SCHMOOZE : A NIGHT OF MOONLIGHT AND MANCINI FAMILY, FRIENDS PAY LOVING TRIBUTE.Ginny Mancini got her full moon. She also got plenty of stars - including Quincy Jones, Johnny Mathis, Andy Williams
Better yet, call him Hank. His family and friends all do. A program rich with haunting melodies like ``Moon River'' and ``Charade'' played heavy on the emotions. But arguably, the best tribute to Hank came from a higher order - the rare blue moon that illuminated the night sky. Ginny Mancini got what she hoped for. What: ``The Magic of Mancini'' gala at the amphitheater Sunday, to benefit the Hollywood Bowl Foundation. Wish you were there: More than 14,000 folks may have filled the boxes and benches, but only a chosen few got to chew the fat - and some gourmet eats, too - at a pre-concert gig (hint: if you paid upward of $1,000 for a front-row pool box, you were at the party). With the gals in elegant pantsuits and the guys in pleated khakis with polos and blazers, guests munched on Patina's terrine ter·rine n. 1. An earthenware container for cooking and serving food. 2. Any of various dishes prepared or cooked in a terrine. [French; see tureen. of duck with cherry marmalade and roasted tomato with fresh mozzarella moz·za·rel·la n. A mild white Italian cheese that has a rubbery texture and is often eaten melted, as on pizza. [Italian, diminutive of mozza, a cut, mozzarella, from mozzare, , followed by baked salmon topped with caviar. Dessert included espresso brownies and lemon and blueberry blueberry, plant of the large genus Vaccinium, widely distributed shrubs (occasionally small trees) of the family Ericaceae (heath family), usually found on acid soil. They are often confused with the related huckleberry. cobbler. Dishes by Lennox, merlot from Mancini's cellar. And memories were provided in the way of a souvenir linen napkin imprinted with giant pink roses. Overseeing it all was Ginny Mancini herself, looking resplendent re·splen·dent adj. Splendid or dazzling in appearance; brilliant. [Middle English, from Old French, from Latin resplend in a pink pantsuit with matching coral seashell See C shell. earrings - a swell match to the thousands of pastel roses that dotted the bushes and lined the boxes throughout the Hollywood Bowl. Flanking her were daughters Monica and Felice, and son Chris, not to mention a few grandkids. Who was there: Big-screen stars from yesterday, not to mention TV celebs and music-makers of today. There was Arthur Hiller, Tony Danza, Natalie Cole, Diane Ladd, Connie Stevens, Angie Dickinson, Bob and Dolores Hope, and Richard Crenna, not to mention politicos John Van DeKamp and Yvonne Braithwaite Burke Yvonne Braithwaite Burke (born October 5, 1932) is a politician from Los Angeles, California, U.S.. She is the Los Angeles County Supervisor from the 2nd district, a position she has held since 1992. . Entrepreneurial representation came from Jenny Craig, who wore a mustard-colored cocktail suit and jeweled brooch brooch Ornamental pin with a clasp to attach it to a garment. Brooches developed from the Greek and Roman fibula, which resembled a decorative safety pin and was used as a fastening for cloaks and tunics. the size of a bread-and-butter plate. The diet business is going well, thank you. Now hear this: Monica Mancini, in a sparkling sheath, sang for her father, while Bill Conti led the orchestra in the stirring ``Oklahoma Crude.'' Johnny Mathis crooned a silky ``Charade,'' while Jones made the ``Peter Gunn'' theme all his own. And Trisha Yearwood - a favorite of Ginny Mancini - dug into the Mancini archives and came up with ``Dreamsville'' from ``Peter Gunn.'' Most envious gig of the night: Oh, to be the dude who got to play the sax during the ``Pink Panther'' theme. Most clueless clue·less adj. Lacking understanding or knowledge. clueless Adjective Slang helpless or stupid Adj. 1. guests: The knuckleheads who headed for their cars when Williams sang ``Moon River.'' Most important moment that shouldn't be missed: When Williams sang ``Moon River.'' Most popular adjective used to describe the man: ``Wonderful.'' Most fitting line for the night: Bill Conti's ``Hank, ti amo!'' CAPTION(S): 2 Photos Photo: (1) Angie Dickinson and Red Buttons shine in theboxes during ``The Magic of Mancini'' gala at the Hollywood Bowl. (2) Johnny Mathis treats the crowd to Mancini's ``Charade.'' John Lazar/Special to the Daily News |
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