www.greystonemansion.org ● A Semi-annual Newsletter ● friends@greystonemansion.orgP.O. Box 16938, Beverly Hills, CA 90209 ● 310.286.0119 ● 501 Doheny Road, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Editor: Susan Rosen ● Associate Editor: Vicky Swartz All images copyright of owner @ 2014 Friends of Greystone

News From The Mansion Fall 2015Dedication Ceremony of Doheny Greystone Estate

City of Beverly Hills Designated Historic Landmark #4Friends of Greystone “Members Only” Event. Sunday, September 20th

Sunday, September 20, 2015 | Doheny Greystone EstateHistory was witnessed as the City of Beverly Hills officially designated Doheny Greystone Estate as the City of Beverly Hills Historic Landmark #4. Following the ceremony of the Official Dedication Plaque, guests enjoyed refreshments generously sponsored by Wolfgang Puck Catering and WinesPlus at the private event held exclusively for our members. The Friends of Greystone Board of Directors assisted with self-guided tours of the Mansion.

Friends of Greystone Co-Chairs: Dr. Ashley Curiel, Membership Chair with Co-Chairs Susan Rosen, Vicky Swartz, Gay Parrish

Greystone Mansion and Park is important to the history of the

City of Beverly Hills.

Greystone Mansion and Park was designed by architect

Gordon Kaufmann and landscape architect

Paul Thiene.

Greystone Mansion and Park

is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places.

Greystone Mansion and Park is an architectural

and cultural treasure.

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Choose either an intimate dinner party for eight guests or a cocktail party for twenty-five guests. The Friends of Greystone will provide a unique, private and glamorous evening at Doheny Greystone Mansion - exclusively yours for the evening. You and your selected friends, family or business associates will enjoy an evening of first class service by our attentive staff and a private tour of Doheny Greystone Mansion led by our historian. While experiencing Mansion’s beautiful and glamorous setting, dinner guests will enjoy a delicious three course sit down dinner and cocktail party guests will enjoy an array of specially prepared hors d’oeuvres.

Greystone Ultimate Experience DinnerGreystone Ultimate Experience Cocktail Party

Greystone Ultimate Experience DinnerGreystone Ultimate Experience Cocktail Party

• Both events include a private guided tour of the Mansion.• Both events begin at 5:00pm and must conclude by 9:00pm.• A variety of live music to suit your event can be arranged for an additional fee.• No guests under 21 years of age permitted.• Prices subject to change.

Dinner for 8$3,700

Includes cocktails, wine, appetizers, three course dinner prepared exclusively for your event including

a tailored designed “Specialty Cocktail”

Cocktail Party for 25$5,500

Cocktails & passed hors d’oeuvres prepared exclusively for your event including a tailored

designed “Specialty Cocktail”

THE FRIENDS OF GREYSTONE – DOHENY GREYSTONE ESTATE501 Doheny Road, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

P.O. Box 16938, Beverly Hills, CA 90209–2938TEL: 310.286.0119 | friends@greystonemansion.org | www.greystonemansion.org

The Ultimate Experience Historic

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DOHENY GREYSTONE ESTATE HOSTS ROYALTY (private event) October 8, 2014

Jerry Bruckheimer and his wife Linda, in association with the Princess Grace Foundation – USA Board of Trustees, welcomed Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco to Beverly Hills by hosting an exclusive Crown Celebration at historic Greystone Mansion.

FRIENDS OF GREYSTONE TEA AND TALK “BEVERLY HILLS 100 YEARS” December 7, 2014

“BEVERLY HILLS THE FIRST 100 YEARS” is a comprehensive, sumptuously illustrated book about the his-tory of the legendary city and its celebrities, houses, parks and gardens, from its founding to today. Published to coincide with the city’s centennial, “BEVERLY HILLS THE FIRST 100 YEARS”, depicts a city that has lived within our collective imagination as a paradise. The volume is authored by Robert S. Anderson, the grandson and great-grandson of the founders of the Beverly Hills Hotel, whose roots run deep. The Official Centennial Historian for the City of Beverly Hills and a Beverly Hills native, Anderson has unprecedented access to both public and private collections of ephemera and historic records. Anderson presents Beverly Hills in unparal-leled fashion, and with an eye toward the whole picture that will make this the definite book on the reowned city. Friends of Greystone Chairs Gay Parrish, Vicky Swartz

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FRIENDS OF GREYSTONE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUAL HOLIDAY DINNER December 18, 2014

To end another year of dedication to our mission of restoration and preservation, the Friends of Greystone Board of Directors celebrated their accomplishments of 2014 with their annual holi-day dinner at The Luxe Rodeo Drive Hotel in Beverly Hills. A delicious three course dinner was served and a game of “White Elephant” gift exchange was enjoyed by all. Friends of Greystone CO-Chairs: Roberta Haft and Vicky Swartz.

DOHENY GREYSTONE ESTATE IRON WORK January 21, 2015

Laura Smith’s great grandfather, Sandor Laszloffy, who owned Ornamental Iron Works in Los Angeles, did all the iron work at Greystone. Laura received her first tour of the Greystone Estate by Ranger Steve Clark, he took Laura and her family around Greystone and showed them all the iron work he knew about on the property. Sandor Laszloffy did all of his work out of his own backyard and during the 1920’s and 1930’s he was known as the leading ornamental iron works craftsman in Los Angeles.

FRIENDS OF GREYSTONE HOLIDAY CAROLERS December 14, 2014

The Christmas Matters Holiday Carolers have been performing for over twenty-five years, caroling in a capella quartets with impeccable four part harmonies. Guest’s enjoyed holiday songs as these professional singers strolled thru Greystone Mansion dressed in their stunningly detailed Dickens costumes.Scrumptious Victorian desserts were served along with SerendipiTea who sponsored their delicious teas while guests did last minute holiday shopping in the Mansion’s Grand Living Room holiday boutique.Friends of Greystone Chairs Gay Parrish, Les Traub, Vicky Swartz, Diana Riggs, Victoria Shilton, Roberta Haft.

DOHENY GREYSTONE ESTATE DOS EQUIS January 2015

In January of 2014 Dos Equis Beer filmed a commercial that is now being aired on National TV beginning this past January. The filming in Greystone Park was located in the forecourt of the formal gardens.

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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS TImE CApSULE DEDICATION CEREmONY January 25, 2015The City of Beverly Hills culminated its year long Centennial celebration with a Time Capsule Dedication on Sunday, January 25, 2015 at Will Rogers Park located at 9650 Sunset Boulevard. Hosted by the City of Beverly Hills City Council, and the Centennial Committee, the event included the dedication of the time capsule, which was buried in the Centennial rose bush planters behind the Will Rogers Park monument sign on N. Canon Drive and N. Beverly Drive. Contents submitted for the time cap-sule included newspaper clippings, photos, Beverly Hills Centennial souvenirs and a commemorative submission by the Friends of Greystone. Friends of Greystone Board Members Kathi Rothner, Gay Lyn Parrish, Sandy Zwirn.

Avinash Thadhani and Nelvin Adriatico jumped at the chance to wed on March 14, 2015 or “Pi Day” as the more intellectual types call it. “Their wedding day fell on the perfect Pi day, the mathematical ratio of a circle’s circumference.” Much like the unique date they picked, they also picked a special tradition with a Hindu ceremony. However, with the hard work of the wedding planner Michele Gott, she planned the perfect

DOHENY GREYSTONE ESTATE HINDU WEDDING (private event) march 14, 2015

wedding—from the intimate garden welcome breakfast to the beautiful horses, an all-out Mehndi (Henna party) and a beautiful reception with extravagant lighting and flowers.

The Friends of Greystone host-ed the first ever Beverly Hills High School Senior Movie Night at Greystone Mansion, featuring National Treasure: Book of Secrets, a Nicolas Cage film, which featured the Mansion in one of the scenes. Cage, it turns out, was also a student at BHHS, joining the ranks of many Hollywood personalities,

FRIENDS OF GREYSTONE FIRST EVER BHHS SENIOR mOVIE NIGHT February 28, 2015

such as Angelina Jolie and Carrie Fisher. Vice Mayor Julian Gold joined the group for a Saturday night date to beat-all-dates. The movie was shown in the Grand Living Room. The guests were directed to the site where Conner, Abigails’s date, drives her up to the front door, filmed in the courtyard of the Mansion as Benjamin Gates and Abigail Chase’s mansion. Friends of Greystone Chairs Richa Vijayvergiya (Teen Advisor) and Vicky Swartz.

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FRIENDS OF GREYSTONE RAY JESSEL CABARET & DINNER march 28, 2015

Jeff Hyland of Hilton & Hyland hosted a multi estate tour in the Beverly Hills area to kick off Christie’s International Real Estate Con-ference. Greystone Mansion and Park was the last home on the tour and also where the Friends of Greystone Board of Directors gave the 300 guests guided tours of the Mansion. Jeff arranged for his guests to enjoy the food trucks waiting for them at Greystone. O’Gara Coach, the ultra-luxury automotive dealership, pro-vided their signature luxury vehicles to take the guests to all the homes on the tour.

FRIENDS OF GREYSTONE HISTORIC DOCENT TOUR FOR HILTON & HYLAND march 23, 2015

Ray Jessel was the co-composer/lyricist of the Broadway musical about Sherlock Holmes entitled “Baker Street”. Louis Amstrong, Peggy Lee, Kate Smith, Sammy Davis Jr., Michael Feinstein and John Pizarelli are just a few who have recorded his songs. Ray was the last lyricist to work with Richard Rogers on the musical version of “I Remember Mama”. He also wrote or produced shows such as the Dean Martin Show, The Carol Burnett Show, The Love Boat and the hit series “Head of the Class”. At age 72 Ray launched his new solo career performing cabaret worldwide. He has won the BACKSTAGE Bistro Award and five MAC awards, the Cabaret world’s equiva-lence to the Oscar. Piano courtesy of Kawai America Corporation. Friends of Greystone Co-Chairs Gay Lyn Parrish, Kim Peterson, Diana J Riggs, Lester Traub.

CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE AT GREYSTONE march 21, 2015

Ruffles,bows,glitter,glitzandglamgracedtheroomsoftheGrey-stoneMansiononSaturday,March21,2015,astheCityofBeverlyHillshosted itsfifthannualFather-DaughterSweetheartDinnerandDanceforgirls1stthru5thgrade.Fortyyoungladiesandtheirfathersweretreatedtoamemorableeveningcompletewithdanc-ing,dining,music,keychainmakingwith“Kidds’JewelryHeist”,andFather-Daughterportraitphotography.

FRIENDS OF GREYSTONE HOST BHHS Ap HISTORY CLASSES TOUR march 29, 2015

The Friends of Greystone hosted the Spring Greystone Mansion History Tour for BHHS Students in 11th Grade Advanced Placement United States History classes taught by teachers Malia Frutschy and Dan Moroaica. The students learn the importance of Greystone Mansion, the Doheny Family that lived and built the Greystone Estate, and their relationship to California History and the Tea Pot Dome Scandal.

Although I knew the Doheny family left a very heavy impact on the mansion, I always thought of them as rich people living in a marvelous house. Visiting the Greystone Mansion completely changed my perspective. I learned the signi- ficances of the many rooms and how they tied into the whole story about the Dohenys. Visiting historical landmarks is very beneficial to all students around the world, strengthening their knowledge, broadening their perspectives, and helping them explore much of what seemed impossible to understand. Lauren Hirsh, ms. Frutschy’s Student.Before going to tour the mansion I actually had heard about it during one of my classes in APUSH. All I knew about it, however, was that it was a huge estate belonging to a wealthy businessman from long ago. When I went there, I didn’t really expect to learn much more, but I was blown away by the flow of information. Through all these tours and visits to historical locations, I was able to come to the conclusion that physically visiting a specific place is much more effective than simply reading material out of a book. Will Kim, ms. Frutschy’s Student.The Greystone Mansion taught me the details of the spirit behind the Roaring 20’s and how people acted during the age. The extravagance of the manor demonstrated the value of material wealth to the prosperous. The different tiles, colors, stones, all showed how people enjoyed aesthetic beauty. The rooms dedicated to past-times like the theater, bowling alley, and the card room, depict the 20’s love for entertainment. Historical landmarks are noteworthy in their ability to give a visual insight on historical events. Brendan Yoon, ms. Frutschy’s Student.

Friends of Greystone Co-Chairs Vicky Swartz and Richa Vijayvergiya

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BHHS STUDENT ESSAYS OR COmmENTS FROm THE TOUR march 29, 2015

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GREYSTONE DEmONSTRATION GARDEN “The Art of The potager” April 2, 2015

After successfully restoring the Greystone Park & Mansion Demonstration Garden, Armstrong Garden Centers is returning to present garden enthusiasts an exclusive class. Garden enthusiasts were invited to a free class provided by Armstrong Garden Centers. The class was about potager gardens, or French-style kitchen gardens, and was taught by Gary Jones, Armstrong Garden Centers’ Chief Horticulturist and Editor-in-Chief of Inspirations, the Garden Magazine where one can learn the ins-and-outs on how to design, develop and maintain a proper potager garden in southern California. “In French, ‘potage’ is soup, and in a French potager or kitchen garden, we grow our soup ingredients beau-tifully, and make them part of the landscape,” said Barbara Linder, founder and leader of the Greystone Demonstration Garden project.

THE ASSOCIATION OF JUNIOR LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL April 16, 2015

The National Chapter of the Junior League hosted a magical evening at Greystone for over 600 members with an added historic tour lead by the Friends of Greystone Board of Directors. The Courtyard and Terrace served as the reception areas along with a Mariachi band that filled the courtyard with lively music. The Junior League of Los Angeles, the Doheny Family and the Greystone Estate are all connected in history as follows:Mrs. Edward L. Doheny, Sr., in 1925, was a member of the original founding group of the Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI). One year later it became known as the Junior League of Los Angeles (JLLA).Mrs. Lucy Smith Doheny, wife of Edward L. Doheny, Jr., was President of the JLLA from 1927–1928. Lucy, her husband, and their five children moved into Greystone Mansion in September 1928.Mrs. Lucy Smith Doheny remarried in 1935, changed her name to Mrs. Leigh Battson, was featured on the cover of the November 1935 issue of the Junior League News Los Angeles.Friends of Greystone Chair Gay Parrish

DOHENY GREYSTONE ESTATE Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas April 23, 2015

Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas have sold their longtime estate in L.A.’s historic Hancock Park for just under $16 million. The grand, circa 1925 mansion measures 15,110 square feet, and was originally designed by accomplished architect Gordon Kaufmann, who had a significant hand in the epic Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills and, later, in the design of Hoover Dam.

The Annual City of Beverly Hills Volunteer Recognition Dinner held at the Roxbury Park Community Center honored Friends of Greystone Board Members Gay Lyn Parrish, Kathy Melamed, Joy Schneider, Arnold Seidel, and Susan Rosen who received the Mayor’s Tenure Club Award for being loyal volunteers who have given their time and dedication for 10 years plus to the City of Beverly Hills. All other Friends of Greystone board mem-bers received the City of Beverly Hills Recognition Award for volun-teering with 40 hours or more this past year helping with the organi-zation’s mission of restoring and preserving Greystone Mansion and Park.

CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS HONORS FRIENDS OF GREYSTONE VOLUNTEERS April 23, 2015

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Thank you Ilene Knebel, Executive Assistant with the City ofBeverly Hills Community Services Department, for helping toorganizethemostextraordinarygroupofmoms,dadsandyoungadults(GirlScout,Cheerleaders,Students,CityStaff)toassist inourConcoursd’EleganceExhibitorGiftBagStuffing.Wecouldn’tdothiswithouttheirhelp.

FRIENDS OF GREYSTONE THANK YOU CONCOURS HELpERS may 2, 2015

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The Beverly Hills Unified School District honored its Apple Award winners in a ceremony at Greystone Mansion. Apple Awards are designed to honor the City of Beverly Hills’ outstanding teachers and administrators.

DOHENY GREYSTONE ESTATE “Under The Stars” Apple Awards April 23, 2015

Incredible food, amazing wine tasting and a spectacular setting are among the delights always on tap at the Beverly Hills Bar Association’s (BHBA) popular Vintage Bouquet Food & Wine Event held on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at Grey-stone Mansion. Considered one of the BHBA’s signature events and recipient of the coveted “Best of Beverly Hills Award,” it features delicious hors d’oeuvres and desserts prepared by some of Los Angeles’ top restaurants and chefs paired with tastings from California’s top wineries, spirit and beverage companies. Other highlights include live and silent auctions, exceptional musical entertainment and a VIP Cocktail and Martini Lounge. Proceeds benefit the Beverly Hills Bar Foundation’s pro bono legal services, including free monthly legal clinics and programs for elementary school students to teach tolerance and equality, among others.

DOHENY GREYSTONE ESTATE 27th Annual Vintage Bouquet (private event) April 26, 2015

DOHENY GREYSTONE ESTATE CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE “An Evening of Style & Design” may 2, 2015On Saturday, May 2, 2015 “An Evening of Style & Design” cocktail party was held at the Beverly Cañon Gardens Park, adjacent to the Montage Hotel in Beverly Hills to honor the exhibitors, sponsors, and special guests of the 6th Annual Greystone Mansion Concours d’Elegance. Hosted by Ferrari of Beverly Hills and co-sponsored by the City of Beverly Hills and the Friends of Greystone, guests enjoyed the generous restaurants that provided a delicious “Taste of Beverly Hills.”

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Record crowds came to admire exceptional automobiles from Ferrari to GM Muscle to Postwar U.S., at the 6th Annual Greystone Mansion Concours d’Elegance. Over 2,000 people saw some of the most amazing automobiles and motor-cycles on Sunday, May 3, 2015 at the Greystone Estate. A total of 30 awards were given in five categories ranging from Best of Class to Best of Show.Approximately 135 automobiles were on display featuring Ferrari, Postwar European, Classics, Porsche 356, GM Muscle, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Postwar British, Packard, Postwar U.S., Touring, Rolls Royce/Bentley, Sports Racing and Alfa Romeo.The final The Lee Iacocca Award, given for dedication to excellence in perpetuating an American automotive tradition, was awarded to Vinnie Mandzak. Individual class awards as well as many of the sponsor awards were provided by Christofle, Paris.The Concours d’Elegance is sponsored by the City of Beverly Hills and supports the Friends of Greystone, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the continuing restoration and preservation of the Greystone Estate which was built in 1927. Supporting sponsors included Gooding & Company, Ferrari Financial Services, Chubb Insurance, The Auto Gallery, Sports Car Market Magazine, B.R.M. Watches, Stella Artois, Asombroso Five Tequila, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, IWC, Sage Automotive Group, Meguiar’s, Sotheby’s International Realty and Christofle, to name a few.

GREYSTONE mANSION CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE A Day of Awards may 3, 2015

FRIENDS OF GREYSTONE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HARD AT WORK WITH SMILES

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SpONSOR AWARDSChristofle Elegance Award - 1921 Duesenberg A - Ron & Sandy HansenHVA/FIVA Award - 1914 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost - Dawn Ahrens / David GoodingMeguiars Outstanding Paint - 1963 Pontiac Catalina - Allan Gartzman

Christofle Elegance Award 1921 Duesenberg A

Ron & Sandy Hansen

Meguiars Outstanding Paint 1963 Pontiac Catalina

Allan Gartzman

HVA/FIVA Award 1914 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost

Dawn Ahrens / David GoodingSpECIAL AWARDS - CHRISTOFLE ALBIN TRAYMayor’s Choice - 1926 & 7 Rolls-Royce Park Ward 20HP - Daniel BergFriends Of Greystone Outstanding Restoration - 1947 Ford Sportsman - Jack Jones

Mayor’s Choice 1926 & 7 Rolls-Royce Park Ward 20HP – Daniel Berg

Friends Of Greystone Outstanding Restoration 1947 Ford Sportsman – Jack Jones

pLAQUE – LEE IACOCCA AWARDThe Lee Iacocca Award - Vinnie Mandzak (accepted by Michael & Zach Mandzak)

Best of Show Concours de Sport 1962 Ferrari 250 GT SWB – Bob Cohen

CAR AWARD - BEST OF SHOW - CHRISTOFLE mALmAISON pLATEBest of Show Concours de Sport -1962 Ferrari 250 GT SWB - Bob CohenBest of Show Concours d’Elegance - 1929 Duesenberg Model J Phaeton LeBaron - Doug Skeen & Ted Gildred

Best of Show Concours d’Elegance 1929 Duesenberg Model J Phaeton LeBaron – Doug Skeen & Ted Gildred

CAR AWARD - BEST OF CLASS - CHRISTOFLE ELEmENTAIRE pLATEFerrari - 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB 4 - Tomy DrissiMercedes-Benz -1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL - Mike TsaiRolls-Royce / Bentley - 1929 Bentley 4.5 liter Tourer by Vanden Plas - Bruce Meyer

Ferrari 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB 4 – Tomy Drissi

Mercedes-Benz 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL –Mike Tsai

Rolls-Royce / Bentley 1929 Bentley 4.5 liter Tourer by Vanden Plas

Bruce Meyer

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DOHENY GREYSTONE ESTATE WEDDING Gross & Jefferson (private event) may 23, 2015

Lance Gross, the Crisis star, was officially married to his girlfriend, celebrity stylist Rebecca Jefferson, in an elegant ceremony on Saturday, May 23rd. The couple exchanged vows in front of family and friends in a romantic ceremony held at the Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills. Guests included actor/ television host Terrence Jenkins, Kelly Rowland and husband, Tim Weatherspoon.

FRIENDS OF GREYSTONE REWARDING VOLUNTEERISm June 1, 2015

The Beverly Hills Recreation and Parks Commission recognized students Yael Atiya and Richa Vijayvergiya for their dedicated efforts during the 2013-15 school years. Both girls devoted countless hours to service for the Friends of Greystone, culminating in the Seniors Movie Night Out at the Mansion, which was an enormous success. From left: Com-missioners Robert S. Anderson and Susan Gersh; Friends of Greystone President Susan Rosen; Commissioner Howard L. Rosoff; student volunteer Richa Vijayvergiya; Friends of Greystone Treasurer Vicky Swartz; student volunteer Yael Atiya; Commission Vice Chairperson Frances Bilak and Com-mission Chairperson Simone Friedman.

DOHENY GREYSTONE ESTATE mOTHER & SON DINNER & DANCE may 9, 2015

DOHENY GREYSTONE ESTATE IS pETER WENTZ’S FAVORITE WALK may 8, 2015

Saturday evening, May 9, 2015, was a sold out event for the mothers and their sons from Beverly Hills grades 1st thru 5th. The Mother and Son evening fea-tured dinner, dancing, a professional juggler “Fantastic Patrick” and portraits of the lovely couples. Mothers and their sons enjoyed conga line dancing in-side the Greystone Mansion.

Angeleno Modern Luxury’s digital article on a weekend in Los Angeles, mapped out by Pete Wentz, highlights his favorite walk around the famous Greystone Mansion grounds, brunch at Sweet Butter Kitchen, Diana Al-Hadid show, splurge at Maxfield and hand-pulled noodles at Mr Chow.

DOHENY GREYSTONE ESTATE SUmmER CATSKILL CAmpS June 1, 2015Lower Catskills West Ages 5 – 10 Theatre Arts Day CampLights, cameras, action! The show will go on as the magic is still alive at Catskills West. Located on the picturesque grounds of the historic Greystone Mansion, your children are engaged in activities that will motivate and stim-ulate their creative desires. The goal of Catskills West is to show children that everyone is a star, no matter how small the role.Upper Catskills West Ages 11 – 14 Theatre Arts Day CampConcentrating on the technical aspects of drama, singing and dancing, the Upper Catskills actors have the opportunity to build confidence while learn-ing how to work as a cohesive unit. Each session culminates with a produc-tion by the campers showcasing their incredible talents.

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FRIENDS OF GREYSTONE “OpERA OFF THE CUFF” June 6 , 2015

“OPERA OFF THE CUFF” was a sold out dinner event and the general consensus is that it was probably the best entertainment event Friends of Greystone has ever brought to the Mansion. Headlined by Miki Yamashita, opera sing-ers David Castillo, Ashley Faatoalia and Nandani Maria Sinha, along with our own Christina Jhong on piano, received two standing ovations. John Mauceri, former conductor of the Hollywood Bowl, was in attendance. A delicious dinner along with a magnificent “opera” themed cake was served. We also thank the LA Opera for donating a tote bag full of opera tickets, books and more. Our guests will most definitely remember their evening at our beautiful home, it was truly a magical night shared by all. We are looking forward to “Opera Off The Cuff” performing in 2016.TEAM FOG Susan Rosen, Christina Jhong, Vicky Swartz, Carolynne Dyner, Kathy Melamed, Gay Parrish, Lauren Cohen, Joy Schneider, Ashley & Mark Curiel, Richa Vijayvergiya.

DOHENY GREYSTONE ESTATE VINTAGE KITCHEN pICKLE CLASSES July 12, 2015The Institute of Domestic Technologies gourmet pick-ling may very well be the next “must know” food craft to brag about their class held in the historic Greystone Man-sion kitchen. The class starts with a classic kosher dill pick-

The camp is offered by the City of Beverly Hills Community Services Department.

le. Using the traditional method of fermenting in a brine of only salt water, fresh dill, garlic and spices, they transform summer pickling cucumbers into something your “Bubbe” (that’s Yiddish for Grandma) would be proud of. For their second pickle, they made Dilly Beans. Green beans fresh from the farmers’ market are transformed with vinegar, spices and a simple water-bath canning process.This is the perfect way to get a jump start on pickling season or consider entering your own pickle in the Beverly Hills Farmers’ Market PickleFest Contest every August! INSTRUCTOR: Joseph Shuldiner, Institute Director. To sign up: www.instituteofdomestictechnology.com

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OFFICERS Susan Rosen President Vicky Swartz 1st Vice President & Treasurer Roberta Haft 2nd Vice President Gay Lyn Parrish Corporate & Historical Secretary Anita Zwirn Naiman Recording Secretary

FRIENDS OF GREYSTONE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Lauren CohenDr. Ashley CurielCarolynne DynerAdrienne ForstSuzanne Furst

Christina JhongJerry Linkin

Kathy MelamedArline Pepp

Kim White Peterson

Susan RifkinDiana Riggs

Kathi Rothner, ArchivistMarsha Tauber Sallai

Joy SchneiderArnold Seidel, Chair Emeritus

Victoria ShiltonAllen SteinerLester TraubSandy Zwirn

Julian Saadeh – BHHS Teen Representative

ACTIVE BOARD MEMBERS

Founded in 2001 and comprised solely of volunteers, the Friends of Greystone is a non-profit organization whose mission is to raise funds to restore, preserve and protect Greystone Mansion and Park, owned by the City of Beverly Hills and considered to be among California’s most luxu-rious residences south of Hearst Castle. Included in our goals is to provide educational programs to students, residents of Beverly Hills and the general public. All funds raised go exclusively to the benefit of Greystone Mansion and Park.

Please visit our website at www.greystonemansion.orgto sign up for our emails about future events.

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THE FRIENDS OF GREYSTONEMEMBERSHIP FORM 2015/2016

FOG is a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization, Tax ID# 75-3054096. Mail to: Friends of Greystone | P.O. Box 16938, Beverly Hills, CA 90209-2938

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