Events

  The Glendale Library, Arts & Culture Department 2014 One Book/One Glendale reading event will feature award winning author Chris Bohjalian who will discuss his epic novel of the Armenian Genocide, The Sandcastle Girls, in conversation with Glendale City Clerk Ardy Kassakhian. “The Sandcastle Girls’ is a touching story of tragedy, love, and hope set against the backdrop of one of the greatest humanitarian crises of the last century. One of Bohjalian’s most epic stories and one that will have you talking about it for weeks after you’re done.” — Ardy Kassakhian, City Clerk Chris Bohjalian is the critically acclaimed...

The Chamber’s Advocacy and Government Relations Committee provides a forum for and study of business issues and concerns among the Chamber membership, City and County. The committee recommends positions when needed to the Chamber’s Executive Committee for consideration by the Board of Directors, and reviews and submits policy positions on business-related legislative and regulatory issues affecting the Chamber membership and/or of general concern in the community. Chamber members in good standing are invited to call or email President-CEO Judee Kendall at 818-240-7870 or jkendall@glendalechamber.com should they have an interest in being appointed to this committee.

                  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Challenges Faced by Armenian-American Youth Today! GLENDALE, CA Join us on Friday, March 7, 2014, at 7pm, for a very powerful panel discussion on the Challenges Faced by Armenian-American Youth Today, featuring panelists Dr. Emma Oshagan, Dr. Aghop Der-Karabetian and Mr. John Kossakian at the Glendale Central Library Auditorium, 222 East Harvard Street in Glendale. The discussion is in Armenian. Admission is free; seating is limited. Library visitors receive 3 hours FREE parking across the street at The Market Place parking structure with validation at the Loan...

CELEBRATE DANCE 2014 Executive Producer Jamie Nichols is delighted to present CELEBRATE DANCE 2014 with a fresh line-up of 8 dance companies on Saturday, March 8, 2014 8:00pm at the historic Alex Theatre in Glendale, California. Entering the 9th year of critically acclaimed shows CELEBRATE DANCE 2014 offers a seamless production that promises to inspire, enlighten and entertain. The audience will enjoy a brilliant spectrum of dance including: contemporary, tap with live music, contemporary jazz, modern dance and Gaga! New works from 9 exceptional choreographers: Danielle Agami, Glyn Gray, Adam Parsons, Benjamin Levy, Lindsey Lollie, Jason Gorman, Nicole Hogg, Michael...

GLENDALE YOUTH ORCHESTRA 25th SEASON Brad Keimach, Conductor Program: BELLINI – Overture to Norma BEETHOVEN – Violin Concerto (2nd & 3rd movements) Sarah Worden, violin Plus a screening of Charlie Chaplin’s The Rink with the orchestra playing the score to the film Sarah Worden, a senior, is currently the concertmaster of the Glendale Youth Orchestra and the Crescenta Valley High School Orchestra. She began violin studies at the age of 7 under the instruction of Herman Markosian at the Metzler Violin Shop in Glendale. For the past 5 years, she has also been studying (via Skype) with his brother, Boris...

  Chelsea Handler – superstar comedian, bestselling author and host of E!’s late night talk show, “Chelsea Lately” — joins us at the Alex Theatre for a conversation on the occasion of the release of her upcoming book, Uganda Be Kidding Me. Uganda Be Kidding Me to be released on March 4 is a hilarious and absurd collection of travel essays. Chelsea delivers some of her favorite stories while also giving travelers her (not to be believed) guide to etiquette, hot spots, and answers to some of the most asked travel questions. Wherever Chelsea Handler travels, one thing is certain: she always ends up in the land...

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Details Date:March 13, 2014Time:4:00 pm - 6:00 pmEvent Category:Board Meetings Organizer Glendale Chamber of CommercePhone:(818) 240-7870Email:info@glendalechamber.comWebsite:http://www.glendalechamber.com

SHINING NIGHT is a tribute to a living legend, celebrating the life and music of the artist whom musicologist Nick Strimple has called ‘the only American composer in history who can be called a mystic.’ Morten Lauridsen, a National Medal of Arts recipient and perhaps the most frequently performed American choral composer, rocketed to international stardom during his tenure as the L.A. Master Chorale’s Composer in Residence. Join us for a screening of this 2012 documentary, including a post-show conversation with the film director, Paul Salamunovich, Grant Gershon, and the composer himself. General Admission Seating (for ADA Accessible seating, see...

Call Committee Chair Kathy McClure at (818) 844-0800 to participate --------------------------- Details Date:March 17, 2014Time:8:30 am - 9:30 amEvent Category:Committee Meetings Venue Glendale Chamber of CommercePhone:(818) 240-7870701 N. Brand Blvd.,  Glendale,  CA 91203 United States Organizer Glendale Chamber of CommercePhone:(818) 240-7870Email:info@glendalechamber.comWebsite:http://www.glendalechamber

Details Date:March 18, 2014Time:12:00 pm - 1:30 pmEvent Category:Board Meetings Organizer Glendale Chamber of CommercePhone:(818) 240-7870Email:info@glendalechamber.comWebsite:http://www.glendalechamber.com