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CONTINUING SEPTEMBER

For a short month, September had a lot going on, continuing with the Center Theatre Group Affiliates New Member Orientation Meeting. "Giving the Gift of Theatre to the Next Generation." Afterwards, Christine Hart, VP Programs for the Affiliates, and Sweet Diane visit...

SEPTEMBER SURPRISE

Please make no mistake...it isn't easy to create a surprise birthday gift, and the project becomes even more difficult when the recipient is gracious Carol Soucek King. The planning began with Veronica being given the responsibility of making the table place cards....

CELEBRATING VERONICA

August 23rd was Veronica's birthday, so off to Beverly Hills and lunch at Gucci Osteria on Rodeo Drive. I love chef extraordinaire Mattia Agazzi and knew he would do something very special for Veronica! We settled on the tasting menu which had all the exquisite dishes...

FUN STUFF IN AUGUST

August began beautifully with a visit from Lovely Lisa who has moved back to California! We've been friends forever, as this photo will testify. This was about the time she taught me her star routine from Chorus Line! Oh my gosh, what fun to also see I still had my...

JOYFUL JULY

Sweet Annie came over to work with Veronica on a project of hers and we all had so much fun...including Somi! A trip to Tiffany's in Beverly Hills to add to Veronica's charm bracelet. Followed by a fabulous lunch at 208 Rodeo just next door! Watermelon & Burrata...

A JOYFUL 4th

Next to Thanksgiving, the 4th of July is my all-time favorite for celebrating, hosting friends, playing games with prizes, and having an all-around joyful time! This year was no exception...with preparations beginning a week ahead. Somi went to Go Hollywood Pet Center...

BUT WAIT… THERE’S MORE FOR JUNE!

Dinner at Rüen Pair in Thai Town was terrific! Afterwards, the best ice cream next door at Kanomwaan. And a little grocery shopping. Wondering why Lovely Susi is Laughing? Because I had forgotten I gave her the sunglasses I had just admired. No matter, we had a...

WONDERFUL JUNE

Absolutely nothing brings more joy to an artist than when a collector falls in love with their work. This happened to Janice, and she could not get this painting out of her mind. When hubby Mitch approved the purchase, it was great fun watching the two of them...

MAY IS MY BIRTHDAY MONTH

There was just time to catch this year's Pasadena Showcase House of Design before it closed on the 18th, my birthday. I dearly miss Charles Norman who was a fine collector of my work since I was an exhibitor at Art Expo in the 80's! What fun seeing fantastically...

WONDERFUL MAY

It is always a great joy to witness the Music Center's annual "Very Special Arts Festival," and no more so than at this, the 46th! Bravo Awesome Peggy Collins for your massive support! The children's art that was posted along the way was delightful! Seeing all the...
SOCIALIZING and MAGICAL EVENTS

SOCIALIZING and MAGICAL EVENTS

Hillcrest Country Club was the site for a delightful meet and greet with wine and nibbles! What a wonderful way to begin November! Peggy, you are adorable! You too, Ruth Ann! A private dinner at Abernethy's, on the Jerry Moss Plaza of the Music Center was quite...

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IMAGINATION, FIVE VIEWS at Ai PLUS GALLERY

IMAGINATION, FIVE VIEWS at Ai PLUS GALLERY

I was a vendor at Pasadena Showcase House many years ago when I first presented my Brush painting and began to teach this fascinating art form. During the three years I participated, it was a joy to do a poster for the event, and then in the mid-90s I was asked also...

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SHOWS, CELEBRATING AND PURE JOY

SHOWS, CELEBRATING AND PURE JOY

How wonderful to begin October with brunch at the Dorothy Chandler and hearing Director Snehal Desai and Producing Director Doug Baker give us insight into the 2023-24 Season's exciting shows coming to the Ahmanson, Mark Taper Forum & Kirk Douglas Theatre! I...

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MORE CAKE, BALLOONS AND CONTINUED CELEBRATING!

MORE CAKE, BALLOONS AND CONTINUED CELEBRATING!

The Music Center Foundation celebrated 50 spectacular years of doing good, providing excellent service to LA's cultural community, and supporting The Music Center and its four Resident Companies! The gourmet Sunday brunch was held at Hillcrest Country Club. Thank you,...

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ART, MUSIC AND SO MUCH MORE!

ART, MUSIC AND SO MUCH MORE!

Demonstrating Brush painting for art groups is one of my very favorite things, and the South Bay Watercolor Society is one of the best! A world of thanks, dear Jody Wiggins, for inviting me and for being so very gracious. It was so much fun painting and telling...

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WHERE WAS I?

WHERE WAS I?

Well, we got through the deluge, but not without some major interior rain! After a big Oh well, it was time for a delightful lunch at San Laurel with two spectacular women, Debra & Terri... Photo, please... Debra is a hat person, for sure! Soooo cute...I wish I...

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TIME TO CELEBRATE VERONICA!

TIME TO CELEBRATE VERONICA!

And we were off to Santa Barbara for the Rosewood Miramar Beach Hotel for a big birthday bash! Checking in with Kita the Akita was no easy task. Amazing Carol Soucek King had delightful birthday balloons waiting for Veronica and a beautiful birthday note! The Miramar...

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AND THEN WHAT HAPPENED?

AND THEN WHAT HAPPENED?

Well, it was time to go gift shopping, and Santa Maria Novella is the perfect spot to find treasures from a company that is more than 800 years old. I know, fabulous....right! I couldn't resist this limited edition doggie bowl for Kita the Akita! Fill er up! Lovely...

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AUGUST BEGAN WITH AN OVERLOAD OF PINK…

AUGUST BEGAN WITH AN OVERLOAD OF PINK…

That's right...it's Barbie Time, and you'll either love it or hate it...the jury is still out! Either way one must get with the program! I may not be pink enough but I did my best! Super-size me please and yes, I got the free refill! Margot Robbie is the perfect...

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