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A Night of Elvis at the Westbury Music Fair
TV Host Cognac Wellerlane enjoys dinner at the Westbury Manor before the show with her celebrity friends, Celebrity Photographer Shane Gritzinger and Fashion Model Sarah Witter
Fashion Model Sarah Azbell Witter and TV Host Cognac Wellerlane enjoy drinking champagne in the back of a limo after the “A Night of Elvis” at the Westbury Music Fair – Photography by Shane Gritzinger
Model Sarah Azbell Witter poses for a photo-op in the VIP Lounge at the Westbury Music Fair at “A Night of Elvis” – Photo by Shane Gritzinger
Celebrity Photographer Shane Gritzinger poses with Model Sarah Azbell Witter before the show “A Night of Elvis” at the Westbury music Fair
Rick Virga shook things up at the Westbury Music Fair on Friday the 13th
Elvis Impersonator Rick Virga shakes things up at “A Night of Elvis” at the Westbury Music Fair on Friday the 13th, August 30, 2010
Once again I enjoyed the Elvis Tribute at the Westbury Music Fair with my celebrity friends Photographer Shane Gritzinger and Model Sarah Witter.
Rick Virga has been performing as an Elvis tribute artist for many years and has opened for such acts as Johnny Maestro and the Brooklyn Bridge, Earl Lewis and the Channels, The Deprees and Randy and the Rainbows.
After submitting an audition CD to an agency in Las Vegas, Rick was immediately signed to perform at the Frontier Hotel on the Vegas strip. He headlined the Rock-n-Roll Idols Show in 2002 along with other tribute artists. Rick performed at the Elvis-A-Rama Museum in “The King in Concert” and the “All Shook Up” stage shows.
Rick was featured on the E! Channel’s Elvis Special and has also been featured on the Travel and Golf Channels. Rick returned to New York to reunite with his former bandmates All The Kings Men and to bring his Vegas quality show to the East coast. Rick’s web site www.RickVirga.com has been a great source for Elvis enthusiasts the world over. Enjoy the next best thing to a live Elvis show!
For more info about Rick please visit http://www.myspace.com/rickvirga
Hello darlings, welcome back to Cognac’s Corner Magazine. Benefit Chairman Jean Shafiroff poses for a photo-op at the 52nd Annual Southampton Summer Gala wearing an Oscar de La Renta Gown and Tiffany Jewels – Photo by Michael Wellbrock
Benefit Chairman Jean Shafiroff poses for a photo-op with Cognac at the 52nd Annual Southampton Summer Gala – Photo by Michael Wellbrock
Jean Shafiroff and her family pose for a photo-op at the 52nd Annual Southampton Hospital Summer Gala
Ellen and Chuck Scarborough pose for a photo-op at the 52nd Annual Southampton Hospital Summer gala
Governor David Paterson and Michelle Paterson pose for a photo-op at the 52nd Annual Southampton Summer Gala
Publicist Edward T. Callaghan and John Wezorzewski pose for a photo-op with Cognac Wellerlane at the 52nd Annual Southampton Summer Gala – Photo by Michael Wellbrock
Socialite Joy Marks poses with TV Host Cognac Wellerlane at the 52nd Annual Southampton Hospital Summer Gala – Photo by Michael Wellbrock
Publicist Ron Capparella poses for a photo-op with Chuck Scarborough at the 52nd Annual Southampton Hospital Summer Gala – Photo by Michael Wellbrock
Publicist Ron Capparella poses for photo-op with Governor Paterson at the 52nd Annual Southampton Hospital Summer Gala – Photo by Michael Wellbrock
Betsy McCoy Former Lt. Governor of NY, Publicist Ron Capparella and TV Host Cognac Wellerlane pose for a photo-op at the 52nd Annual Southampton Hospital Summer Gala – Photo by Michael Wellbrock
TV Host Cognac Wellerlane interviews Socialite Laura Lofaro Friedman at the 52nd Annual Southampton Hospital Summer Gala – photo by Michael Wellbrock
East End Regional Director Barbara Poliwoda of Americanheart.org poses for a photo-op with TV Host Cognac Wellerlane – Photo by Michael Wellbrock Governor Paterson poses for a photo-op with Count Vlad at the 52nd Annual Southampton Hospital Summer Gala – Photo by Michael Wellbrock
Southamptonites enjoyed celebrating the 52nd Annual Southampton Hospital Summer Gala, “An Enchanted Evening.” Supporters enjoyed an evening of cocktails, silent auction, dinner and dancing to benefit The Jenny and John Paulson Emergency Department.
Cognac interviews Benefit Chairman Jean Shafiroff at the 52nd Southampton Hospital Summer Gala – Video by Michael Wellbrock
Cognac interviews at the 52nd Annual Southampton Hospital Summer Gala – Video by Michael Wellbrock
Owner of the Southampton Inn Dede Gotthelf and her husband poses for a photo-op with Cognac Wellerlane at the 52nd Annual Southampton Hospital Summer Gala – Photo by Michael Wellbrock
The event was held Under the tents at the corner of Wickapogue and Old Town Roads, Southampton.
Benefit Chairman Jean Shafiroff hosted the event and guests enjoyed Music by The Alex Donner Orchestra while they dined on a sumptuous buffet catered by Robbins Wolfe Eventeurs.
The Mission of Southampton Hospital is to provide and ensure the highest quality of healthcare services for its entire community.
The Vision of Southampton Hospital is to meet the evolving healthcare needs of its Eastern Long Island community by providing access to a continuum of high quality clinical services. To achieve this, the Hospital will focus resources on continuously improving clinical outcomes, patient safety, service excellence and promoting educational outreach and professional development of its staff.
Our Values are summarized in the acronym, CARES :
* Compassion for patients
* Access for the community
* Respect for all
* Excellence as our clinical mission
* Service as our quality cornerstone
Notable Personalities that attended included NY Govenor David Paterson, Former LT. Attorney General Betsy McCoy, Socialite Joy Marks, Annabella Murphy, Barry Klarberg, Betty Sherrill, Bill Cunningham, Bill Finneran, Chuck Scarborough, Ellen Scarborough, Jean Shafiroff, Sara Herbert Galloway
For more information please visit www.southampton.org
Until my next Celebrity Event darlings,
Pink Champagne Kisses
Cognac Wellerlane
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Publicist Tim Kofahl, Comedian David Brenner and TV Host Cognac Wellerlane pose for a photo -op at the Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor, New York
Publicist Ron Capparella, Comedian David Brenner and TV Host cognac Wellerlane pose for a photo during an interview at the Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor
Comedian David Brenner poses for a photo-op with Fashion Designer Count Vlad outside the Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor, New York
Publicists Ron Capparella and Tim Kofahl pose for a photo-op outside the Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor
This weekend Comic David Brenner will be appearing at the Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor, New York on August 7, 2010.
David Brenner, stand-up comedian, author, and founder of funnydeli.com, is back at Bay Street for a special Saturday night performance. Brenner has completed four HBO specials, the latest being “David Brenner: Back With a Vengeance,” which he performed live. The show was one of HBO’s highest rated specials.
Born and raised in poor areas of Philadelphia, Brenner found comedy a major source of relief from the daily trials and tribulations he faced in his youth. His neighborhood has been one of the top-ranked crime neighborhoods for almost 90 years. Unlike most of the children in the neighborhood, he managed to stay away from too much trouble. His sense of humor led to his immense popularity in his school years, winning Brenner the title of “Class President” every year. After high school, he attended Temple University, where he majored in mass communications, graduating with honors.
Cognac chats with David Brenner about his upcoming performance at Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor, New York Part One
Cognac chats with David Brenner about his upcoming performance at Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor, New York Part Two
Prior to beginning his standup career, he wrote and directed over a hundred made-for-TV documentaries, which garnered him many awards, including an Emmy. He is also the author of four books, and is currently working on his fifth.
Making his national television debut on the The Tonight Show, he has since become the most frequent guest on the show, with 158 appearances. David Brenner’s appearance as a featured act on the Johny Carson show was arranged by his friend and accountant Hal Rosenthal. An unknown Comic at the time Brenner hit a home run with thousands of viewers watching him including executives in the entertainment industry. After his huge success after that one night, he continued to get offers for many other appearances on TV including the Ed Sullivan Show so his Manager Hal suggested elimination of the advance payment in exchange for Brenner’s no-cost guest hosting during Carson’s vacation.
Because the majority of his jokes deal with current events, mostly political, he has become somewhat of a political pundit, and has been a guest on several news-oriented shows in the recent past, and was also ranked #53 on Comedy Central Presents: 100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time.”
Hello darlings, welcome back to Cognac’s Corner Magazine Madonna Impersonators at the Material Girl Launch at Macy’s Herald Square – Photography by Shane Gritzinger
TV Host Cognac Wellerlane poses with Madonna Lookalikes at the Launch for the Material Girl Clothing Line in Macy’s Herald Square – Photography by Shane Gritzinger
Cognac interviews at the Material Girl Launch at Macy’s Herald Square
Photographer Shane Gritzinger poses for photo-op with Madonna Impersonators
Gossip Girl Taylor Momsen is the new face for the Material Girl clothing Brand. The launch in Midtown Manhattan at Macy’s Herald Square took place on August 3, 2010. The fourth floor Junior deparment was a frenzy mixture of gossip girl fans and Madonna wannabee’s.
Ms. Momsen accepted doing the ad campaign for Material Girl, the new clothing brand from Madonna and her daughter, Lola. Taylor performed live at Macy’s Herald Square to help celebrate the clothing line’s launch.
“I’m psyched to be the face of Material Girl!” the 17-year-old Taylor Momsen revealed to Associated Press of her new fashion gig. “For one, it’s Madonna so you know it’s gonna be cool and working with Madonna and Lola has been an unbelievable experience. They have such great sense of style, each brought their personal touch to the styling for the campaign.”
I also had a chance to chat with Madonna Impersonator Elaine Chez who has been impersonating Madonna for approximately twenty years.
Elaine Chez has very impressive credentials, to include being one of the Professional Top Ten Marilyn Monroe Impersonators in the US. She has consistently gained acclaimed reviews ranging from exclusive LIVE onstage performances to making appearances for the TOP CELEBRITIES (Al Pacino, Aretha Franklin, Billy Joel, Courtney Love, Madonna, Nancy Sinatra, Jay Leno, Katie Couric, Kid Rock, Pamela Anderson, Tommy ‘The Hitman’ Hearns, NY Mayors Giuliani & Bloomberg, Govenor Pataki, NY Yankees and many more) past & present and most recently hired in 2008 to perform with the actual JOAN RIVERS at The Hollywood Casino in PA. Elaine has also been closely associated with Lena Pepitone for many years. Lena was the real Marilyn Monroe’s very own Cook, Seamstress and Personal Assistant during her reign of stardom.
Elaine has been chosen exclusively for Magazines, Television, Films and Media Advertisements around the world. Highlights include modeling Marilyn’s actual gowns for Christie’s Auctions, providing the Goddess Image for the US Postal Service’s Marilyn Stamp Campaign and most notably entertained our very own American Heroes at Ground Zero after 9-11.
As one of the most beloved and TOP Marilyn Impersonators in the industry, she has been the example and most popularly sought after talent to emulate for aspiring Marilyn Monroe artists and has helped to launch many careers in the Celebrity Impersonation Industry of various talents.
Considered an expert in quality talent and entertainment, Elaine also does a variety of secondary characters to include, Madonna, Martha Stewart, Lucille Ball, Samantha Jones from Sex and the City, Cyndi Lauper, Deborah Harry, Joan Rivers, Ellen Degeneres and many others. She also books only the very best and brightest look*sound*actalike talents in the nation. Her roster of Look Alikes’s include TOP ACTS of any celebrity talent you are looking for.
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Board President Gerry Logue and Cognac Wellerlane toast to the 10th Anniversary of Cocktails by the Bay in Sag Harbor- Photo by Michael Wellbrock
Cognac poses for a photo-op at Cocktails by the Bay’s 10th Anniversary – Photo by Vladi Ibadou
TV Host Cognac Wellerlane poses for a photo-op with Celebrity Interior Designer Libby Langdon at Miracle House’s Cocktails by the Bay in Sag Harbor- Photo by Michael Wellbrock TV Host Cognac Wellerlane interviews Chief Executive Officer Jesse Ramos at Miracle House’s Cocktails by the Bay in Sag Harbor at the home of Gerry Logue – Photo by Michael Wellbrock TV Host Cognac Wellerlane interviews Emcee and Broadcaster Bill McCuddy at Miracle House Cocktails by the Bay – Photo by Michael Wellbrock James Monahan and Vice-President Jacqueline Long from Russian Standard Vodka pose for a photo-op with TV Host Cognac Wellerlane at Miracle House Cocktails by the Bay – Photo by Michael Wellbrock Miracle House Auction Items
Cognac interviews Board President Gerry Logue and TV Personality Celebrity Interior Designer Libby Langdon – Video by Michael Wellbrock
Cognac chats with Chief Executive Officer Jesse Ramos at Cocktails by the Bay – Video by Michael Wellbrock
Cognac chats with Liquor Sponsors Vice President Jacqueline Long and James Monahan from Russian Standard Vodka – Video by Michael Wellbrock
Supporters attended the tenth anniversary of Cocktails by the Bay on Saturday July 31, 2010 at the home of Board President Gerry Logue in Sag Harbor, New York.
Guest enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, and live music as they bid on live and silent auctions on the beautiful bay in Sag Harbor. The event was Emceed by Bill McCuddy Entertainment News Reporter from Fox News.
Entertainment was provided by singer Ludmilla Brazil.
For the past 10 years Ludmilla has been developing a solid reputation, working with renowned MPB (Musica Popular Brasileira) artists. Carefully selecting her repertoire, she finds new meaning in the music of such great composers as Tom Jobim, Carlos Lyra and Edu Lobo.
Since 1998 the singer has received a tremendous reception performing in the New York area, accompanied by experienced musicians. Together, they give an exciting high-energy performance that is truly unforgettable.
Sponsorships for the evening included:
Gold Sponsorship included 4 Tickets to Cocktails and 4 Tickets to Private “Dinner Under the Stars”Name Listed on Website and E-blasts,Recognition From Stage & Acknowledgement, Card In All Gift Bags and 4 Premium Gift Bags.
Silver Sponsorship included 2 Tickets to Cocktails and 2 Tickets to Private “Dinner Under the Stars”
Name Listed on Website and E-blasts Recognition From Stage2 and Premium Gift Bags
Miracle House clients come with a wide range of ailments at various stages of progression. In an effort to better understand their patients and caregivers, Miracle House maintains extensive demographic records of those utilizing their services. This information is anonymous and in no way reflects eligibility.
* 83% of theirclients travel to Miracle House to receive critical cancer treatments.
* Miracle House caregivers and patients have come from all 50 states and over 25 countries
* 54% of Miracle House guests earn less than $40,000 per year
For more information please visit www.miraclehouse.org
Until my next celebrity event in the Hamptons darling,
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Gallery Owner and Designer Esther Nash poses for photo-op Artist Shoshana Kertesz Writer and Photo-Journalist Alison Blackman poses for a photo-op with Designer and Gallery Owner Esther Nash Artist Lee Milby poses for a photo-op with Designer and Gallery Owner Esther Nash at the Townhouse Art Gallery in Brooklyn, New York
Fine Artist Jillian Cleary poses for photo-op with Designer and Art Gallery Owner Esther Nash at the Townhouse Art Gallery in Brooklyn, New York Gallery Owner Esther Nash poses for a photo-op with Artist Rob Servo at the Townhouse Art Gallery in Brooklyn, New York
Cognac interviews Designer and Gallery Owner Esther Nash and Writer and Photo-Journalist Alison Blackman
Cognac interviews Artist Lee Millby and Jillian Cleary
I had the pleasure of being invited to the Launch of Esther Nash’s Townhouse Art Gallery located at 46 4th Avenue in Brooklyn, New York. This up and coming trendy spot in Park Slope Brooklyn, New York has become a mecca for many aspiring artists.
Esther Nash, a New York based fashion designer, model, socialite & fashion expert, is the epitome of a chick on a quest. The fashion world’s former prodigy is all grown up. At the age of 18, Esther owned and operated her first retail store. At the age of 19, opened a second store, and at the age of 20, opened a third store. By the age of 21, Esther was having her own runway shows, thereby reaching the rank of a young professional designer.
Esther is a 3rd generation New Yorker and a graduate of the most prestigous, accredited Art and Fashion school of New York City coupled with a good family background which is why it does not surprise me that she would utimately open her own art gallery.
The featured artists that exhibited their work were talented, creative fresh and inspired.
Beauty Expert, Writer and now photographer Alison Blackman from Advicesisters.net exhibited her select choices of favorite photographs.
Online, Alison is the creator/publisher and photo-journalist for the Advice Sisters.net, a unique Web Site that helps individuals and guides them in a journey of life, beauty and the pursuit of happiness. Alison Blackman is also the author of the long-standing, highly respected column: “Ask Alison”- Managing Your Life & Career.
For more info please visit her website Advicesisters.net
Another fabulous featured Artist at the gallery opening was Lee Milby. Lee has been quoted saying “Art. Some days I hate this word. Other days, it seems to be the only thing that matters. I think that “art” coincides with “love”. That there is definitely an art /to/ love. To say that “I love art” is easier to say than “I love you” because the way that I, that people understand art is completely internal while the external is unknown. Unknown=people, internal=unknown to people. art=the closest that people can get to communicating things they really mean.”
For more info please visit www.artbymilby.carbonmade.com
Hungarian Artist Shoshana Kertesz fine art will also be exhibited at the gallery for the next two weeks.
Originally from Budapest, Hungary, Shoshana relocated to Jerusalem, Israel in 2003 and is now currently residing in Brooklyn, New York.
Inspired by many great artist, Shoshana wanted to become a painter from early childhood and studied art for 4 years.
Her work mostly consist of portraits, musical and jewish themes. For more info on this lovely artist please visit http://www.shoshanakertesz.com.
Artist Rob Servo work stands as a synthesis of his visual and musical modes of thought. His objective is to combine both worlds in order to create a new outlook on hislife and his art pieces.
In his new line of paintings he incorporated the melding of color with irregular shapes giving form to coded narratives of desire.
The viewer is confronted with a juxtaposition; recognizable imagery in a visually flat picture plane and is mixed with different textures and a luminous glow on a shallow three dimensional surface.
Giving a new perspective the viewer is open to create his/her own story in the space provided.
For more info please visit www.robservo.com
Townhouse Art Gallery in Brooklyn New York specializes in American art with an emphasis on regional artists who live and work in Manhattan and Brooklyn. The gallery will hold group shows of artists who are working intuitively and genuinely connect with their art.
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Owner Barbara Layton and Cognac Wellerlane pose for a photo-op at Babette’s Restaurant in East Hampton – Photo by Michael Wellbrock
Dining in Babette’s in East Hampton is like dining in St. Bart’s, beautiful, tropical glamorous and very elegant.
Cognac interviews at Babette’s Restaurant in East Hampton – Video by Michael Wellbrock
The ambiance is superb not to mention the food is of the highest quality. Everything is home grown natural and organic without pesticides and other chemicals found in vegetables, dairy products and even the wine is organic grapes are grown without pesticides. “I want to support the people that are doing the right thing,” revealed Ms. Layton.
“I wanted to create a restaurant that vegetarians, vegans and health conscience people can eat at that is glamorous, elegant and has ambiance,” expressed Owner Barbara Layton.
“Everything is cooked from scratch,” added Barbara.
For more information please visit www.babettesrestaurant.com
Until my next dining experience,
Pink Champagne Kisses
Cognac Wellerlane
Hello darlings, welcome back to Cognac’s Corner Magazine. Hip-Hop Mogul Arrives on the red carpet with his two daughters at the 11th Annual Art for Life Event in East Hampton
Living Art produced by Joe Pari, founders of TEN31 Productions – Photo by Michael Wellbrock
TV Host Cognac Wellerlane poses for a photo-op on the Red Carpet at the 11th Annual Art for life Event – Photo by Michael Wellbrock
Record-Producer Swizz-Beatz and Fiance Alicia-Keys pose for a photo-op at the 11th Annual Art For Life Event
Russell Simmons poses with Realty TV Star Jill Zarin at the 11th Annual Art for Life Event in East Hampton
Cognac interviews at the 11th Annual Art For Life Event in East Hampton – Video by Michael Wellbrock
Rap A-Listers and celebrities from the entertainment industry adorned in white with a splash of bright colors attended the Eleventh Annual Art For Life Event in East Hampton at the home of Rapper Moguel Russell Simmons.
The event was designed by Sutka.com.
Sutka Productions International, Inc. is a vibrant, full service creative design house and event production company, whose spectacular evetns and creative services showcase the elite of the Corporate, Social and Charity worlds. Over the past 25 years, Sutka Productions has set the standard for extraordinary events and visionary creativity around the world.
Based in West Palm Beach and New York, Sutka Productions has delivered their creative services throughout Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the United States. Leading the company are Bruce Sutka: President and David Negri: Vice-President. Joining them are teams of creative talent from Event Producers, Set Designers, Floral Designers, and a host of artists and entertainment professionals.
They added their magic and the event was truly spectacular.
I also had a chance to chat with founder Joe Pari, founders of TEN31 Productions. They produced the Living Art that was produced at the event.
EN31 specializes in the highest quality hand-crafted living art installations for special events, weddings, public festivals, and corporate functions.
The company began one evening on the banks of the Providence River during a fall Waterfire, an internationally known art installation in RI. That night, Eric Auger and Joe Pari, founders of TEN31, performed as two captivating Gargoyles, their first creation. The response for the two on that crisp evening was a eureka moment, the beginning of a new dream.
The reaction from those around them was just as powerful. From that moment, nearly a decade ago, TEN31 grew from a simple, powerful idea: art can be brought to life and provide emotionally inspiring entertainment.
The human form is TEN31’s canvas. Designing and producing exquisite pieces based on historic and mythological references, and drawing inspiration from exploring the ancient periods of Egyptian & Greco-Roman to modern art movements of deco and futurist styles.
Over the years, TEN31 has grown exponentially. The collection currently includes hundreds of one-of-a kind pieces and installations, and TEN31 have been honored to perform at hundreds of prestigious social and corporate events throughout the United States.
Like the pieces and installations TEN31 create, the company continues to grow and transform itself, driven by that simple and powerful idea born ten years ago.
For more information please visit http://wemakepretend.com/
I also had a chance to chat with Glenda Luft from Charity Buzz.com
Their methods ensure successful results through a focus on providing the unique to their community of global bidders, effective collaborative marketing and unsurpassed white-glove service. The company strives to create auctions are as straight-forward and as stress free as possible for all their charity partners and celebrity bidders.
For more info please visit www.charitybuzz.com
I also had chance to chat with Crystal McCrary Anthony about supporting the Rush Philantropic Organization.
Crystal McCrary Anthony, Esq., began her career practicing entertainment law specializing in theatre production, publishing contracts and director’s agreements with the New York firm of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton and Garrison before leaving to pursue a full-time career in writing & producing. Since that time, she has written for several magazines, published two novels, and produced for TV & Film.
She has also been featured in O At Home, Black Enterprise, Town & Country, Newsweek, the New York Times, Mirabella, Essence Magazine, O Magazine, People, Sister-to-Sister, the New York Daily News and USA Today. She was recently named to Crain’s-New York Business 2007 Forty Under Forty. Ms. McCrary Anthony also published the best-selling novel HOMECOURT ADVANTAGE (Avon, 1998); a Literary Guild featured alternate selection, also optioned by Sony/Screen Gem to be made into a feature film. Her second published novel GOTHAM DIARIES (Hyperion, 2004) was a New York Times Best Seller and was the 2005 Blackboard Fiction Book of the Year. She also executive produced the independent film DIRTY LAUNDRY (FOX Films/Codeblack), winning Best Feature Film and Best Actor at the American Black Film Festival. DIRTY LAUNDRY stars Loretta Devine, Rockmond Dunbar, Jenifer Lewis, Teri J. Vaughn, Sommore and Veronica Webb and is due in theatres December 28, 2007. The film’s 12-city festival tour was sponsored by the Human Rights Campaign.
Crystal serves as co-creator/executive producer for the BET-J show Real Life Divas. Entering its third season, Real Life Divas is shot documentary/intimate portrait style and profiles African-American women who have shaped our culture artistically, socially and politically. Ms. McCrary Anthony has a number of projects in development/pre-production, including a film version of Nella Larsen’s Harlem Renaissance novel, Passing (2008), a screen adaptation of her novel Homecourt Advantage (2008), and All The Women I’ve Loved based on the acclaimed book of the same title.
Outspoken on women’s issues, literacy, children’s rights and race, she has appeared on several national television shows including Good Morning America, The TODAY Show, the Tavis Smiley Show and as a regular pop culture critic on CNN American Morning. Crystal’s most recent appearance was as guest co-host on ABC’s The View, interviewing U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton. She has also been a legal analyst on numerous television shows including Fox News Channel, CNBC and Court TV as well as a co-host on the BET-J show, “My 2 Cents.”
Ms. McCrary Anthony sits on the advisory board of Jumpstart, a national organization dedicated to increasing early childhood literacy particularly in low-income neighborhoods across the country. Her interest in education initiatives was sparked during her time as a substitute elementary school teacher in Detroit, MI, while in law school. She is also a member of the Advisory Committee for Hyperion Books New Imprint VOICE focusing on women 35 and older, offering books that answer today’s women’s needs. Crystal McCrary Anthony joined The New 42nd Street Board of Directors in Fall 2007.
Crystal McCrary Anthony, Esq., is a cum laude graduate of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (B.A., 1991). She then attended Washington College of Law at the American University and New York University School of Law (J.D., 1995). Ms. McCrary Anthony also studied International European Community Law in Paris, France. She resides in New York City with her seven-year-old son, Cole, and her five-year-old daughter, Ella.
Crystal has been attending the Arts For Life Event for about five years and continues to give her support.
Founded in 1995 by brothers Russell, Danny and Joseph “Rev. Run” Simmons, Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation, a 501 (C ) 3 organization, is dedicated to providing disadvantaged urban youth with significant arts exposure, access and education as well as providing exhibition opportunities to early and mid-career artists and artists of color.
For more info please visit ttp://www.rushphilanthropic.org
Until my next celebrity event darlings,
Pink Champagne Kisses
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Cognac interviews Movie Actress Cathy Moriarty at the Long Island Film Expo in Bellmore, Long Island
Cognac interviews Film Actress Cathy Moriarty at the Long Island Film Expo in Bellmore, Long Island – Video by Rochelle Slomin
Over the weekend I attended the Star Studded Long Island Film Expo in Bellmore, Long Island.
This year Movie Actress Cathy Moriarty was presented with the Long Island Creative Achievement Award for her acting career as well as Actor Armand Assante who has appeared in “Gotti,” “Hoffa” and “American Gangster.” Mr. Assante was overseas filming but accepted the award via vidotape.
“Raging Bull,” “Soap Dish,” “Mambo Kings,” “Analyze That” and “The Bounty Hunter” are many of the films Moriarty has starred in. The event was hosted by comic Jackie “The Jokeman” and “Clerks” Star Brian O’Halloran.
Cognac interviews at the Long Island Film Expo- Video by Rochelle Slomin
Cognac interviews the cast from “Taught To Hate” at the Long Island Film Expo- Video by Rochelle Slomin
Cognac interviews Filmmaker P.J. Galati at the Long Island Film Expo- Video by Rochelle Slomin
Cognac interviews Actress/Filmmaker Angelique Monet at the Long Island Film Expo- Video by Rochelle Slomin
Cognac interviews Anthony Mangano at the Long Island Film Expo- Video by Rochelle Slomin
Cognac interviews Filmmakers from “Mildred Richards” and “Maggie Marvel” at the Long Island Film Expo- Video by Rochelle Slomin
Cognac interviews at the Long Island Film Expo- Video by Rochelle Slomin
Cognac interviews The filmmaker from “A Bloody Mess” at the Long Island Film Expo- Video by Rochelle Slomin
The cast from “Taught To Hate” at the Longisland Film Expo – Photo by Rochelle Slomin
Opera Star Cristina Fontanelli poses for photo-op with Cognac Wellerlane – Photo by Rochelle Slomin
TV Hosts Fran Capo and Donna Drake pose for a photo-op at the Long Island Film Expo – Photo by Rochelle Slomin
Producer and Actress from the Film “Taught to Hate” Helen Proimos poses for Photo-op with Cognac Wellerlane – Photo by Rochelle Slomin
Filmmaker Phil Galati poses for a photo-op on the red carpet at the Long Island Film Expo with TV Host Cognac Wellerlane – Photo by Rochelle Slomin
Film Student Rochelle Slomin and Filmmaker Ryan O’Leary from the film “A Bloody Mess” poses for a photo-op with Cognac Wellerlane
Ad Executive Jerry Parisi and Actress Donna Sirianni at the Long Island Film Expo pose for a photo-op with TV Host Cognac Wellerlane – Photo by Rochelle Slomin
Congratulations to all that won an award:
Best Student Film – Mildred Richards
Best Short 35 mm – Clemency
Best Short Film – Cemetery Club
Best Long Island Short – Bedfellows
Best Long Island Feature – Purgatory Comics
Alan Fortunoff Humanitarian Film Award – Hindsight
Best Foreign Short Film – Predilection
Best Foreign Feature Film – Polygamy
Best First Short Film – Poetry Man
Best First Feature – Drawing with Chalk
Best Feature 35 mm – The 5th Quarter
Best Feature Film – Bereavement
Best Documentary – Miracle Ball
Best Director of a Short Film – Clemency – Joseph Albanese
