Untitled Document Home
Chef & Hotel Profile
Publisher's Page
Gift Guide
Travel Adventures
Epicurean Events
Health Minded
Spa Baby Secrets
Sips
Book Bites
Culinary Coup
Sense of Style
Kids Kaleidoscope
Tinsletown Tidbits
Wheels
Radio Show & Links
Contact Us


TINSELTOWN TIDBITS   .     .     .

GBK Celebrity Luxury Lounge Alive with EMMY Celebrities in

New Digs at Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel

by Bonnie Carroll

On Friday September 20th, GBK Production’s CEO Gavin Keilly, hosted their annual Celebrity Luxury Gifting Lounge ahead of the 2019 EMMY Awards at the world-famous Beverly Wilshire Hotel. This hotel is one of my all time favorites and the Lounge was a very glamorous venue for EMMY celebrants to gather. This exclusive, invite only, event was the hottest ticket in town ahead of the biggest night in Television.

Gavin Keilly, Auction Winner, & Rachel Brosnahan

This Year EMMY Nominee Rachel Brosnahan Partnered with GBK & Covenant House for a Meet & Greet Auction Where All the Proceeds Went to the Charity. Guests enjoyed delicious bits and sips as they perused the collection of exceptional sponsor gifts said to be worth over $75,000 to recipients.

Indra Moore - Sherri Shepherd - Reid Scott

Celebs in attendance included EMMY nominees Rachel Brosnahan, Asante Blackk, Rufus Sewell, Our Lady J, Terrence Terrell and Glynn Turman along with stars of EMMY nominated shows such as Reid Scott & Matt Walsh (VEEP), Parker Bates (This Is Us), Violet & April Brinson (Sharp Objects), Indya Moore (Pose), Rizwan Manji (Schitt’s Creek), Jason Butler Harner & Felix Solis (Ozark), Dascha Polanco (Russian Doll), Ethan Herisse (When They See Us), Evan Handler (Fosse/Verdon), Adam Nagaitis (Chernobyl) Nina West (Drag Race) and Sean McElwee (Born This Way). Other celebs in attendance were Sherri Shepherd, Adina Porter, Algee Smith, Cat Cora, Carly Hughes, Beth Hall, Danielle Nicolet, Derek Mio, Jaicy Elliot, Jackie Tohn, Jeremy Maguire, Jeri Ryan, Isabella Gomez, Jake T. Austin, Lindsey Kraft, Ming-Na Wen, Lucille Soong, Nika King, Katherine Moennig, Leisha Hiley, Matilda Syzdagis, Zuri Adele and many more.

The ambiance in the suite area was light and guests were having fun visiting vendors who were handing out gifts from Burke Williams Spa, WEN Hair & Body care, Tristar Cookware, KHI Luxury bathroom products and Spryng compression wraps. Attendees also received trips to Jamaica by S Hotel Montego Bay, Turks and Caicos by Sailrock, Fiji by Raiwasa Fiji and Nashville by Fit Farm.

 

Other popular items were Skin Care by Dermafirm, Beauty Pulse and Aztec Secret; Jewelry & Watches by Al Capone Watches, Filienna and B Opulent; Food & Alcohol by Hestan Wines, Hertelendy Wines, Vitani Spirits, Butterfly Superfood, Cocopotamus Truffles, Joe Coffee and Blue Farm Pinot Noir; Clothing by True Tailor, True Life bras and Booty Sprout; House and Home items by Athenaromas and Simple Modern; Catrise Austin Dentistry teeth whitening, Huggaroo weighted blankets, Just Food for Dogs, Harborside Cannabis, Austere Wear sunglasses, a stay at La Peer Hotel and dining with Pacifique LA.

The WEN mini-salon especially created for this event is always exquisite.This year it was done in deep red and gold, celebrating coming winter programs. Their new perfume line is excellent and perfect for a traveling lady like moi. Stylists were busy giving guests quick hair treatments. The luscious skin products shared by Burke Williams Spa are always outstanding, and Sprying compression wraps, a new product to assist with leg circulation, will soon be in huge demand because the health concept is brilliant.

The Blue Farm Pinot Wine is excellent if you're a Pinot lover, and Hertelendy Wines were also quite popular. Vitani Spirits has an exquisite bar/booth area and their beautifully bottled cocktails are delicious; the cozmo martini was such a delightful surprise. I also loved meeting the folks from Turks and Caicos by Sailrock; got my hat and i'm ready to go!

Covenant House Blankets Gifted

Covenant House was the official charity on-site and they gifted colorful blankets to guests to remind them that simple kindness can mean tos much to the homeless.

GBK Productions, is a luxury lifestyle gifting and special events company, specializing in entertainment marketing integration. Formed in 2000 by Gavin Keilly, the company's Founder and CEO, GBK consists of five divisions: GBK Celebrity Gifting, GBK Special Events, GBK Weddings, GBK Charitable Consulting, and GBK Marketing & Public Relations. Widely known in the entertainment industry for bringing that little extra something into the Luxury Lounge environment, GBK offers its clients a full range of marketing services. For more information on Gavin B. Keilly (CEO) or GBK please go to gbkproductions.com.

____________________________________


INAUGURAL

CALL-TO-ACTION FILM FESTIVAL”

SEPTEMBER 28 – OCTOBER 4, 2019

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) has announced the lineup for its inaugural Call-To-Action Film Festival. A diverse selection of 7 thought provoking films are set for the seven-day festival. Beginning with a Passholder Reception at Belmond El Encanto on September 28, the festival runs through October 4, 2019, at SBIFF’s Riviera Theatre. The purpose of the Festival is to bring communities together in order to spark dialogue on pressing issues using the art of film. There will be moderated panel discussions with the films’ directors and specialist on the films’ issues.

The Festival includes:

  • Robin Hausers “bias” discussing the nature of implicit bias and presented in partnership with ADL and Pacific Standard Magazine 

  • Robert Greene’s “Bisbee ‘17” discussing immigration 

  • Stephen Maing’sCrime + Punishment” discussing Police Quotas 

  • Stephanie Soechtig’sThe Devil We Know” discussing environmental issues and presented in partnership with Community Environmental Council (CEC) 

  • Sally Rubin & Ashley York’s hillbilly” discussing media representation 

  • Dawn Valadez & Katie Galloways The Pushouts” discussing prison and education and presented in partnership with Santa Barbara City College EOPS Transitions Program 

  • Nancy SchwartzmansRoll Red Roll” discussing rape culture and presented in partnership with Standing Together To End Sexual Assault

The Film Festival Programmers Michael Albright and Mickey Duzdevich commented, “This selection of compelling documentaries address a range of diverse and timely issues throughout the United States. They are all empowering examples of people standing up against injustice and discrimination as well as a "call to action" for audiences to become more engaged so that we gradually make a difference in our own communities.

Panel discussions will be moderated by Geoff Green (CEO SBCC Foundation) and include:

  • The Nature of Implicit Bias” following the screening of “bias” on Saturday September 29 and will include Robin Hauser (director), Cyndi Silverman (Regional Director ADL), Ted Scheinman (Senior Editor Pacific Standard Magazine) 

  • Rape Culture” following the screening of “Roll Red Roll” on Saturday September 29 and will include Nancy Schwartzman (director) 

  • Media Representation” following the screening of “hillbilly” on Sunday September 30 and will include Sally Rubin & Ashley York (directors), Charles Wolfe (Professor of Film & Media Studies at UCSB and Director of Undergraduate Studies) 

  • Prison and Education” following the screening of “The Pushouts” on Sunday September 30 and will include Katie Galloway (director), Dr. Victor Rios (film subject), Noel Gomez (Student Program Advisor for the Santa Barbara City College EOPS Transitions Program)

The Festival is presented by Belmond El Encanto and sponsored by the City of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture, Voice Magazine, Rincon Broadcasting and YTS Films.

Film information, schedules, passes, and tickets are available at sbiff.org, by calling 805-963-0023, and at the Riviera Theatre.

About The Santa Barbara International Film Festival

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts and educational organization. Over the past 32 years, SBIFF has become one of the leading film festivals in the United States – attracting 90,000 attendees and offering 11 days of 200+ films, tributes and panels, fulfilling their mission to engage, enrich, and inspire people through the power of film. We celebrate the art of cinema and provide impactful educational experiences for our local, national and global communities.

SBIFF continues its commitment to education and the community through out many free educational programs and events. In June 2016, SBIFF entered a new era with the acquisition of the historic and beloved Riviera Theatre. After a capital campaign and renovation, the theatre is now SBIFF’s new state-of-the-art, year-round home, showing new international and independent films every day.

____________________________________________

       Album Release Jerome Jordano         

Not Going Home (Without You)

Great new CD & Album release by Musician, Singer, Song Writer Jerome Jordano - availabe at CD Baby, i Tunes and Spotify, SPRS_jj Instagram.

Shattered Paradigm Records, LLC

Live Authentically

www.shatteredparadigmrecords.com


2008
March 08 | April 08 | May 08 | June 08 | July 08 | August 08 | September 08 | October 08 | November 08 | December 08 | January 09 | February 09 | March 09 | April 09 | May 09 | June 09 | October 09 | July 09 | August 09 | September 09 | November 09 | December 09 | January 10 | February 10 | March 10 | April 10 | May 10 | June 10 | July 10 | August 10 | September 10 | October 10 | November 10 | December 10 | January 11 | February 11 | March 11 | April 11 | June 11 | May 11 | July 11 | August 11 | September 11 | October 11 | November 11 | December 11 | January 12 | February 12 | March 12 | April 12 | May 12 | June 12 | July 12 | August 12 | September 12 | October 12 | November 12 | December 12 | January 13 | February 13 | March 13 | April 13 | May 13 | June 13 | July 13 | August 13 | September 13 | October 13 | November 13 | December 13 | January 14 | February 14 | March 14 | April 14 | May 14 | July 14 | August 14 | September 14 | June 14 | October 14 | November 14 | December 14 | January 15 | February 15 | March 15 | April 15 | May 15 | June 15 | July 15 | August 15 | September 15 | October 15 | November 15 | December 15 | January 16 | February 16 | March 16 | April 16 | May 16 | June 16 | July 16 | August 16 | September 16 | October 16 | November 16 | December 16 | February 17 | January 17 | March 17 | April 17 | May 17 | June 17 | July 17 | August 17 | September 17 | October 17 | November 17 | December 17 | January 18 | February 18 | March 18 | April 18 | May 18 | June 18 | July 18 | August 18 | September 18 | October 18 | November 18 | December 18 | January 19 | February 19 | March 19 | April 19 | May 19 | June 19 | July 19 | August 19 | September 19 | October 19 | November 19 | December 19 | January 20 | February 20 | March 20 | April 20 | May 20 | June 20 | July 20 | August 20 | October 20 | November 20 | September 20 | December 20 | January 21 | February 21 | March 21 | April 21 | May 21 | June 21 | July 21 | August 21 | September 21 | October 21 | November 21 | December 21 | January 22 | February 22 | March 22 | April 22 | May 22 | June 22 | July 22 | August 22 | September 22 | October 22 | December 22 | November 22 | February 23 | January 23 | March 23 | April 23 | May 23 | May 23 | June 23 | July 23 | August 23 | October 23 | September 23 | November 23 | December 23 | January 24 | February 24 | March 24 | April 24 | May 24 | June 24 | August 24 | July 24 | September 24 | October 24 | November 24 | February 08 | January 08

2007
December 07
| November 07 | October 07 | September 07 | August 07 | July 07 | June 07 | May 07
April 07 | March 07 | February 07 | January 07

2006
December 06
| November 06 | October 06 | September 06 | August 06 | July 06 | June 06 | May 06
April 06 | March 06 | February 06 | January 06

2005
December 05
| November 05 | October 05 | September 05 | August 05 | July 005 | June 05

© 2008 Bonnie Carroll, All Rights Reserved