Rock Benefit To Be Held at the Historic Belasco Theatre
DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES — "Women Who Rock," a benefit for South L.A. women's shelter His Sheltering Arms will be held November 23rd at the Belasco Theatre, with performances by Michelle Shocked and a lineup of other California based female artists.
The event will be an unofficial preview of sorts for the historic Belasco Theatre which has yet to announce an official opening date. Sharon Dominguez, the Belasco's Director of Corporate Communications, tells blogdowntown that while the venue is nearing completion of renovations, they're hesitant to say when the doors will finally open until they have all final permits approved.
The Belasco Theatre opened in 1926 with a performance of "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes," and continued operating as a playhouse until it fell on hard times in the 40s. Between 1950 and 1984 it operated as a church, but since then has largely been used for film shoots and other rentals.
The Women Who Rock benefit will be held in the upstairs ballroom, providing a sneak peak at the opulant design that carries throughout the entire venue, which includes a wine bar, theatre, lounge, and several other nooks.
Admission to the event is free with any donation, and a silent auction will be held to raise additional funds for the shelter. Royal Clayton's, Swill Wine Bar, Metropol, and Wurstkuche will be providing food and drinks. (more info)
Anthony Costantino on November 18, 2010, at 04:36PM – #1
It's always interesting when there's booze served at benefits for drug rehabilitation organizations; at least it's for a good cause.
Guest on November 18, 2010, at 04:49PM – #2
His Sheltering Arms assists women who have substance abuse problems. Why can't this benefit recognize that by skipping the booze for just one night? As it stands, many of the women the benefit will help will be unable to attend the event because of the presense of alchohol.