The Blue Door

08/06/2024

TONIGHT Culver City residents are invited to attend National Night Out 2024, a community celebration hosted by the Culver City Police Department. The event aims to foster unity and strengthen community ties and will feature a variety of activities suitable for all ages. The event will take place at Veterans Memorial Park, 4117 Overland Ave, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The schedule for the event is as follows:
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. pm – Drone Demonstrations
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. – Special Guest Appearance
6:00 p.m. – LAPD Flyover
6:30 p.m. – K9 Demo

Attendees can enjoy free food, music, and displays of police vehicles and equipment. The event will also offer community resources, prizes, and a kid’s zone, complete with art activities and face painting.

The event promises a night of fun and engagement for families, neighbors, and friends. National Night Out 2024 aims to bring the entire Culver City community together in celebration and camaraderie.

Join the Community Celebration at Veterans Memorial Park on August 6th Culver City residents are invited to attend National Night...

05/18/2024

Since its inception, Jazz Hands for Autism has been a beacon of inclusivity and talent, providing a platform for neurodivergent musicians to showcase their skills and creativity. The group will present its 10-year anniversary concert, marking a decade of empowering neurodivergent musicians and challenging industry norms, this Saturday, May 25 from 2pm to 5pm at Playa Studios, 11260 Playa Court in Culver City, CA 90230. Tickets are available at https://www.jazzhandsforautism.org/concert

Their 10-year anniversary concert will feature over 15 neurodivergent musicians, presenting a blend of original compositions and covers that showcase their unique talents and perspectives, the 21st in the Jazz Hands for Autism series which continue to break barriers and redefine the music industry landscape. Audiences will experience an unforgettable musical journey that celebrates diversity, creativity, and inclusion.

In addition to the stellar musical performances, the event will also feature the Mayor of Culver City, Yasmine-Imani McMorrin, as a keynote speaker, whose presence underscores the community's support for initiatives that promote inclusivity and highlight the contributions of neurodivergent individuals.

Manager of Publicity and Community Relations, Folarin Ajileye, expresses his admiration for the growth witnessed over the past decade: "It is amazing to see the growth of our musicians over the course of 10 years. We have expanded our concert experience for our audiences, including live-streaming and stage production, and we are challenging the barriers of diversity within the music industry day-by-day. We hope to continue championing the voices of neurodivergent musicians in Los Angeles & globally."

Most people don’t know that 1 in 36 Americans, and up to 3% of the world’s population, are on the Autism spectrum, with over 85% unemployed or underemployed. But this is why Jazz Hands for Autism exists to break stigmas by empowering neurodivergent creatives and to create pathways to inclusion through expression, education, and employment in the entertainment industry and beyond. This program is supported, in part, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Department of Arts and Culture. For more information about Jazz Hands for Autism, visit https://www.jazzhandsforautism.org/

05/01/2024

My interview with Laurie Grant, the Creator and Director of Broadway Bound: Songs & Scenes from Tony Award-Winning Musicals, running May 3-18 at The Blue Door in Culver City is now posted on BroadwayWorld Los Angeles. Find out more about the show featuring Rex & Friends, a group of singers and musicians with various disabilities who join together to entertain and enlighten others. Laurie Grant Rex & Friends

ArtsUP! LA is presenting Broadway Bound: Songs & Scenes from Tony Award-Winning Musicals, a new jukebox musical created and directed by Laurie Grant, featuring Rex & Friends, all extraordinary musicians with different disabilities and perfect pitch. Rex & Friends will take you on a fantastic trip of...