A “Yesssss!” to Marijuana and a Post-Postmodern Mix of Stars, Artists, More VIPs, Music and Party Themes at the MOCA Gala 2013   Rather than choose a single concept for MOCA’s Gala “Yesssss!” artist Rob Pruitt opted for what he called a “Po-Po-Mo” route to celebrate...

35+ Photos from MOCA Luncheon Honoring Annie Leibovitz with Distinguised Women in the Arts Award, Presented by Maria Shriver   Here are more than 35 photos from the May 1 luncheon at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, where former First Lady of California Maria Shriver presented Annie Leibovitz with...

Maria Shriver Presents Annie Leibovitz with MOCA Distinguished Women in the Arts Award   On presenting the Distinguished Women in the Arts award to Annie Leibovitz, former First Lady of California Maria Shriver called the internationally acclaimed photographer “a living legend,” noting...

Anti Defamation League Dinner Raises $1.1 Million for its Fight Against Bigotry           An estimated $1.1 million was raised for the fight against anti-Semitism and bigotry of all kinds, when nearly 700 guests attended the Anti Defamation League Dinner Dec. 6 at the Beverly Hilton...

The MOCA Gala 2011: Lab Coats, Revolving Heads and Live Nude Girls   Never mind that the invitation to the Museum of Contemporary Art’s annual fundraiser specified “Festive Attire.” Guests covered their gowns, suits and cocktail frocks in lab coats most of the night. Before...

Getty’s Pacific Standard Time Party Wows Artists, Collectors and Others in the L.A. Art Community -   Invitations to the gala opening celebration of “Pacific Standard Time” gave the first clue to the special nature of the Oct. 2 event at the Getty Center.  Packed in a...