A hungry, festive crowd descended on the Courtyard in West Hollywood last night, chock-full of good cheer and glad tidings. Instead of blah old egg nog and roast turkey, the Courtyard bartenders steered us toward Red Sangria drink specials, and pass-along tapas such as bacon-wrapped dates and arepas. The event was held outdoors, in the--right!--lovely well-lighted Courtyard, and significant conversations (among 150 near-and-dear media) flourished until 10 PM. And to all a very good night!

PS: In lieu of good old Saint Nick, this Nic make the rounds in a hot-pink boa and a big, pregnant belly!

-- Nicole Dorsey, L.A. hostess

At The Courtyard, November 30, 2005

Photos by Karen Maze

The Courtyard

Metro Magazine managing editor Joey Campbell, Edelman PR account supervisor Sarah Campbell, and freelance writer David Seidman

XOL communications manager Elana Leaf, Gen Art event coordinator Jessica Rubin, and JFLA administrative assistant Erica Smith

Digital Village Radio producer Ric Allan, Bunim-Murray Productions producer John Salcido, freelance publicist Eileen Salmas

Crowd shot from above

Freelance writer David Seidman, Global Gaming League editorial coordinator Erik Even, and Phoenix Pictures production manager Jason Ninness

Art director Brenda Williams, Mark Herko, and Strategic Directions International managing editor Tanya Samazan

Crowd shot

E! Network production assistant Helia Correia, CWK Network bureau chief Adam Wilkenfeld, Pigment Pictures producer Nick Weiss

Soft Celluloid director Allen Martinez, FOX Broadcasting Company media coordinator Gwen Matthews, and AMI advertising sales coordinator Brenda Laham

The Marshall Plan publicist Kim Marshall, NPPR president Nikki Pesusich-Warren, and NPPR publicist Charlene Chen

Marketplace radio correspondent Jo Giese, ExpoMarketing Group senior vice president William Cameron, and Global PR president Susie Dobson

Entrance to The Courtyard

Lane and Brando Productions director Vince Brando (second from left), writer/actress Dian Singh, and Sierra Taylor

Crowd shot

FashionweekLA.com producer Jen Uner, freelance music journalist Steven Rosen, and Turning Point Magazine sales coordinator Kalisha Daniel

Gazette Newspaper writer Steve Irsay, Press-Telegram magazine editor Joshua Stecker, and freelance writer Lori Kozlowski