Originally Posted By mawnck The Newport Beach Film Festival is having a "gala reception" on Friday, April 25th, and the headliner is some guy named Richard Sherman. Perhaps you've heard of him. He writes songs. At $25 it's a bit pricey, but I suspect there will be hors d'oeuvres. Richard's presentations are always great fun, so if you possibly can, go! The press release: <a href="http://www.laughingplace.com/News-ID10029660.asp" target="_blank">http://www.laughingplace.com/N...9660.asp</a> The page where you order the tickets: <a href="http://newportbeach.bside.com/2008/films/aneveningwithrichardsherman_newportbeach2008" target="_blank">http://newportbeach.bside.com/...each2008</a> Thanks to LP's "The Latest" for the heads up!