Look To The Stars News: Ally Sheedy

Stars Support Point Foundation LGBTQ Scholarships

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:45:00 +0000

More than 450 guests attended the annual Point Honors gala on April 15 to help support Point Foundation Scholarships and programs for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) students.

The event, held at Pier Sixty on the Hudson River, raised over $660,000 for Point Foundation (Point), the nation’s largest scholarship-granting organization for LGBTQ students of merit.

More: http://www.looktothestars.org/news/10035-stars-support-point-foundation-lgbtq-scholarships

Somaly Mam Foundation To Honor Russell Simmons At Celebrity Charity Gala

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:00:00 +0000

The Somaly Mam Foundation will honor Russell Simmons, The Body Shop Americas and Melanne Verveer, Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues, at its annual charity gala on October 20.

Somaly Mam Foundation 2011 Gala

Co-chairs for the event include Lauren Bush Susan Sarandon and Deepak Chopra, and the gala committee includes AnnaLynne McCord, Shay Mitchell, Ron Livingston, Ally Sheedy and Petra Nemcova.

More: http://www.looktothestars.org/news/7105-somaly-mam-foundation-to-honor-russell-simmons-at-celebrity-charity-gala

Eric Roberts Helps Celebrate 25 Years Of Animal Protection

Thu, 19 May 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Farm animals took Manhattan on Saturday night at Cipriani Wall Street, as the stars came out in full-force to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Farm Sanctuary, the nation’s leading farm animal protection organization.

Eric Roberts_CREDIT Lesley Marino
Credit/Copyright: Farm Sanctuary

Eric Roberts, photo: Lesley Marino

More: http://www.looktothestars.org/news/6324-eric-roberts-helps-celebrate-25-years-of-animal-protection

Russell Simmons To Host Celebration FOR The Turkeys

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:00:00 +0000

Hip Hop mogul Russell Simmons is to host a very special event for Farm Sanctuary later this month as a compassionate benefit for turkeys – who get a tough time around Thanksgiving every year.

Celebration FOR The Turkeys will take place at Tavern on the Green in New York City on November 22, and will feature guest speaker Jonathon Safran Foer – author of “Eating Animals” – and special guests Lou Reed, Laurie Anderson, Peter Max and Ally Sheedy.

According to the organizers, the event will feature: "An elegant vegan brunch at the landmark Tavern on the Green from noon – 5 p.m. in Central Park. Our holiday meal, with menu design by Candle 79 served “family style,” will be followed by a festive reception featuring a spiced cider, hot cocoa, holiday nog, and desserts from the area’s favorite vegan pastry chefs and a Silent Auction for all your holiday shopping needs!"

More: http://www.looktothestars.org/news/3377-russell-simmons-to-host-celebration-for-the-turkeys

Bid On Dinner With Your Favorite Celebs

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:30:00 +0000

Fans of Jon Hamm, Edie Falco, Keri Russell, Paul Rudd, Jeremy Sisto, Patrick Duffy, David Schwimmer, Rosanna Arquette, Ally Sheedy, Nathan Fillion, John Slattery, and Lili Taylor have the chance to join their favorite stars for lunch in a new charity auction running now.

The auction is raising funds for The Adrienne Shelly Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated in loving memory to the uniquely gifted actor and filmmaker Adrienne Shelly, whose highly accomplished life was tragically cut short November 1, 2006. The foundation supports the artistic achievements of female actors, writers and directors through a series of scholarships and grants. Reflecting Adrienne’s spirit, generosity, courage and whimsy, its goal is to recognize the tremendous passion and commitment of women artists in creating their own work, and provide them with support and guidance particularly during periods of transition and struggle.

Also up for grabs in the auction are walk-on roles in Kevin Smith's new movie, A Couple Of Dicks, starring Bruce Willis, and a walk-on part in Drew Barrymore's new movie, Going The Distance. There is also a signed print from Meg Ryan, tickets to Rachael Ray, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and The Ellen DeGeneres Show, as well as Fox Television’s Bones DVD sets signed by the entire cast, Jimmy Buffett VIP tickets & backstage passes, and much more.

More: http://www.looktothestars.org/news/2357-bid-on-dinner-with-your-favorite-celebs

Farm Sanctuary Hosts Winter Wonderland For Animals

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:30:00 +0000

On Thursday, December 4 from 6 to 10 p.m., Farm Sanctuary – the nation’s largest rescue and refuge network for farm animals – is hosting the elegant Winter Wonderland for the Animals: A Farm Sanctuary Benefit to raise vital funds for the organization’s life-saving rescue, education and advocacy efforts for farm animals.

Through this special event, celebrities, activists and other kindhearted individuals join Farm Sanctuary in celebrating compassion for all beings by helping give farm animals the most precious gift this holiday season: life.

More: http://www.looktothestars.org/news/1667-farm-sanctuary-hosts-winter-wonderland-for-animals

Stars Flock To Farm Sanctuary Gala

Wed, 21 May 2008 10:32:57 +0000

What could be better than a fancy evening in downtown Manhattan celebrating a brilliant foundation with some of today’s hottest celebrities? The answer: absolutely nothing!

This past Saturday I had the honor of attending Farm Sanctuary's annual gala. Farm Sanctuary was started in 1986 and is now considered to be the nation’s leading farm animal protection organization. Each year the gala helps raise funds for their noble work and honor those who make a difference.

The evening was pure elegance with beautifully decorated tables, a classy silent auction area and, of course, the second floor VIP loft where all the famous faces mingled.

More: http://www.looktothestars.org/news/816-stars-flock-to-farm-sanctuary-gala

Heather Mills Hosts 2008 Farm Sanctuary Gala

Mon, 05 May 2008 12:51:00 +0000

Heather Mills is giving hope to animal-lovers everywhere by returning to host this year’s Farm Sanctuary Gala on May 17th, with emcee Melissa Rivers.

Heather and Melissa will be joined by many caring people and well-known celebrities, such as Kristen Bell and Kevin Nealon, who share their dream of bringing public awareness and compassion to the safety of farm animals. This will be a night to remember, full of exquisite vegan cuisine and sensational entertainment provided by Shawn Colvin.

Gift bags featuring vegan foods, cruelty-free items and other unique farm animal-related gifts are to be given out at the event to educate Gala guests about compassionate living, and an auction featuring original paintings, photography, gift baskets, jewelry and more will help to raise funds for the charity.

More: http://www.looktothestars.org/news/764-heather-mills-hosts-2008-farm-sanctuary-gala