Celebrity Arrivals for Charlie Awards Announced

Arrivals for The Hollywood Arts Council's 30th Anniversary Gala and 22nd Annual Charlie Awards honoring individuals, businesses and organizations who have made outstanding contributions to Hollywood's art and culture will take place at Jim Henson Studios, historic site of the original Charlie Chaplin Studios and A&M Records and present home of the world-famous Muppets; 1416 North LaBrea Avenue. On March 29, a celebrity and VIP reception with cocktails and a silent auction will beging at 6:30pm with a finner and the program to follow at 7:30. Recepients this year are Bob Mackie (Inagural Fashion Arts Award), the Hollywood Wax Museum (Entertainment Arts Award), the Blank Theatre at 2nd Stage (Theatre Arts Award), Community Redevelopment Agency (Public Art Award), Iron Mountain (Preservation Arts Award), Cinefamily/Silent Movie Theatre (Cinematic Arts Award), AYLA Arslanian (Community Arts Award) and Councilmember Tom LaBonge (Special Recognition Award). Red carpet arrivals start at 6:00 and are scheduled to include Beth Broderick, Maria Conchita Alonso, Connie Stevens, Bob Mackie, the Sundher family (owners of the Hollywood Wax Museum), Mitzi Gaynor, Bob Mackie, Vanessa Williams and many more.
 
For reservations, please call 323-871-ARTS (2787).  For further information, please call 323-462-2355 and visit the website www.hollywoodartscouncil.org

The Hollywood Arts Council (HAC) is a community-based nonprofit organization formed in 1978 making a difference in Hollywood through the Arts. It was originally founded to ensure that the arts play a significant role in the revitalization of Hollywood.  The mission of the Hollywood Arts Council is to enhance the quality of life in our community by promoting, nurturing and supporting the Arts.  The Hollywood Arts Council believes that the arts revitalize people as well as communities.  It is towards this vision that the Hollywood Arts Council serves Hollywood.  HAC serves the community through advocacy, coalition building, free public arts events, and promotes the work of artists and arts organizations.  Its after school art program has served over 2,000 elementary schools.

For 22 years, the Charlie Awards Luncheon has been the Council's #1 fundraiser.  This year the awards presentation has been incorporated into the 30th Anniversary Celebration—A Gala Event at the Jim Henson Company, formerly the historic Charlie Chaplin Studio.  The Charlies recognize contributions of merit to the community of Hollywood and its Arts.  Awards are presented by celebrities in a number of categories, including Theatre, Preservation, Entertainment, Public Art, etc.  Recipients for awards are chosen by the Board of Trustees of the Hollywood Arts Council.

Sponsors and Supporters of the "Charlie Awards" include:  Paramount Pictures, The Walt Disney Company, MGM, The Jim Henson Company, Hudson Capital, Kress, ArgentVentures/Millenium Partners, Community Redevelopment Agency, American Airlines, Iron Mountain, Alliance Residential, The Clarett Group, Classic Arts Showcase, Gerding Edlen, Newport Capitol, Pacific Federal, Pacific Theatres, Second Street Ventures and Selma Hotel.

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