THE ROAD TO WELLVILLE
The Petersen Automotive Museum had more familiar faces than a syndicated television convention when it hosted this year’s all-you-can-eat bash for the Concern Foundation. Kate Linder from “The Young and the Restless,” Heater Lauren Olson from “Days of Our Lives,” Nicole Eggert from “Baywatch,” Joe E. Tata from “Beverly Hills 90210,” Geoff Stults from “7th Heaven” and Danny Strong of “Buffy” fame were just a few of the folk who took part in the fundraiser called The Road to a Cure.
It took three full floors of the auto museum to accommodate the gourmet grub, bountiful wine bars and countless live auction items, all pressed against a backdrop of shiny steel, spoke wheels and primo paint jobs.
Food ran the gambit from Lawry’s prime rib to Wolfgang Puck pizzas, and flavorful Asian specialties from Crustacean and chili cheese dogs courtesy of Pink’s. The same went for desserts as one could nibble on everything from fabulous French pastries w la Melisse to classic Kreme de la Krispy donuts.
There was a taste for every taste and entertainment to boot. The Concern Foundation Stage featured Bob’s Yer Uncle Swingers and belly dancing by Ayelet Samirata. All this variety seemed to be a winning combination. The evening raised a record $1.3 million for Concern and its cancer research and treatment programs.
CLASSICAL GAS
A group of merry music makers set the stage at Calamigos Ranch where they performed a program of classics under the stars. The concert, which featured the music of Haydn and Paganini, was part of this year’s International Laureates Music Festival.
The event showcased the talents of 23 award-winning young musicians from 18 countries around the world. It also served as an opportunity to network with heavyweight mucky mucks like the L.A. Phil’s Esa-Pekka Salonen.
So far, their practice seems to be paying off. Two of the laureate’s soloists, cellist Timo-Veikko Valve from Finland and pianist Stanislaw Drzewieki from Poland, landed high-profile gigs at the Ford and Zipper theaters. And there’s even more in store for Drzewieki, who waltzed into a five-year contract with Sony and will release his first CD in September.
WHAT’S COOKIN’
Over at Granita, it’s chow not Chopin that’s causing a stir. Wolfgang Puck’s beach-based eatery is offering gourmet cooking classes for children. For 35 bucks, they can put their culinary talents to the test, learning how to prepare kid-friendly fare like pizza, potato gallet, and macaroni and cheese.
It’s a takeoff on Granita’s adult cooking classes, which cater to a somewhat more sophisticated palate. For just a few clams, celeb chef Jennifer Naylor shows you how to make a terrific tuna carpaccio and shares her secret to the perfect Chino’s chopped. Bon Appetite!THE ROAD TO WELLVILLE
The Petersen Automotive Museum had more familiar faces than a syndicated television convention when it hosted this year’s all-you-can-eat bash for the Concern Foundation. Kate Linder from “The Young and the Restless,” Heater Lauren Olson from “Days of Our Lives,” Nicole Eggert from “Baywatch,” Joe E. Tata from “Beverly Hills 90210,” Geoff Stults from “7th Heaven” and Danny Strong of “Buffy” fame were just a few of the folk who took part in the fundraiser called The Road to a Cure.
It took three full floors of the auto museum to accommodate the gourmet grub, bountiful wine bars and countless live auction items, all pressed against a backdrop of shiny steel, spoke wheels and primo paint jobs.
Food ran the gambit from Lawry’s prime rib to Wolfgang Puck pizzas, and flavorful Asian specialties from Crustacean and chili cheese dogs courtesy of Pink’s. The same went for desserts as one could nibble on everything from fabulous French pastries w la Melisse to classic Kreme de la Krispy donuts.
There was a taste for every taste and entertainment to boot. The Concern Foundation Stage featured Bob’s Yer Uncle Swingers and belly dancing by Ayelet Samirata. All this variety seemed to be a winning combination. The evening raised a record $1.3 million for Concern and its cancer research and treatment programs.
CLASSICAL GAS
A group of merry music makers set the stage at Calamigos Ranch where they performed a program of classics under the stars. The concert, which featured the music of Haydn and Paganini, was part of this year’s International Laureates Music Festival.
The event showcased the talents of 23 award-winning young musicians from 18 countries around the world. It also served as an opportunity to network with heavyweight mucky mucks like the L.A. Phil’s Esa-Pekka Salonen.
So far, their practice seems to be paying off. Two of the laureate’s soloists, cellist Timo-Veikko Valve from Finland and pianist Stanislaw Drzewieki from Poland, landed high-profile gigs at the Ford and Zipper theaters. And there’s even more in store for Drzewieki, who waltzed into a five-year contract with Sony and will release his first CD in September.
WHAT’S COOKIN’
Over at Granita, it’s chow not Chopin that’s causing a stir. Wolfgang Puck’s beach-based eatery is offering gourmet cooking classes for children. For 35 bucks, they can put their culinary talents to the test, learning how to prepare kid-friendly fare like pizza, potato gallet, and macaroni and cheese.
It’s a takeoff on Granita’s adult cooking classes, which cater to a somewhat more sophisticated palate. For just a few clams, celeb chef Jennifer Naylor shows you how to make a terrific tuna carpaccio and shares her secret to the perfect Chino’s chopped. Bon Appetite!