Artist Tyler Loftis was joined by celebrities and art collectors alike at New York City's Bowery Nov. 14, 2018, for the inaugural Portraits for Purpose featuring paintings of Alex Guarnaschelli, Francoise Gilot, Alex Katz, Deepak Chopra, and Jojo Mayer, to name a few.

The Charleston Library Society and Charleston Farmhouse teams did an incredible job coordinating this high-brow, enlightening festival, and the VIE team was delighted to attend and be a part of such a phenomenal long weekend in “The World’s Favorite City.”

Costumes worn by Cher and many others will be in the lineup at the Bob Mackie Collection at Julien’s Auctions Nov. 17. The celebrity designer, now in his eighties, has no plans of slowing down, he says.

Grayton Beer Company will host a free fund-raising concert with Panama City native Will Thompson, on Friday, November 9, 2018, from 6–9 PM. Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase six-packs of the Rebound American Lager and merchandise whose sales will directly aid Hurricane Michael relief efforts.

A release party will be held at 7:00 p.m. at Grayton Beer Company Taproom, and Mari will donate 20 percent of her CD sales to Dog-Harmony, a local animal rescue and education program.

October might be early to start planning Mardi Gras costumes, but not in Venice, Italy. Back in the day, the rakes of La Serenissima could hardly wait for October 5 to put on their masks and celebrate for months leading up to Carnevale.

For the sixth year, Tommy Bahama is partnering with the No Kid Hungry campaign to fight childhood hunger in America. See how you can get involved and receive a $20 gift card!

It’s been over a year since VIE magazine became a monthly national publication. Since then, it has been nonstop publishing, traveling, sponsoring, and hosting events. Take a look at some of our highlights from the first half of 2018!

New Shack projects a philosophical and darkly romantic spin on life, with poetic lyrics and ominous fables that can be found in all of their songs. The lyrics to “Cherry” were inspired by Marie Antoinette, and the music video contrasts that historical inspiration with the "selfie" culture of today.

For our readers in the Northwest Florida area, grab a jacket and head to the Pensacola Bay Center this weekend for a totally new experience from the famed Cirque du Soleil—Crystal! Tickets are available from tonight, October 20 through Sunday, October 22.

There’s no city quite like Charleston, South Carolina. If you’re looking for the true Charleston experience during your visit, one place comes to mind for your home-base hotel— The Restoration Hotel.

Here’s a list of ten fabulous products you can feel great about purchasing as a portion of proceeds will go toward helping people impacted by breast cancer and research for finding a cure.