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Celebrity Chef Jeffrey Saad to Open at Guy Fieri Road Show at the Gibson Theatre in Los Angeles on December 17^th

Los Angeles, CA, November 24, 2009 –

Jeffrey Saad Guy Fieri

The Spice Smuggler and runner up from Season Five’s “The Next Food Network Star,” Jeffrey Saad, will be doing the opening cooking demonstration for the first ever food entertainment concert, the Guy Fieri Road Show, on Thursday, December 17th at the Universal City Walk’s Gibson Amphitheatre.

Jeffrey Saad and Guy Fieri first met when Guy was a judge on one of the episodes of Season Five’s “The Next Food Network Star” in which Jeffrey was competing. Jeffrey was inspired by Guy, and the two kept in touch after the show ended. Shortly after their first meeting, Guy invited Jeffrey to take the stage with him at one of his food show events in Anaheim, California.

“We had a blast,” says Jeffrey. So, when Guy presented him with the opportunity to do the opening cooking demonstration for the Los Angeles stop of the Guy Fieri Road Show, there was no hesitation on Jeffrey’s part. It was a no-brainer.

Billed as “food meets rock,” the concept is the first of its kind to make the concert hall scene. The event will include cooking demonstrations and music selected personally by Guy Fieri. “Guy is reinventing food entertainment,” says Jeffrey. “It’s exciting just to be asked to be a part of it.”

Fieri shot to fame after winning Season two of “The Next Food Network Star.” He’s the host of two Food Network shows, “Guy’s Big Bite,” a conventional cooking show, and “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” on which he tours the country looking for great food finds. That show has also spun off two books, including one that recently hit bookshelves. With the Guy Fieri Road Show, Guy will be able to connect with thousands of fans live in a concert format across the country.

The Los Angeles food concert will begin with Jeffrey at the helm doing a cooking demonstration. Jeffrey will be making his delicious Shrimp Sliders with ”kim chee” style slaw. According to Jeffrey, “This is a dish that anyone can make and get a taste of the world via the use of spices.”

In addition to being known as the runner up on the most recent season of “The Next Food Network Star,” Jeffrey is also the National Spokesperson for the American Egg Board, a recipe consultant, and motivational speaker. He currently hosts a series of webisodes called the “Spice Smuggler” on foodnetwork.com. Building on that “cooking without borders” style, each month Jeffrey takes spices off the rack and brings them to life in his kitchen and on his blog, which can be found at www.jeffreysaad.com.

Jeffery Saad Electronic Press Kit

Jeffrey Saad opening for Guy Fieri
Guy Fieri Road Show
December 17, 2009
Gibson Amphitheatre
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608

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Burning Torch 10th Anniversary Celebration and
Fundraiser for Cura Orphanage in Kenya

Culver City, Calif., Nov. 23, 2009 – This year, fashion house Burning Torch celebrates its tenth anniversary. In honor of all those who have contributed to the life and spirit of the brand, founder and designer Karyn Craven has organized a fundraising holiday event benefiting Cura Orphanage, outside Nairobi, Kenya.

This fundraising evening includes dining, dancing, and DJ, as well as an eclectic silent auction including gift certificates, books, music, art, hotel accommodations, spa treatments, dining, and of course, items from the Burning Torch collection. The party is being held on December 3 at the LightSpace Studio in the historic Helms Bakery Complex. It is our hope that all who attend depart with a heart filled with an awakened spirit of community.

This event is not open to the public. Journalists are welcome.

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About Burning Torch:
Fashion house Burning Torch was founded in 1999 by Karyn Craven. The brand, like each of its individual pieces, is built on respect for individuals and their cultures. The collections are driven by a vision that melds vintage, modern, organic and global sentiments. Unique to the company is Craven’s commitment to recycling materials and to the idea that the energy of all time and history is in each and every garment. Burning Torch’s philosophy and distinctive designs have propelled the line into a consistent favorite among a diverse fashion-forward clientele both here in the US and abroad.
http://burningtorchinc.com/

About Cura Orphanage:
Cura Orphanage is a project of the Creative Visions Foundation, Rotary Clubs in Kenya and the United States, as well as the Slum Doctors Programme and other well-wishers. There are 50 children in the orphanage, ranging in age from 5 – 11 years. The children have settled in marvellously under the excellent care of manager Moses Machara and his wonderful housemothers. The youngest ones attend the local pre-primary school, while most go to the primary school. It’s good to see they’re all near the top of their classes!
http://www.curaorphanage.org/Cura_Orphanage/Welcome.html

About Creative Visions Foundation:
Creative Visions Foundation supports “Creative Activists”, individuals who use the power of media and the arts to create positive change in the world.  Creative Visions Foundation partners with creative activists through fiscal sponsorship, mentorship and outreach programs to develop, thrive and promote vital social change.  Their network of creative activists inspires others to be the spark of change in communities all over the world.
http://www.creativevisions.org/

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