B2 The Malibu Times June 12, 2014

MALIBU SEEN

By Kim DevoreEntertainment Editor

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Photo courtesy Open Hearts FoundationMalibu’s Jane Seymour is all smiles with Aaron Paul at the Open Hearts gala.

JANE’S HEARTFELT JOY

In 2011, Malibu’s Jane Seymour and James Keach started the Open Hearts Foundation to much acclaim. The group supports

organizations that are committed to impacting lives in the areas of health, education, arts and sports. The annual Open Hearts Gala honors individuals who have overcome adversity through love and service to others.

To celebrate its success, Jane and James opened their doors for a festive occasion, with guests including Aaron Paul, Julianne Hough, Christi Paul, J.R. Martinez, Cheap Trick, Delta Rae, Kix Brooks, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Lauren Parsekian-Paul, Molly Thompson, Brooks Laich, Chelsea Kane, Kim Campbell, Derrick Hall, John Ireland, Travis Mills and Angelica Garcia.

Jane and James hosted the fourth annual gala at their ocean view Malibu estate and pulled out all the stops. The musical pro-gram featured quite a lineup with performances by legendary rock band Cheap Trick, popular folk rock band Delta Rae and singer-songwriter Angelica Garcia.

Hosted by CNN’s Christi Paul, the event honored four remarkable individuals. They all shared their inspiring stories that exemplify the Open Hearts philosophy. The organization’s mission is to highlight selfless giving, even in the face of adversity.

The 2014 honorees include Derrick Hall, Founder of The Derrick Hall Prostate Cancer Foundation; Travis Mills, U.S. Army Staff Sergeant and Founder of the Travis Mills Foundation; Lauren Parsekian-Paul and Molly Thompson, co-founders of the Kind Campaign; and Kimberly Williams-Paisley, philanthropist and advocate for patients and families dealing with the effects of dementia.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Open Hearts Foundation.

THE PLAY’S THE THING

Summertime is playtime in Topanga and the Will Geer Theater is going all out. This year, The Theatricum Botanicum is

featuring an all-Shakespeare season. Although they usually put something different in the mix, this year is special in honor of the Bard’s 450th birthday.

The program features classics like “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” as well as an unusual gender-bending take on “Lear,” with Ellen Geer in the title role. So head up the canyon, get into the great outdoors and enjoy some great theater.

GIMME A HEAD OF HAIR

“Veronica Mars” star Kristen Bell is letting her hair down. She’s taking a stroll down memory lane to visit the

Summer of Love. You can catch Kristen at the Hollywood Bowl as she turns her talents to the famed rock musical “Hair.” She will be a familiar sight and sound to many, especially as she recently voiced a role in Disney’s hit “Frozen.” The updated production of the classic will be directed and choreographed by Adam Shankman.

The production kicks off in August amidst an exciting Bowl season, so check it out and rock on!

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Enchanted dancers

Photo courtesy Kimberly DevittThe Malibu Civic Ballet Academy prepares for its Spring Concert, “The Enchanted Ballet,” which took place June 10 at the Morgan Wixson Theater in Santa Monica. Pictured, from left, first row: Bailey Fitzpatrick, Marianne Fisher and Lily Folkerts; second row: Bridgette Heffernen and Evelyn Fisher; third row: Olivia Jacobus, Anna Entin, Mia Turturici and Daphnie Nguyen; fourth row: Dana Devitt, David Robinson-Hicks and Haylee Joseph

Malibu musician David Lamont per formed a

spring recital for students

and played piano, flute and saxophone. The students per-formed solos and duets, with

pieces ranging from classical works by Bach, Beethoven and Chopin to folk songs,

jazz classics, and popular hits. Lamont was the accompanist for the performances.

Don’t stop the music

Photo courtesy David LamontLocal musician David Lamont performs a recital for students and later serves as accompanist for student performances. Pictured, from left, front row: Caueh Carter, Koady Murphy, Noah Fox, Adrien Lehman and Nicholas Smithers; second row: Maya Mellberg, Gisele Halualani, Jada Lee, Jonah Fox and Eric Wolfsdorf; back row: Liam Fox, Olivia Thonson, Maddie White, Emma Brandon, Bruno Nispel, Jack Cohen Suelter, Ian Lamont and David Lamont

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From Malibu to Mount ShastaLongtime locals Anne and George Willis enjoy their copy of The Malibu Times while on a road trip to Mount Shasta.

Graduation dayOur Lady of Malibu School hosted its eighth-grade graduation ceremony June 6. Pictured, from left, back row: Hunter Ficeto, Francesca Gettings and RW Allan; middle row: Sabrina Carey, Julia Consiglio, eighth-grade teacher Mrs. Michele Krolikowski, Sophia Williamson and Abby O’Bryan; front row: Anais Juarez, Principal Michael A. Smith and Sophia Polard

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