National Italian American Foundation Hosts West Coast Gala, Featuring Honorees, Auction for Lunch with Kara DioGuardi
WASHINGTON, May 10, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Hollywood stars, a Dodgers legend, a former public affairs icon and one of the nation's top trial lawyers are coming out to shine at NIAF's West Coast Gala. During the black-tie dinner, a live auction showcase will offer a once-in-a-lifetime experience -- lunch with Grammy nominated songwriter and former American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi and three of your closest friends in Los Angeles. Visit www.niaf.org/bid for more details.
The NIAF West Coast Gala Honorees:
- Dana Brunetti, Oscar nominated film producer of "The Social Network," will receive a NIAF Special Achievement Award in Business and Entertainment.
- Kara DioGuardi, Grammy nominated songwriter, record executive, music publisher, author and former American Idol judge, will receive a NIAF Lifetime Achievement Award in Music.
- Jon Favreau, actor, screenwriter and director, will receive a NIAF Special Achievement Award in Entertainment.
- Thomas V. Girardi, prominent California trial lawyer, will receive a NIAF Special Achievement Award in Law.
- Tommy Lasorda, Major League Baseball Hall of Famer and Dodgers great, will receive a NIAF Lifetime Achievement Award in Sports Management.
- Gary Sinise, Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner, will receive a NIAF Special Achievement Award in Entertainment.
EVENT: WEST COAST GALA
SPONSOR: The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF)
WHEN: Thursday evening, May 19, 2011
6:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception
7:30 p.m. Dinner
WHERE: The Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows
101 Wilshire Boulevard
Santa Monica, Calif. 90401
One of the highlights of the gala is a special tribute honoring the late Joseph R. Cerrell, one of the Foundation's leaders and a legendary Los Angeles public affairs consultant. Film and TV star Joe Mantegna will be this year's master of ceremonies.
Joining the honorees will be champion Olympic figure skater and Food Network TV chef Brian Boitano; actor, screenwriter and producer Marco Bonini; actor Robert Davi; TV and film star of "The Incredible Hulk" Lou Ferrigno; actor Robert Loggia; Hollywood executive Frank Mancuso, Sr.; twelve-time MLB All-Star Mike Piazza; actor Francesco Quinn; E! News anchor and managing editor and member of the NIAF Board of Directors Giuliana DePandi-Rancic; actor and model Antonio Sabato, Jr.; TV and film star Brenda Vaccaro.
Tickets begin at $250 per person. For sponsorship and ticket information, contact Jerry Jones at 202-939-3102 or [email protected]. Visit www.niaf.org/westcoastgala.
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the heritage of Italian Americans. Visit www.niaf.org.
SOURCE National Italian American Foundation
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