrated yacht brands in the nautical industry and renowned for its extreme performance, incredibly sea worthiness, and forward thinking design.

Get your spandex and water bottle ready for the fitness challenge of your life! Sunday April 17 is Fit Fest 2011 at the Park Hyatt Chicago from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come get inspired to get in shape and live a healthier lifestyle. Enjoy healthy refreshments, a VIP goodie bag, manicures, and massages!

Domingo Zapata, artist and former songwriter for Michael Jackson, Jon Secada, and Los Del Rio, co-writing their top Billboard hit Macarena Song, will display his most recent paintings on April 16 at a new Soho studio.

Since joining Hudson Hotel as executive chef in August 2010, Chef Jasper Schneider has instilled his philosophy of cooking with passion, freshness, and quality into all aspects of the iconic hotel’s Hudson Hall restaurant. It's a modern collegiate hall that allows guests to craft their meal through a selection of small plates created from premium sustainable organic products indigenous to the New York Hudson Valley Area.

It's amazing what one piece of furniture can do to add elegance and a chic personal style. A perfect piece to to add to your home would be the new Classic Veneziano Chandeliers by the Italian line, La Murrina. They are the perfect marriage of old design with a new modern feel, adding a bold fixture to your home that also brings a classic elegance to any room.

BOMB Magazine marks its 30th Anniversary this year with a slew of events: Recently, the magazine hosted an Armory Art Fair party at the Marlborough Gallery, which featured various performance and interactive art collaborations. As the spring gala season continues full steam ahead, the creative publication (focusing on the work of artists, writers, actors, musicians, and directors) is hosting a posh benefit gala, including dinner and a silent auction of important contemporary artworks on Friday, April 15, 2011.

Sir Richard Branson, billionaire extraordinaire and owner of Virgin Airlines is known for his love of high adrenalin explorations and love for all things luxurious.

On Saturday evening, Soho Beach House in Miami Beach was swarming with VIPs and celebs as everyone’s favorite Swiss luxury timepiece brand, Audemars Piguet celebrated the announcement of LeBron James as its newest global brand ambassador.

Beshlie McKelvie is a fashion designer with collections being snapped up in London’s hottest boutiques. She has also has worked alongside celebrity designers such as Sienna and Savannah Miller. We get the low down on her Haute Secrets to London.

Dubai's Ayyam Gallery holds its seventh auction this Friday at its Al Quoz Art Center. Featuring over 70 lots, this auction commences the gallery's auction calender with marvelous work by some of the region's most talented modern and contemporary artists. With the last sale bringing in over $1 million USD, we wait in anticipation for the success of this biannual auction.

Evoking the romantic era at the turn of the 20th century when time spent travelling was as anticipated as the destination itself, the Orient-Express and St. Regis have teamed up to offer a range of unique experiences to guests travelling between Singapore and Bangkok aboard the Eastern and Oriental Express (E&O).

The second annual Greystone Mansion Concours d’Elegance will be held on Sunday, May 1, 2011 at the Greystone Estate in Beverly Hills. Considered one of the most prestigious car shows held in the United States, the event will showcase more than 150 classic, rare and exotic automobiles and motorcycles.

Fabulous fashion and glamorous guests celebrated the season premiere of Azure Luxury Pool at the Palazzo. “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” Kyle and Kim Richards kicked off the summer pool season in style while Spiegel joined in on the party presenting a fashion show featuring the new travel and swim collection. Models wore signature styles and were accessorized head-to-toe with jewels, animal prints and bright colors.



Adult entertainment star Jenna Jameson kicked off her birthday celebration with dinner at Sugar Factory American Brasserie at Paris Las Vegas last night. The blonde beauty dined on bruschetta, artichoke dip, ahi, turkey and beef sliders, New York strip steak and roast chicken with close friends and husband UFC fighter Tito Ortiz.

Alessandra Ambrosio celebrated her 30th birthday at the grand opening of the Marquee Dayclub at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on Saturday. Ambrosio celebrated with her family including her sister and boyfriend in a cabana at the brand new Vegas daytime hotspot. Before her birthday bash, Ambrosio had her hair and makeup styled at Violet Hour Hair, Nails, Beauty at Cosmopolitan. Ambrosio wore an Emilio Pucci cover-up and faux fur vest and turquoise Guiseppe Zanotti stilettos.

Compelling beauty reigns in Palacio Del Sol a Mediterranean-inspired Intracoastal point compound hosting a lifestyle beyond compare in a private world apart. An expansive 300+/- feet of shoreline embraces this walled and gated, southeast-facing estate in the stunning scenery of the Intracoastal Waterway, the multi-million-dollar estates of Harborage Isle, and the Rio Placid Canal.

A good friend of mine had a beautiful 30th birthday party last night at Le Cirque. More than 200 friends showed up for the party, which started off with a seated dinner and then led to dancing.