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Category Archives: Events
Introducing the AFM Local 47 Lifetime Achievement Awards
Kickoff event to recognize esteemed members of the Los Angeles musicians union
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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LOS ANGELES, CA (APRIL 10, 2017) — The American Federation of Musicians Local 47 is pleased to introduce the first AFM Local 47 Lifetime Achievement Awards honoring esteemed members of the Los Angeles musicians union.
Celebrated musicians Gene Cipriano (woodwinds), Vincent DeRosa (horn), Louise DiTullio (flute), Carol Kaye (electric bass), and Dick Nash (trombone) will be recognized on the evening of April 24 for their outstanding achievements and support of the artistic community of Los Angeles. Continue reading
Spring Membership Drive 2017
Between April 1 and June 30, new members can join without paying any initiation fees. Currently new members pay a $75 initiation fee to Local 47 and $65 to the AFM. That’s a $140 discount!
Spread the Word! If you know musicians who are working non-union or if you have friends who are sitting on the fence and want to join, tell them about the value of union membership.
Call 323.993.3116 or join online @ afm47.org/join.
ATV Electronic Drums & Percussion: Play the Gear Experience
Memorial for Elvin Lloyd Myers
Former Member. Drum Set
10/19/1948 – 3/1/2017
Survived by cousins
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Todd Memorial Chapel in Claremont, CA, followed by graveside service at Pomona Cemetery in Pomona, CA.
Final Note for Elvin Lloyd Myers.
Memorial Services for Violet Mae Wilson
Former member. String Bass
12/16/1925 – 3/7/2017
At this time the family of Violet Mae Wilson would like to express their sincere gratitude for all of the love and support, prayers and condolences that they have received.
ORDER OF SERVICES:
Saturday, March 18, 2017
VIEWING 12:00 p.m.
SERVICES 1:00 p.m.
Trinity Baptist Church
2040 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90018 Continue reading
Tell Congress to Save the NEA! National Day of Action: Monday 3/20
Stamp Out Hunger: Making a Difference One Bag at a Time
Letter Carriers Union hosts 25th annual Food Drive on Saturday, May 13
Millions of Americans live from one day to the next uncertain where their next meal will come from. This sad statistic reinforces the importance of the National Association of Letter Carriers’ annual national Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive, held the second Saturday of each May. This year’s event will be held Saturday, May 13, 2017. Continue reading
‘Play it Forward’ Instrument Drive March 8-19, 2017
Get on the horn to Congress! Stop the elimination of the NEA.
CALL TO ACTION: MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2017
Call your congressperson Monday to save the NEA.
Call your representative at their local office, or through the Capitol Switchboard in D.C. 202 224 3121 and tell them your name, your zip-code (so they know you live in their district), and your instrument if you play one. Ask your congressperson’s office what they will do to defend the National Endowment for the Arts, and urge them to do everything in their power to preserve access to the arts through this program.
Report Back after your call – Post a comment, tweet, and let others know when you take this important action on. #OrchestratedOpposition #SavetheNEA
