We are currently thinking up wonderful new events to invite you to which will be announced on the new and improved blog site: www.thejoywriter.typepad.com/thejoywriterpr

More info to follow. Thanks for popping by.

I’m really bummed because I can’t figure out how to make this appear as an image because it’s so cool to see large, but I’m going to trust that you will click on the link that follows here bogna_experiencela_whatshot-11 to see for yourself ok?

My client, Award-winning Filmmaker/Photographer, Arlene Bogna is highlighted as What’s Hot In LA for the LA Cultural site – Experience LA! I just provided the information and they thought her work was hot, as in Paris Hilton hot.

COOL! Catch it will it’s up because the show ends on 7/18. Just had to share. I told Arlene that Honey is the gift that keeps on giving.

Thanks Honey!

ACTOR DOMIZIANO ARCANGELI TO RECEIVE GOLDEN HALO AWARD FOR

ACTING ACHIEVEMENT AT THE 72^nd ANNUAL

SOUTHERN CA MOTION PICTURES COUNCIL AWARDS DINNER

AUGUST 4, 2008 FROM 7PM – 10PM AT SPORTSMAN LODGE IN STUDIO CITY

Los Angeles, CA Italian Actor Domiziano Arcangeli (Do-meet-zee-ahno Ark-an-jelly) to be honored with a Golden Halo Award for Acting Achievement during the 72^nd Annual Southern California Motion Pictures Council’s Awards Dinner held Monday, August 4, 2008 at the Sportsman Lodge in Studio City, CA from 7:00pm – 10:00pm. Academy-Award Winning Actress and Hollywood Icon, Margaret O’Brien, will present Arcangeli with his award. Past acting honorees include such notables as Actors Charlton Heston, Burt Lancaster, and Robert Mitchum.

The Evening in Paris themed event includes a silent auction, gourmet dinner, and Philanthropy Award honorees in addition to honoring Actor Domiziano Arcangeli. Actor Randal Malone, current president and chairman of the board of the Southern California Motion Picture Council, will serve as Master of Ceremonies. Confirmed celebrities attending include: Actress Rose Marie, Actor Jerry Maren, Actress Jayne Meadows, among others.

Domiziano Arcangeli is being honored for his acting work in Italy and the United States in more than sixty films, ten television series and numerous theatrical productions, nationally and internationally.

Arcangeli has performed in over seven productions this year alone. This past spring, Arcangeli starred in the big budget Martial Arts action thriller, SAMURAI AVENGER: THE BLIND WOLF, which was shot in Tokyo, Japan and Los Angeles, CA. Arcangeli is currently producing and starring in his own feature film, THE HOUSE OF FLESH MANNEQUINS, an art house thriller shot in Rome, Italy and Los Angeles, CA.

Additional film appearances include a cameo in the Lion’s Gate comedy STILL WAITING, and a co-starring role in the horror film, FRANKENSTEIN RISING, to name a few. Domi’s recent television appearances include a lead role in the HBO comedy IS NUDITY REQUIRED? and roles in KCAL9 Biblical television series, IT IS WRITTEN.

Arcangeli began his acting career at the age of thirteen in Italy performing in The Good Soldier for Academy Award winning director Franco Brusati, which led to work with such ‘Masters of European Cinema’…Federico Fellini (Intervista), and Liliana Cavani (Francesco). He has also worked with other celebrated Italian directors which include Tinto Brass (Paprika), Umberto Lenzi (Black Demons), Lucio Fulci and Bruno Mattei (Venetian Caprice).

Some of Arcangeli’s better known U.S. television credits include Showtime’s SIN’S KITCHEN and the Zalman King’s series, CHROMIUM BLUE. He has also co-starred alongside Dennis Hopper in DEVIL’S HIGHWAY, and in Spanish cult director Jesus Franco’s film FLORES DE PERVERSION. Theatre credits include a world tour of Lev Dodin’s THE VISIONARY.

In 2007, Arcangeli launched a fan Web site, www.domizianoarcangeli.com, with his film credits, bio, headshots, demo reel, and additional publicity pictures and links for his fans. His professional credits can be seen here on IMDB.

The Southern California Motion Pictures Council Awards Ceremony honoring Actor Domiziano Arcangeli with a Golden Halo Award for Acting Achievement takes place Monday, August 4, 2008 from 7:00pm – 10:00pm at the Sportsman Lodge located at 12833 Ventura Blvd. Studio City, CA 91604 818-755-5000. Dinner reservations are $25 per person and can be made via phone: 626 794-1968.

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I just have to share this wonderful news that my client, Domiziano Arcangeli, has just been selected to receive the Golden Halo Award for Acting by the Southern California Motion Picture Council this August, 2008.

I just learned the news and have nothing more than that to report right now, but as soon as I have more information, you better believe I will be posting it here!

Congratulations Domiziano! You deserve it!

MEDIA ADVISORY
For August 2nd, 3rd, 2008

WHAT

The 15th Annual Long Beach Crawfish Festival serves mouth-watering Cajun Crawfish dinners prepared to perfection by chefs from Bristol Farms in the world’s largest crawfish steamer. Crawfish feasts include succulent red baby potatoes, buttery corn on the cob and a special dipping sauce.

GRAMMY-NOMINATED ENTERTAINMENT
The Recording Academy added a Cajun and Zydeco category for the first time ever for the 2008 Grammy Awards. Three of the Grammy nominees from this new musical category will be playing on the Main Stage on Sunday August 3rd. These “Grammy Night” acts are: GENO DELAFOSE & French Rockin’ Boogie, LISA HALEY & The Zydecats, and Roddie Romero and the Hub City All-Stars. Also playing on Sunday will be Eddie Baytos & The Nervis Bros. introducing the “Cajun Quadrille” dance.
Acts on the bill for Saturday August 2nd are: Lula Almeida and Afro Brazil, Bonne Musique Zydeco, Pamela Clay & Catahoula, and the 2nd Line Saviors featuring Eddie Baytos.

Learn more: http://www.longbeachcrawfishfestival.com/lbcentertainment.php

International Food Court featuring New Orleans- inspired cuisine, Café du Monde-style chicory coffee and beignets, children’s area, dance floor, two stages and beach bars come together to create the most authentic Crawfish Festival experience west of the Mississippi.

Also, Mardi Gras dancers, Louisiana to L.A. Second Line Dancers, Arts & Crafts booths, Magicians, Storytellers and other special attractions direct from Louisiana!

WHEN
August 2-3, 2008
Saturday, August 2nd: 12noon – Midnight
Sunday, August 3rd: 12noon – 11pm

WHERE
Rainbow Lagoon
400-403 Shoreline Village Drive
Long Beach, CA 90802

Learn More: http://www.longbeachcrawfishfestival.com

Go Metro! Take the Blue Line all the way to the last stop in Long Beach. Walk just 3 blocks west to the Rainbow Lagoon. Plan your trip here: http://www.metro.net/default.asp

TICKETS
General Admission Presale- $13 (Valid only for advance online purchase- $15 onsite)
1-Day General Admission Presale, including a delicious Crawfish Feast served by Bristol Farms- $25
Feast includes 2½ – 3 lbs. fresh live steamed crawfish, red baby potatoes, corn on the cob and dipping sauce. (valid only for advance online purchase- $33 onsite)

Presale admission discounts and special packages available online:
www.longbeachcrawfishfestival.com

The Long Beach Crawfish Festival is proudly sponsored by Bristol Farms, Sierra Nevada, Clear Channel, and the Long Beach Sea Festival.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

THE SOUTH BAY PROFESSIONAL CONNECTION AND THE SHORE RESTAURANT TASTING PARTY BENEFIT BY CHEF DAVID LINVILLE RAISED MONEY AND AWARENESS FOR SURFRIDER FOUNDATION

TV Land’s She’s Got the Look Finalist, Melissa Todd, Hosted

South Bay, CA— The Shore Restaurant’s Chef David Linville and Co-Owners, Jason Baran and Dr. Rainer Beck, along with South Bay Professional Connection Founder, Joy A. Kennelly, co–hosted a tasting party benefiting Surfrider Foundation during an evening of networking, music, internationally inspired CA comfort cuisine, environmentalism and beauty in Hermosa Beach, CA at The Shore Restaurant on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 from 5:30pm – 8:30pm.

TV Land’s She’s Got the Look Model Finalist, Melissa Todd, hosted the evening and interviewed attendees, Chef David Linville, Surfrider Environmental Coordinator, Alan Walti, and others on camera, and announced winners of the evening’s raffle prizes which included a $50 Dinner for Two to The Shore Restaurant, a designer dress donated by Luna G’s Stylist, Greycie Baran, and Spyder beach chairs donated by Surfrider Foundation.

Chef David Linville served numerous internationally inspired CA comfort cuisine appetizers during the tasting party with the Parmesan crusted New Zealand lollipop lamb chops in port wine reduction as the hands down favorite, and the Crab Cakes served with cream sauce a close second. Guitarist James McKenna played acoustically throughout the evening.

Surfrider Foundation South Bay Chapter Chairperson, Craig Cadwallader and Environmental Coordinator, Alan Walti, explained Surfrider’s mission and encouraged guests to speak out in favor of banning the use of plastic bags due to the negative environmental impact. Group shot near surfrider2 $500 was raised from entry fees and t-shirt sales for the charity.

Curly Hair and Color Specialist, Kym Chartrand of Maximus Salon in Hermosa Beach, sponsored the networking contest’s goody bag prize which guests:  Independent Producer, Ed Sanders; Senior VP Wachovia Securities, Mike Girardi; Skychick, Ramona Cox; Restaurant Consultant, John Bowler; and Manhattan Beach Resident, Colleen First; Paige & Coleman Interior Designer, Miriam Paige; Strong Project Sales Manager, Mike Pochepan; Chiropractor, Chris Ullman; Creative Director, Hermosa Shorts Festival, Tom Kearney; Manhattan Beach Stylist, Victoria Coleman; and others enjoyed.  

ABOUT THE SHORE

Opened in March 2006, The Shore Restaurant and Lounge reflects the casual elegance of the South Bay, CA through its beautiful atmosphere and quality dining by Executive Chef David Linville, formerly of The Standard Sunset Strip, Viceroy Hotel and Mastros Beverly Hills. Dining at The Shore allows guests to feel relaxed and catered to as if transported to a faraway locale while enjoying fresh, internationally inspired CA comfort food.

Many famous celebrities and sports players from the Lakers, LA Kings, LA Clippers, LA Galaxy Soccer Team also enjoy the 11 plasma/projection screens, well rounded international wine list, and beachside ambiance. After 10pm, The Shore also offers live music, dancing and top quality DJ’s. For more information, please review: www.theshorerestaurantandlounge.com or call 310 376-0414.

THE SOUTH BAY PROFESSIONAL CONNECTION

The South Bay Professional Connection’s (SBPC) mission is to promote the interests of the South Bay as a whole to the media, the public, businesses, and residents. SBPC provides a wide variety of community, professional, social and business opportunities for professional groups, companies, and others interested in connecting with South Bay businesses, residents, visitors, and cultural, entertainment and educational institutions.

South Bay Professional Connection achieves these goals through membership, special events, a comprehensive calendar of events, local, state and national government advocacy, public-private partnerships, and public relations/marketing for members.

Inquiries:

Joy A. Kennelly

The Joy Writer PR & Marketing (310) 714-2077 thejoywriterpublicity (at) gmail (dot) com

More details on the South Bay Professional Connection’s Surfrider Benefit taking place tonight from 5:30pm – 8:00pm at The Shore Restaurant follows this wonderful news ok?

JULY/AUGUST, 2008 PREVIEW

• ARLENE BOGNA
Arlene Bogna’s “Safari Americana” photographs make the viewer sink into a nostalgic reverie. They include color-saturated images of hulking man-made bovines standing like dumb, complacent sentinels in dark R.V. parks or empty dirt lots. They exert a strong whiff of this country’s historic car culture. She asks us to consider what it is in human nature, or the American psyche, that makes us delight in the sight of painted, three dimensional animals perched atop sign poles or hawking honey from flat bed trucks. Bogna’s images have the spontaneous feel of snapshots, yet the carefully orchestrated camera angles and artist’s repeated down-low perspective capture the sheer naive exhibitionism of the roadway animal signs.
http://artscenecal.com/ArticlesFile/Articles0708a/ABognaA.html

Isn’t that a wonderful article? Click on the link above for more!

When we hit Arlene’s art exhibit this past Saturday night (lots of pix in this link) Safari Americana: Scenes of Delight it was packed when we arrived. Following are more pictures taken by Tasty Pie Pictures that are much more artistic than my style.

Just know, the pictures he took don’t accurately reflect how packed this gallery was although they’re very stunning. Apparently, this was the busiest the gallery has been all year! I’m telling you, that’s PR in action baby.

The Director of the J. Paul Getty, Michael Brand, was there and checked out Arlene’s work which was rather exciting. So was Peggy Fogelman, who Arlene had spoken on a panel with earlier. Peggy is now at the Peabody Museum, but had been at The Getty prior to that which is cool. (They’re the twosome in the pix above.)

Arlene had a multi-media corner with a video of cows walking around and occasionally mooing. Then she had set up a cow bell that you could hit a button to hear ring. At one point it was so busy you couldn’t hear anything!

You can see all the pix if you click the link above entitled Safari Americana: Scenes of Delight.

Just know, if you missed the opening, you can still catch the exhibit through July 18. Click here for a link to all the details.

Remember my other success story artist, Gali Rotstein? You’re going to be so impressed when you read about what she’s been up to since we got her into the Lois Lambert Gallery!

Gali has a show at the Finegood Art Gallery West Hills located at 22622 Vanowen Street, West Hills, CA 91307 with an Opening Reception from 2pm -4pm this Sunday the 29th. Call 818 464- 3218 for more details if you can’t read the invite as is –be there or be square!

I really do hope you’ll consider joining us at The Shore on Wednesday. It just won’t be the same without you!:) Here’s the invite to entice you and share all the details followed by all the pix I’ve been promising ok?

It’s a worthy cause, great food, fun, pretty hostess, and lots of cool people. You can click on the invite to enlarge and see the words better. See you then!

–

arlene bogna fine art
http://www.arlenebognafineart.com
http://arlenebogna.blogspot.com
(310) 204-4665

What people are saying:

Excerpted from METROMIX
Art attack: Arlene Bogna’s ‘Safari Americana’
By Kimberly Waid & Alie Ward (June 2008)
Photos from her new series, “Safari Americana: Scenes of Delight” pop off the paper with rich pigments and a gorgeous stillness. Exploring the very specific and bizarre theme of roadside animal effigies (fiberglass cows, anyone?), Bogna presents a show that’s hauntingly vintage in aesthetic but also an homage to modern, plasticine life.
http://losangeles.metromix.com/events/article/art-attack-arlene-bognas/446802/content

Excerpted from SCWCA / Southern California Women’s Caucus for Art
WOMEN AROUND TOWN
by Suvan Geer (June and July 2008)
The strange, sometimes funny, sometimes disturbing nature of human vs. animal relations is the focus of film maker Arlene Bogna’s first exhibition of color photographs at gallery 825. 6/21 to 7/18. www.laaa.org
http://www.scwca.org/women.php

Part social commentary about [the] role of animals in contemporary culture and part multi-media burlesque – Arlene Bogna’s Safari Americana: Scenes of Delight delights its audience with a myriad of narratives and constructs, all in service of a provocative yet successful formalism.
- Peter Mays, Executive Director Los Angeles Art Association (LAAA) / Gallery 825.
http://www.laaa.org

For more information: http://www.arlenebognafineart.com/press.html

YOU ARE INVITED TO:

ARLENE BOGNA
SAFARI AMERICANA: SCENES OF DELIGHT
A solo show by Arlene Bogna featuring large, whimsical, special edition color photographs making a social commentary about our need to have animals as cultural symbols and companions. This collection of fine art photography employs the use of toy cameras, cross-processing, and custom printing. Presented by Los Angeles Art Association.

WHEN:
Artist Reception
June 21, 2008
6 – 9 pm

“Conversations with the Artists” Panel Discussion
Panel: Barbara Blatt, Arlene Bogna, Denise Siegel, and Juror of Group Show ‘Accessorize’ Peggy Fogelman (Peabody Essex Museum), Moderator: Peter Mays, Executive Director, LAAA / Gallery 825.
June 21, 2008
4:30 pm

WHERE:
Gallery 825
825 La Cienega Blvd.
Los Angeles , CA 90069

Free to Public / Valet Parking
Exhibition runs June 21 to July 18, 2008
Gallery Hours: Tues – Sat, 10 am – 5 pm

It ALWAYS makes me happy when people I’m working with find success because it’s very much a team effort. It’s even nicer when I honestly like the people I’m working with and would have helped them even if they weren’t paying me, although the money makes it sweeter.

My Photographer/Award-winning Filmmaker client, Arlene Bogna, just informed me today that the LA Times has picked up her Safari Americana: Scenes of Delight solo exhibit show taking place this Saturday, June 21, 2008 from 6pm – 9pm at Gallery 825 located at 825 La Cienega as one of the Art Openings to highlight.

Click here to see for yourself! Go Arlene!

Not only that, but for all your art afficiandos out there, pretty soon you’ll be reading about her in ArtScene for their July issue! Now to those who aren’t in the art world, it’s like being published in Vanity Fair for artists. ArtScene is highly selective, everyone reads it, and it’s truly an honor for her to be selected.

I’m so proud of Arlene. YEAH!!!! She has worked so hard for so long on her own. I’m glad to have been a part in her success as an artist through my publicity efforts. She is so accomplished and modest she was always a little embarrassed when I would write what I did about her, but hey, it’s the truth and needed to be said. Right?

That’s why you hire a publicist – to accentuate the positive and get the word out there! Also, to help you build your image. It’s been a very exciting time to watch our publicity efforts achieve success together.

The other good news is that our Surfrider Benefit at The Shore is getting a lot of good buzz too! The Easy Reader, our local paper, placed the story in two separate calendar sections to give it a good buzz. I loved that they called it a Tasty Benefit! Kudos to Chef Dave for creating such an awesome tasting menu. Thanks everyone at The Easy Reader! You made our day!

The Beach Reporter put our ad in The Stepping Out section of the paper which is what everybody down here reads to find out what’s the latest for the week. Very cool too!

We’re getting a lot of positive response from people in the community who want them to succeed as a restaurant which is very encouraging to me. Also, Melissa Todd, our hostess from TVLand’s She’s Got the Look TV show, who grew up in the South Bay is excited to come back and help promote Surfrider Foundation too.

In case you haven’t seen the show, I’m sure it repeats on TV Land quite frequently. Check it out. Melissa is one leggy blonde if I do say so myself! I thought I was tall, but after seeing her on the runway… She has a really good heart and is very good at hosting too.

I hope my South Bay Professional Connection event provides lots of additional opportunities for her because she deserves to find success doing what she loves.

Oh, here’s some more pictures from the Shore to entice you to come visit. I believe they’re also taken by photographer Nathan Schirmer, but will confirm later ok?

We’ve been pitching companies the Travel Tray as you know and yesterday I followed up with everyone. The good news to report is that I have found a company that is interested! YEAH! As soon as I know anything further I’ll keep you posted. Say a prayer this goes through because that would be very cool.

I almost forgot to tell you also, that my last GoChi Juice Tasting party was part of my friend, Sandra’s celebration of her appearance on Hell’s Kitchen which was a lot of fun. I’m including some pix here to show you our GoChi Juice tasting parties in CA. This is how we do it ala that song.:)

My friend/GoChi colleague, Deb, was my partner in crime and we had a lot of fun meeting new people and celebrating Sandra’s success. Those of you who regularly watch Hell’s Kitchen may recognize Sandra as one of the housewives who doesn’t cook. Click the link to her episode entitled “Five Chefs Compete”. Now does it ring a bell?

You may not realize it, but she’s also a very accomplished actress/model who you will definitely be seeing more of soon. Any theatrical agents – give me a call. I’ll hook you up.

Isn’t Sandra a great model? “ She absolutely loves our juice because it gives her so much more energy. Click here for all 19 health benefits of GoChi Juice that are clinically proven.

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In addition, GoChi Juice will be published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine in their August issue which is a peer reviewed journal and very difficult to get into.

Entitled ‘A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Clinical Study of the General Effects of a Standardized Lycium barbarum (Goji) Juice, GoChi™’, this ground-breaking study shows that GoChi can improve one’s health and well-being in 13 key areas through a daily serving of just 4 ounces, in as little as 14 days.”

Not only that, but we’re one of the few companies to be listed on the government’s medical site www.pubmed.gov – search for GoChi Juice and see what I mean!

Now do you see why I’m so thrilled to be representing this juice along with everything else I do? It’s because of the integrity of the company and the product. Trust me. I don’t publicize things I don’t believe in.

Okay, that’s all for today. Just giving you my little GoChi Juice update because it’s very exciting. If you’re interested in buying some to see for yourself, please click here, or shoot me an email at the link above, or leave a comment.

Love to hear from you and introduce you to Free Life International and GoChi Juice.

Back to Hell’s Kitchen.

Here’s Sandra appearance in the final contest. Isn’t she cute? She was one of the final two whose food Gordon Ramsey actually liked.

Oh, and speaking of Gordon Ramsey, have any of you had a chance to go visit The London West Hollywood that took over the old Bel Age?

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! I don’t say that lightly either. This is an ABSOLUTELY beautiful secret that I simply must share with you now. It’s only been open a little under two months and I have the inside scoop here.

Stick with me babe. I may not live in Hollywood right now, but that doesn’t mean I don’t know what’s going on.:)

We were able to take a sneak peek at the upstairs rooftop pool and mark my words, this is going to be the next hotspot and may even replace The Mondrian it’s that sophisticated with such an amazing 360 view.

The rooms are gorgeous too. Very modern, chic, sophisticated and the room we saw had the biggest bathroom and tub I’ve ever seen except maybe in Las Vegas.

Gordon Ramsey also has a restaurant on site called simply, Gordon Ramsey, of course. I love the style of the restaurant and bar. It’s simple, elegant, refined, art deco, delightful! Haven’t dined there yet, but hope to soon.

Any one care to join me? Or better yet, take me there? LOL

Okay, I think that’s all for now. Really must get some other stuff stirring. Enjoy the rest of the pix. Just think. If you join my GoChi Juice team, this could be you having fun with us! And no, you don’t have to be busty to join. LOL It just happened to be that way by accident. Not that there’s anything wrong with it.

Okay, enough of that. Wasn’t that a beautiful GoChi Juice display? Deb is an interior designer too and brings her special flare to everything. Thanks Deb!

And thanks Sandra for having such a great party! You look mahvelous dahling. Congratulations!