Last night, Van Halen performed at Madison Square Garden, W.i.P. hosted the launch party for Lenay Dunn as American Rag's It Girl, Ristorante Asellina celebrated its one year anniversary, Questlove spun at Bushmills Honey Premier Party, Tinsley Mortimer and Erin Andrews joined NY Rangers players for a casino party at Gotham Hall, Soledad O'Brien hosted the Dance Theatre of Harlem's Vision Gala, CFDA's CEO, Steven Kolb discusses his fashion world experience, and so much more. Last night's parties were all about celebrating new beginnings.

[David Lee Roth, Eddie Van Halen via]

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