It's officially spring on March 20th, date of the vernal equinox, and people are eager to celebrate the season's rampant fertility. Thus, it's no surprise to see so many scheduled events devoted to the welfare of children, animals and the planet. Today's also St. Patrick Day so everyone's going Green in some capacity. On Friday, Dionne Warwick will perform before a heavy-hitting Industry crowd at "A Stellar Night 2010" gala presented by the Starlight Children's Foundation. The Humane Society honors Tippi Hedren at its Genesis Awards ceremony on Saturday. And don't miss Dr. Paul Apodaca lecture on Archaeoastronomy at the Museum of the American Indian on Saturday afternoon.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
- What on G-d's Green Earth could be more important than celebrating Saint Patrick's Day? Just step out on the sidewalk and a party will find you.
- The American Jewish Committee honors Wayne Barsky at its 30th Annual "Learned Hand Award Dinner"at the Beverly Hills Hotel. 6:30 PM. Green tie optional attire.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
- Alzheimer's Association hosts the 2010 "A Night at Sardi's" with dinner and a performance at the Beverly Hilton Hotel at 6:30 PM.
- Puente Learning Center honors Sister Jennie Lectenberg at its 25th Anniversary Gala Fundraiser at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles. 6:30 PM.
Friday, March 19, 2010
- Author Sebastian Junge will be on hand for a Q&A at the "Best of 2010 Sundance Film Festival: LA Benefit" for the Paley Center for Media starts at 6:30 PM. Patrons will have the opportunity to view "Restrepo," his and Tim Hetherington's 2010 Grand Jury Prize winning documentary about soldiers fighting in Afghanistan's Korengal Valley. The Paley Center for Media/ 465 N. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, CA. 310-492-2328.
- St. Anne's, the social services organization that originated in 1908 as a home for unwed mothers, holds its 2010 "Spring Fling" fundraiser boutique and lunch on site in the St. Anne's Foundation Room at 10:00 AM.
- Dionne Warwick will perform before a heavy-hitting Industry crowd at "A Stellar Night 2010" gala presented by the Starlight Children's Foundation at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza. 6 PM.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
- Dr. Paul Apodaca will lecture on Archaeoastronomy at the Southwest Museum of the American Indian at 1 PM. For reservations, call 323.221.2164, ext. 230.
- Hugh Hewitt will speak at the "Where Love Embraces Life" Gala for Elizabeth House, a social services organization for homeless mothers, at the Pasadena University Club.
- The Humane Society honors Tippi Hedren at this year's Genesis Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel at 5:00 PM. Do not wear fur.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
- The Sandpipers holds its 18th Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel.
Monday, March 22, 2010
- Geffen Playhouse honors Kristin Chenoweth and Barry Meyer at its "Backstage at the Geffen" fundraiser. 7:00 PM.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
- The Sports Spectacular Women's Luncheon for the benefit of Cedars-Sinai Medical Genetics Institute will attract lots of sports legends, celebrities and charity power players to the Montage Beverly Hills. 11 AM.