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Fonda family to reunite for fund-raiser
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
For this year’s 13th annual Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention fund-raiser, the focus will be on three generations of filmmaking by Henry, Jane, Peter and Bridget Fonda, along with Troy Garity.
In an exclusive for Buzz readers, we’ve been informed that G-CAPP founder Jane Fonda is planning a family reunion of sorts for this year’s event, set for May 12 at the Woodruff Arts Center. Poncey-Highland’s only two-time Oscar winner has invited brother Peter Fonda (“Easy Rider,” “Ulee’s Gold”); niece Bridget Fonda (“Singles,” “Single White Female”); and son Troy Garity (“Barbershop, “Soldier’s Girl”) to share the stage with her as they discuss their films and the films of Henry Fonda with Turner Classic Movies host and Hollywood Reporter columnist Robert Osborne.
“Every year, we find ourselves asking, ‘How do we top last year’s event?’ ” G-CAPP president Michele Ozumba tells Buzz. “Once again, thanks to Jane’s efforts, we have another unique, historic event to celebrate here in Atlanta.”
We’re told that in addition to red carpet arrivals, a celeb-filled pre-event cocktail party and a live and silent auction, the evening will end with a screening of a classic Henry Fonda film that has not yet been finalized. Tickets are $1,500 per couple.
This year’s fund-raising goal for the evening: $1.1 million.
“We’re excited to bring a one-of-a-kind event to our many supporters here in Jane’s hometown,” Ozumba explains. “It’s also an opportunity to hear some amazing stories. Jane doesn’t often get a chance to talk about her craft in a setting like this.”
For more information, sponsorship opportunities or to purchase tickets, visit: www.gcapp.org or call 404-475-6051.
A SOLD-OUT WEEKEND
What started out as a one-show stop at Sugar Hill ended up being a two-night stand — with a bonus private show thrown in — over the weekend for Grammy-nominated R&B singer Chrisette Michele. A week before the Grammy nominee’s anticipated Saturday performance in Underground Atlanta, the venue sold out, so organizers booked her for the following night. (Which sold out in two days). And before that was a Sunday night concert where Michele played a more intimate, invitation-only set at Shout restaurant for jeweler Tous, which she endorses. (Surely you noticed the miles-long banner in Lenox Square mall). “I love Georgia, I love Atlanta,” the newly shorn singer beamed during the first show, which included VH1 favorites “Best of Me,” “If I Have My Way,” “Be OK” and “Love Is You,” currently featured in a Nivea commercial.
Clearly, Atlanta and Georgia loved her back. PHOTOS from the Saturday show.
GRINNING THROUGH THE GRIDLOCK
Guests at this year’s Buckhead Coalition annual luncheon were treated to a limited edition keepsake: a hardback copy of “The Buckhead Coalition’s Car Companion: A Collection of Traffic Experiences Featuring Cartoons from The New Yorker.” The volume is dedicated to former Atlanta Traffic Engineer Karl Bevins.
“Unfortunately, traffic is not a new urban development,” Buckhead Coalition president Sam Massell told us. “I think the earliest cartoon in the book dates back to 1928. As we work on our ongoing traffic issues in Buckhead, we decided it might be nice to give folks a little something to smile at.” In the book’s introduction, the coalition’s efforts to reduce congestion are noted, including the creation of shuttles and van pools, along with proposals for dedicated left turn lanes and rush hour traffic cops.
But does Massell actually recommend utilizing the “Companion” in the car?
“Well, I suppose it would depend on exactly how bad the gridlock is,” Massell says. “There have been occasions when I could have gotten through a very high percentage of those 88 cartoons while sitting in my car. We’re hoping to provide an alternative to road rage.”
HIGH FIVE
Top-selling albums at Criminal Records in Little Five Points for the week ending Feb. 9:
1. Vampire Weekend, “Vampire Weekend”
2. Selmanaires, “Air Salesmen”
3. Anna Kramer & The Lost Cause, “Rustic Contemporary Sounds Of”
4. Hot Chip, “Made in the Dark”
5. Black Mountain, “In the Future”
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Singer Smokey Robinson is 68. Guitarist Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath is 60. Actor Jeff Daniels is 53. Singer-guitarist Dave Wakeling (General Public, English Beat) is 52. Singer Seal is 45. Actress Justine Bateman is 42. Actor Benicio Del Toro (“Traffic”) is 41. Singer-actress Haylie Duff is 23.
Contributing: Sonia Murray and news services
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