California Jazz Foundation "gives the band a hand" at annual gala this weekend

The California Jazz Foundation will recognize renowned musicians, composers and jazz educators Patrice Rushen and the late Ndugu Chancler at the 7th annual “Give the Band a Hand” Gala fundraiser.

SocietyKismetApril 5, 2019Philanthropy

Silver Circle Gala spotlights women’s issues, raises $1.5M for quality healthcare

Venice Family Clinic hosted its annual Silver Circle Gala at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, where it raised more than $1.5 million for healthcare.

SocietyKismetMarch 29, 2019Philanthropy

The creative eye behind it all: John Sofio

Tastemakers near and far can’t get enough of John Sofio’s vibrant, vivacious and varied work. And Los Angeles residents—especially—are profoundly impacted by his spaces long before they knew him.

CultureKismetMarch 27, 2019Profile

LACC raises record-high $700k at annual gala

Now in its 15th year, the annual fundraiser was held at The Beverly Wilshire Hotel and raised a record $700,000 to support the LACC, whose mission grows ever more important in 2019.

SocietyKismetMarch 24, 2019Philanthropy

Planned Parenthood celebrates 40 Years of Food Fare

Planned Parenthood Los Angeles (PPLA) celebrated the 40th Anniversary of their highly anticipated culinary event and largest annual fundraiser, PPLA Food Fare.

SocietyKismetMarch 14, 2019Philanthropy

UROK Foundation Art & Photography fundraising event raises mental health awareness

Guests got the opportunity in an intimate setting to pay homage at Sunset Boulevard’s most legendary music galleries with auction proceeds going to those suffering from mental health conditions.

SocietyKismetMarch 5, 2019Philanthropy