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My friends at the Beverly Hills hotel (aka “The Pink Hotel”) tell me the Sultan of Brunei, the hotel’s current owner, plans to build two more large bungalows on the beloved tennis court (RIP). I noticed the hotel also recently change the doormen and bellmen uniforms from the traditional dark green to black suits with gold accents. The publicist confirmed the new, and more contemporary and stylish look.Old Guy’s new location on Sunset Blvd has been slightly delayed. Originally slated to open this fall – the new opening date is December ’09. The new bar will go by the name “Le Bar Boutique” at the former Blowfish location, now standing empty.
Jilted bride victim from Bel-Air hotel’s sudden closure wins law suit to retrieve deposit.
SOHO House final permits go through and construction continues in the 9200 Sunset Blvd building (across the street from soon to be “Le Bar Boutique” and upstairs from new Boa).
Tom Ford‘s in town for the world premiere of his directorial debut film “A Single Man” – premieres this Thursday at AFI Fest.
Dasha Zhukova returns to her native Los Angeles to co-chair major fundraiser for MOCA downtown with Larry Gagoshian and Eli Broad. Performance by Lady Gaga and the Bolshoi Ballet choreographed by artist Francesco Vezzoli (who has made spoof trailers casted with A-list actors for fake films – that’s how good he is!).
The Daily Truffle will be at the Breeder’s Cup this weekend at the Santa Anita track at Kids Zone, The Directors Room and the Turf Club. Come say hello!
MORE ON MOCA GALA:::
Today the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles announced plans for its 30th anniversary gala, to take place on November 14. The benefit will be held at MOCA Grand Avenue, and will be chaired by Maria Arena Bell and Eli Broad, who will be joined by honorary gala chairs Larry Gagosian and Dasha Zhukova, along with artists, collectors, and patrons celebrating the museum’s milestone anniversary in conjunction with the opening of the exhibition Collection: MOCA’s First Thirty Years. The largest, long-term installation of the museum’s acclaimed permanent collection will open to the public the following day at MOCA Grand Avenue and the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA.
Following red carpet arrivals, the gala will begin with cocktails and a private preview of the exhibit. MOCA chief curator and exhibition organizer Paul Schimmel will be on hand, as will artists featured in the museum’s collection, including Chris Burden, Jeff Koons, and Ed Ruscha. After the preview, guests will enter a tented area in front of the museum along Grand Avenue. During dinner, a performance piece from artist Francesco Vezzoli will be presented for the first and only time. Vezzoli’s work, Ballets Russes Italian Style (The Shortest Musical You Will Never See Again), will star Lady Gaga and dancers from the Bolshoi Ballet performing the world premiere of Speechless.
More key words: Breeders Cup, Mind that Bird, Zenyatta
