PARTY LINES : THEY WRITE THE BOOKS THAT MAKE THE WHOLE WORLD READ.Byline: Barbara De Witt This may be Tinseltown, home of movies and TV, but there are plenty of Angelenos who still prefer a good book. And many of those literature lovers want to make sure the Los Angeles Public Library
The Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL) system serves the residents of Los Angeles, California. is well-stocked for the next generation. The proof was the turnout of 725 library supporters at its the Turn of the Century Dinners held at 60 homes all over the city on one night. The intimate dinners were a chance to rub elbows with a famous author, dine on gourmet food and raise money for the city's library programs. Among the Valley participants were Ed and Madeleine Landry of Northridge, who invited 16 guests into their home for a Cajun feast of creole shrimp and quail gumbo, topped off with whiskey bread pudding for dessert. Their guest of honor was author Sandra Brown, best-known for her mysteries, ``The Alibi'' and ``Fat Tuesday.'' Other local hosts included Steve and Jane Ackerman of Studio City, who had Cristina Ferrare as their guest of honor. A former model and actress, she's now the author of a women's health book, ``OK, So I Don't Have a Headache.'' The event was coordinated by the Council of the Library Foundation and raised $400,000 for the library. Gwyneth Paltrow was the golden girl at the sixth annual Women in Hollywood luncheon, even though her blond locks are now brown. Gal pal Drew Barrymore presented the Oscar-winning actress with the Icon Award, given to accomplished women whose talents are seen both behind and in front of the camera. And yes, there were lots of hugs and kisses For the XML format, see . Hugs and Kisses is a term for a sequence of the letters X and O, e.g. XOXO, typically used to express affection or good friendship at the end of a written letter or email. . Also receiving Icon Awards were actresses Glenn Close and Goldie Hawn, and DreamWorks co-president Laurie MacDonald. Valley actress Kirsten Dunst received the new Revlon Spotlight Award for emerging stars. The Premiere magazine-sponsored event was held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles and attracted 300 guests, including Hollywood heavies Steven Spielberg and Anjelica Huston, who dined on herb-crusted chicken and peach tarts. Rodeo Drive was turned into a virtual stadium last week for the Zegna Games, a virtual-reality sportsfest and gala to raise money for the Cure Autism Now Cure Autism Now (CAN) describes itself as an organization of parents, clinicians and leading scientists committed to accelerating the pace of biomedical research in autism through raising money for research projects, education and outreach. program, sponsored by the Entertainment Industry Foundation. Among the 700 guests who participated in the sporting events were ``ER'' star Anthony Edwards and retired Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway, who went home with gold medals; Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino; ``The Practice'' star Dylan McDermott; ``Dharma dharma (där`mə). In Hinduism, dharma is the doctrine of the religious and moral rights and duties of each individual; it generally refers to religious duty, but may also mean social order, right conduct, or simply virtue. & Greg'' star Thomas Gibson; and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman. Oscar de la Hoya Oscar de la Hoya (IPA pronunciation: [ˈɑs.kɛɹ dɛ.lɑ.ˈhɔɪ.jɑ][1]) (born February 4, 1973) — nicknamed the Golden Boy was supposed to participate in the boxing category but was a no-show, so ``SportsNight'' star Josh Charles put up his dukes against Jason Giambie of the Oakland A's. The event, hosted by Anna and Gildo Zegna of the new Italian ZegnaSport clothing line, raised $100,000. Los Angles and Mexico City have enjoyed a sister city relationship for 30 years, and the Los Angeles Master Chorale The Los Angeles Master Chorale is a famous professional chorus in Los Angeles, California. Grant Gershon has been its music director since 2001, succeeding Paul Salamunovich. decided it was time for a fiesta. More than 500 guests, including Mexican Consul General Jose Luis Bernal, attended the Mexico City Bellas Artes Ball at the Regal Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles Downtown Los Angeles is the central business district of Los Angeles, California, located close to the geographic center of the metropolitan area. The sprawling, multi-centered megacity is such that its downtown core is often considered just another district like Hollywood or , where they were greeted by costumed actors on horseback, Mexican dancers and musicians from Veracruz before being formally introduced as they entered the ballroom. The affair was modeled after Mexican society galas of the '30s, and organized by co-chairwomen Alica Garcia Clark, Mona Mapel and Elayne Techentin, who planned an authentic Mexican menu of noisette noi·sette n. A small round piece of meat, especially loin or fillet of lamb, veal, or pork. adj. Made or flavored with hazelnuts. of lamb with grilled nopali (cactus) and napoleon azteca with tequila cream sauce. The elegant fund-raiser for the city's Master Chorale chorale (kōrăl`, –räl`), any of the traditional hymns of the German Protestant Church. The form was developed after the Reformation to replace the plainsong of the earlier service and as a means of congregational participation in honored Lillian and Jon Lovelace for their support of the Walt Disney Hall and Master Chorale, featured opera singer Suzanna Guzman, and raised $160,000. National Philanthrophy Day (Nov. 16) was celebrated locally at the Airtel Plaza Hotel in Van Nuys with a luncheon to honor several members of the nonprofit community who make a difference in the lives of others. Applauded for their philanthropic efforts were Jack Shakely, president of the California Community Foundation The California Community Foundation, located in Los Angeles, California serves all of Los Angeles County and is the United States' second-oldest community foundation. It has assets of over $1 billion and makes grants for several different charitable purposes. ; John Stiegler, president of Auto Stiegler Inc.; Mercedes-Benz; the GTE GTE General Telephone & Electronics GTE Génie Thermique et Énergie (French) GTE Gas Turbine Engine GTE Global Tropospheric Experiment GTE Geothermal Energy GTE Gas Turbine Efficiency plc (Sweden & USA) Foundation; Dr. Keith Richman, chairman of Lakeside HealthCare Inc. and co-founder of North San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley Valley, southern California, U.S. Northwest of central Los Angeles, the valley is bounded by the San Gabriel, Santa Susana, and Santa Monica mountains and the Simi Hills. Community Foundation; the California Wellness Foundation; Clyde Porter of P.L. Porter Co.; Esther Kenyon of United Cerebal Palsy Foundation; Patrick Ryan of Salomon Smith Barney; and Chaminade Preparatory School senior Kenechi Kimoto. The event was sponsored by the Greater San Fernando Valley Chapter of National Society of Fund-raising Executives. The Regency Club hosted a little soiree soi·ree also soi·rée n. An evening party or reception. [French soirée, from Old French seree, from seir, evening, from Latin Nov. 10 for 200 art lovers, including former astronaut Buzz Aldrin. The guest of honor was California impressionist artist Robert W. Jensen, who exhibited 45 of his paintings while the USC An abbreviation for U.S. Code. Trojan Marching Band performed in full uniform. The bottom line wasn't in yet, but 15 of Jensen's works were sold, which will help fund music scholarships at USC. Buzz Aldrin was at another gala in town, this time as an honoree. He and fellow astronauts William Anders, Alan Bean, Scott Carpenter, L. Gordon Cooper, Walt Cunningham, Richard Gordon, Mae Jemison, T.K. Mattingly, Wally Schirra, Rusty Schweickart, Kathryn Sullivan and Charles Walker all were honored at the Thalians' Heroes of Space gala. According to ball chairs Margie and Robert Petersen and Nancy Conrad, the astronauts received Mr./Ms. Wonderful statuettes created by Walt Disney for the charity that supports the Thalians Mental Health Clinic at Cedars/Sinai Medical Center. The space age-themed party featured entertainment by Barry Manilow and the Angel City Chorale Angel City Chorale, founded by conductor/artistic director Sue Fink at world-famous McCabe's Guitar Shop, is a multi-talented, multi-cultural ensemble of 125 men and women that truly reflects the spirit of Los Angeles, the city it calls home. and provided a great place for stargazing star·gaze intr.v. star·gazed, star·gaz·ing, star·gaz·es 1. To gaze at the stars. 2. To daydream. Noun 1. . Among the many celebs were Shirley MacLaine, Carol Channing, Carrie Fisher, Leonard Nimoy, Billy Dee Williams, Monty Hall, Sid Caesar and Ray Bradbury. The Thalians group was founded by Debbie Reynolds and Ruta Lee, and has raised $30 million for the clinic. CAPTION(S): 5 Photos PHOTO (1 -- 2) Above, Laurie MacDonald, left, Steven Spielberg and his wife, Kate Capshaw, at the Women in Hollywood awards. Anjelica Huston at the Women in Hollywood luncheon. Charlotte Schmid-Maybach/Staff Photographer (3) Library dinner guest Tony Thomopoulos, left, with hostess Jane Ackerman of Studio City, and his wife, author Cristina Ferrare. Lee Salem (4) Anthony Edwards and his medal at the Zegna Games. Berlin Studio (5) Mexico City Bellas Artes Ball chairwomen Alica Garcia Clark, left, Mona Mapel, and Elayne Techentin. Lee Salem |
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