Gala Events

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Elegant guests in formal attire attend a glamorous charity ball at a cultural center, highlighting the social and cultural significance of such events.

What Is the Cultural Significance of Charity Balls Today?

On May 4, 2025, the Asia Society of Southern California hosted its annual gala at the Skirball Cultural Center, a scene of continued opulence amidst a quiet shift in charitable giving.

Charles Pembroke·April 30, 2026

Elegant patrons in formal attire at a high-stakes art auction, with a subtle nod exchanged between a collector and the bid spotter.

High Society

10 Art Auction and Gala Etiquette Rules You Need to Know

A subtle nod to the bid spotter at Sotheby's can secure a million-dollar artwork, a gesture few outside the inner circle truly understand.

Charles Pembroke·April 16, 2026