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Oscar info I can share

By Joy A. Kennelly

Hey there,

Seeing as I can't give you my personal experiences too much I thought I'd provide you with a couple of links to The Oscars that will give you a broad overview of upcoming events I may or may not be working on: http://www.oscars.org/events-exhibitions/events/index.html

and some press releases that give you up-to-the-minute information on all the news that's fit to read on the Oscars: http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/

Notice how short and succinct they are? That's what it's all about - cut to the chase. I know the woman who writes all of them and she is one busy lady! I'm enjoying taking a break from that side of the business and just experiencing the fruit of her labor. Thanks Tenni!:)

Okay, that's all. Gotta run.

The whoring of Obama and other fun events...

By Joy A. Kennelly

I would say more, but am way too busy. Just was curious if anyone else saw SNL's take off on Obama inserting ads into video games and know whether that's true or not?

"Barack Obama has begun running ads within video games. Obama ads can be seen in video games such as `Madden NFL '09' and `Burnout.' Not to be outdone, John Mccain has begun putting ads inside many MRI machines." -- Seth Meyers, "Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Thursday."

Funny, but still.... I'm telling you! If it is true... very Big Brotheresque. EW!

My favorite nerdy TV reviewer, Frank Nicotero, on Prime Time in No Time today showcased that SNL sketch and bits from McCain's recent appearance on Late Night with David Letterman which might be considered whoring except that Obama has done so many more personal TV appearances on entertainment shows I think he still is King of Whoredom of the Presidencacy, supposedly one of our most highly respected positions in America.

A long time ago in a far away land.Maybe. HA!

I just love little Franky because even though I missed a lot of my favorite shows last night, I still felt like someone snarky, but funny, was looking out for me to help me stay caught up.

Have you read his blog lately? Check it out here: http://primetime.tv.yahoo.com/blog Still waiting for someone else to point out how stupid and pointless the gay relationship storyline is. It needs to go away. No wonder Katherine thought the writing was bad. True!

But enough of politics and fluffy TV stuff for once.

At The Shore Restaurant and Lounge last night, we just had the best UCLA Alumni Association Wine & Cheese Tasting ever. Almost 100 people came out to enjoy their five wines and international cheeses for $10 and had a great time!

I plan to post pictures from this event soon, but just in case you're curious what I've been up to while only blogging politically, check out Elite Singles by The Shore, my latest website promoting events at The Shore and around Los Angeles to see our recent photo albums. Very fun events!

Here's the link: http://singles.meetup.com/2461/ or go to meetup.com and search for Elite Singles By the Shore if that's easier. We're always looking for more quality male participants too. Check it out! Love to have you join us.

On another fun note, discovered that someone I knew years ago is the publicist for the LA Food Event '08 which is featuring The Shore Restaurant and Lounge's very own Chef David Linville.

Here's his bio and pic in case you didn't realize the quality of our food and Chef.

CHEF DAVID LINVILLE

Chef David Linville grew up in the Central Valley of Northern California near the San Joaquin River where he experienced the typical Tom Sawyer country life. His early experiences in the kitchen were at the side of his grandmother as she used the garden fresh tomatoes and wild mustard greens he brought home from the fields for her to cook with.

Chef David took his first cooking job in a seafood restaurant at the age of 16 and quickly found himself at home. Traveling extensively throughout Europe, living in Amsterdam and on the Gold Coast of Spain a few years later, he absorbed the local foods and flavors. He continues to apply these experiences and foods to his cooking style today.

His background includes LA’s most prestigious restaurants and hotels, such as the Ritz Carlton Marina Del Rey, St. Regis Hotel, Viceroy Hotel Santa Monica, Mastros Beverly Hills and The Standard Hotel on Sunset. He has also worked as a sought after private chef on yachts for some of Hollywood’s elite.

He currently is the Executive Chef at The Shore Restaurant and Lounge in Hermosa Beach, CA. He resides in Venice Beach, CA.

Oh, and here's the official press release for the event so you really understand the caliber and prestige of LA Food Event '08.  The official site on where you buy tickets is coming up in the body of the release so keep your eyes open for it.

Very cool to have my very own Chef David participating. Brings a tear to the eye, truly it does.:)

I did not write the following release (although I did add some comments and highlights have to admit), but am happy to put any media in touch with the Publicist in charge if you shoot me an email. Thanks!

Los Angeles magazine presents The Food Event: From the Vine

Sunday, October 26 at Saddlerock Ranch in the Malibu Hills

Culinary Event, Celebrating Magazine’s November Food Issue, Set in the Majestic Vineyards of Saddlerock Ranch, Benefits Los Angeles Regional Foodbank and Concern Foundation

What: Los Angeles magazine’s The Food Event: From the Vine, the third annual culinary
extravaganza, featuring celebrity chefs, top restaurants and a focus on wine. Highprofile
chefs, sommeliers, restaurants and wineries from California and around the world will
show and tell plus offer tastes of what makes them famous.

When: Sunday, October 26, 2008 Hours: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Where: Saddlerock Ranch in the Malibu Hills, the magnificent vineyard home to Malibu Family
Wines and producers of Saddlerock and Semler wines

Price: Tickets are $60 (all demonstrations, food, beverages, parking, ticket processing fees included)
with $20 of each ticket split between two non-profits: the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank
and Concern Foundation. (Isn't this a great charity event?)

To purchase tickets and for more information: www.lamag.com/thefoodevent

21+ only, absolutely no infants, children or pets allowed (What a relief.:))

PARTICIPANTS AND SPONSORS AS OF SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

WHO: ANDY BROOKS (BROOKS)
VINNY DOTOLO AND JON SHOOK (TWO FOOD DUDES AND ANIMAL)
BETTY FRASER (TOP CHEF SEASON 2 AND GRUB)
NEAL FRASER (GRACE)
ERIC GREENSPAN (THE FOUNDRY)
CHRIS “CJ” JACOBSON (TOP CHEF SEASON 3)
DAVID LINVILLE (THE SHORE RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE)
LARRY NICOLA (NIC’S BEVERLY HILLS)
MAKUTO OKUWA (IRON CHEF AND SASHI)
NANCY SILVERTON (MOZZA)
KERRY SIMON (SIMON LA AT SOFITEL LA)
TOMMY TANG (LET’S GET COOKING)
AND MORE…

Activities: Celebrity Chef Cooking Demos: Learn recipes, tips and techniques from today’s brightest culinary stars including Chef David Linville of The Shore Restaurant and Lounge.

Meet them up close and personal in the SNYDER DIAMOND/SUB-ZERO/WOLF KITCHEN. Chefs Andy Brooks (Brooks), Vinny Dotolo and Jon Shook (Two Food Dudes and Animal), Top Chef Season 2 contestant Betty Fraser, Neal Fraser (Grace), Top Chef Season 3 contestant Chris “CJ” Jacobson, David Linville (The Shore), Larry Nicola (Nic’s Beverly Hills), Makoto Okuwa (Iron Chef and Sashi), Nancy Silverton (Mozza), Kerry Simon (Simon LA), Tommy Tang (Let’s Get Cooking) and more.

Conversations: Listen and join in on conversations with the experts about cheese and wine pairing,
selecting the perfect beers and wines, cuisine trends, and more, featuring Eric Greenspan, The Foundry on Melrose with Kit Rachlis, Editor in Chief, Los Angeles magazine (and author of an upcoming book on artisanal cheeses); Joe Moller (President of Joe Moller Events) with Jess Cabo (Hell’s Kitchen and private chef); Christina Perozzi, Beer sommelier, consultant and writer; Alex Weil, international wine sommelier for Mozza and more.

Restaurant samplings: Sample cuisine from 15+ of L.A.’s best restaurants including The Shore Restaurant and Lounge, Café Rodeo at Luxe Hotel, Chaya, Dakota Steakhouse, The Foundry on Melrose, Four Seasons Westlake Village, Frida Restaurant, Joss, La Cachette, La Provence Patisserie, Luxe Hotel Sunset Blvd, Saddle Peak Lodge, Tra de Noi, Paperfish and more.

Wine tastings: Enjoy vintages from 337 Cellars, Gnarly Head Cellars, HammerSky Vineyards, Irony Napa Valley, Kenwood Vineyards, Lake Sonoma Winery, Loredona, Peju Province Winery, Raymond Vineyards, Saddlerock, Semler, Valley of the Moon Winery, Vina Robles and more.

Beer samplings: Sapporo and Stella Artois

Coffee Bar by DASILVA and Gelato Bar by Gail Silverton & Joel Gutman

Host: Cher Calvin, KTLA 5 the CW & Merrill Shindler (who I actually also know from years ago. Too fun.)

Entertainment: D.J. Richard Blade

Culinary Travel: Get the inside scoop on travel to Puebla, Mexico’s hottest culinary destination

Kitchen trends: See the latest trends for outfitting your home kitchen from SNYDER DIAMOND.
Specializing in kitchens for 50 years, the company features Sub-Zero and Wolf

Silent auction: Dinners and other great items to bid on, organized by and benefiting Concern Foundation

Don’t forget: Live entertainment, prizes, and opportunity drawings

Schedule subject to change without notice

Grand Cru Sponsors: Puebla, Snyder Diamond, Sub-Zero/Wolf

Vintage Sponsors: DaSilva, FIJI Water, Sapporo, Stella Artois (my favorite beer and I don't even like beer!)

Partners: G & G Design, Gelson’s, The Grove, KTLA 5 the CW, Malibu Family Wines, Tres LA
Catering, Wine Institute

Beneficiaries: Los Angeles Regional Foodbank & Concern Foundation

Hope you will consider joining us. Hurry, tickets going fast. Here's the link again to make it easy for you to buy: www.lamag.com/thefoodevent

Huckabee, Obama, McCain, AVP's, & The Shore Restaurant and Lounge

By Joy A. Kennelly

Watching the new Huckabee Show - did you know it existed? I didn't till now. Very interesting. Geraldine Ferraro,  Dave Ramsey, and cute Elizabeth Hasselbeck were on it.

I've put a link to Whoopi Goldberg's opinion on racism that Elizabeth counteracts tearfully on The View. It is worth watching if you're curious about another perspective than mine. Dave is actually a Christian financial guy who has a very popular radio program.

Huckabee was asking what everyone recommended for the financial situation which I've not been listening to very closely, but wanted to tell you what type of guests he had on. The VP of Fox Business referred people to the Community Reinvestment Act to see what Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were originally designed to accomplish. Click on the link if you're curious.

This is too cute. Huckabee's closing his show with what sounds like a church band what with all the guitars, doing a cover of Only in America sung a little off-key and not very passionately. Too cute. Go Huckabee. Guess he's clinging to his church roots.

Oh, and because some don't always read comments, I'm reposting some key links a friend sent me that you might not have heard or read before re: Obama's connection to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and his personal pay-out (above others who've been statesmen longer!)

I'm doing it here because generally whatever I link to rises to the top of Google and this is important. Democrats, I dare you to watch and read this then comment:

Explosive Video, Fannie Mae CEO calling Obama and the Dems the "Family" and "Conscience" of Fannie Mae

And from Investor's Business Daily, The Real Culprits In This Meltdown

From a blog called, HotAir - Whose policies led to the credit crisis?

And the Holy Grail of the newspaper world, The New York Times, from September 11, 2003 New Agency Proposed to Oversee Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae

Okay, enough of that. It is Saturday after all, but didn't want to leave that thought from yesterday just hanging there. Oh, and by the way, I really enjoyed hearing Obama speak during the debate last night. Surprised me at his knowledge of foreign relations, but did feel like I was being lectured by a college professor vs. someone with actual life experience as I felt when listening to McCain.

It's going to definitely be interested. Can't wait for the Palin/Biden debate next. I'm becoming my parents - help!

Here's some pix from fun events I've either attended, or thrown recently. The first is last Sunday's AVP's Men's championships with the recent Olympic athletes (whose names I don't know, but enjoyed viewing nonetheless. Oh, you can find out more by clicking on the link. Sorry, not that into sports, just hot guys. Especially shirtless ones. Now do you know why I love living near the beach? lol)

If you scroll down the pix fast enough it's almost you were watching them play!:) I thought this year's seating arrangements for the MB AVP's were the best ever. Lots of available viewing and seating for everyone.

Thank you AVP organizers!

Here's some highlights. One night I hit two back-to-back with a client and then had to dash down to The Shore for another one. Needless to say, I was emotionally, physically and mentally drained by the end of the night.

One particular event was to raise awareness for Project Reina which keeps African American and Latina women and girls HIV/AIDS free through the promotion of education, prevention and wellness. Go to www.projectreina.org for more information.

Actress Gina Ravera (The Closer, ER) started this movement and was on hand to promote the artist's work and her project. If I had known who she was (she's much smaller in person), I would have taken her pic too, but didn't open the press kit till just now. That's a bummer too because I really like The Closer. Oh well...

This was such an elegant event it was really pleasant. Hated to leave.

 

This was The Shore's BMW/Equinox USC v. OSU football game viewing party. Bummer for USC. We're an equal opportunity venue and will be hosting UCLA's Alumni Association on October 16 at The Shore for a wine tasting. All are welcome!

Okay, I think that's all for now!:)