American Conservatory Theater Raises $900,000 At Its Fall Celebration
With the help of celebrated guest artists-including Oscar, Tony, and Emmy Award winner Ellen Burstyn, Tony Award winner BD Wong, and Emmy, Tony, and Golden Globe Award winner Judd Hirsch-American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) raised $900,000 at its Fall Celebration welcoming new Artistic Director Pam MacKinnon and new Executive Director Jennifer Bielstein. Proceeds from the event, which took place on Thursday, November 15 at Ken Fulk's brand-new multi-disciplinary arts space Saint Joseph's Arts Society, support A.C.T.'s diverse and far-reaching artistic, artist training, and education and community programs serving 250,000 Bay Area residents each year.
American Conservatory Theater Presents Fall Celebration
Event committee co-chairs Ken Fulk,Robina Riccitiello, and Jeff and Laurie Ubben, and honorary artistic committee co-chairs Uma Thurman and Josh Lucas, are proud to announce American Conservatory Theater's (A.C.T.) fall celebration welcoming new Artistic DirectorPam MacKinnon and new Executive Director Jennifer Bielstein.
Sundance 2015 Kicks Off Premieres, Doc Premieres, Special Events & Panels Today
Sundance Institute screens several films in the out-of-competition Premieres and Documentary Premieres sections, as well as hosting the Special Events section and welcoming participants for two panels, at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival, running today, January 22 to February 1 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah. The Festival is the centerpiece of the year-round public programs for the Institute, which also hosts 24 residency labs and grants more than $2.5 million to independent artists each year.
Sundance 2015 Sets Premieres, Doc Premieres, Special Events & Panels
Sundance Institute announced today the films selected to screen in the out-of-competition Premieres and Documentary Premieres sections, as well as the selections for a new Special Events section and participants for two panels, at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival, January 22 to February 1 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah. The Festival is the centerpiece of the year-round public programs for the Institute, which also hosts 24 residency labs and grants more than $2.5 million to independent artists each year.
Cal Shakes to Celebrate 40th Anniversary with RAISE THE ROOF Fundraiser at Four Seasons San Francisco, 3/15
California Shakespeare Theater today announced details for the company's 19th annual fundraising bash, Raise the Roof, to be held Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 6pm at the Four Seasons San Francisco. The evening, celebrating the company's 40th anniversary and featuring honorary chairperson Annette Bening, who appeared in several Cal Shakes productions in the early years of the company, will support Cal Shakes' work on stage, in classrooms, and with Bay Area communities.
Jennifer Siebel Newsom and Gavin Newsom to Discuss Marianne Schnall's, WHAT WILL IT TAKE TO MAKE A WOMAN PRESIDENT?, 12/3
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ This Tuesday, Jennifer Siebel Newsom and Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom will sit down for a special conversation on gender equity, leadership and the need for partnership between men and women, in honor of author Marianne Schnall's new book What Will It Take to Make a Woman President?: Conversations About Women, Leadership and Power. Both Newsoms appear in the book, which features interviews with various thought leaders in an attempt to discover the obstacles that hold women back in America.
Documentary THE INVISIBLE WAR Comes to DVD Today, 10/23
From Oscar- and Emmy-nominated filmmaker Kirby Dick (This Film Is Not Yet Rated; Twist of Faith) comes THE INVISIBLE WAR, a groundbreaking investigation about one of America's most shameful and best kept secrets: the epidemic of rape within the U.S. military. Following its U.S. theatrical release in June from Cinedigm Entertainment Group, a division of Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. (NASDAQ: CIDM), and Docurama Films, THE INVISIBLE WAR makes its iTunes (www.iTunes.com) debut on September 25 for sale or rent in HD, and debuts on VOD and DVD today, October 23.
Documentary THE INVISIBLE WAR Coming to DVD 10/23
From Oscar®- and Emmy®-nominated filmmaker Kirby Dick (This Film Is Not Yet Rated; Twist of Faith) comes THE INVISIBLE WAR, a groundbreaking investigation about one of America's most shameful and best kept secrets: the epidemic of rape within the U.S. military.
Sally Kellerman, Amy Madigan, Felicity Huffman & David Eigenberg Attend NARAL Pro-Choice Reception, 5/24
The NARAL Pro-Choice America's 2012 Los Angeles Power of Choice Reception will be held at The Standard Hollywood Hotel; 8300 Sunset Boulevard; West Hollywood, Calif., tonight, May 24, 2012 at 7 pm. Sarah Brokaw, David Eigenberg, Felicity Huffman, Sally Kellerman, Sarah Kelly, Carol Leifer, Amy Madigan, Corky Hale and Mike Stoller will be among those attending.
Sally Kellerman, Amy Madigan, Felicity Huffman & David Eigenberg to Attend NARAL Pro-Choice Reception on 5/24
The NARAL Pro-Choice America's 2012 Los Angeles Power of Choice Reception will be held at The Standard Hollywood Hotel; 8300 Sunset Boulevard; West Hollywood, CA 90069 on Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 7 pm. Sarah Brokaw, David Eigenberg, Felicity Huffman, Sally Kellerman, Sarah Kelly, Carol Leifer, Amy Madigan, Corky Hale and Mike Stoller will be among those attending.
Photo Coverage: Star Studded Arrivals at '8' Premiere
George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Jane Lynch, Matthew Morrison, Chris Colfer, Kevin Bacon, John C. Reilly and Martin Sheen are amoungst the stars that were featured in last night's one-night performance of Dustin Lance Black's 8 at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in LA. See the red carpet photos below!
Elizabeth A. Sackler Center to Celebrate Fifth Anniversary
With a mission to present feminist art and explore its meaning and influence, the Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art is the only public space of its kind in the United States, and it celebrates its fifth anniversary in March with a wide range of public program and events.
Paley Center for Media Announces TEDxWomen in New York and Los Angeles
The Paley Center for Media announces TEDxWomen, a one-day event planned for December 1 at the Paley Center locations in both New York and Los Angeles. TEDxWomen will be curated and produced by The Paley Center for Media, and will be hosted by the Paley Center's President and CEO, Pat Mitchell.
Paley Center for Media Announces TEDxWomen in New York and Los Angeles
The Paley Center for Media announces TEDxWomen, a one-day event planned for December 1 at the Paley Center locations in both New York and Los Angeles. TEDxWomen will be curated and produced by The Paley Center for Media, and will be hosted by the Paley Center's President and CEO, Pat Mitchell.