GIVE IT UP
GIVE IT UP
GIVE IT UP!
(THIS WEEK'S FUNDRAISING HIGHLIGHTS)
AIDS Project L.A. (APLA). "20th Summer Party." Live performances by Ryan Cabrera, Shiloh, the L.A. Ramblers, and Tommy the U.K. Cowboy as part of an event including a gigantic ferris wheel, food buffets, raffle, and fully stocked cash bars to benefit APLA. Info: Apla.org. Paramount Studios, 5555 Melrose Av, Hollywood. Sat 7-midnight. $85; $150 VIP.
Braille Institute of America. "Dining in the Dark." Opaque, the first L.A. restaurant to serve patrons in total darkness, joins forces with the BIA to raise funds for the institute. Guests view menu in a lighted lounge, then proceed to a dark room for a unique sensory experience. Info: (800) 710-1270 or Darkdining.com. Hyatt West Hollywood, 8401 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood. Sat at 7; also July 30 & Aug 6 at 7. $99 (no host bar).
Casa Amiga. "Make an Impact." A benefit concert with Latin funk-soul band Fredalba, Sanskirt chantress Donna Delorey, and the Taal Dancers are among the many acts, plus fashion, and art, in this event seeking to raise funds and awareness for the indigenous people of the Amazon rain forest and the victimized women and children of Juárez, Mexico. Info: Greendogfilm.com. The Day After, 6757 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood. Wantickets.com. Sat at 8. $20 advance; $30 at door.
The Fulfillment Fund. "4th Annual Summer Splash." A Pro-Am tennis tournament, live and silent auctions, food, swimming, and entertainment to raise money for the fund's Bright Future Scholarships for disadvantaged students. Info: (310) 201-5033. Private residence in Beverly Hills. Sun. $100; $25 for kids 2-17. $350 for tennis registration, plus party.
Jump for Joi Children's Foundation. "Children and Teen Model Auditions." In anticipation of the foundation's "20th Annual Pre-Holiday Fashion Show and Brunch Fundraiser," kids and teens are invited to audition for modeling positions. Interested parties should wear comfortable clothes but no flip flops. The fundraiser will help keep after-school enrichment programs available to inner-city L.A. youth. Info: (323) 292-2256. Ladera Park Amphitheatre, 6027 Ladera Park Av, L.A. Sat 11 a.m.-1.
Media City Ballet. Fundraiser for Passion of Spain. The Burbank-based dance company holds a Latin dance party to raise funds for an upcoming production to be performed in August. Ethnic cuisine, free salsa lessons, live entertainment, plus unlimited margaritas are on the menu. Info: (818) 972-9692 or Mediacityballey.org. After Five Dance Studio, 121 San Fernando Rd, Burbank. Sat 7-1 a.m. $45.
MusiCares Foundation. "Night at the Net." Andre Agassi, Andy Roddick, and Pam Shriver, plus comedians Jon Lovitz, Steve Harvey, Alan Thicke, and rocker cutie Gavin Rossdale are among the many celebrities playing tennis and participating in a silent auction to benefit the foundation that provides critical monetary and health assistance to music industry professionals in need. Musicares.org. UCLA, Los Angeles Tennis Center, Westwood. Mon at 6. $35; $150-$250 VIP.
Stitches from the Heart. "Knit-a-Thon." Join other knitters as they make knit/crochet hats, blankets, sweaters, and booties for donation to underprivileged preemies and newborns. Stitches, 3306 Pico Bl, Santa Monica, (310) 452-5151. Free to participate. Sat 10 a.m.-6; Sun 11 a.m.-4.
-Rebecca EpsteinPublished: 07/21/2005
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