December 2002
   
12/31/02 - New Year's Eve Giant Village 2003
Giant takes over downtown LA with a 7000 people strong street party between (and including) The Standard and Bonaventure hotels. DJ line up Luke Fair, Danny Howells, Tall Paul, Paul Van Dyk, John Do, Justin Gourkey, Mark Tabberner, Chrystal Method, Mark Farina, Rebecca Sin, DJ Sol, DJ Colette & Jason Bentley.
Ambiance: The year's biggest party.
Photography: Marc Goldstein
   
12/22/02 - Pinocchio premiere at the Grove
Pinocchio premiere at the Grove.
Attending: Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, Alan Thicke, Jenna Boyd ... Photography: Mario Anzuoni/SplashNews.com
   
12/21/02 - Von Dutch holiday party at Ivar
Von Dutch hosts a private holiday party at Ivar
Attending: A.J. (Back Street Boys), and the Von Dutch team including designer Christian Audigier.
Photography: Marc Goldstein
   
12/19/02 - Aisha Tyler and Hennessy's holiday party
Aisha Tyler and Hennessy host a private party at a private Los Feliz residence. Attending: Matt Stone, Alex Desert and Julian McMahon.
Photography: Chris Weeks/Filmmagic.com
   
12/18/02 - One Eye and Vice XXX-mas at Cheetah's
One Eye and Vice magazine celebrate the hollydaze with decadence and humor in the unique setting provided by Cheetah's, one of LA's most infamous strip club.
Attending: HBO's David Cross, Tony Kanal of No Doubt and Ken Jordan of The Crystal Method.
Photography: Marc Goldstein
   
12/18/02 - The Hours premiere
The Hours premiere at the Mann's National Theatre.
Attending: Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore, Heath Ledger & Naomi Watts, Clare Danes, Carla Cugino...
Photography: Mario Anzuoni/SplashNews.com
   
12/18/02 - Two Weeks Notice premiere
Two Weeks Notice premiere at the Mann Bruin Theatre.
Attending: Hugh Grant, Sandra Bullock, Alicia Witt...
Photography: Chris Weeks/Associated Press
   
12/17/02 - Urb's 100th at the Mayan
Raymond Rocker's URB magazine celebrates its 100th issue at The Mayan theatre. Performances by DJ Jason Bentley, hip-hop beats and rhymes from Def Jux's EL-P, Murs and Slug with DJ Cip, and special guest Z-Trip...
Ambiance: A celebration of underground and independent media culture. Photography: Marc Goldstein
   
12/16/02 - Gangs of New York premiere
Premiere of Gangs of New York at the Directors Guild.
Attending: Leonardo DiCaprio, Cameron Diaz, Martin Scorsese, Henry Thomas, Michael York, Thora Birch ...
Photography: Mario Anzuoni/SplashNews.com & Chris Weeks/Associated Press
   
12/16/02 - Catch Me If You Can premiere
Catch me if you can premiere at the Mann Village Theatre, Westwood.
Attending: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson, Steven Spielberg, Christopher Walken, Juliette Lewis, Jennifer Gardner, Mena Suvari, Christina Applegate ...
Photography: Mario Anzuoni/SplashNews.com
   
12/15/02 - The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers premiere
Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers premiere at the Cinerama Dome.
Attending: Liv Tyler, Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, Bernard Hill, Kate Bosworth, Andy Serkis, Billy Boyd, Miranda Otto...
Photography: Mario Anzuoni/SplashNews.com
   
12/15/02 - Hennessy & Halstead Sullivan's A.U.S.A. holiday party
Hennessy & Halstead Sullivan host the A.U.S.A. holiday party.
Guests: Eddie McClintoch, Scott Foley, Ana Ortiz, among others...
Photography: Chris Weeks/Filmmagic.com
   
12/14/02 - Anti-War protest in Hollywood
Demonstrators gathered on Hollywood and Highland Saturday night to protest against the war campaign on Iraq and promote peace.
Photography: Mario Anzuoni/SplashNews.com
   
12/14/02 - 30 X 30 @ Club District
Exhibit A presented 30 x 30, a collaboration of 30+ artists and featuring a Prospect 44 fashion show by designer Marlene Salcido, and guest performance by Toledo... Hosted by Works of Art hair salon and sponsored by 65 media.
Ambiance: Arty show.
Photography: Marc Goldstein
   
12/14/02 - Wayne Brady hosts a PlayStation 2 gaming party
Wayne Brady hosts a holiday PlayStation 2 party at the Highlands.
Attending: Paula J. Parker, Sharif Atkins, Kadeem Hardison ...
Photography: Chris Weeks/Filmmagic.com
   
12/14/02 - Rodeo W-Rap on Rodeo drive
Jaguar North America and the Rodeo Drive Committee present "Rodeo W-Rap". Ambiance: Rodeo W-Rap.
Photography: Chris Weeks/Filmmagic.com
   
12/12/02 - About Schmidt premiere, Beverly Hills
"About Schmidt" at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science.
Attending: Jack Nicholson, Kathy Bates, Hope Davis, Brad Pitt, Lara Flynn Boyle, A.J. McLean, Raymond & Lorraine Nicholson, Shiva Rose, among others... Photography: Mario Anzuoni/SplashNews.com
   
12/12/02 - Rudolph Giuliani book signing at Brentano's bookstore
Former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani signs copies of his book "Leadership", at Brentano's in Los Angeles.
Photography: Mario Anzuoni/SplashNews.com
   
12/11/02 - Lend a Hand at Star Shoes
Sister Soul Productions presents the "Lend A Hand" benefit for the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles. DJ sets by Garth Trinidad (KCRW), Peanut Butter Wolf (Stones Throw) and Julien Couley (Solid / Cliche). Holiday clothing & accessories bazaar with: Dita, Charizmatik, Vice, Noni, Fornarina, Magda Loczi, Xtra Large, LRG, and more...
Ambiance: Eclectic Funky Bazaar.
Photography: Marc Goldstein
   
12/11/02 - Confessions of a dangerous mind premiere
Confessions of a dangerous mind premiere at Mann Bruin, Westwood.
Attending: George Clooney, Sam Rockwell, Brad Pitt, Cindy Crawford, Drew Barrymore, Krista Allen, Mira Sorvino, Rutger Hauer ...
Photography: Mario Anzuoni/SplashNews.com and Chris Weeks/FilmMagic.com
   
12/10/02 - Deep 2nd anniversary party
Ivan Kane celebrates the 2nd year Anniversary of Deep. Special guests included Geoffrey Rush and Traci Bingham.
Ambiance: Festive and decadent... "Deep" style.
Photography: Mario Anzuoni/SplashNews.com
   
12/10/02 - Chicago premiere at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater
Premiere of Chicago at the Samuel Goldwyn Theatre.
Celebrities: Catherine Zeta Jones, Michael Douglas, Richard Gere, Renée Zellwegger, Queen Latifah, Taye Diggs, Mya, Martin Short ...
Photography: Mario Anzuoni/SplashNews.com
   
12/10/02 - An evening to remember Rosemary Clooney
An evening to remember Rosemary Clooney at the Beverly Hilton hotel.
Celebrities: George Clooney, Tony Bennett, Miguel Ferrer, Michael Feinstein...
Black & white photography by Chris Weeks/Filmmagic.com
   
12/06/02 - The Book Los Angeles at Cinespace
Release party of The Book LA new issue, "A New Life", featuring an exclusive silent auction of Gregory Colbert's limited edition "Ashes and Snow" signed monograph. Live performance by the 9 feet tall "Vine to Vine", live VJ by MxWorks, special guest DJs Dave Hernandez & Jason Bentley, photo exhibit by Lionel Deluy and Marco Micheletti. Sponsored by Tanqueray and Von Dutch.
Ambiance: Art, performances and eclectic crowd in a lofty environment.
Photography: Mario Anzuoni/SplashNews.com,
Marc Goldstein and
Chris Weeks/Filmmagic.com
   
12/05/02 - Lazy Dog 6 at the Wiltern Theater
Bossa Nova presents Lazy Dog 6 featuring Ben Watt (Everything But The Girl) and Jay Hannan, as well as the first West coast performance of Weekend Players.
Ambiance:
Art deco house... and an on-stage surprise birthday choir for Ben Watt.
Read our Weekend Players album review

Photography: Marc Goldstein
   
12/04/02 - VH1 Big in 2002 Awards show
VH1 Big in 2002 Awards at the Grand Olympic Auditorium.
Featuring: Drea de Matteo, Christina Aguilera, Chuck D & Kid Rock, Creed, Run DMC, Ashton Kutcher & Brittany Murphy, Pierce Brosnan, Lucy Liu, Ray Liotta, Andy Dick, Jay Leno, Norah Jones, Nia Vardalos, Sharon Osbourne...
Photography: Chris Weeks/Filmmagic.com
   
12/02/02 - Line on Design at the Pacific Design Center
Opening of Line on Design, the exhibition presented by Chrystler in association with The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles.
Attending: Leelee Sobieski, Amber Valetta, William Claxton and Peggy Mofett, Brad Rowe, Dana Delaney, China Chow, Jeremy Scott, Josie Maran, Kelly Lynch, Richard Tyler, Lori Petty...
Photography: Chris Weeks
 

 

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