Eric Garcetti News

The Actors Fund and affordable housing developer Thomas Safran & Associates, broke ground on The Hollywood Arts Collective, a $120 million project that will include 151 units of affordable housing for artists, the Glorya Kaufman Theater, rehearsal studios, non-profit arts office space and a new home for The Actors Fund Western Region Headquarters.

Arizona State Universitytoday established The Sidney Poitier New American Film School, one of the largest, most egalitarian film schools in the country, operating in three cities across Arizona and California.

The Fountain Theatre has received approval from the City of Los Angeles to install a temporary outdoor stage for the purpose of presenting live performances and other events during the pandemic.

Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) named as the presenting sponsor for Silent Films Live: Halloween UNcanceled. Celebrating over 80 years of service to songwriters, composers, music publishers and businesses, BMI is a global leader in music rights management, serving as an advocate for the value of music.

Holocaust Museum LA, the first survivor-founded museum in the U.S., has assembled a dazzling array of internationally known celebrities for its first livestream benefit gala, "45 Minutes of Inspiration," Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, at 5:45 p.m. (PDT). The proceeds will go toward the museum's wide-reaching education programs.

Last week's all-star Dane Cook Presents Feelin’ A-Live: Fast Times at Ridgemont High premiered to over four million viewers and for those who missed out on the fun the streaming event is now available free.

Airing for free online, The American Legion Ronald Reagan-Palisades Post 283 and The Veterans National Entertainment Workshop will salute First Responders during the COVID-19 pandemic with a concert featuring First Responders and U.S. Military Veterans performing original and popular songs.

AMC Theaters and Cineworld, the parent company of Regal Cinemas, have delayed the planned openings of their theaters until July 31, according to the Commercial Observer. 

This week, mayors from cities across the nation-supported by San Francisco Mayor London N. Breed and spearheaded by the San Francisco Arts Alliance.

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has stated that concerts and sporting events may not return until 2021.

To protect its audiences, musicians, employees, and community from the spread of COVID-19 and in response to the evolving guidance from Governor Gavin Newsom, Mayor Eric Garcetti, and Los Angeles County health officials, the LA Phil is canceling the remainder of its concerts for the 2019/2020 season at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Last night's at-home edition of Real Time with Bill Maher, featured guests Bernie Sanders and Mayor Eric Garcetti. 

In accordance with a?oeSafer at Homea?? orders by Governor Gavin Newsom, Los Angeles County,a??and Mayor Eric Garcetti as well as recommendations from the Centers for Disease Controla??to limit the spread of COVID-19, the following Walt Disney Concert Hall events have been canceled: 

Arnold Schwarzenegger took to Twitter to share a video message with his fans on social media regarding the recently announced measures to combat coronavirus. His video was captioned “Stay at home as much as possible. Listen to the experts, ignore the morons (foreheads). We will get through this together' and it featured his ponies, Lulu and Whiskey.

Towne Street Theatre will postpone its Ten-Minute play festival:

The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) and California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) today announced the formation of the nation's first Community Teaching Artist Certificate Program. This professional development opportunity for artists engaged in, or interested in community teaching will be offered by Cal State LA's College of Arts & Letters, and administered by the University's College of Professional and Global Education (PaGE).