I. 2ND LAWYER LETTER TO LOCAL 47 COUNSEL
\nII. A FORMER PRESIDENT SPEAKS
\nIII. THE MARSHALL SPEAKS
\nIV. FMA REPORT
\nV. COMMENTS
\nVI. EVENTS<\/p>\n
…Absolutely guaranteed anonymity – Former Musician’s Union officer
\n…The one voice of reason in a sea of insanity – Nashville ‘first call’
\nscoring musician
\n…Allows us to speak our minds without fear of reprisal – L.A. Symphonic musician
\n…Reporting issues the Musicians Union doesn’t dare to mention – National touring musician<\/p>\n
Name Withheld<\/p>\n
*** NEXT MEMBERSHIP MEETING IS TOMORROW, JANUARY 25TH ***
\nA resolution requiring a balanced budget will be voted on. Please be
\nthere to make the local be more “RESPONSIBLE”.<\/p>\n
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I. 2ND LAWYER LETTER TO LOCAL 47 COUNSEL <\/p>\n
Re: Correspondence to AFM Local 47 dated January 5, 2016<\/p>\n
Dear Mr.(Local 47 Counsel) <\/p>\n
Pardon the delay in responding to your letter of January 8.<\/p>\n
And thank you for the offer to meet with the Board. My clients\u2019
\ndecline based on past experience with the Board, which has
\nbeen tone deaf to the concerns and grievances of many
\nmembers \u2013 especially regarding the sale of 817 Vine Street.
\nWe have no expectation the Board will sufficiently address
\nthe issues raised in my letter of January 5.<\/p>\n
Your letter also fails to respond to many of the issues.<\/p>\n
These include the knowing failure by the Board to correct
\ncontinuing, erroneous misrepresentations, including, significantly,
\nthe amount of \u201csurplus revenue\u201d available to invest after 817
\nVine Street is sold, a new building is purchased, and renovations
\nare completed. The failure is grievous because the entire object
\nof the exercise in selling 817 Vine Street is to provide Local 47
\nwith an \u201c$11 million fund\u201d which will produce sufficient interest
\nor dividend income over the long haul to ensure the \u201ccontinued
\nviability of Local 47.\u201d I am certain a lawsuit will be filed by
\nthose who relied on the representation against those responsible
\nif the representation turns out to be false.<\/p>\n
There was no mention in your letter of the Board\u2019s choice not
\nto provide for an independent third-party to keep custody of
\nthe ballots until they are counted, or for independent, third-
\nparty supervision of the ballot count. Yet the board spent
\n$15,000 to aggressively promote the sale of 817 Vine Street,
\nincluding printing of entirely unnecessary color ballots and
\npromotional materials. Nor has the board explained why, in
\nthe referendum count, it has departed from the standard
\nrequired in the Bylaws for the election of officeholders;
\nespecially when the Board claims this referendum is \u201cthe
\nmost important vote\u201d members will ever make. <\/p>\n
Nor did you address the misleading and confusing
\nlanguage of the ballot. One of the points I raised in
\nmy January 5 letter was the absence of an explanation
\nwhat a \u201cyes\u201d vote, and what a \u201cno\u201d vote, mean. Many
\nmembers have questioned me on this point. That —–
\n(Member Realtor) finally addressed the confusion in
\nhis email \u201cblast\u201d to members on January 6, 2016 admits
\nthe confusing nature of the language.<\/p>\n
And regarding the —- (Member Realtor) email, is a list
\nof those member names and email addresses who have
\nnot so far voted available to all members? In that regard,
\n(Member Realtor) states \u201cI saw your name on a list a week
\nago or so that you have not sent in your ballot yet.\u201d <\/p>\n
If available to members, in my capacity as an active
\nmember of Local 47, I request a copy of the list within
\nthe next 48 hours.<\/p>\n
And I also found it interesting that (Member Realtor), in
\naggressively soliciting \u201cYes\u201d votes on behalf of himself
\nand the Board, failed to disclose that he was going to
\npersonally benefit by receiving a large chunk of the $1
\nmillion real estate fee\/commission if he could persuade
\nrecipients of his email to vote for the sale. <\/p>\n
Finally (Member Realtor), who is apparently acting as an
\nauthorized representative of the Board in his email blast,
\nalludes to the extensive and annoying methods employed
\nby the Board in drumming up \u201cyes\u201d votes when he states:
\n\u201cPlease vote! I am writing you instead of Union phone bank
\ncontacting you time after time; I figured you would appreciate
\nthat.\u201d <\/p>\n
You also failed to address the need by the Board for an
\nindependent appraisal of 817 Vine Street, given their
\nutter lack of experience in the purchase or sale of
\ncommercial real estate, especially unique property
\nsuch as 817 Vine Street.<\/p>\n
As previously noted, how the referendum has been
\nhandled by the Board has led to great distrust among
\nthe members. And the distrust appears to be the
\nproximate cause of the increasingly desperate measures
\nnow undertaken to drum up enough votes to authorize
\nthe Board just to count the votes received. <\/p>\n
Yours sincerely,<\/p>\n
ROBERT HIRSCHMAN & ASSOCIATES<\/p>\n
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II. A FORMER PRESIDENT SPEAKS – BILL PETERSON<\/p>\n
Subject: Questions & concerns from many members re: sale
\nof 817 N. Vine & adjacent property<\/p>\n
Local 47 Officers John Acosta, Ruck Baptist, Gary Lasley,
\nGordon Grayson and Members of the Executive Board.<\/p>\n
I am Bill Peterson, a 50 year + member , recording trumpeter
\nand former Vice President & President of Local 47. Here are\u00a0
\nquestions & concerns I have been asked, and I have had myself,
\nregarding the sale of the 817 N. Vine St., the building &\u00a0
\nadjacent property, and subsequent move of\u00a0Local 47 functions
\nsuch as offices, auditorium, rehearsal rooms, et al, to Burbank.<\/p>\n
I want to make it clear that I have had many calls and emails with
\nquestions I have been\u00a0asked by members as well as some of
\nmy own to which I would like an answer.\u00a0<\/p>\n
1. \u00a0Who is the appraiser who did the appraisal of the present
\nsite, and when, and at what cost was this appraisal accomplished?\u00a0<\/p>\n
2. \u00a0When was the listing of 817 N. Vine, (building & property),
\ngiven to a real estate \u00a0agent or firm?\u00a0<\/p>\n
3. \u00a0How was this decision made? How was a real estate agency chosen?<\/p>\n
4. \u00a0Was this done before notifying the Musicians Club & Local
\n47 membership of any of these moves, or the plan to move ?
\nWas a competent architect, building designer or architect hired to
\nmake an estimate of the cost to Local 47 to build or make needed
\nfacilities at the Burbank location such as an auditorium, rehearsal
\nrooms, offices, archival area, et al?<\/p>\n
5. \u00a0What is the true financial status of Local 47? \u00a0The total financial
\n& property assets of Local 47? Profit\/ Loss figures for the last 3 years?
\nIs a balance sheet available to all interested members, which shows
\nthe assets, real, cash, and investments of the Local?<\/p>\n
6. \u00a0Is the new location practical, in terms of on-site parking for members,
\norchestras that need or wish to rehearse there, and parking which is safe,
\nfree, and close and available, such as the Local members now enjoy?<\/p>\n
7. \u00a0Will the sale of the present property eventually result in another raise
\nfor the officers of 47? Will the top three \u00a0executives; President,\u00a0
\nVice President & Sec. Treasurer be granted higher salaries ?<\/p>\n
8. \u00a0Why have the Local Officers & Executive Board decided to put ballot
\nboxes in the Secretary Treasurer’s offices? Why wasn’t an organization\u00a0
\nsuch as the League of Women Voters or a similar organization chosen
\nto hold this Voting procedure?<\/p>\n
This vote concerns the very life of the Local, and is too vital and sensitive
\nto handled by placing ballot boxes in a sitting Officer’s office.<\/p>\n
This question casts no aspersions at any officer or individual, but points
\nup the fact that the very Local 47 financial present & future is at stake here.<\/p>\n
9. How much of Local 47’s, and the Local Memberships’ funds \u00a0been spent
\nto launch the campaign to sell 817 N. Vine & the adjacent property?<\/p>\n
What cost has the printed material & mailing, & \u00a0phone bank been?
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0
\n10. \u00a0Have any monies been offered to members, (individual or groups),
\nwho do not agree with the aims of this campaign?
\n\u00a0
\n11. Why was knowledge of the plan to sell 817 N. Vine St, Local 47 &
\nMusicians Club \u00a0building and adjacent property not announced in a logical,
\nstraightforward way to the members of the Local? Many members
\nlearned of the plan as a rumor which “leaked out” bit by bit!<\/p>\n
12. What are the exact figures, dollar amounts, please), of number of
\nfilm & TV sessions, (live & film) as well as recording a game-show sessions,
\nand the amount of\u00a0work dues collected from these sessions, for the
\nlast five years?<\/p>\n
In Closing, I feel it incumbent upon you\u00a0to answer these questions as
\nelected officials of our Local,\u00a0In order for the membership to make any
\nkind of\u00a0responsible and\u00a0informed vote on this plan.<\/p>\n
Fraternally yours,<\/p>\n
Bill Peterson<\/p>\n
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III. THE MARSHALL SPEAKS<\/p>\n
To my friend, teacher, coach & colleague —— —-,
\nand all of you listed above, I offer my thoughts on the
\nsale of 817 N. Vine St., and adjacent property\u2026.<\/p>\n
If you agree or disagree, I applaud you for considering
\nwhat I have written. Feel free to share this, if only to stir
\nup discussion before a decision to sell or not to sell is
\nmade. I point out what I believe are the real, underlying
\nproblems that face our officers & Exec. Bd.<\/p>\n
What this is really about is:<\/p>\n
1.The lack of what my license plate proclaims\u2026 “MO GIGS”! \u00a0
\nThe Local’s finances are at a low \u00a0of perhaps $900,000.
\nThis is because there are not enough films, TV, Video games,
\netc. being scored in L.A. Instead the Pres. of the AFM, Ray
\n(“Wild”) Hair, has been busy suing the studios for this or
\nthat infringement \u2026<\/p>\n
2. The Local is worried about the costs of doing business,
\nsuch as replacing the roof at 817 N. Vine, updating the
\nelectricals, etc, and some improvement to the fa\u00e7ade
\nof the bldg. The Officers & Board feel that they can sell
\nthe bldg., (worth little) & adjacent property, (worth a lot!),
\nso they can move the operation to Burbank and use part
\nof the sale proceeds to construct rehearsal rooms, an auditorium,
\netc. – in other words have some of what the Local already has,
\nplus put $ in the bank.<\/p>\n
I feel that a move to Burbank, or Petaluma, or Colton, California
\nis not the answer to Local 47’s woes. The property at 817 N.Vine
\nstands glowing like a cash cow. Even if the property is sold, but
\nno new work comes into Local 47, so that no new income comes
\ngushing to the Local, cash can easily be used up. I think it’s great
\nthat the salaries of our officers are very handsome indeed, Pres.
\nupwards of $130 K per year, Veep & Sec. treasurer at least $ 93 K.
\nbut if the Union can’t afford to put a new roof on the building,
\nperhaps the Officers could consider ‘contributing’ part these
\nsalaries back to Local 47 coffers, so as to keep a roof over
\ntheir heads.<\/p>\n
3. No one seems to remember the effect that Uan Rasey, Vince
\nDeRoas and all the others had when they & others, \u00a0started
\n“The Guild”! That organization forced Petrillo & those who
\nfollowed him into the AFM presidency, to pay attention to
\nthe needs and desires of the players, such as:
\nTo be consulted & involved in negotiations with the studios,
\nand receive the “Raises” which Petrillo got, \u00a0but funneled
\ninto the James C, & Caesar Petrillo Trust funds. My 1st
\nrecord date, with leader Van Alexander for Gordon MacRae
\nat Capitol Studio paid\u00a0$ 60.00\u2026 When the guild got Sinatra,
\n& his label “Reprise”, \u00a0to sign with The Guild to be the
\nbargaining agent of Phono musicians, scale went up
\namazingly to $100.00 a session.<\/p>\n
$. So, what to do? Sell the bldg., & property, sit on the
\nproceeds after buying & outfitting new digs in fabulous
\ndowntown Burbank, the new hub of Show Biz, according to
\nour elected officials, (or Petaluma, or Fontana!!), and wait for
\nthe work of scoring \u00a0films, TV, Video games, jingles, & so to
\nmagically flow back! Well, if we don’t do something new and
\ninventive, like realizing that BOTH sides of the table have
\nitems they want, need, and are determined to get!! \u2026
\nAnd unless we find new ways, new negotiations, etc., to
\nbring the work back to this town, the work won’t return —
\nit ain’t gonna happen!! The Local will eventually run out of $,
\nand the Officers won’t collect the generous salaries they receive.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sure, \u00a0having John Towner Williams score the new StarWars
\nhere is a good move in the right direction, but after joining
\nattorney\/deal maker Jay Cooper one evening, \u00a0a couple of
\nmonths ago, I heard that the majors have memos to producers,
\netc. that order, “Do not score films in L.A. using the Local 47
\nforces!” (Or words to that effect).<\/p>\n
Perhaps we can meet and listen to what Jay Cooper, highly respected
\nmember & attorney, might say, and perhaps get new, fresh, creative
\nideas to create “MO GIGS”! Suing the ‘big, bad studios’, thereby
\nmaking them our enemies is not going attract them back to hiring
\nLocal 47 players!!! But the folks that run the studios are business
\nmen & women, whose job it is to turn a profit with the product!
\nGee! what a concept?!<\/p>\n
They want the best price to score their films that they can get.
\nThe Secondary markets payment has been a great addition to
\nscoring musicians’ incomes. But if there is no work, then, then,
\nof what benefit is the Back End payment. Especially to those,
\noutside of the 100 or 150 musicians who are called to do what
\nlittle work there is!<\/p>\n
There are hundreds of competent players who do dark dates, etc.,
\nbecause they are not working, and they have to pay their bills. I
\ncast no aspersions or stones, (& until my shoulder heals I won’t be
\ncasting anything but spit!)! Perhaps new, creative ways to be found,
\nthought of, brainstormed, by the musicians who work & those who
\ndon’t, to attract the employers back! It’s a dream, I know, but I
\nfervently pray that the days of 2, 3, & 4 dates a day, can, & will,
\nreturn. I had my day doing the work, but I want all the fine players
\nin this Local to have that opportunity and that gift too!<\/p>\n
The bottom line is, as my license plate proclaimed,<\/p>\n
“MO GIGS”!<\/p>\n
“The Marshal” has done spoke!<\/p>\n
{EC: We couldn’t agree more!]<\/p>\n
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IV. FMA REPORT<\/p>\n
[EC: No one can say we don’t print opposing views. However,
\nthis seems like a simple restatement of all the Local talking
\npoints with much of it in the exact wording the Local has used.<\/p>\n
Was this all written personally by Lisa, or was she given verbiage
\nto pass on?<\/p>\n
If this was so honest and forthright on the Local’s part why
\nall the deception, duplicitous ballot and bait and switch meetings? <\/p>\n
We don’t buy it.<\/p>\n
As to the ballot, the fault lays squarely at the feet of the Local 47 counsel.
\nAs we’ve pointed out before, the wording was perfect on the 4 page,
\n“Mini-Overture”. As President Acosta pointed out, the wording was
\nchanged directly at the behest of the counsel.<\/p>\n
We still say not voting is the only way to guarantee your vote counts
\nas a no.]<\/p>\n
Dear Freelance Musicians Assn – FMA Members:
\n\u00a0
\nReport on possible Local #47 building sale:
\nAs you may know, we are being asked to vote whether to sell
\nour Local #47 building, and buy another location. Deadline
\nfor ballots is Monday, Feb 1 (either by mail, or via a special
\nballot box at our Local.)
\n\u00a0
\nTwo things happened this week:
\n1. The Building Committee was given many new details as to
\n\u201cwhy\u201d this action is being brought to a vote now.
\n2.\u00a0On Thurs Jan 14, we saw the entirety of the potential new
\nproperty, both inside and out, with our own eyes.<\/p>\n
Based on the information below, I am personally recommending
\na \u201cYes\u201d vote regarding the building sale and relocation.<\/p>\n
And I am additionally asking that all FMA members please return
\ntheir ballots ASAP. (\u201cIf\u201d you have already mailed in your ballot with
\na \u201cNo\u201d vote, but are reconsidering in view of the following info,
\nplease contact Secretary\/Treasurer Gary Lasley, who will put you in
\ntouch with the Election Board for a new ballot.)<\/p>\n
(This info below was previously not mentioned to the rank & file –
\nwhy is that? But now we have details!)<\/p>\n
1. Why are we considering selling now?
\na. Several \u201cbig ticket\u201d repairs, which have been delayed for varying
\nlengths of time, are now at the point where they \u201cmust\u201d be done
\nwithout further delay, including:
\n1. Desperately needed new roof
\n2. Electrical building grid is at capacity (due to the ever-increasing
\nneeds of computers & security.)
\n3. Earthquake retrofit concerns (Many homeowners face this same
\ndilemma: “Get a loan & fix what we’ve got vs. sell and move to
\nsomething better?”)\u2028
\nb.\u00a0Property values are still rising (but currently extremely volatile
\nstock market.)
\nc.\u00a0Property taxes, which have always come out of Local #47\u2019s budget,
\nare getting more difficult to afford
\n\u00a0
\n(It is my opinion that up til now, our Officers and Executive Board were
\nhoping for a turnaround in our music business economy.
\nIt is embarrassing to admit that our #47 revenue has decreased
\nsubstantially.<\/p>\n
Sadly, the time to \u201cwait and see\u201d must now be over. Our reserves
\nare lower than ever before.
\nRather than take out a huge loan for repairs (which we might not
\nbe able to repay!) our leaders feel we should take different action.)<\/p>\n
2. Why this particular building?
\na.\u00a0Many favorable features, including:
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
\ni.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 29 different rooms, many of them already finished:<\/p>\n
1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 One very large room, which could become an auditorium
\n2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Three conference room-size areas, one of them very large
\n3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Many rooms are finished offices, each approximately 15 x 20
\n4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 I lost track of number of bathrooms – at least 10?
\n5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Kitchen\/break room, very spacious, plus 2nd smaller kitchenette
\n6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 15K sq ft back area (used to be Digital Symphony)
\n7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Three additional units to the left of the main one
\n8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 One additional unit to the right \u2013 could become Musicians Credit Union
\n(if they choose to come with us + change their Charter)
\n9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 We would own the entire structure<\/p>\n
ii.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Electrical has its own 12KW substation \u2013 solely for this building, new
\ntransformer
\niii.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 20 foot ceilings throughout \u2013 many currently \u201chidden\u201d by drop-ceiling panels
\niv.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Earthquake retrofitting two years ago to current code
\nv.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Security system throughout the building, modern with cameras, separate
\nentry code boxes for many rooms
\nvi.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Computer optics already installed
\nvii.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Terrazzo stone floors throughout (some rooms covered over in carpeting)
\nviii.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Red brick exterior walls
\nix.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Current \u201cMezzanine\u201d upstairs w\/additional office \u2013 we could build
\nadditional 2nd story offices if needed
\nx.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 144 parking spaces \u2013 including 55 behind a gated secure fence in
\nback \u2013 plus extra available spaces those hours when the nearby school
\nand AAA are closed.
\nxi.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Close to Freeways!
\nxii.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Three restaurants in a separate structure on the property:<\/p>\n
1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Subway
\n2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Caesar\u2019s Pizza
\n3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Japanese Sushi restaurant<\/p>\n
–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 With leases, which would generate rental income well more than
\nsufficient to pay all property taxes
\n\u00a0
\nAlso previously not mentioned to the rank & file (I have no idea why not):
\nTwo neighbors to our prospective property, Peer Music and Team Music,
\nwere previously typical, ugly \u201cstrip mall\u201d locations.
\nWhat their respective architects did with their property space is truly amazing
\n \u2013 modern, spacious, light, steel & glass, etc.
\nPlease stick your head into both companies and ask for a quick look-see.<\/p>\n
I must admit that when I saw the photos by one of our members a few
\nmonths ago, (taken through exterior windows at the front of the property)
\nI was discouraged \u2013 it looked like simply an empty shell.<\/p>\n
I am very glad I waited to give you this report until the Building Committee
\n“tour” on Thurs. \u2028
\nI had no idea of the size and amenities of the new building.
\nIt\u2019s huge, folks.
\nNobody likes moving. However, I see this as a wise move for our
\nLocal in view of the obstacles.
\n\u00a0
\nOnly 2,200 ballots \u2013 total \u2013 have been returned so far. PLEASE VOTE.
\n\u00a0
\nI must give our Officers and EB only a C+ on their communication skills.
\nSo much of the angst of the past few months could have (in my opinion)
\nbeen easily avoided, had the info above been presented along with the
\nballots. \ud83d\ude42
\n\u00a0
\nKindest Regards,
\nLisa Haley
\nPresident
\nFreelance Musicians Assn \u2013 L.A.<\/p>\n
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V. COMMENTS<\/p>\n
TACET THE VOTE!!!<\/p>\n
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With regard to\u00a0selling the Local 47 Building\/Property:<\/p>\n
Now is not the time to liquidate our material assets
\nsuch as real property because the Stock Market is
\nsinking like a stone and no one knows what’s going
\nto happen to the value of the dollar.<\/p>\n
I understand we have 5 offers – each for $24 million.
\nObviously we have an item that will sell @ almost
\nanytime we choose.<\/p>\n
With no mortgage and money in the bank and lower
\noverhead (which could be made lower with a few
\nsalary reductions) we should maintain our current
\nposition – at least until after the election when
\nwe know which the wind is blowing.<\/p>\n
Anonymous<\/p>\n
P.S. I’ve seen the proposed building over in Burbank.
\nThe building does not look like it has good bones.<\/p>\n
———————-<\/p>\n
Hello<\/p>\n
I just read your message regarding the protection of
\nthe approximate $8m surplus.<\/p>\n
It would seem to me that this would have been
\norganized and presented to the membership long
\nbefore there were offers for the sale of the building.<\/p>\n
My ex husband was a trombone player, and became
\nthe President of the Musician’s Guild (Union) of
\nQuebec, Canada, as well as \u00a0involved in private and
\nGuild related real estate.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nothing is left to chance in the 3 in stacks of paper
\nfor any business or real estate transaction, and
\nyet your column is suggesting what MIGHT happen
\nto the millions of dollars being moved, and the
\nways you MIGHT protect this money.<\/p>\n
As a \u00a0non business person, I perceive this to be
\ntotally backwards. These details should be ironed
\nout and presented to the membership BEFORE
\nthere is a sale,\u00a0and definitely before there is
\neven a vote to sell the property<\/p>\n
One member’s thoughts,<\/p>\n
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\n<\/p>\n
VI. EVENTS<\/p>\n
DEAN AND RICHARD<\/p>\n
DEAN AND RICHARD are now playing every third Friday
\nat Culver City Elks 7:30pm-10;30pm,
\n11160 Washington Pl.
\nCulver City, 90232
\n310-839-8891<\/p>\n
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LA WINDS JAZZ KATS 584<\/p>\n
NO COVER, NO MINIMUM.
\nEvery 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at Viva Cantina
\n7:30-10:00.
\n900 Riverside Drive, Burbank.<\/p>\n
Free parking across the street at Pickwick Bowl.
\nCome hear your favorite charts played the way they
\nshould be. <\/p>\n
We are in the back room called the Trailside Room. <\/p>\n
Come on down. Guaranteed to swing.<\/p>\n
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1\/25\/16<\/p>\n
Malibu Friends
\nof Music
\nMontgomery Arts House
\nfor Music and Architecture\u00a0
\nJanuary 2016 <\/p>\n
MOZART’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
\nKairos Musical Soirees<\/p>\n
CONCERT\u00a0 I
\nMonday, January 25th
\n7:30 pm\u00a0
\n\u00a0\u00a0
\nCONCERT II
\nWednesday, January 27th\u00a0 \u00a0
\n7:30 pm<\/p>\n
PRESENTING MUSIC OF:
\nWolfgang Amadeus Mozart Ludwig van Beethoven\u00a0 \u00a0
\n…and a few surprises… \u00a0
\nperformed in the beautiful MAHMA Music Room
\ndesigned by architect
\nEric Lloyd Wright\u00a0
\n\u00a0
\nFeaturing Esteemed Artists:
\nWendy Prober, pianist
\nMaria Newman, violinist
\nScott Hosfeld, violist
\nJeness Johnson, cellist \u00a0
\n\u00a0
\nFor Reservations click here:\u00a0
\nwww.malibufriendsofmusic.org<\/p>\n
Donations
\n$25.00 per Guest
\n18 and under admitted donation-free<\/p>\n
To make a reservation \u00a0
\n\u00a0please visit our website at
\n\u00a0\u00a0www.malibufriendsofmusic.org<\/p>\n
Or call the
\nMAHMA Reservation Line:
\n(310) 589-0295\u00a0<\/p>\n
Please Like Montgomery Arts House for Music and Architecture
\non Facebook<\/p>\n
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Join us at MAHMA\u00a0
\nFebruary 13 and 14, 2016
\nfor our Valentine’s Events
\nChampagne & Chocolate<\/p>\n
Champagne and Chocolate
\nFeaturing members of the
\nMalibu Coast Chamber Orchestra Solisti
\nMalibu Coast String Quartet
\nWorld Renowned Guest Artists and Speakers
\nScott Hosfeld, Music Director & Conductor\u00a0
\n\u00a0
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1\/30\/2016<\/p>\n
SESSIONS AT THE LOFT:
\n‘IMPROVISATORY MINDS” –
\nChamber Concert<\/p>\n
1\/30\/16 – 7:30pm
\n2465 Ventura Blvd
\nCamarillo, CA 93010<\/p>\n
$25 (reception included)<\/p>\n
bree@sessionsattheloft.com<\/p>\n
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2\/6\/16<\/p>\n
EVENING WITH DICK WELLS AND FRIENDS<\/p>\n
7:30 PM
\nSessions at the Loft
\n2465 Ventura Blvd,
\nCamarillo, CA 93010<\/p>\n
$25 (reception included)<\/p>\n
bree@sessionsattheloft.com<\/p>\n
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2\/19,20,21\/16<\/p>\n
The EUROPEAN CONCERT TRIO
\n will present the premiere of Paul GIbson’s
\n“The Shepherd’s Lot”
\nin three February concerts.<\/p>\n
Harriet Fraser (soprano),
\nAmanda Walker (clarinet)
\nIrina Bazik (piano)<\/p>\n
Winners of the 2015 Beverly Hills National Auditions<\/p>\n
The European Concert Trio was formed in 2015 by
\nthree European-born, Los Angeles-based professional
\nartists, each having already established successful solo
\ncareers, to fulfill their passion for chamber music and
\nshare it with Southern California audiences.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
Fri, FEB 19 \u2013 Encinitas \u2013 7:30pm
\nThe City of Encinitas presents
\nMusic by the Sea concert series
\nEncinitas Library
\n540 Cornish Drive
\nTickets: $13, plus fee. Purchase tickets in advance here.
\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sat, FEB 20 \u2013 Torrance \u2013 3pm
\nClassical Crossroads &
\nFirstServe Community Services present
\nThe Interludes concert series
\nFirst Lutheran Church & School
\n2900 W. Carson Street
\nTickets: FREE, donations appreciated. Information here.
\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sun, FEB 21 \u2013 Beverly Hills \u2013 2pm
\nMusic in the Mansion concert series
\nGreystone Mansion
\n905 Loma Vista Dr.
\nTickets: $20. Information here.
\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
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