Greek Theatre New Manager SMG Commits to 100% AFM

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Venue management firm SMG won the long and contentious battle over who will run the Greek Theatre, and takes over operations of the historic Griffith Park venue Nov. 1.

For the past four decades AEG/Nederlander managed the historic Griffith Park venue with an AFM agreement in place, and there was concern that new management would not guarantee a union contract. However, Rec and Parks General Manager Michael Shull was fully committed to securing an AFM contract for all performances at the Greek. Thanks to his efforts and Local 47 President John Acosta, SMG happily agreed to continue the union’s longstanding partnership with the venue. They signed a collective bargaining agreement that guarantees 100% of the music at the Greek is AFM over the next two years. Continue reading →

Broad Museum Gala Opens With Extravagant Bang

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Eli and Edythe Broad commemorate the opening of their new downtown museum with a two-day celebration

by Linda A. Rapka

P1160853In September, Los Angeles welcomed the new Broad Museum with an extravagant gala event befitting the long-awaited $140 million project of arts philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad.

The two-day long pre-opening celebration shut down Grand Avenue to nearly 2,000 private of the Broads. A special structure was erected across the street from the museum specifically for the party, its million-dollar price tag proving no deterrent for it being torn down the next day. Before previewing the museum’s collection, guests enjoyed a private dinner with live music by the 48-piece Angel City Pops Orchestra plus conductor – a scale not typical for your average dinner party. Continue reading →

‘Carrie: The Killer Musical Experience’ Musicians Land Killer Contract

carrie-300x175Just in time for the Halloween season, “Carrie: The Killer Musical Experience” landed at the Los Angeles Theatre in early October. Music Director Brian P. Kennedy worked tirelessly with Live Business Rep Michael Ankney to ensure this production signed onto a collective bargaining agreement with Local 47 to guarantee all the musicians received the fair wages, benefits and protections afforded by a union contract. Continue reading →

November 2015 Overture Online – Happy Thanksgiving!

Overture Online
November 2015

Happy Thanksgiving!

Send in Your Ballots!
“Time Is Now” mail referendum ends Feb. 1, 2016

Sign Up for Direct Deposit
Musicians’ Interguild Credit Union and Local 47 partner to offer members direct deposit

Broad Museum Opens With Extravagant Bang
Eli and Edythe Broad celebrate the opening of their new downtown museum with a massive two-day celebration

My Adventures in Cuba
Violinist Doug Cameron shares about his eye-opening journey to the Caribbean nation

and more!
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Get CLEEN with this special member discount from Cleen Lifestyle Juice

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The newest vendor to offer exclusive discounts for AFM members is CLEEN LIFESTYLE JUICE.

Cleen is offering AFM members $1 off any purchase of their local organic non-GMO juices. “While making music, we want you to be healthy!” Visit cleenjuice.com.

Want more exclusive AFM member benefits? Visit the Discounts page at afm47.org!

Don Randi FREE Book Signing & Concert

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@ Serena Kay & Earl Williams Auditorium
AFM Local 47, 817 Vine St. Hollywood CA 90038 map

A longtime fixture in the Los Angeles area, Don Randi is best known as the proprietor of the Studio City club The Baked Potato and for his leadership of a popular fusion/crossover group, Quest. Since moving to the Los Angeles area in 1954 he has been a busy studio musician playing keyboard & piano as part of the famed collective dubbed The Wrecking Crew, appearing on and writing for a countless number of motion picture and television soundtracks, commercials and pop albums. Continue reading →

LA Jazz Society to Honor George Bohanon, Alan & Marilyn Bergman

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The Los Angeles Jazz Society presents the 2015 Jazz Tribute Awards Concert on Saturday, Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m. at the Montalban Theatre in Hollywood honoring several of music’s greatest living treasurers.

Receiving the 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award is renowned jazz trombonist George Bohanon, a Life Member of AFM Local 47. He has worked with hundreds of performers on albums and concert dates for over 50 years. Continue reading →

H&W Fund: Have You Had a Change of Address?

A message from the Professional Musicians, Local 47 and Employers’ Health & Welfare Fund

Have You Had a Change of Address?

The Professional Musicians, Local 47 and Employers’ Health & Welfare Fund (“Fund”) will soon be determining eligibility for benefit coverage effective Jan. 1, 2016. Important contribution and enrollment information will be mailed out by the Fund; if you don’t complete and return this information on a timely basis it could negatively affect your ability to enroll or qualify for coverage with the Fund. If you have moved within the past year or you are new to the Health & Welfare enrollment process, PLEASE verify your address with the Fund’s administrative office. Continue reading →