The trendy Pazo?s, in Fells Point, served as a perfect location to welcome legendary beauty Bo Derek, on Thursday. She was in town to promote her new show “Fashion House.” She?ll play the character of Maria Gianni, which will be featured on Baltimore?s new station WUTB/24, 9 to 10p.m., weekdays.
Vice president and general manager of WUTB/24, Alan Sawyer and his wife, Lisa, welcomed launch party-goers to this amazing location with a terrific staff that met us as soon as we stepped in the door with a tray of signature drinks and wines. All eyes shifted, especially those of the male variety, when Bo arrived with her “Fashion House” co-stars Natalie Martinez (character: Michelle Miller), and the very cute, Taylor Kinney (Luke Gianni). Morgan Fairchild, (Sophia Blakely), who couldn?t come to the party, will also star in this new drama giving us a peek into the fashion world, but the glam was filled by Baltimore?s own Downtown Diane, who will host My 24?s “Movie Lounge,” which will air 8 to 10 p.m. Sundays starting Oct. 1.
News anchors from WTTG, which will simulcast on My 24?s News, were on hand, including co-anchor?s Brian Bolter, Holly Morris, Steve Chenevey and sports director Dave Feldman. Power couple Rudy Miller and hubby Chuck Allen hung out with another power couple, The Examiner?s publisher, Michael Phelps and his lovely wife, Adrienne.
The always-smiling Style Magazine editor Brian Lawrence was spotted chatting away with Ken Karlic of Karlic Designs. Needless to say, a great time was had by all. Tune into WUTB24 for some very exciting television.
Karen Hillen?s 2nd annual “Donate Life” 5k walk/run
Karen Hillen will hold the 2nd annual “Donate Life” 5k walk/run Sept. 16th, 8:30 to 11.30 a.m. at the Oakland Mills High School in Columbia. Her mission is to educate the public on organ tissue and bone marrow donations. “One person can save seven lives by donation,” Hillen told us. Proceeds will benefit the National Transplant Assistance Fund. Registration in advance is $15/$17 day of the event. This is a labor of love for Karen, whose husband is in the hospital awaiting a second liver transplant. For more info, contact Karen at 410-964-1175 or e-mail her at [email protected].
Sightings
It seems that Tropical Storm Ernesto put a crimp in First Lady Kendel Erhlich?s golf game Friday. Not to worry, after the cancellation, she treated herself to a pick-me-up at the Starbucks, in Timounium.
Recently spotted around town was Raven?s star running back Jamal Lewis (31) doing anything but running. He was being chauffeured around downtown Baltimore in a Rolls-Royce!
Society spotters
The Examiner needs you to be the eyes and ears of Crabtown and not just B?more. We?re calling on Harford, Anne Arundel, Carroll, Howard and Baltimore counties to chime in, too. If you spot a celeb, let me know at [email protected].
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Anne Boone-Simanski is the social columnist for The Examiner and can be reached at [email protected] or 410-878-6131.
