Aaron & Margaret Wallace Foundation (AMWF), since 1957, is a non-profit, public services organization based on GIVING AND SHARING, is non-denominational, Multi-Cultural, 100% volunteer financed and operated relief organization that provides FREE charitable assistance to the general public with food, medicine, clothing, educational and employment opportunities, mental and physical health referrals, legal aid, shelter and other necessities to individuals, children, families, and organizations who lack these essentials for any reason. We provide private school and college admissions educational opportunities; assists with referrals for job training and placement; rental assistance; social services assistance; homelessness assistance; mental and physical health assistance; medical assistance and legal aid assistance referrals FREE for ANYONE whom has the need. In serving the above, our leadership and volunteer/donors are most importantly composed of the same fabric, Blacks, minorities, single mothers, widows, immigrants/refugees, the poor, homeless, needy!
AMWF has taken the lead in servicing and protecting the poor, homeless, and senoir shut-in residents from COVID-19 extending these various services and programs to the economically, mentally, and physically challenged; the poor and homeless; the undereducated and undeserved; people living with symptomatic HIV and AIDS; substance abuse; seniors 55 years and older; prenatal women; at risk youth; and homebound people living with serious illness!
We are and have been heavily involved in the Homeless servicing since the 1970’s that suddenly the government needs to address as a potential Deadly agent of the spread of the virus. Providing food IS AN ESSENTIAL service, so we are used for that purpose, we added new food resource donors, we MUST be out to serve and our work has TRIPLED!
Our Food Bank programs and weekly Free Farmers Market Food Give-Aways enable us to serve over 30,000 people a month from many Bay Area Community locations and provide for thousands with the special events we support that are totally free to the public. AMWF accommodate over 300 families per giveaway at each location with twice the quantity, a higher quality, much healthier, more expensive and fresher product that was purely the blessings of God. Our distribution includes daily fresh natural health foods, Halal, Organic, All Natural, Kosher, Vegan, specialty products, farm-fresh produce, high quality all-natural meats and seafood. We have fresh, natural organic products; a great mix of everyday staples; healthy canned goods; fresh fruits and vegetables; gourmet deli meats and products; eggs, dairy and cheeses products; high quality organic, all natural and grass fed meat, fish and poultry; baby foods; dry and canned goods; frozen natural and organic prepared meals and specialty items; natural body care and personal hygiene products; vitamins and supplements; gluten-free products; vegan and vegetarian products; bakery products; bulk food products; options for those with food sensitivities, and much more. This has more greatly enhance our business model as tantamount and concordant with our program and success!
A woman walks toward friends at a homeless encampment where she lives next to the Interstate
WE STAND ON OUR MOTTO OF “WE SAVE OUR CLIENTS A TRIP TO THE MARKET AND THE COSTS OF THE HEALTHY, FRESH FOOD ITEMS THEY RECEIVE!” and YOU can assist us in providing even better products for those less fortunate immediately!
We serve the indigent, homeless, needy, under privileged, disadvantaged, disabled persons, underserved, children, many in the Autism Spectrum and other afflictions. We conduct outreach to those living on the streets and offer benefits such as medical and mental health services, substance abuse treatment, social and psychological services, educational support to facilitate homeless student’s transition to school, transitional housing opportunities, and, eventually, permanent housing. We are serving our clients with mobile hot spot access to complete the necessary forms for service to those chronic homeless and those that do not have internet access to get them off the streets and rally support and create stabilized, lasting solutions.
We have massive list of clients that we communicate with daily through the same means that we now provide referrals, mail, email, phone, text and voice mail message service with and for our clients.
By way of our global accessible services, we have pioneered new, disruptive healing solutions that take advantage of each of our unique assets to rally our clients in support of our donors charitable causes.
We leverage private, corporate and foundation money, contacts, influence and in-kind contributions, as we engage and increase the collaborative involvement of our clients, the general public, business, non-profit community, and justice system forging a bond to work together to create solutions to improve the system of social interaction, personal treatment and health care by creating opportunities for collaboration and sharing of best practices among those invested in the improvement of homeless community to support and augment our efforts to reduce the barriers, to increase options and build service capacity for homeless benefits.
We engage our partners to provide other services that include tenant/landlord disputes, problems with food stamps and General Assistance, applying for SSI/SSDI disability benefits, immigration issues, arrest warrants & family law, towed cars, replacing lost IDs and other documents; additionally HAP social service volunteers and staff provide referrals for shelters, rehab programs and other social services benefits to which they are entitled.
The donations facilitate our efforts to fulfill our crucial financial and technical support needs that enables us to pursue our mission to also provide our services at no charge to other nonprofits and donors alike.
We have hundreds of daily uniquely distinctive, necessitous, and discrete web visitors to video chat, online chat, text, phone, email, and voice mail messages, to obtain precise information designed to relieve their concerns with confidential information and real help with specific performance in the form of any type of the most effective remedy in protecting the expectation interest of the clients. We are able to notice and communicate with 1,000’s via text message at a moments notice!
AMWF extends these various services and programs to the economically, mentally, and physically challenged; the poor and homeless; the undereducated and undeserved; people living with symptomatic HIV and AIDS; substance abuse; seniors 55 years and older; prenatal women; at risk youth; and homebound people living with serious illness.
Homeless encampment under the freeway on Peralta and 35th streets in Oakland, Calif.
We provide FREE groceries, clothing, shoes, hygiene kits, sleeping bags, blankets, medicine, and hot chef’s prepared gourmet meals to the homeless and homeless encampments and habitations of ALL kinds, from the streets to parks, from trees and bushes to alleys, from corners to ditches, from hand built shanties to tents under freeway overpasses!
We provide FREE groceries, bagged and hot chef’s prepared gourmet meals, plus the above, to the Oakland Safe Parking Program and the CAREavan Safe Parking Programs, among others, at local senior and community centers, and faith based organizations in an effort to provide families and/or individuals who have been displaced and are temporarily homeless, living in their vehicles and need a safe place to park and sleep overnight, with restrooms and an attendant present throughout the night at all of the locations.
We also provide food to those that had previously obtained necessary items at their Senior Center. But now that they’re closed are vital to the wellness of the community and senior population with our Food Bank program and Free Farmers Market Food Give-Aways.
The obvious challenge is firstly, THE WILL and DESIRE to address the needs of this segment of society! Then the allocated resources, including PEOPLE! One thing we’ve expierenced is a capacity challenge in terms of direct field workers whom have direct, first hand contact with those in need and followed by staffing. We have to ensure client safety as well as the safety of the food handlers, distributors, and drivers, so the food and meals are placed on tables, in boxes, at “doorsteps” and not handed to clients directly. We had a shortage before, and so scaling that is difficult to provide safer options during the COVID-19 pandemic, as most of these folks are already isolated in their prefered encampment but needs to serve three critical public health purposes:
1) Prioritize individuals experiencing homelessness who are asymptomatic, but are at high risk, such as people over 65 or who have certain underlying health conditions, and address their needs where they can more safely self-isolate even if it’s in their prefered encampment;
2) Provide isolation capacity, even in their prefered encampment, for individuals experiencing homelessness who have been exposed to COVID-19 (as documented by a state or local public health official, or medical health professional) that do not require hospitalization, but need isolation or quarantine even if in their prefered encampment; and
3) Provide isolation capacity for individuals experiencing homelessness who are COVID-19 positive, but who don’t need hospitalization. Their only choice is to return to a less regulated congregate shelter setting or back to their prefered encampment– both of which would lead to further spread of COVID-19.
Our team members, and the people we serve are of different race, faith, culture, age, gender, sexual orientation and income levels. AMWF by providing direct services, including providing nutritious food; edvocating for and participating in many relevant social service programs that promote the self-sufficiency of people in need; educating the general public about these issues, their causes and this partial solution while inspiring a consummate social conscience and honoring the dignity of every person. As part of that principal mission, AMWF works for basic economic survival security for all and the elimination of poverty by providing these services thus effecting societal and governmental policies that regulate the less fortunate to the bottom of the economic, social, health, and opportunity pyramid, with full understanding that any policy which affects the poorest of us affects all of us.
We provide essential services to many inter-faith based organizations with the aim of bettering the condition of the less fortunate. In that spirit of outreach, we have supplied many Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Disabled, Unabled, multi-cultural, inter-faith based businesses and organizations with staples that are in turn distributed to the public, and these events are NOT only fundraisers, BUT MOST are totally free to the public, there is no charge for anything to anyone.
AMWF features high-performing results in the invaluable areas of: youth development; elementary, secondary and college education; poverty alleviation; mental and physical health medical services; social services, as well as other economic-empowerment programs for individuals, families; and small businesses.
AMWF has forged an awareness and sustained an effort to connect those in dire need with service providers, donors, volunteers and nonprofit groups with these causes. We have taken community foundations and moved into social networking, reaching beyond static “bricks and mortar” to interactive Web sites to serve as a “dynamic virtual clearinghouses or town square” that holds conversations between those in NEED and their local charities, citizens, donors, and volunteers.
WE ARE and HAVE BEEN since 1970’s a Furtile Oasis in a Barren Food Desert serving those MOST in NEED!
FaceBook Fundrazr AMWF has a 100% donation policy, and we are transparent about how we use donations. May Allah (swt) bless you for your Zakat, Sadaqah and Sadaqah Jariya donations, iA!
You can view the AARON & MARGARET WALLACE FOUNDATION, (AMWF) video of Imam Zaid Shakir and the Lighthouse Mosque of Oakland, Ca., https://youtu.be/Ez8Wse1ghXU
Berkeley Masjid in Berkeley, Ca, iA, at:
Noor Islamic & Cultural Community Center at:
the CALIFA’s – (Center for Advance Learning Improving Family Awareness) Vallejo, CA at: https://youtu.be/MVXeno23U9I
Muslimas Free Food Giveaway at Masjid al-Islam at:
Aaron & Margaret Wallace Foundation Free Food Program Celebrity Giving Back. The Aaron & Margaret Wallace Foundation really catered to everyone Saturday, August 6, 2011 at the “Oakland’s Got Talent” event at DeFermery Park. We distributed $25,000 worth of groceries FREE to ALL that came, “Fresh Start” Backpack Giveaway with 5,000 FREE Backpacks filled with school supplies, haircuts, manicures, health services, picnic Bar-B-Q lunch, games, entertainment, etc.
You can view the following Santa Fe Elementary School’s Peace March with Aaron & Margaret Wallace Foundation, SemiFreddi’s, Trader Joe’s, Little Ceasar’s Pizza, Marshawn Lynch’s “Fam1ly F1rst” and Leon Powe’s “Fresh Start Oakland”:
Santa Fe Elementary School’s Peace March with Aaron & Margaret Wallace Foundation
Here’s the ABC-TV broadcast of our “Community Movement Toward Improvement” Music Conference in Oakland, California featuring MC Hammer, Martin Wyatt-KGO TV, Mohammed (MTV Real World-SF), Sway, Imani, Davey D, Raphael Saadiq- Tony Toni Tone, Greg Khalid Peck- Warner Bros,Karen Lee- Warner Bros Music, Eric B, Rico Cassanova, Abdul-Jalil,Tony Collins- Giant Records, Anita Greathouse-Knight, Gene Shelton, Lenny Williams,Thembisa Mshaka, Roy Tesfaye-Death Row Records shown in ABC-TV news clip.
Here’s the link to the YouTube video from radio station KPFA’s July 17, 2010 broadcast with Tom Frainier, a Haas boardmember and owner of SemiFreddis; with Cal Haas Business School student Gian “G” Pepe of Pepe International/Little Napoli Resturant/Carmel Bakery discussing Haas School of Business, the Y.E.A.H. Program, The Bread Project and giving back to the community. The video includes lots of good stuff on the Bread Project with some very appetizing shots of their products and it will make you hungry for some of your delectable wares upon watching! All the folks at Haas Business School have been in love with it for some time now.
ESPN’s Keith Olbermann Knocks Gay Jason Collins STRAIGHT!
Keith pays tribute to the first openly gay player in one of the four major sports. And it’s not Jason Collins. On “Olbermann”, Keith talked about Glenn Burke, the LA Dodger who was the first openly gay athlete in major sports over 30 years before Jason Collins, and he hits a sweet spot. It’s personal, rational and ends with a shocking twist.
Glenn Burke, the Real First Openly Gay Athlete in Professional Sports
“If I can make friends honestly, it may be a step toward gays and straight people understanding each other. Maybe they’ll say, ‘He’s all right, there’s got to be a few more all right.’ Maybe it will begin to make it easier for other young gays to go into sports.” Glenn Burke
Those are the words of Major League Baseball’s first openly gay player. While the national media covers Jason Collins‘ first minutes on the court as an openly gay professional basketball player and the NFL network constantly breaks down rookie Michael Sam‘s combine stats, we forget about the ORIGINAL sports pioneer.
Glenn Burke played 225 games in the majors as a Dodger and as a member of the Athletics, with 523 at-bats, a .237 average, two home runs, 38 RBIs and 35 stolen bases. While those numbers remain far from stellar, he contributed as a spirited member of the locker room, well liked by his teammates.
Major League Baseball didn’t either know how to deal with his sexual orientation or chose not to. The media wouldn’t touch the story until years after he left the game. Glenn Burke was a trailblazer who arrived on the scene long before our culture knew how to embrace him. Glenn Burke, who played two seasons for the Dodgers in the late 1970s, didn’t hide from teammates that he was gay. He was a popular figure in the clubhouse.
Glenn Burke was just doing what came naturally. Dusty Baker’s home run blast to left field on
the last day of the regular season, Oct. 2, 1977, was history-making. It was his 30th, meaning the Dodgers became the first team to have four players hit 30 home runs in a season. As Baker rounded third to the roar of the Dodger Stadium crowd, Burke, a rookie outfielder, ran from the on-deck circle, jumped up and gave Baker an over-the-head hand-slap in celebration. And, the high-five was born.
Over the next few weeks, forgive me if I seem apathetic towards media reports about the progress of Mr. Sam or Mr. Collins in theirrespective sports. We live in 2014. A player’s sexual orientation shouldn’t have any bearing on how well they throw a ball or how much weight they can lift. While they may have overcome hardships in their quest to seek a career in professional sports while maintaining their authenticity as a person, it pales in comparison to Burke’s journey more than 35 years ago. Most of us have come a long way since then, although you wouldn’t know it by the actions of a few knuckle-draggers.
Last week, Jason Collins wasn’t even on an NBA team. In two weeks, he might not be on one. But for now, Collins — the first openly gay, active player in the United States’ four big sports leagues — is, by jersey sales, the NBA’s most popular player.
NBA Senior Vice President Vicky Picca said Tuesday that Collins’ No. 98 Brooklyn Nets uniform is the top-seller on NBA.com, besting the likes of LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Blake Griffin. The interest is coming from the fans Collins has earned since announcing last year, when he was still unemployed, that he was gay.
“Jason Collins’ return to the league represents a historic moment, and fans continue to show their support by (buying) Jason’s jersey,” said Picca.
Not bad for a player who, just last week, inked a 10-day contract with the Nets. And the Stanford graduate hardly dominated in his lone game back on the court, going scoreless while compiling two rebounds and five personal fouls in a win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
In fact, Collins had never been a headline player. A journeyman with stops with New Jersey, Memphis, Minnesota, Atlanta, Boston and Washington, he’s known more for his defensive prowess and rebounding than his offensive output, having averaged 3.6 points per game over his 12-year career.
The warm reception he received during and after that game from his teammates, competitors like Kobe Bryant and league officials reflects more on Collins’ reputation as a player and person around the league, as well as his historic announcement. “I know everyone in the NBA family is excited for him and proud that our league fosters an inclusive and respectful environment,” said NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after Collins’ signing last Sunday.
Whether Collins stays around remains to be seen. At age 35, he’s not bringing fresh legs to Brooklyn. And the team has no obligation to keep him on the roster. Still, whether or not he’s a go-to player, Collins has very much become a symbol for the gay rights movement since disclosing his sexuality in an April column in Sports Illustrated magazine.
“I didn’t set out to be the first openly gay athlete playing in a major American team sport. But since I am, I’m happy to start the conversation,” he wrote. “I wish I wasn’t the kid in the classroom raising his hand and saying, ‘I’m different.’ If I had my way, someone else would have already done this. Nobody has, which is why I’m raising my hand.”
There’s no escaping the symbolism in his jersey number: He chose 98 in honor of Matthew Shepard, the gay University of Wyoming student beaten to death in 1998.
The news that the Nets jersey was selling so well (despite the fact that Collins hasn’t even worn it yet, having at first donned a No. 46 for the Lakers game) struck a chord online.
Some on Twitter praised the development, like one who wrote, “He’s a piece of history, and this is really significant for a lot of people.”
Many others, though, were less enthusiastic — including some who used gay slurs and suggested Collins was profiting because he is gay. (In fact,
NBA players don’t get more or less money based on how many of their jerseys are sold.) Some questioned why Collins was being held out as an icon while, in their view, athletes who publicly profess their Christianity are criticized.
A few people questioned the jersey sales not because of Collins’ sexuality, but because of what they considered his sub-par play. “Jason Collins’ jersey was actually a top-seller?” tweeted one. “Wow…I mean I’m glad he came out and all but #CmonMan.
I would write more about it, but wordsmith and sports personality Keith Olbermann eloquently sums it up better in 5 minutes than most professional journalists could with an entire novel.
There’s no escaping the symbolism in his jersey number if he chose number 3 in honor of GLENN BURKE, the REAL FIRST gay athlete in team sports. The next time you read or hear a story about a gay athlete, remember outfielder Glenn Burke.
If you have any interest in learning more about his journey, check out his story from the 1982 issue of Inside Sports chronicling Burke’s time as a professional baseball player. Heartbreaking, courageous, inspiring and tragic… all words to describe the tale of professional sports’ first openly gay athlete.
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“How a Grieving Family Saved A Troubled City with A Martyr”
From left, Octavia Spencer, Ryan Coogler, Melonie Diaz and Michael B. Jordan at the July 8 premiere of “Fruitvale Station”
The year 2009 began with a tragedy at an Oakland BART station. Shortly after 2 a.m. on New Year’s Day, BART police Officer Johannes Mehserle shot and killed 22-year-old Oscar Grant II, of Hayward, on the platform of the Fruitvale station after responding to reports of a fight on a train.
“Make no mistake about it Oscar Grant was Murdered, Executed by a BART cop!” That was the echoing sentiment boiling up from among the justifiably angry, restless community of Oakland and the surrounding communities that spread world wide as video of Oscar Grants execution was blared over and over on television screens all around the world. It had become the quintessential poster for the ultimate example of Police misconduct and abuse- a lawless execution as the Black victim lay face-down on the ground, hands behind his back, shot, then handcuffed as he dies- all caught on cameras for the world to see!
Also caught on camera for the world to see was the public reaction to the execution that led to violent protests, as the public “showed their outrage” with the costly destruction of property to areas around town.
The gunman police officer was allowed to go free, traveled outside the state of California until he was charged with murder and appended in Nevada after National public protest forced the District Attorney to file criminal charges. His attorney has argued he meant to fire his Taser gun when he shot and killed Grant.
The Oscar Grant movie: Fruitvale Station
As a result of the media coverage from the destructive protests, the Alameda County Superior Court found that it was unlikely that the gunman, former BART police Officer Johannes Mehserle, could get a fair trial in Oakland and the trial was transferred to Los Angeles.
The last time a police officer was convicted of a felony crime committed while on duty was the early 1990‘s when Abdul-Jalil al-Hakim knew his computer store was being burglarized by members of the Oakland Police Department but he could not complain to the police! al-Hakim turned to close friend Leo Dorado, then an Alameda County District Attorney prosecuting capital murder crimes, that lead to an investigation directed by Matt Golde conducted by the DA’s office of these rogue police activities. The case ended with the trial conviction of one officer, Newman Ng and the guilty plea of another, Kailey Wong. There was evidence of the involvement of over 15 police officers in these series of burglaries of businesses and the “fencing” of the stolen property. The problem was so rampant, even the Chief of Police George Hart had a stolen computer on his own desk at the station!!! Leo Dorado is now Judge Leo Dorado and Matt Golde, the son of former Judge Stanley Golde, brother of legal analyst Ivan Golde, is head DA of the Juvenile Division.
BART spokesman Linton Johnson said the agency is “trying to turn tragedy into triumph” by increasing transparency and enacting new policies. In August 2009, the BART board of directors voted unanimously to approve citizen oversight of the BART Police Department, and the agency is seeking a new permanent police chief.
For six months al-Hakim had been speaking with and advising Jack Bryson, father of two of Oscar Grant’s friends that were with him on the Fruitvale platform when he was murdered whom also were abused by BART police, regarding approaches to produce the proposed Oscar Grant anniversary event. Al-Hakim continued those conversations with the family spokesperson, Cephus “Bobby” Johnson.
In mid December as the date for the event neared, admitting that he knew nothing about producing any event, much less one of the magnitude of the January 1, 2010 Oscar Grant Anniversary Vigil, Cephus Johnson requested al-Hakim to produce the event for the family to assure that it would be handled properly and be a success! The event was less than 30 days away and Cephus only had an idea for a memorial as BART agreed to provide electrical power, to allow for a civil congregation and alter at the entrance of the station, and possibly at the scene of the shooting on the train platform in memory of Oscar’s death.
al-Hakim informed Cephus of the City and the Police Department’s requirements for assembly permits, security, sound and stage, possible entertainment and the fact that since the event was less than 30 days away, it was already too late to legally and properly secure them without some negotiating and special permission from the city and the police department.
al-Hakim discussed the idea of having an event that would capture the imagination of the nation and set a true landmark, a new paradigm in how to address social concerns in a large minority city with many, many, complex issues after having experienced such a tragic catastrophe.
al-Hakim proposed a “Celebration Of Oscar Grant’s Life” with a memorial prayer vigil and ceremony at the Fruitvale BART station to foster a comforting environment for those in attendance without the fear of any party provoking or intimidating the other at these events; to establish a working agreement with BART and Oakland Police department for the event to be held with a “low-to-no police presence” so there’s little or minimum possibility of confrontation between the expected attendees and law enforcement; and to have all the parties- the Oscar Grant family, BART, Oakland Police Department, and the Mayor/City to make a joint press release or have a joint press conference announcing the planned activities. This would make it possible for this events to occur and conclude in success and peace for everyone. This would be a phenomenal public relations coup that would rebuild the image of all the parties concerned while garnering a cache of goodwill you could not buy!
This would put the face of Oscar Grant on ALL the parties in a united platform of “We Are ALL Oscar Grant!” It would humanize the parties in the common bond of mankind and serve as an example for how these types of tragedies can be used to heal a strife-torn city. It would go a long way toward bringing the parties together publicly, promote reconciliation and potentially foster agreement.
Cephus thought it was an incredible idea but did not believe it was possible. al-Hakim asked him to discuss the possibility with the family and their attorney John Burris and let him know their response. Cephus returned with a resounding “Yes, if you can do!”.
al-Hakim first called long time friend, BART Director Carole Ward Allen who chairs the BART Police Department Review Committee and discussed the concept for her support.
He also called Linton Johnson, Public Information Officer for BART whom was unavailable and left him a voicemail message.
al-Hakim then called Jeffrey Thomason, Public Information Officer for the Oakland Police Department and explained to him the concept of the event and how it could be successful and problem free without the police presence. Thomason also thought it was an incredible idea but did not believe the family and their attorney John Burris would go along with it. Having already secured the family’s approval al-Hakim requested that Oakland Police Department stand behind their commitment and work with the family to secure needed permits and allow security with “no visible police presence”. He felt he could agree to do so wherein Thomason discussed the matter with the Chief and Captain, got approval and called al-Hakim back with a referral to the sergeant at the Eastmont Station that would be the liaison to secure all permits and verify the plan for a safe, trouble free event.
Shortly after, Linton Johnson returned al-Hakim’s voicemail and also thought it was an incredible idea but did not believe the family and their attorney John Burris would go along with it. Having already secured the family’s approval al-Hakim requested that BART stand behind their commitment and work with the family to secure needed permits, allow security with “no visible police presence”, provide sound and stage equipment, and allow the alter for the Oscar Grant Memorial. He agreed to do so if the family was in fact behind this proposal. al-Hakim assured him they were and informed him of the present state of the event with the help of BART Community Relations manager Roddrick Lee and to further allay his fears, al-Hakim gave him Cephus cell phone number and assured that Cephus would call him and Roderick.
Tatiana Grant
From there al-Hakim contacted Mayor Ron Dellums, City Administrator Dan Lindhiem and several of their staff members to inform them that the Oscar Grant family, BART, and Oakland Police Department had agreement on the event and would like to have the Mayor involved to join their efforts in this event representing the city. al-Hakim explained how this would be INCREDIBLY HUGE for the Oscar Grant family, BART, Alameda County Superior Court Administration, Oakland Police Department, and the City! This would be a ginormous step ahead in fostering civil relationships between what are publicly perceived as adversaries. This could be bigger than Rodney King’s ” Can We Just Get Along?”. They also agreed to go forward, so everything was in place.
Cephus spoke with both Roderick and Linton, where understanding and agreement was reached and the family began to plan for the “Celebration Of Oscar Grant’s Life” with a memorial prayer vigil and ceremony at the Fruitvale BART station, Friday, January 1, 2010 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The memorial would be hosted by the family of Oscar Grant with prayers and speeches from many of the Bay Area’s most prominent religious leaders in a civil congregation with alter at the entrance of the station and at the scene of the shooting on the train platform in memory of Oscar’s death.
At the conclusion of the memorial there, everyone would be invited to the Humanist Hall for a continuing evening of music, spoken word, poetry, food and drink until 11:00 pm.
With only days until the January 1, 2010 event, al-Hakim still had to meet with Oakland Police Department to discuss and present an acceptable plan to arrange the “no police presence, civil stand-by” type of a security enforcement for the short 3-4 hour time period for the Oscar Grant Events so those in attendance would not have any party provoking or intimidating the other at these events. He also had to assure them of a working agreement with BART for the event held at the Fruitvale Station with this same type of security so there’s little to no possibility of confrontation between the expected attendees and law enforcement. So al-Hakim brought on Gabrielle Wilson, a legal affairs reporter at KPFA; producer and co-host of “The Gospel Experience”, “Music of the World” and “Ear Thyme”; and Master of Ceremonies at many events around the Bay Area including the San Jose Jazz Festival to MC and assist in securing the entertainment and speakers.
al-Hakim met with the the sergeant at the Eastmont Station twice to secure all permits and verify the plan for a safe, trouble free event. At the first meeting, it was revealed to al-Hakim that Oakland Police had secured flyers, there was a Facebook page, and emails from a community activists organization allegedly associated with the event planning called the General Assembly (for Justice for Oscar Grant) detailing activities to incite violence at the vigil imploring attendees to “show your outrage!”. al-Hakim was shocked to learn of this activity as he knew of the group from working with the family but had not seen any flyers, email nor a FaceBook page inciting violence. al-Hakim assured the officers that the intent of the family was to have a peaceful vigil and was opposed to any other activity and would do all they could to insure that happened! The officers agreed to the plan that with the Nation of Islam providing on location security and BART and the Police on stand-by, we could work out an acceptable plan for the Fruitvale venue. But they insisted that the person, persons, or group that rented the Humanist Hall for the evening event would have to come forward with the contract, produce a security plan that they would reduce to 4-8 licensed security guards, event insurance, and would be liable for any and all damages that occurred as a result of any destruction stemming from the event. Like the police, the Humanist Hall requires that the person(s) in which whose name the rental is in must provide a plan for security for both inside and outside the venue, and how they plan to control exits from the venue in the event of something happening, and crowd control outside the venue. The police was concerned because they have had many problems with the Hall operating without permits and taking proper measures to secure safe events in the past. al-Hakim requested that the officers inform the family directly of these conditions and called Cephus from the meeting for them to do so. Cephus was unavailable so al-Hakim made an appointment for a second meeting for him and Jack Bryson, the named renter of the Hall so that all concerns could be resolved to the officers satisfaction since it was clear they wanted to work with the family to insure a safe, trouble free event.
al-Hakim discussed the meetings with the family and at another meeting again informed the “General Assembly” of the requirements of BART, Oakland Police Department and the City in order to have the events. al-Hakim expressed his concern for the family having their prayer vigil as planned without the decency of a few with opposing interest to make it their event, the police having more information about the happenings of the group then he had, and for obvious reason, decided that he no longer wanted to be associated with it.
It was clear that those with opposing interest from the Grant family’s wishes were intent on forcing conflict and advised Bryson not to meet with the police thus insuring a show down at the event. Since one of the agitators who would have an interest in filming any disturbance for their profit had donated a small amount of money for the rental, it was offered make to them to remove them from the decision making process. When they would not relent, that family canceled the Humanist Hall event and removed it from their schedule. Now, without any association to the family event, it exposed the those with divergent interest to have their own event without the shield of the family to hide behind. This was too much for them to overcome, along with the fact they did not want to address the reality that they would be combating the security provided by the Nation of Islam!
Begrudgingly but relieved, they relented and the family with a few people met with Oakland Police and the Mayors office and agreed to the exact same terms as negotiated a week earlier by al-Hakim.
On December 30, 2009 the “Oscar Grant family and BART issue joint statement on the New Year’s tragedy
“ Grant family calls for peace, love and forgiveness”
As the year anniversary of the tragic officer-involved shooting at Fruitvale Station of BART passenger Oscar Grant draws near, the Grant family and the BART Board of Directors are joining together to thank the public for their continued support for the reforms taking place in the BART Police Department.
Additionally, Oscar Grant’s mother, Wanda Johnson, wants to emphasize that people should honor her son’s memory on January 1 through “a day of celebration not demonstration.” She added, “It is our hope that this day be a peaceful day to remember Oscar and the others who have been lost to violence.”
“We want the public to know we are a family of peace, love and forgiveness,” Oscar’s uncle Cephus Johnson said.
“In the year since my nephew was killed, I truly believe positive changes have occurred in the BART Police Department and many more will come. We want to thank the public for their continued involvement in making the BART Police the best it can be as we enter 2010.”
“On behalf of the BART Board of Directors, we want to again express our deepest and sincerest regret and our heartfelt condolences over the loss of Oscar Grant,” BART Director Carole Ward Allen said. Ward Allen chairs the BART Police Department Review Committee, which is guiding the implementation of the changes within the police department. “We look forward to making more positive changes in 2010, including the hiring of a new police chief and working with the State Legislature to quickly amend the law so BART can implement independent citizen oversight of the BART Police Department.”
“This has been one of the most gut-wrenching episodes in BART’s history,” BART Board President James Fang said. “But through community involvement, non-biased professional assistance from the outside of BART and of course the extremely strong effort by our Board, particularly the efforts of Carole Ward Allen, we have learned from this tragic incident. Our prayers and deepest sympathies go to the Grant family on this inauspicious one-year anniversary of Oscar Grant’s death.”
“We want to thank the Grant family and the public for their support, which has been critical to making the reforms underway in the Police Department and we look forward to their continued support in the new year,” Director Ward Allen said.
On January 1, 2010 BARET issued the following press release:
BART Police Have Arrest-free New Year’s Eve
BART had an arrest-free New Year’s Eve despite dealing with crowded trains and the one-year anniversary of the shooting death of passenger Oscar Grant III in Oakland on Jan. 1, 2009.
BART carried about 87,800 passengers between 8 p.m. Thursday and 3 a.m. Friday, and carried about 302,800 passengers throughout the day, according to agency officials.
Many of the passengers were traveling to the annual fireworks show at San Francisco’s Embarcadero, where BART used a “skip-stop” schedule for the first time to alleviate overcrowding at its nearby station.
Starting at 8 p.m., trains on different lines skipped either the Embarcadero or Montgomery stations toallow the crowd to split evenly between the two stations, resulting in faster boarding times and less crowded platforms.
BART also assigned about 150 police officers, nearly 50 percent more than previous years, to patrol the system during the holiday. San Francisco and Oakland police officers and deputies from the San Francisco, Alameda and Contra Costa County sheriff’s departments also assisted near the stations during the evening.
There were a few isolated incidents on the system, but no arrests were made.
The relatively incident-free night stood in stark contrast to last year’s holiday, when former BART police Officer Johannes Mehserle shot and killed Grant, a 22-year-old Hayward man, at the Fruitvale station in Oakland. Mehserle, 27, and other officers had responded to reports of a fight on a train.
Mehserle has been charged with murder and is expected to stand trial sometime next year. His case has been moved to Los Angeles because a judge ruled it would be difficult for Mehserle to get a fair trial in Alameda County due to the extensive publicity the incident has received. Mehserle’s lawyer, Michael Rains, has admitted that Mehserle shot and killed Grant, but claims Mehserle meant to use his Taser to stun Grant and used his gun by mistake.
Grant’s family was among the people scheduled to attend a rally at the Fruitvale station at 2 p.m. today to mark the anniversary of Grant’s death.
BART General Manager Dorothy Dugger said in a statement that she was happy that this holiday turned out well for the agency.
“We couldn’t be more pleased at how this New Year’s Eve turned out,” Dugger said.
She thanked “our customers for continuing to put their faith in us to get them around the Bay Area quickly and safely.”
BART police Commander Daniel Hartwig said in a statement that, despite the few minor incidents, “New Year’s Eve 2009 was one of the smoothest I have ever seen in my nearly three decades at BART.”
“Fruitvale Station”
In the early hours of Jan. 1, 2009, Oscar Grant III, unarmed and lying face down on a subway platform in Oakland, Calif., was shot in the back by a white Bay Area Rapid Transit police officer. The incident, captured on video by onlookers, incited protest, unrest and arguments similar to those that would swirl around the killing of Trayvon Martin in Florida a few years later. The deaths of these and other African-American young men (Mr. Grant was 22) touch some of the rawest nerves in the body politic and raise thorny and apparently intractable issues of law and order, violence and race.
Fruitvale Station, Michael B. Jordan and Ariana Neal play father and daughter in this debut feature by Ryan Coogler, which opens on Friday in New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Mr. Jordan plays Oscar Grant, who was killed by a Bay Area Rapid Transit police officer.
Those matters are hardly absent from “Fruitvale Station,” Ryan Coogler’s powerful and sensitive debut feature, which imaginatively reconstructs the last 24 or so hours of Oscar Grant’s life, flashing back from a horrifying snippet of actual cellphone video of the hectic moments before the shooting. But Mr. Coogler, a 27-year-old Bay Area native who went to film school at the University of Southern California, examines his subject with a steady, objective eye and tells his story in the key of wise heartbreak rather than blind rage. It is not that the movie is apolitical or disengaged from the painful, public implications of Mr. Grant’s fate. But everything it has to say about class, masculinity and the tricky relations among different kinds of people in a proudly diverse and liberal metropolis is embedded in details of character and place.
In 2013, the world was ready for Jason Collins’ announcement. Glenn Burke, above, lived in a totally different time.
The world is throwing a parade for Jason Collins, the 7-foot free-agent NBA center who came out last month. He was hugged by Oprah, celebrated by “Good Morning America,” and congratulated by President Obama.
But nobody seems to remember baseball’s Glenn Burke, who tried to come out nearly 40 years ago and was stuffed back in.
“How’s Jason Collins going to talk about being the first?” says Burke’s agent, Abdul-Jalil al-Hakim. “Glenn Burke was the first. And he wasn’t any free agent, either. He was in the lineup.”
Glenn Burke was a barrel-chested jokester, a singing, dancing, one-man cabaret. His teammates called him King Kong. In high school, the 6-foot Burke could dunk two basketballs at once, in street shoes. He roamed center field for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Oakland A’s in the late 1970s.
Burke was the pulse of the clubhouse. He wore a red jock. He’d jump in the backs of pink Rolls-Royces after games. He invented the high-five (with Dusty Baker). Oh, yes, he did.
He was as out as an athlete could be in the mid-1970s. It wasn’t that he was flaunting it. It was that he couldn’t keep it in.
“When we’d land at airports,” remembers Davey Lopes, the Dodgers’ second baseman. “There’d always be guys waiting for Glenn. We’d go our way and he’d go off on his merry way. We’d go to clubs and women would hand him their numbers. But he’d never call ’em. Didn’t matter to us. We loved him.”
In the famous 1977 Dodgers-Yankees World Series — starring Reggie Jackson, Thurman Munson, Steve Garvey, and Ron Cey — only one rookie cracked either starting lineup: Glenn Burke.
“Nobody tripped that he was gay,” says Burke’s longtime pal, Doug Harris, who produced the documentary “Out” about Burke in 2010. “The people who tripped off it were the Dodgers [management]. They didn’t want to talk about it. He was trying to tell the reporters, but they said they couldn’t write that stuff.”
“Out. The Glenn Burke Story”
The atmosphere in Burke’s time was far more hostile to gays than it is in Jason Collins’ time. Few gay characters in movies. No states where gay marriage was legal. “You couldn’t put [anything] gay in an ad or anything,” remembers al-Hakim. “That was a no-no. The reporters didn’t want to write it. You couldn’t go there.”
Glenn Burke was so out that the Dodgers’ front office finally called him in, laid a $75,000 check on the desk, and offered to pay for his wedding if he’d just get married — soon.
Burke started laughing.
“I guess you mean to a woman, right?”
Then he walked out, without the check.
“Glenn told me he wasn’t the first Dodger called in and presented a check,” says childhood friend Vince Trahan. “They’d done it with gay players before. The difference was Glenn didn’t take it.”
None of this helped his career. Nor did palling around with Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda’s colorfully gay son, Spunky, according to Burke’s 1995 autobiography, “Out at Home.”
But friends of Burke’s say they were never a couple, despite what you’ve read. “Glenn never had an intimate relationship with Tommy’s son,” says Trahan. “He wasn’t attracted to the real flamboyant types.”
Didn’t matter. Next thing Burke knew, early in the 1978 season, he was traded to pitiful Oakland, despite Lopes and others walking into the office of general manager Al Campanis to complain.
A year and a half later, during spring training, new A’s manager Billy Martin greeted Burke by sitting his team down in center field, pointing to Burke and saying, “Boys, this is Glenn Burke. He’s a f—–.”
That’s when everything stopped being so funny.
“In those days, a guy did one of two things when a friend was out,” says Lopes, now the Dodgers’ first-base coach. “He’d either support him, or the pendulum would swing the other way and he’d avoid him. A lot of ballplayers back then would stay away. Guys were afraid somebody would start saying the same thing about them.”
Cue the movie montage: Catcalls from fans. Latino players mumbling a gay slur in Spanish under their breath. Nobody within 20 feet of him in the showers.
Injured, he packed his bag for the minors — Utah to be exact.
To a partying gay ballplayer from Berkeley, a minor league team in Utah is hell on earth. Twenty-five games into the 1980 season, Burke and his tortured .237 batting average retired, after only four years in the major leagues.”Had he taken that check the Dodgers offered,” says Trahan, “his career would’ve gone on and on. He could’ve relaxed and played great baseball. But he wasn’t going to lie. He was going to be true to who he was.”
He was welcomed into The Castro as a conquering hero. “They can’t ever say now that a gay man can’t play in the majors,” he’d brag, “because I’m a gay man and I made it.”
But soon enough, he stopped making it. He became depressed. He became a cocaine addict. Then homeless. Then he contracted AIDS. He died in 1995, at 42. They buried King Kong in Oakland, under a small stone, grave No. 3171.
Jason Collins came out of the closet and was put on magazine covers. Glenn Burke came out and got covered up. The president never called.
“I’m happy for Jason Collins,” says Trahan. “But he wasn’t the first. He was the first in this new era, this new time of acceptance of gays, gay marriages, gays on TV, all that. He wasn’t the first. He was just the first who was listened to.”
You say Glenn Burke was born too soon, but that’s not exactly right. The problem was all the people born without the courage to stand up for a friend, a colleague, an employee.
Yes, Jason Collins was courageous to come out. But if others back then had the guts Glenn Burke had, Collins wouldn’t have needed courage at all.
KGO Radio Conversation On ”OUT. The Glenn Burke Story“
The Lion King, November 1, 2012 to January 13, 2013, Orpheum Theatre-1192 Market St., San Francisco, CA;
Sinbad w/Memphis Red & the Funk Stank Nasty Band – A Night of Funk and Comedy, Wed., Dec 26, 2012 @8 pm, Yoshi’s- Oakland, 510 Embarcadero W, Oakland Ca 94607;
Maysa, Friday-Sunday, Dec 21-22 @8 pm & 10pm, Yoshi’s- San Francisco, 1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco;
Amel Larrieux, Wednesday-Thursday, Dec 26-27, 2012 @8pm & 10pm, Yoshi’s- San Francisco, 1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco;
Maceo Parker’s New Years Party- Celebrate the New Year with Some Funk!, Thu 12/28-31/12 @10pm, Yoshi’s- San Francisco, 1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco;
The Nutcracker w/San Francisco Ballet, Dec 8-28, 2012 @8:00 PM, War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102;
The Weeknd and Keyshia Cole, Dec 17-18, 2012 @8pm, The Warfield Theater, 982 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94102;
2 Chainz with Cap 1, Sun, Dec 16, 2012 @8pm, The Warfield Theater, 982 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
On Christmas Eve, 1944, the audience at San Francisco’s War Memorial Opera House experienced the American premiere of Nutcracker. An instant sensation, the ballet launched a national holiday tradition.
San Francisco Ballet’s sparkling production of Nutcracker, set here in our own “City by the Bay,” has introduced audiences of all ages to the magnificent world of ballet. This holiday season, experience the beauty and athleticism of SF Ballet’s international cast of world-class dancers in Nutcracker, a San Francisco tradition since 1944.
SAN FRANCISCO BALLET: THE NUTCRACKER The opulent new version of the seasonal classic, launched spectacularly by the San Francisco Ballet, is every parent’s dream of a holiday treat. San Francisco Chronicle
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AMEL LARRIEUX, Former lead singer of Groove Theory
Ice Cream Every Day (Blisslife Records), Amel’s upcoming fourth solo album, is slated for release in 2013.
An urban chanteuse by birth, Amel Larrieux grew up in a West Village “artists building” in New York City, her parents exposing her early to a community of artists and artistic experiences that would mold her eclectic sensibilities. At the age of 18, sure that she wanted to express herself musically, Amel wrote and demoed a song, which led to her pairing with Bryce Wilson to form the duo Groove Theory. As lead vocalist and co-writer for the group, she enjoyed success with “Tell Me,” which broke the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100 and the top five on the R&B charts before being certified gold in October 1995.
Morning (Blisslife Records/2006) was Amel’s third solo album. She used it as an opportunity to explore the endless range of promise and potential—as well as the disappointments—in being human. “Weary,” the first single from this album, was inspired by a friend’s experience and was composed for independent people who long for someone with whom they can share life’s trials and tribulations.
Flying high with a Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals Grammy nomination for her work on Stanley Clarke’s “Where is The Love,” Amel Larrieux stretched her wings in Bravebird (Blisslife Records/2004), her second solo work, rising courageously into atmosphere untouched by her contemporaries. The ballad “For Real” pulses with the beat of early Prince, offering a classic, unabashed ode to the human heart. In “Bravebird,” Amel mourns female circumcision by describing a fearless victim who fled her native Somalia for the U.S.
In her solo debut, Infinite Possibilities (Epic Records/2000), Amel fuses a range of genres – R&B, soul, hip-hop, jazz and folk, with flashes of Middle Eastern, West African, and Indian styles. Its single “Get Up” is an ode to working people that became a modern anthem and magnet for the growing legion of Amel’s fans.
Amel has contributed to film soundtracks, writing and singing in such films as Barbershop, Love Jones, Down To Earth, Sunset Park, Takers, and Why Did I Get Married?.
Equal to Amel’s vocal and writing talent is her alluring beauty and eclectic style. She has been spotlighted as a style maven in Essence, Honey, Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire, Lucky Magazine,Trace, The Fader and other magazines and was also featured in the Coach anniversary print campaign. More recently her vocal talent and beauty have been central to Coca-Cola’s “Keep It Real” campaign in television, radio and print ads. She is also a trained dancer and a dedicated yoga enthusiast.
She is happily married to manager, producer and musical collaborator Laru Larrieux and they are the proud parents of two girls, Sanji-Rei and Sky.
Actor and Comedian Sinbad arrived on the comedy scene with a “ hit’em in the face” style of comedy that has kept audiences laughing in the aisles for over the past two decades. He freely admits that he doesn’t knows any jokes, except for the ones that his dad told him “back in the day”. Sinbad tells stories, and boy does he tell stories! The basis of his humor comes from everyone he’s met, everything he’s seen, and everything he’s done.
Ranked by Comedy Central as one of the top 100 standup comedians of all time, Sinbad has built a loyal following by taking audiences’ painful trials or embarassing tribulations of day-by-day life, throwing them back in their faces, and causing an uproar of comedic hysteria. He can also make it sound profound without being profane. Not that he’s any kind of choirboy, but by being the son of a preacher man he decided to keep his comedy clean after his father attended one of his early performances. Up to that time he had been what he describes himself as ”semi-dirty”. Sinbad says that he learned that night that “funny is funny”, and that masters of dirty comedy such as Redd Foxx, Richard Pryor and Lenny Bruce could all work clean without losing a step.
Sinbad is internationally known for his starring appearances in hit movies like “Jingle All the Way,” playing opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger; “Houseguest” co-starring the late Phil Hartman, and let’s not forget his film debut “Necessary Roughness”, where he did none of his own stunts! He has starred in the television sitcom “A Different World” as well as his own series, “The Sinbad Show”. Entertainment mogul Quincy Jones sought out Sinbad to host UPN’s first late night talk show, “Vibe”. He also recently appeared as a recurring guest star on the Showtime Original Series “Resurrection Blvd.” Sinbad has even written a self-help book entitled “Sinbad’s Guide to Life: (Because I Know Everything)”. Sinbad has drawn legions of fans from his HBO highly-rated comedy specials; “Brain Damaged” (1991), “Afros & Bellbottoms” (1993), “Son of a Preacher Man” (1996), and “Nuthin But The Funk” (1998). His annual HBO music concert series (Oh! You didn’t know he was musical?) “Sinbad’s 70’s Soul Music Festival” received the prestigious NAACP Image Award consecutively for two years as the “Most Outstanding Variety Series/Special”.
A one-time basketball standout for the University of Denver, Sinbad agrees that everything he needed to know for comedy, he learned from playing basketball. There are a number of things comedy and basketball have in common. One of the most important to Sinbad is “the competitive aspect that teaches you to never give up”. Now there is one part of Sinbad’s life that has been a well kept secret…he is a closet nerd. This comes in handy as a Master of Technology during private corporate engagements for clients such as: Intel Corporation, Breakaway Technologies, Apple and Microsoft as well as many others.
As an intermediary to community focused technology solutions, Sinbad believes no one should be left behind in training and education. He has served as a spokesperson for the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME) encouraging minorities to pursue studies in science, math and engineering. In honor of his parents Donald & Louise Adkins, Sinbad has established an academic scholarship in their name at the esteemed Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. Showing his appreciation for our armed servicemen, the comedian/actor has participated on USO tours and performed at the USO of Hampton Roads 2006 Patriotic Festival.
Sinbad has appeared on the FX Television series “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.” Also, his long awaited stand-up special aired on Comedy Central this past February. Most recently, Sinbad was seen in the third season of NBC’s Celebrity Apprentice.
Tony! Toni! Toné crashed out of their Oakland neighborhood in 1988 with their Gold debut album Who? which spawned the hit “Little Walter”. In 1990, to both critical and popular acclaim, their second album The Revival garnered four # 1 Billboard hits including “Feels Good,” “Whatever You Want,” “The Blues” and “It Never Rains (In Southern California)” and went Platinum. The success of The Revival and subsequent headlining tour was realized during various awards shows: 1991 NAACP Image Award for “Vocal Group Of The Year”, 1991 American Music Award for “Favorite R&B/Soul Group” and ASCAP Award for “Feels Good”.
In 2006, D’Wayne Wiggins and Timothy Christian Riley regrouped along with their cousin, Amar Khalil (performing lead vocals) and have been touring the United States ever since, performing to sold-out audiences across the country. Tony! Toni! Toné’s much anticipated sixth album, due to be released later this year, features collaborations with Rhymefest, Beyonce Knowles, Keyshia Cole, and Slick Rick with the Grass Roots Production Team weighing in on this sure-to-go platinum effort.
Come down to Broadway tonight and enjoy a coming-of-age tale about a young lion cubs’ journey to become King. With the music composed by Elton John and lyrics written by Tony Rice, The Lion King won a Tony Award in 1998 for Best Musical. Lion King tickets will make for an evening of entertainment for the whole family. Come see the magic of Disney translate to the stage at the theater tonight.
With every performance The Lion King moves further up the list of the longest running Broadway shows of all-time. Since debuting back in ’97 at the New Amsterdam Theater in New York City, The Lion King has been seen more than 5,000 times on Broadway alone, plus thousands of more performances around the world. The show was moved to the Minksoff Theatre in ’06, and since then just about every show has been sold out. The Minksoff, which was built in ’73, is one of the newer Broadway theaters and every one of the 1,621 seats will give you a great view of the show. If you want to be there in person, then buy your Lion King tickets today.
Of course The Lion King musical is based on the ’94 Disney movie of the same name, and it features all your favorite characters like Simba, Scar, Mufasa, Nala, Timon and Pumbaa. With music by Elton John and lyrics by Tim Rice, you’ll hear familiar songs like “Circle of Life,” “Hakuna Matata” and “Be Prepared.” The costume design is simply spectacular, and that was confirmed when the show won Tony Awards and Drama Desk Awards for costumes, scenic design, lighting, puppetry and sound. The Lion King is beloved by all ages, and you can enjoy it with Lion King musical tickets from GoTickets.
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The Lion King musical is so popular that for a period of time there were actually two separate Lion King national tours going in addition to the permanent production in New York. No matter when or where you want to see this great show, you can count on GoTickets to have your Lion King Broadway show tickets. After almost 15 years, the Lion King is showing no signs of slowing, but at some point this great show will come to an end. So don’t put it off any longer – buy your Lion King tickets right now.
A marvelous musical of epic proportions, ‘The Lion King’ boasts itself of powerful scores and songs including the beloved theme ‘Can You Feel the Love Tonight’, intricately designed and majestic costumes, and eye-popping scenic designs that transport you to the breathtaking lands of Pride Rock and be one with Simba, Timon, Pumbaa, Rafiki, Nala and all the other creatures lording above and beyond the prairie.
Show times for ‘The Lion King’ are at 8 PM from Tuesdays to Saturdays with matinee performances at 2 PM every Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
The Weeknd is the stage name of the Ethiopian, Toronto-based R&B singer Abel Tesfaye. The Weeknd gained popularity in March 2011 after releasing his first album, House of Balloons. Prior to working with producers Illangelo and Doc McKinney, the artist was previously associated with the production team The Noise.
From the beginning however, The Weeknd has been supported by rapper Drake and his OVO crew. In fact, OVO crew member Oliver El-Khatib was the one who first played The Weeknd’s music to Drake, at which point he fell in love with the artist’s voice. Publicity created by Drake via his Twitter account ultimately led to The Weeknd’s initial popularity, and the singer has since exploded onto the music scene, having been featured in Rolling Stone magazine, MTV news, MuchMusic and more.
The Weeknd performed his first ever show at The Mod Club in Toronto on July 24, 2011. This is only the beginning for Abel. More info will be added as it comes. Until then, continue to support the XO gang… ’til we overdose.
The Weeknd – The Zone feat. Drake (Official Video)
2 Chainz Set To Begin The Second Leg Of His Sold Out “Based On A T.R.U Story” National Solo Tour
New York, NY – October 13, 2012 -There is no denying that 2 Chainz is the hottest rapper in Hip Hop music, today. After a meteoric rise rarely seen in music, he has safely secured his spot on the top. His style and impact is quickly changing the landscape of music and you can’t help but hear a rendition of his infectious “2 Chaaainz”, or “ Tru” when ever his name is mentioned. What makes it all the more impressive is that it isn’t just hype. “Based On A T.R.U Story”, his first solo project with his now label Def Jam, landed on the Billboard charts at Number 1 it’s first week and has sold close to 500,00 copies. 2 Chainz most recently performed at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards along side long time friend and collaborator, Lil’ Wayne, and stole the show. In addition to his performance at the VMAs, he also took the stage at the BET Hip Hop Awards while taking home 4 trophies.
As he gears up to embark upon the second leg of the tour, which begins in Jacksonville, FL on November 23st, 2 Chainz had this to say about the experience “I never get tired of seeing, vibing, and sharing experiences with my fans. It’s just me and them in an intimate setting, in a different city all over the country. We turn up and basically have a party in every city on stage. When the first half of the tour started the album had just dropped so I didn’t know what to expect. Now that the album has been number 1 in the country, and every city has been sold out, I feel like the people enjoy what I bring to the table.”
LOS ANGELES, CA, JULY 24, 2012 – After supporting Drake’s “Club Paradise” tour and Nicki Minaj’s “Pink Friday” tour this summer, 2 Chainz will be embarking on his first headline national tour this fall entitled “Based on a T.R.U. Story Tour.” This tour will follow the highly anticipated solo debut album “Based on T.R.U. Story” is set to release on August 14th on Island Def Jam Records. The tour will kick off August 30th inNorfolk,Virginiawith stops includingWashingtonDC,Detroit,Chicago, and many more cities to be announced. The Atlanta MC states, “One of the things I enjoy the most about being an artist is the opportunity to get on the stage and give the fans everything they deserve. Everything they’ve come to expect from me. I’ve performed alongside some of the best in this business, but this time will be something special. This time it’s all me.” The road to more riches has only begun for 2 Chainz. After the release of the critically acclaimed mixtape, T.R.U. REALigion, which dropped in November 2011, 2 Chainz’s star began to rise at an astronomical rate. With the release of: “Spend It” and “Riot”, 2 Chainz immediately became the name and sound on everyone’s mixtape and radio station. With numerous features since 2011, it was then clear that he was going to be a force to be reckoned with. With the top charting single “No Lie” feat. Drake and recently released single “Birthday Song” feat. Kanye West this show will be sure to electrify.
George Clinton is the legendary and internationally renowned grandfather of funk and the founder of the Parliament-Funkadelic MOB, taking the sonic innovations of James Brown and Sly Stone to both outer space AND Neptune while selling millions of records and concert tickets in the process. Quiet as its kept, however, George Clinton’s initial approach to the ladies was crooning (when he wasn’t cutting hair) as the leader of a standup vocal group he formed in `55 called The Parliaments, emulating the doo wop and love songs that were popular when he was in diapers.
What is there left for the North Cackalackee-born grandfather of funk to do after five decades of rockin’ steady on the one? He can dip back to an era of sweet street corner soul that was his initial inspiration, take some folks back into time while blowing their minds.
Almost 70 years-young, George Clinton has several other projects in the hopper, including a salute to Motown and a solo album by longtime P-Funk All-Star siren Belita Woods. The master is also mindful that most of the folks whose songs he’s singing on Radio Friendly are no longer here, but he has no intention of joining them in Soul Heaven anytime soon. “I ain’t going nowhere,” he declares. “I feel like I’m starting over right now…for real!”
While Maysa is no newcomer to the music scene, her ninth solo CD, Motions of Love (Shanachie Entertainment) that boasts cameos by the legendary Stevie Wonder and neo soul crooner Dwele, promises to introduce the veteran soul and smooth jazz vocalist to the widest audience of her career. She first gained fame as the featured voice on British acid jazz band Incognito’s defining `90s era hits such as “Don’t You Worry About A Thing,” “Still A Friend of Mine” and “Deep Waters.” She then launched a concurrent solo career with the hits “Am I Wrong (For Lovin’ You),” “Friendly Pressure” and “Hypnotic Love.” With a sultry alto on par with Phyllis Hyman and Patti Austin’s honeyed notes, Maysa should be one of the biggest names in the urban mainstream but instead she’s earned a loyal underground audience.
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EXECUTIVE & MANAGEMENT POSITIONS International, independent film distributor Revolver Entertainment is seeking an Operations Executive for their LA office to handle film delivery to physical and digital vendors and publicity and marketing on new releases. Applicants must be organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated. This is a tremendous opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding company. Recent college grads okay. Please email resumes and cover letters to angela@revolvergroup.com
ASSISTANT LEVEL United Talent Agency (UTA) seeks qualified candidates for its agent trainee program. Previous industry experience and bachelors degree required. Candidates must be motivated, extremely detail oriented, have excellent communication and organizational skills and a desire to learn the business of talent representation. This is a very demanding environment with excellent opportunities to work in Film, Television, Music, New Media and Entertainment Marketing. Proficiency with Microsoft Office software is mandatory. Compensation includes overtime and full benefits. References required. www.unitedtalent.com for more information. Fax cover letter & resume to (310) 247-1111 or email to HR@unitedtalent.com.
Attn: Human Resources. No calls.Seeking a highly motivated, driven assistant to a talent manager at a leading, progressive, full service entertainment and media company. Candidates must have a strong desire to be in the representation business. No less than 1 solid year of desk experience at a talent agency, management company or major studio supporting a manager or executive. Should be resourceful, extremely detail oriented, and great at multitasking and prioritizing. Duties include handling/rolling calls, interfacing with A-List clients, scheduling, script coverage, breakdowns, coordinating international travel, and other administrative tasks. Please forward resumes with cover memo to tcmgopo@gmail.com
Ideal candidates must have production office experience, should have some knowledge of budgeting and scheduling for productions, must be motivated, extremely detail-oriented, resourceful, have good communication and technical skills. Requires proficiency with PC environments, Outlook, Office and Movie Magic. This is NOT a job for someone who has only been on a desk at an agency, etc. Actual production experience is absolutely necessary. Duties include managing schedule, rolling calls, arranging travel, and interfacing with Production office, in addition to general administrative tasks. LA area only. Please send resumes to: phyprodexecasst@gmail.com
Preferred Content, a film, television and digital sales, finance and advisory company seeks an administrative assistant for one of its Managing Partners. Responsibilities include heavy phones, scheduling, client support and correspondence. Qualified candidate will have had previous experience at a talent agency or management company. Entry level salary with full health benefits after a 90 day probationary period. Please send resumes and cover letters to info@preferredcontent.netsubject stating:
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Assistant to Talent Manager/Owner being sought; must be available to interview and begin work immediately. Previous experience must include assistant position in the industry on a senior level desk. Strong attention to detail with excellent communication and computer skills a must. I am looking for someone who is eager to work with clients and handle a wide range of responsibilities. Salary/Hours are standard for industry: 9am-7pm at Beverly Hills office. Please submit cover letter and resume to mngmtresume@gmail.com.
ICM®, a major talent and literary agency, is seeking an exceptional and highly motivated Assistant for a “driven” Motion Picture Literary Agent. The successful candidate must be able to work extremely well in a fast paced environment and be very detail-oriented. Excellent communication skills a must. A BA/BS degree and at least one year of industry related administrative experience is required. Resumes to careersla@icmtalent.com
A-List production company looking for a very experienced assistant to work with two top level producers. This is a first/executive assistant position. Ideal candidates are extremely organized, motivated, meticulous, and comfortable in a very fast paced environment that can handle a high volume of calls and scheduling. Minimum 3-4 years agency or production company experience required. Experience a huge plus. Email resume to asstjob2012@gmail.com
Production company based on Fox lot seeks full-time office production assistant to assist with daily errand running and office tasks. Must have dependable car, positive attitude and ability to multi-task. Must be able to start work December 17th. Send resumes to prodassist42@gmail.com
Currently, we are seeking a Channel Development Coordinator to support our Network Development department. This individual will help manage many of Maker’s strategic talent partners, and will be responsible for helping to facilitate their growth by providing guidance, support and by connecting them to the many resources within Maker Studios. To apply, submit your resume to: jobs@makerstudios.com, please add job title to subject line.
Talent Manager at high-end management/production company looking for an assistant. This is NOT a starter desk. All applicants must have 6 months assistant experience (agency/talent experience preferred but not essential for smart, fast-learning applicants). Must be highly organized, hard-working, detail-oriented and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. E-mail cover letter and resume to talentmanassist@gmail.com.
Trademark Talent seeks an assistant to the owner of the company. Candidates must have at least 2 years similar experience at an agency, studio, network, management or production company. This is fast paced office requiring someone who is very detail oriented, proactive and creative. Responsibilities include rolling calls, scheduling, evaluating material, client and administrative support, as well as coordinating with agents, publicists, casting directors and production. Desire to pursue a career in representation is preferred. Please write “Assistant” in the subject line and send cover letter and resume to: trademarktalent@gmail.com
Director Assistant needed ASAP! For feature film shooting in LA. Must be available for the entire shoot, and ideally have a car. This is an unpaid position, but offers the chance to work with an extremely talented director. Send resumes to lahorrorfeaturefilm@gmail.com
A leading independent film production and financing company is seeking a qualified assistant for the Head of Business and Legal Affairs. Ideal candidate must be motivated, extremely detail oriented, and have excellent communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills. Job responsibilities include: rolling calls, scheduling, filing, tracking documents as well as other administrative, production, and business affairs duties. Experience in Production Legal is essential. Please email resumes to legalasst@filmpanorama.com.
Endemol USA is seeking an assistant/Coordinator for our Programming Department. Knowledge and Interest in reality TV a must. At least one year of assistant experience at an agency/network/production company a must. Looking for someone very professional, eager, diligent, able to handle multiple projects and executives at once and proficient on a Mac. Email cover letter and resume to careers@endemolusa.tvand include how you found out about this job. Please also include “Programming Assistant/Coordinator” in email subject line.
Busy high-level Management, Branding and Production Company seeking Executive Assistant/Junior Manager for the President of the company. – Dealing w/ A-List clients on a daily basis- Candidate should be able to work well under pressure, driven, detail oriented and creative with strong communication skills, flexible, prioritize, deal with variable deadlines, initiative, self motivated, personable demeanor, strong client interfacing and coordination skills. Candidate should have at least two years’ experience in the Talent Agency and/or Talent Management industry. Must be great at pitching clients to Casting Directors and have strong relationships with Agents. Proficient in Breakdown submissions, Microsoft Office and Apple OS X and iOS. Contact: AsstPosition9028@aol.com
Television Production/Development Company seeks all-star assistant to support the CEO. Great opportunity to work in an environment where all staff members are encouraged to contribute creatively. Minimum of one-year industry experience required. Candidates must feel comfortable taking initiative, be extremely detail-oriented, and possess substantial knowledge of all aspects of the industry. Responsibilities will include rolling calls, scheduling, and other various administrative tasks. Please send cover letter and resume to developassistant@gmail.com
IFA Talent Agency is seeking an agent’s assistant. Tasks include rolling calls, scheduling appointments, maintaining calendars for agent and clients, sending out submissions, light accounting, filing, and working with the other assistants as a team to be sure the office runs smoothly. Must be proficient with Mac software, as well as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Entourage). Experience with Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, and InEntertainment software a huge plus. Preferably someone with at least one year experience in the film/TV industry. Position must be filled immediately. Please e-mail resumes to assistantifa@gmail.com
Busy production company seeks a qualified Business Affairs Coordinator. Responsibilities include overseeing project legal management, delivery, documents and letters, managing invoices and payments, and general point person support for various productions. Bachelor’s Degree and 2-5 years experience required. Please email résumés to mpcajobs@gmail.com
Nickelodeon is seeking an assistant to support the Vice President of Casting for the Nickelodeon Talent and Casting department. This is a temporary position. Previous administrative experience preferably in entertainment/casting or a talent agency with a strong desire to work in casting. Should have knowledge of actors and industry players. Strong communication and phone skills needed. Strong organization and prioritization skills are critical for this position. Please submit resumes to: WCRegionalRecruitmen@mtvn.com
A busy independent production and finance company is looking for a top-notch assistant for the head of Production/Development. Ideal candidate will be extremely organized, detail-oriented, have an interest in film development, and at least one year of agency experience. Responsibilities will include rolling calls, managing calendar, coordinating travel, managing to-do list, and other general assistant duties, including some personal errands. This is a great job for a hard-working individual who wants to learn the ins and outs of producing and financing. Send resumes to assistanthiringmanager@gmail.com
Highly successful and exciting boutique talent agency seeks assistant in the Voice Over department. Must be self-motivated, immensely computer literate and great personality. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Please submit resumes to: commercialagentsearch@yahoo.com
Looking for a talented individual to assist the SVP of Acquisitions and Development at Fremantle Media Enterprises. This is a high-volume desk, and agency/studio/network experience is preferred, but not required. Hours typically range from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday-Friday, and the office is located in Burbank down the street from the WB lot. Tasks include scheduling, rolling calls, arranging travel, completing expense reports, and updating pilot grids, among other administrative tasks. Great place to learn and grow. The scripted department just launched its first show, titled “Wedding Band” on TBS. Fremantle is a global studio and distributor that produces “American Idol” and “The X Factor” in addition to a variety of international formats. All interested candidates should send their resumes to Pedro Falci at pcfalci@gmail.com
Dimension Films is seeking an assistant in production/development in New York. This is a highly demanding position with plenty of opportunity for advancement. Must be dedicated, focused and proficient in handling assistant tasks – phones, scheduling, etc. Ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of relevant experience. Knowledge of script coverage a must. Bachelors degree required. Please submit a resume and cover letter to dimensionfilms4@gmail.com
Seeking ambitious, hard-working assistant with 1 year entertainment industry experience who wants to work to become an agent. Primarily working for TV/Film agent in Youth Department dealing with top executives, parents/guardians, appointments, phones. Detailed, inEntertainment a plus. Please state why you would like to become an agent and what qualifies you to work with the parents/guardians of young talent. Competitive wage, health insurance, paid parking. Resume to: kiernan@greenetalent.com
Can you write fun, informative, celebrity-related news stories in an engaging and conversational style? Are you a pop culture junkie? Hollywood-centric website is seeking fulltime Writer/Editorial Assistant. Employee will help develop stories based on current entertainment news, proofread articles, and search for photographs which bring articles to life. Position is entry-level with benefits. Offices in West Hollywood. Early 6am schedule, Monday-Friday. Email resume, cover letter, AND relevant writing samples to AssistEditor2010@gmail.com
Entry level assistant position with great potential for advancement in a boutique theatrical, on-camera and voice-over talent agency. Involves basic office duties such as phones, appointments, interaction with talent and buyers, and calendar management. Primary focus will be assisting in voice-over department, directing and recording voice-over auditions. Opportunity to advance into other departments and participate in the growth of the company. Fax resumes to (323) 931-9084 or email to admin@imperium-7.com
Entertainment Law Firm Is Seeking A Experienced Administrative Asst/Floater. Must have a minimum of 2 years prior experience working at a law firm, studio or agency. Ability to fill in for an assistant that is out of the office. Duties include-rolling calls; maintaining attorney’s calendar/schedule; composing correspondence; general assistant duties. Assisting in the file room; running office errands; assisting with reception. Well educated; resourceful; honest; self-starter and team player. Impeccable spelling and grammar a must. Excellent telephone manners. Ability to work unsupervised. Please submit cover letter and resume to dek@morrisyorn.com.
Talent Manager at a bi-coastal management firm seeks seasoned assistant, meaning with experience (at a min. 6 months-1 year) for office in Los Angeles. Experience MUST include time at an agency or management company. Internship does not count. Applicants must be self-motivated, highly organized, hard-working, detail-oriented and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. The more computer and tech knowledge, the better. Competitive pay and benefits. Again, please do not apply for this position unless you have at least six months to a year experience at a major agency or management office working as an assistant to an agent/manager who represents actors. Email cover letter and resume to: assistant.management7@gmail.com
Leading production/management company (with four movies being released next year and top-tier clients) seeks asst for two literary managers. Agency experience preferred. Great position/opportunity for someone who wants to be a manager. Collaborative work environment. Looking for someone who is hungry, hard-working, and communicates well. Heavy reading involved. Please send resumes to: filmtvmanagerasst@gmail.com
Talent management Company seeks high-level, experienced assistant to Partner. Looking for a self-starter who is a problem-solver, motivated, personable, detail oriented, efficient and organized. Must have a genuine interest in talent management. Responsibilities include but are not limited to scheduling, coordinating travel, managing day to day of clients and partner, rolling calls and general office duties. Candidates MUST have at least one-year talent agency or talent management experience. Position has growth potential. Ideal candidate would be available to start immediately. Salary & benefits. Please send cover letter and resume to talentmgmtresumes@hotmail.com
PERSONAL ASSISTANT POSITIONS High profile visual artist seeks resourceful personal assistant. Duties include scheduling, travel, event planning, expense tracking, and errands. Ideal candidate will be organized, flexible, proactive, and efficient. Must be: based in Los Angeles, but able to travel; willing to go above and beyond; professional and discreet; and comfortable with “outside the box” situations. Email resume, cover letter and (3) references to asstjob1217@gmail.com
Popular television host is looking for a new personal assistant who can multi-task and keep cool under pressure. Fast-paced position entails scheduling, heavy phones, errands and other standard assistant work. Previous assistant experience, reliable transportation, discretion and flexibility required, working knowledge of Microsoft Office, valid passport and interest in the fashion industry are a plus. Salary commensurate with experience, please email cover letters and resumes to: tvassistant2012@gmail.com.
A-list writer director seeking full time assistant. Qualified candidates must have previous assistant experience, preferably at a major agency. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and excels at multi-tasking. Duties include, but are not limited to, professional and personal scheduling, handling all aspects of travel, and office management. Submit resumes to asst.nov2012@gmail.com. Please include a brief cover letter in the body of your email.
ENTERTAINMENT PR & MARKETING (MOST POSITIONS INCLUDING INTERNSHIPS) Boutique entertainment event production and marketing company seeking an energetic and talented individual to support the Founder& CEO as Executive Assistant, as well as organize and coordinate office operations and procedures. The right candidate will have a background in marketing PR and events with an emphasis on viral marketing and promotions. This position is permanent. Minimum 3 years experience as an Executive Assistant and at least 2 years in entertainment marketing/PR. – email resumes to executiveassthire@gmail.com
Startup content marketing and entertainment strategy agency formed by former WME agents is looking for qualified candidates for winter/spring intern positions at Venice Beach office. Interns will be responsible for development of special projects and have exposure to day-to-day business operations with Fortune 100 brand clients and top entertainment talent in a meaningful capacity. Desired qualifications include: experience with online media, social and digital marketing (Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, YouTube etc.); experience in content, marketing or entertainment; able to think creatively and outside the box; ability to balance multiple projects and work effectively in a fast-paced environment; and demonstrated ability at creating and analyzing content. Academic credit is available. The ideal candidate is available 2-3 days per week. Schedule is very flexible, with occasional ability to work from home. If interested, please send resumes via email to jobs@reachent.com.
Red Light PR , a boutique fashion firm specializing in product placement, publicity, entertainment marketing and celebrity seeding, is seeking interns for their Winter 2012/Spring 2013 internship program. Qualified candidates should have excellent communication/people skills, prior experience in fashion/PR field is a plus, and open schedule availability. Email resume and cover letter to internship@redlightpr.com
Autumn Communications is a lifestyle public relations firm looking for an entry-level assistant. Responsibilities include: managing an ever-changing schedule, online and print research, press clipping, maintain filing, expense reports, gifting, events and pitching. Candidate will have at least 1 year working PR experience with press contacts, great writing skills, positive attitude and the ability to work in a start-up environment. Salary DOE. Please send resume to Cole Trider: cole@autumncommunications.com
TECH/NEW MEDIA/WEB 2.0 POSITIONS Entertainment tech startup, Handmade Mobile Entertainment, is looking for 2 paid marketing interns. HME builds social networking apps for celebrities and brands; our most recent apps include Trey Songz’s The Angel Network, and Inked Magazine’s Inked Society. We are growing and looking for interns interested in turning full time. Candidates should be a self-starter, and have familiarity with UI/UX, mobile apps, and gaming/social networking. GA, Photoshop, CSS/HTML skills preferred- $10/hr. Send resumes to jobs@handmademobile.com
Relativity Media Digital Marketing seeks a qualified and digitally-savvy assistant to the SVP and Digital Marketing Group. Position requires a good attitude, strong work ethic, organization, & an emphasis on attention to detail. Candidates must have a strong desire to have a full time career in digital and social media marketing. Responsibilities include traditional assistant duties with heavy focus on scheduling and office management. In addition, you will compile social media data, maintain a budget, and keep a calendar for all campaigns. Strong written and verbal communication skills and in-depth knowledge of social platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube are a plus. Prior assistant experience in an entertainment industry setting preferred. Send resumes to: Liz.Jones@relativitymedia.com
A small production company and transmedia consulting firm in Beverly Hills, CA, is seeking qualified candidates with experience in WordPress, HTML, video editing, graphic design, and Photoshop to fill a part-time website, social media, and graphics creative/technical support position. Previous industry experience a plus but not a requirement. The position could become full-time for the right person. Salary TBD. Email resumes to stuart@flyingmonkeysent.com
Leading digital media network needs a Program Manager – proficiency in Salesforce.com critical; minimum of 2 years digital media program management. Duties: Create all talent contracts (SOWs), work with legal, and the applicable sales reps, talent managers, and production managers to ensure that campaigns run smoothly; create and maintain workflows, approval processes, and validation rules; provide weekly reports for both the finance and sales teams. Ability to sweat the details without losing sight of the big picture – supreme! Please send resume and cover to tcmgopo@gmail.com
High-volume YouTube talent and network management company seeks interns for school credit. Must be a quick learner who is familiar with the online video space, computer literate, and detail-oriented with strong communication skills. Entertainment and/or digital marketing experience a plus. Responsibilities include client interaction, network maintenance and optimization, data management, and creative development. E-mail resumes with subject “Fullscreen Intern” to work@fullscreen.net
CASTING (ALL POSITIONS INCLUDING INTERNSHIPS) Busy feature film casting office (located in Hollywood) is seeking a smart, experienced casting assistant to start in December. Duties will include: editing/uploading audition footage, setting and confirming sessions, sorting submissions, creating and updating lists, helping out with phones and other administrative and research tasks. Knowledge of CastIt and Breakdown Express along with experience with iMovie is a must. Also required is your own MAC laptop computer. Ability to multitask and prioritize is essential: great organizational skills also needed. ONLY candidates with experience will be considered. Please send cover letter and resume to bitterpillcasting@gmail.com
NON-LA POSITIONS (All Locations/All Positions) United Talent Agency seeks an IT Support Specialist in our New York office. This position is responsible for providing first line user support for the IT Department. The ideal candidate will have a college degree or equivalent related work experience and will have proficient knowledge of Windows based systems, computer networking, Windows Server Administration, Audio/Visual systems, HP printers and Microsoft Office. Provision new workstations, printers, and PDAs. Create user Windows network accounts, Exchange mailboxes, and Citrix accounts. Coordinate work with vendors and outside consultants. Troubleshoot problems with desktops, printers or PDAs. Assist users with software questions. Work with Facilities on office moves and setups. Assists users with the operation of all A/V Systems. Assist with IT issues related to executive relocation and assist issue related to home office technology. Please send resume in a Word format to nyc-it@unitedtalent.com
GENERAL OFFICE POSITIONS-RECEPTIONIST/ PA /BOOKEEPING/ RUNNER Receptionist at established TV production company. Seeking smart and personable receptionist with some experience for receptionist position at Embassy Row LA. Send resume (no calls, please) to: embassysusan@gmail.com
HBO is seeking a Staff Floater for their Santa Monica office. Ideal candidate will be a team player who is flexible, organized, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task with a strong ability to support executives in various departments across the company. Responsibilities include routing/rolling high call volume, greeting visitors, scheduling meetings, arranging travel, preparing expense reports, filing, etc. Agency experience a plus. If you are interested, please e-mail resume to Tony.Abdelmalak@hbo.com
Seeking highly-motivated office assistant for boutique TV and film literary management company (not a production or development job). Requirements: industrious, tough, self-starter, multi-tasker with can-do attitude who can work independently and who is available to start immediately and make one-year commitment. Similar (non-production) entertainment office experience highly preferable (phone sheet, submissions, scheduling, filing, logs, etc.). $500 to $550/week depending on experience. Limited benefits. Send resume and cover letter to Field Entertainment via fax: 310-271-6243 or e-mail: hiring@fieldentertainment.net
INTERNSHIPS (Film & Television) Sean Daniel Company is looking for exceptional candidates to start immediately and/or for the spring semester who can commit 2-3 days per week for hands-on development internship. Responsibilities include desk duties (phones, general office management) as well as reading and notes with direct access to producer and executives. UNPAID. Send cover letter & resume to: sdcfilmintern@gmail.com
Practical Pictures is looking for spring interns (unpaid) starting January. This is a very unique internship opportunity – you won’t be a gopher/copy monkey here. Hands-on interfacing with the producer bosses in a small company means you’ll need some experience (phones, computers) but is also a strong draw to this position – your opinion will be welcome. If you’re able to work 2 or more full days, please email resumes to practicalintern@yahoo.com
The Montecito Picture Company is beginning to accept resumes for the winter semester and will be conducting interviews in the coming weeks. Interested applicants can send their cover letters/resumes to ereich@montecitopic.comand we will contact people from there. This is a development internship that is heavy on coverage, thus we’ve found that ideal candidates usually have an interest in writing/development. Interns are also expected to help with errands and miscellaneous office tasks. Please be enrolled in college for internship credit.
A-list comedy writer-producer looking for Spring semester intern. Duties include reading and covering submissions for consideration, maintaining office, participating in creative and development meetings, and performing personal errands. Must be a team player and self-starter. Email resume to tpinternship@gmail.com
Good Universe (formerly Mandate Pictures known for 50/50, HOPE SPRINGS, JUNO, HAROLD & KUMAR, etc.) seeks motivated, detail-oriented interns for its Spring 2013 Marketing & Publicity internship program. Responsibilities include: monitoring digital media, clipping press breaks, creating press kits, drafting press releases, assisting with screenings, handling behind-the-scenes coverage, attending weekly staff meetings, etc. This position is unpaid and candidates must receive college credit. To apply, send resumes to gooduniverse.resumes@gmail.com
The Cartel, a television and feature management/production company, is seeking interns for the Winter and Spring as we prepare a number of films for production. Responsibilities include script coverage, research, phones, administrative tasks, and errands. During production, interns may choose to be on set. Please email resume and cover letter to: intern.cartel@gmail.com
Film 44 is seeking interns for the winter and spring while we are prepping 1-2 pilots and ramping up two films. Duties include errands, office management, coffee, and script/book coverage. Candidates should be eligible for college credit and have a car. Interns will have the opportunity to be actively involved with both television and features and interface with executives. We will provide lunch and reimburse mileage. Please email resumes and a brief cover letter to film44intern@gmail.com
Boutique Talent Agency in Beverly Hills seeks intern interested in the Entertainment industry. Duties will include general office tasks, filing, script coverage, social media, organizing, scheduling, confirming auditions with talent, etc. Candidates should be organized, self starters, possess good people/communication skills, have a great attitude, and enjoy the entertainment industry. Must be a college student/recent graduate and own a laptop. Unpaid Internship. Email Resume/Cover Letter to – elev8jobs@gmail.com– Note “Intern” in Subject Line
A busy West Hollywood based film financier and production company require a Monday/Tuesday intern immediately. Duties include office work and script coverage. Candidates should be enthusiastic, computer literate and detail-oriented. This is a great opportunity to learn and see how independent films are financed. Position is unpaid, candidates must have script coverage experience. Please email cover letters, availability and resumes to: Receptionusa@futurefilmgroup.com
A small film production company and transmedia consulting firm in Beverly Hills, CA, is seeking smart and capable interns to start immediately. Duties include: Industry research, social media management, script coverage, assistance at meetings, and general office needs. Qualifications: strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, proficiency on social media platforms, ability to learn quickly, demonstrates initiative, and adapt/adjust to shifting priorities. The candidate must demonstrate good research skills, both qualitative and quantitative, utilize strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Proficiency in Photoshop and/or video editing software preferred. The internship is part-time and small stipend provided. Please email a resume and cover letter to stuart@flyingmonkeysent.com
Micro-budget feature seeks driven, UNPAID PA interns for LA based shoot. Production starts 11/27 and ends 12/15. This is a real movie with a tremendous talent behind it – great chance for on-set experience. Send resumes to lahorrorfeaturefilm@gmail.com.
Endgame Entertainment is seeking interns for its work based training program relating to the company’s creative development and business development departments. Endgame Entertainment is a production and film finance company whose credits include Looper, An Education, and Hotel Rwanda. Interns will gain training and experience in phones, clerical duties, and script coverage. Previous knowledge of script coverage is appreciated but not required. Please send cover letters and resumes to internendgame@gmail.com. Unpaid. School credit only.
A Beverly Hills production company is seeking interns to assist researchers on a new ten-part sports documentary television series. The series is in collaboration with a major sports magazine and premium pay-cable channel. The interns will help with obtaining footage and photographs, and also logging and organizing for the post-production process. A passion for sports and previous television production knowledge is appreciated but not required. Please send cover letters and resumes to internTVsports@gmail.com. Unpaid. School credit only.
Dynamic production company seeks creative, intelligent, enthusiastic interns for the spring semester. Actively looking for individuals with strong creative input and development skills. Applicants must be able to commit to two or three days a week. Although the position is unpaid, the experience gained will be invaluable, and lunch is compensated. Knowledge of the film industry and a great attitude desired. Our office is located in Los Angeles. Please email resume to liz@perfectstorment.com
Lawrence Bender Productions, an independent production company with its own financing seeks Development Interns to start immediately for our Fall Session as well as for our Spring Session. Heavy reading, answering phones and the opportunity to sit in creative meetings. Must have a car, all mileage reimbursed. Hours: 9am-7pm, 2 – 3 days a week. Please send a cover letter within the body of the email and attach your resume. Lbproductionsinterns@gmail.com
MGM Studios, Inc. of James Bond 007 Franchise is looking for interns for our Creative Department this winter and spring semester. Interns will write coverage and have the opportunity to attend meetings with executives. Strong reading and writing skills are required, as well as the ability to communicate ideas effectively. Previous script coverage experience preferred. Must receive school credit (unpaid). Please email resume and a brief introduction letter to mgminternprogram@gmail.com
Award-winning film production company headed by an A-list actor seeks development interns for the Spring 2013 semester. Duties include script and book coverage and development research as well as general administrative tasks such as phones, filing, and occasional runs. Applicants must be able to receive school credit for this unpaid internship and be available for at least two full days a week. E-mail cover letter, resume, and sample coverage to devinternLA@gmail.com
Vuguru, an independent Beverly Hills-based studio funded by Michael Eisner’s Tornante Company and Rogers Media, seeks motivated interns. Selected applicants will have an opportunity to work alongside executives in Development, Production, Post Production, Distribution, Marketing and Legal. Unpaid/academic credit only for the Spring 2012 semester. Positions available beginning mid-December 2011. Minimum four days per week. Must have car. Resumes to internshipv@gmail.comPlease specify department of interest. No cover letter required.
Principato-Young Entertainment is a top management company known in the industry for our clients and for our culture that highlights teamwork, respect and results. Currently we are seeking interns interested in pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. Candidates must be articulate, personable, driven to succeed through hard work fast, resourceful and to find no task to small. Duties include: answering phones, general office duties, submissions, heavy script coverage and various runs. This is an excellent opportunity to learn and to get noticed. Must be able to commit a minimum of 2 days a week. Please send resumes to pyeinternship@gmail.com
Steve Carr, director of PAUL BLART: MALL COP, is looking for an animation intern to start immediately, (Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays). Internship duties will include script coverage, administrative tasks, and the occasional errand, however, your primary focus will be assisting in an animated project of ours. Please have a car and laptop. There is no pay, but college credit is available if necessary. Please send resumes/cover-letters to asst@rumpusla.com
Founded in 1957, dick clark productions, inc. is a diverse entertainment enterprise and a leading independent producer of television programming. We seek motivated interns for our spring program in the following departments: video operations, social media, Web site, sponsorship, production, and development. If interested, please e-mail Darrell at ddavis@dickclark.com.
Virgin Produced, a film, scripted and unscripted television company, is looking for interns! Duties include script reading/analysis, coverage and research on active projects, as well as general administrative tasks such as phones, filing and coffee schlepping. You must have a car (or transportation), computer, a passion for the entertainment business and an awesome sense of humor. College credit preferred. Applicants must be available for at least two full days a week. Please send cover letter and resumes to gigs@virginproduced.com
Good Universe seeks smart, motivated interns for its Spring 2013 Film Development internship program. Responsibilities include: reading/evaluating submissions, updating company databases, pitching material to executives, attending weekly staff meetings, and covering executives’ desks/phones when needed.The position is unpaid and candidates must receive college credit. To apply, send resumes and cover letters to gooduniverseinternship@gmail.com
Development Internship for Voltage Pictures. Interns responsibilities include answering phones, rolling calls, preparing daily submissions, reading scripts and writing coverage. Interns are encouraged to attend the bi-weekly project meetings with Nicolas Chartier and his development team. This is a great opportunity to become involved in the development process. This is a high volume office and candidates must be punctual, able to multitask with a great work ethic. This position is a non-paid internship that can be used for college credit. Send resumes to: office@voltagepictures.com
Looking for a super stellar intern who has a passion for independent film production for the company, Hassell Free Productions. You will wear many hats in this position as you will be working with a film producer – so get ready! We currently have two films in production and several films in various stages of development. Must be hard-working, not afraid to ask questions and a good sense of humor. Looking for 1-2 days a week and must have a car. Word and Excel savvy a plus. Office is located on the west side. Please email resumes to: hassellfreeproductions@gmail.com
Threshold Animation Studios in Santa Monica, California is currently seeking Spring internship candidates. We are looking for hard working interns to work alongside our Creative and Business Development Teams. Previous internships, work experience and knowledge of the animation pipeline a plus. Applicants must be eligible to receive academic credit. Please Note: Our studio is dog friendly. Please send resume & cover letters to Laura@ThresholdEntertainment.com
Thunder Road Pictures seeks sharp, creative interns who are passionate about Film and TV. Excellent analytical reading and writing skills necessary, as coverage is expected regularly. General office tasks and research/notes for projects in development occur often. We recognize and reward talent and give our interns an opportunity for creative input. Our internship program teaches interns the steps taken to develop and produce feature films and television series in a fun and outgoing work environment. Car required and all interns must be able to earn credit. We ask students commit 2-3 full days a week. We are looking for interns for Winter/Spring 2013 (Jan-May), and will begin interviewing candidates on November 26th. Please send cover letter and resume to noah.winter@thunderroadfilms.com.
A-List Director and his team seek capable and driven interns to start as soon as possible. This director has several features under his belt and is starting many new and exciting projects. Intern duties include: runs, reading scripts, writing coverage, helping with assembling presentations, managing online presence, etc. This is an unpaid internship. Please email a resume (with at least three professional references). Include a cover letter expressing why you should be considered for the position and your three strongest skills (writing, directing,etc). Also, enclose any writing samples or reels to apply.listings@gmail.com
Top film/music video/commercial production company seeks an enthusiastic, hands-on intern for a high profile producer. Our ideal candidate must have experience and/or knowledge in production and is extremely bright and motivated to learn the ins and outs of the entertainment industry. Prospective producers please apply! Experience in excel, budgeting, and scheduling is a plus. Need to be able to multitask. This is an unpaid internship for school credit. Car/up to date insurance required. Minimum commitment of 26 hrs/week. Please send cover letter and resume to gm.assistant@partizan.usand reference the job code in the subject of your email.
Award-winning commercial/music video/film production company seeks motivated, hard-working interns for the Winter / Spring 2013 semester. Production interns will work with Commercial, Music Video and Darkroom staff at our busy office. They will also go on the sets of our many LA-based productions. Responsibilities include office maintenance, research, script coverage, driving, and assisting productions. This is an unpaid internship: you must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program and be eligible for receiving school credit. Must be computer savvy, reliable, have a valid drivers license and car insurance, and have a strong interest in commercial, music video and/or film production. Minimum commitment of 20 hrs/week. Email cover letter, resume, and availability to office.manager@partizan.us. Please reference the job code in the subject of your email.
High-end Talent Management Company with strong Film & Television Development/ Production side is looking for motivated interns who seek to gain a deeper knowledge of the entertainment industry. Interns must be to perform tasks such as: answering phones, providing script coverage, desk assistance, as well as general office work. The internship must be for college credit. We are currently accepting applications and will through the end of December. To apply please submit a resume and cover letter to internship@mosaicla.com
Busy motion picture production company is seeking a part-time bilingual intern to support its Santa Monica based staff. The ideal applicant will be equally skilled at writing and reading in Spanish and English and possess his/her own laptop computer. Position will include reading scripts and writing coverage/notes as well as maintenance of social media accounts on behalf of company. Superb writing and analytical abilities as well as social media expertise are required. This is a great opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding company. Applicants should send a cover letter, resume and brief writing sample to: bnfilmsintern@gmail.com
High-end Film Production Company is currently seeking motivated interns who seek to gain a deeper knowledge of the Film Production world. Interns must be to perform tasks such as: answering phones, providing script coverage, desk assistance, as well as general office work. The internship is unpaid and must be for college credit. Applications are being accepted currently and through the end of December. Please submit cover letters and resumes to internship@atlasla.com
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