Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles Presents Holiday Spectacular: Calling All Angels
2018-12-15 14:00, 2018-12-15 20:00, 2018-12-16 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
The GMCLA ever-popular annual Holiday Spectacular. As always, we will have an eclectic mix of holiday favorites, choral classics, and, of course, a few surprises. What could be more heavenly than celebrating the holidays with the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles?! And to top that off, we will be celebrating the City of Angels with our theme. Come celebrate the sounds of the season at our Holiday Spectacular: Calling All Angels!

Los Angeles Youth Ballet Presents The Nutcracker
2018-12-21 19:00, 2018-12-22 14:00, 2018-12-22 19:00, 2018-12-23 14:00 | Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
LA Youth Ballet presents THE NUTCRACKER
with The Washington Ballet principal Ashley Murphy as the Sugar Plum Fairy and International Guest Star Brooklyn Mack as the Sugar Plum Fairy’s Cavalier
Welcome to the enchanting world of The Nutcracker where a magic Christmas tree grows taller and taller and our young heroine vanquishes the Mouse King to save her beloved Nutcracker. Transported through swirling snowflakes and waltzing flowers, Clara and her Nutcracker Prince travel to The Land of Sweets where Russian, Chinese, Spanish and Arabian dancers, along with Mother Ginger and her children, present them with gifts. This celebration culminates in a spectacular performance in Clara’s honor by the dainty Sugar Plum Fairy and her handsome Cavalier. ‘Fairy-tale perfect’ (Culture Spot LA), ”Los Angeles Youth Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker’ adds energy and exuberance to the traditional choreography” (Los Angeles Times).
Guest Stars Ashley Murphy and Brooklyn Mack join the award-winning dancers of LA Youth Balletfor this iconic holiday tradition set to Tchaikovsky’s evocative score. LA Youth Ballet’s Darrion Sellman (14) is a ‘positively captivating’ Nutcracker (LA Beat).
Bring the whole family!
Production and Choreography by Andrea Paris-Gutierrez
Music by Tchaikovsky
Ballerina Ashley Murphy (Sugar Plum Fairy) is a ‘fearless technician’ (Washington Post ), heralded for her ‘charm and fire’ (New York Times ). She has ‘made it her mission to inspire young people of color’ (Pointe ).
International Guest Artist Brooklyn Mack, formerly a principal with The Washington Ballet, now guests with The Royal Ballet (London), the Bolshoi Ballet (Moscow) and other ballet companies of world renown. Mack dazzles with his ‘explosive leaps, incredible precision…and onstage charisma’ (NPR ).
Artists/prices subject to change

Alex Film Society Presents 8th Annual Greatest Cartoons Ever
2018-12-26 14:00, 2018-12-26 19:00 | Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
8TH ANNUAL GREATEST CARTOONS EVER!!
Celebrating Mickey Mouse’s 90th Birthday with the screening of two iconic shorts: Plane Crazy(1928) and Through the Mirror (1936). In addition, Hollywood opens up its vaults to release classic cartoons from the Fleischers, Chuck Jones, Hanna Barbera, and more. Don’t miss the Raffle of Gift Baskets stuffed with goodies and holiday treats.

Armenian Fairytales Presents The Wicked Kingdom Hekiatne Kanchum
2018-12-28 19:00, 2018-12-29 17:00 | Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
THE WICKED KINGDOM tells the story of a Royal Kingdom that is taken over and cursed during the Royal Ball through a spell storm unleashed by the Wicked Witch.
In order to take over the throne, the Witch froze the King and Queen and raised the Prince and Princess to be undisciplined, while two of the other Princes and Princesses get lost in the jungle and are raised by wolves and other animals. Through the course of a magical journey they all find each other and learn in the end that they are all Royalty and that the person on the throne is not the rightful Queen.

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Presents Bach, Handel, Mozart & Haydn
2019-01-18 20:00 | Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra presents celebrated soprano Lydia Teuscher in a classic program led by guest conductor Bernard Labadie, one of the world’s leading conductors of baroque and classical repertoire.
Teuscher performs arias by Mozart and Handel, including Mio Caro Bene, Rodelinda’s final aria from Handel’s Rodelinda. The concert also features Haydn’s ‘Surprise’ Symphony and Bach’sOrchestral Suite No. 3.
LACO’s vibrant and engaging Orchestral Series showcases the ensemble’s remarkable artistry and trademark mix of regal classics and music from today’s leading composers.
The audience is invited to a free post-concert party in the Lobby to celebrate!

VM Foundation Presents Jivan Gasparyan Film Premiere
2019-01-20 19:00 | Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
VM Foundation presents the premiere of a documentary film about legendary musician Jivan Gasparyan, who presents the film in person. The film is in Armenian with English subtitles.

Downtown Glendale Association DISI Committee Meeting
2019-01-23 09:00 | Downtown Glendale Association 6th Floor Conference Room, 100 N. Brand Blvd., 6th Floor, Glendale, CA, 91203, United States

Artists For Kids Presents Lorikeet Film by Michael Poghosyan
2019-01-24 19:30 | Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
Artists For Kids presents LORIK, an Armenian language film by Michael Poghosyan.
The film’s protagonist is actor Lorik, Laurence Olivier’s namesake.
When Lorik was a child, he lost his parents, who also were actors. Raised by his aunt, Lorik realizes his childhood dream and becomes an actor, but he lives in the imaginary world of his roles. He is now Cyrano de Bergerac, then King Richard. However, the main role he plays is not performed on the stage but in the conduct of his own life: the Rabbit from ‘Alice in Wonderland.’ Lorik does not perceive today’s realities and is afraid of being himself, so he hides behind the masks of his characters. He is indifferent to the opinions of others and lives only through the feelings of his characters.
Society, meanwhile, worries about completely different issues. Social inequality, the crisis of the confidence in authorities, and a sense of hopelessness are increasing in the society.
When the theatre is closed by an owner indifferent to the fate of its actors, it seems to Lorik that, with the absence of the theater and his roles, his life is over. But actually his real life is just beginning. After the shock, something strange happens to Lorik. Is this a dream or a delusion? Lorik begins to be transformed externally into other people and has to live episodes from their lives, all the while remaining the same Lorik internally. Those life episodes are not easy; they are real tests. Through them Lorik learns to understand and feel the happiness and pain of others as his own and to experience love. Thus the rebirth of his soul begins.

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Presents Mozart & Beethoven's Fifth
2019-01-26 20:00 | Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra presents celebrated pianist Jonathan Biss, making his LACO debut, in an enchanting program led by guest conductor Peter Oundjian.
Biss performs Mozart’s Piano Concerto in G Major, and the concert also features Beethoven’sSymphony No. 5., Ruth Crawford Seeger’s Andante for Strings and composer Sarah Gibson’sSound Investment world premiere.
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra’s vibrant and engaging Orchestral Series showcases the ensemble’s remarkable artistry and trademark mix of regal classics and music from today’s leading composers.
The audience is invited to a free post-concert party in the Lobby to celebrate!

2019 Lunar New Year Celebration
2019-01-27 14:00 - 17:00 | The Americana at Brand, 889 Americana Way, Glendale, CA, 91210, United States
Celebrate the Year of the Golden Pig with lively performances, gourmet food, and cultural activities on The Green.
This event is complimentary and open to the public.

Theatrical Education Group Presents SHAKESPEARIENCE
2019-01-29 10:30, 2019-01-30 09:30, 2019-01-30 12:00, 2019-01-31 09:30 | Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
Since 1999, over 80,000 people have attended Shakespearience, making it the most widely attended field trip in California! Perfect for audiences of all ages, this amazing show features stunning performances of the Bard’s finest works! Essentially a “play within a play,” the production follows the adventures of an acting troupe as it stages a series of scenes from Shakespeare’s most famous plays. Shakespearience features scenes from the following plays: Romeo and Juliet, The Taming of the Shrew, Macbeth, Hamlet and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Visit www.shakespearience.com for more info.

Ark Family Center Presents Eric Shane
2019-02-07 19:30 | Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
ARK Family Center presents Eric Shane live at the Alex. A portion of the proceeds from this concert will be distributed to kids in need in Armenia. The concert includes both English and Armenian language pieces, and features performances by several well-known artists in the Armenian community.

Illusion Touring Entertainment Presents A Oscuras Me Da Risa
2019-02-08 20:30 | Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
A happy couple plans a weekend getaway, each going their own way. Cristina is traveling with her mom, while Antonio is heading to a business trip. Without telling each other, both of them have plans to come back home with their respective lovers. The situation gets complicated when their neighbor is suddenly locked in their apartment. Cristina shows up with Pedro, her lover, and hours later Antonio returns with his lover Graciela. It is now Albertano’s responsibility to cover this up and make sure no one finds out.

Musical Theatre Guild Presents Minnie's Boys
2019-02-10 19:00 | Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
Music: Larry Grossman
Lyrics: Hal Hackady
Book: Arthur Marx and Robert Fisher
Before Mama Rose there was Minnie, a super-Mom who was the driving force behind the famous Marx Brothers. A vaudeville performer herself, Minnie coaxed, pushed, pulled, and prodded the boys into their now-famous entity. Seldom seen but dearly loved, this Larry Grossman/Hal Hackady tuneful and infectious score takes us through the zany early years of the brothers as they get their start in burlesque. You know their films, but we bet you don’t know how it all started.
After an unusually long preview period of 64 performances, MINNIE’S BOYS opened in 1970 at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre. The musical, which played a total of 80 regular performances, was directed by Stanley Prager and starred Shelley Winters and Lewis J. Stadlen. The score includes the standout ‘Mama A Rainbow.’

ARTN Presents National Singer
2019-02-17 19:00 | Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
ARTN Presents NATIONAL SINGER, featuring outstanding Armenian performers in a concert of famous Armenian folk and national songs.
Artists include:
Armen Davtyan, Singer
Haykuhi Babakhanyan, Singer
Albert Ordinyan, Drums
Vardan Grigori Badalyan, Singer
Mavrik Mkrtchi Mkrtchyan, Singer
Monika Hamazaspi Nazaryan, Singer
Alla Levonyan, Singer

Wild Honey Orchestra & Friends Play The Kinks' Village Green Autism Think Tank Benefit Concert
2019-02-23 20:00 | Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
Following up its acclaimed, sold-out 2018 celebration of Buffalo Springfield, featuring founding member RICHIE FURAY, The Wild Honey Orchestra & Friends will take on the 1968 masterpiece THE KINKS ARE THE VILLAGE GREEN PRESERVATION SOCIETY. Featuring full instrumentation and all-star guest vocalists, Wild Honey will bring out all the textures of this brilliant, though initially overlooked LP with the passion of true fans. In addition to the entirety of ‘Village Green’ LP, Wild Honey will also play a glorious set of pre-1973 Kinks Klassics, including songs from FACE TO FACE, SOMETHING ELSE, ARTHUR, and many others. As in past years, the Wild Honey Orchestra, led by the genius Rob Laufer (also known for his work with George Martin’s productions of Sgt. Pepper at the Hollywood Bowl) will feature its usual all-star cast of LA musicians, including another appearance by Elliot Easton from the Cars. As with previous Wild Honey Shows, the profits will go to the Autism Think Tank, NJ, a stellar organization that helps families cope with the medical fallout from autism and provides them with cutting edge treatment options from the latest research. Thanks to your support of Wild Honey shows, this grassroots organizations has relieved the suffering of many with autism.

KASHA, Inc., Presents Allen G. Orchestra Sunset in Paris
2019-02-24 19:00 | Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
Allen G. Orchestra, live in concert, presents Sunset In Paris. The 18-piece international orchestra along with five vocalists will be performing the Hit songs of many legendary French singers, including Charles Aznavour, Joe Dassin, Dalida, Edith Piaf, Enrico Macias, and others.

Downtown Glendale Association Executive Committee Meeting
2019-02-26 09:00 | Downtown Glendale Association 6th Floor Conference Room, 100 N. Brand Blvd., 6th Floor, Glendale, CA, 91203, United States

Downtown Glendale Association Board of Directors Meeting
2019-02-26 10:00 | Downtown Glendale Association 6th Floor Conference Room, 100 N. Brand Blvd., 6th Floor, Glendale, CA, 91203, United States

Alex Film Society Presents The French Connection (1971) Starring Gene Hackman
2019-02-28 19:30 | Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
Arguably the greatest American crime film ever made, THE FRENCH CONNECTION stars Gene Hackman and Roy Scheider as two NYPD detectives doggedly pursuing the ringleader of a global heroin smuggling syndicate (Fernando Rey). Based on real characters and loosely mimicking real events, the film rebuffs political correctness to portray a grungy, streetwise view of the mean streets of 1970s New York. Distinguished as the first R-rated film to win the Oscar® for Best Picture, it also took home trophies for director (William Friedkin), best actor (Hackman), adapted screenplay (Ernest Tidyman) and editing (Gerald B. Greenberg). In addition to the Oscar® haul, the film is famous for the most relentless and brain-jangling car chase in cinema history. Also featuring Eddie Egan and Sonny Grosso, who were the real-life inspiration for the Hackman and Scheider characters, as well as Tony Lo Bianco, Luis Bunuel and Bill Hickman, who also doubled as the film’s fearless stunt driver.
35mm print courtesy of the ConstellationCenter Collection at the Academy Film Archive
