Stars for the Arts 2021

3630 E 3rd St.,Los Angeles CA 90063

25 September, 2021

Description

Join us for a joyous hour celebration looking back at iconic Latin jazz tunes performed by our LAMusArt students. Join us either virtually or in person for a joyous hour celebration looking back at iconic Latin jazz tunes performed by our LAMusArt Latin Jazz band and arranged by director Dr. Isaac Lopez with a special preview of upcoming appearances by LAMusArt favorites. All proceeds from our benefit will help us thrive -- rebuild, restart and re-engage our community of LAMusArt in East LA through arts education. HONORING : The Odell Family Accepting the honor is Jane Castruccio, great niece of LAMusArt founder Pearl Irene Odell FEATURING : The LAMusArt Latin Jazz Ensemble with special appearances by Wil-Dog Abers of Ozomatli EMCEED BY: Analisa Gutierrez, LAMusArt Alumna All proceeds will support and maintain access to high quality, tuition-subsidized and free arts education programs for the community of East Los Angeles. 6:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception 8:00 p.m. Dinner Program  PARKING Complimentary on-site parking will be provided. OUR MISSION LAMusArt is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of youngsters by providing them with the resources for a high quality arts education. We aim to provide opportunities for underserved students in East Los Angeles and its surrounding communities, regardless of race, gender, aptitude, or socio-economic status, to engage in and have access to multidisciplinary and sequential low-cost and/or no-cost arts education programs. Last year, LAMusArt provided 25,247 arts lessons and served over 565 students each week.  LAMusArt also employed 31 Teaching Artists to inspire the next generation of leaders. LAMusArt is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Tax ID#95-6001948