42ND & VINE, HOLLYWOOD HITS BROADWAY BENEFIT UNVEILS EXCITING TALENT GIFT BAGS Gift Bags Produced by On 3 Productions – It’s In The Bag!
NY Celebrity Event - Hollywood Hits Broadway THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY FOUNDATION UNITE HOLLYWOOD AND BROADWAY'S BIGGEST STARS TO LAUNCH JAY MONAHAN CENTER FOR GASTROINTESTINAL HEALTH EIF - WILL PRESENT SOME OF THE BIGGEST NAMES IN HOLLYWOOD WITH AN EXCITING GIFT BAG VALUED AT $5,000 STARS WILL PERFORM SONGS OF THE WEST SIDE STORY
(PRWEB) November 7, 2002
(New York, NY – November 7, 2002) – The Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) will present some of the biggest names in film, music, television and theater with an exciting gift bag produced by On 3 Productions – It’s In The Bag! as a thank you for their participation in 42nd & Vine, Hollywood Hits Broadway. The event, scheduled for Tuesday, November 12, 2002 at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York, will unite Hollywood and Broadway’s leading stars who will perform selections from “The Songs of West Side Story,” by Leonard Bernstein. The funds raised through this evening will benefit The Jay Monahan Center for Gastrointestinal Health at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Medical College of Cornell University and EIF’s National Colorectal Cancer Research Alliance (NCCRA).
Celebrities who will receive gift bags as a thank you for their generous donation of time and energy, include (in order of performance): Kevin Spacey, Robin Williams, Susan Sarandon, Meryl Streep, Kelsey Grammer, Robert De Niro, Kevin Kline, Jimmy Fallon, Chris Kattan, Josh Groban, Rebecca Luker, Davis Gaines, Bette Midler, Rita Moreno, Chita Rivera, Whoopi Goldberg, Amy Grant, Vince Gill, Tony Danza, Jesse L. Martin, Federico Castelluccio, Steve Schirripa, Tony Sirico, John Ventimiglia, Paul Stanley, Heather Headley, Sylvia Rhyne, Cris Groenendaal, David DeMane and Beyoncé Knowles.
The Talent Gift Bags, produced by Samantha Milo Haft of On 3 Productions – It’s In The Bag!, include an exciting collection of products, ranging from apparel and accessories to electronics and eyewear to jewelry and vacation packages. In addition to a Hollywood Hits Broadway gift-bag exclusive: a “Cool” bracelet created by “My Philosophy” by Italargento, Inc. All products in the gift bags have been donated for this event.
On 3 Productions worked with Selwyn Glasser, President, Italargento, Inc. to create this special bracelet to commemorate the event and help raise additional funds for The Jay Monahan Center for Gastrointestinal Health. The bracelets, created as a special thank you for celebrities participating in the 42nd & Vine, Hollywood Hits Broadway event, will be available to the public through a special hotline at 1-800-500-0018. A sterling silver version will be available for $100 and an 18ct white gold and diamond version will be available at $1,200 with proceeds benefiting the Center.
General attendees of 42nd & Vine, Hollywood Hits Broadway will also receive fabulous gift bags as a thank you for their support. The gift bags contain an exciting collection of products ranging from apparel and accessories to eyewear and confections.
GIFT HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE (in alphabetical order):
Talent Gift Bag - Gift Highlights Include (in alphabetical order):
Buzz by Jane Fox stowaway duffle bag includes the following exclusive gift collection:
Altoids the curiously strong mints
Altec Lansing XA3021 Enhanced 2.1 Video Gaming Speaker System Advanced sound and high-impact bass for a dramatic video gaming/TV audio experience.
Anthony Logistics for Men mud scrub exfoliating bar
BloomingdaleÂ’s Caring Star
Body & Soul Adventures $1,000 gift certificate towards purchase of $2,500 program. Health & Fitness program set against the beautiful backdrop of Brazil. Take a break – rediscover the art of living.
Calvin Klein Cosmetics gift set
Cellbaby Creatives Inc. Cellbaby phone covers. A cute, fuzzy, fancy cellular phone cover that helps people everywhere communicate with love! “I LOVE NY” style.
Cynthia Steffe black tote umbrella
Daniel Swarovski Paris Crytsal Eyewear. Brings the glamour of crystal into the world of optics.
DDF – Doctor’s Dermatologic Formula skincare
Dr. Suzanne Levine gift certificate for a fabulous foot facial and healing reflexology
Ermenegildo Zegna Ties
Francois handmade luxury candle
Gianna Rose Atelier mannequin soap in floral and melon scent
Godiva Chocolatier 1/4 lb ballotin box
Gutzees satin lavender scented shoe tree set and pouch
Healthware 2 Bodycare “Rest Your Eyes” sleep mask
Isabella Fiore handbags
Janet Sartin Day Spa gift certificate for signature facial
Jensen JW 160 - a 900MHz wireless stereo headphone system that connects to virtually all audio sources eliminating the wires while providing complete freedom and mobility to listen to the audio up to 150 feet away from the source.
Kazuyo Nakano handbags
Kenneth Cole New York menÂ’s and womenÂ’s fragrance
KiehlÂ’s Since 1851 grapefruit gift box filled with an array of products for men and women with the grapefruit fragrance
LAB21 $100 gift certificate for LAB21 Customized skincare products available at Bergdorf Goodman and Saks Fifth Avenue
Laura Mercier Cosmetics Crème Brulee Honey Bath
Leatherock International Bejeweled Leather and Chain Belts - Bejeweled and ornate leather and chain belts with various hardwares, semi-precious stones and swarovski crystals.
“My Philosophy” by Italargento. com “COOL” bracelet
N. V. Perricone MD Cosmecueticals old-fashioned style DoctorÂ’s bag filled with NV Perricone MD Cosmeceuticals
Not For Tourists Guides to LA and NY – Neighborhood by neighborhood urban survival guides.
Ooohlala of Beverly Hills soy wax travel candle in lavender and herbs
Rachel Abroms Designs vintage deluxe bracelets in vintage crystal and semi-precious stones. Rachel’s Magic Miracle – jewels for the goddess.
Sexy Hair Concepts Healthy Sexy Hair Soy Milk Shampoo & Conditioner
Silhouette Optical Titan Minimal Art Sunglasses. The worldÂ’s lightest eyewear.
Sony Corporation of America CD recording from the movie soundtrack of “West Side Story”
Umbra Inc. spike letter opener. A beautiful desktop accessory with satin-chrome plating
Vermont Essentials Naturopatch. The original all natural essential oil body patch.
W Hotels of New York signature robe, W CD, and complimentary weekend stay
White + Warren $500 gift certificate. Select from their latest line of cashmere apparel and accessories.
Attendee Gift Bag - Gift Highlights Include (in alphabetical order):
Kenneth Cole New York drawstring tote includes the following gift collection:
Altoids the curiously strong mints
Anthony Logistics for Men mud scrub exfoliating bar
BloomingdaleÂ’s Caring Star
DDF – Doctor’s Dermatologic Formula skincare
Dr. Suzanne Levine $100 gift certificate towards any service, plus a special gift valued at $50
Eternity Calvin Klein full size fragrance for men and women
Godiva Chocolatier 2-piece ballotin box
Janet Sartin Day Spa self-tanning creme
Kenneth Cole New York sunglasses
LAB21 $100 gift certificate for LAB21 Customized skincare products available at Bergdorf Goodman and Saks Fifth Avenue
Laura Mercier Cosmetics lip paint palette
Michael C. Fina $100 gift certificate towards a purchase of $350 or more
“My Philosophy” by Italargento. com bracelet (Japanese symbol for “good health” on a black crocodile band)
N. V. Perricone MD Cosmecueticals old-fashioned style mini DoctorÂ’s bag filled with NV Perricone MD Cosmeceuticals
Not For Tourists Guides to LA – Neighborhood by neighborhood urban survival guides.
Rachel Abroms Designs vintage deluxe bracelets in vintage crystal and semi-precious stones. Rachel’s Magic Miracle – jewels for the goddess.
Sexy Hair Concepts Healthy Sexy Hair Soy Milk Shampoo & Conditioner
Sony Corporation of America CD recording from the movie soundtrack of “West Side Story”
Umbra Inc. spike letter opener. A beautiful desktop accessory with satin-chrome plating
W Hotels of New York signature boxer shorts
White + Warren signature long sleeve tee
About 42nd & Vine, Hollywood Hits Broadway
The event is presented by AETNA, a long-time supporter of the NCCRA. The benefit co-chairs are Bill Cosby, Katie Couric, Michael Gould (CEO, BloomingdaleÂ’s), Maurice R. Greenberg (Chairman and CEO, AIG), Kevin Huvane (Partner, Creative Artists Agency), Jeffrey R. Immelt (Chairman & CEO, GE), Robert Kaplan (Vice Chairman, Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.), Jeffrey Katzenberg (co-founder, DreamWorks), The Monahan Family, John W. Rowe, M. D. (Chairman & CEO, Aetna) and Robert C. Wright (Vice Chairman, GE and Chairman & CEO, NBC).
About The Jay Monahan Center for Gastrointestinal Health
The Jay Monahan Center for Gastrointestinal Health, named in honor of Katie CouricÂ’s late husband, will offer a unique model of service for gastrointestinal (GI) cancers. The Monahan Center is the first comprehensive, fully integrated and interdisciplinary program that stresses education and prevention in addition to diagnosis and treatment of GI cancer. The CenterÂ’s goal is to make dealing with the difficult diagnosis of these cancers much easier for patients and their families. The Jay Monahan Center will be located in the Stich building on the NewYork Weill Cornell campus of the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. The Center is due to open in early 2004.
About The National Colorectal Cancer Research Alliance (NCCRA)
The National Colorectal Cancer Research Alliance (NCCRA) was co-founded in March 2000 by Katie Couric, Lilly Tartikoff, and the Entertainment Industry Foundation to raise awareness and research dollars in the fight against colon cancer. The NCCRA supports cutting-edge research
Conducted by leading scientists working on prevention, diagnostic tools, treatment, and,
Ultimately, a cure.
About The Entertainment Industry Foundation
The NCCRA is a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation. EIF represents the
Collective philanthropy of the entertainment industry, and has distributed hundreds of millions of
Dollars and provided countless of volunteer hours to support charitable initiatives that address some of the most critical issues facing society today.
About On 3 Productions
Samantha Milo Haft, founder and president of On 3 Productions is taking the gift bag world by storm since launching “It’s In The Bag!,” a division of the New York-based event production company founded in 2000. Haft is driven by her knowledge of the latest trends and her ability to repeatedly match corporations seeking brand visibility with targeted product placement opportunities. A driving force behind the introduction and popularity of custom created gift bags for both corporate and non-profit events, Haft leads On 3 Productions in producing exciting Talent Gift Bags for such events as The MTV Video Music Awards, Z100’s Zootopia and Jingle Ball concerts, The Sundance Film Festival Awards Show, The Essence Awards and KTU’s Miracle on 34th Street concert, as well as General Attendee Gift Bags for such events as The Sundance Channel’s VIP Party at The Sundance Film Festival, The Michael Bolton Charities Gala and the Golf Rocks Celebrity Classic hosted by Q104.3FM. She continues to assist non-profit organizations in raising the bar for gift-giving at special events by helping them bring the same quality and excitement of “Hollywood” gift bags to their events.
For further information on the Talent & General Attendee Gift Bags, as well as the exclusive “COOL” bracelet by “My Philosophy” by Italargento, Inc., please contact Basia Irzyk at (347)526-0103.
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