Archive for September, 2010
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TRIBUTE: TONY CURTIS
TONY CURTIS-R.I.P. I had a different column all written, and even drafted, but I just woke-up to find-out that Tony Curtis, my first crush, has passed away, and even though he was eighty-five, it hit me a little hard. So, I want to share my
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UPDATE: TWO MONTHS SINCE I’VE SEEN CLARENCE
TWO MONTHS SINCE I’VE SEEN CLARENCE [Note: I’m not printing this column to be maudlin and throw a pity party for myself. Rather, I want other people in this same boat, (and strangely, a lot of friends and acquaintances have lost their pets r
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UPCOMING EVENT: CURE IN THE CANYONS 4
CURE IN THE CANYONS 4 I’m happy to report that this wonderful, charitable, beauty and food event, is back for a fourth year. I look forward to it every time, and even changed my New York reservations just to make sure that I could attend. No
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KAREN’S RANTS: LINDSAY LOHAN
LINDSAY LOHAN I rarely read the plethora of stories about this poor, pathetic girl. The whole thing is just so sad to me. But with all the new news about Lindsay Lohan’s drug problems, I feel it’s time for me to weigh in. [caption id="a
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EVENTS: THE WARHOLIAN LAUNCH PARTY
THE WARHOLIAN LAUNCH PARTY In my recent role as restaurant critic for the Culver City News, I had the opportunity, a couple of years ago, to review Royal T, which is so much more than a tearoom. It’s really an art space and gift shop with in
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MOVIE REVIEW: THE SICILIAN GIRL
THE SICILIAN GIRL I had no idea what to expect of this film. Mafia stuff isn’t really up my alley and I attended the VIP screening and after-party just because I like the PR person and the event was close to my house, at the Italian Cultural
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TELEVISION: DANCING WITH THE STARS–SEASON 11!!!
DANCING WITH THE STARS--SEASON 11!!! Okay, I fought it for a day, but I must weigh-in on the new season of Dancing With the Stars, though I choke on that last word, in this case, since very few of them are indeed “stars.” [caption id="a
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DINING: WESTERN FOODSERVICE AND HOSPITALITY EXPO
WESTERN FOODSERVICE AND HOSPITALITY EXPO This colossal expo, brought to us by Reed Exhibitions, is one of the places that I’ve always found so many wonderful products to highlight on my show. It’s now held every other year at the Los Angel
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EVENT: MACY’S PASSPORT PRESENTS GLAMORAMA
MACY’S PASSPORT PRESENTS GLAMORAMA This was my sophomore year attending this past week’s wonderful Macy’s Passport Fashion Show, which I’m just thrilled that I discovered last year. I’m grateful that I got in with the in-crowd in tim
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EVENTS: ADIRI PAMPERING EVENT
ADIRI PAMPERING EVENT You guys know I love a pampering event even more than a foodie one! Even if it’s designed for new mothers and moms-to-be. The one I attended the other night, hosted by Tia Carrere, was to celebrate the launch of the Adi
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