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Congratulations to Independent Shakespeare Co. It’s the final week of their summer season! Their last performances are this Wednesday through Sunday at 7 PM in LA’s Griffith Park.  Broadway World says the production of “As You Like It” gives “joy throughout. … the music is sweet, the players skilled and the setting is bucolic … it’s a winner.” Admission is free and open to the public. We’re proud to support Independent Shakespeare Co. and to shine a light on their mission to bring Los Angeles together through exuberant, surprising productions of classical plays as well as new works. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ge3DUm2F

Follow along as we shine a light on some of our incredible grantees. 🔆 First up, we are highlighting Center Theatre Group's commitment to the community. This week they are hosting free Juggling and Storytelling workshops at Boyle Heights libraries with the Los Angeles Public Library. Inspired by Center Theatre Group's upcoming production of "Duel Reality," workshops are: 📍 Wednesday, Aug. 28, at Robert Louis Stevenson Library 📍 Thursday, Aug. 29, at Malabar Library 📍 Friday, Aug. 30, at Benjamin Franklin Library Be sure to check out Center Theatre Group's rich theatrical offerings all year long at their three LA venues: 🎭 Mark Taper Forum in downtown LA 🏛️ Ahmanson Theatre in downtown LA 🎵 Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City #TeatroPorVida #CTGcommunity #boyleheights https://lnkd.in/gyMgg2ZD

📅 🤩 Mark your calendars for La Vida Es Un Festival at Mercado La Paloma this Saturday, August 25 from 12-8pm! This annual festival held by Esperanza Community Housing Corporation is a space for Afro-Latine communities and allies to come together and celebrate shared heritage and culture through performances and workshops. 🔎 Find more information about this free event here: https://lnkd.in/gXqYPZ9d

🎼 💛 Mark your calendars for Coffeehouse 2024, an empowering musical experience featuring Skid Row artists with Urban Voices Project! On Saturday, August 24th at Inner-City Arts, the UVP Performance Choir and soloists will take the stage, accompanied by a professional band, in a celebration of music, resilience, and community. Attending this free event is an opportunity to uplift and support the performers–and to be uplifted as an audience member, by turn. Learn more and reserve a spot at the link here: https://lnkd.in/gjmdj4UF

🌟 Looking for funding for provocative programming and projects with artists? There’s still time to apply for an Infinite Expansion Grant from the MIKE KELLEY FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS 🌟 These grants support experimental and thought-provoking work of artists presented by arts nonprofits and fiscally sponsored organizations in LA County. Grant awards will be up to $50,000, and LOIs must be submitted by August 16. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gTE8CmX2

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Celebrate the timeless legacy of Celia Cruz with a free musical event at Grand Performances on Saturday, August 3. Presented by Nance Arte Productions and Fania Records, “A Tribute to Salsa Royalty” will feature  performances by dance theater company CONTRA-TIEMPO Activist Dance Theater, DJ Gia Fu, and Havana Secret, the backing band from Celia Cruz’s final US tour. Find more information here: https://lnkd.in/gfqWYn3h

💃 ⭐ Looking for fun community activities? Dance under the stars at The Music Center! ⭐ 💃 Dance DTLA returns this summer for its 20th year, with events from 7:00-11:00pm each Friday through August 16. Enjoy beginner dance lessons with easy-to-follow steps, as well as live DJ sets and an open dance floor where you can practice your new moves. The upcoming genres are: • July 26: Line Dance • August 2: Samba • August 9: Hip Hop • August 16: Disco Check out more details here: https://lnkd.in/gF2V8qbd

Are you a producer looking for support and a platform for your next creative project? Check out The FordLab Producers Program! Applications are open until August 4. This 6-month intensive program helps producers develop skills in production, sales, and marketing, culminating in their participation in The Ford’s 2025 summer season. ➡️ Find more details about how to apply here: https://lnkd.in/ghPkKcaR

🤓 📚 ✨ GivingData put out a new eBook! ✨ 📚 🤓 Are you interested in advancing equitable funding practices? Along with Libra Foundation, Northwest Health Foundation, The Just Trust, and Wagner Foundation, Perenchio Foundation is  proud to have contributed a few of our own insights and practices. Like GivingData, we believe that the philanthropic sector is strengthened when we share our learnings with one another! Download the eBook “Equitable Grantmaking in Practice: Lessons from Five Equity-Committed Funders” here: https://hubs.ly/Q02FYLkd0

There is still time to apply to the National Endowment for the Arts Grants for Arts Projects program! These grants support opportunities for public engagement with the arts, for integrating the arts with strategies promoting health and well-being, and for improving overall capacity within the arts sector. Grants range from $10,000 to $100,000. Visit this link to learn more about how to submit your application before July 11, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time: https://lnkd.in/ghx2eeKE