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SCREENING FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 23, 2005 @ 6:00 pm
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THE FEAST OF SAN GENNARO, L.A’S PREMIERE ITALIAN FOOD & CULTURAL FESTIVAL, RETURNS TO THE GROVE/FARMERS MARKET
FOR A SECOND YEAR

Event Kicks Off With "Prima Notte" Charity Benefit, Hosted by Comedians Jimmy Kimmel and Adam Carolla

(LOS ANGELES, CA, June 24, 2005) - The Grove/Farmers Market will welcome the fourth annual Precious Cheese Feast of San Gennaro LA presented by Ralphs, LA’s most popular Italian food and cultural festival, for the second year in a row. The Feast of San Gennaro, which features rides, games, entertainment and the best Italian food in the city, will be held on September 23-25th on Grove Drive (between Beverly and 3rd). The festival will open September 22nd with Prima Notte, a star-studded charity gala hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and Adam Carolla. The event will honor Italian jazz great, Louis Prima and Keely Smith, his former wife, with Smith performing a tribute to their years together.

The Feast of San Gennaro LA is just one of the events presented by Kimmel, producer Doug DeLuca and the San Gennaro Foundation, the non-profit organization they started, which is dedicated to helping underprivileged children and perpetuating cultural identity in the Italian-American community (www.sangennarofoundation.org). Held for its first two years in Hollywood, the event moved to the Grove last year.

“The Feast and The Grove are both all about building community…it was an instant fit from the start,” said DeLuca. “The Grove, and the Farmers Market, welcomed us with open arms and it paid off. Year one at The Grove we attracted more than 100,000 visitors and actually helped increase their sales revenues for the weekend.”

Grove Drive, which stretches between Beverly and 3rd Street, proved to be a perfect location for the event. “Some of my best childhood memories are of the San Gennaro Feast in Little Italy on Mulberry Street in New York,” said Kimmel. “I think for the kids of Los Angeles, the food, music, rides, games and lights of The Grove Drive will be something they remember fondly when they, too, become overweight adults.”

The Precious Cheese Feast of San Gennaro LA presented by Ralphs features Italian food from more than 50 of LA’s top Italian restaurants, a wide selection of fine Italian wines, live music, carnival games and rides, street performers and strolling musicians. A host of Italian-themed activities take place throughout the three days including bocce ball tournaments, grape stomps, fashion shows featuring Italian designers, celebrity chef demonstrations, readings by Italian authors and playwrights, Kid’s Corner activities and the crowning of Miss San Gennaro.

“Prima Notte,” will feature an all-star tribute to Italian jazz master, Louis Prima and Keely Smith. Money raised will go to benefit a wide variety of children’s charities including Friends Sharing & Giving in Los Angeles, the Foundation’s keystone program that mentors, supports and helps underprivileged children through lectures, workshops, fieldtrips and scholarships.

“The Feast of San Gennaro brings so many great things together: great food, great music, great atmosphere and a great cause too. It’s a ‘must attend’ event for anyone who loves life as much as the Italians and Italian-Americans. I wouldn't miss it for the world,” said Los Angeles City Councilmember Tom LaBonge.

Rick Caruso, President & CEO of The Grove’s Caruso Affiliated said, “The Grove has a commitment to being a ‘town center’ that respects the community’s unique character and reflects the spirit of its residents. Events like the Feast of San Gennaro help accomplish that goal by creating community ties and in this case, showcasing Los Angeles’ Italian population. We are thrilled to host the festival for a second year.”

“We are delighted to welcome this wonderful festival back to the property,” said Stan Savage, Director of Marketing and Tourism for the original Farmers Market at 3rd & Fairfax. “Farmers Market is pleased to be participating in this fund-raising endeavor and we look forward to the San Gennaro Foundation’s success in organizing this year’s Feast.”

There is no charge for admission to the Feast and the hours daily (Sept. 23-25) are 11 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Tickets to “Prima Notte” on Sept. 22 are $100 and $250. For more information about the Feast and purchasing tickets, call 1-877-832-1418 or visit www.sangennarofoundation.org. The main entrance to the Feast is on Beverly Blvd. Parking is available at CBS Television City and the Petersen Automotive Museum with free shuttle service to the Feast. No parking is available at The Grove or Farmers Market.

The Grove is a world renowned retail, dining and entertainment destination, offering an array of national and one-of-a-kind stores, unparalleled anywhere in the country. The Grove offers a unique combination of style, substance and quality. For more information, please call The Grove Concierge (323) 900-8080. Farmers Market is an original, delightfully eclectic mix of more than 100 shops and restaurants. “The last best place in L.A.,” it’s beloved by locals and tourists alike. Discover a variety of cuisines (Asian, Argentinean, Greek, Mid-Eastern, pizza, pasta, sushi, deli, and more). Stroll among grocery stands, souvenir shops, and stalls where artisans work. On weekend summer evenings, bands play at the Market’s two beer & wine bars, creating a free casual open air party. (9-9 Mon.-Fri., 9- 8 Sat., 10-7 Sun.).

Event posted by Don Rose

John Goodman, Willie Garson, Jason Biggs, Jean Smart and other celebs will take part in exciting evening of live New Orleans-flavored musical performances and chances to win incredible prizes

All Proceeds Will Go Directly To The American Red Cross

W Hotel Los Angeles-Westwood will host a star-studded fundraising event on Tuesday, September 20 from 7-9pm, in an effort to raise more than $100,000 for those devastated by Hurricane Katrina. The event will be held poolside at the W Hotel in Westwood and will feature a celebrity-hosted auction of extraordinary items such as an authentic piece of the historic Berlin Wall. The event will also feature live New Orleans-flavored musical performances by Joe McBride and the Crescent City Cats and a chance for every ticket holder to win one of more than 40 incredible raffle prizes, including stays at Starwood Hotels and Resorts around the world. Other prizes include luxury Bliss Spa products, season tickets to the Geffen Playhouse, and celebrity-autographed movie and sports memorabilia. Celebrity hosts John Goodman, Willie Garson and Jean Smart will help auction off nearly a dozen incredible auction items valued at up to $50,000.

Tickets for this W Hotel fundraising event are available for a minimum donation of $100 to the American Red Cross and can be purchased online at http://www.redcrossla.org/whotels or in person on the night of the event (guests interested in purchasing tickets in person should RSVP to rsvpwlaevents@whotels.com). A minimum donation of $100 includes complimentary cocktails, delicious hors d'oeuvres and one raffle ticket per person for the chance to win one of more than 40 raffle prizes including luxury hotel stays in resorts around the world, luxury spa products, signed memorabilia, and more. All proceeds from this W Hotel Los Angeles event will go directly to humanitarian efforts for the victims of Hurricane Katrina as provided through the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.

"With two W Hotel properties located in New Orleans, this tragedy has hit close to home for us all, so now it's time to reach out and help," said Valeriano Antonioli, General Manager of W Hotel Los Angeles Westwood. "Our goal is to raise more than $100,000 to benefit the victims of this devastating hurricane. In doing so, we also hope to provide our generous guests with an incredibly entertaining evening."

W Hotels has two New Orleans properties, located in the French Quarter and the Central Business District of New Orleans.

Celebrity auctioneers include New Orleans resident John Goodman (Roseanne), Willie Garson (Sex and the City) and Jean Smart (Designing Women). Additional celebrity auctioneers are still being confirmed for this event. This W Hotel Los Angeles event will feature live New-Orleans flavored music by blues and jazz band Joe McBride and the Crescent City Cats. The event will also feature surprise musical guests who promise to entertain New Orleans style.

The evening will include delicious hors d'oeuvres generously donated by NINE THIRTY, The Backyard, Tengu, The Lincoln and Venice Cantina restaurants. New Orleans-style Bacardi cocktails will also be served at the event.

The American Red Cross provides shelter, food, counseling and other assistance to those in need. As of September 8, since Hurricane Katrina slammed ashore, the American Red Cross has housed almost 159,000 survivors in nearly 650 shelters across 17 states, served nearly 5.4 million hot meals and more than 5.5 million snacks to survivors of Hurricane Katrina, and deployed more than 32,000 trained disaster relief workers from all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Evacuees and loved ones separated by this by this disaster can go to www.redcross.org or call 1-877-LOVED-1S to join the Family Links Registry.

The W Hotel Los Angeles fundraiser host committee includes Karin and Valeriano Antonioli, General Manager, W Hotel Los Angeles; Diego Brasioli, Consul General in Los Angeles, Italian Republic; Sandy and Jerry Brown, President, Holmby-Westwood Property Owners Association; Robert and Jill Bucksbaum, Owners, The Majestic Crest Theatre; Paul Colichman, Chairman, Regent Entertainment & Founder & CEO Here! TV; Sean Grumman, Agent, Creative Artists Agency; Amy Holm and Robert Glenn Ketchum, Photographer; Barry Krost, President, Barry Krost Management; Christopher Lloyd, Writer/Director, Frasier; Phillip Mendelsohn, Park Westwood Towers HOA; Carole and Charles Magnuson, President, Westwood Hills Property Owners Assn.; John G. Morris, President, Morris Management Company; Steven Sann, Partner, NINE THIRTY; and Arleen Sorkin, Actor/Writer/Producer.

W Hotel Los Angeles is located at 930 Hilgard Ave. in Westwood. For more information about this event, please contact W Hotel Los Angeles at (310) 208-8765.

About W Hotels: W Hotels is a global lifestyle brand with 20 properties in vibrant cities around the world. Inspiring and indulging its guests with thoughtful, refreshing and stylish experiences, signature restaurants, bars and destination spas, W has become the fastest growing luxury hotel brand in the world. Each hotel offers a unique mix of innovative design, comfort and cultural influences from fashion to music to art and everything in between. Recent openings include W's first property in Asia, W Seoul - Walkerhill, which opened in August of 2004 and its first property in Canada, W Montreal, in October of 2004. Residence properties, offering the W lifestyle at home, have been announced for Dallas, Fort Lauderdale, Scottsdale and Hoboken. In addition, there are more than a dozen W Hotels in the development pipeline in city and resort destinations. For more information, visit www.whotels.com.

House Beautiful Magazine’s Third Celebrity Showhouse:

Saturday, September 17 – Sunday, October 16

Rooms Inspired by Celebrities and Decorated by the

Nation’s Hottest Designers; Proceeds to Benefit Children's Action Network

WHO: HOUSE BEAUTIFUL magazine hosts its third Celebrity Showhouse in Brentwood, CA.

Participating Celebrities:

Lorraine Bracco, Blythe Danner, Jamie Gertz, Melanie Griffith, Marg Helgenberger, Megan Mullally, Mary Steenburgen, among others.

Participating Designers:

Michael Berman, Pat Benner, Alessandra Branca, Barclay Butera, Tim Clarke, Peter Dunham, Catherine Bailly Dunne, Waldo Fernandez, Dennis Hickok, Kathryn Ireland, Kerry Joyce, Dan Marty, Mary McDonald, Rick and Debbie Nassetta, Joe Nye, David Phoenix, Suzanne Rheinstein, Leslie Sachs, Jackie Terrell, and Vicente Wolf

WHAT: HOUSE BEAUTIFUL comes to Hollywood again! Every room of a Mediterranean-style, early-1900’s house in Brentwood, California is inspired by Hollywood’s brightest stars and decorated by today’s top designers. See a kitchen by Tim Clarke, a living room by Kerry Joyce, a tented entertaining area by Kathryn Ireland, bedrooms by Mary McDonald and Suzanne Rheinstein, a garden room by Vicente Wolf, a dining room by Peter Dunham, and much more!

WHEN: Tours: Saturday, September 17 – Sunday, October 16.
Open daily for tours: 11AM – 5PM.

Fundraiser: Opening Night Reception: Friday, September 16 from 6:30PM – 9:00PM.

WHERE: For more information on the program or on how to purchase tickets, please call the Children’s Action Network 1-800-525-6789. On the Web, visit www.onlyinhousebeautiful.com or www.childrensactionnetwork.org.

TICKETS: $25 at the door or in advance at www.childrensactionnetwork.org.
Opening Reception tickets: $175.

CHARITY: All proceeds benefit Children's Action Network – an organization devoted to bettering the lives of children.

posted by Don Rose, TRR Editor In Chief

Posted at 6:30:00 PM by Don