Monday, November 29, 2004
NOV 29: ST MARTINS ANIMAL BENEFIT BASH
More info about them at: www.stmartinsanimalfoundation.org
Doors open at 730, show at 830. Jillian Barberie, the Barbi Twins and other celebs will be there.
Fashion show should be interesting -- I was told it will include yoga, which sounds truly unique.
There is also a plush lounge with vegan food, for VIP ticket holders.
And there will be "Vegan Vixens"; can't wait to find out what THAT is all about!
Ticket prices:
$25 general, in advance; $35 at the door.
$40 VIP tix, in advance; $50 at the door.
To reserve in advance, or for more info, call 818-771-8750. Key Club is on Sunset near Doheny.
Saturday, November 20, 2004
NOV 20: Elite Connections Party with a Purpose
Fundraiser at the Riviera Country Club in Brentwood/Palisades area.
Cocktails, silent auction and music start at 6:00
(Dr. Robert Kotler star of Dr. 90210 has donated over $9,000 in silent auction gifts),
so invite your married friends and couples too. Incredible buffet served 7:00-9:00, raffle, Fabulous live music by Animastick (on break from tour), DJ and more!
Bring unwrapped toys and receive raffle tickets!
There will be a surprise celebrity host!
children the best Christmas they've ever had. Last year we raised enough money
to throw two lavish Christmas parties for over 200 children. This year our children's
parties will be held at Vista Del Mar orphanage, Florence Crittenton girl's home
and a street party (all in Los Angeles). Thanks to the success of "Party With A Purpose",
we plan on again making this a Christmas to remember!
Call 800-923-4200 to charge.
Reserve a table with the purchase of 7 tickets together
Party is from 6:00 to 12:00.
Not a singles event (but many singles are coming), and the Riviera have nice rooms to rent if you don’t want to drive after the party. Riviera 310 454-6591.
This years sponsors: Elite Connections, Murphy/Shelby Dodge, Jonique's Medi-Spa, Powerforkids.com, Spectrum Club and Rapid Dating.
Friday, November 19, 2004
NOV 19: “BEAUJOLAIS AND BEYOND”
Hosted by the French-American Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles
WHO: The French-American Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles carries out the time-honored tradition of welcoming the Beaujolais Nouveau to the Southland for an evening of sumptuous wine-tasting that is complimented by an array of fine French foods, beverages, and a silent auction that includes a trip to France.
WHAT: The 21st annual Beaujolais Food and Wine Festival is the Los Angeles premiere tasting of the 2004 Beaujolais Nouveau which will have just arrived from France the day before for worldwide tasting. It is the largest of its kind on the West Coast, attracting wine connoisseurs and Francophiles alike from West Los Angeles to the Valley to Orange County.
WHY: Beginning as early as the 19th century, the wine-growers of the Beaujolais region would sell their harvest early. Then in the early 1950’s after the Second World War it became chic all around the world to consume Beaujolais wines before the aging process began. It was in 1985 that the release of the Beaujolais Nouveau would formally take place on the third Thursday of November each year. The Beaujolais Nouveau is red with violet hues and has a distinctive fragrance of red grapes, small red fruits, and floral scents.
WHEN: Friday, November 19, 2004 from 6:30pm – 10:00pm
$45 for FACC and EABA members and $65: includes food, wine, entertainment, and all event-related activities.
WHERE: Ahmanson Hall at the Skirball Cultural Center
2701 North Sepulveda Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90049
This “Oasis in the City” sits on 15 stunning acres in the Santa Monica Mountains and forms a dramatic background for the new Ahmanson Hall. This location will enable us to offer our guests a unique experience full of state-of-the-art technology, unmatched hospitality, and ample complimentary parking.
PUBLIC INFO LINE: (323) 651-4741
Wednesday, November 10, 2004
NOV 10: "DOGS DIE IN HOT CARS", POP BAND, DEBUTS IN U.S.
Great pop tunes.
Monday, November 08, 2004
NOV 8: KIRK DOUGLAS, EDWARD LEWIS TO RECEIVE MEDAL FOR BREAKING BLACKLIST
Duo will receive Medal for using Dalton Trumbo’s name on “Spartacus” from The Institute of Modern Letters’ founder Glenn Schaeffer and Dean Robert Rosen of UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and Television. A screening of “Spartacus” will follow.
Legendary actor, writer, producer and humanitarian Kirk Douglas and producer Edward Lewis will be awarded the prestigious Freedom of Express Medal from The Institute of Modern Letters (IML) on Monday, November 8th at 7:30PM at UCLA. According to Glenn Schaeffer, founder of the Institute of Modern Letters, “The Medal is presented to persons who courageously saved the lives and/or careers of persecuted writers. Mr. Douglas and Mr. Lewis are being honored for effectively breaking the infamous “Hollywood Blacklist” of the ‘50’s by fighting to get screenwriter Dalton Trumbo’s name on the credits for the classic film “Spartacus.”
The Medal will be presented to Mr. Douglas and Mr. Lewis by Glenn Schaeffer (Chairman of Mandalay Bay Resorts) and Dean Robert Rosen of The UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. Preceding the presentation, from 6:30PM until 7:30PM there will be a cocktail reception for guests. Following the 7:30PM Medal presentation, the restored version of “Spartacus” will be screened for a group of UCLA Cinema students and invited guests.
The Institute of Modern Letters is the country’s foremost group rescuing persecuted writers, providing them with funding, shelter and freedom to write without fear of oppression. The IML’s Board members includes Salman Rushdie, Paul Newman, Gore Vidal, Norman Lear, Sting, James Ellroy, A. Scott Berg, Umberto Eco, Scott Steindorff and Russell Banks. Writers who have been aided by the Institute of Modern Letters’ programs include Syl Cheney-Coker from Sierra Leone, Er Tai Gao from China and Fernando Garavito from Colombia.
Kirk Douglas is hailed around the globe as one of the true living legends of the film world, with classic roles in “Champion,” “Paths of Glory,” “Out of the Past,” “The Bad and the Beautiful” and of course “Spartacus” only a few of his countless legendary performances. Edward Lewis’ long list of credits as Producer also includes “Missing,” “The List of Adrian Messenger,” “Seven Days in May,” “The Fixer,” and “Seconds.”
Further information on the Institute of Modern Letters can be found at www.modernletters.org or by calling 702-895-3033. Press Contacts: Warren Cowan/Daniel Bernstein (310) 275-0777.
Sunday, November 07, 2004
NOV 7: PAWS/LA ANNUAL AUCTION BENEFIT
Sunday at 4 p.m. you can experience Six In The City, a.k.a. the Sixth Annual PET ART Auction.
The event raises funds for PAWS/LA (Pets Are Wonderful Support). Enjoy art with animal images and themes; experience the new Functional Art Boutique with custom pet beds, designer collars and other purrfect pet-cessories. Hang out with host Wendie Malick (star of Dream On, Just Shoot Me and Frasier) and animals a-plenty. It all goes down at the always-cool Henry Fonda Music Box Theatre, 6126 Hollywood Blvd near Gower.
$50, includes martini bar and appetizers. Live auction at 530. For tickets and art preview, visit www.pawsla.org or call 323-876-7297 x 116. For media inquiries, please contact Thomas De Lorenzo at (323) 656-1068 or SmartComm@aol.com.
