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

Aliens Invade Hollywood at MAXIM’s Annual Haunted Bash

On Saturday, October 21st, Karma International’s Official MAXIM Halloween Party kicked off LA’s hottest Halloween season at Los Angeles Center Studios in an A-list alien invasion not to be missed! Costume-clad PURE models abounded, and celeb sightings included Joanna Krupa in a genie-inspired ensemble, Tara Reid in a barely-there red devil jumpsuit, and Dancing With the Stars heartthrobs and new parents Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Peta … Continue reading Aliens Invade Hollywood at MAXIM’s Annual Haunted Bash

Goldie Malone’s Cabaret Speakeasy

Goldie Malone’s Cabaret Speakeasy brings every young starlets Hollywood dreams to life, with amazing storytelling though the use of music while channeling a 1940’s glamour Hollywood vibe. Although you might immediately think “musical” (ugh) this is far more than that!….this is an experience. Lisa Alvarez, the shows creator, uniquely uses contemporary music to tell this story, yet doesn’t detract from the intended 1940’s speakeasy vein. … Continue reading Goldie Malone’s Cabaret Speakeasy

Unmasking the LuchaVaVOOM Experience

The crowd gasps suddenly- one of the Crazy Chickens, in his bright red plumage costume and beaked mask, launched Chocolate Caliente through the ropes, past the security guards, and into the front row seats. “Is he alright?” we all collectively think. For a moment, even Drew Carey and his fellow commentators are speechless. And then our attention is drawn back to the ring, where the other … Continue reading Unmasking the LuchaVaVOOM Experience

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

Supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio launches MARAJÓ Hair Care

Supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio celebrated the launch of her new hair care collection, MARAJÓ, high in the hills at a lavish Beverly Hills estate overlooking twinkling Los Angeles. Guests sipped drinks poolside with a gold glitz and glam theme while being entertained by sensational “Victoria’s Secret-like” samba dancers. MARAJÓ, made with hydrating, restorative Pracaxi Oil extract found in Alessandra’s native country of Brazil is set to revolutionize the hair … Continue reading Supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio launches MARAJÓ Hair Care