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“Nothing with kings! Nothing with crowns!
Bring on the lovers, liars and clowns!”

“But where are the clowns? Quick, send in the clowns.
Don’t bother, they’re here.”

From “Comedy Tonight” to “Send in the Clowns,” the musical selections in Side by Side by Sondheim, opening at the Attic Theatre on March 12 for a six week run, are snapshots from the early career of Broadway’s most prolific composer and lyricist, Stephen Sondheim.

Originally conceived in London in 1976 to educate the British public on the wit and wisdom of the master lyricist and composer, Side by Side by Sondheim features songs from earlier landmark Sondheim shows that ultimately revolutionized musical theatre – A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, Anyone Can Whistle, Pacific Overtures – as well as classics from West Side Story, Gypsy and Do I Hear a Waltz? – pennedby Sondheim in collaboration with musical theatre legends as Leonard Bernstein, Jule Styne and Richard Rodgers, to name a few.

Exploring common themes prevalent in many of Sondheim’s works: love, loss, marriage, relationships, disillusionment and acceptance, Side by Side by Sondheimis an urban, sophisticated revue filled with heart and humor that offers a glimpse into the creativity, wit and genius that is Stephen Sondheim.

“These are wonderfully rich and wickedly delightful songs,” says director Dane Whitlock. “They are concise, mini plays that are not only theatrical, but devastatingly personal. Every time I hear them, I discover something completely new and fresh.”

With direction and choreography by Dane Whitlock and musical direction by Richard Berent, Side by Side by Sondheim features a young, energetic company comprised of musical theatre veterans boasting extensive Broadway, national tour, New York and Los Angeles theatrical credits: Jenny Ashman (fresh from her run as Joanna in Chandler Studio Theatre’s recent Sweeney Todd), Jennifer Blake (The Donkey Show Off Broadway, Mary Magdalene in the Attic Theatre’s smash production of Jesus Christ Superstar), Morgan Duke (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, London, Academy for Classical Acting, Washington DC), Nick Sarando (Broadway workshop Summer of ’42 and NYC Fringe Festival Shadow People) and Joe Donohoe (Broadway national tour of Rent). James Carey and Brian Shnipper serve as Producing Artistic Director and Artistic Director, respectively, of the Attic Theatre & Film Center.

Side by Side by Sondheim will run March 12 through April 17 with performances Friday and Saturday at 8 PM and Sunday at 2:00 PM. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by calling 1-323-525-0661 or via online at www.attictheatre.org/tickets. The theatre is equipped with wheelchair/handicap access and concessions are available prior to curtain and during intermission.

The Attic Theatre & Film Center (www.attictheatre.org) is located at 5429 W. Washington Boulevard (between Hauser and Fairfax). There is parking on the street in front of the theatre.

ABOUT THE ATTIC THEATRE:

The Attic Theatre Conservatory, Inc. is a California non-profit corporation formed in 1995 to establish an ensemble acting company based on excellence, to help develop new plays and voices for the theatre, and use live theatre as an educational tool to develop new audiences. To those ends, the Conservatory sponsors the Attic Theatre Ensemble now in its 24th year and a national playwriting contest for new one-act plays, The Denise Ragan Wiesnemyer One Act Festival, now in its 20th season. Also the Conservatory offers classes and workshops year round to develop those new artistic voices and plays. In 2003 a film division was added to screen and produce short films thus inaugurating The Attic Theatre and Film Center.

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From the early 1990s on, a health and fitness craze has swept across the United States and around the world. Both young and old – male and female – are more concerned with good health and quality of life than ever before. And yet, health-related problems and obesity continue to grow among folks of all ages. Author and doctor Naheed Ali tackles these issues in his new book titled “Are You Fit to Live?”

Dr. Ali’s book focuses on life-changing antidotes to help readers live a healthier, more fulfilling life.

“The book reveals how the world we live in tends to breed stress, and how pollution of the body as well as the mind of a person can harm him in more ways than one,” states Dr. Ali.

According to Dr. Ali, deteriorating health (whether physical or mental) can have a negative snowball effect in a person’s life. It begins an endless cycle of burdens because the health issues often require medical attention, and the tremendous expense of medical care causes even more stress. Stress in itself can manifest as health issues…and so the cycle continues. In his book, Dr. Ali addresses these issues and provides guidelines for healthy living. The author explains how four basic factors – the mind, sleep, heart problems and daily diet – affect an individual’s general health. He also exposes medical ailments that are caused by
faulty health practices. The book exemplifies the importance of developing a healthy mindset for one’s self, and even for parents to help their young children “think healthy” as well.

“Are You Fit to Live?” presents detailed information, interpreted on the experiences of Dr. Ali. “The aim is to promote healthy lifestyle across the world through this medical guide book. The information presented in this 300-page book is written in simple language for the ordinary man, devoid of medical jargon,” observes Dr. Ali.

Dr. Ali insists that an unhealthy mind, often due to some sort of emotional crisis, eventually manifests itself in a physical ailment. Symptoms such as sleep disorders can lead to other physical complications. “Are You Fit to Live?” helps the reader identify potential irregularities in sleep patterns, diet and mindset and combat these symptoms once identified. The author is a firm believer in the adage, “Prevention is better than cure.”

About the Author: Born in Bangladesh, Naheed Ali moved to the United States as a child and has lived in a number of places since. He started writing at only six years of age. He received a Biology degree from Adelphi University and earned his medical degree in 2008. Dr. Ali’s books aim to help health fans who are seeking truly life-changing advice versus the often shallow recommendations by those seeking only fame in the mainstream media while exploiting the weaknesses of others.

Health book fans can learn more about Dr. Ali’s book at the Web address below:

http://www.naheedali.com

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Ashford Castle, set on 350 acres in Ireland’s verdant County Mayo, knows how to celebrate a holiday, especially the most quintessentially Irish fest of all, St. Patrick’s Day. To add to the fun, Ashford Castle is offering a “Green with Envy” package guaranteed to make friends long for a trip to the Emerald Isle of their own.

The two-night package is available from March 12 until March 19, 2010 for €790 (approximately US$1,076) in a Corrib Standard room with lake view. Breakfast is included each morning. The first day also includes an Emerald Phyto Body Treatment for two, a cooking demonstration (Irish soda bread) and a Guinness pouring with the chef, plus holiday games including a St. Patrick’s Day “Pot of Gold” treasure hunt and a “Long Puck” hurling competition.

On day two, guests enjoy a boat trip to the Isle of Inchagoill and visit St. Patrick’s 5th-century church called Templepatrick. The story of St. Patrick is told on board by historian Captain Luskin (whose first name happens to be Patrick) and later Ashford Castle’s house calligrapher gives instruction on how to sketch a favorite Irish proverb. Arthur’s Bellinis are served on the house and the Quiet Man movie, a true Irish classic filmed in part at Ashford Castle, runs on television in all the guest rooms and suites.

To know more about Ashford Castle and to make reservations, visit www.ashford.ie.

ABOUT ASHFORD CASTLE:
Ashford Castle, which dates back to 1228, is set on 350 acres of County Mayo, on the shores of Lough Corrib and the River Cong, with a spectacular backdrop of woodlands, lake, river, and mountains. It features 83 guestrooms and is renowned for a range of country sports including an equestrian center, fly fishing, an exclusive nine-hole golf course, Ireland’s first school of falconry and sporting clay shooting.

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“Clipa” – Putting The Brace In Bracelet While Keeping Your Purse In Place.

It could be described as jewelry for your arm AND your handbag, but it is much more practical than that. The Clipa is a sleek, circular handbag hanger that clips effortlessly to any handbag strap. It can be used with single and double-strap bags and is so elegant it can even be worn as a bracelet or bangle. Clipa protects and extends the life of the handbag by preventing germs, water, dirt, and more from coming into contact with the bottom of the bag. The 3-inch diameter, bracelet-like Clipa has non-slip clip pads on each end, making it perfect for hanging almost any bag.

In fact, the patent-pending Clipa safely hangs handbags, backpacks, cases, purses, totes, book bags, diaper bags, umbrellas and more. The Clipa’s durable, heavy-duty construction makes it ideal for most bags including today’s larger handbags. It is great for clipping purses to headrests of a car to prevent them from dumping out at sudden stops. Unlike other hangers on the market, the Clipa always stays on the handbag for instant access-there’s no need to hunt inside the handbag for it. That’s why it has been called “the instant handbag hanger.”

To use, simply open one end and slide Clipa onto the strap: Clipa’s spring mechanism will automatically close. To hang a handbag, place one end of the Clipa on the table or other surface and hang the bag from the other end. When ready to leave, simply pull the handbag strap and let Clipa fall back onto the bag, ready for next time. For bathroom stalls, just guide Clipa up and back onto the bag. This handy item is perfect for restaurants, bars, outdoor cafes, sporting events, concerts, movie theaters (hang bag from the seat back in front of you or on the drink holder), poolside, and especially bathrooms where a hook isn’t always available. It works on most tabletops,
counters, chairs arms and backs, bathroom stall walls, rails, cubicle walls, fences, even many sinks. Also works great in airplane lavatories where there are handles but no hooks.

The Clipa’s timeless, modern design blends in with most handbag hardware. Clipa, which means “instantly” in Romanian, is made from high strength zinc alloy and is made in the U.S. from North American parts.

The Clipa sells for $19.99 and comes in polished silver or gold, brushed gold and silver or hematite (gunmetal) and is available at: www.clipa.us.

For more information please visit: www.clipa.us

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The Grammy for Album of the Year went to Taylor Swift’s Fearless. She won 4 total: Kings of Leon took home Record of the Year, for “Use Somebody,” and Jay-Z and the Black Eyed Peas won three apiece.
Beyoncé won the most awards, six to be exact: Song of the Year, for “Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It).”

Lady Gaga, Maxwell, Jason Mraz, A.R. Rahman and Michael Giacchino (for their soundtrack work on the movies “Slumdog Millionaire” and “Up,” respectively), Michael Tilson Thomas, and Béla Fleck.

Best Dance Recording
“Poker Face” – Lady Gaga
Best Electronic/Dance Album
The Fame – Lady Gaga
Best Female Country Vocal Performance
“White Horse” – Taylor Swift
Best Male Country Vocal Performance
“Sweet Thing” – Keith Urban
Best Country Performance by a Duo/Group With Vocals
“I Run to You” – Lady Antebellum
Best Country Collaboration w/ Vocals
“I Told You So” – Carrie Underwood & Randy Travis
Best Country Song
“White Horse” – Taylor Swift
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Best Bluegrass Album
The Crow/New Songs For The Five-String Banjo – Steve Martin
Best Children’s Music Album
Family Time – Ziggy Marley
Best Spoken Word Album
Always Looking Up – Michael J. Fox
Best Musical Show Album
West Side Story
Best Compilation Soundtrack Album
Slumdog Millionaire
Best Song Written For Motion Picture, Television Or Other Visual Media
“Jai Ho” (From Slumdog Millionaire
Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical
“When Love Takes Over” (Electro Extended Remix) – David Guetta, remixer (David Guetta Featuring Kelly Rowland)

Best Male Pop Vocal Performance
“Make It Mine” – Jason Mraz
Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals
“I Gotta Feeling” – Black Eyed Peas
Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals
“Lucky – Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat
Best Pop Instrumental Album
Potato Hole – Booker T. Jones
Best Pop Vocal Album
The E.N.D. – Black Eyed Peas
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
“Michael Bublé Meets Madison Square Garden” – Michael Bublé
Best Rock Solo Vocal Performance
“Working On A Dream” – Bruce Springsteen
Best Rock Performance By a Duo/Group w/ Vocals
“Use Somebody” – Kings of Leon
Best Hard Rock Performance
“War Machine” – AC/DC
Best Metal Performance
“Dissident Aggressor” – Judas Priest
Best Rock Instrumental Performance
“A Day in the Life” – Jeff Beck
Best Rock Song
“Use Somebody” – Kings of Leon
Best Alternative Music Album
Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix – Phoenix
Best Female R&B Vocal Performance
“Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)” – Beyoncé
Best Male R&B Vocal Performance
“Pretty Wings” – Maxwell
Best R&B Performance By a Duo/Group W/ Vocals
“Blame It” – Jamie Foxx & T-Pain
Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance
“At Last” – Beyoncé
Best Urban/Alternative Performance
“Pearls” – India.Arie & Dobet Gnahore
Best R&B Song
“Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)” – Beyoncé
Best R&B Album
BLACKsummers’night – Maxwell
Best Contemporary R&B Album
“I Am… Sasha Fierce” – Beyoncé
Best Rap Solo Performance
“D.O.A. (Death Of Auto-Tune)” – Jay-Z
Best Rap Performance By a Duo/Group “Crack A Bottle” – Eminem, Dr. Dre & 50 Cent
Best Rap Song
“Run This Town” – Jay-Z, Rihanna & Kanye West
Best Rap Album
Relapse – Eminem
Best Short Form Music Video
“Boom Boom Pow” – The Black Eyed Peas
Best Long Form Music Video
“The Beatles Love — All Together Now” – Various Artists
Best Rap/Sung Collaboration
“Run This Town” – Jay-Z, Rihanna & Kanye West
Best Rock Album
21st Century Breakdown – Green Day
Best Comedy Album
A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All! – Stephen Colbert
Record of the Year
“Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” – Beyoncé
Best Country Album
Fearless – Taylor Swift

Source: http://www.spreadit.org/grammy-awards-2010-winners/

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The Full List of Nominees of the 2010 Grammy Awards:

Album of the Year
Beyoncé – I Am… Sasha Fierce
Black Eyed Peas – The E.N.D.
Lady Gaga – The Fame
Dave Matthews Band – Big Whiskey and the Groogrux King
Taylor Swift – Fearless
Record of the Year
Beyoncé – “Halo”
Black Eyed Peas – “I Gotta Feeling”
Kings of Leon – “Use Somebody”
Lady Gaga – “Poker Face”
Taylor Swift – “You Belong With Me”
Song of the Year
Beyoncé – “Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)”
Lady Gaga – “Poker Face”
Maxwell – “Pretty Wings”
Kings of Leon – “Use Somebody”
Taylor Swift – “You Belong With Me”
Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals
Black Eyed Peas – “I Gotta Feeling”
Bon Jovi – “We Weren’t Born to Follow”
The Fray – “Never Say Never”
Daryl Hall & John Oates – “Sara Smile”
MGMT – “Kids”
Best Rap Solo Performance
Drake – “Best I Ever Had”
Eminem – “Beautiful”
Jay-Z – “D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)”
Kid Cudi – “Day ‘N’ Nite”
Mos Def – “Casa Bey”
Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals
Brooks & Dunn – “Cowgirls Don’t Cry”
Zac Brown Band – “Chicken Fried”
Lady Antebellum – “I Run To You”
Rascal Flatts – “Here Comes Goodbye”
Sugarland – “It Happens”
Best Rock Album
AC/DC – Black Ice
Eric Clapton & Steve Winwood – Live From Madison Square Garden
Green Day – 21st Century Breakdown
Dave Matthews Band – Big Whiskey and the Groogrux King
U2 – No Line on the Horizon
Best New Artist
Zac Brown Band
Keri Hilson
MGMT
Silversun Pickups
The Ting Tings
Best Female Pop Vocal Performance
Adele – “Hometown Glory”
Beyoncé – “Halo”
Katy Perry – “Hot N Cold”
Pink – “Sober”
Taylor Swift – “You Belong With Me”
Best Male Pop Vocal Performance
John Legend – “This Time”
Maxwell – “Love You”
Jason Mraz – “Make It Mine”
Seal – “If You Don’t Know Me By Now”
Stevie Wonder – “All About the Love Again”
Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals
Rosanne Cash & Bruce Springsteen – “Sea of Heartbreak”
Ciara & Justin Timberlake – “Love Sex Magic”
Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat – “Lucky”
Willie Nelson & Norah Jones – “Baby, It’s Cold Outside”
Taylor Swift & Colbie Caillat – “Breathe”
Best Pop Vocal Album
Black Eyed Peas – The E.N.D.
Colbie Caillat – Breakthrough
Kelly Clarkson – All I Ever Wanted
The Fray – The Fray
Pink – Funhouse
Best Dance Recording
Black Eyed Peas – “Boom Boom Pow”
David Guetta & Kelly Rowland – “When Love Takes Over”
Lady Gaga – “Poker Face”
Madonna – “Celebration”
Britney Spears – “Womanizer”
Best Female R&B Vocal Performance
Beyoncé – “Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)”
Melanie Fiona – “It Kills Me”
Lalah Hathaway – “That Was Then”
Ledisi – “Goin’ Thru Changes”
Jazmine Sullivan – “Lions, Tigers & Bears”
Best Male R&B Vocal Performance
Anthony Hamilton – “The Point of It All”
Maxwell – “Pretty Wings”
Musiq Soulchild – “Sobeautiful”
Pleasure P – “Under”
Charlie Wilson – “There Goes My Baby”
Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals
Jamie Foxx & T-Pain – “Blame It”
India.Arie & Musiq Soulchild – “Chocolate High”
Musiq Soulchild & Mary J. Blige – “Ifuleave”
Robert Randolph & The Clark Sisters – “Higher Ground”
Calvin Richardson & Ann Nesby – “Love Has Finally Come At Last”
Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance
Beyoncé – “At Last”
Anthony Hamilton – “Soul Music”
Boney James & Quinn – “Don’t Let Me Be Lonely Tonight”
Ann Nesby – “Sow Love”
Calvin Richardson – “Woman Gotta Have It”

The 52nd Grammy Awards will present a special tribute to Michael Jackson. Celine Dion, Carrie Underwood, Smokey Robinson, Usher and Jennifer Hudson will perform the late Jackson’s “Earth song” Sunday night.

Written by Cheryl Phillips
www.HULIQ.com

source: grammys.com

Reposting: http://www.huliq.com/8059/91035/grammy-awards-2010-full-list-nominees-lady-gaga-taylor-swift-album-year

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For those interested in high-end fashion, a cruise knows no real “season.” Exploring different clothing looks to mesh with exotic ports of call and world-class cruise ships is just another exciting part of the anticipation and preparation for your escape from reality on a cruise.

“The notion of ‘fashion-forward’ wardrobe options loosely transitioned to acceptable everyday items is what the phrase ‘ready to wear’ is all about. In fashion, ‘resort season’ means making these ‘ready- to-wear’ items chic, seasonal, and weather specific. An opportunity to feel great with how you look should never be under estimated, certainly not on your cruise. No occasion is too small for you to feel special,” says New York’s Valentino Showroom Manager Tim Pare.

M Missoni, Prada, Roberto Cavalli, and Chanel resort collections are all popular classic labels for leisure fashion. In addition to their long shelf life, today’s cruise clothing lines are more successful than ever because, unlike traditional cutting-edge fashion, they are more simple and translatable. The newest and previously unheard-of aspect of the haute couture fashions? Wearability – pieces that can be incorporated into a daily wardrobe, not just used for a limited cruise experience.

This wearability philosophy extends to off-the-rack pieces as well. Retailers like Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, Nordstrom’s and Neiman Marcus offer a plethora of cruise wear options. Also, each store offers the option of working with a personal shopper.

A useful option is the Niemen Marcus website, a “virtual studio” in which customers can inquire about items that are not available online. Consumers can email their personal shopper, who posts a digital photo of the product to an online site where the customer has two weeks to view the image. If they decide to make the purchase, the personal shopper is available to answer questions and assist – very handy for those busy consumers who cannot make it into the store.

So where to begin? Cruisers must consider the following questions when planning a cruise wardrobe:

* What is your cruise itinerary? Wardrobes will vary as much as the route of your cruise. Alaska choices will differ from a Caribbean cruise.

* What cruise line will you be vacationing on? Ultra-luxury lines like Oceania or Regent Seven Seas may have different wardrobe requirements than a family-friendly line like Disney.

* What type of excursions do you have planned? A cruise on Lindblad Expeditions, an eco-friendly line that partners with National Geographic, is all about exploration, and recommends the traveler’s wardrobe be centered around comfort and practicality. If you’re cruising on Crystal and plan to visit the Russian opera and ballet, be ready to break out the evening gowns and tuxes.

Still unsure about what to wear?

Consider creating a checklist that details your plans and matches your wardrobe to it.

Need help getting started? CruiseCompete recommends visiting AllThingsCruise for some handy checklists, videos and tips on packing.

Photo is from Chanel Cruise 2009-2010. See more of the collection here.

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January 20, 2010 — Alexa Chung is many things: TV personality, model, DJ, writer, photographer, downtown-cool style icon, best-dressed-list mainstay . . . and now she can add fashion designer to the list. She’s is partnering with Madewell, the heritage denim label that’s part of J.Crew Group, to create an exclusive collection—her first-ever collaboration with any label—due to debut fall 2010. Chung will translate her widely admired aesthetic and irreverently sexy tomboy look to this limited-edition Alexa Chung for Madewell collection, which will include covetable jeans and a tightly-edited group of key pieces to wear with them. The collection will be sold through madewell1937.com – which will also be launching ecommerce this spring – and in Madewell stores nationwide. Chung will also be the creative muse and face of the collection for a planned fall ad campaign.

“I’m very excited for my first collaboration and thrilled that it’s with Madewell,” says British-bred Chung. “This partnership came together organically and is a great fit as the brand is so classic and really encompasses my style. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed working with the team and I can’t wait for my friends to wear it!”

The evolution of the relationship between Madewell and Chung was a natural one: When the Madewell team, already inspired by Chung’s innate style, learned that Chung, in turn, was a Madewell fan (and a regular at Madewell’s Soho store), they knew their mutual admiration could be spun into a partnership fusing their creative sensibilities.

“Alexa’s style is inspiring and inventive, yet unbelievably approachable and down-to-earth,” says Madewell design director Kin Ying Lee. “The way she puts everything together is so spot-on—and so perfectly Madewell. What excited us the most about Alexa is that she has such a clear point of view, and she enthusiastically brings that to the collection.”

In the lead up to the collection’s launch, the latest developments about the collection will be tweeted by Chung at twitter.com/madewell1937, and additional updates will be posted on madewell1937.com.

About Madewell

Originally founded in 1937 in New Bedford, Massachusetts as a traditional work wear label, Madewell was reinvented and relaunched in 2006 as a modern-day heritage denim purveyor under the J.Crew Group (NYSE: JCG) by J.Crew Group Chairman and CEO Millard “Mickey” Drexler. The vintage-meets-modern influence of the line draws from Madewell’s historic roots. In addition to denim, a full range of downtown-cool clothing and accessories is also on offer. Each Madewell piece has an easygoing feel and is designed to pair back to denim to create an individual, inspired look. Madewell currently has 17 stores across the U.S., including a flagship in New York City’s Soho. Madewell’s website, www.madewell1937.com, will be launching ecommerce in mid-2010.

About Alexa

Born in central England, 26-year-old television personality, writer, model and style icon Chung started her career in London after attending art school. She moved to New York City in 2009 to launch her widely acclaimed live daily MTV talk show It’s On with Alexa Chung, and was quickly lauded for her inspirational style in the pages of Vogue. In her free time, Alexa serves as a contributing editor to British Vogue, enjoys scouring for vintage, taking photos, watching MAD MEN and singing bad Karaoke.

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Gloria Bass of Vintage Glo Jewelry Designs was a big hit with celebrities at the GBK Official Golden Globes Gifting Lounge held January 15-16, 2010 at the Mondrian Hotel. Her high-end one-of-a-kind jewelry was popular with both male and female Golden Globe presenters and nominees.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) January 23, 2010 — With the parade of celebrities visiting gifting suites last weekend, Gloria Bass, designer of Vintage Glo Jewelry (www.vintageglo.com), was the belle of the Golden Globe Gifter’s Ball! Her jewelry, ranging from statement rings to rosaries, turned every head that saw her display. Deidre Hall came back the following day just to gush about her Vintage Glo necklace she wore at a party the night before. Celebrities who proudly wore Vintage Glo Designs (Jordin Sparks, Shar Jackson, Kate Flannery, Steph Jones, Sara Hyland, and Mekhi Phifer, and more) left suite 116 at the Mondrian Hotel grinning from ear to ear as their new Vintage Glo “bling” sparkled uniquely around their necks, their wrists, their fingers, or whichever body parts they chose to display.

As a newer designer, Gloria Bass had concerns about choosing the right company in which to gift her designs. Unlike many jewelers, her one-of-a-kind pieces provided something for everyone, both male and female alike. Her jewelry is high-end enough to dress any celebrity for red carpet, yet she provides affordable pieces for the regular shopper who wants something unique. Choosing a gifting suite seemed overwhelming, as there are so many in L.A. But once Bass made the decision to do it, she went for it, choosing GBK Official Golden Globes Gifting Lounge.

“It’s always been satisfying to see my strong customer base happy with my product and it was even more satisfying to see a different caliber of people who were also impressed by my designs. The experience with GBK was fun and I was happy to have the opportunity to be a part of such a well run organization. I can’t imagine not ever having experienced it. I was on cloud 20! It made it even more fun to have my sister fly in from Texas and be with me to share in this experience. I was shocked to see all the celebrities and press so taken aback . . . I was surprised. It was the highlight of my experience.” – Gloria Bass

Vintage Glo Jewelry has warmed its way into the hearts of many—its popularity is growing at a rapid pace. This is just one of those instances where the product literally sells itself. All anyone needs to do is take one look and it is love at first sight.

Gloria Bass has big surprises for jewelry lovers. She will be starring in a webisode outlining the trials and joys of creating Vintage Glo Jewelry. She is also an advocate of improving the foster care system in Los Angeles and has aligned herself with Agenda Foundation (www.agendafoundation.org), a 501 (c) 3, that trains foster youth in filmmaking, and offers them opportunities for a career in film.

“Just like my jewelry is ‘green,’ people think they need to be out there having babies of their own, when they can just as easily help those children who need families. Why not go green with kids too! Going green doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. Foster care is the way to go to change a life. And having adopted my own foster child, I speak from experience.” – Gloria Bass

As more people wear Vintage Glo, they’re helping to aid a cause that is so underserved in our country. Not only is Gloria Bass helping to save the planet by repurposing vintage pieces for her jewelry designs, but she’s also saving a child one Vintage Glo piece at a time.

“Not only do I want to see my jewelry glow, I most importantly would like to see that ‘glo’ in a child’s eyes.” – Gloria Bass

Top (L) Jordin Sparks, (R) Sara Hyland, Bottom (L) Gloria Bass and Deidre Hall, (R) Shar Jackson

All photos in this post by Arun Nevader

Listen to the PRWEB Podcast interview with Gloria Bass from Vintage Glo Jewelry.

Visit www.vintageglo.com for more information about Vintage Glo Jewelry.

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On January 7th, 2010, at Kiss Lounge in LA, editors, celebrities, and fitness industry tastemakers came together to view the 2010 line of G2 Lifestyle products. Attending guests enjoyed health conscious vegan appetizers while sipping on PAMA pomegranate cocktails and Red Leaf water. G2 Lifestyle trainers demonstrated the product in each corner of the venue as guests tried to mimic the poses on the G2 Lifestyles self-guided fitness program mats and balls.

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