Category Archives: Events
John Acosta to be Honored at Black Business Association ‘Salute to Black Music’
We are proud to announce that Local 47 President John Acosta will be honored by The Black Business Association, the oldest ethnic business organization in the State of California, at its annual Salute to Black Music Awards Dinner.
Held in recognition of African American Music Appreciation Month, this year’s theme is “The Business Behind the Music.” The event takes place Tuesday, June 19 at the California African American Museum. A reception opens at 6 p.m., and the program commences at 7 p.m. Continue reading
General Membership Meeting – April 25, 2018
Members: Please join us for our Spring Membership Meeting!
On the agenda (subject to change):
• Presentation of 50-Year Pins
• Election for Salary Review Board & Election Board
• Officer Reports
• Old and New Business
Hear an update from our Political Action Committee, get the latest info about our Grand Opening celebration, and learn about upcoming workshops & events.
Only 50 members are needed for a quorum. Please plan to attend!
Open to all members in good standing. Food & refreshments will be served.
Learn Orchestration
Spread the word! Spring Membership Drive
Hollywood premiere screening of ‘The Savoy King’
Chick Webb and the Music that Changed America – April 15, 2018 at The Montalban
EXCLUSIVE LOCAL 47 MEMBER DISCOUNT: Enter the code: FRIEND
at themontalban.com for 2 for 1 $25 tickets, all to support the LA Jazz Society.
The Los Angeles Jazz Society has joined with the Ricardo Montalban Foundation in presenting the feature documentary “THE SAVOY KING – Chick Webb and the Music that changed America” on Sunday, April 15, 2018, 2 p.m. at The Montalban Theatre in Hollywood. Produced by Jeff Kaufman and Marcia Ross of Floating World Pictures, the documentary details the life of the amazing young drummer and bandleader who impacted the world of big bands in the ’30s. Continue reading
Spring Membership Drive 2018
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace & Member Rights
Healthy California: SB 562 Labor Forum
Healthy CA: SB 562 Labor Forum
When: Wednesday, March 28, 2018 details 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Musicians Local 47 (3220 Winona Ave., Burbank)
Refreshments provided
Panel discussion with:
- John Acosta, President of AFM Musicians Local 47
- Michael Lighty, Policy Director for California Nurses Association
- Leslie Simon, Co-Chair of Labor United for Universal Healthcare
- Dave Campbell, Secretary-Treasurer of Steelworkers USW Local 675
Save the Date: Local 47 Grand Opening Event May 21, 2018
Save the Date!
Please join us at our Grand Opening celebration to commemorate our new Burbank headquarters on the evening of Monday, May 21, 2018, from 5-8 p.m.
To learn about sponsorship opportunities, please email Karen Godgart at kgodgart@afm.org.













