Upcoming Events
Barbara may not be able to attend all of these excellent, worthwhile events but she wants to share them with you.
Note: On March 30, 2023 Barbara joined Will Knox on his Mr. Restaurant radio show and podcast. It aired on several on-air radio stations, including Somerset, England. You can listen to it here at Apple podcasts or watch on YouTube at youtube.com/watch?v=eSumJ14mL84.
The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts (The Wallis)
The Wallis Delivers: A Benefit Evening to Support Wildfire Recovery
As Wallis Annenberg explains…
“The recent Los Angeles wildfires ravaged far too many of our communities, neighborhoods, and homes, but they could not dim our hearts. The outpouring of help and support has been truly extraordinary, and a lot more is needed. That’s why we are dedicating this special evening to helping Los Angeles rise from the ashes of the Eaton and Palisades fires.”
“Inspired by its history as a neighborhood Post Office, The Wallis was created to be a gathering place where people from throughout Los Angeles could come together, and work together, around the arts. This year, we are coming together, and working together, for those who need it most.”
Hosted by Jane Fonda
Honoring Wallis Anneberg
Inaugural Wallis Icon Award will be presented to…
Dominic Ng – Chairman & CEO, East West Bank
Cocktail attire
Wednesday, April 25, 2025
5:30 p.m. – Cocktails
6:30 p.m. – Award presentation
7:30 p.m. – Dinner & special performance under the stars
The Wallis
9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd.
Beverly Hills
For information about “The Wallis” visit: TheWallis.org
American Jewish University Gala
Honoring Harold Masor
Join AJU’s 2025 Gala Celebration, in honoring Harold Masor, outgoing Chair of AJU’s Board of Directors, for his outstanding leadership and lasting impact on the Jewish community.
Featuring Entertainment by Master of Ceremonies Elon Gold, comedian, actor, and writer.
About AJU…
In 1947, the University of Judaism (UJ) was founded in Los Angeles with the aim of incorporating diverse elements of Jewish civilization and culture into an educational institution. American Jewish University (AJU) is a thriving center of Jewish resources and talent that serves the Jewish community of the twenty-first century. A portal for Jewish belonging, AJU equips students, faculty, campers, and learners of all ages with the tools to create the ideas, build the structures, and develop the programs to advance Jewish wisdom and elevate Jewish living.
April 27, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel
9500 Wilshire Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Individual Ticket: $500
Associate Sponsor $1,800 (Includes Two reserved seats, listing as an Associate Sponsor on event publicity, quarter-page ad)
Seven more Sponsorships available as well.
For more information, Gala registration and sponsorships visit AJU.edu/giving/2025-gala
For questions email gala@aju.edu
12th Annual…
Wine Women & Shoes® 2025 benefiting Children’s Action Network
Enjoy a fun and fabulous evening of shopping and dining under the stars while supporting Children’s Action Network’s work on behalf of youth in foster care.
Children’s Action Network (CAN) uses the power of the entertainment community to increase awareness about children’s issues and make them a top priority in everyday life.
CAN is currently dedicated to raising awareness about and finding homes for the more than 100,000 youth in foster care in the US who are waiting for an adoptive family and improving outcomes for the more than 400,000 youth in foster care.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
At at private home in Santa Monica
For tickets and info, visit flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MjI5Mjg1
For more information about the Children’s Action Network (CAN) visit ChildrensActionNetwork.org. CAN is a fiscally sponsored project of Tides Center a 501(c)3 nonprofit. For info visit tides.org/state-nonprofit-disclosures
Continuing through April 30…
Women’s Voices Now presents…
The 2025 Women’s Voices Now Online Film Festival
The 2025 theme is Women: In All Their Shapes & Forms
Now in its 11th year, this festival offers an intimate look at global
women’s rights struggles through groundbreaking documentaries.
37 Films • 22 Countries
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 through Wednesday, April 30, 2025
12:00 a.m. (Pacific) – 12:00 a.m. (Pacific)
Tickets are 30% OFF with discount code EARLY30
Tickets are from $25 $17.50 to $50 $35 to $100 $70
For information and tickets visit GiveButter.com/2025WVNFilmFestival.
Women’s Guild Cedars-Sinai Spring Luncheon
Women’s Guild has been inspiring innovation at Cedars‑Sinai Medical Center since 1957. Its members share a powerful commitment to supporting world-class healthcare, research and innovation. Women’s Guild has been making a difference in the lives of patients, raising over $70 million in support of Cedars‑Sinai’s most critical work, including projects such as the Women’s Guild Distinguished Chair in Pediatrics, Women’s Guild Neurology Project, Women’s Guild Simulation Center for Advanced Clinical Skills, Women’s Guild Chair in Gastroenterology, Women’s Guild Lung Institute, and the Saul and Joyce Brandman Breast Center – A Project of Women’s Guild at Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute.
Hosted by Nichelle Turner — Emmy Award Winning Co-host of Entertainment Tonight and secret celebrity renovation<
Join the Women’s Guild as it honors sisters
Wendy Goldberg — Author & Philanthropist
&
Toni Howard — CAA Motion Picture Agent
with
The Women’s Guild Trailblazer Award
In Conversation With Judge Judy Sheindlin
Thursday, May 1, 2025
11:00 a.m. Reception
Noon: Luncheon & Program
The Beverly Hills Hotel
9641 W Sunset Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
You can learn about the Cedars‑Sinai Women’s Guild visit WomensGuildCS.org
For event info and tickets please visit WomensGuildCS.org/event-details/2025-womens-guild-luncheon
Beverly Hills Firefighters Association
33rd Annual Backdraft Ball
SAVE THE DATE
An evening of delightful experiences, including delectable food, exciting entertainment, and engaging auctions – all in support of the BHFA Medical Retirement Fund. Join the firefighters and their supporters in honoring the men and women who risk their lives to keep the community safe.
Your attendance makes a meaningful difference in ensuring the welfare of those who have dedicated their lives to serving and protecting the community.
Thursday, June 5, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel
9500 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Registration and information will be at BeverlyHillsFire.com/backdraft-ball.