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Branching Out:
Memorial Branch Library

With additional performances by The Open Floor Society
and The Peach Pie Trio, Featuring Joey De Leon, as part of the KJazz Mobile
Date: Saturday, Aug 17, 2019
Time: 3–8pm
Location: LA High Memorial Park
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Enjoy family fun festivities from salsa dancing to a puppet show in the heart of Mid-Wilshire. With such close proximity to Los Angeles High School, the historic Memorial Branch Library has always held strong community ties since it opened in 1930, and this special event for all ages will bring the neighborhood even closer. With live salsa music and dance lessons by The Open Floor Society, an enthusiastic network of music and dance artists and educators, along with a performance by the legendary Bob Baker Marionettes, your friends and family will have a blast at this playful afternoon in the park.

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ALOUD on PLACES This summer the Library Foundation of Los Angeles in Partnership with the Los Angeles Public Library are presenting 5 different programs in parks adjacent to libraries.  We’re bringing in music, speakers, performers, book bikes carrying curated books that reflect the entertainment that afternoon, library sign-up, and local food trucks.  We’re hoping that families picnic and enjoy the music and readings in a beautiful public space.  These events are meant to bring joy and fun to the community!

 

Co-presented with the Los Angeles Public Library

 

KJAZZ 88.1 FM

 

Just Jazz Live Concert Series

 

The World Stage

Bob Baker Marionette Theater

The Bob Baker Marionette Theater is Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument #958. Utilizing over 2000 handcrafted puppets, the Theater has catered to community functions of all sorts for over 50 years. Timeless and culturally celebrated, the Theater has pioneered an old form of “theater in the round,” which in addition to their live performances, have appeared in many motion pictures and television shows.

The Open Floor Society

The Open Floor Society is a non-profit that creates opportunities for the learning and practice of multi-cultural music and dance, with emphasis on improvisation, for the youth of the Los Angeles metro area who would not otherwise have access to these arts.

Joey De Leon

Joey De Leon, born and raised in the Tri-state area, is an artist coming from a long heritage of musicians. From Jazz to contemporary classical music, De Leon has performed or recorded with artists of almost every genre, including Queen Latifah, Juan Gabriel, and Cyndi Lauper. Currently, he is a member of two Grammy award-winning bands, Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band and Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band, as well as an adjunct faculty at CalArts. Past work includes film and TV scores, working with Arturo Sandoval, national commercials and programs.

Sezin Ahmet Turkmenoglu

Sezin Ahmet Turkmenoglu is a Los Angeles based bassist, composer, and arranger from Istanbul, Turkey.

Will Brahm

Will Brahm is a Los Angeles-based guitarist and composer. He has performed, recorded, and worked with artists such as Arturo Sandoval, Gordon Goodwin’s “Big Phat Band,” Otmaro Ruiz, etc. In addition, Brahm has toured—from Malasia to Spain—performing with The New West Guitar Group and his own original music. Recent albums include his world original music ensemble “Homenaje” (2017), duet album “Will Brahm & Lia Booth” (2018), and his most recent release “Venture Atlas” (2019).

Location
This program will take place at the Memorial Branch Library, at 4625 West Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90019.

Parking
There is free street parking surrounding the Library.

630 W. Fifth St.
Los Angeles, CA 90071

213.228.7500

info@lfla.org

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