With summer winding down and all your major music festivals far behind you, look to September for something new. Expectations for music festivals have skyrocketed in the past year, with most fests now including platinum ticket options, Ferris Wheels and even IV drips to help you make it through ... More

Being invited to enjoy exclusive access has become synonymous with luxury living whether you’re enjoying shopping, music, art, television or sports. We know there are perks for niche audiences such as the avid shoppers at Bloomingdale’s or the die-hard football fanatics out there. But, what about those with a wider ... More

Sometimes it feels as though rosé was invented by millennials at a chic rooftop bar, but in actuality, the first rosé was introduced by champagne’s oldest house Ruinart in 1764 and was simply named, Ruinart Rosé. Now, Ruinart winemaker Frédéric Panaïotis and renowned spice expert Lior Lev Sercarz ... More

During the two-hour drive from Phoenix to Sedona, the topography transformed from saguaro cactus to juniper trees. In the distance, a dust devil whirled in the 110-degree Phoenix sky. Once at L'Auberge de Sedona, the temperature had dropped into the double digits. The colors of the ... More

We're all familiar with the metaphor ‘to play with fire,’ meaning to live dangerously and most children are taught to avoid this risky lifestyle at a young age. Rest assured that all fire playing (read: cooking) at the Fish & Game Farm Play with Fire event ... More

In its premiere year in 2012, the Long Beach International Film Festival had just 50 submissions and showcased 12 films. But in six short years, a hub of cinematic entertainment combined with culinary expertise has been introduced. The four days, from August 1 to August 4, consist of culinary tastings, ... More

Hot on the tails of his new no-reservations restaurant UB Preserv, James Beard Award-winning Chef Chris Shepherd is set to unveil not one, but two, new concepts before year’s end—Georgia James steakhouse in July and One Fifth Mediterranean debuting in September. Yet, the very driven Shepherd is ... More