Legendary Quincy Jones and the L.A. Downtown Center Business Improvement District Join Councilwoman Jan Perry to Kick Off Plans for the `Legends of Los Angeles Pop' New Year's Eve Celebration.Business Editors/Lifestyle Editors/Entertainment Editors LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 31, 2003 The Downtown Center Business Improvement District's "Legends of Los Angeles Pop" Event Will Benefit The Quincy Jones Listen Up Foundation and its Efforts to Improve Healthcare for Children Using Telehealth The 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. Downtown Center Business Improvement District (DCBID DCBID Downtown Center Business Improvement District (Los Angeles, CA) ) and Quincy Jones, chairman of The Quincy Jones Listen Up Foundation, will celebrate plans in anticipation of the first annual "Legends of Los Angeles Pop" New Year's Eve Celebration in Downtown Los Angeles Downtown Los Angeles is the central business district of Los Angeles, California, located close to the geographic center of the metropolitan area. The sprawling, multi-centered megacity is such that its downtown core is often considered just another district like Hollywood or , and will officially announce The Quincy Jones Listen Up Foundation as the event's benefiting charity. Los Angeles City Councilwoman Jan Perry Jan Perry (circa. 1954 —) currently represents the 9th district of the Los Angeles City Council. External links
Preceded by Rita Walters Los Angeles City Councilwoman will join the official partnership announcement celebration, which will take place on Tuesday, August 5 at 3 p.m. at the Bradley Tower at Downtown L.A. City Hall, located at 200 N. Spring Street. "This incredible charity event serves a dual purpose: it exposes and celebrates the life of our vibrant city center while raising funds and awareness for the Quincy Jones Listen Up Foundation's efforts to bring telehealth to children worldwide, and this partnership will bring the people of Los Angeles a stellar New Year's Eve event," said Councilwoman Jan Perry, who represents the Ninth District which includes Downtown Los Angeles. The "Legends of Los Angeles Pop" event, still in the planning stages, will launch an inaugural New Year's Eve countdown in a picturesque setting surrounded by the Music Center, Walt Disney Concert Hall This article or section may contain original research or unverified claims. Please help Wikipedia by adding references. See the for details. This article has been tagged since September 2007. and Los Angeles City Hall - an area at the heart of the revitalization re·vi·tal·ize tr.v. re·vi·tal·ized, re·vi·tal·iz·ing, re·vi·tal·iz·es To impart new life or vigor to: plans to revitalize inner-city neighborhoods; tried to revitalize a flagging economy. of L.A.'s downtown. A portion of the event's admission will go to The Quincy Jones Listen Up Foundation, which supports programs that meet the critical healthcare needs of children. Quincy Jones will speak on behalf of his Listen Up Foundation, and Carol Schatz, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of DCBID, will discuss details of the partnership between the two organizations. Both, for the first time, will unveil plans for L.A.'s inaugural New Year's Eve Celebration. Additionally, David C. Kushner, M.D., F.A.C.R. Medical Director, Pediatric pediatric /pe·di·at·ric/ (pe?de-at´rik) pertaining to the health of children. pe·di·at·ric adj. Of or relating to pediatrics. Telemedicine Program, Children's National Medical Center  This article or section is written like an .Please help [ rewrite this article] from a neutral point of view. Mark blatant advertising for , using . in Washington D.C., will be on hand to describe the concept of "telehealth" - the use of electronic communication technologies to allow physicians in one location to offer services at another location - and the important role that this service plays in improving healthcare for children worldwide. Telehealth is one of Quincy Jones' personal passions and is a key initiative of The Quincy Jones Listen Up Foundation. "We are honored that The Quincy Jones Listen Up Foundation has chosen the 'Legends of Los Angeles Pop' New Year's Eve Celebration to raise awareness for and benefit their organization," said Carol Schatz. "This partnership is a perfect fit for the DCBID and the Quincy Jones Listen Up Foundation. Both share the dream of improving the quality of life in our communities, and, together, we believe that we can help better provide for the future of our neighborhoods and our children." The "Legends of Los Angeles Pop" Celebration will include celebrities and musicians that hold a special place in the hearts of people across Los Angeles and Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, . Popular musicians of the '50s, '60s, '70s, and '80s, appealing to all ages, will provide the evening's entertainment. Partygoers will dine on a variety of delectable foods, sip on local wines, or stop by the beer garden as they anticipate the special "only in L.A." way of ringing in the New Year! About The Quincy Jones Listen Up Foundation The Quincy Jones Listen Up Foundation was founded in 1990 and believes that every child deserves an equal opportunity to grow to his or her full potential. As one of the world's preeminent entrepreneurs, humanitarians and record producers, Quincy Jones is proof that we are only limited by our imaginations. Born into poverty and raised in a broken and dysfunctional home, the life of Quincy Jones is not only one of the great American success stories, but also evidence that one can overcome obstacles of color not of the white race; - commonly meaning, esp. in the United States, of negro blood, pure or mixed. See also: Color and class through perseverance, determination and hard work. The Quincy Jones Listen Up Foundation's Board of Directors also includes Marilyn Bergman, Clint Eastwood, Gloria Estefan, Richard Parsons This article is about the businessman. For the U.S. Representative from Ohio, see Richard C. Parsons. Richard Dean Parsons (born April 4, 1948), is the chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Time Warner. He is also on the board of directors of Citigroup. , Courtney Ross Courtney Ross is a fictional character from Marvel Comics originating in the Captain Britain comics as Brian Braddock's college girlfriend. She was created by Chris Claremont and drawn by artists Herb Trimpe and Fred Kida. Holst, and Attallah Shabazz. About the Downtown Center Business Improvement District The DCBID is a coalition of property owners united in their commitment to enhance the quality of life in Downtown Los Angeles. The organization helps the 65-block central business district achieve its full potential as a great place to live, work, and play. Nearly 480 property owners provide funds to the district via a special voluntary tax assessment, which finances this outreach program. For more information, please visit the DCBID Web site at www.downtownla.com. |
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