The Art of Elysium's Star-Studded Heaven Gala (1/10/09)

The Art of Elysium's Star-Studded Heaven Gala

With the party season in full swing as Golden Globes weekend is upon us, the stars were out for The Art of Elysium’s 2nd Annual Heaven Gala in Los Angeles on Saturday night (January 10).

Held at The Vibiana, the stylish black-tie affair saw Hollywood stars including Nicole Richie, Joel Madden, Kate Bosworth and Gerard Butler all take to the red carpet for the charitable cause.

The event was hosted by Rosetta Millington Getty and Ryan Kavanaugh, with other celebrities in attendance including Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Patricia Arquette, Sophia Bush, Kirsten Dunst, Melissa Joan Hart, Ali Larter, Jared Leto, Eva Mendes and many others.

Jennifer Howell, founder of the organization which seeks to enrich the lives of artists and critically ill children, told press, “The Art of Elysium exists because of the passion that artists hold in their hearts. By serving children in need, the artist is allowed to express this passion in ways that could never be revealed on stage, in a gallery or behind a camera.”

RYAN KAVANAUGH, ROSETTA MILLINGTON GETTY HOST ART OF ELYSIUM CHARITY GALA HONORING EVA MENDES AND JIM SHERIDAN

The 2nd Annual Art of Elysium Charity Gala, hosted by Co-Chairs Ryan Kavanaugh and Rosetta Millington Getty honored Eva Mendes and Jim Sheridan. Tobey Maguire, Marisa Tomei and Sting attended Star-Studded event.

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Jim Sheridan provided vision for “Heaven” Gala and “Hell” after-party, sponsored by Cartier, Vogue and Relativity

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LOS ANGELES, CA, JANUARY 11, 2009 -- Relativity Media, LLC CEO, Ryan Kavanaugh and fashion designer Rosetta Millington Getty hosted The Art of Elysium’s 2nd annual black-tie charity gala this past Saturday, January 10th, 2009. The occasion served as an event to showcase the multitude of artistic expressions The Art of Elysium shares with hospitalized children on a daily basis. The gala saw actress Eva Mendes receive the “Spirit of Elysium” award for her enthusiastic support and active participation in The Art of Elysium’s hospital program over the past two years, as well as her dedication to securing considerable financial support for the program.

The visual and conceptual aspects of the theme, entitled “Heaven,” were created by legendary director, Jim Sheridan (Brothers, My Left Foot, In America), who also received the program’s Visionary award that evening. The gala, hosted at The Vibiana in downtown Los Angeles, drew dozens of supporters, as did the gala’s “Hell”-themed after-party at The Edison, also conceptualized by Sheridan.

“The support shown to The Art of Elysium by the entertainment community is truly overwhelming,” said Ryan Kavanaugh, a member of The Art of Elysium’s Board of Directors, and a passionate sponsor and supporter of the organization. “The money raised tonight will go a long way to support the programs Elysium provides, which do so much to help children who need encouragement during their difficult time. It is of the utmost importance that we do everything we can to continue their inspiring work.”

Gala attendants included Sting and wife, Trudie Styler, Gerard Butler, Kirsten Dunst, Aaron Eckhart, Tobey Maguire and Jennifer Meyer, Rosanna Arquette and Patricia Arquette, Joy Bryant, Nicole Richie and Joel Madden, Rumer Willis, Amy Smart, Milla Jovovich, Courteney Cox and David Arquette, Bonnie Sommerville, Dave Annable, Shiva Rose, Charles Roven, Kate Bosworth, Shannen Doherty, Brittany Snow, Marisa Tomei, Sophia Bush, Ali Larter, Elijah Wood, Jared Leto, Rachel Griffiths, Topher Grace, Amber Heard, Paula Wagner and Rick Nicita, Lisa Love, Frederic de Narp and Ben Silverman. Guests were treated to cocktails, dinner, a vintage jewelry display from Cartier, and a stunning fashion show (set to a live opera performance) from Vogue. Singer Priscilla Ahn also captivated attendees with an acoustic performance of Amazing Grace. The gala and after party were produced by Jeffrey Best of Best Events, and were sponsored by Cartier, Vogue, and Relativity Media.


ABOUT THE ART OF ELYSIUM
The Art of Elysium is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization founded in 1997 which encourages actors, artists and musicians to voluntarily dedicate their time and talent to children who are battling serious medical conditions. They provide artistic workshops in the following disciplines: acting, art, comedy, fashion, music, radio, songwriting and creative writing. They work with numerous hospitals and hospices throughout Los Angeles.

For more information on The Art of Elysium please go to www.theartofelysium.org.

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Just Jared

Gerard Butler heats up the red carpet at The Art of Elysium’s second annual Heaven Gala held at converted cathedral The Vibiana in Los Angeles on Saturday (January 11).

The black tie charity gala included dinner, music, a fashion show and special honors for Eva Mendes. The Art of Elysium encourages actors, artists and musicians to share their time and talent at artistic workshops with hospitalized children on a regular basis.

What a riot.

My baptismal name is Vibiana....named after that cathedral.

LMAO

Well shoot, if I had known that we could have tried to get you in there. You could have been our 'inside' reporter.

Think it would have worked?

LOL!!!

Don't think so.

I've been told I stand out in a crowd.

LOL LOL LOL

This sounds like a good cause. Way to go, Gerry!

LOL about the undercover reporting! You could've had a front row seat, Leo....I mean, Vibiana....