The three day Chateau welcomes celebrities, VIPs and media to celebrate Sunday's Primetime Emmys, while benefiting the Environmental Media Association and The Creative Coalition
Featured Event Listing compiled by Don Rose
Durkin Entertainment Group continues its successful series of events co-located with major awards and festivals (for example, the Oscars and Sundance) with its Celebrity Green Gifting Chateau, which celebrates the 60th Primetime Emmys being held Sunday in Los Angeles. Honoring the 2008 Emmy nominees, presenters, and past winners on September 18-20 at a private, multimillion dollar Beverly Hills Estate, the Celebrity Green Gifting Chateau partners with Los Angeles Confidential magazine and Platform Media Group to produce a 100% sustainable, private, charity event that keeps on giving.
Some of the companies/services featured at the three day Chateau event include:
Brazilian Best Hotels/Kiaroa Eco Luxury Resort trips
Organic To Go Chefs
Solar/Hybrid Cruise Cars shuttling Celebrities/Media/VIP guests
PURE Eco-Designer furniture
Salah of Beverly Hills designer gowns
Global Health and wellness products
Lamborghini jewelry, sunglasses, and watches
Dick DeLaCruz designer golf putters
Good Attitude environmental cleaning products
Day Spa beauty services with organic skincare products
Bronzetique spray tanning, which will pamper guests each day
Eco-fashions
Eldergods Organic Skin Care line (see full story below)
and
Celebrity Portraiture Studio by Wire Image photographer Michael Bezjian where guests can sit for a portrait while learning more about Going Green.
Another highlight of the event involves the Environmental Media Association (EMA), which will be collecting cell phones for recycling. Cell phones contain toxic parts and must be properly recycled. A portion of the proceeds from recycling will go to help fund EMA's programs. Eco-conscious guests can bring in old cell phones and help raise money for the environment. A percentage of Sponsor proceeds will be donated to the EMA.
Another charity element of the Chateau is the Celebrity Poker Challenge hosted by NewPoker.com to benefit The Creative Coalition, which will take place on Friday, Sep. 19 from 9PM -1AM, dealt by The Dealer Dolls. Fabulous prizes await some lucky players.
RELATED STORY: Eldergods Inc. Launches Organic Skin Care Line at Celebrity Green Gifting Chateau
Make-up Artist creates liquid moisturizers with matte finish for face and body
Eldergods Inc.'s new line of liquid moisturizers, including Nectar and Etiquette, will be featured products at this year's Emmy Awards at Debbie Durkin's Main Event Red Carpet Lounge and Green Suite/Celebrity Green Gifting Chateau produced by Durkin Entertainment.
In 2005, while working as a make-up artist on a TV series, Susan Hayward, Founder and President of Eldergods Inc., confronted the challenge that led to the creation of her new skin care line. "One of the actresses was suffering from severely dry skin because of acne medication," says Hayward. "She was hesitant to use a moisturizer because it felt heavy on her skin and she was concerned about breakouts. I had to get creative to cover the issue and make her HD camera ready."
That's when she began concept and production of Nectar and Etiquette -- lightweight, fast absorbing, spray on face and body moisturizers that dry matte. Since then, Hayward has used the line on various film, television and advertising shoots.
Julia Valente, a 20-year industry make-up veteran is currently using the line on the set of the TV series Going South. "We're shooting in HD, and the first day that I used Nectar on the lead actress, who has mature skin, the director noticed a difference in the smoothness and suppleness of her skin. With the volume of products available, it's great to have one created by someone who understands the industry, that's natural and organic and that preps the skin as beautifully as Nectar does."
Nectar is for normal to slightly dry skin, with a textured scent. Etiquette is for normal to oily skin, with a lighter, more citrus fragrance. All product ingredients are certified organic, organic or wild harvested. Alcohol, solvent and nut-free, the products are also not tested on animals.
"The majority of face and body moisturizers are either cream or oil-based," says Hayward. "Liquid with a matte finish is a whole new concept in moisturizing. You can use this product and avoid feeling greasy or coated. So it's great for both the industry and the discerning woman who wants one high end yet versatile product."
Nectar and Etiquette can be purchased online at www.eldergodsinc.com or at selected retailers. Make-up artists, hair stylists and wardrobe stylists can apply online for an industry discount card, offering 40% off of online purchases. For more information, please contact Susan Hayward at susan @ eldergodsinc.com or 416-828-2782 .
CONTACT INFORMATION for the Celebrity Green Gifting Chateau
Event Sponsorship/Poker Players: Debbie Durkin, producer: maineventlounge @ gmail.com or call 310-403-8834
Celebrity RSVP/Spa Appts: Carlos Mata, assistant to the producer: josec.mata @ gmail.com
Media/Celebrity Appts: (By invitation only) Henry Eshelman: heshelman @ platformgrp.com
ABOUT DEBBIE DURKIN
Debbie Durkin is a TV/Film Brand Integration Producer whose recent credits include Nat'l Lampoon's Cattle Call, Blades of Glory, Rocky Balboa, The Bonnie Hunt Show, and Sundance Celebrity Swag Hunt. Debbie has been producing live events since 1975 when doing Public Relations for the NFL/ Chicago Bears as the owner of one of the top Modeling & Talent Agencies in Chicago/Beverly Hills for over 20 years. Debbie received the 2007 Appreciation Award from spcaLA Friends for Life where she and her dog are an Animal Assist -Therapy Team. Main Event Red Carpet Lounges and Green Suites have raised over $13K for Charities since 2007. For more information about Debbie Durkin and the events she produces, please visit www.durkinentertainmentgroup.com.
ABOUT EMA
Environmental Media Association is a non-profit 501(c)3 founded in 1989 by Cindy and Alan Horn and Lyn and Norman Lear. EMA's network of environmentally-conscious celebrities, tastemakers, not-for-profit organizations and corporations continues to be one of our greatest assets. From Hollywood royalty to the hottest new celebrities to cutting-edge businesses that work towards environmental change every day, EMA is a powerful force that brings powerful people together on the path to a healthier planet. EMA puts the public in touch with Hollywood's most in-demand environmentalists. www.ema-online.org
ABOUT TCC
The Creative Coalition ( TCC ) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity organized by prominent figures in the creative community for the purpose of bringing together people in the arts and letters in order to learn about pressing issues so they can better inform the community and nation. www.thecreativecoalition.org.
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Friday, September 19, 2008
Thursday, September 4, 2008
RAMSEY'S AT THE CLUB: NEW UPSCALE EVENT VENUE OPENS IN TOLUCA LAKE
A brand new upscale event venue has recently opened its doors in the Toluca Lake Tennis Club. Since 1972, this beautiful traditional Mediterranean architectural building, located adjacent to Warner Bros. studios on Forest Lawn Drive, has remained a relative secret amongst the local neighborhood and business community. Though it has maintained the elegant demeanor of a private country club, inside its walls is a newly-remodeled event space, public restaurant, bar and patio known collectively as Ramsey's at The Club.
With a limited number of chic event spaces in the San Fernando Valley, Ramsey’s at the Club delivers a new level of panache to Toluca Lake, Studio City, Burbank and the rest of the cities that comprise Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley. Ramsey’s at the Club boasts three distinct spaces, including a glamorous dining room that can accommodate an upwards of 250 people; a gorgeous open-air patio; an elegant full-service bar; a media-ready conference room for groups of up to 40; and presents the option to utilize the tennis court adjacent to the space for a larger party.
In addition to its versatility, state-of-the-art sound systems, audio-visual equipment and sleek screening room, the space also provides in-house gourmet catering, and is open for lunch and dinner. Ramsey at the Club’s lunch, dinner and banquet menu, prepared by Executive Chef Jesse Genovese, a graduate of the esteemed La Cordon Bleu and former Chef de Cuisine at the Blue on Blue Restaurant in Beverly Hills’ Avalon Hotel, features Spanish tapas, Asian fusion and contemporary American cuisine made with the freshest ingredients and flawless composition.
Ramsey’s at the Club will service local businesses and organizations both large and small, including all Valley-based studios and production companies that no longer have to resort to Hollywood venues or limiting local hotels for hosting events/parties.
Ramsey’s at the Club will service local businesses and organizations both large and small, including all Valley-based studios and production companies that no longer have to resort to Hollywood venues or limiting local hotels for hosting events/parties.
Whether it’s a wrap party or bar/bat mitzvah, screening event or holiday party, Ramsey’s at the Club will make your event a tremendous success.
If you are interested in a walk-through or menu tasting prior to your next big event, please do not hesitate to contact Jay at: jay@ramseysattheclub.com. Please visit the website for more venue information: RamseysAtTheClub.com.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
CHARLIE SCOLA THROWS BOFFO BORDERS BOOKSTORE BASH FOR HIS NEW BOOK "PARTY PLANNING SECRETS;" NET PROCEEDS BENEFIT MAKE A WISH
Event Report by Don Rose, Los Angeles, CA : May 8, 2008
Wow. For a book signing, it was quite a party. Best Borders Books bash, bar none.
At today's creative colorful colossal circus-like event at Borders Books in the Westfield Century City mall, Charlie Scola proved he not only knows how to throw a party for celebrities and VIPs, but also for himself. "Party Charlie" was the man of the hour, center of attention, signing his new book "Party Planning Secrets."
Never had I seen a booksigning event totally take over a bookstore, with activities in every corner. For example, there was the closeup magic of Paul "Fig" Fegen; speaking of parties, Fig's New Years shindigs were legendary - his being the last place I saw Wilt the Stilt Chamberlain (as well as the only place). Speaking of tall, Charlie's party also featured stiltwalkers. Then there were the fortune tellers foretelling people's futures under a mini tent, plus old style upright videogames being played by happy kids, a spinning prize wheel for winning Party Charlie mugs, two bubbly blonde babes from Charlie's "Naked Catering" company passing out giftbags (yes, wearing clothes), excellent food (featuring Chinese Chicken Salad and other tasty bites), a couple of open bars featuring Absolut Vodka, a raffle of cool prizes... and, of course, a line of folks waiting for the chance to get Charlie's John Hancock on their books (all net proceeds being donated to the charity Make A Wish).
Judging by all the celebs in the video montage playing on TVs throughout the store, Charlie is a very well connected guy, but he is also the nicest and humblest person to talk with, as I had the privilege of doing a few days ago. We recommend you buy Mr. Scola's book, which will not only help you throw killer parties but will be sending money to a great cause, too. I just hope Charlie will pen his autobiography next, because the brief highlights of his life that he relayed to me (full of peaks and valleys that ultimately led to great success) sounds like it would make a great read.
Special thanks to publicist Teri Danz for her assistance, and to Charlie for being such a gracious guy. Kudos to both for throwing a very cool affair.
Wow. For a book signing, it was quite a party. Best Borders Books bash, bar none.
At today's creative colorful colossal circus-like event at Borders Books in the Westfield Century City mall, Charlie Scola proved he not only knows how to throw a party for celebrities and VIPs, but also for himself. "Party Charlie" was the man of the hour, center of attention, signing his new book "Party Planning Secrets."
Never had I seen a booksigning event totally take over a bookstore, with activities in every corner. For example, there was the closeup magic of Paul "Fig" Fegen; speaking of parties, Fig's New Years shindigs were legendary - his being the last place I saw Wilt the Stilt Chamberlain (as well as the only place). Speaking of tall, Charlie's party also featured stiltwalkers. Then there were the fortune tellers foretelling people's futures under a mini tent, plus old style upright videogames being played by happy kids, a spinning prize wheel for winning Party Charlie mugs, two bubbly blonde babes from Charlie's "Naked Catering" company passing out giftbags (yes, wearing clothes), excellent food (featuring Chinese Chicken Salad and other tasty bites), a couple of open bars featuring Absolut Vodka, a raffle of cool prizes... and, of course, a line of folks waiting for the chance to get Charlie's John Hancock on their books (all net proceeds being donated to the charity Make A Wish).
Judging by all the celebs in the video montage playing on TVs throughout the store, Charlie is a very well connected guy, but he is also the nicest and humblest person to talk with, as I had the privilege of doing a few days ago. We recommend you buy Mr. Scola's book, which will not only help you throw killer parties but will be sending money to a great cause, too. I just hope Charlie will pen his autobiography next, because the brief highlights of his life that he relayed to me (full of peaks and valleys that ultimately led to great success) sounds like it would make a great read.
Special thanks to publicist Teri Danz for her assistance, and to Charlie for being such a gracious guy. Kudos to both for throwing a very cool affair.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
APR. 1: EVENT FOR EVENT PLANNERS: RED CROSS CPR CLASS AT THE SKIRBALL
Special Event for Event Planner Professionals: Red Cross CPR Class, Tuesday April 1, 2008 - 8:30AM - 1PM at the Skirball Cultural Center
While you can’t predict when an emergency will occur, you can be prepared. In less time than you think, the CPR Plus /On Call Medic will give you the vital knowledge and skills you’ll need to respond to a life-threatening situation with confidence. Will answer questions you have relating to any current events or recent CPR media. This class will yield an American Red Cross Certificate.
Sylvia Wildfire's training will teach you to:
· Recognize emergency situations
· Check the scene and work with EMS (emergency medical services)
· Care for conscious and unconscious choking victims
· Perform CPR on adults and children
· Use an automated external defibrillator (AED) safely.
Please bring your own mat or pillow as you will be sitting on the ground for a portion of this class. Box lunch will be provided. Class size is limited to 30 people so REGISTER TODAY.
About the instructor: Sylvia Wildfire is an Emergency Medical Technician who has been teaching and attending CPR and First Aid courses since the 1980's. She is the owner of On Call Medic, providing emergency medical services for events of all type.
ISES Los Angeles thanks their Platinum Strategic Partners for their support of ISES LA's educational endeavors:
20th Century Props
A-1 Event & Party Rentals
BBJ Linen
CORT Event Furnishings
Entertainment Lighting Services
Grosh Scenic Rental
Party Pals
Team Play Events
April 1, 2008, 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 North Sepulveda Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90049. FEE: Member and Non Member Registration, $45.00. International Special Events Society, Greater Los Angeles Chapter. Please visit www.ises-la.com for chapter information or future event dates and locations.
While you can’t predict when an emergency will occur, you can be prepared. In less time than you think, the CPR Plus /On Call Medic will give you the vital knowledge and skills you’ll need to respond to a life-threatening situation with confidence. Will answer questions you have relating to any current events or recent CPR media. This class will yield an American Red Cross Certificate.
Sylvia Wildfire's training will teach you to:
· Recognize emergency situations
· Check the scene and work with EMS (emergency medical services)
· Care for conscious and unconscious choking victims
· Perform CPR on adults and children
· Use an automated external defibrillator (AED) safely.
Please bring your own mat or pillow as you will be sitting on the ground for a portion of this class. Box lunch will be provided. Class size is limited to 30 people so REGISTER TODAY.
About the instructor: Sylvia Wildfire is an Emergency Medical Technician who has been teaching and attending CPR and First Aid courses since the 1980's. She is the owner of On Call Medic, providing emergency medical services for events of all type.
ISES Los Angeles thanks their Platinum Strategic Partners for their support of ISES LA's educational endeavors:
20th Century Props
A-1 Event & Party Rentals
BBJ Linen
CORT Event Furnishings
Entertainment Lighting Services
Grosh Scenic Rental
Party Pals
Team Play Events
April 1, 2008, 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 North Sepulveda Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90049. FEE: Member and Non Member Registration, $45.00. International Special Events Society, Greater Los Angeles Chapter. Please visit www.ises-la.com for chapter information or future event dates and locations.
EVENT PLANNER NEWS: CENTER OF ATTENTION FEATURED ON E!; WOWS AT OZZY & SNOOP DOGG WEDDING VOWS
Center of Attention Inc., a full service special event production company based in Burbank, California, recently planned the nuptial renewal of Snoop Dogg to his wife Shante, which aired nationally on the E! television network. As featured in the final episode of Snoop Dogg’s Fatherhood show, the rapper’s assistant found Center of Attention after making dozens of phone calls to planners, hoping to find a coordinator who could plan the ceremony in just two days. Huge relief came when they did find the perfect coordinator, who had previously planned the renewal of Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne.
With two days notice, C of A's coordinators pulled it together in splendid style. They shipped orchids overnight from Thailand to create a wall of flowers suspended from the tent. Behind the ceremony, they decorated a fountain dripping with strings of flowers and floated the candles on palm leaves, while decking the ceremony with silk black chairs featuring Swarovski Crystal pendants. Upon special request, their baker even served a Blue Velvet Cake.
About Center of Attention
After Founder/President Michele Fox Gott graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Theater Arts degree, she moved to Chicago, where she integrated her production skills into event production. In 1997, she moved to Burbank, California where she started Center of Attention. The office, based on Burbank Boulevard, features a team of Special Event Producers who specialize in making events happen in record time. In 2003, Center of Attention received the Gala Award from “Special Events Magazine” for Best Event Produced for a Private Individual, honoring their work coordinating Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne’s wedding renewal, which was aired live on MTV. Additional clients include Larenz Tate, Moon Unit Zappa, Zakk Wylde, Tony Iommi, Director Rober Luketic (Legally Blonde), Yamaha, EMI, MTV and VH1. The company's work planning Snoop Dogg's wedding renewal ran repeatedly on the E! network.
For more information about Center of Attention, see their website at www.centerofattention.com. To inquire about bookings, please contact Michele at: michelefoxgott@yahoo.com. Phone: 818.842.7800. Fax: 818.842.7882.
One final note: here is an excerpt from a blog testimonial about Center of Attention that we found at jonathinks.blogspot.com:
I love attending weddings ... Can't help but be mesmerized by the wonderful details such as the bridal gown, the flowers, the cake, the entourage, the walk and of course, the kiss. But before all these would happen, it's a great task putting up all these together. I have recently glanced upon Snoop Dogg's Wedding Renewal and it's really wonderful. The venue is literally in the middle of nowhere land near an alpaca ranch but Center of Attention made an amazing job of turning it into their dream wedding. These people are capable of creating a destination wedding from just about anywhere a client can dream of. Center of Attention also headed the planning of Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne's Wedding Renewal at the Beverly Hills Hotel which aired on MTV on New Year's Eve 2004... a spectacular event coz it was also Sharon's 50th Birthday Party ... they built a shopping mall from scratch with sponsors recreating their storefronts and handing out their gifts. Saks Fifth Avenue handed out watches, Godiva handed out 1 pound boxes of Chocolate Truffles and Maxfield (Ozzy's favorite store) designed shirts with crucifix with the word peace in French. No wonder they won their highest industry award, the Gala from "Special Events Magazine" because of what they did in that three in one party. If there's any idea you have in mind for your next event, Center of Attention can make it a reality for you, exactly how you want it to be.
With two days notice, C of A's coordinators pulled it together in splendid style. They shipped orchids overnight from Thailand to create a wall of flowers suspended from the tent. Behind the ceremony, they decorated a fountain dripping with strings of flowers and floated the candles on palm leaves, while decking the ceremony with silk black chairs featuring Swarovski Crystal pendants. Upon special request, their baker even served a Blue Velvet Cake.
About Center of Attention
After Founder/President Michele Fox Gott graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Theater Arts degree, she moved to Chicago, where she integrated her production skills into event production. In 1997, she moved to Burbank, California where she started Center of Attention. The office, based on Burbank Boulevard, features a team of Special Event Producers who specialize in making events happen in record time. In 2003, Center of Attention received the Gala Award from “Special Events Magazine” for Best Event Produced for a Private Individual, honoring their work coordinating Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne’s wedding renewal, which was aired live on MTV. Additional clients include Larenz Tate, Moon Unit Zappa, Zakk Wylde, Tony Iommi, Director Rober Luketic (Legally Blonde), Yamaha, EMI, MTV and VH1. The company's work planning Snoop Dogg's wedding renewal ran repeatedly on the E! network.
For more information about Center of Attention, see their website at www.centerofattention.com. To inquire about bookings, please contact Michele at: michelefoxgott@yahoo.com. Phone: 818.842.7800. Fax: 818.842.7882.
One final note: here is an excerpt from a blog testimonial about Center of Attention that we found at jonathinks.blogspot.com:
I love attending weddings ... Can't help but be mesmerized by the wonderful details such as the bridal gown, the flowers, the cake, the entourage, the walk and of course, the kiss. But before all these would happen, it's a great task putting up all these together. I have recently glanced upon Snoop Dogg's Wedding Renewal and it's really wonderful. The venue is literally in the middle of nowhere land near an alpaca ranch but Center of Attention made an amazing job of turning it into their dream wedding. These people are capable of creating a destination wedding from just about anywhere a client can dream of. Center of Attention also headed the planning of Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne's Wedding Renewal at the Beverly Hills Hotel which aired on MTV on New Year's Eve 2004... a spectacular event coz it was also Sharon's 50th Birthday Party ... they built a shopping mall from scratch with sponsors recreating their storefronts and handing out their gifts. Saks Fifth Avenue handed out watches, Godiva handed out 1 pound boxes of Chocolate Truffles and Maxfield (Ozzy's favorite store) designed shirts with crucifix with the word peace in French. No wonder they won their highest industry award, the Gala from "Special Events Magazine" because of what they did in that three in one party. If there's any idea you have in mind for your next event, Center of Attention can make it a reality for you, exactly how you want it to be.
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