Thursday, October 28, 2004
OCT 28: Z CHANNEL DOCUMENTARY, FREE
October 28, 2004 -- 7:30PM
Event: A Documentary Salon Screening
Melnitz Movies, and The International Documentary Association Present
Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession
a film by Xan Cassevetes
A documentary on the Z Channel, one of the first pay cable stations in the US, and its programming chief, Jerry Harvey. Debuting in 1974, the LA-based channel?s eclectic slate of movies became a prime example of the untapped power of cable television. The Film includes appearances by Robert Altman, Jacqueline Bisset, Jim Jarmusch, Penelope Spheeris, Quentin Tarantino, Paul Verhoven, and James Woods.
Where: James Bridges Theater on NE corner of UCLA campus.
Free admission!
Event: A Documentary Salon Screening
Melnitz Movies, and The International Documentary Association Present
Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession
a film by Xan Cassevetes
A documentary on the Z Channel, one of the first pay cable stations in the US, and its programming chief, Jerry Harvey. Debuting in 1974, the LA-based channel?s eclectic slate of movies became a prime example of the untapped power of cable television. The Film includes appearances by Robert Altman, Jacqueline Bisset, Jim Jarmusch, Penelope Spheeris, Quentin Tarantino, Paul Verhoven, and James Woods.
Where: James Bridges Theater on NE corner of UCLA campus.
Free admission!
Wednesday, October 27, 2004
OCT 27: GEN ART presents FRESH FACES IN FASHION L.A.
FRESH FACES IN FASHION L.A.
Wednesday, October 27th
8:00pm - 12:00am
Hangar 8
3100 Donald Douglas Loop North
Santa Monica, CA
***Featuring 12 of the hottest new fashion designers from the West Coast***
Evening's Emcee:
actress Shiva Rose
Host Committee:
actress Milla Jovovich (Resident Evil)
actress Jill Hennessey (Crossing Jordan)
actress Alexis Bledel (Gilmore Girls)
actress Marsha Thomason (Las Vegas)
supermodel Kylie Bax
designer Tracee Ellis Ross
designer & alumni Louis Verdad
designer Trina Turk
celebrity stylist Trish Summerville
Cameron Silver (Owner of Decades)
Rosemary Brantley (Chair, Otis School of Fashion Design)
Laurie Pike (LA.com editor-in-chief)
Accessory Designer Reception: 8:00pm
Fashion Show: 9:00pm
After-Party: 9:30pm - 12:00am
Designers:
Claire La Faye
Desanka
Issho
kushcush
Maryam Nassirzadeh
Waraire Boswell Menswear
Wooden Mustache
WYETH by Todd Magill
Accessory Designers in Installations:
C-Label Shoes
Christie Martin Fine Jewelry
DL & Co.
Kim White Handbags
Music by DJ Greggory Rogen
Selection Committee:
Alisa Loftin, Owner, Aero and Co.
Alison Neider, Editor In Chief, California Apparel News
Jayne Seward, Fashion Editor, California Apparel News
Tia Browsh, owner Jack Henry
Marlien Rentmeester, West Coast Editor, Lucky Magazine
Kateri Butler, Fashion Editor, LA Weekly
Jennifer Philips, Owner, Sirens and Sailors
Neely Shearer and Gordon Morikawa, Owners, XIN
Nina Garduno, Buyer, Fred Segal Man
Don't miss the 7th Anniversary of L.A.'s Hottest Fashion Show and party!
Presenting Partners: Acura, Allure, Ecru, Heineken, Feria, MasterCard, Sobe, Stila and more.
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TICKETS:
REGULAR TICKETS:
(include seat at show & access to party)
Silver Members: $30/person
Non-Members: $40/person
VIP TICKETS:
include:
a) Reserved seat at show
b) Access to VIP room at after-party
Platinum Members: 2 complimentary VIP tickets
Silver Members: $90/person
Non-Members: $100/person
* As a special incentive, the first 100 ticket purchasers who use their MasterCard® card to make their ticket purchase will receive a complimentary gift from Allure and MasterCard® (gift will be mailed to you).
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OCT 27: W.R.R.A.P. LUNCHEON WITH ALEX SANGER & ANN STONE
ALEX SANGER, the Grandson of Margaret Sanger (founder of Planned Parenthood) and the author of Beyond Choice, will be honored at the Women’s Reproductive Rights Assistance Project lunch on Wednesday, October 27. The featured speaker is ANN STONE the chairwoman of Republicans for Choice—“Fighting for Women’s Rights in the Republican Party.”
11AM-2PM at the Luxe Summit Bel Air, 11461 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90049.
Tickets $75, includes lunch and parking. To make a reservation, call (818) 501-4286.
Alex Sanger
MORE DETAILS:
Alex Sanger, author of Beyond Choice: Reproductive Freedom in the 21st Century and the grandson of Planned Parenthood Founder, Margaret Sanger, will be awarded “The Rose” Award by the Women’s Reproductive Rights Assistance Project (WRAAP) at a one-time only luncheon at the Luxe Summit Bel Air hotel beginning at 11 AM on Wednesday, October 27, 2004. The afternoon’s featured speaker is Ann Stone, Chairwoman of Republicans for Choice. Among the many notable Host Committee members and Sponsors are Elayne Boosler, Gloria Feldt, Laura Kightlinger, Senator Sheila Kuehl, Gloria Steinem and Dina Merrill-Hartley. The luncheon event will feature a stunning Holiday Boutique and a Silent Auction, with 95% of all money raised going to help low-income women exercise the full range of their reproductive rights.
Alexander C. Sanger is currently Chair of the International Planned Parenthood Council, a member of the Advisory Council of the Princeton University Program in the Study of Woman and Gender, and serves as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Population Fund. He was named “One of the 100 Most Influential People on the Planet” by Earth Times, and has lectured at United Nations Conferences throughout the world. He holds degrees from Princeton, NYU, and Columbia, and currently lives in Manhattan with his wife and three children. Ann Stone, who has been diligent in working for the removal of the anti-abortion platform within the Republican party and has fought for other women’s issues within the party, has founded four companies, served as goodwill ambassador to several countries, and has appeared on television programs including “Larry King Live,” “Nightline,” “The Today Show” and “Politically Incorrect.” She currently serves on the Board of the National Women’s History Museum and The Washington Center, and is an Arbiter for the Virginia Bar Association. In 2003, she was appointed to the President’s Executive Global Advisory Board of the European/American Women’s Council.
WRAAP raises money for low-income woman of all ages, ethnicities and cultural backgrounds who are unable to pay for either emergency contraception or a safe and legal abortion. Its services are provided free of charge to clinics across the country, with all clinics State-of-the-Art and most of them members of the National Abortion Foundation (NAF) or the National Coalition of Abortion Providers (NCAP). Further information is available by calling 818-501-4286 or visiting www.wrrap.org.
11AM-2PM at the Luxe Summit Bel Air, 11461 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90049.
Tickets $75, includes lunch and parking. To make a reservation, call (818) 501-4286.
Alex Sanger
MORE DETAILS:
Alex Sanger, author of Beyond Choice: Reproductive Freedom in the 21st Century and the grandson of Planned Parenthood Founder, Margaret Sanger, will be awarded “The Rose” Award by the Women’s Reproductive Rights Assistance Project (WRAAP) at a one-time only luncheon at the Luxe Summit Bel Air hotel beginning at 11 AM on Wednesday, October 27, 2004. The afternoon’s featured speaker is Ann Stone, Chairwoman of Republicans for Choice. Among the many notable Host Committee members and Sponsors are Elayne Boosler, Gloria Feldt, Laura Kightlinger, Senator Sheila Kuehl, Gloria Steinem and Dina Merrill-Hartley. The luncheon event will feature a stunning Holiday Boutique and a Silent Auction, with 95% of all money raised going to help low-income women exercise the full range of their reproductive rights.
Alexander C. Sanger is currently Chair of the International Planned Parenthood Council, a member of the Advisory Council of the Princeton University Program in the Study of Woman and Gender, and serves as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Population Fund. He was named “One of the 100 Most Influential People on the Planet” by Earth Times, and has lectured at United Nations Conferences throughout the world. He holds degrees from Princeton, NYU, and Columbia, and currently lives in Manhattan with his wife and three children. Ann Stone, who has been diligent in working for the removal of the anti-abortion platform within the Republican party and has fought for other women’s issues within the party, has founded four companies, served as goodwill ambassador to several countries, and has appeared on television programs including “Larry King Live,” “Nightline,” “The Today Show” and “Politically Incorrect.” She currently serves on the Board of the National Women’s History Museum and The Washington Center, and is an Arbiter for the Virginia Bar Association. In 2003, she was appointed to the President’s Executive Global Advisory Board of the European/American Women’s Council.
WRAAP raises money for low-income woman of all ages, ethnicities and cultural backgrounds who are unable to pay for either emergency contraception or a safe and legal abortion. Its services are provided free of charge to clinics across the country, with all clinics State-of-the-Art and most of them members of the National Abortion Foundation (NAF) or the National Coalition of Abortion Providers (NCAP). Further information is available by calling 818-501-4286 or visiting www.wrrap.org.
Tuesday, October 26, 2004
OCT 26: SCION NIGHT at (and LAST DAY to get FREE TIX to) KNOTTS SCARY FARM
Free Tickets for Knott's Scary Farm:
Test-drive a Scion at any Toyota dealer up until Oct 26th, in the greater LA
region, and receive a free ticket to the Halloween Haunt on Scion Night.
SCION NIGHT is Tuesday October 26th at Knott's Scary Farm.
Hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Jo Jo on the Radio from KIISFM.
Special Tag Team DJ Performance inside the park by Colette
http://r.vresp.com/?Scion/3e9e1faf25/241302/3fab72525c/7a363d7
and DJ Timbo.
Test-drive a Scion at any Toyota dealer up until Oct 26th, in the greater LA
region, and receive a free ticket to the Halloween Haunt on Scion Night.
SCION NIGHT is Tuesday October 26th at Knott's Scary Farm.
Hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Jo Jo on the Radio from KIISFM.
Special Tag Team DJ Performance inside the park by Colette
http://r.vresp.com/?Scion/3e9e1faf25/241302/3fab72525c/7a363d7
and DJ Timbo.
Sunday, October 24, 2004
OCT 24: BENEFIT FOR RUSSIAN VICTIMS WITH CHRIS WEITZ, HEATHER GRAHAM, HOLLYWOOD LIFE & THE CAST OF “THE O.C.”
CHRIS WEITZ, HEATHER GRAHAM, HOLLYWOOD LIFE & THE CAST OF “THE O.C.” SUPPORT THE INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR TERROR ACT VICTIMS IN THEIR EFFORTS TO RAISE $10,000,000 FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE BESLAN TRAGEDY IN RUSSIA
Chris Weitz, Heather Graham, Hollywood Life Magazine & the cast of “The O.C.” celebrate the release of the first season of “The O.C.” on DVD and donate their time in an effort to raise money to assist The International Foundation for Terror Act Victims in meeting their goal to raise $10,000,000 to aid the survivors of the Beslan school tragedy.
Hollywood Life Magazine teams up with the cast of “The O.C.” to celebrate the launch of their first season on DVD while raising money for the International Foundation for Terror Act Victims. Celebs expected include Chris Weitz, Heather Graham, Mischa Barton, Kelly Rowan, Melinda Clarke, Rachel Bilson, Samaire Armstrong, Julia Stiles, Mena Suvari, Christina Milian, Tara Lipinski, Donald Faison , Olivia Wilde, Gina Belafonte, Scott McCray, and Topher ("I've got the coolest first name in town") Grace.
Chris Weitz, Heather Graham, Hollywood Life Magazine & the cast of “The O.C.” celebrate the release of the first season of “The O.C.” on DVD and donate their time in an effort to raise money to assist The International Foundation for Terror Act Victims in meeting their goal to raise $10,000,000 to aid the survivors of the Beslan school tragedy.
It's all happening Sunday, October 24th from 8:00PM - 11:00PM at Tokio & Beauty Bar, located at 1640 Cahuenga Blvd. in beautiful downtown Hollywood. If you want to check out the action after the event, photos will be available on WIREIMAGE.COM.
For Media Inquiries, Contact:
Jennifer Gross/ Lauren Johnson
Evolutionary Media Group
Phone: 323-658-8700
Email: Jennifer@EvolutionaryMediaGroup.com
Evolutionary Media Group
Phone: 323-658-8700
Email: Jennifer@EvolutionaryMediaGroup.com
Sunday, October 17, 2004
OCT 17: PROJECT PLAYHOUSE AUCTION
(LOS ANGELES, CA) The 2004 Project Playhouse Auction will be held on October 17, 2004 at the House of Blues - Sunset Strip! Eight mini-playhouses (scaled down versions measuring approximately 8'x10'x10') will be auctioned off to the highest bidder, and there will be a drawing for two Opportunity Houses! The winner will be announced during the evening and need not be present. The playhouse auction is absolute to the highest bidder — no minimum, no reserve. Additionally, a Silent Auction featuring items ranging from SubZero wine cellar and weekend get-a-ways will be conducted.
This event will feature hors d’oeuvres and beverages at a hosted bar. Don’t forget the entertainment! Featured musical entertainment: Patrice Zappa, famous Frank's sis; top comic DAMON WILLIAMS will be the MC. Don’t expect less than a magnificent musical performance at this premier location.
Doors open at 6:00 at House of Blues Sunset Strip, 8430 W. Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90069. Tickets for this Auction Party fundraiser are $75 each. Guests can buy tix at the door; includes 2 drinks. All ages welcome. 6--10pm. Attire: club casual, jeans on up.
For more info: http://www.projectplayhouse.com/events/auction.php
This event will feature hors d’oeuvres and beverages at a hosted bar. Don’t forget the entertainment! Featured musical entertainment: Patrice Zappa, famous Frank's sis; top comic DAMON WILLIAMS will be the MC. Don’t expect less than a magnificent musical performance at this premier location.
Doors open at 6:00 at House of Blues Sunset Strip, 8430 W. Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90069. Tickets for this Auction Party fundraiser are $75 each. Guests can buy tix at the door; includes 2 drinks. All ages welcome. 6--10pm. Attire: club casual, jeans on up.
For more info: http://www.projectplayhouse.com/events/auction.php
Friday, October 15, 2004
OCT 15: EVENT SUMMARY: Young Musicians Foundation Golden Anniversary Gala
by Don Rose
The YOUNG MUSICIANS FOUNDATION has, year after year, churned out the classical stars of tomorrow. Five decades after it all began, it was time to celebrate. Guests at the YMF gala enjoyed cocktails, a Silent Auction, dinner, Prize Drawing and Concert. Honorees included John Williams, Merv Griffin and Carl Reiner.
For nearly half a century, the proceeds from the YMF's annual gala have been used to fund the Foundation’s extensive programs for young artists. During its history, YMF has nurtured a number of international stars including Michael Tillson Thomas, Andre Previn and Mona Golabek. The music world looks to the YMF as a training ground for the next generation of composers, conductors, performers, and arts management.
The YOUNG MUSICIANS FOUNDATION has, year after year, churned out the classical stars of tomorrow. Five decades after it all began, it was time to celebrate. Guests at the YMF gala enjoyed cocktails, a Silent Auction, dinner, Prize Drawing and Concert. Honorees included John Williams, Merv Griffin and Carl Reiner.
For nearly half a century, the proceeds from the YMF's annual gala have been used to fund the Foundation’s extensive programs for young artists. During its history, YMF has nurtured a number of international stars including Michael Tillson Thomas, Andre Previn and Mona Golabek. The music world looks to the YMF as a training ground for the next generation of composers, conductors, performers, and arts management.
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Don Rose is an L.A.-based freelance writer, specializing in entertainment, the arts and technology. He writes The Rose Review, an online magazine and blog (www.therosereview.com). Dr. Rose is available for writing projects and consulting; he may be reached at (310) 729 1683 or at ddrose@aol.com.OCT 15: EVENT REVIEW: Big Brothers Big Sisters Masquerade Ball
by Don Rose
(LOS ANGELES, CA: Oct. 15, 2004) Big Brothers Big Sisters of L.A. threw a Masquerade Ball tonight that truly was a ball. The Petersen Automotive Museum was the setting for this unique, exotic, and enjoyable fundraising event. The enchanted evening featured masquerade costume attire (many creative masks, wigs and costumes could be seen, my fave being a woman with Bride-Of-Frankenstein hair colored red and yellow), high roller casino (Craps, Black Jack, Roulette), fortune tellers, a hip DJ, dancing, extravagant eats (mostly healthy too, a nice touch), luscious libations, and many wonderful prizes (casino winnings turned into raffle tickets that could win you prizes including DVDs, DVD box sets, a blimp ride, a celeb-autographed skateboard, signed TV scripts, and more).
For more information on how you can sponsor or attend the 2005 gala, contact Monica Lee at (323) 904-4400. To learn more about the organization, please visit http://www.bigbrothersbigsisterslaie.org .
(LOS ANGELES, CA: Oct. 15, 2004) Big Brothers Big Sisters of L.A. threw a Masquerade Ball tonight that truly was a ball. The Petersen Automotive Museum was the setting for this unique, exotic, and enjoyable fundraising event. The enchanted evening featured masquerade costume attire (many creative masks, wigs and costumes could be seen, my fave being a woman with Bride-Of-Frankenstein hair colored red and yellow), high roller casino (Craps, Black Jack, Roulette), fortune tellers, a hip DJ, dancing, extravagant eats (mostly healthy too, a nice touch), luscious libations, and many wonderful prizes (casino winnings turned into raffle tickets that could win you prizes including DVDs, DVD box sets, a blimp ride, a celeb-autographed skateboard, signed TV scripts, and more).
For more information on how you can sponsor or attend the 2005 gala, contact Monica Lee at (323) 904-4400. To learn more about the organization, please visit http://www.bigbrothersbigsisterslaie.org .
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Don Rose is an L.A.-based freelance writer, specializing in entertainment, the arts and technology. He writes The Rose Review, an online magazine and blog (www.therosereview.com). Dr. Rose is available for writing projects and consulting; he may be reached at (310) 729 1683 or at ddrose@aol.com.