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 committed to supporting these on the path to recovery by way of the arts will take spot on December 6 at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles.
Begley recognized for his versatile profession in film and tv as effectively 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 single 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 private experiences providing 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 effect of storytelling in the journey to recovery. This year nevertheless the spotlight is on him as he is recognized for his considerable contribution to the result in.
The awards ceremony scheduled to start with a catered reception at 5 p.m. followed by the principal occasion at 7 p.m. promises an evening of inspiration and entertainment. Comedian Paula Poundstone will host the occasion with a spoken word functionality by James Black star of “The Loved ones Organization.” 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 “Big Crimes” will present the 15th annual REEL Recovery Film Festival’s Audience Favored 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 spot at The Skirball Cultural Center provides attendees an chance to contribute to a worthy result in. 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.
Ed Begley, Jr. to Get Prestigious Award for Candid Memoir on Sobriety
