Jim Belushi Receives American Patriot Award at the 23rd Annual Veterans Holiday Celebration

Jim Belushi. Photo Credit: Clinton H. Wallace/DemiGoddess Chronicle

Jim_Beluishi_DGC16By: @demigoddesspictures

Nov 21, 2015, Los Angeles, CA, (DGC)– Move over American Music Awards, the star-studded red-carpet fundraising gala, “A Night of Heroes”, was apparently the place to be over the weekend, if you were lucky enough to get an invite, that is. The private event was held at the glamorously winsome Hollywood Hills estate of Peter and Lisa Lew Brennan. The Emmy award winning couple welcomed friends to join them in the holiday spirit of giving, by hosting an exclusive party, benefiting The Veterans Holiday Celebration (VHC) charity.

Clinton H. Wallace and Lisa Lew Brennan. Photo Credit: DemiGoddess Chronicle
Clinton H. Wallace and Lisa Lew Brennan. Photo Credit: DemiGoddess Chronicle

One of the highlights of the evening was the captivating fashion show by Celebrity Fashion Designer Andre Soriano, featuring his lovely models who walked on a floating, illuminated runway over the Brennan’s decadent lagoon inspired swimming pool. Some of the guests braved climbing up the garden-style, picturesque grounds (in high heels) to find Andy Scharfman aka “CigarMan Andy” displaying his signature Cesar Cigars at the very top of the estates terrace.

"CigarMan Andy", Jim Belushi and actor Richard Halpern. Photo credit DemiGoddess Chronicle
“CigarMan Andy”, Jim Belushi and actor Richard Halpern. Photo credit DemiGoddess Chronicle

Actor Jim Belushi arrived with his wife Jennifer Sloan to receive his American Patriot Award for his steadfast support of American Veterans for nearly two decades. Towards the end of the delightful evening, a select few lucky guests were overjoyed to win opulent, high-ticket holiday luxury items through a live auction.

Notable Military guests included First Sgt. Harvey Walden and Staff Sgt. Devon E. Debaney and celebrities Kevin Dobson, Anna Kile, Shar Jackson,  Rachael O’Brien, Hannah and Joey Sapone, Ruba Ibrahim, Amal Alrefaie, Luna Ibrahim, Candi Cooper, Sharon and Joseph Hanassab, Dr. Carole Lieberman, Vikki Lizzi, Carolyn Hennessy, Clinton H. Wallace and Daniel Dicriscio.Jim_Beluishi_DGC17

Jim Belushi and Christy Oldham. Photo Credit: Clinton H. Wallace/DemiGoddess Chronicle
Jim Belushi and Christy Oldham. Photo Credit: Clinton H. Wallace/DemiGoddess Chronicle
Reps from The Wine Caterers. Photo Credit: DemiGoddess Chronicle
Reps from The Wine Caterers. Photo Credit: DemiGoddess Chronicle

Guests enjoyed the festive ambiance by DSL Audio speakers, dining on delicious Mexican eats from Mi Pueblo Mexican Grill and sipping vino from The Wine Caterers and/or cocktails made with premium vodka from Marani Vodka.

Jim Belushi and wife Jennifer Sloan. Photo Credit: Clinton H. Wallace/DemiGoddess Chronicle
Jim Belushi and wife Jennifer Sloan. Photo Credit: Clinton H. Wallace/DemiGoddess Chronicle
First Sgt Harvey Walden, Jim Belushi and Staff Sgt. Photo Credit: Clinton H. Wallace/DemiGoddess Chronicle
First Sgt Harvey Walden, Jim Belushi and Staff Sgt Devon E. Debaney. Photo Credit: Clinton H. Wallace/DemiGoddess Chronicle
Andre Soriano and Vikki Lizzi. Photo Credit: Clinton H. Wallace/DemiGoddess Chronicle
Andre Soriano and Vikki Lizzi. Photo Credit: Clinton H. Wallace/DemiGoddess Chronicle
Carolyn Hennessy. Photo Credit: Clinton H. Wallace/DemiGoddess Chronicle
Carolyn Hennessy. Photo Credit: Clinton H. Wallace/DemiGoddess Chronicle
Daniel DiCriscio with his Dad. Photo Credit: Clinton H. Wallace/DemiGoddess Chronicle
Daniel DiCriscio with his Dad. Photo Credit: Clinton H. Wallace/DemiGoddess Chronicle
Hannah and Joey Sapone. Photo Credit: Clinton H. Wallace/DemiGoddess Chronicle
Hannah and Joey Sapone. Photo Credit: Clinton H. Wallace/DemiGoddess Chronicle
Ruba and Luna Ibrahim with Amal Alrefaie. Photo Credit: Clinton H. Wallace/DemiGoddess Chronicle
Ruba and Luna Ibrahim with Amal Alrefaie. Photo Credit: Clinton H. Wallace/DemiGoddess Chronicle
Sharon and Joseph Hanassab. Photo Credit: Clinton H. Wallace/DemiGoddess Chronicle
Sharon and Joseph Hanassab. Photo Credit: Clinton H. Wallace/DemiGoddess Chronicle

 

Dr. Carole Lieberman. Photo Credit: Clinton H. Wallace/DemiGoddess Chronicle
Dr. Carole Lieberman. Photo Credit: Clinton H. Wallace/DemiGoddess Chronicle
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Christy was educated in Paris at École des hautes études commerciales de Paris (HEC Paris), an international business school in France and studied film and television at LACC (Los Angeles Community College). She is a business owner, published author and a critically acclaimed independent filmmaker. Her 20 year body of cinema work to date includes 2 feature films, 15 short films and one web series. She is a writer, producer, director, cinematographer, actress and editor. Her headlining film credit includes the vigilante feature film "Barracuda" (Released in 2014 by Maverick Entertainment Group) which earned her critical filmmaker acclaim including 3 Best Picture awards at multiple U.S. film festivals. In 2017, she directed 3 episodes of the post-apocalyptic web series "Vape Warz", which she also wrote and produced. It premiered at the 2017 Mediterranean Film festival Cannes in the south of France and received an Honorable Mention for Best Web Series and is now streaming on Amazon. In 2019, she released her first foreign short film "Perdu à France" ("Lost In Provence")- also streaming on Amazon. She lives in Los Angeles.

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