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December 21, 2009
In the Media:
Basket of Kisses: Mad Men News, Dec. 15-20, 2009
A behind-the-scenes tour of Mad Men in Los Angeles is being auctioned for charity. The proceeds go to The New York Stage & Film Company, which is dedicated to both emerging and established artists in the development of new works for theater and film. The tour includes accommodations at The Thompson Hotel Beverly Hills for two nights.
December 15, 2009
In the Media:
New York Post: Star Gifts
If you're still searching for a holiday gift for that someone special, why not consider giving them a speaking role on the hit HBO series "Entourage," a dance lesson with one of the professionals on ABC's "Dancing With The Stars" or have them perform a segment on "The Martha Stewart Show" with the domestic diva herself?
Snagging these plum presents may have been impossible a few years ago but now, thanks to Coppy Holzman, CEO of CharityBuzz.com, they can be a click away -- and you can do a good deed for a charity with the same gift.
Noting that the reces sion has taken a 30 percent bite out of charitable contributions, Holzman is pairing celebrities, their pet causes and their fans on the online auction site that has folks looking for the just-right gift bidding for the special prize.
Last week, for example, the bidding on the Martha Stewart gig was at $4,500 -- with the proceeds going to the Martha Stewart Center for Living at Mount Sinai Hospital.
Bidding on a chance to meet Alec Baldwin on the set of "30 Rock" had reached $9,000. Proceeds will go to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
Holzman launched the site as a pet project for comedian Chevy Chase back in 2005. But it quickly morphed into a full-blown business complete with 12 full-time staffers. Holzman takes an undisclosed piece of the winning bid.
A few weeks ago, golf great Tiger Woods attracted $300,000 for a putting lesson -- a record for the site. But this was before the scandal broke about his tomcatting ways, leaving the donor worried that the deal might get nixed.
Holzman said he and the donor are taking a wait-and-see attitude -- the lesson had been scheduled for the spring.
Snagging these plum presents may have been impossible a few years ago but now, thanks to Coppy Holzman, CEO of CharityBuzz.com, they can be a click away -- and you can do a good deed for a charity with the same gift.
Noting that the reces sion has taken a 30 percent bite out of charitable contributions, Holzman is pairing celebrities, their pet causes and their fans on the online auction site that has folks looking for the just-right gift bidding for the special prize.
Last week, for example, the bidding on the Martha Stewart gig was at $4,500 -- with the proceeds going to the Martha Stewart Center for Living at Mount Sinai Hospital.
Bidding on a chance to meet Alec Baldwin on the set of "30 Rock" had reached $9,000. Proceeds will go to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
Holzman launched the site as a pet project for comedian Chevy Chase back in 2005. But it quickly morphed into a full-blown business complete with 12 full-time staffers. Holzman takes an undisclosed piece of the winning bid.
A few weeks ago, golf great Tiger Woods attracted $300,000 for a putting lesson -- a record for the site. But this was before the scandal broke about his tomcatting ways, leaving the donor worried that the deal might get nixed.
Holzman said he and the donor are taking a wait-and-see attitude -- the lesson had been scheduled for the spring.
December 15, 2009
In the Media:
Perez Hilton: Help The Shepard Fairey Equality Project!
We know our Perezilicious readers come here for all things fab and famous. Well, now we have something to offer you that combines the two!
The Shepard Fairey Art project rallied together over 100 celebs to donate their time and artistic expertise to create personalized renditions of Shepard Fairey's now iconic Defend Equality Love Unites poster. The project is auctioning off these prints, like the ones from Whitney Port (above), The Cast of 30 Rock, and Milo Ventimiglia, to benefit gay marriage equality. Please take a moment to head over to the website and take a look at what they have to offer.
Christmas is right around the corner and what better present to give then something from your fave celeb that also benefits an important cause!
Hurry though! The auction ends Wednesday!
The Shepard Fairey Art project rallied together over 100 celebs to donate their time and artistic expertise to create personalized renditions of Shepard Fairey's now iconic Defend Equality Love Unites poster. The project is auctioning off these prints, like the ones from Whitney Port (above), The Cast of 30 Rock, and Milo Ventimiglia, to benefit gay marriage equality. Please take a moment to head over to the website and take a look at what they have to offer.
Christmas is right around the corner and what better present to give then something from your fave celeb that also benefits an important cause!
Hurry though! The auction ends Wednesday!
December 11, 2009
In the Media:
2009 Tibet House Benefit Auction
Celebrities flooded the 2009 Tibet House Benefit Auction on November 18 at Christie's.
Celebrities in attendance included: Uma Thurman, Donna Karan, Chef Eric Ripert, and Socialite Arden Wohl.
Tibet House US is dedicated to preserving Tibet's unique culture at a time when it is confronted with extinction on its own soil. By presenting Tibetan civilization and its profound wisdom, beauty, and special art of freedom to the people of the world, we hope to inspire others to join the effort to protect and save it.
Tibet House US is part of a worldwide network of Tibetan institutions committed to ensuring that the light of the Tibetan spirit never disappears from the face of this earth.
Tibet House was founded at the request of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, who at the inauguration in 1987 stated his wish for a long-term cultural institution to ensure the survival of Tibetan civilization and culture, whatever the political destiny of the six million people of Tibet itself.
In 1991, Tibet House initiated The International Year of Tibet as a worldwide celebration of Tibetan culture, in close cooperation with the Ministry of Religion and Culture of the Tibetan Government in Exile in Dharamsala, India. This soon became a cascading international movement celebrated in over 36 countries with more than 7,000 different events and activities. Many other major efforts and accomplishments have followed: events, publications, exhibitions and conferences.
Celebrities in attendance included: Uma Thurman, Donna Karan, Chef Eric Ripert, and Socialite Arden Wohl.
Tibet House US is dedicated to preserving Tibet's unique culture at a time when it is confronted with extinction on its own soil. By presenting Tibetan civilization and its profound wisdom, beauty, and special art of freedom to the people of the world, we hope to inspire others to join the effort to protect and save it.
Tibet House US is part of a worldwide network of Tibetan institutions committed to ensuring that the light of the Tibetan spirit never disappears from the face of this earth.
Tibet House was founded at the request of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, who at the inauguration in 1987 stated his wish for a long-term cultural institution to ensure the survival of Tibetan civilization and culture, whatever the political destiny of the six million people of Tibet itself.
In 1991, Tibet House initiated The International Year of Tibet as a worldwide celebration of Tibetan culture, in close cooperation with the Ministry of Religion and Culture of the Tibetan Government in Exile in Dharamsala, India. This soon became a cascading international movement celebrated in over 36 countries with more than 7,000 different events and activities. Many other major efforts and accomplishments have followed: events, publications, exhibitions and conferences.
December 7, 2009
In the Media:
Spike Lee Sends Brooklyn Kids Packing
Spike Lee and Brooklyn are practically synonymous, so it comes as little surprise that Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz will present the legendary filmmaker with the 20th Anniversary Mickey Mantle Community Service Award on Wednesday, Dec. 9, to benefit Camp Brooklyn.
Since 2002 the nonprofit has provided summer camp experiences for 1,500 young Brooklynites from primarily low-income housing. The annual scholarships allow kids to leave hectic and often high-risk urban environments to enjoy fresh air, fun and character building activities.
Lee is being recognized for his art, leadership and inspirational work, as well as his unwavering and continued support for his hometown. The nationally celebrated filmmaker's career has long benefited the community and its residents and secured Brooklyn's place on the Hollywood map. The organization will also recognize Denise Arbesu of Citibank for successfully blending business and community service.
Inspired by his own childhood experience, Borough President Marty Markowitz, started the initiative (made official in 2002) during his early days in the state Senate. "After my dad died when I was nine-years-old, someone in the same apartment building that we lived in was kind enough to work with my mom and convince her to send me to summer camp for about three or four years. And from that experience … I began a program to send young people to camp, as sort of my way to pay back those that made it possible for me to go to camp," said Markowitz.
The nonprofit works with certified, quality camps that agree to accept a more modest fee for the camper, which is then paid for by Camp Brooklyn. So while no actual camp exists by that name, all the beneficiaries hail from the city that needs no introduction. In tandem with public housing presidents, tenants associations and SCOPE, advocates for equal camp opportunities for all children, Camp Brooklyn selects 400 kids it believes would benefit from a summer camp experience.
Markowitz of course, would love to raise enough money to provide every underprivileged Brooklyn kid with the chance to escape summer in the city, particularly because the program is responsible for countless success stories with long-term benefits. "No matter how many kids we send away, there are kids that don’t get to go . All I can tell you is that the mothers tell me the kids come back more respectful and more responsible. And that’s the bottom line in this: more respectful and more responsible," explains Markowitz.
Support Camp Brooklyn by attending the award ceremony on Wednesday Dec. 9 at Mickey Mantle’s Restaurant in New York City. Tickets are $200 and all are welcome. If you can’t make it to the party, but still want in on a little auction action, visit Charitybuzz.com and win yourself a Bruce Springsteen-autographed acoustic guitar or a walk-on role in Spike Lee’s next film. And, with the holidays just around the corner, Markowitz suggests that if you have the funds ($500), send a kid to summer camp in their honor — a truly unique gift.
Since 2002 the nonprofit has provided summer camp experiences for 1,500 young Brooklynites from primarily low-income housing. The annual scholarships allow kids to leave hectic and often high-risk urban environments to enjoy fresh air, fun and character building activities.
Lee is being recognized for his art, leadership and inspirational work, as well as his unwavering and continued support for his hometown. The nationally celebrated filmmaker's career has long benefited the community and its residents and secured Brooklyn's place on the Hollywood map. The organization will also recognize Denise Arbesu of Citibank for successfully blending business and community service.
Inspired by his own childhood experience, Borough President Marty Markowitz, started the initiative (made official in 2002) during his early days in the state Senate. "After my dad died when I was nine-years-old, someone in the same apartment building that we lived in was kind enough to work with my mom and convince her to send me to summer camp for about three or four years. And from that experience … I began a program to send young people to camp, as sort of my way to pay back those that made it possible for me to go to camp," said Markowitz.
The nonprofit works with certified, quality camps that agree to accept a more modest fee for the camper, which is then paid for by Camp Brooklyn. So while no actual camp exists by that name, all the beneficiaries hail from the city that needs no introduction. In tandem with public housing presidents, tenants associations and SCOPE, advocates for equal camp opportunities for all children, Camp Brooklyn selects 400 kids it believes would benefit from a summer camp experience.
Markowitz of course, would love to raise enough money to provide every underprivileged Brooklyn kid with the chance to escape summer in the city, particularly because the program is responsible for countless success stories with long-term benefits. "No matter how many kids we send away, there are kids that don’t get to go . All I can tell you is that the mothers tell me the kids come back more respectful and more responsible. And that’s the bottom line in this: more respectful and more responsible," explains Markowitz.
Support Camp Brooklyn by attending the award ceremony on Wednesday Dec. 9 at Mickey Mantle’s Restaurant in New York City. Tickets are $200 and all are welcome. If you can’t make it to the party, but still want in on a little auction action, visit Charitybuzz.com and win yourself a Bruce Springsteen-autographed acoustic guitar or a walk-on role in Spike Lee’s next film. And, with the holidays just around the corner, Markowitz suggests that if you have the funds ($500), send a kid to summer camp in their honor — a truly unique gift.
December 7, 2009
In the Media:
Charity Buzz Hosts Their Holiday Gifts that Give TWICE Auction
Share the holidays with HRH Prince William and HRH Prince Harry, Cher, Emeril, Oprah, Martha Stewart, Eli Manning, Bette Midler, Gary Sinise, Ricky Martin, Alec Baldwin, Steven Adler, Barry Manilow, John Mayer, Ray Romano, Larry King and other headliners in The Charitybuzz Holiday Auction That Gives Twice.
Enjoy lavish vacations, attend unique sporting events, dine with celebrities, go behind-the-scenes of your favorite TV show or successful business, walk the red carpet, wear baubles or designer gowns and so much more in the largest and most exciting gift auction that benefits the top charities on the planet.
Whether you've been naughty or nice, the Charity Buzz Holiday Auction That Gives Twice has something for you.
For the naughty loved one in your life, give the gift of Las Vegas and check out Cher, Bette Midler, Barry Manilow, Ray Romano, or Donnie & Marie's shows and meet them backstage. Listen to Rock Legend, Steven Adler dish on the true stories of the good, bad and ugly of being a rock god along with a private drumming lesson, spend a day on the set of Hell's Kitchen or dine with Emeril Legasse for some sinfully delicious meal!
Has that certain someone been nice? Why not surprise them this season with a visit to the set of their favorite TV Show? Go behind-the-scenes at The Good Wife or Ugly Betty. Meet Edie Falco on the set of Nurse Jackie, Alec Baldwin at 30 Rock or Gary Sinise at CSI: NY. Sit in on a read-through of the Family Guy, a taping of The Oprah Winfrey Show or The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien. Go on-air with Martha Stewart or meet with Larry King on the set of his CNN show, Ricky Martin at a music video shoot, or Kate Linder on the set of The Young & The Restless.
For the sports enthusiast, you can bid on a truly VIP Super Bowl package, watch The New York Giants from the owner's box, watch the New York Rangers from luxury box, check out The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Spring Training Camp or hang-out with Eli Manning and the rest of the iconic Manning family along with Emeril Legasse. Golfers enjoy the 2010 Masters Cup, Traveler's Hartford Open, or Tavistock Open. Feel like royalty at Polo Match with HRH Prince William and HRH Prince Harry
Some of the lavish junkets include a week in Provence, luxury tour of India, stays at the Il Bottaccio Relais & Chateaux, Ritz Carlton in St. Thomas, Villa D'Este Hotel in Italy or 5-star Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat along with a Rodeo Drive Shopping trip, dinner party at Rao's Extravagant gifts include a Giorgio Armani Privé Watch, Ladies Diamond Rolex , Brequet Transatlantigue Automatique and Lorre Rodkin diamond creation. There is even a ride in Air Force One and a chance to own an award winning Arabian Mare.
Other unique celebrity experiences include: Meeting John Mayer after one of his sold out shows. Dining with Ne-Yo or Adrianne Curry & Christopher Knight. Golfing with John O'Hurley or LPGA Star & Model, Kim Hall. Lunch with Tony Award Winner, Alan Cummin or Boxing Legend, Buster Douglas. Chat with music entertainment mogul, Michael Mauldin or Secretary Madeleine Albright.
If you were looking the ultimate gift package, wrap-up a signed guitar from John Mayer, Kenny Chesney or Slash, a signed bass from Flea or a signed red saxophone from Branford Marsalis. Other memorable gifts are Red Carpet Dresses from Goldie Hawn, Clair Danes, Jessica Biel, Mandy Moore or Stephanie March, signed Converse from Selena Gomez and signed watches from Jermaine Dupri.
The auction is live at www.charitybuzz.com through December 21. With literally hundreds of fabulous auction items from today's hottest celebrities, luxury brands, exclusive destinations and unique experiences, there is truly something for everyone in The Charity Buzz Holiday auction- gifts that giveTWICE. Items are continually being added so check back often to see the latest and greatest items as they become available, and BID NOW!
About charitybuzz
Charitybuzz is the leading online community of upscale bidders who truly doGOOD and liveWELL by believing that there is nothing more important than the works non profits undertake. The Company knows that cause marketing can be both effective and trend setting and its innovative auctions reach millions on a global basis. Its growing community of bidders are driven to do well, affluent, well educated, well informed and brand loyal. The top celebrities on the planet are found at www.charitybuzz.com and we encourage visits to the site to learn more.
Enjoy lavish vacations, attend unique sporting events, dine with celebrities, go behind-the-scenes of your favorite TV show or successful business, walk the red carpet, wear baubles or designer gowns and so much more in the largest and most exciting gift auction that benefits the top charities on the planet.
Whether you've been naughty or nice, the Charity Buzz Holiday Auction That Gives Twice has something for you.
For the naughty loved one in your life, give the gift of Las Vegas and check out Cher, Bette Midler, Barry Manilow, Ray Romano, or Donnie & Marie's shows and meet them backstage. Listen to Rock Legend, Steven Adler dish on the true stories of the good, bad and ugly of being a rock god along with a private drumming lesson, spend a day on the set of Hell's Kitchen or dine with Emeril Legasse for some sinfully delicious meal!
Has that certain someone been nice? Why not surprise them this season with a visit to the set of their favorite TV Show? Go behind-the-scenes at The Good Wife or Ugly Betty. Meet Edie Falco on the set of Nurse Jackie, Alec Baldwin at 30 Rock or Gary Sinise at CSI: NY. Sit in on a read-through of the Family Guy, a taping of The Oprah Winfrey Show or The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien. Go on-air with Martha Stewart or meet with Larry King on the set of his CNN show, Ricky Martin at a music video shoot, or Kate Linder on the set of The Young & The Restless.
For the sports enthusiast, you can bid on a truly VIP Super Bowl package, watch The New York Giants from the owner's box, watch the New York Rangers from luxury box, check out The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Spring Training Camp or hang-out with Eli Manning and the rest of the iconic Manning family along with Emeril Legasse. Golfers enjoy the 2010 Masters Cup, Traveler's Hartford Open, or Tavistock Open. Feel like royalty at Polo Match with HRH Prince William and HRH Prince Harry
Some of the lavish junkets include a week in Provence, luxury tour of India, stays at the Il Bottaccio Relais & Chateaux, Ritz Carlton in St. Thomas, Villa D'Este Hotel in Italy or 5-star Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat along with a Rodeo Drive Shopping trip, dinner party at Rao's Extravagant gifts include a Giorgio Armani Privé Watch, Ladies Diamond Rolex , Brequet Transatlantigue Automatique and Lorre Rodkin diamond creation. There is even a ride in Air Force One and a chance to own an award winning Arabian Mare.
Other unique celebrity experiences include: Meeting John Mayer after one of his sold out shows. Dining with Ne-Yo or Adrianne Curry & Christopher Knight. Golfing with John O'Hurley or LPGA Star & Model, Kim Hall. Lunch with Tony Award Winner, Alan Cummin or Boxing Legend, Buster Douglas. Chat with music entertainment mogul, Michael Mauldin or Secretary Madeleine Albright.
If you were looking the ultimate gift package, wrap-up a signed guitar from John Mayer, Kenny Chesney or Slash, a signed bass from Flea or a signed red saxophone from Branford Marsalis. Other memorable gifts are Red Carpet Dresses from Goldie Hawn, Clair Danes, Jessica Biel, Mandy Moore or Stephanie March, signed Converse from Selena Gomez and signed watches from Jermaine Dupri.
The auction is live at www.charitybuzz.com through December 21. With literally hundreds of fabulous auction items from today's hottest celebrities, luxury brands, exclusive destinations and unique experiences, there is truly something for everyone in The Charity Buzz Holiday auction- gifts that giveTWICE. Items are continually being added so check back often to see the latest and greatest items as they become available, and BID NOW!
About charitybuzz
Charitybuzz is the leading online community of upscale bidders who truly doGOOD and liveWELL by believing that there is nothing more important than the works non profits undertake. The Company knows that cause marketing can be both effective and trend setting and its innovative auctions reach millions on a global basis. Its growing community of bidders are driven to do well, affluent, well educated, well informed and brand loyal. The top celebrities on the planet are found at www.charitybuzz.com and we encourage visits to the site to learn more.
