On Saturday night was the big gala which I happened to read last week in Washingtonian Magazine that it is one of the top 10 events in DC. Who knew I'd end up at it a few days later! That is a very Washington thing to happen - there is always something going on and you never know where you'll be next.
What I didn't know was who would be there from the celebrity circles. Legendary director Martin Scorsese was honored as well as presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani in addition to several other folks such as Ellen Pompeo from Grey's Anatomy, Connie Stevens, Susan Lucci, Yogi Bera and some others. The swag bags were great as well (lots of Italian foods and products, books and bath salts). I'll attach a few photos below. I got as close as I could.
Finally, I met the man they say is going to take Pavoratti's position as the 3rd Tenor. His name is Vittorio Grigolo. He performed a few numbers and is just fabulous. It doesn't hurt that he is incredibly handsome as well. (see pic below) Pay no attention to me - it's an awful photo.
Martin Scorsese giving remarks. To the left you can see Ellen Pompeo (Merdith Grey from Grey's Anatomy) looking on.
Connie Stevens offering remarks. Her daughters, including actress Jolie Fisher was also at the dinner.
Rudy Giuliani about to give remarks. He was introduced by former FBI Director Louis Freeh.
The expected new Tenor, Vittorio Grigolo and me.
2 comments:
Great post. thanks. lucky you got to go. :) can you tell us how Ellens speech was? I love her a lot. and Grey's. so any info about her would be great. from the pictures she looked amazing. your pictures are really great.
Great post. thanks. lucky you got to go. :) can you tell us how Ellens speech was? I love her a lot. and Grey's. so any info about her would be great. from the pictures she looked amazing. your pictures are really great.
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