TAKE 5; PARTY LINES : ALL THE KUDOS GO TO BLOOMIES.Anybody who's ever seen ``Miracle on 34th Street'' knows that retailers don't like each other. It's nothing personal, just the nature of the game. But they all turned out to honor Bloomingdale's at Otis College of Art and Design's 15th annual Critics Show on May 3 at the Beverly Hilton. More than 1,000 members of the fashion industry, plus community, social and civic leaders applauded as chairman and executive officer Michael Gould Not to be confused with Mick Gould or Michael Gould (actor). Michael Gould is the Chairman and CEO of Bloomingdale's, a division of Federated Department Stores. Gould received his B.A. accepted the Otis Fashion Achievement Award, a stunning glass sculpture. Elaine Goldsmith, chair of Otis' board of trustees board of trustees Politics The posse of thugs who oversee an institution's administration. See Board of directors. , presented the award, describing him as a ``taste-maker and supporter of new talent.'' Gould humbly claimed he was only a surrogate for Bloomingdale's and then explained that he was inspired by his father, who always answered the phone just in case it was one of his MIT MIT - Massachusetts Institute of Technology students needing help. Nancy Vreeland, who chaired the Otis gala, presented the Fashion Achievement Award to costume designer Nolan Miller for 40 years of wowie designs worn by the likes of Elizabeth Taylor and the casts of ``Dynasty'' and ``Charlie's Angels.'' Looking dapper Dapper lawyer’s clerk; swindled into believing himself perfect gambler. [Br. Lit.: The Alchemist] See : Dupery in a double-breasted tuxedo, Miller said he was very fortunate to do a job he loved and then get an award for it. He immediately thanked Aaron and Candy Spelling for their support, explaining that years ago Aaron told him that if he ever had a TV show, Miller would do the costumes. Obviously, he kept his word. The event raised more than $800,000 for scholarships, which were given to several outstanding students, including Valley residents Amy Cheung, Louisa Babouryan, John Aldrich and Michaela Lee. Among the celeb ce·leb n. Informal A celebrity. guests were Valley designer David Dart, who's got a boutique at Bloomies, as well as swimsuit designer Anne Cole, California Designer of the Year Janet Howard and Marie and Kelly Gray of St. John suits. The L.A. Opera's opening night performance of ``The Return of Ulysses'' last week was a sellout, with screams of ``bravo'' and ``bellisimo'' echoing through the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion is one of the halls in the Los Angeles Music Center (which is one of the three largest performing arts centers in the United States). The Music Center's other halls include the Mark Taper Forum, Ahmanson Theatre, and Walt Disney Concert Hall. . The enthusiasm proved the L.A. opera crowd is as sophisticated as anywhere in the world, said Peter Hemmings, general director of the L.A. Opera, who hosted a cast party after the performance at the Impresario Ristorante. The food was Greek, down to the stuffed grape leaves Noun 1. stuffed grape leaves - well-seasoned rice (with nuts or currants or minced lamb) simmered or braised in stock dolmas dish - a particular item of prepared food; "she prepared a special dish for dinner" , a tasty compliment to the Monteverdi's 350-year-old take on Homer's ancient epic. The updated production not only featured period instruments, but some swell special effects, including a live eagle that flies onto the stage, real flames, and a moving mountain, which Margie Barry of Los Angeles (her husband David is the chairman of the Opera League) had the scoop on. She said the eagle is a 15-year-old Marshall eagle from Africa and is the first bird of any kind to be seen on the opera stage. She added that the rock moved to illustrate that the ``impossible'' can happen. The opera continues through May 18. Afternoon with Eve, a tea and Escada fashion show sponsored by the Mannequins Auxiliary of Assistance League of Southern California, was a success, according to chairwomen Katie Osterloh and Nancy Wibblesman. More than 300 guests attended the May 8 soiree soi·ree also soi·rée n. An evening party or reception. [French soirée, from Old French seree, from seir, evening, from Latin to honor children's rights The opportunity for children to participate in political and legal decisions that affect them; in a broad sense, the rights of children to live free from hunger, abuse, neglect, and other inhumane conditions. activist Nancy Daly and Phyllis Hennigan, president of the Blue Ribbon organization, with Eve Awards for their civic contributions. Philanthropist and humanitarian Rhonda Fleming Mann was honored with the Golden Eve Award. The event, held at the Pacific Palisades Palisades, cliffs along the west bank of the Hudson River, NE N.J. and SE N.Y., extending from N of Jersey City, N.J., to the vicinity of Piermont, N.Y., with a general altitude of from 350 ft to 550 ft (107–168 m). estate of financier Dennis Tito, raised about $40,000 for ALSC's Learning Center for Young Children and other nonprofit groups. CAPTION(S): 4 Photos PHOTO (1) Rosemary Brantley of Otis College congratulates Fashion Achievement Award winners Michael Gould of Bloomingdale's, left, and costume designer Nolan Miller at the school's annual gala. (2) Hallie Freeman, left, and Kathy Bornstein, both of Macy's in Sherman Oaks, were among the partygoers at Otis College's 15th annual gala at the Beverly Hilton. (3) Schmoozing at the Beverly Hills Garden Ball are, from left, newscaster Jerry Dunphy, actor Hugh O'Brian and singer Pat Boone, who was honored with the Will Rogers Award by the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce. David Sprague/Daily News (4) Mezzo mez·zo n. pl. mez·zos A mezzo-soprano. mezzo Adverb Music moderately; quite: mezzo-forte Noun pl -zos soprano Frederica von Stade Frederica von Stade (June 1, 1945), is an American mezzo-soprano. Born in Somerville, New Jersey, she acquired the nickname Flicka in her childhood. Miss von Stade attended the Mannes College of Music in New York City. , center, chats with fans Matthew Golombek and Connie Morgan of La Canada Flintridge at the opening night party for the L.A. Opera's production of ``The Return of Ulysses'' at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Lee Salem/Special to the Daily News Box: Bottom line |
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