Larchmont Chronicle
MARCH 2013
SECTION One
League is here to help, says new president By Laura Eversz Since 1919, the Assistance League of Los Angeles has been improving the quality of life for at-risk children, families and seniors through programs that provide services to those most in need. Its founder, Anne Banning, was honored at a celebration in January that included a champagne reception, buffet lunch, guest speaker and fundraising boutique. In attendance was the organization’s new president, Flo Fowkes, Windsor Square. Fowkes has been involved with the League for years
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lemonade. Cinderella herself appeared in a place of honor as did Prince Charming, proffering one hopeful Chanel slipper in quest of his heart’s desire. Just for fun there were tiara and crown and magic wandmaking stations. Tenor Joshua Guerrero sang Puccini’s “Nessun Dorma.” Three generations of guests included Leslie Veje and daughter Sophia, Toni Gabriel with Kristy Liebig and Caroline Liebig, Ann McCourt with daughter Sarah, Allegra and Douglas Woods with daughter Lauren and son Christopher, Carlotta Keely with Ann Ronus, Grace Fritzinger with daughter Lauren, Collette Witt with Mahlon and Dick Lawton, Neville Anderson, Barbara Sargeant, Kay Gates, Annie Manrique and Edie Frere. Proceeds from the tea benefit Los Angeles Opera and served as homage to Rossini’s “Cinderella,” which opens March 23.
since her younger daughter, Jillian, was an Assisteen. One of the programs of the League, Assisteens teaches teenagers community service through both fundraising and handson projects. Fowkes also served on the board of Operation School Bell for many years, and has helped out with other League activities. Her community service earned her selection as a Larchmont Chronicle Woman of the Year in 2012. Her goal as president is to make sure that people know about the Assistance League, (Please turn to page 16)
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*** Who doesn’t look forward to the glitz and glamour that comes to downtown every February at Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising’s Museum (FIDM) and Galleries? This year’s 21st presentation and gala opening bash razzled and dazzled the silk stocking set on Feb. 9. The exhibit features work from all five Academy Award nominees, Jacqueline Durran (“Anna Karenina”), Paco Delgado (“Les Mise’rables”), Joanna Johnston (“Lincoln”), Eiko Ishioka (“Mirror Mirror”), Colleen Atwood (“Snow White and the Huntsman”) as well as costumes from 13 other films. More than 800 guests got a first look and made the rounds at 10 gourmet buffet stations under an enormous tent on FIDM’s lawn and lit with crystal chandeliers. Among those thrilled to see it first were Mary Woodward, museum director Barbara Bundy, Mathew Hancock and designer Carlos Bazquez, celebrated costume designer Mona May and Joe Amaral,
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