June 2nd 2008
Heal The Bay’s “Bring Back the Beach” Gala Brought Out The Celebs!
Filed under: campaigns, donations, ecorazzi exclusive, events: la — tracy @ 12:13 pm
Funny gal and eco-activist, Julia Louis-Dreyfuss (Seinfeld, The New Adventures of Old Christine, and SNL to name a few) and “hottie” Amy Smart (Varsity Blues, Win a Date with Tad Hamilton, Butterfly Effect) co-hosted the Heal the Bay Gal a fundraiser this year. The night started off with an awesome silent auction chock full o’ eco-gifts. In case you’re wondering, I bid on (and won) the Absolute Vodka gift basket complete with 7 different flavors… woo hoo!
Listen, we all know there are TONS of environmental organizations out there clamoring for the sizzle of a celebrity endorsement. When I asked Julia and Amy why they chose to work with Heal the Bay, they both echoed the same simple sentiment: water is our lifeblood, our roots – and that HTB is a local non-profit devoted to cleaning up our “backyard.” Not sure about you, but the Pacific Ocean isn’t exactly in MY backyard, since I’m not lucky enough (read: rich enough) to live in Malibu, but I definitely agree with the ladies; cleaner water = cleaner beaches = happier sunbathers!
Gloria Reuben (you remember her from ER) told me that most of her fond memories are somehow connected to the water and the beach, which is why HTB and Waterkeeper Alliance are important to her (she’s even a WA Board member).
The night included a fab performance by the Plain White T’s, who are most known for “Hey There Delilah.” I just have one question: When the lead singer is the only one playing/singing their #1 song, what are the other 4 guys doing all that time? Ok, back to the gala. The evening’s program was graciously produced by some dear friends of mine, Jennifer and Barry Gribbon of Homerun Entertainment. If you’re vying for the house on HGTV’s Green Home Giveaway, then you’re already familiar with Homerun’s amazing work, and their commitment to making green TV shows.
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