CONDUCTOR RACHAEL WORBY FORMS MUSE/IQUE

Fresh from resigning from the Pasadena Pops, where she was conductor for a number of years, Rachael's dream came true of having her own orchestra and being able to pick her own musicians and program what she wants. Rachael's specialty is "mashing up" all kinds of art forms and leading you on a thrilling musical journey--both passionately and intellectually. An example of this was her announcement party for the orchestra where she combined and Bach cello solo with a beautifully sculpted male dancer from the Lula Washington Company. HER DEBUT CONCERT IS JULY 30TH STARRING JESSYE NORMAN doing Duke Ellington, classics, and spirituals at the magnificent lawn in front of the Beckmen Auditorium at Cal Tech in Pasadena. Muse/ique is in the process of firming up fall concerts and will announce soon.

PRINCESS ALEXANDRA'S BIRTHDAY

Princess Alexandra Dwek the First, was given an extraordinary birthday dinner by her friend, Danielle Del. For those of you who know Alexandra well, you know that caviar and truffles are her best friends---culinarily speaking---and why not? They are both fabulous. You will see lots of party pictures, including the beautiful table, the cavair eggs (like L'Orangerie), as well as the adorable party favor of the Royal Wedding deck of cards personally purchased by Danielle at Westminster Abbey. I'm sorry I didn't photograph the truffle pizza hors d'oeuvres, but just take my word for it.

Both Alexandra and Danielle have terrific style and taste, and the evening was glorious.

Guests enjoying the laughs and treats were Katrina Leffler, Alexandra Dwek the Second (step-daughter), Vanessa Sandin, Michie Gleason, Linda Thompson, Vicki Walters, Elizabeth Leanse, and Laurie MacCaskill.

And also, congratulations to Alexandra for becoming the new president of The Colleagues!

PORT CHUCK--THE GENERAL HOSPITAL HUNK BAND

Was talking to Steve Burton the other day and found out about PORT CHUCK, a band formed by the GH Hunks--character names "Johnny," "Steve," "Spinelli" and "Jason." They are turning out to be a hit and have been meeting wit big booking agents. They have a new album out and are playing the Sportsmen's Lodge in Los Angeles on July 22!

PASSOVER WITH JOAN AND MELISSA

The waiters were wearing black fur Russian hats with fake Orthodox "braids" attached, and they served "Pigs-in-a-Blanket" on silver trays. Do you get the picture? Every year this is so much fun. With Joan as the rabbi, how could you go wrong? It's a very small group that meets each year, but this year we added two "virgins".......Jesse Tyler Ferguson of "Modern Family" and his boyfriend, Justin, who just graduated law school. Melissa, Jason and Cooper rounded out the family, with Conrad Hitchcock, (Melissa's semi-permanent houseguest) attending his first Passover as a Jew. He was called "New Jew," because about a month ago he found out that his mother was Jewish, and now he's taking classes.

THE APPLE SISTERS LIVE AT LARGO ON APR. 20TH

I saw The Apple Sisters the other night at Largo at the Coronet, and you must rush to their next show, April 20th. They are three singer/comediennes who are "from the 40s," and they do different variety shows. There are skits, running gags, improvs, and terrific singing. It is campy fun, and a wonderful way to spend an evening.

The Apple Sisters were created by three women who met in acting/improv classes in New York, and their act has been wowing them on the comedy circuit. Kimmy Gatewood, Rebekka Johnson, and Sarah Drew each have their characters and they knock it out of the park. Don't miss them. The LA Times and all the reviewers in the major cities love them!

LESLEY ANN WARREN HONORED IN SAN FRAN

A Tribute to Lesley Ann Warren was held at the Castro Theatre the other night in San Francisco. It was sol out with over 1000 people. They screened "Victor/Victoria," and some live musical numbers by female impersonators, and then, the piece de resistance, Lesley Ann was interviewed by Coco Peru. It was a magical night!

KATHY HILTON DINNER FOR JULIE ARASKOG

Gracious, and REALLY funny, Kathy Hilton opened up her gorgeous home for a dinner for Julie Araskog. Julie is now a law student at Notre Dame, and we all wanted to see her on her brief return to LA. Linda Thompson, showed her new ring that looks very much like the Princess Diana ring. KTLA's Wendy Burch led an impromptu discussion about the state of women. Danielle Del, Robyn Steinberg, Tracy Danza, Donna Antebi, Nancy Davis, and Dede Binder-Goldsmith all added to the festivities. Kathy served a home-made Mexican buffet, and I just want to add that her house took four years to complete (renovation and addition) and it is done in the most exquisite, elegant, beautiful taste---not over-the-top AT ALL.

We do have some photos, but they haven't been emailed yet.