‘Discover’ Debussy at The Ebell Theatre April 4

The Ebell of Los Angeles is among venues participating in “Discovering Debussy,” a citywide celebration of Claude Debussy.

“Impressions of Pelléas,” an abbreviated version of Debussy’s opera “Pelléas and Mélisande,” will be performed in a salon setting on the stage at the historic Wilshire Ebell Theatre on Tues., April 4.

LA Opera Music Director James Conlon will give a pre-performance talk at 6:30 p.m. and pick up the baton for the performance at 7:30 p.m. Artists from LA Opera’s Domingo-Colburn-Stein Young Artist Program and the Colburn School will perform. Learn more at ebellofla.org.

The citywide event honoring the French composer — considered the founder of Impressionist music and one of the most influential composers of the 20th century — is through April 16. It features intimate conversations and performances hosted by several cultural destinations, in addition to The Ebell, including the Colburn School, The Hammer Museum, LA

New Village Girls Academy gala and fundraiser is April 23

New Village Girls Academy will hold its annual fundraiser, Sun., April 23, at the Japanese American National Museum, to celebrate the strength and fortitude of the students who attend.

“Because we’re small, we’re able to do a lot of individualized learning and focus on the whole child, as far as mental health services. We give [the girls] safe spaces to deal with daily life challenges, while also getting a

Letters

(Continued from page 2) is at best irresponsible, at worst malicious, to include so much information identifying this family with young children in an article that portrays them with a distinctly negative slant.

The Larchmont Chronicle serves a diverse community, and sometimes neighbors are at odds with each other. But in the future, I hope you’ll display more sensitivity reporting on issues that involve the Orthodox Jewish community.

Nina Litvak Hancock Park

[This article did not identify the couple that demolished the historic home, Mr. and Mrs. Gradon, by their religion, only by their names. —Ed.] great education,” said school spokesperson Coco Kornspan.

Funds raised for the ninthto-12th grade school will support the girls’ activities, wellness and mental health.

The celebration will include museum tours from 4 to 5 p.m., cocktails from 5 to 6 p.m. and dinner and programs from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

To purchase tickets or to donate to the school, visit: newvillagegirlsacademy.org.

Opera, Norton Simon Museum and The Opera League of Los Angeles.

For a complete schedule of related events, visit colburnschool.edu/discovering-debussy/

“Discovering Debussy” is directed and curated by Conlon in time for LA Opera’s full productions of Debussy’s only opera, “Pelléas et Mélisande,” in five acts, continuing to April 16 at The Music Center.

Ebell spotlights

Chronicle founder

Jane Gilman

Larchmont Chronicle founder Jane Gilman was honored at the Ebell of Los Angeles’ Member Spotlight on March 8.

Interviewed by Ebell member Laura Foti Cohen, Gilman spoke about her experience starting the long-lived community newspaper in 1963. The now 90-year-old credited the longevity of the enterprise to the loyalty of local businesses and the fact that the paper serves a local news need that wasn’t being met.

*Please visit www.greaterwilshire.org for updates on the transition from Zoom to in-person

Board of Directors

Second Wednesday each month, 6:30 p.m.

Land Use Committee

Fourth Tuesday each month 6:30 p.m.

Outreach Committee

Third Tuesday each month, 6:30 p.m.

Transportation Committee

It’s Election Season!

Vote by mail or inperson voting (your choice)! For info, visit: greaterwilshire.org/election

Election Day: April 30th

Third Thursday of odd-numbered months, 6:30p.m. (NEW DAY & TIME)

Environmental & Sustainability Committee

First Tuesday of even -numbered months, 6:30 p.m. (NEW TIME)

Qualit y of Life Committee

Fourth Wednesday of the 2nd month of each quarter, 5:00 p.m.

Resilience Committee

First Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m.