Hotel Croydon in South Beach and Jean Shafiroff teamed up for an annual Miami Art Week bash that was as colorful and fun as the artwork being showcased all over town.
The 2025 Root 100 Gala delivered a powerful and reimagined celebration of Black excellence, bringing together influential voices from across arts, activism, business, politics, faith, media, and culture.
Walking into the International Ballroom at the Beverly Hilton on December 15, it was immediately clear this was not a typical ballet setting. American Ballet Theatre’s annual Holiday Benefit placed the audience unusually close to the dancers, creating a beautiful and intimate environment. Dancers, artists, longtime supporters, and guests including Sterling K. Brown and Ryan Michelle Bathé filled the room alongside ABT leadership and principal dancers, blurring the line between performance and gathering.
Brightland’s Holiday House this weekend in Brooklyn was a merry affair with toasts by the wonderful Tanqueray Gin.
Your ultimate holiday pampering is here thanks to Chloe Wine Collection and Drybar.
The Giving A Smile Foundation marked a major milestone with its Inaugural Gala at the Beverly Hilton—an evening that fused purpose with celebration while laying the groundwork for lasting change in children’s oral health across Los Angeles.
SirDavis American Whisky stopped by The Oculus bearing a gift of an experience on December 12th and 13th. The whiskey brand had Beyoncé fans and enthusiasts alike buzzing about A Signature Pour: The SirDavis Holiday Experience. Guests in NYC were invited to celebrate the brand with cocktail samplings, personalized bottle bands, a photo with the iconic robot from the Cowboy Carter Tour, and a bottle of SirDavis.
Superstar, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, joined Moët Hennessy to bring SirDavis to life in 2024. The singer-songwriter has since promoted her whiskey brand in her Cowboy Carter Tour.
Many have been curious about Beyoncé direction in business ventures, as she promotes her fairly new spirits brand. She told GQ in September 2024, “I’ll never forget the first day I had whiskey. It spoke to me nice. I remember thinking, Why have I never had this before? It was strong and warm, just the right amount of challenge. I loved the process, the ritual of it. Whiskey isn’t something you just shoot down. It’s a commitment. You gotta have patience. I like that.” The singer continued, “And I love the stories that come with it. Every bottle has a history. I also like introducing whiskey to people who don’t know they love it yet. I think a lot more women would love it if they tasted it, and if they were really spoken to by the whiskey world.”
With Beyoncé’s passion for the American award-winning SirDavis, there’s no doubt that her brand has gained the likes of many.
SirDavis’ Holiday Experience provided guests with a taste of their signature cocktails including Sleigh Bell, Espresso Martini, and Honey Bee. Participants also had the opportunity to purchase their very on SirDavis bottle to compliment their personalized band.
What’s a tastemaker event without capturing the moment? As a final touch, the iconic robot from the Cowboy Carter Tour made a special appearance, pouring classic SirDavis Whisky into guests’ glasses while adding an immersive, futuristic touch to the installation.
From personalized details to immersive moments, the SirDavis Holiday Experience embodied the brand’s bold, intentional spirit. In true Cowboy Carter fashion, SirDavis proved it knows how to leave a lasting impression…especially in New York City.
See SirDavis’ Signature Pour come to life in the reel linked here.
There are people born the year “RuPaul‘s Drag Race” premiered who are now able to vote. People who have had the show their entire existence. What a wonderful world.
Urban Stages was founded to support playwrights in developing and showcasing new work. They now also work to increase access to the arts. Their mainstage program supports artists and presents acclaimed plays and musicals Off-Broadway.
Last week Instagram partnered with talented creative Slawn to bring the immersive Canvas House installation to life during Miami Art Week. Slawn and Instagram invited guests to become a collaborative part of this amazing activation allowing guests to pick up a mask, some gloves, a can of spray paint and let loose on the white plastered walls in Canvas House. While Slawn tagged the outside of the house, guests expressed themselves inside in an installation that embodied Instagram’s platform through Slawn’s medium. This event also marked a first for the talented artist who had never done an entire house before. Unlike most of the other festivities during Art Basel, Canvas House gave each guest the ability to become part of the artwork leading to an unforgettable night. Special guests included Mia Khalifa, Pepe Garcia, Maurice Kamara and more! The evening also featured an open bar and live DJ set providing vibes throughout the night. Canvas House was also a gathering of tastemakers and art lovers from music, fashion and culture coming together under on roof to create something together. In recent years Art Basel has become more famous for its parties than anything else, but this experience was unlike any other during Miami Art Week in that it brought the focus back to art.
Photo Credits: BFA/Joe Schildhorn for Instagram
Pepe Garcia, Slawn
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Pepe Garcia
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Slawn, Maurice Kamara