Affair: WildAid 'A Night in Africa' 2019 Gala
When: Saturday, November 9, 2019
Where: The Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills, CA
Deets: WildAid, the global conservation organization leading the fight to end the illegal wildlife trade, honored Academy Award-winning actress, Lupita Nyong’o, as this year’s Wildlife Champion at its annual fundraising gala. This year the event raised a staggering $1.8 million that will go towards WildAid's mission of ending illegal wildlife trade.
“A Night in Africa,” featured musical entertainment, captivating performances from The Cirque and the Compton Kidz Club, and a vegetarian meal specially curated by the Beverly Wilshire following a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception with specialty drinks made with the newly released Elegance Vodka by Elegance Brands Inc. Attendees participated in a silent auction and live auction offering luxury items and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Live Auction sponsors include Blue Marble Private, ROAR Africa, Angermeyer Cruises, Fine Art Photographer David Yarrow, Lindblad Expeditions, Tide + Time, Misool Resort, Promontory and Meadowood Napa Valley, Meridian Adventure SAIL, Soneva, Elegance Brands Inc., and Natural World Safaris.
Who You May Spot: Djimon Hounsou (keynote speaker), Bonang Matheba (Queen B), Ashley Bell, John Corbett, Taylor Dayne, Bo Derek, Blake Freeman, Madison Hildebrand, Peter and Corie Knights, Eva LaRue, Jason Lewis, Louise Linton, Mena Massoud, AnnaLynne McCord, Thomas Middleditch, Carter Oosterhouse, Graham Phillips, Maggie Q, Eli Roth, Amy Smart, Jennifer Tilly, Jonathan Tucker, and more.
Press: https://guestofaguest.com/los-angeles/events/inside-wildaid-gala-a-night-in-africa