Let the Kids Grow & Hooray for Hollywood High!

The Beverly Wilshire Hotel morphed into a Winter Wonderland, (complete with snow and Santa himself) when Let The Kids Grow Foundation held their recent fundraising event.  The exciting evening was hosted by Philanthropist and noted business leader, Simin Hashemizadeh; and among the honorees were award-winning actor & producer, Tyler Perry, L.A. Lakers Dwight Howard, actress Kirstie Alley, performer Nick Cannon, rapper and businessman Romeo Miller, and KPWR’s Big Boy, (to name a few).

Carol Burnett to be honored by Hollywood High School

The extremely elegant black tie evening featured special performances by Freda Payne, Reuben Cannon and Cymphonique Miller; a unique silent auction, and dinner and dancing in the magically transformed ballroom.  Kudos to Designer Kevin Lee for his innovative design.

Gorgeous Benefactor Simin Hashemizadeh stated, “I am thrilled to have this opportunity to work with the Let the Kids Grow Foundation’s Percy Miller, in supporting this amazing organization.  Our goal is to raise money through donations and scholarships to provide much needed after school facilities, and medical screening for our at-risk inner-city children.”

Gala Host Simin Hashemizadeh with performer, Freda Payne

Legendary star Carol Burnett invites you to another star-studded event on January 10th, at the El Capitan theatre, when she will be honored by the Hollywood High School Performing Arts Center.  Major celebs that attended Hollywood High School and current students will participate in an incredible evening of entertainment.

Honoree Dwight Howard, Santa Claus, and LTKG Founder, Percy Miller

This world-renowned school has an alumni of major movie, television, and music stars, going back to Fay Wray, Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney, John Ritter, Lana Turner and Laurence Fishbourne to name a few.  Carol Burnett stated, “My vision is to have a fundraising event yearly, so that Hollywood High can be the training ground that supplies the industry with the most talented individuals on stage and behind the scenes.  We hope to raise more than $100,000, so we can provide these skills and opportunities to our students.”

For more information, or to buy tickets, visit www.hollywoodhightickets.com or call 1-800-DISNEY6.  Hope to see you there!

Designer Kevin Lee transformed the Ballroom into Winter Wonderland


As a television personality, guest speaker, newspaper reporter and columnist and one of the social arbiters of Los Angeles, Marci Weiner has touched every aspect of entertainment journalism. She has appeared as guest reporter on TV shows including Joan Rivers shows, Eye on LA, and the USA Network. In addition, she has hosted her own segments on Soap Talk, Hollywood Style and Hotline after Dark. You may contact Marci for info and invitations at [email protected]

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