GLENDALE YOUTH ORCHESTRA Brad Keimach, Conductor MOZART – Overture to Don Giovanni SAINT-SAËNS – Cello Concerto #1 – 1st movement Andrew Lee, cello (Crescenta Valley High School) TCHAIKOVSKY – Rococo Variations Ryan Choi, cello (Crescenta Valley High School) BEETHOVEN – Symphony No. 1
Take a free backstage tour of the Alex Theatre for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the historic venue as you have never seen it before! The tour is led by a guide who will conduct an overview of the landmark’s 91-year history, from its inception as a vaudeville house and movie palace in 1925 to its transformation to a world-class performing arts and entertainment center in the 1990s and more recently, the backstage expansion of 2014 and current programs and activities. Participants will also have the chance to see sound and lighting demos and explore and learn about the facility’s...
The NAFCA (Nollywood African Film Critics Award) are prestigious awards for achievements in the film industry and The NAFCA Honors are awarded to recognize outstanding individuals whose professional careers have been marked by extraordinary personal and professional accomplishments. Honorees and winners are awarded the NAFCA Trophies, officially the Award of Merit that is much better known by its nickname NAFCA. The award was first presented in 2011 to President Nelson Mandela. Recipients of this award in subsequent years include James Brown, Bobby Womack, President Paul Biya, President Yahya Jammeh of The Gambia, Oscars’ award winner Louis Gossett Jr., Hollywood actors...
Orquesta Victoria, one of the most innovative tango orchestras in Buenos Aires, presents its new album El Mundo is the World throughout the US West Coast. The 14-piece tango orchestra will display the vibrant dynamism and sheer elegance of tango in 7 cities of the San Francisco Bay Area along with 3 dates in Los Angeles. During this tour, Orquesta Victoria will present a wide-ranging repertoire that goes from the re-imagination of tango classics to new compositions that build thematic bridges between the streets of Buenos Aires and the experience of California’s diaspora. The orchestra will be joined on stage...
See one of the country’s best young comics live! Since moving to Los Angeles from his native Seattle, Fahim Anwar has gained notoriety as one to watch in both stand-up and acting. Most recently, he played a pivotal role in Paramount’s Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, starring Tina Fey and Margot Robbie. On the television side, he has performed on Late Night with Seth Meyers and Conan O’Brien. A favorite of the prestigious Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal, he has been invited several times and has been featured in Rolling Stone magazine.
Music and Book: James Valcq Lyrics and Book: Fred Alley Based on the 1996 film written and directed by Lee David Zlotoff The winner of the Richard Rodgers Production Award, THE SPITFIRE GRILL follows Percy Talbot who has just been released after five years in prison and is trying to find a place for a fresh start. Based on a page from an old travel book, she travels to a small Wisconsin town where she finds a job at Hannah’s Spitfire Grill. But the Grill is for sale and with no interested buyers, Hannah decides to raffle it off. Entry...
Come hear the ‘thrilling music-making’ of ‘French wunderkind’ (Bachtrack ) Alexandre Bloch. He brings energy and enthusiasm to Mozart’s inventive ‘Prague’ Symphony and matches the fire of Mendelssohn’s ‘Scottish.’ For Scatter, LA-based composer Adam Schoenberg (no relation to Arnold!) taps the vibrancy of genre-defying ensemble Project Trio. It’s a program sure to put a smile on your face! Program includes: Alexandre Bloch, conductor PROJECT Trio, ensemble MOZART – Symphony No. 38, ‘Prague’ ADAM SCHOENBERG – Scatter (West Coast premiere) MENDELSSOHN – Symphony No. e, ‘Scottish’ Programs and artists subject to change.
ARTN and ARPI present famous child singer LIDUSHIK in a concert for children which will feature their favorite songs as well as appearances by Barekamutiun Dance Group and Varduhi’s Dance Group.
With a legendary voice that embodies the spirit of a nation, Eva Ayllón is one of Peru’s most enduring stars. She’s been called the ‘Tina Turner from Peru’ and the ‘Queen of landó‘ (a traditional Afro-Peruvian musical form) for her larger-than-life stage personality and fearsome dance chops. Infused with colorful sounds and flavors from the coastal plains of Lima, Ayllón’s music overflows with her country’s indigenous, African, and Spanish musical heritage in a style called musica criolla, in which call-and-response, complex syncopation, and polyrhythms combine with sweet, melancholic melodies to create a unique and powerful sound.
GF Bayona Productions presents a Filipino Variety/Talk Show including comedy, music and dance. The show is hosted by the Philippine’s number one talk show host, Boy Abunda, and also features special guests.
Join Richard Dawkins and Sam Harris as they discuss matters relating to science, reason, freedom of inquiry, and humanist values. Their on-stage conversation will be followed by a Q&A and a book signing. VIP tickets include Reserved Seating and a Pre-show catered Reception and Meet & Greet with Richard Dawkins and Sam Harris. VIP tickets are limited to 50, so don’t wait to reserve your VIP spot!
Laugh 4 A Cause – A night of laughter and fun presented by the Glendale Adventist Medical Center Cancer Care Guild. Comedian Maz Jobrani and friends will delight us with their humor and comedy skits. Proceeds from this night of comedy will go to advance and expand the GAMC Cancer Center technology and services – where life, love and hope connect.