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

L.A. Summer with Tchaikovsky, Sondheim, and Chagall!

Back-to-School time is upon us, a chill is in the air, and I’m excited to help scoop up all of the best L.A. has to offer this year!  But before digging into new fall happenings, I’d like to share my culturally enriching summer season here in LaLaLand!  I challenge anyone who claims that L.A. is only about glitz and glam – for I experienced some … Continue reading L.A. Summer with Tchaikovsky, Sondheim, and Chagall!

Awards Season Began in Luxury at the ECOLUXE Lounge Pre-Emmys Party!

It’s hard to believe that the 2017 Emmy Awards breezed in and out last weekend – the first of an ever-exciting awards season!  And I got to kick it all off with my friend Debbie Durkin at her exclusive ECOLUXE Lounge Pre-Emmys Party! On Friday, September 15th, celebs stepped from the red carpet into ultimate luxury in The Beverly Hilton‘s newly renovated Wilshire Garden.  Surrounded … Continue reading Awards Season Began in Luxury at the ECOLUXE Lounge Pre-Emmys Party!

Join Suncadia Resort in Donating to Local Jolly Mountain Fire Departments to Give Relief to Fire Victims

Join Suncadia Resort in helping local victims of the Jolly Mountain Fires. They’ve been blazing strong and the smoke is intense. Last weekend after my Andiamo Workout concluded the smoke thickened to a consistency of pea soup. We could see planes over the ridge circling and swooping into the water below to douse the fires as we at breakfast at Portals overlooking the valley. The … Continue reading Join Suncadia Resort in Donating to Local Jolly Mountain Fire Departments to Give Relief to Fire Victims