Wednesday, March 30, 2005
MAR 30 - NAPSTER ROCKS SUNSET STRIP, GIVES LUCKY ATTENDEES FREE FILLS, REFILLS AND THRILLS WITH "NAPSTER TO GO"
by Don Rose
(March 30, 2005: West Hollywood, CA) As we all remember, Napster rocked our world back in the Dot Com Boom, by making Peer To Peer music downloading a household phenomenon -- and inspiring millions to huddle around the "comp-fire" to upload/download millions of tunes. Cut to today: a new mini Net Boom of sorts is back, and the Cat has come Back in a big way in its battle with Apple for music downloading supremacy -- first by relaunching (as a fine pay service), then topping itself with its unique new service called NAPSTER TO GO. The key New Thing here: PORTABILITY OF SONGS, allowing N2GO subscribers to download and listen to an UNLIMITED amount of music, and do so on (certain compatible) MP3 players, as long as a low monthly $14.95 fee is paid. So, if you are the type who, say, buys at least 1 new CD each month, on average, that same general price can instead get you all the songs you want (on a PC or an MP3 player, at home or on the road).
To promote the consumer launch of Napster's portable subscription service (the world's first), the Cat got the word out with a Big Bang here in L.A., remaking Mel's Diner on the Sunset Strip into the Napster To Go Cafe', with celebs like Nick Lachey in attendance. Lucky music lovers were treated to a lot of FREE tunes, FREE coffee -- and, yes, even FREE MP3 players! (The latter being the amazingly cool iRiver H10 5GB MP3 Player, which not only holds upwards of a thousand tunes but can display photos, record FM or your voice, and a lot more...)
To read the full story, please see the N2GO article in our TRR MUSIC section.
(March 30, 2005: West Hollywood, CA) As we all remember, Napster rocked our world back in the Dot Com Boom, by making Peer To Peer music downloading a household phenomenon -- and inspiring millions to huddle around the "comp-fire" to upload/download millions of tunes. Cut to today: a new mini Net Boom of sorts is back, and the Cat has come Back in a big way in its battle with Apple for music downloading supremacy -- first by relaunching (as a fine pay service), then topping itself with its unique new service called NAPSTER TO GO. The key New Thing here: PORTABILITY OF SONGS, allowing N2GO subscribers to download and listen to an UNLIMITED amount of music, and do so on (certain compatible) MP3 players, as long as a low monthly $14.95 fee is paid. So, if you are the type who, say, buys at least 1 new CD each month, on average, that same general price can instead get you all the songs you want (on a PC or an MP3 player, at home or on the road).
To promote the consumer launch of Napster's portable subscription service (the world's first), the Cat got the word out with a Big Bang here in L.A., remaking Mel's Diner on the Sunset Strip into the Napster To Go Cafe', with celebs like Nick Lachey in attendance. Lucky music lovers were treated to a lot of FREE tunes, FREE coffee -- and, yes, even FREE MP3 players! (The latter being the amazingly cool iRiver H10 5GB MP3 Player, which not only holds upwards of a thousand tunes but can display photos, record FM or your voice, and a lot more...)
To read the full story, please see the N2GO article in our TRR MUSIC section.
MAR 30 - LA Tsunami Relief Benefit Bash
The American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles will participate in the Los Angeles Tsunami and Local Disaster Relief Benefit. Hosting celebrities include Nicollette Sheridan, Wendie Malick, Maria Conchita Alonso, Anjelica Huston, Mario Testino. Entertainment will be provided by Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter John Ondrasik with Five For Fighting and folk singer Samantha Murphy.
The event will take place from 5:30 – 10:30 p.m. at a beautiful estate in the Brentwood Hills area of L.A. Hosting celebrities include Nicollette Sheridan, Wendie Malick, Maria Conchita Alonso, Anjelica Huston, Mario Testino, Traci Bingham, Cheryl Tiegs, Ed Asner, Kelly Emberg, Kelly Sutherland, Kiera Chaplin, Michael Moloney, Stacey Dash, Allison Janney, Appolonia, and Patti Davis, and others. Red Cross National Celebrity Cabinet members who are lending their support to this fundraiser are Jane Seymour, Leeza Gibbons, Marlee Matlin, Nancy O'Dell and Patti LaBelle.
Entertainment will be provided by Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter John Ondrasik with Five For Fighting and folk singer Samantha Murphy. Executive chefs for the night include Mark E. Kearney (Sabor Cuisine & Events), Conny Andersson, and Donald Wressell, Pastry Chef (Four Seasons Hotel, Beverly Hills), Joe Miller (Joe's Restaurant, Venice Beach) and Chris Garnier (Roy's, Newport Beach).
This event will celebrate the lives and pay tribute to the families of: Fernando Bengoechea, fashion and décor magazine photographer who perished in the tsunami; Dr. Anton Ambrose, a prominent obstetrician in Los Angeles who lost his wife and daughter, Beulah and Orlantha Ambrose. Orlantha was teaching children in Sri Lanka to play the violin as part of her Strings by the Sea music program.
Sabor Cuisine & Events and PRHollywood, in association with Timeline Entertainment and Maleko Entertainment, are the producers of this event. Tickets are available for $250, $500 and $1,000, and table sponsorships are available beginning at $5,000. Please contact Monica Matulich of PRHollywood at 866-297-8214 to RSVP for this event.
Event sponsors include:
City Seafood
Fishking
Four Seasons Hotel
Web site: http://www.fourseasons.com/losangeles/
Gourmet Celebrations
Web site: http://www.gourmetcelebrations.com/
LA Confidential Magazine
Web site: http://www.la-confidential-magazine.com/
Moet Chandon Champagne
Web site: http://www.moet.com
Patron Tequila
Rodnik Vodka
Web site: http://rodnik.com/
Roy's
Web site: http://www.roysrestaurant.com/
S Guaro
Web site: http://www.sguaro.com/
Tide Water Seafood
Located at 13105 Ramona Blvd., Suite J, Irwindale, CA 91706
(626) 480-8893
Coryne Lovick Design
Located at 1119 Colorado Ave. #7, Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 839-4592
Yamaha Piano
Web site: http://www.yamaha.com/
The event will take place from 5:30 – 10:30 p.m. at a beautiful estate in the Brentwood Hills area of L.A. Hosting celebrities include Nicollette Sheridan, Wendie Malick, Maria Conchita Alonso, Anjelica Huston, Mario Testino, Traci Bingham, Cheryl Tiegs, Ed Asner, Kelly Emberg, Kelly Sutherland, Kiera Chaplin, Michael Moloney, Stacey Dash, Allison Janney, Appolonia, and Patti Davis, and others. Red Cross National Celebrity Cabinet members who are lending their support to this fundraiser are Jane Seymour, Leeza Gibbons, Marlee Matlin, Nancy O'Dell and Patti LaBelle.
Entertainment will be provided by Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter John Ondrasik with Five For Fighting and folk singer Samantha Murphy. Executive chefs for the night include Mark E. Kearney (Sabor Cuisine & Events), Conny Andersson, and Donald Wressell, Pastry Chef (Four Seasons Hotel, Beverly Hills), Joe Miller (Joe's Restaurant, Venice Beach) and Chris Garnier (Roy's, Newport Beach).
This event will celebrate the lives and pay tribute to the families of: Fernando Bengoechea, fashion and décor magazine photographer who perished in the tsunami; Dr. Anton Ambrose, a prominent obstetrician in Los Angeles who lost his wife and daughter, Beulah and Orlantha Ambrose. Orlantha was teaching children in Sri Lanka to play the violin as part of her Strings by the Sea music program.
Sabor Cuisine & Events and PRHollywood, in association with Timeline Entertainment and Maleko Entertainment, are the producers of this event. Tickets are available for $250, $500 and $1,000, and table sponsorships are available beginning at $5,000. Please contact Monica Matulich of PRHollywood at 866-297-8214 to RSVP for this event.
Event sponsors include:
City Seafood
Fishking
Four Seasons Hotel
Web site: http://www.fourseasons.com/losangeles/
Gourmet Celebrations
Web site: http://www.gourmetcelebrations.com/
LA Confidential Magazine
Web site: http://www.la-confidential-magazine.com/
Moet Chandon Champagne
Web site: http://www.moet.com
Patron Tequila
Rodnik Vodka
Web site: http://rodnik.com/
Roy's
Web site: http://www.roysrestaurant.com/
S Guaro
Web site: http://www.sguaro.com/
Tide Water Seafood
Located at 13105 Ramona Blvd., Suite J, Irwindale, CA 91706
(626) 480-8893
Coryne Lovick Design
Located at 1119 Colorado Ave. #7, Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 839-4592
Yamaha Piano
Web site: http://www.yamaha.com/
MAR 30 - APR 1: DIGITAL HOLLYWOOD SPRING CONFERENCE 2005
Digital Hollywood, Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, March 30 - April 1, 2005 - For the agenda, registration and other info for this event, please Click Here .
Digital Hollywood is the premier entertainment and technology conference in the country. This year features a cool new event at DH -- The OnDemandies - The Awards.
In the past decade, over 40,000 industry executives have attended Digital Hollywood. All the top executives in each of the hot industry sectors, from DTV, HDTV, SVOD, VOD, Mobile, DVD, Games, Broadband, On-Demand TV, DRM, ITV, Set-Top, Search, Home Networking, Marketing and Advertising participate in this conference. Don't miss it!
Sunday, March 27, 2005
MAR 27: LAST DAY for BODYWORLDS2 at CSC
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 Don't miss the second installment of the hugely popular BODY WORLDS, at the California Science Center, downtown Los Angeles. BODY WORLDS 2 features 200 new specimens which bring further insights about human anatomy, physiology and health not available in the previous exhibit. Highlights include the "Suicide by Fat--Obesity Revealed" specimen, which shows fat tissue and its relentless, unremitting ability to shorten life by damaging vital organs like the heart and bones. "Orthopedic Man" demonstrates a variety of surgically implanted orthopedic devices. These and other real preserved human specimens reveal new views of the body in mesmerizing detail. BODY WORLDS 2 is gone for good on March 27.For more information and to buy tickets online, go to http://goto.californiasciencecenter.org/bw2tickets. |
Sunday, March 20, 2005
MAR 20 - Event Review: WHEELS AND DOLL BABY LA LAUNCH PARTY
 3 Tiered ruffle skirt with pink trim As another whirlwind Fashion Week drew to a close, Wheels and Doll Baby had their LA Launch Party at a very cool venue indeed, far from the madding crowds of Smashbox: the penthouse suite of the infamous Chateau Marmont on the Sunset Strip. |  Ballet Dress with Hot Pink bow |
Hosted by Mark Greensmith of the Divinyls, the event marked the debut in the U.S. of one of Australia's hottest brands. On view were several varieties of cute outfits, beautifully designed, with several beauties on hand to model them live. The Sydney-based company calls their creations "Clothes to Snare a Millionaire", and I can see why; the fashions were bright, light, frilly and gorgeous. One of the models told me the outfits can be worn out to clubs (presumably where millionaires might be hanging out) -- or, for those less daring, as lovely lingerie.
One surprise was the lack of mounds of cigarette fumes I expected to experience on the outdoor covered patio. But then, as I gazed down on the Strip and the huge Absolut bottle, I remembered that, just as it replaced the longtime Strip-welcoming Marlboro sign, liquorish beverages in a bevy of flavors have replaced cigs as the "in" legal vice (at least in the states). Many drinks did flow at the party, tasty appetizers were passed (my favorite: incredible risotto cakes), a good time was had by all, and there were even giftbags for those who managed to snag one (white ladies underwear inside).
MAR 20 - Event Review: NATURAL PRODUCTS EXPO WEST
by Don Rose
(March 20: Anaheim, CA) Natural Products Expo West is billed as the world's largest natural and organic products trade show, and I can see why. Roaming the show floor at the Anaheim Convention Center (which takes all day, or better, two), I saw hundreds of booths -- there were finished products, the ingredients that make the products, as well as the supplies and services that help retailers sell them. Natural and organic product lines galore. NPEW has been bringing together top buyers and sellers for 25 years. Exhibitors at this Expo, I was told, reach the largest number of active, qualified natural and organic products buyers of any tradeshow on the west coast. Certainly it was the largest number of buyers of natural and organic products I had ever seen under one roof.
Natural Products Expo West - outside Anaheim Convention Center
With over 250,000 square feet of exhibiting space, representing every category in the industry, this is a must-see event if you sell, buy or write about natural and organic products. From established categories to emerging markets, Natural Products Expo West showcased the products and services driving the growth of the natural and organic industry.
Natural Products Expo West - the lively, crowded lobby
Thousands of buyers, sellers, media folks and VIPs attended the show from all over the world. Some highlights from the show floor: Two Laker girls signed pictures of their squad... Ed Begley Jr. touted his product line, Begley's Best -- environmentally friendly cleaning products available exclusively at www.EdBegley.com ... WILEY BOOKS had a booth featuring many excellent health-related tomes, including the new hardcover "FEED YOUR GENES RIGHT" by Jack Challem, which touts the new science of "nutrigenomics" (using what you eat to turn off disease-causing genes and slow down aging)... speaking of books, Irwin Zucker, founder of the BPSC (Book Publicists of Southern California), made the rounds at the show, along with author Bruce Braunstein (the next BPSC event is April 7 at the Sportsmen's Lodge)... speaking of sportsmen, MAGNA Rx was one of several libido-enhancing supplements being promoted at the show; they claim to be the top seller -- look for it at GNC stores... which reminds me, many VITAMIN vendors showcased a panoply of products as well, ranging from CalMax (surely you have seen that infomercial where Dr. Pinker tells you you haven't been getting enough calcium? Yes you have -- and you haven't!) to a product called Ultimate Cleanse from Natures Secret, which works wonders for your colon... and as far as FOOD was concerned, well, can you say "oh boy, SOY ahoy"? There were soy-based products everywhere.... including soy pasta, soy chips, and soy milk (the soy milk made by 8th Continent surprised me with how great it tastes -- better than any Vanilla I ever had, and that was the LIGHT version; cant wait to try their regular Vanilla)... and how can I help but heap heavenly praise on hemp, there were several examples of that wonderful stuff too, including Hemp Seeds, Hemp Oil and... say, can it be long before some bright biz whiz markets a line of Three Stooges brand seeds called sHemp Hemp? Oh well, I can't help it if I get so many ideas, just send me a royalty check... AND FINALLY, kudos to ETHOS, who sell a bottled water that not only tastes great, but also (via donating a portion of profits) helps kids worldwide get safe drinking water. Did you know that over one BILLION children on Earth do NOT have access to safe drinking water? I sure didn't. So do your body AND soul good, with something so good -- try Ethos Water (more info at www.ethoswater.com). And Ethos, if you're listening: put a number "2" between-and-under the H and O in your name -- H2O in your logo would look cool, and natural...
Dr. Weil speaking at the Nutracon Show, co-located with Natural Products Expo West
Overall RoseRating for this show: Excellent. Mark your calendar for next year's tradeshow dates: MARCH 24 - 26, 2006, once again at the Anaheim Convention Center. If you are in the natural product biz, or in the media, do yourself a flavor: Don't miss it.
(March 20: Anaheim, CA) Natural Products Expo West is billed as the world's largest natural and organic products trade show, and I can see why. Roaming the show floor at the Anaheim Convention Center (which takes all day, or better, two), I saw hundreds of booths -- there were finished products, the ingredients that make the products, as well as the supplies and services that help retailers sell them. Natural and organic product lines galore. NPEW has been bringing together top buyers and sellers for 25 years. Exhibitors at this Expo, I was told, reach the largest number of active, qualified natural and organic products buyers of any tradeshow on the west coast. Certainly it was the largest number of buyers of natural and organic products I had ever seen under one roof.
Natural Products Expo West - outside Anaheim Convention CenterWith over 250,000 square feet of exhibiting space, representing every category in the industry, this is a must-see event if you sell, buy or write about natural and organic products. From established categories to emerging markets, Natural Products Expo West showcased the products and services driving the growth of the natural and organic industry.
Natural Products Expo West - the lively, crowded lobbyThousands of buyers, sellers, media folks and VIPs attended the show from all over the world. Some highlights from the show floor: Two Laker girls signed pictures of their squad... Ed Begley Jr. touted his product line, Begley's Best -- environmentally friendly cleaning products available exclusively at www.EdBegley.com ... WILEY BOOKS had a booth featuring many excellent health-related tomes, including the new hardcover "FEED YOUR GENES RIGHT" by Jack Challem, which touts the new science of "nutrigenomics" (using what you eat to turn off disease-causing genes and slow down aging)... speaking of books, Irwin Zucker, founder of the BPSC (Book Publicists of Southern California), made the rounds at the show, along with author Bruce Braunstein (the next BPSC event is April 7 at the Sportsmen's Lodge)... speaking of sportsmen, MAGNA Rx was one of several libido-enhancing supplements being promoted at the show; they claim to be the top seller -- look for it at GNC stores... which reminds me, many VITAMIN vendors showcased a panoply of products as well, ranging from CalMax (surely you have seen that infomercial where Dr. Pinker tells you you haven't been getting enough calcium? Yes you have -- and you haven't!) to a product called Ultimate Cleanse from Natures Secret, which works wonders for your colon... and as far as FOOD was concerned, well, can you say "oh boy, SOY ahoy"? There were soy-based products everywhere.... including soy pasta, soy chips, and soy milk (the soy milk made by 8th Continent surprised me with how great it tastes -- better than any Vanilla I ever had, and that was the LIGHT version; cant wait to try their regular Vanilla)... and how can I help but heap heavenly praise on hemp, there were several examples of that wonderful stuff too, including Hemp Seeds, Hemp Oil and... say, can it be long before some bright biz whiz markets a line of Three Stooges brand seeds called sHemp Hemp? Oh well, I can't help it if I get so many ideas, just send me a royalty check... AND FINALLY, kudos to ETHOS, who sell a bottled water that not only tastes great, but also (via donating a portion of profits) helps kids worldwide get safe drinking water. Did you know that over one BILLION children on Earth do NOT have access to safe drinking water? I sure didn't. So do your body AND soul good, with something so good -- try Ethos Water (more info at www.ethoswater.com). And Ethos, if you're listening: put a number "2" between-and-under the H and O in your name -- H2O in your logo would look cool, and natural...
Dr. Weil speaking at the Nutracon Show, co-located with Natural Products Expo WestOverall RoseRating for this show: Excellent. Mark your calendar for next year's tradeshow dates: MARCH 24 - 26, 2006, once again at the Anaheim Convention Center. If you are in the natural product biz, or in the media, do yourself a flavor: Don't miss it.
Thursday, March 17, 2005
MAR 17: MICHAEL GARLINGTON ART RECEPTION, STEPHEN COHEN GALLERY
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Monday, March 14, 2005
MAR 14: "THE NEW GARDE", ANNUAL GEN ART EVENT FOR LA FASHION WEEK
Saturday, March 12, 2005
MAR 12: ARTSEEN AUCTION GALA, UNION STATION, DOWNTOWN L.A.
Contact:
Vincent Cummings, 310.358.2423 x160 (ph.), 310.358.2431 (fax)
events@aidsresearch.org, ArtSeen4AIDS.org, www.aidsresearch.org
Benefiting AIDS ReSearch Alliance www.aidsresearch.org
Brilliant Art.
Stunning Locations.
Luminous Crowds.
Exquisite Bites.
AIDS ReSearch Alliance invites you to participate in their
upcoming art exhibit and charity auction. artseen offers a chance to view and bid on contemporary & vintage art by world-renowned artists & an eye-popping array of Southern California’s hottest emerging artists.
artseen: Exhibit + Charity Auction
March 7th — 12th, 2005
03.07.05
VIP+Artist Preview
The Exhibit will be on view at the
galerie yoramgil / West Hollywood
462 N. Robertson Blvd.
West Hollywood, California
March 7-11, 2005 10:30am - 5:00pm
03.12.05
Auction Gala
at the historic
Union Station / Downtown LA
800 N. Alameda Street Los Angeles, California
6.30 pm to 10.30 pm
Valet and self-parking are available.
Tickets:
General Admission $60
Preferred Admission (includes both VIP & Gala Auction parties) $80
Event VIP $500 (includes 4 tickets)
Event Angel $1000 (includes 6 event tickets)
Event Patron $2500 (includes 6 event tickets)
(Tickets may be purchased the day of the event or at the door for $75.)
For more information on Sponsorship Opportunities and
advertising in the artseen catalogue, please call 310.358.2423, x160.
(There will be an expedited on-line form for ticket purchase on this webpage shortly.
In the meantime, you can purchase artseen tickets on-line by clicking the green icon below,
filling out the donor form, and typing "artseen tickets" plus the number of tickets you
would like in the donation form's "Gift Info" text field.
Your on-line donation will be secured using Groundspring, a non-profit agency
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To donate art to artseen's auction, please contact
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Wednesday, March 09, 2005
MAR 9-26: SANDRA BERNHARD AT L.A.’S SILENT MOVIE THEATER
KICKS OFF NEW U.S. TOUR, "EVERYTHING BAD AND BEAUTIFUL”; ALSO GUESTSTARS ON NBC’S “CROSSING JORDAN” AND SHOWTIME’S “THE L WORD”
You know her, you love her. And I don't mean just you, David Letterman, I mean all of you, you know who you are, damn it! Yes, SANDRA BERNHARD — iconoclast, actress, author, comedian, singer — is set to launch a U.S. tour of her eclectic new show, EVERYTHING BAD AND BEAUTIFUL, with a run of performances at the (now-not-so-silent) Silent Movie Theater on Fairfax (near Melrose) in Los Angeles, March 9 through 26. The show – an extravaganza of riotous comedy, reckless rock ‘n’ roll, and trenchant social commentary – is Ms. B at her fearless and versatile best. (NOTE: amazing virtuoso violinist Lili Haydn is set to sit in with Sandra on one or more of the shows, yet another reason to get your butts down to the SMT.)
As combative as it is perceptive, Sandra’s latest work is in part a sparkling collage of classic bits and pieces from her past work, putting her ever-evolving platform for pop culture, politics, passion, pathos and truth on full display. At the same time, her latest assaults on the lunacy of America’s political and cultural landscape reveal a vanguard performer who is as sharp as ever after nearly 30 years on stage.
Meanwhile, Sandra joined the cast of NBC’s hit crime drama Crossing Jordan, guest starring as a sexy, no-nonsense detective Roz Framus for the February 13 episode. In the episode, Sandra’s character teams up with Bug (Ravi Kapoor) to unravel the events leading to the death of a kidnapped vagrant. Sandra reprises her role as Detective Framus in a pair of episodes set to air later in the season. Sandra also has begun an extended guest role as an author and writing teacher on Showtime’s The L Word, which began its second season last month.
Sandra's previous credits include: “I’m Still Here…Damn It!”, which appeared on Broadway, “Without You I’m Nothing,” and “Excuses For Bad Behavior.” On the big screen she has been seen in The King Of Comedy, Somewhere In The City, Inside Monkey Zetterland, Hudson Hawk and Track 29 -- while on television, Bernhard had a regular (and groundbreaking) role on Roseanne and guest turns on Law & Order: SVU, Ally McBeal, Chicago Hope, The Sopranos and Will & Grace. Ms. B also hosted her own talk show, The Sandra Bernhard Experience, on A&E. Her books include: "Confessions of A Pretty Lady", "Love, Love, and Love" and "May I Kiss You on the Lips, Miss Sandra?".
You know her, you love her. And I don't mean just you, David Letterman, I mean all of you, you know who you are, damn it! Yes, SANDRA BERNHARD — iconoclast, actress, author, comedian, singer — is set to launch a U.S. tour of her eclectic new show, EVERYTHING BAD AND BEAUTIFUL, with a run of performances at the (now-not-so-silent) Silent Movie Theater on Fairfax (near Melrose) in Los Angeles, March 9 through 26. The show – an extravaganza of riotous comedy, reckless rock ‘n’ roll, and trenchant social commentary – is Ms. B at her fearless and versatile best. (NOTE: amazing virtuoso violinist Lili Haydn is set to sit in with Sandra on one or more of the shows, yet another reason to get your butts down to the SMT.)
As combative as it is perceptive, Sandra’s latest work is in part a sparkling collage of classic bits and pieces from her past work, putting her ever-evolving platform for pop culture, politics, passion, pathos and truth on full display. At the same time, her latest assaults on the lunacy of America’s political and cultural landscape reveal a vanguard performer who is as sharp as ever after nearly 30 years on stage.
Meanwhile, Sandra joined the cast of NBC’s hit crime drama Crossing Jordan, guest starring as a sexy, no-nonsense detective Roz Framus for the February 13 episode. In the episode, Sandra’s character teams up with Bug (Ravi Kapoor) to unravel the events leading to the death of a kidnapped vagrant. Sandra reprises her role as Detective Framus in a pair of episodes set to air later in the season. Sandra also has begun an extended guest role as an author and writing teacher on Showtime’s The L Word, which began its second season last month.
Sandra's previous credits include: “I’m Still Here…Damn It!”, which appeared on Broadway, “Without You I’m Nothing,” and “Excuses For Bad Behavior.” On the big screen she has been seen in The King Of Comedy, Somewhere In The City, Inside Monkey Zetterland, Hudson Hawk and Track 29 -- while on television, Bernhard had a regular (and groundbreaking) role on Roseanne and guest turns on Law & Order: SVU, Ally McBeal, Chicago Hope, The Sopranos and Will & Grace. Ms. B also hosted her own talk show, The Sandra Bernhard Experience, on A&E. Her books include: "Confessions of A Pretty Lady", "Love, Love, and Love" and "May I Kiss You on the Lips, Miss Sandra?".
Monday, March 07, 2005
MAR.7: VAGINA MONOLOGUES BENEFIT FOR STEP UP
FRANCES FISHER, JENNIE GARTH & VANESSA WILLIAMS TO STAR IN THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES BENEFITING COMMUNITY PROGRAM INITIATIVES OF STEP UP WOMEN’S NETWORK
VIP After-Party With Cast
Sponsored by Laundry by Shelli Segal, V-Day 2005’s star-studded production of Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues will highlight Break the Cycle and Alexandria House, community partners of Step Up Women’s Network dedicated to the prevention of violence against women and girls. Additional cast members to include Mimi Kennedy, Danica McKellar and Evelyn Iocolano. This special event will take place on Monday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Coronet Theatre, located at
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Founded in 1998 by Kaye Popofsky Kramer, Step Up Women’s Network is a nonprofit, membership organization dedicated to strengthening community resources for women and girls. Through hands-on community service, mentoring, and fundraising for women’s health and critical issues, we educate and activate our membership to ensure that women and girls have the tools they need to create a better future. www.stepupwomensnetwork.org.
MAR 7-8 2005: Digital Living Room & Venture Forum
"Digital Living Room™ and Venture Forum : Where Silicon Valley and Hollywood Intersect" will take place March 7-8 2005, in San Mateo CA. For more information and to register, see: www.ihollywoodforum.com or call (310) 815-3884.
iHollywood Forum announces its call for speakers for the Digital Living Room™, an executive Business Summit and Venture Forum addressing the emerging digital lifestyle market for delivering consumer entertainment to the home. The Digital Living Room® is a thought leader summit addressing the technologies and services transforming the living room into a digital hub.
The audience will consist of several hundred senior technology executives, entertainment companies, product development managers, researchers, analysts, and marketers. Industries include entertainment, technology, software, hardware, manufacturing, investors, infrastructure, consumer electronics, professional service providers.
We are accepting speakers, and invite you to submit speakers for consideration. While we will accept speaker submissions on an ongoing basis until the spots are filled, the priority deadline for consideration is Jan. 15. You can view the agenda and suggest additional topics at http://www.ihollywoodforum-mail.com/rllwszal_resweaswwm.html.
Please submit a speaker on the submission form at http://www.ihollywoodforum-mail.com/ovvnipma_resweaswwm.html. You can also follow up with an email to Marseille Burton, mburton@ihollywoodforum.com and CTIA in the subject line or call Marseille at 310 566-7741.
We bring together key decision makers and influencers to learn about cutting edge business opportunities and draw a road map for these emerging consumer markets:
--Digital Television, HDTV and interactive
--Video-on-Demand
--Broadband entertainment content
--Home Networking
--Set-top Boxes
--Digital Video Recorders
--Home Media Servers
--Computing and Technology
--Consumer Electronics
--Entertainment: Film, TV, Games, Music, Cable
--Broadband and Internet
--Investors and Venture Capitalists
--Home Theater
--Communications and telecom
In addition to the summit, the Venture Forum be held in concurrent sessions and will focus on companies pitching to investors seeking funding for consumer electronics and home entertainment technologies. Entrepreneurs seeking funding will be selected to pitch for funds and hold private meetings with a national audience of VCs, investors and strategic partners.
We are now accepting Venture Capitalists or Strategic Investors to join the Board of Advisors to select the companies for the venture forum or speak on a venture panel.
Each company selected will give a five minute demo to the entire audience, followed by a panel of investors and analysts. You will attend a networking lunch with investors, and can show demos in the showcase for private meetings at the conclusion of the day. There is no charge to apply for consideration, and companies should send in an application found at www.ihollywoodforum.com.
iHollywood Forum, Inc. is the leading producer of summits for Hollywood executives, investors and entrepreneurs involved in digital entertainment. We focus on offering diverse opinions on the most compelling controversial issues facing the industry and emphasize the viability of new business models. Our conferences and seminars typically attract from 300-1200 professionals. Our other summits include Mobile Entertainment Summit at CTIA, Digital Media Summit, Music 2.0, iWireless World (now MobileMedia World), Wireless Venture Forum, Digital Studio and Impact!.
Information:
Speakers: Marseille Burton, mburton@ihollywoodforum.com 310 566-7741
Sponsors: Mike Navarre, mikenavarre@ihollywoodforum.com 310 815-8887
General: Zahava Stroud, zahava@ihollywoodforum.com 310 815-3884
iHollywood Forum announces its call for speakers for the Digital Living Room™, an executive Business Summit and Venture Forum addressing the emerging digital lifestyle market for delivering consumer entertainment to the home. The Digital Living Room® is a thought leader summit addressing the technologies and services transforming the living room into a digital hub.
The audience will consist of several hundred senior technology executives, entertainment companies, product development managers, researchers, analysts, and marketers. Industries include entertainment, technology, software, hardware, manufacturing, investors, infrastructure, consumer electronics, professional service providers.
We are accepting speakers, and invite you to submit speakers for consideration. While we will accept speaker submissions on an ongoing basis until the spots are filled, the priority deadline for consideration is Jan. 15. You can view the agenda and suggest additional topics at http://www.ihollywoodforum-mail.com/rllwszal_resweaswwm.html.
Please submit a speaker on the submission form at http://www.ihollywoodforum-mail.com/ovvnipma_resweaswwm.html. You can also follow up with an email to Marseille Burton, mburton@ihollywoodforum.com and CTIA in the subject line or call Marseille at 310 566-7741.
We bring together key decision makers and influencers to learn about cutting edge business opportunities and draw a road map for these emerging consumer markets:
--Digital Television, HDTV and interactive
--Video-on-Demand
--Broadband entertainment content
--Home Networking
--Set-top Boxes
--Digital Video Recorders
--Home Media Servers
--Computing and Technology
--Consumer Electronics
--Entertainment: Film, TV, Games, Music, Cable
--Broadband and Internet
--Investors and Venture Capitalists
--Home Theater
--Communications and telecom
In addition to the summit, the Venture Forum be held in concurrent sessions and will focus on companies pitching to investors seeking funding for consumer electronics and home entertainment technologies. Entrepreneurs seeking funding will be selected to pitch for funds and hold private meetings with a national audience of VCs, investors and strategic partners.
We are now accepting Venture Capitalists or Strategic Investors to join the Board of Advisors to select the companies for the venture forum or speak on a venture panel.
Each company selected will give a five minute demo to the entire audience, followed by a panel of investors and analysts. You will attend a networking lunch with investors, and can show demos in the showcase for private meetings at the conclusion of the day. There is no charge to apply for consideration, and companies should send in an application found at www.ihollywoodforum.com.
iHollywood Forum, Inc. is the leading producer of summits for Hollywood executives, investors and entrepreneurs involved in digital entertainment. We focus on offering diverse opinions on the most compelling controversial issues facing the industry and emphasize the viability of new business models. Our conferences and seminars typically attract from 300-1200 professionals. Our other summits include Mobile Entertainment Summit at CTIA, Digital Media Summit, Music 2.0, iWireless World (now MobileMedia World), Wireless Venture Forum, Digital Studio and Impact!.
Information:
Speakers: Marseille Burton, mburton@ihollywoodforum.com 310 566-7741
Sponsors: Mike Navarre, mikenavarre@ihollywoodforum.com 310 815-8887
General: Zahava Stroud, zahava@ihollywoodforum.com 310 815-3884
Thursday, March 03, 2005
MAR.3, EVENT REVIEW: Planned Parenthood Food Fare 2005
PPLA's Famous Food Fare Delivers Once Again, Tantalizing Tinseltown Tastebuds
by Don Rose
(Santa Monica CA: March 3, 2005) More than 150 of Los Angeles' best restaurants, caterers, wineries, florists, and entertainers gathered at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium for Planned Parenthood Los Angeles' (PPLA's) always-popular Food Fare, one of the agency's largest annual fundraisers. Started in 1979, Food Fare has become the oldest and one of the most recognized food events in L.A. FF'05 enabled restaurant enthusiasts, Planned Parenthood supporters and the general public to sample the finest food and drink that L.A. has to offer, all in one place. Among the hundreds who attended were celebs such as director John Landis ("Animal House", "Blues Brothers") and former-DA-now-hot-photog Gil Garcetti.
Restaurant critic, author, and radio host Merrill Shindler has said that "...for sheer culinary pleasure, there's nothing like the Planned Parenthood Food Fare -- a tribute to the tasty culinary diversity of LA!" And the Food Dude is, as always, correct. Some of this reporter's faves included perennial participant Pink's (with several varieties of Hot Dogs, and even Ms. Pink there herself, wearing -- what else -- a pink jacket)... The Republic of Tea (among the best ice tea in a bottle I have ever tasted -- I especially love their Peach -- healthy, crisp taste)... Dandy Don's delectable ice cream... Daily Grill's excellent Caesar Salad and Peach Cobbler... and James Beach's French Toast (I assume that wacky Freedom Toast name phase has passed by now, so I can go by the real name without fear of being Bushwhacked? Good...... -- actually, this restaurant's "Coast Toast" is made with two-inch thick California sourdough bread smothered in pure maple syrup, so popular it ran out). One of the nice features of PPLA's Food Fare is that, James Beach notwithstanding, the food and drink rarely runs out before the event ends, something not every food fest can claim.
In addition to offering great cuisine, Food Fare featured a silent auction with arts and crafts, vacation packages, sporting and entertainment event tickets, fine art from local artists, and gift certificates from L.A.’s best restaurants. Plus, as they do every year, PPLA provided a booth with useful literature, cute bumperstickers ("Don't Just Do It", one implores) and free condoms for all.
Food Fare raises funds to support PPLA’s health care services, responsible sex education, and advocacy programs. Last year’s Food Fare drew more than 1,600 people and raised $500,000 for the agency. Food Fare is produced by the Planned Parenthood Los Angeles Guild, a group of 200 women who are dedicated to providing financial and volunteer support for PPLA. Since the group’s inception more than 20 years ago, the Guild has raised over $5 million for PPLA.
About Planned Parenthood Los Angeles
PPLA is the largest provider of reproductive health care services in Los Angeles County. It provides clinical services to more than 61,000 people a year, 87% of whom come to the agency for birth control and 97% of whom require some financial assistance for their care. PPLA outreach programs deliver sexuality and family planning education to nearly 115,000 teens, women and men a year. Through the Planned Parenthood Los Angeles County Advocacy Project, the agency is also a leading advocate for reproductive rights.
To get a jump on next year's tickets, see www.pplosangeles.org or call 310-395-0098.
by Don Rose
(Santa Monica CA: March 3, 2005) More than 150 of Los Angeles' best restaurants, caterers, wineries, florists, and entertainers gathered at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium for Planned Parenthood Los Angeles' (PPLA's) always-popular Food Fare, one of the agency's largest annual fundraisers. Started in 1979, Food Fare has become the oldest and one of the most recognized food events in L.A. FF'05 enabled restaurant enthusiasts, Planned Parenthood supporters and the general public to sample the finest food and drink that L.A. has to offer, all in one place. Among the hundreds who attended were celebs such as director John Landis ("Animal House", "Blues Brothers") and former-DA-now-hot-photog Gil Garcetti.
Restaurant critic, author, and radio host Merrill Shindler has said that "...for sheer culinary pleasure, there's nothing like the Planned Parenthood Food Fare -- a tribute to the tasty culinary diversity of LA!" And the Food Dude is, as always, correct. Some of this reporter's faves included perennial participant Pink's (with several varieties of Hot Dogs, and even Ms. Pink there herself, wearing -- what else -- a pink jacket)... The Republic of Tea (among the best ice tea in a bottle I have ever tasted -- I especially love their Peach -- healthy, crisp taste)... Dandy Don's delectable ice cream... Daily Grill's excellent Caesar Salad and Peach Cobbler... and James Beach's French Toast (I assume that wacky Freedom Toast name phase has passed by now, so I can go by the real name without fear of being Bushwhacked? Good...... -- actually, this restaurant's "Coast Toast" is made with two-inch thick California sourdough bread smothered in pure maple syrup, so popular it ran out). One of the nice features of PPLA's Food Fare is that, James Beach notwithstanding, the food and drink rarely runs out before the event ends, something not every food fest can claim.
In addition to offering great cuisine, Food Fare featured a silent auction with arts and crafts, vacation packages, sporting and entertainment event tickets, fine art from local artists, and gift certificates from L.A.’s best restaurants. Plus, as they do every year, PPLA provided a booth with useful literature, cute bumperstickers ("Don't Just Do It", one implores) and free condoms for all.
Food Fare raises funds to support PPLA’s health care services, responsible sex education, and advocacy programs. Last year’s Food Fare drew more than 1,600 people and raised $500,000 for the agency. Food Fare is produced by the Planned Parenthood Los Angeles Guild, a group of 200 women who are dedicated to providing financial and volunteer support for PPLA. Since the group’s inception more than 20 years ago, the Guild has raised over $5 million for PPLA.
About Planned Parenthood Los Angeles
PPLA is the largest provider of reproductive health care services in Los Angeles County. It provides clinical services to more than 61,000 people a year, 87% of whom come to the agency for birth control and 97% of whom require some financial assistance for their care. PPLA outreach programs deliver sexuality and family planning education to nearly 115,000 teens, women and men a year. Through the Planned Parenthood Los Angeles County Advocacy Project, the agency is also a leading advocate for reproductive rights.
To get a jump on next year's tickets, see www.pplosangeles.org or call 310-395-0098.
