Experience a Seasonal Feast at Talavera
Talavera, the signature restaurant at the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale, debuts its “Feast” event on Tuesday, May 29, at 6:30 p.m. Scheduled to be held the last Tuesday of every month, Feast will be an energetic and interactive evening including a three-course, somewhat impromptu menu of seasonal delights accompanied by local Arizona Stronghold wine. Read more
Different Pointe of View Dinner With Trinchero Family Vineyards
On Friday, May 11, Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort will host a special Insider’s View dinner with Trinchero Family Vineyards from Napa Valley at the resort’s AAA Four Diamond restaurant Different Pointe of View.
The Insider’s View dinners are intimate experiences featuring courses prepared tableside by Executive Chef Anthony DeMuro. Attendance is also limited to about a dozen guests to further enhance the evening’s unique mood, and guests are invited to converse with both the chef and the winemaker during the event. Read more
Ballet Arizona Presents “All Balanchine”
Beginning May 31, Ballet Arizona presents its 2011-2012 season finale, All Balanchine, a showcase of masterpieces by one of ballet’s most celebrated choreographers. Performances will take place at at Symphony Hall, along with The Phoenix Symphony, through June 3.
“The Sea” Fashion Exhibition at Phoenix Art Museum
The Phoenix Art Museum‘s exhibition “The Sea” will be on display through July 15. Showcasing the influence of the romance of the sea on fashion design, the exhibition features ensembles from the 19th century to present day, drawn from the museum’s extensive permanent collection, private collections and international fashion houses, including Emilio Pucci, Emanual Ungaro and Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel. Read more
Circulating: Beverly Hills
My six-page round-up of where to eat, sleep, play, shop and relax in Beverly Hills was published in the March/April issue of Jetset Magazine and highlights some of the playgrounds of the rich and famous in the 90210. Read more
Meet the Man Who Discovered Lucy
Thursday, April 26, will see the Institute of Human Origins 30th Anniversary Gala Dinner take place at the Phoenix Zoo. This year’s featured speaker will be world-renowned paleoanthropologist Donald Johanson, Ph.D., founder of the Institute of Human Origins and the discoverer of the famous “Lucy” skeleton. Read more
Swim Social Weekends at The Saguaro
Swim Social Weekends at The Saguaro in downtown Scottsdale kick off April 20 at the boutique hotel’s Picante Pool. From 6 to 8 p.m. on Fridays, “mermaids” and synchronized swimmers will play in the pool while you enjoy cocktails poolside. Or if your weekend plans are to include more sipping than splashing, head indoors to the lively happy hours at Distrito and Old Town Whiskey (4 to 7 p.m. every day). Read more
“Farmer in the House” Chef’s Table at ZuZu
On Monday, April 30, ZuZu at Hotel Valley Ho will host a very special chef’s table with Pat Duncan of Duncan’s Trading Co. and farm. If you enjoy supporting local farmers (and tasting the fruits of their labors!), this event will be a can’t-miss treat. The four-course menu will feature produce by Duncan, who is known for growing organic heirloom varieties in unexpected colors and unusual shapes and sizes with profound flavors. Read more
Martinis and Masterpieces
When you call it quits at the end of the workday on Friday, April 27, head to the Martinis & Masterpieces fundraising art event and cocktail party.
Kicking off at 6 p.m. at the Madison Event Center in downtown Phoenix, M&M will include an exhibit of original art and a silent auction featuring artwork by local artists, as well as hors d’oeuvres crafted by some of the Valley’s best-loved restaurants. Read more
Circulating: Sovereign
Peer inside a 100-meter luxury superyacht in my article about the Sovereign by Gray Design for Jetset Magazine‘s March/April issue.
Inspired by the luxury automotive industry, the Sovereign boasts some of the finest amenities available on a yacht, including rich fabrics, crystal light settings, an infinity pool, a spacious owners suite and an additional 10 suites for guests, among other wonderful features. Read more
Kate Spade Carousel Watch
Have you seen the new Kate Spade watch collection? I’m in love with the bright pink Carousel bangle watch with “Tickled Pink” etched on the inside. How fun is that? Read more
Circulating: RUBEDO by Tiffany & Co.
This year Tiffany & Co. celebrates its 175th anniversary, and in anticipation of the milestone, it created a rosy new metal, called rubedo, designed to have the appeal of gold, silver and copper, all rolled into one. I was granted a preview of the new metal — and the Tiffany 1837 designs which will feature it — for my feature in the March/April issue of Jetset Magazine. Read more
Windgate Ranch Festival
Car enthusiasts will want to make time for the second annual Windgate Ranch Festival this upcoming Saturday, March 24, which will showcase dozens of rare sports cars, race cars and vintage classics. Read more
Agave on the Rocks Margarita Party
After the shamrocks and the green beer and the pot of gold come and go, you can look forward to the Desert Botanical Garden’s 10th annual Agave on the Rocks margarita party, to be held March 30 from 6 to 10 p.m. Read more
Celebrate Compassion With Fashion 2012
On Saturday, March 17, the Arizona Humane Society will host its 14th annual Compassion With Fashion event at Westin Kierland Resort. This year’s theme is “All You Need is Love.” More than 1,000 supporters are expected to attend the celebration, which will feature a seated luncheon and fashion show, an adoptable pet meet-and-greet, a silent auction, and a raffle. Read more
