THE EVENT:
The Creative Artists Agency (CAA) Task Force will host its 7th Annual Young Hollywood Party on October 8, 2009 at Playhouse in Hollywood. Benefitting 826LA, more than 1,000 entertainment industry professionals, trend setters, and celebrities are invited to help raise money for this worthy cause.THE CAUSE:
For every young hollywood party ticket sold, a notebook will be donated to a student involved in 826LA programs.826LA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting students’ ages 6 to 18 with their creative and expository writing skills, and to helping teachers inspire their students to write. Our services are structured around the understanding that great leaps in learning can happen with one-on-one attention and that strong writing skills are fundamental to students’ future success. With this in mind, we provide in-schools tutoring, assistance with student publications, drop-in tutoring, after-school workshops, and help for English language learners. All of our free programs are challenging and enjoyable and ultimately strengthen each student's power to express ideas effectively, creatively, confidently, and in his or her individual voice.
THE CAA TASK FORCE:
Founded in 2002 by a group of assistants and junior executives, CAA’s Task Force was established as a way for assistants to support local charities and to become more involved in philanthropic activities. Utilizing the power and reach of the entertainment industry, the CAA Task Force works to create positive social change, encourage volunteerism, stimulate public awareness of important issues, and provide in-kind donations. In addition to the CAA Young Hollywood Party, the CAA Task Force runs and participates in monthly service events including the Revlon Run/Walk for Women’s Cancers, AIDS Walk Los Angeles, Heal the Bay beach clean-ups, activities for children and the elderly, and providing lunches for the homeless.* This event is 21 years or older.
PERFORMANCES BY:
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HEY CHAMP Chicago based dj’s and musicians, Hey Champ has remixed with Scenario Rock, Yeasayer and many others. With a live show that excites and blows away audiences nationwide, and internationally acclaimed tracked and remixes spun in clubs all over Europe, Japan, Australia and the U.S. www.myspace.com/heychamp |
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MAX JOSEPH Max Joseph is a writer, director and editor born and bred in New York City and living in Los Angeles. Max's films for GOOD have been featured on the front pages of YouTube, MySpace, and DailyMotion. His short, “Internet Porn,” is one of the top rated and watched videos on You Tube with over 10 million views, and his film "Atomic Alert" was selected to screen at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival in the Documentary Spotlight Program. Max's newest project is a theatrical performance featuring live film-editing - a hybrid between a music concert and a film, aptly named "Cinestasia." www.maxjoseph.com |
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CHARLIE EDMINSTON Los Angeles based graffiti artist, Charlie Edmiston is the inspiration behind all the artwork created for this year’s Young Hollywood Party. Classically trained in the art of graphic design, his mediums range from woods and aerosol to canvas and print work. Although he has experimented with a wide range of subject matter, his unique stenciling and taping technique and eye for color combination have become his trademark. www.charlieedmiston.com |
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DJ RUCKUS A superstar deejay for the better part of a decade, twenty-two year old DJ Ruckus is now emerging as one of the most dynamic talents in today’s entertainment world. By fifteen, he quickly garnered a celebrity following and the Miami native was soon traveling around the country spinning at hot clubs and parties on both coasts. His current clients include Calvin Klein, Prada, Diddy, Steven Tyler, Black Eyed Peas, Ludacris, MTV, Victoria Secret, Mercedes-Benz amongst many others. www.myspace.com/djruckus1 |
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VAL KOLTON A local favorite of the Hollywood elite, Val Kolton spins among its party scene, in Europe, and around the world in addition to soon becoming resident DJ at his own club, previously a modern art gallery at the pinnacle point of the Hollywood Hills. Val is currently spending the majority of his time at the studio focusing on new singles and remixes in collaboration with some of the biggest names in electronic and rock, creating various dance tracks ranging from indie remixes to classical-influenced tech house. www.myspace.com/valkolton |
