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June 2018 Overture Online: A Truly Grand Opening
Overture Online
June 2018
A Truly Grand Opening
Hundreds of musicians and friends celebrate the new home of our Union
African-American Music Appreciation Month
President John Acosta to be honored by Black Business Association
June 2018 Primary Endorsements
See who the California Labor Federation supports for working families
Ron King Band
Heating up Jakarta at Java Jazz Festival
and more!
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Overture Online is optimized for reading via smartphone or tablet. For those without access to a smart device, this issue may be viewed on a web browser here. Local 47 members may download archived pdf versions from the members section at afm47.org.
A Truly Grand Opening
(Linda A. Rapka)
Close to 300 musicians, dignitaries and friends turned out on the evening of May 21, 2018 for the official Grand Opening Dedication Ceremony to commemorate the new home of American Federation of Musicians Local 47 at 3220 Winona Ave. in Burbank.
This past summer, our union began our relocation from Hollywood to a beautifully renovated building in Burbank. With Phase 1 of construction recently completed, we were ready to celebrate in style!
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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
Looking for Health Insurance?
Special Enrollment might be the answer. The Actors Fund can help
Questions about Covered California or Medi-Cal? Wondering what changes are happening with the Affordable Care Act (ACA)? Do you still need health insurance or face a penalty for being uninsured? How can you get health insurance before the next Open Enrollment?
The Actors Fund’s Health Services program can help answer these questions. Remember The Actors Fund assists everyone in the performing arts and entertainment and that includes musicians. Continue reading
Looking for health insurance?
Looking for health insurance? Special Enrollment might be the answer. The Actors Fund can help.
Questions about Covered California or Medi-Cal? Wondering what changes are happening with the Affordable Care Act (ACA)? Do you still need health insurance or face a penalty for being uninsured? How can you get health insurance before the next Open Enrollment? Continue reading
May 2018 Overture Online: Why it Pays to be Union
Overture Online
May 2018
Spring Membership Drive
Why it pays to be union
May Day March
Join us on May 1 to commemorate International Workers’ Day
Grand Opening Celebration
Come party with us May 21 at our new Burbank headquarters!
Musicians Helping Musicians
Get to know about our assistance programs and advocacy funds
and more!
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PLEASE NOTE: If you had previously installed the “Overture Online” app on an Apple device, please update the app to version 3.0.0. Android users: install our new app, “Overture Online Mag,” available free from Google Play here.
Overture Online is optimized for reading via smartphone or tablet. For those without access to a smart device, this issue may be viewed on a web browser here. Local 47 members may download archived pdf versions from the members section at afm47.org.
AFM Local 47 reaches new agreement with New West Symphony
AFM Local 47 is pleased to have arrived at a fair agreement with the New West Symphony Association.
“We see our contract with the association as a partnership,” said AFM Local 47 President John Acosta. “Our musicians agree to give their greatest performance possible, bringing their artistry and talent to the concert stage, while management does their part to keep the organization healthy and running smoothly. While negotiations may sometimes be challenging, by working together we create the amazing product that is the music of the New West Symphony.”
Many united voices are more powerful than one. Sign up to learn more about getting involved with your union at afm47.org/47strong.
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.
Howler monkeys never sounded so good
It’s not every composer who will travel to Costa Rica to record wild howler monkeys for a musical score, but that’s just what Andrew Lockington did to create the score for the Dwayne Johnson action-adventure film “Rampage.” Continue reading