BURBANK
Hollywood Piano named Baldwin Piano’s ‘Dealer of the Year’
Hollywood Piano was recently honored with the official presentation of the Baldwin “Dealer Of The Year” award from the Southern California Baldwin District Manager Herschel Green. This marks the second year in a row the Burbank-based chain has received this award for outstanding sales.
Hollywood Piano is one of the longest standing Baldwin dealerships in the country having started with them in the late 1930s. Glenn Treibitz, Hollywood Piano owner said, “Baldwin pianos sell themselves. When someone has been auditioning other pianos and sits down at a Baldwin it’s like an ‘ah-ha’ moment. We are proud to represent them.”
As the Los Angeles area’s oldest continuing large piano retailer, Hollywood Piano has been a key fixture in the music, television and the film industry since 1928.
Visit HollywoodPiano.com for more information.
Celebrate ‘All4Run’ on June 1
To commemorate the June 1st celebration of Global Running Day, and Fleet Feet’s 40th Anniversary, All4Run challenges people to meet up with their friends, celebrate their community and experience honest human connection. For many, their local running group is a way to check-in with friends, relieve stress while getting exercise, and spend some time exploring their city. While those who do run are dedicated to their sport, not enough Californians are regularly exercising.
The event will begin at 6pm on Wednesday, June 1st, and the three-mile fun run will begin at 6:30pm. After that, Fleet Feet Burbank has an evening filled with raffle prizes and giveaways, including race entry to Rock’n’Roll Los Angeles 2016, food served by North Hollywood’s Slanging Corea food truck, and an in-store happy hour hosted and served by Glendale’s Brewyard Beer Company.
Visit FleetFeetBurbank.com for more information about All4Run, or to register for this free event.
Bob Hope Airport gets new name
Comedian Bob Hope lived in Toluca Lake for over 60 years.
The Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority voted May 2nd to rename the Bob Hope Airport the Hollywood-Burbank Airport to improve the airport’s brand development and identity on the advice of marketing experts.
Hope had the honor of having an airport with his name for 13 years. “Thanks for the memories — now get out,” reported the San Francisco Chronicle.
The airport’s legal name will continue to be Bob Hope Airport.
GLENDALE
Annual ‘Ride for Ronnie Motorcycle Ride and Concert’ is May 22
Wendy Dio (widow of rocker Ronnie James Dio) with singer Lita Ford at the 2015 Ride event.
The Second Annual Ride for Ronnie Motorcycle Ride and Concert will take place on Sunday, May 22nd benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund. The Ride kicks-off at 11am from Harley Davidson in Glendale, located at 3717 San Fernando Road, with Sons of Anarchy cast members Emilio Rivera, Michael Beach and Sean McNabb as well as Frank Kramer of KLOS’ Heidi & Frank show among the riders.
The Ride will proceed to Los Encinos Park, located at 16756 Moorpark Street in Encino, for an afternoon of live entertainment from rockers Great White, Lita Ford, Dio Disciples and others. Celebrity Meet and Greets, gourmet food trucks, merchandise vendors and silent and live auctions will be part of the afternoon’s festivities with gates open at 11:30am.
Visit them online at DioCancerFund.org/events for tickets for the Ride, Concert or both.
LOS ANGELES
Eastwood Foundation fundraising event is June 4
Animal activist and actress Alison Eastwood
with dad Clint.
The second annual Eastwood Ranch Foundation: Art For Animals Fundraising event is Saturday, June 4th from 6:30pm to 10:30pm at De Re Gallery located at 8920 Melrose Ave in Los Angeles.
Join fellow art collectors and animal activists for an evening of fine art, wine, cocktails, vegan hors d’oevres and a chance to win a weekend for two at Mission Ranch Inn in Carmel.
Bid on fine works by artists including Brian Bowen Smith, Michael Muller and Stephanie Hirsch. Proceeds benefit the Foundation’s ongoing work to rescue, protect and find forever homes for animals whose only hope is you.
For more information visit EastwoodRanch.org or call (310) 205-7959.
TUJUNGA
McGroarty Arts Center hosts free ceramic exhibition
The 13th Annual Ceramics Invitational Exhibition and Student Sale will be held at the McGroarty Arts Center on Saturday, June 4th through Saturday, June 25th at 7570 McGroarty Terrace in Tujunga. Admission is free. The Opening Reception is Saturday, June 4th from 7pm-9pm. Enjoy music, refreshments and appetizers out on the terrace under the majestic oak trees.
This year’s exhibition theme is “Teapots.” Brian Peshek will be returning for a seventh turn at curating the event and he will feature an impressive showing of selected works from the area’s most talented ceramic artists, including Biliana Popova, Fred Olsen, John Hopkins, Karen Thayer and more.
Visit McGroartyArtsCenter.org or call (818) 352-5285 for more information.
STATEWIDE
Secretary of State Alex Padilla encourages Californians to serve as poll workers
Secretary of State Alex Padilla recently urged Californians to serve as Election Day poll workers for the June 7th Presidential Primary Election.
“Poll workers play a vital role in our elections,” said Padilla. “County elections officials need dedicated poll workers to ensure smooth and successful elections. Serving as a poll worker is a great way to support our democracy, serve the community and learn about the election process. You can earn while you learn—poll workers are paid for their work.”
County Elections Officials in California have reported that they are still in need of both English speaking and bilingual poll workers for the June Primary Election. Californians interested in serving as poll workers should contact their County Elections Office to sign up. Positions are available in all parts of the state.
Visit sos.ca.gov/elections/poll-worker-information for see how you might get involved.