[Music for Events] Busy Spring | Summer Concerts | WestBeat

• Recent Events: Our Busy Spring Season • Tips & Tricks: Summer Music in Los Angeles   • About Us: What We Can Do for You • Featured Artist: WestBeat Please add "carolyn@pacificharps.com " to your white list or address book in your e-mail program, so that you have no trouble receiving future issues!    Our Busy Spring Season From playing with YoYo Ma to organizing events with multiple acts, to setting up our clients with the very best in latin music for quinceaneras and planning travel for our musicians all the way to San Diego, spring has been a busy season for us!  We're heading straight into a busy summer as well, and we'd like to thank all of our wonderful clients and the people who continue to give us fantastic referrals.  We're proud and happy to be your first choice in entertainment, and we look forward to bringing even more of your events to life with our excellent performers and their exquisite music.     Summer Music in Los Angeles Here at Music for Events we are big on all events, not just our own - we love that we get to live and celebrate music in Los Angeles through so many wonderful opportunities, and this summer promises to be a great season for concerts!  Check out ten of the most popular music events around LA this summer, and don't forget to catch our very own performers as well, at the Citrus Festival and many other venues!   1. Summer Season at the Hollywood Bowl The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, the LA Philharmonic and other performers are scheduled throughout the summer at the historic Hollywood Bowl. When: June through September Where: 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood Cost: Varies Info: (323) 850-2000, www.hollywoodbowl.com 2. Summer Festival at the Huntington Grammy Award-winning Southwest Chamber Music performs at the Huntington Library and Gardens in San Marino. You can bring a picnic or order dinner from the Tea Room. When: Sat-Sun July through August,  7:30 pm Where: The Huntington Library, 1151 Oxford Rd., San Marino Cost: $45 Loggia, $28 Lawn Info: 1-800-726-7147 www.swmusic.org 3. Jazz on the Lawn Concert Series Free Sunday jazz series on the lawn at City Hall in Santa Monica in August. When: Sundays in August,  5-7 pm Where: City Hall lawn, 1685 Main St., Santa Monica, CA 90401 Cost: Free Info: calendar.smgov.net/city/eventcalendar.asp 4. California Philharmonic's Festival on the Green Music, food, and a great location combine into a magical blend unparalleled in Southern California. An engaging maestro, a world-class orchestra, and top soloists ensure enjoyment for all. When: Every other Saturday from late June through August. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., Concert at 7:30 p.m. Where: The Arboretum of Los Angeles County, 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia Cost: $20 - $98 Info: (626) 300-8200, www.calphil.org 5. Summer Sunset Music Festival in Culver City Featuring artists from around the world, this 13-week concert series brings Jazz, Samba, Swing, Bluegrass and more to the courtyard at the Culver City Civic Center. When: July - August, Thursdays at 7 pm Where: City Hall Courtyard, 9770 Culver Blvd. at Duquesne, Culver City, CA Cost: Free Parking: Free parking in the City Hall parking structure. Info: (310) 253-5715, www.culvercitymusic.org 6. Annual International Laureates Music Festival The acclaimed I Palpiti Orchestral Ensemble of International Laureates from 20 countries is featured in solo, chamber, and orchestra concerts with a Grand Finale at the Disney Hall on July 29. When: 2 weeks in July or August, various times Where: Various locations in Beverly Hills and LA Cost: $Free - $250 Info: 310-205-0511, www.ipalpiti.org 7. Sunset Concerts Series at the Skirball Cultural Center Celebrate musical traditions from around the globe. Kick back and groove or get up and dance to a diverse line-up of leading musicians who represent the best in world music. In addition, view all the Skirball galleries for free, dine at Zeidler's buffet before the concert, pick up grab-and-go light fare from Zeidler's Cart, or bring your own picnic dinner to enjoy during the concert. When: Thursdays, July 21–August 25, 8:00 p.m. (doors open at 7:00 p.m.) Where: Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049 Cost: Free (Concertgoers must show a date-of-concert Skirball parking stub, Metro pass, or taxi receiptfor concert admission) Parking: $10 per car (cash only), carpooling encouraged, or take Metro Rapid 761, street parking strictly prohibited Info: 310-440-4500 www.skirball.org 8. Free Summer Folk Music at the Peter Strauss Ranch The second Sunday of month from June through September, you can enjoy folk music concerts set in an old west movie set at the Peter Strauss Ranch near Agoura Hills. The free summer concerts are a project of the Topanga Banjo and Fiddle Contest and Folk Festival When: June - Sept, 2nd Sunday of the month, 3-5 pm Where: Peter Strauss Ranch, check the website for directions Cost: FREE Info: www.topangabanjofiddle.org 9. Annual Music by the Sea Concert Series Free Sunday afternoon outdoor concert series with a variety of musical genres overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Bring a picnic, a blanket, family, and friends. Spend the afternoon shopping, listening, and dancing to music. When: Sundays in July, 12:00 noon - 5:00 p.m. Where: Point Fermin Park, 807 Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro Cost: FREE Info: 1-888-LA PARKS (527-2757), www.musicbythesea.org   10. Summer Sessions Outdoor Music and Garden Concerts for Kids at the Getty Center Saturdays in July, the Getty Center offers its Saturdays Off the 405 concert and DJ series. Saturdays and Sundays in August, the Museum presents Garden Concerts for Kids. Food and beverages are available on site. When: July - August Where: The Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90049 Cost: Free Parking: $15, free after 5 pm, tram to museum Info: www.getty.edu, (310) 440-7300   What We Can Do for You Music for Events owner Carolyn Sykes began her journey in the music industry as a harpist, performing in Australia, Asia, Europe and the United States.  She came to Los Angeles where she was highly successful in establishing her own private teaching and performing studio Pacific Harps, teaching, supplying harps and performing in orchestras, on concert stages and for special events, both locally and abroad.  Carolyn still performs at events, solo as well as with other instruments such as flute, bass, violin and string ensembles and vocalists, but has most recently decided to take her expertise in performing and her expansive knowledge of music and musicians to a higher level, launching Music for Events.  Music for Events is unique in that it is a boutique-style agency that works with our clients every step of the way to ensure that their event fits their vision. We have over a hundred hand-picked musicians and vendors in our roster, and specialize in providing excellent musicians of every genre, as well as other services such as event planning, photography, floral, and much more. With over 30 years in the event industry, our goal is our client's peace of mind. We make the process of choosing your music and planning your event easy so you can focus on what matters most - your occasion. Visit our website at www.music-for-events.com to see videos of our artists, browse our music and schedule a consultation! Artist ID 70754: WestBeat Comprised of some of the most incredible professional vocal talent in Southern California, WestBeat is a six person a cappella group that is made up of three men and three women with one of the men covering mainly vocal percussion. Having accomplished a wide variety of work including releasing their own albums, doing session work and performing as lead singers on cruise ships all over the world as well as at Las Vegas resorts, in Broadway shows and on television, WestBeat’s repertoire consists of over 100 songs from the 1930′s up to today’s top 40. Performing pop, rock, religious, gospel, jazz standards, patriotic songs, classical styles and show tunes, this group is one that will appeal to a wide variety of people. Highlighting diversity, different ethnicities, looks and backgrounds, WestBeat is perfect for any occasion. www.music-for-events.com   @ Copyright Pacific Harps

 

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