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.
Spago’s 40th Annual Seder — sold out!
hosted by Barbara Lazaroff
benefiting Mazon, A Jewish Response To Hunger
Barbara and Spago Beverly Hills invite you to the 40th Annual Passover Seder Dinner hosted by Barbara Lazaroff. Rabbi Rachlis & Cantor Briar of University Synagogue will perform the seder.
“I feel if you open your traditions and celebrations to all, no matter your religion, background or customs, it fosters tolerance, greater harmony and closer understanding among all people.” ~Barbara Lazaroff
As for many years, proceeds from this evening benefit MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger — a national nonprofit dedicated to ending hunger among all faiths and backgrounds in the United States and Israel. This 2024 Seder will raise funds to support families in Los Angeles.
The service will be led by Rabbi Arnold Rachlis and Cantor Ruti Braier, both of the University Synagogue
This popular charity evening’s entertainment will feature:
- The West Los Angeles Children’s Choir
- musical artist/composer Craig Taubman
- The Kings of Klezmer Band
- Michael Libow, singing Hatikvah
Executive Chef Ari Rosenson, Chef de Cuisine Chef Areg Avanassian, Executive Pastry Chef Della Gossett and their talented staff will prepare an exquisite menu (below).
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 (second seder night)
6:00 p.m. — Dinner and Service begin promptly
As you register, you’ll select your arrival time of 5:00, 5:15, 5:30 or 5:45.
Spago Beverly Hills
176 North Canon Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
The dinner will feature:
Chef Ari’s home-made Gefilte Fish, Chicken and Vegetable Matzo Ball Soup, Roasted Wild Alaskan King Salmon, Braised Beef Short Rib “Flanken,” Vegetable Ratatouille & Roasted Moroccan Carrots.
Chef Della’s gorgeous dessert buffet ranging from Matzo Toffee, Fromage Blanc Cheesecake, Passover Puffs with Caramel Sauce, Sorbet, a variety of fresh fruit and more.
Each guest also receives Spago’s oven-baked Matzah and Macaroons packaged to-go.
Wine Director Benjamin Chesna will offer a variety of refined Kosher wine pairings.
$265.00 per adult, children 0-2 free, ages 3-10 years $150, 11 and over $250 per child. (plus 9.5% tax & 22% service)
To purchase tickets or make a donation if you cannot attend the dinner, visit sevenrooms.com/experiences/spagobh
No Kid Hungry – LA / Share Our Strength
40th Anniversary
Join (host committee member) Barbara Lazaroff and Share Our Strength at a private estate in Beverly Hills to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Experience an intimate multi-course menu and expertly paired wines curated by renowned culinary talent from.
The evening will celebrate the commitment of local leaders who have made an impact for kids in need and provide an opportunity to connect and thank donors, program partners, and culinary supporters for their commitment to ending childhood hunger.
Guests will also have the opportunity to bid on unique experiences, helping to raise funds for the No Kid Hungry Campaign.
EMCEE
Lorena Garcia
Chef, Restauranteur, TV Host, Author
(Bio)
NO KID HUNGRY CHEF CHAMPION
Mary Sue Milliken
Chef & Co-founder, Mundo Hospitality Group
(Bio)
NO KID HUNGRY CULINARY CHAMPION
Billy Harris
Auctioneer, Emcee, Fundraiser
(Bio)
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
A Private Estate
Beverly Hills, CA
Suggested attire is Festive Cocktail.
Please note this No Kid Hungry Dinner is a 21+ event.
To learn more and to purchase tickets or make a donation, visit
events.nokidhungry.org/events/los-angeles-no-kid-hungry-dinner
To learn more about No Kid Hungry visit NoKidHungry.org
22nd Annual Tower of Hope Gala 2024
The event highlights the innovative research funded by the Tower Cancer Research Foundation.
Tower Cancer Research Foundation (TCRF) was established in 1996 by a driven group of physicians, patients, and volunteers with a personal stake in cancer to fund high-impact research and survivorship support programs.
Today, TCRF continues to advance groundbreaking science, and to fund essential support for people affected by cancer through local community partnerships and Magnolia House, our flagship survivorship support program.
Honoring…
Healing Award: Antoni Ribas, MD, PhD
Dr Love Visionary Award: Andrew J. DeLao
Ambassador of the Year: Jennifer Grey
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
6:00 p.m.
Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel
9500 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
For tickets and sponsorships visit this page
To learn about Tower Cancer Research Foundation visit their website, TowerCancer.org.
Women’s Guild Cedars-Sinai Spring Luncheon
Barbara hopes to be there and to see all the great Cedars-Sinai supporters at this annual Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show presented by Neiman Marcus featuring A-K-R-I-S-
Honoring…
Diane Lane
Award Winning Actor Producer
with the
2024 WOMAN OF THE 21ST CENTURY AWARD
Gretchen Pace
Neiman Marcus Beverly Hills Vice President & General Manager
with the
2024 HUMANITARIAN AWARD
Since 1957, Women’s Guild inspired innovation and has been making a difference in the lives of patients, raising over $70 million in support of Cedars‑Sinai’s most critical work such as clinical and scientific advances.
Current projects include:
Women’s Guild Distinguished Chair in Pediatrics
Women’s Guild Neurology Project
The guild offers other opportunities for our members to get together to socialize and learn, bringing in experts in topics of interest. They also take excursions. Out of respect for it’s busy members, the guild opts for quality over quantity when it comes to planning events, whether our goal is to raise funds or just to bring people together for an interesting and fun experience.
Thursday, May 9, 2024
11:00 a.m. —Reception
Noon —Luncheon & Program
Beverly Wilshire
9500 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
To learn about the Women’s Guild, please visit womensguildcs.org.
For more information about this event, visit WomensGuildCS.org/2024-spring-luncheon
The 31st Annual Race to Erase MS Gala
Live music ~ Live and silent auctions ~ Cocktail reception ~ Dinner
The Race to Erase MS Foundation is dedicated to the treatment and ultimate cure of Multiple Sclerosis, funding research at its core. All funds raised support its Center Without Walls program, a selected network of the nation’s top MS research centers. This nationwide collaboration of physicians and scientists are on the cutting edge of innovative research programs, working as a team on therapeutic approaches to eradicate MS. In addition to combating MS through research in a clinical environment, they work hope to increase awareness by educating the public about this mystifying disease.
This gala and the organization were founded by Nancy Davis who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at the age of 33 in 1991. After being told by her doctors that she would be “lucky” to operate a remote control on her TV, she realized she was too young and too busy to let the disease stop her life in its tracks. She was determined to devote her time, relationships, and resources to finding a cure. Nancy has tremendous hope, courage, and strength and is tireless in her efforts to find a cure for MS in her lifetime.
The Race to Erase MS has raised over $54 million for multiple sclerosis research. When Nancy was first diagnosed, there was no known cause, no cure, no drugs on the market for MS, and a true lack of hope. For the young person being diagnosed with MS today, there is so much hope for living a productive lifestyle and eventually finding a cure for MS.
Friday, May 10, 2024
6:00 p.m. Arrival & Cocktail Reception
8:15 p.m. Dinner, Show and Live Entertainment
Fairmont Century Plaza
2025 Avenue of the Stars
Los Angeles, CA 90067
(310) 424-3030
For more information about the Race to Erase MS visit EraseMS.org
To purchase tickets visit shop.erasems.org/collections/tickets.
And while we’re talking about Race to Erase MS…
Their MS Forum & Expo is being held on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., also at the Fairmont Century Plaza and on Zoom.
Careers Through Culinary Arts Program
The C•CAP Los Angeles Gala
Join C•CAP for a glittering evening of food and drink to benefit C•CAP Los Angeles’ students and programming.
Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C•CAP) is a workforce development nonprofit that provides underserved teens a pathway to success.
In 1990 Richard Grausman, a cookbook author and educator started a program to teach American youth about the satisfaction and value of home cooking in twelve inner-city New York City high schools. He soon realized that many of these students lacked job skills or college prospects and needed preparation for jobs with a future, like those in the culinary industry. So Grausman set out to enhance the culinary arts curriculum in public schools and better prepare underserved students for college and career opportunities in the restaurant and hospitality industry.
For over 30 years now, C•CAP, which now has programs across Arizona, as well as in Baltimore, Camden, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City & Long Island, Newark, Philadelphia, suburban Maryland, and Washington DC, has made a difference in the lives of hundreds of thousands of young people.
C•CAP provides culinary, job and life skills to over 22,000 middle-and-high school students annually.
The evening will begin on the Jonathan Club’s Great Lawn, a rooftop overlooking the beautiful vista of downtown Los Angeles. During this social hour, guests will enjoy passed hors d’oeuvres and select wines and craft cocktails
As the sun sets, guests will head in to the Grand Ballroom for a spectacular seated dinner. Pioneering chef Nancy Silverton, a longtime supporter, is conceptualizing a delicious multi-course menu along with Jonathan Club’s heralded Executive Chef Andreas Roller.
The program includes remarks from Chef Silverton, C•CAP students and alumni and culminates with the C•CAP Live Auction and yummy dessert.
Friday, May 17, 2024
6:30 p.m. — Social Hour on the Rooftop
7:30 p.m. — Seated Dinner, Program, Live Auction
Jonathan Club DTLA
545 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA
You can learn more about C•CAP at ccapinc.org
You can learn more about the gala and purchase tickets on this page of the site.
2024 Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Gala
The Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) Gala is shaping up to be another epic celebration in honor of our courageous children and the exceptional physicians, researchers and caregivers who create hope and build healthier futures for children.
This year’s event promises to be spectacular.
If you’ve missed CHLA’s previous galas, we invite you to watch this video of our previous galas on Vimeo.
Honorary Co-Chairs
Molly McNearney and Jimmy Kimmel
and
Kristin and Jeffrey Worthe
Courage to Care Honorees
Bernadette and “Sugar” Ray Leonard
Recognizing our remarkable Mission Ambassadors
CHLA’s Nurses
We’ll be adding additional program information as we have it.
Saturday, October 5, 2024
The Event Deck at L.A. Live
Downtown Los Angeles
This Gala has historically sold out early, so please consider securing your spot now.
For info on sponsorship, ticket, and table availability…
or
If you are unable to attend but still wish to support, possibly by purchasing a table at any level to host CHLA Nurses…
Please contact Michael Sandler at 323-240-4935 or msandler@chla.usc.edu.