BGMC & Gay Men's Chorus Of LA Face Off In Super Bowl Challenge
With the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams squaring off in the Big Game on February 3, the Boston Gay Men's Chorus (BGMC) and the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles have agreed on a challenge. If the Patriots defeat the Los Angeles Rams, the LA Chorus will perform Please Come to Boston by Dave Loggins. If the Rams are victorious, BGMC will perform Randy Newman's I Love LA and make it available online. The winner will also make a donation to GALA Choruses, the North American association serving the LGBTQ choral moving, for its work supporting emerging LGBTQ choruses.
Boston Gay Men's Chorus Issue a World Series Challenge to Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles
Today, the Boston Gay Men's Chorus (BGMC) issued a World Series challenge to the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles. If the Boston Red Sox defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fall classic, the LA Chorus will perform Neil Diamond's 'Sweet Caroline,' a tradition at Fenway Park. If the Dodgers are victorious, BGMC will perform Randy Newman's 'I Love LA' and make it available online. The winner will also make a donation to GALA Choruses, the North American association serving the LGBTQ choral moving, for its work supporting emerging LGBTQ choruses.
Gay Men's Chorus Of Los Angeles Rolls Out The Pink Carpet With Actor Leslie Jordan
Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles (GMCLA), one of the country's longest-running and largest LGBTQ arts organizations, will round out its memorable 39th Season with its highly anticipated summer concert, "The Pink Carpet: The Portrayal of LGBTQ People in Film" at the end of this month. Throughout the show, GMCLA will explore the variety of ways that Tinseltown has portrayed members of the LGBTQ community, and conversely how through its cinematic works over the last few decades, from the silent era through today's blockbusters and independent classics, Hollywood has impacted cultural beliefs and norms by pushing boundaries and blurring gender roles.
LGBTQ and Faith Communities Come Together for I RISE from Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles
As part of its spectacular 38th Season, the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles (GMCLA), one of the nation's largest and most esteemed LGBTQ arts organizations in the country since 1979, will join together in song with more than 25 communities of faith, during a powerful, first-of-its-kind choral concert, taking place on July 8 at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Downtown Los Angeles.
LGBTQ and Faith Communities Come Together for I RISE from Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles
As part of its spectacular 38th Season, the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles (GMCLA), one of the nation's largest and most esteemed LGBTQ arts organizations in the country since 1979, will join together in song with more than 25 communities of faith, during a powerful, first-of-its-kind choral concert, taking place on July 8 at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Downtown Los Angeles.
Orchestra League Announces New Appointments to Board
Kjristine Lund, Anthony McGill, Alan Pierson, David M. Roth, Daniel Bernard Roumain, Matthew VanBesien, and Jonathan Weedman have been appointed to the Board of Directors of the League of American Orchestras. The League is a membership organization comprised of hundreds of orchestras from across North America.
LAVENDER NIGHT OUT Benefit Set for the Pasadena Playhouse Tonight
The Pasadena Playhouse presents Lavender Night Out a benefit in support of art, inclusion and equality featuring a Premiere Week performance of Diana Son's GLADD Media Award winning play STOP KISS tonight, November 6, 2014. The festivities start at 6:30pm at The Pasadena Playhouse, with the STOP KISS performance at 8:00pm followed by dessert and drinks with the cast and director.
LAVENDER NIGHT OUT Benefit Set for the Pasadena Playhouse, 11/6
The Pasadena Playhouse presents Lavender Night Out a benefit in support of art, inclusion and equality featuring a Premiere Week performance of Diana Son's GLADD Media Award winning play STOP KISS on Thursday, November 6, 2014. The festivities start at 6:30pm at The Pasadena Playhouse, with the STOP KISS performance at 8:00pm followed by dessert and drinks with the cast and director.
NCIS Actress Pauley Perrette and Wells Fargo to be Honored at LA Zoo BEASTLY BALL, 6/15
The Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association's (GLAZA) 43rd Annual Beastly Ball, celebrating the Zoo's forthcoming Rainforest of the Americas habitat and honoring Wells Fargo and actress Pauley Perrette, is set for Saturday, June 15, 2013, 6 pm, under the stars at the Los Angeles Zoo, announces GLAZA President Connie Morgan. Beastly Ball guests, invited to dress in casual or safari attire, stroll through the Zoo after hours observing its inhabitants, watching animal feedings, chatting with keepers, viewing small animals up close, enjoying entertainment by Central and South American music groups, dancing, and dining on bountiful fare provided by some of L.A.'s most popular restaurants. Also featured are silent and live auctions comprised of hundreds of remarkable items and one-of-a-kind opportunities, with comedian Jimmy Pardo serving as MC and auctioneer. New this year is 'Bash Before The Ball,' a pre-party soiree featuring animals, hors d'oeuvres, cocktails and a 'meet and greet' with Perrette. The Beastly Ball, known as 'one of L.A.'s biggest and most popular fund-raisers' (FOX News) and 'one of the best parties in Los Angeles' (KCBS/KCAL TV News), traditionally attracts 1,000+ attendees and raises more than $1 million annually.
Photo Flash: Patricia Morison, Anne Jeffreys and More at Pantages' LADIES OF AN INDETERMINATE AGE
'They have over 357 years of successful theatre between them,' said director and moderator John Bowab of Patricia Morison, Anne Jeffreys, Pat Marshall, Jane Kean and Charlotte Rae, during the recent 'Musical Mondays' production held in the historic lobby of Los Angeles' Pantages Theatre and benefitting The Actors' Fund. The five very unique and different ladies came together for an perfectly delightful, educational and entertaining evening of wit, wisdom and wonderful music. Scroll below for photos from the event!