A "Wine-Tasting Luncheon" at Malibu Family Wines with Bollywood actress Mallika Sherawat on March 15
February 19, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRESS CONTACT FOR IFFLA:
John Wildman
Director, Press and Public Relations
Tel: 323.600.3165
Email: jswildman@hotmail.com
Surekha Paruchuri
South Asian Press
Tel: 310.403.0665
surekha@indianfilmfestival.org
The Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) and Wells Fargo Present
A "Wine-Tasting Luncheon"at Malibu Family Wines with Bollywood actress Mallika Sherawat on March 15
WHAT: The Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) will team with Wells Fargo to host Bollywood star Mallika Sherawat at a special wine tasting luncheon and fundraising event at the Malibu Family Wines vineyard on Sunday, March 15, 2009.
Located at the crest of the Santa Monica Mountains, the event will feature a guided tour of the Malibu Family Wines vineyard, wine tasting, celebrity auction, sumptuous meal prepared by IFFLA caterer Chakra Cuisine, dance performances, celebrity live auction, and a sneak peak at the films on tap for IFFLA 2009.
Guests will experience reserve varietals of Malibu Family Wines, tour areas that are routinely off-limits to the public and meet Bollywood star Mallika Sherawat (MURDER, PYAAR KE SIDE EFFECTS), as well as Rupak Ginn (THE CHEETAH GIRLS: ONE WORLD), Vik Sahay (NBC's CHUCK), and others in an intimate setting.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Guided tour of Malibu Family Wines: The 65-acre private estate is home to 60,000 vines, a horse stable, vintage wagon collection, retro trailer park and exotic animals such as zebras, llamas, camels and peacocks.
Wine Tasting: Guests will enjoy a tour of the winery with a stop at the picturesque tasting center.
Celebrity Auction: Featuring Bollywood actress Mallika Sherawat (MURDER, PYAAR KE SIDE EFFECTS), Rupak Ginn (THE CHEETAH GIRLS: ONE WORLD), Vik Sahay (NBC’s CHUCK), and more.
Lunch by Chakra Cuisine: Delicious lunch by IFFLA caterer and recipient of numerous awards including the AAA Diamond Award.
WHEN: Sunday, March 15, 2009
WHERE: Malibu Family Wines, 31727 Mulholland Highway, Malibu, CA 90265
TICKETS: $125 per person (tax deductible), $75 (students) $50 (children 5+)
To pay via PayPal, please click here:
www.indianfilmfestival.org/support.html
Then click on "make a donation" at the bottom of the screen.
OR
Mail a check made payable to “Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles†before March 6: Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles, 5657 Wilshire Blvd., #130, Los Angeles, CA 90036).
RSVP: RSVP by March 6 to PHENOMENON Events at
rsvp@phenomenon.com. Subject line: IFFLA.
Group Sales: Call Dulari Amin at 310.967.1473.
For more information about the IFFLA, please visit www.indianfilmfestival.org.
About IFFLA
The Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) is a nonprofit organization devoted to a greater appreciation of Indian cinema and culture by showcasing films, honoring entertainment industry performers and business executives and promoting the diverse perspectives of the Indian Diaspora.
For more information about the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles, please visit www.indianfilmfestival.org.
About Chakra Cuisine
Culinary excellence created from centuries of tradition. Chakra presents authentic dishes with innovative technique and reinvents the classic Indian cuisine for today's more sophisticated, discriminating palate. By incorporating traditional ingredients with those less common in Indian cuisine, Chakra's menu is both intriguing and inviting to the newcomer, while remaining authentic to the most familiar diner. Rated Best Contemporary Indian Cuisine by the Michelin Guide and recipient of numerous awards including the AAA Diamond Award and the AOL Five-Star Award of Excellence, Chakra offers contemporary Indian cuisine with an alternative twist. www.chakracuisine.com
About Malibu Family Wines
MFW is located at the crest of the Santa Monica Mountains. The picturesque vineyard consists of 60,000 vines on 65 acres. Visitors may recognize the unusual rock formations from over a 100 movies, commercials and television shows. The estate is also home to a horse stable, vintage wagon collection, retro trailer park and exotic animals such as zebras, llamas, camels and peacocks. www.malibufamilywines.com
PRESS CONTACT FOR IFFLA:
John Wildman
Director, Press and Public Relations
Tel: 323.600.3165
jswildman@hotmail.com
Surekha Paruchuri
South Asian Press
Tel: 310.403.0665
surekha@indianfilmfestival.org
