HOLLYWOOD NEWS CALENDAR 13636 VENTURA BOULEVARD, SUITE 303, SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91423 (818) 990-5945 * (818) 986-8168 * FAX: (818) 789-8047 [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) Thursday, July 23, 2009 DOUBLECHECK WITH CONTACTS: The Hollywood News Calendar checks constantly to assure the accuracy of this schedule. Changes without notice sometimes occur. Check with the listed contact before covering to avoid cancelled events. CONFIDENTIALITY: The copyrighted information provided to the Subscriber is solely for its use and shall not be provided to any other person or entity. Violation of this paragraph shall result in immediate termination of the service. BE SURE TO CHECK HOTLINE FOR ADDITIONS TO CALENDAR THURSDAY, JULY 23 Birthdays: Charisma Carpenter [1970], Gloria DeHaven [1925], Omar Epps [1973], Woody Harrelson [1961], Don Imus [1940], Eriq LaSalle [1962], Larry Manetti [1947], Edie McClurg [1950], Daniel Radcliffe [1989], Terence Stamp [1939], Marlon Wayans [1972]. [Vic Morrow and 2 child actors killed during filming of "Twilight Zone," 1982.] 7:00 p.m. - Launch Party for Cadillac: The New Fragrance for Men. Celebrities expected: Carl Lewis, Jordan Farmer, James Kyson Lee, Sean Kanan, Alice Greczyn, Kevin Farley, Wilson Cruz, Clifford Banagale, Nadia Bjorlin, Claudia Jordan, Shayne & Lorenzo Lamas, Jonathan Goldsmith, Omarosa, Leyla Milani and many more. Martin Cadillac, 12101 W. Olympic Blvd., West Los Angeles. Contact: Doris Bergman (310) 397-3638 <[email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) > 7:00 p.m. - Santa Monica Pier Centennial event; “La Monica Ballroom Redux,” a re-creation of the 1924-1962 dance destination with sets, a dance floor and a historic ballroom entrance. Music by Johnny Vana & The Big Band and the Squirrel Nut Zippers; 100 alumni of the original La Monica Ballroom will visit as well. Santa Monica Pier. Contact: Mark Havenner / Anya Goldberg, The Pollack PR Marketing Group (310) 556-4443 <[email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) > <[email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) > 7:00 p.m. - Celebrity Softball; Fifth Annual CytRX Strike Out Lou Gehrig’s Disease All-Star Tournament. Celebrities expected: Nancy O’Dell (“Access Hollywood”), Danny Pino (“Cold Case”), Linda Blair (“The Exorcist”), Kate Linder (“Young and the Restless”), and Jessica Mendoza (USA Women’s softball Olympic Gold Medal winner). Additional celebrities scheduled to play include Richard Roundtree (“Shaft”), Matthew Willig (“Year One”), Art LaFleur (“Field of Dreams”), Melinda Clarke (“The O.C.”) and Michael Steger (“90210”) with a special appearance by the international superstar, “Tillman the Skateboarding Dog”. USC Legends celebrities include Marcus Allen, Charles White, Anthony Davis, Rodney Peete, Fred Lynn, Bret Boone, Don Buford, Inger Miller, Johnnie Morton, Quincy Watts, Tom House and Steve Kemp. and many others. The charity tournament of approximately 40 youth baseball teams continues through July 26. Dedeaux Field, USC. Contact: Patrick McMinn for the ALS Association (805) 300-8955 <_McMinn@[email protected]_ (mailto:McMinn@[email protected]) > 7:00 p.m. - Book signing; indie film writer Reed Martin presents and signs THE REEL TRUTH: EVERYTHING YOU DIDN’T KNOW YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MAKING AN INDEPENDENT FILM. Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. Contact: Book Soup (310) 659-3110 <[email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) > 7:45 p.m. - 13th Annual Los Angeles Shorts Festival. Opening night screenings and panel with first-time directors, Scarlett Johansen, Courtney Cox and Kirsten “Kiwi” Smith. Festival continues through July 31. Laemmle Sunset 5 Cinemas, 8000 Sunset Blvd. at Crescent Heights, West Hollywood. Contact: Laurent Boye (mobile) (310) 220-7239 <[email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) > 8:00 p.m. - In concert; Kelly Clarkson, part of the OC Fair concert series. Pacific Amphitheatre, 100 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Contact: Megan Kellett at mPRm (323) 933-3399 ext. 4245 <[email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) > 8:00 p.m. - Play opening; Open Fist Theatre Company presents their first ever First Look Festival of Plays, featuring world or L.A. premieres of plays by Neil LaBuete, Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig, Steven Howarth, Karen Hartman, Rick Pagano and Julie Herbert. Open Fist Theatre, 6209 Santa Monica Hollywood. Contact: David Elzer, Demand PR (818) 508-1754 <[email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) > 9:30 p.m. - In concert; Eric Hutchinson, in support of his new single, "Ok, It's Alright With Me.” El Rey Theatre, 5515 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. Contact: Judi Kerr (310) 477- 8191 <[email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) > 10:30 p.m. - The Conga Room presents bandleader Johnny Polanco with special guest, Sheila E., in conjunction with the final night of the Latin Dance Competition in partnership with KMEX 34. Conga Room, 800 West Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles. Contact: Katrina Taft, The Rose Group (310) 280-3710 <[email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) > FRIDAY, JULY 24 Birthdays: Barry Bonds [1964], Ruth Buzzi [1936], Lynda Carter [1951], Mick Fleetwood, Kadeem Hardison [1965], Robert Hays [1947], Anna Paquin [1982], Chris Sarandon [1942], Billy Taylor [1921]. [Amelia Earhart, 1898.] * 1:00 p.m. - MISS CALIFORNIA USA 2009 Tami Farrell hosts a special “Send Off” pool party for MISS CALIFORNIA TEEN USA® Chelsea Gilligan who will be traveling to the Atlantis Resort in Paradise Island Bahamas, to compete in the 2009 MISS TEEN USA® Pageant. Guests includes MISS CALIFORNIA USA 2009 Tami Farrell and other former MISS CALIFORNIA USA, MISS USA, MISS CALIFORNIA TEEN USA delegates along with celebrities from Film, Television, and Fashion. Location, private residence. Contact: [media and talent submissions] (323) 284-7941 <[email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) > 7:00 p.m. - Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Tribute to Mel Brooks. Other celebrities expected: Rihcard Benjamin, Teri Garr, Cloris Leachman, Carl Reiner, Tracey Ullman, Lesley Ann Warren and many others. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Samuel Goldwyn Theatre, 8949 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. Contact: Leslie Unger at AMPAS (310) 247-3000 <[email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) > 7:00 p.m. - Studded Charity Fundraiser for " NaturalEarth" Hosted by Raven Director Gregori J Martin and his Friends. Natural Earth is a non profit organization that focuses on balancing out the needs of the environment with the needs of the society. Celebrities expected: Joe Estevez, Fred Williamson, Darell Whitt, Michael B.Jordan, Shar Jackson, Kris Black, Bruce Reisman, Jon Huertas, Roddy Piper, Joe Grande, Sean Kanan, Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff, Jason Miller, Sam Sarpong, Shammy Dee and many others. 7:00 media check in; 8:00 red carpet. The Kress Rooftop, 6608 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood Contact: Eric James (949) 355-1982 <[email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) > 7:00 p.m. - EA Sports and ESMG presents “Rock The Mansion” party, an EA Sports Fall Soundtrack Release party featuring live performance by Cypress Hill. Auction of sports and entertainment memorabilia to benefit City of Hope. Playboy Mansion, 10236 Charing Cross Road, Holmby Hills. Contact: [A- List talent submissions] Cashmere Agency (310) 695-7078 <[email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) > 8:00 p.m. - In concert; X, with special guest Maria McKee, part of the OC Fair concert series. Pacific Amphitheatre, 100 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Contact: Megan Kellett at mPRm (323) 933-3399 ext. 4245 <[email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) > 8:00 p.m. - Play opening; Cabrillo Music Theatre presents Andrew Lloyd Webber’s CATS, directed and choreographed by Dana Solimando. Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Contact: David Elzer, Demand PR (818) 508-1754 <[email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) > 8:00 p.m. - Play opening; Collaborative Artists Ensemble presents a new play, CARAPACE ISLE, written by Jon Courie, directed by Trace Oakley, about a young artist seeking comfort in her family home and finding the finding difficult. The Raven Playhouse, 5233 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. Contact: Philip Sokoloff (626) 683-9205 <[email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) > * 8:00 p.m. - Play opening; NoHo Actors’ Studio presents “Babes & Brides,” “The Line That’s Picked Up 1000 Babes And How It Can Work For You!,” a hilariously familiar look at six people in a bar searching for true love, companionship, or a one night stand; and “The Midnight Moonlight Wedding Chapel,” starring alcohol, a wedding, a divorce and the whole funny side of it all in everyone’s favorite Sin City – Las Vegas. NoHo Actors’ Studio, 5215 Lankershim Boulevard, North Hollywood. Contact: Mimi Rossi (818) 508-0450 <[email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) > 8:30 p.m. - Upright Cabaret's "Wicked" Summer Nights at the FORD presents EDEN ESPINOSA: ME with singer/songwriter Auda Mae, CBS Rockstar INXS's Ty Taylor, Star Search Grand Champion Jake Simpson and special guest Grammy Award-winner and Decca Recording Artist Paula Cole. John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, just north of the Hollywood Bowl. Contact: David Elzer, Demand PR (818) 508-1754 <[email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) > 10:00 p.m. - Concert and music video shooting; indie pop/rock singer, songwriter and keyboardist Dave Schulz performs from his solo debut album, CONNECT. The Mint, 6010 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. Contact: Steve Levesque or Guy McCain at Luck Media (310) 860-9170 <[email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) > SATURDAY, JULY 25 Birthdays: Jillian Clare [1992], Barbara Harris [1935], Iman [1955], Matt LeBlanc [1967]. [Estelle Getty, 1923; Brad Renfro, 1982.] [Martin and Lewis team up, 1946.] 10:00 a.m. - The Writers Guild Foundation presents a seminar in WRITING FOR TELEVISION. Speakers include: Doug Ellin [Entourage], Larry Wilmore [Bernie Mac, Daily Show], Michael McDonald [VP, Drama Development, ABC] and others. WGF/WGA Offices, 7000 W. Third Street, Los Angeles. Contact: Adam Huss (323) 782-4679 <[email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) > 11:00 p.m.