Elovich, right, accompanied by Miss Allegria and Rosenberg, far left, addressed the crowd before the music and dance really kicked off.
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Jill Flemming, Lynn Blumenfeld, Lisa Mazzullo danced the night away to the music of N.Y. Funk Factory.
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Larry Elovich, left, chairman of the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, and hotel owner Allen Rosenberg celebrate a long-awaited grand opening.
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Local Magician Kevin Nicholas, second from right, awed the crowd with his tricks as one of the many entertainers that put on a show for more than 650 guests at the Allegria Hotel’s grand opening gala on Nov. 19.
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The lounge was bustling with guests all night.
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Russell Simmons, second from left, of 1980s hip-hop group Run DMC was on hand for the festivities. From left, Simmon’s youngest son Russel, Rosenberg and Simmon’s wife Justine.
After a six-month delay, the Allegria Hotel celebrated its grand opening with a party complete with a red carpet on Nov. 19. More than 650 guests attended the bash, including celebrities Dina Lohan and Reverend Run of 1980s hip-hop group Run DMC. The party lasted into the night as guests enjoyed food prepared by executive chef Todd Jacobs and were entertained by local magician Kevin Nicholas and music by N.Y. Funk Factory.