So what's an uptown museum doing by throwing a party in a hip, downtown loft? Possibly hosting one of the hottest parties of the year.

For the Whitney Museum of American Art, it seems as though their annual Art Party and Auction has been embraced as the benefit darling...

The modus operandi of serious collectors at Art Basel Miami (Dec 4th through 7th, 2008), may have been to arrive and leave early for everything but it's safe to say that for the rest of the mix of art enthusiasts, fashion insiders and design aficionados - staying out late night...

The stress of the economy has certainly put a damper on holiday revelry but it doesn't mean that we should forgo the season's festivities all together. While parties may seem frivolous as the country tightens its purse strings, the reasons why we entertain family, friends and colleagues this time of...

If you live in a city like New York, then you have probably at one time contemplated the notion of space, or the lack thereof. Outdoor space seems to be the hardest to come by and the most coveted of all, especially when it comes to entertaining.

This is exactly...

Lately, I've noticed a curious trend. While digital invitations have made it easier than ever to reply to a party invitation, guests have become increasingly relaxed about showing up to the actual event.

What is it about the convenience of an electronic invite that makes one forget about common courtesy?

In my industry, every social occasion is an opportunity to sign new business. You have as much of a chance to make an impression on a potential client at a cocktail party as in a boardroom. As a result, "working the room" can sometimes feel like a military mission of...

For those of you who are regulars on the party scene, this situation will sound familiar.

Well dressed and manicured, you are a guest at a chic cocktail party. As you balance your clutch under one arm and your martini in the other, you strike up...