ROARING 20s: BOSTON COURT PASADENA’S 20TH ANNIVERSARY BENEFIT

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Pasadena’s premier nonprofit performing art center is celebrating its 20th Anniversary! Say “cheers to 20 years” with us at our Roaring 20s benefit.

Our Roaring 20s celebration promises a selection of signature cocktails named after Boston Court Pasadena’s most beloved shows in the last two decades, as well as performances by celebrated jazz artist Josh Nelson, food stations, and a celebratory vibe introducing our new Executive Director Manny Prieto.

Our event serves to raise much-needed funds to build a home for tomorrow’s artists, reignite our artistic spark, and expand our community reach as we enter our next decade of innovation in the heart of Pasadena.

 

ABOUT THE EVENT

VENUE: Noor Event Space at The Paseo
ADDRESS: 300 E Colorado Blvd #200, Pasadena, CA 91101
PARKING: CLICK HERE

Cocktail Attire. 1920s-inspired garments encouraged.

SCHEDULE

6:30PM – Cocktail Reception   
7:30PM – Dinner Lounge & Concert featuring Josh Nelson

 

ABOUT The ARTIST

Born and raised in Southern California, pianist-composer-bandleader Josh Nelson toured with legendary vocalist Natalie Cole for many years, and today he continues to elevate the world of jazz to new heights. In 2006, Nelson was a semi-finalist in the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition. 2007’s Let it Go, was hailed by Jazz Times, All About Jazz and Jazz Review as a fully-realized breakthrough album. 2009’s I Hear a Rhapsody, featured his original compositions, interpretations of standards, and the re-imagining of some popular repertoire. Discoveries (2011), introduced a pairing of classic science fiction film footage with new compositions for a brass and wind ensemble. Live performances of this music feature a video projection and art installation component as well, called The Discovery Project. Exploring Mars (2015) delved into musical themes about the Red Planet, augmented by spectacular NASA/JPL Martian video footage. Dream in the Blue (2016) featured Josh in an intimate duo setting with his longtime collaborator, vocalist Sara Gazarek. The Sky Remains (2017) delved into musical stories and themes originating from his hometown of Los Angeles. A pair of live albums followed,  The Discovery Project Live in Japan (2020) and live at bluewhale | volume 1 (2021).

EVENT SPONSORS

ARTISTRY AFICIONADO SPONSORS
Edward Rada
Jered Gold
Kris Fujita
Martha Denzel
Michael Ruff
NOOR Pasadena

JAZZ AGE SPONSORS
Chris & MaryAnn Werner
Mrs. Damaris Montalvo
Lucky Boy Pasadena
Ms. Sandy Greenstein
Walt & Zan Cochran-Bond

COMMUNITY SPONSORS
A Noise Within
ArtCenter Extension
ACX Teens
Bistro 45
Center Theatre Group
Descanso Gardens
El Portal Restaurant
Erewhon
LA Opera
Nancy Evans Dance Theatre
Pacific Video Services
Pasadena Playhouse
Pasadena Symphony
STRIDE Pasadena
Tardino Bros.
The Broad
Timeless Aesthetics
The Huntington Library

 

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The success of our event would not be possible without the generosity of businesses and individuals with a strong connection our mission of nurturing innovative, boundary-pushing art that invokes the power of collective imagination to illuminate our common humanity.  Proceeds of our benefit will support our artistic programming and community engagement efforts for the community of Pasadena and beyond.   We ask that you consider supporting our momentous twentieth anniversary and unite with Boston Court Pasadena as we expand access to the performing arts for 20 more years to come .  A recovery and the replenishment of our programs is possible only in partnership with you!

ROARING 20’s: BOSTON COURT PASADENA’S 20th ANNIVERSARY BENEFIT – Sponsorship Packet for more information on becoming a sponsor, contact T.J. Lee, Development Manager, at tjl@bostoncourtpasadena.org.

 

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