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About Me

Grand Performances presents free performing arts that reflect the best of global culture and inspire community among the diverse peoples of Los Angeles. Over the last 22 years, Grand Performances has grown to become the foremost free concert series in Southern California. More than 40 noon and evening events each summer draw in an average audience of 60,000 from all over Southern California to experience an eclectic mix of performing arts disciplines. Some single performances attract as many as 7,000 people. All events are presented free-to-the-public, enabling entire families, seniors, schools, youth groups and others to enjoy the performing arts regardless of their financial ability.

My Interests

Music, theater, dance, spoken word, free performing arts, tuna melts, cultural diversity, Mongolian barbecue, donations, ducks, fountains

I'd like to meet:

Anyone interested in seeing the best of global culture and local talent!

Music:

The stages at California Plaza have hosted a variety of world-class performers:
Kinky
Sidestepper
Ballet Nacional de Mexico
Kronos Quartet
Sara Tavares
Hugh Masekela
Pink Martini
Tito Puente
Nortec Collective
Jimmy Scott
Cheb Mami
¡Cubanismo!
Terrence Blanchard
Transglobal Underground
Rennie Harris
and the Mahotella Queens, to name just a few.

Some of the locally-based artists we have featured include:
Ozomatli
The Watts Prophets
Nati Cano y Mariachi Los Camperos
daKAH Hip Hop Orchestra
American Repertory Dance Company
Culture Clash
Los Angeles Baroque Orchestra
Mariachi Divas
and Diavolo Dance Theatre.

Grand Performances is committed to supporting local emerging artists by providing professional fees, access to new audiences, and the empowerment that comes from being presented in a technically sophisticated venue by a nationally recognized presenting organization.
ARTISTS: If you are interested in performing at our venue, please send press kits to:
Leigh Ann Hahn
Director of Programming
Grand Performances
350 S. Grand Ave., Ste. A-4
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Please try to gauge whether you would be an appropriate fit for our venue before sending materials.

Movies:

Some we presented in 2006: Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth, the Academy Award-winning film Crash, Moog, Dance Camera West, and Strange Fruit.

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My Blog

Benefit Concert on June 5!

Join us in kicking off Grand Performances' 2008 season with a benefit concert featuring two-time Grammy award nominee and KCRW darling, Carmen Rizzo, and his new project Lal Meri at Downtown's hottest...
Posted by GRAND PERFORMANCES on Fri, 16 May 2008 02:05:00 PST

Worlds best living conga player free tonight!

I even more hiiiiiiiiiiiigly recommend this show. I know I'm a marketing assistant, but, really now, have I ever steered you wrong? This is going to be a HUGE show.....unbelievable music plu...
Posted by GRAND PERFORMANCES on Fri, 03 Aug 2007 10:49:00 PST

Mexican percussion quartet, TAMBUCO, Saturday & Sunday!

I hiiiiiiighly recommend this show! These guys are amazing... ...
Posted by GRAND PERFORMANCES on Fri, 20 Jul 2007 03:28:00 PST

Tom Schnabel, Mango Blue, Ojos de Brujo & Mandrill FREE!

Big thanks to everyone who helped rock the GP on Grand street festival!All future performances this summer will be in the California Plaza, as usual. Mark your calendars, the 21st Season of Grand Perf...
Posted by GRAND PERFORMANCES on Wed, 20 Jun 2007 10:09:00 PST

One Last Reminder and some FAQ's about This Sunday!

FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREEWHAT: Grand Performance's Season Kick-off Block Party, featuring Dengue Fever, Yohimbe Brothers, and OZOMATLI .WHERE: On Grand Avenue, between 1st and 5th.WHEN:...
Posted by GRAND PERFORMANCES on Sat, 09 Jun 2007 04:03:00 PST

Flavorpill, Sunday's food, and new volunteer perks!

Some great things:1. We're in flavorpill this week! Check it! This show is going to be awesome.2. There are going to be some bomb food options onsite this Sunday for your in-between-sets enjoyment. -...
Posted by GRAND PERFORMANCES on Wed, 06 Jun 2007 12:04:00 PST

OZOMATLI, Yohimbe Brothers, Dengue Fever, FREE THIS SUNDAY!

Dudes, the time is fast approaching.THIS SUNDAY, June 10, Grand Avenue will become home to our first ever block party, featuring Dengue Fever, Yohimbe Brothers, and OZOMATLI FREE! No tickets, no cover...
Posted by GRAND PERFORMANCES on Mon, 04 Jun 2007 11:07:00 PST

Grand Performances' 2007 Season is LAUNCHING

First, thank you all for you patience as we've been solidifying the summer schedule.  You guys are truly awesome! The 21st Season of Grand Performances' free outdoor programs begins on June 10. H...
Posted by GRAND PERFORMANCES on Fri, 11 May 2007 12:57:00 PST

Three Summer Internships at GP!

Grand Performances will once again be offering three paid internships this summer, thanks to generous funding from the LA County Arts Commission!!! Descriptions are below.Let me know if you have quest...
Posted by GRAND PERFORMANCES on Wed, 04 Apr 2007 02:04:00 PST

Downtown News Article 3/5/07

Eep, forgot to post this on Monday when it came out, but here is a worthwhile article on the shaping of downtown that appeared in the Downtown News, with a kind reference to Grand Performances in the ...
Posted by GRAND PERFORMANCES on Thu, 08 Mar 2007 02:47:00 PST