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THE FASHION OF BEVERLY HILLS HOLLYWOOD COLLECTION–Timothy White and Whoopi Goldberg hosted a party for the Morrison Hotel Gallery's launch of its Hollywood Collection at the Sunset Marquis Hotel. Pictured (from right): Ty Taylor, lead singer of the soul/rock band Vintage Trouble; Oscar winner Whoopi Goldberg of ABCTV’s The View; Timothy White, celebrity photographer; and Taylor’s niece Dakota. Photo by Tiffany Roohani/courtesy of Morrison Hotel Gallery
THE FREEDOMS FOUNDATION–The Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge national awards luncheon in the Peninsula Beverly Hills brought out a large group of City residents. Pictured are (from left): Elaine duPont Bernard, Noreen Nash Whitmore, Dr. Earle Crandall and Diane Deshong.
Morgan Freeman And Jeff Skoll To Be Honored At Geffen Playhouse Event
BIRTHDAY GIRL–Actress Robin Blake of Bel-Air was honored on her birthday with a party at Bedford & Burns in Beverly Hills. Joining in the fun were (from left): Katya Seton, Judge Rita Wagner, hostess Stephanie Hibler, honoree Blake, Julie Farb and Shirley Freis.
Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman will receive the “Distinction in Theater Award” and and social entrepreneur Jeff Skoll the “Distinction in Service Award” when the Geffen Playhouse stages its 20th anniversary “Backstage at the Geffen” invitationalfundraiser on May 22. Freeman and Skoll join an elite group of past honorees including: Mellody Hobson and George Lucas, Sir Elton John and David Furnish, Julie Andrews, Carol Burnett, Steve Martin, Kristin Chenoweth, Helen Mirren, Billy Crystal, Rita Wilson, Bruce Ramer, Jim Gianopulos, Creative Artists Agency, Alan Horn, Barry Meyer, Leslie Moonves, Herb Gelfand, Annette Bening, Robert Iger, and Colin Callender. “’Backstage’ illustrates the great creative chemistry that results when such allstar talent comes together for a great cause,” said Geffen executive director Gil Cates, Jr., who produces the show in tandem with Geffen Playhouse board member Kevin Bright. “This event has evolved into a living testament to the vitality of theater, music and the arts.” With City National Bank returning as title sponsor and Audi of America as presenting sponsor, superstars from the worlds of stage and screen share often irMorgan Freeman Jeff Skoll reverent, behind-the-curtain stosor, superstars from the worlds of stage and screen share often irreverent, behind-the-curtain stories of the struggles and surprises that memorably shaped their lives and careers. The always SRO show has raised millions to support education and the arts. Funds are earmarked for a host of endeavors including new play development, playwright commissions, second productions and artistic risks, as well as the Geffen’s education and outreach programs.