The island of Manhattan is home to the greatest concentration of private clubs in this country, and no, we are not talking about the velvet-roped doors of the Meatpacking District. These elite institutions date back to the early nineteenth century, modeled after the gentlemen's clubs of London and retain the codes of behavior from that era. The buildings are reverent but nondescript, the fees are astronomical, and the dress code is de rigueur. Here are 7 members-only clubs, where the upper echelon of New York Society can freely mix business with pleasure.

Last night in NYC, Friends performed at Le Baron for part four of the Encore! Live Sessions, Chloe Sevigny and Adam Brody attended the after party for Damsels in Distress at the Soho Grand Hotel, Roma took the stage for Avenue A Soundcheck's Monday Rock series, Martin Scorsese honored Catherine Deneuve at the 39th annual Chaplin Award Gala, and so much more. Last night's parties were all about the music! More»