RENT Opens for First Time at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts
La Mirada~La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts& McCoy Rigby Entertainment (2014 Ovation Award Nominee for Best Season!), announce the second show of their 2015-2016 season, RENT, book, music & lyrics by Jonathan Larson, musical direction by John Glaudini, choreography by Dana Solimando and directed by Richard Israel (Floyd Collins).
RENT will preview on Friday, October 23, 2015 (with a press opening on Saturday, October 24) and run through Sunday, November 15, 2015 at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd in La Mirada.
An all-new production of Jonathan Larson's story of talented friends struggling in New York City in 1995 with drug addiction, AIDS, and poverty is one that transcends to current times. Mark, Roger, and Tom are friends living in the East Village of New York City. While Mark deals with the break up to his girlfriend Maureen to Joanne, Roger meets Mimi and Tom meets Angel. Together, they all strive for a life not full of riches but of love and the right to express such uniquely. Dashed with humor, this intensely emotional masterpiece by the late Larson is passionate and rocks with musical numbers and vocals.
RENT stars Mark Whitten, Devin Archer, John Devereaux, Lawrence Cummings, and Cassie Simone, Emily Goglia, and Amber Mercomes. Ensemble includes, Cooper Howell, Chassey Bennett, Daniel Dawson, Alyssa M. Simmons, Luke Monday, John Pinto Jr., Craig Michael Lucas, Aaron Gordon, and Chanel Edwards-Frederick.
RENT is directed by Richard Israel, choreographed by Dana Solimando, with musical direction by John Glaudini. Casting Director: Julia Flores. Scenic Designer: Stephen Gifford. Costume Designer: Thomas G. Marquez. Lighting Designer: Steven Young. Sound Desinger: Josh Bessome. Video Projection Design: Jonathan Infante.
Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, RENT has become a pop cultural phenomenon with songs that rock and a story that resonates with audiences of all ages. This is theatre at its best -- exuberant, passionate, and joyous.
Performances will be 7:30pm on Wednesdays & Thursdays; 8pm on Fridays; 2pm and 8pm on Saturdays; and 2pm on Sundays. There will be no matinee performance on Saturday, October 24. Talkbacks with the cast and creative team will be on Wednesday, October 28 and Wednesday, November 11.
Tickets range from $20 - $70 and can be purchased at La Mirada Theatre’s website, www.lamiradatheatre.com or by calling the La Mirada Theatre Box Office at (562) 944-9801 or (714) 994-6310. Student, Senior and group discounts are available.
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts is located at 14900 La Mirada Boulevard in La Mirada, near the intersection of Rosecrans Avenue where the 91 and 5 freeways meet. Parking is free.
La Mirada Shaquatics Hosts Scrimmage to Raise Funds for Injured Veterans
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| The La Mirada Shaquatics Water Polo Club recently raised $343.00 at Biola University for injured veterans. |
La Mirada~The Shaquatics Water Polo Club based in La Mirada recently hosted a charity scrimmage benefiting Homes for our Troops.
On Tuesday, October 13th students participated in a water polo game at Biola University and families each donated $10 per player. In addition, t-shirt sales also added to the donation.
The group raised $343.00 for Homes for our Troops, an organization committed to building mortgage-free, specially adapted homes nationwide for severely injured veterans post-9/11, to enable them to rebuild their lives.
For more information on the La Mirada Shaquatics Water Polo Club visit www.shaquatics.net/
Norwalk-La Mirada Schools to Hold 4th Annual College Fair
Norwalk~The Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District is inviting students and parents to attend its annual District College Fair from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21 at the John Glenn High School gymnasium.
NLMUSD Board President and Glenn alumni, Jesse Urquidi will kick off the event at a 5 p.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony, symbolically opening the door to an exciting future for all students.
The fair is open to the public and will feature more than 50 college representatives and several college workshops in both English and Spanish.
John Glenn High School is located at 13520 Shoemaker Avenue in Norwalk.
Follow-up: More than 4,000 students in Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District attended the District’s fourth annual College Expo on Oct. 21 at Glenn High School – nearly doubling last year’s attendance.
The Expo was part of an expanding stable of District programs aimed at boosting college- and career-readiness for students. Students and families met with more than 50 college and university representatives, attended workshops and learned about career pathways.
Interactive exhibits featured the District’s Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) and Project Lead The Way programs; a VIP reception was catered entirely by Norwalk High’s Culinary Arts students using a mobile kitchen designed and built by Norwalk High’s automotive class.
La Mirada Cyclist to Support Rotary’s Ride to End Polio
La Mirada resident Paul Milward will be representing the Rotary Club of La Mirada as a rider in El Tour de Tucson, an annual 100 mile bicycle race in Arizona to raise funds to end polio.
Milward will join Rotary General Secretary John Hewko and more than 9,000 cyclists raising funds for PolioPlus on November 21. The team’s goal is $3.4 million, which will be tripled by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, for a total of more than $10 million.
Although not a Rotarian, Milward takes Rotary’s quest to end polio throughout the world very personally. His father, Charles Milward, was afflicted by the disease. The elder Milward was a successful Santa Fe Springs businessman for many years until his death a few years ago.
Two Festive Events for the Family on Halloween in La Mirada
Visit La Mirada on Halloween, Saturday, October 31st for two festive and family friendly events. Splash! will be hosting a Pirate Pumpkin Bash from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. where you can participate in Halloween inspired games, crafts, and pumpkin decorating.
An area for children to trick-or-treat will be provided, and costumes are encouraged, but not required. The Pumpkin Bash is a free event. Splash!’s Buccaneer Bay will also be open for the final day of the 2015 season, from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with special priced admission.
In the evening, the City of La Mirada will be hosting its annual Halloweenfest at the historic Neff Estate. The safe and family-friendly festivities will be held from 4:30 to 8 p.m.
This fun event includes haunted house tours, games, crafts, and costume contests. Children can collect candy throughout the night.
The costume contests at Halloweenfest will be held at the following times: Pets: 5 p.m. | Ages: 2 & under - 5:30 p.m., 3 to 5 - 6:00 p.m., 6 to 8 - 6:30 p.m., 9 to 12 - 7:00 p.m., 13 & up/Groups - 7:30 p.m.
For more information, contact the Community Services Department at (562) 943-7277.
Two Festive Halloween Events for the Family in La Mirada
Visit La Mirada on Halloween, Saturday, October 31st for two festive and family friendly events. Splash! will be hosting a Pirate Pumpkin Bash from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. where you can participate in Halloween inspired games, crafts, and pumpkin decorating.
An area for children to trick-or-treat will be provided, and costumes are encouraged, but not required. The Pumpkin Bash is a free event. Splash!’s Buccaneer Bay will also be open for the final day of the 2015 season, from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with special priced admission.
In the evening, the City of La Mirada will be hosting its annual Halloweenfest at the historic Neff Estate. The safe and family-friendly festivities will be held from 4:30 to 8 p.m.
This fun event includes haunted house tours, games, crafts, and costume contests. Children can collect candy throughout the night.
The costume contests at Halloweenfest will be held at the following times: Pets: 5 p.m., ages: 2 & under - 5:30 p.m., 3 to 5 - 6:00 p.m., 6 to 8 - 6:30 p.m., 9 to 12 - 7:00 p.m., 13 & up/groups - 7:30 p.m.
For more information, contact the Community Services Department at (562) 943-7277.
Free Flu Clinic Offered at La Mirada Activity Center
La Mirada~It’s flu season, and the La Mirada Activity Center is offering free flu shots to community members. The flu shots will be given on Tuesday, October 27 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the La Mirada Activity Center, 13810 La Mirada Boulevard. Flu shots and nasal sprays will be offered for all ages. The program is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Recent studies show that flu vaccines can reduce the risk of doctor visits due to flu by 60 percent. Those who get a flu vaccine are less likely to get sick with flu than someone who does not get vaccinated.
“We encourage all community members and especially seniors, to visit the Activity Center and receive the free flu shots,” says Community Services Supervisor Lisa Montoya."
The flu shots and sprays are provided by the City of La Mirada in partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
For more information, contact the La Mirada Activity Center at (562) 902-3160.
La Mirada Rotary Joins with From Maddiâs Closet to Help Children Fighting Cancer
The Rotary Club of La Mirada is joining From Maddi’s Closet in the non-profit organization’s efforts to help children battling cancer.
Rotary is contributing $500 to the “Butterfly Wishes and Golden Dreams” themed fundraising gala dinner sponsored by From Maddi’s Closet. The event will be held on November 13 from 6:30 p.m. at the Friendly Hills Country Club, 8500 Villaverde Drive, Whittier. In addition, a number of Rotarians are expected to attend the dinner event and take part in silent and live auctions.
“Many children fighting cancer and their families benefit from the financial and emotional support provided by From Maddi’s Closet,” says Rotary Club of La Mirada President Russell Hall. “This impressive local non-profit has donated more than $230,000 to assist with children’s cancer research, and provided support to thousands in recent years. La Mirada Rotary is pleased to be part of the fight against children’s cancer.”
“Childhood cancer is the number one disease-related killer of children in our country, and it is critically important that we increase awareness of what we can do to fight this terrible disease,” says Donna Holmes, president and founder of From Maddi’s Closet.
Holmes carries her message about the battle against children’s cancer to local groups. She has spoken with local Chambers of Commerce, service clubs, businesses and numerous other community organizations. She speaks to groups interested in learning more about the importance of working together to improve the lives of children and families facing this difficult battle.
La Mirada Chamber to Host Home-Based Business Meet and Greet
The La Mirada Chamber of Commerce is inviting La Mirada home-based businesses to attend a meet and greet at the Sporting News Grill on October 29th from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Attendees will get the chance to meet their local chamber board members face to face and find out what services are available for them.
The free event hosted by the chamber will also include appetizers and a chance to converse and network with other home-based business owners in La Mirada.
The Sporting News Grill/La Mirada is located 14299 Firestone Boulevard at the 5 freeway, just east of Valley View Avenue.
Contact Executive Director Dustin Dahl for more information at 714-655-7340 or dustin.dahl@yahoo.com
The La Mirada Chamber of Commerce was established and has been helping businesses grow since 1958.
La Mirada Offers Free Mulch Event for Residents.
EDCO and the City of La Mirada are sponsoring a free mulch distribution on Saturday, October 24 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the La Mirada Community Gymnasium parking lot, 15105 Alicante Road.
“Mulch has many gardening benefits including preventing weed growth, holding in moisture, and ensuring an even soil temperature as the weather fluctuates,” says Senior Administrative Analyst Marlin Munoz. “Adding mulch is one of the simplest ways to help save water.”
Mulch will be available for residents while supplies last. This will be a self-serve, self-loading service and residents must bring their own cans/bags and shovel. Limit of 3 cans/bags per vehicle. If transporting mulch in an open truck or trailer, remember to bring a tarp to cover the material.
This event is for La Mirada residents only and proof of residency, such as a CA Driver's License or utility bill indicating a La Mirada address is required.
For more information, call the Public Works Department at (562) 902-2385.
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