ADVISORY/Kirk Douglas, Jerry Herman, Ann Reinking, Lalo Schifrin and Garth Brooks to be Honored by the Music Center of Los Angeles Wednesday, Nov. 4.Who: Kirk Douglas, Jerry Herman Jerry Herman (born Gerald Herman on July 10, 1931 in New York City) is an American composer/lyricist of the Broadway musical theater. He composed the scores for the hit Broadway musicals Hello, Dolly!, Mame, and La Cage aux Folles. , Ann Reinking Ann Reinking (born November 10, 1949 in Seattle, Washington) is an American actress and dancer, most famous for her association with choreographer Bob Fosse. Reinking originally trained as a ballet dancer. , Lalo Schifrin Lalo Schifrin (born Boris Claudio Schifrin on June 21, 1932) is an Argentine pianist and composer, most famous for composing the "burning-fuse" theme tune from the television series. and Garth Brooks will be honored for their accomplishments in the arts by the Music Center of Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. County at the 17th annual Distinguished Artist Awards. Presenters include Jay Leno Jay Leno (born April 28, 1950) is an Emmy-winning American comedian, writer who is best known as the current host of NBC television's long-running variety and talk program The Tonight Show. Biography Leno was born in New Rochelle, New York. , Betty White, Gregory Hines Gregory Hines (February 14, 1946 – August 9, 2003) was a Tony Award-winning American actor, singer, dancer, and choreographer. Born Gregory Oliver Hines , Martin Landau, and Forest Whitaker, respectively. Entertainment Tonight's Mary Hart will be the evening's Mistress of Ceremonies. What:Presented by Club 100 of the Music Center, the Distinguished Artist Awards is the most prestigious recognition given to outstanding artists by the Music Center. Since 1982, the Distinguished Artist Awards has recognized and honored prominent members of the cultural community in the fields of music, dance, drama, and the visual arts visual arts npl → artes fpl plásticas visual arts npl → arts mpl plastiques visual arts npl → whose professional accomplishments have demonstrated great achievement and wide-reaching influence. Past honorees include Gregory Peck, Jack Lemmon Noun 1. Jack Lemmon - United States film actor (1925-2001) John Uhler, Lemmon , Hal David, Robert Joffrey, Debbie Allen, Tyne Daly, James Earl Jones, and Penny Marshall among others. Club 100 and Blue Ribbon member Eunice David is this year's event chair. The executive producers of the 17th Annual Distinguished Artist Awards are Roxanne Messina Captor and Kathie Coen. It will be produced by Scott Mauro, directed by Walter Grauman and written by A.J. Carothers. Where: Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel, 9500 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. When: 6 p.m., Wed., November 4. Why: The Music Center of Los Angeles County is among the nation's leading performing arts institutions. The Distinguished Artist Awards is one of several programs designed to reward artists for their accomplishments, as well as encourage aspiring artists. The Music Center is dedicated to cultivating artists and audiences to ensure that the performing and visual arts continue to thrive in Los Angeles and across the nation. Proceeds from the annual Distinguished Artist Awards help underwrite the BRAVO Award Program which pays tribute to outstanding educators for their leadership, inspiration, and creativity in teaching the arts in public schools. The BRAVO Award is the preeminent award given to California educators acknowledging them for their excellence in arts education. Evening proceeds also help underwrite the resident companies of the Music Center in their quest to attract young audiences. About Club 100: Club 100 is a membership organization of the Music Center Unified Fund which provides financial support for the resident companies of the Music Center - the L.A. Philharmonic, Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum and Ahmanson Theatre, L. A. Opera and Los Angeles Master Chorale The Los Angeles Master Chorale is a famous professional chorus in Los Angeles, California. Grant Gershon has been its music director since 2001, succeeding Paul Salamunovich. -- as well as the Music Center Education Division. Club 100 includes more than 100 women who support and promote the performing arts in the community through education, advocacy, and fundraising. Louise Epstein currently serves as President of Club 100. |
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