Tourism: A&E Drafts Abstract Prison for 'Breakout Kings' Launch Party

To mark the forthcoming premiere of its new drama series Breakout Kings, A&E hosted a jailhouse-themed reception at Stage 37, putting 236 guests in an environment that echoed the cop-and-convict premise of the TV show.

Tourism: Ellie Fund's Oscar Party Gets More Food, Stars From The Fighter 

The Ellie Fund, which supports women and families battling breast cancer, celebrated its 15th annual Oscar gala—the only party in Massachusetts that's sanctioned by the Academy of Arts and Sciences—on Sunday night.

Tourism: New York's Top 100 Events 2011

With New York experiencing a slow but steady economic recovery, the event industry has found its footing.

Tourism: Jake’s American Grille: Americana Restaurant With Five Dining Areas in Chevy Chase

Jake’s American Grille opened last week in Northwest Washington, combining an American bar and restaurant atmosphere with a diversified menu of cuisine with international influences.

Tourism: City Fire: Manny Garcia's Restaurant With Indoor and Outdoor Space for Dining, Events

Manny Garcia, the founder of three Central Florida restaurant brands—Pebbles, Harvey’s Bistro, and Manuel’s on 28th—has reunited with executive chef Tony Page and general manager Benj Ray to open City Fire American Oven and Bar in the Dellagio complex on Sand Lake Road.

Tourism: 2 New Spots for Private Barbecue Dinners

Barbecue joints are springing up throughout Chicago.

Tourism: St. Jude Redesigns Layout for 13th Annual Gourmet Gala

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Tourism: Ray's and Stark Bar: Patina's New Renzo Piano-Designed Lacma Spaces

RELATED At Lacma Pavilion Debut, Projections Animate Art Under Dreamy Dinner Tent 2011 Preview: Los Angeles's 10 Most Anticipated New Venues This week, Patina Restaurant Group opened Ray’s restaurant and Stark Bar adjacent to the Lynda and Stewart Resnick Exhibition Pavilion at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Tourism: Washington Ballet Jeté Society Hosts Dance Party in Secret, Raw Location

The Jeté Society of the Washington Ballet celebrated its 10th annual Dance Party on Saturday, drawing a crowd of more than 900 young professionals with the promise of a secret Georgetown location, and a carnival sideshow theme with fire-breathers and stilt walkers.

Tourism: Catwalk Cure Gets Celestial Theme With Purple-Maned Horse, Aerialists

The ten-year-old Catwalk Cure event—an all-male party that gathers 500 Toronto-area businessmen—is one of the season's most successful galas money-wise, raising $150,000 for University Health Network's Center for Innovation in Complex Care.

Tourism: Chilly Day for Spirit Awards Is a Boon to Heated Sponsor Lounges

RELATED In Controversial Change, Independent Spirit Awards Move Downtown Award Season Trend: Gift Suites Move Focus From Swag to Branded Experiences Sponsors of Film Independent's Spirit Awards got an unexpected boost Saturday when unusually gusty winds blew their lucky invitees toward their heated lounges, which offered a cozy respite from the drafty main tent housing the awards luncheon and ceremony on Santa Monica Beach.

Tourism: Heart Association Serves Booze-, Butter-, and Salt-Free Lunch at Sponsor-Hosted Tables

On February 25, the American Heart Association hosted its Go Red for Women luncheon at the Palmer House Hilton.

Tourism: Dom Pérignon Servers Descend From the Ceiling at the Power of Love Gala's New After-Party

RELATED Power of Love Gala Raises $27 Million With Manilow, Big-Name Chefs Keep Memory Alive's 15th annual Power of Love gala at Las Vegas’s Bellagio Saturday night was massive.

Tourism: Grey Goose Sponsors First "Worthy 30" Party

National Post columnist Shinan Govani's "Worthy 30" list of Toronto's most eligible bachelors and bachelorettes is a must-read for the city's young social set.

Tourism: Martha, Emeril Celebrate South Beach Wine & Food's 10th Anniversary at Cake-Filled Fete

It didn’t start until 10 p.

Tourism: Gene Siskel Film Center Hosts Chicago's Only Academy-Sanctioned Oscar Party

Swirling search lights, a red-carpet entrance, and ubiquitous photographers set a Hollywood-inspired tone at the Gene Siskel Film Center on Sunday night for the movie theater's Oscar party.

Tourism: Through Partners, New York Times Travel Show Adds Food Demos, Climbing Wall, Game Show Auditions

Since its inception in 2004, the New York Times Travel Show has expanded exponentially, growing from fledgling conference to a large-scale consumer expo with more than 400 exhibitors that draws some 24,000 attendees over three days.

Tourism: Burgers, BBQ, and Bubbles: Highlights From the South Beach Wine & Food Festival

RELATED Martha, Emeril Celebrate South Beach Wine & Food's 10th Anniversary at Cake-Filled Fete Now in its 10th year, the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Food & Wine wrapped four days of events scattered at venues throughout Miami Beach on Sunday.

Tourism: For Budget-Friendly Decor in Vast Space, Bailey House Hangs Paper From Weather Balloons

More than 200 weather balloons held up paper strips painted with images of city buildings at the Bailey House fund-raiser, providing an affordable and interesting way to decorate the 69th Regiment Armory.

Tourism: Oscar Night's Return to Opulence: Photos From Governors Ball, 'Vanity Fair,' Elton John, and More

RELATED For Hollywood Award Season, Chefs Planning Either High- or Low-Calorie Menus Oscar Party Preview: Governors Ball to Draw Inspiration From Vintage Nightclubs You might say it was a big night in Los Angeles.

Tourism: M:brgr: Gourmet Burgers With Room for Events

Toronto's gourmet burger scene got its most high-end entry yet with the January opening of M:brgr, an entertainment district restaurant with availability for private lunches and dinners.

Tourism: Tabatha Coffey Draws Salon Industry Crowd for Tips, Four-Letter Words

A well-coiffed crowd of about 250 salon-industry folks gathered at Park West on Monday evening for an event called "Wake Up and Smell the Coffey," hosted by trade publication Behind the Chair.

Tourism: Travel & Leisure

RELATED Travel & Leisure Moves Design Awards to Miami New World Center: Designed by Frank Gehry, Concert Hall Offers Event Space, Outdoor Projection Screen New World Symphony's Grand Opening Gala Raises More Than $2 Million With Concert, Dinner, and After-Party Travel & Leisure returned to Miami for its seventh annual Design Awards on Wednesday night, with a cocktail party for 400 at the New World Center in Miami Beach.

Tourism: 'Esquire' Takes Residence at Nat Sherman Flagship to Parade New Furniture Collection

RELATED Esquire Pops Up at $19 Million Hollywood Hills Residence Every year, Esquire builds a temporary bachelor pad to host events and showcase products from advertisers, and this year, Hearst's men's publication is using the pop-up platform to flaunt its own line of wares—an assortment of home furnishings and accessories known as the Esquire Home Collection.

Tourism: Essence

RELATED Amid Eco-Conscious Touches, Essence Award Luncheon Evokes Pre-Recession Opulence With A-List Draw and Luxe Decor, Essence Award Luncheon "Owns" its Oscar Week Slot The swirl of events surrounding the Oscars is head-spinning.

Tourism: (Ri)1 Whiskey Promotes Brand to Boston Bartenders With Mixology Exhibition

In a nod to Boston's craft cocktail movement and in a marketing effort to reintroduce its brand to the local market, (Ri)1 Whiskey hosted Cocktail Lab, an intimate cocktail reception for 100 guests, at the Liberty Hotel on Wednesday night.

Tourism: Brooklyn Winery: A Winemaking Facility for Private Functions, Teambuilding

Last month, Williamsburg's new winemaking facility opened its doors for private event bookings.

Tourism: Contiki Eschews Sales Pitch, Promotes Euro Vacations at Nightclub Party

To celebrate the launch of the new "Have You Done It?" campaign promoting its European vacation packages, travel company Contiki sought to put on an event that felt more experiential than the typically heavy-handed travel sales show.