Alex Theatre

The American Planning Association Los Angeles is proud to present the 2015 Annual Awards Gala. This annual ceremony recognizes the exceptional efforts being carried out by urban planners, advocates, and others to make great communities happen. It is a gathering of the most active and innovative urban planning professionals in the Los Angeles region. This year’s award recipients will be recognized at the historic Alex Theatre in Downtown Glendale. To learn more about the American Planning Association Los Angeles and this year’s award recipients, please visit www.apalosangeles.org.

Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles presents VEGAS, BABY! Luck may be a lady tonight, but it’s all men on stage! Grab your money belt and take a joy ride to the Vegas Strip with the Rat Pack and the Brat Pack…in Beverly Hills. This show delivers more lights, sequins, feathers and sparkle than you can shake a showgirl at. Our wise guys croon hits from Sinatra, Elvis, Celine, and Britney like only they can. You’ll be treated to glamour, illusions, thrills, and shocking surprises.

Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles presents VEGAS, BABY! Luck may be a lady tonight, but it’s all men on stage! Grab your money belt and take a joy ride to the Vegas Strip with the Rat Pack and the Brat Pack…in Beverly Hills. This show delivers more lights, sequins, feathers and sparkle than you can shake a showgirl at. Our wise guys croon hits from Sinatra, Elvis, Celine, and Britney like only they can. You’ll be treated to glamour, illusions, thrills, and shocking surprises.

A.E.B.U. presents a program commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Armenian Nation’s Twenty Hunchakian Martyrs. Organized by S. D. Hunchakian Party Western USA Executive Committee, the program includes: Keynote Speaker Sarkis Hatspanian Remarks by Central Committee Chairman of the Social Democrat Hunchakian Party Hagop Dikranian Special Musical and Literary Performances by: Sipan Choire, Director Henrik Anasyan Harut Hagopian, Arno Mkrtchyan, Anahit Nersisyan, Salbi Mailian, Nune Avetisyan

Join Los Angeles Ballet Academy dancers as they tour through 5 different legendary Broadway shows in one evening. Enjoy the jazz, tap, contemporary and Hip Hop styles of Lion King, Into the Heights, All Shook Up, Movin’ Out and Smokey Joe’s Cafe.

Oklahoma! The Ballet, inspired by the music of Rodgers and Hammerstein. LABA’s ballet depicts life in a small American town in 1906 and explores being young, having hopes and fears, and growing up. Cowboy Curly McLain looks forward to the beautiful day as he wanders into farm girl Laurey Williams’ yard. Meanwhile, Will Parker returns souvenir-laden from a trip to modern Kansas City with gifts for his girlfriend Ado Annie. In Parker’s absence, Ado Annie has been spending time with Ali Hakem, the Persian Peddler. Watch as the Farmers and Cowboys enjoy a box social and a dance; watch, too,...

Join Los Angeles Ballet Academy in celebrating its youngest dancers. They will dance their way into your hearts in an unforgettably adorable performance. LABA’s youngest performing teams will also dance for your enjoyment. Come early to view the Silent Auction and purchase a flower or two for your dancer.

Right Future Fund presents TODAY FOR TOMORROW: COME TOGETHER TO SAVE LIVES – a benefit concert to raise awareness and funds to aid Armenian youths who are struggling with drug abuse. Performance Languages: Armenian & English

Los Angeles Ballet Artistic Directors present masterworks by Twentieth Century choreographers – contemporary and classical pieces to challenge and delight dancers and audience alike. Included is George Balanchine’s elegant Theme and Variations.

The Glendale Youth Orchestra (GYO) is one of Los Angeles County’s lead youth orchestras. The GYO has played twice in recent years at the Walt Disney Concert Hall to great acclaim. In 2011, the GYO auditioned and was selected as a PREMIER LA Phil Youth Orchestra. GYO’s mission is based on the belief that our young people have a better chance of succeeding in their world if they appreciate and participate in its rich artistic and cultural traditions. GYO provides young musicians in grades 6-12 from all over L.A. County a unique opportunity to play classical music under the direction...

A change is as good as a holiday. In 1830, Felix Mendelssohn traveled from his native Germany to spend a full year in Italy. He was enchanted by the art and the cities, and captured the vitality of the people in his lively ‘Italian’ Symphony upon his return home. Jeffrey Kahane opens the concert with a world premiere from the ‘offbeat imagination’ (Twincities.com) of Ted Hearne, known for works that are multi-dimensional and deeply personal. Leonard Bernstein Award-winner Jonathan Biss performs the Mozart Concerto, sometimes referred to as the ‘Elvira Madigan’ because its second movement features prominently in the 1967...

This performance will be in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Armenian Cultural Foundation Glendale Chapter. It will feature Armenian singers, Nersik Ispiryan, Arabo Ispiryan, and guest singers, and will include one dance by Hamazkayin’s Ani Dance Group. The program will be in English and Armenian.