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20 Questions (well,11) with Liam O’Maonlai of the Hothouse Flowers 20 Questions (well,11) with Liam O’Maonlai of the Hothouse Flowers

I have known the Hothouse Flowers for almost half my Life, having met them during my whirlwind days as a PR Girl/Band-Aid in London.  So it is always like having family in town when they …

Sundance Channel/Full Frontal Fashion “Catwalk Countdown” Launch Sundance Channel/Full Frontal Fashion “Catwalk Countdown” Launch

Thank God, that the Sundance Channel had the smarts to revive the Full Frontal Fashion franchise turning it into a mixture of TV and web content.  I always loved the original show and it is …

Happy Birthday, Bob Marley! Happy Birthday, Bob Marley!

That Girl At The Party salutes the music, prophecy, and activism of the great Bob Marley!  I will be listening to his music all day today in tribute.  He was yet another artist “gone too …

Tweets and Fashion Round-up from the Grammys Tweets and Fashion Round-up from the Grammys

(Picture courtesy of Reuters/Lucy Nicholson)

The Grammys were their usual out of touch self this year with awards going to tons of folks that I had never even heard of over far bigger hits.  For example, …

Golden Globes Round-up Golden Globes Round-up

Ah, the Golden Globes hosted by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association as a precursor to the Oscars; where to start?  This year was surprisingly a bit if a yawn!  Even with Ricky Gervais hosting, TGATP …

Get a FREE ticket to Dear John! Get a FREE ticket to Dear John!

The perfect antidote to these brutally cold nights, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (SPHE) has just introduced a line of films under their new Girls Night Out brand.  Included are 20 of the best films SPHE …

It’s Complicated It’s Complicated

A Universal release presented in association with Relativity Media of a Waverly Films/Scott Rudin production. Produced by Nancy Meyers, Rudin. Executive producers, Ilona Herzberg, Suzanne Farwell. Directed, written by Nancy Meyers.
Jane Adler – Meryl Streep
Adam …

It’s Complicated Private Screening and Reception It’s Complicated Private Screening and Reception

Writer/Director Nancy Myers (rt.)
Universal Pictures hosted a downtown private screening of the new Meryl Streep/Alec Baldwin vehicle “It’s Complicated” last night.  Following the screening, we were spirited off by bus to a wonderful fete at …

24th Annual Israel Film Festival 24th Annual Israel Film Festival

The 24th Annual Israel Film Festival kicked off on Saturday night with an awards ceremony, screening, and reception.  Don’t know how I have missed this fest for the past 20 years, as it was a …

Bravo’s Launch My Line Bravo’s Launch My Line

On Tuesday night, I attended the launch party for Bravo’s Launch My Line at Avenue. The party was even kicking on the outside as guests were greeted by a beautifully elaborate light show on the …

The Blind Side The Blind Side

A Warner Bros. release of an Alcon Entertainment presentation of a Gil Netter production. Produced by Netter, Andrew A. Kosove, Broderick Johnson. Executive producers, Molly Smith, Timothy M. Bourne, Erwin Stoff. Co-producers, Yolanda T. Cochran, …

Up In The Air Up In The Air

Director jason Reitman
A Paramount release presented in association with Cold Spring Pictures and DW Studios of a Montecito Pictures Co. production, in association with Rickshaw Pictures, in association with Right of Way Films. Produced by …

The Men Who Stare At Goats The Men Who Stare At Goats

I am a big George Clooney fan, so I was very happy to attend the premieres of both of his current films in these past two weeks!  The first screened for the CMJ Film Festival, …

Dancing to Save Our Planet “Bench” from Jennifer Muller/The Works Dancing to Save Our Planet “Bench” from Jennifer Muller/The Works

The only thing that could get me out of my house on the night I knew that the Yankees were going to bring home the World series was the opportunity to experience Jennifer Muller’s incredible …

Esquire Celebrates Michael Moore! Esquire Celebrates Michael Moore!

Esquire threw a rollicking fete to celebrate the premiere of Michael Moore’s new film “Capitalism: A Love Story.” The party took place in the Esquire Soho apartment, which was a tricked out penthouse with stunning …

My One and Only Premiere My One and Only Premiere

The Amazing George Hamilton
Bubbly and effervescent, like that first ice-cold glass of champagne at a summer garden party; My One and Only is a wonderful must see of a period piece!  The incredible true story …

The Winemakers on PBS The Winemakers on PBS

As a reality TV Producer, I am always excited when I hear of projects that are a cut above the normal schlock that is being dredged up and beamed into our homes!  In addition, I …

It Might Get Loud It Might Get Loud

Courtney Love in Profile
In my youth, I was a “Band-Aid” that special upper echelon of girl/woman that was chosen to act as Muse to famous musicians.  Although I adore Pamela (I’m With the Band) Des …

The Museum of the City of NY Big Apple Bash The Museum of the City of NY Big Apple Bash

The Young Members Circle of the Museum of the City of New York held their annual Big Apple Bash on the Museum’s Fifth Avenue terrace, which overlooks Central Park.   Although the event was limited to …

nAscent Art Reception for Glenn James @ Cipriani’s nAscent Art Reception for Glenn James @ Cipriani’s

Mirror Princess by Glenn James
nAscent Art held a reception for the artist Glenn James at Cipriani’s.  Despite the misty rain, we enjoyed a wonderful evening on the terrace with bellinis, champagne and canapés.
James work is …

Post Pride Party @ The Metropolitan Museum of Art Post Pride Party @ The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Francis Bacon, Head VI, 1949

For those Chelsea Boys who missed their chance to meet and mingle during Gay Pride or just wanted to continue the merriment, The Metropolitan Museum of Art Post Pride Party did …

Metropolitan Museum YMP Benefit Metropolitan Museum YMP Benefit

The Young Members of the Metropolitan Museum held a lovely benefit fete.  There were tons of beautiful couples and the night was a smashing success!

Metropolitan Museum YMP Party

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Museum of Sex Pleasure Your Palate Museum of Sex Pleasure Your Palate

Fabulous time at the Museum of Sex Event!  This hot spot  (Literally!  The heat is always on in this place in more ways than one!) is always fun as you can sip wine while oogling …

Rest In Love and Peace MJ Rest In Love and Peace MJ

I choose to remember Michael as the beautiful, innocent, talented little Spirit he was, before all the madness of fame and Life came upon him.  May he finally be at peace.

Passport to Summer @ The Brooklyn Botanical Gardens Passport to Summer @ The Brooklyn Botanical Gardens

Thursday 6-26-09 found me in a strange place.  I was very much looking forward to the Annual Passport to Summer event at the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens to benefit Children’s Environmental Education.  With my day spent …

The 35th Anniversary of Jennifer Muller/The Works The 35th Anniversary of Jennifer Muller/The Works

The 35 anniversary of Jennifer Muller/The Works was celebrated with an opening night gala recognizing Dancers Responding to AIDS, held at the Joyce Theatre, and was the highlight of my event week!  Ms. Muller’s choreography …

Happy Birthday Donald Duck! Happy Birthday Donald Duck!

Happy 75th Birthday Donald!
Although Mickey is my favorite,  I have always loved Donald!  Donald, voiced by Clarence Nash, was born June 9th, 1934 when he made his cartoon debut in the Walt Disney’s Silly Symphonies …

Bad HAIR Day: TONYS and Afterparty Bad HAIR Day: TONYS and Afterparty

I just couldn’t stop smiling for the wonderful cast of HAIR after they won their much-deserved Tony for Best Musical Revival against such formidable competition as West Side Story, Pal Joey, and Guys and Dolls.  …