Saturday, April 13, 2013
Japanese American National Museum
2013 Gala Dinner.   5:00 pm.   Silent auction, reception, dinner, program and after party.   Black tie optional attire.   Hyatt Regency Century Plaza.   Los Angeles.   (213) 830-5669.   Event address: 2025 Avenue Of The Stars, Los Angeles.   Sponsored by American Airlines, Aratani Foundation, Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Boeing, Terasaki Family Foundation, Toyota, Union Bank, Wells Fargo.   Event web address: www.janm.org/events/2013/dinner/.  

Sunday, April 07, 2013
L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center
Eighth Annual Simply Divine.   1:00 pm.   VIP "Taste of the Market" 1:00 to 3:00 PM. General public 2:00 to 5:00 PM.   Chaired by David Bailey, Susan Feniger, Wendy Melford.   Melrose Place.   Contact: Arlene Rodriguez.   (323) 993-7681.   Event address: Croft, .   Sponsored by American Airlines, Buick, Jenn-Air, Keller Williams, US Bank, Wells Fargo.   Event web address: www.lagaycenter.org/simplydivine.  

Saturday, March 23, 2013
Susan G. Komen for the Cure
17th Annual Los Angeles County Race for the Cure.   6:30 am.   Dodger Stadium.   Event address: 1000 Elysian Park Avenue, .   Sponsored by American Airlines, Anthem Blue Cross, Chevron, Ford, New Balance, Ralphs Food4Less, RE/MAX, Self Magazine, Stanley Steemer, Walgreens, Yoplait.   Event web address: www.komenlacounty.org.  

Saturday, December 08, 2012
Japan America Society
French Iron Chef Sakai.   6:00 pm.   Reception and dinner.   Tickets from $450.00.   InterContinental Hotel at Century City.   Century City.   Contact: Kay Amano.   (213) 627-6217.   Event address: 2151 Ave. of the Stars, Century City.   Sponsored by American Airlines, Nitto Tire.   Event web address: www.jas-socal.org.  

Sunday, November 18, 2012
STOP CANCER
25th Anniversary Gala Dinner.   Live entertainment, live and silent auctions and raffle. Hon. Chair, Sherry Lansing.   Cocktail attire.   Honoring Lois Bloom, Ronald H. Bloom, Arlene Ray, David Ray.   Co-chaired by Lorraine Feldman, Ed Feldman, Evy Lutin, Marty Lutin, Annette Shapiro, Leonard Shapiro.   Tickets from $400.00.   Tables from $4,000.00.   Beverly Hilton Hotel.   Beverly Hills.   Contact: Maria Baseleon.   (310) 841-2600.   Event address: 9876 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills.   Sponsored by American Airlines, Lexus.   Fax: (310) 841-2122.   Event web address: www.stopcancer.org.  

Monday, November 05, 2012
Kids in Sports
16th Annual John C. Argue Memorial Golf Classic.   8:30 am.   Honoring Jerry West.   Wilshire Country Club.   Event address: 301 N. Rossmore Ave., .   Sponsored by Allianz Global Investors, American Airlines, Capital Guardian and Trust Company, Dedeaux Properties, Dodgers Dream Foundation, Goldman Sachs, Kennedy/Marshall Company, Latham & Watkins.   Event web address: www.kisgolfclassic.org.  

Saturday, October 06, 2012
California African American Museum
An Artful Evening.   Live entertainment, dinner, dancing and silent auction.   Black tie attire.   Invitation only.   Hosted by CCH Pounder.   Honoring John Outterbridge, Sidney Poitier.   Chaired by Susan Cole Hill.   Co-chaired by Dr. Monet Daniels, Ellis Gordon, Jr.   California African American Museum.   Contact: Brenda Tyson.   (213) 744-7498.   Event address: 600 State Drive - Expostion Park, .   Sponsored by American Airlines, Sempra Energy, Target, Vitality Furniture Showroom, Wells Fargo, Wolfgang Puck Catering.   Fax: (213) 744-2050.   Event web address: www.caamuseum.org.  

Thursday, June 14, 2012
Make A Wish Foundation
Annual Gala: "An Evening of Wishes".   Cocktails, dinner, entertainment and auction.   Black tie optional.   Honoring Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg.   Tickets from $500.00.   Tables from $5,000.00.   Cipriani Wall Street.   New York.   Contact: Dana Hammond.   (516) 944-6212.   Event address: 55 Wall Street, New York.   Sponsored by American Airlines, JetBlue, Valerie Wilson Travel.   Event web address: www.metrony.wish.org.  

Saturday, May 19, 2012
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
A Culinary with the California Winemasters.   Restaurant and wine tastings, live and silent auctions.   Invitation only.   Co-chaired by Schweiger Family, Craig Strong.   Tickets from $375.00.   Tables from $5,000.00.   Warner Bros. Studios.   Burbank.   Contact: Jason Pugach.   (323) 939-0758.   Event address: Gate 7, Forest Lawn Drive, Burbank.   Sponsored by American Airlines, Ameristar Casinos, Dole Food Company, Earth Friendly Products, Go Country 105 FM, Toyota Motor Co.   Event web address: www.californiawinemasters.org.  

Sunday, April 29, 2012
Beverly Hills Bar Association
24th Annual Vintage Bouquet.   12:00 pm.   Wine and restaurant tastings.   Tickets from $125.00.   Greystone Mansion.   (818) 610-0300.   Event address: 905 Loma Vista Drive, .   Sponsored by American Airlines.   Event web address: www.vintagebouquet.com.  

Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Los Angeles Urban League
39th Annual Whitney M. Young, Jr. Award Dinner.   "Enduring Legacies".   Honoring Bob Billingslea, Luis Lainer, Virgil Roberts, Antonio Villaraigosa.   Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites.   Los Angeles.   Event address: 404 South Figueroa St., Los Angeles.   Sponsored by American Airlines, Bank of America, Macy's, Mattel, Southern California Edison, Time Warner Cable, U.S. Bank, Union Bank, UPS, Verizon Wireless, Wells Fargo.   Event web address: www.laul.org/events.  

Saturday, April 21, 2012
St. Anne's
30th Annual Evening of Angels Fundraising Gala.   6:00 pm.   Honoring Richard Grant, Maria Grant, Monica Meza, Elizabeth Tauber, Jack Tauber.   Millennium Biltmore Hotel.   Contact: Nestor Pangan.   (213) 381-2931.   Event address: 506 South Grand Avenue , .   Sponsored by American Airlines, City National Bank, Latham & Watkins, Northern Trust, Occidental Entertainment Group Holdings, Payden & Rygel, PriceWaterhouseCoopers.   Event web address: www.stannes.org/pp/com/eventsList/o/events/oid/34.  

Wednesday, December 07, 2011
Project Angel Food
20th Anniversary Divine Design Opening Night Gala.   Shopping.   Co-chaired by Marc Friedland, Darren Star.   Beverly Hilton Hotel.   Beverly Hills.   Contact: Jacqui Farina.   (323) 845-1800.   Event address: 9876 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills.   Sponsored by American Airlines, Dwell, HBO, Wells Fargo.   Event web address: www.DivineDesign.org.  

Friday, November 18, 2011
Citymeals-on-Wheels
Annual Power Lunch for Women.   Program.   Invitation only.   Hosted by Steinbrenner Family, Paula Zahn.   Speaker(s): Kristin Chenoweth, Jennifer Esposito, Jan Maxwell, Brooke Shields.   Honoring Marcia Stein, Travelers Insurance.   Pierre Hotel.   New York.   Contact: Emily Cleveland.   (212) 687-1290.   Event address: 2 East 61st Street, New York.   Sponsored by American Airlines, Bloomingdale's, Citigroup, Dior, Fiji Water, Mercedes-Benz, New York Yankees Foundation, Saks Fifth Avenue.   Event web address: www.citymeals.org.  

Monday, October 17, 2011
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America, Greater Los Angeles Chapter
15th Annual Golf Classic.   Putting contest, breakfast, tournament, lunch, cocktail reception, silent auction, dinner, program and live entertainment.   Chaired by Andy Berman.   Co-chaired by Dr. Jim Gerson, Patrick Sinderbrand.   Tickets from $650.00.   Tables from $1,200.00.   El Caballero Country Club.   Tarzana.   Contact: Paddy Harrigan.   (310) 478-4500.   Event address: 18300 Tarzana Drive, Tarzana.   Sponsored by American Airlines, Brandman Foundation, Mercedes-Benz of Beverly Hills, Miller Family, Ted Slavin Family Foundation.   Fax: (310) 478-4546.   Event web address: www.ccfa.org.  

Saturday, September 24, 2011
Los Angeles Ronald McDonald House
20th Annual Mac Tonight Gala.   Live entertainment, performance by Niki Haris, and live and silent auctions.   Semi formal attire.   Hosted by Sam Rubin.   Tickets from $300.00.   Tables from $2,500.00.   California Science Center.   Los Angeles.   Contact: Elisa Perry.   (323) 644-3082.   Event address: 700 State Drive, Los Angeles.   Sponsored by American Airlines, Bailey's McDonalds, Berger Morris, City National Bank, Foresters, RFM Consulting, Webb Enterprises.   Fax: (323) 669-0552.   Event web address: www.larmh.org.  

Friday, September 02, 2011
Los Angeles Times
The Taste Opening Day.   (Continues through October 5).   Studios at Paramount.   Hollywood.   Contact: Wagstaff Worldwide.   (323) 871-1151.   Event address: 5555 Melrose Ave., Hollywood.   Sponsored by American Airlines, Belvedere, Buick, Ciroc Vodka, Eater, Infiniti, Peroni Italy, Southern Wine and Spirits of California, Target.   Event web address: http://events.latimes.com/taste/.  

Sunday, July 10, 2011
FIAF- French Institute Alliance Francaise
Bastille Day Celebration.   12:00 pm.   Activities.   60th Street, between Fifth and Lexington Avenues.   New York.   Event address: , New York.   Sponsored by American Airlines.   Event web address: www.bastilledaynyc.com.  

Sunday, May 22, 2011
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Sports Spectacular.   4:00 pm.   Silent auction, kids' zone, dinner and program.   Hyatt Regency Century Plaza.   Los Angeles.   (310) 858-9217.   Event address: 2025 Avenue Of The Stars, Los Angeles.   Sponsored by American Airlines, Ares Management, Cedars-Sinai Board of Governors, Gelson's Markets, Sprint.   Event web address: www.sportsspectacular.com.  

Friday, April 29, 2011
Nancy Davis Foundation for Multiple Sclerosis
18th Annual Race to Erase MS.   Performance by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Tommy Hilfiger celebrity fashion show, live and silent auctions and dinner.   Honoring Katie Mattingly Brass, William O. 'Bill' Perkins.   Tickets from $1,000.00.   Tables from $100,000.00.   Hyatt Regency Century Plaza.   Los Angeles.   Contact: Liz Seares.   (310) 440-4842.   Event address: 2025 Avenue Of The Stars, Los Angeles.   Sponsored by American Airlines, Associated Television International, EMD Serono, Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, Tommy Hilfiger.   Event web address: www.erasems.org.  

Thursday, February 10, 2011
Citymeals-on-Wheels
Battle of the Bands: Rock the Decades.   6:00 pm.   Benefit performances.   Chaired by Dave Cassaro.   Highline Ballroom.   New York.   Contact: Emily Cleveland.   (emi) ly@-city.   Event address: 431 West 16th St., New York.   Sponsored by American Airlines, Fiji Water.   Event web address: www.citymeals.org/eventsnews/bands.  

Wednesday, December 15, 2010
FIAF- French Institute Alliance Francaise
Members' Holiday Party.   6:30 pm.   Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and entertainment.   Tickets from $30.00.   French Consulate.   New York.   (800) 982-2787.   Event address: 934 5th Ave, New York.   Sponsored by American Airlines, Chamarre.   Event web address: www.fiaf.org/events/fall2010/2010-12-15-holiday-party.shtml.  

Saturday, December 11, 2010
FIAF- French Institute Alliance Francaise
Second Edition of Chanté-Noël: A Martinique Holiday Celebration.   6:00 pm.   Cocktails, dinner and dancing.   Tickets from $25.00.   Le Skyroom.   New York.   (800) 982-2787.   Event address: 22 East 60th Street, New York.   Sponsored by American Airlines, Martinique Promotion Bureau, Rhum Clément.   Event web address: www.fiaf.org/events/fall2010/2010-12-11-martinique.shtml.  

Sunday, November 07, 2010
National Kidney Foundation of Southern California
24th Annual Great Chefs of Los Angeles - Go Green Go Organic!.   12:00 pm.   Live and silent auctions and live entertainment.   Honoring Michael L. Klausman, Stefan Richter, Jimmy Shaw.   Tickets from $150.00.   Tables from $1,000.00.   CBS Studio Center.   Studio City.   Contact: Stephanie Twerdahl.   (818) 783-8153.   Event address: 4024 Radford Ave., Studio City.   Sponsored by Alterna Haircare, American Airlines, CBS Studio Center, Get Hip Get Green, POM Wonderful, Repulic Uniforms, Whole Foods Market.   Event web address: www.kidneysocal.org.