(July 9, 2005: Hollywood CA) I have just three words for you about TJB-9: another smashing success! Okay, here are a few more words. Hundreds of (mostly single) professionals (including a lot of lawyers and their pals) came out in droves to pack the Hollywood Palladium, buying both general and VIP tickets to support Bet Tzedek Legal Center, a Jewish legal fund whose mission is to provide a range of legal services (and, well, justice) for all people in the LA community, especially the older and less fortunate (and the poor and broke) who would otherwise have no means of representation.
The silent auction led to even more funds being raised for Bet Tzedek, as did the casino-style gambling. Delicious desserts and coffee flowed freely to all, and many revelers imbibed drinks from the cash bar. Then it was time to turn to the stage and luxuriate in the unique sonic bravado of Ozomatli. Their Latin/soul/funk/rap sounds blended perfectly — rockin’ rhythms and rhymes never felt so good.
In addition to all the above, VIP ticket holders were treated to a hosted bar of mixed drinks, plus Izze fruit-flavored beverages and Fuji Water — as well as delectable food delights such as smoked-salmon-with-cream-cheese sushi rolls, quesadillas, chicken skewers and more. The VIP attendees also got a great swag bag upon leaving the party, including a DVD, CDs, a cookbook, Virgin Diet Cola, Rockstar Energy drink, Lance Christopher Salon free hairstyle voucher, and more. (So remember to upgrade to VIP tix next year! It is worth it.)
All attendees seemed to make time to get down on the huge dance floor, not only to Ozomatli (introduced by our new Mayor!), but also the energetic wig-wearing dance-inspiring disco/70s tribute act Boogie Knights. There were still a hundred or so hearty souls standing at the very end of the party, when 1:30 am rolled around — a bit tired perhaps, but satisfied with another amazingly fun Justice Ball. Mark your calendars for 2006, and make sure you get tickets early to attend what has truly become a fine tradition. It just wouldn’t be summer in LA without it.
GRAMMY®-WINNING OZOMATLI TO HEADLINETHE JUSTICE BALL® FOR BET TZEDEK—THE HOUSE
OF JUSTICE—ON SATURDAY, JULY 9TH AT HOLLYWOOD PALLADIUM
WHAT: THE JUSTICE BALL®, now in its ninth year as a major fundraiser for Bet Tzedek—The House of Justice—has been termed the fundraising event of the summer.
WHO:Grammy Award-winners OZOMATLI and The Boogie Knights dance band will provide entertainment into the night.Celebrity co-chairs for this year’s event include Jason Alexander (Seinfeld, Listen Up), Joshua Malina (The West Wing),Camryn Manheim (The Practice, Elvis), Kelli Williams (The Practice), Timothy Busfield (The West Wing), Greg Germann (Ally McBeal), Tom Everett Scott (Philly, Van Wilder), Bradley Whitford (The West Wing, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants)and Luc Robitaille of the Los Angeles Kings hockey team.Other celebrities expected to attend this year’s event include Bill Brochtrup (NYPD Blue), Phil Brock (Arrest and Trial), Jenn Brown (Wild Side), Jeff Conaway (Taxi, Babylon 5), Jason Graham (Meeting a Bullet), Dorian Gregory (Charmed), Seth Peterson (Providence, Hate Crime), Brett Stimely (The Bold and the Beautiful), Bobby Trendy (Growing Up Gotti), Kathryn Weisbeck (Sex, Shoesand Unicorns) and Kevin Weisman (Alias).
WHEN:SATURDAY NIGHT, JULY 9TH,
WHERE:HOLLYWOOD PALLADIUM, 6215 Sunset Blvd. at
Argyle Street
in Hollywood
DETAILS:THE JUSTICE BALL, a phenomenal evening of music, dance and hot summer fun, has grown to become THE premier event of the summer for thousands of young professionals.Hollywood Palladium will be transformed into a tropical dance club for one night only with state-of-the-art sound, lighting and décor that will include thatched huts and cabanas, tiki heads, live palm trees, a waterfall and a volcano.This year, Las Vegas-style casino gambling (and some celebrity dealers) with great prizes as well as a silent auction have been added to this already phenomenal event.
A non-profit legal center providing free legal representation to low-income, elderly and disabled residents of Los AngelesCounty, Bet Tzedek Legal Services began as a one-night-a-week storefront community law office staffed by volunteers in the Fairfax area in 1974.All net proceeds will benefit Bet Tzedek—Hebrew for the “house of justice”—which today is one of the nation’s premier legal services organizations, providing free assistance to more than 10,000 people of every racial and religious background at its headquarters in the Fairfax area, its office in North Hollywood and at more than 30 senior centers throughout Los Angeles County.With a dedicated staff of over 55 and more than 400 active volunteers, Bet Tzedek makes a crucial difference in the lives of the most vulnerable members of the community.
TICKETS:Available by calling 323-656-9069 or visit website at www.thejusticeball.org
