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February 27, 2008

Part fundraiser, part pop concert and part celebration, the “Live For Sderot” gala last night at the Wilshire Theatre in Beverly Hills was quite the scene. Allow me to elaborate…

Only fifteen minutes after the doors were opened, hordes of people were already crowding the entryway to the theater – picking up tickets at will call, schmoozing, bottlenecking at the front door, where metal detectors and security guards were checking everyone airport-style.

“Do I have to take off my shoes?” cracked one guy.

Once inside, the early arrivals – Americans most likely – milled about, ordering drinks and putting down bids for autographed sports memorabilia in a silent auction.finally, Ninette Tayeb, the headliner strolled onto the stage.(Sylvester Stallone photo courtesy of Chris Hatcher/PR Photos)

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