MAY 30: MUSE, MUSEUMS & MORE! LACMA MUSE PRESENTS 2009 ARTWALK IN MIRACLE MILE WITH 1930s-THEMED AFTERPARTY AT EL REY

Event Listing by Don Rose

Here is the skinny, daddy-o: LACMA is putting on another amazing ArtWalk on May 30th, with free admission to museums and galleries during the day and a 1930s-themed party at the El Rey Theatre after the ArtWalk. Be there or be square...

WHAT: The Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s (LACMA) cutting-edge membership group Muse, in association with the Page Museum at La Brea Tar Pits, Petersen Automotive Museum, Craft and Folk Art Museum, and the Miracle Mile Art Walk, presents the 2009 LACMA Muse ArtWalk on Saturday, May 30 from 12–8 pm.

Participating museums will offer free general admission for the day. In addition, more than twenty galleries in the Miracle Mile area will participate in a free, self-guided tour with complimentary shuttles running throughout the day.

Following the day’s activities, Muse will transform the El Rey Theater into a 1930s speakeasy for the ArtWalk After Party from 8:30 pm–12:30 am, featuring musical performances and cocktails.

WHO: ArtWalk Programming will include artist walkthroughs, collection seminars, and cocktail receptions at galleries participating in the ArtWalk; art and science programs at the La Brea Tar Pits park; and live performances at LACMA, including a Latin Sounds concert featuring Angel Lebron y Su Sabor Latino and performance by Bollywood Step Dance. Visitors can also enjoy discounts and special offers at local restaurants arranged by Yelp or grab a quick bite at three of L.A.’s favorite food trucks, which will be parked at the Page Museum courtyard.

The ArtWalk After Party will feature Vaud & the Villains—a New Orleans style 18-piece band complete with six vocalists, a brass section, cabaret dancers, and more, playing a blend of jazz, blues, zydeco, and soul. The Stagecoach Looters will open the show with their mix of western swing and jazz. Complimentary drinks will be provided by Grolsch, Malibu Family Wines, and Pernod.

WHEN: Saturday, May 30, 2009
ArtWalk: 12–8 pm
ArtWalk After Party: 8:30 pm–12:30 am
Doors open at 8:30 pm, show begins at 9:30 pm

WHERE: ArtWalk: Along Wilshire Blvd., La Brea Ave., and Beverly Blvd. in the Miracle Mile area of Los Angeles

After Party: El Rey Theater 5515 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90036

ADMISSION: ArtWalk: free

After Party: general admission tickets are $25 for Muse members; $40 for the general public.
After Party VIP seating: $50 Muse members, $75 general public

Advance tickets for the After Party may be purchased at www.lacma.org/muse, LACMA’s Welcome Centers, or by phone at 323857-6010.

www.lacma.org

MAY 29-30: SECRET ROOM EVENTS PRESENTS ITS 2009 MTV MOVIE AWARDS CELEBRITY GIFT LOUNGE‏

Featured Event preview by Don Rose

Secret Room Events is known for producing excellent VIP gift suites for top talent and media in advance of major Hollywood awards. This weekend, their latest suite honors the 2009 MTV Movie Awards. Secret Room Gifting Suites are well known for their luxurious items, posh spaces and elite clientele, as recently seen in US Weekly, People Magazine and OK! Magazine. Invites are reserved for such A-Listers as Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, Eva Longoria and the Jonas Brothers.

Their event this Friday and Saturday, taking place at the beautiful SLS hotel, promises to be one of their best ever. For those lucky enough to score an exclusive invite, you will be pampered with the best products, from the best companies.

For example, New York based skincare company Donell Skin has been chosen as a beauty best and will be featuring their top five, one of a kind products: Donell AHA 20 – for celebrity smooth elbows, knees and more, Donell Facial Cleanser – a glycolic wash for super glowing skin, Donell Mini Microdermabrasion – their most coveted facial scrub, Donell Lip Saver – Lip Balm at its finest, and Donell BooBoo Cream – which has been called magic in a pump. More on Donell Skin can be found online at www.donellskin.com.

More information on the Secret Room Events 2009 MTV Movie Awards Style Lounge can be found below. The MTV Movie Awards will air live on MTV on Sunday May 31, 2009.

Diana Levitt Markes art party & Marilyn Monroe show debuts online on her Birthday June 1

by Harrison Held

My pal, acclaimed Artist/Actress Diana Levitt Markes, recently hosted a sensational party to celebrate the exhibition of her superb art at Hollywood's famed Women's Club on La Brea. Check out her site at www.DianaLevitt.com. She's a wonderful artist and one of the nicest people I know! Diana was recently seen by the masses in the network promos for the new outrageous "Osbournes Reloaded" show and she was great!

Also in attendance at the party were several guests that appear on my popular local Hollywood Icons talk show, "The Ultimate Marilyn Trilogy". You see Diana's father, acclaimed director F. Hugh Herbert, who directed and wrote the very first film that the beloved Marilyn Monroe ever appeared in, 1948's "Scudda Hoo Scudda Hay". Her cousin is popular actress Kathleen Hughes, known as "Universal's MM" ("It Came from Outer Space", "The Glass Web") and Kathleen's husband is esteemed veteran producer Stanley Rubin, the brains behind Marilyn's classic "River of No Return" in which she sung so beautifully. These 3 wonderful people plus Marilyn's award winning hairdresser Sylvia Barnhart (who made her a blonde in the 1940's) and renowned author John Gilmore ("Inside Marilyn Monroe") appear in the trilogy.

"The Ultimate Marilyn - Volume 3" debuts globally online to celebrate MM's birthday on June 1st. You can experience it at www.HarrisonHeldStarMedia.com. Please check it out and tell your friends! Hundreds of thousands of people around the world have been watching the shows. Thanks for watching and your kind feedback.

MAY 28-29: MELANIE SEGAL'S CELEBRITY GIFT & CHARITY HOUSE RETURNS IN CELEBRATION OF 2009 MTV MOVIE AWARDS

by Don Rose

Melanie Segal’s 5th Annual Celebrity Gift & Charity House will once again celebrate the MTV Movie Awards, and is set to take place on May 28th and May 29th, 2009. This is not just another gift lounge. Melanie's events are well-known for reaching out to charity organizations, and her 2009 MTV Movie Awards House will continue the tradition: in honor of each celebrity who attends, the lounge is donating 100 meals to LA’s needy. Her last event fed 70,000 people thanks to the support of celebrities! For her upcoming 2-day event, celebs will also be asked to sign an arcade game that will be auctioned off for charity.

In return for their presence to support this cause, guests will receive the latest in electronics, jeans and apparel, pet products, bathing suits and jewelry. In addition, Christy’s Hats, Primp Clothing, Vera Wang and Cosabella will be there for guests to enjoy. There also promises to be lots of gifts for men, as well as a Cigar Bar, wine, Wonka Candy, Baskin Robbins ice cream, luxury vacation stays, skincare, massages, manicures, pedicures, eye-lash extensions, glitter & henna tattoos and much more.

According to Ms. Segal, the venue is a gorgeous, private Chateau just steps away from the famed Chateau Marmont -- a 4-story Spanish Castle that will captivate celebrity guests with its handmade custom furniture, 20 foot hand carved ceilings, elevator, spa, billiard room, glass fire pit, relaxation room, 18-seat dining room table, chef's kitchen, and its very own bell tower!

There is much buzz about this event, which is slated to be Melanie's best to date. Stay tuned to The LA Report for more details.

May 28-29, 2009: Melanie Segal’s 5th Annual Celebrity Gift & Charity House. Hollywood, CA. PR contact: Melanie Segal, Platinum Publicity. www.platinumpublicity.com. A TLR Featured Event.

MAY 18: Shakespeare Festival/LA 2009 Simply Shakespeare "The Comedy of Errors" Stars Rita Wilson, Tom Hanks, Musical Guest Alanis Morissette & More

Shakespeare Festival/LA Presents 2009 Edition of Simply Shakespeare with "The Comedy of Errors," Featuring All-Star Cast at the Geffen

Featured Event Listing by Don Rose

Shakespeare Festival/LA (SF/LA) presents the 2009 Simply Shakespeare adaptation of “The Comedy of Errors” under the direction of Ben Donenberg, Founding Artistic Director, SF/LA. Every spring, some of today's finest actors donate their time to participate in a staged reading of a Shakespearean comedy. As of this writing, the 2009 reading of “The Comedy of Errors” is set to star Rita Wilson, Tom Hanks, Kelsey Grammar, Christina Applegate, Martin Short, Shirley Jones, Peter Graves, Arte Johnson and Eugene Levy!

Co-chaired by Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks, this annual tradition raises awareness and funds in support of much needed programs. It would indeed be an error not to attend "The Comedy of Errors." Plus, as if you needed another reason to go, there will be a very special musical performer: Alanis Morissette!

If you love Shakespeare, comedy, readings, SCTV, Alanis, or just have a hankering for Hanks, you should attend. And if you don't: well, there may be something wrong with you (and going to this stellar event may cure it!).

Shakespeare Festival/LA presents 2009 Simply Shakespeare “The Comedy of Errors” May 18 at 7:30pm. Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave., Westwood Village, Los Angeles CA 90024. Actors scheduled to participate: Christina Applegate, Kelsey Grammer, Peter Graves, Tom Hanks, Arte Johnson, Shirley Jones, Eugene Levy, Martin Short, and Rita Wilson with musical guest Alanis Morissette. For tickets, please contact Danielle Doll at Levy Pazanti Associates at (310) 201-5033. Parking in nearby lots, or street parking at meters (free after 8pm). Event Website. NEWS FLASH! Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, two tickets can be purchased for the price of one! To benefit from this kind offer, please call Danielle at (310) 201-5033 today.

LA LEGENDS: ALLEN EDWARDS, A "SHEAR FORCE" IN HAIR DESIGN

by Don Rose

What does it take to become an LA legend? One part experience, one part charm and warmth, and then there's that magic "X Factor" talked about by George Plimpton and others. Add a long list of clients from the famous to the infamous. A passion for excellence. A strong reputation. All these characteristics and more fit beauty icon ALLEN EDWARDS.

Now is an exciting time for Edwards. He and his wife and business partner Lisa are celebrating their 35th Anniversary in business this year. And "SHEAR FORCE: An Image-maker’s Memoir" (written by Allen Edwards with Lorin Shields-Michel and published by Durban House Press) is now available at bookstores across the country. The book is an inspiring personal story of Allen Edward’s triumph over adversity. Edwards takes us behind-the-scenes into the glitzy Beverly Hills beauty industry during the ‘70s and ‘80s.

The innovative Edwards was the first to start exposing hairdressers on TV back in 1975, and personally has over 1,000 television appearances including OPRAH, REGIS and LIFESTYLES OF THE RICH & FAMOUS. Recent media coverage includes Discovery Channel's “THE SINGING OFFICE”, NBC’s “1ST LOOK LA”, “FAMILY JEWELS” on A & E and “SPLIT ENDS” and “HOW DO I LOOK” on The Style Network. Edwards and his team styled 5 female Hosts from E! Entertainment for the cover of the September issue of HOLLYWOOD WEEKLY Magazine. And SALON CITY MAGAZINE voted Allen Edwards Salon + Spa #4 on their list of “HOT 100 Salons In America”.

What is the Allen Edwards secret for being an industry leader for over 3 decades in the competitive world of beauty? He customizes each hair style and color to work for each client and emphasizes constant change with his styling team. “When a client says that they love the way they look and feel, I know my team and I have done our job. This has always been my goal," explains Edwards.

Allen and his team of personally trained stylists have coiffed some of the world’s most recognizable celebrities including Brooke Shields, Ted Dansen, Goldie Hawn, Dustin Hoffman, Kirsten Dunst and Donna Mills. Edwards is the original creator of the Farrah Fawcett layered cut which started a trend that still exists today.

Allen has been doing book signings of "Shear Force" here in the LA area, and more are sure to follow. Whether you are a fan of Allen's or simply curious, make a point to attend one of these signings as it is a great time to meet a wonderful man whose incessant passion and energy has created generations of new hair styles.

I had the pleasure of meeting Allen Edwards recently at the W Hotel. He is very friendly and looks every bit like the legendary hair stylist that he is, with perfectly coiffed mane and cool goatee. I couldn't help but wonder: can my hair ever look as cool as his? Well, stay tuned for Part 2 of this feature on Allen, as I will talk about my visit to his salon to get a style from the man himself!

ALLEN EDWARDS Salon + Spa is located in Brentwood and Woodland Hills, California -- and coming soon is a new product line: ALLEN EDWARDS GREEN. For more information go to: www.allenedwards.com.

MAY 10: FREE SHOW/PARTY BY SINGER JEWEL FOR FANS AT ROXY ON SUNSET, ALL AGES OK

The Facebook page for singer/songwriter JEWEL says she is doing a free show May 10, 2009 for her fans, on the occasion of her new album. Perez Hilton is her co-host for the show.

The rsvp link said the contest to get tickets is over, but since it is free, perhaps go and try it if you are a diehard Jewel fan. No guarantees, but as Wayne Gretzky once said, 'You miss 100 percent of the shots you don't take."

The Roxy is a classic Sunset Strip venue, a short walk east of Doheny and next door to another classic place, the Rainbow Bar and Grill, where you can eat/drink before or after the show (or during, if you don't get in).

Here are some highlights of what Jewel's Facebook page said:

As a special thank you to all my fans, I am hosting, along with Perez Hilton, a private album release party where I'll perform songs from Lullaby as well others, just for my fans! It's a free show just for you, at The Roxy on Sunset Boulevard. So all you have to do is sign up below for your chance to have your name plus a guest added to the guest list! ...
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Sunday, May 10th
Lullaby Album Release Party hosted by Perez Hilton
Acoustic performance by Jewel
Roxy
7:00 PM Doors 8:00 PM Performance
Admission is free and all-ages welcome

MAY 10: MANY MERRY MOM FREEBIES IN LA!

From the official TWITTER page of THE LA REPORT (www.twitter.com/thelareport):

thelareport FREE 4MOM 2DAY: cocktails at FredSegal 8100 Melrose 12-4p; Mom-osas at Toast 8221 W.3rd 9-2p; frozen yogurt at YogenFruz 9401 Brighton 12-2p

thelareport ANOTHER MOM FREEBIE TODAY: mothers get FREE MIMOSA with purchase of a brunch item or entree at PASTA POMODORO locations

thelareport FAIRFAX FREEBIES TODAY! MOMS eat free @ Lolas 945 N Fairfax; get free rose + conditioning hair treatment w/service at JoseOfBH 553 S Fairfax

MAY 9: BRAD ELTERMAN PHOTO OPENING AT EQUATOR BOOKS FEATURING CELEB PAPARAZZI PHOTOS FROM THE SEVENTIES

Opening Party : Saturday, May 9 - 7 pm to Midnight

Open Bar - Live Music - Paparazzi

Brad Elterman will be on-hand signing his new book,

Like It Was Yesterday

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