Over 500 industry insiders and icons of comedy came out to celebrate "A Night of Comedy" honoring George Shapiro on Saturday evening June 30^th at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills.  Host Russell Brand elevated the crowd and introduced performances by Sarah Silverman and Garry Shandling, and surprise guests Jerry Seinfeld and Jay Leno hit the stage in recognition of their long-time friend and honoree. Shapiro was presented with the ?Lifetime of Bliss Award? from the David Lynch Foundation to commend his all-around lifetime of bliss and contributions to film, comedy and friends.  Shapiro was also saluted with a heart-felt video featuring well-wishes from some of his biggest comedian fans such as: Bob Saget, Regis Philbin, Kelly Ripa, Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfield, Kevin Nealon, etc. 

Other celebrity attendees included Michael Cera, a stunning Daphne Guinness, Thomas Jane, Whitney Cummings, Kevin Nealon, B.J. Novak, Carl Reiner, Beth Behrs, Chris D'Elia and more.  Guests enjoyed playful food stations such as  Create-Your-Own Sliders, Custom Coffee, fresh-made Doughnut & Churros, and Sushi n' Sashimi alongside George's favorite - Don Julio.  The classic ballroom was transformed by event designer, YourBASH!, into a comic playground with caricature-filled wall art of George's fans and foundation supporters as well as  centerpieces themed "George's Favorite Things."   The centerpieces included ?Ice Cream? cake pops, mini sluggers, L.A. Dodgers mini-helmets, a bottle of Don Julio tequila, margarita glasses filled with salt-water taffy, a Porsche beer glass and red converse tennis shoes.  

Everyone received a "Let the Bliss Begin" reusable bag filled with David Lynch Signature Organic Coffee, a "Transcendence" book, documentary CD from Mr. Lynch and more.  Good Work(s) Makes a Difference also donated 1,000 limited-edition, exclusive bracelets for the evening called the "David Lynch Bliss Eco-Wrap"  in navy and silver that read "Let the bliss begin, Change Begins Within."

All proceeds benefited the David Lynch Foundation, established in 2005 to provide funds for over 250,000 at-risk adults and children to learn the evidence-based Transcendental Meditation technique, including veterans with PTSD, abused women and children, American Indians and more.

In closing, George exclaimed "I hope the tradition of jeans and sneakers will prevail the all-inclusive theme of the evening he so graciously exemplifies in his work."

The event continues

Now live on CharityBuzz.com until July 12^th for fans worldwide, a high-profile auction features items donated from luminaries in the comedy, music, fashion, film and sports worlds that support the David Lynch Foundation including:

Russell Brand: (2) tickets to the taping of a Brand X on FX and meet Russell Brand on set

Ellen DeGeneres:(2) Ellen DeGeneres Show ticketsStella McCartney: (2) VIP tickets to Stella's March 4^th Show at Fashion Week in Paris


John Varvatos:$2000 Gift certificate with personal styling from a store managerJerry Seinfeld: (2) tickets to see Jerry Seinfeld perform plus meet this legendary comic backstage in Las Vegas

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: (2) VIP tickets to Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

David Letterman: (4) VIP tickets to the Late Show

David Lynch: He will read your screenplay and then review it with you in person for 45 min. in LA

James McCartney (son of Sir Paul): 1 hour guitar lesson with James in NYC, London or LA

Martin Scorsese: (2) VIP passes for a Set Visit to Boardwalk Empire Set Visit

Clint Eastwood:Personalized signed Dirty Harry Poster from Clint Eastwood

Russell Simmons: You and a guest will attend a yoga class with Russell, go out to lunch and talk about meditation and yoga

Ringo Starr: (2) tickets and meet-and-greets at Ringo's concerts in Nashville, Saratoga, San Diego or Los Angeles

Joe Walsh:(2) pairs of tickets to Eagles concert in Las Vegas

Steve Vai:1 hour guitar lesson with Steve in Los Angeles

Barry Zito (SF Giants Pitcher): 45 Minute Pitching lesson with Barry Zito at USC, 4 VIP box seats and meet and greet (Either Giant @Dodgers or any Giants home game)