BAAD BOY
When was the last time you think anybody told a Hollywood hunk to leave the room if he couldn’t behave? Milk star James Franco who’s working his way through the schools and coursework to earn a Ph.D. was caught texting during a lecture and ordered by his instructor to leave the room! What’s worse, is that no one would have known except for a ‘chatty cathy’ fellow classmate who snitched to her favorite gossip rags and they told the world.
—Arlene Walsh
Hector Elizondo
A Man For All Seasons
Award-winning actor Hector Elizondo has had a successful career spanning 40 years that includes film, television, theater and radio. In 1997, Elizondo won the prestigious Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his portrayal of Dr. Phillip Watters on CBS’ “Chicago Hope.” For six years on the show, Elizondo delivered a heartfelt and poignant performance that earned him four Emmy nominations, while creating a character that will be etched in television history for a long time to come. More >
Siamak Tabib, MD
March of every year marks the National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Awareness, however, is only part of the battle against this deadly disease. Prevention will ultimately save many lives from this second leading cause of cancer death among both men and women in this country. In fact, there are more deaths each year due to colorectal cancer than breast cancer and AIDS combined. Someone dies from colorectal cancer every nine minutes. The good news is that colorectal cancer rates have decreased over the last two years mainly due to an increase in both awareness and prevention. More >
The Crescent Beverly Hills
Located in the midst of Beverly Hill’s famed Golden Triangle, The Crescent Beverly Hills is a portrait of understated elegance, its service philosophy modeled on the concept of a boutique hotel. Bordering Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica Boulevard and Rexford Drive, these luxurious apartment homes are a short walk from Rodeo Drive and world-class boutiques and restaurants. Residents can call Spago, Cut, Bond Street and Mastro’s their neighborhood eateries. Living at the Crescent Beverly Hills is being in the epicenter of international fashion and fine cuisine. More >
40th Annual Beastly Ball
Attendees recently gathered at the Los Angeles Zoo for the 40th Annual Beastly Ball, presented by the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA), which for more than four decades has successfully supported the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens as an international leader in the preservation of endangered species and a conservation center for the care and study of wildlife.
Sir Elton John, Jane Goodall, Jay Leno, Sandra Bullock, Alex Trebek, Michael Feinstein and Jamie Lee Curtis were among the co-chairs honoring long-time supporter Betty White. NCIS star Pauley Perrette served as the evening’s MC.
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JCF Celebrates Non-Profit Leadership 2010
The Foundation, part of the Jewish Community Foundation Los Angeles, recently hosted a special evening honoring The Jewish Community Foundation’s Recent Cutting Edge Grant recipients and Rabbi Sharon Brous of IKAR, who received the Inspired Leadership Award. The award recognizes an outstanding professional leader whose vision is “transforming the Los Angeles Jewish community.”
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Society of Singers 2010
The Society of Singers recently honored Natalie Cole with the 19th Elle Award, named for its first recipient, Ella Fitzgerald in 1989. ELLA honorees are carefully chosen for their contribution to the music world and for their dedicated efforts to benefit the community and worldwide humanitarian causes. Guests mingled while enjoying cocktails, an auction, and a show. More >
Colleagues Luncheon 2010
The Colleagues, a women’s group that raises funds to benefit anti-abuse organization Children’s Institute Inc., recently hosted its 22nd annual spring luncheon. Oscar De la Renta received this year’s Champion of Children award at the event, while Diane Lane was the guest presenter. The luncheon program included a fashion show of the designer’s fall 2010 collection as well as a performance by the children in the Children’s Institute’s performing arts program. More >
The Los Angeles County High School for the Arts
The Los Angeles County High School for the Arts celebrated its past and present recently in a high-profile event in honor of its 25th anniversary. Headlined by Barry Manilow, other stars making presentations included Marilyn Horne, Frank Gehry and John Williams. The evening’s honorees included Ginny Mancini, widow of the late film composer, whose friendship with philanthropist Caroline Ahmanson lead her to the specialized high school in 1994, when the school benefited from a 70th birthday tribute for Henry Mancini. More >