In a celebration of resilience and candor Emmy Award-nominated actor Ed Begley Jr. is slated to get the Expertise Strength and Hope Award at the 13th annual awards show hosted by Writers In Remedy. The occasion devoted to supporting these on the path to recovery by way of the arts will take location on December 6 at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles.
Begley identified for his versatile profession in film and tv as nicely as his passionate commitment to environmental causes will be recognized for his memoir “To the Temple of Tranquility…And Step On It!: A Memoir.” The award bestowed every year to people who share their journey from addiction to clean living by way of a memoir will be presented by John Taylor co-founder and bassist for Duran Duran and a previous recipient.
The memoir delves into Begley’s individual experiences supplying a blend of humor and poignancy as he reflects on his partnership with his legendary father adventures with Hollywood icons the roots of his environmental activism and his battles with addiction and subsequent recovery.
Getting served as the master of ceremonies for the Expertise Strength and Hope Awards for the previous seven years Begley is no stranger to the influence of storytelling in the journey to recovery. This year on the other hand the spotlight is on him as he is recognized for his substantial contribution to the lead to.
The awards ceremony scheduled to start with a catered reception at 5 p.m. followed by the key occasion at 7 p.m. promises an evening of inspiration and entertainment. Comedian Paula Poundstone will host the occasion with a spoken word efficiency by James Black star of “The Household Company.” The evening’s entertainment lineup incorporates comedian Wendy Liebman as the headliner and Julian Velard as the musical guest. Moreover Tony Denison star of TNT’s “Important Crimes” will present the 15th annual REEL Recovery Film Festival’s Audience Favourite Award to “Wherever You Are There You Go.”
The Expertise Strength and Hope Awards have a history of attracting esteemed guests and this year is no exception. Previous recipients like Academy Award-winning actor Lou Gossett Jr. astronaut Buzz Aldrin and actress Jodie Sweetin have been invited to attend.
The occasion set to take location at The Skirball Cultural Center presents attendees an chance to contribute to a worthy lead to. Proceeds from the evening will advantage The REEL Recovery Film Festival and Symposium recognized as America’s longest recovery occasion.
As the evening approaches the anticipation builds for an inspiring celebration of triumph more than adversity and the energy of sharing one’s story on the road to recovery. For these interested in attending tickets for the catered occasion are priced at $100 and can be bought by way of EventBrite.