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Thumbs up to NGA, Big Sunday threw a rousing Gala, maestros in the ‘hood You may have seen them while stopped at an intersection, their SUVs or vans stuffed to the brim with new pajamas, bed sheets, socks, undies, toys and all manner of items requested by the organizations who serve the neediest of Los Angeles. Smile and give a thumbs up to the ladies of NGA — Needlework Guild of America — Hancock Park. These ladies are not only generous with their time, but with their fundraising efforts. Over 200 members and their guests gathered for their annual Gala at Vine Street’s Taglyan Complex Feb. 23. Among those there to partake in wine tastings, a lavish dinner and auction bidding were Lisa and Mark Hutchins, Dina Phillips, Melanie Boettcher, Donna and Greg Econn, Shelagh Callahan and Ray La Soya, Susan and Sean Kneafsey, Stephanie and Michael Sourapas, Amy and Kent Savagian, Marion and
George Plato, Michaela and Joe Burschinger, Lisa and Roger Morrison, Alexander Eddy, Robin and Cameron Chehrazi, Mary Woodward, Carrington and Carlos Goodman, Oona and Don Kanner, Cara Saffro and Harold Rosenberg, Janice and
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Patty Hill Art Payson, Stephanie and Dave Johnson, Juliet and John Brumlik, Carolyn Cole, Jennifer Kim, Amanda and Anthony Mansour, HJ Paik and Bill Johnson, Pete Sepenuk, Michele McMullin, Megan and Chris Drynan, Isabel Mayfield, June and Paul Bilgore, Lisa and Michael O’Malley, Shar and Robert Penfold, Jan Daley and Steven Sauer, Stacy Herman and Patrick Kelley,
incoming NGA President Beverly Brown with husband Jason, and Gala co-chair Kiel FitzGerald with husband Jeff Reuben. The highlight of the night was the presentation of NGA’s Crystal Heart given to Past President Mary Jaworski by Gala Co-Chair Olivia Kazanjian as Mary’s very proud husband, Bernie, joined in the applause. • • • Leaders in entertainment, business, philanthropy, and the arts gathered at the third annual Big Sunday Gala March 8 to celebrate two distinguished honorees — Marta Kauffman and Kaiser Permanente. “The line between who is being helped and who is helping becomes unclear” said Big Sunday Founder and Executive Director David Levinson speaking about the organization’s 20 years of charitable works whose projects stretch from Australia to the UK and in 10 different states, engaging over
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50,000 volunteers. A rousing performance of “You’ve Got a Friend” featured the Big Sunday staff, Board and many members of the Big Sunday community joining performers on stage to sing along. They were led by the New Directions Veterans’ Choir, and the band included professional musicians Michael Skloff, Sam Kauffman-Skloff and two members of Susie Hansen Latin Band. The sing-along was followed by a heartfelt tribute to Marta Kauffman, co-creator and producer of “Friends” and “Grace and Frankie” and Big Sunday’s very first board chair. The Windsor Square resident has, since 1999, provided an enormous amount of practical, financial, emotional and spiritual support to the Big Sunday family. She has shared her love of horses with countless groups — veterans, runaway youth, foster kids and at risk teens — by taking them on beautiful trail rides. “I believe in exponential giving, where one gives to a certain organization, and that gift goes on to a larger audience, touching an incredible amount of people. I can’t think of another organization that combines helping, giving and community,” said Ms. Kauffman. There among the 350 supporters giving a standing ovation were Leah and Sam Fischer, Marilyn and John Wells, Monica and (Please turn to page 11)
AT NGA GALA, Jason and Beverly Brown join in the celebration.
GREG AND DONNA ECONN at the NGA Gala.
ARRIVING at the NGA Gala were Jennifer Kim, Mark and Lisa Hutchins.
GALA-GOERS Juliet and John Brumlik support NGA.
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LIVE AUCTION ITEMS enticed Jeff Reuben and Gala cochair Kiel FitzGerald at NGA Gala. Photos by Eduardo Lainez
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