October
2001
10/28/01
-Selka/Hopkins wedding at the Pasadena City Hall
Extravagant marriage of Anita Hopkins (hat maker)
and Alan Selka (butler for Robert Evans), on the patio
of the Pasadena City Hall, followed by a lively reception
at McCormick & Schmick's in the Plaza Los Fuentes.
Ambiance: wigs and mad hatters
Celebs: Robert Evans, Ali McGraw...
Photography: Mariko Catherine and Patrick Kahn
10/27/01
- Friendly House at the The Beverly Hilton
Annual luncheon of The Friendly House (50 year-old
non-profit organization and nation's first residential home
assisting women recovering from alcohol and drug addiction.)
Event hosted by Amber Valletta, featuring a silent auction,
entertainment by Elizabeth Densmore, Robbie Britt,
Craig Shoemaker, and honoring for their contribution
yoga guru Gurmuck, Craig Nelson and Chuck Negron.
Ambiance: Full house, recovery stories & wet eyes.
Photography: Mariko Catherine
10/25/01
- "Drive" at The Palace Theater
Screening of Joselle Yokogawa's fashion documentary "Drive"
featuring designers Michelle Mason, Alicia Lawhon, Eduardo Lucero...
Ambiance: Los Angeles hip fashion crowd.
Photography: Mariko Catherine
10/17/01
- The Tri-Lambs at The Whiskey
Spoof rap band The Tri-Lambs record release.
Ambiance: Sexy-fun.
Celebs: Milla Jovovich, Jason Biggs...
Photography: Amy Graves
10/17/01
- UCLA/Fowler Museum
KCRW private reception featuring the exhibition" Just Another Poster?",
chicano graphic arts. Music mixed by KCRW's Nic Harcourt,
Anne Litt, Tom Schnabel and Garth Trinidad and live music from
Cornel Fauler's Afro jazz Ensemble. Food by Cha Cha Cha and Whole Foods
Market.
Ambiance: Art, music and KCRW lovers.
Photography: Brad Elterman and Patrick Kahn
10/13/01
- Nettwerk Records at The Standard Hotel
Afternoon benefit for United Way organized by Giant and
Nettwerk Records featuring an impromptu set by DJ Tiesto.
Ambiance: Turntables, lounge deluxe and apple martinis.
Photography: Marc Goldstein
10/13/01
- Bergamot Station
Opening for Jerolyn Crute at THE LOFT at BGH Gallery, Luc Leestemaker
at BGH Gallery, and Mac James at the Rosamund Felsen Gallery.
Ambiance: creative energy.
Photography: Brad Elterman
10/11/01
- The Book Los Angeles at The Sunset Room
The Book Los Angeles release party for the new "culture issue",
at The Sunset Room, sponsored by Bacardi O and
the participation of California sunshine activewear.
Ambiance: eclectic and warm-hearted.
Photography: Marc Goldstein and Brad Elterman
10/05/01
- Az Production Gallery
Perry Tessel's (Artbrokering.com) private reception
for emerging artists Alfredo Mercado and Sandrine Kern
Ambiance: intimate gathering
Photography: Brad Elterman
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