The Nights Begins!
My handsome and talented husband, Dave Kellett and I pose in front of the IVAR with the night's poster.
Another angle
Don't they make a nice pair? I'm talking about the books.
Stairs
These were the stairs leading up to the VIP lounge. The stairs (and much of the club) were lined with tea candles, which had a pretty cool effect. You can barely see it, but there's also one of the many posters at the top of the stairs.
The Entryway
Here's a few early-night setup shots of the club before folks started to arrive.
Themed Cocktails
Han Vodka and Vitaminwater made a great mix with our themed cocktails. "The Accessory" was Han Vodka with Focus Kiwi-Strawberry Vitaminwater and a cherry. My husband's drink, "The Pure Ducky Goodness", was Energy Vitaminwater with Han Vodka and a lemon wedge. Both were yummy! Thanks to our sponsors.
Book Sales
My parents, Juan & Gloria, working our book sales table. Check out the cool projection of my husbands cartoon, "Sheldon" in the background.
Folks kicked back in various rooms
It was pretty fun to go from section to section in the club and talk to different folks
Gloria Calderon Kellett and Scarlett Lam
Me with one of my closest girlfriends, the talented actress/writer Scarlett Lam.
Gloria Calderon Kellett & Carl MacClaren
Carl is the glue that holds "How I Met Your Mother" together. Fun fact: The bartender on the show is named after him (Carl) as is the bar (MacLarens).
Kimberly Rehrer, Lina Acosta & Nadine Velazquez
A reunion of gals from the original cast of "In Her Shoes" hanging out.
Carter Bays, Josh Radnor & Gloria Calderon Kellett
Both Carter and I are being goosed in this photo. I'm handling it better.
Gloria Calderon Kellett & Marc Valera
Me and my onstage boyfriend, actor Marc Valera, who co-starred in "Leftovers" this past Fall.
And more signatures...
Dave and I both signed books all night. His fans seemed WAY more excited than mine.
My Girls
Maya Parish, Jacqueline Pinol, Me, Nadine Velazquez, Jonisha Rios and Scarlett Lam. All close friends and talented actresses. Lucky me!
Lara Boyd Rhodes
Actress and organizer for the night's event, Lara Boyd Rhodes, reads the piece that she originated from "In Her Shoes."
Jonisha Rios
Talented actress Jonisha Rios reads the part she originated from "Baggage".
Gloria Calderon Kellett
Me reading "The Hunter" from "In Her Shoes", one of my favorite pieces.
The Crowd Looks On
As I read from the book. I'm so glad that no one is yawning.
And when it was all said and done
My husband and I went out for some late-night pizza in Hollywood, then headed home.