Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Blackgivesback! Shoulder to Shoulder!




















Please check out this article below from Blackgivesback.com about Robey's very own Danny Glover and the event, Shoulder to Shoulder: African-Americans, the Arts, and Autism, which we are sponsering along.


Shoulder to Shoulder: African Americans, the Arts and Autism

An Evening of Theatrical Performances to Celebrate Black History Month and The Pursuit of Human Rights that include Danny Glover, Anna Maria Horsford, James Avery, and CCH Pounder

(Los Angeles, CA--February 1, 2010)--Special Needs Network, Inc. (SNN), The Robey Theatre Company and Ebony Repertory Theatre will present the 1st annual “Shoulder to Shoulder: African-Americans, the Arts and Autism” on Thursday, February 25, 2010 at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center in Los Angeles from 6pm-9pm. This special event benefiting children with autism and related disorders will feature celebrity actors in an evening of theatrical performances celebrating African American heritage and the pursuit of human rights.

SNN is proud to partner with the City of Los Angeles in raising awareness of autism during African-American Heritage Month. Through this partnership, the City is exercising its commitment to the thousands of children and adults in the City of Los Angeles who have autism and related disorders. Danny Glover joins a renowned group of civic leaders and arts philanthropists as Honorary Co-Chair of this event, including legendary actor Blair Underwood and Dr. LaDoris McClaney.

Joining Honorary Co-Chair Danny Glover on stage will be prominent actors: James Avery, Margaret Avery, Vanessa Bell-Calloway, Elliott Gould, Ben Guillory, Omari Hardwick, Anna Maria Horsford, Harry Lennix, Dawnn Lewis, CCH Pounder, Glynn Turman and other guest performers, subject to availability.

“I am excited about the opportunity to collaborate with the City of Los Angeles, Ebony Repertory Theatre and the Robey Theatre Company during African-American Heritage month on such a unique event,” said Areva D. Martin, Esq., Managing Partner, Martin & Martin, LLP and SNN Co-Founder and President. “Indeed the many rights that children and adults with disabilities enjoy today are because of the sacrifices, vision and shear determination of the pioneers we celebrate this month. We at SNN are humbled and immensely grateful for the many talented actors who are volunteering their time to help us fulfill our mission of raising awareness of autism and its impact on communities of color.”

“The arts is a unique a way to bring attention to the needs of children with autism. The Robey Theatre team and I are glad to be able to share our love of the theatre and to work with SNN on such an important project,”says actor and Honorary Co-Chair Danny Glover.

Source: http://www.blackgivesback.com/2010/02/shoulder-to-shoulder-african-americans.html

SHOULDER TO SHOULDER EVENT! Feb 25th!

SHOULDER TO SHOULDER
African - Americans, the Arts and Autism

Thursday, February 25, 2010
6-9pm
Nate Holden Performing Arts Center
4718 West Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90016

A Celebration of African-American Heritage and the Pursuit of Human Rights.






PLEASE BE SURE TO MARK YOUR CALENDAR & SAVE THE DATE FOR THIS AMAZING EVENT SPONSERED BY THE ROBEY THEATRE COMPANY, SPECIAL NEEDS NETWORK INC, AND THE EBONY REPERTORY THEATRE.


Monday, February 15, 2010

THE HARIMAYA BRIDGE AT THE 2010 PAFF, FEB 16th & FEB 17th


THE HARIMAYA BRIDGE

Narrative Feature

Pan African Film Festival

Best First Feature Competition 2009 120 min Japan/US/Korea English


Tickets Screening(s):

*Tue, Feb 16th - 1pm

(seniors connection screening)

Wed, Feb 17th - 7pm


Venue:

Culver Plaza Theatres

9919 Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA


Genre: Drama Sub-Genre(s): African-American Asian/South Pacific Canadian Family


Synopsis: Daniel Holder's father was killed fighting the Japanese during the Second World War...something he thought he had made peace with long ago, until a recent discovery revealed to him the cruel and brutal way in which his father died. So when Daniel's beloved artist son Mickey takes a job in Japan teaching English, it creates a rift between them. Mickey dies in a traffic accident, and Daniel's profound regret at their estrangement is matched only by his increased resentment towards Japan...a country he thinks took not only his father, but now his only child as well. Despite these feelings, Daniel goes to Japan to retrieve Mickey's final paintings. But despite the kindness he is shown and the evidence of the happy life his son led, he cannot let go of his hatred. But some unexpected discoveries about Mickey's life and legacy change everything for Daniel, forcing him to reassess his feelings and the life he will henceforth lead. Starring Ben Guillory, Saki Takaoka, Misa Shimizu, Danny Glover, Victor Grant.
Director: Aaron Woolfolk Written By: Aaron WoolfolkProduced By: Ko Mori & Aaron WoolfolkCast: Ben Guillory, Saki Takaoka, Misa Shimizu, Danny Glover, Victor Grant