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La Scène: Where It’s At
Ashley Longshore x BG
Photography by Carlo Pieroni
It was an explosion of color and fashion as New Orleans pop artist Ashley Longshore celebrated the opening of her pop-up installation and window displays at Bergdorf Goodman in Manhattan on January 13.
Taste of the Race
Photos by Modus Photography
Each year, prior to the Seaside School Half Marathon and 5K in Seaside, Florida, local and visiting chefs, along with vintners from around the country, gather at the Seaside School Lyceum to present Taste of the Race, hosted by chef Emeril Lagasse. This year’s event, held on March 2, was a great success as guests enjoyed cooking demonstrations, music, and delicious fare.
Crescendo!
Photography by Jim Clark
Crescendo! is a cultural extravaganza benefiting Sinfonia Gulf Coast and its music education and community engagement initiatives throughout Northwest Florida. The main event on February 18 celebrated the cultural and culinary arts by showcasing world-class vintners, chefs, expert spirit purveyors, amazing auction items, and musical guest Nicholas Rodriguez.
30A Wine Festival
It was time to “wine down” as Alys Beach, Florida, hosted the annual 30A Wine Festival February 21–25. Events ranged from private wine dinners and seminars to the Bourbon, Beer & Butts barbecue, the Grand Tasting wine walkabout, and the Rosé & Croquet finale. Proceeds from the festival benefited Children’s Volunteer Health Network.
Photo by Bonjwing Lee/Ulterior Epicure
Academy Awards 2018
Photography by Todd Wawrychuk/AMPAS
Celebrities and fans across the globe celebrated the 90th Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles on March 4. Jimmy Kimmel hosted the evening as the Academy honored some of the best films and performances of 2017.