SOCIAL DIARY
Springtime in New York. Budding political careers in the talking and maybe the taking; plus last night's "First Bloom" Art and Photography auction to Benefit Friends of the High Line; big party down under the High Line at the Equinox on 10th Avenue and 16th Street.

PARTY PICTURES
The New York Public Library's annual President's Council Spring Dinner; the New York Philharmonic celebrated its 2010 Spring Gala with SONDHEIM; the Birthday Concert; more pictures from Monday night's New York City Police Foundation Gala at the Waldorf; and the PACHA (People Against Curelty & Harm to Animals) fundraiser at Pacha.

NYSD HOUSE
Sian Ballen and Jeff Hirsch visit architect and designer Bill Brockschmidt and partner architect Richard Dragisic at their New York studio.

SHOPPING DIARY
Wendy Lerman goes to the In Good Taste event benefiting City Harvest at Saks and gets a really good look at the shoes. You will too.