March 2002
   
03/29/02 - Velvet Hammer at El Rey Theater
Opening night of the Velvet Hammer burlesque revue, featuring Ann Magnuson, übervixen Miss Astride, world famous "Bob", Ursulina, Kitten de Ville, Summer Peaches and more ... created, produced and directed by Michelle Carr
Ambiance:
A whole lotta sexy fun
Photography: lEdErlE and Tek One
Video coverage (click on "Quick time"): lEdErlE
   
03/27/02 - Denzel Washington at The Sunset Room
Private celebration party for Denzel Washington's Oscar Award.
Celebrities: Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, Eddie Murphy, Ethan Hawke, John Travolta, Kelly Preston, Natalie Cole, Naomi Campbell, Samuel Jackson, Damon Wayans, Quincy Jones, Jesse Jackson, Forest Whitaker, Lionel Richie...
Photography: Amy Graves
   
03/2602 - Shikiri's 1st Year Anniversary
Keyshawn & Shikiri Johnson, along with Jennifer Theard McHenry invite their guests to celebrate their first year of growth as Shikiri boutique expands its wings. DJ Tendaji Lathan and catering by Reign.
Celebrities: Noami Campbell, John Singleton, Eriq La Salle, Heavy D, Tommy Davidson... Photography: Mariko Catherine
   
03/24/02 - The Suite at L'Ermitage
Ted inc. invited guests to repose during Academy Awards week at The Suite. Complimentary hair styling, beauty services, fashion and jewelry preview while sipping Perrier-Jouet champagne... featuring Adrienne Landau, Escada, Helena Rubinstein, RedEnvelope, Van Cleef and Arpels...
Celebs: Heidi Klum, Maria Conchita Alonso, Shaune Bagwell, Emilie de Ravin (next to the dress Nicole Kidman wore in Moulin Rouge).
Photography: Amy Graves
   
03/23/02 - Wild Parrots Artist Salon at Melrose Lightspace
The theme was new beginnings, new growth. Artists expressing themselves through music, dance, words and film.
Ambiance: Very entertaining. Talented people.
Photography: Mariko Catherine
   
03/20/02 - WWD "White Hot Diamonds" at "The White House"
Women's Wear Daily hosts "White Hot Diamonds" featuring a $ 14 Million Diamond Oscar collection and white hot fashions, at "The White House", a private house in Hancock Park.
Celebrities: Gwyneth Paltrow, Estella Warren, Nicolas Cage, Jill Henessy, Kelly Lynch, Rose McGowan, Patricia Arquette, Gina Gershon...
Photography: Amy Graves
   
03/18/02 - Jimmy Choo at the Peninsula Hotel
Jimmy Choo presenting his 2002 Oscar shoe collection.
Celebs: Natasha Henstridge, Jennifer Gimenez, Hilary Shepard, Sarah Wynter, Rachel Griffiths...
Photography: Amy Graves
   
03/18/02 - Program 12 at Vice Store
Preview event for the spring/summer 2002 collection of LA Vice store, sponsored by Private and produced by Program 12, featuring fashion, art and live music and the opening of Sugar salon.
Ambiance: Group show with LA's up and coming young talents.
Photography: lEdErlE
   
03/15/02 - Focus On Aids 9 / Auction at Barney's
FOA 9 main auction (see preview coverage 03/09/02) . Participating galleries include G. Ray Hawkins, Paul Kopeikin, Steven Cohen, Louis Stern, Henry Feldstein...Successful event raising over $ 200 000 benefiting Aids research, care and educational organizations.
Ambiance: Enthusiasm.
Photography: Tek One
   
03/14/02 - Sonic Matters at The Annex
The Annex and X-Large present Sonic Matters/Sonic Kollaborations, an exhibition of printed matters and rare ephemera produced by, or in collaboration with Sonic Youth, curated by Todd Alden
Ambiance: Collectors.
Photography: lEdErlE
   
03/13/02 - Club Greenlight at GQ Lounge
Club Greenlight hosted by Brian Green at GQ Lounge
Celebs: Back Street Boys' Kevin Richardson, Balthazar Getty, Jennifer Blanc, Sacrifice...
Photography: Amy Graves
   
03/09/02 - Focus On Aids 9 / Preview at Barney's
Preview to the Focus On Aids ninth year photographic auction. FOA is a non-profit organization auctioning photography and donating 100% of its proceeds to AIDS research. Photographic work by Annie Leibovitz, William Claxton, Herb Ritts, Steven Meisel, Douglas Kirkland, Graham Nash, Robert Doisneau, David Byrne...
Ambiance: An upscale photo show in a Prada/Gucci setting.
Photography: Amy Graves
   
03/08/02 - Keisha's birthday at GQ Lounge
Keisha Whitaker celebrates her 30th birthday at the GQ lounge.
Celebs: Forest Whitaker, Kelly Preston, Amy Smart, Rashida Jones...
Ambiance
: Festive.
Photography: Amy Graves
   
03/07/02 - Fat Boy Slim at Maison 140
Fat Boy Slim exclusive listening party at Maison 140, Beverly Hills.
Celebs: Cher, James Wood, Lukas Haas, Daryl Hannah, Alissa Milano, Amanda Detmer, Rose McGowan, Tommy Flanagan...
Photography: Amy Graves
   
03/07/02 - The Laramie Project at El Capitan
Premiere screening of HBO's The Laramie Project at El Capitan
Celebs: Ian McKellen, Steve Buscemi, Camryn Manheim, Robert Foster, Amy Madigan, Clea DuVall...
Photography: Amy Graves
   
03/07/02 - Oscar 2002 Collection at Erica Courtney
Erica Courtney intoduces her Oscar 2002 Finer Jewelry collection in her newly redecorated boutique, with Grand Marnier Millionaire's Margarita cocktails. Ambiance: Treat for the senses.
Photography: Tek One
   
03/07/02 - Pixel and Grain at Artbrokering.com
Artbrokering.com, AZ Los Angeles and APA LA present "pixel and grain", a photographic exhibition by Vern Evans, Ed Freeman, Jim McHugh, Roxann Arwen Mills, Jeff Sedlick, Glen Wexler.
Ambiance: Photography connoisseurs.
Photography: Brad Elterman
   
03/01/02 - Naked Music Tour at Hollywood Athletic Club
Bossa Nova presents the Naked Music tour at the Hollywood Athletic Club, featuring Miguel Migs, Lisa Shaw (live) and Aquanote's Gabe Rene ... and with Jason Bentley, Jun and Dave Hernandez.
Ambiance: Groovy "Naked" fun.
Photography: Marc Goldstein
   
03/01/02 - Paris Hilton birthday at GQ lounge
Paris Hilton celebrates (again) her 21st birthday at the GQ lounge
Celebs: Dominique Swain, Tara Reid, Nicole Eggert...
Photography: Amy Graves
   

 

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