The LA Philharmonic opened its 2014/2015 season in a big way: with a gala and concert in celebration of composer John Williams. The program, led by music director Gustavo Dudamel, solely featured Williams' compositions and included performances by master violinist Itzhak Perlman and a Star Wars video installation by Netia Jones—including new video content for the performance of Williams’ Soundings, first performed at the 2003 opening of Walt Disney Concert Hall—and a unique video installation featuring concept art from the Lucasfilm archive.

The 50th Chicago International Film Festival begins this Thursday with a star-studded opening night.

LuckyRice Night Market, now in its third year, transformed the Boulevard Pool at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas into a lively outdoor marketplace featuring traditional Asian street food and modern variations alike on Saturday night. 

Fashion education in the UAE is on the rise with courses such as the London College of Fashion, which returns to Dubai next week from 8-22 October. The biggest edition thus far, a total of 16 courses are being offered by the institute's well-known lecturers. Taking place once again at Vida Hotel in Downtown Dubai, the continuation of such courses reveals the region's increasing need for fashion education and certification from a world-renowned institute such as the London College of Fashion.

Spice Market is a valuable find in the tourist trap that is Leicester Square

Extra! host Mario Lopez and his wife Courtney Mazza Lopez celebrated their respective birthdays and the launch of his new book, "Just Between Us,” on Friday night at Andrea’s restaurant and XS Nightclub in Encore Las Vegas. 

Conrad Hotels & Resorts celebrate the opening of flagship new London property

An uber-successful fashion show/luncheon featuring Carmen Marc Valvo's dazzling 25th anniversary collection to benefit the Bay Area Arthritis Auxiliary, Hilary Swank at the opening of the Mill Valley Film Festival, a bespoke shopping experience for Veronica Beard fans at Neiman Marcus and shopping at Alexis Bittar The San Francisco Fall Antiques Show highlighted the Bay Area's hautest festivities of the past week.

Miss USA Nia Sanchez made a surprise visit to Chateau Nightclub & Rooftop at Paris Las Vegas on Wednesday night to help judge the nightclub’s very first Miss Chateau pageant.

City Social takes top Square Meal award

It's hard to tell who's having a better time — celebrity chef Michael Mina or the 49ers foodie fans who flock to the exclusive Michael Mina Tailgate at Bourbon Steak & Bourbon Pub at Levi's Stadium on game days to enjoy a pregame tailgate experience like no other in the NFL. We checked out the ridiculously expensive feast last Sunday and were blown away with the fare, fun and fabulousness of it all. Do we dare say it is worth the $500 per person? Uh, yeah. It's haute!

Miami local Bob Farmer served as National Treasurer for four notable Democratic presidential campaigns, raising many millions for each one. Whether you want to get a few trade secrets or just a great story, this is the book for you.