The famed avant-garde dance company founded by the late Merce Cunningham has embarked on its final tour before disbanding according to Cunningham's wishes. But you can experience one of the final performances by this iconic dance troupe at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, March 10.

Can’t make it to Rio for the biggest party of the year? Texas de Brazil, Chicago churrascaria is celebrating Carnival, Brazil’s biggest holiday with a benefit for two local charities, The Gateway for Cancer Research and American Theater Company. Guests are invited to experience the fiesta with complimentary cocktails and appetizers and a festive Carnival atmosphere. 


Natalia Gantimurova from Moscow is now officially the most beautiful woman in Russia. On March 5 in the concert hall Barvikha Luxury Village in Moscow she was named Miss Russia 2011. The lucky beauty will represent Russia in Miss Universe 2011 in Brazil. Meanwhile the first runner-up will represent Russia in Miss World 2011. Reportedly, the crown adorning the new Miss Russia’s head is count as the most expensive in the world. This white gold crown is decorated with 2,358 diamonds and 14 rare pearls,and estimated to be worth over $1million!

The XVA Gallery in the DIFC hosted the unveiling of ‘ Hidden Love’ by Halim al Karim on Wednesday night.

If you plan on making it to the 2011 RR Donnelley LPGA Founders Cup this month at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort, you had better also plan on securing your tickets through Scottsdale Healthcare. Doing so will not only score you discounted passes but also benefit patient care in Scottsdale Healthcare hospitals.

Friday was a great day in L.A! What is better then going to get your hair cut by Chris McMillan in Beverly Hills with my friends Barry Gesser and Elizabeth Guber, then a chopped salad at La Scala?

Producers, directors and even the President of Miami Dade College, Dr. Eduardo J. Padron, strolled the red carpet at the historic Gusman Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Miami Friday for the Miami International Film Festival’s opening night film. A crowd that included film-industry insiders and students gathered around the venue awaiting the screening of “Chico & Rita,” an animated feature about a love affair that begins in pre-revolutionary Havana. It’s directed by the Oscar and Goya Award-winning Spanish Director Fernando Trueba.

The snow has finally melted and you can smell spring headed our way. In preparation of the most beautiful season in NYC, when the botanical gardens bloom and NYers shed their down coats, it's a good idea to do some spring cleaning... not just for your home, but for your self! We have some great haute ideas for how you can get yourself in gear to debut your spring fashions with all-around fabulosity.

Kim Kardashian, Nick Cannon, Mel B, Whitney Port, Elaine Wynn, Josh Strickland and more were among the thousands of guests who were the first to see Chateau Nightclub & Gardens, the newest addition to the Las Vegas Strip at Paris.



Hollywood's hottest reality stars lit up Las Vegas as Sugar Factory American Brasserie made its debut on Friday night at Paris. Thousands of fans lined the Las Vegas Strip hoping to catch a glimpse of the packed celebrity roster Sugar Factory had in store.

On Friday night, Mario Lopez hosted the night at Lavo at the Palazzo. The “Extra” TV host was joined by girlfriend Courtney Mazza and friends, including Robert Earl. The group first dined at the Italian eatery and Lopez even tweeted, “At Lavo in Vegas having a blast!! Eating and drinking like it’s new year’s…”

On Friday, March 4, Brittany Snow from the NBC TV series “Harry’s Law” celebrated her 25th birthday at Pure Nightclub at Caesars Palace. The actress spent the evening partying with her closest friends including actress and singer Vanessa Hudgens.

If Prince William and Kate Middleton’s cake designer should suddenly fall through they can always call the haute cake designer at Christopher Garren’s Let Them Eat Cake to step in and save the day. These magnificent wedding cakes and specialty cakes are so spectacular you almost don’t want to cut into them (but, oh what a treat when you do).

On Saturday, March 12, Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago will celebrate the Chi-rish, St. Patrick's Day festival. Located on the hotel's 17th Floor, the St. Patrick's Day Skyboxes offer an unparalleled view of the green river minus the cold and crowds, while feasting on traditional, gourmet Irish fare. They can accommodate up to 40 people and are ideal for businesses or groups of friend seeking a unique, festive outing.

While James Franco couldn’t make time for the late-night bash at his own writer’s watering hole (although Kevin Spacey, Seth Rogen, and several cast members of the new 90210 were in attendance), perhaps he’ll be inclined to check out Scholars American Bistro and Cocktail Lounge, a “coming soon” attraction that’s opening on School Street in downtown Boston on March 21. (General Manager Kati Semanski tells Haute Living Boston that a grand opening is being planned for early April.)

Fancy a midweek game of golf? The Annual Reid & Fiorentino Call of the Game Dinner and Celebrity Golf Classic begins on Wednesday, March 11 at the Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort and Club in Aventura. This two-day charity event hosted by HEAT TV broadcasters Eric Reid and Tony Fiorentino promises to be a who’s who of sports and South Florida community stars with all proceeds benefiting Lauren’s Kid’s Foundation and Dade Schools Athletic Foundation.

Smart and reflective, 19-year-old Anastasia has ambitions to become a serious business woman. A girl about town, and Russian Tatler babe, is just finishing her degree in psychology. But she already has some profound PR experience. For few seasons she was helping to organize The Cycles and Seasons - an alternative Fashion Week.

Friends of Phoenix Theatre turned out for last month's A Night of Illumination, a sophisticated gala celebrating the organization's 90th anniversary, with the proceeds benefitting Phoenix Theatre's artistic and educational programs.