Last night was this:

Friday to Sunday. Invite only.

Xavier Tournaud (Couples Retreat) and Rachel Smith (Miss USA 2007).  Xavier is wearing a Moods of Norway jacket, 35 Millimeter shirt and Fedaboa belt.  Rachel is wearing a dress by Dina Bar-El.

Thanks to Look Los Angeles.

Amanda Righetti (The Mentalist) at the NYLON event wearing a Dina Bar-El dress.

Ken Howard Elected Screen Actors Guild President; Amy Aquino Elected Secretary-Treasurer Dear Screen Actors Guild Member, The results of the 2009 SAG National Board election were announced today and the members have elected Ken Howard as President and Amy Aquino as Secretary-Treasurer. In addition to President and Secretary-Treasurer, 22 of the 69 national board seats were open for election this year, representing Screen Actors Guild’s Hollywood, New York and Regional Branch Divisions. Full election results are available at SAG.org.

Rose Byrne Shines in Platt Boutique Jewelry

LOS ANGELES - September 9, 2009 - Last night at the Los Angeles Premiere of 'The September Issue' Rose Byrne looked chic in a Vintage Sterling Silver Hermes buckle motif bracelet circa 1970 and an antique Victorian period yellow gold, emerald bead and old mine cut diamond snake ring circa 1880, both from Platt Boutique Jewelry. www.plattboutiquejewelry.com

For more information, please contact press@michelemariepr.com.
 

After the shock of Michael Jackson's death, the last thing we were anticipating was another trembling news of another premature death of someone we may not personally know, but whose work in music we've been widely exposed to and appreciate deeply.

There's been a lot of grief expressed in the L.A DJ community, especially from those who are close to him. Chris Holmes wrote the following on his blog, Ashtar Command. The original post can be found here.

R.I.P DJ AM.

It's hard to come up with words to memorialize DJ AM. He glowed, and embraced life with a passion that was apparent to everyone he encountered. He was so respectful, supportive, kind hearted and encouraging of his fellow artists and DJs.

In a town that is famous for insincerity and gladhanding, I have never heard a single negative word uttered about Adam.

He loved music with the innocence of a child and that joy was contagious. He was an ambassador and host for the city of Los Angeles. Whenever anyone was in town he would invite them to his house for dinner and a screening. He was someone who grew up in LA, and knew the history of every street corner, every bar or club that had come and gone over the years. He could talk to you with the same depth of knowledge and joy about the newest Daft Punk remix as easily as he could about an old psych track, or house classic, or obscure punk rock jam.

He was technically one of the greatest DJs I've ever seen. I was in awe of his talent, and the ease that flowed out of him behind his laptop and serato mixer. He was always excited to show you some new little trick he had came up with, or some secret feature that they had added to serato as his request. He inspired us.

He was generous to a fault. I remember one year at Steve Aoki's birthday at the Cinespace, he gave Steve a brand new macbook filled with thousands of his favorite songs as a birthday present. While other friends were giving Steve hugs and high fives, Adam had given him a piece of his soul.

He will be missed dearly by all not only for the obvious reasons, but for the little things as well; someone you could always have an intelligent conversation with at a crowded bar, someone who would always save you a space at the table, someone who would always ask what you have been up to before ever talking about himself.

He made his fellow djs feel like it was all worthwhile. You don't dj and remix for the people in front of the turntables, you do it for the ones like Adam, the ones that make you care, make you want to be better, and remind you that you are never alone.

We love him, and will miss him dearly. His joy will always guide me whenever I stand behind two turntables at a club.

Chris Holmes

Message from Peter Gurnz:

This is our big art event of the year, boys and girls. Last year we opened our gallery with this same group exhibition which was featured on NBC's "First Look" and aired nationally. We had Chester French performing live along with a entourage of other bands and DJs.

Economy is terrible and artists are suffering, so we are hosting a zero commission exhibition. 100% of the art sales go directly to the artists that created them. Come support over 25 of LA’s most creative, they need your help. This event will sell out as it did last year. Online pre sale tickets while available guarantees admittance. Ticket purchases at the door are on a first come first serve basis, based on fire capacity. Don’t be left on the street, get your tickets online and come early. If you can not afford the donation, but are a patron let us know. Press or media with legitimate needs will be accommodated upon request as well. Donations are how we are able to host this event and offer artists zero commission. Please show your support.

RSVP is requested from all potential celebrity attendees. Call: 310-895-0002

Tickets are available for $10 online or at the door and are a suggested donation.
Online ticket purchase: http://www.BOXeight.com/tickets

Phrases like, "this is the best party I’ve been to in 10 years" and "where am I New York in the 80's" set the tone for the event last year.

Live bands, DJs, Gifting and Gift Bags provided by Livity and Toms shoes, full bars, gallery showings, and fashion exhibitions. Check http://www.BOXeight.com for updates.

Event located at:
BOXeight Studios- 1446 East Washington Blvd LA CA 90021

“...currently one of the most eclectic and creative compounds on the forefront of the L.A. scene...” -NBC

Current featured artists: Ashley Kate Becerra, Ben Cope, Bryden Lando, Casino Nelson, Chad Wilson, Chule, Dillinger, Dirk Mai, Jes Goddard, Joshua Roman,Julia Romanenko, Luke Wooden, Lynsey Johnson, Nate Fierro,Paul Allison, Peter Eaton Gurnz, Shawn M McKinney, Sean Stiegemeier,Tommy Mose Abbott. / Bands: Gypsy River Haunts

Current sponsors: Gen Art, Livity Outer national, Tom’s Shoes, Smart Water, Vitamin Water, One Love for Music

Photos: Meilinda Soerjoko, Chelsea Power, Clinton H. Wallace.

From Michele Marie PR

Anika Brazil Swim Partners With Coral Preservation Foundation, Too Precious To Wear

LOS ANGELES – June 30, 2009 - Anika Brazil Swim is proud to join Tiffany & Co., Vena Cava and Paloma Picasso to raise awareness of the urgent importance of coral preservation by partnering with Too Precious to Wear, a SeaWeb campaign developed to create a demand for coral conservation by urging designers to use sustainable alternatives to real coral. Anika Brazil Swim’s new black string bikini with imitation coral and turquoise stone accents will launch at the Miami Swimshow in July. The swimsuit will retail for $140, with all of the profits from the sale of this suit to benefit Reefs of Hope, a research branch of the Wildlife Conservation Society. By using polished resin rather than genuine coral, designer Monika Hornbostel celebrates the beauty of coral without threatening its existence.  Hornbostel states, “It’s exciting to be able to integrate coral into our swim designs, and even more exciting that the sales from these suits will directly support coral research and preservation.”

Being a Brazil native, Hornbostel understands the importance of the ocean and its beauty.  Along with Too Precious To Wear, Anika Brazil Swim recognizes that corals are one of the most important creatures of the sea, supplying food and shelter to twenty-five percent of ocean animals.  The valuable resource however is unfortunately on the decline; an estimated twenty percent of the world’s coral reefs have already been lost due to factors such as consumer demand, and for this reason Anika Brazil Swim has completely eliminated coral from all future designs.

The fashion and design world have long looked to corals and the ocean as a source of inspiration and imagination, yet these beautiful animals and their habitat are increasingly in danger. Too Precious to Wear and Anika Brazil Swim aim to raise awareness of the importance of coral to the ocean's environment and the threats to their survival, and show how the fashion and design industries, as well as consumers, can safeguard these imperiled marine species. With responsible designers like Hornbostel choosing to use the coral as an inspiration rather than a resource, we will become closer to coral reefs avoiding extinction.  Hornbostel adds, “it couldn’t be a better collaboration – swimwear giving back to the oceans.”

The proceeds of each swimsuit benefits Reefs of Hope, led by Dr. Andrew Baker. Baker’s research aims to prioritize conservation efforts by aiding investing appropriately in reefs that are best able to survive. It also helps identify coral species that are most at threat, as well as coral species that are most likely to survive.
 
Anika Brazil Swim, based in Rio de Janeiro, was launched in 2002 by designer Monika Hornbostel. The leading Brazilian luxury designer swimwear is sold at Neiman Marcus, Harrods, Barney’s New York, as well as select stores in Dubai and St. Barth. Prices range from $140 to $170.

For more information, please contact

press@michelemariepr.com or visit www.anikabrazil.com.br or www.tooprecioustowear.org.

LOS ANGELES - June 17, 2009 - While attending the premiere of her new movie Year One, actress Juno Temple jazzed up her black gown with a stunning Platt Boutique Jewelry 19th Century French yellow gold, black enamel, garnet and rose cut diamond cuff (Retail price, $13,800). http://www.plattboutiquejewelry.com/

For more information, please contact press@michelemariepr.com.

Definitely worth checking out. Warning: hard to resist.

The people at Michelle Marie PR, who represents Joe Jean's has sent us this picture of Peter Facinelli, cast of Best Movie of the Year Winner, Twilight.

Facinelli is sporting the Rocker's fit in Anderson's wash.

Peter Gurnz. Photo: Dirk Mai

From Peter Gurnz:

1st- NBC + PETE GURNZ

Tonight watch NBC's "1st Look" its a whole segment on me, BOXeight, my work and our gallery. It's the art episode, airs nationwide at 8:30pm and 1am, right after the Stanley Cup, and immediately after Saturday Night Live. I'm very proud. The positioning of this segment is just frightening to me really.

Watch or DVR: "1st Look" on NBC tonight at 7:30pm and/or 1am after SNL...

This piece was filmed last year when we were building our gallery. I don't know how many millions of people will be watching, and if I had know it would be aired to our entire nation, I would have tried to be a little more inspiring. I hope that the work I have done with the entire BOXeight family is inspiring enough to help make this world a better place, and to encourage creativity of any kind. It is our mission to do so, I hope this NBC segment does some justice to this motive. It airs right before the Stanley Cup on the east coast and I believe west Coast aswell. It re-airs at 1am after Saturday Night Live everywhere.

Due to the stanley cup and other times zones and scheduling I can not promise that these times are 100% accurate nation wide, please check with your local providers for NBC's LX-TV "1st Look"

If you miss it I will post the video on www.gurnz.com in a day or two. I'll probably send out an email with a link.

2nd - W HOTEL POOL PARTY

Tomorrow is our first W hotel (Wilshire) Pool Party/BBQ that will be running every Sunday all summer. We kick off tomorrow, if you can quote me from the NBC segment I'll get you a drink on me!

There's a couple of people who are producing this event with us. It is going to be a weekly event that we do through the summer. Be sure you know who has invited you

If you're a guest of Pete's or the birthday parties', or if you want to bring guests - make sure you tell them you are on "PETE's LIST". I cannot otherwise guarantee your admittance... This will be professional skater Terry Kennedy's Birthday party as well as Margarita Kallas. I don't want my guests turned away, so please call 213-631-0560 if you have any troubles, or TEXT ME with your numbers of guests for a hard confirmation.

If you have been invited by anyone else please use their names at the door. If you have been invited by Michael then please use the contact info listed on the invite, due to trying not to be annoying with the number of event invites generated on Facebook, I thought we'd just keep one going....

best, pete

Peter Eaton Gurnz

http://www.Gurnz.com
http://www.BOXeight.com
http://www.flickr.com/PeterGurnz
http://www.twitter.com/petergurnz

On Saturday May 16th, Peter Gurnz opened the first day of exhibition on his latest narrative collection on Sveta Utkina. The collection is still at the gallery and will make it to Boxeight's annual exhibition with Gen Art L.A in July. Congratulations, Peter.

For more details please contact Melissa Morgan Fine Art gallery. To view more photos from exhibition, click here.

Address:
73040 El Paseo
Palm Desert, California 92260
USA

Telephone:
760.341.1056

E-mail:
info@melissamorganfineart.com

Hours:
Daily: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
(Evening hours for artist receptions and special events)

Photos by Chad Wilson.

If this seems late it's because I didn't want to overflood their PR people with requests for attendance. But there's one tomorrow, open to the public, at Moods of Norway store that is going to be awesome, in conjuction of Norwegian National Day. Read my article on last night's store opening event. Please note that the event on Sunday night is invite only. And no, you may not invite yourself. I have been told by their PR manager that invitation posted here is for the store event only. Cheers!