A Memorable & Meaningful Oscar Night at City Gala by Founder, Ryan Long

The 2018 City Gala, held at Universal Studios Hollywood™, celebrated the 90th annual Academy Awards with an elegance, glamour, and heart.  An impressive 90 ft. red carpet welcomed guests – where one couldn’t help but notice elaborate gowns, shining crowns, and television and film stars galore.  Walking along this prestigious entryway, I spotted shining pageant queens and artists with intricate headdresses interspersed among Hollywood elite, like … Continue reading A Memorable & Meaningful Oscar Night at City Gala by Founder, Ryan Long

Let’s Really Care during Super Bowl LII

What were you doing during the Super Bowl this year? Perhaps you burned your finger while pealing out the frozen pizzas from your oven, or maybe you were dressed up in your team’s gear drinking a Bud light waiting for the show to start. Actually, you may have been in traffic with a platter of seven layer bean dip on your lap waiting to be … Continue reading Let’s Really Care during Super Bowl LII

Volunteer or Rescue from Westside German Shepherd Rescue!

Are you considering getting a dog, but don’t know where to start? With so many options out there, it’s hard to figure out if you should go to a breeder, the pound, or a rescue. According to the ASPCA website, over 6.5 million companion animals go into shelters annually, and over 1.5 million are euthanized each year. In L.A., there are many wonderful dog rescue … Continue reading Volunteer or Rescue from Westside German Shepherd Rescue!

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals’ annual star-studded Holiday Party

On Saturday, December 9, 2017, married dance superstars Allison Holker and Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss hosted pediatric patients at their annual Holiday Party presented by Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Celebrity Duff Goldman’s cupcakery Duff’s Cake Mix in West Hollywood was transformed into a sweet, creative wonderland for families to enjoy. Patients of Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles and Children’s Hospital of Orange County, and their families, … Continue reading Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals’ annual star-studded Holiday Party

American Ballet Theater hosts annual holiday benefit

Another beautiful evening at the Beverly Hilton occurred December 11 with the American Ballet Theatre (ABT) reminding us that the holidays are actually near in 80 degree Los Angeles. The magic of the ballet transported me back to childhood holidays in the east coast. Each act of grace and nimbleness and poise captured our attention over dinner. From Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, I Feel the … Continue reading American Ballet Theater hosts annual holiday benefit

“BROKEN MEMORIES” Premieres in Beverly Hills to Support Alzheimer’s Greater Los Angeles

November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, so it was a fitting time for Digital Jungle Pictures to present the premiere of their new film, “BROKEN MEMORIES,” written by Frankie Lauderdale and directed by Michael Worth. All proceeds of the star-studded evening supported Alzheimer’s Greater Los Angeles (ALZGLA), the exclusive full-service dementia-focused nonprofit that serves the Los Angeles area. Supported by Ivan Sergei and Kelly Grayson, Rance Howard … Continue reading “BROKEN MEMORIES” Premieres in Beverly Hills to Support Alzheimer’s Greater Los Angeles

Boys and Girls Club LA Celebrate Another Year of Great Futures at their Annual Great Futures Gala in Beverly Hills

The Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club of America hosted another memorable evening at their annual Great Futures Gala on November 7, 2017.  The Beverly Hilton Hotel ballroom was packed with hundreds of supporters, Boys & Girls Club teachers, Club Kids and their parents, and Boys & Girls Club alumni. It was a fun-filled night of giving, emceed by comedian and actor JB Smoove.  A … Continue reading Boys and Girls Club LA Celebrate Another Year of Great Futures at their Annual Great Futures Gala in Beverly Hills

Women Find a Home – and Find Themselves – at Friendly House

It was an honor to attend The Peggy Albrecht Friendly House 28th Annual Awards Luncheon for my second year in a row…  It was inspiring and refreshing to spend the afternoon in the presence of sober women with such strength and courage, of celebrities with such generosity, and of an organization filled with such empowering leaders. On October 28, 2017, six hundred guests were treated … Continue reading Women Find a Home – and Find Themselves – at Friendly House

American Cancer Society honors Giants of Science

At the Four Seasons in Beverly Hills on October 14, the American Cancer Society held a lavish gala to honor the Giants of Science while raising money  for cancer research with a silent auction, dinner, and awards ceremony. Giants of Science honored current research grant recipients whose work has been selected by a national committee for commendation, and individuals who have turned their private cancer … Continue reading American Cancer Society honors Giants of Science

The Imagine Ball 2017 fights homelessness

The 4th annual Imagine Ball Charity Concert Series was back again Thursday, October 12, 2017 to fight homelessness in LA. The intimate evening at the h.Wood Group’s Peppermint Club in West Hollywood showcased musical performances and comedy to benefit Imagine LA, a non profit breaking the cycle of family homelessness in Los Angeles with a unique mentoring model that’s proven effective to help those go … Continue reading The Imagine Ball 2017 fights homelessness