Dan Uggla's Celebrity Waiter Night; Atlanta Braves served for charity.

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Last Monday, July 16th at STK Atlanta, 

Dan Uggla

, second baseman for The Braves, hosted his second annual

Celebrity Waiter Night

at

STK Atlanta

in Midtown benefiting his foundation

Diamonds in the Rough

.

The sold-out fundraising event attracted 150 guests who enjoyed STK's signature cuisine served by Uggla and his teammates, fine wine and exciting silent and live auctions.

Emceed by

Matt Chernoof

and

Sandra Golden

of 680 The Fan, guests kicked off the eventing with a cocktail hour in the lounge of STK where not only did they get to bid on silent auction items, but they also got to mix and mingle with Uggla and his teammates 

Freddie Freeman, Martin Prado, Mike Minor, Michael Bourn, Eric Hinske, Jair Jurrjens, Kris Medlen, Tyler Pastornicky

and former Braves player

Charlie Leibrandt.

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As guests filled the dining room, Uggla discussed his foundation, introduced the players, teased live auction items including dinner with Dan and his friends at STK, signed jerseys, concert tickets and more....and then quickly put his teammates to work.

With the help of STK's servers, The Braves traded in their bats, gloves and balls for aprons - bringing each table a four-course meal.  Dinner was followed by a live auction that raised more than $50,000 for Uggla’s Diamonds in the Rough Foundation, which strives to provide opportunities, support and resources to children and families in need. The primary focus of the foundation is to improve the lives of low-income children and children with cancer by providing daily support and life changing experiences.

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Photos by Cory Mitchell

*For more information

please visit

www.danuggla.org

.

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LifeRide for amfAR with John Corbett & Kiehl's

Bikers and skin care products are not a likely combination except when referring to LifeRide and Kiehl's.

John Corbett

, best known for his role as Carrie Bradshaw's bf Aidan on

Sex and the City

, [though I first recall, and I'm dating myself here,  John as Chris Stevens on

Northern Exposure

] was hanging out and taking photos at the Lenox Square Mall's Kiehl's location today. That's John in the background trying to blend in with his shades... a very nice guy!

LifeRide for amfAR

is a benefit for 

The Foundation for AIDS Research

and will feature a nine day motorcycle ride which started in Miami and ends in Washinton, DC .

There are eight stops along the way and Kiehl's will be making hefty donations (about 90K) at each stop. Atlanta Kiehl's topped that with $115K!!

**LifeRide is donating $1 for every "

LIKE

" on the

amfAR

's FB page! "

Like HERE

"

Thank you

Liz Lapidus PR

and

Kate Thacker

for such a great and fun spirited event!

Biker fare by Watershed on Peachtree...

and 15% discounts by Kiehl's!!

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A Salute to Monica Pearson

On Wednesday, July 11, 2012, more than 300 guests gathered at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia, to celebrate 37 years of career success for WSB-TV veteran anchor

Monica Pearson

. An evening filled with surprises, guests walked the blue carpet, Monica's favorite color, and were escorted upstairs for a special cocktail reception where they mixed, mingled and took pictures with Monica. Following cocktail hour, guests entered the dazzling Eygptian Ballroom decorated by Tony Conway of Legenday Events and were thrilled to discover that the surprise guest emcee was

Robin Roberts

of Good Morning America. 

Before the three-course dinner was served, an Invocation was performed by Bishop Wiley Jackson, which led into a toast for Monica by Vice President and General Manager of WSB-TV, Tim McVay. A performance from the Morehouse College Glee Club and Alumni and a blessing of the meal by Father John Adamski followed. As guests dined, they enjoyed performances from Theresa Hightower and the Mose Davis Trio.

As the dinner portion of the evening began to wind down, a video for Monica was played, which included a special message from

Oprah Winfrey

.  Throughout the evening speakers Ambassador Andrew Young, Mayor Kasim Reed, Director, Kenny Leon, and WSB-TV's John Pruitt, Jovita Moore and Justin Farmer all took to the stage singing Monica's praises and bidding her the best of luck in her retirement. Station Director Marian Pittman and Tim McVay also surprised Monica by donating $37,000 dollars to Meals on Wheels, one of her favorite charities, on her behalf.

The evening concluded as WSB-TV members joined Monica on stage for a Salute to Monica video before she gave her final words and thanked her family, friends, co-workers, and supporters. The final surprise for Monica was Theresa Hightower singing "Fever" and getting Monica and all the guests to join in.

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Astrology with Maxine Taylor ~ Move Into the Magic

"When you fall in love with you, the world falls in love with you. Because we are love. That's what we are and that love is God in an earthbound body." Maxine Taylor.

A powerful introduction from an amazing astrologer, in fact, Georgia's first licensed astrologer. I recently sat with Maxine Taylor, which was my first time visiting with an astrologer, to have my birth chart and my annual astrological forecast read. I was blown away at the accuracy of what I learned about myself, my character, my personality and my potential!

The birth chart "validates" our existence by telling

you

about

you

based on where the planets, sun and the moon were aligned within the universe at the time of birth. [Prior to my visit with Maxine, I provided her with the date, day of the week and time of (my) birth.] As a Scorpio with a Virgo ascendant I learned that I'm supposed to be exactly who I am, quirks and all. So rather than fighting myself so much, I am now have a better understanding of why I

am

and why I

do

.Perhaps you're a Scorpio too but remember the readings are specific to you and only you!

Maxine explained the meaning and power of every planet present in all twelve houses. That was eye opening.

[I learned / reaffirmed!] that as a Scorpio, I need to be in control all the time.

True

. But she explains, "there's a fear of not being in control and this is not ego, this is survival. With a Scorpio, everything's life or death." Wow, Maxine hit the nail on the head! She went on to confirm what I've known - and battled internally - that I always think 20 paces ahead, crossing t's and dotting i's while worrying about the details. No kidding, I have been this way since childhood.

The annual forecast reading was significant because it detailed the "raw potential" that my life and career has in store based on planetary alignment and the effects of eclipses through 2013. I left with a feeling of empowerment. Oh, and a CD of the hour long reading. Trust me, I've played it over and over.

Visit Maxine's

website

and

move into the magic

... Treat yourself to a reading. I promise it will answer questions and open eyes. You will leave with a sense of clarity and a feeling of empowerment. *Through Maxine's website you can also sign up for her free monthly forecasts. I get them and love them!

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"To be afraid and not to care that you are afraid is the courage of which Scorpio is made."

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EMME... Super Everything!

Laura Turner Seydel introduced Emme as the "first super size super model" last week at a luncheon at her "Eco Manor" in Buckhead. About 100+ guests  were treated to the fabulous model, mother and activist who spoke about positive self-esteem and body image.

Emme, who started as a TV journalist said that she "fell into modeling" and signed with agency in NYC. As a "plus-size" model she faced her share of ridicule from an insensitive industry that told her she's not pretty and called her "fat!" Cruel words that could demage the average person. Emme, on the other hand, found strength from this and showed them all by being named

People Magazine's

50 most beautiful... TWICE! "Women come in a bouquet of beauty" she pointed out.

Emme was engaging and so inspiring. She exudes positivity and I was totally captivated. I could have heard her speak for hours. 

A few great Emme quotes to live by: "Your actions make a difference. Just don't do anything, do something!" 

"Activism starts with the mindset that diversity exists." 

"Great self esteem comes from inside and feels hot and wonderful."

Visit Emme's website EmmeNation: where mind, body and spirit meet.

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Celebrity Dance Challenge 2011

Fashioned after hit shows like So You Think You Can DanceTM and Dancing with the StarsTM, local Atlanta non-profit,

EDIN

(The Eating Disorders Information Network), and Dance 101 are joining forces again for the

2011 Celebrity Dance Challenge

TM. Local Atlanta celebrities partner with Dance 101 teachers and compete by dancing for votes! The number of fan votes received determines winners. Anyone can vote for his or her favorite celebrity for as little as $1.00 per vote. Tickets to the performance are $25.00 plus tax & service charge. Tickets are on sale now:

http://www.woodruffcentertickets.org

.

HLN Anchor

Christi Paul

& CBS Better Mornings' 

Brandon Rudat

who both competed last year, return as this year's emcees.

Richie Arpino

and

Ofelia de la Valette

return as judges with a new addition,

Me

! [I competed in the 1st annual and was the first runner up, I danced in the opening group number last year and now, I'm so excited to come back and NOT have to cut a rug.]

Former American Idol finalist,

Anoop Desai

will be the guest performer. He recently released his first EP, All Is Fair.

Celebrity Dance Challenge is Saturday December 3rd at 7pm, 14th Street Playhouse.

AND your 2011 DANCERS:

• Patric Bell, Local Celebrity Chef

• Julio Cesar, L’Oreal Professionnel Design Artist

• Alyson Steiniger Howard-Hoag, CEO/Founder, Authentic Beauty

• Kristin Klingshirn, Member of Q100’s The Bert Show

• Ginair Goodwin McKerrow, LCSW, Psychotherapist & Philanthropist

• Samantha Mohr, On-Camera Meteorologist at the Weather Channel

Who'll win?

YOU control the votes!!

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Disco REPLAY

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Atlanta was overcome by a dusting of glitter and feathers Halloween weekend as some of the city's stylemakers, hipsters and celebrities were struck by discofever in

Cathleen Smith's

DISCOWEEN for

Canine Companions for Independence

. Hosted by the super-groovy B52

Fred Schneider

in a blond afro, he and DJ

Vicki Powell

made sure that Paris on Ponce became the best disco in town in what had to be the best weekend party in Atlanta. Photographer

Ben Rose

captured all the fun and debauchery for us to enjoy... 

A glamourous Caren West and a very chic Cathleen Smith live it up like Studio 54 with a sexy hustler and a 70's zombie, aka Justin Gray.

Sweet puppy Violet who will soon be undergoing her training for Canine Companions for Independence.

Fred Schneider with DJ Vicki Powell who set the floor on fire with classic disco favorites all night long.

Andy Warhol, don't leave without your "It Girl" Edie Sedgwick.

That's a whole lotta 'stache!

Pan Am flight 1979 departs after the Last Dance...

Chad, Caren and I are feeling groovy!

Pretty couple Coy Wire and his wife Claire.

It takes a Village!

GAGAlicious from hair to heels!

HOLY DISCO Batman!

Hey mister, have you got a dime...

Ziggy!

Foxy Nicole Paige Brooks.

And this is why clowns are scary...

Discoween was a successful 70's blast! Great costumes, drinks, food, music and people. Canine Companions is very lucky to have the super powers of Cathleen Smith on their side and we are very lucky that Ben Rose stayed all night!

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