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August 27, 2010
Celebrity playground Beverly Hills will live up to its legendary pedigree Labor Day Weekend with the “Taste of Beverly Hills,” taking place September 2-5, adjacent to the prestigious Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Numerous celebrities are confirmed to take part in the weekend’s festivities. Beverly Hills resident Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Rob Kardashian, Kylie Jenner and Kendal Jenner are guests of honor at Thursday’s dinner salute to Beverly Hills-‘The City with the Zip’. At that dinner event, which also features a tribute to Larry King, they’ll be honored and led on a tour of their favorite wineries and restaurants.
Representing the animal community at the event is The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), the nation’s largest animal protection organization — backed by 11 million Americans, or one of every 28 people. For more than a half-century, The HSUS has been fighting for the protection of all animals through advocacy, education, and hands-on programs. The HSUS’s president and CEO Wayne Pacelle will present special awards to Kaley Cuoco (Big Bang Theory), Jorja Fox (CSI), and Wendie Malick (Hot in Cleveland) for their sterling work on behalf of animals.
Thursday evening features a series of live performances, including; Grammy Nominee Natasha Bedingfield and classic song stylists Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr.
Of course, in addition to celebrity appearances and live performances, the Taste of Beverly Hills is the city’s inaugural celebration of all things epicurean, catapulting the city onto the same stage as Aspen, Miami Beach and New York, each of whom hosts a FOOD & WINE-sponsored culinary extravaganza. Featured culinary talents include Michael Voltaggio, Walter Manzke, Ludo Lefebvre, Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo, Wolfgang Puck, Ted Allen, Scott Conant, Michel Nischan, Art Smith, and Tim Love; additional celebrities and chefs to be announced. Respected experts and connoisseurs in the world of wine and spirits will also be on hand.
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over 1 year ago
Where does that "eleven million members" number come from? On a recent fundraising letter, Wayne Pacelle states: "One of my goals is to build this nationwide animal protection organization from 1,200,000 to 2,000,000 members."
over 1 year ago
What a geat way to celebrate Hollywood's compassion toward animals. And, what an awesome way to give the Humane Society of the United States the applause, and the help they so desperately need in helping save animal from abuse and cruelty--whatever shape it takes!!!
over 1 year ago
Great to see HSUS getting the recognition it deserves. NO ONE does more for animals that this organization!
over 1 year ago
Sure, if you like mandatory spay/neuter laws; pet ownership limits; higher egg, beef, and pork costs; punitive anti-pet/anti-breeder/anti-agriculture laws; and a vegan/no-domestic-animal-ownership-and-use agenda, the HSUS is great. If you prefer animal welfare over animal rights, the HSUS leaves a lot to be desired.
over 1 year ago
That is great to see them support the animals! I learned about the hsus by attending a lobby day - they make great strides for the animals on all levels, glad they are getting some support at the celeb level!
over 1 year ago
It's great to see the Kardashian's along side the HSUS!! A great organization!
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