Neiman Marcus & CJ by Cookie Johnson Jeans

Visit Neiman Marcus in Beverly Hills on Thursday, December 10 between 1-5pm to try on your new favorite jeans and meet special guest Cookie Johnson. I was honored to be invited to meet Cookie Johnson last weekend at Neiman Marcus to debut her new line...CJ by Cookie Johnson. She is a lovely lady! These jeans are so chic and they fit everyone I saw trying them on like they were made just for them. It's really amazing. You must stop by Neiman Marcus in Fashion Island or Beverly Hills and visit Comtemporary Sportswear to try them on!

What's Coming to the OC Theatre of the Performing Arts

Here in Southern California we are uniquely privileged to be so near one of the world's most incredible Theatre and Performance Halls. Sergestrom Hall is not only known for the amazing symphonies and orchestras that perform there, but also for the incredible architecture that makes it a gorgeous site in its own rite. Whether you are vacationing in California or a local, you are sure to have a wonderful night experiencing the OC Performing Arts Center. Here are a few favorites that are coming up in the next couple months!

Pacific Chorale Festival, 8/23/2009:
Members of the Southern California choral community join forces with Pacific Chorale, Artistic Director John Alexander, and eminent guest organist Frederick Swann in a free public performance of great choral masterworks by composers including Bach, Beethoven, Fauré and Mendelssohn.

Fiddler on the Roof, 8/11/2009 - 8/23/2009:
Topol, the original Tevye, performs the role that made him legendary in Fiddler on the Roof, the Tony Award winning musical that has captured the hearts of people all over the world with its universal appeal. Never has any other musical so magically woven music, dance, poignancy and laughter into such an electrifying and unforgettable experience. Based on the stories of Sholom Aleichem, Fiddler on the Roof has been lauded by critics again and again, and won the hearts of people all around the world. Filled with a rousing, heartwarming score, which includes “Tradition,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” “If I Were A Rich Man” and “Sunrise, Sunset,” Fiddler on the Roof is a timeless classic. Relive a glorious tradition with Fiddler on the Roof.

Legally Blonde the Musical, 9/8/2009 - 9/20/2009:
The hilarious MGM film is Broadway's new smash hit musical, and now Legally Blonde the Musical is coming to you. Legally Blonde follows sorority star Elle Woods, an underestimated blonde who doesn't take "no" for an answer. When her boyfriend dumps her for someone more "serious," Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books, and sets out to go where no Delta Nu has gone before: Harvard Law. Along the way, Elle proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style. After turning Broadway and MTV hot pink, this “Feel-Good Song and Dance Juggernaut” (New York Magazine) is “The Best New Musical Around!”

Beverly Hills Weekend Getaway.

Beverly Hills is a must-see whether you are a California native or international guest. However, usually your BH stay is simply brousing the stores and looking for stars. With first-hand knowledge of the area, Le Reve has created a truly unique Beverly Hills couples getaway, that will allow you to enjoy the best that Beverly Hills has to offer. For the weekend you will stay at the newly-opened Montage Beverly Hills resort. This incredible hotel will allow you to relax and enjoy a peaceful weekend together. For the day out, you will be chauffeured in style as you enjoy shopping at Two Rodeo Drive followed by dinner at the acclaimed Mastro's Steakhouse.

If you have never been to Two Rodeo Drive, you are missing out. This is one of the prime shopping disticts in California, with beautiful architecture, top brands, and numerous opportunities to catch some of your favorite stars out shopping.

"The stretch of shops and boutiques on Rodeo Drive is only three blocks long. It begins at Wilshire Boulevard on the south, and runs north to Santa Monica Boulevard, where the commercial section of the street gives way to an affluent residential neighborhood. But those three short blocks constitute the most famous shopping district in America.

The most celebrated clothing designers in the world have boutiques here: Armani, Gucci, Christian Dior, Coco Chanel, Ralph Lauren, Valentino... The jewelry stores boast names like Cartier and Tiffany. Other nearby stores include I. Magnin, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Yves Saint Laurent, & Pierre Deux.

In fact, Rodeo Drive is home to the single most expensive store in the world: Bijan (at 420 Rodeo Drive). You must make an appointment in advance just to shop at Bijan (which was named after its Iranian owner). On a typical visit, Bijan's average customer spends in the neighborhood of $100,000 on men's fashions, which range from a $50 pair of socks to $15,000 suits.

Located at the northeast corner of Wilshire & Rodeo, the "Two Rodeo" center creates the illusion of two small, parallel streets, cleverly designed so that they both appear to be at ground level. Built at a cost of over $200 million, Two Rodeo attempts to re-create a romantic version of an old European avenue. The short, curving street is paved with Old World cobblestones, and features two & three story facades, with a unique blend of classic architectural styles. There are romantic archways, bubbling fountains, an Italianate piazza, and charming balconies."- Gary-Wayne, 2009.

Whether you are a local or an out-of-town guest, a getaway to Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive is the perfect way to spend a summer weekend.

Summer Culinary Arts Experiences

Summer is the time to experience some of those activities that you are too busy during the year to engage in. Whether you want a romantic evening with your loved one, a fun evening of wine tasting with your friends, or a culinary adventure for your kids, here are some culinary options that we know you will enjoy. If you would like more options or further information, you can email us at info@lereveoc.com.

Date Night Culinary Experience
Enjoy a romantic dinner with your sweetheart after spending quality time together in the kitchen! After the cooking, we’ll dim the lights in our bistro-style café, and accent the tables with candles.


Adventures in Kitchen Science: A Cooking Camp for Kids
While cooking up delicious snacks in a professional kitchen, your middle-school aged kids will have hands-on experience with science concepts that are part of the California state standards for science: measurement, chemical reactions, states of matter, investigation and experimentation. Maximum of 10 students. Price: $275 per person for the 4 days.

Wine and Food Pairings: Exploring the Old World
This course is designed for people who love wine and want to learn more about it, but are afraid to jump into our certificate classes. Taught by Chef Laurent Brazier, this 3-part series includes basic information about international grape varietals and reading labels, introduction to the major wine growing regions of the world, and each region’s unique classification system, as well as a beginners approach to tasting wine. Six different wines will be tasted in each class.

Elegant French Desserts
Recipes: Chocolate mousse; Twisted puffed pastry cookies; Peach flambée with thyme orange sauce & orange sherbet; Alsatian apple tart. Price: $85 per person.

A Tour of Ancient Rome - Great Summer Offer

If you are looking for a way to keep your kids entertained, while giving them a history lesson, this is the perfect opportunity. Adults and kids a like will love this incredible offer to take a journey into ancient Rome. If you attend the Los Angeles Museum of Art, and tur the Pompeii and Roman villa exhibit, you will gain free admission to the Getty Villa as well. Here is a little more information about these two incredible SoCal sites.


"The Getty Villa features Greek, Roman, and Etruscan antiquities arranged by themes including Gods and Goddesses, Dionysos and the Theater, and Stories of the Trojan War, as well as Roman-inspired architecture and gardens."


"The LACMA Pompeii and the Roman Villa exhibit focuses on the breadth and richness of cultural and artistic life in this region. The exhibition, organized by the National Gallery, Washington, D.C., includes works of art from the imperial villa at Oplontis and from aristocratic villas such as the Villa San Marco at Stabiae and the Villa dei Papiri at Herculaneum, as well as works from the opulent houses of the urban elite in Pompeii, whose very name conjures up ancient Rome and other towns along the bay of Naples.

The objects proposed for this exhibition are a carefully selected group of approximately one hundred-twenty works of sculpture, painting, mosaic, and luxury arts, some of them long-familiar works, others generally unknown to the public. Recent discoveries from around the Bay of Naples that have never before been exhibited in the United States will complement more familiar finds from earlier excavations. In particular, the exhibition focuses on the influence of Classical Greek culture around the Bay of Naples, where wealthy Romans displayed impressive art collections in sumptuous homes."

Enjoy this incredible opportunity. You can also email Le Rêve at info@lereveoc.com to create a fantastic week, experiencing the history and culture that Southern California affords.

Ferrari NASCAR TV Show

We thought that this was one of the most unique and just plain cool options out there, either for companies who want to put an inventive spin on their marketing or for people who want to have the VIP insider info on the NASCAR series this year.

Coast 2 Costa Racing (C2C) competes in the Grand American Rolex Series (NASCAR Holdings). C2C is the only race team in the series competing with a Ferrari(F‐430GT), which is easily the most recognizable sports car brand. C2C Racing will begin taping a TV series in the 2009 season. Based on the dramatic events and personalities in exotic sports car racing, the Ferrari team will be the flagship of the show, but will also feature 2 other teams, depicting the element of danger, the stress and the relationships unique to auto racing.

The show through NASCAR Media Group, who will be the Ferrari production company, will be aired on Speed TV. The plan is to film 6 episodes this year starting July 4th in Daytona and air them this Fall. The 2010 season will be 14 episodes. It will basically follow the entire racing season plus a special episode. The show will also have international distribution in over 120 countries.

There are definitely some great opportunities for you and the brands you represent. The permanent exposure of the brands’ logo on cars and in the pit or garage will be something unique and reinforcing that with a brand’s marketing outreach as a story line will have major impact.

For people wishing to obtain VIP access to each of the 6 races this season and hang out with the crew inside the pit, email us by July 10 at info@lereveoc.com.

For companies wishing to market their brand through this opportunity please email us at info@lereveoc.com as soon as possible. Here are some of the benefits you will receive.

~spot on Ferrari, Porsche, Mazda
~spot on team apparel, transporter, pit stop & garage
~spot on Ferrari Camera Panel (shots inside Ferrari during race)
~Ferrari Team Naming Rights
~listing as sponsor on Grand American & Ferrari team websites
~Logo on all show and team merchandising

LA Foodbank Wine Tasting and Dinner

This is an LA event that you can't miss! It will not only be a wonderful event, but it is all for an excellent cause.

The Los Angeles Regional Foodbank's Sixth Annual Wine Tasting at The Greystone Mansion will be held on Saturday afternoon, June 6. Tickets start at $75 and range up to $250 for the wine tasting and a separate dinner that night at Nic's Beverly Hills (steakhouse and martini lounge). In addition, there's a $500-per-person option, which includes recognition in the tribute journal.

There are also great items for the silent auction (just in time for Father's Day). And, in case you can help us with some special auction items (use of a car for a weekend? jackets? shirts? hats?), I also have attached the silent auction form.

If you have attended in the past, you know how great this event is. If you haven't, you are in for an unexpected treat! Thank you for considering attending this great event for such a worthwhile cause!

If you cannot see the graphic below, then please visit the Foodbank Website at http://www.lafightshunger.org/ to order tickets, get directions, or make a donation.