Cast of 'The West Wing' Join David Crosby and Graham Nash in a Special Concert to Benefit the Grace Center at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre on Nov. 19.Entertainment Editors LOS LOS Length of stay, see there ANGELES--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Nov. 2, 2000 David Crosby and Graham Nash will headline an impressive cast of entertainers performing at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in 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. on Sunday, Nov. 19, in support of Grace Center, which provides support for women and children who have been victims of domestic violence. The event will be hosted by Harry Shearer Harry Julius Shearer (born December 23, 1943 in Los Angeles, California) is an American comedic actor and writer. Shearer, a voice actor on The Simpsons (1989 to present), provides the voices of Mr. and there will be special guest performances by singer/songwriters Julia Fordham Julia Fordham (born August 10, 1962, Portsmouth, England) is a singer-songwriter based in California. Her professional career started in the early 1980s, under the name "Jules Fordham," as a backing singer for the likes of Mari Wilson and Kim Wilde. and Judith Owen. Marilyn Wells, co-executive director of Grace Center, said: "The money raised from the concert will help continue the struggle to break the cycle of family violence. We are so grateful to the artists who've agreed to give of their time and talent to support us." Graham Nash said: "David and I are delighted to be able to support this worthy cause and hope the concert will help raise public awareness about the horrors of domestic violence." Reserved seats will go on sale at TicketMaster on Saturday, Nov. 4, at 10 a.m. There are also some special ticket packages that may be purchased directly through the Guacamole Fund at 800/728-6223. Platinum Circle tickets include a cocktail cocktail, short mixed drink originating in the United States and served as an appetizer. It generally has a basis of gin, whisky, rum, or brandy combined with vermouth or fruit juices and often flavored with bitters or grenadine. reception with members of the cast of "The West Wing" prior to the concert and the gourmet dessert artist reception immediately following the show. Gold Circle tickets include the gourmet dessert reception following the show only. Silver Circle tickets are preferred seats. The Grace Center is a sanctuary sanctuary, sacred place, especially the most sacred part of a sacred place. In ancient times and in the Middle Ages, a sanctuary served as asylum, a place of refuge for persons fleeing from violence or from the penalties of the law. for children and their families who have been victims of sexual abuse and violence. They serve the greater San Gabriel Valley The San Gabriel Valley is one of the principal valleys of southern California. It lies to the east of the city of Los Angeles, to the north of the Puente Hills, to the south of the San Gabriel Mountains, and to the west of the Inland Empire. (three locations) and all of their services are free. They provide: -- 24-hour emergency response -- Crisis intervention, counseling and evaluation -- Complete confidentiality and anonymity -- Support groups with free child care -- Advocacy with social services, legal and judicial systems Last year the Grace Center served more than 800 family members with a team of eight professionals and 50 dedicated volunteers. |
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