4/15 DEE WALLACE, MORGAN MCLAUGHLIN, SANTA BARBARA VINTNERS, VINTNERS SPRING WEEKEND & FESTIVAL, STEVE EVANS

ACTRESS DEE WALLACE – CURRENT PROJECTS

Dee Wallace is a beloved feature film actress (130 films, 4 TV series, 200 commercials) author (5 books), radio host and life coach (20 years) known world-wide for her stand out role as the beloved mom in Steven Spielberg's classic film “ET The Extraterrestrial.”

The illustrious actress has just been nominated “Best Guest Performer” for her role as Patricia Spencer on “General Hospital” and she will attend “ The Daytime Emmy Awards” on May 1, 2016.  Dee states, “I am surprised, honored and grateful that my work on ‘General Hospital’ has been acknowledged this way. It is an exciting time for me! I played Patricia Spencer, Luke’s sister, a character that had been discussed since the beginning of the show! ”

 Dee currently costars on the Amazon Prime TV series “Just Add Magic,” has two feature films, “Ayla” (supernatural love thriller) and “Death House” (a unique horror genre film with social commentary) completed and recently guest-starred on “The Supernatural.”

Dee is most excited about the remarkable plush toy, Buppa LaPaloo that she recently created to promote self-esteem and self-love for children.

Combining her love of teaching and empowering people Dee Wallace has created a unique first-of-its-kind best friend for children. Buppa LaPaloo. This is an adorable teddy bear that interacts with children of all ages to teach them strong and fun statements that help them know how special they really are. This is a remarkable, cuddly toy that teaches self-love and self-esteem. Parents will love this bear as it helps them participate and help their children expand on the experience of being awesome!

Psychologists agree that a child’s personality and basic life pattern is firmly embedded by the ages of 4-7. The core of bulimia, anorexia, bullying, poor grades, anger, etc. is due in part to a lack of self-love, importance and self-esteem while growing up. Early childhood self-love is vitally important to how children will see, be and interact in their world. The Buppa LaPaloo Bear helps kids learn how to own their power.

When you press the adorable Buppa LaPaloo Bear's right paw, one of 14 positive empowering messages is delivered that a child can repeat back. Some of the statements include: “I love me.” “I love to laugh.” “I love to smile.” “I love to dance.” The simple exercise of repeating these messages creates strong self-definitions and builds a child’s self-esteem and self-love.

When you press the Buppa LaPaloo Bear's left paw a parent or child can record a personal empowering, happy message. Buppa LaPaloo is a wonderful gift for anyone who loves holding a plush teddy bear and hearing great messages each day. It brings a smile to your face no matter what age!

Dee Wallace has combined her high school teaching degree and eclectic illustrious career to create a unique toy that can make a difference in a child’s life. Dee’s lifelong work is based on the principles of accepting responsibility and loving ourselves early in life so we can create the life we desire.

For more information about BuppaLaPaloo please visit: www.BuppaLapaloo.com

IAMDEEWALLACE.COM  


MORGAN MCLAUGHLIN – EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SANTA BARBARA VINTNERS – VINTNERS SPRING WEEKEND & FESTIVAL (APRIL 21-24) AND OTHER SB HAPPENINGS

ABOUT THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY VINTNERS’ ASSOCIATION
The Santa Barbara County Vintners’ Association is a non-profit organization (501c6) founded in 1983 to support and promote Santa Barbara County as a premium wine producing and wine grape growing region. The Vintners’ Association produces festivals, seminars, and wine tastings as well as providing information to consumers and the wine and travel media.

Through the Santa Barbara Vintners’ Foundation, the Association contributes to the community through local charitable, art and educational and scholarship organizations with proceeds from its various events, such as Santa Barbara Wine Auction, held every other year and benefitting Direct Relief International, and silent auctions at all the Association’s festivals.

ABOUT VINTNERS SPRING WEEKEND & FESTIVAL
The Santa Barbara Vintners Spring Weekend April 21-24 brings together wine makers, grape growers, chefs, and wine lovers for four days of wine and food.  From the four day Vintners Visa, Friday Big Bottle Bash Dinner, Saturday Wine Seminar amd Festival, to the many winery special events, you don't want to miss this must attend weekend in Santa Barbara Wine Country.

The highlight of the weekend is the Saturday afternoon Vintners Festival held on the beautiful grounds of the River View Park in Buellton. More than 100 Santa Barbara County wineries will pour their newest releases alongside some of the region's best restaurants and food purveyors.

VINTNERS VISA
The Vintners' Visa gives you one complimentary wine tasting at 12 different wineries throughout Santa Barbara County. The Visa lasts for the entire Spring Weekend starting on Thursday, April 21 - Sunday, April 24, 2016

EVENT CALENDAR
There are plenty of fun and exciting events taking place over the Spring Weekend. Check out winery open houses, special wine maker dinners or lunches, vineyard hikes, and more.

WWW.SBCOUNTYWINES.COM


STEVE EVANS – THE MOVIE GUY

GREAT MOVIES OPENING THIS WEEKEND AND BOX OFFICE PREDICTIONS AND HOPES. FIND OUT WHAT MOVIES ARE WORTH YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY. GET SET FOR THE WEEKEND.

04/14 JOE FILIPPINI, ENTRE NOUS WINES, THE 27TH ANNUAL CULINARY EVENING WITH THE CALIFORNIA WINEMASTERS, TIFFANI THIESSEN, COOKING CHANNEL’S DINNER AT TIFFANI’S, MARK LACH, PREMIER EXHIBITIONS

GENERAL MANAGER AT ENTRE NOUS WINES. JOE FILIPPINI JOINS THE SHOW TO CHAT ABOUT THE 27TH ANNUAL CULINARY EVENING WITH THE CALIFORNIA WINEMASTERS 

WELCOME TO ENTRE NOUS WINES, A SMALL FAMILY WINERY IN THE HEART OF NAPA VALLEY DEDICATED TO EXQUISITE, HAND-CRAFTED ESTATE WINES.

“Entre Nous” in French means “between us” – bringing those together who have both a role in making the wine and those who enjoy drinking it. In addition, “entre nous”, when applied to wine – indicates this is a beverage that is best enjoyed with others!

Entre Nous released their first wine in 2007 – a Cabernet Sauvignon. This gem of a property in Oakville is planted to 26 acres of vines – most of which is sold to premium wineries. Each year, Kristine Ashe harvests from select blocks and makes about 500 cases of wine. All grapes for their wines are from the estate.

Proprietor Kristine Ashe grew up in Marin County in the San Francisco Bay area and used to take trips up to Napa – where she ultimately fell in love with the lifestyle and the region’s wine. In 2000 she purchased her Oakville Estate – hired well regarded vineyard manager David Abreu – who promptly sectioned the property into smaller blocks to better micro manage the vineyard.

Today the vineyard is carefully managed, fruit is watched closely and dropped throughout the growing season, leaving only the most healthy quality bunches to fully ripen before harvest. The property is organically farmed – even sheep are brought in seasonally to graze the cover crop between the vines.

More recently, much sought after winemaker Phillipe Melka was hired and currently is their winemaker. Phillipe consults for a number of premium producers in Napa. He is well recognized in the industry and was voted American Winemaker of the year in 2005 by Robert Parker in Food & Wine Magazine. Philippe has a geology degree as well as a degree in oenology and agronomy (he knows his Napa terroir very well). He is as detailed in the vineyard as he is with the wine-making.

A WORD FROM JOE:
Entre Nous has been quite the unexpected and gratifying journey. Our family endeavor has taken me from sage brush and barbed wire to biodynamic farming and hand de-stemming some of the finest grapes in the world. Collaborating with relatives really strengthened our connection to one another, and created a community electrified with talent, zeal and unparalleled work ethic. I’ve found my place here, surrounded by family, friends, and work that I love. I don't take a single moment for granted. – Joe

WWW.ENTRENOUSWINES.COM

ABOUT THE 27TH ANNUAL CULINARY EVENING WITH THE CALIFORNIA WINEMASTERS

Saturday, May 14th, 2016 6PM
at Warner Bros., “Midwest Street”

A wine tasting extraordinaire and spectacular hors d’oeuvres dinner benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. One of WINE SPECTATOR’S “TOP TEN U.S. CHARITY WINE AUCTIONS” will be held on the “Midwest Street” backlot at Warner Bros.

The California Winemasters is a perennial Wine Spectator Top 10 Charity Wine Auction set for May 14, 2016 at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank.  This extraordinary event showcases 50 international chefs and 75 of California’s Finest Wineries.  “Winemasters” has raised nearly $29 million in support of the mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The CF Foundation is a nonprofit donor-supported organization dedicated to attacking cystic fibrosis from every angle.  It’s focus is to support the development of new drugs to fight the disease, improve the quality of life for those with CF and ultimately, to find a cure. The Foundation’s drug development success has been recognized by Harvard Business School and by publications such as Forbes, Discover Magazine and The Wall Street Journal. Make your reservations NOW for this wine tasting extraordinaire and spectacular hors d’oeuves dinner!


TIFFANI THIESSEN - ACTRESS, WIFE, MOTHER & HOST OF COOKING CHANNEL’S DINNER AT TIFFANI’S MAKES EVERYDAY OCCASIONS SPECIAL WITH DELICIOUS CULINARY TIPS AND TRICKS  

MAKE EVERYDAY OCCASIONS SPECIAL, WITH DELICIOUS CULINARY TIPS AND TRICKS
 Join actress, wife, mother and host of Cooking Channel’s Dinner at Tiffani’s, Tiffani Thiessen
A meal is more than just food on the table. It’s also the source of powerful memories—from “Grandma’s spaghetti sauce” to “mom’s signature homemade cookies.”

Actress, wife, mother and “Cooking Channel” host Tiffani Thiessen knows this first hand. Finding time to whip up an elaborate four-course meal from scratch can be tough, especially with her busy schedule, but that doesn’t mean delicious food – or a special moment – has to be sacrificed. Tiffani is sharing her favorite tips and ingredients because as a working mother herself, she understands the importance of buying quality products for her family that help her turn the simplest of moments into special memories…from a morning cup of coffee to weeknight pasta.

TIFFANITHIESSEN.COM 
WWW.COOKINGCHANNELTV.COM

ABOUT TIFFANI THIESSEN:
Host of Cooking Channel’s “Dinner at Tiffani’s,” actress Tiffani Thiessen began her acting career with a starring role in the television series “Saved By the Bell.” At the same time, she made her feature film debut in “Son In Law” opposite Pauly Shore. In 1993, Aaron Spelling cast her in “Beverly Hills 90210,” where she portrayed Valerie Malone. A versatile performer, she has proven her talent from comedy to drama in a variety of film and television roles. From Woody Allen’s comedy “Hollywood Ending” to SNL’s “The Ladies Man,” Tiffani’s charisma has kept her career moving constantly forward and has gained her the adoration of millions internationally. She most recently starred as Elizabeth Burke in the USA Network original series, “White Collar.”


MARK LACH - CREATIVE DIRECTOR, PREMIER EXHIBITIONS, INC - ARTIFACTS RECOVERED FROM RMS TITANIC WILL BE ON DISPLAY FOR THE LAST TIME

SEVEN SOON-TO-BE RETIRED ARTIFACTS WILL BE EXHIBITED ONE LAST TIME DURING THE 104TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SINKING OF TITANIC 

The infamous story of Titanic is as fascinating to people around the world today as it was in 1912…Seven priceless artifacts recovered from the wreck site of RMS Titanic will be retired from public view forever and put into permanent conservation after a 4-month special engagement exhibit in Las Vegas. This will be the last time people can see these artifacts, incredibly rare paper documents and clothing, for themselves. The rarest artifacts ever recovered, the vast majority of paper and textiles aboard Titanic rapidly decomposed in the harsh undersea environment that exists 2.5-miles below the surface of the Atlantic, unlike heartier glass, metal and ceramic items that largely were intact when the wreck site was found in 1985.

On Thursday, April 14th, 104 years after Titanic struck an iceberg in the Atlantic, Mark Lach, Creative Director, Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition for Premier Exhibitions, will be available to discuss the artifacts that will be retired this year, never to be seen in public again. Among them is the haunting declaration of intent to seek U.S. citizenship of an immigrant who went down with the ship and a chilling mateless leather shoe that has never before been on display. This is the first time recovered artifacts from the wreck site of Titanic will be retired from public view. The selection represents a remarkable cross section of Titanic’s passengers and provides an intimate glimpse into life aboard the ship over a century ago.

MORE ABOUT MARK LACH:
Mark Lach has been a part of Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition since 1999 serving as its creative director and original exhibition designer.

During his tenure with Titanic, Lach visited the wreck site of Titanic on the 2000 and 2004 Expeditions.  Lach is a part of an exclusive group of individuals who have gone down in a submersible to the wreck site and was a part of the team recovering artifacts that are conserved and put on display in Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition by Premier Exhibitions.

In addition to the creative design of Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition Lach has had a storied career designing some of the world's most famous and popular traveling museum exhibitions.

PREMIEREXHIBITIONS.COM

4/13 LARRY LIPSON, AFFORDABLE WINE EXPERT, VICTORIA’S SECRET ANGEL ELSA HOSK TALKS SUMMER & SPRING FASHION TRENDS

LARRY LIPSON – AFFORDABLE WINE REPORT

For fifty years Larry Lipson was the food critic for the Los Angeles Daily News and now reports from Florida weekly with his thoughts and favorite picks for Food & Wine.  His lovely Wife Lillian is also on hand at the Lipson Institute for advanced wine studies.


VICTORIA’S SECRET ANGEL ELSA HOSK - SUMMER & SPRING FASHION TRENDS

TALK ABOUT SUMMER & SPRING FASHION TRENDS, & “THE MOST TALKED ABOUT BRA IN YEARS” WITH VICTORIA’S SECRET ANGEL ELSA HOSK

Swedish Supermodel shares the NEWEST Spring & Summer Bra Trends; Plus, Why it’s Important that Bralettes are Finally Here!

Swedish Supermodel Elsa Hosk has the iconic beauty that has made her one of the most recognizable faces in the fashion world. In addition to being the face of some of the top brands in fashion, the energetic beauty is a Victoria’s Secret Angel. On April 13th, just in time for spring and summer, Elsa will discuss the newest bra fashion trends that women everywhere are talking about.  Find out how the new Victoria’s Secret Bralettes are changing the way women think about comfort and style. Your viewers and listeners will enjoy meeting this fascinating personality, who went from being a professional basketball player to becoming one of the top supermodels in the world.

BIOGRAPHY:
Growing up in Sweden, Elsa was presented with offers to model during high school after her father submitted photographs to three modeling agencies in Sweden when she was 13, Elsa was accepted in all three agencies; she began modeling at 14. She did some modeling in high school (including some campaigns for GUESS) but decided to primarily concentrate on her studies instead.

After graduating, she decided to pursue a career in the Swedish women’s basketball league. Elsa has commented that the level of play in the Swedish professional basketball league was not on par with the WNBA, and that interest in the sport was not as great in Sweden as in the United States. Although she ultimately abandoned professional basketball for modeling, Elsa has said that the intense rigor of practices and travel helped prepare her for the physical and travel demands of the modeling world.

After playing professional basketball for two years, she began receiving many job offers and soon moved to New York City to begin modeling full-time. Some writers have speculated that her work with Victoria’s Secret was what brought her into the top tier fashion world, but Elsa has said it was her work with Guess what opened doors for her, she was featured in multiple campaigns for the brand since 2006 with Spring/Summer 2012 being her most recent GUESS campaign.

She is ranked 18th on the Top Sexiest Models list by models.com. In 2011 Elsa started working for Victoria’s Secret and became the spokesperson for their PINK line up until 2014, when she was given a full Angel contract and walked a segment outside PINK for the first time in the 2014 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.

Elsa works to support the anti-human-trafficking organization, FAIR Girls. She became interested in the issue after seeing the movie The Whistleblower, which dealt with issues of sex trafficking.

Family: Elsa is the daughter of father Pål and mother Marja. She has two siblings, a younger brother Lukas and older brother Johan. Her cousin, Alice Herbst, is also a model and she won Sweden’s Next Top Model in 2012.

WWW.VICTORIASSECRET.COM

4/12 AUDREY JOHNS, LOSE WEIGHT BY EATING, BRANDON MAEDA FROM THE WESTIN KĀ‘ANAPALI OCEAN RESORT VILLAS, GO GREEN WITH JEN BOULDEN

AUDREY JOHNS – AUTHOR, LOSE WEIGHT BY EATING

LOSE WEIGHT BY EATING (on-sale April 12, 2016) by Audrey Johns is all about making the naughty nice and taking the foods you crave, and giving them a delicious makeover with some simple (and inexpensive) smart swaps creating skinny versions.

Like many people, Audrey Johns struggled with fad diets and constant weight gain. Fed up and broke, Audrey taught herself to cook and created “skinny versions” of all her favorite foods and lost 150 pounds in 11 months and successfully keep the weight off. Audrey’s remarkable weight loss story was features on CBS’s “The Doctors” and she was featured on the cover of Women’s World. You may also remember her as a contestant on season 2 of ABC’s “The Taste.”

LOSE WEIGHT BY EATING shares more than 130 of her guilt-free, low-calorie, unprocessed recipes that are child friendly and husband approved! Audrey’s plan won’t make you give up everyday family staples, such as pasta, scones, fried chicken, nachos, meatloaf, and cookies—it’s all about making the naughty nice. She even shares recipes that transform fast food into healthy versions!

Here are a few examples from the book:
• “Jelly Doughnut” French Toast
• California Club Pizza
• Veggie-Packed Lasagna
• Cheddar-Stuffed Turkey Burgers
• Skinny Cheesecake with Raspberry Drizzle
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Dip with Fruit


BRANDON MAEDA, DIRECTOR OF FOOD & BEVERAGE AT THE WESTIN KĀ‘ANAPALI OCEAN RESORT VILLAS - CELEBRITY CHEF VIKRAM VIJ TO WOW KĀ‘ANAPALI WITH THREE SPECIAL EVENTS, APRIL 12-14 

CELEBRITY CHEF VIKRAM VIJ TO WOW KĀ‘ANAPALI WITH THREE SPECIAL EVENTS, APRIL 12-14 

Celebrated chef, restaurateur, author and TV personality Vikram Vij will bring his high energy Indian cooking prowess to Kā‘anapali Beach Resort for three special events, titled Cooking without Borders: The Ring of Fire. From April 12-14, Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa and The Westin Kā‘anapali Ocean Resort Villas will host the functions, giving attendees a rare chance to get up close and personal with Canada’s hottest chef.

“Local foodies and culinary travelers seeking an extraordinary experience can look no further than Kā‘anapali, especially when chef Vikram Vij comes to visit,” said Shelley Kekuna, executive director of the Kā‘anapali Beach Resort Association. “We are excited to savor his renowned Indian cuisine alongside the island-inspired cuisine of our own chefs Francois Milliet and Gevin Utrillo. We are also thrilled to welcome him to Maui, and show him firsthand why Canadians love to visit our special island home year
after year.”

Following two Maui Pop-Up Dinners held in Vancouver in May and December 2015 with chefs Milliet and Utrillo representing Kā‘anapali Beach Resort, three events are planned in Kā‘anapali.

To purchase tickets to the following events, visit honoluluboxoffice.com/cooking. Prices listed do not include ticketing fee.

Tuesday, April 12, 2016 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Tickets: $25
Cooking without Borders: The Ring of Fire – “Cooking Demo”  
Hālona Kai, Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa

In collaboration with Japengo chef de cuisine Gevin Utrillo, Vij will bring this two-hour cooking demo to life, highlighting his heritage and educating attendees on cooking with Indian spices. Interact with the recognized restaurateur and cookbook author, and taste his creations as he demonstrates his expertise in the kitchen.

Wednesday, April 13, 2016 | 9:30 to 11 a.m. | Tickets: $15
Cooking without Borders: The Ring of Fire – “Talk Story”
Hālona Kai, Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa

Join Hyatt Regency Maui and Kā‘anapali Beach Resort Association for a casual and intimate “talk story” session with Vij, a recognized restaurateur and cookbook author. Engage in the stories of Vij’s background and culinary training, from his passion for pairing wines with cuisine as a certified sommelier, to opening award-winning restaurants, writing two cookbooks, and more.

Thursday, April 14, 2016 | 6 p.m. | Tickets: $90
Cooking without Borders: The Ring of Fire – “Dinner Event” 
Pūlehu, an Italian Grill, The Westin Kā‘anapali Ocean Resort Villas

The Westin Kā‘anapali Ocean Resort Villas’ award-winning restaurant, Pūlehu, an Italian Grill, in partnership with Kā‘anapali Beach Resort Association, will host this collaborative dining event with accredited Canadian restaurateur and author Vij and executive chef Francois Milliet of The Westin Kā‘anapali Ocean Resort Villas. This culinary and beverage experience will feature action stations offering dishes highlighting Vij’s Indian heritage, as well as the island-inspired fare of Milliet, paired with wine and beverages from around the world. For Milliet, the dinner is especially meaningful as it follows up his own visit to renowned Vij’s Restaurant in Vancouver, B.C. “I really enjoyed chef Vikram’s food, especially the jackfruit in black cardamom and cumin curry,” says Milliet. “I’m very excited to learn more about his unique style of Indian cuisine and also show him the nuances of our locally inspired island fare. We look forward to sharing our aloha and hope that Kā‘anapali feels like a second home to him.”

PULEHURESTAURANTMAUI.COM 
WESTINKAANAPALI.COM 
HONOLULUBOXOFFICE.COM/COOKING
KAANAPALIRESORT.COM 


GO GREEN WITHOUT GOING CRAZY WITH GREEN LIVING EXPERT JEN BOULDEN - EASY AND EFFICIENT TIPS TO MAKE YOUR HOME MORE ECO-FRIENDLY JUST IN TIME FOR EARTH DAY 

According to a new poll, more than 90 percent of Americans are recycling — but fewer than 5 percent have taken recommended actions, like driving less or reducing utility use. Going green doesn’t need to be a difficult task or cost you a lot of green. On Tuesday, April 12th, our environmental expert, Jen Boulden will give your viewers the tips they need to create a home that is more eco-friendly that will make both you and the earth proud!

Her simple steps will teach your viewers how to be more sustainable and make smarter decisions when it comes to purchasing things for inside and outside the home. Jen’s recommendations will prove that making small changes in our daily routines can make a BIG difference.

ABOUT JEN BOULDEN
Jen Boulden is an environmentalist, entrepreneur, author, public speaker, and a fierce animal lover.  She co-founded Ideal Bite in 2005 to cater to the untapped “light green consumer” market, and grew the company to over half-a-million subscribers to the daily eco email before selling the venture to The Walt Disney Company in 2008. Jen has appeared on shows such as Good Morning America, The Today Show, Martha Stewart and The View, and has authored articles for publications ranging from Fast Company to The Huffington Post. A graduate of William & Mary, Jen received a “green MBA” from George Washington University, where she recently was honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award.

WWW.JENBTV.COM

04/11 LIFESTYLE AND DESIGN EXPERT KELLY EDWARDS, PATRIK PETR, CRYSTALITE BOHEMIA

SPRUCE UP FOR SPRING WITH LIFESTYLE AND DESIGN EXPERT KELLY EDWARDS AS SHE OFFERS SPRING-SEASON HOUSEHOLD TIPS

Spring is here, and as the sun starts to shine brightly through the windows, your viewers are likely realizing that it’s time to spruce up the home! Lifestyle and design expert Kelly Edwards is on hand and available to give her latest tips and tricks to get the home in order.

From cleaning tips to design advice, Kelly will share the following: 
• Clean & Green – Environmentally friendly options that clean & disinfect
• Comfort & Style – Chic and comfortable trends for the family room/living area
• Summer Accessories – Finishing touches to freshen up any space

Kelly Edwards is the co-host and design coordinator for HGTV's “Design on a Dime” as well as STYLE Network's “Tacky House”. In addition to being seen weekly on television, Kelly can also be seen as the segment host and home decorating expert for Shelter Pop where she offers online visitors her trade secrets and unique approach to design. The celebrity designer has been offering dwellers with decorating dilemmas, distinctive design tips, bargain-decorating projects, and total home makeover transformations inspired by personal style and popular trends. Kelly is well known for her knack in re-purposing everyday items into extraordinary collectibles, refurbishing unique home accessories, and crafting recipes for creative cleaning solutions.

Most recently Kelly has been seen on the Marie Osmond Show, Rachael Ray show, in the pages of national magazines such as Cosmopolitan, Good Housekeeping, Life & Style and Midwest Living, and deemed over the airwaves as the “MacGyver of Design”, thanks to her amazing ability to turn a simple space into an innovative interior with only a $1,000 budget. Not just another designing diva, this former teen beauty queen is also a do-it-yourself darling with passion for all things self-created from fabrics to fashions to foods.


PATRIK PETR - MANAGING DIRECTOR IN THE US FOR CRYSTALITE BOHEMIA – THE COMPANY IS EXPANDING TO THE US WITH A NEW NY SHOWROOM AND WILL BE AT THE TABLETOP SHOW (AUG 12-15)
 
The company is now expanding to the US with a new NY showroom at 41 Madison.  41 Madison is a showroom made up of artisan manufacturers from around the world.  The Tabletop Show begins August 12-15.

ABOUT CRYSTALlITE:
Crystalite Bohemia s. r. o. was established in October 2009 and, at present, it owns two production plants. The first one is the glass factory in Světlá nad Sázavou with fully automated production of beverage and decoration glass (the glass factory was established in 1967); the other is the Květná glass factory based in Strání (established in 1794) where glass is still manufactured manually even today and, in addition, the glass is decorated using various techniques. At present, the company has more than 800 employees working in the two production plants, generating a turnover of close to EUR 37.5 million per year. A vast majority of their products are headed abroad, as the company currently exports to more than 72 countries worldwide.

An environmentally friendly crystallite glass melt has been used for many years to manufacture the entire range of products, as it does not contain any lead compounds and, since recently, includes also titanium guaranteeing a greater resistance of the final product. This glass melt offers top-class parameters such as Czech crystal and high lifetime, and can also be washed in a dishwasher without the risk of grey fading. Products made of this material will thus be stronger, more resistant to a higher number of cycles in the dishwasher, with an improved light refraction and the glass is even more abrasion resistant.

Both plants work in synergy nowadays. In addition to the manufacturing, the Světlá plant accommodates also the commercial and administrative base of the entire company, while the Květná plant deals with decorations, engraving or grinding of both beverage and decoration glass not only from Květná itself, but also of glass made on the automatic lines in Světlá nad Sázavou.

ABOUT THE TABLETOP SHOW:

The New York Tabletop Show ® is April 12-15

• 95+ showrooms open offering over 120 brands.
• April 13 - Breakfast seminar with Antiques Roadshow appraiser Nicholas

REGISTER NOW to reserve a seat.

• April 14 - Interior Designer Day sponsored by Traditional Home

Breakfast 9:30-10:30 a.m. at A Voce Restaurant

Senior Style Editor of Traditional Home, Krissa Rossbund, to moderate a panel discussion: "Tabletop: A Secret Sauce to Bottom-Line Success." The value and impact that tabletop and accessories can bring to a designer's business. Following, guests can explore and shop the participating showrooms, meet with company executives and see firsthand the newest products and latest trends. Showrooms remain open until 6 p.m.

WWW.CRYSTALITE.ORG

04/08 WINEMASTERS, GOOGLE TRENDS EXPERT, STEVE EVANS, THE MOVIE GUY

A CULINARY EVENING WITH THE CALIFORNIA WINEMASTERS 

ABOUT THE 27TH ANNUAL CULINARY EVENING WITH THE CALIFORNIA WINEMASTERS
Saturday, May 14th, 2016 6PM
at Warner Bros., “Midwest Street”

A wine tasting extraordinaire and spectacular hors d’oeuvres dinner benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. One of WINE SPECTATOR’S “TOP TEN U.S. CHARITY WINE AUCTIONS” will be held on the “Midwest Street” backlot at Warner Bros.

The California Winemasters is a perennial Wine Spectator Top 10 Charity Wine Auction set for May 14, 2016 at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank.  This extraordinary event showcases 50 international chefs and 75 of California’s Finest Wineries.  “Winemasters” has raised nearly $29 million in support of the mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The CF Foundation is a nonprofit donor-supported organization dedicated to attacking cystic fibrosis from every angle.  It’s focus is to support the development of new drugs to fight the disease, improve the quality of life for those with CF and ultimately, to find a cure. The Foundation’s drug development success has been recognized by Harvard Business School and by publications such as Forbes, Discover Magazine and The Wall Street Journal. Make your reservations NOW for this wine tasting extraordinaire and spectacular hors d’oeuves dinner!

CALIFORNIAWINEMASTERS.ORG


GOOGLE SEARCH TRENDS EXPERT - WEEKLY TOP SEARCH TRENDS

Google’s Top Search Trends program provides a revealing — and sometimes surprising — look at the people, places and topics that send the country searching for answers each week. Topics That Fascinated the U.S. Selected from Millions of INTERNET Searches!

Hear the hottest content on the web each week directly from the source! Become part of Google’s weekly Top Search Trends program to find out what news makers and trends are capturing the imagination of the country each week. Encompassing searches from across pop culture, sports, music, politics, news, and more a Roya will discuss five of the hottest trending queries on the web.


STEVE EVANS – THE MOVIE GUY

GREAT MOVIES OPENING THIS WEEKEND AND BOX OFFICE PREDICTIONS AND HOPES. FIND OUT WHAT MOVIES ARE WORTH YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY. GET SET FOR THE WEEKEND.

04/07 MASTER BEER SOMMELIER MARC STROOBANDT, NATIONAL BEER DAY, DR. LOUIS ARONNE, THE CHANGE YOUR BIOLOGY DIET

MASTER BEER SOMMELIER MARC STROOBANDT - NATIONAL BEER DAY 

Marc will be doing the interview from Belgium! Marc Stroobandt is a leading authority in the art and science of food and beer pairing as a Master Beer Sommelier, taking his unique and entertaining approach across the globe. Stroobandt provides beer training and education.
MARC WILL TALK ABOUT:
• The history of National Beer Day
• His favorite  beer styles (unbranded) for spring (American amber, red ales and light bocks)
• Great food pairings for each style
• How the role of barley to beer is similar to what grapes are to wine
• How barley gives beer its color, malty sweet flavor, body, head and natural sugars for fermentation


DR. LOUIS ARONNE – AUTHOR, THE CHANGE YOUR BIOLOGY DIET & THE DIRECTOR OF THE COMPREHENSIVE WEIGHT CONTROL CENTER AT WEILL CORNELL MEDICINE & NEW YORK-PRESBYTERIAN

Louis J. Aronne, M.D., FACP is an internationally recognized weight management expert and Director of the Comprehensive Weight Control Center at Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian. He is the Sanford I. Weill Professor of Metabolic Research at Weill Cornell Medicine, and has an adjunct appointment at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Aronne is Chairman of the American Board of Obesity Medicine, the credentialing board for physicians who specialize in weight management. Dr. Aronne helped to develop the VA MOVE program, currently the largest weight management program in the country. He recently launched BMIQ (BMIQ.com), a unique online weight control program delivered by doctors, nurses, and dietitians. Dr. Aronne has written more than sixty papers and book chapters on obesity. In addition, he wrote a New York Times bestseller The Skinny, published in 2009. He is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Trinity College in Hartford, CT. He is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. Dr. Aronne and his wife live in the New York metropolitan area.

CHANGE YOUR BIOLOGY TIPS:
At the core of the program is The Breakthrough Dozen: 12 Proven Strategies for Lifelong Weight Control. Adopting these strategies as habits can help to win the hunger games.
1. Have protein for breakfast—it will reduce your appetite for the rest of the day.
2. At meals, always eat vegetables and protein first.
3. Say no to the bread basket. Eat carbs late in a meal and late in the day.
4. It’s okay to have snacks—they can help—but avoid eating too much after dinner.
5. Avoid eating food that comes in a box.
6. Do not drink calories.
7. Only consume artificial sweeteners once a day.
8. Cook everything al dente—which means “to the tooth” in Italian. It will digest more slowly.
9. A little exercise goes a long way.
10. Keep a daily log of what you eat, drink, and how much you move.
11. Weigh yourself regularly.
12. If all else fails, see a board-certified obesity medicine specialist.

04/06 LARRY LIPSON, TUFTS UNIVERSITY’S DEAN OF NUTRITION, DARIUSH MOZAFFARIAN, MICHAEL DOUGHTY

LARRY LIPSON – AFFORDABLE WINE REPORT

For fifty years Larry Lipson was the food critic for the Los Angeles Daily News and now reports from Florida weekly with his thoughts and favorite picks for Food & Wine.  His lovely Wife Lillian is also on hand at the Lipson Institute for advanced wine studies.


DARIUSH MOZAFFARIAN & MICHAEL DOUGHTY TALK ABOUT A NEW PROGRAM THAT OFFERS REWARDS AND DISCOUNTS FOR YOUR HEALTH FOOD PURCHASES

Dariush Mozaffarian and Michael Doughty discuss A unique approach to healthy living, the connection between long-term health and financial well-being, and the role of nutrition in a healthy lifestyle.

CALLING ALL SUPERMARKET SHOPPERS - LEARN HOW YOU CAN RING UP REWARDS & SAVE UP TO $600 YEARLY ON GROCERY BILLS

Want to Fit More Fruits and Vegetables Into Your Family’s Life?

A New Program Offers Rewards and Discounts for your Health Food Purchases
Do you feel confused when trying to make healthy choices as you push your cart up and down the grocery aisles? Do you find yourself buying foods you know are unhealthy simply because they are cheaper than healthier choices? Or tempted by unhealthy choices in the moment? While many of us know the basics of eating healthy, it can be tough to make the best decisions in the grocery store.

There is strong evidence that a nutritious diet is one of the most critical components to living a long and healthy life. A new kind of life insurance program launching April 6 is designed to help you shop for healthier foods and save you money for selecting those smarter choices.

The program rewards consumers with savings of up to $600 a year ($50/month) on their grocery bills for buying nutritious, healthy foods.  More than 16,000 grocery stores across the nation are participating.  In addition to savings at the checkout, the program offers other valuable rewards and discounts.

The initiative is being introduced by one of the leading life insurance companies in the U.S. Research shows that education and knowledge can only go so far – but pair it with cash-back incentives and rewards for making smart food choices, people are more likely to buy healthy foods.

04/05 SYLVIA DAY, CROSSFIRE® SERIES, DARRON CARDOSA

SYLVIA DAY – TALKS ABOUT THE FINAL NOVEL IN HER #1 NEW YORK TIMES AND #1 USA TODAY CROSSFIRE® SERIES, ONE WITH YOU

#1 New York Times, #1 USA Today, and #1 international bestselling author of over 20 award-winning novels Sylvia Day ---- is coming out with her final Novel in her #1 New York Times and #1 USA Today Crossfire® Series…

ONE WITH YOU:
The Final Novel in Sylvia Day’s #1 New York Times and #1 USA Today Crossfire® Series to Hit Bookstores on April 5, 2016

On April 5th, ONE WITH YOU, the highly anticipated fifth and final novel in the global blockbuster Crossfire® series written by New York Times bestselling author Sylvia Day's will be released to the public. The release date coincides with the four-year anniversary of the release of the first book in the series, BARED TO YOU.

Sylvia Day, a veteran author of over twenty award-winning novels with a career spanning over a decade, is one of the most successful commercial fiction writers in recent publishing history.  The previous four novels in her Crossfire® series—BARED TO YOU, REFLECTED IN YOU, ENTWINED WITH YOU, and CAPTIVATED BY YOU—are all #1 international bestsellers, with over 17 million copies sold worldwide.  BARED TO YOU (April 2012) spent 45 weeks on The New York Times trade paperback bestseller list and 67 weeks on the USA Today bestseller list.  Each subsequent book in the series debuted at #1 on The New York Times trade paperback, e-book, and combined print/e-book fiction bestseller lists, with two also appearing at #1 on the USA Today bestseller list.  The series has been optioned for television by Lionsgate.

Day and the Crossfire® series, which follows the emotional and romantic journey taken by Gideon Cross and his wife, Eva, have been featured in USA Today, People, Time, Entertainment Weekly, Associated Press, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and Variety, among many others.


DARRON CARDOSA – AUTHOR, THE B*TCHY WAITER: LIFE ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE MENU

Are you one of the millions that has waited tables at some point in your life? You probably walked away with some dark tales about crazy customers, out-of-control ego, and what really goes on the kitchen!

And now author Darron Cardosa serves up the truth to the world! In his new book, Cardosa distills 30 years of stories that anyone who worked in the industry will recognize and relate to! And it's quite insightful for those of us who have only worn the hat as a diner!

A snarky mix of David Sedaris, Anthony Bourdain, Erma Bombeck, and Mo Rocca! This is sure to be an entertaining and enlightening interview.

THE B*TCHY WAITER - LIFE ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE MENU
Millions of people have waited tables at some point in their lives. And many remain haunted by nightmare scenarios where they are the sole server in a restaurant packed with complaining customer. For all those disenchanted current and former food service employees, Darron Cardosa has your back!

Since 2008 he’s vented his frustrations - about everything from crazy customers, out-of-control egos, and what really goes on in that fancy restaurant - in his popular blog THE B*TCHY WAITER. It now boasts nearly 10,000 followers on Twitter and 250,000 fans on Facebook.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: 
Darron Cardosa proudly refers to himself as a media whore, and has been known to spend hours at a time linking his blog to every conceivable website that may get him more traffic. In 2011 he was featured in a New York Post article entitled “Should You Trust Your Server?” He has been a guest on WOR talk radio and also on WNYC public radio. In August 2011 he appeared as a guest on Dr. Phil to discuss children’s behavior in restaurants, and in November 2011 he was a contributing commentator for CBS Sunday Morning, which reached more than five million viewers. In August 2012 his blog was referenced in an article on CNN’s website Eatocracy.com, and in August 2013 he did a segment called “Ask the Expert” for NBC’s Today Show. Most recently he was quoted in an article about tipping for the Wall Street Journal. Darron lives in New York, NY.

04/01 KIEFER SUTHERLAND, DOWN IN A HOLE, JENNI PULOS, BRAVO'S FLIPPING OUT, STEVE EVANS THE MOVIE GUY

KIEFER SUTHERLAND ANNOUNCES NATIONWIDE 26-CITY TOUR AND DEBUT ALBUM 'DOWN IN A HOLE'

'Down In A Hole' Set for Release This Summer

Kiefer Sutherland will bring his rich, soulful vocals and guitar licks to venues across the country beginning April 14 when he performs for audiences with a set list that includes cuts from his folk-tinged album, Down In A Hole, set for release this summer.

Sutherland, known for his starring role on the Fox series "24," will bring his debut tour as a musician to 26 venues across the country beginning April 14. More dates will be added. A professional actor his entire adult life, Sutherland starred in movies like ‘Stand By Me’, ‘The Lost Boys’, ‘Young Guns’, Flatliners’, ‘A Few Good Men’, ‘A Time to Kill’, ‘Dark City’, ‘Melancholia’ and most recently, a western called ‘Forsaken’ and the upcoming ABC series “Designated Survivor.”

Unknown to many during the course of his career, he has taken on other vocations with the same kind of dedication and commitment. In 2002, Sutherland, with his music partner and best friend Jude Cole, began a small record label called Ironworks. The goal of this label was to record local musicians and distribute their music at a time when the music industry was going through a monumental shift. Some of their artists included Rocco DeLuca and the Burden, HoneyHoney and Billy Boy On Poison. In 2009, Sutherland left the label to recharge and figure out what he was going to do next.

In early 2015 Sutherland played Cole two songs he had written and wanted to record as demos for other artists to record. Cole responded positively to the songs and the album grew organically from those recordings. Two songs became four and four grew into six, until Cole suggested that they make a record. Their collaboration resulted in Sutherland’s upcoming debut album: Down In A Hole.

“It’s the closest thing I’ve ever had to a journal or diary. All of these songs are pulled from my own personal experiences. There is something very satisfying about being able to look back on my own life, good times and bad, and express those sentiments in music. As much as I have enjoyed the writing and recording process, I am experiencing great joy now being able to play these songs to a live audience, which was something I hadn’t counted on,” Sutherland said of the 11-track album. A track listing and release date will be announced soon.

JENNI PULOS - AUTHOR, ACTRESS, COMEDIAN & STAR OF BRAVO'S FLIPPING OUT & INTERIOR THERAPY - INTRODUCES NEW CONSERVATION DEVICE 

MEET THE ACTRESS & ‘EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT’ WHO SOLVES HOME REMODEL PROBLEMS FOR REALITY TV… 

Learn the Story Behind the World’s Most Efficient Toilet & Why it was Developed by Niagara Conservation Corp. to Help Save Water

She’s funny, smart and always creative: Jenni Pulos is the executive assistant on Bravo’s hit reality show FLIPPING OUT, best known for helping Jeff Lewis with challenging home remodel jobs. Often, Pulos is the voice of reason, finding more efficient ways to solve many home design issues. Now, the talented actress has teamed up with Niagara Conversation to unveil a new bathroom fixture that has been specially designed solve a serious problem.  Many areas or the country have experienced serious drought issues, which is why Niagara Conservation has developed what is being touted as the “world’s most efficient toilet.” On April 1st, Pulos will use her wit, humor and expertise to explain the importance of protecting and preserving our water resources.   You’ll also learn the inspiring story behind a revolutionary new bathroom appliance that could have a positive environmental impact. For more information, visit WhatTheFlush.com, #WhatTheFlush.

In addition to working with FLIPPING OUT for more than a decade, Pulos is a Greek American actress, comedian, writer, producer and Apollo winning rapper. Her highly anticipated children's rap album featuring the hits, "Brush Your Teeth" and the "ABC Song" was released in 2013 with a portion of proceeds going to charity. Jenni also co-wrote and performs the theme song for Bravo's Watch What Happens Live. Additionally, Jenni’s first book is a charming memoir-advice novel titled Grin and Bear It: How to Be Happy No Matter What Reality Throws Your Way.

WWW.WHATTHEFLUSH.COM

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