Arts brief: Hollywood Arts Council holds 23rd Annual Charlie Awards, “A Night in Hollywood”

Published: Saturday May 02, 2009

Oscar Arslanian, Sally Kellerman, center, and Nyla Arslanian. Michael Schwartz

Yerevan - The Hollywood Arts Council celebrated its 23rd Annual Charlie Awards in style with a 40s-themed black-tie gala, "A Night In Hollywood," at the historic Hollywood Palladium on Sunday evening, April 19, 2009.

Nyla Arslanian, president of the Hollywood Arts Council said, "We were very pleased with the turnout and support we received from our attendees and sponsors.  Proceeds from the gala will benefit Project SOAR (Students Overcoming All Risks), the council's after-school art program conducted in eight Hollywood-area elementary schools serving over 1,500 kids each year, as well as other programs for children in the community.  Hollywood's at-risk children can't wait for times to get better.  The Charlie Awards help not only the children, but our community as well."

The event was produced by Oscar ­Arslanian.