Edwina Sandys, Regina Gil, Princess Yasmin Aga Khan, Budd Burton Moss, Caroline Sorokoff Photo by Blaise
The Gold Coast Arts Center and International Film Festival last night paid tribute to Rita Hayworth honoring her with the first Burton Moss Hollywood Golden Era Award. Princess Yasmin Aga Khan, Rita Hayworth’s daughter accepted the award that was designed by internationally renowned artist/sculptor Edwina Sandys, granddaughter of Winston Churchill. The event was held in the gorgeous Soho loft of Ms. Sandy’s.
Haley Swindal photo by Stephen Sorokoff
Haley Swindal photo by Stephen Sorokoff
The event included Haley Swindal who paid tribute with a Hollywood tribute and a few of the songs Rita Hayworth made famous.
Carolyn Moss, Princess Yasmin Aga Khan, Budd Burton Moss Photo by Blaise
Budd Burton Moss, Rita Hayworth’s agent and longtime friend paid tribute to her, as Joel Grey, Budd’s longtime friend introduced him. Many important people were there for Budd including Tony Award winning producer Jean Doumanian and theatre legend Laura Pels.
Joel Grey Photo Magda Katz
Edwina Sandys, Regina Gil, Princess Yasmin Aga Khan Photo by Blaise
Regina Gil founder and executive director of the Gold Coast Arts Center & International Film Festival presented the award to Princess Yasmin Aga Khan.
Caroline Sorokoff Photo by Stephen Sorokoff
Caroline Sorokoff, director of the Gold Coast International Film Festival and associate director talked about the amazing things the art center does. One of their programs Making Memories is a series of special programs specifically designed for people living with memory loss and their caregivers. Individuals of all ages enjoy clips of classic films, followed by guided conversation and reminiscence. Recognizing that movies have the power to spark memories and create emotional connections, these events present an opportunity to engage in discussion while socializing with others, which most Alzheimer’s and Dementia patients need.
Joel Grey, Richard Thomas Photo Magda Katz
The Festival’s tribute to Rita Hayworth will be held November 11th.
Regina Gil, Edwina Sandys Photo by Stephen Sorokoff
The Festival will also celebrate the 60th anniversary of Pal Joey, starring Rita Hayworth, Frank Sinatra and Kim Novak with a screening of the film followed by a live Q&A with Sinatra’s granddaughter, Amanda Erlinger.
The award
Rita Hayworth died of early-onset Alzheimer’s, a disease that was little understood at the time. Her daughter, Princess Yasmin, is a tireless champion for the Alzheimer’s Association, which promotes awareness and understanding of the disease. The Gold Coast Arts Center and the Gold Coast International Film Festival are partnering this year with the Long Island Alzheimer’s Foundation to produce the Making Memories programs for people with memory-loss related diseases, and their caregivers.
The Art of Edwina Sandys
The Gold Coast International Film Festival will run from November 5 – 14 at multiple venues throughout the storied gold coast of Long Island. Featured in this year’s over 80 feature length and short films is Darkest Hour, starring Gary Oldman as Winston Churchill, followed by Q&A with his granddaughter Edwina Sandys.
Edwina Sandys lovely home photo by Stephen Sorokoff
Permanent, stars Patricia Arquette and Rainn Wilson.
Stephen Sorokoff playing for guests Photo by Eda Sorokoff
Dog Years, starring Burt Reynolds.
Caroline Sorokoff, Haley Swindal Photo by Stephen Sorokoff
Plus documentaries about Hedy Lamarr, Manolo Blahnik, The Paris Opera, Bill Nye, famed photographer Tony Vaccaro and more.
Budd Burton Moss, Joel Grey, Stephen Sorokoff, Richard Thomas photo by Eda Sorokoff
As in years past the festival also includes top films from several countries including France, Spain, the UK, Iran and Israel.
Happy Birthday Stephen from Edwina Sandys
The night also included a celebration of T2C’s Stephen Sorokoff’s birthday. Happy Birthday Stephen!
Joel Grey Photo Magda Katz
Louise Lasser Photo Magda Katz
Greg Mullavey, Budd Buron Moss, Louise Lasser Photo Magda Katz
Carole Shelley, Greg Mullavey, Budd Buron Moss, Louise Lasser Photo Magda Katz
Carole Shelley, Budd Buron, Carolyn Moss Photo Magda Katz
Haley Swindal, Edwina Sandys photo by Stephen Sorokoff
Art
Ahead of the Broadway Opening of Lempicka The Longacre Theatre Is Showcasing Art Work By Tamara de Lempicka
The Longacre Theatre (220 W 48th St.), soon-to-be home of the sweeping new musical, Lempicka, is showcasing a curated selection of renowned artist Tamara de Lempicka’s most famous works. Eschewing traditional theatrical front-of-house advertising, the Longacre’s façade now boasts prints, creating a museum-quality exhibition right in the heart of Times Square. The musical opens on Broadway on April 14, 2024 at the same venue.
The Longacre’s outdoor exhibition includes works of Self Portrait (Tamara in a Green Bugatti) (1929), Young Girl in Green (1927), Nu Adossé I (1925), The Red Tunic (1927), The Blue Scarf (1930), The Green Turban (1930), Portrait of Marjorie Ferry (1932), Portrait of Ira P. (1930), Portrait of Romana de la Salle (1928), and Adam and Eve (1932).
Starring Eden Espinosa and directed by Tony Award winner Rachel Chavkin, Lempicka features book, lyrics, and original concept by Carson Kreitzer, book and music by Matt Gould, and choreography by Raja Feather Kelly.
Spanning decades of political and personal turmoil and told through a thrilling, pop-infused score, Lempicka boldly explores the contradictions of a world in crisis, a woman ahead of her era, and an artist whose time has finally come.
Young Girl in Green painted by Tamara de Lempicka (1927). Oil on plywood.