Category: EVENTS

Notable May Events: Metropolitan Museum of Art, Chelsea Flower Show, Prague Food Festival

May 1-November 30: Starting in May, Hermanus, South Africa, turns into a fantastic base for whale-watching. Along this stretch of the famous Garden Route, it’s not even necessary to get into a boat to observe the whales passing by. May 6: The central German town of Wolfenbüttel hosts the 10th annual “Buspulling” tournament, in which [...]

Insiders’ Kentucky Derby

  Our partners Inside Sports, who specialize in securing difficult-to-find tickets at major sporting events, have several unique Kentucky Derby packages available: Millionaire’s Row Package Three nights double occupancy accommodations at the Hyatt Regency Downtown Louisville (Check in May 2nd, check out May 5th) Millionaire’s Row ticket to the Kentucky Oaks on Friday May 3rd [...]

Notable April Events: Venice International Boat Show, Scottsdale Culinary Festival, Les Voiles de St-Barth

    April 5-7 and 12-14: Where better to see the latest in motor yachts, sailboats and other watercraft than Venice? Overlooking the bell towers of the historic center, the 12th annual International Boat Show includes displays from top manufacturers as well as activities such as sailing and rowing. April 8-13: Maxi sailing yachts race [...]

Notable March Events: Rolex Regatta, International Motor Show and More

    Now through May 12: Atlanta’s acclaimed High Museum of Art has organized a major retrospective of Mexico’s two most famous painters, Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. “Frida & Diego: Passion, Politics and Painting” exhibits 120 of their paintings and drawings, as well as photographs of the artists’ life together. March 7-17: Hundreds of [...]

San Francisco’s SFJAZZ Center Opens

Jazz fans have a new destination in San Francisco with the opening this week of SFJAZZ Center, a unique performance hall and cultural hub built specifically for and dedicated to jazz. The  $64 million 35,000-square-foot structure, built on the site of a former auto repair shop, houses a 700-seat auditorium, an 80-seat rehearsal space, a [...]

Notable February Events: Semper Opernball, White Turf, Gourmet Abu Dhabi

  February 1: Dresden’s gloriously restored opera house is at its most glamorous during the annual Semper Opernball, when the famed performance venue transforms into a glittering ballroom. Leading opera stars provide entertainment. February 3, 10 and 17: St. Moritz’s exclusive White Turf is surely one of the world’s most exciting races, with horses kicking [...]

Ring In the New Year at Travaasa Austin

Recently recommended Travaasa Austin is hosting a New Year’s Eve celebration this Monday night with a special dinner at Jean’s Kitchen. The evening includes a multi-course menu prepared by executive chef Ben Baker featuring Texas baked oysters, saffron lobster risotto and quail breast with scallops.

Notable November 2012 Events: Melbourne Cup, Bath Mozart, San Diego Bay Food & Wine & More

    November 6: Billed as “The Celebration that Stops a Nation,” the annual Melbourne Cup boasts the largest purse of any horse racing event in the Southern Hemisphere. As with the Royal Ascot, spectators wear their most fashionable clothes and avant-garde hats. November 9-17: The Bath Mozart Festival goes well beyond the music of [...]

Notable September Events: Blenheim Palace, Festival de la Plaisance, Chicago Gourmet and More

    September 6-9: One of the world’s most important riding competitions, the Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials also boasts one of Britain’s most impressive settings. Over these four days, riders and horses compete in dressage, cross-country and show jumping events in the shadow of the palace where Sir Winston Churchill was born. September 7: [...]

Andrew Harper’s Spring Social

Andrew Harper’s Spring Social on April 19, 2012 in Austin, Texas

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