May
14
3:30 PM15:30
Jun
2
1:00 PM13:00
STARFEST 2024
The Wilbur May Foundation Presents
L.A.C.E.R. Afterschool Programs
HOSTED BY :
Motivational Speaker, Mindfulness Coach, Comedian, Actress, Singer, Pianist, Author, and Humanitarian determined to create positive change in this world. (Learn More)
PERFORMANCES BY:
King Middle School - Dance Team
Irving Steam Magnet : Rock Band
Sotomayor Art & Sciences Magnet: Spirit Squad
Le Conte Middle School: Rockband
Bancroft Middle School: Dj Crew
Hollywood High School - Rock Band, Dance Guard, Marching Band
John Marshall High School: Dance , Drumline
Fair fax High School: Korean drumming,
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LACER’s Award-Winning Arts Programming is Made Possible by
The Wilbur May Foundation
Apr
3
5:30 PM17:30
L.A.C.E.R. SPRING JAZZ MIXER
Spring is in the air, and with it comes the blend of new beginnings and jazz!
Along with Kari Jaffe, our newest addition to the Board of Directors at L.A.C.E.R. Afterschool Programs, we are thrilled to extend a warm invitation to you for an evening of camaraderie, music, and good cheer.
SPRING JAZZ MIXER
Date: April 3rd
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Porta Via , Beverly Hills
424 N. Canon Drive, Beverly Hills , CA 90210
Join us for snacks, drinks*, and a live musical performance by the Joel Wenhardt Trio as we celebrate the season and the wonderful community that supports LACER Afterschool Programs.
(*no host bar)
L.A.C.E.R. Afterschool Programs has been providing free creative arts, academic support and physical fitness/health and wellness programming on 8 LAUSD campuses to over 1,000 students everyday after school since 1995.
Suggested donation $25/per person
Your generosity helps LACER continue to provide impactful afterschool programs for our youth.
Warmest regards,
The Team at LACER Afterschool Programs
For more information contact Jacqui Biery at JB@LACERstars.org
Mar
21
3:30 PM15:30
Mar
9
9:00 AM09:00
Dec
11
to Dec 15
SPONSOR A L.A.C.E.R. Program Site Holiday Party
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L.A.C.E.R. PROGRAM HOLIDAY PARTY!
During the week of Dec 11th - Dec 15th
Nov
21
7:30 PM19:30
LAUGH with LACER!
COMEDY AFTERSCHOOL
A Comedy Show to Benefit L.A.C.E.R. Afterschool Programs
TICKET PACKAGES:
$1000 PACKAGE OF 4 TICKETS - VIP (10 Packages / 40 Seats Available)
$100 RESERVED SEATING (40 Available)
$50 GENERAL ADMISSION (100 Available)
Note: You will be directed to the Dynasty Typewriter’s website to purchase your tickets.
Unable to attend this event but would still like to support this fundraiser ?
PARKING DETAILS:
The available options for parking are metered street parking, or the parking structure behind the venue.
Please take note of all street signs if parking at a meter. Wilshire Blvd (in front of the venue) is an anti-gridlock zone from 4-7pm.
The parking structure is located at 611 S Carondelet and charges a $14 flat rate.
Sep
28
to Oct 28
L.A.C.E.R. Memory Wall
As we approach Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration, we at L.A.C.E.R. Afterschool Programs are once again preparing to honor departed loved ones and celebrate their lives through our beautiful ofrenda that will be showcased at Dia de los Muertos at Hollywood Forever on October 28th, 2023.
“The Day of the Dead is a time to laugh, love, and celebrate the lives of those who have gone before us.”
L.A.C.E.R. MEMORY WALL
At L.A.C.E.R., we understand the profound significance of Dia de los Muertos and the comfort it brings to individuals and families as they remember those who have passed away. It is with this sentiment that we are reaching out to you, seeking your support in the form of a donation in memory of your loved one and a photo to be included in our altar.
The contributions we receive will be used to create a L.A.C.E.R. community altar that truly reflects the spirit and memory of those who are no longer with us. Your donation will support the important work we do at L.A.C.E.R. Afterschool Programs. Our organization is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for young minds to learn, grow, and thrive beyond school hours. By participating in our Dia de los Muertos project, you'll be directly impacting the lives of the students we serve while honoring and celebrating the memory of loved ones.
To honor your loved one in our altar, we kindly request the following details to be included with your $25 donation:
The name (and/or nickname) and dates of your loved one to be listed as part of the altar
A photograph of the departed loved one (optional) to be included and featured on our virtual memory wall.
Submit the required details to Diane Allen at DA@LACERstars.org
FOR QUESTIONS CALL DIANE ALLEN OR JACQUI BIERY AT (323) 957-6481.
We genuinely appreciate your consideration of this opportunity to commemorate your loved one's memory while supporting our mission. Your contribution will be acknowledged prominently in our display, and you're also welcome to visit our altar during the Hollywood Forever Cemetery Dia de los Muertos event to see firsthand the impact of your generosity.
Together, we can create a truly meaningful Dia de los Muertos Ofrendo that celebrates life, love, and cherished memories.
With heartfelt gratitude for your time, consideration, and support.
Your L.A.C.E.R. Family!
Photos by: Ranee Vespi & LACER Team.
This project is made possible by the generous support of the following Grantors, Sponsors and Donors.
Jun
13
to Jul 28
L.A.C.E.R.'s SUMMER OF FUN
L.A.C.E.R. AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS
SUMMER OF FUN!
(OPEN to ALL LAUSD Elementary, Middle, and High School Students)
ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL
When: June 13th -July 28th (Closed June 19th , July 3rd & 4th)
Where/ Site:
Registration: HERE ( Fill out this application online and drop off at Bancroft MS OR visit the school to complete registration forms in person)
Cost: FREE
HIGH SCHOOL
When: June 20th - July 28th (Closed June 19th , July 3rd & 4th)
Where/ Sites:
Fairfax High School (Starts June 26th) - VIEW SUMMER SCHEDULE
Marshall High School (Starts June 26th) - VIEW SUMMER SCHEDULE
Registration: HERE ( Fill out this application online and drop it off at the respective schools OR visit the school to complete registration forms in person).
Cost: FREE
For more information, contact your Program Director at your site or call us at the Main Office (323) 957-6481.
Jun
4
1:00 PM13:00
STARFEST 2023
THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!
The L.A.C.E.R. Afterschool Programs and The Wilbur May Foundation Present
HOSTED BY :
RICHARD MONTOYA
ACTOR/FILMMAKER/PLAYWRIGHT + FOUNDING MEMBER OF CULTURE CLASH
EVENT SPONSORS
LuAnn Boylan, Advised Giving, LLC
Shira Piven
Jessica Ritz & Henry Alonso Myers
Tess Ayers & Jane Anderson
Rob Simone
Laura + Karl Slovin
Paramount Pictures
Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA)
Hollywood Community Housing Corporation
Jewell Jones
Roshan Kindred
The Russo Family
Elizabeth Weinberg & George Paaswell
California School Employees Association
2 Be Determined Events & Management
Slow Down Sounds, LLC
Sarah & Rosamond Weinberg
Jennifer Gross
Nancy Ortenberg
EVENT COMMITTEE
Lavonne Anderson, Tess Ayers, LuAnn Boylan, Madonna Cacciatore, Liz Dean and David Schulner, Roshan Kindred, Jennifer Gross and David Koenig, Miguel Angel Jimenez, Dorrie and Phil Lamarr, Helena Paulin, Alexa and John Pogue, Alex and Rick Rains, Will and Jeffrey Seymour Frost, Laura and Karl Slovin, Sharon Stricker, Jessica Ritz and Henry Alonso Meyers, Elizabeth Weinberg.
LACER’s Award-Winning Arts Programming is Made Possible by
The Wilbur May Foundation
PERFORMANCES
(WATCH FULL VIDEOS of STARFEST 2023 Performances by clicking on the titles below)
STARFEST 2023 SHOW DIRECTOR: Jessie Holder Tourtellotte
Pre-Show: North Hollywood HS Jazz Band - “Herbie Hancock Jazz Combo”
Program Director: Haziel Angeles
Instructor: Dylan Campbell
Alto Saxophone: Miguel Estrada
Baritone Saxophone: Daniel Wijedasa
Trumpet: Ethan Alvarado
Drums: Jake Tanda
Guitar: Evan Williams
Bass: Enok Alvarez
North Hollywood HS Woodwind Ensemble - “Megalovania” - Toby Fox, Arr. Dylan Campbell
Program Director: Haziel Angeles
Instructor: Dylan Campbell
Performers :
Flutes - Cayden Bennette, Ava Hernandez, Alina Laaly, Genevieve Minton, Shashwat Mishra, Emily Pazos
Oboe - Penelope Swain
Clarinets - Ellia Castellanos Xochitl Cuevas Eduardo Diego Geily Macuitl Nathan Minton , Rubi Puente, Rabona Rahim, Robina Rahim
Bass Clarinets - Victoria Espinosa, Daniel French, Lillie Granger
Alto Saxes - Miguel Estrada, Sandhya Mathew, Alex Siapkaris, Ben Smith, Kevin Torres, Kira Torres
Tenor Saxes - Audrina Lopez, CJ Petersen, Kaitlyn Wijedasa
Baritone Saxes - Euri Sakamoto, Daniel Wijedasa
Percussion- Litzahaira Gonzalez, Andres Vazquez
Program Director: Marilyn Rangel
Instructor: Connie Dunn
Performers: Yelyzaveta Hlazunova, Rhianna Kelley, Natalie Martinez, Elle Marvan, Dayana Mateo, Vandy Murray, Olivia Ponce, Taiz Pozos-Flores, Juniper Rhey, Chloe Rodriguez, Alexi Salcedo, Yamuna Samundra, Delilah Stephens, Katelynn Torres , Abigail Velasquez, Donnalee Romero, Renata Caudillo, Dominique Colorado, Olivia Delgado, Arianna Delos Santos, Melantha Enriquez, Delilah Ferranti, Katherine Flores, Makhila Flowers, Ramona Gaberman, Janay Gamez, and Scarlett Garcia.
Program Director: Clarke Curry
Instructor: Jacqueline Ramos
Performers: Tracy Hernandez, Leah Carranza, Simone McNally, Sasha Kepa, Katelyn Merida, Gianelle Prado, Joy Lukombo, Karmen Dorsey, Brian Hernandez, Briana Sanchez, Samket McKennon, Safari Saunders, and Aaliyah Farrar.
Program Director: Elly Calero
Instructor: Min Jung Kim
Performers: Mailev Cha, Madison Cha, Eugene Cho, Jennifer Ho, Joseph Hwang, Jun Jung, Joyce Kang, David Kim, Gilbert Kim, Mukhammation Mukhindinov, Surych Francis, and Mil Zack.
Program Director: Ramiro Segovia
Instructor: Jaylene Pitones
Performers: Paris Prevost, Nelly Antonio Luis, Keyon Holland, Kennedi Harvey, Laylah Smith, Robinson Mariah, Brooke Jones, Ziere Sherman, Mia Contreras Farfan, Nathalie Hernandez, Anaya Garson-Lowery, and Anabella McCalister.
Program Director: Haziel Angeles
Instructor: Edith Garcia Pineda
Performers: Debora Alvarenga, Alyssa Angel, Seven Anthony, Hannah Barrios, Melanie Cartagena-Mixco, Katherine Estrada-Montano, Manica Gonzalez, Charleze Gregorio, Alana Johnson, Sherman Kim, Daphne Marin, Katherine Mercado, Ayana Narkulova, Alani Nixon, Isabella Otero, and Jacqueline Vazquez-Olguin.
Program Director: Alejandra Torres
Instructor: Kay Bonilla
Performers: Olive Ayers, Haven Biglow, Adira Blades - Williams, Jayleen Calderon, Mathias Castillo, Brianna De La Cruz, Sakura Delgadillo-Sanchez, Melody Enriquez, Amber (Nat) Escobedo, Marcello Farago, Inez Florez, Chloe Harris, Angelina Krdodyan, Crystal Labra, Priscilla Lopez, Julyssa Martinez, Sofia Ortiz, Irene Park, Leslie (Dakota) Quintero, Elijah Roy, Haylie Starks, Minka Sutkowski, Makenzy Toney, Camilla Vollalta-Recinos, Athena Wankum, and Miley Zegarra.
Program Director & Instructor: Haziel Angeles
Performers: Chidera Alozie, Ani Asatryan, Danny Barrios, Coral Benitez, Morgan Bertsch, Melanie Cartagena, Julia Ceja, Sabriyah Chavez, Eunice Choi, Charlotte Christman, Maya Claros, Jack Dobbs, Attila Dobrovics, Rock Edwards, Sasha Espinoza, Zoe French, Joshua Gilmore, Eva Guile, Isabella Guzman, Sage Heet, Emma Higgins
Oscar Johnson Kohler, Attila Dobrovics, Rock Edwards, Sasha Espinoza, Zoe French, Joshua Gilmore, Eva Guile, Isabella Guzman, Sage Heet, Emma Higgins, Oscar Johnson Kohler, Sean Lee, Nathali Leiva Iglesias, Nurniso Olimjonova, Sarai Perla, Jaime Pugsley, Brenna Reilly, Ariel Reynoso, Destiny Hernandez, and Mariam Tutuyan.
Program Director: Robert Moran
Instructor: Maya Stanton
Performers: Alexa Amaya, Janelle Gonzalez, Brooklyn Lopez, Brooklyn Molden, Nataly Rivera, Celia Salgado, Samantha Tuells-Portillo , Angela Munoz , Diamond Gilbert , Vanessa Romo , and Izabel Nunez.
Program Director: Haziel Angeles
Instructor: Dylan Campbell
Performers:
Trumpets - Ethan Alvarado, Xochitl Cuevas, Eduardo Diego, Miguel Estrada, Benny Goldenberg, Sophia Morales, Julian Osorio, Euri Sakamoto, Rebecca Shavit, Joshua Shavit, Kaitlyn Wijedasa
French Horn - Julian Dohi, Sally Lynch, Giyen Mabunay, Eno Thomson-Tribe
Trombones- Enok Alvarez, Sam Chiloyan, Paige Connery, Naomi Cruz, Victoria Espinosa, Erik Hokanson, Rashelle Martinez, CJ Petersen
Tubas-Michele Dweck,Litzhaira Gonzalez, Alex Werth
Percussion- Skye Salce-Weaver, Jake Tanda
Program Director : Ramiro Segovia
Instructor and Director of Production: John Tourtellotte
Choreographer: Jessie Holder Tourtellotte
Performers : William Salguero, Bella Harris, Lina Agrello, Victor Solis, Cadence Murray, Titan Hutson, Julieta Marchesini, Eros Lopez, Iker Monge, Claire Bulnes, Eduardo Sosa, and Kate Berger.
VISITOR INFORMATION for the Wilshire Ebell Theatre: https://ebellofla.org/theatre/about/visitor-information/
May
2
to May 3
WORD WIZARD (May 2nd and 15th)
WORD WIZARD 2023 - Competition Schedule
DAY 1 - May 2
LOCATION: Irving Middle School Library
May 2, 2023 4 pm - 6 pm
Irving, Le Conte, and Bancroft
Winners and their Staff Coaches at Word Wizard 2023 Competition between Bancroft, Le Conte & Irving Middle Schools.
DAY 2 - May 15
LOCATION: King Middle School
May 15,2023 3 pm - 6 pm
(Winners and Judges of the King Middle School Word Wizard 2023 Competition)
(Program Director Ms. A. Torres welcoming the participants and judges of the King Middle School Word Wizard 2023 Competition)
Nov
1
to Dec 31
Year-End Campaign 2022
L.A.C.E.R. AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS CELEBRATE 27 YEARS OF SERVING THE YOUTH OF LOS ANGELES.
This year in celebration of our 27th Anniversary, we ask for your support for our Year-End Fundraiser Campaign to raise $80,000 by December 31st.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT WE RAISED $26,264.49 !
Here are 4 ways your gift will make a considerable difference this year:
1. ARTS: Costumes
The L.A.C.E.R. performing arts programming features music and dance classes led by excellent teaching artists across our eight sites. Students learn, rehearse, and perform throughout the year in a wide range of shows at their school, in the community, in major venues, and in competitions, as well as in events organized for all the L.A.C.E.R. students across Los Angeles. We have a huge gap to cover the costumes for their performances each year. Help our students look their best in every performance.
2. ATHLETICS: Personalised Sports Jerseys
The middle school athletics program provides intramural team sports and competitions (equal and parallel) for girls and boys. We would love to provide the L.A.C.E.R. athletes sports jerseys that they can wear when they go off campus for a game at another L.A.C.E.R. site, and when they are on campus representing their school and the program. Help us bring a sense of pride to our student-athletes by providing sports jerseys.
3. ACADEMICS: Color Printers and Ink
L.A.C.E.R. provides access to tutoring and the homework help they need with space and supplies to work on school projects. For most students, L.A.C.E.R. is the only place where they have access to a computer, the internet, and a printer. However, our printers are out of date, and students would benefit greatly from a new color printer at each school site to produce high-quality colorful school projects. Help a student reach academic success with access to a color printer.
4. HEALTH AND WELLNESS: Water Coolers
All of our school sites have water fountains throughout the campus, few are actually working or safe to drink from. The L.A.C.E.R. programs offer a safe space for all, free classes, and a healthy snack - we'd also like to provide fresh cold water that our students feel safe to drink throughout the day. Help us provide students with fresh water to drink
LACER AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS is a 501(c)(3) organization [TAX ID 95-3890819].
All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
Check out our AMAZON WISHLISTS for our Middle School & High School sites and purchase program supplies to help our FREE programs remain fully equipt.
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
Check out what some of our students had to say about the value of L.A.C.E.R. Afterschool Programs in their lives. (Click on each image)
Enjoy this performance of “Romance” by Camille Saint-Saëns by LACER’s North Hollywood High Orchestra.
Aug
25
5:30 PM17:30
Art & Appreciation : LACER Donor Thank You Cocktail Party
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
Catering Services provided by: May Catering
Live Entertainment: SolCal Chamber Ensemble
Artist: Fernando "Fern" Marticorena
Parking: The Post Group
Aug
1
to Aug 31
Back -To-School Drive 2022
Back-To-School Supply Drive
You are invited to attend our Back to School Supply Drive from Monday, August 1st - Friday, August 31st, 9 am -5 pm at the LACER’s Main Office 1277 N. Wilcox Ave., Suite 2, Los Angeles, CA 90028.
We will be collecting donations of school supplies for the upcoming school year.
Items collected will be distributed to our middle and high school students and programs and used throughout the year across eight school sites. Our programs reopen on Monday, August 15th.
Check out our AMAZON Wishlists below. You can have Amazon deliver the school supplies ( weekday deliveries preferred), OR you can choose to hand-deliver them yourself, and while you're here visit our Student Art Exhibition which closes on Aug 31st.
*Remember to shop with AMAZON SMILE - “You shop, Amazon gives” to LACER Afterschool Programs! Wow, that’s giving twice!
*If you would like to contribute to the “Back to School Supply Drive Fund” Donate HERE .
Jun
4
to Aug 31
STARFEST 2022 : In-Person Student Art Exhibit
ABOUT THE SHOW
This will be our first in-person Art Show in several years and our first at L.A.C.E.R.'s home, the historic Orchard Gables (built in 1904). The students from all eight sites have created art pieces in various mediums, including pencil, charcoal, pen and ink, acrylic, watercolor, graphic art, photography, sculptures, mixed media, and will feature select nichos from the LACER sculpture at the Day of the Dead Event at Hollywood Forever.
All of this is made possible through a multi-year gift from The Wilbur May Foundation. This philanthropic support allows the L.A.C.E.R. Afterschool Programs to make the arts an integral part of the after-school experience for thousands of students in Los Angeles. The Wilbur May Foundation support provides a minimum of 10,000 additional hours of arts instruction and performance time over five years across eight L.A.C.E.R. schools, providing an arts experience for more than 7,000 middle and high school youth.
Thank you also to our Giving Circle Members and all of our Starfest Sponsors for making this event possible.
STARFEST 2022 EVENT SPONSORS
PRESENTING SPONSOR
DIRECTOR
LuAnn Boylan
PLAYWRIGHT
Dr. Nathan Ford
Sidney Katz
Helena Paulin
Sharon Stricker
CHOREOGRAPHER
LaVonne Anderson
Nicole Carcel
Miguel Angel Jimenez
Roshan Kindred
Elizabeth Weinberg
STAGE MANAGER
Judy Dubin
Kevin & Monica Richardson
L.A.C.E.R. Afterschool Programs Giving Circle Members
Dee May Sidney Katz LuAnn Boylan UFCW Local 770 The Decurion Corporation
The Barbara and Brian Rosenstein Family Foundation Walter Shepard Sharon Stricker
Jackie Goldberg Helena Paulin Lindsey Horvath Susanne Hoffman- Kipp David Horowitz
Paramount Contractors & Developers, Inc. Logan Worchell Amanda May Stefan Sally & Linda Russo
Joan Elizabeth Potter Tommee May Elizabeth Anne Weinberg
*You can DONATE by visiting https://www.lacerafterschool.org/donate and selecting “Starfest 2022” in the drop-down menu! Thank you!
May
27
to May 29
STARFEST 2022 : Virtual Music & Dance Festival
BE A SPONSOR TODAY by visiting https://www.lacerafterschool.org/donate and selecting “Starfest 2022” in the drop-down menu! Thank you!
STARFEST 2022 EVENT SPONSORS
PRESENTING SPONSOR
DIRECTOR
LuAnn Boylan
PLAYWRIGHT
Dr. Nathan Ford
Sidney Katz
Helena Paulin
Sharon Stricker
CHOREOGRAPHER
LaVonne Anderson
Nicole Carcel
Miguel Angel Jimenez
Roshan Kindred
Elizabeth Weinberg
STAGE MANAGER
Judy Dubin
Kevin & Monica Richardson
LACER Afterschool Programs Giving Circle Members
Dee May Sidney Katz LuAnn Boylan UFCW Local 770 The Decurion Corporation
The Barbara and Brian Rosenstein Family Foundation Walter Shepard Sharon Stricker
Jackie Goldberg Helena Paulin Lindsey Horvath Susanne Hoffman- Kipp David Horowitz
Paramount Contractors & Developers, Inc. Logan Worchell Amanda May Stefan Sally & Linda Russo
Joan Elizabeth Potter Tommee May Elizabeth Anne Weinberg
May
10
4:00 PM16:00
WORD WIZARD - Le Conte, Bancroft & Irving STEAM Magnet Middle Schools
Join LACER Afterschool Programs as students from three of our Middle Schools - Le Conte, Bancroft & Irving STEAM Magnet compete to be this year’s Word Wizard Champion.
Watch LIVE on LACER’s Instagram Page @LACERafterschool to cheer them on.
By RSVP’ing for this event you will be entered into a drawing for a Samsung Chromebook Laptop. (1 entry per person).
May
9
4:00 PM16:00
WORD WIZARD - King Middle School
Join LACER Afterschool Programs at T.S. KING Middle school for their annual Word Wizard Competion. Watch LIVE on LACER’s Instagram Page @LACERafterschool to cheer on this year’s students competitors.
By RSVP’ing for this event you will be entered into a drawing for a Samsung Chromebook Laptop. (1 entry per person).
Mar
16
1:00 PM13:00
(VIRTUAL) COFFEE WITH WILL
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WILL SEYMOUR will be sharing updates from the programs and the agency on how LACER Afterschool Programs has stepped up to meet the COVID-19 challenges to serve students and parents in our community.
The programs across the city continue to thrive through the pandemic and the services, resources, food, and care that LACER provides is just as important as it was before the pandemic began. We have a lot of innovative ways to close out the 2021-22 school year and the year to come.
We hope you can join in on the conversation. All this work is made possible by the gifts of resources and time from our Giving Circle Members, Community Partners, Board Members, Donors, Grantors, School Partners, Volunteers, Instructors, Staff, LAUSD/BTB, and Elected Officials.
There will be a Q&A session, so you can send your questions in advance, and we'll be sure to include it in our conversation. Send your question here!
Feb
14
8:00 PM20:00
BENEFIT PERFORMANCE: Sacred Fools Theater Company's "How We Got On"
The proceeds from a very special “Do (Pay) What You Can” Performance on Monday, Feb 7th 8pm will be donated to LACER Afterschool Programs.
ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE:
How We Got On by Idris Goodwin connects with everyone whether you rocked a Kangol in the 80s or not. This play is about thinking big when your surroundings are small. It's about finding your voice and the joy within yourself no matter your circumstances.This brilliant coming-of-age story is set in 1988 as Hip-Hop is blowing up. Those who came of age during this time will fall in love with the show from the first needle drop. Those that didn't will find that hip-hop culture lives within us all: Rich people. Poor. Handsome people. Ugly. Citizens. Immigrants. Everybody.
RUNTIME: 90 min - NO INTERMISSION
Read More: https://www.broadwayworld.com/los-angeles/article/Sacred-Fools-Presents-HOW-WE-GOT-ON-20220118
Reservations can be made by contacting sfreservations@sacredfools.org or buy tickets online at www.sacredfools.org.
Feb
10
11:00 AM11:00
COFFEE WITH THE ED (Virtual)
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WILL SEYMOUR will be sharing updates from the programs and the agency on how LACER Afterschool Programs has stepped up to meet the COVID-19 challenges to serve students and parents in our community.
The programs across the city continue to thrive through the pandemic and the services, resources, food, and care that LACER provides is just as important as it was before the pandemic began. We have a lot of innovative ways to close out the 2021-22 school year and the year to come.
We hope you can join in on the conversation. All this work is made possible by the gifts of resources and time from our Giving Circle Members, Community Partners, Board Members, Donors, Grantors, School Partners, Volunteers, Instructors, Staff, LAUSD/BTB, and Elected Officials.
There will be a Q&A session, so you can send your questions in advance, and we'll be sure to include it in our conversation. Send your question here!
RSVP BELOW:
Nov
19
6:30 PM18:30
LACER's 26th Annual Fundraiser and Show
THANK YOU for joining us; if you missed the show, you could still watch it on YouTube and Facebook. The show, hosted by Executive Director, Will Seymour, featured performances from middle school and high school students from the LACER Vault and our virtual classes. We heard from lots of students, parents, instructors, board members, and we loved all of the comments and donations during the LIVE show!
THANK YOU
Giving Circle Members
(Donors who have generously made a five-year commitment)
Dee May • Sid Katz • Decurion Corporation • Alfred Fraijo Jr. & Arturo Becerra • Donelle Dadigan • UFCW Local 770 • Jackie Goldberg & Sharon Stricker • Susanne Hoffman-Kipp • Paramount Contractors • David & Jacki Horwitz • Josh Kurpies • John Grant • The Musicians Foundation • Linda & Sally Russo • Chavi Hertz • Sharon Stricker • Joan Potter • Debbie Tibey • Logan Worchell • Tommee May • Councilmember Lindsay Horvath • Walt Shepard & Art Scangas • Amanda Stefan • Elizabeth Weinberg & George Paaswell • Barbara & Brian Rosenstein Foundation • Helena Paulin & Jonathan Pintoff • Anita & Arnold Rosenstein Family Foundation
Production
2BDetermined Events, Lavonne Anderson, and Kevin J. Rutkowski
Diane Allen and Will Seymour
Craig Weiss CBS-VFX
and all the LACER staff, students, and instructors for making everything possible.
Thank You
2020 Sponsors
Platinum Star
Anonymous
Gold Star
Anonymous
Jackie Goldberg & Sharon Stricker
SEIU 721
Office of LAUSD School Board Member Jackie Goldberg - District 5
Silver Star
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Brian Folb, Paramount Contractors & Developers, Inc.
The Minzer Family
Jessica Ritz
Judy "Jewel" Jones
LuAnn Boylan
Carol Singer
Star
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
Office of LAUSD School Board Member Nick Melvoin-District 4
Paramount Pictures
Pantages Theatre
Cindy Nguyen
Elizabeth Weinberg & George Paaswell
Gabriel Velasquez
Joseph Biderman and Richard Holbrook
Julia Bedanova
Keith Wong
Loren Ostrow
Rosamond Weinberg
Craig Darian
Itza Mari
Helena Paulin
Diane Hansen
Pamela Elton
Friend of LACER
City National Bank
Nicole Carcel
Occidental Entertainment Group
Richard Mordesovich
Neil Katcher
Michael Steere
Hon. Mike Feuer, LA City Attorney
Sep
30
6:30 PM18:30
Virtual Back to School Art Night
Join LACER Afterschool Board of Directors and Executive Director, WillSeymour for a fun Back-to-School Art Night led by teaching artist Ms. Sofia (Sofia Lizarraga Vidal) on Wed. Sept 30th at 6:30 pm via Zoom.
Get a behind the scenes experience of a LACER Afterschool’s Art Class and have some fun creating your very own art project. We’ll also have some time to talk about what the agency does in the community and our new ONLINE classes.
We look forward to seeing you!
(Note: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.)
Aug
18
to Sep 30
Back To School Registration 2020
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS: Complete the registration form, save it to your computer, and then email it to your school listed below.
INSTRUCCIONES DE REGISTRO: Complete el formulario de registro, guárdelo en su computadora y luego envíelo por correo electrónico a la escuela que asista su hijo/a.
LACER Afterschool Program Sites:
Bancroft Middle School BMS@LACERstars.org
Fairfax High School FHS@LACERstars.org
Hollywood High School HHS@LACERstars.org
Irving Middle School IMS@LACERstars.org
King Middle School KMS@LACERstars.org
LeConte Middle School LMS@LACERstars.org
Marshall High School MHS@LACERstars.org
North Hollywood High School NHHS@LACERstars.org
Jun
12
8:30 AM08:30
Last Day of School!
Congratulations to all 8th & 12 Grade 2020 Graduates, from your LACER Afterschool Programs Family!
May
29
2:00 PM14:00
LACER's Hollywood Idol - POSTPONED
Our Hollywood High School site’s last show of the year highlighting the talents of LACER's Hollywood High students.
Each year, 10 finalists have the opportunity to perform in front of an audience of 1500 plus 4 industry judges to compete for the title of LACER HOLLYWOOD IDOL!
Here is what we accomplished:
Promo video was shown to the entire student body at our February Assembly
Musicians Institute and Music Forward Foundation pledged donation scholarships to contestants of Hollywood Idol.
Our Production Team was constructed and was meeting
Auditions were held. Contestants, Acts, and music were curated and we were picked were in show rehearsal mode.
Black and white t-shirt samples were made.
Our tech team was getting ready to put an impressive show together.
Our 2020 Flyer was made and we were gearing up for promotion.
• Had commercial slots open for fundraising towards production and programming.
WATCH THE HOLLYWOOD IDOL PROMO VIDEO BELOW:
~Thank you to the support of the Musicians Institute and House of Blues Music Forward Foundation for believing in the project this year as it was coming together.
May
27
to Jul 1
Save The Five Campaign
AFTER SCHOOL programs like @LACERafterschool at John Marshall High School, are a crucial part of the community. NOW IS NOT THE TIME TO CUT SERVICES! We provide safety, food, mentorship, jobs, community partnerships, and so much more. These are CRITICAL services that would otherwise not be possible!
SIGN THE PETITION: https://www.ipetitions.com/petition/save-the-five
May
26
to Jun 8
STARFEST 2020: Virtual Edition
Join us for a look into LACER Afterschool’s music, dance, and visual art programs with work created by LACER students, produced and curated by LACER teaching artists and staff.
STARFEST 2020: Virtual Edition
This virtual Arts Event is Made Possible by
The Wilbur May Foundation
the US Bank Foundation, members of the Giving Circle, and Event Sponsors.
EVENT SPONSORS
DIRECTOR Julie Kleinick, Paulin Pintoff Fund
PLAYWRIGHT Occidental Entertainment
STAGE MANAGER Councilmember Paul Koretz, Public Interest Investigations, Inc., California School Employee Association, Diane Hansen.
FAN Judith Dubin
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Created by LACER Students
Produced and Curated by LACER Teaching Artists and Staff (see full credits below)
BE A SPONSOR TODAY by visiting https://www.lacerafterschool.org/donate and selecting “Starfest 2020” in the drop-down menu! Thank you!
SPECIAL EVENT - Behind the Scenes of STARFEST 2020
Watch a recap of our Starfest 2020: Virtual Edition SPECIAL EVENT held on Wed. June 3rd, 2020.
Our Executive Director Will Seymour Frost, and a panel of LACER Teaching Artists give us a behind-the-scenes look at our arts programming at LACER Afterschool Programs.
-Raquel Pacheco : Visual Art Instructor
-Trent Durazo : Music Instructor
-Lisa Marie Maestas : Music Instructor
-Raphael Delos Santos : Dance Instructor
ACT ONE: Music
ACT TWO: Dance
ACT THREE: Art
LACER at King Middle School Art Gallery
Color Theory Portraits
Surrealism
Paper Mache Hearts
Student Spotlight: Edric A. (King M.S.)
Student Spotlight: Giovanna’s Portfolio (King M.S.)
LACER at Bancroft Middle School Art Gallery
LACER at Irving & Le Conte Middle School Art Gallery
Student Spotlight: Phetlada (LeConte M.S.)
THANK YOU
This virtual Arts Event is Made Possible by
The Wilbur May Foundation
the US Bank Foundation, members of the Giving Circle, and Event Sponsors.
EVENT SPONSORS
DIRECTOR Julie Kleinick, Paulin Pintoff Fund
PLAYWRIGHT Occidental Entertainment
STAGE MANAGER Councilmember Paul Koretz, Public Interest Investigations, Inc., California School Employee Association, Diane Hansen.
FAN Judith Dubin
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Created by LACER Students
Produced and Curated by LACER Teaching Artists and Staff
High School Teaching Artists
Music Instructors
Fairfax/Hollywood - Trent Durazo (Rock Band)
Fairfax - Min Jung Kim (Korean Drumming)
Hollywood - Carlos Aguilar (Marching Band)
Hollywood - Marcella Fruehan (Recording & Production)
North Hollywood - Dylan Campbell - (Band/Drumline/Orchestra)
North Hollywood - Robin Sharp - (Band/Drumline/Orchestra)
Dance Instructors
Fairfax - Adrianna Vieux (Dance)
Hollywood - Kiva Davis (Dance)
Marshall - Kimberly Melgar (Short Flags)
Marshall - Arnulfo Ocasla (Dance)
North Hollywood - Haziel Angeles (Dance)
Visual Artist
North Hollywood - Ana Ostorga (Arts & Craft)
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Middle School Teaching Artists
Visual Artists
Bancroft - Ariel Mar
Le Conte - Sofia Lizarraga
Irving - Sofia Lizarraga
King - Raquel Pacheco
Dance Instructors
Bancroft - Clark Curry
King Dance - Rafael De Los Santos
King Drill - Dominique Rufallo
Music Instructors
Le Conte - Lisa Marie Maestas and Tracey Singleton III
Irving - Lisa Marie Maestas and Tracey Singleton III
May
8
3:30 PM15:30
Artfest @ Fairfax High
An event sponsored by the City of West Hollywood, LACER’s Art Festival at Fairfax High school was an event where 21 students signed-up to enter their art submission in order to win a grand prize of $300.00. All students received all the necessary materials and supplies for their submission.
There were four (4) categories: Repurposed, 3-D, Mix medium, and painting. Students were gearing up to showcase their self-expressed artwork. The show day, which would have been run entirely by the LACER leadership, would have featured live performances from the LACER Rock Band, along with food and games.
The rack of clothing was the clothes the fashion students were going to use to repurpose and create brand-new outfits.
The sewing kits, fabric chalk, scissors and fabric paint were for the students to use on their fashion pieces.
The paint pallets, markers, erasers and other material was for the student’s painting and other mix medium art.
STUDENT WORK IN PROGRESS: The art piece provided was being worked on by Danika Y.; she was a 10th grader, now 11th grade. Her piece was mix medium. She was using pieces of paper from a comic book to create the background.
We hope when the Covid-19 pandemic comes to an end, we can revisit this idea. The students were so excited to work on their art and looking forward to the event. Besides the display of their art and having judges come to look at their work, we were going to have outdoor activities. There would have been a virtual reality station, photo booth, live music by our Rock Band, corn in the hole game, and food and beverage for guest to enjoy. We wanted to really create an art festival ambiance for the students to enjoy.
Special appreciation for the LACER leadership, LACER staff, and students participating in the event on their team effort in planning all the event details.
May
1
1:50 PM13:50
LACER's Rock Show at Le Conte - POSTPONED
We were gearing up for this exciting jam-packed Rock Show!
This year’s song line up was going to be :
LEAN ON ME / BY BILL WITHERS
STAND BY ME / BY BEN E. KING
SOMEONE YOU LOVED / BY LEWIS CAPALDI
FINAL COUNTDOWN / BY EUROPE
EYE OF THE TIGER / BY SURVIVOR
HIGH HOPES / BY PANIC AT THE DISCO
THE CLIMB / BY MILEY CYRUS
HOW FAR I'LL GO / MOANA SOUNDTRACK
COME TOGETHER / GARY CLARK JR.
Showtimes: Show 1: During 6th period (1:54 pm-2:49 pm) and Show 2: Friends & Family (4:30 pm-5:00 pm)
The Rock Band Workshop at LeConte Middle School is made possible by the Wilbur May Foundation, the California Arts Council, a State Agency, as well as the National Endowment for the Arts, a Federal Agency, the Roth Family Foundation, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Arts Commission, and by the generosity of the Flourish Foundation, LeConte Middle School, and LACER’s supporters and parents.
Apr
29
1:30 PM13:30
LACER Afterschool Programs: Now and Moving Forward
Welcome: Will Seymour, Executive Director, and LuAnn Boylan, Board President
What We Are Doing Now: Monica Cobian, Associate Director of Programs
Moving Forward: Diane Allen, Development and Communications Associate
Q & A
WATCH/LISTEN to the recap below:
Apr
25
6:00 PM18:00
LACER Students Perform at the 18th Korea Times Music Festival -POSTPONED
LACER Korean drumming students will be showcasing their talents at the 18th Annual Korea Times Music Festival with other arts in this cultural event! This is the perfect night to bring the family together for a night that the whole family can enjoy together in this multi-generational event.