Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) February 28, 2013
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa will host the second annual UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball, on Saturday, March 2, 2013. This year’s event honors NBA Hall of Famer and entrepreneur Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Sheryl P. Underwood, co-host of CBS’ The Talk, as well as local and national UNCF supporters whose involvement and donations provide hope and opportunity to young people. Mayor Villaraigosa will co-host with Dr. Michael L. Lomax president and CEO. The UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball is an evening of masked elegance. Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. returns as the founding sponsor. This year’s ball co-chairs are Carl Ballton, President of Union Bank Foundation, and Lisa Cagnolatti, Vice President, Business Customer Division of Southern California Edison.
Date:
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Location:
Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City
555 Universal Hollywood Drive
Universal City, CA 91608
(818) 623-1479 – http://www.hiltonuniversal.com
Attire:
Ladies: Long gowns and mask
Gentleman: Tuxedo/Black-Tie and mask
Visuals:
Best Photo opportunities include:
5:30 p.m.: Media check-in, photo and interviews main floor
6:00 p.m.: Pre reception: Celebrities, Sponsors, Photo Ops and Red Carpet
Note to media:
Press check-in time: 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. at the Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City. Media report to Earl Gibson by 5:30 p.m. for positioning. To register your attendance, please call (213) 639-3800 or carolyn.trader(at)uncf(dot)org or *Head of photography: Earl Gibson, gip3(at)earlgibson(dot)com, Head of Red Carpet: Toni Thompson: tthompson(at)tonithompsonpr(dot)biz, P.R. Support: Darren Dickerson: darren(at)thefrontpagefirm(dot)com.