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April / May 2005
Two Dollars
A Musical Evening
Honoring Hal David
Spring Couture
Vanity Fair Party
Children’s Burn Foundation
Great Hotels of the World
Inn at Lost Creek, Telluride, Colorado
The Montage, Laguna Beach, California
Burt Bacharach
Honors Hal David, with a song at Walt Disney Concert Hall
The Royal Wedding
Camilla and The Prince
We wish them well!
TheBenefit
Children's
Burn
Foundation
Honoring Community Leaders and Philanthropists,
Carol and Doug Mancino, Raises over $800,000 for Children
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onoring outstanding community leaders Carol and Doug Mancino for their personal philanthropy and their active leadership, the Children's Burn
Foundation presented them with its Giving New Hope Award at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. This award was presented in honor of their decade-long inspirational leadership of the Foundation as well as for their active caring and support of many other causes. The event raised over $800,000 with over 750 people in attendance.
For 10 years as the Board Chair and President of its Council, Doug and Carol Mancino respectively, have spearheaded the growth of the Children's Burn
Foundation, which, under their guidance, has raised more than $9 million.
The Children's Burn Foundation provides state-of-the-art reconstructive surgeries, specialized, often long-term care, physical therapy and psycho-social support for children suffering the pain of severe burn injuries. The Foundation's highly acclaimed fire and burn prevention programs reach parents and more than 55,000
children annually.
A member of the Children's Burn Foundations' Board of Trustees, Carol is also the Founding President and served nine years as the President of the
Council, a dynamic and dedicated group of women who generously support the Foundation. In addition to her many community activities, she is Chairman of
LACMA's Costume Council and serves on the Boards of the Kayne Eras Center, Center Theatre Group and The Blue Ribbon of the Music Center, where she
Co-Chairs The Children's Festival.
In addition to his Foundation work, Doug is a member of the Board of Directors of Kent State University Foundation, Inc., and previously served on the Board
of the Los Angeles Opera League and the International Myeloma Foundation. He is a nationally-recognized expert in healthcare, tax and nonprofit law and is a partner with the law firm, McDermott Will & Emery LLP. He is author of several books on a variety of subjects and is named in The Best Lawyers in America.
The evening festivities were emceed by NBC4 Weathercaster Fritz Coleman and featured live and silent auctions.
Serene Felt and
Jerry Kayne
Leonard Bovee with Jan and Bob Billings
Ruth Gilliam and Sandi Rosenbaum
John and Patty Nickoll
Carol & Doug Mancino
with Giving New Hope Award
Paula Keating with Robert and Wendi Chandler
Jill Stein, Linda Vitale and Mildred Iacovetti
Sheri Biller and Lynda Fadel
Patty and Edward Turrentine
Carol Mancino with former NBA star and
Children's Burn Foundation Board of
Trustees member Tommy Hawkins
Barbara Fodor with Chuck and Ava Fries
Genevieve McSweeney and Thelma Houston
Nancy Fox, Reiko Putlz and Rosemary Hendler
Camille Adar and Barbara Lewis
John and Marion Anderson
Giving New Hope honorees Carol and Doug Mancino
with Council President Lynda Fadel
Jack & Nancy Mishkin
Charlie & Kathy Toppino, Howard & Ellen Gussman, Linda & Neal Vitale
Sandy and Larry Post
Walt Disney Concert Hall
A Two Day Bash Honoring Hal David
The Rengency Club
“A Musical Evening” A Two Day Bash!
Hal and Eunice David
Honorees of The Evening
Hal David
Received the Creative Achievement Award
Dr. Carol Bennett and Dr. Keith Black
Received the Humanitarian Awards for Medicine
A Musical Evening
Benefiting the SESA Conservatory Summer Classical Music Program
T
he invitations were a black piano representing Hal's writing of his lyrics. The Regency Club Penthouse was the place at 6:30 p.m. The sixty invited guests merged at the Regency
Penthouse for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres in a private evening with Hal David. The band was playing and the singer had cleverly pulled all of Hal David/ Burt Bacharach’s music to sing
for the cocktail hour and into dinner. The music was playing the singer was singing the fireplaces were crackling and people on the balcony overlooking the city all at the same time. Hal
loved it! It was truly a magical night. When we went into dine the chairman of the evening Kevin Parker introduced Hal and welcomed the sponsors who had gathered. The dinner was
known as the "Sponsors Dinner" or the five thousand dollar donors and up. The tables were spectacular with burgundy cloths, looking like a Dior gown, burgundy napkins with silver linings and silver chairs, with burgundy seat cushions, all of course from "A Packaged Party"of Canoga Park owned by Sylvia Lowry. The roses that were a top the table with cracked crystal candle holders were just magnificent. The new dark American Beauty roses looked as if they had black tips painted on them. They were gorgeous. They were from Kevin Lee's L.A.
Premier Flowers.
The invitations and place cards were done by the fabulous hand of Link Mathewson. She has calligraphy down to a science. Simply beautiful. The second day was just as exciting,
the reception, concert and dinner, set at Walt Disney Concert Hall. From the letters, cards, phone calls and flowers, it was a great success. They raised over $200,000. Washington Mutual
did all of the printing for the entire event and bought 1,000 seats for musical students from elementary to community colleges, The Annenberg Foundation was a $35,000 Angel for the
evening, gotten by chairman Kevin Parker. Bravo to an outstanding chairman with Marilyn Lewis as his co-chair she was also great! Hal David seemed pleased over the entire two day
event. The concert included: Bob Ralston, organist extraordinaire, the Gay Men's Chorus, the orchestra played a medley of Bacharach/David's hits and Freda Payne, who looked and
sounded fabulous, sang five of their songs. Supervisor Yvonne Burke, looking great, came to present the Humanitarian Awards to Dr. Keith Black and Dr. Carol Bennett
for their incredible work in medicine. He heads Cedar's Neurological Department and she heads the VA Hospital.
The second half started with comedian Diane Van de Kamp introducing 12 year old violinist, Jennifer Liu, unmatched, and a 10 year old pianist, equally as good, but he can't hear,
remember his name, it's Ben-Han Sung. You haven't heard the last of him. He's just great!. Gene Harbin, a Broadway star, got a very loud applause with his rendition of Hal's song "To
All the Girls I've Loved Before." The Ray Charles tribute closed the show with "What I Say" written by Ray Charles and performed by Ellis Hall who is a second Ray Charles, also blind.
The highlight of the evening came when Paul Williams got up and introduced Burt Bacharach. The audience was thrilled. Burt in turn introduced his old writing partner Hal David.
They showed a four minute clip of Hal while they all stood on stage and watched the clip, Burt decided to play and sing a song "Windows of the World." The audience went wild. To have
them all together was great!
The Master of Ceremonies was George Pennacchio. ABC's TV Entertainment Editor, his producer thought so much of the evening he did his news show from the steps of
Disney Hall. The chairman for the entire 2 day event was Kevin Parker. The show was created and produced by LaVetta. A very special thank you to Jacque Heebner as the host
of the Regency dinner, Jacque was truly gorgeous in her high ruffle v-neck cocktail dress. To Steve Lanzarotta and John Vassilou the event would not have been possible without
your help. Thank You for making It a fantastic evening!
L.F.
Sally Kellerman, Irene Kassorla and Barbara Lockhart
Walter and Peggy Grauman
Dr. Chonita Holmes
Reneé & Aaron Kumetz
Jacki Rosenberg, Buzz and Lois Aldrin
Harry and Marilyn Lewis
Friends
The Southeast Symphony
Jeanie and Fred Calloway
Harriet Ruben
Beatrix Padway
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Hope Warner and Grandson
Dr. Peter & Barbara Fodor
from left: Dale Cochran, friend, Dr. Black, Betty Dixon and Dr. Carol Bennett
Hal and Eunice David
Mr. and Mrs. Danny Bakewell
publisher of the Los Angeles Sentinel
below
Dorothy
Ellis
Mr. & Mrs. Don Kott
Kevin Parker,
Chairman, of A Musical Evening
Helma Bloomberg
Dr. Alan Edmiston
Mr. and Mrs. George Pennacchio,
Entertainment Editor Channel 7
A Musical Evening
Albert & Deloise Maddox
Rhonda Fleming and Darol Carlson
(L) Julie, Curtis, Link, Bob Mathewson, Anjale and Marguarite Clark PR Director Montage Hotel, Laguna Beach
Mariana and Paul Williams
Joe and Donnie Smith
Bambi Holzer Schatz and Husband Charles
Beverly Bergman and Edye Rugolo
Betty and Fred Hayman and Ali and Donanne Kasikci
Ben Han Sung, pianist
Howard and Diane Deshong
Barbara Corday and husband, Roger Lowenstein
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Bill Fitzgerald and Sandy Krause
Buzz Aldrin and Dr. Keith Black
Supervisor Yvonne and husband Bill Burke
Hal David
Andrea Van de Kamp
Cat Pollon
Suzanne Marx and friend
Selina & Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler
Marcia Mosebay
Anita and Bob Silverstein
Jennifer Liu, Violinist
DALE OLSON
Key Entertainment, Business Women Receive Now Excellence In Media Awards
More than 300 key entertainment and business personalities filled the Beverly Hilton Hotel Versailles ballroom.
Alice and Leonard Maltin (L) Lynn Weiss
Ben Harper (L) Kenny Babyface Edmonds
Megan Seely, (L) Helen Grieco, Tyne Daly
California NOW President Megan Seely (L) and Exec. Director Helen Grieco (R) with awardees Laura Dern,
Tracey Edmonds, Madelyn Hammond, Janice Bryant Howroyd, Keri Putnam
Bravo to our illustrious publisher, designer LaVetta, for producing a stunning
musical gala at Disney Hall to pay tribute to two giants of the musical world, lyricist Hal
David and the late Ray Charles. Not only did LaVetta treat us to a wide variety of very
special performers, she managed to fill the hall with an illustrious array of community
leaders who raised more than $200,000 to support the Southeast Symphony, now in its
57th year as the country's premiere multi-ethnic symphony, and its Foundation providing support for young musicians. A highlight of the program, in fact, featured two
Southeast scholarship winners, violinist Jennifer Liu and violinist/pianist Ben-Han Sung.
And, true to the fundraising spirit of the evening, l2-year-old Master Sung expressed his
appreciation for the opportunity to perform at the Walt Disney Concert Hall by later
requesting that his scholarship funds be turned over to the Southeast Symphony
Conservatory summer music program, stressing "I surely hope my participation would
contribute a little to the fundraising effort of the association. It did and so did his and
young Ms. Liu's performance, exemplifying the work of the organization toward musical
enrichment for new talent. We also want to congratulate Kevin Parker, the popular David
Webb executive, who chaired this special evening. While the hall was filled with music
lovers, it was gratifying to note the generosity of the evening's sponsors;, many of them
Parker's longtime clients, who supported the benefit. Among them were David Conny,
M.D.; Eunice David, Dorothy Ellis, Bill Fitzgerald, Rhonda Fleming Carlson, Dr. Peter &
Barbara Fodor, Jacque Heebner, Dr. Chonita Holms, Don and Margaret Kott, Sandra
Krause, Aaron & Renee Kumetz, Marilyn and Harry Lewis, Albert and Deloise Maddox,
Antonio Manning, Charles Mathewson Foundation, Lee Annenberg, Beatrix Padway,
Ellen Pollon, and Dr. Ray and Hannah Schneider. Their generosity provided concert
seats for hundreds of children from schools throughout the city. I was particularly
pleased to hear the great Freda Payne in a medley of hits written by David and composer Burt Bacharach, whose library has produced four Academy Award nominations
and the golden statue for "Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head" from "Butch Cassidy
and the Sundance Kid," which also won best score for Bacharach. Then, what a thrill
when Paul Willims appeared to introduce special guest Bacharach to present his partner with the Creative Achievement Award. Looks like Williams has another big hit with
the musical version of "Happy Days," which producer Garry Marshall has had in
progress at his Falcon Theatre in the valley. I counted at least three hit tunes by
Williams from the show destined to be another big one in the vein of "Bye Bye Birdie."
But the hit of the David/Charles evening appeared to be singer Gene Harbin, who drew
cheers for his show stopping rendition of "For All The Girls I've Loved Before." A newcomer to most of the audience, he charmed the audience as he strode on stage in his
distinctive l0-gallon hat and Western style tuxedo. They yelled for more and clamored
to find out where they could hear him again. Bravo, Gene. I'm sure we'll hear a lot more
from him…It's so sad to report on the loss of so many vital members of our community.
I was shaken when Neile Adams' hubby of 26 years, the dynamic Al Toffel, succumbed
to a sudden stroke in the prime of life. Half the leaders of the Westside - and
Washington and the art world - were standing room only at the beloved Al's memorial
and the reception hosted by friends Anne and Kirk Douglas in their beautiful, art-filled
home. Neile, we'll miss Al, but I hope you'll keep on singing. He loved to watch you and
thought you sang every song to him, although Kirk in his memorial remarks said, "I
thought she was singing to me, too."…The Actors' Fund and Broadway will also miss
the gentle and gifted Tom Dillon, one of the original stars of the great Moss Hart World
War II musical, "Winged Victory" and a longtime President of the Fund, who had spent
his last years with loving care at the Actors' Fund homes in Englewood, New Jersey.
Our hearts are out to his beloved wife of 6l years, Alice. I never tired of listening to Tom's
stories of almost 8 in every venue of show business, from vaudeville to television. Tom,
we'll miss you and your glorious Irish tenor…What laughs when a dozen of the funniest
people in show business roasted Betty White in a benefit for Actors and Other For
Animals, hosted by Prexy Earl Holliman. Good-hearted, good-natured and pristine Betty
went along with everything as the likes of Gavin MacLeod, Paula Poundstone, Ed Asner,
Angie Dickinson, Cloris Leachman, Tom Sullivan, Tom Kennedy, Alex Trebek and the
team of Suzanne (Pleshette) and Tom Posten, ribaldly explored her sex life and their
version of her personal habits in a program that kept us in stiches for three hours. It was
well worth the $2,000 it cost me when I fell victim to the best silent auction I've ever seen
at one of these do's. It was a new experience to enjoy the "straight" comedy delivery of
Alex Trebek, (in front of the master Monty Hall, who emcee'd) who stole the show for
me. And it was all for the benefit of the animals we all love…Then, when the
Professional Dancers Society bestowed their annual "Gypsy" awards to the great Jane
Powell and the hilarious Dom DeLuise, we laughed some more, particularly when
Debbie Reynolds reflected on Powell's more successful romantic life with her hubby of
31 years, former child star Dickie Moore. You can imagine what she did with the name
Dick. And what could be better than Burt Reynolds, Carl Reiner and Dick Van Dyke
blasted their pal, DeLuise. Hilarious writer Larry Gelbart was supposed to be there, but
sent a message, "Dear Dom, I'm sorry I can't make your award, because I don't want
to." . What an afternoon. Congratulations to Lee Hale for his always remarkable film
clips of the honorees, a visual history of music and comedy in films and TV. The PDS
Gypsy Awards, hosted by President Mitzi Gaynor, by far the best show in town, not to
be missed…I was thrilled when my longtime friend and client Robert Blake won an
acquittal in his four year struggle over the death of his wife. From the start, I was sure
the sensitive, generous soul of the Blake I have known for 30 years was innocent and
the jury agreed, despite an aggressive argument from prosecution, which just did not
have a case. Bravo, Bobby Blake, now let's see you in some more great acting roles
And Bravo, attorney Gerald Schwartzbach, who proved to be a firm, but gentlemanly,
defense. We'll hear a lot more from him… Chris Rock's first gig since the "Oscar" show
turned out to be a freebie, but a good one. He joined host Doris Roberts in her annual
"A Night of Comedy 3," at the Wilshire Theatre, appearing with such laughmakers as
Ray Romano, Kevin James, Garry Shandling and David Spade to raise funds for the
Children Affected by AIDS Foundation, one of Doris' longtime passions. Busy Doris went
right into the title role in "Nana's Boy" for Adam Sandler's company and Twentieth
Century Fox after taping the last episode of "Everybody loves Raymond." The movie
has Doris as a loving Grandma to a very modern young man with some heavy habits,
who saves the day. Busy Doris then rushes to New York to be honored in her native
Bronx Hall of Fame before settling on all the film and TV offers now coming her
way…Congratulations to Vin DiBona ("America's Funniest Home Videos") who will be
honored with the Big Heart Award by the Westside Children's Center at their mother's
day gala saluting the late Cami Markman. Cami was a major inspiration to this group
that helps at-risk children and families…Well, David Galligan has done it again. His "Two
on the Aisle" tribute to Marvin Hamlisch & Harry Warren brought out the best singers
and dancers in the business. What a thrill to see the opening number of Hamlisch's
great "Chorus Line" again with several of the original cast members and the great
songs of Warren performed by veterans like Rod McKuen, Karen Morrow, Carole Cook,
Betty Garrett and Mary Jo Catlett, who should be a major character star in movies and
television. I loved "Shoes With Wings On" as David Engel and Kimberly Mikesell
matched on stage the steps of the great Fred Astaire on film. Clever, David. It all benefits the Actors Fund…Portland, Oregon artist Brenda Mallory will unveil her unique
mixed media sculptures as a highlight of the auction for Music Center Affiliates' "Angel's
Night," which honors Barbara Fodor as Guardian Angel. The unusual sculptures and
wall hangings are already a hit, with Angels' Night chairs Janice Wallace, Sue Tsao,
Gina Posalski and Ava Fries ready to buy. So am I. They're great. You can, too, at the
gala in June at the Beverly Hilton…A new star is born in Norbert Leo Butz, who shines
under Jack O'Brien's direction in the musical version of "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" on
Broadway. The audience jumped to their feet and cheered at the performance I saw.
With John Lithgow and a dazzling cast, a script full of laughs, it's bound to be a hit…And
what studio is going to pick up the rights to Tom Wolfe's new novel, "I Am Charlotte
Simmons," a candid look at the antics of college sorority and frat life in colleges today.
It's scary to read about what goes on besides education in the Hall of Ivy and how this
affects the young people of today, but it's sure to make a great movie, particularly with
the interwoven story of college athletes. A great read….Burt Reynolds and Kate
Edelman Johnson are beaming these days and it must be getting serious. Dashing Burt
brought both Kate, in a stunning designer lilac suit, and son Quentin to the PDS Gypsy
Awards - and they all looked great!.
Professional Dancers Society
'Gypsy' Awards to Powell, De Luise
Credit photos to: Nathan Sternfeld
M
ore than 600 dancers, choreographers and affiliates from films, television and the stage gathered on
Sunday (13) when the Profession Dancers Society (PDS) presented their annual "Gypsy" Awards to film musical icon Jane
Powell and actor/comedian Dom Deluise at a musical luncheon at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Powell, one of the fabled MGM musical unit's icons, was selected for the award for the numerous popular musical
films she made for MGM and other studios. DeLuise, more popularly known for his comic portrayals in films, many
of them comedy dancing routines,was cited by PDS as a longtime supporter of the organization that provides financial assistance for dancers in need. Debbie Reynolds, a longtime colleague at MGM, presented the award to Powell
following a moving tribute by movie historian and Turner Network film historian Robert Osborne, while his frequent
film co-star Burt
PDS Gypsy Award to Powell, De Luise Reynolds presented to DeLuise. The DeLuise tribute also featured other colleagues of the actor, including Carl Reiner, Dick Van Dyke and comedy writer Ron Clark.
PDS Chair Joni Berry and President Mitzi Gaynor hosted the affair, which featured a rousing dance show produced by Alan Johnson, Miriam Nelson and Lee Hale, who also produced and designed the classic film clips covering the honorees career achievements, as well as the careers of the late Rita Hayworth and Janet Leigh. Dick
Van Dyke hosted the tribute to Leigh, a longtime member and supporter of PDS.
Guests were treated to a vivid dance show featuring the tap group Jason Samuel Smith & Company, and the
Dale Olson
comedy dance duo Maria Gillespie & Stephanie Nicoli in their specialty "Cucurrucucu."
June Haver, (L) Jane Wooster Scott, Red Buttons
Mitzi Gaynor, (L) Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise & Jane Powell
New Hollywood Twosome, producer
Jay Weston and Ginny Mancini
Debbie Reynolds (L)
presents to MGM co-star
Jane Powell
Kate Edelman Johnson, (L) Jane Powell,
Patricia Morison
Actor'Fund of America representatives: Dale Olson (L), and
Eddie Weston (R), Trustees; Dickie Moore, husband of
Powell, Charlotte Rae, Los Angeles Coucil member;
Joe Benincasa, Executive director; Jane Powell
Mitzi Gaynor (center) with
Budd and Alix Freedman
Dr. Charles and Ann (Blyth) McNulty
Cowboys? Film/TV star Robert Horton ("Wagon Train")
and singer Gene Harbin
Barbara Luna, Billie Barnes, Nanette Fabray
Dick Van Dyke, (L) Carl Reiner
Choreographers Tony Charmoli (L) Sheilah
and Michael Kidd
Patricia and Tom Bosley,
Diane Baker (R)
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Four Janes looking for a Jack? Jayne Meadows, (L) Jane Kean,
Jane Powell, Jane Withers
Specialty dancers Gillespie and Nicoli
Lobby Named for Dale Olson and Eugene Harbin
The Actors' Fund of America,
Dale Olson.
Susan Graham
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
A
merican mezzo-soprano Susan Graham will make her
Los Angeles Opera debut. The Grammy-winning artist will be
accompanied by pianist Malcolm Martineau and other guest
musicians in a one-night-only recital featuring works by
Francis Poulenc, Maurice Ravel, Hector Berlioz, Georges
Bizet, Jake Heggie (whose opera Dead Man Walking she
premiered), Charles Ives and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Among her many accolades, Ms. Graham was named
Musical America’s “Vocalist of the Year” for 2004 and has
been celebrated worldwide for the lustrous timbre of her
voice, the allure of her stage presence, and the fervent emotion that infuses her varied repertoire. She has enchanted
both audiences and critics with her impassioned performances in opera, recital and on recordings. Her recent CD of
Charles Ives songs won a Grammy Award for “Best Classical
Vocal Performance” earlier this year.
Susan Graham in Recital will be presented one-night-only,
Sunday, April 17, 2005 at 8:00 PM, at the Dorothy Chandler
Pavilion, Music Center, 135 North Grand Avenue, Los
Angeles, CA 90012. Immediately following the performance,
audience members will have the opportunity to meet Ms.
Graham at a CD signing in the lobby of the Dorothy Chandler
Pavilion. Her latest recordings are available for sale in the
Opera Shop located in the lobby.
Tickets for Susan Graham in Recital range from $10 to $90.
Tickets are on sale at the Los Angeles Opera Box Office, by
phone at (213) 972-8001 or online at www.losangelesopera.com.
Disability access: (213) 972-0777. TDD: (213) 972-7615.
Ms. Graham’s biography can be found at the Los Angeles
Opera’s website:
http://www.laopera.com/production/index.asp?productionid=189.
A high-resolution photo can be downloaded from the on-line
Press Gallery: http://www.losangelesopera.com/press_photo.
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Brian Stokes Mitchell
at 122 years the oldest continuing
charity serving those in need in all
areas of the entertainment industry,
has dedicated the lobby of its Los
Angeles offices in the names of Dale
Olson and Eugene Harbin in recognition of longtime services to the
Fund. Olson for the past 20 years
has been a National Trustee of the
Fund and serves on the Executive
Committee. Singer Harbin, partnered and head of business affairs in
the venerable public relations firm
Dale C. Olson & Associates, has
performed in Actors' Fund fundraising benefits. Broadway luminary
Brian Stokes Mitchell, President of
the Fund, presented a bronze
plaque to Olson, to be installed in
the lobby of the offices, which occupy half of the 4th floor of the Museum
Square Building on Wilshire Blvd. in
Los Angeles.
Paris Hilton and Nicky Hilton
Barbara Walter says they are Famous for being Famous
VA
Quincy Jones and Oprah
Oprah looks great!
N I T Y
Alison Eastwood
You don’t need to buy a gown, you can just wear your night gown
Mischa Barton
Cat women was voted out
Elle Macpherson
Skin is in
FA
Penelope Cruz
When in doubt put a Bow
I R
Renee Zellweger
Little like Home on the Range
VA
Dennis Hopper and Victoria Duffy
Great red gown
Jamie Foxx and daughter Corinne Marie
Never travel with children they always steal the show, She is Beautiful!
N I T Y
Hilary Swank
She should always walk in backwards
Charlize Theron
When is the wedding?
FA
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Halle Berry
Written in the wind
Jamie Foxx Headlines Fundraising Event
House Ear Institute
J
amie Foxx attended the House Ear Institute's 27th Annual Benefit Gala at The Beverly Hills Hotel to accept the "Sound Partners Lifetime Achievement Award for
Film" on behalf of filmmaker Michael Mann. When he arrived onstage, Foxx broke into an impromptu rendition of Ray Charles' "Georgia" accompanied by the band, to a standing ovation from the audience. Foxx is soon to begin shooting Mann's film version of "Miami Vice," which will co-star Colin Farrell. Chris Montan, president of Walt Disney Music,
accepted the "Sound Partners Lifetime Achievement Award for Recording Arts" for Phil Collins. Florence Henderson emceed the gala event, which raised a total of $374,000
in support of the Institute's Sound Partners™ hearing conservation program that educates the public about the importance of protecting our hearing against the dangers of noise
in our world. The evening began with a final bidding party for the Institute's "Hollywood Auction for Hearing Health" and a cocktail reception. The program included a short live
auction hosted by Christie's Los Angeles, and entertainment by stand-up comedienne Kathy Buckley and West Coast Music of Beverly Hills.
"I've had the pleasure of working with Michael Mann on Ali and Collateral, and I'm happy to be here for him tonight to accept his Sound Partners Lifetime Achievement Award
for Film from the world-renowned House Ear Institute," said Jamie Foxx. Guests at the Institute's gala viewed a videotaped acceptance speech from Michael Mann that he shot
in South America where he is currently filming Miami Vice.
"Sound is such an important dynamic in my films both in the music I use and in the architecture of the final sound mix, which may take three months to accomplish," said Michael
Mann. "I cannot imagine making film in the absence of sound, and I feel honored and privileged to accept this award from the House Ear Institute, an organization that does
such great work in bringing hearing and sound to so many."
The second award of the evening, the Institute's "Sound Partners Lifetime Achievement Award for Recording Arts," went to recording artist Phil Collins. Chris Montan, president
of Walt Disney Music, accepted Phil's award on his behalf. Montan gave a heartfelt speech about how hearing loss has affected his own life, and how pleased he was to accept
this award on Phil's behalf from an organization that does such important research. Montan's speech was preceded by Phil's videotaped acceptance message and concert
footage from his final concert tour.
"I am flattered, thrilled and proud to be the recipient of the Sound Partners Lifetime Achievement Award for Recording Arts from the House Ear Institute," said Phil Collins. "The
work the Institute does is staggering, and I'm grateful for all you are doing to help people with similar and much worse hearing conditions than mine."
Jim Boswell, CEO of the House Ear Institute, and John W. House, M.D., presented the awards for this year's honorees. Two groups that support the Institute organized this
year's event: Sonance, and the Los Angeles Associates of the House Ear Institute.
About the House Ear Institute
The House Ear Institute (HEI) is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to advancing hearing science through research and education to improve quality of life.
HEI scientists are exploring the causes of auditory disorders at the cellular and molecular level as well as the complex ear-brain interaction, and refining the application of auditory implants, diagnostic techniques and hearing aids. For more information please call (213) 483-4431 or visit the Web site at www.hei.org.
Rick and Tina Caruso, philanthropists, with Barbara and John W. House, M.D.,
at House Ear Institute's annual Benefit Gala
Jamie Foxx accepts a commendation for Michael Mann from
LA County Supervisor Michael Antonovich and Dr. House
Jamie Foxx makes his entrance at the
House Ear Institute's Gala Fundraiser
at The Beverly Hills Hotel
Jamie Foxx greets hearing-impaired
comedienne and entertainer Kathy
Buckley at House Ear Institute gala
Champion horse racing jockey
Kent Desormeaux and wife Sonia attend
gala in support of the House Ear Institute
The Institute's CEO, Jim Boswell, with supporters Karen Appel,
Pat Moller and Darrien Earle Iacocca
Patricia and Tom Bosley,
supporters of the House
Ear Institute
Christie's Los Angeles auctioneer
Andrea Fiuczynski leads the
bidding during the Live Auction
at HEI's Benefit Gala
Jim Boswell, CEO, House Ear
Institute, with Laraine and
David Gerber, television producer
Pat Moller and Barbara Fodor,
supporters of the House Ear Institute
Barbara and Chris Montan, president, Walt Disney Music,
join Florence Henderson at House Ear Institute gala event
Florence Henderson and Jamie Foxx look on as Dr. John
House presents award for filmmaker Michael Mann
Bobby Short -
An American Icon
Bobby Short’s last public appearance in Los Angeles was for the Southeast Symphony at their Symphony Hall in Inglewood. 82 people
in attendance at $1250 per person. Spago’s Wolf Gang Puck catered the dinner. It was called A Private Evening with Bobby Short, created and produced by LaVetta. The World will Miss Him.
Montage Hotel
Laguna Beach, California
D
iscovering Laguna Beach through the
eyes of the Montage. Chic! Chic! When you enter
off the Pacific Coast Highway onto the circular
drive, as if you are going to someone's home. You
walk in the door and there is a whole new world
awaiting you. The first thing you see is blue water
with great looking sofas and chairs, beautiful lamps
and great coffee tables you still think you are at
someone's home until you walk out on the balcony
and see the entire ocean. It's breathtakingly beautiful overlooking this huge pool with Aztec designs
and craftsman style bungalows below all leading
out to the ocean. The bungalows have one to four
bedrooms. They are set apart from the hotel right
down on the ocean. Across from them is their signature restaurant called The Studio. The food there
is outstanding. They have the award winning chef
from the Phoenician's Mary Elaine in Scottsdale,
Arizona. His name is James Boyce. The Studio is
the dressier of the two, the other restaurant is
equally as good, it's called The Loft. There you can
come in from the beach. It's fantastic. The chef's
name there is Gregory Short. While you are in the
casual mood you might want to have a little cheese
and wine. Well the cheeses are unmatched anywhere this side of France. Starr Cornwell is her
name, and she clearly loves cheeses. She puts
together fantastic combinations and recommends
the wines to go with them. Cornwell's reputation
has found its way to room service with custom cheese plates.
I got off on the food what else?, so let's get back to the hotel itself. All the rooms are
luxurious, but the suites are to die for. The Catalina Suite has a double-sided fireplace that
connects the living area with the bedroom. The balconies are off the bedroom and living
room they have Brown Jordan furniture. They are very private so that you can sit and
watch the ocean or do whatever?. If you want to walk there's a very quaint village of shops
and restaurants on the highway, very near, its a great fun walk!
The Montage is an hour and a half away from Los Angeles, but when you arrive at The
Montage you think you have landed in Italy, it's that Chic!
The Spa, offers a wide range of amenities: reflexology, massages, facials and private
saunas. The décor makes for wonderful surrounding. There is cascading water coming from a
bronze tray on the wall over the whirlpool. They make you feel so at home. They speak softly
trying to please your every whim to make you as comfortable as possible. The food in the Spa
is great, bowls of strawberries, nuts, crumpets, coffee and tea. The tea there is divine so soothing while you are relaxing in the lounge. This experience will change your every thought, it
clears your head and gets you ready for your next event. The Montage Spa is a Must! L.F.
Montage
Resort & Spa,
Laguna Beach,
30801 South
Coast Highway,
Laguna Beach,
California
92651,
949.715.6000
Inn at Lost Creek,
Telluride,
Colorado
I
t must be every skiers dream to at least once hit the slopes of Colorado. Those interested in the ultimate skiing experience must visit Telluride, because you haven't seen anything yet, unless you've been to Telluride!
I've heard many great things about Telluride but nothing prepared me to how great this place
would really be. I just arrived Montrose Airport and am being picked up by Patrick, already
I fell in love with Telluride, it's a magnificent drive up to Telluride and each time I grasp, wow
this is so gorgeous, my driver replies:" You haven't seen anything yet!" Once I have arrived
in Telluride I know what he was talking about, the village of Telluride is one of, if not the prettiest town in North America: quaint, little Victorian Houses one after the other in different colors, Telluride to this day is one of the few best kept secrets in Colorado. Besides the beauty of the town and the magnificent scenery what struck me is the friendliness of the locals.
Everybody is relaxed and friendly. The town with less than 2000 inhabitants is a place where
everybody knows each other, where guests and celebrities are treated like locals. During my
stay in Telluride I've met several people that came to this hidden mountain paradise, fell in love with it and never left.
What sets Telluride apart from other resorts is that the town has been able to maintain
its heritage and village character. In the historic town there are no new buildings that
don't blend in. there are no big hotels nor coffee chains, everything is quaint and kept
as original as possible. Also what sets Telluride apart from other resorts and what
makes it truly unique is that it is actually two villages: Telluride and Mountain Village.
Telluride, the ancient and historic Victorian Village and Mountain Village, a modern
resort with all amenities you could whish for. This makes Telluride the ultimate mix
between old and new. The only place in the world that successfully managed to combine both worlds, and what connects those worlds is spectacular mountain scenery,
fresh mountain air and a Gondola. Telluride lies at the bottom of while Mountain Village
is build on the mountain. While visiting Telluride and Mountain Village you never need
a car, since a scenic gondola connects both villages. The ride to Telluride or Mountain
Village is just truly spectacular you whish this scenic 10 minute ride would never end.
The gondola also operates late in the evening. Nothing is more romantic than cozying
up in the gondola at night after having had a gourmet meal at one of those spectacular
restaurants both villages have to offer:
In the historic town the restaurant 221 South Oak is a gourmet experience not to be
missed. The food is superb and at this gourmet temple I simply had the best sausages
I have ever tasted. The pleasant atmosphere reflects the welcoming personality of
owner Eliza Gavin. She left to pursue her culinary career at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris but
eventually returned to establish the restaurant. Studying under some of France's best
chefs, she learned many classical French techniques, which reflect the menu of 221
South Coak.
Mountain Village
lies in the most
spectacular
scenery of
Colorado at
9500 feet.
Founded in 1987
this resort complements the historic town of Telluride perfectly. Guests eager to hit the vast
ski area should make Mountain Village their preferred spot for their stay. There are a lot of
ski-in/ski-out properties, but one of them truly stands out: the Inn at lost creek.
Inn at Lost Creek
The romantic and charming Inn at lost creek, occupies a premier location in mountain village since its just footsteps away from the spectacular ski area. This place is superb from
its friendly staff to its cozy boutique luxury accommodations. It is hard to find a hotel this
quaint and friendly and it didn't astonish me that this hotel belongs to the Top 100 Hotels
Best in the World. Countless magazines rumen. The minute you arrive, you feel like you've
been there all your life and feel right at home. The Inn at the lost creek is the perfect merge
between luxury hotel and coziness. You can come back to this little sanctuary over and over
again since every
room is different
in design and layout. The suites
are individually
designed
and
feature fine furnishings and fine
art photography
that capture the
Telluride ambiance. Luxury amenities feature marble baths, stone fireplaces, jetted tubes,
steam showers and deluxe kitchens. Each suite offers stereo, CD player, two televisions, terry-cloth robes and slippers, gourmet tea and coffee, humidification / air conditioning, this boutique hotel is superb in any way. Inn at Lost Creek also features the
acclaimed 9545 Restaurant and Bar. I guess this gourmet restaurant didn't just get its
name after its high altitude but also after its high quality.
The Inn at Lost Creek is the perfect place for any ski enthusiast. Telluride's varied Ski area
is just footsteps away. The ultra friendly personnel makes sure your skies are ready for you
when you are ready to hit the slopes, in my case awaited me with my skies in front of the
Hotel. I knew that the ski area would be fantastic, but it exceeded my expectations. Telluride
is already well known amongst advanced skiers but since they've added Prospect Bowl the
ski area has doubled in its size and is the ultimate paradise for beginner skiers as well.
What sets the ski area apart from all the others in Colorado is its Alpine feel, the mountains
are more rugged and steeper, the panorama more spectacular than in other resorts - You
haven't seen anything yet unless you've been to Telluride. 970.728.5678
MAJA