We all know diamonds are a girl's best friend, but maybe black diamonds are your man's best friend? If so, check out the Blizzard Answer IQ ski set. Grip, stability and comfort come with these sleek and chic skis that are sure to impress any skier. The wider dimensions and a new utility rocker make these some of the best in the fat0ski class and the slide plate gives you the benefit of being able to switch between bindings.

Joe Rogan, actor, comedian and commentator for UFC, dined at N9NE Steakhouse inside the Palms last night.

Earlier today, nearly 60 couples running the Rock ‘n Roll Las Vegas Marathon made a pit stop at the Venetian to exchange or renew their vows amidst the romantic gondolas and picturesque Doge’s Palace Bridge. The 26-mile marathon kicked off at 7 a.m. with more than 30,000 runners.

Surrender musical director and resident DJ Steve Aoki returned to the Encore Las Vegas nightclub Friday night for Aoki’s House and to celebrate his birthday.

Join McGladrey’s business professional services firm for the McGladrey’s Culinary Challenge for Charity this Tuesday, December 7th from 5:30 – 9:30PM at their offices at 80 City Square, Boston. This unique event pairs seven of the city’s top chefs with other local personalities as their sous chefs to raise money for seven area charities this holiday season.

Anicia Bragg, founder of A BRAGG Design and the editor of "Indulge with AniciaB," shares some of her tips for decorating posh spaces for the holidays. "Designer Christmas trees are a relatively new phenomena," she asserts, "with many people using their decorations to demonstrate a certain level of status and sophistication over the holidays. However, it is not always easy to figure out how to decorate Christmas trees for luxury homes."

On Thursday, Dec. 2, the Poltrona Frau/Cappellini showroom in Miami’s Design Distrct held a special opening reception to introduce their latest project: the TRON Armchair Series.

Inside an expansive old church turned restaurant Uptown, something extraordinary is cooking in the kitchen. Considering La Fiorentina is the newest in culinary juggernaut Albero Lombardi's arsenal, it's no wonder buzz has already begun about this rustic Tuscan eatery.

Vanity at the Hard Rock Hotel and UFC President Dana White hosted the TJ Lavin and Ty Pinney benefit to raise funds for the ailing BMXers. In early November, Lavin and Pinney were critically injured while performing in Las Vegas.

If dinner theatre isn't exactly your idea of culture (and it really shouldn't be, let's be honest), try for something with a bit more culture and little less over-acting with the Maple Youth Ballet's production of The Nutcracker. That checks the box for theatre, but what about dinner? The team at Irvine's Maple Youth Ballet has partnered with the Orchard Hills Village Center for a promotion that lets you support the arts and fill up before or after the show.

The words “good” and “cava” generally do not fall in the same sentence. If they do, it is probably in the form of irony. Today’s vinous venture explores Caves Llopart, one of Penedes’s premier cava producers, where the words “great” and “cava” marry harmoniously.

On Thursday evening, Aby Rosen and Samantha Boardman hosted an intimate dinner at Soleá at the W hotel, which was immediately followed by an event at Wall hosted by Vito Schnabel, Alex Dellal and Stavros Niarchos in a tribute to Andy Warhol by Dom Pérignon.

Nov. 18 marked the date for the private reception hosted in honor of the designer Adrian Runhof's arrival at San Francisco.

Yesterday evening, Haute Living hosted an private event at the one and only Mr. Brainwash exhibit “Under Construction” at the interesting art gallery space at 2000 Collins Avenue in South Beach.

The Women’s Board of The Joffrey Ballet presents the 13th annual Nutcracker Family Dinner which will be held on Saturday, December 11th, 2010 at the Palmer House Hilton Hotel. The popular family-friendly holiday event raised over $110,000 last year. The evening will feature entertainment for children and adults alike, a traditional family-style meal, and a thrilling performance of Robert Joffrey’s The Nutcracker. Chicago event designer Jody Elting brought her imagination to life with a magical “green” theme featuring a 12 ft. recycled water bottle tree, recycled Birch trees as “creation stations”, and locally sourced poultry and vegetable products.

Get in the holiday mindset with the Arizona Biltmore's new tasting experiences as well as cooking and food education classes geared toward the season. You'll have 10 opportunities to experience everything from making your own holiday cocktails and chocolate truffles to creating cookies and gingerbread houses with the kids to champagne and wine tastings.

Last night, Holly Madison, star of “Peepshow” and the hit reality series “Holly’s World,” held an early birthday celebration at Tao at the Venetian and Lavo at the Palazzo. The stage and screen star turns 31 on Dec. 23 and decided to celebrate a few weeks in advance.

For an event that's more about giving than getting this holiday, the Irvine Spectrum Center is hosting a Shoes of Hope event on Saturday Dec. 4, from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. in Great Wheel Court. This international event is one way to teach kids and adults alike the spirit of giving this holiday season and is a great way to give something to developing nations while partaking in major fun at the Irvine Spectrum.