This week may be all about the big names in the Big Game, but the Leading Ladies Spectacular is celebrating the incredible women behind professional athletes. In honor of Super Bowl XLV, the Leading Ladies Spectacular will raise money for Genesis Women’s Shelter while recognizing women for their philanthropic contributions. The two-day event will include host Pilar Sanders (wife of Primetime, Deion Sanders) and Honorary Chair Angie Barrett. The amazing women being honored during this  event include Donna Richardson Joyner, Dawn Neufeld, Sherice Brown, Janet Fresquez, LeeAnne Locken, Veronica Torres, Erica Nicole and Kellita Smith.

On the evening of Tuesday, February 1^st,  Highland Park Village will host a shopping extravaganza. The event is open to the public with complimentary valet, lifestyle cocktails by VeeV, bites by celeb chef Lisa Garza and world class entertainment. The theme here is, of course, sports! Each of the Leading Ladies will be hosting their own party at a store within Highland Park Village (HPV). Guests will begin their “game” at Ralph Lauren, and must proceed to each participating store to rack up their stamps for a gift bag and a chance to win a Chanel Luxury Raffle item. Participating HPV stores include Chanel, Diane Von Furstenberg, Scoop, Harry Winston, Tory Burch, Ralph Lauren, VINCE, Ann Fontaine and Patrizios. Ten percent of all sales will benefit the charity chosen by each honoree. The Genesis Women’s Shelter will be accepting donated items at Valet, which include gently worn accessories, shoes and handbags.

Then continue the wining and dining on Wednesday night, February 2^nd,  at Bailey’s Prime Plus, who are hosting a sit-down dinner and celebration for Leading Ladies.  Enjoy a VIP Cocktail hour from 6:00pm-7:00pm where guests will be greeted by The Leading Ladies and sip on VeeV cocktails.

For tickets, please visit http://llsdallas.eventbrite.com, and for more info on the event, see http://www.leadladieslead.com/

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Jewelry can take any outfit from drab to fab, especially if you are wearing a one of a kind piece. Eric Levine, owner of the online shop Affordable Vintage Jewelry NYC, scours estate sales, antique markets and auctions to locate exceptional vintage necklaces and bracelets.

“I love historical pieces,” says Levine. “Vintage has character that modern jewelry lacks. Too often modern jewelry is just a reproduction of old jewelry.” On his website you can find both costume and fine jewelry. His pieces represent a variety of styles and eras sourcing from Victorian, Art Deco or Bakelite pieces from the 1920s. Although his pieces are unique, he does not create jewelry that can only be worn for special occasions. “I want my jewelry to be very wearable and tasteful but never too ostentatious. I want women to be able to wear it on an every day basis.”

When he can’t find certain pieces, Levine also creates reproductions of designs from Etruscan, Georgian or Edwardian styles which you normally can’t find in stores. Prices range from $75 to $200. In New York City, Levine sells his pieces at Item, Eye Candy, Gallery Vercom and Albertine.

Visit his Affordable Vintage Jewelry Site www.affordablevintagejewelrynyc.com.

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The cast and crew from "Ten Year" celebrates with a wrap party at Tao.

Saturday night, the cast and crew from the new film “Ten Year” held their wrap party at Tao at the Venetian. The movie, about a group of friends who reunite 10 years after their high school graduation, just finished filming.

A number of actors from the movie took part in the celebration, including Channing Tatum, Justin Long, Anthony Mackie, Scott Porter, Brian Geraghty, Kelly Noonan, Aaron Yoo, Ari Graynor, Eiko Nijo, Oscar Isaac, Frantz Durand and Keith Kurtz.

Channing Tatum arrived with his wife Jenna Dewan, and actress Krysten Ritter joined boyfriend Brian Geraghty for the event. The group sat down to dinner of signature dishes at Tao Asian Bistro and after dinner went out of their way to thank the staff and the chefs before heading up to the nightclub to continue the party.

There, they commanded several tables on the dance floor, taking in the sounds of DJ Vice. Tatum and Dewan showed off their impressive dance moves, no surprise since they co-starred in the film “Step Up,” and even Anthony Mackie had his own dance off with a Tao cocktail waitress. The group of 30, who flew in from all over the country, was surprised with a graduation themed cake congratulating them on the completion of “Ten Year.”

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“My Eyes Have Seen” is the latest Frost Art Museum show featuring renowned fashion and fine art photographer Robert Farber from New York. The exhibit is now through the March 13, 2011.  This impressionistic photographic journey inspires timelessness. Farber offers the viewer the blessings of his artistic wisdom and experience. In 1995, he received the ASP International Award, given by the ProfessionalPhotographers of America and The American Society of Photographers to those who have made a significant contribution to the science and art of photography. In 1995 he also founded Photoworkshop.com and Doubelexposure.com both Websites have created platforms for professional photographers as well as students and educators. Furthermore, he was chosen to be part of a program sponsored by Canon, the “Explorers of Light” which is for select photographers who educate and inspire. The Patricia and Philip Frost Art Museum is a Smithsonian affiliate and is located at Florida International University in Miami. For more information go to thefrost.fiu.edu.  Fabulous Fun!

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Wilmer Vaderrama celebrates his 31st birthday at Vanity.

Saturday night at the Hard Rock Hotel, Wilmer Valderrama celebrated his 31st birthday with a group of 30 friends at Vanity. Valderrama and his crew — which included Damien Wayans, Chocolate Punk and R&B artist Frankie J — hung out at a VIP table surrounded by lots of ladies.

As the cake was presented to Valderrama, DJ Hollywood and everyone in the club sang happy birthday. After, Valderrama performed “Pass the Tequila,” “What is Love” and “Mucho Loco” with Chocolate Punk. Then Frankie J hit the stage with Valderrama to perform his mega single “Suga Suga” as the crowd went crazy.

As the night wound down, Valderrama took pictures with fans and left Vanity just after 3 a.m.

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To celebrate the opening of Club Med Sandpiper Bay, located in Port St. Lucie, Florida, a ribbon-cutting ceremony and champagne toast with guests and local dignitaries was hosted by Henri Giscard D’Estaing, Chairman and CEO, Club Méditerranée, and Xavier Mufraggi, President and CEO, Club Med North America. With the St. Lucie River and spectacular sunset as the back-drop, JoAnn M. Faiella, Mayor of Port St. Lucie cut the red ribbon with Vice Mayor Linda Bartz and Councilman Jack Kelly by her side.

In addition to being the only all-inclusive family resort in the U.S., Sandpiper Bay is the flagship of Club Med “Premium Sports” resorts. With the new Club Med Academies, Sandpiper Bay offers a world-class training environment in tennis, golf and fitness with coaching from renowned experts in the sports industry. Coaches include Gabe Jaramillo, who developed Andre Agassi and Monica Seles; Brad Brewer, host of Golf Channel’s Daily Brew; and professional tri-athlete and five-time Ironman Champion, Heather Gollnick. Facilities include 21 tennis courts, an 18-hole golf course, a Tom Fazio II designed practice facility including a putting green and driving range,  and a new pro-shop and clubhouse.

The 216-acre renovated Sandpiper Bay features two new restaurants, Slice Bar & Lounge, four swimming pools including an infinity pool exclusively for adults and a certified lap pool. The resort also features conference and meeting facilities as well as a new waterfront wedding gazebo. Enhanced accommodations include expansive Deluxe Family Rooms with separate bedrooms and one-and-a-half bathrooms, allowing plenty of space for the entire family.

Sandpiper Bay offers the perfect vacation experience for children by creating personalized experiences for kids of all ages from four months to 17 years old. New facilities for younger guests include a Kidz Village with a splash park, an art center and Latitude 27◦, a new lounge for ‘tweens and teens. Sandpiper Bay is also the new home for the Raggs’ canine characters from the popular “Raggs TV” series. Raggs and his furry friends interact with children by way of fun and educational programs.

For more information, or to make a reservation, visit www.clubmed.us/sandpiperbay, call 1-800 CLUB MED. The resort is easily accessed just one hour from the West Palm Beach airport.

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Romance, mystique and indulgence is what lovers will find this Valentine’s Day at Mandarin Oriental, Miami, with stunning views of Biscayne Bay and the Miami skyline. Celebrate with a romantic Valentine spa package and outstanding romance-themed meals at Azul and Café Sambal.

For those seeking a truly pampered and romantic experience, guests can experience the Romance Valentine’s Spa Package, offering all the pleasures of Miami’s only Five-Star spa – The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Miami.

• Choice of two hour treatments in a luxurious Couples’ Suite
• Relaxation time with chocolate sushi and champagne
• Special Spa Gift
• Cost is $720 per couple plus gratuities, available Feb. 11 to 14

For all single guests, The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Miami is also offering the same spa program in a VIP Spa Suite from February 4 to 6 for $380 per person plus gratuity.

To satisfy the palates, the award-winning Azul and Café Sambal restaurants have created special menus of romance to celebrate on February 14. At Café Sambal, the four-course candlelit dinner overlooking the bay is priced at $75 per person plus tax and gratuity and will be served 6 to 11 p.m. Delectable course offerings from this special menu include:

• Duck Consumme with Jasmine Tea Infused Broth, Confit Duck and Foie Gras Dumplings
• Petit Raw Bar with Oyster on the Half Shell, Alaskan King Crab, and Colossal Shrimp Sates
• Lobster Raviolis and Claw Meat with Asparagus Tips, Champagne and Shrimp Sauce
• Cupcakes with Passion Fruit Lollipop

At Azul, a sumptuous four-course Valentine’s Menu will be served from 7 to 11 p.m. for $125 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Patrons will have a choice of each course, which will include menu items such as:

• Yellowfin Tuna Carpaccio, Mustard Aioli, Fried Caper, Olive, Tomato
• Cauliflower Risotto, Seared Jumbo Sea Scallop, Curry, Almonds
• Crab Stuffed Main Lobster, Oven Roasted Baby Potatoes, Brown Butter Hollandaise
• Warm Chocolate Truffle Cake, Infused Strawberries, Fresh Mint Ice Cream

For dining reservations, call 305.913.8358. For Spa reservations, call The Spa directly at 305.913.8332. Mandarin Oriental, Miami is located at 500 Brickell Key Drive. For more information, visit www.mandarinoriental.com.

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Miami City Ballet’s internationally and critically acclaimed company of 50 dancers will be joined by Miami City Ballet School students to present the second Ballet for Young People program at the Adrienne Arsht Center Ziff Ballet Opera House on Saturday, Feb. 12 from 2 to 3 p.m. The students open the program with Harlequin and Columbine, based on George Balanchine’s Harlequinade, followed by the company dancers in Balanchine’s Scotch Symphony.

Ballet for Young People features two entertaining ballets the entire family will love. They have been entertaining audiences for more than 50 years, sure to make dance fans out of children who have never seen a live dance performance:

Harlequin and Columbine is based on George Balanchine Harlequinade, which premiered in 1965 for the 65th anniversary of Marius Petipa’s original production Les Millions d’Harlequin. Balanchine, by his own admission “attempted to remain faithful to the spirit of Petipa’s dances,” following the tradition of commedia dell’arte with humor, slapstick and mimicry.  Excerpts from Harlequin and Columbine will be performed entirely by students from the prestigious Miami City Ballet School.

Balanchine’s Scotch Symphony, with its lovely allusions to Romantic ballet, has been enthralling audiences for more than 50 years.  With its masterful deployment of Mendelssohn’s rousing symphony, the ballet, based on the novel “La Sylphide” by Sir Walter Scott, is set in the Scottish Highlands and tells the story of James, a restless young man who is entranced on his wedding day by a Sylph–a magical creature visible only to him. Period costumes are by the famed designer Karinska.

This performance of Ballet for Young People is generously supported by Peacock Foundation, Rundgren Foundation, Citizens Interested in Arts, Inc and Marlins Community Foundation.

Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Ziff Ballet Opera House, 1300 Biscayne Blvd. All tickets are complimentary and available in person Monday through Friday (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.) at Miami City Ballet Studios, 2200 Liberty Ave., Miami Beach or by phone at 305.929.7010. For more information, visit miamicityballet.org. Tickets are also on sale in person at the Adrienne Arsht Center box office, by calling 305.949.6722 or online at arshtcenter.org.

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At the Brides Give Back event on Feb. 23, engaged couples will have the opportunity to bid on services being donated by some of the city’s most popular wedding vendors. Best of all, the event will benefit the Save the Family Foundation of Arizona.

Couples are invited to gather at the Icehouse in Downtown Phoenix at 6 p.m. for a cheerful cocktail party, during which they’ll sip champagne, try cake samples, enjoy musical entertainment, mingle with Valley wedding professionals and bid on luxury goods and services, such as photography and florals–everything needed to make the wedding day of their dreams become a reality.

And all ticket sales for the event, as well as 100 percent of the net proceeds, will benefit the Save the Family Foundation of Arizona, a charity that helps homeless families who are struggling to become self-sufficient. In 2009, the event’s first year, the auctioning off of more than $30,000 worth of goods and services helped to provide shelter for victims of domestic abuse, while engaged couples were able to secure wedding elements for as little as 30 percent of the retail value (with all the proceeds going directly to Save the Family).

Sounds like a win-win to us!

Tickets for admission to the event can be acquired via the Brides Give Back event site, and attendees name their own ticket price (meaning, you pay whatever amount you would like donated to the charity).

Brides Give Back | Save the Family | The Icehouse is located at 429 W. Jackson Street in Phoenix

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On Friday night, Lesley and David Schulhof had David’s roaring ’20s themed 40th birthday party at The Glass House. Everyone was dressed up in all different kinds of costumes–head bands with feathers, pearls, gangster suits, and flapper dressers. When we arrived we were handed a DS flask.

Jen Raines, Gilane Maxwell, Dennis Basso, Devon and Phil Radziwill, Edmond and Marielle Safra, Daniella Rich, Cristina Greeven Cuomo, Fabiola Beracasa, Shoshanna Lonstein, Dani Stahl, Charlotte Ronson, Rob Speyer, Harry Lefrak, David Wassong, Danielle Levine, Marcy Warren, Inga Rubenstein, Annelise Peterson, Zani and Marjorie Gubelman, Serena Boardman Rosen, Denise Kaufman, Edouard Gerschel, Elana Posner, and Debra and Harlan Peltz, are just a few of the 200 guests at the roaring party.

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