Downtown Glendale

2019 Lunar New Year Celebration
2019-01-27 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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!

Armenian Fairytales Presents The Wicked Kingdom Hekiatne Kanchum
2018-12-29 17:00, 2018-12-28 19:00 | 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.

Alex Film Society Presents 8th Annual Greatest Cartoons Ever
2018-12-26 19:00, 2018-12-26 14:00 | 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.

Los Angeles Youth Ballet Presents The Nutcracker
2018-12-23 14:00, 2018-12-22 19:00, 2018-12-22 14:00, 2018-12-21 19:00 | 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

Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles Presents Holiday Spectacular: Calling All Angels
2018-12-16 14:00, 2018-12-15 20:00, 2018-12-15 14:00 | 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!

The Red Chair Children's Production Company Presents The Nutcracker Ballet
2018-12-09 18:00, 2018-12-09 14:00, 2018-12-08 14:00 | Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
Join us for a Southern California Holiday Tradition!
Now in its 13th year, The Red Chair’s energetic rendition of this holiday classic features young artists, ages 5 to 18, in principal and supporting roles along with adults. 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.
Designed to captivate the youngest audience member with its lavish sets and glittering costumes to the oldest with its quality ballet production, Red Chair’s Nutcracker is truly the magical way for all ages to start the holidays!

2018 Jingle Bell Run
2018-12-09 07:00 - 11:00 | Central Park, 201 E. Colorado St., Glendale, CA, 91205, United States
Sunday, December 9, 2018
Glendale Central Park
Be part of the longest-running, holiday-themed 5K race series anywhere – and fight with us to conquer arthritis!
The Arthritis Foundation’s original Jingle Bell Run is a fun way to get decked out and be festive, while racing to raise funds and awareness to cure America’s #1 cause of disability. Put on your favorite holiday costume. Tie jingle bells to your shoelaces. ’Tis the season to live it up and be jolly for a reason! Bring a team of friends, family and co-workers to run or walk, spread smiles and good cheer … and be a Champion of Yes! 100 percent of your registration fee and fundraising efforts go to this great cause.
For more help or information about the 2018 Jingle Bell Run of Los Angeles, contact Erin Matthews at ematthews@arthritis.org, or call 323.522.4954.

Los Angeles Ballet Presents The Nutcracker
2018-12-02 14:00, 2018-12-01 18:00 | Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
Los Angeles Ballet’s The Nutcracker is the city’s own holiday tradition, perfect for celebrating the season. Set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, you will be captivated as Clara and her beloved Nutcracker battle a most memorable Mouse King, encounter dancing Snowflakes and travel to the Palace of the Dolls.
Los Angeles Ballet stays true to the traditions of the holiday story with some surprises! This production is set in 1912 Los Angeles. Throughout the five scenes in two acts you will find hints and tastes of Southern California – a Spanish style home, calla lilies, bougainvillea, the snowy forests of the Sierras, Venice archways, a moonlit Pacific Ocean and more!
Choreography: Thordal Christensen & Colleen Neary
Sets: Catherine Kanner
Costumes: Mikael Melbye

Fashion Mamas Presents: Kids Fashion Fair
2018-12-02 10:00 - 16:00 | The Americana at Brand, 889 Americana Way, Glendale, CA, 91210, United States
Explore kid-focused holiday gifts from 14 brands, a crafting station, and sweet treats from Ladurée. Plus, enjoy a kids’ fashion show at 1PM.
Brands:
Arigo Mama, Art Camp, Baby Gold, Bacabuche, Kateson, Les Gamins, Même Kidswear, Miles & Milan, Roux, Sant and Abel, Sueño, The Good Kid Clothing Co, Tiny Whales

Right Angle Entertainment Presents Raffi
2018-11-25 13:00 | Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
As the world’s best-selling children’s entertainer, pioneering troubadour Raffi has spent more than four decades delighting successive generations of kids — and their parents — with his playful, exuberant personality and his irresistibly infectious songs.
Raffi is a singer, songwriter, producer, author, lecturer, and tireless advocate for children. He is best known for his work as a children’s entertainer whose string of gold and platinum-selling recordings in North America includes his classic song, ‘Baby Beluga.’ Once called ‘the most popular children’s singer in the English-speaking world’ (Washington Post) and ‘Canada’s all time children’s champion’ (Toronto Star), Raffi is also a recipient of the Order of Canada and the United Nations’ Earth Achievement Award. He has published three books and holds four honorary degrees. He has never advertised to children or made any commercial endorsements aimed at kids. His commitment to treating his young fans with respect changed society’s outlook on music made for children.
‘It’s great fun singing for children and families,’ says Raffi. ‘As well as singing many of my fans’ favorites, I look forward to sharing a song or two from my Love Bug album and my new one, Owl Singalong—and to the sounds of all of us singing old favourites from my very first album!’
Special offer! Every pair of tickets for this show includes your choice of a digital download or CD of Raffi’s forthcoming album, Dog on the Floor OR The Best of Raffi. You will receive an email with more details about this offer approximately 7 days after your ticket purchase.
For customer service inquiries concerning the digital download or CD:
Contact help@MusicRedemptions.com

Musical Theatre Guild Presents ZORBA
2018-11-11 19:00 | Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
Musical Theatre Guild presents a staged concert version of ZORBA
Music: John Kander
Lyrics: Fred Ebb
Book: Joseph Stein
Based on Nikos Kazantzakis’s novel and the subsequent film Zorba the Greek
Prolific and ever versatile composers Kander and Ebb travel us to Greece with one of their most beautifully evocative scores. Based on the 1952 novel and 1964 classic film, we meet the exuberant and passionate Zorba as he befriends a fledgling American writer who confronts his own life choices when he falls in love with a local widow. As bluntly sung at the top of show…’Life is what you do while you’re waiting to die.’ Earthy, practical and ultimately true.
ZORBA opened on Broadway in 1968 in a production starring Hershel Bernardi and directed by Harold Prince. It ran for 305 performances and was nominated for 8 Tony© Awards with Boris Aronson winning for his scenic design. It was revived on Broadway in 1983 starring Anthony Quinn.

Filipino American Symphony Orchestra Presents FASO 10TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT
2018-11-03 19:00 | Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
The Filipino American Symphony Orchestra (FASO), the only Filipino symphony orchestra outside of the Philippines, goes all out in its 10th anniversary concert. The orchestra, acclaimed for its entertaining, quality concerts and excellent guest performers, looks both back and forward at its well-received shows, and this concert, with a special production of favorite numbers from past shows and performances by exciting new talents with bright futures, is no exception. Don’t miss this anniversary concert led by FASO’s beloved music director and conductor, Robert ‘Bob’ Shroder.
Winner of the 2017 San Diego Fil-Am Humanitarian Foundation’s Historical Heritage Excellence Award, FASO exists for future generations of Filipino Americans and for the global Filipino community. Be a part of this history-making event as FASO celebrates 10 years of Philippine creativity and artistry.

The Concert King: Martin Nievera Live
2018-11-02 18:00 | Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
One of the Philippines’ most popular and influential singers and songwriters, Martin Nievera has recorded 27 albums, of which 18 turned Platinum, five Double Platinum, three Triple Platinum, and one Quadruple Platinum. He is also a successful actor and award-winning TV-Host.
This concert will also feature Louie Reyes and Ding Mercado of the New Minstrels and three local talents – Joenhel Cayanan, Cassandra Laureta and Paulina Quizon. The show will also feature Lorrie Ilustre and The Big Mouth Band.

Alex Film Society Presents House of Wax (1953)
2018-10-28 19:00 | Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
Considered the film that revitalized Vincent Price’s career, HOUSE OF WAX was the start of what would ultimately be a long line of spooky genre films that comprised the majority of his career and forever earned him a place in the world of the macabre.
Directed by Andre De Toth, HOUSE OF WAX also stars Phyllis Kirk, Frank Lovejoy, Paul Picerni, Paul Cavanagh, Charles Bronson (billed as Charles Buchinsky), and Carolyn Jones who would later portray her signature role of Morticia Addams on The Addams Family television series.
There will be a special tribute to Vincent Price hosted by author, historian and Vincent’s longtime friend David Del Valle. The Vincent Price Art Museum will be on hand, and there will be a pre-recorded video from Vincent’s daughter, Victoria, made especially for this event, which lands on the 25th anniversary of his passing. Join us as we pay tribute to the ‘Master of Menace’ himself, Vincent Price!
