August
5 Strictly Personal

Sara Gilbert and partner Allison Adler welcomed daughter Sawyer Gilbert Adler on Aug. 2. They have a son, Levi, who is three years old. Sara has a recurring role on "ER."

Actress Maggie Myatt Crosby and her husband, Southland drummer Andrew Crosby, welcomed son Jack David Crosby on July 23. The first-time grandparents are Joanie and Norm Crosby. Maggie's parents are Margo and David Myatt, who owns Stageworks of Louisiana in Shreveport, where major productions are being filmed.

The memory of well-loved press agent Margaret Gardner was celebrated Aug. 1 at Barbara and Warren Cowan's Encino home. Margaret was toasted by alumni of Rogers & Cowan and current members of the Cowan praisery. Those offering toasts and reminiscences of Margaret, whom Warren tabbed "The Queen of the Croisette" because of her Cannes control, included Margaret's brother, 97 year-old producer Arthur Gardner, who invited all to celebrate his 100th birthday -- in three years.

Michelle Lee joins Michael Feinstein in a tribute to Kitty Carlyle Hart on Oct. 8 at Feinstein's at the Regency. Lee and Feinstein will also team for cross-country dates including the Baltimore Symphony in the months to follow.