# Events ## [ Conductor and Grammy-nominated violinist Robert McDuffie with American Youth Symphony](https://mail.citywatchla.com/events/10338-conductor-and-grammy-nominated-violinist-robert-mcduffie-with-american-youth-symphony "Conductor and Grammy-nominated violinist Robert McDuffie with American Youth Symphony") Details CityWatch [FRONT PAGE EVENTS](https://mail.citywatchla.com/events) January 19 2016 **At 7pm on February 20th at Royce Hall**, AYS will be joined by not one, but two guest conductors. Conductor and Grammy-nominated violinist Robert McDuffie will lead the orchestra in Philip Glass’ *The American Four Seasons*, and Maestro Marc Williams will conduct Rimsky-Korsakov’s *Scheherazade*. Maestro McDuffie gave the world premiere of *The American Four Seasons --* a work written for and dedicated to him by composer Philip Glass *--* with the Toronto Symphony, and completed a thirty-city U.S. tour with the Venice Baroque Orchestra, pairing the Glass *Four Seasons* with the Vivaldi *Four Seasons*. He enjoys a dynamic and multi-faceted career, appearing as soloist with the world's foremost orchestras, while also occasionally sharing the stage with Gregg Allman and Chuck Leavell in "Midnight Rider," with actress/playwright Anna Deavere Smith in Martin Luther King's "Letter from Birmingham Jail," or playing Bach for Memphis Jook dancerLi'l Buck. Maestro Marc Williams regularly conducts various ensembles on the East Coast of the United States, having made his Carnegie Hall debut leading the New York–based contemporary music ensemble Second Instrumental Unit, of which he served as co-executive director and principal conductor. He also recently served on the conducting staff at Spoleto Festival USA for seven seasons as Resident Conductor and assistant to the Music Director. Maestro Williams is also a Resident Conductor with the American Youth Symphony this season. [Reserve free tickets now!](http://aysymphony.org/reserve-now-the-american-four-seasons-and-scheherazade/ "http://aysymphony.org/reserve-now-the-american-four-seasons-and-scheherazade/") ## [ American Youth Symphony Family Concert at Royce Hall](https://mail.citywatchla.com/events/10337-american-youth-symphony-at-royce-hall "American Youth Symphony Family Concert at Royce Hall") Details CityWatch [FRONT PAGE EVENTS](https://mail.citywatchla.com/events) January 19 2016 This Spring, the American Youth Symphony will treat its audiences to a series of appearances by a host of renowned guest conductors! Collaborations with these varied and highly respected conductors promise a suite of concerts that will delight audiences across Los Angeles. The majority of AYS concerts are presented for free as a gift to the community – part of a long-standing commitment to eliminating all barriers to experiencing the remarkable beauty, power and inspiration of orchestral masterworks. Conducting the **11am Family Concert at Royce Hall on February 20th** is Juan Felipe Molano. Maestro Molano is currently the conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic's Youth Orchestra Los Angeles (YOLA), and previously held that position with the Colombian Youth Philharmonic, Youth Orchestra Salinas (California), Caldas Chamber Orchestra, Cali Youth Philharmonic and Bogota Youth Philharmonic. During 2008-2013 he was the National Orchestral Director of Batuta Colombian System of Youth Orchestras (El Sistema - Colombia). This concert officially kicks off Maestro Molano's first season as a Resident Conductor with the American Youth Symphony. Maestro Molano will lead the orchestra in a program that includes Britten’s *The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra*, designed to entertain and engage both young children and classical music enthusiasts of all ages. This concert is presented at no-charge to the public and sponsored by First 5 LA and the Charles H. Kaman Charitable Foundation. [Reserve free tickets now](http://aysymphony.org/reserve-now-family-concert/ "http://aysymphony.org/reserve-now-family-concert/") ## [ Los Angeles Art Show and Fine Art Show](https://mail.citywatchla.com/events/10299-los-angeles-art-show-and-fine-art-show "Los Angeles Art Show and Fine Art Show") Details CityWatch [FRONT PAGE EVENTS](https://mail.citywatchla.com/events) January 16 2016 The *Los Angeles Fine Art Show* takes place in conjunction with the *LA Art Show*, which welcomed more than 60,000 art enthusiasts to the Los Angeles Convention Center at its 20th Anniversary event in 2015. The *Los Angeles Fine Art Show* will open with a benefit for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on Wednesday, January 27th. Public hours begin on Thursday January 28th and continue through Sunday, January 31st. The Los Angeles Fine Art Show will take place at the Los Angeles Convention Center, West Hall B, 1201 South Figueroa Street, 90015. For additional information, visit [www.LosAngelesFineArtShow.com](http://palmbeachshowgroup.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=344d22da523a02b6f592f681a&id=f38bc4bdcf&e=6869e20d0d). General admission is $20. ## [ Uncorked Wine Festival](https://mail.citywatchla.com/events/10298-uncorked-wine-festival "Uncorked Wine Festival") Details CityWatch [FRONT PAGE EVENTS](https://mail.citywatchla.com/events) January 16 2016 The inaugural LA Uncorked Wine Festival, taking place Jan 23rd at beautiful Union Station, is brought to you by Uncorked Wine Festivals. The event will feature over 60 local and international wineries plus food trucks and live music. General Admission ($55) will be from 6pm to 9pm and VIP admission ($65) will include an added hour from 5pm to 6pm. Both include wine tastings with food sold separately. (Last pour for wine is at 9pm). For more information and to purchase tickets, go to [uncorkedwinefestivals.com](http://www.yelp.com/redir?url=http%3A%2F%2Funcorkedwinefestivals.com%2Flosangeles%2F&s=65843b87ca5a5c45ef7319d773b0fd2b8aa2408dae161690059c000966be82e4) ## [ Elton John at The Wiltern](https://mail.citywatchla.com/events/10231-elton-john-at-the-wiltern "Elton John at The Wiltern") Details CityWatch [FRONT PAGE EVENTS](https://mail.citywatchla.com/events) January 05 2016 [ ![](https://mail.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Jan-2016/elton.jpg) ](https://mail.citywatchla.com/events/10231-elton-john-at-the-wiltern) ### WONDERFUL CRAZY NIGHT TOUR Legendary doesn't quite do the man justice does it? During his mammoth career, Elton John has sold an estimated 300 million records worldwide. He has won everything it's possible to win: An Oscar, a Golden Globe, a Tony, six Grammys. He's co-written the soundtrack for one of the world's most beloved animated movies (The Lion King) and the score for a West End and Broadway phenomenon (Billy Elliott). The Million Dollar Piano, his spectacularly designed Las Vegas residency, is still packing out Caesars Palace three years after it began. The list of his classic tracks goes on and on: 'Rocketman', 'Daniel', 'Crocodile Rock', 'Candle in the Wind', 'Your Song', 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road', 'I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues'... Elton is heading out across North America and Canada in 2016 on tour, playing the The Wiltern in Los Angeles, CA.showing for one date only on 13 Jan 2016!. He'll be picking choice cuts from his incredible catalogue, as well as tracks from his latest record Wonderful Crazy Nights. ### DID YOU KNOW? He can count himself a godfather of modern pop music, but Elton is also a real life godfather - to some very famous kids. He's godparent to John Lennon's son Sean and David Beckham's children, Romeo and Brooklyn. \- [See more here.](http://www.los-angeles-theatre.com/theaters/the-wiltern/elton-john.php#sthash.LNKc7Hs6.dpuf) ## [ LA Philharmonic at Walt Disney Concert Hall](https://mail.citywatchla.com/events/10230-la-philharmonic-at-walt-disney-concert-hall "LA Philharmonic at Walt Disney Concert Hall") Details CityWatch [FRONT PAGE EVENTS](https://mail.citywatchla.com/events) January 05 2016 [ ![](https://mail.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Jan-2016/philharmonic.jpg) ](https://mail.citywatchla.com/events/10230-la-philharmonic-at-walt-disney-concert-hall) [Los Angeles Philharmonic](http://www.ticketmaster.com/Los-Angeles-Philharmonic-tickets/artist/770238?tm_link=edp_Artist_Name) [4.6 out of 5 stars (1652)](http://www.ticketmaster.com/Los-Angeles-Philharmonic-tickets/artist/770238?tm_link=edp_Artist_Rating) ## [Walt Disney Concert Hall](http://www.ticketmaster.com/Walt-Disney-Concert-Hall-tickets-Los-Angeles/venue/90273?tm_link=edp_Venue_Name_1), Los Angeles, CA Sun, Jan 10, 2016 07:30 PM - [Onsale Times](http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0B004EFED1115874?REFERRAL_ID=tmfeedbuyat137486&wt.mc_id=aff_BUYAT_137486&camefrom=CFC_BUYAT_137486&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=137486-Eventful,%20Inc.#onsale-times-popup) - [Price Range](http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0B004EFED1115874?REFERRAL_ID=tmfeedbuyat137486&wt.mc_id=aff_BUYAT_137486&camefrom=CFC_BUYAT_137486&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=137486-Eventful,%20Inc.#price-range-popup) ### VISIT WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL Walt Disney Concert Hall (WDCH) is the home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, presenting the best in classical music, contemporary music, world music and jazz. [Learn more about the LA Phil](http://www.laphil.com/) ## [ Republican CCC Party 54th AD General Meeting](https://mail.citywatchla.com/events/10229-republican-ccc-party-54th-ad-general-meeting "Republican CCC Party 54th AD General Meeting") Details CityWatch [FRONT PAGE EVENTS](https://mail.citywatchla.com/events) January 05 2016 Republican Party CCC 54th Assembly District Meeting The Republican Party County Central Committee 54th Assembly District Board meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month. Date: January 12, 2016 Place: Lenny's Deli, 2379 Westwood Blvd., L. A., CA 90064. Time: 7:30 pm - 9 pm. Guests are welcome. For further information contact: Amir Zendehnam (925) 451-0827 or call Lady Cage-Barile (323) 251-5682 Please visit our website at: [www.cagop54.com](http://www.cagop54.com/) **Thank you for your consideration,** Lady Cage-Barile, Treasurer Amir Zendehnam, Chair Public Relations Committee Republican Party CCC 54th AD Republican Party CCC 54th AD (952) 451-0827 (323) 251-5682 Page 90 of 90 - [Start](https://mail.citywatchla.com/events "Start") - [Prev](https://mail.citywatchla.com/events?start=1848 "Prev") - [81](https://mail.citywatchla.com/events?start=1680 "81") - [82](https://mail.citywatchla.com/events?start=1701 "82") - [83](https://mail.citywatchla.com/events?start=1722 "83") - [84](https://mail.citywatchla.com/events?start=1743 "84") - [85](https://mail.citywatchla.com/events?start=1764 "85") - [86](https://mail.citywatchla.com/events?start=1785 "86") - [87](https://mail.citywatchla.com/events?start=1806 "87") - [88](https://mail.citywatchla.com/events?start=1827 "88") - [89](https://mail.citywatchla.com/events?start=1848 "89") - 90 - Next - End