(Long Island, N.Y.) Gurney’s Spa Director Candice Giordano Monte invited Long Island elite and press to celebrate the third annual Girl’s Night Out to benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The event took place on Friday October 14th from 7 to 10pm. Long Islanders came out to give their support for this worthwhile charity. The evening included cocktails and complimentary wine, hors d’oeuvres, psychic readings, a goodie-filled gift bag and spa pampering. There was a performance by DJ Serg and New Life Crisis.
This year I had to opportunity to talk to Celebrity Hair Stylist Mark Zowine, Real Estate Agent Kathleen Dransfield from Saunders.com and Hampton Sun Care Founder Salvatore Paizzolla who was one of the sponsors for this year’s annual event.
Cognac Wellerlane interviews Celebrity Hairstylist Mark Zowine, http://www.hamptonsuncare.com Founder Salvatore Paizzolla, Kathleen Dransfield from Saunders.com and Spa Director Candice Monte at Girl’s Night out for Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Gurney’s Inn.
Mr. Mark Zowine has styled Mariah Carey, Mariska Hargitay and Anne Heche as well as many other A-listers.
Founder Salvatore Paizolla talked about his special line of skincare, Hampton Sun Care which is a complete line of luxury sun-tanning products inspired by the beautiful beaches of the Hamptons and created especially for individuals who enjoy the sun but not the burn. Hampton Sun products provide superior skin treatment for every category of sunbather. The company stands by its name enforcing the belief that using Hampton Sun products allows you to make the most of your time in the sun, whether at the beach, by the pool, or just strolling through town.
Spa Director Candice Monte was thrilled to see me and my film crew and welcomed us with open arms.
For more information about supporting Breast Cancer Research Foundation please visit gurneysinn.com and www.nationalbreastcancer.org.
Gloria Cressler Elite Professional Networking Group and colleagues of Black Tie International Magazine gathered together to host an annual celebrity Red Carpet Platinum Event. The evening featured a trade show, cocktail reception with wines and liquor tasting by famous wines & liquor companies complimented by delicious hors d’oeuvres, fashion show, and fabulous musical entertainment.
Cognac Wellerlane interviews Producer Director and Documentary Filmmaker Dean Love about his new documentary “Secrets of the Virgin Queen” for National Geographic TV and Beauty Pageant Winner Miss Philippines-USA 2011.
Honorees for the event included Filmmaker Dean Love – Award winning producer, director, and writer, Bill Walsh – Representing the field of Business Sector, Dr. Robert Korwin – Representing the Medical field.
I had the pleasure of interviewing Documentary Filmmaker Dean Love about his new documentary “Secrets of the Virgin Queen” for National Geographic TV and Beauty Pageant Winner Miss Philippines-USA 2011. Kathleen Po.
Emmy award-winning documentary producer, director, and writer Dean Love has received three Emmys, two New York Film Festival Awards, eight Telly Awards, a Cine Golden Eagle Award, and a Videographers Award of Excellence.
Dean Love Films LLC just finished producing, directing and writing a one hour special with National Geographic TV for The National Geographic Channel. His programs have aired on PBS, The Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, RLTV and National Geographic among others in the US. Dean worked for Walter Cronkite for two years and produced the Emmy Award winning “Life on Mars?” hosted by John Lithgow. He produced the first 13 hours of “The FBI Files”. He was Executive Producer of “Wine 101” with David Hyde Pierce. His shows have been sold and distributed to major countries throughout the globe. Mr. Love recently produced and wrote a one hour documentary entitled ‘The Guardians of Angkor’ for National Geographic Television concerning the minefields in Cambodia. More recently he was Executive Producer of a series of 90 half hours called “The Art of Living” for Retirement Living TV as well as a 13 part hour long series called “What’s Next?” also for RLTV. Dean also returned to work with Walter Cronkite again for a series of commentaries with Walter and a one hour special on Walter’s life. He just produced a new special for National Geographic TV on Queen Elizabeth I called: “The Secrets of the Virgin Queen”.
Cognac Wellerlane interviews Lifetime Realty TV Stars of “Russian Dolls” and Owners of Rasputin Restaurant Marina and Michael Levitis at their Brighton Beach, Coney Island Cabaret and Supper Club.
For more information please visit deanlove.com.
On October 22nd, 2011 Restaurant and Cabaret Rasputin in Coney Island, Brooklyn celebrated twenty years of excellence in dining and entertainment.
Since 1992 Rasputin Restaurant and Cabaret has provided New Yorkers with dining, catering and entertainment experience that has earned them the mark of excellence. From their superb Russian/French inspired dining menus to their one of a kind Las Vegas style show and dancing to a Top-40 tunes played by a live band. During our interview Owner Michael Levitis revealed “Everything in Rasputin is over the top.” Owners Michael and Marina Levitis are now reality TV stars for Lifetime network’s “Russian Dolls”. Rasputin is named after a Russian historical figure whose life is enshrouded in myths and mystery.
Celebrity guests included Celebrity Photographer Patrick McMullan, Village Voice Columnist Michael Musto and NY Post Columnist Cindy Adams.
I had a chance to chat with both Celebrity Photographer Patrick McMullan and Columnist Michael Musto who recently published his latest book “Fork on the Left, Knife in the Back.”
Entertainment Journalist Cognac Wellerlane for Longislandexchange.com interviews Celebrity Photographer Patrick McMullan and Village Voice Columnist Michael Musto at Rasputin Restaurant and Cabaret in Coney Island Brighton Beach, Brooklyn New York
Patrick McMullan is an American photographer, columnist, television personality and socialite. His photography focuses on personalities specifically A-list celebrities, superstar fashion designers, models, actors, politicians, cultural icons and powerful individuals.
The Patrick McMullan photo collection is one of the largest photo archives of famous, living people in existence.
Michael Musto is an American columnist and journalist for the The Village Voice. Mr. Musto was born and raised in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn to an Italian-American family. He attended Columbia University and graduated in 1976. While attending the University he was a theater critic for the Columbia Spectator. He is the author of Downtown and Manhattan on the Rocks as well as a compilation of selected columns published as La Dolce Musto. His next collection, “Fork on the Left, Knife in the Back”, was recently published in September on Vantage Point Books. “Michael Musto is a genius,” Joan Rivers is quoted as saying on the cover.
For more information and to read Michael Musto’s column and blog please visit blogs.villagevoice.com/dailymusto.
