A roundup of this month’s interesting news reads and notes under the umbrella of design and experiences for our collective radar screen…

MUST TRACK  – Banksy

We have always been fascinated by the elusive artist Banksy. We are  now wild about his NY residency this month and all the engagement and emotion his works are prompting.

Exhibit A – Exclusive music festivals for super rich

The latest trend in lavish home entertaining.

Exhibit B – Super interesting fundraiser concept treasure hunt

Exhibit C – The Architecture of Autism

Emerging group homes of architecctural note for adults living with autism.

Exhibit D – Twitter Experience Hotel

A social element is as fundamental to every event these days as a proper invitation and cocktail.

Exhibit E – Material Matter Du Jour

Interesting story on the use of natural native/local materials as a trend in architecture – think ancient adobe type techniques — modern bricks made from hay bales providing better insulation cool in summer warm in the winter.

Exhibit F –More Martha

This week marked the second annual American Made awards and market put on by Martha Stewart and her team. Here’s to celebrating American craft and design and all that etsy has unleashed and made possible fo budding artisans and entrepreneurs. You can get a taste of the Martha curated best from the site