B2 The Malibu Times November 17, 2011 People

By Kim Devore Entertainment Columnist MalibuSEEN Optimists honor 18 local youth

The Malibu Optimist club recognized deserving students at its annual Youth Appreciation Week gathering.

Photo by Vince Bucci he Malibu Optimist Club Students honored include School, Amelia Gouldzwaard Rotman of Malibu Middle Michael Narvid gets a hearty handshake from actor Thosted its annual Youth Saisha Brody of Malibu High of Pt. Dume Marine Science School, Adina Berg of Pt. Dume at the Shakespeare Center’s Crystal Quill Awards Appreciation Week to recognize School, Oscar Curiel of Webster Elementary School, Jane Sidley Marine Science School, Christian 18 local students for their aca- Elementary, Sophia Kitay of of Malibu High School , Michael Pierce of Malibu Middle School, BEST OF THE BARD demic achievements. More than Malibu Middle School, Alonso Jacobson of Malibu High School, Hathaway White of Our Lady alibu theater lovers gathered at Sony Studios for this year’s 100 family members, school Olvera-Gonzalez of Malibu Steven Handal of Malibu High of Malibu School, Nikki Gelb of MCrystal Quill Awards. Locals like Rhea Perlman were on administrators and Optimists paid Middle School, Jenika Wenzel School, Kristen Pietro of Malibu Webster Elementary School and hand as actor Michael York presented longtime resident Bert Fields tribute to the students’ accom- of Our Lady of Malibu School, High School, Carson Meyer of Sophia Williamson of Our Lady with his special honor. Fields was lauded for his contributions to plishments. Lucas Sickner Our Lady of Malibu Malibu High School, Madeline of Malibu School. the Shakespeare authorship debate. The high-powered Hollywood attorney has had a host of Malibu clients over the years including , Dustin Locals embark on naval adventure Hoffman, and David Geffen as well as Tom Malibu mom to host Cruise, Warren Beatty and Madonna. A starry crowd took part in the festivities with Warren Beatty maternal health awards dinner and Frances Fischer among the evening’s famous faces. A special Crystal Quill Award also went to Martha Andresen, alibu mom Susanna Brisk will present awards Professor Emerita of English at Pomona College, for her dedica- MBrisk will host the sec- to actress Shiva Rose, Dr. tion to all things Bard. ond annual Speak Up When Harvey Karp and assembly- Director Roland Emmerich was another big name on the You’re Down gala at the man Roger Hernandez for honor role. Emmerich was the man behind the recently released Taglyan Cultural Complex their work to promote mater- film “Anonymous.” The costume drama explores some of the in Hollywood, presented nal mental health. lingering questions about the “who really wrote the great plays” by the Los Angeles County Performer Brisk is sched- controversy. It’s an issue that has intrigued academics and legend- Perinatal Mental Health Task uled to provide live com- ary scribes for centuries including , Charles Dickens, Force Nov. 13. edy to the event. The writer, Henry James and Sigmund Freud. Some experts have devoted The goal of the gala is actor, comedian, host and their lives to protecting or debunking theories surrounding the to honor women who have solo performer is also the authorship of the most renowned works in English literature. survived postpartum depres- creator of themothershow. “Anonymous,” which is set in Elizabethan England, poses sion, and the friends, family com, a website featuring dif- some possible answers. Guests had an opportunity to view the film and providers who have sup- ferent wild and humorous and decide for themselves before being treated to a dessert recep- ported them. mom characters. tion courtesy of celeb chef Wolfgang Puck. Locals Steve Hendricks and Candace Brown make their way The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles is a professional the- to a U.S. Navy ship aboard a helicopter Oct. 28. ater and arts education organization, which promotes the apprecia- tion and production of Shakespeare works. a l i b u r e s i d e n t s part of the Navy’s Leaders to The Shakespeare Center brings several masterworks to life this MCandace Brown, of Sea Program. Local student recognized for year including “Comedy of Errors” on stage at the Broad theater Zuma Jay’s surf shop, and Brown and Hendricks academic excellence through Nov 27. Play on! Steve Hendricks, president took a Navy SH-60 Seahawk and CEO of Virgin Digital helicopter from the base on GETTING CLOSE Studios, visited the USS Coronado Island near San he Quill Awards aren’t the only A-list program on the calen- Bonhomme Richard LHD 6 Diego to the USS Bonhomme Tdar. The trophy season is about to get into full swing leading assault vessel off the coast of Richard LHD 6, which was up to the Oscars as the main event. Coronado Island Oct. 28. about 40 nautical miles off Early honors will be handed out in the desert as the Palm The Malibu residents the coast. The locals met the Springs Film Festival gets underway in early January. were nominated for the ship’s leadership team and The prize for this year’s Career Achievement Award goes to adventure by Dennis Hall staff, toured the ship and film vet and five-time Academy Award nominee Glenn Close. and were selected by com- enjoyed a lunch. They rode Close made breakout performances in “The World According to mander Jason Salata along back to shore aboard the ship, Garp” and “The Big Chill.” The “Damages” star has had many with five other nominees as a which was en route to port. memorable roles, but who can ever forget her creepy portrayal as Michael Douglas’ obsessed lover in “Fatal Attraction”? The red carpet extravaganzas are right around the corner, so Labor exchange welcomes break out your DVR and get ready for some fun. new director

Madison Smith celebrates her academic accomplishment with Christi Hovest of Point Dume Marine Science Elementary School. Paul Brady Pepperdine University School of Law grad Al Sturgeon was recently named the new executive director of the Malibu Community Labor Exchange.

adison Smith, a through eighth grade THE MALIBU TIMES he Malibu Community ers. He has been concerned Mthird grader at participants, a result of TLabor Exchange recent- with helping those in his Point Dume Marine two years of challenging ly named Al Sturgeon as its community for more than 20 Science Elementar y work with Christi Hovest is looking for new executive director. The years. He directed one of the School, was honored at PDMSS. exchange provides opportuni- largest Habitat for Humanity Nov. 5 at a statewide She joined other ties for day work with the aim affiliates responding to those ceremony for gifted chil- award recipients at the Experienced of helping day laborers find who lost their homes after dren hosted by the Johns state ceremony at Loyola regular employment. Hurricane Katrina and other Hopkins University Marymount University, Freelance Writers Sturgeon moved to natural disasters on the Center for Talented where each student was Malibu with his family thee Mississippi coast. Youth. individually honored. to cover local interest, government years ago to attend Pepperdine Sturgeon’s vision is that the Smith was invited The Center for & fast-breaking stories. Experience University School of Law. labor exchange will become to the awards ceremony Talented Youth has been After graduating, he and his a community organization, based on her exceptional recognizing exceptional with daily/weekly or community wife Jody decided to remain in reflecting the entire communi- performance on a rigor- elementary and middle newspaper helpful. Fax resume Malibu. ty. He says he is still recruiting ous, above-grade level school students since Sturgeon first heard about a diverse set of board members test given to second 1979. and a few clips to 310-456-8986, the labor exchange while pre- to represent the various com- Attention: Laura Tate, Editor. Or paring sack lunches for work- munity voices. email [email protected]. No Calls Please.

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