"Drop Dead Diva," the Lifetime drama-comedy that films primarily in Peachtree City, will be shooting in Buckhead this week. Buckhead will play the role of Rodeo Drive for the scene. Want in? Bill Marinella Casting is looking for folks with upscale threads and fancy cars for a paid gig. E-mail photos of yourself and your ride to ddd3extras@gmail.com. Put "Rodeo Drive" in the subject line.
Black-tie buzz
Atlanta's philanthropic set has been out in full force. Here's a recap of some recent fetes.
The 20th annual Hope Fashion Show benefiting the American Cancer Society was held March 14 at the Ritz-Carlton Buckhead. Chaired by Lori Landis and Susan Canoll, the event honored survivor and ACS Colleen Maloney (who happened to be celebrating a birthday that day) and featured a Belk fashion show with a number of survivors serving as models. There were few dry eyes in the room after keynote speaker Marcy Scott's remarks. "What all this has taught me is you're stronger than you thought," said Scott, diagnosed at 37. "I stand here today, 15 months cancer free."
The Heart Ball, held March 12 at the Ritz-Carlton Buckhead, honored Dr. Nanette K. Wenger, a professor of medicine in the division of cardiology at the Emory University School of Medicine. Chaired by Don and Tess Fancher and supported by signature sponsor CardioMEMS, the event raised $760,000 and more than 425 attended. Among the evening's highlights was a touching, humorous video starring Wenger's adorable grandchildren.
More than 350 guests attended the Atlanta Ballet Ball, held Feb. 19 at the Piedmont Driving Club. Angelle Hamilton and Carol Gendell chaired the event, assisted by a committee that included Joanne Chesler Gross, Mary Frances Garrett, Pat King and Timothy Tew. The evening featured performances by students from schools that participate in Atlanta Ballet outreach programs: College Park and Park Lane elementary schools, the Latin American Association and City of Refuge, and honored Atlanta Ballet trustee Patti Wallace. Her support has meant the return of live music to ballet performances.
Celebrity birthdays
Country musician Charlie McCoy is 70. Movie director Mike Newell is 69. Actress Conchata Ferrell is 68. Actor Ken Howard is 67. Actress Dianne Wiest is 63. Country singer Reba McEntire is 56. Rapper Salt of Salt-N-Pepa is 45. Actress Tracey Needham is 44. Actor Max Perlich is 43. Movie director Brett Ratner is 42. Country singer Rodney Atkins is 42. Actor Vince Vaughn is 41. Rapper Mr. Cheeks of Lost Boyz is 40. Actor Ken L. ("The Parkers") is 38. Guitarist Dave Keuning of The Killers is 35. Actress Annie Wersching is 34. Actress Julia Stiles is 30. Singer Lady Gaga is 25.
Contributing: news services
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