Glendale Arts

Glendale International Film Festival
2023-09-28 - 2023-10-05
The Glendale International Film Festival returns for its ninth year from September 28-October 5, 2023. The eight-day festival will feature in-competition and out-of-competition screenings, Q&As, and panel discussions; a film, screenplay, and student competition and awards ceremony; and networking opportunities with fellow industry professionals.
GIFF is a platform for filmmakers in all stages of their careers and welcomes film and screenplay submissions from all over the world. The festival accepts submissions through FilmFreeway. Official Selections are screened at the legendary Laemmle Theatres, an icon of independent cinema in Los Angeles
Films can be submitted on FilmFreeway

Solo Performance Festival
2022-11-03 20:00 - 2022-11-05 00:00 UTC | Antaeus Theatre, 110 E. Broadway, Glendale, CA, 91205
Glendale Arts presents its inaugural Solo Performance Festival, featuring Los Angeles artists Ernie Silva, Ruthy Otero, and Eternal Mind.

The festival of work features 3 solo performances from Los Angeles-based artists over 3 nights, including Ernie Silva, Ruthy Otero, and Eternal Mind.
November 3 @ 8pm – “Nobody Knows my Name” featuring Eternal Mind with an introduction from Ernie Silva and Ruthy Otero. A poet, a classroom and an intergenerational debate. All the fire starting elements of today’s world will make Nobody Knows my Name the funny, profound and reflective story so many of us love, cheer, and crave for in this day and age. Everyone leaves this story feeling life pulsating as the brilliant Actor/Poet Eternal Mind takes us through a journey of metaphors and wordplay to shake us to the core.
November 4 @ 8pm – “Dancing with my Demons” featuring Ruthy Otero with an introduction from Ernie Silva and Eternal Mind. A 60-minute comedy that wrestles with the most loathsome F word: FEAR. Through storytelling, physical comedy and disco music, this show holds up a mirror to the painfully funny ways we either move through fear, or let it keep us stuck.
November 5 @ 8pm – “Heavy” featuring Ernie Silva with an introduction from Ruthy Otero and Eternal Mind. A story about a Brooklyn kid from the projects, who ventures into the life written about in books like Jack Kerouac’s On the Road. It’s a show based in the genre commonly referred to as, “Hip Hop Theater.” It’s a one man show where our lead, a slim built Puerto Rican man with an afro, plays everything from classical guitar, to 17 different characters. This show is raw, intelligent, hard hitting, emotionally stirring and socially piercing as audiences are compelled to think, cry and laugh out loud.
Tickets start at $25 for General Admission and donations are also gratefully accepted to assist in bringing underserved youth and patrons to the shows.
To purchase a ticket to all three shows ($105 value for $75), follow this link: https://bit.ly/3SriQyc

About the Artists:
Ernie Silva is a product of the Bushwick projects in Brooklyn New York. His creative career started at the age of 12. Eventually his musical side came calling to be recognized throughout his life which he developed himself while sleeping on odd couches, random nights at hostels and homeless shelters, and a few nights riding freight trains around the country. Heavy Like the Weight of a Flame, is a one man show Ernie co-wrote with novelist James Gabriel.
Ruthy Otero -Just months after bringing her solo comedy “Dancing with my Demons” to Los Angeles, Variety Magazine chose Ruthy Otero as one of the Ten Comics to Watch. She has performed the show in New York, Los Angeles and in a kickboxing ring in Thailand.
Ruthy hails from The Bronx, is a first-generation Puerto Rican-American, and a graduate of NYU. Tonight she hopes to shine a light on the ridiculousness of being a human.
Eternal Mind twists, bends, breaks, chops, mixes, and poetically shapes his world into spoken word — a responsibility he was taught to teach the youth. Through hard hitting imagery drenched in thought provoking style, Eternal Mind unapologetically speaks his language and the elders say, “When he speaks, the ancestors are pleased.” It has been said that artists are the voice of the people. The vibration of Eternal Mind’s words resonates so deeply, that we will indeed know the people have spoken.
Programming is an extension of Glendale Arts mission to connect artists and audiences by promoting, encouraging, and engaging with the arts

La Diosa Entertainment Presents PIMPINELA BIEN DE FAMILIA
2020-11-06 21:00 - 22:30 | Alex Theatre, 216 North Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
La Diosa Entertainment presents the Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner PIMPINELA, the Argentine duo of Joaquin and Lucia Galán, who are known for their sultry romantic repertoire. Together they have sold over 12 million records in Argentina and 25 million worldwide.
PERFORMANCE ADVISORIES
Age Suitability: 18 and older; minors must be accompanied by their parents
Performance Language: Spanish
Late Seating Policy: Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the event’s Presenters

Los Angeles Ballet Presents THE SLEEPING BEAUTY
2020-06-27 19:30 - 22:00
The Sleeping Beauty is one of the greatest and most treasured story ballets of all time. Inspired by Charles Perrault’s story ‘La belle au bois dormant’ or ‘The beauty sleeping in the wood,’ Marius Petipa created this wonderful production, considered to be the most authentic of his work and the epitome of classical ballet. This cherished story, however, represents much more than just a fairytale. It is about our potential inner beauty that lies dormant, poisoned by the powers of evil, forced into hiding and left to wait to be awakened by the power of love.
PERFORMANCE ADVISORY
Late Seating: Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the event’s Presenter

La Diosa Presents EVA AYLLÓN 50TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT
2020-05-31 19:00 - 20:30 | Alex Theatre, 216 North Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
Eva Ayllón en Concierto
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 música criolla, in which call-and-response, complex syncopation, and polyrhythms combine with sweet, melancholic melodies to create a unique and powerful sound.
PERFORMANCE ADVISORIES
Performance Language: Spanish
Late Seating Policy: Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the event’s Presenters

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Presents SHEKU PLUS 'EROICA'
2020-05-16 20:00 - 22:00 | Alex Theatre, 216 North Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
Season Finale
Join Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and guest artist-in-residence Sheku Kanneh-Mason for powerful performances of music by Saint-Saëns, Beethoven and a world premiere from composer Derrick Spiva Jr.
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra presents Sheku Kanneh-Mason performing Saint-Saëns’s Cello Concerto No. 1 in a thrilling program led by music director Jaime Martín. Martín will conclude the 2019-20 Orchestral Series with a performance of Beethoven’s ‘Eroica’ Symphony. The concert also features a World Premiere from Derrick Spiva Jr.
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra’s vibrant and engaging Orchestral Series showcases the ensemble’s remarkable artistry and trademark mix of regal classics and music from today’s leading composers.
PROGRAM
Jaime Martín, conductor
Sheku Kanneh-Mason, cello
DEREK SPIVA JR.
Prisms, Cycles, Leaps: Part III ‘To Be A Horizon’
(LACO commission & world premiere)
SAINT-SAËNS
Cello Concerto No. 1
BEETHOVEN
Symphony No. 3, ‘Eroica’
Programs and artists subject to change.
7:00 PM – Pre-Concert Preludes – Ticket includes admission. Some Preludes feature LIVE performances of short chamber works. All provide interesting insights into the music and artists.
PERFORMANCE ADVISORY
Every person, regardless of age, must have a ticket to enter the theatre

Taste Walk Glendale
2020-05-06 17:30 - 20:30 | Downtown Glendale
Come explore the culinary delights of Downtown Glendale, with samples from over 40 restaurants, live music, wine and beer stations. Discover Glendale’s exciting new restaurants as well as its signature staples.
Proceeds benefit Glendale Arts and the Alex Theatre, with a portion of the proceeds going to support youth arts programs.

Musical Theatre Guild Presents KISMET
2020-05-03 19:00 - 22:00 | Alex Theatre, 216 North Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
Single Tickets go on sale at 12:00 AM on 08/19/19
Musical Theatre Guild presents a Staged Concert Version of
KISMET
Music & Lyrics: Robert Wright & George Forrest from the themes of Alexander Borodin
Book: Charles Lederer & Luther Davis
Based on the play by Edward Knoblock
Set in the exotic time of the fabled Arabian Nights, KISMET spins the fateful adventure-filled tale of glib-tongued street poet Hajj, a resourceful seller of rhymes, and his beautiful daughter Marsinah. It weaves a lush tapestry of romance and melody and features many favorites including ‘Stranger in Paradise,’ ‘And This Is My Beloved’ and ‘Baubles, Bangles and Beads.’
The Los Angeles Civic Light Opera commissioned composers Wright and Forrest to adapt the luscious classical melodies of Alexander Borodin. KISMET premiered in Los Angeles before opening on Broadway in 1953 during the middle of a newspaper strike. Having no reviews to help sell tickets, KISMET was perhaps the first musical to use the power of television to promote a show. It ran for 583 performances, starring Alfred Drake, Joan Diener and Richard Kiley. The recipient of three Tony® Awards, including Best Musical, KISMET was adapted into an MGM film in 1955.
PERFORMANCE ADVISORY
Late Seating: Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the event’s Presenter

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Presents ROMANTIC CHOPIN
2020-04-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Alex Theatre, 216 North Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
Join Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and conductor Ruth Reinhardt for blistering performances of music by Lutosławski, Chopin, Bacewicz and Haydn.
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra presents one of today’s most dynamic and nuanced young conductors: Ruth Reinhardt.
Reinhardt is joined by award-winning pianist David Fray, who performs Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2. The concert also features Lutosławski’s Little Suite, Bacewicz’s Concerto for String Orchestra and Haydn’s Symphony No. 84.
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra’s vibrant and engaging Orchestral Series showcases the ensemble’s remarkable artistry and trademark mix of regal classics and music from today’s leading composers.
PROGRAM
Ruth Reinhardt, conductor
David Fray, piano
LUTOSLAWSKI
Little Suite
CHOPIN
Piano Concerto No. 2
BACEWICZ
Concerto for String Orchestra
HAYDN
Symphony No. 84
Programs and artists subject to change.
7:00 PM – Pre-Concert Preludes – Ticket includes admission. Some Preludes feature LIVE performances of short chamber works. All provide interesting insights into the music and artists.
PERFORMANCE ADVISORY
Every person, regardless of age, must have a ticket to enter the theatre

La Diosa Entertainment Presents PIMPINELA BIEN DE FAMILIA
2020-04-17 21:00 - 22:30 | Alex Theatre, 216 North Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
In light of the devastating spread and impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and in compliance with the State of California’s Safer at Home lockdown:
All performances through April 19th are cancelled.
There is now a rescheduled date for the PIMPINELA concert:
The PIMPINELA BIEN DE FAMILIA show at the Alex Theatre, originally scheduled for Friday, April 17, 2020, has been rescheduled to
Friday, November 6, 2020
There is nothing you need to do as your tickets for the 04/17/20 performance will be valid for the new date.
If you have any questions about tickets you are currently holding for this event, please contact the Alex Theatre Box Office at 818-243-7700 x217
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El evento de José Luis Perales en Microsoft Theater originalmente programado para Viernes, 17 de Abril ha sido reprogramado para el
Viernes, 6 de Noviembre
No hay nada que deba hacer, ya que sus boletos serán válidos para la nueva fecha.
Patrons who have purchased tickets for the events affected by the cancellations will be contacted very soon regarding new performance dates, refunds, and related details. We thank you for your patience and understanding as we work as quickly as we can through this unprecedented situation.
If you have tickets for a performance past the April 19th timeline, please check the calendar page for that specific event for news and updates as they become available.
The Glendale Arts and Alex Theatre staff wish you health and safety throughout this time and look forward to seeing you back at the Alex when it is appropriate for us to reopen our doors.
La Diosa Entertainment presents the Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner PIMPINELA, the Argentine duo of Joaquin and Lucia Galán, who are known for their sultry romantic repertoire. Together they have sold over 12 million records in Argentina and 25 million worldwide.
PERFORMANCE ADVISORIES
Age Suitability: 18 and older; minors must be accompanied by their parents
Performance Language: Spanish
Late Seating Policy: Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the event’s Presenters

Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles Presents THE CALIFORNIA SOUND
2020-04-04 20:00 - 22:00 | Alex Theatre, 216 North Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED
Highlighting classic pop harmonies that put the California Sound on the map, and on the charts, with legendary songs of The Beach Boys, The Mamas and the Papas, and The Byrds. Plus the male chorus world premiere of two works by renowned California composer Frank Ticheli. CATCH THE WAVE! This concert will be a sonic sensation.
PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES
Saturday, April 4, 2020 – 8:00 PM – CANCELED
Sunday, April 5, 2020 – 2:00 PM – CANCELED
PERFORMANCE ADVISORIES
Late Seating: Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the event’s Presenter
All restrooms in the venue will be gender-neutral for this show

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Presents RAVEL, STRAUSS & CONTRERAS
2020-03-28 20:00 - 22:00 | Alex Theatre, 216 North Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED
Join Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and pianist Denis Kozhukhin for spellbinding performances of music by Ravel, Strauss and a world premiere from Sound Investment composer Juan Pablo Contreras.
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra presents Denis Kozhukhin performing Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G major in a thrilling program led by music director Jaime Martín. The concert also features Strauss’s Le bourgeois gentilhomme and a world premiere from Mexican composer Juan Pablo Contreras.
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra’s vibrant and engaging Orchestral Series showcases the ensemble’s remarkable artistry and trademark mix of regal classics and music from today’s leading composers.
PROGRAM
Jaime Martín, conductor
Denis Kozhukhin, piano
JUAN PABLO CONTRERAS
Sound Investment Commission
(world premiere)
RAVEL
Piano Concerto in G Major
R. STRAUSS
Le bourgeois gentilhomme
Programs and artists subject to change.
7:00 PM – Pre-Concert Preludes – Ticket includes admission. Some Preludes feature LIVE performances of short chamber works. All provide interesting insights into the music and artists.
PERFORMANCE ADVISORY
Every person, regardless of age, must have a ticket to enter the theatre

Bach In the Subways
2020-03-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Glendale Transportation Center, 400 W. Cerritos Ave., Glendale, CA, 91205
Celebrate J.S. Bach’s 335th Birthday In the Glendale Train Station

A Performance by Cantabile Chamber Players

Sunday, March 22, 2020 at 10 am
Glendale Transportation Center

400 W. Cerritos Ave., Glendale, CA 91205

Program for March 22, 2020 includes:

Suite # 3 in D Major
Sheep May Safely Graze
Double Concerto for Violins in D Minor

Brandenburg Concerto #3

ARTsakh Arts & Cultural Foundation Presents GATE TO HEAVEN - LOS ANGELES PREMIERE A FILM BY JIVAN AVETISYAN
2020-03-21 20:00 - 21:30 | Alex Theatre, 216 North Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED.
GATE TO HEAVEN is an Art House film directed by JIVAN AVETISYAN. Filmed in Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh), the dialogue is primarily in English with some portions in Armenian, German, and French; non-English dialogue will have English subtitles.
ROBERT STERNVALL (50), a German journalist, returns to Artsakh in 2016 to cover the war, which has been reignited after a 22-year ceasefire. During the course of his journalistic investigations, Robert meets SOPHIA MARTI (35), a young opera singer, who happens to be the daughter of missing photojournalist Edgar Martirosyan, whom Robert had abandoned in captivity during the fall of the village of Talish in 1992. Robert and Sophia’s frequent rendezvous ignite a passionate romance…
Director JIVAN AVETISYAN is best known for his previous feature films, Tevanik (2014) and The Last Inhabitant (2016).
PERFORMANCE ADVISORIES
Performance Languages: See above
Late Seating: Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the event’s Presenter

Comic Cure Presents Class Clowns Comedy Class
2020-03-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Glendale Arts Community Room, 118 W. California Ave., Glendale, CA, 91203
Register for the Free Class Sunday March 15th
In this class you’ll learn the following:
– Basic Joke Structure
– Joke Writing Techniques
– Stage Presence
– Basic Performance Techniques
– Do’s and Don’ts
— Grad Show
We will teach you how to take your funny ideas and turn them into jokes fit for the stage.
Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-comedy-class-in-glendale-tickets-95232345509?mc_cid=b6d5f01572&mc_eid=[UNIQID]
Class Dates: (Classes are subject to change and cancellation.)
Sunday, March 15 – First Class Free – Must Register to Attend
Sunday, March 22
Sunday, March 29
Sunday, April 5
Tuesday, April 14 (7:00 – 9:00 PM)
Graduation Show – Saturday, April 18 – 7:30 PM at the Ice House in Pasadena

Rotary District 5280 Presents Pageant of the Arts
2020-03-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Loyola Marymount University, 1 LMU Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90045
The Pageant of the Arts is a combination of four competitions for high school students in the areas of art, dance, music (vocalist and instrumentalist), and speech. The competitions are held simultaneously in a building complex at Loyola Marymount University which includes an art exhibit space, a music auditorium, a dance studio and an adjacent building for the speech contest. Individuals and teams compete for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place and Honorable Mention in each contest.

Chair, Kathrine Russell, and her team do an excellent job of organizing and directing each area of competition. They have all been performing this labor of love for several years and are committed to the event.

Each club in the District can enter one student in each area of competition. Some clubs conduct their own competitions in order to send the top winner to the Pageant. However, it is not necessary to host a competition. Clubs may have their local high school, boys & girls club, or YMCA nominate a student to compete in any one of the areas of competition. Attending the Pageant is an awesome experience as you see the wonderful talent that is brought to the event.

District Rotarians are strongly encouraged to attend this dynamic event. We also invite the top winners to attend either the District conference or a District breakfast to showcase their talent. It is important for clubs to begin the process now to identify possible high school students for these competitions. Any questions can be directed to Kathrine Russell at her email address: kruss922@gmail.com

Golden Road Brewery x The Box Presents Yes We Can Women's Concert Series
2020-03-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Golden Road Brewery, 5410 West San Fernando Road, Los Angeles, CA, 90039
Women’s Concert Series benefitting the Elizabeth House of Pasadena

About this Event

To celebrate International Women’s Day and Equal Pay Day, The Box and Golden Road Brewing are joining forces to curate a month long program of all-female fronted live music and brand pop ups in March, culminating in a finale event on Wednesday, March 25; “The Box Unplugged: acoustic sessions at Golden Road.” A portion of month-long proceeds will benefit Elizabeth House, a sanctuary in Pasadena for pregnant women experiencing homelessness.
Join us for live music supporting an amazing cause!
March 11 (Free!)- Victoria Bailey Music, LeyeT, Lucy & La Mer
March 18 (Free!)- Manda Mosher, Christine Noel, Lili Kendall, Alex Vickery
March 25 – Girl Wilde, Felicia Fury, Taylor Buono, Jadoré Monay, and more!
Admission is free March 4, 11, and 18. March 25 is a ticketed event. Tickets available at: www.airbnb.com/experiences/237428
Doors open at 7pm.
Shout out to Hello Bello for their generous donation of diapers and baby wipes and to IYOU Mask for donating face masks!

Greater Downtown Glendale Association's International Women's Day Summit
2020-03-06 13:30 - 17:00 | Studio Movie Grill, 128 Artsakh Avenue, Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
The Greater Downtown Glendale Association invites you to an International Women’s Day celebration.

About this Event

International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated annually on March 8, and has occurred for over 100 years. This is a day to celebrate the cultural, social, economic and political achievements of women while also making it a call to action for continuing to forge a gender-balanced world. For the second year Glendale is taking part in this global celebration!
The Greater Downtown Glendale Association would like to cordially invite you to their celebration of International Women’s Day! Please join us on Friday, March 6th at Studio Movie Grill for a conversation about overcoming inequality in the Film and Entertainment Industry followed by a movie screening of “This Changes Everything”.
Event Details:
1:30 pm- 2:00 Check in
2:00-3:00 Panel Discussion
3:00-4:30 Movie Screening
4:30- 5:30 Happy Hour
Parking: $1 for 4 hours with validation from Studio Movie Grill. Exchange Parking Garage 115 Artsakh Ave, Glendale, CA 91206
Glendale’s Second Annual International Women’s Day event will include a panel discussion on “Overcoming Inequities in the Film & Entertainment Industries,” featuring:
• Stephanie Carcache, Singer and Podcaster
• Wendy Guerrero, President of Programming for the Bentonville Film Fest
• Dianne McKay, Co-Founder and Founder of Mustang Marketing
• Natalie Qasabian, Producer of “Searching”
Immediately following the panel discussion will be a screening of “This Changes Everything,” a documentary that investigates and analyzes the gender disparity in Hollywood, featuring accounts from well-known actors such as Geena Davis and Rashida Jones, executives, and artists in the industry.
This is an event for young adults and up. (14+)
Special thanks to program hosts Moms-In-Film and Armenian Film Society, and event host Studio Movie Grill.
Special acknowledgement to Massage Envy of Glendale, CBRE and the City of Glendale for their support of this event.
Ticket Details:
One ticket ($20) includes two drink tickets, movie screening, and appetizers.
Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Ascencia, lifting people out of homelessness, one person, one family at a time.

About the Panelists:
Natalie Qasabian
Natalie Qasabian is an independent film producer based in Los Angeles. After producing three films for the Duplass Brothers including “Duck Butter” directed by Miguel Arteta, she went on to produce “All About Nina” starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Common. Most recently Natalie produced “Searching,” a thriller starring John Cho and Debra Messing which was acquired by Sony at Sundance in 2018 and went on to gross $75M at the box office. Currently she’s producing “Run,” starring Sarah Paulson for Lionsgate. Natalie studied film at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts and recently earned an MBA from Pepperdine University.

Stephanie Carcache
Singer and podcaster, Stephanie Carcache was born and raised in Miami, FL to Cuban origin parents. With a Hispanic background growing up in the United States, Stephanie found a form of expression through her voice.
After competing in the televised series “America’s Most Talented Kids” at the age of 13, Stephanie began an early career in the music industry. Over the years she has furthered her musical studies together with Berklee College of Music Online as well as graced stages around the world with performances alongside Grammy Award Winner Stephan Moccio and the LGT Youth Orchestra for a sold-out concert series in Abu Dhabi, Unite Arab Emirates bringing the sounds of a full orchestra, pianist, and a pop crossover vocal together for a “Classic Meets Pop” sound.
Stephanie’s passion for life and humanity translates through her music and the work being done through Millennial Women Talk, a traveling podcast co-hosted by Stephanie and Melissa Carcache, that travels city by city uncovering the challenges millennial women are facing today and learn how to overcome them together. Her hope is whether it be through the unity that music creates or engaging in open conversations, we can realize that fundamentally we are all so much more alike than we are different.

Dianne McKay, President & Co-Owner of Mustang Marketing
Dianne McKay business career started in 1982 in the telecommunications field, then in 1986 she and her father founded Strategic Television. After more than two decades in live broadcast television, managing some of the largest and most complex programs of that time, she switched focus to fundraising for education and nonprofit organizations before joining Mustang.
A resident of Thousand Oaks since 1972, she has received numerous awards for her dedication and work within the community. She has served on the Chico State College of Business Advisory Board, the Thousand Oaks Traffic and Transportation Commission, and various other local boards and committees, including 15 months as interim president of the local Boys & Girls Club. From 2004-2006, McKay was president and executive director of the Conejo Schools Foundation, and remains an active board member. She was elected to the Ventura County Community College District in 2010. She and her husband Duncan have four children.

About the Greater Downtown Glendale Association:
In the heart of the fourth largest city in Los Angeles, along the Brand Boulevard corridor, lies the thriving district known as Downtown Glendale.
The Greater Downtown Glendale Association (DGA), business improvement organization, is privately funded with property tax dollars paid by the property owners in the district along the Brand Boulevard corridor. The board of directors is an all-volunteer board that is comprised of property owners, residents and businesses within downtown Glendale.
The DGA works to provide a positive reputation for downtown Glendale, implement new public spaces, provide ambassadors who keep the district clean and safe, and increase commerce and value for businesses and property owners.
The DGA prides itself on its community on its partnerships including The Americana at Brand, Glendale Galleria, Alex Theatre, Glendale Arts, City of Glendale, Glendale Economic Development Corporation and beyond. Through these partnerships, the DGA is proud to be apart of some of Downtown Glendale’s hottest events such as The Taste of Downtown Glendale, Cruise Night Glendale, the Jingle Bell Run and more.

Comic Cure & Glendale Arts Present COMEDY KNIGHTS IN GLENDALE
2020-03-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Chess Park, 231 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203
Comedy Night in Glendale with Comedians from Netflix, HBO, & Comedy Central
Host: Richy Leis as appeared on TMZ Live and Sirius/XM
Featuring: Francisco Duran(Comedy Central), Andy Peters(TruTv), Dana Eagle(Last Comic Standing, America’s Got Talent) and MORE!!!
Date: Monday March 2nd
Time: Doors 6:30pm, Show 7pm
Location: Chess Park Restaurant- 231 North Brand Blvd, Glendale, Ca, 91202
Dinner & Drinks available for purchase
Ages: 18+
Additional: First come first serve seating. Event is subject to change and cancellation. Refunds will not be issued unless show is cancelled by venue or producer. 2 item min
This show is in support of local Non Profits and is partially sponsored by Glendale Arts and co-produced by Valerie Douroux & Genesis Sol

Wild Honey Foundation Presents WILD HONEY ORCHESTRA CELEBRATES THE LOVIN' SPOONFUL TO BENEFIT THE AUTISM THINK TANK
2020-02-29 20:00 - 23:30 | Alex Theatre, 216 North Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
SOLD OUT!
The Wild Honey Orchestra celebrates the music of Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Famers the Lovin’ Spoonful as a fundraiser for the Autism Think Tank. Led by acclaimed musical director Rob Laufer, Wild Honey Orchestra & Friends (guest singers TBA) will present a comprehensive exploration of the ground-breaking catalog of one of the 1960s’ most underrated but influential bands in the folk-rock-country (Americana) world. The Wild Honey Orchestra will passionately celebrate every musical nuance of over 30 of the Lovin’ Spoonful’s brilliant songs: ‘Do You Believe in Magic,’ ‘Summer in the City,’ ‘Six O’Clock,’ ‘Coconut Grove,’ ‘Daydream,’ ‘Darling Be Home Soon,’ ‘She’s Still a Mystery,’ and so many more. Beloved by their peers – the Beatles, the Kinks, and many more – the Spoonful’s rich and varied catalog of hits and hidden treasures is a perfect fit for the Wild Honey Orchestra and Friends, including Elliot Easton of the Cars and Dennis Diken of the Smithereens. The show will benefit the Autism Think Tank’s effort to help individuals with autism and their families.
PERFORMANCE ADVISORY
Late Seating: Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the event’s Presenter

Brand Associates Music Series - YuEun Kim & Sung Chang!
2020-02-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Brand Library, 1601 W Mountain Street, Glendale, CA, 91201, United States
Two award-winning musicians, violinist YuEun Kim & pianist Sung Chang, take the stage at Brand!

Violinist YuEun Kim & pianist Sung Chang are busy and exciting international artists who are also well known to Southern California chamber music audiences. Program TBA. Admission is free and a reception will follow the concert. Sponsored by the Brand Associates.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |
EVENT TYPE: | Music |

Illusion Touring Entertainment Presents POR QUE SE RIEN LAS MUJERES?
2020-02-21 20:30 - 22:00 | Alex Theatre, 216 North Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
Marcelo, el Don Juan, el Casanova, duplicado siempre en su vida desde la infancia, tiene dos amores, su esposa y su amante, y luego otra más y otra más, ¿al infinito?
Esto provoca una serie de confusiones creando el escarnio de gran comedia que al público hará reír y reír durante toda la obra de teatro.
Entre viajes de lujo, hoteles de ensueño, la primera clase entre whisky y champán, encuentra nuevas aventuras y nuevas conquistas que se rinden ante la seducción de Marcelo, el eterno conquistador, el seductor por excelencia, que caerá en un laberinto de mentira tras mentira en el cual se enreda una y otra vez, provocando las carcajadas de los espectadores.
PERFORMANCE ADVISORIES
Performance Language: Spanish
Late Seating: Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the event’s Presenter

Musical Theatre Guild Presents IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU
2020-02-16 19:00 - 21:30 | Alex Theatre, 216 North Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
Single Tickets go on sale at 12:00 AM on 08/19/19
Musical Theatre Guild presents a Staged Concert Version of
IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU
Concept & Music: Barbara Anselmi
Lyrics & Book: Brian Hargrove
Additional Lyrics: Michael Cooper, Will Randall, Carla Rose Fisher, Ernie Lijoi, Jill Abramovitz
The bride is Jewish. The groom is Catholic. Her mother is a force of nature. His mother is a tempest in a cocktail shaker. One of the funniest musicals of the decade, IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU invites you to an unforgettable wedding, where anything that can go wrong does and love and music pops up in the most mysterious of places.
After debuting at the St. George Playhouse in 2011 and a subsequent staging at Village Theatre in Issaquah, WA, IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU opened on Broadway in 2015 under the direction of David Hyde Pierce starring Tyne Daly, Harriet Lewis, Lisa Howard & Sierra Boggess. It ran for 135 performances and was nominated for six Outer Critics Circle Awards, three Drama League Awards, and three Drama Desk Awards.
PERFORMANCE ADVISORY
Late Seating: Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the event’s Presenter

Hyatt Glendale & Glendale Arts Present PopUp! Live Music Series
2020-02-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Hyatt Place Glendale, 225 West Wilson Avenue, Glendale, CA, 91203
Hyatt Glendale & Glendale Arts Present FREE live music with the best of local talent at Hyatt’s stylish new bar.

About this Event

Enjoy drinks at the Hyatt Place Glendale’s stylish new bar while listening to live music by NEON WEST.
Neon West creates songs that sound like classics from a bygone era, but that have modern electronic elements. The group is made up of three friends, Adam Rupp (on keys), Sean Beck (on electric guitar), and Tudor Williams plays acoustic. All three sing.They are currently recording their debut LP. Watch their journey on YouTube and get news on Instagram @neonwestmusic.
The event is FREE and open to the public.

Stand-Up Comedy Class in Glendale
2020-02-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Glendale Arts Community Room, 118 W. California Ave., Glendale, CA, 91203
Registration Required. Limited Seating.
Class: Intro to Stand-Up Comedy
Location: Glendale Arts Community Room – 118 West California Ave., Glendale, CA 91203
Parking: Free parking with validation for the Orange Street Garage
Class Dates: (Classes are subject to change and cancellation.)
Sunday, February 9 – First Class Free – Must Register to Attend
Sunday, February 16
Sunday, February 23
Sunday, March 1
Sunday, March 8
Graduation Show – Saturday, March 21st, 7:30 pm at the Ice House in Pasadena
Time: 1:00-3:00 PM
Cost: $400 cash/check or $425.98 credit card (All classes and graduation show included in cost).
Description: This is your introduction to stand up comedy! In this workshop students of all experience levels will learn stand up comedy writing including joke structure and performance techniques with the goal of becoming confident and comfortable on stage. This class is specially tailored towards both beginning comics who want to learn where to begin and professionals who want to brush up on the basic fundamentals of stand-up comedy in a fun, safe environment! By the end of this class you’ll have a 3-minute comedy set and a foundation from which to build. In this class you’ll learn the following:
– Basic Joke Structure
– Joke Writing Techniques
– Stage Presence
– Basic Performance Techniques
– Do’s and Don’ts

We will teach you how to take your funny ideas and turn them into jokes fit for the stage.
Instructor(s):

Richy Leis has been producing and performing in comedy shows for 18 years. Richy is the Creative Director for Comic Cure producing shows in the Los Angeles area with some of the best names in comedy such as Dana Carvey (SNL), Craig Robinson (The Office), Whitney Cummings (Chelsea Lately), David Koechner (Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy) and many more. His résumé includes booking 50 comedy shows per week with 12,000 talent spots per year for one of the biggest comedy clubs in the Los Angeles area. As well as being a manager at Dynasty Typewriter. Richy has taught more than 2,000 students of all levels the ins and outs of stand-up comedy.

Richy hosted the pilot taping of Dana Carvey’s First Impressions TV show on the USA Network. Richy has appeared on Lifetime’s Little Women:LA, Regular Skype caller on TMZ Live, Jamie Kaler Power Hour-Blue Collar Channel on Sirius/Xm, MTV’s Is She Really Going Out With Him, VH1’s Basketball Wives.

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Presents TETZLAFF PLAYS BEETHOVEN
2020-02-08 20:00 - 22:00 | Alex Theatre, 216 North Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
Join Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and violinist Christian Tetzlaff for music by Beethoven, Dvořák and the world premiere of composer Albert Schnelzer’s Burn My Letters: Remembering Clara.
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra presents celebrated violinist Christian Tetzlaff, making his LACO debut in an enchanting program led by music director Jaime Martín.
Tetzlaff performs Beethoven’s Violin Concerto, and the concert also features Dvořák’s Symphony No. 6 and composer Albert Schnelzer’s Burn My Letters: Remembering Clara, a world premiere and LACO co-commission inspired by the legacy of composer Clara Schumann.
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra’s vibrant and engaging Orchestral Series showcases the ensemble’s remarkable artistry and trademark mix of regal classics and music from today’s leading composers.
PROGRAM
Jaime Martín, conductor
Christian Tetzlaff, violin
ALBERT SCHNELZER
Burn My Letters: Remembering Clara
(LACO co-commission & US premiere)
BEETHOVEN
Violin Concerto
DVOŘÁK
Symphony No. 6
Programs and artists subject to change.
7:00 PM – Pre-Concert Preludes – Ticket includes admission. Some Preludes feature LIVE performances of short chamber works. All provide interesting insights into the music and artists.
PERFORMANCE ADVISORY
Every person, regardless of age, must have a ticket to enter the theatre

ARMENIAN FILM SOCIETY presents a screening of BAGHDASAR AGHPAR
2020-02-07 19:30 - 22:00 | Abril Bookstore, 415 E. Broadway, Glendale, CA, United States
(105 minutes / Released in 1965 / In Armenian with no subtitles)
Screening to follow with discussion in Armenian with Film Director
SARKY MOURADIAN

Starring Hagop Der Boghossian, Sonig Dulgerian and Razmig Libaridian

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020 – 7:30pm

ABRIL BOOKSTORE
415 E. Broadway, Glendale, CA
Free Admission for Armenian Film Society members. Temporary passes available for the general public for a small fee. Please call (818) 243-4112 for more information.

BAGHDASAR AGHPAR is a classic Armenian theatrical parody written by Hagop Baronian adapted to film for the first time by director Sarky Mouradian. The film stars Hagop Der Boghossian, Sonig Dulgerian, and Razmig Libaridian. In his times, Baronian had presented the uneducated yet wealthy villager, his adulterous and spoiled wife, his fake and opportunist friend, and his greedy lawyer. The corruption of those days is alive and well today and will definitely continue on tomorrow.
Յակոբ Պարոնեանի ՊԱՂՏԱՍԱՐ ԱՂԲԱՐ երգիծական թատերախաղը կարգ մը փոփոխութիւններով շարժապատկերի վերածած է հանրածանօփ բեմադրիչ Սարգի Մուրատեան: Ըստ սարգի Մուրատեանի, եթէ լաւ ուսումնասիրենք պատմութիւնը պիտի տեսնենք որ աւելի ողբերգութիւն է քան քոմետիա: Յակոբ Պարոնեանի ժամանակին (իր օրերուն) ներկայացուցած է գիւղացի անուս բայց հարուստ Պաղտասար աղբարը իր անհաւատարիմ և շփացած ետիտասարդ կինը, կեղծաւոր ու պատեհապաշտ բարեկամը, դրամապաշտ փաստաբանը. Կաշառակեր թաղականները, որոնք ինչպէս էին այն օրերուն, կան նաև այսօր և հաւանաբար կը շարունակուի վաղը: Գլխաւոր դերակատարներ՝ Յակոբ Տէր Պօղոսեան, Սոնիկ Տիւլկերեան, Ռազմիկ Լիպարիտեան, Վիգէն Արվանի և ուրիշներ:

SARKY MOURADIAN is a filmmaker, television host, and music composer. He was born in Beirut in 1931. Performing music since age 16, he moved to Boston, Massachusetts in 1955 to continue his education in music. However, his main passion had always been in film. In 1960, he moved to Los Angeles where he attended “Theater of Arts” and began working in the film industry as an actor and director. His films include, Baghdasar Akhbar (1965), Sons of Sassoun (1973), Tears of Happiness (1975) , Promise of Love (1978), and The Forty Days of Musa Dagh (1982). Mouradian established one of the first Armenian television shows in Los Angeles in 1978 titled, Armenian Teletime, where he hosted various Armenian celebrity performers and politicians. In 2016, he was awarded a gold medal by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Armenia.

THE ARMENIAN FILM SOCIETY is dedicated to recognizing the contributions of Armenians around the world by shining a spotlight on Armenian films and filmmakers. Armenian Film Society holds events on the first Friday of every month at Abril Books. The evenings are composed primarily of film screenings, discussions, lectures, and workshops. Past events have included Mardik Martin, Eric Nazarian, Roger Kupelian, Gariné Torossian, Ruben Gevorkyants, Levon Mkrtchyan, among others. Armenian Film Society is founded by husband and wife team Armen and Mary Karaoghlanian.

The Illuminate Dinner
2020-01-25 19:00 - 22:00 | Alex Theatre, 216 North Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
You are invited for an evening of food, wine, and community ON THE STAGE of the historic Alex Theatre.

Join us on January 25 , 2020 at The Illuminate Dinner for a magical evening celebrating the Alex Theatre and its important place in the community’s history and landscape.

Proceeds from The Illuminate Dinner support the preservation of the Alex Theatre’s iconic marquee, spire, and starburst.

“Buildings are more than a simple design. They are a snapshot of life and tell a story of significance. They are a reflection of our culture.”

Individual tickets: $175
Individual ticket price increases to $225 after January 13th
Sponsorship includes a table of 10 and other benefits: $5,000

Not able to attend the dinner? Consider donating to the Illuminate Fund. Visit https://glendalearts.kindful.com/?campaign=273058

ABOUT THE ILLUMINATE FUND
Glendale Arts, the Alex Theatre’s management company, hosts the annual dinner to raise funds for the preservation of the Alex Theatre’s marquee, tower, and starburst. This year’s goal is to repair the starburst by the Alex Theatre’s 95th Birthday on September 4, 2020. Attending The Illuminate Dinner is one way to contribute to the $35,000 needed to complete the project. Every dollar raised helps to ensure the tower and spire will continue to illuminate Downtown Glendale for generations to come and continue the long tradition of honoring the past and presenting the future.

In 2015, Glendale Arts created the Illuminate Fund for the repair, maintenance, and preservation of the Alex Theatre’s marquee, tower, and starburst. More than $100,000 has been raised to date so the Theatre’s iconic structure can be protected for future generations. The Alex Theatre is powered by Glendale Arts. Glendale Arts is powered by YOU.

Please check back for details on the food and wine selections.

BEYOND EMBODIMENT
2020-01-25 11:00 - 2020-03-20 17:00 | Brand Library, 1601 W Mountain Street, Glendale, CA, 91201, United States
Twenty-five pioneering female, non-binary, and trans artists push the boundaries of body and being in “Beyond Embodiment”, opening at Brand Library & Art Center in January.
January 25-March 20, 2020
Curated by Laura Darlington and Selwa Sweidan
Artists: Kelly Akashi, Symrin Chawla, Gisela Colon, Gilda Davidian, Sandra de la Loza, M Eifler, Maru García, Dahn Gim, Sanglim Han, Claudia Hart, Xandra Ibarra, Huntrezz Janos, Yuehao Jiang, Anna Kostanian, Qingyi Li, Jacki Morie, Kelly Nipper, Cindy Rehm, Silvia Rigon, Martine Syms, Hiromi Takizawa, Tiffany Trenda, VJ Um Amel, Lisa Diane Wedgeworth, Amia Yokoyama
Brand Library & Art Center presents a unique art experience that probes the boundaries of body and being through actual and virtual space. Curated by Laura Darlington and Selwa Sweiden, Beyond Embodiment features 25 pioneering female, non-binary, and trans artists exhibiting work in a dizzying array of medium including sculpture, video, animation, ceramics, textile, printmaking, photography, installation, performance, and virtual and augmented reality. Physicality, identity, and presence are explored and biological systems, from the primordial to the post-human, are examined and transfigured by technology. Situating the body as form and function, material and process, site and portal, these artists investigate the potentialities of the human condition.
There will be a public Opening Reception on Saturday, January 25th from 6-9PM featuring a special interactive live performance of “Proximity Cinema” by Tiffany Trenda. Curators and artists will be in attendance.

“Proximity Cinema” by Tiffany Trenda
Additional artist and curator information and high resolution images are available. Curators and artists are available for interviews.
To schedule, please contact:
Shannon Currie Holmes
scurrieholmes@glendaleca.gov
818-937-7211

What She Said Living in Dystopia Presented by ace/121 Gallery & The Association of Hysteric Curators
2020-01-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Ace 121 Gallery, 121 N. Kenwood, Glendale, CA, 91206
January 17 – March 13, 2020
Opening Reception: January 17th 6-9 pm
Community Day: February 29th 2-5 pm
Paula Wilson Salty and Fresh
Throughout time and across all cultures women have held the role of prophet, oracle, seer, and diviner. Their stories warned us where our society was heading. In exchange for their wisdom they have been banned and burned, but also revered and channeled. She never stopped speaking and we never stopped listening. Sometimes it is a whisper and sometimes it is a shout.
The Exhibition “What She Said” includes 2D, 3D, and performance art, as well as free public programming. The show places focus on feminist strategies that address our current dystopian reality. “What She Said,” starts with the premise that extreme circumstances create fertile ground for visionary speculation. Many of the artists in the show address direct relationships between the vessel of the body as a channel for divinity, trauma, transmutation, birth and death. The artwork in the show addresses the way an oracular vision speaks to society today in a digital culture, integrating gazes, voices, and experiences.
“What She Said” features work by Lili Bernard, Annie Buckley, Cherie Benner Davis,Carolyn ño, Nancy Evans, Scarlett Kim and Maya Mackrandilal, Marne Lucas aka CuntemporaryArtist, Silvi Naçi, Mary Anna Pomonis, Cintia Segovia, Allison Stewart, Emily Sudd, Camilla Taylor, Paula Wilson, Jessica Wimbley, Michiko Yao, Caroline Yoo, and Dajin Yoon
Performances
Opening Reception Friday January 17th, 6-9 Scarlett Kim and Maya Mackrandilal
Community Day of Saturday, February 29th 2-5pm. Annie Buckley
Michiko Yao
Cintia Segovia
Dajin Yoon
Mary Anna Pomonis
The Association of Hysteric Curators (AHC) envelops a fluid, evolving, trans-generational group of feminists who seek to explore notions of female protest and the presence of gendered articulations through a non-hierarchical structure based in dialogue and exchange. As we honor the lineage of feminist models, we dare to envision a future of human equality, knowing we must interrogate the customs of today in order to enable conditions for change. As an agent of chaos and change, we posit our curatorial agenda as a figurative fault line; our research a body of water formed in a valley between two plates; our legacy the large-scale lateral movement along hundreds of miles of the fault: watch us as we spread and break down barriers, expanding and amplifying our space in society.
ace/121 Gallery
Gallery Hours
Tuesday 9:30 – 2:30
Wednesday/Thursday 12:00 – 5:00
Or by appointment.
121 N. Kenwood Street
(entrance via YMCA on Louise)
Glendale, CA 91206
For more information: associationofhystericcurators@gmail.com
info@ace121gallery.com
