Downtown Glendale

Artbeat Presents New Shanghai Circus - Acrobats of China
2015-01-23 20:00, 2015-01-23 14:00 - 17:00, 2015-01-23 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
Astonishing athletes defy gravity and execute breathtaking feats as they stretch the limits of human ability in this spellbinding show. Fearless performers with boundless energy bring you more than two thousand years of Chinese circus traditions. If it’s humanly possible – and even if it’s not! – Shanghai’s acrobats, jugglers and contortionists do it with spectacular flair.
Each year New Shanghai Circus adds new performers direct from leading Chinese circus schools, creating a revolving line-up of award-winning favorites like Human Strength & Beauty, Plates Spinning, Jar Juggler, Diabolo, Magic Clock, Butterfly Lovers and Spinning Girls.
In 1999 New Shanghai Circus became the first Chinese acrobatic troupe to perform on Broadway and were named ‘Best Foreign Production on Broadway.’
Chinese acrobatic tradition dates back to 700 B.C.; that’s over 2,000 years of tumbling, balancing and juggling. Ancient stone carvings, earthen pottery and early written work trace the ancestry of today’s spectacular acts.
The art of Chinese acrobatics developed out of the Lunar New Year harvest celebrations, where the village’s peasants and craftsmen would hold a kind of Chinese Thanksgiving. Acrobats would use household tools and common items found around the farm and workshop as part of their exciting feats.
What the Press says about New Shanghai Circus:
‘The talents of the Shanghai acrobats are beyond compare…watch these acrobats and be stunned and thrilled.’ – The Kansas City Star
‘Show-stopping rarities of daunting difficulty’ – Los Angeles Times
‘Fantastic’ – CBS News
‘The show is a beautifully orchestrated presentation of Chinese circus acts dating back to harvest festivals of 2000 years ago. This modern day performance is enhanced by fabulous choreography, amazing lighting, enchanting scenery, and powerful music.
Audience members are enthralled by astounding contortionists, masterful acrobats, and clever comedians. They see feats of incredible skill and imagination. They gasp at many of the gravity-defying feats and applaud at the the super-human displays of power and extraordinary grace.’ – The New York Times

Theatrical Education Group Shakespearience
2015-01-22 09:30 - 11:30, 2015-01-21 12:00 - 14:00, 2015-01-21 09:30 - 11:30, 2015-01-20 09:30 - 11:30 | Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
Theatrical Education Group presents a program open to Student Field Trip groups:
SHAKESPEARIENCE
Since 1999, over 70,000 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.
About the Theatrical Education Group
Committed to the idea that theatrical education should be informative, engaging and affordable, the Theatrical Education Group is dedicated to providing the finest in dramatic instructional programs and services. For over a decade, we have been proud to offer a wide variety of educational tools and programs for theatre instructors and students. From the 3,500 students who’ve attended the Summer Acting Camp and Summer Arts Conservatory to our ground-breaking field trip Shakspearience which has now been seen by over 70,000 students, we continue to lead as an innovator of original educational services. Visit www.theatricaleducationgroup.com for more information.
Purchase Tickets
Visit: www.shakespearience.com
E-Mail: info@shakespearience.com

Glendale Chamber of Commerce After Hours Business Mixer at Barragans Restaurant
2015-01-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Barragans Restaurant, 814 S. Central Ave., Glendale, CA, 91204, United States

Global Arts International Presents Ashot Ghazaryan A Night of Comedy & Music
2015-01-11 19:00 - 22:00 | Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
Ashot Ghazaryan, a well-known Armenian actor/comedian, will perform his new one man show on 11 January 2015. The performance will include musical numbers performed by Ashot himself.

Kids Yoga on the Green
2015-01-07 11:00 - 12:00 | The Americana at Brand, 889 Americana Way, Glendale, CA, 91210, United States
Please join for a fun filled Kids Yoga class on The Green with Michele Kackovic. Recommended for 3-6 year olds, but parents are always welcome to join in on the fun! Wednesdays from 11:00AM to 11:45AM.

Kids Club at The Americana at Brand
2015-01-06 11:00 - 13:00 | The Americana at Brand, 889 Americana Way, Glendale, CA, 91210, United States
Enjoy a terrific selection of enriching activities for kids, parents and caregivers. Join us for a weekly dose of fun, including music, entertainment and so much more!! It’s All for Fun and Fun for All Rain or Shine! Kids Club is hosted indoors in our cozy Community Room or at Barnes & Noble on rainy days. Free and open to the public.

Cooking by the Book at PIRCH
2015-01-04 11:30 - 13:00 | Pirch, 101 S. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91210, United States
It’s reading, followed by eating! Come and join our chefs every Sunday as a work of literary art is transformed into its culinary counterpart. We’ll draw inspiration from a cookbook in our Boutique, then gather fresh ingredients to create something so delicious, words might not do it justice — and not just because your mouth will be full! Space is limited, please stop by our showroom to RSVP.

Yoga on the Green with Lululemon Athletica
2015-01-04 09:30 - 10:30, 2015-01-01 11:00 - 12:00 | The Americana at Brand, 889 Americana Way, Glendale, CA, 91210, United States
Join us for Yoga on The Green classes with Lululemon Athletica at The Americana at Brand on Sundays from 9:30AM to 10:30AM and Thursdays from 11:00AM to 12:00PM! Classes are free and open to the public. Meet on The Green.

Sourcing Saturdays at PIRCH
2015-01-03 10:30 - 12:00 | Pirch, 101 S. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91210, United States
Mother Nature called. Your groceries are ready. A member of the PIRCH culinary team will gather fresh produce and meats from local markets — and then you will help produce a dish from those ingredients.
Stop by the showroom to RSVP

Barnes & Noble Storytime
2015-01-01 19:00 | Barnes & Noble, 210 Americana Way, Glendale, CA, 91210, United States
Join Barnes & Noble as they read a delightful variety of children’s books. (4+ years old) Thursdays, 7pm

Armenian Fairytales Presents A Wish Come True Hekiatne Kanchum
2014-12-28 17:00 - 20:00, 2014-12-23 19:00 - 22:00 | Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
Armenian Fairytales presents a show about three imaginative children whose wishes come true through the help of Tinkerbell and Mary Poppins. The children go through an adventure within a Television set and find that their wishes are granted until the clock strikes the beginning of the New Year. This Christmas musical is filled with laughter, music, and dance, and Santa Claus makes a Special Guest appearance.
The show is performed in Armenian.
General Sponsor: Kids Dental Place
Performance Dates & Times
Tuesday, December 23 2014 – 7:00 pm
Sunday, December 28 2014 – 5:00 pm

Alex Film Society Presents The Greatest Cartoons Ever
2014-12-27 19:00, 2014-12-27 14:00 | Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
Back by popular demand, THE GREATEST CARTOONS EVER! returns to the Big Screen at the Alex Theatre. See your favorite classic characters such as Mickey Mouse, Bugs Bunny, Popeye, Tom and Jerry, and a Woodpecker named Woody. Big laughs guaranteed and maybe a few tears, too. So join us for a look at the amazing work from the inventive folks who made animated films long before ‘Frozen’ was even an ice cube!

Taline Music, Inc. Presents Taline, Friends & Santa Armenian Christmas Show
2014-12-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
Taline presented her first Armenian Children’s Christmas Concert in 2003 at the Alex Theatre in Glendale. Since then, the ‘Taline, Friends & Santa’ concert has traveled to many venues and cities including New York, Montreal, Boston, Toronto, London, and Paris. The Alex is one of Taline’s favorite venues and this year’s concert promises to be another exciting event with lots of singing, dancing, and Holiday fun! This year’s variety show will feature Taline performing Armenian Christmas songs and her most popular children’s music hits. The show will also feature Armenian dances, a special visit by Santa Claus, and several special guests.

Glendale Latino Association December Mixer
2014-12-18 17:30 - 20:00 | Embassy Suites, 800 N. Central Ave., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
Network, fun, bring a drawing prize, get your business recognized, and bring a friend or two!
Admission
$10 for Members
$15 for Non Members
Your Contributions and Sponsorship benefit our Annual Scholarship Fund!

Glendale Chamber of Commerce After Hours Business Mixer at The Americana at Brand
2014-12-17 17:30 - 19:30 | The Americana at Brand, 889 Americana Way, Glendale, CA, 91210, United States
Members: $10
Non-Members: $20

Glendale Arts Holiday Hops!
2014-12-15 18:30 | Thee Elbow Room, 2418 Honolulu Ave., Montrose, CA, 91020, United States
Come celebrate the holidays with Glendale Arts as we merrily drink and dine at Thee Elbow Room Craft Beer Bar & Restaurant.
The Special Guest Bartender is Glendale Arts CEO Elissa Glickman.
A portion of all sales will go to benefit Glendale Arts programming & community outreach.

The Red Chair Children's Production Company Presents The Nutcracker
2014-12-14 17:00 - 20:00, 2014-12-14 13:00 - 16:00, 2014-12-12 20:00 - 23:00 | Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
This presentation of the popular holiday classic THE NUTCRACKER marks The Red Chair Children’s Production Company’s ninth annual offering of the timeless Tchaikovsky ballet to Southern California residents.
Unique among area Nutcracker productions, The Red Chair’s energetic rendition features young performers, ages 5 to 18, in principal and supporting roles along with adults. Amidst lavish sets and glittering costumes, a cast of over 100 will bring to life the enchanting storybook tale of a young girl’s magical Christmas Eve that takes her, and the audience, on a delightful and exciting journey.
About The Red Chair Children’s Production Company
Founded in 2005, The Red Chair Children’s Production Company is a 501(c)(3) non-profit in Burbank. Its mission is to inspire, motivate, mentor and share the physical arts with students of all ages through extraordinary dance and performing arts experiences. The program is designed to support students as they develop into confident young artistic performers who grow into creative, artistic adults.
Performance Dates & Times
Friday, 12 December 2014 – 8:00 pm
Sunday, 14 December 2014 – 1:00 pm & 5:00 pm

Jingle Bell Run
2014-12-14 08:00 | Downtown Glendale, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
Chosen as one of the Most Incredible Themed Races, Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis is a fun and festive way to kick off your holidays by helping others! Wear a holiday themed costume. Tie jingle bells to your shoelaces. Raise funds to help find a cure for arthritis, the nation’s leading cause of disability. Run or walk a 5-kilometer route with your team members and celebrate the season by giving.
Event Contact:
Name: Debbie Martin
Phone: 323-954-5750
E-mail: debbiemartin@arthritis.org

The Los Angeles Premiere Orchestra Presents Christmas Musical Spectacular
2014-12-13 19:30 | Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
The performance is a star-studded musical ‘Christmas Spectacular’ with The Los Angeles Premiere Orchestra and Chorus. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Glendale Salvation Army’s ‘ZONE’ program for children.
Celebrities scheduled to appear:
Mike Posner, Singer-Songwriter
Cindy Williams from Laverne & Shirley
Ed Asner, Actor
Jeff Aymar, Jazz Pianist
Jude Ciccolella from 24
Jessica Mamey, Mezzo-Soprano
Diana Taweel, Coloratura Soprano
Tom Dreesen, Comedian
Bianca Rossini, Brazilian Singer
The Carpenter Avenue Children’s Chorus
Erika Lee, Flautist
The Glendale Salvation Army’s ‘ZONE’ kids
And more to come…
Dennis Prager, Master of Ceremonies
Norman Henry Mamey, Artistic Director & Conductor
George Taweel, Director

Glendale Young Professionals Presents 3rd Annual Holiday Party
2014-12-09 18:00 - 21:00 | 103 Lounge, 103 E. Broadway, Glendale, CA, 91205, United States
Please join us on Tuesday, December 9 at 6:00PM at 103 Lounge for an exciting evening among your peers. Meet, mingle, and network with fellow young professionals over drinks and appetizers at 103 Lounge. We will be celebrating 2014 and toasting to an exciting year to come in 2015.
Parking & Directions
Parking is available in the Exchange Parking Structure on Maryland Avenue (90 minutes free).
Admission
Admission is FREE for GYP Members and $20.00 for Guests. Admission includes appetizers and your first drink.
Membership
Become a Glendale Young Professionals member today!
http://www.glendaleyp.com/join
Sponsors
103 Lounge, Title Sponsor
Crescenta Valley Weekly
Datastream
Glendale Chamber of Commerce
Margaryan & Associates
Massage Envy Spa Glendale
Reel Light Pictures
Sedna Solutions
About 103 Lounge
103 Lounge is Glendale’s newest lounge serving cocktails, food, and drinks. 103 Lounge is located in the heart of Downtown Glendale at 103 East Broadway, Glendale, CA 91205. Learn more about 103 Lounge at http://www.103lounge.com.
