January 2002
01/31/02 - Escada jewelry presentation at Spago
Escada luncheon at Spago, featuring a presentation of Swinging Hearts diamond jewelry collection.
Ambiance: a lunch affair with women's best friends.
Celebrities: Angela Basset, Vivica Fox, Jules Asner...
Photography: Tek One
   
01/24/02 - Toledo Show at The Sunset Room
A new Thursday night presentation at The Sunset Room, Toledo is a
sexy modern cabaret-style show with jazzy funk overtones.
Ambiance: In the mood.
Photography: Lionel Deluy
   
01/22/02 - Voters For Choice at Moomba
Voters For Choice's 29th anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade supreme court decision. Hosted by Ashley Judd and VFC founder Gloria Steinem. VCF is co-sponsoring the new California reproductive rights legislation, unveiled at this event. www.voters4choice.org
Ambiance: A pro-choice political action committee benefit.
Photography: Amy Graves
   
01/20/02 - Golden Globes / CAA after party
Hollywood's big night out.
Celebs: Nicole Kidman, Jeremy Irons, Lee lee Sobieski, Helen Hunt,
Ewan McGregor, Sarah Jessica Parker, Gillian Anderson, David Lynch,
Kate Hudson, Reese Witherspoon, Thora Birch, Julie Delpy, Brendan Fraser... Photography: Amy Graves
   
01/19/02 - Wild Parrots salon at The Circle
An artists' salon with performances of fire & belly dancing, flamenco,
drums, guitar, saxophone and violin.
Ambiance: outdoor, bohemian-style jam sessions performance art.
Photography: Mariko Catherine
   
01/18/02 - Deborah Falconer at Moomba
Deborah Falconer performing live at Moomba, after having recently played with Elton John, Sting, and Daniel Lanois at the Silver Lining concert.
Celebs: Minnie Driver, Frederique Van Der Wahl... deborahfalconer.com
Ambiance: Lively and intimate.
Photography: Amy Graves
   
01/17/02 - Photo L.A. at Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
Opening night preview reception of the 11th annual international
photography fair including 75 galleries from the US and europe exhibiting the finest in vintage and contemporary photographic art, organized by the Stephen Cohen Gallery, and hosted by Ben Stiller.
Ambiance: Photo flashers.
Photography: Mariko Catherine & Tek One
   
01/13/02 - WWDMagic at Club Fes & Room Tangier
An evening of Maroccan magic, with henna tatoos, belly dancing and
a fashion presentation featuring Axara, Berkley Cashmere, Fifi,
Isabel de Pedro, Nude, Rizal... at Club fes & Tangier Room of Hotel Figueroa.
Ambiance: private and convivial.
Photography: Mariko Catherine
   
01/12/02 - Move 8 by Design at New Image Art Gallery
Move 8 by design curated by Rich Jacobs, featuring Geoff McFetridge,
Andy Jenkins, Jo Jackson, Melinda Beck, and others...
Celebs: Mia Kirshner and Natasha Gregson-Wagner
Ambiance: art and crowd chaos. More at: newimageartgallery
Photography: Amy Graves
   
01/12/02 - Rauschenberg, Carl Andre, Melissa Kretschmer at Ace
Opening reception for Rauschenberg's "Jammers" series, Carl Andre's aluminum sculptures and Melissa Kretschmer's large scale glass installations.
Ambiance: A labyrinth of inspiring art.
Photography: Tek One
   
01/12/02 - Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine at Aklia's
Closing evening of CUBA, Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine's photography show at Aklia's "uncommon treasures from around the world" boutique.
Ambiance: Afro-cuban rhythm and art.
Photography: Amy Graves
   

 

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