Susan Sarandon and Mary-Louise Parker Host a Benefit for Hope North

Susan Sarandon and Mary-Louise Parker Host a Benefit for Hope North

While generally my Sunday nights consists of sweats, my laptop and takeout (it’s a joyous ritual), I had a more exciting night planned for the evening. Susan Sarandon and Mary-Louise Parker we’re hosting a benefit for Hope North, a boarding school in Uganda for escaped child soldiers, orphans, and other victims of the country’s civil war. I posted the invite so hopefully some of you made it and bought tickets in advance since the event sold out! That’s quite a feat considering it was hosted at 13,000sq ft table tennis social club, SPiN New York.

Martha Wainwright, Rufus Wainwright
Jay Mohr, Nikki Cox

And apparently the line (even for ticket holders) was out the door and around the corner—I somewhat anticipated this type of reaction considering besides our lovely celebrity hosts, Rufus Wainwright, Josh Ritter, Jesse Malin, Joseph Arther and Martha Wainwright were all playing. I devised a not-so-solid plan for my date and I to crash the VIP cocktail party to avoid any unnecessary crowd shenanigans –I am the club’s #1 member. My club card should come with some perks… although even then I needed text message verification from one of the owners and contemplated an attempt to sneak in through the back (always a solid fall back plan). But for the record, I did buy my tickets and donate to the raffle.

I look like a deer caught in headlights w/ Judah Friedlander

I had a great time and played a lot of ping pong (Charlie Mars walked by my match and heckled me with a Steffi Graf comment).  I appreciated it. And seriously what better way to hit then with great live performances in the background. The last time I saw Rufus Wainwright live was 2005 at Sundance and I LOVE HIM. I was hoping he’d sing Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk, but it wasn’t in the line up.

The Benefit also had an awesome silent auction –I wanted the autographed Soup Nazi picture, but a friend, Roxy won it so I compromised with getting a picture of the picture of the Soup Nazi.

No Soup for You! But a picture for Roxy!

Sweet Valley Confidential –Ten Years Later!

After an otherwise long and exhausting week… is it really only Tuesday? To come home to a surprise package is generally exciting enough, but to open it and find a new Sweet Valley High book, has made my day. And I got a t-shirt:) Francine Pascal is at it again! Her latest addition in the Sweet Valley High series has arrived –although Jessica and Elizabeth are no longer is high school. Ten years later, “Sweet Valley Confidential” is going to answer all

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John Frieda’s The Decision Premiere Starring Katie Holmes

Katie Holmes at The Decision Premiere

Tucked away in the basement of Lavo, John Frieda hosted a private screening for the premiere of his short film “The Decision” starring Katie Holmes. While guests got settled inside, the red carpet was buzzing with excitement and as fans gathered outside to catch a glimpse of Katie Holmes, and other high-profile guests including several of the NY Housewives, Tinsly Mortimer and Julie Benz.

First off Katie Holmes is stunning. I was at the bottom of the stairs checking my coat as she walked in all tall and lanky with this amazing white blazer and black pants on looking so tasteful and natural. Her hair in was down in loose curls and her skin was glowing.  Shortly after she was seated, Elle’s Creative director, Joe Zee gave a short speech and introduction to the film. I was expecting Holmes to say a few words, however other

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YOU’RE INVITED: Fashion Girls For Japan

Do a little shopping –do a lot of good! This weekend a list of over 60 exception fashion designers, including Alexandre Wang, Derek Lam, Chris Benz, Doo.Ri, DVF, Mandy Coon, Marc Jacobs and Vena Cava are participating in a special 2-day designer sample sale to benefit Japan Society’s Japan Earthquake Relief Fun, The Red Cross and the NYC’s Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Fund. 100% of the proceeds from the sales will go towards disaster relief efforts.

WHEN: Saturday April 2nd, 11Am-7PM AND Sunday April 3rd, 11AM-5PM
WHERE: The Bowery Terrace at The Bowery Hotel, 335 Bowery, NYC

$5 minimum donation for admission. For more information or buy your ticket in advance visit fashiongirlsforjapan.com

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