HOTTER IN HOLLYWOOD

LET'S MANIFEST EQUALITY

Throughout history artists have lent their creative expression to the ideas and issues that shape life in our communities, our country and our world. The MANIFEST EQUALITY Gallery gathers together a diverse array of hundreds of the nation’s most talented visual artists under one roof to celebrate that role and join with our LGBT friends, family members and co-workers to demand full and equal rights for all Americans.

The MANIFEST EQUALITY Gallery issues an inspiring, visual call-to-action with hundreds of artists motivating public energy toward true reform on a local, state and national level.

MANIFEST EQUALITY will be open to the public, Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 through Sunday, March 7th, 2010 between the hours of 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM with extended hours Friday through Sunday.

Come check it out at 1341 Vine Street (between Hollywood and Fountain).

FLIRT FOR A CAUSE

Flirt for a Cause, an organization that holds fundraisers geared towards singles and couples looking for fun and romance, is hosting its first event this Valentine’s Day weekend. The evening will raise awareness and funds for Children of Our Villages, an organization that empowers orphaned and at-risk youth through filmmaking and self-expression workshops.

Flirt for a Cause’s launch event on Friday, February 12th, 2010 from 7PM to midnight, will support the youth of Witvlei, Namibia and Children of Our Villages programs in Los Angeles and Southern Africa. The event is being held at CAFÉ-CLUB FAIS DO-DO (5257 West Adams Blvd in mid-city). Festivities will include: swing/ballroom dance lessons, a create-a-Valentine station for the children of Witvlei, a create-your-own-music-video, games, raffles, prizes, food, and live entertainment. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.

CHRISTINA AGUILERA ON HOPE FOR HAITI NOW

Performing the beautiful "Lift Me Up," a possible track from her upcoming album Bionic, during last night's extraordinary benefit:

MILEY CYRUS EDUCATES JOAQUIN PHOENIX

You read that correctly.

The Hannah Montana star, along with the group To Write Love on Her Arms, recently teamed up with Joaquin Phoenix and Liv Tyler to help get the word out about a great organization raising money for suicide prevention, the I'm Alive Online Crisis Network.

The video, which is getting play all over the net, was directed by our pal Justin Purser and shows how you can participate in this amazing charity.

PAINTING WITH LIGHT EXHIBIT & FUNDRAISER

 
American Idol's Randy Jackson, Brothers & Sisters star Sarah Jane Morris, and Sting's daughter; actress and singer Fuschia Kate Sumner were among the celebrities who attended our friend Nicholas Pratley’s Painting with Light Photography Exhibit & Fundraiser last Friday night (You may remember him; he's the one who kicked our asses in the spinning class he instructs over at the Easton Gym on Beverly).

Set in an elegant and intimate atmosphere, at the Hancock Park home he shares with partner Jeff Teich, VP of Legal Affairs at Warner Bros, Nicholas, also the founder of Intruessence.com, displayed The Evolution Collection.  Guests enjoyed original cocktails from Blue Angel Vodka, were treated to hors d’oeuvres from O-Bar and experienced the innovative photo/video booth from Visionary, an Eco-Chic Boutique.

 

Pratley also signed his latest book titled, Zen Day, A Visual Meditation.  The evening benefited The Strongheart Fellowship, an organization Pratley will be traveling to work with next year, creating spiritual empowerment program for orphans and displaced youth in Liberia, Africa.

Congrats to Nicholas on a successful night!

THE FIRST ECHO

SUPPORT PROP 8 FILMS

HIH GOES DARFUR IN HOLLYWOOD

On Saturday night the HIH team went out to support Action Darfur founders Paula Sorge and Kathleen Rose Perkins at their first annual event benefiting programs that aid Africa's troubled territory. It was a wonderful night filled with music, magic and comedy -- hosted by the talented John Michael Higgins.

 

For more info on how you can contribute to this outstanding organization pop over HERE.

THE FIRST ECHO

FASHION SHOW ALERT

Our friends at AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) announced last week that Julie Newmar, best known as the popular TV villain Catwoman on the Batman series, will emcee Out of the Closet’s upcoming “Cheap Chic” Fashion Show and Auction. The very apropos theme for the event is Tough Times, Great Solutions and will take place on Saturday night, May 2, at Out of the Closet in Hollywood at 6210 Sunset Blvd.

Doors will be at 7:30 p.m., with cocktails (not hosted, so hit the ATM) until the start of the fashion show at 9:00 p.m. All of the models' outfits, put together straight from Out of the Closet’s racks, will be up for auction after the show. Free HIV testing will be offered 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. and 10:00 - 11:00 p.m. Admission is $15.00.

Tickets are available now at all Out of the Closet locations and at www.OutoftheCloset.org.

ACTION: DARFUR (SAVE THE DATE)

Our very own Michael Medico is on the Host Committee of something big and needs your help. Check it out...

You know how we at HIH love Hollywood types that give back. Well, we found these two little sugar cubes and had to talk 'em up!  Paula Sorge and Kathleen Perkins are actresses on the move.  Not only do they work in the biz all the time, but they have recently joined forces to create an organization that gives back - big time - Aisle 7 Events.

Their premier fundraising bash (tickets are only 25 bucks, for crying out loud!) will benefit Relief International’s amazing work in Darfur. And if helping those in Darfur isn't enough to get you to this party, then come on down and get ready to laugh your patooties off because they have TWO comic icons performing! First, the emcee for the evening is Kath & Kim's very own, John Michael Higgins. And they’re throwing in, for no additional charge, the comic genius of Mr. Kevin Nealon (Weeds). And even more groovsters will be performing!

The big show is on May 2^nd at Level 3 (Hollywood & Highland Complex) from 5:30-8:30pm. Check out their website (www.aisle7events.com) for more info and to buy tickets (all delightfully tax deductible) or give ‘em a call at 323-906-2904.

Rock it out!

HIH TO THE RESCUE!

Kitten Rescue is Los Angeles's largest rescue group and one of the most respected rescues in the country.

Rescuing and placing over 5,500 cats into loving homes since 1997, Kitten Rescue does not discriminate against kitties that have special needs. Unfortunately, often times these cats get overlooked by adopters, especially with kitten season coming up.

A great example of this is Azra, a gorgeous, young Russian Blue with the most amazing personality. Azra is FIV+. All this really means is he needs to be an indoor cat, fed a quality high protein diet, and taken to the vet for regular checkups. Still, he gets overlooked. Please help Kitten Rescue make room to rescue more special kitties by considering adopting Azra. Please contact foster@thatdunngirl.com.