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Monday, December 1, 2008
High-society hounds
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Jane Fonda = fab. Jane Fonda + dog = way fab. Photo by Ben Rose.
Talk about party animals.
I’m noticing a cuddly trend in some of the pix we get promoting charity events. It seems a fabulous picture gets even more so when a photogenic Fido enters the frame.
The photo above shows actress-philanthropist Jane Fonda and Tulea, her Coton de Tulear (along with two-legged buddies Sona Chambers, left, and Chloe Taylor Brown) at a recent private shopping night at Tootsies. The event benefited Fonda’s charity, G-CAPP.
(We’re told Fonda’s furry friend took in the fashion show portion of the evening from atop the mink coat laid upon the lap of a fellow patron, and was well-behaved and charming throughout the evening.)
Fonda’s not alone in enjoying four-legged companionship during charity bashes. Atlanta real estate legend Jenny Pruitt posed with her two lovelies at an event to benefit Chastain Horse Park’s therapeutic riding program.
Jenny Pruitt, left, and Chastain Horse Park President Amy Lance with Jenny’s Shi Tzus, Molly and Murphy and one of the horses involved in the therapeutic riding program. Photo by Kim Link.
Braves manager Bobby Cox and players Jeff Francoeur and Brian McCann all posed with their pooches to promote Bets for Pets, benefiting the Homeless Pets Foundation.
Jeff Francoeur and Brody, a King Cavalier Charles Spaniel. Photos courtesy of the Atlanta Braves
Brian McCann and Jeff Francoeur and their best friends
Braves Manager Bobby Cox and his four-legged pals. Photo by Colby Kidd
And check out the handsome fellows in this picture showing the chairs of last month’s benefit for the fourth annual New Leash on Life benefit.
Sandra Baldwin, left, and Tony Conway, chaired the fourth annual New Leash on Life event. David York, top, was honorary chair. Photo by Jim Fitts
Rhonda Milner, with Petey, helped with last year’s New Leash event. She’s shown here with David York as well.
Finally, here’s Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Remington Rainer in the arms of human companion Kathy Rainer, along with member of the committee planning the Peachtree Garden Club Christmas Home Tour.
The event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 11 and features four classic Buckhead homes, including the Rainer residence.
From left, Barbara Harkey, sponsor Jody Abstance, tour chair Jan Stair, Lynne Lowance and Kathy Rainer, with King Charles Cavalier Remington Rainer.
The tour commemorates the Peachtree Garden Club’s 85th anniversary and is sponsored by Dorsey Alston, Realtors and president Jody Abstance.
Proceeds will benefit the Swan Woods Trail at the Atlanta History Center and a scholarship in Landscape Architecture at the University of Georgia in memory of famed local architect Neel Reid.
Admission is a $20 donation in advance or $25 at the door. For info see peachtreegardenclub@gmail.com.
Remington would love to see you there.
Is your dog a diva? Does your pooch like to party? Send me a picture! butterfly@ajc.com
Here are a few that have rolled in - keep them coming!
Diana Mohs says Dash, her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, “loves to party and will literally dance for a bowlful of crushed ice.”
Ryan Sepanski says his dog, Jake, likes to break out the outerwear when it gets cold. Note the cute little hat and matching parka. Do you accessorize this well?
Here’s another Jake. His owner says that as this Jake approaches age 13, he’s reached “semi-retired bliss” where he wags his tail as exercise, then spends his time napping in the sun. For variety he naps in the shade or on a pillow. We should all have it so good!
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Toy Party is this Sunday, Dec. 7!
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Stephanie Keal, from left, Alison Hall, Jorge Esteban and For the Kid in All of Us president Frank Bragg at the patron event for this Sunday’s Toy Party. Photo by Eric Bryant.
For the Kid in All of Us, which delivers holiday gifts to children served by a number of area shelters, welcomed patrons and corporate sponsors at a recent bash at the Bill Lowe Gallery.
The annual Toy Party will be from 5:30 to 9 p.m. this Sunday, Dec. 7, at AmericasMart Atlanta downtown. It features food, drinks and a fantastic silent auction - while benefiting children in need throughout metro Atlanta and beyond.
More than 200 guests attended the patron event, enjoying a spread from Gloriosa Designs and taking in the gallery’s most recent installations from Gabriele Schnitzenbaumer and Hyunmee Lee.
This Sunday’s party will feature a silent auction of more than 200 items with a value of nearly $80,000.
Items include round-trip tickets from presenting sponsor Delta, along with tickets on as well as KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and mountain cabin and beach home vacations, cooking classes and gift certificates to local area businesses and restaurants.
Then there’s a special “mystery gift” from Lucasfilm, Ltd.
Entry into the event is one new, unwrapped toy or gift card of $15 or greater value. Organizers challenge guests to be extra-generous this year, with so many in need. And “holiday cocktail” attire is suggested.
Funds raised through The Toy Party & Silent Auction will benefit 15 Atlanta and North Georgia agencies that serve Georgia’s children in need.
For more information see the group’s web site.
Tony Lewis, from left, Neal Rhoney, Sam Morgan and Jeff Mifsud at the patron party preceding this Sunday’s Toy Party and Silent Auction. Photo by Eric Bryant.
