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Valerie Fitzgerald | Beverly Hills & West L.A. Real Estate

No More Hybrid Parking Perks for L.A. Drivers!

No More Hybrid Parking Perks for L.A. Drivers!

The Los Angeles City Council has “unanimously agreed to eliminate free parking for drivers of Toyota Prius, Honda Civic Hybrid, Honda Insight or Ford Escape Hybrid models — a privilege in place for four years — on March 1.” According to NBC4, the move will generate $300,000 in parking fees; hybrid owners who park at meters during February will be given warnings about the end of free parking.

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You’re Invited to our Academy Awards Party!

You’re Invited to our Academy Awards Party!

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Do you want to come to our Academy Awards Party?

February 22, 2009 is our 10th Annual Award Celebration & Viewing Dinner, including celebrity hosts, silent & live auctions, and one of the most exclusive after-parties with performances by renowned artists. To get your tickets, call 310-271-8421, go to www.ChildrenUnitingNations.org, or email me.

Would you like to promote your business?

We are still accepting items and services for our live and silent auctions. We welcome anything from photography sessions to cooking classes, from your home in Napa to interior design consultations. Get your name and expertise in front of hundreds of guests.

For more information, call 310-271-8421, go to www.ChildrenUnitingNations.org, or email me.

Sponsored by The Hollywood Reporter, 93.5 The Beat FM, and Billboard Magazine. This evening is a vital fundraising effort for Children Uniting Nations (CUN) to continue our endless commitment to our community’s most vulnerable children. CUN primary focus is to recruit and provide mentors for youth placed in foster care through academic and relationship-based mentoring programs as well as, community involvement in social activities.

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LACMA, Art on Wikipedia, and You!

LACMA, Art on Wikipedia, and You!

LACMA Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia par excellence, loves art….and LACMA invites you to help provide photo illustrations for Wiki’s articles. Throughout February, LACMA and other museums welcome the public to photograph permanent collection objects to help Wikipedia illustrate its articles. To add to the fun, Wiki has set up a Scavenger Hunt — post your shots to the Wiki group on Flickr, score points, and earn prizes! The photographer (or team) who scores the most points will win a collection of five LACMA exhibition catalogues as well as four VIP tickets to the museum. Check out the guidelines, and get going!

And if you have a B of A credit or debit card, you can get free admission February 7-8.

I’d love to see the pictures you submit to Wikipedia, be sure to send them to me with ‘Wikipedia Photos’ in the subject line.




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Cocktails, Art, Architecture, Couture and Blues - You’re Invited!

Cocktails, Art, Architecture, Couture and Blues - You’re Invited!

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We’re having a nifty event at the new 8-unit condo/loft project at 7917 Willoughby Avenue in West Hollywood, designed by Lorcan O’Herlihy. The event is Thursday, Feb 5 from 6-9pm. We’ll be featuring a selection of works by LA artist Daniel Maltzman, live models wearing Deborah LaFranchi’s innovative bridal couture, and live music by The Bobby Haynes Blues Band…plus cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and valet parking.

The event is being held in the penthouse units on the top floors, so space is somewhat limited, and thus an RSVP is necessary. If you’re interested in attending, just email us or call 310-777-6250.

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Bad Economy = Good Design?

Bad Economy = Good Design?

Bad Economy = Good Design?

A New York Times piece draws comparisons between some of this century’s lowest economic points, and the stunningly good design work that came out of them. Michael Cannell postulates that depressions and recessions result in creative problem-solving and striking new ideas in the home and interior design world, as evidenced by some of the most iconic works by


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