On Oct. 7, Lisa and Doug Goldman hosted a benefit reception and dinner buffet at their home in Atherton, Calif., to raise money for USC’s Marshall School of Business & Leventhal School of Accounting.

On Wednesday, Oct. 13, the InterContinental Miami celebrated its 25th anniversary with an exclusive invitation-only gala. The hotel’s Chopin Ballroom was transformed into a lively affair that hosted more than 300 guests who were treated to a sampling of some of the hotel’s Indigo Restaurant & Bar’s classic culinary dishes and music by Latin Grammy-nominated musician Roberto Perera.

On Monday, Oct. 4, Carol Bonnie and Ann-Ferrell Millham hosted a special cocktail party to honor California Pacific Medical Centers (CPMC) Bayview Child Health Center. From October through December, 100% of Philanthropist Boutique's online and in-store profits will be donated directly to the center.

This Friday night October 29, beginning at 7 p.m. is the annual Monumental Ball gala that expertly brings together some of Atlanta’s most charitable, fashionable and fun residents for a great cause. Held at Magnolia Hall in Piedmont Park, this event is also hosted by two of Atlanta’s well-known culinary representatives Melissa & Kevin Rathbun. Landing right in the middle of Halloween festivities, guests are encouraged to come dressed in costumes and/or formal black tie attire. A portion of the proceeds go directly to the restoration and repair of the culturally significant and historic Ivey and Crook monuments. Spend your Friday evening dancing, partying, dining and supporting the beauty of some of Atlanta’s most scared treasures.

Need a reason to indulge in some delectable sweets? Forget the guilt, Sophie’s Uptown, a bakery opening later this month, takes care of that for you. In fact, this café and bakery is dedicated to saving homeless animals. The grand opening fundraiser benefitting New Leash On Life is Thursday, October 28th, and this will be the first of many animal nights to come at this spot with “people treats and animal love”. Sophie’s Uptown will open for the public on November 8.

Havana's Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba flamenco dancers, the Spanish Harlem Orchestra and Broadway legend Chita Rivera are just a few of the much-anticipated acts that will be performing at the SCPA's La Gran Fiesta event, Nov. 4-7. Come out to dance to hot Latin beats and enjoy delicious traditional food and drink at this four-day festival.

There are those places. Places that you should have been, places you can’t believe you haven’t been, places that when you admit you haven’t visited, the common response is “Really,” with a slack jawed mouth agape. Drai’s Hollywood, was one of those places for me. Until a few days ago when I received an invitation from Jennifer Gross and emgpr, to have a cozy dinner with a bunch of pals at the notorious Hollywood hot spot. Naturally, I jumped at the invite.

A great restaurant full of southern charm and down-home sensibilities, experience Miller Union and judge for yourself just how spectacular the food, atmosphere and overall service is. A recent fixture on a few “best new restaurant” lists, this quaint and cozy den of decadent cuisine has been on the lips of Atlantans for quite a while now. The name Miller Union comes from the historic stockyards that once populated Atlanta’s Westside region.

90210 goes 90028.

On October 13, 2010 Mirassou Winery hosted a special Sun Room Session wine tasting party at the CVS/pharmacy LPGA Challenge. The event took place on the tented 18th fairway of the Blackhawk Country Club, located in Danville, California.

There’s a lot of talk these days about being eco-friendly, and both yacht owners and yacht builders are doing their share to protect the environment. A good example is the motoryacht Exuma, which received two big honors last month: Green Plus Platinum certification and the Green Yacht of the Year award. In a nutshell, these two signify that Exuma is one of the cleanest, most environmentally friendly yachts in existence.

We all are going a little eco these days - but Kimberly Cayce takes recycling to a whole new level.

On Oct. 16, Orange County's best and brightest gathered to raise money for one of the county's most beloved charities, Miracles for Kids. Held at the St. Regis Monarch Beach, the Night of Miracles 2010: Live and Swingin' brought together everyone from real estate giants to sports superstars for a night of cocktails, haute cuisine and a live Vegas show.

Though Laline may not be a household name in the United States, it is a highly successful bath and beauty retailer in both Israel and Europe. Launched by two cousins back in 1999, they now have over 60 boutiques worldwide.

On Oct. 5, The Mitchell Family invited shoppers to Wilkes Bashford for cocktails and an evening of private shopping to celebrate the upcoming amfAR San Francisco Gala.

The Miami Heat's celebrity deejay, DJ Irie, recently announced that he will serve as the official brand ambassador for the acclaimed Fort-Lauderdale based line Levinson Jewelers. The partnership will DJ Irie will serve as the launching ground for a signature line of jewelry called "Peace Thru Music." As brand ambassador, DJ Irie will promote Levinson jewelry, fine timepieces and the company's premier customer service.

On Friday, October 15, 2010, Spark hosted their annual Black and Pink Ball. This event marked the fifth year the Black and Pink Ball has taken place in San Francisco.

On Oct. 7, the St. Anthony Foundation kicked off their 60th anniversary with their Raise the Roof gala, which was held in a clear tent with views of City Hall. The event raised almost $600,000 for the new St. Anthony Dining Room. The gala was emceed by Liz Saint John from Alice 97.3 while guests bid on exciting auction lots including trips to Bali and "chef for a day" at Chez Panisse.