The West Coast Premiere of “8″

It was a star studded night last Saturday at The Ebell of Los Angeles for the West Coast premiere of Dustin Lance Black’s play “8.”  Produced by the American Foundation for Equal Rights and directed by Rob Reiner, the cast included an insane amount of talent: Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Martin Sheen, Kevin Bacon, Christine [...]

Blissful: showtime

(Michael + Anna Costa Photography) These images were captured during celebrations for charity endeavors here at The Ebell of Los Angeles: 24-Hour Hollywood Rush supporting The Baby Dragon Fund (Cean One Photography) ; Annual Comedy Night benefiting Peter Boyle Memorial Fund and International Myeloma Foundation (Craig Rucker Photography);  Laughs for Bald Bryan (Michael+Anna Costa Photography). [...]

Artist Reception: Phoebe Beasley

The Ebell of Los Angeles is proud to welcome renowned artist Phoebe Beasley in an exhibition of her work with an artist reception on Thursday, January 20 in the stately Ebell Art Salon. Among her many accomplishments, Ms. Beasley is the only artist to receive two Presidential Seals on her artwork, one from President Bush [...]

Michelle Obama Takes Center Stage at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre

On Tuesday, October 26th, The Wilshire Ebell Theatre had the distinct privilege of welcoming First Lady Michelle Obama, Dr. Jill Biden, and Senator Barbara Boxer to its stage, with our very own Ebell President Shirlee Taylor Haizlip giving the rousing opening remarks. This is the first visit by a First Lady to the historic Ebell [...]

First Lady Michelle Obama at The Ebell

Not since Mrs. Herbert Hoover has The Ebell of Los Angeles been visited by a current First Lady.  Tuesday, October 26, 2010, First Lady Michelle Obama‘s visit to the Wilshire Ebell Theatre establishes yet another historic moment to The Ebell Legacy…California Vote 2010 is hosting First Lady Michelle Obama, Dr. Jill Biden,and Senator Barbara Boxer [...]

IMF presents 4th Annual Comedy Celebration

We are absolutely thrilled to welcome back the International Myeloma Foundation’s 4th Annual Comedy Celebration to The Ebell of Los Angeles & The Wilshire Ebell Theatre on Saturday, November 13th! The comedy celebration, benefiting the Peter Boyle Memorial Fund, honors the late actor and raises awareness and funds for the IMF. Hosted by Ray Romano, this year’s [...]

Wanna see The Groovie Movie??

I realized after posting a nice, long description of this killer-diller swing dance event happening at the Ebell of Los Angeles on October 17 (check out that post for details), you may be wondering, “What the heck is The Groovie Movie?” And perhaps even wondering, “I wonder what The Groovie Movie is all about…?” Well, [...]

Swing dancing & Groovie Movie at The Ebell

While Dancing With the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance? have brought the national spotlight back on to ballroom and swing dancing, one of the blueprints for lindy hop and swing is the beloved 1944 movie short, The Groovie Movie. Local swing dancers and event producers, Rusty Frank & Hilary Alexander, are hosting [...]

Ebell on American Idol with Harry Connick Jr

Did you see the remarkable Harry Connick Jr. mentoring the American Idol contestants during the Sinatra Week?  It would have been my favorite week of the season even if they hadn’t filmed the mentoring sessions in the Lounge of the Ebell…! Click on the image below to see a recap video from AmericanIdol.com. What a [...]

Happy Birthday, Shirley Temple!

America’s “Little Princess”, Shirley Temple, was born on this day, April 23, in 1928.  Two years ago, in celebration of her 80th Birthday, Good Morning America paid tribute with a nation-wide sing-a-long to On The Good Ship Lollipop, and members from The Ebell of Los Angeles were on hand to lend their voices in celebration!!  [...]