THE CULTURAL DIVIDE December

"ATTRACTIVE PEOPLE

DOING ATTRACTIVE THINGS

IN ATTRACTIVE PLACES."-SLIM AARONS

"Gold," the spectacular exhibition at the American Museum of Natural History, in New York City, explores the influence of this enduring symbol of wealth, beauty, and power throughout history. (Through 8/19)

3 Ross Bleclcner, John Waters, and Marcel Dzama are among the artists who have donated work to Visual AIDS's largest fund-raiser, Postcards from the Edge. Add to your art collection, while supporting artists with AIDS. (12/1-12/3, visualaids.org)

Celebrating an Icon

6 The Historical Society of Palm Beach County honors the late photographer Slim Aarons at its Sixth Annual Archival Evening dinner-and-dance gala at Palm Beach's Club Colette on December 6. (historicalsocietypbc.org)

SEXY STILETTOS

Te Casan, the new shoe boutique in New York's SoHo, has recruited seven designers from fashion houses such as Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood, and Dries Van Noten to create limited-edition collections exclusive to the store. (382 West Broadway)

HIGH DESIGN

Enhance your knowledge of curvy design, decorative objects, veneer and floral motifs, and the wonders of green and gray at the exhibition "Biedermeier: The Invention of Simplicity" at the Milwaukee Art Museum, the first major Biedermeier showing in the States. (Through 1/1/07)

LUCKY SEVEN

49 Up, the latest installment in Michael Apfed's documentary film series, which follows the lives of several Britons of varied backgrounds from the age of seven-and checks in on them every seven years-is out on DVD.

12 "Nan Kempner: American Chic, the jaw-dropping couture collection of International BestDressed List Hall of Famer Nan Kempner, is on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in N.Y.C. (12/12-3/4/07)

NEIGHBORHOOD FAVORITE

Memories of Philippine Kitchens (Stewart, Tabori & Chang), the new cookbook from the owners and chef at N.Y.C.'s Cendrillon restaurant, explores the history and culture of the Philippines through its Spanish-influenced Asian fare.

Angel Projrct

This year's Divine Design committee honors designer Catherine Malandrino and hosts its annual premiere shopping event (wholesale prices!) in Los Angeles. Proceeds benefit Projec Angei Food, the program that prepares and delivers 1,200 daily meofs to people with fifethreiatening iilnesvses {n the LA.'oréa. (11/30-12/4, divinedesign.org)