LA Fitness Acquires Lifestyle Family Fitness Florida Clubs

(Irvine, CA/ St. Petersburg, FL) July 2, 2012 — On July 30, 2012 LA Fitness and Lifestyle Family Fitness announced that they have completed their transaction relating to LA Fitness’ purchase of the assets of 32 of the 33 Lifestyle Family Fitness clubs in Florida. The parties hope to come to terms on the final club, located at 1510 West Swann Avenue in Tampa, in the near future. Since their initial announcement on June 14, both parties have been working to complete the deal and prepare for the transition of the existing Lifestyle Family Fitness member base and staff.

LA Fitness will be honoring all of the active membership agreements that it purchased from Lifestyle Family Fitness. All active Lifestyle Family Fitness multi-club memberships will be honored at their current rate, and these multi-club members will have access to all Lifestyle Family Fitness locations acquired by LA Fitness. Similarly, all active single club members will be honored at their current rate with the same access they have now to the Lifestyle Family Fitness location where they joined. Lifestyle Family Fitness is closing its 31,000 square foot location at 2349 Vanderbilt Beach Road in Naples as of July 9th, and those members will be relocated to the 50,000 square foot LA Fitness club located nearby at 871 Vanderbilt Beach Road. These relocated members will have use of certain additional amenities at the LA Fitness club, such as a pool and basketball court, at no additional charge.

LA Fitness has been meeting with all interested Lifestyle Family Fitness employees to discuss employment opportunities. The parties are pleased to announce that many Lifestyle Family Fitness’ employees have accepted positions with LA Fitness, including Senior Vice President Frank Palmeri, Regional Vice President Michael Chaffin, and District Manager Troy Nealey.

Per Wikipedia, LA Fitness was founded by Chin Yol Yi and Lewis Welsh in 1984 with one location in Los Angeles, California. LA Fitness remains a privately owned company, with major ownership interests held by private equity firms Seidler Equity Partners,CIVC Partners, and Madison Dearborn Partners.

About LA Fitness:
Founded in 1984, LA Fitness is one of the fastest growing sports club chains in the U.S. and presently has over 500 locations in 22 states and Canada. LA Fitness’ mission is to help as many people as possible achieve the benefits of a healthy lifestyle by creating a nationwide network of sports clubs, offering its members the widest range of amenities and the friendliest service at an affordable price. To learn more about LA Fitness, visit www.lafitness.com or for the club nearest you, call (800) LA FITNESS.

Sources: Wikipedia,  LA Fitness
Graphic credit to: LA Fitness

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to attend ServiceNation: Mission Serve in Los Angeles

On Wednesday, June 15, 2011 ServiceNation: Mission Serve announced the participation of Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, at a hiring fair and service project at Sony Pictures Studios in Los Angeles, California. Co-hosted by the U.S. and Los Angeles Area Chambers of Commerce, “Hiring our Heroes Los Angeles” will be the biggest of the 100 hiring fairs the Chambers are holding across the country through March of 2012. The Royal Couple will also join a service project – in partnership with Blue Star Families and the USO – to create 1,000 care packages for military children, as well as attend a special reception for supporters and champions of the cause. The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry is The Princes’ primary charitable vehicle and has as one of its core aims to raise awareness and support for the Servicemen and women who put their lives on the line for their Country. A key part of this focus will be to assist efforts to ensure the best possible re-integration and employment of veterans and military families.

The Foundation recognizes the tremendous work being done on this in the United States, led by The First Lady and Dr. Biden through their Joining Forces initiative. As a result, The Foundation is delighted to be partnering with ServiceNation: Mission Serve for the Veteran and Military Spouse Hiring Fair and Service project. Foundation Chief Executive Nick Booth said, “The Servicemen and women of this country have fought alongside our colleagues from the United States, and this is a great opportunity to explore ways we might also be able to work together on the key task of re-integration. We hope to be able to learn from all the tremendous work that is being done, as well as be able to support through the Foundation projects that help ensure veterans and military families have the best possible support as they re-enter civilian life.” Mrs. Patty Shinseki, a military spouse for 38 years and an Advisor to Joining Forces – the campaign launched recently by First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden – will also be serving that day.


Mission Serve, ServiceNation’s civilian-military initiative, is a network of organizations dedicated to bringing together civilian and military communities through service and volunteerism. “We are absolutely thrilled that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will join us in supporting and engaging our nation’s heroes in the workplace and in service,” said ServiceNation Executive Director Greg Propper. “We are working to inspire a powerful culture of service in America, and the July 10 hiring fair and service project offers a tremendous advancement in this effort.” Taking place on Sunday, July 10, 2011 from 9:00am – 4:0opm, the hiring fair is set to make a significant difference in the state of California, with over 100,000 veterans seeking jobs in California alone. The U.S. and Los Angeles Area Chambers of Commerce are working closely with ServiceNation: Mission Serve, Department of Labor Veterans’ Employment and Training and Service (DOL VETS), Department of Defense’s Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP), Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Employment Development Department (EDD) of the State of California, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), and United Way of Los Angeles, to ensure this is a premier event for the 200 employers and 1500 veterans and military spouses attending. As host and a primary sponsor for the event at their historic Culver City, Ca. studio lot, Sony Pictures has long been committed to Corporate Social Responsibility. Michael Lynton, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Amy Pascal, Co-Chairman, Sony Pictures Entertainment, said: “It is an honor to have Their Royal Highnesses and ServiceNation: Mission Serve here on our historic studio lot to help veterans and military spouses find work, an especially urgent task in this economy. We all owe a great debt of gratitude to veterans and military families for their sacrifices, and so we are proud to play a small role in this great mission.” For individuals who would like to support Mission Serve, please text MISSION to 85944 to donate $10.


Companies or individuals that are interested in sponsorship opportunities should contact Greg Propper at gpropper@bethechangeinc.org or 323-964-9542. For employers that would like to take part in this unique opportunity to connect with veterans and military spouses, register on-line at http://www.regonline.com/HiringHeroesinLA.

Participating employers should have job opportunities available and will be expected to report the following metrics to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce after the hiring fair: number of applications received; number of veterans and military spouses offered jobs; and most importantly, the number of veterans and spouses hired by your company.

About ServiceNation: Mission Serve:

(www.missionserve.org), led by Operation Enduring Freedom-veteran Ross Cohen, is the civilian-military initiative of ServiceNation, a campaign to increase service opportunities and elevate service as a core ideal and problem-solving strategy in our society. Mission Serve connects civilian and military communities through a broad array of service and volunteer partnerships, designed to address the challenges of our nation and our military communities. The initiative’s two strategic goals include engaging civilians, active duty/retired military personnel and military families to meet the many critical needs of our nation and, in particular, the needs of the military community; as well as integrating our nation’s military community into service alongside the civilian community. On Veterans Day 2009, First Lady Michelle Obama, Dr. Jill Biden, and Mrs. Alma Powell joined Mission Serve in Washington, DC to launch our efforts at The George Washington University, celebrating 36 civilian-military service partnerships. Mission Serve’s Founding Chair, Colonel Rob Gordon (US Army Ret.), currently serves as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Community and Family Policy.

Source: Sunshine Sachs & Associates
Photo credit to: http://www.missionserve.org/

We Care For The World & Press Conference of Global Independence Day Hosted by Maria Amor

After her successful event ‘Ms. Exoti-Lady World Pageant 2011′, Maria Amor is not taking any breaks. She has now joined forces with Kevin Kaul and Edvard Akopyan. They have founded and launched a new global non profit organization named “We Care For The World, Inc.”

On Thursday, June 2, 2011 Kevin Kaul, Edvard Akopyan and Maria Amor launched We Care For The World in a press conference, and discussed their main event for the year 2011. This will be Global Independence Day, to be held on September 10, 2011 at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, CA. Also, they briefly discussed their other two events, which are US – Africa business forum and US – Asia business forum. Some of the guests in attendance were the Queens and candidates of the Ms. Exoti-Lady World pageant 2011, Exoti-Angels, Exoti-Godesses, high rollers, movers and shakers of the Entertainment, Philanthropy, Business and Public Service.

“We Care For The World, Inc., working hand in hand with Exotifit For Humanity towards the betterment of the world consists of high profile incorporators from different sectors of Business, Government and Entertainment” said Maria Amor, CEO & President of Exotifit For Humanity & Exotifit International. She continued, “We Care For The World aims to alleviate the world’s misery in any shape or form and this global organization is set to revolutionize the way of caring for the world.”
Their first event, Global Independence Day, is the celebration of the victory of democracy against terrorism. Event organizers expect the participation of 200 countries to honor recipients of the Global Achievement Awards, which will be awarded by the notables and royalty of society.

We Care For The World & Press Conference of Global Independence Day featured music, red carpet, cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres, including food for all the guests. The event was held from 6:00 pm until 11:00 pm at 18743 Pioneer Blvd in Artesia, CA 90701.

About We Care For The World:
A newly formed organization which aims to alleviate the world’s misery in any shape or form. Founded by Kevin Kaul, Edvard Akopyan and Maria Amor, who in their own respective fields are known for their philanthropy attributes. Joining forces together, this global organization is set to revolutionize the way of caring for the world.

About Exotifit for Humanity:
Founded in 2011, Is a 501(c)(3) non organization to help promote health, fitness, wellness, beauty and arts to underprivileged women, children as well the disabled. For more information visit http://exotifitforhumanity.org/ or exotifit.com

About Global Independence Day:
The first annual celebration of the victory of democracy against terrorism set to hold at the luxurious Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills on September 10, 2011. This is event will be participated by 200 countries to honor recipients of the Global Achievement Awards to be awarded by the notables and royalties of the society.


About Maria Amor:
Maria Amor is an AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America) Certified Aerobics Intructor, DVIDA (Dance Vision International Dance Association) Certified Ballroom Dance Instructor, a Paint Artist and Entrepreneur. Maria Amor is also the Founder and Creator of ExotifitTM and President of MLT Enterprises, also CEO & President of Exotifit For Humanity & Exotifit International. For more information visit http://www.exotifit.com/mariaamor.html


Photos credit to: Francois Palais (C) 2011 by Francois Palais Photography.
Videos courtesy of Diversity News TV

Editor’s Note: Story was proofread by Linda Krongold, our New York, NY Special Correspondent For Diversity News Magazine, published by Diversity News Publications. For more information you can contact her at andmeljar@aol.com

Diversity News Magazine Wins Exoti Media Award at Exotifit/Maria Amor’s Media Appreciation Season II

Diversity News Magazine, published by Diversity News Publications is a proud winner of Exoti Media Award from Exotifit/Maria Amor’s Media Appreciation Season II held on  Saturday, April 30, 2011 at a private estate in the city of San Fernando Valley in California. Also our contributor photographer Francois Palais won the Exoti-Photographer- Season II.

The Exotifit Family (Exoti-Angels & Exoti-Goddesses) by Maria Amor officially presented the EXOTI Media Awards by Exotifit/Maria Amor’s Media Appreciation Season II Official Winners & Ms. Exoti-Lady World Pageant 2011 Candidates announcement sponsored by Ingrid’s Café from Beverly Hills, CA.


“I want to thanks every one for this recognition, because it means a lot.” said Esteban Steven Escobar, Executive Editor-In-Chief of Diversity News Magazine.

The following media outlets and representatives won the Exoti Media Awards Season II:

Exoti-Humanitarian Award- Season II
Em Roberts

Exoti-Photographer- Season II
Francois Palais

Exoti-Media- Season II
Diversity News Magazine

Exoti- Family – Season II
Marina BerBeryan

Also Ms. Exoti-Lady World Pageant 2011 contestants were introduced officially to members of the media and they were asked couple questions by them:

Christine Ames, Ms. Exoti-lady USA
Maricris Bautista, Ms. Exoti-lady Philippines
Lucie Volotzky, Ms. Exoti-lady Canada
Marie Bogacz, Ms. Exoti-lady El Salvador
Monica Farah, Ms. Exoti-lady Hungary
Elena Berman, Ms. Exoti-lady Ukraine
Samira Chatila, Ms. Exoti-lady Iran
Sohelia Mozzafar, Ms. Exoti-lady France
Nikki Storm, Ms. Exoti-lady Washington USA
Mercy Alpert, Ms. Exoti-lady Malasia
Laura Villescaz, Ms. Exoti-Lady Mexico
Soraya Fallah, Ms. Exoti-Lady Kurdistan

Ms. Exoti-Lady World Pageant 2011 will be held on Friday, May 20, 2011 from 6:00 pm to 2:00 am at The Universal Hilton Hotel in Universal City, CA.


Actress Anne Judson-Yager and Vayaconmigo host Joey Valdez were among the attendees.
The event featured 2 red carpets, entertainment; DJ Earl’s World played all night and performances by Samira Chatila, Ms. Exoti-lady Iran, Soraya Fallah, Ms. Exoti-Lady Kurdistan. Also special performances by Justin Chase, Exoti-Angels & Exoti-Goddesses.

The event was held on Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 4:00pm – 11:00pm at Maria’s Amor private residence estate where more than 150 people attended the event.

Some of the sponsors the attended and were also introduced to the members of the were: Crystal Heelz, D’ Moiselle Couture, Official Photos by Cesar’s Photography, Inc., DJ Earl’s World, Casablanca Pro-sound & Lighting, Diversity News Magazine, Tehran International Weekly Magazine, ModelVanity.com and Manila-US Times.

About Exoti Media Awards:
Founded in 2011 by Maria Amor, Exoti-Angels & Exoti-Goddesses from Exotifit International. The selection of the nominees was random selected by Maria Amor, Exoti-Angels & Exoti-Goddesses. The final and official winners are selected and voted by Maria Amor, Exoti-Angels & Exoti-Goddesses then the winners are announced at the award event.

About Exotifit:
“It’s the sexiest workout ever”, says Maria Amor, founder of Exotifit, which blends diverse styles of musical dance with an invigorating soundtrack that gets you dancing to the rhythm. It’s far from a boring and unmotivating workout; it’s sexy. Exotifit is taught by Maria and some of her Exoti-Angels, a sister group comprised of some students and teachers who also perform at large functions and conventions such as the California Gift show and LA Fitness Expo.

Exotifit offers classes in groups or via private tutelage and also offers teacher certification for those interested in teaching Exotifit classes. Maria Amors’ Exotifit isn’t just a sexy and affordable workout for adults, but it’s a fun and energetic routine for children as well. Dances featured are African, salsa, cha-cha, tango, belly-dancing and many more. If you are looking for a fun, motivating workout, rush to your local fitness center for an Exotifit. For more information visithttp://www.exotifit.com

About Ingrid’s Café:
Ingrid’s Bistro has been in business since 2006. It is truly dream the come true for Ingrid Bedrosian to have a petit Chateau where she can share her passion with her guests. Ingrid started with catering part-time while working in the Corporate World and Entertainment Studios full-time. She always dreamed and planned to one day have her own business and it happened in August of 2006. Her joy of cooking and baking for others is unlimited and you can taste the labor of love in every bite. All products are fresh and organic and arranged very elegantly.

The restaurant owner has catered to well known celebrities who have dined at her bistro. She has made her place into a very European comfort for everyone. It has truly become a hidden but known place in Beverly Hills in such short time. Ingrid’s Café is the official proud sponsor of Diversity News Magazine for the term year 2011 to 2012. For more information visithttp://www.ingridscafe.com/ or http://www.ingridsbistro.com

About Maria Amor:
Maria Amor is an AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America) Certified Aerobics Intructor, DVIDA (Dance Vision International Dance Association) Certified Ballroom Dance Instructor, a Paint Artist and Entrepreneur. Maria Amor is also the Founder and President of Exotifit for Humanity, Founder/CEO of Exotifit and President of MLT Enterprises. For more information visit http://www.exotifit.com/mariaamor.html

Photos credit to: Disco Stella’s Pics & Andre Cohen Photography.

Editor’s Note: Congratulations to all the winners and once again Thank you to Ms. Maria Amor, Exoti-Angels & Exoti-Goddesses for our award.

Steven Escobar & Diversity News Magazine Nominated for EXOTIFIT by Maria Amor’s Media Appreciation Season II

Dear loyal readers and fans, We are very happy and excited to share with you the great news the our own Steven Escobar have been nominated for EXOTIFIT by Maria Amor’s Media Appreciation Season II in the category of Exoti- Family Season II  and this publication: Diversity News Magazine have been officially nominated in the category of Exoti-Media Season II. The announcement was made on Sunday, April 24, 2011 by Ms. Maria Amor from The Exotifit Family (Exoti-Angels & Exoti-Goddesses).


The media outlets officially nominated in the following categories were:
Exoti-Humanitarian Award- Season II
David Harrison-Levi
Em Salinas Roberts
Eva Barry
Patrick Aguiluz

Exoti-Photographer- Season II
Francois Palais
Nelson Shen
Scott Naide
Tatiana Davidov
Andre Cohen Fotography
Daniela Hubbard
Party By 5
Jeff Knight Photography

Exoti-Media- Season II
Diversity News Magazine
ModelVanity.com
Modelfor Us
The Scoop LA
Fil-Am Nation
Tehran Magazine
WTV
Queen B Sweet
Exotifit TV

Exoti- Family – Season II
Greg Thompson
Marina BerBeryan
Grace Abad
Steven Escobar
Travis Jourdain
Parris Harris

“We intend to do this event four times a year and to show our gratitude and appreciation to all themedia, photographers and writers for their support throughout the year” said Maria Amor, President & CEO, Exotifit. Intl. Inc.,Founder & CEO, Exotifit For Humanity.

Also Ms. Exoti-Lady World Pageant 2011 contestants will be introduced officially to members of the media:
Christine Ames, Ms. Exoti-lady USA
Maricris Bautista, Ms. Exoti-lady Philippines
Lucie Volotzky, Ms. Exoti-lady Canada
Marie Bogacz, Ms. Exoti-lady El Salvador
Monica Farah, Ms. Exoti-lady Hungary
Elena Berman, Ms. Exoti-lady Ukraine
Samira Chatila, Ms. Exoti-lady Iran
Sohelia Mozzafar, Ms. Exoti-lady France
Nikki Storm, Ms. Exoti-lady Washington USA
Mercy Alpert, Ms. Exoti-lady Malasia
Laura Villescaz, Ms. Exoti-Lady Mexico
Soraya Fallah, Ms. Exoti-Lady Kurdistan

The event will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 4:00pm – 11:00pm at Maria’s Amor private residence estate. For event location and media RSVP please call (818) 983-3602.

The selection of the nominees was random selected by Maria Amor, Exoti-Angels & Exoti-Goddesses.
The final and official winners are selected and voted by Maria Amor, Exoti-Angels & Exoti-Goddesses which will be announced on Saturday, April 30, 2011.

EXOTIFIT by Maria Amor’s Media Appreciation Season II Official Nominees Announcement & Ms. Exoti-Lady World Pageant Press Conference is Sponsored by Ingrid’s Café from Beverly Hills, CA.


About Exotifit:
“It’s the sexiest workout ever”, says Maria Amor, founder of Exotifit, which blends diverse styles of musical dance with an invigorating soundtrack that gets you dancing to the rhythm. It’s far from a boring and unmotivating workout; it’s sexy. Exotifil is taught by Maria and some of her ExotiAngels, a
sister group comprised of some students and teachers who also perform at large functions and conventions such as the California Gift show and LA Fitness Expo.
Exotifit offers classes in groups or via private tutelage and also offers teacher certification for those interested in teaching Exotifit classes. Maria Amors’ Exotifit isn’t just a sexy and affordable workout for adults, but it’s a fun and energetic routine for children as well. Dances featured are African, salsa, chacha, tango, belly-dancing and many more. If you are looking for a fun, motivating workout, rush to your local fitness center for an Exotifit. For more information visit http://www.exotifit.com

About Ingrid’s Café:
Ingrid’s Bistro has been in business since 2006. It is truly dream the come true for Ingrid Bedrosian to have a petit Chateau where she can share her passion with her guests. Ingrid started with catering parttime while working in the Corporate World and Entertainment Studios full-time. She always dreamed and planned to one day have her own business and it happened in August of 2006. Her joy of cooking and baking for others is unlimited and you can taste the labor of love in every bite. All products are fresh
and organic and arranged very elegantly.
The restaurant owner has catered to well known celebrities who have dined at her bistro. She has made her place into a very European comfort for everyone. It has truly become a hidden but known place in Beverly Hills in such short time. Ingrid’s Café is the official proud sponsor of Diversity News Magazine for the term year 2011 to 2012. For more information visit http://www.ingridscafe.com/ or http://www.ingridsbistro.com

Editor’s Note: We feel honored been nominated with other outstanding publications and we want to thanks The Exotifit Family (Exoti-Angels & Exoti-Goddesses). Also we want to wish all the nominees good luck.

Chef Francois Sarrafi is no Longer with Ingrid’s/Bistro Café in Beverly Hills, CA

On Friday, March 4, 2011 Ingrid’s Bistro Café announced that Chef Francois Sarrafi is no longer with Ingrid’s/Bistro Café, the fine Mediterranean Cuisine restaurant.

Chef Francois was with Ingrid’s Café, also known as Ingrid’s Bistro, for only two months. He was hired after answering an advertisement posted on kijiji-Los Angeles and his last day was January 29, 2011. As always, firm owners, management and the public relations firm wish him the best of luck.


Many loyal fans may wonder what will happen to the exclusive, fantastic, exquisite food at Ingrid’s Café. Well, sometimes the owner must wear multiple hats and that’s the response we have received from Ingrid. She has worn two hats in the past, as the owner and chef. Because of the current situation, the owner/chef Ingrid will take over again and will give you, the customer, some of the best exclusive flavor, taste and love to enjoy.
Per Ms. Bedrosian, Chef Francois’ departure will not in any way or shape affect restaurant operations because the menu was created by Ingrid and there will be even more exciting items introduced very soon.

“Our restaurant currently serves authentic and gourmet Mediterranean cuisine with a touch of French in a casual bistro setting. Our carefully crafted menu, extensive wine selection, impeccable service, and elegant, yet cozy, atmosphere brings the best of Euro/Mediterranean to your dining experience. Our constantly-evolving menu is based on the freshest and organic ingredients available, yet we make sure to offer the favorites that our patrons have been enjoying for years.” Said Ingrid Bedrosian, Owner/Chef.

As of now, Ingrid’s Café/Bistro Owner may consider hiring a new chef, but hopes to find someone like herself who truly enjoys cooking and can introduce new elegant dishes. Until then, she will take over for you to continue enjoying the best of Ingrids/Bistro Café Beverly Hills.

About Ingrid’s Bedrosian: Her passion in cooking and baking started at the age of 8 and since then it was her dream to have a small place where she can share her love of cooking for others. It gives her a great pleasure to see people keep coming back and enjoying the fresh, organic food she serves and It is for her truly labor of love.

About Ingrid’s Café Beverly Hills Aka Ingrid’s Bistro:
Ingrid’s Bistro has been in business since 2006. It is truly dream the come true for Ingrid Bedrosian to have a petit Chateau where she can share her passion with her guests. Ingrid started with catering part-time while working in the Corporate World and Entertainment Studios full-time. She always dreamed and planned to one day have her own business and it happened in August of 2006. Her joy of cooking and baking for others is unlimited and you can taste the labor of love in every bite. All products are fresh and organic and arranged very elegantly.

In the fall of 2010, it was decided to introduce new menu, new hours and much more European and Mediterranean food with a French flair. This change was long overdue and was requested by many of the guests, hotels and local businesses. Their great advice was taken, and Ingrid’s opened for lunch and dinner. Ingrid’s also offers a very minimum corkage charge if you want to bring your own wine bottle. You will also be visited by a very nice and professional bartender for cocktail drinks.

Ingrid’s is known for her excellent service, fresh food, petit french pastries and reasonable pricing. Her small place has held many special events, celebrity meetings, red carpet events, ESPY Award parties, Emmy Awards, fashion shows with afternoon tea, wine tasting, champagne and chocolate tasting, and many other promotional and non-profit events.

The restaurant owner has catered to well known celebrities who have dined at her bistro. She has made her place into a very European comfort for everyone. It has truly become a hidden but known place in Beverly Hills in such short time. Ingrid’s Café is the official proud sponsor of Diversity News Magazine for the term year 2011 to 2012. For more information visit http://www.ingridscafe.com/ or http://www.ingridsbistro.com or follow on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/IngridsBistro

Sources: Ingrid’s Cafe

Photos Courtesy of Ingrid’s Cafe Website

Recording Artist Moby Performed for Physicians Committee For Responsible Medicine

By: Songirl Sez, Special for Diversity News Magazine


Grammy Nominated Electronic and Pop Recording Artist Moby performed a 30 minute acoustic set in Beverly Hills on February 12, 2010 for the PCRM (Physicians Committee For Responsible Medicine) Fundraiser to a crowd of around 300 people.


Guests were shuttled up to the private estate of James Costa, a long time animal rights advocate with tickets going for $50 and the event running from 6-10pm. PCRM is a nonprofit organization founded in 1985 which has led the way for reforms in federal nutrition policies. Opposed to unethical human experiments, they promote and offer alternatives to animal research and testing. About an hour after the fundraiser began, a slide show was shown, with frightening statistics given on the obesity rate in children, stating that 1 in 3 children are now obese and 1 in 5 teens have abnormal cholesteral levels. Data showed a correlation of eating meat with these facts. The average American now eats 75 pounds more meat and 30 pounds more cheese each year, compared to a century ago. PCRM showed a new chart, called the “Power Plate” with four equal corners of Fruits, Grains, Legumes and Vegetables, promoted as “the well-rounded diet that could save your life” from the thepowerplate.org.

The slide show also discussed important animal issues at hand, as well as recent triumphs due to the tenacity, passion and compassion of PCRM. There were disturbing photos of a small squirrel monkey being squished into a narrow tube to be flown up into space for testing of the affects of ionizing radiation to simulate hazards of interplanetary space travel. When the photo was shown of the helpless animal, several gasps were heard in the crowd. Moments later the gasps turned to sighs as the guests were informed that PCRM was able to convince NASA to cancel the proposed monkey radiation experiments.


Shortly after the slide show and stories of triumphs and future areas of concern were shared, recording artist Moby performed an acoustic set. Although his performance was interrupted after just one song by Ady Gil who offered 2 all access Grammy passes, eventually selling to the highest bidder for $8,000, Moby seemed to take the auction intrusion in stride. Once continuing his set, he commented in between songs regarding the continual talking, asking people to go downstairs to chat. Moby played both guitar and piano during his performances, with the highlight being his vocal / acoustic guitar rendition of “Ring Of Fire” originally recorded by the late Johnny Cash.

Notables in attendance were Film makers Shaun Monson and Charles Hambleton, Recording Artists Moby, Fawn and Persia White, Book Authors Rory Freedman and Karen Dawn, Shannon Mann, Jane Valez-Mitchell, Patty Shenker, Ady Gil, Ellen Lavinthal, Robin Torme’, Kristin Bauer, Cindy Landon, Jennifer Landon, Chris DeRose, Libra Max and a host of others.


To donate of find out more about PCRM go to http://www.pcrm.org


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Paparazzi Comedy “California Gurls” Thursday Feb. 24th

Paparazzi Comedy where the stars come to laugh out loud! Paparazzi Comedy will host a Comedy night Oscar Pre-Party while making it’s debut at The Canal Club, located at 2025 Pacific Avenue in Venice, California 90291 on February 24th from 8:00 pm -11:00 pm.

As seen at the Jon Lovitz Comedy Club, the event hosted by “Kente Scott” (BET, Comedy Central, Antwon Fisher) and headliner Kristi McHugh (Laugh Factory, Improv, Ice House, Las Vegas Hard Rock Café).


Featuring the following comedians: Janet Rousseau (actress & comedian, The Division, In The House, Strong Medicine, Sparks, featured in the movie A Women’s Choice on www.Thirdreel.com by Mekhi Phifer), Jonas Garvin (Rock & Roll the Movie, Tyra Banks Show, Laugh Factory, Ice House, Improv, Jon Lovitz Comedy Club), Melissa Shoshani (Laugh Factory, Jon Lovitz Comedy Club), Fire Fighter Billy Barnes (Jon Lovitz, Wild N Out Wednesdays, Model Venice Beach Fire Fighters LAFD #63 2011 Calendar), and Chris Dunham (Jon Lovitz Comedy Club).

Event Produced by Gisele (Martin Lawrence Rebound, Celebrity Photographer Splash News/PR Photos). Event photos coverage by PRPhotos & Partyby5.com and media coverage by Diversity News Magazine and LA County Events Examiner of Examiner.com.
The Event is Free if you arrive before 8:00 pm and if you RSVP to PaparazzziComedy@yahoo.com, otherwise $5 cover charge after. Happy Hour Drinks and food prices until 10:00 pm.


Celebrities invited and expected to attend include: Grammy award winning Producer Fanatic (Will Smith, Little Kim, Biggie, Beyonce), R &B Artist Courtney Lemmon, LA’s Finest Venice Beach Fire Fighters, Actress Tish Roberts (“Stand In”, NBC’S hit T.V. show “Community”, “Criminal Minds Suspect Behavior”, “True Blood” and “Lie To Me” with Tim Roth), Actress Thushari Jayasekera (Pinky on NBC’s Outsourced TV Show), Patty McCall, (author of Unmasking the Pain Within), Actor/Rapper Lil Mirkk, Lisa Ann Vombrack (writer/actress and co-founder of The Pain Foundation), Audrey Genevieve Holland ( Dream Works, Laika), Joslyn  Pennywell (America’s
Next Top Model), Stevie Mack (HBO, Last Comic Standing, Stevie Mack Radio), Dr. Cherilyn Lee (Michael Jackson former nurse, Access Hollywood), Ronnie Warner (This Christmas, Puff Puff Pass) and many more. Also special guest appearances by Vincent Ward (True Blood), Joe Torry,  Celebrity Video host AP1Nabillion (Welcome2Cali.com), Mari Morrow (Big Mommas, Like Father Like son, National Security), Kym Whitley (College Road Trip, I Love You Man), Jamie Hilfiger (Super Model), Igal Dahan (Celebrity Jeweler) and more.

The Canal Club is located at 2025 Pacific Avenue, Venice, CA, adjacent to James Beach famous for the movie “I Love You Man”.   Street parking or Valet available. Arrive early, limited seating. For more information call 310-823-3878 or visit website at http://www.jamesbeach.com.

Paparazzi Comedy is also at the Jon Lovitz Comedy Club 1000 Universal City Walk, Universal City, CA 91608. Please check the Jon Lovitz website for dates at www.thejonlovitzcomedyclub.com

Canvas Falcons Los Angeles Premiere at Secret Rose Theater Sept. 9 to Oct. 2nd

Troy Gleeson Productions announces the Los Angeles Premiere of the award winning musical play Canvas Falcons.

Opening Thursday, September 9th at 8:00 PM for a limited engagement through October 2, 2010 in North Hollywood, CA.


The show will run from September 9th through October 2nd. Performances will be held Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 8:00 pm with a 2:00 Saturday matinee.

Canvas Falcons is written and directed by Troy Gleeson, Gerrund Pacia – Stage Manager, Amy Lawrence – Choreographer and Reba Buhr – Costume Designer.


Some of the cast members starring are Rob Patterson as Seamus O’Reilly, Rachel Noll as Anne/Sarah, Evan Charest as Bill, Lindsay Nesmith as Anne, JD Crawford as Cochran, Trent Walker as Edward, Lawrence McEvoy as John, Kevin Meoak as David, Jovial Kemp as Simms, William Knight as Gloster, Scott McRae is Sergeant and Julia McIlvaine as Sarah.

Tickets are available for $20. Reservations can be made by calling (877) 620-ROSE.

Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.theatermania.com or http://www.goldstar.com.

Group sales and pricing are available.
Secret Rose Theater is located at 11246 Magnolia Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91601. Theater is handicapped accessible.
For more information, please go to: http://www.canvas-falcons.com.p8.hostingprod.com/home or http://www.facebook.com/canvasfalcons

About Canvas Falcons:
Canvas Falcons is a love story set against the backdrop of World War One. It follows the lives of two Americans, Bill and Anne; Bill goes to war to find himself, Anne goes to keep him from forgetting himself. The show follows their trials, heartbreaks and triumphs as they find their way back home. A full musical with 13 original songs, it is a powerful expression of love and humor contrasting the burdens of war. Book and Music by Writer/Director Troy Gleeson.
 

Show History:
Canvas Falcons had a gestation period that spanned the larger part of a decade before premiering at the beautiful Orpheum Theater in Phoenix, Arizona in the spring of 2006. Captured in HD, edited and submitted to film festivals, it won Best Feature Musical in the New York Independent Film Festival for both Los Angeles and New York.

For all Press Inquiries, please contact:
Jason Matthews – (818) 730-4892 – jasonamatthews@yahoo.com or canvasfalcons@gmail.com

 
Photos Courtesy of Canvas Falcons Facebook
Source: Troy Gleeson Productions & Canvas Falcons Facebook Page