text:
Drew Brees
Celebrity Bracket Challenge
Drew Brees, Michael Phelps and Lil Wayne are asking you to join them in the Yahoo Celebrity Bracket Challenge to raise funds for their foundations.
Test your bracket skills against Brees, Lil Wayne, and Phelps, by joining their Tourney pools, then like them on Facebook to see if they call you out. Continue reading →
Athletes Sign Gold Bunnies for Autism
This spring, the LINDT GOLD BUNNY is celebrating its 60th birthday, and in celebration, the company has kicked off Easter early with a celebrity auction to benefit Autism Speaks.
Now through March 18, 2012, porcelain versions of the iconic Lindt Gold Bunny, autographed by celebrities in the entertainment, food, music and sports communities, will be up for auction from premium Swiss chocolatier Lindt. Continue reading →
Drew Brees: Sesame Street
Drew Brees: Sesame Street
The NFL's New Orleans Saint saint, Drew Brees, has joined forces with Elmo to teach our nation's youth how to measure distance.
Brees, who currently leads the NFL this season with 4,366 yards through the air, is Elmo's special guest in an episode of Sesame Street set to air Thursday on PBS.
Watch as "Mr. Drew" measures Elmo out at 24 inches…before measuring Elmo with a potato, a tube of toothpaste and of course, a football.
As always, thanks for reading~
Drew Brees Films PSA for National Children's Advocacy Center
Drew Brees Films PSA for National Children's Advocacy Center
NFL Quarterback Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints has joined a new team, the National Children's Advocacy Center, in efforts to tackle, prevent and stop child abuse.
Hot-stuff filmed a PSA for the National Children's Advocacy Center's latest "We Are. You Can." initiative that emphasizes personal awareness & actions every individual can take to help protect children in every community.
"I am pleased to partner with The National Children's Advocacy Center for the "We Are. You Can." project. Children are our greatest resource and it is up to each and every one of us to do everything we can to protect them from abuse and neglect," said Drew Brees.
"The unprecedented media attention surrounding these recent stories (Casey Anthony, Jaycee Duggard) reminds us that child abuse is a very real problem in our society. The "We Are. You Can." campaign encourages people everywhere to safeguard our children. By investing in these efforts now and in the future, we can all lead the charge to end the cycle of child abuse and neglect," said Chris Newlin, Executive Director of The National Children's Advocacy Center.
For more information on the "We Are. You Can." movement, visit the web site at www.weareyoucan.org. where you'll find detailed information, and social media outreach all highlight actions for keeping children safe from child abuse and neglect in a fully integrated, comprehensive media campaign.
For over 25 years, The National Children's Advocacy Center, a non-profit organization, has spread awareness of child abuse issues in the U.S. and around the world, and has provided training for more than 70,000 professionals in 24 countries. For more information, visit www.nationalcac.org.
As always, thanks for reading~
Drew Brees Tackles Hunger for WFP
Drew Brees Tackles Hunger for WFP
The world's largest hunger-fighting organization, the World Food Programme, has a host of celebrity ambassadors spreading awareness about the amazing work the WFP does at getting food to victims of war, civil conflict and natural disasters…they even help rebuild communities after feeding them, so I wasn't surprised to find NFL star Drew Brees in the latest PSA from the WFP, because he is and always will be one of the most committed athletes to give back.
Did you know that hunger is the world's number one health risk? Neither did I. But thanks to Drew Brees, my awareness has been raised. Hunger kills more people every year than AIDS, Malaria and tuberculosis combined. So put down your Big-Macs and support the WFP-its run entirely through volunteer donations.
As always, thanks for reading~
San Diego Celebrity Classic
San Diego Celebrity Classic
If you're a sports fan who needs help meeting your favorite sports star or celebrity…I'm about to hand you a front row ticket. No long lines, no waiting outside stadiums or hanging over the dugout, and very little money needed.
The San Diego Celebrity Classic will be held April 23-26, 2009 at Morgan Run Resort and Club in Rancho Santa Fe (CA). The tournament features hotties and celebrities from the NFL, NBA, NHL and MLB as well as Olympians and celebrities from television, music, and motion pictures.
What does this mean for you? It means that if you purchase a three-day general admission ticket for $10.00, you can mix and mingle with some amazing celebrities who are appearing at the event, which raises money for Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego.
Dying to meet Drew Brees? He's a confirmed guest. As is Ray Romano, Jerry Rice, Brett Saberhagen, Grant Fuhr, Nate Kaeding, Phil Nevin, Bret Boone and many others. Making me smile-is news that rebel-skier Bode Miller is also participating…and yes, I will be shadowing him the entire weekend.
I really, really wish I could stress how accessible athletes and celebrities make themselves during these events. At the last celebrity golf event I attended, guys like LaDainian Tomlinson and Charles Barkley stood around twiddling their thumbs because fans hadn't figured out that for a few bucks this is where you have access to them! Celebrities are not just attending events to raise money for charity, but to meet the fans-to interact with the kids, sign autographs and take photos. So do yourself a favor, pack the kids, grab your friends and attend an event-I promise you wont be disappointed.
And just for the record, I am not affiliated with any sports marketing firm, nor do I not receive any compensation for publicizing events. (That's what the donation button is for at the top of my page a-hem.) The fact is, I just love what I do. I would never suggest an event unless I've done all the legwork and feel certain that you'll have an amazing experience if you attend.
Much more info at SD Celebrity Classic including the full list of confirmed celebrities. .
As always, thanks for reading. firstname.lastname@example.com
Pro Sports Team Challenge Heats Up The Desert for Charity
Charles Barkley, Drew Brees, LaDainian Tomlinson, Michael Strahan, Ozzie Smith, George Brett, Clyde Drexler, Jason Kidd, George Gervin, Kenny Smith, Mario Lemieux, Brett Hull, Grant Fuhr, Pierre Larouche…all of 'em in one place for the entire weekend? Indeed. The Pro Sports Team Challenge issued a call to all the above named hotties to take part in a charity golf-event to determine which sport has the best golfers. After watching 'em tee off, take bunker shots, and hit outta the rough for three days, I've got a pretty good idea of who I'd want to be on my team…but mums the word on which team came out victorious- you'll have to watch the broadcast on Fox Sports Net June 28 and 29 unless an unscrupulous member of the media decides to leek the info…
The players were competing for a total purse of $250,000 for charity. The USO was earmarked by Team Basketball in efforts to help comfort our hard working military. Team Football didn't stop smiling all weekend as they hoped to make a hefty donation to Operation Kids. Team Hockey, led by cancer survivor Mario Lemieux, chose Hockey Fights Cancer as their beneficiary, and finally, Team Baseball was swinging away for the Baseball Assistance Team in efforts to help the families of players who have fallen on tough times.
The desert heat was brutal, but you would never know it by watching these guys. Dressed sharp, in Team shirts clearly marked with their charity-choice logo across the front, the hotties didn't seem remotely phased by the sun as they smiled, chatted with each other, signed autographs for fans, and focused on winning big bucks for their chosen charities.
Commissioner Charles Barkley was having a blast, despite the fact that the event was held at the Fantasy Springs Resort and Casino- yes, at a casino. But the big guy was quick to address the issue during the VIP party: "It flat out sucks to be in a casino and not gamble" he said, "I thought I was going to break out in a rash last night. I can't gamble for four years so its really gonna suck the next four years of my life. I guess there's going to be a lot of money for my family to fight over when I keel over one day." I should mention at this point that Martin Short was the 'entertainment' for the night…but general consensus was that Sir Charles stole the show from Short-who's jokes fell a bit short (pun intended) and Barkley gave a deliciously wicked speech to the poolside crowd…More than one great quote crept outta his mouth, but perhaps the most memorable? "Please be careful as you drink and drive 'cause that's a very dangerous thing. You know they got a bunch of old people up here (in Palm Springs) so you have to factor that in when you're drinking and driving."
Several more memorable quotes are locked in the vault-as they came during a sound check while Fox Sports was preparing to interview him. I do believe that the reporter's face will give you an indication of what Sir Charles was up to… The VIP party was awesome, to say the least. Massive shout out to MP for taking great care of this girl and working his ass off to ensure that rouge PR people and paparazzi-type photogs were properly yanked and spanked…he did a phenomenal job and should be commended for it…so, back to the party…the first stop for me, of course, was the bar. Standing next to me was 'Hercules' himself, Mr. Kevin Sorbo. Admittedly, I don't know Hercules from a hole in the ground, but I do know Sorbo has been at almost every charity event I've attended (and I do believe that he finally remembers my name)…but the reason I mention him is because he is kicking-butt in the charity world and couldn't have been more sincere in his efforts. Sorbo's charity is World Fit for Kids and he's just earned a major nod from the Governator for his Foundations work. Sorbo didn't hesitate to give me an interview for Look to the Stars, so a big thank you to him for taking the time to speak with me and for all his hard work at helping thousands of kids in Los Angeles. (The interview will be posted this week and I will most definitely let ya know when it is)...
Also at the VIP Party was Dennis Haysbert, aka Snake Doc from one of my all time favorite shows, the 'Unit.' As usual, I had to give him a massive hug. "I adore you" seeped outta my mouth before I could duct tape it shut. "Bless you," he said after taking the time to indulge in my photo request. Seriously, my list of 'must-squeeze celebrities' has dwindled to almost nothing. Thank you Dennis Haysbert from your number one Betty Blue in So-Cal.
For all ya hockey fans out there, try this on for size…the after party…Team Hockey is there…keep in mind that I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed when it comes to knowing most of the athletes I meet. I know names, what sport they play and their charities…I'd like to blame the Vodka for my blurred thinking, but I cant because I say stupid things even when I'm sans Vodka…no ones perfect right? Anyway, either I forgot or didn't know that Mario Lemieux played with the Penguins for 11 years before he bought the team in 1999. So what did I do? I asked him which team he wanted to win the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Penguins or the Red Wings…yeah, I did. Thankfully, everyone laughed as hard as I did. Pretty sure Mario won't forget me anytime soon…I did ask Lemieux how he felt about Tiger Woods' 'not caring about hockey' comments, and he gracefully replied: "I think Tiger was just caught off guard and I didn't take any offense to it." All in all, he couldn't have nicer- the same goes for the entire Team Hockey-especially Grant Fuhr who is not only adorable but signed just about every autograph the fans hit him up for. Fuhr also saved me from heat stroke…a shortage of golf carts led to long walks around the greens, but Fuhr and his buddy politely picked up this red headed hitchhiker and whisked her into the shade.
Gotta give some love to homeboy LaDainian Tomlinson as well. I think he's finally warming up to me and I couldn't have been more proud of the Charger babe who graciously stopped for all the young LT fans sporting his jersey and chasing him with Sharpies. Ain't nothing gives me the warm-fuzzies like watching athletes make some kids day. Well done LT.
More love going to the super-smooth and always cool Clyde Drexler, who I'm awarding with the 'Best Smelling Athlete" prize. His fresh cologne was lingering in the air each time I spoke with him and I couldn't resist giving him a Delinda-squeeze. Second place for best smelling? LaDainian, who exited the elevator prior to me getting in…don't know what cologne he had on, but I've never inhaled as deeply as I did in that empty elevator in hopes that D2 could smell it all the way in No-Cal…Im also gonna give out a 'Never Stopped Smiling' award to John Elway. Seriously, for three days he had a grin plastered across his face- if his ball landed in the sand, he was smiling…if ten kids rushed him for an autograph, he was smiling…if other players tried to shake his concentration, he was smiling…wish I could have snapped a photo of he and his wife in the pool, floating around with a beer in one hand, smiling. But hey- I got ethics and wouldn't have dared gone pool-side paparazzi on Elway, Jason Kidd, Kenny Smith or any others who were chillen by the pool trying to cool off after a long day on the greens.
Aside from this being a massive endorsement for the charities, four lucky people won a sweepstakes, which awarded them an all-expense paid trip to the event, including a spot in the Pro-Am. Two of the winners, Matt Lesage and Brandon Akey, sat down and spoke to us about their experience. Both these guys won by playing on-line poker. Lesage was inspired Team Hockey, as he is a big hockey fan. "I played with Pierre Larouche in the Pro-Am," he told me, "Mario Lemieux, Pierre, Grant, all those guys were so nice. Pierre is a great guy and I've got nothing but good things to say about him'" he said, "At first though, I was a bit skeptical on how the athletes were going to act towards someone like me, not being a big golfer, but they were all class acts and they couldn't have been nicer. Really top notch guys, all of 'em." While Lesage was hyped to play golf, he was also keen on the fact that this was for charity. "I heard Team Hockey talking about Hockey Fights Cancer, and a lot of people in my family had cancer so it made me really happy to be part of it. I just had a blast, couldn't have had a better time. All these guys inspire me." The other winner, 20 year-old Brandon Akey, came all the way from Ohio to play with the big boys. His story made me proud to be part of this event. "I'm only 20 years old and this is only the second time I've been out of Ohio, the last time I took a trip was to Florida when I was a kid and suddenly I'm here playing golf with these guys." Brandon played in the Pro-Am with basketball legend, George Gervin. "He was such a good guy. Whenever we hit bad shots he was really cool and supportive, he said 'that's all right, we're a team, its like basketball.'"
Another participant, who perhaps best captures the spirit of the event by making her own tax-rebate-check donation to the USO, will be interviewed for the article on Look to the Stars. It's an amazing story of generosity and kindness and I can't wait to share it with the world.
Four more shout outs here…first, Jay Flemma from the Golfspace for falling in the water, walking the entire course for four days in the heat, and keeping most of us engaged with his linguistic skills…Tony Korologos, perhaps one of the best (golf) bloggers alive, spent most of his time blogging live on his Hooked on Golf Blog…and provided us with this fantastic video…check out their stuff for detailed coverage of the action on the greens. And also Debbie Dahmer of Big Break III was awesome and spends more time than I do chasing hot golfers and covering their charity events.
It's not too late to donate to the charities involved, visit the Team Challenge website, sign up as a ProCoach and $1.00 goes to the charity of your choice. If I can get even one of you to donate, my weekend was well worth it.
All photos from the event are linked up. Please go to the 'Event Photos' link at the top of the page.
As always, thanks for reading.
Preparations for Euro 2008, Lewis Hamilton Ready for Canada, Gael Monfils' Flex, Pro-Team Weekend, Kicking It: The Film
Too bad we don't embrace soccer like the good peeps in Europe do- actually embrace isn't the correct word- 'celebrate' is more like it. The party is really heating up ahead of the Euro championships (June 7-29) in Austria and Switzerland…just unveiled at the Zurich train station-giant blow-up dolls statues of hotties from the different national football teams: Michael Ballack and Philipp Lahm from Germany, Karim Benzema and Patrick Vieira from France, Angelos Charisteas from Greece, Petr Cech from the Czech Republic, Cristain Chivu from Romania, David Villa from Spain, Tanquillo Barnetta from Switzerland, Andreas Ivanschitz from Austria and Robin van Persie from the Netherlands.
And only in Europe would you see 'provisional hooligan prisons'. The prison is set up at the Palexpo exhibition hall and was built to keep arrested hooligans in custody during the Euro 2008 football tournament…in efforts to calm down imprisoned hooligans, authorities are providing reading material for those who aren't too drunk to read straight. Books available for hooligans to start a religious riot over? The Bible, a Jewish Siddour, several copies of the New Testament and the Quran. Personally, I think a few copies Playboy would have been far less of a risk.
Kicking It is a new documentary, directed by Susan Koch, that follows seven players in the Homeless World Cup, an annual street soccer competition involving teams from 50 countries. As narrator and Executive Producer Colin Farrell observes, "Through the simple and beautiful game of football the complex struggle to find meaning and purpose in life is being won by over 20 thousand homeless people all over the world." (Kickingitthefilm.com). 'Kicking It' opens June 13 New York, June 27 Los Angeles and Washington DC….Please take 3:11 out of your life to watch this video-if it doesn't give the chills, or cause you to shed a tear, then you are most definitely on the wrong blog.
French player Gael Monfils was victorious over Spanish babe David Ferrer at the French Open. Monfils won 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-1…and yes, I know I haven't given Nadal a birthday shout-out (Happy B-day Rafa) but I ain't never seen our Spanish tapa flex as well as Monfils…
Sunday the Canadian Grand Prix will be run…look for Lewis Hamilton as he attempts to win the event for the second year in a row.
This girl is off to Palm Springs for the Pro Sports Team Challenge Golf Tournament where sports greats Mario Lemieux, Charles Barkley, Drew Brees and Ozzie Smith will be leading pro sports teams in the first ever pro sports team challenge golf competition in palm spring for top charities…online and mobile fan strategy and voting called ProCoach will impact scoring like American Idol – a first in sports! WHO: Top sports stars and legends of Pro Football, Baseball, Basketball and Hockey including John Elway, Drew Brees, LaDainian Tomlinson and Michael Strahan will play as Team Football; Kenny Smith, Jason Kidd, Clyde Drexler and George Gervin are Team Basketball; George Brett, Vince Coleman, Bret Saberhagen and Smith make up Team Baseball and Mario Lemieux, Brett Hull, Grant Fuhr and Pierre Larouche are Team Hockey. Charles Barkley is also on board as the Team Challenge Commissioner. WHAT: Pro Sports Team Challenge Golf Tournament (1/2 of the action on course and 1/2 of the action online and via mobiles) WHEN: Pro Am – June 6, 2008 beginning at 8:30 am PT Pro Sports Team Challenge Tournament – June 7 and 8, 2008, beginning at 8:30 am PT. WHERE: Eagle Falls Golf Club at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino (near Palm Springs, CA.) 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio California WHY: Never before have the super stars of all 4 major sports teamed up by sport to see which team has the best golfers (bragging rights) and to raise a lot of money for 4 great charities. Basketball legend Charles Barkley also brings his analysis and fun to the competition as the Team Challenge Commissioner. The online and mobile fan participation of this tournament is terrific with American Idol-like strategy and voting, which will impact scoring for the first time in sports!
As always, thanks for reading.
Four teams, four Captains. You've got, of course Sir Charles in charge of Team Basketball, Drew Brees leading Team Football; Ozzie Smith taking the reins of Team Baseball, and hockey great Mario Lemieux keeping his Team Hockey in check…what am I talking about? The Pro Team Sports Challenge. On April 18, I wrote about the Pro Sports Team Challenge, and today, I'm going to reiterate how cool this event is going to be. Lead by Team Challenge Commissioner, Charles Barkley, the two-day golf event will pit some of the best athletes from four sports (baseball, basketball, hockey and football) against each other on the greens. They are all playing for charity but perhaps the most unique aspect of the event is fan interaction.
During the course of the event, fan interaction will influence the outcome of the game, think 'American Idol' on a golf course. Do you think Team Hockey has a more competitive edge with their roster of established pros? Then get online, vote, blog, debate and trash talk with those who think Team Football has better golfers. You could actually win a spot on the greens and walk with your favorite Team inside the ropes as a ProCoach…but you gotta register before May 19 in order to cast your votes and decide which players are playing better or worse than their stated handicaps.
Participating in a press-call this morning, team captains Drew Brees, Ozzie Smith and Mario Lemieux spoke about the event and what we should expect. All three were equally as pumped up about earning bragging rights, as they were to be playing for charity.
Drew Brees: "This is one of the most unique events I've ever played in. To find four guys from major sports and bring them together in a fun atmosphere, it's incredible, I'm gonna have a chance to meet and play with guys I've watched growing up, Hall of Famers, world champions." And when Drew Brees spoke about playing for charity, I knew he was for real. "Our charity is Operation Kids," he said. "Its an international charity whose mission is to care for the total well being of the child, they focus on education and healthcare for kids, and they've done some phenomenal things."
Baseball team Captain Ozzie Smith was equally as enthusiastic about participating and raising money at the same time: "To have all these guys at the same place at the same time makes it a great event. My charity is Baseball Assistance Team (BAT), they assist families and players that have fallen on hard times, older players who didn't reap the benefits of long contracts." Ozzie Smith was reluctant to reveal any coaching strategies: "We'll put our heads together and figure out how best to approach it," he said, "Its going to be interesting to see how they (fans) match us up." When asked who he feels the best player on his Team Baseball is, Ozzie wasn't promoting himself. "George Brett and Vince Coleman are probably the best on the team. I certainly think I'd be the weakest."
Hockey Team Captain, Mario Lemieux on his participation: "Just having the fans involved at the same time and most importantly, to raise money for some great charities." His charity? Hockey Fights Cancer, "Its been going on for a few years, and helps those who've had cancer, I'm one of them, in 1993 I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease, so it's very dear to my heart."
Who's the best coach and best player on thier teams?
Drew Brees: "I don't know if I've ever done much coaching on a golf course, but John Elway is the best member on my team. I've got a good team and I think we all know our own strengths and weakness."
Mario Lemieux: "Bret Hull is the best player on my team."
Because of the fan interaction, I was curious about which fan-base would produce the most-trash-talking interaction. Brees: "Well, we got LaDainian Tomlinson, and (John) Elway covering the Rocky Mountain area, myself in the south, and (Michael) Strahan holding down the east, so we're hopefully going to grab fans from everywhere and it can get very interesting."
And Ozzie was just as excited, "Our fan base will be very diverse and I think that this tournement, with the guys chosen, have great fan appeal and will make it very interesting as well."
Commissioner Barkley, who's charity is the USO, was not available for the press-call, and Drew Brees opined as to why: "I'm sure he's strategizing as we speak." Brees' strategy? "I just grip it and rip it!" he said.
For those of us who follow the off-court/field wardrobes of the players, Brees was quick to remind us that Ballers got it going on. "Basketball is gonna be the most stylish, those guys- their style far exceeds anything we'd be wearing."
When asked the hypothetical question- what theme song would you play while teeing off…Mario chimed in first with 'We Are The Champions'…followed by Ozzie who laughed, 'Off To See the Wizard,' while Brees said he would pick something similar to a "dramatic theme song used in NFL films".
For the sake of my own curiosity, I had to ask which ranked celebrity golfer they'd most like to play with: Samuel L Jackson, Bill Murray, Cheech Marin, or George Lopez. Ozzie and Brees both said Samuel L Jackson, while Lemieux went Caddyshack on us and chose Bill Murray.
The Pro Team Sports Challenge will be held on June 7-8th in Palm Springs California. I highly recommend you keep an eye on this event and its unique fan-interaction aspect. Aside from raising money for charity, it just may be a sign of bigger things to come- like Reality Sports. Don't like the way Jason Kidd is swinging for Team Basketball- text in your vote. If you think Team Hockey is swinging better than Team Baseball, cast your vote for Team Hockey…all the details are available on Team Challenge, with more updates to be released soon.
As always, thanks for reading.
Charles Barkley's New Team, Nuggets Win NBA Entertainment League Championships
I just finished an article for Look to the Stars about Charles Barkley and his generous donations to fire victims in the Lake Tahoe area…and today, I've got more good-hearted fun coming from the former NBA beast. On June 7-8 in Palm Springs (CA), Barkley will act as Tournement Commissioner for the Pro Sports Teams Challenge. Sixteen legendary athlebrities (four each from football, baseball, basketball and hockey) will tee off at Eagle Falls Golf Course and compete against each other- not just for bragging rights- but also a charity prize of $100,000. "Athletes from each sport think that they are the best golfers. It's high time we found out who really is: baseball, football, basketball or hockey," said Team Challenge spokesman, Mike Paul.
The hotties already committed to participate include (*team captains): Baseball: *Ozzie Smith, George Brett, Vince Coleman; Basketball: *Charles Barkley (L), Jason Kidd©, Julius 'Dr. J' Erving; Football: *Drew Brees®, LaDainian Tomlinson, John Elway, Michael Strahan; Hockey: *Mario Lemieux, Brett Hull, Grant Fuhr, Peirre Larouche. "The playful smack talk regarding which sport and athlete are the best started months ago," said Tom Belton, founder and managing partner of Team Challenge, LLC. "These sports legends look forward to the challenge and to raising significant money for charity. Nothing makes them happier than playing sports to raise money to help others in need. Moreover, this competition might also depend on who has the most loyal and knowledgeable fans." YES! This isnt just a spectator event-you get to participate. The Team Challenge will for the first time ever give fans the platform to be 'Pro Coaches" by using the internet or mobile text messaging to make real strategy decisions in this competition- this will have an actual impact on the scoring. Blogs and chat rooms will be available for fans to strategize together on real choices, bringing the fan inside the locker room in a sports competition…it's hot, so don't be left out of the game…check out Team Challenge for all the juicy details.
It's been around for eleven seasons and admittedly I don't cover it enough…but big ups to the Nuggets who won the NBA Entertainment League Championship 71-63 over the Cavaliers on Saturday, April 12. The Nuggets team included actor Morris Chestnut and singer Drew Lachey…while the Cav's roster included Will Ferrell, Scrubs actor Donald Faison and 'Las Vegas' actor James Lesure. After the game, the league's wrap party attracted celebrities such as Jamie Foxx, Brody Jenner, Stacy Kiebler, Terry Crews, and Jaleel White among others. Check out the complete NBAE League and full rosters here.
The NBA Playoffs begin Saturday with the Celtics the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference and the Lakers the top seed in the Western Conference…and just about everyone is praying for a Celtics-Lakers Final…one reason why could be that the two teams haven't faced each other in the Finals in about what…20 years? Celtics first gotta win the best of seven against the Atlanta Hawks and the Lakers gotta do the same against the Nuggets…first round Sunday.
Boxing bad boys Joe Calzaghe of Wales and Bernard Hopkins of USA are set for their fight in Vegas this weekend, making it Calzaghe's first fight on "US soil." This girl hopes the Welshman can finally get Hopkins to shut up…and yes, I will in fact be in Vegas looking for a posse to invite me to their after-party.
As always, thanks for reading.
Celebrity Athletes Charity Events 2008
There are so many worthwhile charity events, but it seems like we never hear about them until after the fact. I'm about to change that. In efforts to keep you all up to date, I have added this new category that will list all upcoming Athlete-Charity-Foundation Events. The calendar will be updated as events are announced, so please check back frequently to make sure you don't miss an opportunity to give something back to the good-guys who entertain us year round. And if there's an event not listed, hit me up to add it to the calendar. I don't care if it's in China or New York, just tip me off so I can give props and together we can help make the world a better place for the beneficiaries of the Athletes' Foundations & Charities. (firstname.lastname@example.com)
Alonzo Mourning will reign "KING PIN" at the 3rd Annual King Pin Classic. You can too by helping to raise funds for the Honey Shine Mentoring Program, a program of Alonzo Mourning Charities.
Teams will be paired with a celebrity from the world of sports and entertainment. Each team member will be accommodated with a bowling shirt, cocktail service and hors d'oeuvres at their private banquette, a commemorative autographed team gift and photo with Tracy and Alonzo Mourning.
More than 400 guests will also enjoy unlimited cocktails, great food catered by "Along Came Mary", access to billiard tables, an event souvenir, great music and their chance at winning great auction and raffle prizes.
This night cannot be missed!
DATE: January 22, 2008
LOCATION: Lucky Strike Lanes, Miami Beach
Mia Hamm & Nomar Garciaparra Celebrity Soccer Challenge
Join Mia Hamm and Nomar Garciaparra for a charity soccer match benefiting Childrens Hospital Los Angeles and the Mia Hamm Foundation.
1:00 p.m. Home Depot Center, Carson, CA
Individual Tickets: $20, Groups of 15 or more: $15, All seats are General Admission.
To purchase, visit www.ticketmaster.com or call (213)480-3232 or visit the Home Depot Center box office. For up-to-the-date information, please check the official website or on MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/soccerchallenge.
Proceeds will benefit bone marrow patient and family services at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. The Mia Hamm Foundation is a non-profit organization built upon the dual mission to: 1) raise funds and awareness for bone marrow transplant patients and their families, and 2) promote and help develop more opportunities for young women in sports. Learn More >.
NBA's Shawn Marion to Host Charity Poker Event
Regarded as one of the most versatile and best all-around players in the NBA, Shawn Marion of the Phoenix Suns is bringing his game to the felt to host the Hearts & Helmets Charity Poker Tournament Jan. 30. The exclusive event, which will be held at a private venue in Scottsdale, Arizona, hopes to raise more than $1M for various charities, and will include silent and live auctions for such items as Suns/Spurs floor seats, a trip to the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, a private jet to Napa for the day, a private party on a yacht in San Diego, champagne helicopter tours, celebrity dinners, autographed memorabilia, plasma TVs, tickets to the Super Bowl and invitations to additional exclusive events.
Hearts & Helmets offers poker amateurs and aficionados a chance to hold 'em or fold 'em alongside A-list sports and entertainment stars, including members of the Phoenix Suns and San Antonio Spurs, as well as Olympic decathlon gold medallist Dan O'Brien, Patrick Warburton (aka David Puddy from Seinfeld) and World Series MVP Jermaine Dye. "This allows you to sit next to and hang out with stars," organizer Jeff Geller said. "If you've got a chip and a chair, you're in."
The $1,000-per-person ticket price will benefit several charities, including Brad Pitt's Global Green USA Project for rebuilding New Orleans; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation; Fournier Center for Empowerment; Free Arts of Arizona; ICAN International Cancer Advocacy Network; Junior Achievement; the Jerome Bettis: Bus Stops Here Foundation; Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation; Suns Nite Hoops; and more. The event will take place 4:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. with the location made available upon registration. For more information go to www.allinforacause.com
The 2008 Zo & Magic's Celebrity 8-Ball Pool Challenge
Thursday, February 14th, 2008
All Star Weekend @ The Sugar Mill
In conjunction with NBA, All-Star Alonzo Mourning and NBA legend, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, will once again host their celebrity 8-Ball Pool Challenge which showcases the billiard skills of some of the hottest players in sports, film, television and music-while raising money for charity. Zo and Magic's 8-Ball Challenge will be THE event of All Star Weekend, as Alonzo Mourning and Magic Johnson own Thursday Night at All-Star Weekend with their classy, sexy, exclusive event for celebrities and VIPs … all coming together to raise funds for charity!! http://www.8ballchallenge.com/
New Jersey Nets Autism Awareness Night
February 26, 2008
Join us as the NJ Nets take on the Orlando Magic at 7:30 pm and help raise awareness for autism. A percentage of each ticket sold will benefit autism awareness and every ticket holder will receive a Nets Mini Basketball with each ticket purchase. For more information please call Jena Greco, NNJ Walk Director at (646) 421-4576, or visit www.autismspeaks.org.
March 6, 2008
Gotham Hall
New York City
WHAT: A Black Tie Gala banquet, co-hosted by MLS W.O.R.K.S. and the U.S. Soccer Foundation, to celebrate the sport of soccer in the United States. All proceeds from the 2008 Gala Banquet will go to the Harlem Youth Soccer organization to help build a soccer field for its players and develop an after-school soccer and leadership training program.
WHEN: Thursday, March 6, 2008
6:00 p.m. VIP Reception
6:30 p.m. General Reception, 7:30 p.m. Dinner
WHERE: Gotham Hall
1356 Broadway
New York, New York 10018
WHY: As part of a commitment to create more opportunities for urban youth and improve their lives through sport, MLS W.O.R.K.S. and the U.S. Soccer Foundation will unite to raise funds towards the development of a world-class mini soccer field in Harlem. The field donation is part of the U.S. Soccer Foundation's mission to assist in the building of synthetic grass soccer fields for soccer communities nationwide. MLS W.O.R.K.S. is Major League Soccer's community outreach initiative dedicated to addressing important social issues affecting youth, particularly the shortage of available field space in urban communities. TICKETS: General Reception and Banquet Individual tickets are $1,000. Tables are available at $10,000. Sponsorship opportunities are available and include opportunities associated with the VIP Reception, General Reception and Banquet Dinner.
FC HARLEM: Founded in 1991 Harlem Youth Soccer's mission is to use soccer and the positive values associated with team sports to empower communities and families by providing youth opportunities to become young L.I.O.N.S!(Leaders In Our Neighborhoods.) For more information, visit www.fcharlemlions.org.
MLS W.O.R.K.S: MLS W.O.R.K.S. is Major League Soccer's first league-wide community outreach initiative dedicated to addressing important social issues affecting young people. For more on MLS W.O.R.K.S., visit www.mlsnet.com/mls/programs/mls_works/about.
U.S. Soccer Foundation: The U.S. Soccer Foundation was established in 1994 to manage the surplus funds generated by the 1994 FIFA World Cup held in the United States. Under the guidance of its Board of Directors, the Foundation has taken a leading role in supporting the continuous development of the sport at all levels. For more information, or to donate online, please visit www.ussoccerfoundation.org
Contacts: Irv Smalls, FC Harlem, 917-572-1994, firstname.lastname@example.com
Gil Larson, Major League Soccer., 212-450-1246, firstname.lastname@example.com
Douglas Homer, U.S. Soccer Foundation, 202.872.6651, firstname.lastname@example.com
APRIL 5th, 2008
Recognized as one of the nation's elite charity events, Celebrity Fight Night is a star-studded evening presented in honor of our featured guest, Muhammad Ali. Celebrities and professional athletes from all over the country participate in a night filled with incredible Live Auction items and live musical performances by many of today's brightest stars.
This power-packed night of excitement not only leaves our audience with unforgettable memories each year, but more importantly, provides significant dollars for charities that help many people in need. Throughout Celebrity Fight Night's twelve year history over $45 million has been raised with the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center at Barrow Neurological Institute as the primary beneficiary. Numerous other charities have benefited and countless lives have been changed thanks to the tremendous generosity of our supporters.
5th Annual LA Celebrity Golf Challenge for Autism
April 14, 2008
The annual LA Celebrity Golf Challenge will enjoy its fifth anniversary on April 14, 2008 at the prestigious Riviera Country Club in beautiful Pacific Palisades, Calif. The celebrity golf tournament will offer guests a day of golf, sun, and goodwill as they golf alongside a celebrity player from the worlds of sports and entertainment. The event looks to build on its success in 2007 that raised close to $450,000 for Autism Speaks. The day begins with a thrilling day on this renowned course and concludes with an evening program that includes dinner and a live and silent auction. Join us as we tee off for an exciting round of golf in the California sun! To reserve, please contact Cindy Brown at (914) 935-1462×11 or via e-mail at email@example.com. To register, click here.
Kids 4 Kids
5K Run/Walk
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Los Angeles, California
Children's Cancer Research Fund (CCRF) and Founder/President Matti Contopulos believes there's a kid in all of us, which is why he created the annual Kids 4 Kids RUN/WALK. World Cup Soccer champion Brandi Chastain, Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki, Phoenix Sun Steve Nash, Los Angeles King Luc Robitaille, actress Emma Roberts, and skateboarding phenom Ryan Sheckler, are all expected to take part in the Children's Cancer Research Funds annual Kids-4-Kids 5k walk/run on Sunday, April 27th in Los Angeles. (Celebrity appearances based on availability and are subject to change)
The concept for Kids 4 Kids run/walk evolved from important changes founder/president Matti has seen over the years in children's awareness of cancer and the incredible generosity from kids of all ages wanting to help kids with cancer. "Countless times we've experienced amazing examples of hope and determination in children whether they were patients battling cancer or
determined children who emptied their own piggybanks to make a donation
to our organization," said Matti. This is a spectacular Event as kids of all ages from throughout Southern California participate in a truly fun Event with a very special mission: to create a happier and healthier future for all children. For more INFO please visit the Children's Cancer Research Fund.
The Special Olympics New York Junior Advisory Committee will host its 1st annual cocktail soiree to benefit Special Olympics programs in New York City. Enjoy an evening of hot music by DJ KISS, a Christiania Vodka open bar, gift bags, and fantastic conversation—not your average charity event. Learn about how you can make a difference in the lives of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The proceeds from the evening will go to providing medical screenings for these athletes before their next competition. Launched in 2007, the Special Olympics New York Junior Advisory Committee was established to spread awareness, raise revenue, recruit volunteers and build the next generation of leaders to help guide the work of Special Olympics New York.
Date: May 13, 2008
Socialista: 505 West Street New York, NY
Time: 7:00 – 10:00 PM.
Ticket Price: $75 in advance, $100 at the door.
Press Inquiries or RSVP Contact: please contact Lindsey Benoit at firstname.lastname@example.com or visit http://sony.kintera.org/salute
Charity Bowling Weekend
May 16th, May 17th, and May 18th 2008.
Atlanta, GA
STRIKE 4 A CURE Foundation is dedicated to inspiring hope and providing economic resources to researchers in the quest to find a cure for HIV/AIDS and Alzheimer's disease.
The 2nd Annual "STRIKE 4 A CURE" Charity Bowling Weekend will be an exclusive weekend where pro-Athletes, city officials, state officials, press and tastemakers of Georgia aim to strike out HIV/AIDS and Alzheimer's by bowling to raise funding for research, outreach and education and participating in a host of charity focused events.
Osi Umenyiora (#72) of The World Champion New York Giants, will team up with his celebrity athletes and friends to co-host this 2nd Annual special event. Proceeds from "STRIKE 4 A CURE" will help support Alzheimer's Association Georgia Chapter and Aids Education Services for Minorities.
Events scheduled:
Black Tie Cocktail Party, May 16th, 2008 At The W Hotel Downtown – Centennial Park
Bowling Challenge, May 17th, 2008 at 300 Bowling Alley
Pool-side soiree May 18th, 2008 at Osi Umenyiora's Mansion
For more info visit Strike 4 A Cure.
Pro Sports Team Challenge
Palm Springs, California, June 7-8,
Sixteen legendary all-stars – four each from football, baseball, basketball and hockey—will collide on the golf course in a two-day Pro Sports Team Challenge in golf at beautiful Eagle Falls Golf Course at Fantasy Springs Resort in Palm Springs, California on June 7 and 8, 2008.
Tournament Commissioner Charles Barkley is bringing together four superstars from each sport and pitting them against one another in a struggle for both bragging rights and the top charity prize of $100,000. "Athletes from each sport think that they are the best golfers. It's high time we found out who really is: baseball, football, basketball or hockey," said Team Challenge spokesman, Mike Paul.
The sports superstars already committed to participate include (*team captains):
Baseball: *Ozzie Smith, George Brett, Vince Coleman
Basketball: *Charles Barkley, Jason Kidd, Julius 'Dr. J' Erving
Football: *Drew Brees, LaDainian Tomlinson, John Elway, Michael Strahan
Hockey: *Mario Lemieux, Brett Hull, Grant Fuhr, Peirre Larouche
Barkley will also serve as the non-playing captain of the Team Challenge basketball team. "The playful smack talk regarding which sport and athlete are the best started months ago," said Tom Belton, founder and managing partner of Team Challenge, LLC. "These sports legends look forward to the challenge and to raising significant money for charity. Nothing makes them happier than playing sports to raise money to help others in need. Moreover, this competition might also depend on who has the most loyal and knowledgeable fans."
More info: Teamchallenge.com.
First Star Celebration for Children's Rights
Saturday, June 7th, 2008
Wilshire Ebell, Los Angeles, California
Honorees are being recognized for their humanitarian efforts on behalf of children.
The Fifth Annual First Star Celebration for Children's Rights joins celebrities with business leaders in celebrating childhood and raising funds for First Star's programs to help abused and neglected children across America. Past Honorees, performers, presenters, and attendees include Pierce Brosnan, Dakota Fanning, Salma Hayek, Gary Marshall, Macy Gray, Star Jones, Angie Stone and many more. For more information, to RSVP, or to learn how to become a sponsor.
Big Tiggers 7th Annual Celebrity Classic
University of the District of Columbia
Saturday, June 7, 2008
BET host and internationally syndicated radio personality Big Tigger will assemble an impressive line-up of iconic athletes and celebrities for the All-Star Basketball Game during Big Tigger's 7th Annual Celebrity Classic. The game will be held Saturday, June 7th at 6:00pm at the University of the District of Columbia. Presented by the Street Corner Foundation Inc., the 3-day charity weekend is designed to both raise funds and heighten public awareness of HIV/AIDS.
Confirmed athletes include Anthony Henry (Cowboys), Braylon Edwards (Browns), Darren Sharper (Vikings), Willis McGahee (Ravens), Roger Mason (Wizards), Deon Grant (Seahawks), Gary Payton (Heat), Jerry Porter (Jaguars), Leigh Bodden (Lions), Ovie Mughelli (Falcons), Pat Watkins (Cowboys), Vernon Davis (49ers), Fred Smoot (Redskins), DeShawn Stevenson (Wizards) and Kenyon Martin (Nuggets).
Big Tigger's All-Star Celebrity Basketball Game celebrates it 7th year and is best known for bringing together an unparalleled group of top NFL and NBA athletes and Hollywood A-list celebrities for HIV/AIDS awareness. The goal of the star-studded game and charity weekend is to raise funds to support the mission of the Foundation and eradicate the spread of HIV/AIDS among young adults, minorities and women. Presented by the Street Corner Foundation, Inc. (SCF) is committed to empowering and strengthening diverse urban communities through proactive, innovative programming. Based in the belief that knowledge is the key to improving issues affecting the community, SCF's focus is two-fold to increase public awareness of HIV/AIDS by funding educational initiatives targeting prevention, and to improve quality of life for youth by supporting programs that focus on literacy and self-esteem.
Samsung's 7th Annual Four Seasons of Hope Gala: Carlos Santana
WHEN: Monday, June 16, 2008
WHERE: Cipriani Wall Street
55 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005
Sports Legends in Attendance Include: Wayne Gretzky, Dan Marino, Arnold Palmer, Boomer Esiason, Michael Strahan, Jason Taylor, Carl Banks, and more! In addition, The Real Housewives of NYC Jill Zarin & Bethenny Frankel, Soprano's Vincent Pastore, Lipstick Jungle's David Norona and Paul Blackstone, 30 Rock's Katrina Bowden, All My Children's Amanda Barker and Chrishell Stause, Bravo's Shear Genius Rene Fris and Laurie Ann Gibson, Choreographer MTV's "Making the Band" will be on hand. Secial performance at Seventh Annual Four Seasons of Hope Gala to benefit Santana's Milagro Foundation and several other worthy causes and charitable organizations.
WHY: Samsung's Four Seasons of Hope is an innovative philanthropy program that combines the forces of major national retailers with various community-based foundations and charities headed by some of this country's best-known sports, music and civic personalities. Samsung pledges to raise national awareness and funds for these outstanding charities, and to identify how others can also make a difference in the lives of these children and families.
Special Performance of the Who's "TOMMY" Benefiting The ELEVATE HOPE FOUNDATION
The Ricardo Montalbán Theatre
1615 Vine Street
Hollywood, CA 90028
Cocktails & Silent Auction * 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Special Performance * 7:30 – 9:00 pm
VIP Reception * 9:00 pm
This special performance benefits this worthwhile cause and will assist in developing a more comprehensive Arts Enrichment Program for Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services. Starring: Alice Ripley ("Mrs. Walker") of Tommy Original Broadway cast member; Nona Hendryx ("The Acid Queen") of LaBelle, Jenna Leigh Green ("Sally Simpson") of Broadway's LA & "1st National Wicked", and ABC's Sabrina the Teenage Witch; Aleks Pevec ("Tommy") of LA's Wicked & White Christmas; Tom Schmid ("Captain Walker") of Broadway's Annie Get Your Gun; Hank Adams ("Uncle Ernie") of Days of Our Lives, Young and the Restless, and General Hospital; PJ Griffith ("Cousin Kevin"). Among the many celebrities and athletes who support the Elevate Hope Foundation are: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Jr.; Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds; Carlos Santana; Mark Wahlberg; Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson; Kevin Sorbo
Athletes Against Autism
3rd Annual Golf Tournament June 22 & 23
Bacara Resort & Spa/ Sandpiper Golf Club in Santa Barbara, CA.
Sunday evening, luxurious Bacara Resort & Spa will host a cocktail hour, silent auction, dinner program and live auction. On Monday, overlooking the beautiful Pacific Ocean, Sandpiper Golf Club will host the golf tournament, which included a hole in one contest for a 2009 Cadillac Escalade, contests for Closest to the Pin, Accurate Drive, Longest Drive & Longest Drive, and an after event BBQ Dinner & Awards Reception. Athletes and celebrities scheduled to appear include: Olie Kolzig, Washington Capitals, Byron Dafoe, former NHL goaltender, Ryan Nece, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Chris Hetherington, San Francisco 49ers, Scott Jackson, Houston Texans, Travis Hall, former NFL defensive lineman, Scott Erickson, former MLB Pitcher, Jim Gott, former Los Angeles Dodger, Sinjin Smith, AVP Volleyball star, Dain Blanton, AVP Volleyball star, Albert Hannemann, AVP Volleyball star, Sam Boghosian, former NFL Coach, Darwin Cook, former New Jersey Net, John Egan, former NBA Player & Coach, Don Ford, former NBA Player, Jason Olive, former AVP Volleyball Player, Ed Ratleff, former NBA Player, Dan Roundfield, former NBA Player, M. Campy Russell, former Cleveland Cavalier, and Don Felder, former Eagles guitarist.
The Sixth Annual World Series of Barbecue
Where: The TANK at the Golden Nugget
129 Fremont Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101 US
WHEN: Tuesday, July 1, 6:00PM
(702) 327-7250
Hosted by Steve Zolotow, Howard & Suzie Lederer in conjunction with the inaugural Budding Ivey Game Night Celebration (BIGNC) featuring Phil Ivey's $1000 No-Limit hold'em Charity Poker Tournament. Reserve your tournament seat: email firstname.lastname@example.com or call (702) 327-7250
6 p.m. – Poolside festivities, cocktails and catering services, game competitions, deejay and live music, silent and live auctions, raffle, and lots of giveaways!
8 p.m. – Phil Ivey's $1,000 No-Limit Hold'em Charity Poker Tournament
10 p.m. – Closing ceremony
Click here to visit The Budding Ivey Foundation for event info.
2008 ANTE UP FOR AFRICA Poker Tournament
July 2nd, 2pm (PT) @ the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
The Ante Up For Africa tournament at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas drew an unprecedented cast of celebrities and poker pros last year, and raised more than $700,000 for the victims of the humanitarian crisis in Darfur. Past celebrities and poker pros' included: Ben Affleck, Jason Alexander, Hank Azaria, Charles Barkley, Don Cheadle, Matt Damon, Shannon Elizabeth, Brad Garrett, Willie Garson, Cheryl Hines, Kevin James, Mekhi Phifer, Ray Romano, Adam Sandler, Kevin Smith, Martin Sheen, Donnie Wahlberg, Montel Williams. Poker pros: Andy Bloch, Doyle Brunson, Miami John Cernuto, Annie Duke, Antonio Esfandiari, Chris Ferguson, Ted Forrest, Rafe Furst, Jamie Gold, Phil Gordon, Clonie Gowen, Barry Greenstein, Joe Hachem, Russ Hamilton, Jennifer Harman, Phil Hellmuth, Phil Ivey, Howard Lederer, Mike Matusow, Daniel Negreanu, Kevin O'Donnel, David Singer, Katja Thater, Robert Williamson III, Paul Wolfe, Steve Zolotow.
Atlanta Falcons Chauncey Davis, Ovie Mughelli and Atlanta Native Daniel Wilcox
Baltimore Raven Host Football Camp
When: Saturday, July 12, 2008 9:00 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Badgette Stadium at the Hugh Conley Recreation Center
3636 College Street, College Park, GA 30337
Who: Professional football players, Ovie Mughelli, Chauncey Davis and Daniel Wilcox, along with local student-athletes between age 12 and rising seniors (entering their senior year of high school later this summer). What: Local urban retailer DTLR (Downtown Locker Room) has organized a one-day football camp to meet the unique needs of Atlanta-area high school athletes who are preparing for college football. As part of DTLR's ongoing community outreach in the Atlanta area, the retailer has gathered the unique talents and expertise of NFL players for this event. Additionally, Oscar Dillard, a prominent former high school football coach in the Atlanta area, will lend the services of the Oscar Dillard Football Academy to the camp. The day's activities will include a warm up, followed by agility drills, offensive fundamentals and defensive fundamentals broken down by position, seven-on-seven passing drills, an overview of the college recruiting process by a representative from The Athletic Group, and a question and answer session hosted by Davis, Mughelli and Wilcox. Players can register online beginning Monday, June 16 on DTLR.com website.
July 13, 06:00 pm
Liacouras Center
Charlie Mack brings his Charlie Mack Celebrity Basketball game to the Liacouras Center on Sunday, July 13 at 6pm. Started in 1990 solely as a celebrity basketball game the Charlie Mack Party 4 Peace Celebrity weekend has evolved into a charitable benefit raising awareness and financial contributions to organizations that seek to eliminate violence.
This year marks the 5th annual Charlie Mack Celebrity Weekend from July 12-13, 2008. It is the first time the game will be played at the Liacouras Center. It is through continued community support that Charlie Mack's mission to reduce and eliminate violence in the Philadelphia community through prevention, intervention and education will become reality.
Celebrities set to participate include Andre Iguodala, Alvin Williams, Louis Williams, Rudy Gay, Flip Murray, Cuttino Mobley, Rasual Butler, Elton Brand, Pooh Allen, Hakim Warrick, Kyle Lowery, Jameer Nelson, Lynn Greer, Tim Thomas and more. Get there early for a special pre-game bonus as Team Kobe takes on Philly USA (coached by Rasual Butler). Pre-game tips off at 6 p.m. and is included with your general admission.
The Vernon Davis Weekend Extravaganza
July 18-20, 2008
Washington DC.
This annual event will be a "Party With a Purpose". Vernon's hard work and success on the field is allowing him to use his celebrity status to help others and give back to his community. If I were in the area, I wouldn't miss this event for anything. Details available at Vernondavis85.net.
3rd Annual C-Webb's Bada Bling Celebrity Weekend
July 25-27, 2008
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
Las Vegas, Nevada
The party event of the summer is back! Tickets are now on sale for the 3rd Annual C-Webb's Bada Bling Celebrity Weekend being held at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. All proceeds benefit The Chris Webber Foundation. Join C-Webb and over 70 celebrities for a weekend filled with poker, golf, musical performances and the highlight of the weekend – Saturday's Soiree. For details on all the weekend's activities, go to www.cwebbsbadabling.com.
July 29, 2008
Lucky Strike, Chinatown
Washington D.C.
To Benefit the National Kidney Foundation of the National Capital Area
Roger Mason Jr, San Antonio Spurs Guard and Washington, DC native, will host his 1st Annual Ball for a Cause on July 29 featuring bowling at Lucky Strike in Chinatown. Several of Roger's former Wizards teammates are coming out to support the cause, including Brendan Haywood, Etan Thomas and DeShawn Stevenson, as well as current and former NBA players Carmelo Anthony, Allen Iverson, Vince Carter, Kevin Durant, Chris Bosh, Bobby Simmons, Robert Horry, Sean Singletary and Tony Massenburg. Additionally, Craig Littlepage, Athletic Director from the University of Virginia, Mason's alma mater, will join the festivities. Proceeds from the events will benefit the National Kidney Foundation of the National Capital Area (NKF/NCA). Kidney disease is something that hits home for Mason. When Roger was 11, his father Roger Mason Sr. passed away from kidney disease. According to Mason, "It has been a dream of mine to be a part of such a wonderful organization that shares my vision. The National Kidney Foundation has helped many people live a healthier and happy life. I am proud to announce our inaugural event in July. I look forward to years of supporting the cause."
Other invited guests include Wizards Gilbert Arenas and Antawn Jamison, basketball legends Alonzo Mourning and Jalen Rose and DC Mayor Adrian Fenty. The event at Lucky Strike will showcase the bowling skills of some of today's top athletes and entertainers. Lanes are available for purchase and each lane will have a celebrity and a young kidney patient. Bowling lanes are $3,500 and individual tickets to the event are $100, which includes complimentary food, drinks, gift bag, and the opportunity to mingle with athletes and other celebrities. Preston A. Englert, Jr., President & CEO of the National Kidney Foundation of the National Capital Area said, "We are proud to partner with Roger on this unique fundraiser. His knowledge of the problem in the Washington, DC area will really help to raise awareness about kidney disease and its leading causes—diabetes and high blood pressure—and get those most at risk vital information to improve their health." For tickets or sponsorship, please contact Kevin Cannady at the National Kidney Foundation, email@example.com, or register online at www kidneywdc.org..
Ryan Sheckler Celebrity Golf Tournement
July 29, 2008
Trump Golf Course, Palos Verdes, CA
X Games Champion and active philanthropist Ryan Sheckler will host his first celebrity golf tournament for charity at the majestic Trump National Golf Course in Palos Verdes as part of the mission of his non-profit organization, The Sheckler Foundation. Celebrities like Jerry O'Connell, Anthony Anderson, Audrina Patridge, Kendra Wilkinson, Dean Cain, Kevin Federline, Brody Jenner and Verne Troyer, as well as professional athletes, Mia Hamm, Vicki Hurst, Bode Miller, Carey Hart, Travis Pastrana, and Dave Mirra will all take to the course with Ryan to raise money for a number of charitable organizations including Ryan's own. (www.shecklerfoundation.org)
CelebsForKids Charity Event: Poker, Golf & Auction
WHY: Generate awareness/ funds for children affected by Lupus and Arthritis.
WHEN: August 14-15
WHERE: Mayfair Lakes; Sutton Place Hotel; River Rock Resort & Casino
WHO: Join Brett Fuhr, Brendan Morrison and others for the Celebrities for Kids Event featuring poker, silent/live auctions and a celebrity golf tournement to help kids suffering from lupus and arthritis. More Info: Celebsforkids.org.
August 18, 2008
Westchester, New York
Now in its fourth year, Zo's Million Dollar Shootout brings celebrities and golfers together to raise funds for a great cause at the exclusive Trump National Golf Course in Weschester, New York. With your support, Alonzo Mourning Charities will continue to build youth centers to help our youth of promise grow, learn, and thrive. This unique game of golf offers one lucky shooter the chance to win $1,000,000. Could it be you? To register, please call Florida Team Golf at (305) 255-3500. Sponsorship opportunities available. To participate or learn more visit www.zoshootout.com.
Four-Time PGA Tour Winner Notah Begay III Inaugural Golf Tournament
With Cink, Singh, Weir And Villegas
To Benefit Native American Youth
Turning Stone Resort, Oneida, NY
August 26, 2008
The Notah Begay III Foundation Challenge (NB3 Challenge) is the first national event to raise money for the Notah Begay III Foundation. This inaugural tournament on August 26, 2008 featuring Notah Begay III and four of the PGA TOUR's top players, Stewart Cink, Vijay Singh, Camilo Villegas and Mike Weir will feature a skins game format and be played each year at Atunyote Golf Club at the Turning Stone Resort in Oneida, New York. The Founding Sponsors for the event are The Oneida Nation of New York and the San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians. The tournament further presents an opportunity to showcase the significant strides Indian nations have made in recent years to create a more promising future for their youth and their communities as a whole. (more info)
August 27-28
San Diego, CA
Chandra and Jimmie Johnson confirmed the second-annual Jimmie Johnson Foundation golf tournament and dinner auction will take place August 27-28 in San Diego, Calif., with Lowe's returning as the title sponsor. Funds from this year's tournament will once again benefit the San Diego chapter of Habitat for Humanity. A new addition to this year's events is the "Helmet of Hope." The initiative will offer six race fans and six media members the opportunity to have their charity of choice featured on Johnson's race helmet. Fans may designate their charity of choice by visiting the foundation's website, www.jimmiejohnsonfoundation.org. Media members will have the opportunity to participate during race weekends. Beginning at Daytona International Speedway and concluding at Michigan International Speedway, Johnson will draw the names of the charities which will be featured on his helmet each week. The helmet will be one of many items available during the private dinner and auction to be held Tuesday evening in conjunction with the golf tournament. The event will feature celebrity entertainment and auction items, including a Jimmie Johnson Foundation/Sunoco Star Warriors Motorcycle customized by 2Xtreem Motorcycle TV, the opportunity to attend a private Garth Brooks concert, and other sports and entertainment experiences and memorabilia. More than 200 golfers are scheduled to attend this year's tournament. A limited number of golf sponsorships are still available. Among last year's celebrity guests were NASCAR drivers Bobby Labonte, Brian Vickers, Juan Pablo Montoya, Boris Said and Kyle Petty, motocross champion Rick Johnson, and recording artist Nick Lachey. Additional information at Jimmie Johnson Foundation.
September 6-8
With Elton Brand in New York CityBenefiting the Kidney Foundation and BASE educational programs.
Terry Fox Run: Marathon of Hope
September 14
Various Locations
The Terry Fox Run is an annual non-competitive charity event held in numerous regions across the globe in commemoration of Canadian cancer activist Terry Fox, and his Marathon of Hope, and to raise money for cancer research. The event is held every year on the second Sunday following Labor Day. Since its inception, it has raised via the 'Terry Fox Foundation' over $340 million dollars (CAD). Unlike other major fund raising events, the Terry Fox Run has no corporate sponsorship. This is in accordance with Terry Fox's original wishes of not seeking fame or fortune from his endeavour. During his cross-Canada run, he turned down every endorsement he was offered (including from major multinationals such as McDonald's), as he felt that it would detract from his goal of creating public awareness. The current Terry Fox Runs have no advertisements on any race related materials (such as t-shirts, banners, etc).
Cancer for College Golf Classic with WILL FERRELL
September 19th
The 2008 Cancer for College Golf Classic and Live Auction hosted by Will Ferrell is scheduled for Friday, September 19 at the Rancho Bernardo Inn. The dinner and after-party will feature comedy from Sean Kent and the hilarious live auction conducted by Vivica Paulin with special help from Will. The Mar Dels, one of San Diego's best loved bands, will provide live music for the after-party. Cancer for College will distribute over $200,000 in scholarships to cancer survivors and amputees this year including 20 perpetual scholarships. Make sure to reserve your spot in the tournament or at least join us for dinner and the after-party. It's a night you won't soon forget.
Freddie Mac's Hoops for the Homeless
Featuring Magic Johnson and Gilbert Arenas
Verizon Center
601 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20004
Saturday, September 13, 2008
9 am – 3 pm
Freddie Mac's Hoops for the Homeless – a basketball tournament and family event with Arenas, Magic and a host of other celebrities – has raised millions to help homeless children and families in our region. It's an exciting day, with the chance for autographs and some great prizes. And there's children's entertainment, including a slam dunk clinic, and Hoops too!
Tickets are just $5 and children 12 and under FREE with a can of food for the homeless. Both adults and children must have a ticket to enter. Tickets will be available for purchase online in June, and at the Verizon Center the day of the event. Freddie Mac underwrites this charitable event, so all proceeds go directly to six local nonprofits that serve the homeless. It's basketball for a great cause: talk about a slam dunk!
Zo's End of Summer Groove
September 21-23
Virginia native Alonzo Mourning makes his way back home to host Zo's End of Summer Grove, a three-day, fun-filled community event from September 21-23 featuring a golf tournament, youth summit and a family day in the park all to benefit local organizations that share Mourning's passion for empowering and educating today's youth. "It's always an honor and privilege for me to come home and give back to a community that helped shape me into who I am today," said Alonzo Mourning, Chairman Emeritus, Alonzo Mourning Charities. "It gives me great pride to be able to interact with the children and families of my hometown and hear their concerns to perhaps help make a change in their lives."
Zo's End of Summer Grove, a fundraising event which offers Mourning's hometown supporters the opportunity to get involved through three days of events which include: Friday, September 21 – Zo's Golf Classic, Cypress Point Country Club, Virginia Beach (5340 Club Head Road), Golf from noon-5 pm.; Post Event Reception from 5:30-6 p.m. Saturday, September 22 – Zo's Youth Summit @ Indian River High School, Chesapeake (1969 Braves Trail) 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, September 23 – Zo's Family Day in the Park, Mount Trashmore Park, Virginia Beach (310 Edwin Drive) Noon-6 p.m. (Free for the entire family).
Andy Roddick Foundation
December 6-7
Boca Point Country Club
Boca Raton, Florida
On Sunday, December 7, Bob and Mike Bryan, world ranked number one ranked men's doubles tennis players, will join top American tennis star Andy Roddick for an afternoon of tennis at Boca Pointe Country Club, starting at 1 p.m. On Saturday, December 6, don't miss your chance to sit amongst Andy and his friends at the Andy Roddick Foundation's intimate dinner gala taking place at the Polo Club Boca Raton. Sunday's event begins with nine lucky people having the chance to play Pro-Am Doubles with some of the world's top ranked tennis players. At 11:30 a.m. families can enjoy Andy's signature free kid's zone, which will include sumo-wrestling, a bounce house, a rock climbing wall, tennis activities, music and more. At 1 p.m. you won't want to miss the highlight of the day, a Pro-Celebrity Tennis Exhibition, featuring Andy, Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan. Immediately following the exhibition will be a priceless chance to return Andy's record breaking 155 mph serve. (AndyRoddick.com)
As always, thanks for reading. Delinda Lombardo
Recent Posts
- Rock and Roll CAN Save the World
- "Dear John" – A Global Tribute To John Lennon
- Keep Memory Alive's 17th Annual Power of Love Gala
- Lamar Odom and Khole Kardashian Charity Scam
- Kelly Slater Wants GMO's Out of Hawaii
- Philadelphia Eagles Todd Herremans Talks Charity, NFL and Giving Back
- Celebrities Pose 'In The Tub' for Breast Cancer Research
- Interview: Tony Hawk
- Interview: Sharif Atkins
- Chris Paul's Avon Fragrance?
- April 2013
- March 2013
- February 2013
- January 2013
- December 2012
- November 2012
- October 2012
- August 2012
- July 2012
- June 2012
- May 2012
- April 2012
- March 2012
- February 2012
- January 2012
- December 2011
- November 2011
- October 2011
- September 2011
- August 2011
- July 2011
- June 2011
- October 2010
- November 2009
- October 2009
- September 2009
- August 2009
- July 2009
- June 2009
- May 2009
- April 2009
- March 2009
- February 2009
- January 2009
- December 2008
- November 2008
- October 2008
- September 2008
- August 2008
- July 2008
- June 2008
- May 2008
- April 2008
- March 2008
- February 2008
- January 2008


text:
2. | poly | ||
Poly is a shorten term for the people from the islands of Polynesia, like tongans, samoans, fijians etc.
1. | poly | ||
adjective. Unless you're in Utah, this refers to someone practicing polyamory (many loves) rather than polygamy (many marriages). So, are you and your sweetie poly?
3. | poly | ||
the word poly derives from the word polyneasian. it includes peoples from the races of,fiji, tonga, samoa, cook islands and also new zealand.
4. | Poly | ||
Slang term for Polyester, usually in reference to an article of clothing found in a thrift store by a person that is over excited by vintage clothes and favors synthetic fabrics over other types of cloth. A: Woah look at that neck tie!
B: What about it? A: NO way! It's 100% Poly! B: Is that good? A: Hell yeah! Silk is crap! |
5. | poly | ||
short for politick. in this sense, it means to converse, socialize or mingle I gain wisdom when I poly wit' the older folks.
Poly with her for a while and then try to make a move on her. |
6. | Poly | ||
This is a common word that is not used very often in music, it refers to two lead instruments being played simustaniously together with niether overlapping the other, as a result creating a nice fusional smooth yet intrigueing sound when heard. It is used rarely and is many times unkown by muscians.
If you listen to the last ~2-3.5minutes of freebird (by Lynard skynard) you will hear a poly playing at some point. Guy #1:Omg, remember that time we were playing the poly in Gh2 for free bird?
Guy2#:Yeah it was pretty sick, but ive heard better from other artists. |
7. | poly | ||
one who dates two and screws others and is honest with all of them.
maybe short for polyamorous. Not me. No, thank you!

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Grants to improve conditions for families in the Delta. Learn more about the Arkansas Delta Endowment for Building Community >>
Working for Arkansas: Preparing Arkansans for jobs and economic opportunity. View the latest edition of ARCF's ENGAGE magazine>>
Build Your Community. Stories from our 2012 Annual Report >>
Let's chart a course toward Arkansas's future. Check out our Aspire Arkansas report, a county-by-county look at the well-being of Arkansas's communities.
When you partner with ARCF, you can create a philanthropic legacy to make your dreams a reality.
all news
Arkansas Delta Endowment Grants - Deadline May 22
We're accepting proposals for projects to improve the social and economic conditions for children and families in the Arkansas Delta region. Learn more>>
How healthy is your county? ARCF's Aspire Arkansas report is a county-by-county look at seven indicators of community wellbeing, from education to healthcare to civic engagement. Take a look at your county's health statistics and more.
see past issues
1400 West Markham, Suite 206 | Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 | 501-372-1116 | firstname.lastname@example.com | Directions


text:
Center for Global Engagement
Connecting you to the world!
Study Abroad
Scholarships & Financial AiD North Georgia students can use their federal and state financial aid, including the HOPE scholarship, for study abroad. We encourage all of our students to set-up an appointment with the Financial Aid Office to discuss their financial needs. There are also several other sources to fund your study abroad experience. The key is to plan ahead and research all the different study abroad scholarships available.
Hope Scholarship
Students attending at North Georgia program will be able to apply for the HOPE scholarship towards the tuition portion of the program cost. In order to do this the students needs to set-up an appointment with the North Georgia Financial Aid Office and complete the appropriate forms.
STARS Scholarship
The STARS program is one of the best ways to get money for your study abroad program. Awards are disbursed as $500 and the student will work 48 hours. This is a stress free program were you can pick your own work hours. You will get your money in bi-weekly checks, because it is paid by the hour. To qualify, you have to be accepted into a university sponsored Study Abroad Program. Positions are given on a first-come, first-serve basis, so make sure to apply to your program today! To apply, stop by the Center for Global Engagement at 218 Price Memorial Hall.
Other Study Abroad Scholarships
Gilman Scholarship
For students who are Federal Pell Grant recipients only. The Gilman program awards scholarships of up to $5,000 for students participating in a study abroad program with a duration of at least 28 days in one country. There is also an extra $3,000 award for students who are studying critical languages. Students going on Summer programs do not qualify.
Phi Kappa Phi
An honor society that is sponsoring a Study Abroad Grant competition. The program is designed to help support undergraduates as they seek knowledge and experience in their academic fields by studying abroad. This grant is offered to students with a GPA of 3.75 or higher, and participating in a study abroad program. For additional information please visit the program website.
Boren Scholarships
Boren Scholarships provide American undergraduate students with the resources and encouragement they need to acquire skills and experiences in areas of the world critical to the future security of our nation, in exchange for their commitment to seek work in the federal government. Canada and Western Europe programs are excluded. The maximum amounts for scholarships awarded are $10,000 for a semester and $20,000 for a full academic year. The deadline for this scholarship program is February 1st.
Boren Fellowships
Boren Fellowships provide American graduate students, both at the master's and the doctoral level, with the resources and encouragement they need to acquire skills and experiences in areas of the world critical to the future security of our nation, in exchange for their commitment to seek work in the federal government.
The Language Flagship Fellowship
The Language Flagship offers a limited number of fellowships to qualified American students interested in receiving full financial support to participate in one of the Flagship Programs in Arabic, Central Asian Turkic languages, Korean, Mandarin, Persian, and Russian.
Critical Language Scholarship
This program offers scholarships for intensive summer language institutes overseas in thirteen critical need foreign languages for summer 2011. The CLS Program provides seven to ten week group-based intensive language instruction and extensive cultural enrichment experiences held overseas at the beginning, intermediate and advanced levels for U.S. citizen undergraduate, Master's and Ph.D. students. All program costs are covered for participants.
Annette Kade Scholarship
Students wishing to pursue study at one of the Austrian, French, German or Swiss ISEP member institutions during the semester or the academic year. This scholarship is to encourage students with a genuine interest in study abroad to apply for a placement in Austria, France, Germany or Switzerland. The award criteria for the scholarships include academic background, desire to improve language ability, and genuine financial need.
STA Travel Scholarship
Two $500 scholarships from STA Travel are available each academic year to ISEP students whose home university is located in the USA for roundtrip travel from the United States to their program destination.
DAAD Scholarship
This program provides scholarships to attend a broad range of three- to four-week summer courses at German universities which focus mainly on literary, cultural, political and economic aspects of modern and contemporary Germany. Extensive extracurricular programs complement and reinforce the core material.
Scholarships are available for courses lasting a minimum of three weeks. The scholarship is approximately €850, which covers tuition, room and board in whole or in part. Accommodations are arranged by the host institution. In addition, DAAD will provide an international travel subsidy of €300-450.
**Must be a part of a sanctioned DAAD study abroad program to be eligible
The FEA is committed to increasing the opportunities for students to participate in education abroad programs through the provision of grants and scholarships. Preference is given to students who demonstrate financial need , study in a non-traditional destination, and study the language of the host country (other than English).
Study Abroad Scholarships for Cadets
Funding is available for both contracted and non-contracted cadets.
Scholarships change from year to year; more information on this year's
scholarships can be found on the Cadet Information page.
Study Abroad Scholarship Database
IIE Passport Study Abroad Funding
This database allows you to search by your country of destination or field of study to find study abroad funding information. The database offers information on study abroad scholarships, fellowships, and grants.


text:
Brick: Class of 2010 Update (Part 2) Oct. 6
October 6, 2009
Check out part two of Brick Oettinger's latest update on Top 2010 hoops recruits.
You need to be a 5 Star Subscriber to view this article. Please log in below or subscribe to continue reading.
Already a subscriber?
Log In below:
or become a 5 Star subscriber today!
For unlimited access to all magazine articles online,


text:
Remember Me
Forgot your password?
Haven't registered yet?
5/23/2013Roundtable – Compliance/Fraud
5/29/2013Webinar – Stop Payments, Return Items & More
5/30/2013Webinar – New NCUA Fair Lending Exam Procedures
5/30/2013Conference Call – Tax Reform and the "Don't Tax my Credit Union" Campaign
6/4/2013Webinar – When a Depositor Dies: Actions to Take & Mistakes to Avoid


text:
Striking A Pose: A Yoga Sandwich, me and the two Yoga-loving Cameramen!(look at my big old smile!)
Dateline: CHICAGO
Just got back from "The Windy City"(it was actually snowing!), where I was for the Chicago Casting of Season 3 of "Project Runway". I was honored to be asked to judge the next batch of designer hopefuls who want to embark on the crazy ride that I just went through.
Along with Tim Gunn, Kelly from Gen Art Chicago, an Elle Accessories editor , we saw approximately 200 "designers" hoping to be "in" to the next round. Chicago, I must admit was an interesting experience, to say the least. I can sum it up in three main categories:
1) The Students, who were either just out of design school, or in their Senior Year. Most were eliminated from the start when we soon realized the garments they brought were "Senior Thesis" student work. As an Instructor myself I have to admit that their unique design style has not been fostered yet and they require more time before they embark on this journey we call "Project Runway". Their work just looked so "student-esque"(again take my word for this).
2)The Moms, who brought their "Happy Hands at Home" (Tim's words not mine) creations .These women were so full of candor and emotion when they would describe how they have been "knitting" or "sewing" for years(showing us examples of their work) and how this was a lifetime dream. Marla must have inspired them. However, while their work was exceptionally made, it might have lacked a design aspect or unique style that would make them viable candidates to be in the NY stage of Fashion.
3)GhettoFabulousPromDresses.com: In came the designers and behind them came their "models" with the Ghetto Fabulous Prom dresses with cut-outs where they should not be, straps grasping skin that should not be grasped and skin being exposed that would make a "Muffin Top" blush! How they thought that they belonged in New York and/or be in the show was beyond me, maybe the Soul Train Music Awards, but not "Project Runway".
There were some good designers, whom we let "In" . We were moved by their unique spirit, design talent and vision. We sort of knew it right away that "Project Runway" would be good for them and visa versa. On another note, Tim Gunn , and the producers also commented that I(sort of) created a new phenomenon. I asked why? Well, nearly HALF of the aspiring designers were Instructors of some design school or another! I got a kick out of that.
Halfway through the casting, I asked Kelly (GenArt), where were the local Chicago Designers? I knew that there must be a small circle of the talented "underground" Chicago designers, the ones that GenArt sponsors, for example(we have those here in LA and in NY as well) .She said that they just did not want to show up, for whatever reason. I was troubled that they might have felt it was "below them" , because I once, thought that as well, before I decided to go to the casting myself last year. How unfortunate that we did not get to see them , they were missed .I hope they did not feel that being a part of "Project Runway" would be "below them" because for me, it has "projected" me to a place that would have probably have taken me longer to get to without my participation on the show.
Finally a few suggestions to Season 4 castings: No "Pitchety Patchwork "(yes, it's the new 'whickety whack') tops and jackets! We saw one too many of these jigsaw puzzle-looking contrast-fabric tops and jackets that even Grandma won't wear for Christmas or Thanksgiving! Next: Bring a model who actually is with an agency. And I advise students to have a couple of years under your "design belt" after graduating from Design/Art School, so you can foster your own individual ideas and creativity -- and have something other than "Senior Thesis Garments" to show prospective judges. I had an amazing time seeing Chicago designers and would-be designer hopefuls. We did find some talent and hopefully one or two of our choices will make the cut. We shall see over this summer.
25 comments:
Nick, you and Tim look SO dapper and charming -- but no surprise there! I hope you enjoyed your brief visit in Chicago. I would've loved to stop by the auditions to catch a peek at the action but it was a bit too cold ;) Still, the city was undoubtedly enlivened with yours and Tim's presence! best wishes, Celia
- pc said...
Meeting you and Tim last week is probably the highlight of the year for me, at least in the top 3 for sure. Both of you were so gentlemanly to us squealing, overly excited fans. We were so glad you liked the dirty martinis we sent up and trust us, being lawyers, we know what it's like to need a drink (or two or three) after a long day. I wish you the best and hope to see more of you in the future!
P.S. I'm going to send you the picture we took to your nikolaki e-mail address. - 8:17 AM
dayum nick! tell us how you really feel about chicago designers. oh well, if anyone would know, it's you. it sounds like what you saw was mostly a H.A.M. (hot ass mess). that's too bad. i would have loved to have seen the ghetto fab prom dresses. it sounds like there was enough H.A.M. with bisquits and gravy for everyone!
pr fan for life - 8:29 AM
Hi Nick:
I would love to see you and Tim in a show together. Whether it be reality tv show or a sitcom.
You're both just the cutest.
- Ashley said...
Haha, the auditions sounded like both and fun and some an absolute disaster. The pictures are great, the both of you look so dapper and sophisticated. I'm looking forward to this season and seeing you for the Chicago auditions, especially the ghetto fabulous prom dresses! Mucho amor y felicidad a usted
I'm dying about the pic of Tim Gunn and the "brokeback cowboy"!!! Nick-I LOVE your posts!
- Chuku said...
Oh man, those descriptions are hilarious. Hopefully we will get to see some of the disaster applicants on PR3 like they do on American Idol.
"Ghetto Fabulous Prom Dress" has now been added to my vocabularly.
However, blushing muffin tops...
And let's be fair, Marla did a pretty good job considering her experience. Or am I way off on this?
Be well! - 1:35 PM
You and Tim are both HOT!
You've been so busy lately and that's great news!
Please keep us updated!
Mar - 1:44 PM
- Faith said...
You were in Chicago this weekend??!
v_______v - 3:00 PM
- Heather said...
great photos and commentary as usual. I really wasn't expecting to watch PR3 (I didn't watch PR1 and the only reason I stuck with PR2 was b/c of your personality!), but now I know that I need to at least watch the episode where you will be helping with the judging, which means I will probably get sucked in!
I am curious though, since Danny V was fresh out of FIT...how did his audition differ from other recent grads? - 3:20 PM
- Heather said...
PS: love, love, LOVE you in the jeans, cowboy boots, and big ol' belt buckle look!!!!! GIDDYAP!
Great recap on the Chicago auditions and as always GREAT pictures. Glad to see you "retired" your red jacket. However, would you consider putting it up for auction? I'll bet you would get a lot of response.
- Aunt Teak said...
hi nick -- wasn't Daniel V. just bar'ly out of school when he auditioned? or maybe still in school? *he* was pretty good. :o)
- George said...
Nick, you are so great in consistently and quickly keeping us up to date with all the great things you're doing.
We'll all have to wait several, several months to see this taping of you in Chicago! - 5:51 PM
Very nice! I found a place where you can
make some nice extra cash secret shopping. Just go to the site below
and put in your zip to see what's available in your area.
I made over $900 last month having fun!
make extra money - 6:50 PM
- Jen said...
Nick! I love you! You were my fav on Project Runway and I wish you all the best!
Nick I found this awesome high quality picture of you at Smashbox!
http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/9780/nickverreos6vl.jpg - 11:36 AM
- Oksana said...
oops, the link didn't show.
so I put it as my "web page" - 11:37 AM
- DiiVa said...
Can't wait for season 4!!!!!!!! Thank you for the update!! Love Love Love you Nick!!!!!!!
- Hapto said...
okidokie.... please define 'pitchetty patchwork'
is it like this?
haptotrope.etsy.com ?
I'm good for the running, I love what I do, but want to make sure I'm not wastng my (or your) time. ;-) - 3:02 PM
Very nice! I found a place where you can
make some nice extra cash secret shopping. Just go to the site below
and put in your zip to see what's available in your area.
I made over $900 last month having fun!
make extra money - 2:18 PM
Very nice! I found a place where you can
make some nice extra cash secret shopping. Just go to the site below
and put in your zip to see what's available in your area.
I made over $900 last month having fun!
make extra money - 1:53 PM
Nick, I wish I still lived in Chicago and had come to the auditions just to meet you and Tim! Truth is, though, I've done more costume design than fashion so you guys would have dismissed me pretty quickly. Oh well. Love reading your blog too! Thanks for keeping us all posted.
Hello. Sorry to bother you, do you know if it's too late to apply for the next season of Project Runway? I live in Los Angeles and I'd LOVE to try out!!!
Thank you!
I'm at www.myspace.com/jankymermaid
if you want to peek at my work. - 2:54 PM
After hearing you speak at the FIDM open house, and meeting you for a whole three minutes, my original interest and love for fashion has gone off the wall. You had mentioned a trunk show in manhatten, and I'm wondering if I missed it or if it's yet to come! I'll be looking out for you more in the big bad city!
A dedicated fan,
Rebecca - 9:44 AM


text:
Due to Hurricane Sandy, there may be program disruptions to the national PBS schedule on both KLRU and Create. Vme may also be impacted.
We appreciate our viewers' patience during this time and our thoughts are with those on the East Coast.
Due to Hurricane Sandy, there may be program disruptions to the national PBS schedule on both KLRU and Create. Vme may also be impacted.
We appreciate our viewers' patience during this time and our thoughts are with those on the East Coast.
PBS Newshour will show President Obama's address on ways to spur job creation at 6 pm on Thursday. If the address and commentary last for more than one hour, KLRU will join the encore of Overheard with Evan Smith already in progress. This episode features Wendy Copp from Teach for America.
The rest of the evening will include:
7:30 pm Arts in Context "15 Artists to Watch"
Emerging artists take the spotlight as part of AMOA¹s exhibition ³ New Art In Austin: 15 to Watch.² Arts In Context features the artist in this exhibit that are stretching the boundaries of contemporary art.
8:30 pm Austin Daytripper "Bastrop"
This episode Chet travels to Bastrop, Texas to conquer the mighty Colorado river, a mighty chicken fried steak, and Chet's mighty beard. But, I hope you brought your pool stick, as there may be a brawl ahead.
Starting in September, some new cooking shows and episodes will join the Saturday line-up!
On Sept. 3, new episodes of Cook's Country at 3:00 pm
On Sept. 10, Cuisine Culture replaces Primal Grill at 1:30 pm.
On Sept. 17, Lidia's Italy in America replaces Lidia's Italy at 2:30 pm.
On Sept. 24, Mexico: One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless replaces Pati's Mexican Table at 2:00 pm.
PBS NewsHour will provide live coverage of President Obama's speech regarding Afghanistan troop levels on Wednesday, June 22, at 7 pm.
We are currently waiting for details on the length of the speech to set the final lineup for the evening. This post will be updated as soon as the schedule is set.
Shows originally scheduled to air on June 22 were:
Secrets of the Dead "Blackbeard's Lost Ship"
Edward Teach, alias Blackbeard, was the most notorious pirate of his day. At the height of his rein, he commanded a fleet of four ships and a crew of 400 men. They were ruthless seafaring raiders who terrorizing vessels in American waters. In 1717, Blackbeard even blockaded the city of Charleston, crippling its economy. Eventually he was caught and beheaded by a posse from the Royal Navy. Now, 300 years later, a marine archaeology team believes they have found his sunken flagship, Queen Anne's Revenge, off the North Carolina coast. The remains of the shipwreck are helping solve the most enduring mystery surrounding the infamous pirate captain – did he accidentally run his ship aground, or was it a deliberate plot to betray his crew and cheat them out of their share of the plunder?
Nova "Space Shuttle Disaster"
On February 1, 2003, the space shuttle Columbia disintegrated over Texas just 16 minutes before it was due to land. All seven astronauts aboard perished and the implications for the future of the space shuttle program were enormous. What caused the Columbia tragedy? An engineering flaw? A failure within NASA? A lack of financing? Could this catastrophe have been avoided? Through interviews with astronauts and their families, as well as with members of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board, "Space Shuttle Disaster" gives viewers a new look at the Columbia tragedy – and at NASA itself. From the creation of NASA through decades of technical and financial compromises, the program gets to the heart of what went wrong – and how to make sure it never happens again.
Britain's XFiles
The amazing true stories of Britain's X-Files are uncovered for the first time. In 1950, a spate of UFO (unidentified flying object) sightings by Royal Air Force pilots inspired the British Government to set up the top-secret Flying Saucer Working Party. In 1952, UFOs reappeared over southern England and, sensationally, over the White House in Washington. As panic escalated, Winston Churchill demanded to know what was going on and the Ministry of Defence set up a permanent UFO Investigation Unit. We now know that over the next 50 years, the government unit secretly investigated and dismissed hundreds of UFO sightings. Why did it take so many years for the Government to admit its activities? This film travels back in time to examine the political climate in the early 1950s.
Austin City Limits
Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings burn up the stage with their modern take on classic soul and funk. Texas treasure Carolyn Wonderland follows with her incendiary blend of rock, blues and soul.
From Frontline:
In the aftermath of the killing of Osama bin Laden, FRONTLINE presents two inside views of the fight against al Qaeda and the Taliban.
First, Afghan journalist Najibullah Quraishi — who reported last year's award-winning FRONTLINE film Behind Taliban Lines — once again journeys deep inside enemy territory. This time, he gains extraordinary access to a band of militants and foreign fighters in Afghanistan who say they're loyal to bin Laden and are readying a Spring offensive against the U.S.
Then, FRONTLINE crosses the border into Pakistan, where correspondents Stephen Grey and Martin Smith go inside The Secret War against the militants. They uncover new details of a CIA "private army" of militiamen launching kill raids against al Qaeda and the Taliban inside Pakistan. They also find new evidence of covert support for elements of the Taliban by the Pakistani military and its intelligence service, the ISI. At a safe-house not far from where bin Laden was killed, they make contact with one mid-level Taliban commander who tells FRONTLINE, "If they really wanted to, [the Pakistanis] could arrest us all in an hour."
"Fighting for Al Qaeda" airs tonight at 8pm on KLRU.
Read more: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/fighting-for-bin-laden/#ixzz1LIzMPH2y
Your feedback is important to us. For instance, you said that you wanted more days of uninterrupted programming; we responded by cutting seven days from our March Fundraising Drive, making your support more important than ever.
We have received a number of comments from viewers via Twitter and Facebook this week, requesting that we air a special from Houston PBS called, The Gifts of Imperfection: Living with Courage, Compassion and Connection. Because of your enthusiasm (and because it's also a really great program!) The Gifts of Imperfection will air this weekend, on both Saturday and Sunday.
As always, we also ask our viewers to choose the schedule for the final weekend of our March Fundraising Drive. The results are in, and we're happy to announce our lineup for the upcoming weekend:
10 AM – Rick Steves' Viva Espana
12 PM – Central Texas Gardener
1PM – Suze Orman's Money Class
3 PM – The Gifts of Imperfection: Living with Courage, Compassion and Connection
4:30 PM – Carole King & James Taylor Live at the Troubador
6 PM – Lawrence Welk's Big Band Splash
8 PM – Rock, Pop and Doo Wop
10 PM – Albert King with Stevie Ray Vaughan In Session
11:30 PM – The Gifts of Imperfection: Living with Courage, Compassion and Connection
9:30 AM – The Gifts of Imperfection: Living with Courage, Compassion and Connection
12:30 PM – ADD & Loving It
2 PM – Rock, Pop and Doo Wop
4 PM – Great Performances: The Hitman Returns: David Foster & Friends
6 PM – Les Miserables 25th Anniversary Concert
10 PM – Suze Orman's Money Class
In just eleven days, KLRU-TV, Austin's PBS has raised over $208,000 towards our March fundraising goal. Thanks to everyone who has contributed online, over the phone, or through the mail – your support makes everything we do throughout the year, on TV and beyond, possible. Give your gift now.
KLRU will air a re-broadcast Governor Perry's State of the State address on Sunday, February 13 at 1 p.m. on 18.1
Earlier this week, Governor Perry addressed an audience of both houses of the Texas Legislature for his customary State of the State address. The Governor provided guidance to legislators as they begin to work on the state budget and face an estimated $27 billion deficit.
KLRU is grateful to KVUE-TV, a subsidiary of Belo Corporation for providing this content.
Since KLRU did not have a return address on this sweet letter, we thought to post our response here.
KLRU and PBS had no choice but to discontinue the Dragon Tales series due to the loss of broadcast rights.
Contact the producers for more information.
Sesame Workshop
One Lincoln Plaza
New York, NY 10023.
You can also check You Tube for videos.
President Obama plans to deliver a prime time Oval Office address marking the end of the U.S. combat mission in Iraq at 7 pm tonight. PBS NewsHour will provide coverage and analysis.
KLRU will being our Tuesday night lineup starting immediately after the speech (approximately 7:30 pm).
Nova "Becoming Human"
Frontline "Law & Disorder"
POV "Wo Ai Ni (I Love you) Mommy"
In Context Presents: Bion Tsang and Anton Nel
Charlie Rose
Tavis Smiley
BBC World News joined in progress
regularly scheduled late night lineup starts at 1 am
You can also watch the speech here:
President Barack Obama traveled to the Gulf Coast on Monday to visit three states affected by the oil spill disaster. Tonight, the president will return to Washington to make his first national address on the disaster, which will also be the first time he will speak to the nation from the Oval Office. The PBS NewsHour will have live coverage anchored by Judy Woodruff starting at 7 p.m.
You can watch the President's speech live on KLRU, 18.1 or streaming right here on KLRU.org (live stream will switch to President's address at 7pm.)
After the speech KLRU will join Nova: Alien from Earth in progress, followed by Frontline at 8p.m. This Nova episode will re-air Sunday 6/20 at 6 p.m.


text:
The auction will be held onsite and includes 12.117 acres and 199,254 square feet of manufacturing and warehouse space, according to Dempsey's website.
The property will be offered in seven tracts, combinations or as a whole.
The property is located adjacent to the Floyd County School central office.
This will be an absolute auction, where everything offered sells with no minimums and no reserves.
Formal inspection times have not been set yet. For more information, call Lynn Dempsey at 706-766-6647 anytime.