Peter Sellars, Margo Leavin Honored at SMMoA’s 25th Anniversary PreCognito Gala; Bill Viola, John Baldessari Do the Honors     Is there another museum in the world, other than the Santa Monica Museum of Art, that would consider serving guests dinner at a $1,200-a-plate event on...

L.A.’s Glamorous Galas of 2012    Without doubt, Los Angeles saw some exceptional affairs this year. The ones listed below seemed extra-special, however, as they were all expertly presented, attracting celebrities as well as top business leaders. Even more significantly, the arts...

Rachel Maddow and Steve Martin Celebrate Barbara Kruger and Cindy Sherman at a Wow of a Hammer Museum Gala Featuring Katy Perry   “Wow,” said Steve Martin, on taking the podium at the Oct. 6 at the Hammer Museum Gala in the Garden 2012. (See 30 event pictures in the gallery...

What’s On the Los Angeles Social Calendar Fall 2012? Katy Perry, George Clooney, Stana Katic, Chelsea Handler, Jon Favreau, Elon Musk, Kate Beckinsale, Kirstie Alley, Heidi Klum, Usher, Barry Manilow, Sutton Foster, Maria Menounos and Many More A-Listers on Board   Here’s a sampling of...

35+ Photos from MOCA Luncheon Honoring Annie Leibovitz with Distinguised Women in the Arts Award, Presented by Maria Shriver   Here are more than 35 photos from the May 1 luncheon at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, where former First Lady of California Maria Shriver presented Annie Leibovitz with...

Maria Shriver Presents Annie Leibovitz with MOCA Distinguished Women in the Arts Award   On presenting the Distinguished Women in the Arts award to Annie Leibovitz, former First Lady of California Maria Shriver called the internationally acclaimed photographer “a living legend,” noting...